Trousdale Players Open Stock Show in Waterloo
Trousdale Players bring their stock company to Waterloo at the Waterloo theatre for a Sunday matinee start with If It Was Rich. Boyd B. Trousdale heads the troupe, promising two bills weekly with Sunday and Thursday changes. The company tours various midwest and mountain states and features Trousdale in a comic old grouch role.
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Waterloo
Trousdale Players
Ug Waterloo
Trousdale
Waterloo Thejjeigners
Cedar Rapids
Charlotte
N. Co
Miami
Fla
Fort Dodge
Billings
Mont
Cheyenne
Wye
Trousse
Wil Appeac
Boyd B. Trousdale
Theatrical Gossip and Hollywood Rumors Parade
The item surveys film and theater chatter from Riviera’s new production to West Coast theatres, vaudeville moves in Chicago and Iowa, and a cash alimony dispute. It notes Esther Ralston in Love and Learn, a Burlesque screen project, and director Hobart Henley, plus Bird’s eye gossip on Our Gang, Houdini, and stage acts.
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Esther Ralston
the Riviera
Paramount
Hobart -Henley
Los Angeles
Mead Man Identified by Sister Alive in Keokuk
Report from Koukux Ta January 2 44 percent states Harry Puller of South Bend was found in the war area on Wednesday. The sister Theodora Ortenalaigis claims identity and says he has no mother. The sister confirms his remains and odd details.
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Mead
Koukux
Altho
Chicago
Harry Puller
South Bend
Atuin
Theodora Ortenalaigis
Keokuk
Oval
Evans Revue and The Blonde Saint at Crystal Theatre
Doris Kenyon and Lewisagirine star in The Blonde Saint at Crystal Theatre through Tuesday. A melodramatic island tale follows an American writer entangled with a blonde society woman in Italy and England. The Evans Revue musical comedy company opens a stage show of sketches songs and ballet with a new bill featuring Stark Love Tuesday.
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Doris Kenyon
Lewisagirine
Crystal Theatre
Italy
Wintmen
England
Stone
Roark
Doris
Cesare Gravini
Glibert Roland
Malcolm Denny
Evans Revue Musical Comedy Company
Evans Company
Boxoffice Proves That Public Heeds Critics Advice
Chicago readers followed critics on two plays, Saturday's Children and The Feed to Rain. After initial strong showings, attendance waned but later recovered as management extended runs. Critics had praised the productions, and renewed interest filled remaining performances in Chicago.
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Boxoffice
Chicago
Repcriers
Otter Way
Ageritert
Nevada Votes to Allow Sunday Movies
A Nevada special election result shows 620 favoring repeal of the Sunday movie ban while 460 oppose. The vote gathered attention after a recent campaign and public debate on local ordinances restricting Sunday film showing.
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Nevada
Tadan
Nevadaeldzens
Griffith Says World Reducing Girth Because Fat Heroes
David Wark Griffith argues films shape body ideals as millions seek slenderness. He says romantic heroes remain thin, predicting continued preference for slim, energetic stars and a lasting gospel of slenderness in cinema.
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Griffith
Hollywood
Cal
Wpy
David Wark Griffith
Tate
Grifith
Bob Griffith
Mary Pickford
Colleen Moore
Venus de Milo
Campaign centered on repeal led by theatre owner W P Grossman
In a heated contest the forces opposing the ordinance were organized by W P Grossman proprietor of the local movie theatre while ministers supported repeal efforts. The campaign featured religious leaders backing the measure and Grossman mobilizing patrons and supporters to sway public opinion.
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W. P. Grossman
Quakers Seek to Safeguard Peace of Old Cemetery
London January news reports a Quaker led campaign to raise 40000 dollars to buy woodland and fields around Jordans village to protect William Penn’s burial site from speculative development. The effort has strong U S support with 20 organizations backing and recent visits by J E B Hodgkin.
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London
Jordans
William Penn
Pennsylvania
England
United States
J. E B. Hodgkin
Gquakers
Jordaaas
Tage
Westheatre and Riviera Offerings With The Blonde Saint
Crystal presents Lewis Stone and Doris Kenyon in The Blonde Saint a tale of romantic kidnaping and island love. Evans Rue troupe offers musical comedy sketches vaudeville numbers and dancing. Palace features Fighting Courage western with Ken Maynard and Tarzan the horse plus comedy news reels. Riviera shows Love and Learn with Esther Ralston and a band act. Strand presents The Crystal Cup with Jack Mulhall and Dorothy Mackail plus two reels and Pathe news reels.
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Crystal
Lewis Stone
Doris Kenyon
Evans Revue Company
Palace
Ken Maynard
Pegey Montgomery
Riviera
Esther Ralston
Jerry Eby
Bell and Coates
Dezo Retter
Joanne House Tou
Jack Mulhall
Dorothy Mackail
Pathe
Taxes Take Two-Turds Over De Luxe Train Fares
Paris report claims de luxe rail travel costs six cents per mile with four cents in taxes, while ordinary travel in day coaches runs higher, a growing business volume despite taxation. Pullman service remains expensive, rivaling first class fares.
