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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

5

Ideal Dream Wife film review notes performance pair

A chaotic comedy feature highlights Melvin Douglas replacing William Powell opposite Myrna Loy. The Metro Theatre screening emphasizes Loy’s sly humor as she stirs romantic misadventure with a married ruse and playful banter. Co stars and satirical tones mark the production.

Melvin Douglas William Powell Myrna Seals Ben Myrna Loy Metro Theatre

Regency film review hints at sequels and star power

A London notice discusses a second version of The Middle Watch with Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall adapting a comedy about navy life between wars. Greta Gent Mary Carlton and stars Lambourne Preston and Rogers feature in romantic comic misadventures amid social gatherings and shipboard capers.

Ian Hay Stephen King-Hall I Marine Oss Greta Gent Mary Carlton Giomout Gies Lark “Buchanan Fred Biiney Leslie Puller

Military ballet on stage at Rex Theatre tonight

A new stage program at the Rex Theatre features a military ballet directed by Pisie Secuss with an ALF encampment set and patriotic interludes. Special songs, top displays, and a nightly appeal for recruits by Lt.-Col. W. E. Holmes accompany the show.

Rex Theatre Pisie Secuss ALF Linsa Simm Mortemisto W. E. Holmes

Bibles for Soldiers Funds and Local Public Works

The British and Foreign Bible Society reports receipts totaling funds for Scriptures for Soldiers and other contributions. The Tramway Department seeks city council approval to resume private land use in Ballow Street Valley due to overcrowding of facilities. An old will grant note mentions Bridget and Elizabeth Catherine Seeapeate in a memorial context.

British and Foreign Bible Society Hy Shakespeare Semge Street Ballow Street Valley Nhar Tramway Department City Council Administration Board Transport and Electricity Committee R. PF. Roberts

Curtain Time Listings for Civic Lyceum and Rex Theatres

Tomorrow’s BW programmes feature Comedy Drama Luise Rauner and Take My Tip performances, Rhythm on the River musical with Bing Crosby at Liberty, Gary Grant and Martha Scott at Graima, Westerns at Lyceum and Rex, Missing People, and Night in the Tropics musical at EmbASSY plus Tenderfoot Ride and other westerns and features.

CIVIC Luise Rauner Wilirah Powell Ee Hulbert Matestic Bing Crosby

Vaudeville Good Variety Opens at Comedy Theatre

Sime opens at the Comedy Theatre offering a refined variety show. The management curates weekly changes with a mix of opera style numbers, ballet, lascalal singers, knock-about comedy, and specialty turns. Cast includes Sy n Beck Scotty McKinnon Dolly Donoghue Darin Whimn Lorrie Cleary Peter Brooks Ray Botlam and others with added acts by Ree Some Brent and Konmnanyan moved to tomorrow night.

Sime C.W. Watts Diane Corsa Syn Beck Scotty" McKinnon Dolly Donoghue Darin Whimn Lorrie Cleary Ray Botlam Peter Brooks Brent Konmnanyan Ronny Baller Aramime

Can Can Dance Shines In Gay Nineties Revue Listing

A lively Cann Can showcase in Cremorne entices with rio atmosphere and bold stage style. Performers including Mahoney Ritchie's lash and the Five Ceveres crooners headline a varied bill featuring original tricks and a strong flamboyant cast. Special screenings of The Drums of Jeopardy and Bor Romance play at the Broad Theatre with a parental guidance condition.

Fue Bayes Les Ritchie Kermode Lars Ang Jonnie Rass John Bobbie Commonwealth Film Genser Creswell O'Rei

Relax Pain Backache Relief Message Card

An old fashioned ad style notice promotes backache relief with pricing and a testimonial tone. Mentions a product or brand name and a promise of comfort. Includes sporadic garbled copy but centers on easing persistent pain and returning to activity.

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