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Ses – “Audrey Hepburn” – Issue #16, April 11, 1964 – Turkish Edition
Description:
Ses was one of Turkey’s most popular and long-running weekly cinema and entertainment magazines. First published in 1956, it reached its golden age during the 1960s and 1970s and continued regular publication into the 1990s. The magazine covered Turkish cinema, Hollywood, European films, theatre, music, and the private lives of celebrities, becoming an important part of Turkey’s popular entertainment press.
This issue, dated April 11, 1964, is Issue #16. Its cover features Audrey Hepburn, the celebrated British actress renowned for her elegance, distinctive screen presence, and memorable film performances. Her portrait reflects Ses’s emphasis on internationally admired film stars and glamorous photography, bringing the latest developments in cinema and celebrity culture to Turkish readers.
The magazine’s entertainment section, “What’s New,” features a variety of international news and gossip, including stories about a Hilton party attended by Zsa Zsa Gabor and Ann Miller, Frank Sinatra’s efforts to save Warner Bros., Claudia Cardinale’s car outings, and commemorations marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth. These stories capture the diverse interests of celebrity journalism and cultural reporting during the early 1960s.
Another major feature, “Two Months Among the Tribes,” recounts the adventurous and potentially dangerous experiences of actors Robert Mitchum and Carroll Baker while spending two months among local communities in Africa during a film production. The issue also presents an extensive profile of Audrey Hepburn, exploring her film career, personality, and private world. The feature additionally discusses Turkish film adaptations associated with the popularity of Roman Holiday, featuring stars such as Ayhan Işık, Fatma Girik, and Süleyman Turan.
The issue also includes the 16th instalment of the foreign photo-novel “The Stranger,” featuring the characters Marina, Roberto, and Elena Calvesi in a continuing story of romance, separation, and intrigue. This illustrated serial adds another dimension to the magazine, combining international entertainment news with visual storytelling.
For collectors of vintage Turkish cinema magazines, classic Hollywood memorabilia, and 1960s popular culture, this issue offers an appealing combination of an Audrey Hepburn cover, international celebrity news, film-related features, and a continuing photo-novel. Its blend of Hollywood profiles, cultural reporting, and illustrated fiction makes it a distinctive example of Ses’s editorial style during the 1960s.
Key Features:
• Title: Ses
• Issue Number: Issue #16
• Publication Date: April 11, 1964
• Language: Turkish
• Publication Format: Weekly cinema, theatre, music, and entertainment magazine
• Publication Began: 1956
• Cover Star: Audrey Hepburn, British actress
• Entertainment News: Zsa Zsa Gabor; Ann Miller; Frank Sinatra; Claudia Cardinale; Shakespeare’s 400th birth anniversary commemorations
• Main Feature: “Two Months Among the Tribes,” about Robert Mitchum and Carroll Baker during a film production in Africa
• Audrey Hepburn Feature: Her film career, personality, private life, and the influence of Roman Holiday
• Turkish Cinema Figures: Ayhan Işık; Fatma Girik; Süleyman Turan
• Foreign Photo-Novel: “The Stranger,” Episode #16, featuring Marina, Roberto, and Elena Calvesi
• Main Topics: Hollywood cinema; celebrity gossip; international film productions; cultural news; photo-novels
• Historical Context: International cinema and popular entertainment culture during the early 1960s
• Collector Appeal: Vintage Turkish entertainment magazine featuring Audrey Hepburn, international celebrity coverage, film stories, and a continuing illustrated photo-novel