Variety of Women Gag Gals Captivate Hollywood Gigs
The article surveys six female screen comics showing wide types from dour to waggish. It highlights Judy Canova’s multi talent and rise from vaudeville to film, Alice Brady’s dramatic to comic range, and Martha Raye’s postive career surge with a lucrative tour and burgeoning stardom.
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Adversity and ambition mark Martha Raye and Helen Broderick
The profile recalls Martha Raye’s rough early years from chorus to stardom and Helen Broderick’s sharp wit and miscasting in Hollywood. Patsy Kelly frets about fame while Gracie Allen’s legend and Burns writing team loom behind the scenes.
Gracie Allen And Greta Garbo Interview Tale
A humor piece recalls Gracie Allen avoiding interviews while Burns speaks at length. Gracie arrives, dismisses the setup, and exits as Burns jokes she is unavailable for scripts. The piece notes Gracie is not funny yet not dumb, with Burns managing the interview dynamic.
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100 Men and a Girl shines with Durbin at Paramount
Universal's musical comedy stars Deanna Durbin in 100 Men and a Girl with Stokowski conducting 100 musicians. Adolphe Menjou Mischa Auer Alice Brady Eugene Pallette and Frank Jenks give strong supporting turns. A Betty Boop cartoon Soak the Poor and a Paramount news reel complete the program.
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Leopold Stokowski
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Betty Boop
Paramount News
Life Begins at College behind fur coats and sun suits
Hollywood reports studios film football scenes as chilly November air forces coed chorines to wear fur coats then shed them to reveal skimpy sun suits. The Ritz Brothers' film crew sees dancers strip down whenDirector William Seiter yells Cut.
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Wally Beau Orchestra Heads to Pla Mor for Two Week Run
Pla Mor announces Wally Beau and his orchestra coming Tuesday for a two week engagement. The group known for swing and vocalists returns after a summer stint at a leading venue and prior winter success with Pla Mor patrons.
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Hollywood News and Setbacks in Early 1940s
Studio gossip and film notes from the era. Jane Withers battles a chimp pressuring a replacement in 45 Fathers while Kay Francis and Margot Grahame shift roles and hair. Sid Lane field probes scandals for Love and Hisses as Alice Faye tours towns with staff and John Barrymore’s valets face firing.
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