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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1939

Page

13

Tower of London on screen at the Texas theater

The Tower of London film featuring Basil Rathbone and Boris Karloff screens at the Texas theater on Friday with Rathbone as Richard II and Karloff as the chief executioner. The cast includes Barbara O'Neil Ian Hunter Vincent Price Nan Grey John Sutton Miles Mander and Rose Hobart under Rowland V. Lee's direction. News notes cover New Year's film lineups and predictions from Film Daily critics with several new releases and reissues highlighted.

England Tower of London Basil Rathbone Boris Karloff Texas Theater Rathbune Richard II Edward IV Richard Karloff Rowland V. Ler Barbara O'Neil Ian Hunter Vincent Price Nan Grey John Sutton Miles Mander Rose Hobart Sam Woolford Film Daily My ‘Ballet Stagecoach Mr. Chips Juarez Pygmalion The Women Young Myr Lincoln Beachcomber Doge City Idiot's Delight New York Vivien Leigh James Stewart Mr. Smith Washington Tie Paul Munt Laughton Davis Robert Donat Ther

New Talent Loomson Film Horizon

Hollywood on the prowl for 1940s newcomers with Robert Preston Patricia Morison Susan Hayward and Mickey Rooney among rising stars. Pieces describe early fame paths, studio controls, and future roles while noting Bettyfield Maureen O’Hara and Jean Gagney among others as prospects for greater success.

Burdette Jay Matt Corserendy Hollywood Uinsj Robert Preston William Holden Patricia Morison Petty Bield Susan Hayward Jani Bryan Priscilla Lane Eddie Athert Ann Sheridan Brenda Marthall Dennis Morgan Jeffrey Lymn Moda Dannell Brenda Dsvee Tim Holt Kathryn Adams Carbaral Read Virginia, Vale Maureen Qhara Edmond Irien Greer Garson Virginia Grey Dung Garland Mickey Rooney Young Mickey Inez

Honeymoon in Bali at Palace Opens Monday

One of the most amusing comedies in months stars Fred MacMurray and the lovely Macine Carroll. The Bali tale follows a planter who arrives in New York for vacation, meets Miss Carroll, and immediately plans marriage. Supporting cast includes Allan Jocous and Helen Broderick with Akin Tamivot in a standout role.

Eymdon i Ball Fred MacMurray Macine Carroll Monvday Palace Theater Tauehs MacMurray Bali Arives New York Miss Carrell Allan Jovius Helen Broderick Akin Tamivot

Stanley Picture Returns to State Theater

The film Stanley and Livingston starring Spencer Tracy returns to the State theater on Tuesday. Tracy plays a daring reporter sent to Africa to find a missionary and experiences a dramatic transformation through his adventures, offering adventure and thrills for audiences.

Beery Demonstrates Musical Skill at Console

Beery impressed the cash and crew of Metro-Golwyn-May ers with a display at an ancient organ. He played both old and modern popular melodies, proving his talent though he once ran away from lessons due to dislike of piano.

Weile Beery Metro-Golwyn-Mayers Nee Beery

Pete Smith Tackles Leap Year Scheme in Mayhem

A scrambled note hints Pete Smith facing a comedic leap year scheme. The plot centers on a woman who schemes to trap him, with a courtroom or trap style context implied. The fragmentary text suggests a light melodrama tone and a propulsive setup around romantic misdirection.

Christmas Scene Recreates WWI Rivalry in Song

A fragmented account recalls a Christmas scene where Russian and Austrian soldiers met in a truce like the Christmas Day story. The tale, sung by Nelsay Eddy, evokes a lull in shelling as voices join in a carol while tempers flare at the Gailela fort and nearby front lines.

Nelsay Eddy Gailela Fort

Ameche and Faye Back at Palace

Ameche and Faye return to the Palace for a weekend show with Jees Amoecha and Alice Page in principal roles. The program features Hollywood Cavalcade and a slate including The State is holding fortly with Tox Ritter and Heroes by Blue in a likely film and stage lineup.

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