Ambergris Discovery and Tensions Aboard the Venturer
Richard wins a fortune with ambergris from a dead whale as Mary, George, and Peter observe the haul. Richard's exuberance clashes with George's disapproval of his behavior toward women, fueling Mary's inner conflict and a tense late-night confrontation. Peter consoles Mary with a costly aside before an uneasy kiss.
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Richard
Pip
Mary
Peter
Isaiah
Mat
Ambergris
George
Cap’n Carr
Ministry
Uncle Tom
Hiram
Tommy
The
Venturer
The Venturer Crew Faces Unrest and Hidden Pearls
On the whaling ship the Venturer tensions rise as Mary confronts Peter and George while Corkran detects rumors of a precious pearl packet aboard. Richard notes George’s bravery and Mary’s wary vigilance grows with muttered talks of danger and desire.
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George
Mary
Richard
Peter
Corkran
Land of Liberty frames staged history and wartime relief work
Cecil B DeMille’s Land of Liberty is described as an all industry picture drawing from 112 pictures and newsreels to span moments from Bunker Hill to World War II. The piece pledges distribution profits to war relief. Jane Russell named The Girl of the Year by Duke’s Sigma Phi Epsilon. Mickey Rooney tops both British and American polls as top box office star of 1940.
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Land of Liberty
Cecil de Mille
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Alamo
Gettysburg
Cherent Pictures
de Mille
Jane Russell
Howard Hughes
the Outlaw
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Duke University
Jane
Mickey Rooney
London Daily Mirror
Hayden set for star role in Dildo Day at Paramount
Stirling Hayden lands a top role opposite Doro thy Lamour in Dildo Day. He portrays a rich island owner in the Caribbean whose life is transformed by his overseer's daughter. Hayden recalls his surprise at entering films a year ago.
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Stirling Hayden
Paramount
Dorothy, Lamour
Caribbean
Hayden
Blossoms in the Dust Stars Greer Garson in Texas Tale
Greer Garson headlines her second year with a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract in Blossoms in the Dust based on the life of Edna Gladney a Texas humanitarian famed for child welfare work.
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Greer Garson
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Edna Gladney
Texas
Heidelberg born radio newsman with Nazi prison escape
Johannes Steel of the Mutual chain is described as possibly the only American radio newsman with a bounty on his head and a looming prison sentence should he be captured in Germany. Born to a Prussian officer father and a Scotch mother in Heidelberg, he held important posts, opposed Hitler, spent nine days in a Nazi jail, escaped, and later became a U.S. citizen.
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Johannes Steel
Mutual Chain
America
Germany
Heidelberg
Hitler
Hedy LaMarr Shines in Madame X and CBS News Stars Join
Hedy LaMarr delivers a lively Madame X performance as mirrors shatter and luck tilts. Columbia Pictures signs CBS reporters Linton Wells and William L. Shirer to co star alongside Dorothy Thompson in the new International Forum shoot.
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Hedy LaMarr
Madame X
Juan Crawford
Columbia Pictures
CBS News
Linton Wells
William L. Shirer
Dorothy Thompson
Hat
The
How to Sew Rugs by Ruth Wyeth Spears 82
Ruth Wyeth Spears explains rug making a pattern on burlap with wax and heat to set it. simple floral scroll designs tied to eighteenth century furniture are shown with color guidance. booklet details and a mail request for copy 6 with address and 10c follow.
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How
Sew Hy
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Household Tips From A Historic Page
Practical kitchen and home advice on juicing lemons with a needle, keeping baked potatoes crisp, unfreezing car locks with heated keys, making applesauce with sliced apples, managing sugar in apples, and beating cream in small batches to avoid butter. Includes tips on chilling equipment and avoiding warm room conditions.
Paradoxical Bed Bed Quote Attributed to C C Colton
A paradoxical saying notes the reluctance to enter and regret after leaving the bed. It captures human hesitation and daily routines as a playful meditation on sleep and motivation.
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C. C. Colton
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