Monta Bell and His Star-Studded Screen Legacy
A survey of Monta Bell's film career highlights his collaboration with Walter Huston Greta Garbo and the Marx Brothers among others. The piece credits his foresight quiet census and influence in shaping cinema through The Letter and other notable works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Garrig
Uiths Marx
Ue Harp
Monta Bell
Walter Huston
Ginger Tiegere
Herbert Morishel
C. Meggie
Edwin G. Rokinges
Louise Glosser Hale
Kiy Francis
Norman Foster
Arlette Marsechal
Miriam Hopkins
Seanette MacDonald
Claudelle Colbert
Dyhn Median the Ember
Greta Garbo
Marx Brothers
Jeanie Eagles
Mt Bell
McBell's shift from director to producer in early Hollywood
The article traces McBell's evolving role from director to producer amid the Randolph field air epic start and his plans for a talking version of Wild Oranges. It notes his past work directing The Cocoanuts and The Letter era milestones, his collaboration with Charlie Chaplin, and his rise through the Washington syndicate to wider film influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Bell
Randolph Field
Charlo Chaplin
Europe
Taye- Justinhes
Belk
Charlie
New York
Hall Lake City
Bell
Garrick Mayers
Washington
Chaplin
West
Imade
Paris
Adolph
Joy Pictures
Censorship and Controversy Mark Film Studio Debates
In a heated discussion the New York censorship board head Wingate calls an ending poor as authorities seek edits to a film. A star and director face scrutiny over scenes and alleged scandals while industry figures defend their artistry amid cuts and public backlash.
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Wingate
New York Censorship Board
Momals
Bell
Garke
W. Griffite
Chanl
Sellfith
Bolty Lawford
Ernest Law
M and
Adams
Belant
Radio frequency change shocks San Antonio police force
Federal radio commission ordered KGZE frequency shift from 2508 to 1658 kHz, effective May 1, threatening the existing police radio system. Police Commissioner Wright vows legal action, seeking support from mayor, DOJ, chamber of commerce, and state authorities. Change costs estimated at 13,500 dollars, including new aerial and sixty receivers.
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San Antonio
Pire
Pri Wright
KGZE
Department of Justice
Chamber of Comomerce
Federal “Radio Commissions
Wiright
Texas
Hexar County
Wright
South Texas
Gwen Kilday
Ed Conroy
Kiday
Conroy
Austin
Henry Hutchings
Police
Gene Bressin
Klebere
Tom Connadly
Morris Sheppard
Shariff
Ker Hauaser
Proanty
A. W. Sacuert
Gatadalme County
Vce
Texas Sheriffs’ Association
Pseudo Officer Swindles Home While Owner Absent
Police report a so called officer arrived at 2124 West Laurel Street and claimed to search the house. While inside, a purse containing fourteen dollars and jewelry was taken from 2009 Sinders Avenue. An estimated value of one hundred four dollars was noted for the stolen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Godoy
West Laurel Street
Miler
Heyas
Brau
S“inders Avenue
Seid & Prowler
Bts
Bandits Lift $17 From Gas Seller in Unmasked Hold Up
Police report a gas station robbery where an unmasked bandit took seventeen dollars from the attendant. The incident occurred at Kayilte filing station on South Presa Street. Investigators seek suspects and urge any witnesses to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 2Ozel
Kayilte
South Presa
Werthestay
Relic Audit Plan Approved by Bexar Welfare Board
The Bexar county welfare board approved a plan by the state relief commission to assign a private firm Curriers-Chumney and company to run the relief auditing department. Carnelio Chumney and company have handled monthly audits. Irwin will lead the new schedule with Jackson as assistant. Changes depend on qualification checks. J B Hall had been named chief auditor but was not approved by the state relief commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County Board of Welfare Aid
State Relief Commission
Giro
Sudlting
Relef
Curriers-Chumiy and
Company Ay
Carnelio Chumney and Company
W. & Irwin
Avator
W. C. Jackson
William Chwineybak
Trwin
Ghumney
G L. Williams
Irwin
J.B. Hall
Guy Bonham
Hall
Gang Attacks CWA Worker on Vera Cruz Street
A gang assaulted 46 year old CWA worker Wilt Malin at 1018 Vera Cruz street while he walked home early Wednesday. He received facial cuts and minor wounds and was treated at Robert B. Green hospital. Police could not determine a motive from the victim.
