Harry Cohn Drives Writers On Plot For Coster Tale
Hollywood reports Harry Cohn pressed writers to craft a film based on the McKesson and Robbin Drug scandal figure F Donald Coster, who killed himself after a Los Angeles Examiner expose. Edward G Robinson may star as the swindler in a Twentieth Century Fox project set for 1939. The piece also notes New York stage recruit Newty Kelly lands key female role in Stanley and Livingstone with Spencer Tracy, as Kelly continues film ascent.
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Louella G
Parsons
Bollywood
Donald Coster
McKessah and Robbins Drug Company
Harry Cohn
Los Angeles Examiner
Cohn
Edward G.robinson
Gwindler
Newty Kelly
Spencer ‘Tracy
Derry Ganuck
Twentieth Century-Fox
Kelly
Jesse James
Tyrone Power
Hollywood Briefs and Biographies in Film News
The column surveys film industry buzz including potential biopics on Enrico Caruso with Mrs. Caruso unresolved, Chester Miller pursuing rights involving Edward St. John’s Seminary club, and various league and studio notes. It mentions G B S as skeptical of Hollywood’s early production while recalling Phantom of the Opera and upcoming releases with Deanna Durbin.
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Caruso
Fashons
Benjamin Caruso
Enrico Caruso
Chester Miller
Edward St. John's Seminary Club
Arnold
Miller
Universal
Lon Chaney
Mary Philbin
Deanna Durbin
Mary
Deanna
Believe It or Not origin story by Ripley marks milestone
The creator recalls starting the Believe It or Not feature twenty years ago at the York Globe art desk. He describes gathering quick stunts, pitching to engravers, and how the idea became a daily cartoon for the world’s greatest newspaper.
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Old York Globe
Mynil
Annex
Waller
New York Athletic Clib
Connally
King Features
Baschat
Nlite Sicass
Bees J
Bis Nose
Commercials in Twinbill Draw Brackenridge Night
The Valencia Grocers challenge Bo Ness in a double bill at Brackenridge with Alan Jewelers in the American division. MacKay night features the Second Medical Regiment quint, while opening the program offers Monier Flambers versus Rainbow 5 in a clash to start the card.
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Valencia Grocers
Alan Jewelers
Quint
Brackenridge Sum
Monier Flambers
Rainbow 5
Resignation echoes as Youth and Creeds Clash in Night Inn
A fragmented column stitches verses and gossip from a bygone era, noting aging, new creeds, and fleeting dreams. It references taverns, youth, and the illusion of absolution, interwoven with stray notes on theater, critics, and local sports figures. Don Wahn and others appear in a collage of quotations and anecdotes.
Broadway Mirror Snippets and Show Biz Quips From The Past
Old Broadway humor items recall Billy Garton and Victor Moore in Save It to Me and Nat C. Goodwin’s reaction to a mimic. Proc jtor’s fifth avenue theater memory, Maxie Rosenblum on Broadway Cavaer set, and a bite-sized quip about aging showbiz.
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Billy Garton
Victor Moore
Nat C. Goodwin
Goodwin
Stout
Procjtor
Fifth Avenue Theater
Thanager
Robert Ripley picks ten most astonishing Believe It Or Not cartoons
The piece recalls Ripley's 20th anniversary of Believe It Or Not and lists ten past "world stopping" cartoons. It notes Lindbergh, Washington, a saddled horse, 45 million Americans named after a tree, and more, detailing public reactions and lasting impact on opinions, debt, and culture.
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Robert L. Ripley
Ripley
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Washington
U.S. A
America
James Swan
France
Christopher Columbus
América
Princess Kohary
Abelles
Vienna
Congress
United States
Persia
Khorassen
Brazil
Canada
New World
Manuel the Fortunate
Portugal
Terra de Brazil
Land of
Grazil i
U. S
James Swit
Good Adventure Comedy at Majestic
Review of a 1940s entertainment feature noting Nancy Kelly and Richard Greene as newcomers, with Preston Foster and George Bancroft in strong roles. Praises supporting cast Slim Summerville Henry Armetta Warren Hymer and Maxie Rosenbloom for comic moments. Describes suspenseful subchaser sequence through a minefield and a victory scene, plus a Governor Alf Landon newsreel and local humor.
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Sery
Nancy Kelly
Richard Greene
Preston
Foster
George Bancroft
Slim Summerville
Henry Armetta
Warren Hymer
Maxie Rosenbroom
Alf Landon
Waters
Employment opportunities for job seekers in small towns
A brief classified notice lists employment opportunities and signs of interest for individuals seeking jobs in smaller communities within the region. It notes local postings, varied roles, and the need for applicants to respond promptly to available openings.
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Leite
Kee
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Rekender
Lang
Acforrester
Hollywood
Metro
San Pedro Perk
Valencia |Goldwyn-Mayer
Brown Oilers
George Bernard
Rodriguez Funeral Home
Shaw
Ranger
Ameri
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Joan Bennett
Gene Markey
la Conga
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Dolly Finas
Franciske Gaal
Phyllis Brooks
George Douglas
Melvin
Tole
Columbia
Rite Brothers
Philadelphia
the Gorilla
Twinbill
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Cubs
Lengus
Walter Winchell
Daily Mirror
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Toe Wheatley
Laos
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Alamo Athletic Association
Eddie Garr
West End
Central Tigers
Porters
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Ccietainee
Driskill
Lockhart
Walter Scott Driskill
University of Colorado
Wkru
Leon
Eddie
Lionel Stender
Sentlenen
Variety
Jock Lawrence
Goldwyn
Winchell
Roosevelt
John Maso Brown
New Jersey
Brown
Henry Mill Theater
Tuatee Mahoney
Boston
Jané Franklin
the Daily
Broadway
Second Avenue
Cotter
Maxie Rosenblocns
Wayne Morris
Wayne
Maxie
Hersholt
Allan Hersholt
Jean Hersholt
Osa Massen
Denmark
Beverly Hills
Robert Ripley
Believe It Or Nots
Lidbergh
Alcock
Europe
Publc
Reet
Sea Kuler
St. Petersburg Academy of Science
College of
Christopher Colon
Central
South America
Colon
West Indies
Viera
Avery
Hine
Majestic
Paul Cornelius
Eiaaiemer
Janet Gaynor Peanchot
Robert Montgomery
Fhree
Nancy
BAST
Tex Ritter
Starlight
Tunsday
Wallace Beery
Seven Seas
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