Walter Colmes Becomes Producer After Harvest Melody Breakthrough
Walter Colmes, age 27, quits publicity to produce film. He lands a contract from Herbert J. Yates of Republic to produce six pictures, starting with the musical Trocadero. Henry C. Rogers reacts with disbelief as Colmes gains industry backing.
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Hollywood
Erseine Johnson
NEA Stall
Walter Colmes
Walter
Brian Donlevy
Nevada
Claudette Colbert
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Harry
Henry
Hedy Lamarr
Louis B. Mayers
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Herbert J. Yates
Republic Studio
Walter Colmes Breaks Into Hollywood Press Scene
Walter Colmes, a Boston-born graduate of the University of Wisconsin, rose from film cutter assistant to producer and press agent in Hollywood. He worked for Henry Rogers, helped develop Harvest Melody with Leon Fromkiss, and emphasizes ideas over costly sets as key to success.
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University of Wisconsin
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Walter
Henry Rogers
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Leon Fromkiss
Letter Mixes Danger and Deceit in Plant Plot
In a factory, Rollins schemes after finding Pete Neil's memo to Mr Melvin. The plan risks exposure as Pete faces an impending dismissal while Tim Brandon senses trouble, and loyalties collide before a cliffhanger ending.
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H C. Rollins
Art Melvin
Pete Neil
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Pete
Mr. Melvin
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Tim Brandon
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Radio Programs and Personalities Schedule Fragment
Radio program listing from a historical schedule shows multiple time blocks and programs across networks. It lists Captain Midnight, Jack Armstrong, Blondie Dagwood, The Lone Ranger, War News, and various music and drama segments with host names and orchestras, indicating a dense mid century radio lineup. The fragment preserves program titles, times, and participants like News Time CBS NBC ABC and orchestras, plus serials and guest stars.
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Curren Sermi
Midnight
Shrednick
Nbe
Quincy Howe
Cbs
Lyn Murray
Orch
Tim Healy
Bla Lanny
Ginger
Hubert Merrill
Jack Armstrong
Blu West
Jerf Sullavan
Cbs News
Wolsey Hurd
Bill Stern
Lowell Thomas
Fred Waring
Dohony Morran
Blu
Yulton Lewis, Jr
el Sullivan
Johnson Family
Mbs
Carrol Sisters
Lone Ranger
Army Air Forces
Kaltenborn
Nbc
Voorheas
Biu
Radio Theater
Che Gabriel Heatter
Gracie Mielda
Bill Grey
Harry Wismer
Raymond Gram
Screen Guild Players
Bobby Ruffin
Sammy Angott
Guy Lombardo
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