Ben Moore recalls private life in Hollywood career
Onetime film star Ben Moore, now public again due to her autobiography Silent Star, recalls 1917 to 1934 film work, a reception hosted by Mervyn LeRoy, and advice from George Cukor’s team. She dismisses wild party myths, saying most actresses worked hard and avoided trouble despite the flapper image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Ben Moore
Doubleday
Ken McCormick
Mervyn Leroy
Ben
Kay
Harold Lieveers
King Vidor
George Cukor
Miss Moore
D. W. Griffith
Chicago Dewson
Actress recalls youth demand for early film roles
Editor Walter Howey notes she was only 15 when girls were sought for movie work. In her memoir she explains crude lighting favored the youngest and clearest skins. Her career ended in 1934 after marrying Homer Hargrave and retiring to family life. Her final film, The Power and the Glory, costarred Spencer Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Howey
Homer Hargrave
Chicago
Power
Spencer Tracy
Vietnamese Boy Photographer Steals Spotlight in Saigon
In Saigon, 12-year-old Lo Manh Hung and his father Lo Vinh work as a photographer duo. The boy, barely four feet, trains his camera skills amid street rioting, earning by selling prints to papers and agencies. The pair are Saigon’s oldest and youngest photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Bright-Ey Lo
Lo Vinh
North
Vietnam
Indochina
Lo Manh Hung
Length Of Locks Is Issue At Hunter College
New York AP reports Hunter College students discuss hair length as a social signal. Coeds say long hair attracts attention and dates, with many maintaining long tresses or wearing artificial falls. Some attribute motivations to boyfriends overseas or preferences of friends and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sheryl Karp
Hunter College
Upper East Side
Sheryl
Linda Langsam
Hunter
Linda
Bonnie Karrin
Bonnie
Seattle
Miami
Island near Tokyo named part of capital area
National Geographic states Hachijo Island 175 miles south of Tokyo is legally part of Tokyo. The isle, a brief plane ride from Tokyo, is a popular honeymoon retreat. Hawaii's Tolani Palace is noted as the gal palace in the United.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hachijo Island
Pacific
Tokyo
National Geographic
Isle
Hawaii
United
Taxes Topic For Kennebunk Speech At High School
Kennebunk officials announce Bruce T. Cunningham of East Vassalboro as the featured speaker at a 8 PM public meeting in the high school auditorium. He will discuss statewide assessing districts and be assisted by David Brown, Maine State Tax Bureau property tax supervisor, and Harry Shulman, former Brunswick selectman, to answer audience questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
Bruce T. Cunningham
East Vassalboro
David Brown
Maine State Tax Bureau
Harry Shulman
Brunswick
Cunningham
Property in Saco Sold to Benson Family from Biddeford
The ranch home at 16 Elmwood Drive Saco owned by Mr and Mrs Robert Krasko sold to Mr and Mrs Raymond Benson of Biddeford. Five room ranch with bath and fireplace. Benson couple will reside there. Sale negotiated by N P Scontras Agency Realtors 194 Main St Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood Drive
Saco
Robert Krasko
Raymond Benson
Biddeford
Benson
N.P. Scontras Agency
Atacama Desert Chile Andes And Amazonia Highlighted
A brief overview notes South America hosts the driest desert, Chile’s Atacama, the longest mountain range the Andes, and the largest jungle the Amazonia, pointing to the region’s extreme geographies and ecosystems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Chile
Andes
Amazonia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doris Dussault
Oscar Dussault
Lindale Ave
Willie Poisson
Ernest Poisson
Adelaide Road
Old Orchard Beach
Miss Dussault
Biddeford High School
Old Orchard Beach High School
Gene Raymond
Adela Rogers St. John
Vidor
Sky
Boston
Theatrical Center
Boston Common
Massachusetts Turnpike
Logan Airport
American Express
Diner's Club
Carte Blanche
Tremont Street
Mass
Ulutteile
Main ST
Romanow
Maine
United States
Betty Franco
Navy
Pat Falco
Air Force
Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base
Missouri
The
Envoy
Gerry Malerba
Kathy Smith
Gerry
Bel
Fred Holman
Kenny Kerner
Jerry Teplitz
Tony Testa
BIG Wheel
Lloyd Bridges
Hal Boyle
Eeecio Mone
Grdovan
F.E. Tax
Engine Additive Records
NoSmeor
No-Moris
Cave
Save
Clampson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!