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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

8

Rhythm On The River Heads Roanoke Rapids Theatres

Next week at Roanoke Rapids Peoples Theatre and Imperial feature Rhythm On The River hailed as one of Paramount’s best Crosby pictures. Crosby stars with Oscar Shaw and Lillian Cornell. Basil Rathbone as the villain and Mary Martin as the lyricist who falls for him. The film intertwines music and a romance with a thwarted plot, leading to credit for the tune. Also at Peoples and Imperial is Knute Rockne All American with Pat O’Brien and Gale Page, plus Ritz Brothers and Andrews Sisters in Argentine Nights.

Paramount Peoples Theatre Imperial Crosby Oscar Shaw Lillian Cornell Oliver Courtney Basil Rathbone Rathbbone Mary Martin Rathbone Peoples Knute Rockne Pat O'Brien Gale Page Notre Dame Kansas Knute Rockine Tke Ritz Brothers Andrews Sisters Constance Moore George Reeves Peggy Moran Anne Nagel Kathryn Adams Ferike Boros Paul Porcasi

Sing Dance Plenty Hot at Peoples with Truex film

At the Imperial edge of home life Er nest Truex plays a hen pecked husband who gains courage after cider and says no to his wife Florence Bates. Oscar, a former suitor, worries over wealth while Lucile Fairbanks and George Reeves charm as a newlywed couple. The musical one night showcase includes King of the Royal Mounted with Johnny Downs Ruth Terry and more.

Ernest Truex Florence Bates George Tobias Oscar Truex Lucile Fairbanks George Reeves Johnny Downs Ruth Terry

Weekend Visits Across States Highlight Local Names

Weldon resident Mrs. William Wallace visited her mother Mrs. W. W. Wiggins. Elizabeth Harvell of Greensboro spent the weekend with her parents. Ben Robinson of Franklin, Virginia shared a Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. B. P. Robinson. Florence House of Winston-Salem visited Weldon relatives. James Hayes Jr. of Roanoke with E. G. Garlck. Branch Welshman and son from Suffolk visited W. H. Anthony. Marian Browder of Charleston spent Sunday with Herbert and Mrs. Browder. Jane Buchburg of New Jersey stayed with C. R. and Mrs. Emory grandparents. Helen Rowell of Greensboro visited J. H. Rowell. John Ben Trueblood of Wilson spent Sunday with Jack Trueblood. D. W. Seifert and Mrs. Edwards spent Monday in Richmond. F J Bounds returns home after visiting Cedartown, Georgia.

William Wallace Charlotte W. W. Wiggins Elizabeth Harvell Greensboro J. A. Harvell Ben Robinson Franklin, Va B. P. Robinson Florence House Winston- Salem Weldon Branch Welshman Suffolk W. H. Anthony Marian Browder Charleston W. Va Herbert Browder Jttle Jane Buchburg New Jersey C. R. Emory Helen Rowell J. H. Rowell John Ben Trueblood Wilson Jack Trueblood D. W. Seifert W. Edwards Richmond F. J. Bounds Cedartown

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Roanoke Rapids Theatres Bing Crosby Peoples Mon-Tue Mary John Scott Trotter Trotter King of the Royal Mounted Vanessi Imperial Theatre James Hayes, Jr Roanoke, Va E. G. Garlick SUN Jack Holt Patricia Ellis Tues Sidney Toler Joan Valerie Charlie Chan James Dunn NAVY Wyoming Washington Krueger G. Krueger Brewing Co Newark N. J Nose Krueger Brews America Ee Eola Faa Robert Sterling Jean Rogers Rss
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