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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
4
Hollywood launches an anti accident initiative with popular stars including Ann Sheridan in the film scene. A new idea mirrors Grauman's Chinese Theatre with stars writing warnings in wet concrete at a school crossing. Jean Parker did the first inscription.
A stray note recalls Eddie Cantor inscribed lines for safety and appearance. The article mentions 386 firearms among 450 players and technicians on the Beau Geste location. Actors J Carrol Naish and Harold Hubert were among those with none.
In a quirky Hollywood deal Paramount took a 150000 policy on a mule during filming of Tun From Missouri. The animal, acclaimed as the world’s finest at Kansas City’s American Royal Livestock Show, features in the Bob Burns comedy as Republic studios face flood-related real estate losses with four acres flooded last year and another acre claimed by flood control workers.
The Night Riders assemble a galaxy of western legends led by John Wayne with Ray Corrigan and Max Terhune. The cast also includes Kermit Maynard and Tom Tyler as they appear in the eastern scenes.
Favorable plans describe a new radio drama crafted by Jettabee Ann Hopkins. The program centers on Jack, Jerry, and Jennie of Harbor Valley as they navigate marriage, adoption, and everyday conflicts. Hopkins voices multiple roles and premieres May 1 on WHO at 3 15 p m daylight savings time.
The dome of the Pennsylvania state capital in Harrisburg is modeled after St Peter's in Rome. The iconic design reflects Baroque influence and echoes the grandeur of the papal building in the capital city.
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