Elyria Chronicle Telegram December 16, 1979 CHICAGO – At first it seemed the casting mistake of the century. Bette Midler…
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BetteBack December 16, 1979: ‘The Rose’: Suicidal artists ‘illuminating the shadows’
Elyria Chronicle Telegram December 16, 1979 CHICAGO – Janis Joplin. Marilyn Monroe. James Dean. Charlie Parker. The director of “The…
BetteBack December 16, 1979: How Did Bette Lose Weight For “The Rose?”
Salina Journal December 16, 1979 Q: How did Bette Midler manage to lose so much weight? I saw her in…
BetteBack December 6, 1979: Midler afraid The Rose may fall short of success (Interview)
Lethbridge Herald December 6, 1979 NEW YORK (AP) – “To tell you the truth, I’m pretty scared,” Bette Midler said.…
BetteBack December 2, 1979: What Was Bette’s Salary For ‘The Rose?’
Cedar Rapids Gazette December 2, 1979 Q. I would appreciate if you could tell how much Bette Midler was paid…
BetteBack November 20, 1979: Opinion Piece Damning ‘The Rose’ And Rock Stars
Blytheville Courier News November 20, 1979 A new movie called “The Rose,” starring Bette Midler, has just been released. It…
BetteBack December 1, 1979: Screaming Oscar…What’s Next?
Winnipeg Free Press December 1, 1979 Q. – They are already screaming Oscar for Bette Midler‘s performance in The Rose.…
BetteBack November 25, 1979: Midler Film Most Controversial Of The Year
Pacific Stars And Stripes November 25, 1979 HOLLYWOOD (UPI) – By any measure “The Rose,” a quasi biography of rock…
BetteBack November 18, 1979: What Was Bette Like To Work With On ‘The Rose’
Wisconsin State Journal November 18, 1979 Dear Stacy: Bette Midler has been receiving excellent reviews for her first major acting…
BetteBack November 9, 1979 Movie Review: A Rose Is A Rose Is A … Bette Midler
Santa Ana Orange County Register Evening November 9, 1979 Movie Review: A Rose Is A Rose Is A … Bette…
BetteBack November 9, 1979: Midler’s acting blooms in ‘Rose’
Daily Herald November 9, 1979 An out-of-state film critic pompously assured me last week that a lot of dialogue in…
BetteBack November 8, 1979: Bette Midler Takes Her Party In Stride
New York Times Bette Midler Takes Her Party In Stride November 8, 1979
BetteBack November 7, 1979: The word is out..Bette’s film debut is something special …
Odessa American November 7, 1979 Already the word is out. Bette Midler’s film debut in “The Rose” is something special,…
BetteBack November 8, 1979: Joplin Portrayal by Midler Unexpected Surprise
Blytheville Courier News November 8, 1979 NEW YORK – By the time you realize what’s wrong with “The Rose,” it…
BetteBack November 2, 1979: Bette Midler ~ A ferocious little kitten
Daily Herald Bette Midler: a ferocious little kitten November 2, 1979 The press was growing impatient. About 12 reporters from…
BetteBack October 28, 1979: Bette Midler Is No Joke (Interview)
Wisconsin State Journal October 28, 1979 Flaky singer of raunchy songs breaks out of her stereotype in a dramatic, emotional…
BetteBack October 27, 1979: Misspelling On Signage
Garden City Telegram October 27, 1979 SIGN LANGUAGE: Twentieth Century-Fox has just erected an immense, attention-getting sign on Broadway touting…
BetteBack October 23, 1979: The Rose
Lethbridge Herald October 23, 1979 ROSE, THE (R) – Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest. (Drama with music). This story…
BetteBack October 17, 1979: Bette Midler Visits Chicago For ‘Rose’ Premiere
Madison Capital Times October 17, 1979 Bette Midler will make a rare personal appearance in Chicago on Oct. 28-30 to…
BetteBack October 14, 1979: What’s Bette Midler Doing Now?
Salina Journal October 14, 1979 Q: Is it true that Bette Midler is going to be starring in a movie?…
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Broadway World Fans Start Grassroots Movement for HOCUS POCUS Broadway Musical March 28, 2013 Fans of the Disney film “Hocus…
BetteBack October 3, 1979: The Polish Nightingale
Madison Capital Times October 3, 1979 Bette Midler is plugging her new movie, “The Rose.” And with news of the…