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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1941

Page

7

Pastor Hall Review Shows Nazi Theme as Stark English Drama

Film critic lauds Pastor Hall as a bold indictment of Nazism with Wilfred Lawson Nora Pilbeam and Seymour Hicks in a British production by James Roosevelt through United Artists. The review notes strong performances especially the pastor and a final sermon, calling it a powerful experience and recommending attendance. A second feature Here Comes Happiness stars Mildred Coles.

Pastor Hall Wilfred Lawson Nora Pilbeam Seymour Hicks James Roosevelt United Artists State Theater Schicklgruber Ernst Toller Martin Niemeller Wniemeller Hall Martyrem Oxford Marius Goring Brian Worth Winston Churchill Mildred Coles L.G.F

Hollywood gossip and birthday plans for stars in transition

Shirley Temple signs with United Artists under Small and aims to emulate Mary Pickford with Little Annie Rooney and other Pickford stories. Rosalind Russell visits Fort Benning, Ann Sheridan and George Brent rumors persist, and Deanna Durbin Vaughn Paul news. Whitney Bolton leads Selznick publicity, Ruben Reyes to Mexico trip, and Ida Lupino updates from London.

Ollywood INL Shirley Temple Mary Pickford Edward Small United Artists Shirley Small Annie Rooney Mary Pickford Gertrude Temple Temple Emily Brown Knipe Allen Arthur Knipe Hollywood Ann Sheridan George Brent Annie Mexico Clara Lou Sheridan George George Nolan Warner Ann Deanna Durbin Vaughn Paul Monterey Vaughn Val Paul Zasu Pitts Whitney Bolton David Selznick Mexico City Whitney Selznick Company Guadalajara Ruben Reyes Victor Shapiro Greg Bautzer Dorothy Lamour Ida Lupino Stanley Lupino London Fish Harbor San Pedro Loreen Robinson Wallace Beery Wally Buddy de Sylva

Hollywood Gossip Roundup of Star Lives and Plans

Random notes from Hollywood recount Arline Judge’s growing closeness to Jack Dempsey, Lana Turner and Tony Martin gearing for Louisville Derby coverage, Rita Hayworth slimming for dance scenes, and Sam Harris in Florida. Mentions Hunt Hartford III, Alice Faye, Phil Harris, George Brent, Joe E Brown, Rise Stevens, Hedy Lamarr, Jerry Colonna, John Howard, and others in lively show business chatter.

Hollywood Arline Jack Dempsey Huntington Hartford III Dempsey Ann Gwynn Red Christy Universal Sam Harris Florida George Brent Alice Faye Phil Harris Palladium Phil Alice Lana Turner Tony Martin Don Ameches Robert Youngs Chester Laucks Joe E. Brown Louisville Rita Hayworth Fred Astai

Such an old fool and this grandchild boast

Edgar A. Guest reflects on family pride in a light verse about grandchildren. He notes the playful letters from relatives celebrating Ellen Elizabeth and Don Alan, celebrating youth and the joy of family life with humor and affection.

Nelsie Bess Ellen Elizabeth Don Alan

Theaters Review Pack Includes Joan Blondell Pageant

At the theaters theaters town features the program with Joan Blondell and Dick Powell in Model Wife and John Wayne with Frances Dee in A Man Betrayed. Paramount offers That Night in Rio with Don Ameche Alice Faye Carmen Miranda. State presents Pastor Hall with Nora Pilbeam Wilfred Lawson Here Comes Happiness with Mildred Coles Edward Norris. Palace showcases The Letter with Bette Davis and Cherokee Strip. Rialto shows Men Against the Sky with Richard Dix George O'Brien Triple Justice. Strand screens Hidden Power and Pioneer's Frontier with Jack Holt Bill Elliott. Marion features The Letter with Bette Davis and Night Train.

Joan Blondell Dick Powell John Wayne Frances Dee Paramount Don Ameche Alice Faye Carmen Miranda Rio State Pastor Hall Nora Pilbeam Wilfred Lawson Mildred Coles Edward Norris Palace Bette Davis Richard Dix Rialto George O’brien Strand Jack Holt Bill Elliott Marion

Gas Masks Distributed To Men At Camp Claiborne

Over 16,000 gas masks were made available to the 34th division. Lieut. Col Jack Hinman Jr. announced the distribution to unit supply officers. A gas school for officers and NCOs has been held since the division arrived at Camp Claiborne on March 1, meeting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Camp Claiborne Claiborne Jack Hinman Iowa City Hinman

Gas Mask Drill Demonstrates Protective Gear Effectiveness

School personnel trained in division drills and gas-mask use entered a gas chamber with tear gas. After removing masks they cried from fumes, proving masks offered protection. The class can don masks in six seconds according to Colonel Hinman. Chicago & North Western Ry schedules change April 27. see ticket agent for details.

Hinman Chicago & North Western Ry

Cat Causes Blackout In Riverton Pole Rescue Gone Wrong

A Riverton cat climbed an electric pole triggering a short circuit that blew a fuse leaving two neighboring houses without power. The incident caused a blackout and the cat died in the fall.

Riverton, Wyo Riverton

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