Mystery of Mr. X at Paramount Delivers Mischief and Suspense
Robert Montgomery stars in the screen adaptation of Philip MacDonald's murder mystery. The plot centers on a stolen diamond linked to Montgomery's character and a series of shadowy killings. Elizabeth Allan plays Jane opposite Montgomery with Scotland Yard bound to unravel the crimes.
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Robert Montgomery
Mr. X
Philip MacDonald
Paramount Theater
London
Egypt
Elizabeth Allan
Jane
Scotland Yard
Montgomery
Henry Stephenson
Lewis Stone
Mr. xX
Paramount Bill Joins Short Feature and News Reel
The note describes a program that includes a short feature and a news reel alongside the main plot, indicating a cinema bill structure that remains solid through the final reel.
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Chevalier And Stanwyck On Palace Double Bill
Barbara Stanwyck stars in Ever In My Heart a tale of a New England girl who marries a German professor amid wartime prejudice. Supporting cast includes Otto Kruger and Ralph Bellamy. The second feature The Way To Love stars Maurice Chevalier with Ann Dvorak in a tale of a Paris youth rising from poverty.
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Barbara Stanwyck
Palace
New England
Otto Kruger
Ralph Bellamy
Maurice Chevalier
Chevalier
Maurice
Paris
Ann Dvorak
Dust of the Earth junior play slated for West Branch high
The West Branch high school junior class presents The Dust of the Earth in the auditorium Friday night with cast members Walter Kephart Marie Morris June Bradley Homer Gibson Alan Hayslett Alice Kintz Wayne Rogers Bob Carran Walter Hogan Velma Vincent coached by Miss Mary Letts. An ad suggests a man who can do painting or wallpapering in classification 13 of the Want Ads.
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West Branch
Walter Kephart
Marie Morris
June Bradley
Homer Gibson
Alan Hayslett
Alice Kintz
Wayne Rogers
Bob Carran
Walter Hogan
Velma Vincent
Mary Letts
Preparations Underway for Cedar Rapids Music Week
Local observance of National Music Week in Cedar Rapids runs May 6 to 12 with Mrs. Helen Kacena Stark as general chairman and Mrs. Clare Young Nichols as executive secretary. The committee includes representatives from Beethoven and Mozart clubs, public schools, Coe College Conservatory, Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, churches, theaters, radio, and Czech Fine Arts. Organizers seek program suggestions and teachers must report pupil entries to Esther Hronik or Grace Swab by week’s end.
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Cedar Rapids
Helen Kacena Stark
Clare Young Nichols
Otto Ambroz
Beethoven Club
Edward Krickard
Woman's Club
Alice Inskeep
Ronald Moehrmann
Joseph Kitchin
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Paul Ray
Eleanor
Liam Vesely
Edna Dieman
John Miller
Otto Schluter
Dorothy Dvorak
Joe Hervert
Joe Sadowsky
Trown
Esther Hronik
Grace Swab
Coe College
Iowa to Stage Third Carioca Contest Thursday
The Iowa theater presents the third Carioca contest as part of the last showing of Frank Buck's Wild Cargo. Ten big acts headline Stars of Tomorrow at 9 o clock, with cash prizes for first to third places and open entry via Manager A H Talbot.
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Frank Buck
The
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
A. H. Talbot
Talbot
New Screen Actress Rosemary Ames Stars in State Film
Rosemary Ames emerges as a new screen figure in the state film I Believed in You at the State theater. The article notes her bid for stardom as the production debuts on the local screen.
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Rosemary Ames
State Theater
Miss Ames
I Believed In You: A Film About Art, Poverty and Patronage
Director Irving Cummings selects the fresh faced lead in a tale of a girl who falls for a labor agitator. He funds her circle of poverty stricken friends through six months of backing. When the workers prove faker, the wealthy patron remains her loyal supporter.
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Irving Cummings
The Mystery of Mr. X and Other Theaters Listings
Paramount presents Robert Montgomery Lewis Stone and Elizabeth Allan in The Mystery of Mr. X. Frank Buck’s Wild Cargo and I Believed In You with Rosemary Ames and Victor Jory also shown. Majestic features Norma Shearer in Smilin Through with James Dunn. The Girl in 19 with Gaga Stuart. Paulace offers Maurice Chevalier in The Way to Love and Barbara Stanwyck in Ever in My Heart. Rialto shows Tarzan the Fearless with Buster Crabbe and Voltaire with George Arss. Olympic screens Christopher Strong with Katharine Hepburn and Clive Brook, The Last Trail with George O’Brien.
