Theater Open in Defiance of Blue Law

Banner at Kansas Theater, 221 East Douglas, announcing defiance of blue law by opening for business on Sunday, July 12, 1931. Previous Sunday declared by county attorney as last for "non-essential" movies. Marquee advertises "Many a Slip" movie starring Lew Ayers and Joan Bennett. Cropped image and article published in Wichita Beacon newspaper, July 13, 1931, page 12 (image) and pages 1 and 12 (article). Photographer unknown.
Sunday, July 12, Kans Theatre - 7-12-1, Blue Law (written on glass negative)

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