Curious Fan Mail Data From Hollywood Reveals Interests
Hollywood fan mail shows Jean Harlow receiving 4100 invitations over three months mainly from men. Jean Crawford and Norma Shearer attract many to dinner or dancing, with Virginia Bruce noted as a bridge partner possibility. Other targets include Clark Gable William Powell and the Marx Brothers for home visits and parlor tricks.
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Hollywood
Jean Harlow
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Harlow
Joan Crawford
Duke Welch
Miss Crawford
Norma Shearer
Myrna Loy
Welch
Jeanette MacDonald
Virginia Bruce
Clark Gable
William Powell
Marx Brothers
Germany to Shun Catholic Press Exposition in May
Vatican City reports Germany will be conspicuously absent from the Catholic Press World exposition opening May 12 with Pope Pius XI presiding. Hitler reportedly frowned on German participation. The event features Catholic journalism from 112 countries displayed in pavilions, with the United States providing building materials and American architect Frederick Vernon Murphy shaping the U S booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Germany
Pius XI
Vatican
Hitler
Pope Pius
Frederick Vernon Murphy
Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
United States
Italy
Monday's Astrological Forecast Signals Big Changes
The forecast predicts a day of high activity with many important events and possible radical shifts from old patterns. Those with birthdays face a memorable year of far-reaching life changes, while a birthday child may be enterprising energetic inventive and independent in thought and action.
Betting Prohibited for Men on Public Relief in Germany
German relief policy bans gambling by men receiving aid. Relief may be paid to their wives or stopped entirely if the man is found placing bets.
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Germany
Community Players Stage The Late Christopher Bean Runs Three Nights
The Community Players present The Late Christopher Bean for three nights starting Monday April 13 at the YMCA playhouse. Howard Hoff stars as Warren Creamer with Frances McLaughlin as Ada Haggett and newcomers Leonore Rennekamp and Barbara Trumbull in key roles. The cast also features Gordon DeLay Edwyn Clapp and Herbert Levin as among the three art critics who descend upon the Haggett home.
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Frances McLaughlin
Howard Hoff
Christopher Bean
Y. M. C. A. Playhouse
Warren Creamer
Ada Haggett
Miss McLaughlin
Mount Mercy
Coe College
Leonore Rennekamp
Barbara Trumbull
Miss Trumbull
Dramatic Club
Milwaukee Downer
Haggett
Chris Bean
Gordon Delay
Edwyn Clapp
Herbert Levin
Mr. DeLay
Edwy
Radio Schedule Highlights From NBC CBS And WABC
A dense listing of 7:00 to 11:30 PM and morning through afternoon air time blocks across NBC CBS and WABC stations. It catalogs program titles hosts and ensembles including Armstrong Bailey Braverman and Leibert with orchestras and choirs from WEAF WJZ WABC KMOX WCCO WGST and more, noting special broadcasts from Rome and Berlin and various musical acts and talk segments.
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Selva Gon
Philharmonic Orch
CBS
WABC
WGST
NBC
WEAF
St. Peter's
Rome
South
WJZ
Capitol Family
Germany
Salt Lake City Choir
Wcco
Johnny Johnson Orch
New York
WMA
Richard Leibert
Weaf Chain
Key of Rca
Wjzn
WBBM
Mocco
Peter Absolute
Wear Sons
Jose Manzanares _orch
KMOX
Harry Reser
WJZ Chain
Erry Sears Orcha
Chain
Jack Benny
W. Chain
Eddie Cantor
Wkmox
Ozzie Nelson
Kemp Orch
Major Bowes
Serapy Orch
WJZ d
Ae Devotions
Richard Maxwell
Doctor Jim
S. Faeee D. Roosevelt
Thyra Sumter Winslow
Vice and Sade
Herbert Hendore
Bargee
Kmox M
Wane
Wabc Chain
Hianes Jack
WJZ Ain
Wgst Woc
Seneca Boys
Voice of Experience
Mary Marlin
Charles Sears
Azeerene Education Forum
Walter Blaufuss
Manhattan
WGS
Mack
Russia
Woman’s Radio Review
Betty
Chicago
Walter Logan
Jack Shannon
Wwoc
James
Sack Armstrong
Wabc Ain
Buck Rogers
Wbbm Ox
Lowell Thomas
Amos 'N
Andy
KYW
WLW
Lois Ravel
Myrt
Marge
Connie Eaten
Contralto
Sam
Abner
WIZ Chain
Morton Downey
Pat
Howard Prise
Fredric
Ayne King
WBB
D. Roosevelt
Morgen Arch
Enoch Light
Jack Denny
Benny Goodman
Ink Spots
Alicia Sturman
Orch
En Gray
Vincent
Lo’ Orch
Lonsy
WABCO
Bernie Out Cummins
Calling Of Dan Matthews At Rialto Easter Program
Rialto showcases Harold Bell Wright tale Calling Of Dan Matthews as Easter headline feature with Richard Arlen as the pastor Dan Matthews opposite Charlotte Wynters. Supporting cast includes Douglass Dumbrille Donald Cook Lee Morton. Second feature Moonlight on the Prairie stars Dick Foran with Sheila Manners. Added short Cacurachua completes the program.
