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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1942

236 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 12

At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 2

“Escape,” the Ethel Vance bestseller whose casting caused more comment, speculation and suggestions than any picture since “Gone With…

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The Pictures “Dive Bomber.”

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 10

Every type of fighting and observation plane used by the United States Navy, including the newest super-bombers and fastest pursuit and…

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Berry Theatre

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

They don’t call but Mickey around the M.G.M. [?]. His [?] nickname is “Champ.” It [?]…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

Musical hits are heard all through “Love Thy Neighbor,” that mad and merry musical comedy which opens Saturday at the King’s Theatre,…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

A striking departure from, his customary sinister character portrayals, Charles Laughton-plays a thurolighly human Likeable Individual In “They…

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The Pictures

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 11

Since Hollywood first became the Mecca of motion pictures, a score of hot tamables have hit the screen. But nothing more electrifying has arrived…

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Berry Theatre

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 2

“Rollick and robust adventures of Palladium comics as prisoners of war in Nazi Germany; screamingly funny situations pile one on…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 2

Judy Canova, whose fastidious disdain of correct English has made her a favourite with stage, screen, and radio audiences, and whose “You’re…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 2

Air Force “rookies” undergoing training at [?] R.A.A.F. aerodrome had other thrills than those provided by the powerful fighting and…

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The Pictures

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 12

In their first picture in over a year, top comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are starred in “Great Guns,” the new 20th Century-Fox comedy…

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Berry Theatre

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

The main feature on Saturday night is “The Big Store,” the big new musical comedy. with the Marx Bros. Plus girls and music galore…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

[?]by’s second successive to [?] Call a Co” comer[?] [?]g’s Theatre on Sunday and George frankly admits that be…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

Revealing the entire story of the thrilling drama of oil for the first time, with a story that is entirely one of action and with a star group…

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The Pictures “In the Navy”

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 4

Crammed with audience entertainment values, Universal’s new service comedy, “In the Navy,” featuring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and Dick…

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Berry Theatre

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2

Jack [?] dug down into the juzz age days when dance bands played without music and came up with a novelty ellect for [?]…

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At the King’s Theatre “Thief of Bagdad”— Unusual Film

The Bega District News · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 2

The “Thief of Bagdad,” which is listed for screening at the King’s Theatre on 7th. 9th and 10th February, is an amazing adventure in a…

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At the King’s Theatre

The Bega District News · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

The thin man! Sherlock Holmes! Nick Carter! New adventure with a brand new detective, who roars out of retirement when his bride finds a…

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The Pictures “Jungle Cavalcade”

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 5

An unforgettable feature motion picture of jungle savage beasts in action is due for a gala showing at the Roxy Theatre next Friday,…

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Berry Theatre

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 3

Ray Milland, whose life at as advertising man is s merry-go-round of million dollar accounts and a constant struggle to keep his clients…

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Local and General Fellowship Dance

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 February 1942 · page 2

The Church of England Fellowship are conducting a dance in the Parish Hall on Thursday night next, February 12. Walsh’s Orchestra…

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