Glamorous Laraine Day in Bride by Mistake
A Hollywood roundup notes Laraine Day shifting from nurse roles to a high glamour image in Bride by Mistake with Alan Marshal. Photographers, hairdressers, and wardrobe teams push daring looks, while Day’s mother jokes about a lady photographer. The piece also covers guest stars contracts and other studio news including music and radio features of the era.
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Fter
Laraine Day
Mary Lamont
RKO
Alan Marshal
Island Riddle Exchange Sparks Class Laughs
A playful exchange in class defines an island as land completely surrounded by water except for a single bridge like point at the top. The dialogue centers on why that lone connection exists, prompting student curiosity and teachers’ lighthearted responses.
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Teacher
Smarty
No Bargain Lawyer Declares Divorce Too Costly
A speaker laments that the cheapest divorce costs about 50 dollars for court fees. Rastus says he does not want a divorce, noting there is no 50 dollars between him and his wife.
It All Depends Brown-I End In The Paper
A fragment recalling vocal warmth and sharp reactions to singing. The speaker reflects on how singing can soothe or inflame emotions, noting personal experiences with songs that calm or provoke strong responses.
Not Guilty Pig Theft Trial Ends In Confession Clarification
A man on trial for stealing a pig faced questions over the exact words of his confession. The prosecuting attorney asked if the words could be repeated, and the witness recalled the prisoner said he took the pig. The judge attempted to clarify whether the confession was “he took the pig” or “I took the pig.” The testimony concluded with the witness noting the judge’s name was not mentioned.
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Road” Pictures
Hope
Crosby
Lamour
Weber Huston
Warner’s
Moscow
Sara Paddon
Reginald Owen
Kitty
Paulette Goddard
Bie
Say It Again Nit See the two dogs across the street
The speaker debates which dog is older and younger, noting confusion between the smaller one being bigger and the younger one being the older. The dialogue highlights a playful misunderstanding about age and size.
Dinner Prank Involves Jack and Wife at French-Speaking Table
A diner recounts taking Jack and his wife to a meal and chatting with the waiter in French. The narrator says they instructed the waiter to present the bill to Jack, while the couple laughed during the dinner.
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Jack
Just A Blowhard Jimmy I Got a Ewell Position on the Team
Dialogue humor piece features Jimmy claiming a comic military role and boasting about blowing up basketballs, with a character named Johnny asking about his duties. The exchange mocks bravado in a sports team setting with playful misstatements.
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Jimmy
Mie Air Force
Johnny
Unbiased yet dubious talk sparks a joke exchange
Jerry professes no prejudice while Harry teases him for being perfectly open and willing to listen to anything even if it seems rubbish. The dialogue pokes playful fun at bias and perception in friendly banter.
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Jerry
Harry
With No Mortgage Harry What did your girl say
A humorous dialogue line contrasts a man named Harry asking his girl to share a lot with another character Jerry who jokes she wants proof of ownership before sharing. The exchange hinges on property and house humor.
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Harry
Jerry
Multiple Ballots in 1944 Elections
In the 1944 general elections several states plan to use four or five paper ballots while Vermont may employ seven. Voters are to mark all ballots completely within a five minute voting booth period.
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Vermont
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OUR Comic
Peter Peeve
Milai
Ramrod
Virginia Vale
Western Newspaper Union
Laraine
Chamber Music Society of
Lower Basin Street
Johnnie Johnston
Victor Borge
Andre Kostelanetz
Lily Pons
Eleanor—Steber
Percy Faith
Hedy Lamarr
John Loder
Ethel Barrymore
Holly
Henry Sylvern
Mutual
Metro
Wei Hsueh
Peiping
British Broadcasting Corporation
United States
Ellen Drew
Cy.Bartlett
Boris Karoff
Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
P.O
Tropics
Yodora
Ftuless Orrers
McKesson & Robbie, Inc
Bridgepark
Com
Ize, CE
Sorae A
C.M. Coe
Pine ST
ST. Louis
Criter
Foster D. Sorell, Inc
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