Lights and Sound Dominate Early Talkie Era Screenings
The article spotlights the debut of synchronized talking pictures including Lights of New York featuring Helene Costello and Cullen Landis, with Vitaphone dialogue and sound effects. It notes Christie Comedies joining synchronized production, plus Mary Astor in Heart to Heart at the Fair and Clara Bow in The Fleet's In with detailed cast mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Astor
New York
Vitaphone
Deandi
Marjorie Beebe
Nat—Ford Frederick
NIDA
Dizzy Diver
Victor Talking Machine Company
Nathaniel Finston
Paramount
Billy Booley
Christie
Western Electric
Frances Lee
Billy Engle
Jack Duffy
Bobby Vernon
Douglas MacLean
Helene Costello
Cullen Landis
Eugene Pallette
Forties
Warner Bros.’ Studios
Bryan Foy
Warner
Lights of
Big City
the Fair Theater
Record-high offers boost Felstead derby value in London
An anonymous American bid $500000 for Felstead, the Derby winner, prompting Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen to reject the offer on trainer Felix Leach’s advice. The piece surveys past high prices for racehorses, noting Diamond Jubilee, Orion, Oprah, and other notable sales, and remarks on the gambling nature of horse dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Sir Hugo Cunliffe- Owen
Felstead
Sir Hugo
Felix Leach
Orion
Oprah
Selly Joel
Aga Khan
Grand Parade
Carl Roy
Sir H. Mallaby-Deeley
Piterari
Stearling
Lord Glanely
Blue Ensign
John Faulkner
Abingdon
Visions of Spain at the Mission with Sam Ash
Vitaphone number of its kind, Visions of Spain, shown today at the Mission. Sam Ash, the well known American tenor, provides able help. Also on the bill, O'Neil & Vermont present The Two Dark Knights, a vaudeville comedy program featuring dialogue and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitaphone
Spain
Mission
Sam Ash
O'Neil
Vermont
Dark Knights
Texas Company Plant Burns at Port Arthur
A massive fire at the Texas Company refinery in Port Arthur caused by an explosion was brought under control this morning. The blaze destroyed a new treating plant with an estimated loss near 1.9 million dollars. No deaths or injuries were reported. Police managed crowds of anxious onlookers and refinery officials directed firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tress
Port Arthur
Tex
Texas Company
W. K. Holmes
R. L. Drake
Case and Packing Plant
Lime shortage blamed for yellow lawn spots in Amarillo
City forester Tample N. Robinson says lack of lime in soil causes yellow patches on Amarillo lawns. He urges sprinkling a small amount of ground limestone on affected areas and thorough irrigation, noting ground limestone is available at fertilizer plants and seed houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tample N. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Lydia E. Pinkham A Vegetable Compound Praise
Mrs. Seaham of 20 Emory St Saugus Centre Mass says after taking 10 bottles she feels as essential as bread. She describes her mood improvement and renewed energy since her troubles began ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Joux Seahan
Emory St
Saugus Centre
Mass
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Jack Oakie
Miss Bow
Malcolm St. Clair
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Nancy Carroll
George Meeker Ford Sterling
Arthur Stone
Louis
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Rolier Bearings
Kansas City
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St. Louis
Wabash Railway
J. Maton Deepa Em
Newayories
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Ziegfeld Follies
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Mrs. Skahan
Pinkham
Humble
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J. K. Morrow
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Netiones
Fables
Louise Fazenda
Pathe News
Palmer
Sheaffer
Sheaffer Pen Company
Fort Madiso
Guy A
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Architect Wis A BC OD Fisk Medical & Professional Bldg
Kerr & Walsh
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E. F. Rittenberry & CO
Southwestern Public Service Co
Sigmon Furniture Mfg
Fillmore St
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International Harvester CO
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Cunningham Plower Shop
West Sixth St
Nan L Gilbersonn
Palmer School of Chiropractic
J. F. Bromert
D.C
Amarillo Western
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J. BH. Chan
Blackburn
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