Ben Hur premieres in New York theatre amid grand claims
The New York premiere of Ben Hur is underway with reports of a lavish production cost around six million dollars and a tour of the world famous story adapted from stage roots. Producers promise the largest, most elaborate photoplay yet and expect profits to be shared with original backers.
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Ars
Dillngham Lhange
Ziesfeld
Veeh
Marx Brothers
Marx Family
Irene
Mai
Mugical Istory
Bes Angi
Ingvne
Mithismis
Rata
Fferli
Beat Show In Town at Lyric Delights Women with Costumes
Amusements page previews the Beat Show In Town at the Lyric with Gene Shuler and Artie Leeming leading a lively cast. Viola Cavanaugh Ruth Osborne Nancy Minin Rose Beinaty headline a chorus of eighteen in eleven scenes, plus a Christmas matinee at 3 pm. Starting December 27 the theater presents The Vanishing American, filmed on the Navajo reservation with Richard Dix and Lois Wilson, followed by other strong features and Pathe News.
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Caten
Artie Leeming
Viola Cavanaugh
Dreaser
Ruth Osborne
Nancy Minin
Rose Beinaty
Feu
Lyric Theatre
Broadway
New England
Navajo Reservation
Arizona Canyon
Zane Grey
Richard Dix
Lois Wilson
Nash Beery
Malcolm McCregor
Ang
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United States
Marvelous Lockfords Open Today at Palace
The Palace opens a three day vaudeville bill headlined by the Marvelous Lockfords in a diverse program with acts including Valentine Vox Florence Taloa and Relaxation by Harry W Conn. The Unguarded Hour, a First National feature with Doris Kenyon, opens alongside a full Christmas season lineup and a New Year’s push.
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Valentine Vox
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Harry W Conn
Trunk Burt
Lehmann
Benny and
Wallie
Henna Sisters
Claude Anderson
Leona Asel
Pia
Bill Shauna
Lloyd Hamilton
Palace
Milton Silla
Doris Kenyon
Miss Kenyon
Jed Prows
Claude King
Dolores Cassinel
Cornelius Keefe
Lorna Duneen
Vivia Ogden
Charles Beyer
Laraert Hillyer
Lar! Hudson
Santa Claus
Palis
Masic
Eleanor
Babe
Aileen Fl
Zach Gordon
Harry Gee Haw
Paul Gerard Smith
Orientil
Robinsons Buboons
James OU
Curmoud
Alwas
Polis
Ayk
Paramount
Tivih Winet
Lost World thrills at Majestic Theatre in prehistoric epic
Imaginative premiere at Majestic Theatre features Fira National Pictures new release The Lost World based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The film blends heart gripping drama with spectacular monsters and a love story as leading cast including Hesia Love, Livya Hughes, Lewis Stan and Wallace Beery deliver standout performances. Also on bill are Aesops Fables and Bownie Of Relatives with Episode UI of Adventures of Mazle and upcoming serial The Phantom of the Opera.
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al Cooke
Virginia Vaughn
Stanka
Heasie Love
Livya Hughes
Lewis Stan
Wallace Beery
Sir Arthur
South America
London
Iret National
The Wedding Song at Warners Cameo Theatre
Warners Cameo screens The Wedding Song directed by Alan Hale with Warners star cast led by Wearice Joy and Robert Ames. A tropical island caper entwines with San Francisco underworld as a romance and jewel heist collide, delivering a thrilling climax. Also showing His Weekend, Cuckoo Secrets, and a Northern Alaska Santa Claus fantasy with Wallace Hopper appearing in person next week.
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Alan Hale
Warners Cameo Theatre
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Wearice Joy
Robert Ames
Warnes
Holzwerk
Alaska
Santa Claus
Dua Wallace Hopper
Banker's Death Under Investigation In Portland NY
Probe opened after Benjamin Robinson, president of Fidelity Trust Portland Maine, collapsed in his hotel room following a bankers banquet. An autopsy was planned as doctors from New York hospital investigated the unclear cause of death.
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Robinson
New York Hospital
Christmas Pageant Draws Large Church Audience
The First Methodist Church hosted a Christmas pageant titled The Star Scene, set in Bethlehem on Christmas Day 1933. Principal roles were played by Mrs Paul Menough, Miss Sarion Whipple, Miss Clara Kohburg, Lewis Thelin, Draper Rankin, Harry Hinwley, and others, with a full house watching a clash of prophecy and history unfold on stage.
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Sarion Whipple
Clara Kohburg
Lewis Thelin Draper Rankin
Harry Hinwley
Mriiai Bouon Crome
Drench Russel Davis
Milton Hobby
George
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