Chicago Daily News, Thursday, Ajpril 27, 1939, p.23, c. 4:
"Union Pacific" Has premiere at Omaha Tomorrow
An extravagant world premiere will be that of Cecil B. De Mille's "Union Pacific" at Omaha tomorrow night.
From Hollywood, the Paramount Studio is sending Mr. De Mille along with Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Preston, who have the leads in the picture, and such supporting players as Akim Tamiroff, Sheila Darcy and Lynne Overman.
This company, with its attendant entourage, is traveling on a special train that symbolizes 75 years of transportation.
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Chicago Daily News, Monday, April 24, 1939:
HOLLYWOOD TODAY
Barbara's Jaunt Costly
by Sheila Graham
Hollywood, April 24--Barbara Stanbwyck's jaunt to Nebraska for the premiere of Cecil B. De Mille's "Union Pacific" will cost Paramount all of $8,000. Barbara is currently making "Golden Boy" for Columbia. The latter studio said "nothing doing" when Paramount wanted them to stop shooting so that the "Union Pacific" star could make the trip with the other members of the company.. A little pressure was brouight to bear from the theater exhibitors in Nebraska--in the shape of a boycott of the Columbia product--unlessBarvbara was given leave of absence. This, added to Paramount's promise to pay the entire cost of the "Golden Boy" stoppage, resulted in an "okay" from Columbia.
Barbara will travel on a fast train with Joel McCrea, Betty Grable and Judith Barrett. The rest of the cavalcade--De Mille, George Raft, Robert Preston and many other top stars--will make the journey on the train featured in the picture, which has a top speed of 28 miles an hour. Paramount is still trying to persuade Barbara to crown the publicity event by marrying Robert Taylor at the height of the premiere's festivities.
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"Union Pacific" Has premiere at Omaha Tomorrow
An extravagant world premiere will be that of Cecil B. De Mille's "Union Pacific" at Omaha tomorrow night.
From Hollywood, the Paramount Studio is sending Mr. De Mille along with Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Preston, who have the leads in the picture, and such supporting players as Akim Tamiroff, Sheila Darcy and Lynne Overman.
This company, with its attendant entourage, is traveling on a special train that symbolizes 75 years of transportation.
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Chicago Daily News, Monday, April 24, 1939:
HOLLYWOOD TODAY
Barbara's Jaunt Costly
by Sheila Graham
Hollywood, April 24--Barbara Stanbwyck's jaunt to Nebraska for the premiere of Cecil B. De Mille's "Union Pacific" will cost Paramount all of $8,000. Barbara is currently making "Golden Boy" for Columbia. The latter studio said "nothing doing" when Paramount wanted them to stop shooting so that the "Union Pacific" star could make the trip with the other members of the company.. A little pressure was brouight to bear from the theater exhibitors in Nebraska--in the shape of a boycott of the Columbia product--unlessBarvbara was given leave of absence. This, added to Paramount's promise to pay the entire cost of the "Golden Boy" stoppage, resulted in an "okay" from Columbia.
Barbara will travel on a fast train with Joel McCrea, Betty Grable and Judith Barrett. The rest of the cavalcade--De Mille, George Raft, Robert Preston and many other top stars--will make the journey on the train featured in the picture, which has a top speed of 28 miles an hour. Paramount is still trying to persuade Barbara to crown the publicity event by marrying Robert Taylor at the height of the premiere's festivities.
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- How long is Union Pacific?2 hours and 15 minutes
- When was Union Pacific released?May 5, 1939
- What is the IMDb rating of Union Pacific?7 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Union Pacific?Mollie Monahan, Fiesta, Dick Allen, Leach Overmile, Sid Campeau, General Dodge, Ulysses S. Grant, Gen. Philip Sheridan, and Leland Stanford
- What is the plot of Union Pacific?In 1862, Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads compete westward across the wilderness toward California.
- What was the budget for Union Pacific?$1 million
- What is Union Pacific rated?Passed
- What genre is Union Pacific?Drama and Western
- How many awards has Union Pacific won?7 awards
- How many awards has Union Pacific been nominated for?8 nominations
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