Tight Little Island British Humor Delights and Delights
A Nadine Subotnik review of the J. Arthur Rank film Tight Little Island at the Times theater. The story follows Todday islanders who lose their whisky supply until a wreck dumps liquor ashore and a Home Guard clash with rightful looting. Basil Radford leads a witty cast as the British farce unfolds with whimsy.
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Tight Little Island
Basil Radford
Joan Greenwood
Bruce Seton
Catherine Lacey
J. Arthur Rank
The
Times Theater
Todday
America
Paul Revere
Screen Notes on Whisky Galore Tone and Cast
Bruce Seton stars as a stubborn sergeant opposing orders while Joan Greenwood plays his foe. Catherine Lacey plays the captain's unhappy lady and Gordon Jackson portrays a drink influenced reformer. The piece ends with a wry moral, adapting Compton Mackenzie’s Whisky Galore.
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Bruce Seton
Joan Greenwood
Catherine Lacey
Gordon Jackson
Compton Mackenzie
Theater Time for Tuesday Listings
The Gazette presents today theater times for Paramount, Iowa and State plus others. Matinee differences are noted with Wednesday showings and various films including Ma and Pa Settle Back on the Farm Gambing House The Company She Keeps Vengeance Valley It's a Small World Bambi Melody Time Father of the Bride Shadow on the Wall and more with drive in Back to Bataan and Marine Raiders.
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Burt Lancaster
Joanne Dru
Vengeance Valley
Gazette
Paramount
Iowa
State
Five Away and Six Arrives A Childrens Rhyme
A playful warning about a girl who just turned six and resents being called five. The poem contrasts childhood pride with aging and notes Washington and West Virginia share the rhododendron as their state flower.
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Washington and
West Virginia
Cedar Rapids Concert Drive seeks new members
Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association reports strong response as it campaigns for season ticket memberships through Saturday noon. Tickets available at Montrose hotel campaign HQ with hours 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m. 1951 52 season features Aldo Ciccolini Nadine Conner Ric Odnopossof and Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Prices 6 regular 8 40 reserved 3 balcony student seats.
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Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association
Edward H. Files
Files
Montrose Hotel
Aldo Ciccolini
Nadine Conner
Met
Ricardo Odnopossof
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Hypnotist Edwin L Baron to perform at Marion Theater
Edwin L Baron, noted hypnotist, appears on the Marion theater stage tonight. Presented by Marion Boy Scout troop 35 in a benefit show, the evening also features a Mickey Rooney film. Program starts at 7 45.
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Strand
Saludos Amigos
Marion
Edwin L. Baron
Marion Boy Scout Troop
Mickey Rooney
Edwin L. Barron
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