Charleston Film Fare Opens With War Themed Drama
War and romance clash in Blockade at Kearse theater with Madeleine Carroll and Henry Fonda in a neutral Civil War backdrop. Other attractions include Woman Against Woman at Capitol with Mary Astor, Border G Man with O’Brien, and You and Me at Virginian starring Sylvia Sidney and George Raft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeleine Carroll
Henry Fonda
Kearse Theater
Castelmare
Warner Baxene
Bartholomew
Gapitol Theater
Herbert Marshall
Vic Bruce
Mary Astor
Joye
Edward Chodorov
Robert ¥. Sinclair
The
Virginian
Sylvie Sidney
George Raft
Century of Acting Brought to Film With May Robson
Century of Acting centers on May Robson and her stand-in May Warren on the film set for Sister Act directed by Mike Curtiz. Robson, a renowned actress with five decades on stage and screen, guides a circle of peers including Claude Rains and the Lane sisters, as Warren assists off camera. An unrelated note reports Ian Hunter’s dogs—Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, and Welch terrier—are expected to breed, adding two pups to the household by late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Robson
May Warren
Mike Curtiz
Mike Robson
Warren
Ear Robeson
Claude Rains
Three Lane
Mumy
Ian Hunter
Hunter
Hunter Bowtehold
George Porgie Gracie In Dots Headline Romance
George Burns and Gracie Allen star in a domestic comedy described as chaotic yet beloved by fans. The piece notes their eight year marriage, stage beginnings, and mutual affection. It highlights Gracie's hobbies, fashion sensibilities, and George's humor, while detailing their film work on College Swing with Martha Raye and Bob Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burns
Gracie Allen
George
Gracie
San Francisco
Hubby George
Paramount Studio
Martha Raye
Bob Hope
Edward Everett Horton
Ellow
Freddie Bartholomew’s venture into printing begins
Lexicographer Freddie Bartholomew enters the printing business with a small press from Alfred Werker. After two days of work the young star completes his first order for Warner Baxter, who seeks calling cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Bartholomew
Alfred Werker
Freddie
Warner Baxter
Summer Nights Ice Shows Turn Up in New York Hot Spots
Summer nights in New York clubs are moving to ice shows as venues cool stages for the season. Ice performances at the Hotel New Yorker feature Norval Baptie and Gladys Lamb, while the International Casino lineup includes Evelyn Chandler Bruce Mapes and the Simpson Sisters on skates with a chorus. The trend mirrors Sonja Henie’s tour success, boosting demand for ice skaters.
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New York
Zere
Hotel New Yorker
Norval Baptie
Gladys Lamb
Broadway
International Casino
Evelyn Chandler
Guy Gwen
Simpson Sisters
Bruce Mapes
Sonja Henie
Personal props a big draw for film comedians
A study of film stars shows personal props define character trademarks. Harold Lloyd wore horn rimmed glasses since Lonesome Luke days, remaining linked to his Professor Beware! persona along a long comedy career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
Charlie Chaplin
Marx
Bob Burns
Jack Benny
Mad About Music and Movie Stages Hit In Town Week
A bustling neighborhood listings page notes Deanna Durbin and Jenn Jamén in Mad About Music with Sally Bliers, Hollywood Hotel with Mick Powell, and Tavarich with Claudette Colbert. It teases First Facts, Thrill of a Lifetime, and Ebb Tilt, plus Feverish gossip about Ann Sheridan and a changing screen persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna Durin
Jenn Jamén
Sally Bliers
Hollywood Hotel
Mick Powell
Joan Broudell
Ann Sheridan
Tumday
Happiest Moments Are Told by Stars
A feature surveys moments of happiness for motion picture stars. William Powell under the shower after work. Myria Loag in her flower garden. Wallace Beery trout fishing in the High Sierras. Robert Taylor fried chicken dinners country style. Rosalind Russell a new style creation. Eleanor Power dancing. Freddie Bartholomew presents to Aunt Mylicent. Mark Gable hunting trips. Nelson Eddy singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Powell
Myria
Loag
Wallace Beery
High
Sierras
Robert Taylor
Rosalind Russell
Eleanor Power
Freddie Bartholomew
Mylicent
Mark Gable
Nelson Eddy
Lola Lane to Sing With Sisters in Cause of a Man Trio
Lola Lane will perform aria in Cause of a Man with sisters Rosemary and Priscilla Lane. The contralto singer, noted for a seldom recalled trained voice, will reprise traits shown in Marked Woman in a trio appearance.
