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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1931

Page

33

Skippy to Debut at Astec Theater This Thursday

Percy Crosby's Skippy comes to life on screen in a Paramount feature at Astec Theater. Jackie Cooper co-stars as Skippy with notable players including Eloise Green and Sooky as supporting roles, framed by Shanty Town adventures and a sewer escape.

Percy Crosby Skippy Paretount Coogan Jackie Cocotnut End Trist Qtatlie Chase Marjorie Beebe Paramount Sound News

Lowell Sherman Directs Picture Coming Thursday

Lowell Sherman to direct a new film at the RKO Majestic theater this Thursday. Irene Dunne, Olendin Dell, Antonio’s aunt Erie Murray and Norman Kerry are listed in the cast amid a large vaudeville bill featuring four big acts.

Dora Perean Fis Bach Tunisia Pinkie Whith Tomea RKO Mmajestin Towel Sherman Penridle Plnin Irene Dunne

Western Talker at Strand Theater review note

Western Talker at Strand Theater features Jack Perrin as the Apeche Kid, a notorious outlaw seeking redemption. Josephine Hill stars opposite Perrin with supporting roles by Virginia Rahcraft, Fred Burns, Charley Le Moyne and Henry Morgan.

Brill Nouthwestern Jack Perrin Birand Theater Jertinry Atory Apeche Kid Shseek Fred Ghoreb Ferric Josephine Hill Chatti Gilese Sho Virginia Rahcraft Pred Burns Charley le Moyne Henrys Mogcemore

William Powell Stars in New Film at Aztec Theatre

William Powell appears in an intensely stirring dramatic romance titled Ladies’ Moon at the Aztec Theatre. Enemount’s filmization of Ladies’ Moon follows a Minted cos To Tolite whose moneyed New York suitors and rivals chase power and influence. Carole Tambini and Gilbert Emery co star as supporting players in this period piece.

Rowel Kayezane Enenmount New York Powell Wunton Carole Tambnni Gilbert Emery Sait Oitee Tell Herd Ean

Fiesta Show On City Plazas Opens Monday at Battle of Flowers Site

San Antonio ushers in the season with a Dodson midway and caravan hauled to the courthouse area. The Battle of Flowers week features Glenn's Circus and All World Congress of Rough Riders plus a 36-attraction midway with ferris wheels, carousels, and various rides. A giant python and a performing captive woman named Ghandi are touted as crowd draws amid the humane myths.

Neason San Antonio Ihe Ion Dodson Court House Oar Hall Fiento Glenn Glenn's_Circus All- World Congress of Rough Hidnrs India Adenta Abeduan

Cake of Soap Used 31 Years Now Gone

Chicago report notes an elderly man recalling a shaving soap cake bought in 1900 that lasted for decades. He recounts daily use, a routine of shaving, and a long habit shaped by the product’s longevity.

Chicago

Scandal Sheet hits Uy town theaters with Bancroft editin

George Bancroft a hard booming tabloid editor retires to San Antonio Sunday in Scandal Sheet. The plot follows his relentless pursuit of news and a pivotal photo of a supposed getaway suspect ending in a dramatic finished print. Banks and a cast including Clive Brook Kay Francia push the tale at Hixrlandale theater with bold, provocative scenes.

George Bancroft San Antonio Uytown 2Nd Tighland Bancroft Clive, Brook Kay Francia Rons Parker Rumaing Hixrlandale Theater Beemtel AlNrene O'Sullivan the Couture

Rita Cordoba to Perform in New York City

Mexico City dancer Millicent Hetes, known as Rita Cercars, leaves Spa Antonia for New York where she will be featured in Manuel Ortegon’s Little Calombig theater presentations. She plans a Pacific coast tour with Casico dawne ers, spanning Latin America and Europe, after early stops in New York.

Mexico City Millicent Hetes Spa Antonia New York City Manuel Ortegon Little Calombig Theater Rita Cercars Dies Bates New York Casico Dawneers Pacific Coast Francigeo Bass Dales

Buck Jones Stars in The Lone Rider at Strand

Buck Jones returns to the Strand to star in The Lone Rider alongside Silver. The pair brings action and Western grit to Monday and Tuesday showings, with Silver described as a bold, desert-tested Arabian horse and Buck Jones serving as trainer and leading man in the caper.

Buck Jones Grindott Lorne Silver Strand Theater Calligsein Buck

Shadow Ranch leads Western stage with romance and stunts

Vic State presents a three day engagement starting Thursday featuring Buck Jones and Shadow Ranch. The outdoor drama includes expert tilting fights band to land battles and spectacular stunts. A personal love story with light comedy runs alongside. Also on offer are prints and cartoons in a balanced program headlined by Ab- Jecta.

Vic State Synarvicesa Ee Hs Stiroe Shadow Rauek Burk Fang Tuck Jones

Reduced Prices at Texas Theater Offer Weekend Deals

Texas theater announces reduced prices affecting Sunday and weekly schedule. Sunday prices drop to 35 cents for admission on main floor while balcony and other sections see similar cuts. Saturday and holiday pricing also drop with 25 to 30 cent tiers and special balcony seating offered at reduced rates until closing.

Texas Tesas

Real Estate Exchangeads Offerings in Unnasified Columns

Market listings appear in the Real Estate Exchange columns with various trades and offerings. The page shows multiple unverified ads, including property parcels and investment opportunities, presented in a dense early edition format.

Hells Angels Returns to State Theater

The State theater presents a wartime adventure film featuring Jean Uaclow and Den Lyon with James West in a story about World War II pilots. The production showcases aerial battles, a Zeppelo raid on London, and dramatic climaxes designed to thrill audiences. A program of short features accompanies the main attraction.

Mir Etell Angels Jean Uaclow den Lyon James West Fiers Zeppelo Hrocch London Hela Angela Ll Motion Potires

Reducing Comes to Plaza Tuesday

Marty Dressler and Polly Moran star in Reducing a co starring comedy at the Plaza theater opening Tuesday. The plot centers on a beauty parlor setting with a director using deso action to shed pounds. The cast includes Miss Deceiver and Veeden Littlefield in supporting roles.

Marty Dressler Polly Moran Neem Plaza Theater Ain All Charles Kei Slefto-Goldwyn- Mayre Movieyorts Sin Uhil* le East

Shadowland Club Announces Fiesta Week Night Program

Shadowland Wight club on the Hlanop road will host a special program each night during Fiesta week starting Monday. Til Cohen says the club will open to the public from 7 30 p m, with new holiday songs by Doc Albert and the Tio Tals of chestea.

Shadowland Wight Club Hlanop Road Til Cohen Imanager Shadowland Priday Suinday Sheell Sheell Will Aspen On These His Only Stain. Doc Albert Aml

Fiesta Benefit Show by Junior Chamber at Aztec Theater

The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Fiesta midnight show at the Aztec theater Wednesday night to raise funds for a deficit from winter events. The feature is Paramount's City Streets starring Gary Gooner and Srivia Sid NOS.

Chamber of Commerce Ilac Paramount Gary Gooner Sid- Nos

Surprise Night at the Aztec Theater

The Aztec Theater announces a Tuesday surprise night paired with the regular Lafyrence Tihhelt showing at 2 oclock. Manager promises the surprise will be worth many times the admission and offers refunds if audiences are disappointed.

Tuesaday Actec Lafyrence Tihhelt Sné

Secret Six Coming to Aztec Theater

The Six is a crime drama featuring a city’s underworld rise and a bold heist plot. The Aztec theater will host the showing soon, drawing curiosity for the daring ensemble and the noir tone.

Secret Aztec

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