Prison Farm at Paramount Draws Tense Prison Drama
The film Prison Farm on Paramount's screen delivers several dramatic moments. A vengeful guard turns steam into riot in a women’s prison while a prisoner and a guard clash over loot from a $9,000 holdup. Lloyd Nolan stars with Shirley Ross. J Carrol Naish is strong as the guard. John Howard leads romance later.
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Backstage and Tim McCoy Films At Rialto
The Rialto screens Backstage starring Anna Neagle and Arthur Tracy about a down at the heels troubadour who rises to stardom with a chorus girl’s help and a happy ending. Tim McCoy stars in The Fighting Marshal a fast action western. The serial Zero Rides Again appears in chapter three with Cats and the Fiddle.
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Iowa and New State Theaters Screen With Noted Stars
At the theaters listings Evelyn Venable leads My Old Kentucky Home while Alison Skipworth and Polly Moran star Ladies in Distress. Paramount presents Shirley Ross and Lloyd Nolan in Prison Farm. New State features David Copperfield with a 65 member cast and Treasure Island with Wallace Berry and Jackie Cooper. Palace offers Happy Landing with Sonja Henie and Don Ameche London By Night stars George Murphy and Rita John son. Rialto showcases Anna Neagle in Backstage and Tim McCoy in Fighting Marshal. Strand presents It s Love I m After with Bette Davis Leslie Howard Olivia De Havilland and Miriam Hopkins Wise Girl with Ray Milland.
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Roland Young
Elizabeth Allen
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Dorothy Peterson
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Research Department at Paramount Shapes Films
Hollywood column notes Paramount studio researchers correct errors in films such as If I Were King and Paris Honeymoon. The piece highlights meticulous study of politics and history to avoid inaccuracies while balancing entertainment. Bing Crosby is shown on the Paris Honeymoon set preparing for his wedding.
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Film Set Scandal and Wardrobe Mishap Report from Hollywood
The article recounts on set antics and backstage whispers from Hollywoods mecca. It mentions Bing Crosby clashing with a bride in rehearsal and a director censoring crude language. It notes a dangerous stunt plan and crew suspensions over inappropriate behavior.
Filming in Studio as Stars Parade in Bathing Suits
A 1938 scene shows six Paramount stock girls in minimal swimsuits posing to seductive music. Director Mitchell Leisen calls for a cut, Fritz Feld reacts in disbelief, muttering about the difficulty of pleasing certain men.
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Johnson choir is feature Iowa show
The Hall Johnson choir of Negro voices performs in the mid week Iowa show singing My Old Kentucky Home and other folk songs. Evelyn Venable returns as a southern belle with Grant Richards in the feature Ladies in Distress. Polly Moran appears in the second feature with Alison Skipworth as they battle racketeers in a Cedar Rapids sized city. A cartoon and a newsreel complete the program.
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Vander Meer Fires Second No Hit Victory On Wednesday Bill
Johnny Vander Meer pitches his second no hitter as part of a bill featuring the reel of Home Town and other nightly attractions on a Wednesday program.
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Notice of Will for Pietro Pusnateri in Linn County
In the district court of Linn County a hearing is set for June 21 1938 at 9 a.m. to prove and admit the instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Pietro Pusnateri deceased. Cedar Rapids June 14 1938 Edwin W. Lundquist Clerk District Court Don T. Hines attorney.
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
In the District Court of Linn County Iowa notice is given that on June 28 1938 at 9 o clock A M an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of William T Buckner deceased will come on for hearing for proof and admission to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa June 21 Edwin W Lundquist EA Fordyce Attorney.
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Dusty Roades Orchestra to Play Thornwood Ballroom Thursday
Dusty Roades and his orchestra arrive from Edgewater Beach hotel Chicago for a Thornwood ballroom engagement Thursday night. Singer Helen Nash, known for radio and recording work with the Sweet Swing Orchestra, will also appear.
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