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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

6

Capra explores Don Quixote and Shakespeare collaboration

The article reports Frank Capra plans a shift from sociological dramas to new projects with Robert Aikin including The Lie of William Shakespeare and a Don Quixote script. Universal purchases from Emmett Dalton’s widow secure consulting expertise. EMlyn Williams and Margaret Lockwood star in The Stars Look Down for MGM, while Edward Small promotes My Son, My Son! Lively talk covers stars Laraine Day and Brian Aherne, and expected returns from 20th Century Fox.

Ollywood INS Frank Capras Capra Plivs John Dee Robert Aikin William Shakespeare Capra Museud de Cervantes de Wolf Hopper Don Quixote Isnons Louis Bo Mayer A. Cronin Cronin Emlyn Williams Margaret Lockwood Miss Lockwood Hollywood Paramount Edward Small Howard Springs Brian Aherne Lews Hayward New York Gee Laraine Day Hens Tull Exen

Hollywood Gossip Roundup of Parties and Stars

A collage of entertainment chatter lists Warner’s movie plans and one to two yearly pictures, Madeleine Carroll’s diet for Paramount, Jane Darwell’s roles, and Darry Zanuck’s Grapes of Wrath strategy. It notes Vera Hall signed by RKO, Ray Millands expect a son, and social sightings at Florentine Gardens and Palm Springs events.

Ma Joad Jane Darwell Joni Steinbeck Joad Dust Bowl Carroll Wall Paramount Charles Rogers Wall Street Darry Zanuck NT Granfudd Florentine Gardens Alice Jaye Barbara Stanwyck Vera Hall RKO

Theaters Listings Show 1940s Star Pairings At Screen Row

At the theaters segment a series of films features Charles Laughton with Maureen O Hara in Jamaica Inn and Bette Davis with Miriam Hopkins in The Old Maid. Other titles include The Man From Dakota with Wallace Beery and Dolores Del Rio, Calling Philo Vance with James Stephenson, and Randolph Scott in Frontier Marshal. Sixties-era fare includes Fast and Furious with Ann Sothern and Franchot Tone.

Charles Laughton Maureen O Hara Jamaica Inn Jed Proutus Spring Byington Jack Holt Higgins Vatican Pius XH Man Dakota Wallace Beery John Howard Dolores del Rio James Stephenson Philo Vance Palace Bette Davis Miriam Hopkins Ann Sothern Franchot Tone Rialto Lee Tracy Aileen Whelan Strand Randolph Scott Ray Milland Isa Maranda

Too Sure Her Opinion Is The Final Authority

A column of Miss Manners style advice about Gladys overconfidence and seeking help. A reader asks if a long distant fiancé should send money for a visit and marriage. The advice warns against taking risks and prefers caution and independence. A note mentions a Dunmow tradition of a yearly bacon prize for couples without quarrels.

Story of Dr Ehrlichs Magic Bullet film at Iowa theater

A reviewer praises The Story of Dr Ehrlichs Magic Bullet previewed at the Iowa theater. The drama follows Dr Paul Ehrlich’s life and his scientific breakthroughs including staining techniques, diphtheria antitoxin work, and the search for a cure for syphilis, noting Ehrlichs Nobel Prize sharing in 1908 and his prolific publications.

Enrlicils John Huston Moinz Herald Norman Burnside Mr Burnside William Dieterle Tal Wallis Warner Brothers Iowa Theater Paul Ehrlich Edward G_ Robinson Ehrlich Ruth Gordon Email von Aehrins Otto Krucer Althott Donald Crisp Franziska Sneyer Maria Ontpenskaya Hartmann Montagu Lave de Hans Woltert Sig Humiann Dr Ehrlich Iowa Pasteur Ehrlieh Breslau Metchnikoff

Salvarsan Pioneer Remembered in Medical Century

A tribute recalls the 1915 death of a noted scientist famed for the discovery of salvarsan and studies on dyes in living tissue. It highlights his side chain theory and diphtheria antitoxin work, praising his influence and listing actors who portrayed related biographical roles.

Ruth Gordon Maria Ouspenskaya Otto Kruger von Behrling Albert Basserman Robert Koch Hermine Sterler Miss Marquardt Sig Rumann Dr Wolfert

Notice of Appointment Executor for Jake Neiderhouser Estate

The undersigned John Neiderhouser named Executor after February 28 1940 qualified to administer the estate of Jake Neiderhouser late of Linn County Iowa The estate seeks immediate payment of debts and demands all claims be filed with the Linn County District Court Clerk attorneys Elderkin and Loeher listed.

Wost Iowa Linn County

Dad And Son Banquet At St Pauls Methodist Church

The boys work committee of St Pauls Methodist church will sponsor a father and son banquet in the church basement Friday at 6 30 p m Carl K Linge will be toastmaster The program includes invocation Dr Charles J Bready group singing led by Marvin Gard toast to the fathers by John Bready toast to the sons by I G Swaney solo by Marvin Gard a magician act by Maurice Flack and movies The committee members listed include TER Van Slyck chairman Russell F Knapp Forest Squittgers Eugene Wasta Hugh W White Dick Hart Dr Richard Welchhouse James Bars nell Fred Niesz and Dr Breatey Fo Benito Mussolini violin

St Pauls Methodist Church Carl K Linge Charles J. Bready Marvin Gard John Bready I. G Swaney Maurice Flack Ter, van Slyck Russell F. Knapp Forest Squittgers Eugene Wasta Hugh W. White Dick Hart Richard Welchhouse James Barsnell Fred Niesz Breatey

FASTEETH Advertisement Promises Secure Dentures

Do your false teeth slip or wobble while you eat laugh or talk Try FASTEETH a powdered denture adhesive that claims to hold plates firmly with a non sour taste No gummy feel and it claims to fight denture breath Get FASTEETH at any drug store.

Miss Manners

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