Summer fare at New State shows Bridal Suite or The Gorilla
Moviegoing at the New State theater offers two light entertainments. Bridal Suite stars Robert Young and Annabella with Billie Burke and Walter Connolly. The Gorilla features the Ritz Brothers as detectives, Bela Lugosi as a suspicious butler, Anita Louise, Lionel Atwill, Patsy Kelly, and a lingering gorilla presence.
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New State Theater
Robert Young
Annabella
Ritz Brothers
Anita Louise
Patsy Kelly
Bela Lugosi
Lionell Atwill
Billie Burke
Miss Burke
Bob Young
Swiss Alps
Young
Walter Connolly
Arthur Treacher
Lionel Atwill
Jimmy Cagney Signs Fresh Warner Bros Contract After Ten Years
Hollywood legend Jimmy Cagney marked a decade in film by securing a substantial new Warner Bros deal. He had previously fought the studio in court over contract terms and typecasting, twice clashing over tough guy roles and his career direction.
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Ollywood
Warner Brothers
Jimmy
Cagney
Warners
Stars and contracts tie to box office hits and ex stars
Warners signs a new contract after three hits Angels With Dirty Faces Oklahoma Kid and Each Dawn I Die making him highly paid. Ex stars Rod LaRocque and Barbara Stanwyck receive recognition while a San Francisco Exposition plans star bookings to boost gate receipts. The piece notes romances rumors beekeeping shoots and late summer film plans across Hollywood.
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Angels
UFF
San Francisco Exposition
Edgar Bergen
Jack Benny
Ritz Brothers
Dick Powell
Ann Sheridan
Cesar Romero
Bob Breen
Fred MacMurray
Madeleine Carroll
Edward H. Griffith
Tony Martin Almost Faced Dismissal Over Jazz Organ
A school friend recalls Tony Martin nearly being expelled from St. Mary's College for playing hot jazz on the chapel organ during his student days. The anecdote highlights his early musical ambition and risk taking.
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Tony Martin
Tony
St. Mary’s College
Vincent Price Memo Mislaid During Long Distance Call
An amusing anecdote tells of Vincent Price calling his wife in Cohasset Massachusetts to save toll charges. He prepared notes of what to say but, mislaying the memorandum, he made his wife wait ten costly minutes as he rummaged through multiple pockets for the expected message.
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Vincent Price
Vincent
Cohassett
Mass
Hollywood anecdotes and dramatic on set moments recalled
Visitors complained at John Barrymore's hearing and he delivered an act that forced them to retreat. Tom Brown's mother threw a surprise party for him with exes present. Pola Negri demanded perfume to suit her moods. Corway Tearle left a set over a scene, delaying production. The late Fred Thompson swam to an offshore rock during endurance testing.
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John Barrymore
Hollywood
Tom Brown
Pola Negri
Corway Tearle
Fred Thompson
Verheard in Hollywood Place to Dance and Dine
A humorous Hollywood exchange recalls a woman’s evolving social circle as she jokes about meeting partners in New York. The quip reflects film era wit and city glamour.
Theaters Show Packed Lineups Across Cities
Paramount screens Irving Berlin's Second Fiddle starring Tyrone Power Sonja Henie and Rudy Vallee. Daughters Courageous features Priscilla Rosemary Lola Lane Gale Page. Bridal Suite with Robert Young Anabella Ritz brothers. The Laughing Gorilla. Jack Benny Joan Bennett Artists and Models Abroad. Spring Madness with Lew Ayres Burgess Meredith. Prairie Moon with Gene Autrey Smiley Burnette. Smashing the Rackets with Chester Morris Frances Mercer.
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Iowa
Priscilla, Rosemary
Lola Lane
Gale Page
Walt Disney Cartoon Review
State
Robert Young
Anabella
Ritz Brothers
Palace
Jack Benny
Joan Bennett
Lew Ayres
Burgess Meredith
Rialto
Gene Autrey
Smiley Burnette
Chester Morris
Frances Mercer
Prairie Moon at the Rialto with Gene Autry star
Gene Autry leads the Western spectacle Prairie Moon at the Rialto featuring Smiley Burnette as the young cast teams with Autry to outsmart western rustlers. The program includes a companion feature Smash ing the Rackets with Chester Morris and Frances Mercer plus a serial, a comedy and a news reel.
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Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Rialto Theater
Chester Morris
Frances Mercer
Leach's Orchestra Plays Cedar Park Ballroom Nights
Gordon Leach and his orchestra perform at Cedar Park ballroom for two nights featuring electric violins five trombones four trumpets and a vocal trio. He is a favorite in midwest ballrooms and will set a smooth velvet tone for dancers.
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Gordon Leach
Cedar Park Ballroom
Leach
Midwest
The Poet Of The People Edgar A Guest A Beggar
The speaker describes tossing a beggar a coin and avoiding questions about the man’s life. He wonders what happened to the beggar’s hopes and what lies behind the whispered plea for help, yet keeps his distance and offers only a coin as an easy solution.
No One Cares To Hear Same Joke More Than Once
Mary Manners offers etiquette guidance about repeating jokes to the same listener and advises couples to allow social variety. The reader asks about a 21 year old girl dating a 23 year old. Manners suggests both should enjoy time apart with friends to avoid monotony.
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Dee
Joe
Dear Miss Manners I Need Guidance on Etiquette
A reader seeks advice on proper manners and social etiquette in a tricky situation. The letter expresses uncertainty and requests clear guidance on appropriate conduct.
Advice on handling rumors from partner’s mother
If you are sure the girl's mother is spreading falsehoods, ask your girlfriend to speak with her mother. Tell your girlfriend you will withdraw if her mother disapproves of your companionship, and avoid silence that might imply guilt or trouble.
Revered Founder Bromer to Speak at First Reformed Church
The Rev Frank S Bromer founder of the First Reformed Church Cedar Rapids will address worshipers at 10 am Sunday in the church at Eighth avenue and L street SW He began with the church in 1905 serving 18 years during which the current building was erected He is noted for his work with church youths A picnic dinner will follow.
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Cedar Rapids
Frank S. Bromer
First Reformed Church
Eighth Avenue
L Street
Bremer
Picnic to Honor Rev Bromer at Riverside Park
Church members and friends will gather Sunday at Riverside park to honor the Rev Mr Bromer and Mrs Bromer. After services at the church attendees will bring picnic baskets, and the planned Sunday picnic has been changed to this event.
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Bromer
Riverside Park
Longer Hours For Army Recruiting Office Here
Cedar Rapids recruiting office will stay open until 8 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on Saturdays to assist employed individuals and prior service men. Maj. Collin S. Myers reports the orders. Sergt. August Miller leads the local unit, while Lieut. Col. Octave De Carre is assigned to Hot Springs Arkansas. Maj. Lawrence A. Kurtz will run the Des Moines office in De Carre’s absence.
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Collin S. Myers
August Miller
Octave de Carre
Iowa
Hot Springs
Ark
Lawrence A. Kurtz
Des Moines
de Carre
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