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Powerizer Sound Systems Truck
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Three men standing beside Powerizer sound systems truck (Radio Laboratories, Inc. Milwaukee) in front of Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. "The Laff Riot of this or any other year, The Cuckoos, with comics of Rio Rita, Bert Wheeler & Robert Woolsey & Vodvil."
May 21, 1930
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Orpheum Theatre Marquee
October 30, 1934
The Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, with marquee advertising "Cleopatra" with Claudette Colbert and Warren William.
Orpheum Theatre Marquee at Night
October 4, 1937
Orpheum Theatre marquee advertising "Lost Horizon" starring Ronald Colman. 216 State Street.
"Half Shot at Sunrise" on Marquee
September 29, 1930
Capitol Theatre marquee featuring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey in "Half Shot at Sunrise." Next to the theater on the left is the Lurose women's clothing store, at 205 State Street.
Orpheum Theatre at Night
January 24, 1936
The Orpheum Theatre canopy and sign at night on the 200 block of State Street. The Orpheum Theatre marquee notes: "Shep Fields" on stage, and "Kind Lady" on screen. The Capitol Theatre marquee acro...
"Half Shot at Sunrise" on Marquee
September 27, 1930
View across street towards the Capitol Theatre marquee featuring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey in "Half Shot at Sunrise." Also shows Lurose women's clothing store, 205 State Street.
Orpheum Theater
August 6, 1933
"Gold Diggers of 1933" on Orpheum Theater marquee, 216 State Street. The entrance to Weber's Restaurant is on the left side of the theater.
