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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
6
In a night court scene a stern magistrate questions a rough prisoner who refuses to answer. The dialogue plays on cops and criminals, with a sardonic exchange about guilt and payment. A second film anecdote features a director explaining a romance scene where a tall handsome man uses rope and kisses, prompting a witty retort.
The death of Thomas Meighan resonates with fans who recall his rise in silent films. The piece notes Meighan, Lon Chaney, and Betty Compson as stars who found fame in The Miracle Man, and traces how later stars like Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Merle Oberon, Wendy Barrie, and Binnie Barnes gained Hollywood success after The Private Life of Henry the Eighth. It also reflects on Jean Parker and Shirley Temple’s enduring influence, plus industry anecdotes about actors, directors, and reformulations of popular films.
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