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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

12

Gangster Twins and a Deadly Plot in New York

Egypt reports a doppelganger sighting of Charlie Dunkin in a mob scheme involving Jane Griffin and Franzy Rilling. Tetlow and Merricka face danger as Brunetti’s pursuit tightens, with a gangster found slain in a hotel room adding a fatal twist.

Pynopsil A Steve Tetlow Gane Griffin New York Jean Peter Jane Franziska Let Crook Franziska Ther Merri van Tyle Lari Boxer Egypt Merricka Tetlow Steve Charlie Pack Avenyah Jane Griffin Franzy Rilling Banyard Frankie Albert Mowrey Brunetti Wall Street

Mystery Shrouds Shooting of Frankie Fife

Police search for a woman in a pale blue evening gown after gangster Frankie Fife alias Frank Mervicka was found shot dead in his hotel room. Death reported between two and four this morning, with a young brunette described by hotel staff as slim and refined.

Frankie Fife Frank Mervicka Hotel Adlington Fife John Kilburn Henry Nagle Egypt Steve Tetlow

Research fuels screen stars in a studio advantage

Hollywood writer Jimmie Fidler notes how big studios use extensive research to craft authentic portrayals. Spencer Tracy's Northwest Passage role benefits from 700 collected books and manuscripts on Col. Rogers and Rogers' Rangers. The piece contrasts modern prep with the old stage approach and praises studio research as a miracle.

Ollywood Spencer Tracy Col Roy Rogers Rogers Rogers’ Rangers America M-G-M British Museum Library of Congress New York Public Libraries Huntington Library Pasadena Metro Rangers Tracy Col. Rogers

Hollywood Lunch Notes on Cast and Creatures of Fame

A brisk look at lunch hour chatter among stars and crew. Photographers chase Virginia Bruce Janet Gaynor and Paulette Goddard while Ina Claire Charlotte Walker and Sarah Haden swap memories. A dog star named Sucker rises with Goldwyn’s touch in Music School.

Mary Fickford Virginia Bruce Janet Gaynor Claire Trevor Paulette Goddard Jack Oakie Patsy Kelly Patsy Hollywood Victor McLaglen Jackie Coogan Bing Crosby Ina Claire Sarah Haden Charlotte Walker Andy Hardy Metro Miss Walker Washington, D. C

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle at Iowa Theaters

Theaters present Vernon and Irene Castle story with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in a March of Time production. Paramount shows Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in Dodge City. Topper Takes a Trip stars Roland Young with Constance Bennett and Peter Lorre in Mr Moto in Danger Island. Palace offers Shirley Temple with Charles Farrell in Just Around the Corner and Anne Shirley with Edward Ellis in A Man to Remember. Rialto features Gene Autry in Mexicali Rose and Jack Holt in Crime Takes a Holiday.

Iowa Vernon Irene Castle Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Paramount Errol Flynn Olivia DeHavilland Dodge City Topper Roland Young Constance Bennett Peter Lorre Mr. Moto Danger Island Palace Shirley Temple Charles Farrell The Anne Shirley Edward Ellis Man Rialto Gene Autry Jack Holt

Dodge City Held Over At Paramount Through Thursday

Warner Bros technicolor Western Dodge City stars Errol Flynn with Olivia de Havilland and a large cast including Ann Sheridan Bruce Cabot Alan Hale Frank McHugh and Victor Jory. The film features authentic plains scenery and lavish production detailing with a reported budget of about 1.5 million dollars.

Dodge City Warner Bros Erroll Flynn Paramount Flynn Olivia de Havilland Ann Sheridan Bruce Cabot Alan Hale Frank McHugh Henry ‘Ravers Victor Jory Great Plains Studs

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