Some like 'em hot: Tony Curtis in New Orleans in 1952
Published: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 5:00 AM
John Kelly, The Times-Picayune
Local members of the Tony Curtis Fan Club turned out to greet their favorite star when he came to town March 10, 1952, to attend the world premier of his film, "Flesh and Fury," at the RKO Orpheum Theater.
Bobby soxers gave an enthusiastic welcome when movie stars Tony Curtis and Jan Sterling arrived here yesterday from Hollywood for the world premier of their film, "Flesh and Fury," at the Orpheum. Particularly in evidence were members of the Tony Curtis Fan Club. Photo shows Curtis being elevated by two of his fans. At right is Miss Sterling. Mar. 11, 1952
Jan Sterling, his co-star, smiles at right as two unidentified "bobby soxers" give Curtis a rousing reception.
Staying at the Roosevelt Hotel, Curtis presided over a meeting of the fan club there which elected Katherine Ahlschier president and Lynn Sansone chairman.
While in town the stars auctioned off a pair of boxing gloves Curtis wore in the film and attended a parade in their honor before appearing at the premier.
Curtis' best roles lay before him, including "Sweet Smell of Success" in 1957 and the classic comedy "Some Like It Hot" in 1959.
Born Bernard Schwartz in New York City in 1925, Curtis attended acting school on the GI Bill of Rights after serving in the Navy during World War II. He was married to actress Janet Leigh from 1951 until 1962 and they had two children, including future actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Tony Curtis married five more times before his death Sept. 29 at the age of 85.
Tony Curtis and Jan Sterling at the world premier of their film, "Flesh and Fury," at the RKO Orpheum Theater March 11, 1952.
Tony Curtis, right, and Jan Sterling, second from right, sign autographs for fans March 10, 1952.
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