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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1932

Page

8

Star Dress Sparks Public Debate Over Dietrich Attire

Los Angeles readers weigh in on Marlene Dietrich wearing masculine tweed trousers, arguing fans expect stars to look their best and fashion influence matters. Critics compare Dietrich to past icons like Bonheur and Sand, noting public appearance shapes star image and career.

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Paramount Prepares Four Films for Early Showing

Paramount plans four early releases after completing productions. Farewell to Arms stars Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes with 1992 Academy names. Madame is uttered for a New York premiere featuring Sylvia Ashley and Cary Grant. Other titles include The Simm of the Gross and The Tread of Lot, with major actors named across the slate.

Texas Nefler Gary Coohhe Helen Raves Academy of Mallon Fle Utr Arts and Sciences Adolph Kseiloit Claudette Colbert Tonpen Seisuns Mtrsellan Havik Lee Lot Bie Charles Tao Naiey Grell Sion Pinyerk

Beery Stars in Texas Picture The Chatup

Wallace Beery headlines a Texas set drama about a wrestling plot. The film follows Beery as a wrestler who befriends dancer Saren Morley and becomes champion while facing a crooked scheme tied to a faked world title bout with Ricardo Cortez.

Me Fteo Tosh Wallace Beery Beery Berlsleer Garden Saren Morley Bes Miss Morley Gemnany America Ricardo Cortez

Hollywood Rumors and Fashion Dominate City Scene

The column blurs gossip on Dixs denials and rumored splits among stars like Elsa, Vivian Duncan, and Karen Morley. It notes beauty shop heist impact, contract tensions at Paramount, Lupe Velez at the Mayfair, Greta Garbo’s fame, and Dorothea Wieder’s possible success. Also mentions cycling trend among film folk in Palm Springs and Beverly Hills with Carmel Myers promoting the fad.

Hollywood Dee Karen Morley Charles Vidor Tater UA Jorge Praln Palo Springe Nellie Coffman Carmel Myers Beverly Hills

Airmail Film Dares Risks at Aztec Theater Showing

At the Aztec Theater this week the film Airmail features Ralph Bellamy, Jim Summerville, Pat O'Brien and Gloria Stuart in a desert backdrop. Lieut. Commander Frank Wead coauthored the story, blending aviation drama with a romantic triangle as mail pilots face fog, crashes, and personal ties.

Airmail Ralph Hellamy Summerville Pat O'Brien Russell Jn Hell Allmall Herale Telay Gloria Stuart Jef Pliot Pab O'Brien Slim Stummera Ville Jong Fapa

White Eagle western thriller opens at Axtes theater

The film White Eagle debuts Wednesday through Saturday at the Axtes theater. The cast includes Jim Thorpe and Frank Hasmey with Fred Myton as author and Luiert Billyer directing. The story follows Indian chiefs and Pony Express era adventures set in 1863 near Fort Dodge Nevada.

Axtes Oklahoma Idaho Montana Bronx Dakotas Athzens Oregon Arizona Fort Dotge Nevada Fred Myton Luiert Billyer Williams Hart's Finest Barbara Weeks Eddie Cantor Jason Roterds Hubert Eilis Ward Bent Rovers Hlitach Jim Thorpe Frank Hasmey White Eagle

George Raft Film Coming to Aztec Theater

George Raft stars in Undercover Mati scheduled for an early January showing at the Aztec theater. Co star Jamie Wanty Car leads a cast with Lew Cody Roscoe Karnes and Moel Franals in supporting roles.

George Raft Aztec

Tiger Shark Opens at the Palace in Dramatic Ocean Tale

Ushered by Howard Hawks, Tiger Shark stars Edward G Robinson with Richard Arlen and Zita Johann. The Pacific tuna fishing drama follows men at sea near the Mexican coast as hazards of the fishery unfold, mixing danger with a triangle romance and a gripping, authentic production.

Howard Hawks the Palace Edward G. Robinson Richard Arlen Zita Johann Pacific Ocean Severn Houston Branch

Old Dark House at Aztec New Year’s Eve Show

A spooky screening of The Old Dark House played at the Aztec theater on New Year’s Eve with Boris Karloff leading a cast that included Melvyn Douglas Gloria Stuart and Lilian Bond. Admission remains 49 cents for the special haunted night. Tickets are on sale for this tide showing.

