Selznick Transitions From Ancient Rome To Modern Screen Dreams
Hollywood chatter notes David Selznick pushing both Julius Caesar with Ronald Colman and The Man With the Young Wife an Oliver Garrett story into production. Claude Rains may return for Mistress of Fashion while Jock Whitney trims staff and ponders a Pioneer merger. Romberg to score Maytime with Kauffman and Hart. MacDonald and Eddy lead MGM production. Romberg vows to stay in Hollywood.
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Universal Service
Los Angeles
David Selznick
Rome
Nary
Ronald Colman
Oliver H. P. Garrett
Selznick
B. P. Schulberg
Edward Arnold
Claude Rains
Hollywood
Kay Francis
Rains
Marion Davies
Miss Davies
Jock Whitney
Pioneer Company
Pioneer
Whitney
David O. Selznick
Sigmund Romberg
Irving Thalberg
George Kauffman
Moss Hart
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
MGM
Eddy
Bette Davis Stars in Dangerous at Rialto With Tone and Lindsay
Bette Davis, winner of an Academy Award, leads Dangerous at the Rialto on Wednesday and Thursday with Fran chot Tone opposite and Margaret Lindsay as rival. Tone plays a young architect who sobers her after a fall into ruin. Also showing are Alison Skipworth Dick Foran and Walter Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Davis
Rialto
Franchot Tone
Margaret Lindsay
Miss Davis
Alison Skipworth
Dick Foran
Walter Walker
Donald Cook
Evalyn Knapp
Warren Hymer
Tommy
Leslie Charteris Saint in New York on screen
Pandro Berman continues efforts to contact the author’s agent about casting the lead. The Saint in New York marks the first modern Robin Hood type tale from Leslie Charteris to be adapted for film.
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Pandro Berman
the Saint
New York
Leslie Charteris
Robin Hood
Three Wise Guys Entertaining Film Review at Paramount
Damon Runyon style caper features three crooks amid Christmas mood and a breezy Joe hero. Betty Furness, Bruce Cabot, Raymond Walburn, and Harry Tyler drive a mix of comedy and drama as bond theft schemes unfold on a holiday backdrop.
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O. Henry
Damon Runyon
Paramount
Robert Young
Joe
Betty Furness
Clarabelle
Bruce Cabot
Blackie
Raymond Walburn
Doe
Harry Tyler
Walburn
Doc
Herman Bing
Baumgarten
Patsy Kelly
Thelma Todd
Paramount News
Appointment of Executrix for Minnie N. Case Estate
On June 2, 1936, Mary M. Tupts was appointed and qualified as Executrix of Minnie N. Case's estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors are asked to promptly remit amounts owed and all claims must be filed with the Linn County District Court Clerk, authenticated. Treichler and Treichler, Attorneys.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Minnie N. Case
Mary M. Tupts
Treichler and
Treichler
Engagement Ends After Family Turmoil and Poison Scandal
Anne Audinand breaks her engagement to Steven Forbes after Halsey’s bankruptcy drives a rift with Vera stirring against her. A jealous stepmother manipulates Anne and a dramatic shooting prompts Anne’s collapse from poison in the home as Hattie Moore tends to her through the night with a dog named Steven in memory.
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Anne Audinand
Steven Forbes
Halsey
Steven
Vera
Anne
Hattie Moore
Ryan
Really Star
Mary
Henry Wallace
Mr. Audinaid
Parker
Sarah Gunther
Miss Berger
Vandyke Beard
Hattie
Sarah
Miss Moore
Six Die in Mount Vesuvius Train Crash Near Naples
Six people were killed and about 200 injured in a train crash beneath Mt. Vesuvius near Naples on Wednesday. The disaster drew rescue workers to the scene as authorities investigated the cause.
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Vesuvius
Naples
Ins
Mt. Vesuvius
Theatres Present Patchwork of Screen Hits
At the theaters, Paramount shows The Three Wise Guys with Robert Young and Betty Furness. In Iowa, Murder of An Aristocrat stars Lyle Talbot and Marguerite Churchill, The Harvester features Alice Brady and Russell Hardie. State pictures include Sons O Guns with Joe E Brown and Joan Blondell and Moonlight Murder with Chester Morris and Madge Evans. Palace screens Anything Goes starring Bing Crosby Ethel Merman and Charlie Ruggles, plus Whispering Smith Speaks with George O'Brien. Rialto presents Dangerous with Bette Davis Franchot Tone and Confidential with Donald Cook Evalyn Knapp. Olympic offers Hey Raq all talking Bohemian picture.
