Oberammergau Portraits and Prospective Christ Role
In Oberammergau a village of actors, Guido Mayr plays the betrayer while locals pity him. Alois I’s workshop features a Lifesized Last Supper carving by the artist. A young Caiphas has appeared and the crowd wonders who will play Christus next, with the hopeful star saying he would take the part if chosen.
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Pace
Guido Mayr
Oberammergau
Alois I
Ion
A . Aity
Caiphas
Christus
Gnadige
4 Devils at the Capitol Today A Circus Film Event
The piece notes the circus as an American institution and introduces the new motion picture version of 4 Devils by Murnau. It stars Janet Gaynor Charles Morton Mary Duncan Farrell Macdonald Nancy Drexel and Barry Norton and will be shown at the Capitol Theatre today. Big Time is teased for tomorrow.
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P. T. Barnum
Nancy Drexel
Barry Norton
Big Time vaudeville fades as two shows a day ends era
The article traces vaudeville's rise from early variety shows through Keith circuit to big time and small time distinctions. It notes two daily performances and later decline with vaude film integrations, ending with Fox Movietone all talking drama featuring backstage life and a present remaining few big time houses.
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Tony Pastor
Old Fourteenth Street Playhouse
B. F. Keith
Boston
Mike Shea
Buffalo
Harry
Pittsburgh
Poll
New Haven
Keith
Vaudefilm
United States
Fox Movietone
Creomulsion Advertisement Cites Chest Cold Relief
An old remedy ad promotes Creomulsion for chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the product soothes inflamed membranes, relieves coughing, and promises money back if relief is not achieved. It emphasizes pleasant taste and tested effectiveness with broad assurances.
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Ady
Cap Theatre Show Features Lee Tracy In Humbling Role
Capitol Theatre presents tomorrow Lee Tracy as a small time vaudeville performer obsessed with being the best actor. Mae Clarke plays the girl he marries who later leaves him for another partner.
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Capitol Theatre
Lee Tracy
Mae Clarke
Acoustics in Radio Performance Emphasis
Recent months see a shift from screen grid tube focus to overall acoustical quality in radio receivers. Emphasis on natural tone hinges on audio stages and loudspeakers with electro dynamic drivers, baffling, and cavity resonance control. Stromberg-Carlson touts high grade reproducer, improved cabinet baffling and venting, corrugated cone speakers, and indirect sound projection for balanced high frequency response.
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Stromberg-Carbon
Car Lot Offers Numerous 1920s Fords and Classics
A dealer lists many Model A Fords from 1928 to 1929 with prices from 95 to 595 dollars and notes other makes like Essex Chrysler Chevrolet and Dodge. The ad emphasizes condition honesty value down payments and low repossessions as part of their used car policy.
June Bride Adage Hidden in Divorce Suit Tale
A wry saying notes wedding dresses reused in divorce attire reflecting seasonal wedding patterns. The line hints at social customs around marriage and separation without detailing individuals or events.
Advertisement mentions Edison lamp and Hoover praise
A fragment notes President Hoover praising Thomas Edison while joking about the number of injuries avoided by incandescent lamps. It cites stock ads urging wide awake investors and a preference for investments that allow sleep afterward.
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President Hoover
Mr .Edison
Toledo Blade
Arkansas Gazette
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