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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1933
Page
5
Merian Cooper plans a film adaptation of his New York hit Success Story with John Howard Lawton writing the screenplay. The tale follows a poor young man who rises to success, reflecting the run’s strong theater reception and Cooper’s confidence in a screen version.
An advertisement claims Penetro soothes sunburn by reaching deep skin layers and quickly relieving pain. It promotes three jar sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and urges readers to ask for Penetro.
At The Capitol the drama Turn Back the Clock starring Lee Tracy Mae Clark Otto Kruger and Peggy Shannon plus newsreel Laurel and Hardy and the stage Miss West Virginia and bathing beauties. The hearse shows Three Cornered Moon with Claudette Colbert Richard Arlen and Mickey Mouse, plus news reel. Rialto presents West of Singapore and Williams Beneath the Sea with Betty Compson. Greenbrie shows Phantom Express and Night Club Lady with J Farrell MacDonald Sally Blane and Adolphe Menjou Ruth Stevens. Virginian screens What Price Innocence with Willard Mack Jean Parker and Minna Gombell.
Wynne Gibson plays a woman weakness in a tale of ads and ambition while Bill Gargan portrays the advertising genius at the center of the plot. The dynamic clash explores success in business and the costs of tempting feminine influence.
Charlie Farrell leaves Janet Gaynor to pursue a Warner Brothers offer in Shakedown, a Sam Engels story about a cut rate drag racket. Bette Davis and Ricardo Cortez star with John Francis Dillon directing. The Warner film will shoot during Farrells three picture Radio contract interval.
Jesse Lasky Jr prepares to work with his father on a film adaptation. He earned his spurs at Fox and edited High Hatter magazine before being chosen as co adapter with Gladys Unger for The Coming Out Party, an original by Becky Gardiner and Unger. The theme centers on debutantes and the costs of launching them into society and marriage.
Charles Laughton will leave a four figure weekly film role to take part in Shakespearean repertory in England for a modest wage of 100 dollars a week. He plans to change plays every three weeks and will not be persuaded to stay in cinema. His story remains intriguing.
A 26 year old hotel clerk turned actor finds stage success but passes on Paramount’s big movie offer to gain more stage experience. He plans to return to Hollywood in April to renew motion picture obligations and is now 33.
Hollywood buzz says Gary Cooper has fitted his front door with a coin slot device. A single dime yields a short ring while additional dimes unlock the door. Proceeds from the gadget will go to charity to curb harassing visitors like peddlers and car salesmen.
A wart of negotiations ties Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Pauline Lord who may emote in three MGM drummers while Mary Astor signs with Warner Brothers for two films including Convention City with Adolphe Menjou. Franchot Tone Madge Evans and Stuart Erwin join Richard Dix in an MGM project as Victor McLaglen heads Patrol filming in 102 degree heat at Yuma under John Ford.
Snapshots of Hollywood scenes recount a Gloria Swanson tea with Sternberg and Swanson, William Powell’s social favor, Hugh Trevor with Mrs. Nash Carleton, Mrs. Julian Allen bidding bon voyage, and others like Ernst Lubitsch, Jack Benny, Rita Kaufman, and Doris Roche. Noting Samplers of Alice in Wonderland tests and stars Mary Pickford and Constance Talmadge heading to Chicago.
Samuel Wilson a totally blind Kansas City youth is a top student at Emporia State Teachers College. He uses a Braille slate with a stylus to take notes and relies on a reader to handle texts not available in Braille.
Elmer Pingree of Fergus Falls Minnesota recently had a bullet that had lodged in his leg during a Mexican skirmish while in the regular army work free. An army physician advised him at the time to leave the bullet alone.
E C Leonhart, legislative chairman of the West Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers, calls on all association members to cooperate with the governor and state education officials. He urges support for the new school system, urges patience with boards and principals, and promotes teamwork to elevate opportunities for children statewide.
A photograph shows Dr. William H. Park of the New York health department inoculating a young girl with diphtheria preventive treatment. Dr. Shirley Wynne and Dr. Bela Schick observe, stressing safety and decades of experience. The piece urges early vaccination for children entering school, notes the Schick test to identify susceptibility, and hints at forthcoming explainer. An editor's note promotes Dr. Clendening pamphlets on health topics available for ten cents each.
Cape Girardeau Missouri. John Atkinson, a piano tuner aged 60, asked a court for permission to adopt Eva Walter, 22, wife of a shoe factory worker, as his legal heir in return for board and room for life. He owns real estate valued at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars and Walter is said to have approved the arrangement.
Dorothy Dix advises a mother about a 25 year old son dating a 42 year old divorcee with a 16 year old daughter. She says the son is grown and can marry whom he pleases, but suggests patience and no nagging to avoid pushing him into an unsuitable match. The piece also includes a note about a chain-letter warning from Dorothy Dix and the law against chain letters.
The speaker advises that criticizing the son’s elderly beloved only fuels his romance. Ridicule is deemed a dangerous weapon, but if friends tease him about the age gap and call her grandma, the son may feel ashamed to be seen with her. The passage emphasizes social pressure over genuine critique.
A controversial remark argues for breaking up a match to avoid misery. It contends the husband would tire of a much older wife, and she would be insanely jealous of any young woman his age who crossed their path.
The item lists diverse local snippets: a dangerous chain letter, Nitro Independent losing 14 to 10 at Hurricane, and multiple short personal notices. It mentions players O’dell Thornton Meaders Gatens Easter Harris and others, plus visits to Moundsville Baltimore Charleston and Indianapolis. Various residents Nuanced social updates and family travels are noted.
Keeling of Truslow street bound over to the intermediate court grand jury by Municipal Judge D. Boone Dawson on a charge of obtaining an automobile under false pretenses from McMillion Motor. He allegedly passed a $555.45 worthless check as part payment. the car was found wrecked in Cincinnati and he remains in county jail.
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