http://tags.library.upenn.edu/tag/pftheater_mastbaum PennTags Feed http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/8447 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/8447 <p>Review of entertainment program at the Mastbaum Theatre.</p> <p>The review discusses how the Mastbaum is having screen and stage stars appear at the theater to do a variety of acts as part of its re-opening. This article reflects the fact that a number of Philadelphia theaters had to close (sometimes reopening, like the Mastbaum) during the Depression and how theaters had to offer incentives other than simply a film to get people to spend their money on entertainment.&nbsp; By Uri Friedman <br /> </p> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/8441 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/8441 <p>Review of the film &ldquo;Inspiration&rdquo; at the Mastbaum Theatre.</p> <p>The review discusses the splendor of Greta Garbo&rsquo;s persona and of the scenes. Though there were lavish film sets and goddess-like portrayals of female actresses before the Depression, this type of film is emblematic of the &ldquo;escapist&rdquo; films often seen during the Depression&rsquo;s difficult times.&nbsp; By Uri Friedman <br /> </p> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/8394 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/8394 <p>Review of the film &ldquo;Our Modern Maidens&rdquo; shown at the Mastbaum Theatre.</p> <p>The review gives another example of how pre-Depression films dealt with Jazz Age issues.&nbsp; By Uri Friedman <br /> </p>