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Theater fireman on tour of duty a mixed view of the job
The article follows Captains McDermott and OBrien as they describe theater fireman duties at the Paramount and Iowa houses. They inspect exits, lights, curtains, and fire safety gear, log steps, and assist staff. McDermott watches shows late in runs. OBrien aims to see opening performances for a strong start.
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Carl Koern
INCE
John T McDermott
Fire Department
Paramount Theater
Ann Sothern
Lionel Barrymore
McDermott
Miss Sothern
Robert Young
Eleanor Powell
Captain McDermott
T. W
Tim” O’brien
O’brien
Iowa
Frank Novak
Greene’s
Opera House
Captain O'Brien
Gazette
Tim O'Brien
John McDermott
Paramount
O'Brien
Old People's Theater
First Street
Will Rogers
al Jolson