Swanee River Great Screen Tribute to Stephen Foster
Film tops entertainment pages as 20th Century Fox presents Swanee River a Technicolor biography of Stephen Foster. The drama follows his life from early success to hardship and tragedy with Lily Lyn and Christys Minstrels in a nostalgic look at American minstrel and river-show culture featuring classic songs and lavish color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen C. Foster
America
Saenger Theatre
Clusie le Whale
Feaves
Joe
Comptown
Jennie
Fosters
Eory
Christy
Romans
James Dowell
Jeunie
Stephen Foster
Lyn Magies
Dave
Tainan
Don
Foster
Juve
Andrea Levds
Jalsa
Clusty
Chick Chandler
Russell Hicks
George Rece
Hail Johnson Choir
The Cat and the Canary at Suenger Theatre
A vintage review touts The Cat and the Canary as a top tier mystery proven by strong casting. Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard headline with John Bel and Gale Sondergaard in supporting roles as the plot unfolds at midnight will readings amid eerie bayou atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Broadway
Lavalier
Paramount
Suenger Theatre
Bob Hope
Paulette Goddard
John Bel
Douglas Montgomery
Gale Sondergaard
Elizabeith Patterson
George Zincco
Grand Music Romance in Lamour Film at Risio Theatre
The film St Louis Blues stars Dorothy Lamour and Lynne Nolan with Tito Guizar Maxine Sullivan and Mary Parker in a Broadway bound romance aboard a showboat. It opens Friday at the Risio Theatre with songs, comedy, and modern showbiz gadgets as Lamour battles a strict manager over staying aboard and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Dorothy Lamour
Linyh Nolan
Tito Guizar
Maxine Sullivan
Mary
Pitkins Parker
Rislio Theatre
Mississippi
Plucs
Miss Lamour
Spawn
North
Lamour
Nolan
Mahe- Ger
Maxine ‘Sullivan
Loch Lomond
Ace -Composers
Junior
Raon Walsh
Jack Benny
Racehorse Mickey Gets Dramatic Coach for Film Debut
Hollywood proves its belief in animal actors with Mickey the racehorse. Owner Jack Bayle sought to calm nerves through a two month acting course, teaching commands, faces, and sounds. Director Alexander Hall praised the training while Mickey joined stars like George Raft and Ellen Drew in the Paramount feature opening at Risalta theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Tak-E Pine
Kentucky
Paramount
Micky ‘O'Boyle
Mickey
Jack Bayle
Alexander Hall
Boyle
George Raft
Ellen ‘Drew
Hugh Herbert
ZaZu Pitts
Louise Beavers
Risalta Theater
Marlene Dietrich Shines In Destry Rides Again
Universal producer Pasternak touts Dietrich’s transformation in Destry Rides Again at the Saenger Theatre with James Stewart. Dietrich plays a bold barroom entertainer, delivering drama comedy and song with a dramatic fight scene that impressed studio heads and fans alike. The film features Mischa Auer Charles Winninger Brian Donlevy Irene Hervey Allen Jenkins and more in a strong supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jue Pasternak
Universal
Deanna Durbin
Gloria Jean
Iin
Destry
Saenger’ Theatre
Pasternak
Marlene
Dietrich
Hollywood
Pasternack
Miss Dietrich
Stewart
Miss Merkel
Mischa Auer
Charles ‘Winninger
Brian Donlevy
Irene Hervey
Allen Jenkins
Warren‘Hymer
Bury
Gibert
Gulliver Cartoon Feature Is Masterpiece of Art
Gulliver the giant hero of Jonathan Swift’s Travels dominates the screen in Max Fleischer’s Technicolor full length cartoon. The film follows Gulliver’s shipwreck, captivity among Liliputians, and bold moral victory, with Gabby and the trio Sneak Snitch and Snoop as standout characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulliver
Jonathan Swift
Uist
Max Fleischer
Witty Desa Swift
Eveliuieid
Paramunt
Fleischer
Gabby
Cuicy
Spiss
TF Swift
Parti
It's a Hap Hap Happy Day in Colorful Gulliver's Travels
Technicolor advances elevate Gulliver's Travels as a masterful showcase of color and music. Fleischer animates with vibrant hues in striking combinations creating an unforgettable effect. The score sticks, with tunes like It's a Hap Hap Happy Day Faithful Forever and Al's Well likely to linger after viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technicolor
Gulliver
Fleischer
Hobby Horse Falls Down
In Oklahoma City a young man was arrested after claiming to chase a hobby of riding along and trying unlocked car doors. He said he noted license numbers and listened for stolen car broadcasts. Police dismissed the tale as unlikely, citing the pre-dawn timing. He was fined $10 for loitering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Tower of London Rialto Soon
A film recounts Tower of London lore with Boris Karloff as Mord and Ian Hunter as Edward IV. Barbara Nelson as Elizabeth, Vincent Price and Ralph Forbes support a lavish Tudor era clash of Richard III and Henry VI, with elaborately staged battle scenes and period pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris ‘Karloff
Mord
Barbara
Nelison
Elyzabeth
Ian ‘Hunter
Edward IV
Vincent Price
Nan Grey
John Sutton
Ralph Forbes
Lionel ‘Belmore
Leo
G. Carroll
Ronald Sinmiah
Richard
Anne Neville
Wales
Rose ‘Hobart
Edward
Hunter
Tudor
Ralph ‘Forbes
England
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Cat and the
Eilioh Nugent
Bob
Cal
Hope
Walter DeLeon
Lynn Sterting
Miss Gaddird
Cyrus Norma
Phen
Boboge
Phayery Shaekiow
Willy
Rialto
Lou Blues
Iit
Pula
Altine Winkinger
Kibbee
No Anon
Nu Fu
Father
ST. Louis Blues
Saenger
Une
Merkel
Una
Cat and
The
Hobby Horse
Tower of London
Rialto Soon
Robert N. Lee
Rowland V. ‘Lee
Tower of Land
Pues
Akita
Tamirofe
John
Judith Barrett
William Collier, Sr
BIW
Coox
Alfrank
Borzage
Frank
Nevelsby
Douglas
Adarime
Wren
Jean Caomey
James Capeey
Oregon Trail
Columbia Picture
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