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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

6

Tower of London at Texas Theater begins Thursday

The Texas theater opens with Tower of London a Basil Rathbone Boris Karloff horror tale where Richard II schemes to seize the throne murdering nephews while faithful lovers assist the rightful king. Cast includes Ray Grey John Sutton Jan Hunter Barbara O Neil Vincent Price and Rose Howl. Short subjects follow with a Donald Duck cartoon and musical sequence.

England Tower of London Basil Rathbone Boris Karloff Texas Theater Richard 11 Rathbone Richard Ray Grey John Sutton East Jan Hunter Barbara O'Neil Vinecent Price Rose Howarl

James Roosevelt in Films to Stay

James Roosevelt son of President Roosevelt plans to produce and sign a contract as an independent film producer. He will work with Globe productions for exclusive world distribution through United Artists. Roosevelt aims to develop films with a fresh modern method and no delays in production.

Hollywood James Roosevelt Roosevelt

Selznick to make Joan of Arc next film

Washington wire reports David Selznick plans Joan of Arc as his next project after Gone With the Wind with Ingrid Bergman set to star. Bergman replies she will leave Lisbon for the Allentown voyage. Edward Arnold to co star in the Universal Diamond Jim Brady role.

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Stars and politics mix at 1940 Warm Springs drive event

The article recalls a Capitol Washington appearance with Susan Hayward June Preisser Arlene Whalen Joy Hodges Jane Wyman and Ronald Reagan. Martha Raye also joined Hollywood guests for the inaugural program leading to the president's birthday ball in January 1940. J Edgar Hoover’s office is noted for fingerprints and memorabilia.

Susan Hayward June Preisser Arlene Whalen Joy Hodges Jane Wyman Ronald Reagan Capitol Theater Washington Warm Springs’ Foundation Staritile Martha Raye Hollywood J Edgar Hoover Mr. Hoover Ktep

Band Leaders Film Opens at Aztec Friday

The Aztec theater hosts Kay Kyser in Thats Right Youre Wrong his first film a romantic comedy about a popular orchestra leader cast includes Adolphe Menjou May Robson Lucille Ball and Dennis O Keele plus Kyser musical gang with Ginny Simms Sally Mason and Ish Kabibble a Rover Benchley short and a newsreel accompany the feature Hollywood gossip and party reports mingle with mentions of stars and social events in this lively era piece

Kay Kyter Aztec Theater Kay Ory Adalphi Menjou Yay May Robson Lucille Ball Dennis O'Keele Edward Everett Horton Roses Karns Kyser Ginny Simms Harry Babbitt Sally Mason Ish Fahibble

Private Papers of a Cub Reporter on Hollywood Gossip

Walter Winchell column touching on Hollywood legends and gossip, including Sidney Skolky and his daughter Steff, stage figures like Herbert Yost, Alex Wooley, and Toscanini anecdotes. The piece riffs on celebrities, their private lives, and a World War II era film world backdrop with sharp, satirical asides.

Hollywood North Pole Sidney Skolky Steff Santa Claus Sidney

Broadway Picturesque Reporting Review Snippet

Ernest L. Meyer reports on Broadway Picturesque. A Variety review of Alternate Current calls it new yet terrible. Phil Self critiques a book in the Northwest Journal American mocks Paris underground fiction with excess Rabelais over rabble.

Ernest L. Meyer Phil Self Paris

Bexar Facts Reflect A Flurry Of Festive Figures

Frank Emilio Cáceres catalogs a mural of names and places from Al Café dJaHerali to Fort Bam, El Paso, St Mary, and New York. The piece follows vacations, weddings, and social whirl with figures such as James Houston Caruthers, Julia DeRossett, Joe Hebter, and Jock Whitney amid holiday travel and local club scenes.

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Doan's Pills Promise Relief From Kidney Pain

An old style ad touts Doan's Pills for backache and kidney discomfort. It claims kidneys remove waste, lists symptoms like frequent urination and swelling, and urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills, claiming long running use and nationwide approval.

Nature Barkar Heppy Doan

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