Show Boat Musical Draws Actors Back to Roles
The Show Boat production at Ropers House Sunday draws many former cast members to reprise roles as Irene Dunne, Charles Winninger, Helen Morgan, Paul Robeson, Queenie Smith and others praise the musical’s emotional grip. The production inspires a flood of letters to Universal from performers nationwide seeking repeat parts, with 100 actors on the uncast waitlist.
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Desert Justice Opens at Dixie Theatre in Western Thrill
Desert Justice, a William Berke Western starring Jack Perrin and Warren Hymer, is now playing at the Dixie Theatre. The feature offers rapid action, hard riding, and gun play for thrill seekers, while also delivering romance for those who prefer a softer side.
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Desert Justice Describes Two Notable Screen Animals
A movie feature praises Jack Perrin and his horse Starlight along with Braveheart the police dog. The canine hero aids Perrin in peril, while Starlight acts autonomously to seek help. The review notes pathos and comedy, calling it a wholesome family film.
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Great Comedy at Brinkman's Love Before Breakfast at Opera House
Tonight and tomorrow the Opera House hosts Love Before Breakfast a Universal comedy starring Carole Lombard Preston Foster and Cesar Romero deliver witty modern humor with lively dialogue. The film features memorable costumes horseback riding ocean scenes nightclub escapades and Lombard’s star performance boosting laughs and entertainment.
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Private Number at Dixie Theatre with Taylor and Young
Robert Taylor and Loretta Young star in Private Number opening at the Dixie Theatre. The plot follows a millionaire's son who falls for his mother's maid, challenged by Basil Rathbone and a courtroom finale that tests their love. Darryl F. Zanuck chose Roy De Ruth to direct.
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Movie Rituals and W C Fields Influence on Filming
The Strand Theatre will show Poppy with W C Fields, whose improvisational humor disrupts rigid final shooting scripts. Writers and directors may be surprised as on set Fields ad libs and adds gags, turning planned scenes into spontaneous, high-spirited comedy through pantomime and unconventional business.
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Fields Chokes on Shell Game During Gambling Lecture
A village mayor eyed Fields as he planned a lecture on the evils of gambling. Fields first performed the script, then improvised, and when the mayor appeared he allegedly gagged by placing the shell game pen in his mouth. The audience roared as the pantomime artist explained laughter comes from sight as much as sound.
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Al Smith Seen As Passive Figure In Coming Speeches
The report suggests Al Smith will not be active but passive. If he delivers political speeches in the coming months, those aware of his views expect them to frame him as an independent Democrat opposing the New Deal.
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Smith uncertain on 1928 race stance after political rumors
The Republican Committee member voiced cheer at Smith possibly speaking, while insiders noted Smith might remain silent unless developments arouse him. Some circle members believed he would not address the public, yet if angered his course could shift, surprising even his closest allies.
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Convention Broadcast Hours Changed Again
New York June 26 networks again adjust Saturday schedules. Instead of 7 30 p m start for the main event the evening Democratic notification ceremonies are moved back to 9 o clock. Under tentative plans the change aims to fit network programming.
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Roosevelt to appear on sea at nine or later plan
Radio plans note President Roosevelt is expected to appear at nine o clock or after. Other items include moving the hit parade on CBS to seven o clock and presenting the WJZ NBC barn dance as songs during notification ceremonies.
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Free State to elect next Governor General
In Dublin on June 25 the Irish Free State projected a shift from a crown-appointed governor general to an executive elected by the constitution to represent the people. President Eamon de Valera told the Dail the new head would be officially approved, removing Donal Buckley from office who rose from calico shopkeeper to governor.
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Commissioner’s Notice to Creditors of Goff Lyman Shroyer
The estate of Goff Lyman Shroyer, deceased, requests all creditors to present claims with vouchers to the Grattan Banking and Trust Company Building in Grafton West Virginia by December 14 1936 or be excluded from benefits. Beneficiaries are summoned to appear on June 12 1936 to protect their interests. John K Burdett Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County.
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