Republic pays fifty thousand for Sis Hopkins film rights
Louella Parsons reports Republic Productions paid $50,900 for the stage classic Sis Hopkins. Judy Canova will star with a pooled budget of $750,000 to mount the screen version. Cast will feature Man and Paw Hopkins, Ridy Scarboro, Henry Vibert, Sara Allgood, and others from Broadway and Dublin stages as Alex Korda’s historical romance projects advance.
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Judy Canova
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Sam Goldwyn
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Paw Hopkins
Ridy Scarboro
Henry Vibert
Laurence Olivier
Lady Hamilton
Lord Nelson
Alex Korda
Sara Allgood
Mrs Cadogan
Miss Allgood
Dublin
Abbey Players
Ireland
Juno
Vivien
Laurence
Hollywood Stars and Fame Shift in 1940s Press
The article notes New MGM plans to spend more on stars as popular series draw theatergoers. It cites Robert Young and Laraine Day in a Kildare drama, and Joan Bennett responding to mistaken identity with Hedy Lamarr. Ann Marsters turns actress for articles on an extra’s day, Roy Rogers becomes Valley Village mayor, and Rosalind Russell premieres hastened by studio previews.
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Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Robert Young
Laraine Day
Laraine
Agi
Ann Marsters
Cage Herald- American
George
Fitzmaurice
New York
Sheila
Patricia
Lancaster
Roy Rogers
Valley Village
Barney Oldfield
Roy
Colorado
Rosalind Russell Pictures
Universal
Warners
Socialite notes and showbiz chatter from Santa Barbara to Vancouver
The item catalogs nightlife and gossip. Jawn and Elaine Barrimore reportedly quarrel again while Elaine and her mother stay at the Santa Barbara Biltmore with Barrymore absent. Lois Andrews gifts a gold engraved jacket to George Jessel as rumors of a split fade. Edwina Mandel heads to New York for shows and shopping. Louis Velez, George Hall, Bill Jordan’s Bar, Bill Davey, Ruth Selwyn, Gene Marker and family are seen at various venues. Johnny Weissmuller to MC a Vancouver swimming meet in late September.
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Sas City
Jawn
Elaine Barrimore
Elaine
Santa Barbara Biltmore
Monsieeur Barrymore
Lois Andrews
George Jessel
Danny Danker
Little Suzanne
Florida
Edwina Mandel
New York
Lupe Velez
George Hall
Bill Jordan
Bill Davey
Ruth Selwyn
House of Murphy
Gene Marker
Melinda
Diane
Johnny Weissmalier
Vancouver
Policing Uniforms Add Light Caps for Summer Wear
Chief of Police Jim Bailey announced new lightweight caps will become regulation for all patrolmen and sergeants, to be purchased for 2.50 from a Des Moines firm. The detachable tops ease cleaning and extra caps will be available for summer use, with white rain capes also purchasable.
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Jim Bailey
Bailey
Des Moines
Mock Chicken Legs And Veal Spaghetti Diet Plan
A historical guide outlines a family of five eating well on about 12 dollars weekly. It includes veal and spaghetti dishes with celery and broth techniques, paired with vegetables, fruit, and beverages, plus a mock chicken leg recipe using veal and pork skewers.
Seasonings and Onion Bravy Served Over Meat
Recipe fragment describes seasoning and onion preparation with Bravy poured over meat or served as mock drumsticks. Serves 8.
Wayne Morris Granted Interlocutory Divorce in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles Wayne Morris and his wife Leonora Shina si were granted an interlocutory divorce by Superior Judge Ben Lindsey in the court of reconciliation. They reached a property settlement and awarded custody of their son Bert DeWayne Morris, born last Christmas, after their separation last June.
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Los Angeles
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Bubbles) Shinasi
Wayne Morris
Ben
Lindsey
Bert DeWayne Morris
Morris
The Young People and Other Paramount Selections
The Paramount listing shows Shirley Temple in The Young People with Jack Oakie and Charlotte Greenwood, South of Karanga with Charles Bickford, and Ginger Rogers in Lucky Partners with Ronald Colman. Also screens Judy Canova in Scatter Brain and Bob Burns in Comin Round the Mountain with Una Merkel and Jerry Colonna.
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Paramounts
Shirley Temple
Jack Oakie
Charlotte Greenwood
Karanga
Charles Bickford
Iowa
Lucky Partners
Ginger Rogers
Ronald Calman
Judy Canova
Mesa
S. S. S. Tonic Promises Strength and Digestive Aid
An old advertisement touts S. S. S. Tonic as a grand tonic appetizer and stomachic that builds blood and weight. It claims improved strength from food, better health, and happiness, urging readers to try the tonic to overcome run-down conditions due to weak blood and stomach issues. The note mentions two sizes and savings on the larger bottle.
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S.S.S
S.s.s.co
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Pier 13
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Lynn Bari
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Joan Bennett
Hedy Lamarr
Joan
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Kan
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Eeu
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M “the Farmer’s Daughter
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Knights of the Range
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Margaret Lindsay
Jackie Moran
Marcia Mae Jones
Tomboy
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Alfred E. Oren
United Artists
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Douglas Fowlet
20Th Century Fox Hit
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