Norma Shearer and Clark Gable Star in Idiot's Delight
Norma Shearer and Clark Gable headline the film version of Robert Sherwood's Pulitzer winning stage play Idiot's Delight at Center Theatre for three days. Clarence Brown directs with Hunt Stromberg producing. Edward Arnold Charles Coburn Joseph Schildkraut Skeete Gallagher and Fritz Feld co star with Gable performing a burlesque number and song. Shows start 2 10 4 10 and 9 10 today with later daily times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Shearer
Clark Gable
Robert Sherwood
Center Theatre
Sherwood
Hunt Stromberg
Clarence Brown
Miss Shearer
Gable
Edward Arnold
Charles Coburn
Joseph Schildkraut
Skeete Gallagher
William Edmonds
Fritz Feld
Ritz
Omaha
Marie Antoinette
Center
Kay Francis Stars in Comet Over Broadway
Kay Francis leads the cast in Comet Over Broadway at the Broadwayshurst Theatre. The drama adapted from Faith Baldwin’s Cosmopolitan story features Jan Hunter John Litel Minna Omar Donald Crisp and nine year old Sybil ason in a tale of a star actress who renounces fame at its peak.
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Broadway
Broadshurst Theatre
Faith Baldwin
Hollywood
Helmeer
Uckner
Sting
Kay Francia
Jan Hunter
John Litel
Minna Ombel
Donald Crisp
Sybilason
An Dress
Amends Saga of Woman From Small Town to Fame
A dramatic arc follows a woman who seeks to make amends with a husband she wronged. The narrative moves from a modest Midwestern town to honky tonks where she finds early stage experience, to London where she rises to fame, then back to Broadway and the dazzling lights, ending with a powerful hometown climax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Broadway
Boys Town Returns to Local Screen with Rooney and Tracey
Spencer Tracy describes Boys Town as a place where each of the 212 boys has a gripping story. He discusses exteriors filmed in Omaha and the child cases that shaped Father Flanagan’s mission. The film opens at Paramount Theatre Monday through Wednesday.
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Rooney
Tracey
Boys Town
Spencer Tracy
Father Flanagan
Omaha
Tracy
Paramount Theatre
Seattle
Movie Listings at Theatres This Week
The week features multiple film lineups across theatres. Highlights include Idiot's Delight with Norma Shearer and Clark Gable at one house, Kentucky with Loretta Young and Richard Greene, and Broadhurst Drums with Sabu and Raymond Massey. Also on offer are comedies, cartoons, newsreels, and stage acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Shearer
Clark Gable
Paramount News
Loretta Young
Richard Greene
Kentucky
Walter Brennan
Pictorial Review
Tax bill growth for motor vehicles rises from 1929 to 1937
In 1929 the automobile tax bill for the nation was $849,000,000. By 1937 it had been increased to $1,584,000,000, although the number of motor vehicles had increased approximately 10 percent.
Schmeling Seeks Rematch With Joe Louis Reignites Pugilism Talk
The note highlights Max Schmeling expressing a desire to fight Joe Louis again, illustrating how Wrong Way Corrigan era influence lingers in boxing history and adds new anticipation to a potential bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrong Way Corrigan
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
The Gladiator at Carolina Theatre with Joe E Brown
Joe E Brown stars in The Gladiator at the Carolina Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. The comedy builds to a climactic wrestling match with Man Mountain Dean and delivers brisk humor and showy set pieces. Dean makes his feature film debut and performs with characteristic flair.
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Joe E. Brown
Carolina Theatre
Hollywood Story
Joel E
Man Mountain Dean
Joe
Rassles
Loretta Young Stars in Derby Themed Kentucky Film
Loretta Young stars with Richard Greene in Kentucky a Technicolor drama filmed in Blue Grass locations. The story centers on Sally Gwin and Jack Dillon amid a family feud between the Good and Dillon lines as thoroughbreds, the Derby, and color-rich scenes unfold. Val Brennan appears as Peter Goodwit Sally’s uncle in this romance set against the famed Kentucky Derby backdrop.
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Blue Grass Country
Kentucky
Loretta Young
Richard Greene
Blue Grass State
Rich Greene
Loretta
Sally Gwin
Greene
Jack Dillon
Lincoln's Birthday Closes Trading Marts
Lincoln birth anniversary on February 13 prompts suspension of trading on major U S securities and commodity exchanges led by the New York and Chicago exchanges. New Orleans and Savannah stores operate as usual. Chicago livestock markets and all foreign and Canadian markets remain open.
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New York
Abraham Lin
York Stock Exchange
Cut Exchange
Chicago of Trade
New Orleans Ton Exchange
Savannah Ia
Chicago
Film and stage lineup with stars for midweek screenings
A listing of shows includes Lloyd Nolan and Mary Carlisle in Calling All Doctors, Charley Chase in Going Places, Three Blind Mice with Loretta Young and Joel McCrea, A Frozen Affair, Brother Golfers, Tent h Venus Kid with Bruce Cabot, Sailor Maid, Twilight Trail, City of Adien Gate, and LAW FOR TOMBSTONE with Buck Jones plus Beaus and Errors and Fighting With Devil Dogs No 10. Bosko and Bagdad cartoon rounds out the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nolan
Mary Carlisle
Charley Chase
Loretta Young
Joel McCrea
David Niven
Stuart Brewin
Binnie Barnes
Bruce Cabot
Beverly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Broadhurst
Rma Shearer
Kerriu
Walter BR
Ennan
Kay Francis
Mark Hellinger
SABU
Elepmant
Mickey Rodney
Paramount
MON
Esterday
Kay Firanchs
Comet
Hunter
Raymond Massey
Valerie Hobson
Metro News
Ian Hunter
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
Don Ameche
Ethel Merman
Jack Haley
Alexander
Universal News
Bob Burns
Fay Bainter
John Beal
Jean Parker
Robert Young
Ruth Hussey
Lew Ayres
Paris
Universal
Pete Smith
Fox News
June Travis
Dickie Moore
Miss X
Michael Whalen
Sally Ebers
Louis Hayward
Anne Shirley
Rialto
Ann Dvorak
William Boyd
Marjorie Weaver
Buck Jones
Tombstone
Richard DIX
Whitney Bourne
Eduardo Cianelli Ace
the Wonder Dog
Trocadero
Chick Chandler
Jesse James
Joe E
Dean
Dean June Travis
Gladiator
Khyber Pass
Sabu Star of
Elephant Boy
Shadows
Kay Francis Tan Hunter
John Litel —In
Larry Clinton
Andie Reenaeke
Sun- Mon- Tues
Chile
North Carolina
Boris Karloff
Blue Grass’ Country
Lincoln’s Birthday
Trading Marts
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