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Aug. 26. 1933
• The title of Wynne Gibson’s first production for Universal is “W’anted at Headquarters.” She will make three productions in all.
• Chester Morris has started on his first production for Universal, entitled “Danjjerous to W onien,” supported by Helen Twelvetrees, Alice W hite and a diamond-studded cast.
• A title has just been chosen for the first Edward Everett Horton-Edna May Oliver production which Edward Sed^ick will direct. The title is “The Poor Rich.”
• “Moonlight and Pretzels,” held over at the Rialto Theatre after taking 822,000 on its first week, top for the house under this management.
• United Amusement Corporation Theatres of Montreal, eighteen of them, George Nicholas, general manager, signed for Universal features, news, serials and shorts.
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WEEKLY
A Magazine for Motion Picture Exhibitor! Paul Gulick, Editor ^ Published Weekly by the Motion Picture Weekly Publishing Co. 730 Rfth Avenue, New York City Copyrighted 1933 Universal Pictures Corp.
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Vol.33. No. 12 Sept. 2, 1933
UNIVERSAL WEEKLY
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At ‘"Moonlight and Pretzels"" Opening
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• At the left, June Knight arriving at the Rialto Theatre for the opening of “Moonlight and Pretzels,” quizically admired by the stalwart guardian of the law as she poses for the cameraman.
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• To start “Moonlight and Pretzels” off properly at the Rialto Theatre in New York, Arthur Mayer and his staff gave a sivell preview in honor of the moving picture, stage and radio personalities in the cast. There was a great turn-out of New York’s amusement people in the audience. Above, Sig Herzig and E. Y. Harburg and the ladies of their party.
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• James Dunn and Lona Andra in the lobby of the Rialto at the opening of “Moonlight and Pretzels.” James Dunn was loaned by Universal to Rowland and Brice for their second feature production.
ELMER RICE BRINGS FAMILY TO UMVERSAL CITY
At Carl Laemmie Jr.'s request and under the escort of William Wyler who will direct "Counsellor at Law," Elmer Rice came to Universal City last week. His object was to bring the moving picture version of his famous Broadway play into accord with all concerned. This he accomplished in a week's time and is now on his way back to New York. Mr. Rice is the gentle man at the left. Next to him is Mrs. Rice and their two children, Robert and Margaret. William Wyler flanks the party at the right. The Rices were in Mexico City on a vacation when William Wyler flew down there to extend Carl Laemmie,
Jr.'s invitation to Mr.
Rice to come to U. C.