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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1939

Page

2

Hollywood Notes on Booth History and New Film Choices

In Hollywood the idea of filming a history of the Salvation Army with founders General Booth and Evangeline is explored as Darryl Zanuck buys Marching As To War. Margaret Sullavan’s return is teased with two pictures from Metro, and Louis B. Mayer acquires A Long Time Ago for a film to be titled Remember The Day. A London evacuation drama sparks studio chatter as Bill Pierce introduces Some where in England.

Ollywood INS Darryl Zanuck Salvation Army William Booth Evangeline Darryl Lawrence Pohle Thomas Aherne Booth England America 20Th Century-Fox Margaret Sullavan Metro Maggie Louis B. Mayer Philo Higley Philip Dunning Edward Chodorov London Bill Pierce

Hollywood Previews and Rumors Stir in 1940s Film Scene

Amateur critics review Allegheny Uprising and Remember while Metro buys For The Glory Of It and seeks a young English boy lead. Headlines swirl about Helen Gilbert and Constantin Bakaleinikoff split amid Dr Kildare set rumors as Capra’s Mr Smith Goes To Washington dominates talk in Hollywood.

Hatter Hollywood Helen Gilbert Constantin Bakaleinikoff M-G-M Lew Ayres Helen

Silent stars share informal party at Irene Dunne home

The event featured Rosa Ponselle, Jeanette McDonald, Irene Dunne and Dr. Francis Griffen at an intimate gathering. Cocktails flowed in the enclosed patio and a buffet followed, with Ginger Rogers and Olivia de Havilland among guests.

Charlie Chaplin Rosa Ponselle Jeanette McDonald Irene Dunne Dr. Francis Griffen Ginger Rogers Olivia de Havil

Hollywood snapshots show stars at Brown Derby Cocoanut Grove

Random notes from Hollywood capture Sonja Henie Alan Curtis Betty Stewart Joan Crawford watching Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Jimmy Stewart Loy Loretta Young Cary Grant Phyllis Brooks Harry Cohn praise. Celebrities Marceline Boles Michael MacEan Charlie Ruggles Baby Sandy fashion photos.

Hollywood Sonja Henie Alan Curtis Betty Stewart Howard Hughes Cocoanut Grove Joan Crawford Harry Mines Mr. Smith Washington Jimmy Stewart Loretta Young Cary Grant Phyllis Brooks Harry Cohn Sally Eilers Harry Joe Brown Adeciphe Menjou Veree Teasdale Marceline Boles John Michael MacEan University of Southern California Charlie Ruggles Sandy

Theaters Show Busy Week with Stars in Many New Films

Paramount screens Ann Sheridan in Winter Carnival and Charlie Chan At Treasure Island with Sidney Toler. Nurse Edith Cavell plays in Iowa. The Day the Bookies Wept features Anna Neagle Edna May Oliver May Robson Joe Penner and Betty Grable. Indianapolis Speedway stars Ann Sheridan and Pat O'Brien with Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew. Palace offers Sergeant Madden with Wallace Beery and Sudden Money. Strand features You're Only Young Once with Lewis Stone and Mickey Rooney and Hold That Co ed with John Barrymore. Rialto presents Service de Luxe and Boy Shaves with Constance Bennett Charlie Ruggles Helen Broderick Mischa Auer Anne Shirley.

Paramount Ann Sheridan Charlie Chan Treasure Island Sidney Toler Iowa Edith Cavell Anna Neagle Edna May Oliver May Robson Joe Penner Betty Grable State Pat O’brien Indianapolis Speedway Jackie Cooper Freddie Bartholomew Palace Wallace Beery Sergeant Madden Charlie Ruggles Strand

Nat Towles Leads Southern Gentlemen At Danceland Saturday

Nat Towles and his fourteen Southern Gentlemen bring a dancing treat to Danceland for a one night stand Saturday night. They arrive from the Rainbow ballroom in Denver and are billed as a rising musical organization by critics. Regular Saturday prices apply.

Nat Towles Danceland Rainbow Ballroom Denver Sternie Sternberg Omaha Sternberg Hotel Blackstone Nebraska City Gray Gordon

Estimated American Living Cost Hits Fifty Billion Annually

The article estimates the U S public spends about 50 billion dollars each year on living costs. This figure reflects broad household expenditures across the nation, illustrating the scale of daily expenses borne by Americans.

The Hollow Tree School Late Arrival Plan

Jimmie the duck Sammie the rabbit and Billie the goat rush to Hollow Tree School but find the door locked. They debate sneaking in and worry the Lady Mouse Teacher will notice. A slow snail offers to help them with a plan as a surprised janitor case awaits.

Jimmie the Duck Sammie Rabbit Billie Goat Jimmie Hollow Tree School Sammie the Rabbit Billie the Goat Miss Mouse

Beery Ruggles Now At Palace Theater

The film "Sergeant Madden" shows at the Palace Theater Thursday through Saturday with Wallace Beery as a veteran police officer whose story centers on stopping his son’s criminal path. Also featured are Alan Curtis Tom Brown Loraine Johnson and Fay Holden. The second feature is "Sudden Money" with Charlie Ruggles.

Sergeant Madden Palace Theater Wallace Beery Alan Curtis Tom Brown Loraine Johnson Fay Holden Charlie Ruggles

Marjorie Rambeau Stars in Sweepstakes Family Tale

A film portrays a working class American family who win a sweepstakes and navigate sudden fortune. Marjorie Rambeau anchors the cast as the decisive matriarch guiding relatives through challenges and celebrations sparked by the prize.

Marjorie Rambeau

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