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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1942

Page

5

Gabin Makes American Film Debut In Moontide At Princess

Fillywood stars Jean Gabin brings his American debut to the Princess Theatre with Moontide a 20th Century Fox drama set on the Pacific waterfront adapted from Willard Robertson novel Ida Lupino co stars along with Thomas Mitchell and Claude Rains John O Hara handles the adaptation Archie Mayo directs and Mark Hellinger produces the film leading the cast through a landmark presentation for local audiences

Princess Theatre Jean Gabin 20Th Century-Fox Moontide Gabin Ida Lupino Josen Reul Thomas Itchell Claude Rains Ywood John O'Hara Archie Mayo Mark Hellinger Willard Robertson California

Four Jacks and a Jill at the Roxy this week

A swing band musical comedy stars Ray Bolger and Anne Shirley at the Roxy this Tuesday and Wednesday. Desi Arnaz June Havoc and others support this tale of band turmoil romance and a gangster caper with lively dances and catchy tunes.

Four Jacks Roxy Ray Bolger Anne Shirley Desi Arnaz June Havoc Jack Durant Jack Briggs Eddie Foy, Jr William Blees Fritz Feld Jack Hively Bolger Mort Greene Harry Revel

Ladies Like Range Action in Western Films

Hollywood notes women now embrace outdoor action dramas as family fare. Destry Rides Again stars Marlene Dietrich and When the Daltons Rode features Kay Francis. Arizona showcases Jean Arthur, The Cowboy and the Lady stars Gary Cooper with Merle Oberon, and The Vigilantes features Franchot Tone.

Hollywood Destry Marlene Dietrich Daltons Kay Francis Arizona Jean Arthur Gary Cooper Merle Oberon Lady Handsome Franchot Tone Spurs

Four Jacks and a Jill at the Roxy sparks lively romantic hijinks

Opal and The Noodle charm in a scene from the new comedy at the Roxy featuring Ray Bolger Anne Shirley Desi Arnaz. The program also showcases Northwest Passage and Texas with Holden Trevor and Ford plus Tagas about Texan ranchers driving cattle to Abilene amid natural and renegade opposition.

William Holden Right Claire Trevor Glenn Ford Texas Roxy Theatre George Bancroft Edgar Buchanan Northwest Passage Columbia Abilene Kansas

California Journey Frames Texas Adventure Drama

A description notes travels through California and nearby states to present a historical drama to Texas audiences. The scenic vistas provide a grand backdrop for fights chase sequences and other action, highlighting inspiring views and cinematic spectacle.

California Texas

Hope Carroll Team in My Favorite Blonde at Princess Theatre

Patrons will see Bob Hope and Madeleine Carroll in Paramounts My Favorite Blonde a fast paced cops and robbers comedy. The film pairs the radio stars with Percy the Penguin in a brisk spoof of spies and vaudeville shenanigans. Carrolls glamour and Hopes rapid fire wit drive the brisk chase comedy destined to amuse.

Ange Bob Hope Paramount Madeleine Carroll Princess Theatre Percy Penguin Hope Carroll Madeleine Hell Naz Spies

New Trend in Movie Speech Prompts Public Interest

President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill have shaped audience speech habits more than any other influence. The article notes a growing trend in how films reflect and mold public rhetoric amid wartime broadcasts and morale campaigns.

Roosevelt Churchill

Frank Lloyd Endorses Direct Speech in Movies

Hollywood producer Frank Lloyd argues the public craves simple direct dialogue, citing The Spoilers cast with Marlene Dietrich Randolph Scott and John Wayne. He claims Roosevelt and London taught Americans to expect plain speech, contrasting it with older theatrical language.

Marlene Dietrich Randolph Scott John Wyne Frank Lloyd Hollywood Roosevelt Lonurehitt

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Fillywood Local Screw CMU Lina Nytete Holden - Trevor - Ford Une Havoc Henry Daniels Barnyakl Love Prize OF the Islands Dorothy Lamour Elarety South Edgar Allen Poe Telltale Heart Bud Abbott Lou Costello Opal Noodle Jill the Roxy Desi Arnez James Ellison Virginia Gilmore Carter Case Capitol Strand Hartselle Ala The Merry Macs Hedda Hopper Walter Brennan Walter Huston Anne Baxter Jumpin’ Jive Pathe News VU Ant Ag Marjorie Mal Jewel of the Pacific and Fox News Tim Holt Ray Whitley Lasses Frances Langford Johnny Downs Hope, Carroll Tom Keene Vera Engels Hong Kong PTC Lok Teak Mort Princess TMC Yum Thomas Mitchell Jerome Cowan Helene Reynolds Mark Helunger Quiz Kids Paramount News Rex Beach Tosrowers Bles K Marlene Randolph Ohn Dietrich Scott Wayne Margaret Lindsay Harry Carey Richard Garthelmess George Cleveland Bird Bob
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