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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1939

Page

23

Winter Carnival and More At Local Theaters This Week

Upper left Lovey Ann Sheridan stars in Winter Carnival opening Tuesday at the Paramount. Edith Fellows appears in The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew at the Iowa theater Tuesday. John Payne and Ann Sheridan romance Indianapolis Speedway arriving Thursday at the State theater. Gary Cooper and Andrea Leeds star in The Real Glory at the Paramount. Anna Neagle in Nurse Edith Cavell opens Thursday at the Iowa. Florence Rice co stars with Robert Young in Miracles for Sale at the State.

Margaret Sidney Iowa Theater Edith Fellows John Payne Ann Sheridan Indianapolis Speedway State Theater Gary Cooper Andrea Leeds Paramount Theater Anna Neagle Edith Cavell Florence Rice Robert Young

Corrie May Plans Escape With Budge Amid War Time Flight

Corrie May helps Budge flee Confederate territory during the Civil War era by hiding supplies in a weathered coat and overalls. They attempt a river crossing at night toward Baton Rouge while evading armed patrols and the suspicion of locals. The pair endure fear as guards challenge their motives and destination.

Everty Senate Ann Sheramy Ann Larne An Cerrie_ May Foster Eon Sauletras Budze Corrie May Budge Lemmy Baton Rouge

Tic-Toc Rhythm of Gray Gordon Band at Danceland

Gray Gordon and his radio favorites perform a dancing party at Danceland Thursday evening starting at 9 p.m. The band features chimes of a grandfather clock between tunes with Betty Bradley as vocalist and a lineup including Cliff Grass Chet Roble Floyd Lauck. Willis North and Carl Carelli provide comedy. tickets priced at popular rates.

Gray Gordon Danceland Gordon Betty Bradley Cliff Grass Chet Roble Floyd Lauck Willie North Carl Carelli Ourt Hussey George Sir Venka

Edith Cavell Film Opens at Iowa Theater with Anna Neagle

Iowa theater opens Edith Cavell biography drama starring Anna Neagle in the title role. The story follows Edith Cavell’s wartime actions and trial with a supporting cast including Edna May Oliver and H. B. Warner. Co features include The Day the Bookies Wept and Five Little Peppers and How They Grow.

Edith Cavell Iowa Theater Anna Neagle Victoria the Great Belgium Edna May Oliver George Sanders May Robson Zasu Pitts H. B. Warner Joe Penner Betty Grable Brooklyn Iowa Edith Fellows Polly Pepper Sky Patrol John Trent Marjorie Reynolds Jackie Coogan

Pat O'Brien Stars In Indianapolis Speedway at State Thursday

Fast talking Pat O'Brien leads in Indianapolis Speedway a Warner Bros drama about racing and brotherly feud with John Payne and Ann Sheridan. Spectacular crash kills Frank McHugh as Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew play friendly rivals in Two Bright Boys. Miracles For Sale heads the program with Robert Young and Florence Rice.

Pat O’brien Sheridan Gale Page John Payne Frank McHugh Indianapolis Speedway Warner Bros New State Theater John Ann Sheridan Pat Jackie Cooper Freddie Bartholomew Robert Young Florence Rice Frank Craven Henry Hull Lee Bowman Clayton Rawson

Film Cast Spotlight Includes Sandy Mischa Auer and O'Keefe

The program lists baby Sandy starring alongside Mischa Auer Dennis O'Keefe and Shirley Ross in the cast as part of the upcoming feature.

Baby Sandy Mischa Auer Dennis O’keefe Shirley Ross

Shirley Stars in Outstanding Film With Notable Cast

A crowd pleaser praised as one of the era’s best pictures. Supporting players include Richard Greene Anita Louise Ian Hunter Cesar Romero and Sybil Jason. The second feature presents Within the Law with Ruth Hussey in her first lead role and Tom Neal headlining a strong cast.

Shirley Richard Greene Anita Louise Ian Hunter Cesar Romero Sybil Jason Ruth Hussey Tom Neal Paul Kelly William Gargan Rita Johnson

Winter Carnival at Paramount Tuesday

Walter Wanger presents a gay college romance in Winter Carnival starring Ann Sheridan and Richard Carlson, portraying a Dartmouth Winter Carnival tale with a divorced heroine fleeing reporters and rekindling love with a former carnival queen. Also on the bill is Charlie Chan at Treasure Island with Sidney Toler, while Road to Glory continues at Paramount featuring Gary Cooper, Andrea Leeds, and David Niven.

Walter Wanger Paramount Theater Ann Sheridan Richard Carlson Dartmouth Miss Sheridan John Weldon Charlie Chan Treasure Island Sidney Toler Chan Paramount Gary Cooper Andrea Leeds David Niven

Shirley Temple in The Little Princess at Palace

Shirley Temple stars in her first technicolor feature The Little Princess at the Palace through Wednesday. The child's charm and talent headline the showing as audiences enjoy the adventure and heart of the tale.

Shirley Temple Palace Theater

Three Thrillers On Rialto Program

The Rialto presents three thrillers today through Tuesday. Tailspin Tommy in The Stunt Pilot stars John Trent and Marjorie Reynolds with Skeeter Milburn Reynolds Jason Roberts George Meeker and Wesley Barry. The Mesquiteers western Three Texas Steers follows. Hawk of the Wilderness features Herman Brix Mala Monte Blue and Jill Martin in jungle adventure. A Disney cartoon and news complete the program.

The Rialto Tommy John Trent Marjorie Reynolds Skeeter Milburn Reynolds Jason Roberts George Meeker Wesley Barry Hawk of

Newfoundland Stands As Canada's Frontier

Sir Alfred Morine warned Newfoundland is Canada's first line of defense. He said losing Newfound land to a foreign power would threaten Canada, noting its control of the Gulf of St Lawrence and the St Lawrence River.

Montreal Newfoundland Sir Alfred Morine Canada Old Island Gulf of St. Lawrence St. Lawrence River

Jesse James Strand Feature At The Strand

Tyrone Power stars as Jesse James in a Strand feature running today through Tuesday with Henry Fonda in the cast. The film retells the outlaw’s life from family vengeance to a fatal betrayal by a comrade amid a law reward. Also shown are Campus Confessions with Betty Grable and a Jitterbug Follies cartoon.

Jesse James Tyrone Power Strand Theater Henry Fonda Betty Grable Jackie Coogan

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