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Gordon MacRae, in Toronto for an engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club, had hearts throbbing around the world with his happy hit musicals with Doris Day
Gordon MacRae, in Toronto for an engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club, had hearts throbbing around the world with his happy hit musicals with Doris Day

Gordon MacRae, in Toronto for an engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club, had hearts throbbing around the world with his happy hit musicals with Doris Day

Date3/17/1970
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0064786F
This week's star at the Hook and Ladder Club, singer Gordon MacRae reminisced with The Star's Frank Rasky about his life 20 years ago when he was a hot item in the movies
This week's star at the Hook and Ladder Club, singer Gordon MacRae reminisced with The Star's Frank Rasky about his life 20 years ago when he was a hot item in the movies
9/24/1974
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Henkel check their list to see that everything - and everyone - is aboard their minibus before setting off for another engagement. The seven Henkel children, Rosalind, Barbara, Arnold, Doris, Walter, George Peter, all play musical instruments and are known as the Flatland Yodellers. They have been awarded the Metropolitan Toronto Good Citizen Medal for May.
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Henkel check their list to see that everything - and everyone - is aboard their minibus before setting off for another engagement. The seven Henkel children, Rosalind, Barbara, Arnold, Doris, Walter, George Peter, all play musical instruments and are known as the Flatland Yodellers. They have been awarded the Metropolitan Toronto Good Citizen Medal for May.
5/26/1972
Multi-talented Mel Torme last night opened two-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder club and reviewer Bruce Kirkland found singer at his best in jaz(...)
Multi-talented Mel Torme last night opened two-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder club and reviewer Bruce Kirkland found singer at his best in jaz(...)
11/22/1971
Actor Gene Barry, 53, who opened a one-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club last night, says he's got all the cash and acclaim he needs but it'(...)
Actor Gene Barry, 53, who opened a one-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club last night, says he's got all the cash and acclaim he needs but it'(...)
3/3/1975
The skill of impressionist Frank Gorshin is seen in his face as he goes through act at the opening of a two-week engagement in the Hook and Ladder Clu(...)
The skill of impressionist Frank Gorshin is seen in his face as he goes through act at the opening of a two-week engagement in the Hook and Ladder Clu(...)
4/17/1972
Surprise hit of Mariposa Festival was the Perth Couty Conspiracy Members here are Cedric Smith, with guitar, his wife and Doris Chayne
Surprise hit of Mariposa Festival was the Perth Couty Conspiracy Members here are Cedric Smith, with guitar, his wife and Doris Chayne
8/10/1970
World travellers: Danny Shay, president of Seniors Tour and Travel Services, discusses travel plans with Doris Eickmeier, 75, leader of the Leaside New Horizon Club and Friendship Club of Thorncliff Park
World travellers: Danny Shay, president of Seniors Tour and Travel Services, discusses travel plans with Doris Eickmeier, 75, leader of the Leaside New Horizon Club and Friendship Club of Thorncliff Park
2/1/1985
Fats Domino is wading through '50s at Hook and Ladder Club this week and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says his New Orleans rock rolls like sweet th(...)
Fats Domino is wading through '50s at Hook and Ladder Club this week and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says his New Orleans rock rolls like sweet th(...)
5/4/1976
Ottawa-born comic impressionist Rich Little last night opened for two weeks at Hook and Ladder Club and critic Peter Goddard says he has added a new dimension to his act
Ottawa-born comic impressionist Rich Little last night opened for two weeks at Hook and Ladder Club and critic Peter Goddard says he has added a new dimension to his act
9/24/1973
Doris Dowling. There is a strong rumor that Artie Shaw and his seventh wife, the former Doris Dowling, have come to the parting of the ways. Mrs. Shaw(...)
Doris Dowling. There is a strong rumor that Artie Shaw and his seventh wife, the former Doris Dowling, have come to the parting of the ways. Mrs. Shaw(...)
10/1/1954
Sheridan teacher Dave Tinker sits in classroom before musical's sign that may reflect his feelings.
Sheridan teacher Dave Tinker sits in classroom before musical's sign that may reflect his feelings.
2/1/1979
A big favorite of the '60s, singer Bobby Rydell is back in Toronto at the Hook and Ladder Club
A big favorite of the '60s, singer Bobby Rydell is back in Toronto at the Hook and Ladder Club
8/12/1974