British Public Still Sticking By Hollywood
British critics and MPs debate Hollywood influence as American films dominate screens. Quotes praise and scorn color coverage of Bedside Manner That Night with You God is My Co pilot Her Highness and the Bell boy Scandals. Rank gains gov support to boost British production amid wartime cuts and new studio expansion.
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Entertainment tastes show international film favorites
A recent survey notes American audiences favor Bob Hope Shirley Temple and Edward G Robinson while British tastes skew toward the same stars with a notable trio among the public including three Americans two French and one Russian.
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Edward G. Robinson
Weekend at the Waldorf and film listings updated
The Gazette lists cinema times for Thursday across Paramount Rialto Palace Times Marion Iowa and State venues. Titles include Weekend at the Waldorf Cornered The Naughty Nine Ties The Woman in Green Without Love Horn Blows at Midnight Fangs of the Wild Sing Neigh bor Sing The Desert Song The Three Caballeros Brazil The Town Went Wild with multiple showings across the day.
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Cunningham Named Palestine High Commissioner in Jerusalem
Lt. Gen. Sir Alan Cunningham assumed office as the new high commissioner of Palestine and appealed for Arab and Jewish cooperation. Armed British police patrolled Jerusalem rooftops as he arrived at government house from Lydda air field.
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Student Prince shines in Cedar Rapids second showing
Nadine Subotnik reports a near full house praising The Student Prince in Cedar Rapids. Strong cast with Toby Durst as the Prince and Laurel Hurley as Kathie elevates this production, blending romance, melody, humor, and Romberg classics for entertainment luxury.
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Laurel Hurley
Alexander Gray
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Be Ready to See the Operetta Third Time
The notice invites audiences to attend the operetta for a third performance, highlighting upcoming show dates and venue details.
Nickleby film bid for Laughton and more
Laughton is urged by Arthur Rank to play Ralph Nickleby in Nicholas Nickleby. Dickens notes the charity school's harsh scenes echo the author's experiences. Joan Crawford meets Warner and Wild on future project Obsess or The Secret discussed. Davis or Dunne and Powell or March debated for Life with Father. Brian Aherne previews The French Touch. possible marriage to Eleanor De Liagre hinted.
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Jack Warner
Jerry Wild
Bette Davis
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William Powell
Fredric March
Brian Aherne
Wilmington
Philadelphia
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Hatchet Men of the 84th Rail-Splitters Sweep Siegfried Line
The 84th Infantry division nicknamed the Rail Splitters attack into the Siegfried Line in 1944, taking 112 German pillboxes and bunkers in two months of combat. They help crush the Ardennes counteroffensive and seize Geilenkirchen before advancing toward Houffalize and linking with the 11th Armored division to close the front gap.
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Railsplitters Break Through in Final Rhine Assault
The unit moved secretly to a Dutch assembly area, then crossed the Roer on Feb 23 and surged toward the Rhine. They forced the Weser line, seized Erbeck, and pushed into Hanover as V-E Day approached.
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Truman Accepts Lovett Resignation as Assistant Secretary of War
President Truman accepted the resignation of Robert A. Lovett assistant secretary of war for air effective December 8. Lovett submitted his resignation September 6 following Henry L. Stimson's retirement as secretary of war.
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