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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Mayfair Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

At the Mayfair Theatre the chief attraction is "Scrooge," with Seymour Hicks in the title role. The supporting film is "D'ye Ken Johr, Peel," a story of England 100 years ago…

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Embassy Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

The Embassy is presenting George Arliss and Gene Gerrard in "The Guv'nor." The second film is "Car of Dreams," featuring John Mills…

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Variety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

To-day's programme at the Variety Theatre includes "The Scoundrel" and "This is the Night."…

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Kursaal Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

To-night at the Kursaal Theatre, 420 Kent-street, Mr. Scott Alexander is presenting Ibsen's "Ghosts" for the second time. The cast includes Shirley Geddes (Mrs. Alving), Raymond Irons, Henry…

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Liberty Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

Margaret Sullavan and Herbert Marshall appear in "The Good Fairy," which is being shown at the Liberty Theatre. "The March of Time" is included in the programme…

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Lyclum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

"The Passing of the Third Floor Back," at the Lyceum Theatre features Conrad Veidt, and is based on a play by Jerome K. Jerome, Judy Gunn and Luis Hayward play the leading parts in "The Love…

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State Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

Grace Moore is playing for a third week at the State Theatre in "Love Me Forever," Miss Moore sings many famous songs in the film, including several from "La Boheme." The cast includes…

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Dance and Euchre Party

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 4

A dance and euchre party will be held in the Mt. Druitt Hall this Saturday, 4th inst., under the auspices of the Mt. Druitt Cricket Club. Trevor…

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Diving Team in Pictures

The Sun · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 8

Gliding through the air, members of the New South Wales diving team, performing from a high diving board, were photographed by Fox Movietone…

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St. James Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

"China Seas," starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Wallace Becry, is being shown at the St. James Theatre. Sessions are at 10.55 a.m., 1.45 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. The picture is…

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State Newsreel Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

The bombing of the Emperor's Palace at Dessyo by the Italians, the funeral of Princess Victoria, and Sydney Scots celebrating the New Year, are the main items in the current programme at the…

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Hoyts Regent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

Shirley Temple, in the Fox picture, "Curly Top," is continuing to attract satisfactory houses, and the season is likely to run for some time. "The Gay Deception," with Frances Dee and Francis Lederer,…

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Hoyts Plaza Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

"Page Miss Glory" is to continue for a third week at the Plaza Theatre. "The Pay Off," featuring James Dunn. Is the second film…

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Interstate Band Contest Penrith Competing

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 6

The activity of the Citizens of Sydney Organising Committee on behalf of an improvement in the status of band music is reflected in the…

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The Liberty Theatre

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

It was stated yesterday that the Liberty Theatre had purchased the M.G.M. production "Escapade," and that its presentation would be made on or about January 25,…

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The Kursaal Theatre

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

Scott Alexander is once again presenting [?]senn's "Ghosts" at the Kursaal Theatre (420 Kent Street) to-night. It received a splendid reception when staged last week…

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In Pictures Interest In East

The Sun · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 7

"Every year the people of Malaya the Dutch East Indies and Siam are becoming more and more motion picture-minded," said Mr. John Groves,…

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Holding Hands at the Pictures

The Sun · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 8

Dear Miss Dix,-- I am 18 and have fallen in love with a girl a year older. I have taken her to the pictures several times,…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal—"the Mikado."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 10

The last six nights are announced of "The Mikado," which is the current Gilbert and Sullivan attraction at the Theatre Royal. The cast includes Ivan Menzies, Winifred Lawson, Godfrey Stirling,…

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Talkie Features Nepean Theatre News Shirley Temple

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 8

In spite of "Bright Eyes" and all of Shirley's other recent successes, "you aint seen nuthin'" till you see "Curly Top," which screens at the…

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