Hollywood Deals Rise With Spitfire Biopic in England
Fast cables reveal Sam Goldwyn will film Spitfire the biography of R. J. Mitchell in England with Leslie Howard directing acting and producing. Proceeds from the film will go to Mitchells widow. David Niven joins Howard before his service in the war office. Capra to direct Arsenic and Old Lace for Jack Warner. Karloff to star on stage role. Chaplin begins a new comedy with a non tramp character set for October 1. Slapstick and gossip fill the Hollywood beat with notes on Gallup poll findings and other flashes.
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Boris Karloff
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Vivien Leigh Stars in Britannia Saga With Olivier at The Biante
A 90 minute feature blends Horatio Nelson and Emma Hamilton in a history rich drama. Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier deliver polished performances as the famed couple. The film traces Nelsons battles and court intrigue ending with Trafalgar and the Nile. A second feature, The Cowboy And The Blonde, offers Mary Beth Hughes and George Montgomery with witty dialogue.
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George Montgomery
Mack Sennett
Cowboy and the Blonde
Lucille Dorman Stars In All-Town Stage Extravaganza
Lucille Dorman a soprano star from the Texas Guinan road show leads the All-town stage show Under the Stars presented nightly featuring stage screen and radio acts.
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3 000 000 More Men Women To Register For British Defense
An official spokesman says Britain will likely call up 3 000 000 more men and up to 40 year old women in 1942 to strengthen defense. He argues men should not hold jobs women can do and services must stay essential to the war effort.
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Schedule Snapshots From Gazette Evening Film Lineup
Paramount presents Moon over Miami with showings at 2:20 5:10 7:40 10:10. Subjects plays at 1:20 4:10 6:40 with SP at 8. Sar Bian times 8:48 1:15 4:20 7:23 10:28. Palace screens The Great McGinty at 1 4 6:55 10 and Melody for Three at 2:55 5:50 8:55.
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Franchot Tone In Excellent Condition After Kidney Operation
Hollywood star Franchot Tone was reported in excellent condition after undergoing a major operation for a kidney ailment. The actor’s publicist released the update Friday amid ongoing recovery efforts and studio support.
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Franchot Tone Friday
On Broadway With Walter Wincherl eee
A snapshot of Hollywood culture stressing the chase for roles and publicity. It notes nerves before cameras, the lure of fame, and the power of connections, revealing a cutthroat industry where luck and personality shape careers.
Rockfeller Memorial Housed by Flowered Border
The 57 mile Rockefeller member in New Jersey and Philadelphia is bordered along its entire length by flower beds and flowering trees forming a decorative boundary.
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Defense Bond Quiz and Plans Notice from 1941
Defense Bond quiz explains non compulsory purchase of defense bonds and stamps and describes a civic notice inviting public input. The document notes participation measures and funds surpassing 700 dollars, plus a hearing scheduled for August 11 1941 to review proposed improvements and street plan changes with public comment expected.
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Speed and Fatalities in 1940 Traffic
An excerpt notes that exceeding the speed limit caused 40 percent of fatalities and 26 percent of injuries in 1940, reflecting a concern with road safety and driver behavior of the era.
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