McGuire Shines Silent in The Spiral Staircase at Iowa Theater
Dorothy McGuire delivers a poignant silent performance as Helen in The Spiral Staircase joining Ethel Barrymore as a bedridden invalid and George Brent in a suspenseful thriller. Riverboat Rhythm co star Leon Errol and Frankie Carle orchestra provide musical moments while director Robert Siodmak steers a tight, climactic pace.
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George and
Kent Smith
Leon Errol
Frankie Carle
Dorothy McGuire
Iowa Theater
Miss McGuire
Claudia
Helen
Miss Barrymore
Robert Sindmgk
Kent
Second Guesser fails with critics at Civic Opera House
Chicago critics dismissed Al Schacht's Second Guesser after its opening at the Civic Opera House. Claudia Cassidy called it no hit no run, while Harry T. Murdock found some charm in Schacht's first legit appearance but noted weak wit and a shaky cast. Ashton Stevens suggested drastic pruning to salvage the third act.
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the Tribune
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Kay Francis and Pryor Star in Windy Hill Iowa Stage
Kay Francis returns to the stage in Windy Hill at the Iowa theater on Tuesday evening March 5 with Roger Pryor as her leading man. Reservations by mail will be accepted with remittances enclosed. The cast includes Patsy Ruth Miller and others. the play follows a spicy modern comedy about war correspondents who fall in love despite unconventional plans.
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Windy Hill
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Hollywood
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Army Air Forces
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St. Ruth Chatterton
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Spondents
Lawrence Fletcher
Eileen Heckart
Ruth Conley
Don McClelland
Grant Gordon
Ellabelle Moore
James Hagen
Cleopatra Ends Messenger For Delivering Bad Tidings
A historical anecdote notes Cleopatra ordered the beheading not for falsehood but for unfitting words, underscoring royal prerogative and the peril of delivering unwelcome news.
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Cleopatra
Outlaw film passes Chicago censorship board
The long banned motion picture The Outlaw, cited for Jane Russell's attire, won approval from Chicago's censorship board on Tuesday led by Police Lt. Timothy Lyons. Memphis had barred the film for excessive shooting, but Chicago officials stood firm on audience appeal.
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Jane Russell
Chicago Board of Censors
Memphis
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Theatre Schedule Fragment with Multiple Theaters
A fragmented listing shows daily cinema times across theaters including PARAMOUNT Palm, IOWA and RIALTO venues. It lists titles such as The Harvey Girls The Spiral Staircase Yolanda and the Thief Anchors Aweigh When Strangers Marry and Easy to Look At with varying showtimes.
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Iowa
Palace
Guy
Rialto
San Francisco
Dean Jagger
Kim Hunter
Gloria Jean
Kirby Grant
Wings OF Tomorrow
Purple Monser
Rest for Joan Fontaine Cancel Cuba Vacation
Actress Joan Fontaine called off a Cuba vacation after her physician ordered three months of desert rest to recover from a recent influenza attack.
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Hollywood
Joan Fontaine
Cuba
Yolanda and the Thief and Beau Hunks at the State Theater
Nadine Subotnik reviews Yolanda and the Thief with Fred Astaire Lucille Bremer and Frank Morgan and Beau Hunks with Laurel and Hardy at the State Theater. Astaire’s dance remains high standard but the plot drifts into fairyland Patria limiting overall impact.
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Yolanda and the ‘Thief
Fred Astaire
Lucille Bremer
Frank Morgan
Laurel and Hardy
State Theater
Angel and Comedy Take Center Stage in A Musical Co Feature
The review highlights lively musical numbers such as Angel Coffee Time Will You Marry Me and Yolanda with Lucille playfully scolding Fred as the dance routines shine. Miss Bremer known from Meet Me in St Louis is noted as eyeful, while Frank Morgan Mildred Natwick and Leon Ames deliver strong turns. Co feature features Laurel and Hardy in their usual duo style.
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Fred
Yolanda
Patria
Lucille Bremer
Frank Morgan
Leon Ames
Lucille
Angel
Miss Bremer
St. Louis
Five Pedigreed Dogs Perish Saving Owner in Fire
Mrs. Alice Rosendahl mourns five pedigreed boxer dogs that woke her during a blaze in Kankakee Illinois. The canines perished in the basement kennel while the owner escaped through a rear door. Their value is listed at 1500 dollars.
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