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Paramount
Three Wise Guys
Robert Young
Betty Furness
Iowa
Lyle Talbot
Marguerite Churchill
the Harvester
Alice Brady
Russell Hardie
Joe E. Brown
Joan Blondell
Chester Morris
Madge Evans
Palace
Bing Crosby
Ethel Merman
Charlie Ruggles
George O’brien
Whispering Smith
Rialto
Bette Davis
Franchot Tone
Donald Cook
Evalyn Knapp
Rap
Probate Notice for James C. Smith Will 1936
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on June 15 1936 at 9 am the District Court will hear proof for admission of the Last Will and Testament of James C Smith late of the county deceased. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk Crissman Attorney issued this notice.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
District Court
James C. Smith
Said County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ruth Ellington Orchestra Set for Cedar Park Appearance
Ruth Ellington and her orchestra, sixteen versatile entertainers, will perform at Cedar Park ballroom Thursday evening. The group brings a dynamic ballroom sound with Carl Mike Thompson serving as master of ceremonies and trumpet standout.
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Ruth Ellington
Cedar Park
New York
Oriental Ballroom
New York City
Cedar Park Ballroom
Carl “Mike” Thompson
Alabama State Teachers College
Squirrels Open Giant Sequoia Cones for Winter Stores
A forest observer notes Douglas squirrels harvest giant Sequoia seed cones by dropping them to the ground after gnawing loose the cones from tall trees. A man waits below to collect them, enabling winter seed supply.
Cedar Rapids Weed Destruction Order Issued
City Council orders removal of noxious weeds on land within Cedar Rapids Iowa including adjacent streets. First cut dates are June 15 July 1 and August 1 1936 with subsequent cuts as needed to prevent seed maturity. Noncompliance will incur city destruction costs charged to the property owner and potential crop damages. Published June 8 and 9 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A Council
David L. Williams
Notice of Admins Appointment for A B Merritt Estate
On May 26 1936 the undersigned were appointed administrators of the estate of A B Merritt late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly. Those with claims must file authenticated statements with the Linn County Iowa District Court clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Linn
A. B. Merritt
Linn County
Iowa
Giers
The Harvesters and Mystery at Iowa at the Iowa theater
Two films share top billing at the Iowa theater The Harvester a Gene Stratton Porter adaptation and Murder by an Aristocrat a mystery The Harvester features Alice Brady as the scheming matriarch and Russell Hardie as the would‑be husband The mystery centers on blackmail threats a gun and a late twist with a dog standout performances noted Virginia Brissac also appears The newsreel adds a glimpse of the Dionne quints and views of the Queen Mary ship
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Iowa Theater
Gene Stratton-Porter
the Harvester
Alice Brady
Frank Craven
Cora Sue Collins
Virginia Brissal
Executor Named for Cora Rummell Estate in Linn County Iowa
The undersigned R W Manatt is appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Cora Rummell, late of Linn County Iowa, on May 26 1936. All debts should be paid promptly to the executor. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court authenticated. Donnelly Lynch Anderson and Lynch appear as attorneys.
Watermelon Raised in Hugo Oklahoma in 1931
A 183-pound watermelon was grown and showcased in Hugo Oklahoma during 1931. The item drew attention for its size and agricultural boasting by local growers.
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Hugo, Okla
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J. R. McDonough
RKO
McDonough
M. H. Aylesworth
Leo Spitz
Aylesworth
Roland Rich Wooley
Ann Harding
Washington
Harry Bannister
Mr. Wooley
Court of St. James
Lénnister
Quebec
Fredric March
United States
Sons OF Guns
Eric Blore
Madce Evans
Aof iRen
Chas. Ruggles
Anything Goes
Joan Bennett
Monte Carlo
Carl Brisson
Ship Cafe
Diannes
Clara Wallace
Franchot
Will
LOLA_LEE
Eet
Mts Rags Prae Star
Dorothy Heick
Blof
Pele
Frank Profita Pee Ae
Roy Ross
Meing
THE
Glen Miller
WLIS
Kent Taylor
Frances Drake
Paramount Picture
3 Wise Guys
Betty Furne
EDWIN _W. LUNDQUIST
W. L. Crissman
Amanda FE. Merritt
V. Roy Harger
George E. Farmer
Perd
Stecb Orchestra
Gents
Cora Rummell
R. W. Manatt
Donnelly, Lynch, Anderson and Lynch
Claxton
Amile
Cedar Gardens
Auspices Shrine
American Safety Razor Corp
Brooklyn
N.Y
Razor and Blades
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