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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1936

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

Preston Foster will be seen to-day at the Lyceum Theatre in "The Last Days of Pompei[?]," while in "The Voice of Britain" there will be introduced many world celebrities, including George Bernard…

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State Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

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

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Empire Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

The Empire Theatre is showing "The Three Musketeers" and "Jalna." The former features Walter Abel, Heather Angel, Paul Lukas, and Miles Mander. In the latter film the title roles are…

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Independent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

The final performance of "Lady Precious Stream," a Chinese fantasy, translated into English by H. I. Hsiung, will be presented at the Savoy Theatre to-night, at 8 o'clock. Marie Rosenfeld will appear…

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Embassy Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

The Embassy is presenting George Arliss and Gene Gerard in "The Guv'nor." The second [?]m is "Car of Dreams," featuring John Mills…

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Kursaal Theatre

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 4

The planner in which the revival of Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts" has been received has prompted Scott Alexander to stage it for yet another two…

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Liberty Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

"The Good Fairy," featuring Margaret Sullavan and Herbert Marshall, is being shown at the Liberty Theatre. The programme is supported by "The March of Time."…

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Lyric Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

At the Lyric Theatre to-day Greta Garbo will appear in "Anna Karenina." There will be also screened "Smart Girl," featuring Kent Taylor and Ida Lupino…

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Mayfair Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

At the Mayfair Theatre the chief attraction is "Marry the Girl," with Sonnie Hale, Winifred Shotter, Hugh Wakefield, and Judy Kelly. The supporting film is "Vintage Wine," featuring…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

Walter Abel, Heather Angel, Paul Lukas, and Miles Mander play the title roles in "The Three Musketeers," showing to-day at the Palace Theatre. The second film is "Jalna," featuring Kay…

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Variety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

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

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To Greet Band Leaders

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 6

On the morning of January 23, at Sydney Town Hall, the Lord Mayor, Alderman Howie, will receive representatives of the 38 bands which are…

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"After the Dance" (Columbia)

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 16

A CURIOUS, unsatisfactory film, coming to such an abrupt ending that you feel the censor…

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Hoyts Regent Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

Shirley Temple's new Fox film, "Curly Top," continues to be the main attraction at Hoyts Regent Theatre. To-day it enters the fifth week of its season. John Boles and Rochelle Hudson are…

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St. James Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

"China Seas," starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Wallace Beery, is being shown at 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 11 January 1936 · page 10

Abyssinia's preparations against air raids, the assassins of King Alexander on trial, and the Emperor reviewing Japan's mechanised might are oversea highlights in the current programme at…

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Hoyts Plaza Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

"Page Miss Glory" is to enter upon a fourth week at the Plaza Theatre. The second film is "The Pay Off," featuring James Dunn…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal—"princess Ida."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 10

"Princess Ida" will be presented by the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company at the Theatre Royal to-day, starting at the matinee. The season will be limited to one week. The cast will include Ivan…

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Talkie Features Nepean Theatre News "Reckless"

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 8

William Powell and Jean Harlow make outstanding hits together in "Reckless," which screens at the Nepean this Saturday and Monday, 11th…

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Tivoli Theatre To Be Remodelled MELBOURNE

The Sun · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 3

Extensive structural alterations involving expenditure of £40,000 are to be made at the Tivoli Theatres in Sydney and Melbourne. The work…

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