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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1929

Page

6

Barbara Kent In Lonesome At Strand Theatre

Barbara Kent and Gien Tryon star in Lonesome at the Strand tomorrow afternoon a talking picture set in New York with technicolor sequences and a Movietone score. The program also features Craig's Wife starring Irene Dunne and Warner Baxter, plus a two part Vita phone playlet and musical Pom offerings. Reaching Strand weeks include The Barker carnival tale with Milton Sills and Dorothy Munckell in a week long engagement starting Feb 24.

Barbara Kent Gien Tryon Strand Theatre Heralied New York Coney Island Coney Crale Harry Delf Tha Clair Afusser Vitaphone Beibg Craig's Irene Fitch Warner Baxter Willan DeMille Trene Rich Craig Kenneth Harlan John St. Polls Robert Elliott Prank Whitman Fiddler the Barker Milton Sills Dorothy Munckells Hetty Compson Doug. Pairbanks, Jr

Theatrical Gossip Roundup Touches Divorces and Debuts

The article surveys Hollywood events from a divorce case involving Viola Dans and Maurice Flynn to new theatre roles. It notes Jack Bain as a Birmingham theatre host, changes in theatre staffing, and details on musical shorts, vocal tests, and salaries for chorus and dancers. It mentions Eddie Cantor, Laura La Plante, Richard Barthelmess, and Milton Sills with various projects, plus studio moves and a landmark airborne beacon atop a theatre in Pennsylvania.

George Bancroft in The Docks of New York at Plaza

George Bancroft stars in The Docks of New York at the Plaza theater today with Betty Compson and Clyde Cook among the cast. The story by John Monk Saunders follows waterfront figures and loves amid drama, romance, and thrills as critics praise the film. Also shown are Vacetten Waves, a cartoon, and Nothing To Wear with Jacqueline Logan the following week.

George Bancrofe Plaza Theatre Docks New York Scum Stokers Bancroft Betty Compson Badanova Clyde Cook Sailor Pal Mitchell Lewis Gustav von Levitertitz Guy Oliver May Foster Lillia J. Worth John Monk Saunders Wings Legion of the Condemned Jacqueline Logan Theodor von Eliz Bryant Washburn Jane Winton William Teving Exythe Flynn

Royal Theatre to Open February 24 With Touring Acts

The Royal theatre formerly Shellyville to open on Feb 24 presenting the Tiffany production Wid Geese on the screen and the Bon Ton Follies musical comedy. Charles Sawyer, manager, reports electrical work nearly finished and balcony sealing installed. Seats on the main floor to be installed today. Cast of Wilt Gerse includes Belle Reinelt Anita Stewart Russell Stimson Donal Keith Wesley Barry among others. Chr ies Ruel Reovyes heads the Bon Ton Faled Company arriving from St Joseph Missouri.

Royal Theatre Wesley Barry Chreies Ruel Reovyes St. Joseph, Ma

Burning Bridges at Palace Today with Harry Carey

Harry Carey stars in Burning Bridges at the Palace today. The Western drama follows a pursuit by a posse after a crime by Carey’s character. A daring rail-bridge escape on a train delivers tense thrills as riders react to danger. Also shown is a comedy Wives Won’t Weaken.

Harry Carey Palace Briegns Agany Larry Garey Nealre Oserren Darey Noelitt Posse Avenur Excapn Lamina Bridge Ranger Testay

The Redeeming Sin at the Riviera Theatre

The Redeeming Sin arrives at Rivieria Theatre for three days with Dolores Costello starring and Conrad Nagel leading the supporting cast including Lionel Belmore George Stone Warner Richmond Ning Quantero and Philippe de Lacy. A Vitaphone Warner Bros production with musical accompaniment and talking sequences. The program features Fox Morietone and Paramount News reels, stage acts, a hot dancer Agnes Gilrey, and comedian Ralph Jones.

Rivierz Delores Costello Conrad Nagel Lionel Belmore Georgrt Stone Warner Richmond Ning Quantero Philippe de Lacy Tis Warner Bos. Vitaphone Dolores Paramount Gaude Jack Norwood Ind Ars Novelty

Grove to Manage Capitol Theatre in Cedar Rapids

Herbert J D Grove, after 114 months in Waterloo as Riviera manager, is transferred to Cedar Rapids to take charge of the Capitol. R F Ennig will succeed him in Waterloo, arriving early next week. Grove departs midweek for Cedar Rapids. Riviera shifts opening days to Saturdays and Wednesdays starting March 2 to reduce Sunday crowds and improve seating.

