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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1932

Page

12

Hollywood Christmas in Film Colony Players and Parties

Bollywood season in Hollywood blooms with charity events as Ruth Chatterton hosts a birthday gathering for George Brent and Ralph Forbes. A swirl of stars including Norma Shearer Irving Thalberg Marion Davies Jackie Cooper and Gary Cooper attend charity-minded holiday happenings at Pickfair and other homes.

Lotella Parsons Los Angeles Dee Bollywood Reig Hollywood Ruth Chatterton George Bren Fue Ralph Forbes Strawen Ruth George Ralph Clive Brooks Brooks Ronald Colman Brooke Diane Wynard Benita Hume Norma Shearer Irvings Irving Thalberg Thalbergs Howard Hawks Worma Irving Jorph Schenck Agua Caliente Mace Track Ednar Beleya Wesley Ruggles Arion Dudae Audrey Henderson Mary Byran Phoenix Dick Powell Marion Davies Marion Barbera Bebe Lyon George Griffin Ben Lyons Phyllis Daniels Tina Lyon Babe Jackie

Norma Plays in Romance at Palace

Norma Shearer and Frederic March star in Smitin Through at the Palace. A haunting drama with dual roles and vivid production values, the film draws on romance, tragedy, and memory as it follows a man seeking to avert a tragedy from his past.

Norma Bheerer Norma Talmadge Hig Ute

IRKO Films Are Booked Ahead at RKO Majestic

The RKO Majestic plans a busy reopening with a mix of features. Constance Bennett stars in The Asriel Kingdom with Myrna Loy and William Gargen in a new besteenner. Barbara Stanwick headlines The Hitter Ter of General Yen with Nils Asher Gavin Gurifon and many others. Further selections include The Flat-Naked Truth with Tracy and Lupe Vinerate and the odd drama Goons Goan.

RKO Majestic Theater Joe Miller Constance Benett Rockabys Phture RKO Melcetic Ann Harding Leelie Howard Philp Barry Ew Besteneer Myra Loy Nell HacAlion Willam Gargen General Yen Barbara Stanwick Nils Asher Gavin Gurifon Walter Conmmily Tracy Lupe Vinerate Freneh Police Andre Frank Morcan Pumdilve Ball Goons Goan

Empire Film Opens With River Dear Color Epic at Empire

A stocky period piece opens at the Empire theater featuring Edward G. Robinson two decades after his breakout role. The film presents a vivid West setting with colorful characters inspired by public figures and real life adventurers. Bebe Daniels returns to screen, while cast members like Hank Zebor and General U. S. Groans receive dramatic portrayals in this ambitious melodrama.

Empire Theater Slaza Edward G. Robinson Great West Yates Marti Colorado Niezeck Jess Spending Milous Hank Zebor Onc Os Cheater Arthur Gen. U. S William Leonings Bebe Daniels Oollaying Bat Eve G. Robinson

Connie Bennett Shines in Rockabye at REO Majestic

Constance Bennett returns to the screen in a heavy role at the REO Majestic theater in Babe’s Rockabye. The article lauds her portrayal as exposing motherhood as a primary hunger and notes her intense performance shows even a talent for luring men can feel hollow.

Constance Bennett REO Magestic Theater RKO Miss Bennett Judy Carroll Miss Benneth

Animal Kingdom at RKO Majestic with Howard Loy

The Animal Kingdom stars Leslie Howard with Myrna Loy in a Philip Barry screen drama. Ann Harding and Téssie Howard co star. the film opens next Saturday as the Majestic’s second attraction. The plot centers on Howard choosing between his beautiful wife and a worthy mistress in a tale of art, passion, and social scandal.

Ann Hardingnd Téssie Howard Philip Barry Animal Kingdom RKO Majestic Theater Leslie Howard choce+ing Myrna Loy Pature Io Bumet Nell ‘Hamilton William Gorguo Donald Dilleway Oks Chas

Janet and Charlie Booked in Maine Fishing Coasts Tale

Janet Gaynor and Char Us Farrell co star in a rugged post New Year’s romance set on the storm swept fishing shores of Maine. The Texas theater schedule lists this feature following No Man of Her Own.

Janet Charlie Texas Janet Gaynor Char Us Farrell Maine

Misprint Rumors Swirl Around Betty Wheeler Divorce Tale

Hollywood gossip notes recount Bart Wheeler denying divorce talk with his first wife Betty as Detroit whispers hint at a fabrication by Betty’s ex husbands Charles Sirgud and Lionel Kayt. Reingold’s Jewelry owner references star gifts tied to Christmas. Charity drive reaches Black Foxe military school with boys earning five dollars for film work, delivering baskets to needy families.

