MGM Offers Its Version Of O Neill
Nadine Subotnik reviews MGM summer film Ah Wilderness adapted from Eugene ONeill. The Miller family story in a Danville town shows good early scenes and strong performances by Huston Boyle Rooney De Haven but wobbles as modern theatrics intrude. A striking Graduation tableaux scene echoes Grant Wood paintings but the movie falters after a promising start.
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Movie Showtimes for Wednesday at Local Theaters
The Gazette lists today’s schedules for Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times Strand and Marion. It notes matinee times and tomorrow’s differences for featured films and shorts across venues including On an Island with You Bring Em Back Alive Secret Service Investigator Summer Holiday Daredevils of the Clouds Sins of Bali She-Devil Island Saigon Dangerous Years The Upturned Glass Black Narcissus Blonde for a Day Child of Divorce The Grapes of Wrath Trapped by Boston Blackie.
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Chicago Railroad Fair Extended to Sept 30
Chicago officials have extended the national railroad fair closing date from September 6 to September 30 to accommodate thousands still hoping to visit. The decision was announced Wednesday citing the crowd demand and ongoing interest in the exhibit.
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MGM To Reunite MacDonald and Eddy Fans React
Hollywood gossip notes MGM plans a MacDonald and Eddy reunion pleasing fans worldwide. Jeanette MacDonald shines at the Hollywood Bowl and Nelson Eddy drew sold-out tours, signaling a high interest pairing in a future film.
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Woman seeks name change to Gentle Dove in LA court
Mrs. Bertha Burton Adams, aged 46, told a judge she has suffered a life of drudgery and trouble and believes a change of name would help. She asked to be known as Gentle Dove.
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