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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1941
Page
2
A quick glimpse of scenes from Warner Brothers portrait of World War I hero Sergeant York. Gary Cooper portrays the famed soldier and his wartime exploits.
In Ub hall of a New Osh period a Rochester named Reed Johnston performs a lively enactment of a dragon and princess scene. Carolyn and others watch as the dragon swims the river while witty lines entertain the audience. The piece closes with talk of Birth of the Issues becoming a film and Mary Martin and Tiny Crosby in romantic plots, plus song.
A jumble of Hollywood chatter covers Bruce Cabot praising a singer to his agent in Dallas, Mary Astor's shifting contracts at Warner Brothers, DeMille underwater scenes, Anthony Quinn's publicity, Gloria Swanson's shoe sizes, and a Tollywood anecdote about Otto Kruger tipping a street performer with a quip about Oklahoma's street ordinance.
A Paris-like roundup notes Sonja Henie nearing a swan song film after a Sun Valley serenade contract wrap, with hints of a skating tour amid Hollywood interference fears. It also covers Dan Topping romance, Tommy Harmon’s draft losses, Fox cutbacks, and a star-studded Santa Barbara retreat with Rogers, Stewart, and others in lively industry chatter.
A.R.S. review notes Angels With Broken Wings gains from Binnie Barnes and Gilbert Roland with lively performances and Britton dialogue mixed with odd lines. Knock Out offers Arthur Kennedy and Olympe Bradna in a brisk boxing drama driven by Clemens pacing and Quinn’s scheming. The Producers Releasing Corporation finale Papar Bullets earns praise for Joan Woodbury and Jack Likue, with strong elder support.
The actress buys 180 acres near Kilmarnoch Virginia, planning a peach farm and year round pasture for about twenty cattle. She will live there alone, weathering a rustic 1870 house while awaiting Nothing But the Truth filming and advice from the county agent. Michael Romanoff is humorously linked to the land tale.
An autographed photo of Ellen Drew is available by writing to Hollywood Today at Crossroads of the World Hollywood California. Miss Drew will appear in Paramounts The Parson of Paramint with Philip Terry and Charles Ruggles. Include your paper name in the request.
Suntan weather and bathing suits headline a Beverly Hills scene with Rita Hayworth at the Sand and Pool Club showing off a slit skirt bathing suit. Sarong skirts in four flower motifs appear, with chartreuse and blue Pacific combos popular. Carole Lombard, Grace Kelly style, and Mary Livingstone lead the glossy display, showcasing yellow topaz jewelry and bold headpieces. Chinese influence shown in robes and coolie shaped hats remains in fashion, while a range of black sequined evening gowns and feathered accessories garners attention.
The piece notes that lavish estates in Pasadena Bel Air and San Marino double as sets for productions such as "Puddin' Head" with Judy and Slim Summersille. It explains real grounds are used and funded by a charity oriented League of California, where loans and ground use flow to studios while supporting charitable work.
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