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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1931

Page

36

Bancroft in Newspaper Role at Tims Theatre

George Bancroft stars in Scandal Sheet at the Tims theater, playing a socialite and powerful editor. The plot contrasts his public hard edge with a private, affectionate husband persona, while Kay Liners and other New York figures shape a web of ambition and intrigue in this era talkie.

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The Front Page Comes to Aztec in Near Pasture

A fragmented notice notes The Front Page adapted for Aztec cinema. Howard Hughes and Lewis Milestone are linked as producers, with Adrienne, O’Brien and Mary Brian among cast notes. production and release timing remain unclear in the garbled text.

Howard Hoghes Lewis Milestone Instagenr’ Best Pictures Jamies City O'Brien Branduns Eine Mary Brian Jeeeweetheard Olere Everett Horeton Sir Lumberville George &, Hlons Prouk +McHugh and Mae

Ancient Thracian Grave Unearthed in Bulgaria

A fourth century Thracian tomb at Mirave reveals silver analyzed ingots and bronze artifacts. Excavation at Mezok Ridgarin site uncovers a painted iron framework coin hoard and a cache of vessels. Remaining stone enclosures and mausoleum contents await formal study.

Apel Mirave Mezok Finlwes Thomaas

Danes Return Home as War Years Emigration Reverses

A truncated report notes many Danes who had emigrated to the United States and Canada are returning to Denmark in recent months. It cites a figure of 3446 or so migrants and mentions wartime distortions in historic emigration data.

Denmark Unite States Canada Bashren Sterena Ing

Cherbourg Becomes Regular Airport

Cherbourg becomes a regular airport with main service between America and Cherbourg. About 48 cars are saved in this phase. Cherbourg is now connected by air with Tinsel and Co and Pacis and Amsterdam will be informed soon.

Ctarbourg America Rontineal

Trader Horn billed at Aztec theater in Africa epic

The Aztec theater will show Trader Horn for a week. The film, praised as an expedition epic filmed in Africa, features a lion and zebra in jungle chase scenes. It blends romance, adventure, and spectacle with exotic locales and dramatic action.

Trader Horn Caper Africa Nin

60 New Substances Give Cold Light

In Columbia, Missouri, researchers at the University of Missouri identify 60 new substances that produce cold light. Professor J. P. Diford and assistants studied how a firefly lights its lamp with minimal energy loss, contrasting it with electric bulbs where significant power is wasted.

Columbia She Anti 1 Italy University of Missouri Cérmired J.P. Dlifford

African Cannibals Spare White Man Mystery in Jumble

Fragmentary copy from Naugatuck Connecticut reports a bizarre claim about African cannibals sparing a white man despite jungle harshness. The text reads like an odd rumor or lyric, with references to government seeks and long-ago age trials, but remains unclear and partially garbled.

Naugatuck Conn

Huston Plays Uptown for Two Days at Uslowa theater

Walter Hosten stars in The Criminal Code at Uslowa theater. He studied court and prison scenes to portray Warden Brady, a firm impartial figure among inmates. Strong cast includes Philips Holmes Congtaies Cine Mingr, Mary Doran. show slated for Sunday and Monday.

Walter Hosten Uslowa Atage Sexeen Huston Warden Brady Euston Ny Philips Holmes Congtaies Cinemingr Mary Doran Minny Uptorn

The Southerner Starring Tibbett Opens Thursday

The Southerner, featuring Tibbett in his first comic role, opens next Thursday at the Azinc Theater. Esther Talston Chip Edwards and Holland Young head a fine supporting cast, with Tibbett playing a constable in a wealthy southern family who becomes a habo.

Tawrence ‘Tisbett Esther Talston Chip Edwards Holand Young Tibbett Con Bone

Theaters Listings and Cast Fragments at Local House

The page lists several film engagements with partial titles and cast. Notable names appear across venues including Bela Lugosi Helen Chandler Mary Pickford Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. Other entries reference Marian performers and mixed spellings of famous stars in a theater schedule.

Gaynor and Farrell bring romance to Highland Park show

The Man Who Came Back starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell opens at Highland Park theater Sunday and Monday. A Broadway adaptation, praised by audiences, features strong support from Kenneth Mekennan Willem Holden Mary Forbes and a directing by Taoul Walsh. The first performance begins at 1 o clock at Highland Park theater.

Janet Gaynor Ue Man Who Highland Park Theater Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell Ighland Park Theater Schulay Miss Gayner Karrell Jenneth Mekennan Willem Holden Mary Forbes Taoul Walsh York U Man Bighland Park

Wheeler Woolsey at Majestic Next Thursday

Wheeler and Woolsey bring Cracked Nuts to the RKO Majestic theater to open Thursday with the Twentieth Century Revue of songs and dances. The act features their usual vaudeville style with playful sketches and musical numbers alongside performers from the revue.

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Royal Family On State Screen

The State theater presents an illusory program featuring The Royal Family of Broadway with Ina Claire and Fredric March in leading roles. Mary Brian and Dearletta Crossman co star, while Frederic Mauerb headlines a strong supporting cast. A mixed bill includes King of the Wild and a light news segment.

State Theater Fredric Merely Ina Claire Hoyal Broadway Mary Brian Dearletta Crossman Fredele Mureb San Antonio Chenatee Atos Sud Miss Claire Mes John Gilbert Lu Big Sleur Mangitian Meron King of the Wild Anilke State

Westward Bound on Strand Screen Ends Run Soon

A synopsis of the synoptic talkie Westward Bound showing at the Strand highlights Buddy Reveevelt William M Jr and Allene Ras in a notable equine heavy production by Marty Webb. The piece praises the large stable of horses and urges viewers to witness the animals in action before the film closes.

Buddy Reveevelt Willam M. Jr Allene Ras Wis Marty Webb He Webb

Ursula Parrott Story Here Friday

Ursula Parrott inspired film “Mierurgers Max Kiss” opens Friday at Transtheatre. Star Norma Shearer returns after a brief break with Hubart Montgomery Neil Hamilton Irene Rich and Marjorie Rambeau in a tale of a modern young woman amid glamorous locales from New York to Europe.

Milbery Ian New York Biarritz Iles- Taris Spain Am Sareih

Will Rogers On Empire Screen and a New Austin Car Scene

The article notes Will Rogers on the Empire screen with new miniature cars featured in the latest Austin film. It mentions Frankin Albert and local stars from silent days, with promotions of a Western setting across hills and fireside imagery.

Will Rogers Empire Screen Austin Magers Tyng Frankin Albert Tien Joey Wel Imngmir Doo

State May Abolish One of Four Seals

Concord dispatch reports New Hampshire may abolish one of four seals after a contentious debate. Proponents argue the seal line is outdated, while opponents claim the symbols carry historical legitimacy.

State Concord New Elnigpehire Tony BP Cain

Romance Sparks Over Horses Amid Tragic Loss

In Londod on April 11 a tale of romance unfolds around horse lore. Lord Cirham, a widower with a 47-year life, and Taughtee Lally Stallough share a bond through horses as they navigate grief and mutual affection against a backdrop of quiet companionship.

Londod Hersmigne Hull Lally Stallough Lord Cirham Soar Soon Widorer

Popular Couple Reunited in Stramt Theatre Play

Janet Winner and Charles Fackell star in Haomi Walsh's For Movielows production The Man Who Came Back at Stramt theater opening Monday. The cast presents a revived classic with a noted ensemble and period charm.

Janet Win

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