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Vera Crue Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Minn
Wilt Malin
CWA
Fifth Grade Penmanship Honor At Morrell-Ward
Morrell-Ward fifth grade honors are announced with Miss Frances Haynes the teacher. Seventeen of the class of thirty are reported eligible to receive pins for penmanship. Houston sheriff visits Sheriff T. A. Binford during a Wednesday courthouse appearance.
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Morrell-Ward
Frances Haynes
Austin
Rouston
T. A.binford
Houston
Oklahoma Man Seeks Wife Cast Into Public Match
An Oklahoma man who sought a wife through the mayor of San Antonio is now invited to present his proposal. He promises to marry a Texas woman for the right amount, and the mayor received his letter detailing the terms. The exchange raises questions about propriety and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
C.K. Qui
Texas
Antonia Wma
Park Project for Alamo Studied by Official Body
Officials discussed the Alamo park project in a meeting led by Glande Nn Tree, chairman of the safety board of culture, with Mayor G K Quin, O S Farnsworth, John F Wallace, Henry G Meyer and others. HF Kincaid served as city planner and the plans were reviewed by preparatory officials ahead of work start.
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Alamo
Plana
Alamo Park
Chamber of Commerce
Weinveday Etiernean
Glande Nn
Tree
Safe Board
Ccutra
G K. Quin
Nos
O. MM. Farnsworth
Maucsters
Republic of Texas
John F. Wallace
Henry G. Meyer
State Hoard
Houston Debaters to Compete Here
Six debating teams from Houston including San Jacinto and John Reagan high schools will attend a closed round robin at Alamo Heights High School Friday evening and all day Saturday. Debaters from Victoria, Pearsall, and Stockdale enter the tournament Saturday. Friday night judges are A. B. Wacker and Clyde Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
San Jacinto
John Reagan
Alamo Heights High School
R. B. Todd
Victoria
Pearsand Stockfale
A. B. Wacker
Westmoorland Junior College
Clyde Barnes
San Antonio Junior College
Heights Junior School elects student leaders for 2nd term
Harry Ankerson was elected president of the student body at Alan Knights Junior High for the second term. Other officers chosen include Richard Battle as editor, Robert Pincus as business manager, Dike Menger as tax collector, Betty Kunts as fire commissioner, Mary Skellen as cash mistress, with Dolly Rurez and Frankeline Staats named student representatives at large.
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Harry Ankerson
Alan Kmghts Junor High School
Richard Battle
Robert Pincus
Dike ‘Menger
Betty Kunts
Mary Skellen
Dolly Rurez
Frankeline Staats
New School Head to Be Introduced
G W Golke will be introduced as the new superintendent of Alamo Heights schools at a patrons’ meeting hosted by the Parent-Teacher Association. The event is planned for Wednesday February 3 at the home of Dr and Mrs T G Dickworth 308 Kennedy Drive. Golke will assume office February 23 succeeding F Howard on the Alamo Heights school board.
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G. W. Golke
Alamo Heights
Alamo
Aba
T. G. Dickworth
Kennedy Dive
Duckworth
Gotke
F, Howard
Masonic Concert to Be Presented in City Auditorium
A patriotic concert by members of the Masonic orders will be presented at 4 p.m. Sunday in the municipal auditorium by the chamber of commerce Allied Music Association in observance of Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays.
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Chamber of Commerce Allied Music Associaton
Lincoln
Washington
Lenten Services Planned at Grace and Trinity Churches
Lent services are announced for Grace Lutheran Church and Streak Lutheran Churches. Midweek services will be held Wednesday at 7:20 pm, with additional Sunday and extended Holy Week observances noted for parishioners.
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Grace Tutheran Amt
Shrek Lutheran Echyeches
Ab & P.m. Grace Luthorety Chntch
Tax bill endorsed by real estate group leaders
The Texas Association of Real Estate Boards endorsed the QUIK MLE sales tax bill and the Federal Home Owners' Loan Corporation amendment. Attendees included local and other city boards led by Al Elmore, with executives from Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, and national Taxpayers groups.
