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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

5

Japan declares virtual blockade of China coast

A Japanese navy spokesman announced a virtual blockade on ships off the China coast to inspect registrations and determine military use. He cited halting the British Ranpura and French Aramis and said contraband may include medical supplies for the Chinese army. Earlier Tokyo also barred wool, cotton, and carpets to the foreign concessions, seen as an effort to curb foreign trade.

Shanghai China Japan United Press Tientsin

Barge Labor Dispute Ends With Federal Contract

Labor difficulties that troubled the federal barge lines for a month ended with the signing of a contract between the government owned barge system and the National Marine Engineers' Beneficial association government lines reach settlement avoiding further strikes and disruptions in inland shipping.

Boulevard gossip and Hollywood reputations in print

Jimmie Fidler notes that Hollywood gossip reflects actresses real character and urges stars to build gracious reputations through actions rather than deny or retaliate after tourist incidents. He mentions Kane Richmond Maureen O Sullivan Roland Young Claudette Colbert Charlie Farrell Gloria Stuart and Wallace Beery as examples of memorable traits.

Ollywood Hollywood Justice Kane Richmond Maureen O'Sullivan Roland Young Claudette Colbert Charlie Farrell Gloria Stewart Wallace Beery

Hollywood Jamboree and Film Lineup at Iowa Theaters

At Iowa theaters the Stage revue Hollywood Jamboree features Stepin Fetchit George King and his swing band. On screen Missing Daughters stars Richard Arlen Rochelle Hudson. Paramount presents The Hardys Ride High with Mickey Rooney Cecilia Parker. State offers Prison Without Bars with Corinne Luchaire and Dead End Girls, King of the Turf with Adolphe Menjou Dolores Costello. Palace screens Kentucky with Loretta Young Richard Greene and Say It In French with Olympe Bradna Ray Milland. Rialto shows Danger on the Air Nan Grey Donald Woods and Numbered Woman with Sally Blane Lloyd Hughes.

Iowa Hollywood Corrine Luchaire Adolphe Menjou Dolores Costello Palace Kentucky Loretta Young Richard Greene Olympe Bradna Ray Milland Rialto Nan Grey Donald Woods Sally Blane Lloyd Hughes

On Set Panic as Cat and Mouse Breaks Loose During The Women Filming

Report describes chaos on the The Women set when a squealing rumor of a mouse sparked blood curdling screams from eighty five actresses. Director George Cukor restored order as panic subsided and filming continued. Kay Aldridge signs with Fox after resisting publicity stunts. Lewis King recalls a six reel western shot in 36 hours early in his career. Victor McLaglen appears reflective amid chatter.

Metro George Cukor Hollywood Kay Aldridge Twentieth Century- Fox Miss Aldridge Filmville Lewis King Paramount Mr. King Victor McLaglen Vic

Errol Flynn Uses Bus PA to Greet Tourists at Studio

Eyewitnesses report Errol Flynn commandeered a studio tour bus loud speaker to point out locations on the back lot, leaving passengers stunned and autograph requests forgotten. A Paramount filer from Canada recalled Hollywood’s unflattering image, noting a life insurance policy for her dog.

Paramount Canada Hollywood

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