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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
6
Alexander Korda announces production of a film about the Royal Air Force The Lion Has Wings which opens tonight at the Monarch Theatre detailing RAF strength amid the current war context.
England’s film stars clamour for roles in The Lion Has Wings Mr Warda’s first war themed picture. Ralph Richardson Merle Oberon June Duprez Robert Douglas Anthony Bushell Derrick De Marney Milton Rosmer Herbert Lomas Austin Trevor featured in a document revealing a near seamless production with minimal makeup brief rehearsals no wardrobe constraints and a focus on real RAF operations.
A compact feature lists Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, June Duprez, Anthony Bushell, Robert Douglas, Derrick De Marney as prominent British film and theater figures. The piece notes their collaborations and standing in mid 20th century cinema, highlighting era stars and acting companies.
Modern Africa tale and American Saver present on the Roxy bill featuring Maisie and An wera with John Carroll and Rita John. The drama follows a stranded showgirl on Africa's west coast who earns a doctor's respect and aids in emergencies, using courage and card tricks to calm natives.
Pauline Moore co stars with Roy Rogers in Days of Jesse James at the Roxy theatre. The article notes her poetry books and talents in writing acting dancing and music. She is married to artist Jefferson Machamer and has two young daughters Laure Ann and Wendy, who show early theatrical tendencies.
Whitla Mr Edwards brought Helen and Mrs Edwards home from Medicine Hat on Tuesday. Miss Pergy Munro honored with a Monday night Burst at Mrs Chiomy Munro’s home. Donald Munro arrived from Vancouver Monday night and Bobbie Munro met him in the Hat. H. Henry left for Dunvor after helping Beaton boys on the farm. Crescent United Ladies Aid to meet Mrs Hart Denison’s home June 12. R. G. Dilke elected president of Saskatchewan Junior Chamber after Saskatoon Board of Trade role. Wing Commander Francis John Crossfield, 60, RC AF, dies near Ottawa.
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