Sons Of Film Famous Fathers Start Screen Careers With DeMille
Hollywood director Cecil B. DeMille casts sons of famed film figures in his Paramount picture This Day and Age starring Charles Bickford Richard Cromwell and Judith Allen. The youth group includes Wallace Reid Jr Euch von Stroheim Jr Bryant Washburn Jr Celeste Blackwell Sr Fred Kohler Jr Frank Tinney Jr and Neal Hart Jr. Most are still in school or studying while pursuing screen work, with Reid Washburn and Tinney having small speaking roles.
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Father Ukeson
Hollywood
Cecil B. DeMille
Fim
Paramount
Charles Bickford
Richard Cromwell
Judith Alien
Houston Theatre
Wallace Reid
Euch von Stroheim
Bryant Weadburn
Cetlyle Blackwell
Fred Kohler
Frank Tinney
Neal Hart
DeMille
Miz
Wally Reid
Wally
Sil
Reid
Washburn
Rober
Young Tinney
Debulle
Red
On the Stage and Screen in Houston Previews
A crowded slate of theatrical and film offerings listed for Houston shows includes Richard Cromwell Judith Allen and Ben Alexander in Stoopnocracy and Sinnett the Magician with John Mack Brown in Saturdays Millions. Also on stage Moran and Mack in Blue Blackbirds and Alison Skipworth in Title and Gas with Baby LeRoy.
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Houston
Bickford
Richard Cromwell
Judith Allen
Ben Alexander
Sinnett the Magician
Tues
John Mack Brown
Robert Young
Lelis Hyams
Moran & Mack
Sinnett
Fr—W. Co
Richard Cyenewell
Fifty Entrants in Houston Theatre Movie Contest
Fifty girls from Houston and surrounding towns enter a movie elimination contest at the Houston Theatre on the 26th and 27th. Entrants from outside towns perform on the 26th evening, Dothan entries on the 27th. A child matinee on the 27th features youths aged six to twelve. An assistant casting director from St. Petersburg will interview entrants between 10 12 am and 2 4:30 pm daily until entries close.
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Dethan
Houston
St. Petersburg
Dothan
City News Briefs Chronicle Local Changes and Plans
City notices list moves and openings including a second hand furniture store on N street and a commission sales model. R L Cox plans a new office on the courthouse third floor with officiate use. J H Linchnes qualifies as a state representative candidate. The City Tire Company orders a new truck with a chromium plated tank. Miscellaneous names reflect local social notes and minor events.
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N. St. Ane
R. L Cox
Cox
City Tire Company
Yerith
Today's Cotton Market Report and Local Notices
Cotton market updates by T. W. Palmer Colion Co discuss prices and trends. The piece notes local hospital and church notices, a Halloween party at First Baptist, Merle Burkett recovering from appendectomy, Montevallo students visiting, and nursing board examinations conducted by Mrs. Jewel Thrasher in Montgomery and Birmingham.
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First Baptist Church
Merle Burkett
Jewel Thrasher
Frazier Eria Hospital
Montgomery
Birningham
State Board of Nursing
Snake Exhibit Near Taylor Draws Attention
A large snake killed near Taylor is exhibited by SF Martin amid local curiosity. The reptile measured about five feet long, with details of its origin and naming provided by observers.
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Taylor
SF Martin
Tavlor
New York Stocks Mixed Amid Tiny Company Moves
The brief market rundown mentions several firms including Hudson Motors, Montgomery Ward, Radio Corp, Reynolds Tobacco and Western Union. It notes activity at New York exchanges with listings for Central etc and mentions rail and steel interests, alongside various corporate names and unclear figures.
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Aktoen
AE Aner
Arbus Makote
Sabi Wright Hudson Motors
Barverter ‘ Rennegott Carn
N.ae Levillard
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
Bae J. & Penney Phillips Pete . Pachkald Oo
Wcuee Radio Corp
Reynolds
Mille and Gus present new pair of comic stars in Tie and Gite
Hollywood figures W C Fields and Alison Skipworth clash comically in Tie and Gite a Houston Theatre one day engagement. They play card sharks who drain wallets escape sheriffs from Shanghai to Nome then plan revenge and a fortune with a diving suit and old ferry boat bringing laughs alongside Baby LeRoy Jacqueline Wells and Glifford Jones. Rupert Hughes wrote the origin story adapted for the film.
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Hollywood
W. C. Fields
Alison Skipworth
Jast
Jon
Houston Theatre
Fields
Skipworth
Card Sharke
Shanghai
Nome
Hyster
Baby LeRoy
Jacueline Wells
Glifford Jones
Rupert Hughes
Smoke Lightning Featured in Alabama Theatre Showing
George O Brien stars in Smoke Lightning a fast paced Western at Alabama Theatre next Friday. The film follows an adventurous cowpuncher protecting an orphan girl s heritage from criminals with thrilling chase scenes including a battle atop a racing express train. Director David Howard blends humor with picturesque locales. Nine year old is introduced as a distinctive novelty in the cast.
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George O Brien
Fox
Alabama
David Howard
District Education Association elects officers in nine-county district
In a Southeast Alabama district ceremony at Young Junior High School the nine county Alabama Educational Association district elected Moseley as president and Mrs M T Heard as secretary. Meyer I Ezell opened, Anne King welcomed, and Solomon Baxter urged cooperation to raise school achievement across Dothen and Houston counties.
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Alabama Educational Association
Young
Moseley
Mre. M.T. Heard
John EB
Bryan
AFE
Moteley
Meyer I. C. Ezel
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oDthan Teachers Association
Garrett
Mort
They Shall Not Pass Fairmont Post Office Test
Postmaster Herty fnogle distributed several counterfeit ten dollar bills to individuals in Fairmont on October 21 AP report. The recipients attempted to pass the bills at the post office but none succeeded.
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Herty Fnogle
Benny King Ross Leads Daring Rodeo Themed Play
Nell O Day shines as the charming heroine with Benny King Ross in a memory worthy role. Frank Atkinson provides humor as O Brien's ally and Morgen Wallace portrays a crooked sheriff in a notable cast.
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Benny King Ross
Nell O'Day
Frank Atkinson
O Brien
Morgen Wallace
Johnny Mack Brown Explains Why He Keeps Going
Johnny Mack Brown recalls his football nerve and grit during hard fought games for Alabama in the Rose Bowl era. He notes how Hollywood eyes followed his onfield resolve and how after each play he remained ready for another surge despite exhaustion.
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Johnny Mack Brown
Brown
Alabama
California
Hollywood
Prize Promised For Float Attractiveness Next Thursday
A local event offers a prize of 25 dollars for the most attractive float and a second prize of five dollars. The discussion notes three prizes and mentions an American made tracty vehicle purchased by none.
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