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Quin
Texas Association of Real Estate
San Antonio
al. Elmore
Teague
Texas
M. Chambers
Federal Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Walhor
Joan Qwarkets
Charles FL Ct Ladd
Hi. Dickinson
HL. Barker
Kort Worth Board
WW. B. Sheffie
Beaument Board
Tred Quail
Wloa Wakefield
Corpus Christa Board
A. W.cooper
American ‘Taxpayers’ League of Texas
Murder Charge Is Filed Against Man
Gilbert Herman of Justin is charged in Peace County Court with shooting Fred Hernandez to death on February 2. Deputy Sheriff A. S. Macias filed the complaint in the case.
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Bwiler
Gilbert Herman
San Patricia Street
Justin of
John F. Orion's Court
Herman
Fred Hernandez
Macias
Will Rogers Laughs at Leviathan Talk And Greta Garbo News
Will Rogers writes from Santa Barbara jesting about the Leviathan battleship not being completed due to size while noting England and France build bigger ships. He also quips Greta Garbo is not married and ends with a light, humorous note about missing important letters.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Feb
Scotting
Brest
Leviathan
Captain Hinsley
England
France
Germany
Sie
Greta Garbo
Will Rogers
Abolition Vote Shocks City Relief System
Canterduy votes 2 to 4 to abolish the relief commissary, a move opposed by Lonnie Irvin grocer and relief board chair. He argues grocers can absorb losses and that many clubs oppose the commissary, while indigents fear loss of cheap food. State commission will decide next steps.
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Bussards
Bexar
Veller
Lonnie Irvin. Joes
Relief Board
Irvin
Tovin
Relix
Reeled
Snn
Thal Aé
Lheiy Ition
State Board
Abash
State Relat
Tryst
Three Injured in San Antonio Traffic Mishaps
Three people were injured in separate San Antonio traffic incidents on Wednesday. Seferina Rublo, 48, was ejected from her car on Pecos Street and hospitalized with a broken right leg at Robert B. Green Hospital. Aulus Espak, 25, suffered a broken left leg and other injuries when his car collided at St Marys and Marlon Streets. Ralph Bernal, 20, a delivery rider, remained at Santa Rosa Hospital after a concussion from a bicycle accident Friday.
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San Antonio
Seferina Rublo
Exitnioma Street
Fmt
Pecos Street
Robert B. Green
Aulus Espak
Ap Glass
St Marys
Marlon
Ralph Bernal Uf
Calnionst
Santa Rosa
Traf
Executive Heard by Insurance Men at Spring Conference
W. T. Grant, president of the Business Men's Assurance Association of Kansas City, addressed five company representatives from Southwest Texas during the annual spring conference Wednesday at the Gimier Hotel. Attendees included Ernest Robinson of Kansisity as chief medical examiner and A. W. Hogne of Dallas as state manager, with O. B. Kreadorn of San Antonio also present as a local representative.
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W. T. Grant
Business Men's Assurance Association of
Kansas City
Southwest
Texas
Gimier Hotel
Br Ernest Robinson
Kansisity
Gad A.W. Hogne
Dallas
Anager
Alsone Uverce Andivesses
O. B. Kreadorn
San Antonio
Woodhull Returns From Austin Trip With Property Bill Drafters
County Judge Frost Woodhall returned from Austin where he pursued a bill to empower commissioners to purchase property. He mentioned surrounding the La Jose mission as Governor Mir ning. Ferenson refused to utter the bill as written and said it is being rewritten.
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Frost Woodbitt Wermnesting
Aust
la Jose Mission
Woodhall
Mirning
Ferenson
Valentine Party Set for Hospital at Fort Sam Houston
A hospital service plan by the Bexar County Red Cross chapter will host a Valentine party at Stalton hospital Fort Sam Houston Wednesday from 7 30 to 9 30 pm. The event features dancing by the Bonner School of Dancing and aims to boost hospital services.
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Bexar County
The
Red Cross
Stalton Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
Bonner School of Dancing
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