The Virginian at Strand A superb cast in talking picture
Owen Wisters famous story The Virginian comes to Strand with Gary Cooper Walter Huston Richard Arlen Mary Brian Chester Conklin Eugene Pallette and Helen Wade in a faithful talking version of the novel and stage play Cowboys yell ranchers sing under stars lovers speak their hearts and the film is praised as a master piece in the new talking picture era.
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Gary Cooper
Walter Huston
Richard Arlen
Mary Brian Chester Conklin Hugene Patlette
B. H. Calvert
Helen Wate
Victor Peter
Tex Youngarles Stevens
Owen Wister
Wister
Kirk la Shelle
Thomas
Richard Allen
Mary Brian
Eugene Pallette
General Talking files against RCA and RKO
Attorneys for General Talking Pictures Corporation filed a bill of complaint against RCA Photophone and RKO Radio Pictures in two actions alleging infringements on signalings by RCA Phototone and patents by RKO Radio Pictures. The case centers on the Ries patent for reproducing phonographic sound records filed in 1913 and granted in 1926, with Western Electric, Powers Cinephone, and Fox Case Corp. already involved in related suits as General Talking seeks to establish its sound patent rights in court.
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York
Gewalking Pictures Corporation
RCA Photophone
RKO Radio Pictures
RCA Phototone
Tea
Tihn
Western Electric
Powers Cinephone
Fox Case Corp
General Talking Pictures
RCA
RKO
Ries
Elias Ries
Government Patent Office
New York
General Talking Pictures Corporation
RKO M.A. Schlesinger
General Talking
de Forest Phonofilm
Opera House Sol les Graduates In Screen Revue
Radio Pictures presents a sparkling musical comedy titled Tanned Legs at the Opera House tonight and Wednesday. Four genuine Ziegfeld beauties appear on screen Pearl Waton of RKO and Eaton family kin Mary Charles Doris lead the cast with Ann Pennington Helen Kaiser Kay English and Anna Karina in supporting roles. Comedy and shorts also shown.
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Ziegfeld
Hollywood
the Opera
Houser
Fifth
Pearl Waton
RKO
Eaton
Mary
Charles
Doris
Ann Pennington
Helen Kaiser
Kay English
Anna Karina
Opera House
Postpone Suit Against Eleven Firms In Reatrain Trade Case
Opening of the government suit against eleven companies charged with conspiracy to restrain trade in film and war posts was postponed until Thursday in federal court here yesterday. The action covers recent years and cites alleged unlawful restraints.
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Los Angeles
Motion
Film&war
Can't Be a Comedienne and a Flapper Too Polly Moran
Polly Moran defends her youthfulness and career amid questions about women in comedy. She argues middle age limits are unfounded, cites Marie Dressler as example, and stresses experience and psychology are key to making audiences laugh. She notes persistence brought her success and kindness toward others. Last shows tonight at Strand.
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Polly Moran
Hollywood
Comedienne
Miss Moran
Polly
Mabel Normand
Irl
Miss. Moran
Marie Dressler
Metro-Golawyn-Mayer
Strand
London social figures wed in registry office amid scandal
London marriage reports detail the wedding of Marshall Field II to Mrs. Dudley Goats at Marylebone registry office. Separately Evelyn Marshall Field III obtained a Reno divorce from Field after a brief petition, while Parton was jailed on multiple counts related to neighborly disputes. Debutante Audrey James is named among social scene pieces and a note on 102 Italian cinemas with sound.
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London
Marshall Field
Chicago
Dudley Goats
Marylebone Registry Office
Evelyn Marshall Field
Charles
Marshall
New York
Field
Reno
Logan
Tey
Parton
Spanish Vets In Convention In Philadelphia Gathering 30,000 strong
Veterans of the Spanish American war arrive in Philadelphia for the 32nd annual United Spanish War Veterans gathering. Major General William G Price Jr presides as Governor Fred W Green and others address delegates in Independence Hall with ships from the US and Cuba sent as tributes to the boys of 98.
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Philadelphia
United Spanish War Veterans
William G. Price, Jr
Philip H. Gadsden
Chamber of Commerce
Fred W. Green
Michigan
The
Veterans
Lulu Shakespeare
Everett
Mich
Ladies Auxiliary
Francisco de Paula Valiante
Machado
Cuba
James J. Davis
Edward S. Matthias
Ohio Supreme Court
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Independence Hall
U.S. S. Pensacola
Republic of Cuba
When a man phones a dog that's news
Hollywood stars a story of Frederick Burton a film actor who phones his dog Boysie in Norwalk Connecticut from Los Angeles The Irish terrier runs to the phone thinking a call is for him The Burtons and their dog share playful bark like exchanges home bound chatter and modem style calls
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Robin Coons
Hollywood
Manis
Norwalk
Conn
Frederick Burton
Boysie
the Lambs’ Club
New York
Fredericks Burton
Holly Iood
Tate
Boyste
Rghit
Obituary Note on Scots Guards Officer’s Death 1927
The Office of the Scots Guards records the death at Camhesh in 1927 at age 29 due to wounds from the world war. She had visited the United States frequently and was a friend of the Prince of Wales.
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Scots Guards
Camhes
United States
Prince of Wales
Study on Taxation of Foreign Touring Cars
The Hague August 19 A sub committee of the League of Nations fiscal and road traffic committees met to study a draft convention on taxation of foreign touring cars. The aim is to facilitate international motor trade by broad exemptions from taxation. A further sub committee will meet August 20 to explore a multilateral convention to prevent double taxation on profits of foreign firms permanently established in a country.
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the Hague
League
of Nations
Fascists Say Toll Of Dead In Quake 1475
An Italian fascist party order notes the July quake death toll at 1475, down from 2142, arguing many victims were not counted as they fled or hid. It rejects reports of 5000 to 15000 dead and accuses abroad of exaggeration. The piece also mentions a US tourism campaign and Texas spending.
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Rome
Pacist
Texas
Ist
Holy Land Findings Establish Facts of Biblical Recording
Jerusalem reports an international expedition has unearthed remains from 17 cities at Tel Beit Miraim. The finds, linking Xenia Bevary St Louis and the Amani School of Oriental Research, aim to date events from Exodus to Joshua. Dr. Melvin G. Kyle, head of Xenia Seminary, cites chronology clues guiding Palestine culture up to Nebielie adnezaar.
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Holy Land
Jerusalem
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