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Hollywood Idol Chatter Drops Names and Tales of Stars
In Hollywood gossip from May 11 1937 various stars are lampooned and praised. notes on Ruth Chatterton Jo Crawford and Bette Davis appear alongside Mae West Jimmy Stewart Clara Bow and Ginger Rogers with anecdotes about gowns guitars and on set quirks. The piece recalls Langley’s 1895 steam powered craft as a curious historical aside.
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Bette Davis
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