Ainsworth Family Portraits and Radio Tales of Film
Hollywood notes reveal Franchot Tone as a devoted father on Benedict Bogeaus set with Pascal, Merle Oberon, and Fay Bainter. Reports cover Elizabeth Taylor taking Lassie lead roles, Joan Lorring winning The Corn Is Green role, and Cecil B. DeMille’s Action in the North Atlantic rallying merchant marine enlistment.
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Franchot Tone
Hollywood
Proud Parents Association
Benedict Bogeaus
Papa Tone
Pascal Franchot
Merle Oberon
Thomas Mitchell
Fay Bainter
Pascal
Jack L. Warner
Joan Lorring
Bessie
Hongkong
North Atlantic
Cecil B. DeMille
Merchant Marine
Hollywood on Hollywood The baby boom reshapes stars
Hollywood magnates face revenue risk as Betty Grable Alice Faye Gene Tierney and Lana Turner return to work after motherhood. Betty Grable plans Diamond Horseshoe while Alice Faye contends with baby news and Alice Jr. Gene Tierney cared for Daria while husband Oleg Cassini served, then resumed Laura, with Lana Turner back from maternity and into Women in Uniform after Marriage Is a Private Affair.
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Betty Grable
Alice Faye
Gene Tierney
Lana Turner
Betty
Norma Shearer
Hollywood
Irving Thalberg
Twentieth Century-Fox
Billy Rose
Harry James
Harry
Georgie Jessel
Dolly Sisters
Tin Pan Alley
Alice
Alice Jr
Phil Harris
Lana
Metro
Cheryl Christina
Laura
Junction City
Oleg Cassini
Daria
Washington
Gene
What About a Hook Demonstration in a Cowboy Scene
A dialogue shows a Cowboy explaining a lasso for catching cows while a boy jokes about losing a quarter for the best boy award. The exchange centers on a playful classroom moment and a boy's self-deprecating remark about not being the best.
At Rest! Brown That Jones Boy Seeks Steady Job Here
A clipped job inquiry notes a former worker named Brown That Jones seeking employment. The boss asks if the applicant is steady, and a response affirms he is Blue-Steady, joking that if any steadier he would be motionless.
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Brown
Jones
Blue
Clever exchange on weight and time in classroom
A teacher quizzes Willie about a 12 pound shot and the train time. Willie answers by correcting the weight to ten pounds, showing his quick realization.
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Willie
Not Interested List in Obituary Column
A playful quip notes that newspapers publish a list of people who will never listen to a radio program again in the obituary column. The line mocks readers by implying the obituary page holds such lists.
No Heart Beat Joan I Evens Going With Bill
Joan I explains she chose Bill due to illness and not personal dissatisfaction. Jane expresses sympathy and asks what happened. Joan reveals she grew tired of him, citing illness as a factor.
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Joan
Bill
Jane
Wise Advice About Borrowing From Pessimists
A quip notes that borrowing from a pessimist is safer because they never expect repayment. The joke uses a play on words between nit and wit.
Travel By Rail Jones The Crossing Water
Jones and Smith argue about travel costs and options aboard ship. Jones says he will fly next time he crosses water to keep expenses down, while Smith says flying costs more. Jones contends expenses are the main concern beyond travel mode.
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Jones
Smith
Deaf and Dumb Housewife and New Maid Exchange
A brief comic panel depicts a housewife who claims to be a woman of few words. The new maid responds in kind, confirming their mutual understanding with gestures about coming or not coming.
Publicity dreams spark collector rush on Basil Rathbone hands
Basil Rathbone the Sherlock Holmes actor draws collector interest as fans send sculptured hands from across the country. Dick Jones plans a pine during The Aldrich Family summer hiatus after not acting during the six-week break. Don Woods signs a long-term NBC contract with Roughly Speaking his first project. Ann Sothern forgoes a vacation to lead a role in a new production.
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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Henry Aldrich
Jones
Aldrich
Mark Twain
Don Woods
NBC
Those We
War
Ann Sothern
Roasted Wrong Turkey and a Family Newspaper Tale
Jerry Lester recounts his father’s final newspaper years and a pivotal moment when a new play was financed by his publisher. Dame May Whitty lands a meaty role in Thrill of a Romance with Esther Williams and Van Johnson. Lauritz Melchior joins the same opus to sing.
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Jerry Lester
Dame May Whitty
Esther Williams
van Johnson
Lauritz Melchoir
Kaleidoscope Quilt Pattern Featured In Home Decor
In Victorian parlors the kaleidoscope pattern inspires a six inch quilt block with vivid color effects. The pattern No 200 offers the Kaleidoscope with variations and Mrs Spears provides patterns for three quilts including the Kaleidoscope Ann Rutledge and Whirl Wind. Price 15 cents. Address:
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Cam
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Aper Union
Jerry Colonna
Bob Hope
Pacific
Atlantic City
Bill Johnson
Mutual
Wallace Beery
Elizabeth Taylor
Mickey Rooney
Métro
Lassie
Margaret O’brien
Elizabeth
Italy
Frank Black
Parks Johnson
Parks
Johnson
Jerry Colqnna
Vicki
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The
Jimmy
Wag
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
B. F. Goodrich
Begoodrich
Rere
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Tanglefoot
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