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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1944

Page

5

Betty Grable Dazzles in Pin Up Girl at Princess Theatre

Betty Grable shines in the Technicolor musical Pin Up Girl opening at the Princess Theatre. The film celebrates her pin up status with John Harvey Martha Ray Joe E Brown and Eugene Pallette. Spivak Orchestra provides the score as Grable performs multiple dance numbers and a dramatic wartime role.

Betty Grable Betty America Guadalcanal Salerno Akron Alaska Miss Grable Princess Theatre Perrane John Harvey Martha Ray Joe E. Brown Eugene Pallette Charlie Spivak Martha Raye Skating Vanities

Made Hero by His Buddies Faces Mirrors in Conquering Hero

Hollywood previews note strong echoes between Miracle of Morg an's Creek and Hail the Conquering Hero. Eddie Bracken stars as a discharged marine who pretends to be a returning hero while his hometown promotes him as a mayoral candidate. Supporting players include William Demarest Ella Raines Franklin Pangborn Raymond Walburn Bill Edwards Chester Conklin and Victor Mature.

Preston Sturges Morgan’s Creek Mr. Sturges Eddie Bracken William Demarest Sturges Ella Raines Eddie Franklin Pangborn Raymond Walburn Bill Edwards Chester Conklin Victor Princess Theatre Bracken

Goebbels Role Not Chosen In Goebbels Portrayal

Martin Kosleck portrays Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels in The Hitler Going at the Strand Theatre. He wears a high lift in one shoe to convey the Nazi minister's club foot, adding to the tense portrayal of Berlin bomb damage and propaganda.

Hollywood Martin Kosleck Paul Joseph Goebbels Propaganda Public Enlightenment Berlin Hitler Strand Theatre Goebbels Kosleck

Freddie Steele Emerges as Surprise Film Story Hero

Freddie Steele, once a top fighter, unexpectedly appears as the story’s surprise actor. Audiences report strong interest in his renewed spotlight and potential impact on the film’s reception.

Bogart Tells of Escape in Passage to Marseille

Humphrey Bogart stars as Matrac in Passage to Marseille at the Roxy Theatre Tuesday. A daring escape from Devil's Island and a perilous voyage to Marseille unfold with a crisis back home as France capitulates and the convicts seize control guiding the ship toward an English port. The film features Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, and Helmut Dantine in a large supporting cast.

Marseille Roxy Theatre Humphrey Bogart Matrac Devil's Island France Marius Peter Lorre Claude Rains Sydney Greenstreet Helmut Dantine

Hail the Conquering Hero at the Princess Theatre

Eddie Bracken stars in Hail the Conquering Hero a comedy hailed as a national laugh sensation. The film arrives at the Princess Theatre Wednesday promising top notch humor and screen presence.

Eddie Bracken Princess Theatre

Casablanca and Key Casts Mentioned in Studio Notes

Filmmaking notes reference Casablanca with Michele M Philip Dorn and George T Michael Curtiz as directors and Max Steiner as the composer. Hall B shows Wallis as producer.

Casablanca Michele M Philip Dorn George T Michael Curtiz Max Steiner Hall B. Wallis

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