Hardy Empire 1945

Hardy Hotel began to advertise in major media.

for a while.

Advertisements for Hardy's Hotel appeared overwhelmingly in the public eye.

The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Financial News and other newspapers introduced the Hardy Hotel in detail, describing it as a paradise on earth, as long as you come here, you can freely enjoy the fun of gambling.

Hardy Hotel has the most luxurious casino, as long as you are lucky, you can get rich overnight here.

There are also the most luxurious hotels, the most delicious wine and food, countless beauties, and various entertainment facilities.

The hotel is expected to open on October 10, and there will be various preferential policies at that time. No matter where you fly to Las Vegas, as long as you hold the ticket, you can redeem one-tenth of the ticket price in the casino.

Even if you fly from New York, you will be given $20 chips for a $200 air ticket. Of course, these chips are mud chips and cannot be directly converted into cash. You need to win a bet to convert them into cash chips.

Los Angeles has a dedicated casino pick-up bus with a fare of $7. If you go to the casino to play, the day's ticket can be exchanged for chips.

There are also various lottery activities in the casino, and the prize is opened every 2 hours. As long as you bet 1 dollar, you may get the ultimate prize and win everyone's betting bonus.

A few days later, the latest issue of Playboy magazine was published. It used five pages and more than a dozen photos to introduce the Flamingo Casino, all of which were color photos. Any casino I've seen is much more advanced.

TV stations have also started taking turns advertising.

Columbia Broadcasting Station and NBC TV broadcasting cover the entire United States. After World War II, there are 30 million households in the United States, and 2 million households have already used TV sets. Hardy knows that the TV industry will rise rapidly in the future and become the main way of entertainment for people.

So he invested in a TV factory. In the next few decades, TVs will never be worried about selling. Which family in future generations will have one or more TVs, and they will continue to be updated.

HD Films has produced a total of 6 commercials, each of which is about 3 minutes long. In the video, Ava Gardner and Heidi Lamarr are the ambassadors of the casino, leading people to appreciate the charm of the casino.

Heidi Lamarr is known as the most attractive woman in Hollywood, and Ava Gardner is now known as a new generation of sexy goddess in Hollywood. The advertisements of these two people are definitely attractive enough.

Just for these ads, Hardy invested half a million dollars.

However, he felt that the money was spent very necessary. A movie had to be widely publicized before it was screened, let alone a casino that invested tens of millions.

According to the survey feedback during this period, it was found that the effect was really good. People in many cities on the east coast knew about the opening of the Hardy Hotel Casino, especially in Los Angeles. There is a free bus, and many people said that they can do it on weekends. Play in the past, just relax as a tourist.

 …

Things work out.

Hardy ushered in leisure time.

It's a pity that the woman is not there.

Ava Gardner is filming the movie Across the World and is now in New York, and even going to the UK to shoot a scene next.

Little Lolita Elizabeth Taylor also went out. The production of This Killer Is Not So Cold has been completed and MGM is in charge of distribution. Now it is leading the creative team to promote it all over the United States. It is estimated that it will not come back until next month. When it comes back, the movie will be officially released. .

Just then the phone rang.

Pick it up and answer.

It's Heidi Lamarr calling.

Hadi, Director Nolan and I have selected a group of male actors and have compiled a list. Do you have time to take a look? Heidi asked.

If you have time, come to my manor. Hardy said.

After the script of Ghost Love was completed, Hardy handed it over to Nolan and Heidi Lamarr. The preparation of the crew was a very troublesome thing, especially the male lead Sam was not selected for a long time.

When Heidi Rama came to the manor, there was a stack of actor files in the folder, with photos on it for easy selection. The files recorded the actor's life and past works.

Heidi handed over the first copy and introduced:

Laurence Olivier, who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor and has performed wonderfully in stage plays and movies, is Vivien Leigh's husband.

Hardy looked at Lawrence Oliver's resume. He was 40 years old this year, but it was okay to wear makeup.

Have you been invited? Hardy asked.

