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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

6

Fundamental And Truly American Adapted From Saturday's Children

The film adaptation of Maxwell Anderson's play opens at the Center Theatre with Anne Shirley and John Garfield leading a cast that includes Claude Rains Roscoe Kearns Lee Patrick and Donnie Moore. Critics praise its American themes and wistful drama of a city romance hindered by family pressure in a business office setting.

Center Theatre Anne Shirley John Garfield Claude Rains Roscoe Kearns Lee Patrick Donnie Moore Elizabeth Risdon Maxwell Anderson Philippines Bronx Miss Shirley

Warner high command reports bombing planes disrupt troop sets

In Burbank late today the Warner high command admitted bombing planes tested before delivery disrupted outdoor troop concentrations on three sets. Planes came from near Union Air Terminal and may have been manned by RKO saboteurs. no casualties occurred. A pair of binoculars fell near Brenda Marshall on a roof while sunbathing.

Burbank Warner High Command Union Air Terminal RKO Brenda Marshall

Tar Heels Praying For Peace Today

North Carolinians will pray for peace tomorrow after Governor Hoey designates Fathers Day for prayers with a nationwide call for prayer and supplication for peace with justice. He urges church services across the state as grim war sounds loom in the old world.

Raleigh Hoey

Lillian Russell and Lincoln Come to Local Theaters

The Balcony previews Alice Faye as Lillian Russell at the Center Theatre with support from Henry Fonda and Warren William as well as May Robson in Granny Get Your Gun at Paramount. Positive notes on Spencer Tracy and Raymond Massey signal strong upcoming screen portraits of Edison and Lincoln.

la Faye Lillian Russell Russell Don Ameche Samuel F. B. Morse Stephen Foster Warren William Edward Arnold Jim Brady Henry Fonda Helen Westley Granny May Robson Paramount Tesday Whistler Kokomo Miss Robson Spencer Tracy Thomas A. Edison Edison Raymond Massey Abe Lincoln Illinois Massey Black Prince Zenda Elizabeth Bergner Dreaming Lips Lincoln Ethan Frome

Studio raid labels Arthur absurd in latest communique

A Columbia communique brands Arthur absurd amid a talent raid and denies Cary Grant was rushed to the cutting room after line blows. The notice confirms steady shooting on all stages and notes twelve planes destroyed in the miniature department. The Arizona company led by Wesley Ruggles has completed its mission and will evacuate the Phoenix sector this week.

Arthur Columbia Cary Grant Arizona Wesley Ruggles Phoenix

Cranberries Named After Swamp Cranes

The fruit Cranberries derive their name from cranes found in the swamps where they grow.

Lillian Russell film stars Don Ameche Henry Fonda at Center Theatre

Blonde Alice Faye stars in Darryl Zanuck produced Lillian Russell opening today for a three day engagement at Center Theatre. Don Ameche and Henry Fonda appear with her along with Edward Arnold as Diamond Jim Brady Warren William and Leo Carrillo in supporting roles.

Lillian Russell Alice Faye Don Ameche Henry Fonda Edward Arnold America Darryl I. Zanuck Center Theatre William Russell Rosie Posse Diamond Jim Brady Warren William Leo Carrillo

Nazi Envoy Denies Reprisal Statement

Secretary Hull disclosed an investigation into reports of political activity by Italian consular representatives in the United States. Baron Edgar von Spiegel denied making a threat about U.S. aid to Germany's enemies, while The States editor defended his reporter's account.

Washington Hull Baron Edgar von Spiegel New Orleans Germany United States von Spiegel New Orleans States James E. Crown the States

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