Ghost talkers emerge in Hollywood cinema contracts
Hollywood reports a new film innovation called the ghost talker a voice double hidden from view to supply spoken lines for stars. MGM recently signed Waita Page with a clause allowing use of a ghost talker, sparking controversy among directors and actors. Carmel Myers critiques the practice, noting mechanical limitations and emergency use.
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Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Waita Page
Harry K. Thaw
Miss Page
Carmel Myers
Miss Myers
Bank Burglar Shot Dead at Bastrop Texas
A Mexican burglar caught in the act at the First National Bank in Bastrop was shot and killed as he fled over a high board fence. Night watchman Joe Jenkins alerted Sheriff Woody Townsend and a deputy, but the burglar did not loot any money.
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United Press
Bastrop
Tex
First National Bank
Joe Jenkins
Woody Townsend
Second Venire Called in Waco Murder Trial
A second venire of 50 men was ordered by Judge Richard I. Munroe for the Clarence Johnson murder trial after only five jurors were selected from 87 veniremen. Johnson will be tried under the 1922 law in effect at Bruce Barton’s death, prohibiting suspended sentences. Four appeals have reversed prior trials.
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United Press
Waco
Tex
Richard I. Munroe
Clarence Johnson
Munroe
Johnson
Bruce Barton
Theaters Mix New Pictures and Vaudeville Acts
The Fair presents Red Lips with Buddy Rogers and Marion Nixon and Tarzan the Mighty. Mission showcases Weary River with Richard Barthelmess and Betty Compson. Deandi offers Top Sergeant Mulligan and The Cave Man by the Lewis Players. Vitaphone vaudeville and Movietone News. Rafe Emerson and His Orchestra at Nat.
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Buddy Rogers
Marion Nixon
Tarzan the Mighty
Weary River
Richard Barthelmess
Betty Compson
Vitaphone Vaudeville
Movietone News
Deandi
Sergeant Mulligan
Cave Man
Lewis Players
Rafe Emerson
Black Pigeon Continues With a Humiliating Tip Scene
In a continued page six excerpt, Jack Hayward faces humiliation over a nickel tip as McMann warns his gesture could look like a bribe to a jury. Birdwell introduces a Benny Smith report as the mystery deepens, and Blackburn's ambulance is noted.
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McMann
Phillips
Jack Hayward
Hayward
Birdwell
Benny Smith
Radio Bridge Game Tonight Over WDAG
The sixteenth of a series of twenty radio auction bridge games airs tonight at 9:80 p.m. over WDAG with Milton C. Work and Wilbur C. Whitehead hosting. Contestants are R L Rutter of Spokane Miss Annie Blanche Shelby of Portland and the two experts, with advance hands listed for the North South pairs.
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WDAG
Milton C. Work
Wilbur C. Whitehead
New York
America
Canada
Kt. L. Rutter
Spokane
Washington
Northwest
Annie Blanche Shelby
Portland
Oregon
Great Northwest
Work
Whitehead
R. L. Rutter
Myparts
Milton
Philadelphia
Card hands of Wilbur C Whitehead in street game
Mr Wilbur C Whitehead of New York labeled Fast shows a distribution of spades and hearts with 8 7 6 in spades and 10 7 4 3 2 in hearts, plus diamonds 7 6 45 and clubs 4 3. The other players' suits include spades 5 4 3, hearts K 8, diamonds 9 8 6 3 2, clubs K 8 7.
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Wilbur C. Whitehead
New York
Chaplin Ill After Collapse At Studio
Beverly Hills February 26 Charles Chaplin motion picture star was confined to bed after fainting at his studio due to ptomaine poisoning. Dr Reynolds revived him and ordered four days bed rest. Work on the produced film was suspended as the company dismantled until his recovery.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Charles Chaplin
Chaplin
Devil Reynolds
Jailer Foils Escape as Hole Found in Wall
Jefferson Texas reports jailer Dan Hughes halted a late Monday escape attempt and discovered a hole in the wall during the failed jail delivery. The incident ended without further detail on suspects or injuries.
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United Press
Jefferson, Tex
Dan Hughes
Hole cut in county jail by federal prisoners
Authorities report a hole cut in the south wall of the county jail by two federal prisoners using a small iron fragment from a jail tool. Three other inmates were present. The two federal prisoners, charged under the Harrison narcotic law, were placed in separate cells after the escape attempt was found.
Medicos Meet at Waco for Thirteenth Texas Surgical Society
Medical men from Texas and other states gather in Waco for the thirteenth annual Texas Surgical Society convention. Dr H L D Kirkman of Houston, society vice president, opens with a call to base surgery on science rather than luck.
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United Press
Waco
Texas
Texas Surgical Society
H. L. D Kirkman
Houston
Money and favors not sought in Amarillo campaign stance
A speaker declares no sales pitch to the city and no promises or jobs for votes in Amarillo. They insist they answer only to taxpayers and citizens and reject votes from anyone seeking favors at the city’s expense.
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Amarillo
Cadillac La Salle Syncro Shift Promises Silent Gear Changes
The article highlights Cadillac and La Salle cars as the premier social status symbols with features like the Syncro Shift Transmission for rapid, quiet gear changes and Security Glass that resists damage. Prices range from 2295 to 7000 dollars with Deferred Payment Plan options offered by Detroit dealers.
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Cadillac-La Salle
Cadillac- la Salle
la Salle
Cadillac
Detroit
General Motors
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Venire
Chandler Boys
O'Dunn
Dave
Frank Stafford & CO
Alex J. Brady
Spencer & Williams
Mlle
Rhea & Santoro
Charles Rogers
Tarzan
Review
Ana
Harry Borden
Blackburn’s Ambulance
Work and
Ira Arnold Box
Rocklake, N. Dak
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ira Arnold
Maud Meyers
13Th Street
Dubuque
Laws
Fydia Fe Pankham Medicine Co
Jace
Plough. Inc
Potter County
OLD Fiddlers
City Auditorium
Globe-News
Medicos
Richard
Movietone
IRSA
Panhandle
Lester Stone
Fisher
Fleetwood
Cadillac Motor Car Company
General Motors Corporation
Lampe Motor Co
Taylor Street
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