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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1945
Page
6
The Martin theater debuts a modernized Pinero classic, The Enchanted Cottage, starring Dorothy McQuire Robert Young and Herbert Marshal. The story centers on an old fashioned cottage on the New England coast famed for its wealth of legends and a speaking screen tale.
The film opens Wednesday at the Martine Theatre with Dorothy McGuire James Dunn Joan Blondell Peggy Ann Garner Ted Donaldson and Lloyd Nolan in the cast praised as the most perfect Hollywood casting. McGuire portrays Katie and Dunn plays her husband with Blondell as Aunt Sissy. The piece highlights strong performances and notes Dunn may be Oscar-worthy. Also mentioned is a War Department notice about service members and awards for local families.
Oliver Bradford returns from service wounded and disfigured. He seeks solitude at a cottage with Laura Pennington, a shy village girl who works there as a housemaid. A blind pianist helps him regain balance before he and Laura face family interference and a dramatic, hopeful climax.
Martin Theatre presents Delightfully Dangerous a sparkling musical comedy starring Jane Powell Ralph Bellamy and Constance Moore. The story follows two sisters one a singer the other a burlesque star who charm a hard boiled Broadway producer into embracing Strauss for a modern audience. Arthur Treacher Lewis Beavers and Ruth Tobey are among the supporting players in this light hearted film adaptation with music by Marion Gould and songs such as Once Upon A Star and Through Your Eyes To Your Heart.
The piece centers on 13 year old Francie Wolan whose strong portrayal elevates the film. Pegey Ann Garner lands the pivotal role amid great acclaim, marking a milestone in child performances. Ted Donaldson also earns praise for Neeley, while Lloyd Nolan adds depth as the police officer.
Private Brady Enfinger son of Mr and Mrs J C Enfinger of Ozark route four is serving in Italy with the Army Air Forces. After 27 months overseas he is a truck driver in a Quartermaster unit within XII Air Force Service Command in the Mediterranean theater. His wife Mattie Pearl and two year old Windell live with his parents in Ozark. He has two brothers in service Pfe Travis Enfinger in France and Private Nantantel Enfinger in Texas.
A report on the Marin Theatre presenting Betty Smith’s sensation novel adaptation with actors Doras Tay McGuire as Katie, James Pan as Johnny Nolan, Joan Blondel as Aunt Si, Porgy Ane Garner as Francie, and the Nolan brothers Ted and Lloyd in supporting roles, highlighting the production as a major Hollywood linked achievement in a dated review tone.
A chaotic theater listing highlights Saturday screenings including Wild Bill Knott in Vigilmere City alongside Diana Crorehill and the Kent in Castle of Colma and other names. The sparse ad mentions late shows and a mix of actors such as Maria, Vic Melagg, and Ruth Terry with various titles and dates.
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