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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1936

Page

3

Private Number romantic flick opens Strand in Hartselle

The Strand Theatre presents Private Number starring Robert Taylor and Loretta Young in their first on screen romance. Patsy Kelly is featured in lively comedy as Basil Rathbone schemes to separate the couple while a Maine summer case tests their love in a courtroom finale.

Strand Theatre Hartselle Robert Taylor Loretta Young Patsy Kelly Winfield Maine Miss Young Mrs. Winfield Taylor Loretta Winfields Rathbone

Sins of Man at Princess with Hersholt in lead role

Sunday film review notes Darryl F. Zanuck Twentieth Century drama Sins of Man features Jean Hersholt as a Tyrolean sexton and bell ringer whose family faces tragedy and reunion. Karl pursues aviation, Gabriel regains hearing, war and time reshape life, with Ameche co-starring.

Darryl F. Zanuck the Princessee Jean Hersholt Hersholt Karl Gabriel America Hershelt América Europe New York Hollywood Handsome Young Don Ameche Mr. Zanuck Darryl F. Zaniick Din Ameche

Navy Born star Bill Gargan shines in Republic film

The review highlights Bill Gargan as a genial naval aviator in Navy Born at the et theatre on Sunday. Born in Brooklyn Gargan rose from salesman and detective to stage and screen. His Irish wit and bold spirit frame a life story from Brooklyn schools to Hollywood friendship with Leslie Howard.

Bill Gargan Republic Gargan Trishman Brooklyn Brooklyn Public Schools St. James College Wall Street New York

Meighan Seriously Ill In New York After Throat Surgery

For the second time in a year actor Meighan faces throat trouble complicated by pneumonia. The silent screen star has been seriously ill in New York City while convalescing from a throat operation.

Thomas’ Meighan Meighan New York City

Poppy opens at Princess with Fields back after illness

W C Fields returns to film in Poppy a carnival story set in 1883. He plays a lovable rogue guarding an eighteen year old girl Rochelle Hudson as they seek romance, fortune, and a happy ending while Richards Cromwell mayor's son joins the cast. Supporting players Lynne Overman Catherine Doucet Rosalind Keith impress.

W. C. Fields Poppy Rochelle Hudson Princess Theatre Fields America Rochelle Lynne Overman Catharine Doucet Rosalind Keith

Navy Born screen version stars Claire Dodd and team

The film Navy Born directed by Nate Watt features Claire Dodd George Irving Dorothy Tree and William Newell in prominent roles. It follows a rugged hero shaped by riding polo and swimming as he studies picture production while facing audience fatigue with action heroes.

Mildred Cram Nate Watt Claire Dodd George Irving Dorothy Tree William Newell

Ex Mrs Bradford thrills with Powell Arthur in new film

Powell stars with blonde Jean Arthur in The Ex Mrs Bradford at the Princess Theatre Wednesday and Thursday. A murder mystery with sharp comedy follows a jockey’s death as Powell traps seven suspects while romance between Powell and Arthur provides light relief.

William Powell Bradford Powell Jean Arthur Princess Theatre Mit RKO Miss Arthur James Edward Grant Eric Blore James Gleason Erin O'Brien- Moore Ralph Morgan Lascille Gleason Lila Lee Frankie Darro Frank M. Thomas Paul Fix Dorothy Bena Stephen Roberts Edward Kaufman

Jacobs Wins Wimbledon Championship

Helen Jacobs defeated Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling in the final to win the all England title with a 6-2 4-6 7-5 score, securing the championship.

Wimbledon Eng Helen Jacobs Frau Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling Germany Denmark

Price Wedding Attended by Modie and Mrs Hough in Birmingham

Mr and Mrs Modie Hough returned from Birmingham Friday night where they attended the Britain Price wedding.

Modie Hough Birmingham Britain

Kresge Princess Divorce Bared

In Paris the 1935 divorce of Mrs Doris Mercer Kresge from Prince Farid Khan Sadry is revealed. She had been divorced from Sebastían S. Kresge, founder of the U S five and dime chain, in 1928 and married Sadry on January 30, 1933.

Doris Mercer Kresge Prince Farid Khan Sadry Paris Kresge Sebastian S. Kresge U. S Prince Farid Jan

Hindenburg Sails On Fourth North Atlantic Crossing

The Hindenburg reports progress on its fourth journey after responding to a wireless appeal. The airship eased through fog near Cod and pressed eastward across the Atlantic 450 miles east of Cod, with tropical radio station Bingham, Massachusetts noting no current difficulties.

New York Zeppelin Hindenburg North Atlantic Cod Bingham Mass

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