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Paramount
Robert Montgomery
Lewis Stone
Elizabeth Allan
Mr. X
Iowa
Frank Buck
Rosemary Ames
Victor Jory
Majestic
Norma Shearer
James Dunnae
Gaga Stuart
Paulace
Maurice Chevalier
Love
Barbara Stanwyck
Rialto
Tarzan, the Fearless
Buster Crabbe
Jacqueline Eile “Voltaire
George Arss
Hill Billy Contest and Majestic Friday and Saturday Shows
Majestic announces a Hill Billy contest Friday night with ten amateur acts from Waterloo Muscatine Independence and Iowa City plus Don Roth and his band. Saturday features three vaudeville revues and Mickey Mouse matinee with a Mac West impersonation contest. Jubilee week promises a stellar line-up with daily added attractions.
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Garman
the Majestic
Waterloo
Muscatine
Independence
Iowa City
Don Roth
Christopher Strong and Last Trail At Olympic
At the Olympic theatre Katharine Hepburn and Colin Clive star in Christopher Strong a dramatic realist tale of a modern woman’s emotional dilemma. Also at the Olympic Fox Film The Last Trail with George O’Brien El Brendel Matt McHugh and Lucille La Verne delivers speed action romance and comedy. Wednesday is race night in Cedar Rapids. Original notice in Linn County District Court warns unknown defendants to appear or risk default in a real estate suit.
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Christopher Strong
Olympic Theater
Katharine Hepburn
Colin Clive
Billie Burke
Zane Grey
Fox
George O’brien
el Brendel
Matt McHugh
Lucille la Verne
Notice of Promate of Will in Linn County Iowa
Notice is given that on April 20 1934 at 9 oclock in the forenoon the instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Frank O Warren will come on for hearing before the District Court for proof and admission to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids Town April 16 1934 Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Scrimgeour and Scrimgeour Attorneys.
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Linn County
District Court
Frank O. Warren
Cedar Rapids
Edwin W. Lundquist
Laugh types reveal character, scientist says
A Miami doctor reports that different laugh sounds signal varying mental states from healthy to eccentric. He notes long a indicates concealment, a short na suggests possible viciousness, and a long o reflects outdoorsy health. He adds science must still progress before firm judgments.
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George C. Wiliams
Miami
Fla
Habits booklet offered by Dr Wiggam through newspaper
Readers can obtain a 28 page booklet on forming and controlling habits by Dr Albert Wiggam. The pamphlet references William James and requests a self addressed stamped return envelope with 10 cents to cover costs.
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Albert Edward Wiggam
Harvard
William James
Albert Wiggam
Families and Habits in Modern Life and a 20th Anniversary
A discussion from Educational Psychology cites that habits must adapt with life to avoid decline in mental health. Then a note on Eugenical News reports rising pride in Krae Mie records and calls for family histories through the Eugenics Record Office. At Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rohlena celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary with many relatives present.
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I. Hollingsworth
Eugenics Record Office
Cold Spring Harbor
N. Y
United States
Fairfax
Frank Rohlena
Frank Jansa
Tom Asenbrener
Frank Vanorny
Evelyn
Adolf Kvetensky
John Hruska
Emil Novak
Edwin Kvetensky
Irene
Aldrich Rohlena
Joe Dohnalek
Tarzan the Fearless and Voltaire At Rialto
The Rialto shows the first four chapters of Tarzan the Fearless starring Buster Crabbe and Voltaire starring George Arliss on Wednesday and Thursday. Crabbe brings punch and screen presence to Tarzan with supporting cast Jacqueline Wells Edward Woods Philo McCullough and Frank Lackteen. Arliss aims to realize a lifelong ambition portraying Voltaire on film.
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Tarzan
Buster Crabbe
Voltaire
George Arliss
Rialto
Hollywood
Lion Man
Jacqueline Wells
Edward Woods
Philo McCullough
Frank Lackteen
Arliss Picture Praised for Magnificence by Critics
The production is described as unmatched in Arliss film history with lavish artistry. Doris Kenyon Margaret Lindsay and Reginald Owen are noted among the supporting cast as part of a large ensemble.
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Arliss
Doris Kenyon
Margaret Lindsay
Reginald Owen
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