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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1955

Page

6

Hit The Deck at Princess Theatre Stars A-List Cast

A star studded CinemaScope musical arrives at the Princess Theatre led by Jane Powell Tony Martin Debbie Reynolds Walter Pidgeon Vic Damone Gene Raymond Ann Miller Russ Tamblyn and Kay Armen with J Carroll Naish Jane Darwell Alan King and Henry Slate. The film features Navy sailors and their loves set to Vincent Youmans tunes including Some times I'm Happy Hallelujah I Know That You Know Why Oh Why More Than You Know Keeping Myself For You Lucky Bird and The Lady from the Bayou.

Debbie Reynolds Russ Tamblyn M-G-M San Francisco Vincent Youmans Jane Powell Vic Damone Tony Martin Ann Miller Walter Pidgeon Gene Raymond Kay Armen J. Carrol Naish the Princess Princess Theatre Joe Pasternak Great Caruso Navy Russ Seven Brothers Tamblyn Richard Anderson Jane Darwell Alan King Henry Slate J. Carol Naish Uncle Sam Miss Powell Lucky Bird Tee Russ Tah Tamblyn

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops at the Roxy

Universal International presents a Keaton era style comedy opening at the Roxy Theatre. Mack Sennett appears as himself with 42 years in film while Bud Abbott and Lou Costello bring 50 and 25 years of stage work respectively. Also featured are Heinie Conklin Hank Mann Stuart Holmes plus Fred Clark Lynn Bari and Maxie Rosenbloom in key roles.

Universal -International Abbott and Costello Hollywood Roxy Theatre Mack Sennett Bud Abbott Lou Costello Heinie Conklin Hank Mann Stuart Holmes Fred Clark Lynn Bari Maxie Rosenbloom Roxy Lou Costéllo Abbott Costélo Keystone Kops Maxie Rosebloom

Dragnet Opens at Sunset with New Police Drama

WarnerColor feature Dragnet stars Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday with Ben Alexander and Officer Frank Smith. Filmed for Warner Bros by Mark VII Ltd, the film claims authentic LA crime case basis from the LAPD Intelligence Division and introduces a policewoman helper. Ann Robinson and Richard Boone co star with production by Stanley Meyer.

Tonight AT the Sunset Jack Webb Sgt Joe Friday Ben Alexander Officer Frank Smith Tonight At the Sunset Theatre Sunset Theatre Mark VII, Ltd Warner Bros Frank Smith Webb Stanley Meyer Los Angeles Police Department Richard L. Breen Red Spot” Gang Dragnet Sgt. Friday Officer Smith Ann Robinson Los Angeles Richard Boone Captain Hamilton

Flint hand axes defy replication by modern makers says Nat Geo

The National Geographic Society asserts that Flint hand axes, crafted and used across the Old Stone Age, elude reproduction by contemporary artisans. The claim highlights enduring mystery in ancient tool design and manufacture.

National Geographic Society

Practi cal Nurse Schools Number in United States

There are 391 schools for practical nurses in the United States, as reported in the compiled tally. The figure reflects the nationwide distribution of training centers offering PN programs.

United States

Battle of Rogue River Brigands Brawl In Color

Technicolor outdoor action thriller Battle of Rogue River arrives at the Princess Theatre starring George Montgomery with Richard Denning and Martha Hyer. Montgomery leads an Army major tasked with pacifying Rogue River territory while Denning schemes for wealth. a brutal showdown follows as justice clashes with desire for power.

Great Northwest Columbia Pictures Rogue River Technicollor Princess Theatre George Montgomery Richard Denning Martha Hyer Montgomery Oregon Denning Star of Columbia Technicolor

Cannibal Attack Chimp Steals Scene at Roxy

Johnny Weissmuller praises a rubber faced chimp as the best scene-stealer in Columbia Pictures jungle adventure Cannibal Attack. The film features a human educated ape as it thwarts rivals on screen. Carroll Young wrote the story and screenplay, with Lee Sholem directing and Sam Katzmann producing.

Johnny Weissmuller Columbia Pictures Carroll Young Lee Sholem Sam Katzmann

Donna Reed Foregoes Sweet Roles For Heavy Parts

Donna Reed, known for sweet likability in From Here to Eternity, declares she will seek only stronger roles. In MGM’s The Last Time I Saw Paris she plays Elizabeth Taylor’s sister who grows embittered after Van Johnson spurns Miss Taylor. Reed says the part is interesting and meaty.

Paris Elizabeth Taylor van Johnson Walter Pidgeon Donna Reed Cory Technicolor M-G-M Miss Taylor Miss Reed

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