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Daily Times-Gazette, 14 Aug 1948, p. 5

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' Susan SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1948 "THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE" £3 i Uh J a PAGE FIVE REGENT FINY, SJARcaset O'BRIEN ND ACE CAST SCORE HIT IN "TENTH AVENUE ANGEL" The poignant story of a little girl who creates a magic world of her own out of the humdrum 208 here of a New York tenement dist; rings that onder child star, eet. O'Brien to ithe Regent Theatre's Screen on Mon- day in "Tenth Avenue Angel." It is the story of tiny Flavia Mills, who is content to skate her way down "her" street on one skate, who makes friends with everyone from. Mr. Chal- lupski's horse to the blind newsdealer oh the corner, who is devoted to her mother and violinist father, and who is yi love" with their roomer, Luke George Murphy), taxi-driver who has oe a sentence in prison rather than |' turn state's evidence on a gan of young hoodlums with Whom" he' reared. Another of her fans is Parker (Angela Lansbury), Luke's girl friend, ¥ho is tired of his fajlures and wants to enrich her life. Flavia's outlook makes a dreary world seem like a fairyland, but the stark realities of life inevitablly intrude on her innocence and she is abruptly brought down to earth when she is . When her uently caught in a le, Flavia is further disillusioned, and when Luke, embit- tered at his not getting a "Break", Juarreis with Susan and returns to the company of his former gan r friends, all hope seems lost. pot in the end, Flavia's blind faith and ness of heart work a miracle an a comes once again to love the street on which she has built her dreams. Miss O'Brien's stellar performance, the moving direction of Roy Rowland, and the work of a fine supporting cast help make "Tenth Avenue Angel" one of Hollywood's more praiseworthy ef- forts. orge Murphy gives a true touch to his role as an ex-convict, An- gola Lansbury is excellent as the em- ttered Susan, Phyllis Thaxter and Warner Anderson are Flavia's sympa- thetic parents. For your further enjoyment the Re- gent will present in conjunction with AVENUE ANGEL" a feature- ARE LE starring Don Castle. MARKS YVONNE DE CARLO IN "CASBAH" OPENS MONDAY AT THE MARKS "CALGARY STAMPEDE? ON SAME M One of the rare examples of a musical film, based upon a highly dramatic novel opens Monday at the Marks. len ath myster: Ww i» yi V, "Casbah", co-starring 'Tony Martin and and introducing the | much-publicized Swedish import, Mar- | ta Toren. The story comes from the novel, "Pepe Le Moko" by Detectve | Ashelbe. "Casbah'", a Marston production, re- leased by Universal-International, was | supplied with Songs by Harold Arlen Rob rik Charell wrote 3 ER story. Story of Jewel Thief e Le Moko is' the chronicle of a | What to Do To-Night RECREATION HEADQUARTERS 100 Gibbs Street THIS IS A COMMUNITY CHEST ASSISTED SERVICE Adult Leathercraft Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 7-9 pe. Tennis instruction daily, onday 0 Priel at Oshawa Tennis Club, A fow racquets are avallable for those wishing to participate, but it is re- quested that those who can, will supply their own, esday, August 11th--Storie Park Community Night. Everyone welcome. ursday, August 12th--Lacrosse In- struction at Rotary Park. Summer playground program --- 'As published pletiousiy. tson Pools -- As pub- Ri 2 hoary lished De Specialists Bchoaue will be posted at each playground. Saturday 14th. Cedardale Conmnaiyy Day. (Harmon Park). Saturday, August an, Sompuiity Night, Square Dance. C. R. A. bullding. Major League Leaders By The Associated Press AMERICAN Batting--Willlams, Boston, .386 Runs batted in--Stephens, Boston, 99 Runs--Dimaggio, Boston, 82 Hits--Boudreau, Cleveland, 134 Doubles--Henrich, New York, 39 