Riviera Beseney Shop Steely ‘Clotheing Company Waterloo Blank Publix Herbert JD. Grove Des Moines Cedar Rapids Capitol Blank Publix R. F. Ennig Harry David New York Grove Grive The Town Nebraska Tuliness

Backstage Hollywood Gossip From Illust News Dossier

Hollywood gossip notes from Hollywood California dated Feb 16. It mentions Meade Adams slipping into talkies and rumored collaboration with Famous Players, Bebe Daniels cast as Joan of Arc in Mardi Gras, Ruby Deremer's stock market interest, Billie Dove's film career prospects, and various industry figures like Charlie Chaplin's art director Henry Clive. Also reports on legal incidents, pilots, and social moves of Ben Lyon Reed Howes Jack Warner Mary Plekford Jetta Goudal Estelle Saylor Dempsey and Antonio Moreno with studio visits and apartment moves.

Dorothy Hfazog Internitionel Hollywood Cal Meade Adams Miss Adams Dore-Me General Electric Schenectady W. I Henry Clive Charlie Chaplin Bebe Daniels San Francisco Bebe Joan of Arc Maron Davies Maynard Ben Lyon Reed Howes Jack Warner Alexander Korda Charlie Delaney Bob Beconard Jack Plekford Mary Plekford Santa Fe Jetta Goudal Viola Brothers Shore Eliing Singubrious Emil Jannings Jannings

Theatres Show Busy Prague Style Program Mix

The listing covers multiple 1930s cinema programs with theaters Palacek Riviera Strand and others presenting a mix of talking pictures, comedies, newsreels, and stage acts. Notable titles include Dancing Vienna Burning Bridges The Docks of New York The Wolf of Well Street Adoration and Joy Boy of Song with cast members and musical acts accompanying features.

Grystal Ben Lyon Vienna Palacek Harry Garey Fox News Palaza George Bancroft New York Betty Compaon Mad Badenova Riviera Well Street Wolf Finance Bodanova Paul Lukas Movietone Paramount News Trving John Senna Bul Carlin

Ben Lyon Dances Vienna at Crystal Theatre

Ben Lyon stars in Dancing Vienna at the Crystal Theatre today and Sunday. The leading performer, amid public talk of a possible marriage to Bebe Daniels, proves he can dance as well as act. Lya Mara plays the star in the Vienna revue sequence with a sensational waltz duet.

Ben Lyon Vienna the Crystal Bebe Daniels Vienne Ben Gyan Ben Lya Mara

Hang No Pictures New Studio Order Hang No Pictures

A Los Angeles report describes Warner Brothers studio officials ordering writers and directors not to hang any pictures on walls to avoid finishing damage. Writers were told to keep office doors closed whether in or out, deemed a high class way to conduct business. One director seeking a larger office was told directors do not need larger offices as offices already produce pictures.

Los Angeles Warner Brothers Jack Warner

Talkie Bills Sought For Riviera Program

Riviera booking lists new all talking pictures including Interference and The Carnation Kid along with Dowglass MacLean’s first sound feature Periskl In sound and natural cows AHO Doctors await confirmation of presented films

The Riviera Dowglass MacLean

All Talking Pictures Highlight 1929 Paramount Lineup

A fragment notes Paramount announces eight talking pictures in its 1929 lineup. Titles mentioned include Wid Orchid, Grew Garbo film, The Flying Fleet, and The Durminty, signaling the transition to sound features.

Paramount All Talking Picture Wid Orchid Grew Garbo

Reed disputes climate change as a freak of psychology

D Reed tells the state department of agriculture that climate shifts are overstated and cites Thomas Jefferson to argue there has been no sustained change in climate or in the habits of plants and animals. He notes recent winters with severe snows still fit historical patterns and predicts future generations will view this as unusual but not decisive.

Ald Ik Molyes D. Reed State Department of Agriculture Thomas Jefferson Reed Youngoys

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