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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

2

Jack Benny in College Holiday at Aztec Theater

The Aztec screens Jack Benny and Gracie Allen in a farce about scientific mating titled College Holiday. Benny plays a hotel press agent who loses control as a professor stages experiments with students while Gracie Allen artfully disrupts the plot alongside a big supporting cast. The bill also features a Silly Symphony, a social security trailer, a newsreel, and other acts.

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Foley's Stoney and Tar promotes quick throat relief

Relieving irritated throat tissues and bronchial tubes, Foley's Stoney & Tar helps ease coughing and throat irritation. It may enter the blood and clear phlegm, aiding quicker recovery. use for cold symptoms and to prevent further coughing.

Exiah Reeceery Benite Foley

Massine Performs His Own Ballet on Bill

World renowned Russian dancer Massine, famed as a dancer and choreographer with the Ballet Russe, appears at Municipal auditorium Friday January 8. The program features The Three Cornered Hat along with Cima Tossana and Auroras Wedding as advance seats promise a full house.

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Martha Raye Announces Engagement To Jerry Hopner

Hollywood reports comedienne Martha Raye confirms engagement to Jerry Hopner cousin of Glenda Farrell. Raye says the match was not publicly announced and the ring secret has become known in Hollywood today. The couple keeping details sparse while plans for a formal engagement are pending.

Hollywood Martha Raye Jerry Hopner Glenda Fat- Tell

Mama Jacobs Sees Silver Lining

HOLLYWOOD Calif Jan The marital troubles of John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie were called a lovers fate by Elaine's mother Mrs Edna Jacobs She defended the couple saying they are fond of each other and will not ruin their romance She advised Elaine not to rush and expects John to seek comfort and affection again.

Hollywood Calif Jan. T John Barrymore Elaine Barrie Edna Jacobs Elaine John

Laughton Sought for MGM Picture Role in Marie Antoinette

Hollywood gossip notes Charlie Laughton is asked to join Metro Goldwyn Mayer in the Marie Antoinette project with Norma Shearer. Norma Shearer may next star in Pride and Prejudice until Laughton consents. Several other stars and executives are mentioned in ongoing negotiations and potential contracts across studios.

Louella D. Parsons Motlow Pletwen Universal Srevice Universal Service Los Angeles Charlie King Charles Laughton Holly New York Wood Louis XVI Marie Blanche King Antoinette Norma Shearer Metro-Goldwyn- Snapshots Hollywood Mayer Yandom Phoenix Fover June Lang Victor Orsatt Helen Hayes Marie Antoinette Phalberg Edward Mannix

Ten Best Pictures Poll Named Mutiny on the Bounty Top

Film Daily reports the fifteenth annual Ten Best Pictures poll by over 500 American critics, with Mutiny on the Bounty in first place. The list shows Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, The Great Ziegfeld, San Francisco, Dodsworth, The Story of Louis Pasteur, A Tale of Two Cities, Anthony Adverse, The Green Pastures, and A Midsummer Night's Dream among top choices, while My Man Godfrey and Captain Blood shift in rankings and several runner ups are named, including Magnificent Obsession and These Three.

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Time Table Feature Aims At The Elaine Man Turn

A fragmented note references time table details for a feature called The Elaine Man, with an apparent 2 54 cue and a 24 at a and Get th uy 85, an End Millionaire. The source text is garbled but indicates a broadcast or schedule item involving a title or person and a possible numeric cue.

Elaineman

De Mille Directs Films by Phone Amid Remote Control

Renowned director De Mille manages most of his production from a distant studio using a plaster island model and remote instructions due to a long contract. Filmmaking details include Crosby in a Honolulu wardrobe stunt, Garbo’s Camille death scene with Robeson record, and Irene Dunne returning as a star under her new contract. The piece notes Rostow Karns finds a lost Claudette Colbert watch, while Leslie Howard tours with scenery in hand as Hamlett tour rumors spread.

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Influenza Germ Can’t Be Bluffed and Health News

Hollywood report says actor Borik Barrett, famed horritter, was hospitalized with flu. Rochester piece notes pianist conductor Jose Sturbl, after a car crash near Elmira, continues to Detroit for engagements despite minor injuries.

Hollywood Calif Borik Barrett Aturbe Rochester Jose Sturbl Rochester Philharmonia Motor For Detroit Elmira

Cost of Health in Texas Citizens See Tiny Public Health Spend

Texas state boards of health authorities say the state spends only three cents annually for each of its eight million citizens for public health facilities.

COST Texas State Boards of Health

Golden Gate Bridge towers rocked by mysterious tremor

In San Francisco a disturbance shook the Golden Gate Bridge area causing concern for workers and prompting questions about structural strain amid the day’s events. No injuries reported as crews inspected the spans and related towers.

Golden Gate Priage San’ Francisco

Rochelle Hudson Injured Knee in Snowy Resort Accident

Hollywood star Rochelle Hudson suffered a broken kneecap after a radiator accident at Long Pine mountain winter resort. She jumped near a radiator, struck her knee, and was transported to Hollywood by ambulance for treatment.

Hollywood Rochelle Hudson Holly Wood Buth Long Pine Mountain Rowchelle

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