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SIX-B PI w-fy x. ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 1941 1l HI i it ii i I ii-' John Qualen shares an apprehensive stare with John Wayne in this shot from the amazing picturization of Eugene O'Neill's "The Long Voyage Home," now at the Capitol through next Charlie Chaplin's celebrated motion picture, "The Great Dictator," makes its popular priced appearance in St. Petersburg at the Florida theater this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. With him here is Paulette Goddard.

Dean Jagger, Robert Young and Randolph Scott make a formidable threesome as they set out to build "Western Union," Darryl F. Zanuck's latest contribution to screen Americana which comes to the Florida next Friday. Mickey Rooney explains but not very good the presence of Kathryn Grayson to best girl Ann Rutherford in this scene from the newest Hardy Family picture, "Andy Hardy's Private Secretary." It's at the Florida today and tomorrow. collector Bill Orr "snitching" a FIDLER IN HOLLYWOOD At Roxy trans-Pacific air mail stamp from Honolulu The parking attendant at La Conga grinning broadly as he lifts Carole Landis across a puddle of water a letter received by Linda Darnell from Mickey Rooney, in Turbulent Drama of Sea -That's "Long Voyage Home" nut Grove when their maid calls news that their baby Is teething The head-waiter at the Pirates' Den befuddled as Ken Murray, Arthur Murray and Fred MacMurray ask simultaneously for table reservations Stamp- A private 4vi Film Capital Hears Rift Rumors About Ann Sothern, Roger Pryor 1 3 ing for them, and a couple of fast-talkers who put out "Smoky Trails." John Shelton is the writer who, unable to break into print of the better sort, determines to make La Plaza Theatre rjk secrefary i As iood. if not bet- fit ter, than its predeces- J3 Stf A MEMORDZS: When Pola Negri, vacationing at a swank seacoast TOMORROW! 1 DAY ONLY 3 Stat Shows himself known through the hotel, phoned the clerk to de I 4.

1 M. A. in St. reie rimes: ZJ SS6HG Jim "westerns." Albert Dekker and Charles Butterworth are the impecunious publishers of "Smoky Trailc" who inveigle Shelton into investing money provided by a kindly uncle in their magazine after their one lone writer, Donald Meek, walks out in protest at non-payment of 4 yjMgratm r-i EXTRA t. MICKEY ROONEY LEWIS STONE KATHRYN GRAYSON ANN RUTHERFORD Mickey Mouse "Little "Ride, Kelly, Ride" opens a three days first run, engagement at the Roxy theater today.

Featured are Rita Quig-ley and Eugene Pallette, above. The film is based on a famous race track story by Peter B. Kyne. several months salary. By JEYIMD2 FIDLER HOLLYWOOD.

Rift rumors enwrapping Ann Sothern and Roger Pryor gained credence at a party the other night, when neither spoke to the other Mrs. Eddie Foy Jr. is seriously ill; she's had two blood transfusions Johnny Weissmuller, starting a new "Tarzan" film this month, follows immediately with another part of MGM's plan to turn out two of this series annually. Susan Hayward and Musical Director Cy Feuer are in tune, and their love notes have Ruth Terry off key What's this about Peggy Hopkins Joyce coming here to annex a wealthy mate? Abbott and Costello will record six comedy routines for Decca and contribute albums to all Army camps Nils Asther, who lost himself from Hollywood for years, is making a comeback in "The Man Who Lost Himself." Simone Simon is about to fTUtlJLVVlllU 4 mand that he stop the barking of seals which swarmed on the offshore rocks When members of Vic McLaglen's Light Horse Troop, finding him too bashful to make a speech at their annual ball, slipped him a double Scotch and soda and spent the next hour trying to silence him When Gloria Swanson's three ex-husband's (Herbert Somborn, Wally Beery, Henry de la Falaise), gave local gossips high blood pressure by lunching together at the Brown Derby When Peter the (Hollywood) Hermit, finding a group of boys stoning a rattlesnake, calmly picked up the reptile, stroked It into submission, and delivered a lecture on universal love. Virginia Grey i3 the magazine secretary who doesn't feel just right about her part in bringing Shelton to the publishers' notice and does her best to make up for it.

