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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

2

Mussolini offers inducements to American producers for film use

Italian dictator Mussolini is portrayed as offering generous terms to U.S. producers, including guaranteed refunds and transport on Italian lines, removal of customs and passport requirements, and full government cooperation for scenic locations in Italy. The piece also notes China’s ban on a ghost sequence in The Ghost Goes West and MGM’s submarine set for Born to Dance with Commander Haislip overseeing authenticity.

Lloyd Pantages Corrriacht Yost Hing Syndifcate, Inc Mussolini Walter Wanger Hollywood Whalenendlor Korda London Tate Italy Mr. Korda China Robert Donat Chine M-G-M Fienner Powell Harvey M. Haislip Army Ane Navy Halsip Army Oy Nery Pirbuo McCoy

Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted As Quick Diuretic Aid

An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming rapid relief for bladder issues and frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom. It markets the product as harmless and authentically from Haarlem in Holland, mentioning benefits like boosting activity and flushing wastes.

Wim Haarlem Flaarlem Holland Jona Bere Sidney

Shortage of Louisiana frogs worries California officials

California faces a frog shortage as experts warn that hunting methods wasteful. Officials cite shooters using rifles, harming frog populations and impacting local ecosystems and research.

California Louisiana

Romancers In Same Film by Hakeiet Fresoer

Hollywood gossip column notes Merle Oberon and David Niven share off screen romance myths while their on screen pairing shifts. Brian Aherne and Davey are linked to other roles as producers and studios juggle contracts and casting across Universal and major studios.

Hakeiet Fresoer Universal Sery Universal Bervige Los Angeles Merle Oberon David Niven Sam Goldwyn Davey Brian Aherne Merle David Twentieth Century O Bertie Jeeves Darryl Zannuck Goldwyn

Unpaid Federal Taxes Found in Dallas Area

The Internal Revenue Bureau announced 126 432 in federal income taxes were unpaid in the Dallas collection district following WPA inspections of employer records and tax returns. Nationwide, 16 494 811 was uncovered due to WPA investigations into defatted records delayed by regular agents.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Dallas Works Progress Administration Bureau Treasury Department

Blondell ex to marry again in Hollywood

Hollywood gossip reports cinema photographer George Scott Barnes, ex husband of actress Jon Blondell, will wed dancer Betty Wood, his fifth wife, after meeting on the film Cain and Mabel. Blondell, not yet divorced, declined comment on the romance and on reports of a planned marriage. Joe E Brown visits Olympic village in Berlin before a theater engagement in the next city.

Hollywood Calif George Scott Barnes Jon Blondel Betty Wood Cain Mabel Barnes Miss Blondel Dick Powell

Marcus Show Heads for S A La Farce at Municipal Auditorium

Marcus Show heads for San Antonio with La Farce at the Municipal Auditorium. Marcus Tausicas recently retired from an engagement in Europe and Mexico City. The troupe will arrive early next week, with Marcus personally in charge of the production, at 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, according to auditorium manager Gene Wildenstein.

Marcus Europe Mexico City Municipal Auditorium Gene Wildenstein Sank Antonio Wildenstein

Lucille Ball on Way to Wedding

Lucille Ball, rising from chorus to a studio contract, travels to New York with Broderick Crawford and hints a wedding may be near. She says a marriage is more likely than not, while inquiring about a possible ceremony in the near future.

Lucille Ball Hollywood Calif Aig. G Beaulious New York Broderick Crawford Helen ‘Broderick

Film Role Test Casualties At Hollywood Riot

In Hollywood a mass audition for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer caused a miniature riot as about 350 hopefuls and their parents jostled for roles. Police reported bruises and chaos during the chaotic test day. GOSSIP notes mention Dr W Griffith and Adolph Zukor in a separate Hollywood rumor.

Hollywood Cal Fusky Studio Ton Sawyer Calif Pi—Gossin Colony Dr. W. Griffith Epic Pictures Adolph Zukor Paramount Studios

Gem Profit From Novo River Diamond Sale

Jose Cardoso recovered a 10 karat diamond from the Novo river fields in Brazil and sold it for 2390 dollars. The stone was sent to a Belo lapidary for final cutting and appraisal before final disposition.

Jose Cardoso Novo River Brazil

Lionel Barrymore Tax Bill Sparks Couple's 1935 Levy

The government billed actor Lionel Barrymore and his wife today for 7440.43 dollars each as additional taxes on their 1935 incomes.

Lionel Hollywood Calif Lionel Barrymore

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