European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 14, 1969, Darmstadt, Hesse                              Poge the stars and stripes tuesday january 14, 1969 in Hollywood a a. Vintage year to Forg by Vernon Scott up staff writer among the pretty people 1968 was Vintage  than 15 marriages went asunder. The one drawing most attention waste Frank Sinatra Mia Farrow break up after less than two years. Contrary to his song hit it was a very Good year the Singer also divorced Losangeles moving to Palm Springs be cause of the smog. The interracial marriage of Samm Savis or. And May Britt ended with a whimper compared with the Boom i triggered eight years ago. Tony Curtis was divorced and Remar ried. Others uncoupled during 1968 were Anne Baxter David Janssen Van John son Julie Andrews Dana Andrews Troy Donahue Nancy Wilson Nelso Riddle Carroll Baker and such famous couples As Britt Eckland and Peter Sel lers and Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer. If a year Gary Grant won t soon forget. He was divorced by Dyan can non and then clobbered in a new Yor automobile wreck. Joining Tony Curtis in taking the marriage plunge during 1968 were Larry Harvey who married Joan Cohn. Jan Erussell and Jim Drury of the Vir Ginian video series who also wed but not one another. Miss Russell s Brief marriage ended tragically when her bridegroom Robert Barrett died of heart disease. Death claimed an uncommon number of celebrities in the past 12 months. It widowed Doris Day with the passing of her husband Marty  the legendary Tallulah ban Bead died at 65 of pneumonia. Also taken by death were comedian Bert Wheeler Mogul Harold Mirisch Nick Adams Mae Marsh Charles Chap Lin jr., Tommy Noonan Albert Dekker Scotty Beckett Dan Duryea Kay fran Cis William Tannian Dennis o Keefe Francho tone George White Walter anger Lee Tracy Ramon Novarro Wendell Corey Gerald Mohr Fred Lark and Nat Hiken. Divorces and death dominated the Hollywood news in 1968a Good year to have behind the superstitious movie Colony. A few babies made their arrival among the film set. Notable among the new parents were Carol Burnett Edie Adams and Vince Edwards. The Oscar race ended with some pop ular winners. Katharine Hepburn was acclaimed the Best across of the Yea for her performance in guess who s coming to dinner Rod Steiger won the Best actor award for in the heat of the night and the picture capture the Oscar for the Best of the lot. Television which grew increasingly dreary during 1968, bad one Bright spot that tuned in and turned on most of the population. It is called Rowan and Martin s  this new wildly improbable fast moving hour of fun and nonsense perked up parlor viewing considerably an ended the year at the very top of the ratings where it justly  Streisand until 1968 a Broad la Farrow Anc Pink Sinatra wedding was headline news two years ago so was divorce this year. Way Star recording artist and occasional television personality burst Forth As a vividly exciting movie Star in funny girl miss Streisand doubtless is a superstar to be reckoned with for decades to come. The motion picture association of America finally decided under the omniscience of film Czar Jack a Lintl to clean House with a rating system for movies. It is aimed at protecting the Youn from undue exposure to sex violence nudity and other manifestations of the Good life in the waning years of the 1960sthe code is As follows a suggested for mature , not admitting those under 16 without a  audience Good whole some  persons under 16 prohibited not admitted even with parents. In 1968 six films were tabbed As Brand the girl on a motorcycle Birds in Peru sin with a stranger the Miracle of love greetings and the killing of sister , All six will make mountains of Money. Bridget Hanley has discovered a Wayto be different from other Young Star lets in town she keeps her clothes  refuse to appear in any movie that has a nude scene in it she said wit fire in her Eye. I won t even do a role in a bathing suit. Those things arc  but surely she would step into a Bikini for a couple of minutes Given the Chance to play opposite Gary Grant Gregory Peck or Marlon Brando no said she uncertainly maybe it s because i m modest or just feel More comfortable with my clothes  Don t even like miniskirts or plunging  won t be Long before the pendulum begins to swing Back the other  other Way to Long skirts High necklines Lon sleeves and other costumes that cover up a girl Bridget replied. Break up of Sammy Davis and May Britt came in 68, too. Tony Curtis celebrated year with both a divorce and a marriage. Bride was Leslie Allen 23-year-old Model. The Vince Edwards marked first year of marriage with birth of baby. Edie Adams and husband Matty Mills were among the happier couples who became parents during 68. Funny Man a tar tellers and wife actress Britt Eklund also split up on sour note