"Gala Hollywood Premiere" at the Eastwood Theater | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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"Gala Hollywood Premiere" at the Eastwood Theater

"Gala Hollywood Premiere" at the Eastwood Theater | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A crowd is standing on the sidewalk in front of the Eastwood Theater. A sign behind them reads: "Gala Hollywood Premiere." The "Premiere" is of thirty local people impersonating movie stars. The marquee reads: "2 Seatures Sun-Cohens and Kellys in 'Trouble' and 'Berkeley Square.'"
DESCRIPTION
A crowd is standing on the sidewalk in front of the Eastwood Theater. A sign behind them reads: "Gala Hollywood Premiere." The "Premiere" is of thirty local people impersonating movie stars. The marquee reads: "2 Seatures Sun-Cohens and Kellys in 'Trouble' and 'Berkeley Square.'"
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:3273
Creation Date: 06 23 1934
Creator Name:Diemer, Melvin E.
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Melvin E. Diemer collection, circa 1910-1955
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(D487)8449
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ad for the "Gala Hollywood Premiere" in the Wisconsin State Journal on June 23, 1934. Cohens and Kellys in "Trouble" and "Berkeley Square" both premiered in 1933.
SUBJECTS
Neighborhoods
Sidewalks
Cities and towns
Motion picture theaters
Brickwork
Theaters
Outdoor photography
Marquees
Crowds

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