Film Record: Menasha, WI Movie Queen

Date produced: 1938

Filmmaker(s):

Madeline Chaffee

Languages:

English

Format:

16mm

Colour:

Black and white

Sound Notes:

Silent

Description:

The film was held as a charity event for underprivileged children. A parade was held featuring all the animals from the local zoo. Janet Judd starred as the Movie Queen. The performance featured three acts. The movie queen arrived at a train station with her casting remaining a mystery before that point. The event was a combination stage show, style show, screen show, and parade. The film was sponsored by the Menasha Lions Club (under President O.K. Ferry).

Resources:

The Oshkosh Northwestern, May 24, 1938 (p. 5); The Appleton Post-Crescent, June 2, 1938 (p. 15); The Menasha Record June 2, 1938 (p. 1)

Locations:

• Menasha, Wisconsin; Neenah, Wisconsin; Appleton, Wisconsin (Filming)

Relevant Locations

Club Affiliation:

Amateur Theatre Guild

Screenings:

• June 9 and 10 at Menasha High School Auditorium; Earlier performance for children June 9 with free ice cream.,

Screenings Map

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