Song of the Islands at Paramount is a tropical treat
Carl Koehn reviews Betty Grable Victor Mature Jack Oakie and Thomas Mitchell in Song of the Islands a Technicolor tropical romance on the Paramount screen with lush scenery and light comedy while praising Mitchell and Grable and noting Lynn Bari and the second feature.
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Betty Rable
Victor Mature
Jack Oakie
Thomas Mitchell
Lynn Bari
Joseph Allen
Paramount Theater
Betty Grable
Hollywood
Paramount
Bette Davis
Spencer Tracy
Gary Cooper
Joan Fontaine
Miss Grable
Carl Koehn
Lum and Abner to Star in New Courtin Time Film Series
Hollywood notes report Lum and Abner earned profits from past work and plan a new film series starting with Courtin Time. The feature star duo Chester Lauck and Norris Goff and others like Priscilla Lane are highlighted with industry moves and upcoming projects.
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Tuffy
Corn Belt
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Bob Hope
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Mr. Bug Goes to Town at State Theater
A color Max Fleischer cartoon with Jane Withers Jane Darwell William Tracy and Lynne Roberts plays at the State. It blends Technicolor music by Hoagy Carmichael with whimsical humanlike bugs. The story centers on Honey Bee and the Bee Scout amid a colorful cast and a villain Beetle.
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Lady Bug
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Jane Withers
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Jane Darwell
William Tracy
Lynne Roberts
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Stardust” Carmichael
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Mr. Bumble
Little Bee Scout
C Bagley Beetle
On Broadway with Walter Winchell
A brief reminiscence follows Lester Berger and his wife from Hollywood cafe days to a Babylon New York life. Berger rose from busboy to restaurant captain while his wife faced taunting showgirls. The piece notes his family and a large business head.
Brilliant young executive weighs 500 employees fate
In a Stork Club closing time scene three men refuse a $17 bill. The headwaiter asks the owner to call police. The Stork man declines payment and has the culprits locked up to reveal their names, citing their two hour headache.
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Billingsley
The Ration Swells Clergymen's Ranks
INDIANAPOLIS UP The number of Hoosier ministers has risen sharply as rationing plays a part in church hiring. State official James D Strickland said tire shortages push clergy to seek priority status by designating unused buildings as houses of worship.
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Indianapolis
James D. Strickland
Strickland
Theater Time Listings Show Daily Film Schedule
The Gazette lists today's showtimes for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Strand Times and Marion venues. Titles include Song of the Islands Joan of Paris Mr Bug Goes to Town The Feminine Touch Lydia The Face Behind the Mask Riding the Sunset Trail Cherokee Strip Triple Justice The Reluctant Dragon Blood and Sand and International Squadron Lady Scarface with various starting times.
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Paramount
Iowa
Mr. Bug
America
Strand
Triple Justice
Marion
International Squadron
Weathered cowpuncher pockets nickel in front of meter
A weathered rider just off the range says the good old days are returning after he pays a nickel and ties his horse to a parking meter post in Denver.
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