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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1928
Page
12
Extras in British studios threaten collective action over pay and conditions as indignation meetings demand higher wages overtime pay and no agent fees. The issue stems from a long-running wage scale dispute with standard daily rates around five dollars.
The strip presents a word puzzle with six names Ozone Ointment Bi Ro Noodles Narcis Sus and Blister. Sam uses the first letters to form a winning name for his horse, entered into a cross word pulse, inviting readers to guess the result.
The text describes extras required to furnish a full wardrobe for all social occasions and to report to the studio by 9 AM or earlier, staying until work ends. A twelve hour day is common, with extras paying their own meals travel and agents fees from five dollars daily, averaging about $1.50 in deductions.
A diverse pool of crowd players and stage folk, many earning near starvation wages, have formed the Film Artists Guild to seek better conditions. They negotiated with film companies and have already secured some gains.
Bridges Drug Co advertises MELLO GLO powder that keeps shine away and smooths complexions. It claims long wear and youthful look with fewer visible pores and superior purity. Buy a box today.
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