By MARION AITCHISON 1 (Times Movie Reviewer) Selected by New York film critics as the best picture of 1940, "The Long Voyage Home" is a turbulent drama of the sea and men who sail it. The film is now playing a week's engagement at the Capitol theater, "Blonde Inspiration" being the co-feature. Though action abounds, "The Long Voyage Home" is really a character study of a group of seamen the Yank whose death affects his mates profoundly. Smitty who is a mystery to his companions and an object of suspicion until they discover the secret which has wrecked his life; Ole who plans to go home to Sweden; Dris who fights everybody else's battles as well as his own. The film reaches a thrilling climax when an English freighter bound for home rides out a vicious storm and progresses to mine-infested waters to be attacked by enemy planes when port is almost in sight.

And their voyage ended, two of them leave memories, one carries out his plans, but for most of them the "Long Voyage" just goes on. The picture is splendidly directed and boasts some unusual photography. The cast is a fine one with Thomas Mitchell, John Wayne, John Qualen and Ian Hunter giving especially impressive performances. "Blonde Inspiration," the co- I rzz. "Blonde Inspirati moves along briskly and with scarcely a serious moment offers bright entertainment for an hour or so.

Nl CAME BACK? i '1 't lrPk V' 1 mil imrnm 1111 3 W'W lit IH MIIIJlllliMliingi Little II Jack Little and nil 0RCHESTRA ii I Kathleen fft try( BELLS AND NO-BELLS. Bells to: William Gargan who, when 2 BIG FEATURES "marry into the so-rich Blooming- nominated for an Academy "best performance" award, promptly NOW thru FRIDAY! wired Director Garson Kanin and credited the honor to his guid ance George Tobias who, on hearing that a one-time extra pal had lost a leg in an auto Little Jack Little At Plaza Monday Little Jack Little, radio entertainer, composer, pianist and orchestra leader, will return to St. Petersburg tomorrow for an engagement at La Plaza theater. He will present his band and blond vocalist, Kathleen Quinn in a show that features new songs and arrangements. Screen attraction, which will intersperse the personal appearances of Little and the orchestra, M-G-M CO-HIT: "BLONDE INSPIRATION" with VTHGINTA GREt JOHN SHELTON crash, promptly donated the dale (eastern department store) clan, one of whom has chased her from city to city on her tour.

Sioux City theater markee: "My Love Came Back" "The Invisible Man Returns" Those Arleen Whelan tests at 20th, changing her to a sophisticated woman, are sensational; she'll get new life there MGM will bunch Lana Turner and Tony Martin in "I Want You," to cash in on their romance. Too bad if (as reported) that swell new Stage magazine fails money to buy an artificial limb Republic Studio bosses who, 35c ffisr -rel, 1 Mi while-other producers wail about the industry's dismal prospects, are expressing confidence by TAX HlOc I mil mmtmmJL is "Blondie Goes Latin" with Chic Young's lovable comic strip characters, Blondie, Dagwood, Baby ft 'i to get new backing and must VAtf attraction, is in much lighter vein. This is a farce the "pul-pies," a young man who thinks he can win a name through writ DEANNA DVRBI1V iDumpling and Daisy, familiar to BROUGHT BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND After last week'f marvelom reception thii great name band comes back for your reapproval! Times readers. Theater Time Clock (Sunday, March 2) FLORIDA "Andy Hardy's Private Secretary," 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:45, 9:55 "The Little Whirlwind," 1, 3:10, 5:20, 9:45. CAPITOL "The Long Voyage Home," 1, 4:05, 7:15, 10.

"Blonde Inspiration," 2:55, 6:05, 9:15. PIIEDL "Nice Girl," 1:10, 4:03, 6:55, 9:45. "Scattergood Baines," 2:45, 5:35, 8:30. PLAYHOUSE "The Letter," 1:20, 3:21, 5:22, 7:23, 9:24. LA PLAZA "Kitty Foyle," 2:50, 6:20, 10.

