Behind the Scenes at Paramount and MGM Film Sets
Film trade notes describe Fred MacMurray in a gas chamber scene for Double Indemnity at Paramount with guard Captain Doose supervising and censors prompting changes. Also covered are preparations at MGM for Kis Met and The Thief of Bagdad, with Colman, Dieterle, and Cantor projects and on set anecdotes involving stunts and retakes.
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Hollwood
Fred MacMurray
Paramount
Te of
California
C. L. Doose
San Quenin
Fred
Aed
Doose
Cap
Billy Wilder
Hays Office
Mac
Wilder
Id G. Robinson
Eddie
M-G-M
Ronald Colman
Joy
Arnold
Douglas Fairbanks
Bagdad
Colman
William Dieterle
Parajmount
London
Georgia Pardons Considered for Escaped Gang Member
Board member Edward B. Everett said the Pardons and Parole Board weighs a clemency request from Burns Geeteers and two others linked to a Georgia chain gang fugitive case. The action follows reports of full clemency discussions for Burns and notes the board’s present regulations and possible outcomes.
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Georgia
Elliott
Edward B. Everett
Pardons and Parole Board
New
U.J
Burns Geeteers
Burns
Atlanta
Sen- Everett
Long-range Allied air raids hit targets in Asia
Delhi dispatch says American and RAF bombers attacked docks and an enemy arsenal in Thailand and Burma during night operations as part of the first long-range air command campaign. Attacks extended from Akyab to Henan with railways south of them also targeted on December 14 and the following nights.
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Delhi
Kok
Thailand
Forn Asia Air Command
United States
Burma
Akyab
Henan
Sque
Pin-up calendar art challenges lead in 1944
An editorial page excerpt notes a shift in calendar art for 1944 with pin-up themes expected to dominate, described as athletic and figure‑hugging. The piece also references Alf Landon comments and a New York Times music figure, adding a slice of contemporary gossip and public mood.
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Switzerland
Alf Landon
Wafoan
New York Times
Chicago
Ryssoe
E Calendar Company
Dow
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Eorgia Gang Pea
Fromeeks
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Yenangyaung
Langkok
Winston Churchill
T Read
House of Com
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Iran
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Thurston
Edgeworth
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Atlantic State Trucking
Ventent
Westpoint Avenue
Hunter Aoe
Parkway
Iance Co
E. Commerce St.hone
Roy Black
High Point Steam Laundry
Bartner Furniture Co
E. Green
E. Simms Campbell
Ee Comlete
L. W. Glenn
S. Wrenn
Leeds
Royal Curb Market
English St
High Point Antique Shop
N. Main St
Lexington Ave
East Washington St
Coca-Cola
Emerywood Food Market
N. Main
Boy's Goodrich
Bruce Atkins Furniture Store
Washington St
Ae Bicycle Sales & Service
Wrenn
American Flyer
Worth Avenue
Nash Loan Company
Lionel
Samet JU A and Metal CO
Alsso
Hetson- Greenwald
Washington Street
N. Y
Nash Jewelry & Loan Company
Philco
N. C
Commerce Furniture Exchange
E. Commerce
Atkins
Lester
Rch Pea
Akey
Levine Junk & Metal CO
S. Main St
Call C. DeWitt Holton Furniture Co
Main St
Cody's Furniture Repair Co
B. N. Wrenn
Dupont
Monark
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
Firm of Certified Public Accountants
Box
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Guilford County
R. B. Gantt
W. C. Jones
W. Farriss Avenue
Bluebird Castle
Vail Street
Cut Rate Furniture Company
Denny ST
J. H. Mashburn
Lyles
Chevrolet Co
North Main Street
Sherwood Forrest Farms
Office Equipment Company
Tom Cuneee
Byrce Commercial College
Bongese
Jones Business College
Commerce Street
P. P. Jones
M. A
Wood
Speedway Service
Ashley
Piedmont Oil & Coal CO
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Ashley Heater
M. L. Edgecock
Southern Motor Company
Auto Service & Supplies
Thomasiie
Taylor Sts
English and
Elm
Gene McNair
Leonard Street
High Point
Amos Realty Company
Pffone
Perpetual Building & Loan
North Main St
B. F. Johnson
Realty Loans & Insurance
Atlantic Building A&a Loan Assn Serurtt
W. Weegee
Ini
Porrent Ave
Cedar St
Ennis St
Srms
Graystone
S&s
Gibson
R. B. Gantt & CO
Greensboro Road
Fairfield Road
East Ave
APAR
EB Green
Silk St
R'Me
Rma. Tsid ' Senite
Washington
Call J
Adams-Millis and
Adams Street
Curtis Smith Deal
Southland Factors Corp
North Main
Center Theatre
Christmas Shopping Guide
W. F. Austin & Son
E. Washington Street
Drug CO
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown
Betty Lou
South Main Street
Guilford Furniture CO
Bloom Furniure
Ochains Dancing Studio
Caller Appliance CO
Evon Studio
Straight and Players
Horton Furniture Company
S. Main
Myrtie's
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Sample Shoe Store
Main
Barker Street
Thurston St
W. Green St
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Simpson Compan
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Just
Southern Motor Co
DeSoto and
Plymouth
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