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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1952

Page

6

With A Song In My Heart at the Princess Theatre

Technicolor musical drama from Twentieth Century Fox opens at the Princess Theatre. The story follows Jane Froman as portrayed by Susan Hayward, her plane crash near Lisbon, and a dramatic comeback with memorable songs and stellar supporting performances. Rory Calhoun, David Wayne, and Thelma Ritter star in a lavish tribute to the entertainer.

Susan Hayward Jane Froman The Princess Theatre Twentieth Century-Fox Lisbon America Miss Hayward Rory Calhoun David Wayne Thelma Ritter

Hank Snow to Perform Two Shows in Decatur

Hank Snow and the Rainbow Ranch Boys will entertain at Decatur Stadium on May 16 with shows at 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. The star, known from radio WSM and RCA Victor records, recently received two awards and was named America’s Favorite Folk Singer by Folk Music and Its Folks in Southern Farmer magazine and by Country Song Roundup Magazine readers.

Hank Snow WSM Wsm-Tv RCA Victor Records Rainbow Ranch Boys Decatur Stadium America Folkusic Southern Farmer Country Song Roundup Magazine

Mask of the Avenger opens at Princess Theatre

John Derek stars as a self-styled Count of Monte Cristo in Mask of the Avenger a Technicolor swashbuckler at the Princess Theatres The plot follows a 1848 Italy Austria war era captain returning home to find his father dead and vows vengeance aided by Anthony Quinn and Jody Lawrance Quinn portrays a Machiavellian governor while Lawrance debuts as a sword wielding heroine.

John Derek Jody Lawrence Technicolor Princess Theatre Derek Anthony Quinn Arnold Moss Eugene Iglesias Monte Cristo Princess Theatres Italy Austria Hollywood Douglas Fairbanks, Sr Jody Lawrance Miss Lawrance

Marine Raiders at Sunset Theatre Stars O'Brien Ryan Hussey

The Sunset Theatre opens Marine Raiders with Pat O'Brien Robert Ryan and Ruth Hussey. O'Brien and Ryan play officers torn by a past Guadalcanal affair as they train recruits in Australia and later in the South Pacific. Ryan marries Hussey after a rekindled romance amid jungle warfare. The film blends action and romance with a note of realism.

RKO Radio Sunset Theatre Pat O’brien Robert Ryan Ruth Hussey O’brien Ryan Guadalcanal Australia Miss Hussey

Cobra Woman Sets Roxy Theatre Aqua Color Romance

Realart brings Cobra Woman to the Roxy Theatre in Technicolor with Maria Montez Jon Hall and Sabu. Supporting players include Edgar Barrer Lois Collier and Mary Nash with Moroni Olsen Samuel S Hinds Lon Chaney leading roles. Montez appears in dual princess roles amidst palace intrigue and sacrificial rites. The island drama features lavish settings and dancing girls with vivid spectacle.

South Seas Realart Maria Montez Jon Hall Sabu Roxy Theatre Edgar Barrer Lois Collier Mary Nash Moroni Olsen Samuel S. Hinds Lon Chaney Miss Montez Hall

Kiwanis Club Sponsor Delights With Pearl Appearance

A Decatur Kiwanis club sponsored program features Minnie Pearl along with a silver tray and a scroll of meritorious achievement. Pearl is set to appear as part of the community event.

Minnie Pearl Decatur Kiwanis Club

June Allyson and Van Johnson Star in Too Young to Kiss

June Allyson and Van Johnson, a pair long tied as screen sweethearts, headline MGM comedy Too Young to Kiss at the Sunset Theatre. Allyson plays an aspiring pianist posing as a thirteen year old to win an audition, while Johnson portrays the concert manager.

June Allyson van Johnson M-G-M Sunset Theatre June Van Miss Allyson Johnson Richard Keith

The Model and the Marriage Broker at Princess Theatre

Twentieth Century Fox comedy stars Jeanne Crain Scott Brady and Thelma Ritter. Miss Ritter runs a New York marriage brokerage shaping romantic paths while Crain as a model becomes involved with Brady and romance unfolds. The film showcases fashion wardrobe and witty gold as a sharp urban comedy.

Jeanne Crain The Princess Theatre Twentieth Century-Fox Scott Brady Thelma Ritter Jeanne Miss Crain Indiana Margie Kitty Miss Ritter Brady New York Russekl's

Brady and Grace Light Up Screen With Witty Script

Brady and Grace form an attractive on screen couple whose talents elevate a sparkling script and fresh treatment.

Brady

Native Filipinos Cooked Only in Ember Fire Residues

Report notes that certain tribes in the Philippine Islands formerly avoided any cooking utensils and relied on cooking within the embers of fires, demonstrating a primitive but effective culinary method.

Philippine Islands

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