British Quota Act sparks debate as films rise and rumors spread
British cinema faces a 45 percent first feature and 25 percent remaining time quota prompting dissension that two thirds of films could be B pictures in disguise. Canada’s Robert Beatty leads Another Shore, a Dublin bench comedy poised for release. Sir Harry Lauder plans a Technicolor biopic in Scotland with an American shoot next year.
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England
Robert Beatty
Stephen’s Green
Dublin
Ireland
Hollywood
Sir Harry Lauder
Harry
Edinburgh
America
Sir Harry
Scotland
Jolson
Lauder
Canada
Harry Lauder
Magical pattern for a fast growing girl frock
Easy-sew Pattern 4530 designed for confidence with a wingy detachable peplum. Includes illustrated instructions and tested for fit. Pattern 4580 offers girls' sizes 6 through 14. size 10 requires 258 yards of fabric. Send 25 cents to Box 1, 123 18th Street, New Toronto with size name address and style number.
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18Th Street
New
Toronto
Handwriting Analysis Suggests Aggressive, Ambitious Traits
A letter to Mr Arnott requests handwriting analysis and describes distinctive wedge shaped letters. The writer notes sharp upstrokes and quick, decisive strokes signaling impatience and drive, while also acknowledging ambition and readiness to face competition. Send a sample with self addressed stamped envelope to Alex S Arnott in New Toronto.
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Alex S. Arnott
160H. Street
New
Toronto
Dorcas as a Model of Faith and Good Works
A sermon outlines balance between faith and deeds citing Dorcas as example. Her charity to widows led Peter to raise her, proving deeds accompany belief and signifying Christ’s presence in acts of mercy. The sermon urges believers to minister to those in need as service to Jesus.
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Dorcas
Jesus Christ
God
Peter
Jesus
Dear Anne Hirst: A Groom Questions Utopian Marriage
A reader asks if a wife who gently nurtures her husband is realistic or utopian. The columnist defends marriage, urges pursuing mutual happiness despite scoffers, and notes real couples prove lasting love. The letter cites distance and asks Anne Hirst for guidance.
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Anne Hirst
Old Joe the Gardener Sells Weeds Not Flowers
A poem by Irene Byers in the Girletian Science Monitor portrays Old Joe the gardener in corduroys and a brown coat battling snails and slugs. He weeds with military precision, sparing only the daisies and buttercups as summer brings flowers and weeds together. The gardener concedes, noting weeds are clever, while a daisy among the grass appears to wink at him.
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Old Joe
Modesty Forbids Mail Clerk and Poet Banter
A humorous exchange unfolds as a mail clerk urges marking as First Class Matter while a hopeful poet jokes about seeming conceited. The light scene captures mid century postal etiquette and writers bantering about etiquette and self‑importance.
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Jimmy Durante
Liberty
Arnott
Mr. Arnott
Diana Twiford
Diana
Curly Twiford
R. Barclay Warren
New Toronto
Daddy
Joe
Daisy
Irene Byers
The
Girletian Science Monitor
Rubin Minard
Europe
Welsh Guards
Olsen & Johnson
C.N.E
Col. K. R. Marshall
Elwood A. Hughes
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