Playmates and Ellery Queen At Iowa Theaters
This week at the Iowa theatre includes Playmates with Kay Kyser John Barrymore and co stars Lupe Velez May Robson and Patsy Jelly plus a New Year’s Eve midnight show. Co feature Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring and Walt Disney’s Dumbo also showing with new characters and nine song hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Kayser
John Barrymore
Iowa
Lupe Velez
May Robson
Patsy Jelly
Kyser
Ginny Simms
Harry Babbitt
Ish Kabibble
Barrymore
Nelson Pennypacker
Pennypacker
Kay Kyser
Miss Simms
Babbitt
Ralph Bel- Tlamy
Queen
Margaret Lindsay
Nikki Porter
Walt Disney
Major New Theatrical Openings At Town State Paramount
The page lists upcoming film billings at local theaters. Kay Kyser with Lupe Velez and John Barrymore star in Playmates at the Town on Wednesday and New Year’s Eve. Dumbo features Timothy Mouse at the Town. Kath leen stars at the State with Gally Patrick Herbert Marshall Laraine Day and Shirley Temple. Babes on Broadway with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney opens at the Paramount Thursday. Louisiana Purchase stars Bob Slope Vera Zorina Victor Moore and Erene Bordoni at the Paramount. Tarzan's Secret Treasure debuts at the State Thursday with Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O'Sullivan and John Sheffield.
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Gally Patrick
Herbert Marshall
Laraine Day
Shirley Temple
Kathleen
the State
Louisiana Purchase
Bob Slope
Vera Zorina
Victor Moore
Erene Bordoni
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Paramount
Weekend Film Schedule Highlights and Notable Cast
The Gazette lists Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Strand Marion and Palace billings with a mix of features and shorts. Notable entries include Kathleen Fiesta Charleys Aunt Passage from Hongkong Top Sergeant Mulligan High Sierra Comrade X My Favorite Wife and Dive Bomber with Bogart Ida Lupino and cast. The writeup notes Noir and Western themes with supporting players including Nat Pendleton Sterling Holloway Carol Hughes and Marjorie Reynolds.
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Iowa
Dumbo
Kathleen
Hongkong
Rialto
Mulligan
High Sierra
Strand
Comrade X
Marion
Jey Bogart
Ida Lupino
Marie
Earle
Alan Curtis
Arthur Kennedy
Joan Leslie
Henry Hall
Henry Trivers
Nat Pendleton
Frank Faylen
Charles Hall
Sterling Holloway
Carol Hughes
Marjorie Reynolds
Secret Service
Tarzan Film At State Opens New Year
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer marks Tarzan’s twenty fifth anniversary with Tarzan's Secret Treasure opening New Year’s Day at the State theater. Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O'Sullivan and Johnny Sheffield reprise Tarzan Jane and Boy roles in the feature film.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Tarzan
State Theater
Johnny Weissmuller
Maureen O'Sullivan
Johnny Sheffield
Movie Highlights Feature Mickey and Judy Impersonations
The review notes performances by Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland with standout im personations and Judy singing numbers including Chin Up Cheerio Carry On. The piece signals continuing coverage on the next page with further details.
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Bainter
Donald Meek
Alexander Woolcott
Mickey
Judy
Cheerio
Flying Elephant Dumbo Tops Circus of Dreams
A silhouette of Dumbo the flying elephant anchors a vivid circus tale. He endures mockery with two loyal friends protecting him as he soars into fame aided by Timothy Mouse and the iconic Casey Junior locomotive. The program also features Weekend for Three with a stellar cast.
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Dumbo
Walt Disney
Timothy Mouse
Casey Junior
Dennis O’keefe
Jane Wyatt
Philip Reed
Edward Everett Horton
Zasu Pitts
Franklin Pangborn
Arsenic and Old Lace Brings Road Engagement to Iowa
A Cedar Rapids theater brings the hit comedy Arsenic and Old Lace to town for a Monday night performance on February 2. The show stars Laura Hope Crews Erich von Stroheim Jack Whiting Effie Shannon and Forrest Orr with writing by Joseph Kesselring and production by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The New York success spurred another company that has toured Boston and Chicago.
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Iowa Theater
Laura Hope Crews
Erich von Stroheiman
Jack Whiting
Effie Shannon
Forrest Orr
Joseph Kesselring
Howard Lindsay
Russel Crouse
Father
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Jack Benny Stars in Charley's Aunt at Palace Theater
Jack Benny plays the title role in Charley's Aunt at the Palace where his famous wit and added twists boost the film version of the stage farce. The production features Benny disguising as his friend's aunt and creates comic moments as the plot unfolds.
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Jack Benny
Palace Theater
Benny
Real Aunt Comes on Scene Leads to Riotous Complications
The period film features Kay Francis and James Ellison in the principal roles as riots unfold around a dramatic real aunt arrival. The second feature Passage From Hongkong stars Lucille Fairbanks and Keith Douglas in a mystery drama.
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Kay Francis
James Ellison
Hongkong
Lucille Fairbanks
Keith Douglas
Strand Showcases My Favorite Wife and Comrade X for Two Days
Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr star in Comrade X as an American news correspondent and a Soviet girl in a web of intrigue over a mysterious Comrade X. Irene Dunne and Cary Grant lead My Favorite Wife with Randolph Scott and Gail Patrick, plus a March of Time and a cartoon. Bohemian night features Krocna on Tuesday and Wednesday with Antonie Nedosinska.
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Clark Gable
Hedy Lamarr
Comrade X
Irene Dunne
Cary Grant
Strand
Gable
Miss Lamarr
Oscar Homolka
Felix Bressart
Eve Arden
Grant
Miss Dunne
Randolph Scott
Gail Patrick
Antonie Nedosinska
High Sierra and Army Comedy On Rialto Bill
The Rialto theater opens a three day program featuring the mountain gunman drama High Sierra with actor Humphrey Bogart and a light army life comedy. The bill showcases rugged action and humorous scenes alongside wartime style antics.
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Rialto Bill
Rialto Theater
Humph
Paramount To Debut New Mickey Rooney Judy Garland Film
Paramount to show Babes On Broadway at the theater beginning Thursday. The Medro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical stars Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney with Virginia Weidler in a song and dance departure from her usual dramatic roles. New York stage newcomers Ray MacDonald and Richard Quine also appear.
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Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
Paramount Theater
Medro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Virginia Weidler
Ray MacDonald
Richard Quine
New York
Fay
Separate Rooms to Play at Iowa Theatre January 15
A sophisticated comedy with a strong success record will be staged at the Iowa theater on the evening of January 15. It stars Lyle Talbot and Alan Dinehart and features the Chicago cast from the long run there.
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Iowa
Iowa Theater
Lyle Talbot
Alan Dinehart
Chicago
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