Hollywood Calif Bart Wheeler Betty Detroit Charles Sirgud Lionel Kayt Black Foxe Military School Earl Foxe Fox Zach Biyew Stewart Sargeant Hiphard Bacthélmess Fat Ford John Fords Robert Jimmy Keaton Buster Kentoms al Grench

Remarkable Sacrifice and Hollywood Nuptials Highlight Small-Town Notes

NORMA Eda Von Struhelm’s kinfolk and a tale of Albett Gran’s supreme sacrifice unfold amid Hollywood chatter. A woman's car trouble spurs a dramatic rescue, a brave dog memory lingers, and a kangaroo moment adds quirky peril as the day wears on. Marriage rumors swirl around Ethel Sutherland and Charles Butterworth after his Warner Brothers work, with Ralph Rumors noting romantic intrigues and local philosophers weighing chances of matrimony.

Ethel Sutherland Charles Butterworth Hollywood Butterworth Warner Brothers Claudie Morgan Ralph Ethel Huflerworh

First Run Filro at State Theater on Double Bill

A dramatic post annexation California tale titled The Vanishing Frontier stars Mack Brown and Evalyn Knupp. The unlikely guerrilla band led by Hobin Herd battles federal forces while horsemanship features and frontier tensions unfold at the State Theater venue.

Filro State Theater Vinisi Ing Prontier California United States Maddon Square Gundene Ure Blute Walther Mariana Hiren

Film Evening Sparks Mystery on Meira-Goldwyn-Minger Lot

An eerie note describes a late night on the Meira Goldwyn Minger property where actors Helen Siryes Clark Gable and Buster Heaton were seen along with others. Jimmy Durnnis and Kataas attended, amid rumors of an alarm and a tense scene surrounding a free pose demanded by a curious crowd.

Meira-Goldwyn-Minger Helen Siryes Clark Gable Buster Heaton Mrtr Goldwyn-Mayir Jimmy Durnnis Diay

Clark Gable Film to Open New Year’s Eve in Texas

Clark Gable stars in No Man of Her Own, a Paramount drama adapted from Val Lewton’s novel. The film arrives after a pre show at the Texan on New Year’s Eve, with a 11:30pm midnight celebration and a special program by Reymond Willie.

Clark Gable Texas Paramount Gable Metro Val Lewton Alleator Cercle Lombard Dorothy Mackal George Barbier Reymond Willie Iman Ager the Teace

Dobie Photoplay Players Picked

National Pictures Guill Coast studios plan to use New York actors for Drivers of Deathing a J Frank Dobie talkie set for next year. Cast names will be announced in the mouth as the project moves forward under Leatet Ketner publicity chief and officials say filming will occur here.

HB. W. Kier Mmanager National Pictures Guill Coast Studios New York City Xcy J. Frank Dobie Aomie Bus Ardonia Feds Aring Hal Byrnes Leatet Ketner Unepany

A Farewell to Arms Plays at Texas Theater

The Texas theater opens a film of Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms with Helen Hoye and Gary Cooper as Catherine Barkley and Frederic Henry. Adolph Menjou as Rinald the surgeon earns praise, supported by Mary Philip as Ferguson. The program also features The Toy Parade, a Krazy Kat cartoon Show Time, and Paramount news through next Saturday.

Ernest Hemingway Texas Catherine Barkley Frederic Henry Helen Hoye Gary Cooper Hemingway Ttallen Army Ian Nurse Hoya Cooper Rinald Henry Adolph Menjou Menjou Mary Philip Ferguson Catherine MGM Sante Paramount News

Cupid Feels Pinch in New York City

Cupid has been working only part time as a check-up reveals a sharp drop in marriages and births in New York City. The article notes a steady decline in both rates since the start of a low mood era.

Cupid New York City New York Dev Dan Cupid

Irene Dunne In My Ole Union at the State

Irene Dunne headlines a stage appearance with Ricardo Cortez at the State theater in a production titled In My Ole Union. The pairing draws crowds and local interest in this period entertainment showcase.

Irene. Dunne Ricardo Cortex The State

Double Bit Coming to State Theater

A chaotic OCR style note reports a four day run at the Btate theater featuring farce Sky Devils and a wartime comedy pairing two friends drafted into service. Cast includes Spencer Tracy William Faulkner Georgie Cooper and Ang Denror with Irene Dunn and Cortes. Two new films open Wednesday at the state theater amid mixed reviews and promotional hype.

York Fannis Flumt Sky Symphony Bix Millan Cardo Cortes Irene Dunnp Sky Devils Bam Spencer Tracy William Facd Georgie Cooper Ang Denror

See Tracy Hit Coming to Palace

A review notes Frew brothers' film Blessed something at the Palace in the Christmas run. Tracy, famed Broadway wit, plays the muse writer with a clever parallel to a Broadway columnist. Cast includes Mary Ned Sparks Ruth Donnelly and Disk Powell with a new song.

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Three on a Match Coming Saturday

The film Three on a Match features the intertwined lives of three young women as their paths intersect in dramatic events. It stars Kuhee Guzgman Jake Bright Lucien Hubcard with Warren William added to the male lead. The National picture is set for Ban Antonia Lheater-goora in the Ampire bhanver Saturday.

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Jobless Women Aid Extended by New York Club

The Advertising Women's Club of New York expands its free employment service for jobless women. The program, aimed at aiding women seeking work, continues under club auspices and involves outreach and labor market guidance. The effort emphasizes practical assistance and connects applicants with employers and opportunities in the city.

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