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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

4

Fewer Western Pictures Spark Debate on Cinema Change

A garbled manuscript recalls a shift in Western films and star names, noting crowds, dust, and epic rides. It names actors like Beery Wallace and Jagger, mentions Zane Grey inspired tales, and laments waning Westerns while hoping for a comeback of authentic frontier cinema.

Henay Beery Wallace Mamita Ernest Torrance Navenig Tere Biatin WeGam Pacman Mart Orherr Aana Johan Wacne Theat Sabet Amie Mary Milew Minter Hebe Dulieis Lars Wilton Constance Ropuelt Charore Walter Viola Wenteras Ruth Raine Poy Moras Rome Plektord Ann Harding Gallen Aptice Forest Uelres

Australians All Jade film sparks Western era critique

An Australian production from Seven Lite Australian asserts a critical stance on glorifying colonial themes in a new film. The story by Ethel Turner features Mary McGowan as Indy with actors cast as Meg Pip Bunty the General and others. The piece reflects theater and cinema tensions with Western tropes and contemporary industry voices.

Jade Cinesound Ant Seven Lite Ethel Turner Mary McGowan Indy Meg Pip Bunty Raby Nell Captain Woolentt

New Year Film Lineup Delights audiences at local theaters

Hollywood opens the year with high quality film selections. Gracie Fields tops the bill at St. Damien’s and Regent Theatre with The Old Maid and Land of Hope. Union Pacific and Come On George headline Tivoli, with George Formby set to perform.

Ollywood Regent Theatre America Union Pacific Atlantic Pacific Polis Uclodes Eam Wen Gavin Agriuady Joel McCtrae Barbarn Stacwyek Thas Fynn Han Akim George Formby George Tivol Ake Aarne Patricia Keinkewormt Shugo Autley Cit McLaui Iy Cheorge

Talking Shop The Metro Theatre Showroom Aims for Spectacle

A crowded article swirls about Hollywood flair at the Metro Theatre with Billie Burke Frank Morgan Judy Garland Bert Lahr and Ray Bolger as principals plus 150 performers including small midget acts. The piece covers Cecil B De Mille Chaplin and Mae West rumors and notes on Lupe Velez James Cagney and Greta Garbo in a brisk, gossip laden style.

Owie Metro Theatre Billie Burke Frank Morgan Judy Garland Bert Lar Ray Bolger

Hollywood figures and theatre listings in The Newsreel

The Newsreel notes Arthur Geeville Colling film work at Cinesound Studio and previews for Termes at Regent Theatre. Deanna Durbin appearances, Lavern on the way to Winter Garden, and an app lm ent at the Metro Theatre are mentioned alongside other industry chatter about Beven Livie Antratane and a new feature for Sir Jamies Theatre.

Arthur Geeville Colin Hollywood Fm Brisbane Colling Beven Livie Antratane Cinesound Stu Thi Regent Theatre Monee Deanna Durbin Jude Hindugh Metro Jamey Aihee Gia Gracie Ihene White Bhie Sir Jamies Theatre West

Holiday Crime Report with Greasy Details

A garbled Brisbane style report recalls police activity during holidays, noting several thefts and break ins. The account mentions burglaries at commercial premises on Smith Street and Bowman Terrace, with items taken from Goldman and Sons corner and Thomas Street offices.

Airubane Parmar Thomas Brown Goldman and “Sons Mary Hnd Thomas Titens Lana Atten Golmama Bay Pinat AL Ascot Robertson Nudgee Ane Akien Blaney

Stolen £700 From G. J. Coles Sydney Office

Police investigate a UK style burglary at the G J Coles head office in Sydney. Entry through a broken door and ajar Castle Street side caused distraction while thieves allegedly removed cash notes amounting to about £700. Witnesses describe a planned break in with use of tools and a rope, and a second note for £100 linked to the safe.

Sydney Arm Suiyer GJ Coir Jerria Ano Kgeleenives Lohduss Castlereagh

Motor Cycling's Role in Military Work Expanded

The report outlines Britain's mobilization of motorcycle cyclists for war duty. It notes 436000 registered motorcyclists, potential expansion of training, and the expectation many riders will transfer to combat support or other war tasks as the Empire leverages civilian riding expertise for military purposes.

Royay Army Serice Coepa Molbe Neuse Wausiey Balard Buck Moray England Atmralla Weil

Bicycle demand rises worldwide as wartime era boosts sales

A report notes yearlong growth in bicycle production and demand as lifestyles shift. Travelers and workers seek alternatives to motor vehicles, with Australia and Europe seeing rising interest. Experts anticipate a big call for bicycles as substitute propulsion gains traction amid industrial shifts and mobility needs.

Money To Spare For Bills After Christmas

A 67 year old man bravely faced a horse bolting incident near Mornington and Cleveland Road. He suffered fractures of right ribs and other injuries but remained not seriously hurt as authorities investigated the bakery attack and disrupted bank cheques found in the morning mail.

Morntende Nvitahate Ieee Wickham Street Pene Zuerie Tronx Bakers East Alteet Botaniy Guty Tina Fesand Bill Buchanan

Alan Scott Death Shocks Australian Cycling Community

alan scott former new south wales and australian amateur road cycling champion died after an accident at noumealant while en route to the australian senior 1l7 mile road championship he had traveled from brisbane to compete in the event authorities say the circumstances remain under investigation and tributes are pouring in from colleagues and sports clubs across the country

Alan Scott New South Wales Noumealant Scott Brisbane

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