Hollywood anecdotes and radio stars boost studio buzz
Western Union reports on Marilyn Muni rising to fame after Scarface, Loyola social service study of Joan Leslie's laughter for Cinderella Jones, and anecdotes from Warner Bros and Metro assets. Ray Milland, Red Skelton, Ann Sothern, and Bob Hope feature amid studio plans and postwar projects.
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March of Time Report on Greece Debuts With Untold Struggles
The new March of Time factual picture story titled Report on Greece surveys the nation under the strain of inflation and transport paralysis while noting the emergence of new political parties and a shifting public mood.
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Hollywood News Roundup of Cast, Pets, and Patter
Norma Shearer may return to film after Joan Crawford. Patti Brady of Two Guys from Milwaukee shares her favorite sports skating riding swimming fencing and Dennis Morgan. Teddy the burro from Escape Me Never earns 50 dollars daily. Five years saw Jonnie Kay rise from Aliga in Movieland to Cinderella Jones starring role. A girl with Bob Huttons private number hawks it for 15 cents.
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Phone Call Pranks Spark a Stock Exchange Warning
A humorous dialogue about misdialed connections highlights a nightly talk between a wife and central operator. The piece ends with a Stock Exchange warning against stock tips and rumors. It notes the exchange promoting a booklet How to Resist a Rumor in Ten Lessons. It also jokes about a Hollywood director who slugged a youth.
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Dainty square-necked dress pattern for infants
A vintage pattern advertises a dainty square-necked dress with soft lace edging and puffed sleeves. It includes an easy sunsuit and completes a grand infant ensemble with slip and panties for sizes 6 months to 3 years.
Only Oriental on U S stamps Sun Yat sen honored on China issue
The article notes Dr Sun Yat sen first president of the Chinese Republic as the sole Oriental figure to appear on a U S postage stamp. It cites the 1942 China Commemorative stamp honoring him.
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Goings My Way Pairings and Hollywood Labor Woes
Harvard studies cures for Deafness sparking jokes about Yale, while Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald shine in film partnerships. Hollywood workers threaten a 50 percent wage rise as editors note vanity of big studio battles. A collage of quotes laments Americanisms and a Miami hotels robbery headline frames the page.
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To Sleep Without Pain A Tooth Keeps Jerry Up
Jerry complains of waking nights due to an aching tooth. Harry jokes about taking a night watchman job.
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Friend Indeed on a Train Run for a Lunch Stop
A traveler asks for help as the train departs in ten minutes. They must buy a ticket check baggage and seek lunch while a companion agrees to join for the meal.
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Definitely Nit Speeches Echo a Bullish Jest
A quirky line blends puns about nit speeches and steerish horns with wry humor. The remark playfully notes a point here and there amid light satire, using animal imagery to hint at rhetoric and bravado.
Car maker reshapes name to fit after market joke
Salesman explains customers add a chaser cap to the Straight 8 now called Straight Whiskey. The change aligns branding with the humorous demand from buyers. Local dealers note the shift boosts sales intrigue and keeps the model in public talk.
Silent Exchange Sparks Brief Adversarial Reunion
A terse dialogue reveals lingering tension as one partner recalls affection while the other notes broader experiences since their separation. The exchange hints at past closeness and a changed perspective without further detail.
Mack and Sandy Share a Festive Tree Trimming Moment
In a light hearted exchange the shrewd businessman Sandy explains he enjoys decorating the tree for the children, while Jack notes he trims as he does business. The moment highlights a playful side amid professional life.
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Wife and Husband Tease Over Sleepy Upholstery
A lighthearted exchange contrasts a sofa set with tired look and the husband’s remark about insomnia while the wife quips that none of the furniture has slept in years.
Punny Coffee Shop Exchange Leaves Customer Loyal
A brief tongue in cheek exchange at a cafe ends with a customer declining cake and opting for 11 cups of coffee instead, turning a pun filled moment into a lighthearted note of loyalty.
Laughs and Music in a Bright Entertaining Night
A lively musical comedy promises audience smiles with witty songs and upbeat numbers. Performers deliver sharp humor and sparkling dance routines in a cheerful show designed for a broad city crowd.
Post Civil War Industry Creates Hundreds of Millionaires
Collier's notes dramatic industrial growth in the two decades after the Civil War yielding several hundred millionaires. From 1890 to 1910 more than 500 daughters of these millionaires married European titled nobility.
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