Heidi spread her hands and said in a helpless tone: I have been invited, but something went wrong. Laurence Oliver received the brief introduction of the story we sent. Vivien Leigh actually fell in love with the role of Meili. Laurence Oliver wrote back and said , if Vivien Leigh is allowed to play the role of Mei Li, he agrees to play Sam.

After Heidi finished speaking, she looked at Hardy. Vivien Leigh is so famous. The role of Scarlett in Gone With the Wind is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, making Scarlett the hottest star. The appeal is unparalleled.

If she plays Meili, it will definitely attract countless audiences to the theater, at least the box office will be guaranteed.

However, this movie is Heidi's painstaking effort, how could she be willing to hand it over to others like this, but Hardy is the investor, and Vivien Leigh has a box office guarantee, so she doesn't know how Hardy will choose.

Hardy glanced at Laurence Olivier's photo again, tossing the file aside, Who's next?

Heidi was slightly taken aback.

Would you stop thinking about it?

Hardy looked at the woman with a half-smile, Do you really want me to ask him to act?

Heidi was speechless when asked.

Hardy reached out and touched the woman's face, and said, I always think that a man can be romantic but not obscene, and he can be not noble but not shameless.

Do you think I will give up my previous promise for the sake of box office, woman, you are wrong.

Heidi's eyes lit up, and she rubbed her face against the man's hand, I'm sorry Hardy, I was wrong, I apologize.

The two continued to choose.

How's Gene Kelly?

Hardy took a look at the profile of Gene Kelly, 34 years old this year, who was nominated for an Oscar for his starring role in The Song of Cui Feng in 1945.

Looking at the photo, Hardy felt a little familiar. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly remembered, isn't this the hero of Singin' in the Rain in later generations? The role that Gene Kelly really made a name for.

It seems that this Gene Kelly is in good condition and fits the image of Sam. Hardy considers whether he can use this play to compensate him.

However, he didn't make a decision right away. There are still a few files later, let's talk about it after reading it.

Next came a handsome young man, Montgomery Clift, 27 years old, 1.78 meters tall, good-looking, played a few roles, but did not win.

Hardy felt a little impressed when he saw the name, and suddenly dug out a memory from his mind. He remembered that this guy had a long relationship with Elizabeth Taylor from another life.

This is not necessary.

Hardy threw the file aside very simply.

Then there are Lee Bowman, Corner Wilde, Glenn Ford and other actors who are already well-known in Hollywood. Hardy thinks that their conditions are all right, after all, Nolan and Heidi have already selected them.

There was another file at the end. Hardy picked it up and glanced at it. He didn't pay much attention to it at first, but he was taken aback when he saw the name of the person on it.

Ronald Wilson Reagan.

Hardy carefully read the resume and the photo, and finally confirmed that this is the Lee Gen who became the governor of California 20 years later and the president 30 years later.

Li Gen entered Hollywood in 1937 and played many roles, but generally they were supporting roles or second-rate roles. After the outbreak of World War II, Li Gen joined the army to serve in the Air Force, but he did not go to the battlefield, but shot training films for the military.

After retiring from the army, Reagan returned to Hollywood. He also acted in some roles in the past two years, but he did not become popular. Hardy remembers that Reagan was an actor until the 1960s. Officially embarked on a political career, and served as the governor of California for 8 years.

Li Gen has a title of orator, which is inseparable from his experience in Hollywood and radio host.

Li Gen, who is 36 years old this year, can only be regarded as a second-rate actor in Hollywood.

But it was this second-rate actor that no one was optimistic about, but he became the president of the United States decades later. Who would have thought of the changes in the world.

Hardy thought for a while, picked up two files and handed them to Heidi.

Heidi, call these two people to the film and television company tomorrow, and I will go to the public. Hardy said.

Heidi looked at their files.

Gene Kelly, this is not a surprise to her.

Ronald Ligen was slightly surprised that Hardy chose Ligen Heidi. She felt that among these male actors, Ligen was definitely not outstanding.