Aztec Theater Ala Hildaight Boris Karloff Melvyn Douglas Gloris Stuart Lilan Bond Charis Laughten

Will Oven Announces New Double Show Wednesday Night

A state broadcast plans a Wednesday double feature with host Leo Atherson and screen stars Reckless Tilving and Carter. The event also features Norman Foster, Marie Provas, Robert Riameth O’Gon, and others in a tale of detective intrigue across the week.

State Weneeday Wana Leo Ather Satuday Reckless Tilving Telenady Carter Mee Claris Norman Fosters Bhi Summerville Marie Proves Robert Riameth O'Gon Mindoutin Silahow Moller Laveranln Nk Mysteus

Me And My Gal at Empire Theater with Bennett and Tracy

Comedy film at the Empire features Joan Bennett and Spencer Tracy in leading roles with a worldy wise cashier and a wisecracking detective. The plot centers on romance and an escaped gangster as the story unfolds across a radio car Dix vision. James Farrell Macdonald and Marion Burns contribute strong supporting performances. Football fans can expect a late year presentation pairing the film with a Notre Dame vs USC game in a single program including on-site camera action.

Gal Tomence Empire Healer Joan Bennett Spencer Tracy Dix Visian Nis Eweetheart Lytic Miss Bennett Br. Tracy J. Farrell Macdonald Marion Burns Bernuell George Walsher Henry , Walthall Nee Madison Notre Dame University of Southern California Pasadena Brathed Brothers HS Actiwal Empire Turling Orv Stohler Helen A Marterback Tha US Bam Canice Ens Elfertor

Afraid to Tall Share Thrav Narg at Texas Theater

A fragmentary notice describes events at a Texas theater with plans to show a mystery and a new Paramount release. The schedule mentions Thursday and Friday screenings, no Saturday show, and Christmas day replacement. Names and places are partially obscured in the OCR text.

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Farewell at Texas to star Frank Borage and Hemingways tale

Frank Borage famed for Seventh Heaven and Humoresque arrives in Texas with A Farewell to Arms as the screen version of Ernest Hemingway novel. Helen Hayes and Gary Cooper lead with Adolphe Menjou in support. Borage rose young in Hollywood and directed Hue Moresque.

Frank Borage Seventh Heaven Ernest Hemingway Texan Helen Hayes Gary Cunper Li Adolphe Menjou Borenge Eona Hollywood Ince Nogpehy Hie Academy of Mobbin Picture Arts and Sciences Anns Hemingway Awiss

Be sporting ace cast adds polo star to film

Jack Holt joins polo star Hugh Drury in The Sporting Age cast as filming begins at the Empire Theatre. Drury, famed for his horse riding and seven goal play, brings athletic credibility to the production alongside Evalyn Knapp and Walter Byron in a period of sport related cinema.

Jack Holt Biaelene Gel Hugh Drury Dermie Empire Teater Drury Iit la Nest Pala Tns Mgene Wii Celllulaldats Oryowlch Hall Evalyn Knapp Pordie Alhtight Parrott Mac- Donate Walter Byron Mnny Athirs Ash Goite

Maame Butterfly on Holiday Bill at the Antes Theater

The article reports a staged reading of Puccini opera Maame Butterfly at the Antes theater with new phon music by Buerini and a cast including Che-cho Ban and Sylvie Sinning. Producer Lin secures management for a seven day Holiday showing.

Antes Christines Ayiberty Crediticrd Travit Ralasno Paramisrint Phon Buerini Tye Che-cho Ban Sylvie Syinng Ory Gran Chorley Ruger Irving Pichel Helen Dreame Reddy Donathy Thio Abbley

Double Bill at State Theater features Bearmee and All American

The State Theater presents a double bill headlined by Bearmee and All-American the Radio football drama. Notables like George Hart Karen Morley Boris Karloff Vince Daernett and Richard Arvin star in the ensemble cast, with football legends and dramatic tension promised across the two features. The program continues through Tuesday with limited showings.

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