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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1931

3,290 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 165

Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 9

The four principals in "Sweethearts and Wifes," the mystery drama concluding at the Victoria Theatre to-morrow, give excellent performances. Billie Dave…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 9

"The W Plan", a superb English war drama, presented with characteristic excellence by a talented English producer and acted effectively by a strong cast…

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Wallsend Municipal Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 5

The Mayor (Ald. S. M. Neal) presided at the first annual meeting of Wallsend Municipal Band, which was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night. He…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 11

"Loose Ends" and "Remote Control" conclude at the Civic Theatre to-day. "A Lady's Morals," with Grace Moore, Reginald Denny, and Wallace Beery, will…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 11

"Animal Crackers," a delightful comedy in which the Four Marx Brothers illustrate that nonsense can be clever and entertaining, if well presented, will conclude…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 11

"Sweethearts and Wives," a mystery dram featuring Billie Dove. Clive Brook, Leila Hyams, and Sidney Blackmer, will conclude at the Victoria Theatre…

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Amusements Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 11

It is no exaggeration to say that the appearance of Maurice Chevalier in "Innocents of Paris" caused a sensation, it was acknowledged that here was a…

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Stockton Congregational Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

A concert arranged by Miss Bonnie Farrar was given in the Congregational Church at Stockton last evening. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be devoted…

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Premier Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 11

Warren Hymer and Spencer Tracy, a new comedy team, appear in "Up the River," a light Fox Movietone picture, which will be shown at the Premier…

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Hamilton Citizens' Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 11

Hamilton Citizens' Band will play in Gregson Park, Hamilton, to-morrow night "Rhapsody Fantasy" will again be played. The band will be conducted by Mr. J. J…

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Hamilton Citizens' Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 11

At Gregson Park, Hamilton, to-morrow night, Hamilton Citizens' Band will appear under the conductorship of Mr. J. J. Kelly. This will be their first…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 11

Many actors and actresses of unusual fascination have been revealed by talking pictures, but for charm and ability none have rivalled Maurice Chevalier. His…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 11

The feature of the excellent programme commencing at the Victoria Theatre to-day is "Numbered Men," a tense prison drama, acted by a capable cast. Conrad…

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Civic Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 11

A entire new programme will commence at the Civic Theatre at the 11 am. session to-day, consisting of four big attractions. "A Lady's Morals" is the…

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Victory Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 13

Lupe Velez in "The Storm" will be screened this afternoon at a special matinee and also at night, at the Victory Theatre. Coming pictures are "On With…

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West Wallsend Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 11

"Broadway Scandals," with Sally O'Neill, Jack Egan, and Carmel Myers in the principal roles, will be screened at Strand Talkies, West Wallsend, to-day. The…

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Pictures and Picture Folk

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 12

It is undoubted that the public is interested more in the cast of a picture than its title. A good cast is nearly always a guarantee of interesting…

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Amusements Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 11

The person who chose Nancy Carroll, Charles Rogers, Jack Haley, and Zeima O'Neal to play the principal roles in "Follow Thru," the musical romance…

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Theatre Royal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 9

The fascination of maurice Chevalier is best described by the inadequate term "personality." He created unprecedented interest by it appearances in "Innocents…

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Strand Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 9

"Follow Thru," the feature of the current programme at the Strand Theatre is heat described as a bright comedy romance, in which golf predominates…

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