Triples--Stewart, Washin 1 Home The Diniaggio, New York and Keltner, Cleveland Stolen bases--Diilinger, 8t. Lou! Strikeouts--Brissie, oh adelghi 10 Pitching--Kramer, Boston, 1 NATIONAL Batting--Musial, St. Louis, .385 Runs batted in--Musial, St. Louls, 91 Runs--Musial, St. Louis, 94 Esther Williams is back in her natural element as the aqua-star of M-G-M's g / 1, "This Time For Keeps," which opens its initial next at the Regent Theatre. Johnnie Johnston is her new leading man "in the comedy and song-studded attraction and other headliners include the on-and-only Jimmy Durante, Lauritz Melchior and Xavier Cugat and his orchestra. BILTMORE "GOOD SL DAYS" HAD MEMORIES With the coming of that road-show siiravaganza "The Good Old Days" to the Biltomore Theatre on where it will play a limited 3-day engage- { ment, flim fans will be able to renew acquaintance with many of their old time favorites, for this memory-pro- voking show is chock full o of the biggest names in esrl Hotlyw William on "Pollard, the Rs Rudolph, Valentino, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Fran- cis X. Bushman are but a few of yes- terday's celebrities who once again hi cross the screen in this epic of a eration ago and many an old Dimer i wipe away a furtive tear as he sees these old stars and thinks back on the scene Jrehtyefive to thirty years ago one Good Days" will give younger m lovers a grand chance compare pas glittering Hollywood products with the productions that pulled the movie industry up fom nowhere to one of America's Big Three. "The Good Old Days", is truly a show for every member of the family. Scenes from "The Great Train Rob- bery," "Ten Nights In a Barroom," "Every Inch A n'" and an old two- reel comedy hel; shies the show. Don't miss "The G Old Days". CANADA'S SURPLUS Ottawa, Aug. 14 (CP)--Canada's Treasury today reported a surplus of $397,453,355 for the four-months April-July 1948, compared with a surplus of $386,726,644 for a similar period in 1947. Receipts totalled $920,261,488 compared with $977,- 335,376 a year ago. Expenditures were $522, 808, 133, compared with $590,608,732. OSHAWA 2 SHOWS BEGINNING AT. DRIVEIN THEATRE Bring The Whole Family . . . Reasonable Prices TO-NITE Glorious Technicolor God's Country Robert Lowery _ Abiwsegss 3 COLOR. CARTOON + Zach? FIRST RUN rae GREATEST SHOW ON EARTSY STARTING MONDAY! (4 Ary OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND LOVE IN THE SHADOW OF GANGLAND! Margaret O'BRIEN Angela LANSBURY George MURPHY Phyllis THE "BAD" GIRL 4 She had a good time pro vp trouble! RIVER HE By ed 10 b® she" li Sowa on spe or ame 1} A FAMOUS PLAYERS THEATRE ALAN VERONICA LADD "SAIGON » LAKE Cet Cl PL © 3 Days Only Starting fe jewel thiem in the Casbah at 2 iers, who spurns his girl friend for nch girl, or BS the North A ah port. A detective, trying to lure Pepe us id the Casbah in order to im- piso uses the French girl as ait CH naire brings the thief out "/into the open and to his death. yin has the role of Pepe Le Moko. Tony Martin, a as 5 'the notorious jewel "thief Pepe 1 Le Moko, who operates in the mysterious Casbah of Algiers, is aware tat he has charms for Yvonne DeCarlo, native girl, though it is another he loves, This is a scene from "Casbah", which opens Monday at the Marks. On the same program is "Calgary Stampede", Hits--Musial, St. Louls, 161° Doubles--Musial, St. Louis, 31 Triples--Musial, St. Louis, 12 Home runs--Kiner, Pittsburgh, 29 7 en bases--Ashburn, Philadelphia | Strikeouts--Branca, Brooklyn, 97, Bre- cheen, St. 96. 