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Paris
France
Econdhes
Laura Warts
Way of All Flesh Opens Week at Strand Theatre
The Way of All Flesh opens a seven day engagement at the Strand this Sunday. Emil Jannings stars in the photo play about a German American banker faced with temptation in Chicago after a bond assignment. Phyllis Haver, Belle Bennett and others support, with Ben Turpin’s humor on the bill alongside a musical program by C Harland Yerkes and his band.
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Emil Sumings
Phyllis Wover
Ail Plesh
Strand Theatre
Strand
Emil Janning
Jannings
Variety
Chicago
Piyllis Haver
Janning
Emil Jannings
Phyllis Haver
Belle Bennett
Donald Keith
Fred Kohler
Ben Turpin
China
Pathete
Ss Pablos
C. Harland Yerkes
Ken Maynard Stars In Fighting Courage At Palace Theatre
Ken Maynard appears in Fighting Courage at the Palace Theatre along with Peggy Montgomery in a five reel western filled with thrills. The plot centers on lookalikes escaping pursuers through rapid riding and fist fights as Maynard saves allies and uncovers a torturing scheme. Fans of westerns should enjoy the action and Maynard's confident persona.
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Ken Maynard
Taluee Theatre
Toring
Corrage
Palace Theatre
Peggy
Alsn
Tarzan
Foraes
Shepherd of the Hills at Riviera stars notable cast
The Shepherd of the Hills, Harold Bell Wright’s best seller, comes to the Riviera for four days with Mary O Day as Sammy Lane and John Boles as Young Matt. Romayne Fielding plays Old Matt, Alec B. Francis David Howitt, with location scenes in Missouri Utah and California. Thursday screens Sailors Wives with Mary Astor and Bluoy Hughes. Riviera stage acts and specials follow.
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Harold Bell Wright
Riviera Screen
Mary O'Day
Sammy Lane
Ozark Hills
John Boles
Gloria Swanson
Sonya
Matt
Romaine Fielding
Alec B. Francis
Deter Grimm
David Howitt
Missouri
Utah
California
Derry Eby
Riviera
Russell and
Marconi
Gary and
Osborn
Billy Snyder
Jerry
Paramount News
Warner Fabian
Mary Astor
Bloyd Hughes
Jerry Eby
Niviera
Inxmberti
Lucille Sisters
Comediennes
Barlen
Young
Merle J. Brown Wins Waterloo Boy Scout Council Presidency
Merle J. Brown was elected president of the Waterloo Boy Scout council for the coming year at the annual meeting in Black's tearoom. He succeeds Gus Thode and has long served in scouting roles. Officers include George W. Wood as first vice president and R J Hoxie as second vice president. District commissioners named are Willis Johnson T Thompson G W Thode and W J Rechtfertig. The council reported about $14 000 handled during the year with a beginning balance of 7 30 and major support from the community chest and various fees. 108 scouts contributed 448 hours to public observances and community efforts. The executive noted the new swimming pool and Mothers auxiliary as major 1927 developments and the council closed the year without a deficit. The camping program reached a peak with 370 camp days, and multiple conferences were held for leaders. The Waterloo council’s charter was renewed with the national organization.
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Merle J. Brown
Oaklawn Avenue
Waterloo
GC. A. Morris
Community Chest
Eive
Dury
Arthur F. Jury
Mothers’ Auxiliary
National Council
Red Cross Pills Promise Liver Laxative Test Treatment
Broad advertisement touts Red Cross Pills as a test cure for liver stomach bowels appendicitis gall stones dyspepsia constipation fevers and colds with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee.
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Red Cross
Golden Youth A Novel Dark Family Drama
Dexter Haines faces financial ruin after funding a child welfare project. His wife’s infidelity, secret debt, and a looming confrontation push him toward a stockroom of drugs as tension builds toward a dramatic cliffhanger. Jerry Haines remains a sidelined observer amid mounting personal crises.
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Evening Courier
Terloo
Iowa
Pisza
Rialto
Tone
Alexander Frank
West Side
Herb Parker
Frank Amusement Company
Abie
Taxy
Robert McGowan
Hal Roach
Hollywood Picture
Billy Diamond-Gas Sun
Towa
Carroll
Shenandoah
Clarinda
Atlantic
Vaudevill
Newton
Mason City
Josephine Parke Tearle
Conway Tearle
White Plains Supreme Court
Tearle
the Palace
New York
Madame Houdini
Vaude’ville
Hollywood Dispatch
Tom Dolores del Ris
Sex Waylard, Bee
Stiviers Theatre
Tommy Drle
Tronsdale Pawers
Waterton
Alek
Lilian Gish
Grender
Lillian Russell
Anna Held
Nust
Venus DE Tmlo
Ek Ehige
Viudsen
Westheatre
Otrand
Harold B. Wright
Boy Scout Council
Kearns Funeral Home
G. C. Kennedy
Claire Pomeroy
John F. Dills
Nations Newspaper Service
Jerry Haines
Dexter Haines
Jack Tiffany
Ronuma French
Tiffany
Todd Hickman
Frank Dewey
Mr. Tiffany
Oor
Dexter
Fife
Tiffans
Lucy
Dewey
Hell Minor
Lacy
Mr. Haines
Adele
Mss
Devler Haines
Black Hawk
My Valette
Fourth St
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