I noticed a few interesting items from the ads in this post. The theatre experience was way different from what we get today. The Jack Benny movie at the Paramount has personal performances by Gene Krupa and the Andrews Sisters. What would be today's equivalent?
I did a double take when I saw Claudette Colbert and James Stewart in "It's a Wonderful World." My eye tried to turn it into a Wonderful Life. I looked it up on imbd.com. It sounds pretty good. I will check Netlflix for that one.
Two movies below that one is "Some Like it Hot." Turns out it is not an early version of the Billy Wilder classic but a Bob Hope picture (with the ubiquitous Gene Krupa drumming and acting). According to the imbd.com review it is a stinker.
Johnny Weissmuller is appearing (presumably in the water) in the Billy Rose Aquacade at the Worlds Fair. Can't go wrong at 40 cents a seat.
Lastly, Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much" is showing at the Normandie. His first try with that movie was from 1934. After five years it is already a classic!
Brooklyn Orchid 1942
With William Bendix and the very beautiful but unknown star Majorie Woodworth. Saw this for the first time last year. Loved It!
Devil and Miss Jones 1941
With Jean Arthur. This is the movie that started my love affair with classic comedies.
Nothing But the Truth 1941
A little known Bob Hope gem, with the beautiful Paulette Goddard costarring.
Slightly Dangerous 1943
Lana Turner is not only pretty, she can make you laugh your head off.