NEVER since Brisbane screens began giving its talkies, has there been a cinematic half-year as interesting as that which is just ending. It will be remembered that the previous half year had been a sort of doldrums with some fair films, but few which were of outstanding worth or great artistic importance. As if for recompense, ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 509 wordsThe Lyceum Theatre, George Street, presents Cooper and Claudette Colbert in modern comedy farce, "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife," and "Submarine D1." starring ...
Article : 84 wordsTwo dogs appear at the Regent Theatre this week--one in, each of the programme s full length, films, and never did two animals so completely express in their appearance the atmosphere of the story in which they are engaged. One is the comic little pup with big ears that romps so ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 617 wordsWith Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing and Irene Dunne singing, "Roberta," now showing at the Civic Theatre, could not fail to be bright entertainment. Its partner on the programme, "King of Jazz," is a lavish ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 137 words"Men With Wings." featuring Fred MacMurray and Bay Mi[?]snd, and "Always in Trouble." starring Jane Withers, are the two featured film[?] on the current programme at ...
Article : 158 wordsThe new programme at the Rex Theatre features "Tallspin," and "Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation." "Tall Spin" is an exciting air drama, in which women play the leading ...
Article : 102 wordsThe moving story of the "Citadel" has became oven more dramatic on the screen. It is now being screened at the Embassy Theatre. Robert Donat is outstanding as the ...
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The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Sat 24 Jun 1939, Page 22
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