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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1944

Page

5

Salute To The Marines at Princess Theatre

Film feature honors Wallace Beery in a Technicolor salute to the Marines tale of defense of the Philippine Islands amid war drama. Fay Bainter Marilyn Maxwell and William Lundigan star with Reginald Owen and Keye Luke. De Havilland comments on dance and romance scenes.

Princess Theatre Wallace Beery U. S. Marine Corps Philippine Islands Technicolor Beery Bailey Fay Bainter Hadley Marilyn Maxwell Buddy Rogers Ted Weems William Lundigan Donald Curtis Marilyn Reginald Owen Keye Luke Ray Collins Collins Bill Bailey Pretty Marilyn Maxwell

Lovely Lady Is the Star in Princess O'Rourke

Olivia de Havilland praised Robert Cummings as they filmed a close up dance scene for Princess O'Rourke at the Roxy Theatre Tuesday. She noted that ballroom dancing and romance rarely fit smoothly, citing awkward postures and possible toe crushing when romance overshadows dancing.

Miss de Havilland Bob Cummings Olivia de Havilland Robert Cummings Roxy Theatre Princess O'Rourke

War Labor Board upholds union membership rule for editors

The War Labor Board ruled 8 to 4 that requiring maintenance of union membership among newspaper editorial employees would not abridge press freedom or violate the First Amendment. The decision underscores a significant wartime stance on labor rights within the newspaper industry.

Washington War Labor Board

Wren Ranked as Premier English Architect of 17th Century

The text states that Sir Christopher Wren was the most eminent English architect of the 17th century, highlighting his prominence in that era.

Sir Christopher Wren

Honeymoon Lodge at the Roxy Promises Mirthful Fun

A new comedy musical film Honeymoon Lodge opens Thursday at the Roxy Theatre with Har riet Hilliard David Bruce June Vincent and Rod Cameron as leads. The plot follows turbulent newlyweds seeking honeymoon bliss as rivals misinterpret their intentions. Set at a swank mountain lodge the film features Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra with Franklin Pangborn in a featured role and musical numbers including Why Don't You Fall in Love With Me and Jersey Jive.

Roxy Theatre Harriet Hilliard David Bruce June Vincent Rod Cameron Miss Vincent Bruce Miss Hilliard Cameron Ozzie Nelson Franklin Pangborn Hollywood Veloz Lolanda Ray Eberle Tip Bobby Brooks Hattie Noel Nelson

Mordan County Eva by Mrs Brooks Sindler

Willie Aaron visited Mr and Mrs George Pirkle and family near Jones Chapel last week. Visitors included R M Holms family, Lesley Holmes family, Jim Holmes of Gandys Cove, and others. Royland Ryan returned from Bloomington Indiana.

Willie Aaron Near Jones Chapel George Pirkle R. M. Holms Lesley Holmes Jim Holmes Gandy’s Cove Royland Ryan Albert Cobb Bloomington Indiana Harry Battles Kenney Grand Rapids Ohio Cecil B. Ford Birmingham R. M. Holmes Comer Livingston Hubert Livingston Colman Livingston Lawrence's Cove H G. Self

Ice Capades Revue at Strand Theatre

The Strand presents Ice Capades Revue a Republic hit musical comedy starring Ellen Drew and Richard Denning with a famed Ice-Capades troupe. Bernard Vorhaus directs under Robert North supervision as Ann Porter and Duke Baldwin clash over an ice show while Jeff Stewart falls for Ann.

Strand Theatre Republic Ellen Drew Richard Denning Jerry Colonna Vera Vague Harold Huber Marilyn Hare Bill Shirley Pierre Watkin Si Jenks Sam Bernard Bernard Vorhaus Robert North Ann Porter Duke Baldwin Jeff Stewart Ann

Light Comedy Opens Week at Princes Theatre

A three day run of O My Darling Clementine starts at Princes Theatre. A traveling trooper falls for the mayor's daughter in a town with strict blue laws, prompting a comic scheme to secure a show and later the city hall. Lorna Gray plays the mayor’s daughter. Frank Albertson stars.

Princes Theatre Republic Lorna Gray Frank Albertson

Birthday Dinner Honors Gene Enterkin At Home

Visiting his grandmother Mrs. Lil lian Patterson and family a birthday dinner was given Saturday evening at his home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sailors of Decatur and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ryan and family.

Lillian Patterson Gene Enterkin Herman Sailors Decatur R. A. Ryan

Ice Capades Stars Shine in Climactic Ice Show

A dramatic finale features Vera Hruba Megan Taylor Lois Dworshak Donna Atwood and Red McCarthy among Ice Capades stars in dazzling skating performances. The scene showcases the troupe’s talent as the heroine aids her ally in the struggle against Baldwin.

Vera Hruba Megan Taylor Lois Dworshak Donna Atwood Red” McCarthy Ice-Capades

Laughton Cast in The Man From Down Under at the Roxy

Charles Laughton stars as Jocko Wilson in The Man From Down Under at the Roxy Theatre. Binnie Barnes Richard Carlson and Donna Reed support in a World War I Australian tale filled with drama boxing and music hall scenes.

Richard Carlson Horace McNally Roxy Theatre Donna Reed Carlson Charles Laughton Australia Binnie Barnes Jocko Wilson Laughton Belgium Aggie Dawlins Nipper Mary Jocko Aggie Land Army Aggie Binnie Barnes Irene Christopher Severn Mrs. Miniver Clyde Cook Arthur Shields Hobart Caevanaugh Andre Chariot

Music Acts Include Roy Acuff and Isabel Randolph Cast

Other players are Roy Acuff and his Somky Mountain Boys and Girls Isabel Randolph the Tennessee Ramblers and the Radio Rogues.

Roy Acuff Somky Mountain Boys and Girls Isabel Randolph The Tennessee Ramblers Radio Rogues

Meeting Planned in Atlanta for War Chest Conference

Representatives of war chest community chest and social planning councils in the Southeast will meet in Atlanta on Wednesday and Thursday. Boyce M. Edens conference secretary said today that more than 1530 representatives are expected to attend.

Atlanta War Chest Community Chest Social Planning Councils Southeast Boyce M. Edens

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