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Lola Lane
Rosemary
Priscilla
Classic Stars Hit The Capitol and Virginian Screens
A jumble of film names and star pairings lists appearances at venues including The Capitol and The Virginian. Notable names include Tyrone Power, Ginger Rogers, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and Mickey Rooney with various co stars, reflecting a busy cinema lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tord Jett
Freddie Bartholomew
Mickey Keane
Ginger Rogers
Dewdl Fairbanks, Jr
Wort Angel
Margaret Sub ‘Stewarts
Boyd Offers Philosophy From Hopalong Cassidy to Married Life
William Boyd famed as Hopalong Cassidy shares a domestic guide in ten paragraphs. It urges subscribing to two mornings papers, keeping both tea and coffee, calm breakfasts, ready beans, timely dating, and annual two week privacy trips to renew trust and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Wilie
Skeletons of Films and Amuse Hollywood Folk
Hollywood figures recall past missteps that haunted their careers from 1930s era vanity tales. Names include Hedy Lamarr, Janet Gaynor, Tyrone Power, Elaine Barrie, Mae West, Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Gene Autry, Ginger Rogers, Sam Goldwyn, Katharine Hepburn, Dorothy Lamour, Joan Bennett, Simone Simon, Stan Laurel, and others. Entangled regrets cover romance lapses, public feuds, missteps on set, and unwanted publicity that shaped fame.
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Filmland
Hedy LeMerr
Margaret Lindsay
Alfred Vanderbilt
Janet Gaynor
Tyrone Powers
Janet
Tyrone
Richard Carlson
Flaine
Elaine Barrie
John Barrymore
Elaine
Robert Taylor
Europe
Bob
Mae West
Charlie McCarthy
Charlie
Charlie Chaplin
Paulette Goddard
Gene Autry
Hoy Rogers
Sam Goldwyn
Hollywood
Ginger Rogers
J. Edgar Hoover
Katherine Hepburn
Dorothy Lamour
Karlett
Joan Bennett
Sii
Simone Simon
Stan Laurel
Hateel
Eddy's Voice Fails In Middle Of Song
Eddy recounts a Syracuse concert night when he suddenly lost his voice mid performance after inhaling a fly. The packed auditorium erupted in laughter as he recovered and returned with a muted stance before finishing with the audience's surprise and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy
Nelson
Syracuse
Fie
Ftea
Woman Against Woman at City Theaters Capitol
A busy Capitol program lists multiple features and stars. Woman Against Woman with Herbert Marshall Virginia Bruce Mary Astor Janet Beecher and Marjorie Rambeau leads alongside Music Made Simple and Miracle Money. Also shown are G-Man with George O'Brien Laraine Johnson and Ray Whiteley and You and Me with George Ratt Sylvia Sidney Barton MacLane Harry Carey Roscoe Karns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Capitol
Herbert Marshall
Virginia
Bruce
Mary Astor
Janet Beecher
Marjorie Rambeau
Robert Beachley
George O’brien
Laraine Johnson
Ray Whiteley
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Miss Sidney
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Mary Simpson
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Neighborhood News
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Lonesome Luke
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Rhee Faye
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Dick Powell
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Spencer Tracy
Doulive Ratner
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Hedy Lamarr
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Harry Carey
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Billy the Kid
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Ronald Young
Bob Steele
Jane Withers
Buck Jones
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