The Exhibitor (Nov 1939-May 1940)

Record Details:

Title:
The Exhibitor
Date:
Nov 1939-May 1940
Publisher:
Philadelphia, Jay Emanuel Publications, Inc.
Volume:
The Exhibitor (Nov 1939-May 1940) New York State Edition
Leaf #:
0001056
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Regional trade paper that began in Philadelphia, but expanded to include editions for other markets.
Date Added:
July 25, 2024
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14 THE EXHIBITOR 100,000 THRONG LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AS REPUBLIC’S “DARK COMMAND” OPENS i, <« M 1 ■ IB , * v* THE WORLD PREMIERE of Republic’s “Dark Command,” held in Lawrence, Kansas, brought 100,000 people onto the streets of this town of 15,000. Here are pictured several of the highspots of the event. At top left is shown a part of the crowd that lined the streets to watch the parade of stars go by. Top right. Gene Autry, Mrs. Autry, and H. J. Yates ride down the street as part of the procession. Second row, left, Binnie Barnes and her escort for the evening, a Kansas University student chosen by vote of his fellow classmates. Also pictured here is Bill Saal, who stage-managed the whole premiere. He is asking Binnie, “Did you ever see such a crowd?” Bottom, right, Binnie Barnes and Walter Pidgeon speak their piece for the kilocycles. Third row, left, June Storey and Autry, surrounded by fans, are kept busy signing autographs. Third row, right, one of the many window displays on “Dark Command” which lined Lawrence's twoand-a-half mile main street. Bottom, left, H. J. Yates, Binnie Barnes, and Elmer Rhoden (Fox-Midwest) ride to the premiere in a local trolley. Second row, right, John Wayne and his lady for the evening, a Kansas University coed chosen for the honor by her fellow students. All in all, it was a gayoccasion without the mishaps which so often befall premieres. April 17, 1940