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October 23, 1941
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The comedy film 'Scatterbrain' starring Judy Canova as a hillbilly girl achieving Hollywood stardom via mistaken identity opened at Juneau's Capitol Theatre, providing laughs with musical backing by Matty Malneck and Cal Shrum.
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MANY LAUGHS PROVIDED IN CAPITOL FILM
Judy Canova Comes to Screen in Hilarious "Scatterbrain"
With Judy Canova in the starring role, the hilarious comedy "Scatterbrain" opened its run at the Capitol Theatre last night to provide many laughs for Juneau audiences. The music of Matty Malneck and his orchestra and of Cal Shrum's Gang gave a brilliant musical background to the picture.
The Republic picture presents the well known radio star as a hillbilly girl who reaches Hollywood as a result of mistaken identity. Despite a number of incidents which transpire to prevent her success, she struggles through to stardom. Her songs and comedy make the film an entertainment high of the year, and the witty dialogue keeps rapid pace with the amusing situations.
Produced and directed by Gus Meins, the film is based on an original screen play by Jack Townley and Val Burton. The excellent supporting cast includes such names as Alan Mowbray, Ruth Donnelly, Eddie Foy, Jr., Joseph Cawthorn, Wallace Ford, Isabel Jewell, Billy Gilbert, Emmett Lynn and Jimmy Starr.
Judy Canova Comes to Screen in Hilarious "Scatterbrain"
With Judy Canova in the starring role, the hilarious comedy "Scatterbrain" opened its run at the Capitol Theatre last night to provide many laughs for Juneau audiences. The music of Matty Malneck and his orchestra and of Cal Shrum's Gang gave a brilliant musical background to the picture.
The Republic picture presents the well known radio star as a hillbilly girl who reaches Hollywood as a result of mistaken identity. Despite a number of incidents which transpire to prevent her success, she struggles through to stardom. Her songs and comedy make the film an entertainment high of the year, and the witty dialogue keeps rapid pace with the amusing situations.
Produced and directed by Gus Meins, the film is based on an original screen play by Jack Townley and Val Burton. The excellent supporting cast includes such names as Alan Mowbray, Ruth Donnelly, Eddie Foy, Jr., Joseph Cawthorn, Wallace Ford, Isabel Jewell, Billy Gilbert, Emmett Lynn and Jimmy Starr.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Judy Canova
Scatterbrain Film
Capitol Theatre
Juneau
Hillbilly Comedy
Hollywood Stardom
What entities or persons were involved?
Judy Canova
Matty Malneck
Cal Shrum
Gus Meins
Jack Townley
Val Burton
Alan Mowbray
Ruth Donnelly
Eddie Foy Jr.
Joseph Cawthorn
Wallace Ford
Isabel Jewell
Billy Gilbert
Emmett Lynn
Jimmy Starr
Where did it happen?
Capitol Theatre, Juneau
Story Details
Key Persons
Judy Canova
Matty Malneck
Cal Shrum
Gus Meins
Jack Townley
Val Burton
Alan Mowbray
Ruth Donnelly
Eddie Foy Jr.
Joseph Cawthorn
Wallace Ford
Isabel Jewell
Billy Gilbert
Emmett Lynn
Jimmy Starr
Location
Capitol Theatre, Juneau
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
Judy Canova stars as a hillbilly girl who reaches Hollywood due to mistaken identity, overcomes incidents to achieve stardom through her songs and comedy.