The Drag Net stars Bancroft in underworld thriller
George Bancroft moves from villain to star in The Drag Net at the Broadhurst. Josef Von Sternberg directed the Underworld-related tale as Bancroft plays a two gun detective who invades Trent gang HQ, rounds up crooks, and wins the gangsters respect and a romantic tie with Trent’s girl. William Powell Evelyn Brent Fred Kohler and Francis MacDonald co star.
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George Bancroft
Paramount
Underworld
Bancroft
Josef von Sternberg
Broadhurst Theatre
Frank Trent
Trent
William Powell
Evelyn Brent
Fred Kohler
Francis MacDonald
Leslie Fenton
Porcupine Quills Do Not Shoot Inevitable Myths Debunked
The legend that porcupines shoot quills persists, but they cannot. When threatened, quills detach and embed in a predator, causing wounds though they do not fire.
Marion Davies Stars in The Fair Co ed at Rialto Tomorrow
Marion Davies shines as an American co ed in The Fair Co ed at the Rialto, opening tomorrow. Johnny Back Brown, Jane Winton, and Thelma Hill support the star as Sam Wood earns praise for directed handling of the production.
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Rialto Theatre
Marion Davies
Marion
Johnny Back Brown
University of Alabama
Johnny
Jane Winton
Thelma Hill
Sam Wood
George Ade
Justav Luders
Lon Chaney Returns in Laugh, Clown, Laugh at Broadhurst
Lon Chaney appears in Laugh Clown Laugh at the Broadhurst theatre in his first clown role since He Who Gets Slapped. Loretta Young plays Simonetta with Nils Asther as Luigi and a strong supporting cast in a drama of backstage theatre life and a tragic sacrifice.
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Lon Chaney
Broadhurst Theatre
Herbert Brenon
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Chaney
Lionel Barrymore
Loretta Young
Discovery
Simonetta
Nils Asther
Sorrell and Son
Luigi
Bernard Siegel
Gwen Lee
Cissy Fitz-Gerald
Navy personnel count shows decline from last year
The English navy reports a total of 100 986 personnel, down by 1 289 from the previous year, reflecting a modest reduction in manpower.
Tom Mix in The Circus Ace at the Orpheum
Tom Mix stars in The Circus Ace shown at the Orpheum tomorrow. The Western hero faces gruelling action from the moment he enters the Arizona circus setting, with dramatic sawdust trail encounters and peril from Tony the horse. Natalie Joyce appears opposite Mix in the lively spectacle.
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Tom Mix
THE
Orpheum
Mix
Arizona
Tony
Natalie Joyce
Mismanagement Is Greatest Fee of Retail Store
An autopsy by the commerce department shows mismanagement, not competition, sinks many small retail outlets. Dr. M Frank Surface notes 400 steady grocery customers are needed to support a store and urges owners to seek the department’s factual merchandising guidance to avoid ruin. The piece also references a bridge strategy note and ends with a 1928 card game bidding guide.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
M. Frank Surface
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Ecommerce
Surface
Beginner’s Guide to No Trump Bids in Bridge
A guide explains when a hand is strong enough for a no trump opening. It details point counts: Ace 7, King 4, Queen 3, Jack 2, with guidance to bid no trump on about 21 points in three or more suits, while noting many players bid with 18 points. The text emphasizes developing judgment and using a point system, with an example hand and cautionary notes for beginners.
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Ready Reference Publishing Co
Bee Labor Exploited as First Created Worker
A concise remark notes that the bee may be the earliest being created whose labors have been exploited by humans, highlighting the longstanding human use of insect work.
Public Auction Ordered for Store of H S Smith
Receivers under a June 7 1928 order by Judge Lewis Teague will sell at public auction on North Main Street all stock and store fixtures of H S Smith. Fixtures to be sold first, then stock by cost plus a percentage as per inventory, then the whole. Bids subject to court confirmation. Sale set for June 20 at 7 pm.
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Lewis Teague
Municipal Court
North Main Street
H.S. Smith
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