But since the big boss chose them, he must have his reasons.

I'll have someone notify them tomorrow, Heidi said.

Putting the file aside, Hardy took Heidi's hand, The weather in Los Angeles is really hot this year, come and go swimming with me.

There is a huge swimming pool in the manor, the water in the pool is emerald green, and two figures are playing in the pool, splashing violently from time to time.

 …

the next day.

hd film industry.

In the casting room, Hardy sat in the middle, Director Nolan and Heidi sat on both sides. Gene Kelly walked in and nodded to the three of them.

Nolan asked Gene Kelly to perform a part. Gene Kelly was a stage actor and had a deep acting skills, but Hardy was a little dissatisfied. He felt that Gene Kelly's performance was a little deliberate.

Perhaps this is also a common problem of stage actors.

Li Gen walked into the casting room. Li Gen is 36 years old, with a height of 185 cm.

Seeing the people sitting behind the conference table, Li Gen nodded and said hello: Mr. Hardy, Director Nolan, Miss Lamar, good morning.

Unexpectedly, Li Gen recognized himself.

You know me? Hardy asked.

The New York Times once published a picture of your profile picture when it reported on the 'Playboy Miracle'. I remember your appearance. Li Gen said with a smile.

Hardy said in his heart that this guy is really good at talking and talking.

Okay, I just gave you a snippet of the script, let's take a look at it. Hardy said.

Li Gen nodded, brewing emotions and performing.

Hardy found that Li Gen's performance is very sincere, which is very different from the regular actors. His emotions are more natural and close to the original ecology of the characters.

Maybe now people still like performances with a bit of performance flavor. For example, in Gone with the Wind, which is known as a masterpiece, it can be seen that there is a very strong performance flavor, whether it is surprise, joy, teasing or kissing.

Hardy accepts the baptism of later generations of movies, and it may be easier to accept a performance like Li Gen.

Sincere feelings are also Li Gen's greatest advantage, perhaps this is the reason why he can impress so many people when he speaks in later generations.

Mr. Li Gen, are you interested in playing the role of Sam? Hardy asked.

Li Gen showed a surprised expression.

Really, Mr. Hardy, thank you so much for letting me play the leading role. I will definitely play this role well.

Li Gen said excitedly.

Okay, that's it for sure.

Although it is not the same world, and it is uncertain whether Li Gen will be the governor and president in the future, Hardy still chooses to invest.

Because he always feels that some people are really lucky. No matter how hard many people work hard, their achievements are very limited. Do you think it's because they don't work hard? No, they work harder than anyone else, but they just don't succeed.

However, some people can achieve extremely high positions by messing with them casually, and their fate is even pushing them away. For example, when Li Gen selected the governor, it was because there was no suitable candidate in California, and people in the party forced him to participate in the election. He was still unwilling, worried and apprehensive, and finally thought about participating, so he participated, at worst, he would be an accompanying runner, but in the end he won, and he became the governor for two consecutive terms.

Finally ran for president and won again.

Can you say that people have no luck?

It’s okay for Hardy to invest now, and it’s not just this movie. After the filming of the movie, Hardy will have more in-depth contact with him, but he is not in a hurry, there is still plenty of time, enough for him to develop himself into himself brother.

Li Gen, I read your resume. It said that you signed a contract with Warner Bros. for 7 years. After the contract expired, you didn't renew your contract. Later, you went to the army and didn't find an agency when you came back from the battlefield. HD Films has a special The brokerage company, consider whether you are willing to sign a contract with hd economic company, rest assured, it will definitely earn more than you do now. Hardy said.

Li Gen felt quite sudden.

Ah~~Mr. Hardy, can you let me think about it? Li Gen said.

No problem at all.

Li Gen paused, If I don't sign the contract, will it affect the role of this movie?

Hardy laughed, Don't worry, it won't happen.

Li Gen looked at Hardy, and thought that the young boss was not bad, and he didn't take the opportunity to threaten him, but just invited him sincerely. It seems that he can really think about it when he goes back.

 …

7017k