The Human Comedy at State Theatre Opens Sunday
William Saroyan adapts a tale of a Depression era family in The Human Comedy. Mickey Rooney shines as the second son in the Macauley household with Fay Bainter as Ma Macauley and Marcus in the army. He learns from Frank Morgan and James Craig at the local telegraph office.
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Geanut of Emotions: A Romantic Drama Review
A lively critical note praises the interwoven comic moments tragic incidents and tender love scenes. Marsha Hunt as the banker’s daughter and Mickey are highlighted with an effective romantic arc while Clarence Brown is credited for direction and production. The Macauleys cast includes Donna Reed Jack Jenkins and Dorothy Morris with strong character work from Mary Nash Rita Quigley and others.
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John Craven
Local Social Notes From RichmondFarewell to Vida Casper
Richmond locals recount a Sunday Sunset Park tribute for Vida Casper as she heads to army duty. Families and friends share weekend visits and hospital updates including Norma Te Boekhurst, Rosella Sharp, Archie Saferek, and Charles Jirst with news from Davenport, State University Hospital, and England.
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Vida Casper
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State University Hospital
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