Stars Over 40 Prove Beauty Benefits of Age
Alicia Hart outlines how a woman over 40 can stay attractive through health skin care and poise. She cites Ina Claire Alice Brady Billie Burke Lillian Gish and Lynn Fontanne as examples and urges regular routine, proper cleansing sleep water and exercise plus annual physicals to prevent age related flaws.
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Alicia Hartner
Ina Claire
Alice Brady
Billie Burke
Lillian Gish
Lynn Fontanne
Old Books Used By Hollywood In Motion Pictures
Hollywood uses discarded books as props in films with librarians and studio researchers noting shelves appear dull and unreadable. Archie Mayo, a veteran director, confirms actors often bring their own books and have never produced a truly exciting discovery from studio volumes.
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Hollywood
NEA
Archie Mayo
Warner Property Department
Mayo
Diet Start Month Plan by Maureen O Sullivan
Maureen O Sullivan recommends starting each month with a three day fruit and fresh vegetable diet. The plan emphasizes simple plant based meals to kick off the monthly regimen.
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Maureen O'Sullivan
Fur Piece Debut Sews Mystery Garment for Stars
A fragment notes Jeanette MacDonald wearing a notable fur piece, described as possibly a scarf, coat, or cape. The article hints at a stylish, fast fashion moment centered on the star and her dramatic fur accessory.
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Jeanette MacDonalds
Simone Simon Labeled Hollywood’s Most Mysterious Woman
Aradia Newman, noted portrait painter, calls Simone Simon the most mysterious woman in Hollywood. The petite star of Seventh Heaven is described as having gleaming eyes and a demure mouth that create an elusive personality and lasting allure.
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Simone Simon
Seventh Heaven
Aradia Newman
Hollywood
Miss Newman
Simone
Hollywood Bets on Unknowns Rise in Lead Roles
Hollywood eyes new faces to drive box office with fresh stars in major projects. The trend spans Universal and Warners with newcomers in Three Smart Girls and The Road Back, plus potential Scarlett O Hara casting and rising contracts at RKO and other studios.
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Hollywood
Deanna Durbin
Barbara Read
Nan Grey
Universal
Larry Blake
John Trent
Scarlett O'Hara
Warners
William Hopper
Hedda Hopper
de Wolf
Joan Fontaine
Olivia de Havilland
Constance Worth
RKO
Faces Turn Red In Hollywood
Hollywood stars endure awkward moments as faux pas echo in the goldfish bowl. Phil Regan admits a 12 year marriage and four children while Carol Hughes reveals a 6 year old daughter and marriage. Joan Crawford falters on air with microphobia and misnames the Maharaja of Indore in a signed photo.
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Hollywood
NEA
Phil Regan
Carol Hughes
Orwin
Regan
Movietown
Miss Hughes
Joan Crawford
Miss Crawford
Indore
Frank McHugh Solves Family Piano Dilemma with Soundproofed Garage Room
Frank McHugh finds a solution for his home by soundproofing a garage room for his children’s music lessons. Peter and Susan began lessons after Christmas, while Michael waits until his hands are ready. The setup keeps the house quiet during his film preparation and keeps everyone content.
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McHugh
Toluca Lake
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Susan
Michael
Frank
Mid Season Broadway Inventory Totals Fourteen Hits
George Ross reports a Broadway mid season tally of fourteen hit shows on the Rialto with high-profile productions and notable stars including Ethel Merman, Margaret Sullavan, Helen Hayes, Katharine Cornell, Noel Coward and Max Reinhardt. The lineup features RED HOT AND BLUE YOU CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU STAGE DOOR THE WOMEN HIGH TOR THE SHOW IS ON TONIGHT AT 8 30 BROTHER RAT THE WINGLESS VICTORY VICTORIA REGINA TOVARICH TONIGHT 8 30 and the ambitious THE ETERNAL ROAD plus the biblical spectacle.
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New York
Rialto
Stage Row
Ethel Merman
Jimmy Durante
Cole Porter
Moss Hart
George S. Kaufman
George S Kaufman
Edna Ferber
Margaret Sullavan
Noel Coward
Noel
Gertrude Lawrence
Brother Rat
George
Max Reinhardt
Garbo Punctual for Wardrobe Fitting with Designer
Greta Garbo has never been late for a wardrobe fitting appointment with Hollywood designer Adrian.
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Greta Garbo
Adrian
Hollywood
Flower Cart Fashions Lead New Spring Dress Show
New York reports an unusually floral spring with Flower Cart Fashions in a Park Avenue hotel. silk prints Easter violets turbans halo hats daisies florists echo the season as designers unveil bold floral patterns lace boleros and pale ground contrasts. spring sportswear favors off shade greens beiges roses turquoise and brown with hand blocked silk prints and simple lines.
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New York
Manhattan
Park Avenue
Clarepotter
WRITEE TOO Carole Lombard Tailors Lines to Persona
Carole Lombard, a blonde movie star, often Tailors her lines to suit her personality and screen presence.
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Carole Lombard
Close to Royalty Heather Angel ties to English royal lineage
Heather Angel is connected to England’s royal family. Lady Brooke of London is described as a first cousin on her mother’s side.
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Heather Angel
England
Lady Brooke of
London
Lenses Cleaned Between Fog Shots in Parnell
Cameraman Karl Freund had to wipe his camera lenses between each take while filming Clark Gable and Myrna Loy in the fog sequence of John Stahl's Parnell.
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Karl Freund
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
John Stahl
Parnell
Beauty Contest Winner at 14 Details in Houston
Marla Shelton, who portrays Jean Harlow's rival for Robert Taylor in The Man in Possession, won a Houston beauty contest at age 14.
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Jean Harlow
Robert Taylor
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