Opening of the New Fox Theatre in Sidney Nebraska
An editorial lauds the New Fox Theatre in Sidney as a milestone for the community and territory it serves. It credits a multi million dollar Fox investment for local progress, praises Manager Elmer Haines, and reflects on lessons from Charlie Skouras about forward progress and helping others.
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New Fox Theatre
Sidney
Uew Lhe
New Fox
Ors Tt
Nebraska
the Telegraph
Fox
Elmer Haines
Charlie Skouras
Opening of the New Fox Theatre Sparks Old Home Week Feel
The author reflects on leaving the movie business after a brief stint under Charles P. Skouras who ran about seven hundred theatres. He recalls harsh backstage pressure, backstabbing specialists, and the tough climb, noting Skouras’ kindness despite the harsh persona and comments on how critics and actors shaped the industry during that era.
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Charles P. Skouras
United States
Publicist recalls dramatic confrontation with studio chief
A veteran recounts a tense encounter with Skouras in which a door slammed and he faced a ruthless rebuff before the boss later invited him to plan big projects. The tale highlights Hollywood power dynamics, fear, and respect within the publicity ranks.
Finest Sound At New Fox Theater Debuts
The New Fox Theatre foyer reveals a modern projection booth with top line RCA arena audio and Golden Throat speakers praised by Fox officials. District Manager Day Davis attests the system is the finest and compares favorably to Radio City Music Hall, with trial performances confirming the claim.
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Fox
RCA
Aay Davis
New Fox
Radio City Music Hall
Telegraph Keeps Clips and Paper Clamps In Stock
Local store advertises steady stock of keeper clips and paper clamps at THE TELE GRAPH. Comic note hints at readiness for office use and general supplies.
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Telegraph
Telegraph Rubber Stamp Service Prompt and Dependable
A compact notice promotes a fast and dependable telegraph service for readers seeking quick messaging tools. It highlights reliability and speed as the key selling points for customers needing urgent dispatches.
Betty Grable Run Costs Fox One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty
A quirky note states that every time Betty Grable appears in a run in her stocking, Twentieth Century-Fox incurs a cost of $1,250. The line highlights the studio’s publicity era humor about star image and earnings.
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Betty Grable
Twentieth Century-Fox
Actress Faces Red Ink Near Filming of Techni Color Musical
While filming Meet Me After the Show at New Fox Theatre the star nearly ran production into the red. A dance scene required sheer black opera stockings which developed two runs beneath her dancing feet, highlighting budget and costume strain.
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