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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1931
Page
32
The article laments film censorship and urges caution over sexually suggestive pictures. It recounts mothers and teachers replying to censorship debates, noting public concern about what children see.
A heated public dispute erupts over a rumored Hollywood movie depicting a young woman. Critics fear the portrayal will mislead audiences and offend the motion picture industry. Dame Olga and other voices call for revisions or cancellation.
A 1929 film industry dispute centers on ad ver to the cinema. Will Haye, backed by aides, signs a pact with producers and advocates drastic changes. Hollygood and Mucera urge pairedness and censoring suggestive boemes. A committee is formed to review all pictures before release, with three titles criticized as lower priority.
A clipped note discusses expurgated film titles and content prior to public release, noting Universal and readers' reactions. It cites producer estimates of mostly adult-themed 800 feature titles and a small share of sympathetic criminals, then critiques perceived cultural trends and moral concerns.
A veteran motion picture producer recounts a 20 year battle against reform measures in New York led by Governor Miller and the state’s reformers. He argues cinema reflects public interest, citing successes like Brooklyn Devil, Gimmaron, The Bewe, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Frost as evidence against sweeping censorship efforts.
The cruiser Delrago, newly commissioned by the United States Navy, will depart soon on a tour of the South Seas. Ceremonies mark its departure, with officials stating the ship will travel to Megship of the United States, carrying 20.0MH armor and modern airdrome gear. The voyage aims to test the ship’s capabilities and armor systems, and to showcase naval power as it sails from Ware Island, California, April 14.
Lawrence Tibbett stars in The Southerner at Aztec theater in a serious drama about a prodigal son returning home to tempt his sister in law and threaten family integrity. Esther Ralston and Clit Edwards co star in a plot of upheaval teased by light comic relief from Stepin Fetchit and others. Also features The Car Gang Ride in Nye Business and Eddie Young in An for the Barn.
Star duo Norma Shearer and Lionel Barrymore headline the Terna theater program with The Divorcee and Strangers May Rise. Arthur Parrott presents a Parrott story about a globe trotting bride while George Fitzmaurice directs. Featured acts include Parmament Sound News and a comedy feature.
Actress Connie Bennett headlines the film Born to Love presented at Abeneay theater. The homage laden production teams Branett as a talking wereen and features the Fouraelian troupe in a fantasy romance setting.
A garbled report notes a famous figure returning to Bullywood amid weight talk and public interest. It mentions a past diet aim, a fiancé or partner, and a promptly prepared job for her son as she is pronounced well. Public reception is anticipated.
The Majestic theater presents Cracked Nuts a REO Entro film with Anatole Fridland's Twentinth Century Revue on the bill. The show includes a vaudeville act with Frank Woolsey and partner and a plot involving El Dorado Wheeler and kingship, with a planned bombing scheme that unearths an oil field turning the country democratic. Dorothy Edna May Oliver Ben Torpin and Irving Fulham are among the acts.
Holly reach includes Lilyen Tashmen and Eddie Lowe renting and building along Malibu Beach. Richards Berthelmes plan a new house, Constancs Becnett rents for summer, while Hennete takes two beach houses to ensure sun and air. The Lew Ayres and Lela Lane romance, and several stars like Corinne Griffith and John Frawanson, figure in social goss. At the theaters Majestic, Aztec, Em pin, Temar, State, Palace, Barlandal, and Plaza showcase varied features with top stars and new productions.
A mishmash of gossip notes describes Samuel Goldwyn arranging Charlotte Greenwood to star opposite Eddie Cantor in Palmy Daya, with questions about the casting of Eadie and the involvement of Conway Veazle returning to New York for a stage role. It also mentions Greenwood’s recent success and Metro star power.
Ann and Harold Pannister plan a wirplane trip to Bent Ago while Ann embarks on a Philadelphia guest appearance at the Sergeron theater. Juaper Trecter, the Province torn Players director, lands her first role, seeking loose ties and potential repayment for past favors.
Entelle Taylor and Jack Dempsey face a rumored divorce as friends hush remarks while sport writer Mark Kelly notes seeking Dempsey for clarification. The pair have long denied the split amid public speculation and social tension following sightings of Entelle without Jack at cafes.
A new acting school named for five notable figures begins operations at Universal City. Gregul, Buddy Rogers, Thelma Linus, Howard Drew and Arthur Dagar spearhead the program with prenticeship tracks and rotations. Dan Das vie and Kent Morgen announced arrivals to join this week.
A revival of Will Rogers and Mark Twain themed entertainment plays at the Empire. The show features Rogers alongside Twain style humor with performances by Eileen O Sullivan and others. David Butler directs the production with a nod to classic comic roots and screen travel notes.
The Aztec theater will show the film City Strela featuring Gary Cooper in everyday business attire for the first time in three years. The cast includes Sylvia Sta key Welidone Tdthe brunette and Marling Dieleick, with producers predicting strong appeal.
The melodrama follows Millie as marriage strains and infidelity drive her to seek love elsewhere until a fateful confrontation. Opening Monday at the Palace theater, the cast features Helen Twelyn Crece, Jamen Hall, John Heliday, Rod et Amés, Lilyan Tathman, Joac Blondel, Susin Louise and more. Troinseor Dawcey leads the Palace engagement the week of April 19 with audience Q&A about the future.
Local theater ad announces Charlie Chan Carriere On at Empire Saturday. Film adaptation by Fox stars Warnes Clandel te abowa with a poster featuring Yer Derr Bigeere in a popular Saturday renting postatory style.
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