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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1939

Page

2

Murder Mystery Tops New Bill At Rialto

Rialto offers a murder mystery titled When Were You Born with Anna May Wong as astrologer revealing a future to a wealthy importer. Cast includes Margaret Lind say Lola Lane Anthony Averill Charles Wilson. Also features Personal Secretary with William Gargan Joy Hodges Andy Devine, plus Tim Tyler Thriller seventh chapter, vaudeville reel, and sports short.

Anna May Wong Margaret Lindsay Lola Lane Anthony Averill Charles Wilson William Gargan Joy Hodges Andy Devine Tim Tyler

Theaters Show New Arrivals At Paramount State Palace Rialto

The listings highlight Paramount presenting Within the Law starring Ruth Hussey Tom Neal and Rita Johnson and King of Chinatown with Akim Tamiroff and Anna May Wong. State features Four Girls in White with Florence Rice and Ann Rutherford and Secret Service of the Air with Ronald Reagan. Palace screens In Old Chicago with Tyrone Power Alice Faye and Don Ameche along with One Wild Night. Rialto offers Anna May Wong in When Were You Born and William Gargan in Personal Secretary.

Paramount Law Ruth Hussey Tom Neal Rita Johnson Chinatown Akim Tamiroff Anna May Wong Iowa Blackstone, the Magician Company of Jack Holt Dolores Costello State Girls In White Florence Rice Ann Rutherford Ana Merkel Mary Howard Secret Service of the Air Ronald Reagan Palace Chicago Tyrone Power Alice Faye Don Ameche June Lang Dick Balawin Rialto Anthony Averill William Gargan Joy Hodges

Hollywood chatter on child stars and vanity in cinema

A column laments child actors and parent greed in Hollywood, recalling a glamorous yet artificial image of a young girl and noting the industry favors natural children for roles. It cites stars, actors, and industry trends with witty observations on Celebrity culture and auditions.

Tyke Hollywood Bobs’ Watson Jane Withers Shirley Temple

Castles on Screen With Astaire and Rogers in New Film

In a Friday picture story from Iowa, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers revive the Castles on screen, as their new film musically titled The Story of Vernon and Irene unfolds. The writer notes Hollywood quirks at Loew’s State in New York and describes Ginger Rogers’ dizzy gyrations as a prime example of screwball energy and cinematic wit.

Wolf Hollywood Warner Brothers Constance Collier Eddie Robinson Orchid Jack Maaley Fred Astaire George O’brien Judith Barrett Venus Texas Bill Robinson Kay Francis Cary Grant Kay Aldrich Irene Dunne Eleanor Powell Martha Raye Luise Rainer Ecstasy Lamarr Iowa Ginger Rogers Loew’s New York Fred Ginger Edna Mae Oliver Walter Brennan Lew Fields

Danceland Dance Night Ad Highlights Prices and Hours

A Danceland notice for Thursday April 27 offers popular prices with gents 75 cents and ladies 35 cents plus tax. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Learn to dance by calling 2 7594.

Weekend meeting with hermit prospector in desert airfield

Eddie Norris recalls a strange weekend plan after meeting Frank Critzer, a desert hermit who built a tiny landing field atop a rock. Norris will help hollow out a guest room in Critzer’s cave home. The note also mentions Columbia paying for Front Page rights and a sex change for Hildy Johnson in a remake.

Ddie Norris Riverside Palm Springs Frank Critzer Critzer Eddie Columbia Hildy Johnson Presto Hilda Johnson

Postcard from Dave Appl 44 Percent Lon Spotlight

Postcard notes Dave Appl bearing 44 percent length who recently shared the spotlight with Joan Davis during her personal appearance. The brief item hints at a public event where Appl joined Davis, highlighting ongoing promotional tours and cross appearances in the era.

Dave Appl Lon Joan Davis

Within the Law in New Movie Dress

A revived melodrama shows Mary Turner as Ruth Hussey in Within the Law with Tom Neal as the Gilder heir. The double feature pairs King of Chinatown where Akim Tamiroff leads a gang and Anna May Wong portrays a doctor in a fast paced, star powered program.

Hollywood Mary Turner Paramount Mary Mr. Gilder Ruth Hussey Tom Neal Gilder Paul Kelly William Gargan Paul Cavanaugh Rita Johnson Lynne Carver Sidney Blackmer Akim Tamiroff Gang Majesty Edward G. Robinson J. Carrol Naish Anna May Wong Sidney Toler Chang Ling Paramount News F.C.H

Carpenter needed for repair or remodel work

Advertisement seeks a carpenter to repair or remodel a home. Classified under classification 12 Want Ads. The notice invites qualified tradespeople to respond with credentials and contact details.

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