"Second Chorus," 1:25, 4:55, 8:35. ROXY "Ride, Kelly, Ride," 1, 4:15, 7:35, 10. "Flight Command," 2:25, 5:43, 9. CAMEO "Charter Plane," 1, 3:40, 6:20, 9. "Tin Pan Alley," 2:05, 4:50, 7:30, 10.

DRIVE-IN THEATER "Disputed Passage," 7, 9, 11. NINTH STREET "Spring Parade," 3, 5:50, 8:40. "Rangers of Fortune," 4:30, 7:20, 9:30. PARK "Knights of the Range," 7, 10:25. "Susan and God," 8:32.

building five new sound stages No Bells to: That speed cop who, after dismissing Wendy Barrie on her promise to gift him with "short end" films for his candid camera, accepted the film then gave her a court summons! HOLLYWOOD AFTER DARK: Andrea Leeds and hubby Bob Howard hastily leaving the Cocoa- MATIN' KK -f TIL 5:00 r.M. luL DOUBLE i'l FEATURE 4 tl Ut-Bun Screen Hit Prom 1 P. M. 20c EVENING. fold Kay Leslie, New York socialite who won the meanie role in the new Ronald Colman cinema, is houseguesting with Lewis Milestone, who will direct the film! The Vaughn Monroe orchestra, now wowing Boston, is set for a terrific buildup designed to place it among the top 10 bands.

THE STARS SPEAK: Miles DORRIS TODAY HENRY FONDA rM-y 2 Biff Hits Last 2 BOWDON RO" i HOPE PAULETTE GODDARD Days! ON THE SCREEN! -In- 1 rate Co-Hit: Clnrrnrc Haddington Kelland'a "Scattergood Baines" with GUY KIBBEE OPEN 12:45 Mat. 10c-35c Dn Tlx Eve. 10c-40c Fln Tax 5 "The Grapes of Wrath" M'lth Thirlcy Craprwin, Jine Par well Ontatanding Film of the Year Don't Thii Final Showing "GHOST BREAKERS" Unusual Mystery, Filled With Comedy. Plus M. Mouse, News.

Mander: "Only the brave deserve the fair and only the rich can support them" Judy Canova: "He'll never be a suc MAT. or EVE. 40c plus tax Children 10c Oflrvovyw tffvft tffffffftfff. ttftrt tstf hhmhhhhi SI MAT. 3:00 I' 11:00 r.M.

FLORIDA Beginning March 14 JTHE PENGUINC i LEARN THE CONGA 2 BIG HITS! Starts TODAY! SUN. MON. TUES. SUNSET BEACH LOWER END OF TREASURE ISLAND cessful producer he doesn't lose enough on the horses" Billy Gilbert: "I saw the picture under bad conditions I got in at the start" Bob Hope; "That girl has been on more laps than a six-day bike racer" Milton Berle: "When her brain is working, it's a violation of the child labor law" John Bar-rymore: "A month between pictures? My creditors won't like that" Jack Oakie: "Judging by the night club crowds, the industry is still in the mink of condition" Paul (dancer) Hartman: "It's not merely a B-picture it's a 77-B picture." FIRST-RUN HOOF-POUNDING THRILLER! i RESERVATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR PAUL WHITEMAN 5 I PETER Ba 1 1 Continuous COLISEUM, MARCH I ADM. SI Tax KYNE'S FAMOUS STORY I I Pint U.

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DINE and DANCE GENE WITH STEARN'S AT THE BAND In line with its policy of bringing back the big pictures the Playhouse will present a five-day return showing of "The Letter," starring Bette Davis and Herbert Marshall. The film is adapted from W. Somerset Maugham's greatest novel and played to capacity crowds on its first run showing at the Playhouse. Matinee and evening shows will be presented beginning today. There will be no advance in prices for the return showing.

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