Swan Hunter Faces Hidden Motives In Arctic Flight
Alan Slade lands with Frayne and Karnell at Avikaka to refuel and continue toward the Anawotto. They meet two old prospectors Minty and Zeke who harbor gold claims and wary caution about unknown travelers. Frayne seeks trumpeter swan eggs while Slade keeps the crew safe and plans, as a theft of their Lockheed looms in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norland Airways
Alan Slade
Frayne
Karnell
Canada
Slade
Cruger
Alan
Lynn Morlock
Slim Tomstead
Tumstead
Cassidy
Lockheed
Ashibik
Lake Avikaka
Lake
Avikaka
Kasakana
Arizona
Minty Buckman
Zeke Pratt
Crickety
Lindy
Zeke
Minty
Hudson Bay
Rio Grande
Studio Churn Sparks New Film Theaters and Talent
The 26 room Meighan house is repurposed as a rehearsal hub for ten young actors led by Larry and linked to Columbia Pictures. Major projects in development include You Were Never Lovelier with Astaire Hayworth, plus Disney and Universal activities. Other notes mention Fibber and Molly replacements, John Nesbitt and Meredith Willson, Walt Disney acquiring Vic tory Through Air Power rights, and Harold Lloyd leaving RKO amid a busy production slate.
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Eee Parks
Columbia Pictures
Screen Fame
Thomas Meighan
Larry
Meighan
Tom Meighan
Studio gossip and casting notes from Hollywood
Samuel Goldwyn will select six Washington secretaries for They Got Me Covered with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. The article also notes an all star summer radio lineup with Xavier Cugat Connie Boswell Margo Lanny Ross Herb Shriner and more. It covers test collaborations for Veronica Lake Paulette Goddard Ellen Drew Mary Martin and Ruth Hussey plus Eddie Albert Lupe Velez Patricia Morison and Metro plans Cabin in the Sky film adaptation.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Washington, D. C
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Washington
Bob Hawk
Xavier Cugat
Connie Boswell
Margo
Lanny Ross
Herb Shriner
Richard Denning
Veronica Lake
Paulette Goddard
Paramount
Ellen Drew
Mary Martin
Victor Herbert
Bob Burns
Lamour
Ruth Hussey
Andrew Johnson
Eddie Albert
Lupe Velez
Patricia Morison
Metro
Patrick Discove’s Death Reveals Stranger’s Motive
In a fragmentary report, Patrick Discove dies and mourners recall a curious exchange. A bystander questions the cause of death, prompting a cryptic reply about a complaint and a suspect’s motive, framed by a tense wake scene.
Camel Cigarettes Remain Favorite Among Service Members
The text notes Camel cigarettes are a favorite in the Navy and Marine Guard, with sales records at stores. It highlights wartime slang and the role of Camel Cigarettes as a gift choice for service members, urging readers to send cartons to their stationed friends.
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Navy
Marin Guard
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Arthur Stringer
RVICE
Virginia Vale
Metro News
Fibber
Molly
John Nesbitt
Meredith Willson
Walt Disney
RKO
Alexander P. de Seversky
Air Power
Charles Boyer
Universal
Edward G. Robinson
Hewitt Wireless
Army
Warner Brothers
Army Air Corps
Harold Lloyd
John Nesbitt and
Patrick
Kellar
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