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Basic info on the Sam’s Place theater, along with historical photographs.  By A. Solether

Philadelphia inquirer public ledger [microform]. Philadelphia, Pa. : Philadelphia Inquirer Co., 1934-1969.
Call#: Microfilm news 61

Positive review of “Vigil in the Night” after its World Premiere at the Aldine Theatre.  Praises the film as “courageous,” “stark,” and “uncompromising.”  By T. Duprey

Philadelphia inquirer public ledger [microform]. Philadelphia, Pa. : Philadelphia Inquirer Co., 1934-1969.
Call#: Microfilm news 61

Advertises the world premiere of “Vigil in the Night” at the Aldine Theatre at 19th and Chestnut St. By T. Duprey

Review of the film “The Hollywood Revue” shown at the Aldine Theatre.

The review gives a second glimpse at the way a film critic saw the Hollywood Revue and also shows that jazz music was incorporated into the film.  By Uri Friedman

Review of the film “The Hollywood Revue” shown at the Aldine Theatre.

The review shows how in the period before the Depression the recent advent of talkie films and the use of new color technology allowed movies such as this one to draw big audiences by focusing on songs, dances, lively chatter, and aesthetics, rather than dialogue.  By Uri Friedman