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Haines Shuns Comedy for Dramatic Roles in Alias Valentine
William Haines discusses his shift from comedy to straight drama in Alias Jimmy Valentine at the Lantex Theatre August 1-2. He cites laziness and the ease of dramatic work, praising director Jack Conway and noting Leila Hyams, Tully Marshall, Karl Dane, and Lionel Barrymore in the cast. He also reflects on his art and public, emphasizing film spontaneity and audience appeal. The piece transitions to soil conservation notes on humus, erosion, and terrace farming urging immediate terracing to protect Texas and Oklahoma crops and land value.
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Wiliam Haines
Jimmy Valentine
Metro-Goldwyn-Ma¢r
Lantex Theatre
Laxi
Haines
Jack Conway
Brown
Harvard
Jack
Moorey
Texas
Union
Oklahoma
Nature
Wan