00D OLD DA MONDAY "10 NIGHTS IN iss DeCarlo is seen as his girl friend, Muse Peter Lorre is Slimane, the de- tective. Miss Toren appears as Gaby, the glamorous French girl. The story of Pe Le Moko is fol- lowed closely in "Casbah", Whether it will start a musical film trend or not remains to be seen, but plaudits should go both to Martin, Producer Nat Gold- stone and Director John Berry for their step in this direction. Songwriters Arlen and Robin have turn out some songs which should vie for top ratings on the nation's hit parades. Lb are alogtay For Love", 'What's Goodbye", "it Was Written So he Stars" and "For Every Man There's A Woman". Tony Martin's fans will rejoice over his Singing in this picture. At the same time, credit should be given to Yvonne DeCarlo for the vocal job she does with "For Every Man Theres A Woman". Peter Lorre plays his role with plenty of subtle punch. Nova Scotia Lashed By Heavy Rain Storm Halifax, Aug. 14 (CP)--A howl- ing rain storm which lasted through most of the night played havoc with communications in eastern Nova Scotia today. Telephone and telegraph wires. ber tween Halifax and Sydney and St. John's, Nfld, were out of order. Worst damage seemed to be be- tween Halifax and Truro. It rained for six hours. In Halifax 2.55 inches was recorded. Stanton, Gloucestershire, Eng.-- | (CP)--This little village, population 302, said to be the "best kept" in Gloucestershire( is to come under the auctioneer"s hammer. The owner, Sir George Stott, 61, says he can't afford to maintain it. HOTEL WHITBY "WE INVITE YOU TO TRY OUR SPECIAL Sunday Dinner 12 NOON TO 2 P.M. AND 5-8 P.M. BILL GOODWIN Says What's all this talk about the price of steaks going up? | mean those thick, juicy, tender ones that | sizzle right off the fire on to your plate with all the trimmings when you come out to the Brooklin House and mingle with your neighbors for a real appe- tizing meal . . . no, siree! Folks wonder how we do it, but we're still slicing them thick, meaty and full of flavor . . . and at the old regular price! Why not 'drop in and satisfy that craving . .. we'll make you feel at home ... phone Brooklin 80. . . BROOKLIN HOUSE Where you'll meet Bill and the Mrs. and the best din- ner you've ever tasted. Louis, sEltching--Brecheen, St. Louis, 13-4, British Official Levels Criticism Mgrs. and Coaches I London, Aug. 14 -- (CP) -- H. G. H. Chandley, a British member of the Olympic Boxing Jury of Appeal, said Friday he was "disgusted" with the displays of some managers and Soaches during the boxing tourna- ment, "I have had experience in Olym- ' pic games since 1924 and have come to the conclusion that the vast dif- ference in national temperaments f and excitable nature of some na- tionalities make it impossible to re- | | tain anything like amity," he said. "It makes me wonder if it is worthwhile to continue with Intre- national sport, if this kind of thing is always going to happen. The boxers have shown true sportsman- ship; the officials are the ones to blame." THEATRES TODAY Drive-in Theatre -- Tonight "God's Country" . Biltmore -- Fun and Fancy Free" 2.35, 5.00, 7.25, 9.50. "Death Valley" 1.30, 3.55, 620, 8.45. Last complete show at 8.45. Regent-- "Saigon" 1.35, 3.35, 5.30, 725, 9.25. Last complete show at 9.05. Marks -- "Eyes of Texas" at 1.00, 2.50, 4.40, 6.40, 8.40, 10.40. "Man or Mouse" at 2.10, 4.00, 6.00, 8.00, 10.00. Last complete show at 9.30. GOING OR COMING... Let us dry clean your wardrobe before you go away. Be sure to send your clothes to us so they'll be fresh and spotless -- ready for vacation-fun. Returning from vaca- tionland? Let us renew the life and freshness of your clothes--take out' stains and spots. For first rate laundry and cleaning service. Call 2345 now. WHITBY CLEANERS ALUN JONES, PROP. A BARROON | BTW PEET of TEARS, JEERSand JERKS --- "THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY" & Fo the First Feature Ever Made | BUT CTT > COME, » SING WLS. HART "Fn cn AMAN" -- 1 ---- 1m i LD Sones Y, OLD TIME SLAPSTICK da Fras vA! oe iss TH SEE ALL THESE STARS {INFAMOUS SCENES OF YESTERDAY ! 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