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Harold Bell Wright
Dan Matthews
Rialto
Richard Arlen
Charlotte Wynters
Arlen
Douglass Dumbrille
Donald Cook
Lee Morton
Dick Foran
Sheila Manners
Spring Brings Circuses Out Of Hibernation
New York reports spring brings circuses back on the road after winter quarters. The piece traces the circus evolution from early 18th century tents to modern two ring shows, rail and motorized travel, and stars like Clyde Beatty, noting enduring appeal to twenty million yearly visitors.
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New York
Howes
Turner
R. W. G. Vail
American Antiquarian Society of
Worcester
Mass
W. C. Coup
Barnum and
Ringling
van Amburgh
Clyde Beatty
Pennsylvania
10 000 Meals Daily On Queen Mary Aboard New Superliner
Glasgow AP reports the Queen Mary will serve about 10 000 full meals daily on its maiden voyage to New York, with 2 200 passengers and 1 200 crew. The kitchen staff includes nearly 100 cooks plus butchers bakers and many kitchen hands. China and glassware contracts total 134 000 pieces. Linen stocks valued around 225 000 dollars accompany the ship.
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Glasgow
Scotland
New York
Great Britain
Flindt's Orchestra Set for Thursday at Danceland
Emil Flindt will lead a young unit to perform at Danceland Thursday from 9 to 1 as crowds favor the group. Manager Frank Brookhiser notes repeat requests for the band, likening its style to Wayne King. Ralph Slade's orchestra plays this evening. Will Osborne is booked for an April engagement. Old-time dances resume April 22 with Skersick's orchestra.
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Emil Flindt
Cedar Rapids
Flindt
Frank Brookhiser
Wayne King
Ralph Slade
Will Osborne
Danceland
Skersick
Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times At State On Saturday
Charlie Chaplin stars in Modern Times showing at the State on Saturday. Chaplin plays multiple roles including shipyard worker and night watchman with Paulette Goddard as the leading lady in a film praised as his funniest and greatest to date.
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Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Charlie
Knight Errant
Paulette Goddard
Alf
Hannah
Charles Chaplin
United Artists
Far East
Western
Pacific
Boulevard
Orient
Follies
Blues Laid by Hen on Howth Farm
A farm scene from Howth England reports a hen laying blues on a rural plot. The brief note records a curious domestic detail observed by locals.
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Howth
Eng
Charlie Chaplin at 47 Keeps Busy and Private
Hollywood AP reports Charlie Chaplin, turning 47 on April 16, avoids public birthday notices and publicity. He remains the prolific one man studio star, with two annual United Artists films and plans for a new project, while rumors about his personal life swirl.
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Hollywood
Calif
Charlie Chaplin
Mussolini
Chaplin
Hollywood Goldfish Bowl
King Victor
Mary Pickford
Alf Reeves
Cecil Reynolds
Officer Identifies Man Glimpsed Six Years Ago
In Danville Virginia police recall a shoplifter from six years ago and arrest a man now charged with stealing an overcoat. Officer W T Kessler identified the suspect as the same fugitive seen years earlier and the identity was admitted.
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Danville, Va
W. T. Kessler
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Elizabeth Carey
Walter Winchell
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Lily Pons
WMAQ
In “Bach
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ABC Mae
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Philip Crane Orch
Woc
Hee
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Lewis Orch
Freddie Bergin
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Rank Dewey
Wric Gil
PoenAy Kaye Orch
Weaf Pom Coakley Orch
Harry Sosnik
Europe
Nature
Missouri
Excelsior Springs
America
Dan Mathews
Thane
Alee
Garni
Charllin
England
Catherine Hunter
David
Dio
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Atlanta, Ga
Oldsmobile
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