Charles Boyer a Black Eye
First black eye in Hollywood to be inflicted by a champagne cork was contracted by none other than suave, sophisticated Charles Boyer, noted for his jscreen portrayals of continental bon vivants. During the filming of RKO Radio’s “Love Affair, *’ a scene with Irene Dunne called for the actor to open a bottle of champagne with a flourish. The gesture died midway when the cork popped prematurely, struck Boyer squarely in the eye. Director Leo Me- ’ Carey held up production until a piece of beef steak performed its therpautic :l
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 80, 5 April 1939, Page 11
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94Charles Boyer a Black Eye Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 80, 5 April 1939, Page 11
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