Hollywood Digest: October 2, 1961

Summary

• Evelyn Hugo, a popular actress, has been confirmed to play the eponymous protagonist in Fox's upcoming picture Anna Karenina.
• Hugo is to produce the film along with Harry Cameron, a former colleague from Sunset Studios.
• Both Hugo and Cameron have previously collaborated on successful films such as Father and Daughter and Little Women while at Sunset Studios. Anna Karenina will be their first mutual project at a different studio.
• Cameron parted ways from Sunset due to disagreements with the studio head, Ari Sullivan. Nonetheless, Fox is willing to collaborate with him and Hugo, furthermore offering a significant fee and share in the box office profits.
• There has been widespread anticipation regarding Hugo's next career move. Her choice to undertake Anna Karenina is considered intriguing.
• Evelyn's screen presence is believed to significantly attract audiences, indicating the film's potential for success.