New Faces on Screen Are Costly
Hollywood column notes risk of casting unknowns in films. Many new actors fail to translate stage and European work to screen, examples include Patrick Ahearn and Eva von Bem. Critics urge trying out newcomers in small roles before big commitments to reduce expense and risk.
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Louella
Parsons
Los Angeles
Whepme Lab
Tim
Prelate Business Army
Hollywood
Ceek
Patrick Ahearm
Constance Bennett
Dar
Battlers
Brian Ahearn
Cornell
Bennett
New York
Doroth Hele
Fuchs
Samuel Goldwyn
Greah
Cynara
Raneld Coluan
Iss Hale
Ans
Kay Francis
Gwill Andre
Greta Garbo
Detroit
Loder
Loch
Bollywood
Germany
Irving Thalberg
Wheto Fe
Norma Shearer
Europe
Eva von Bem
Follywood
Dia
Uhey
Staga
Weyerstieht
Tolyne Goldwn-Mayer
O Grras
Rencens
Warren
Nin Laneer
Wale Adrian
Nis
Assletinty
Den
Armstrong Film to Screen in Aztec Next Wednesday
A controversial film titled The Billian Notlur Scandal is set to premiere in Azior Monter Weer next Wednesday. The piece centers on a moneyed scam tied to a nationwide fraud and features a cast including Constance Cimmings Olva Backinava Frank Morgan James Cleuton Irving Mighel Warren Hyier and others as investigators expose the con and its financial backers.
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Npee
Mugers Bernrimrs
Bitter Tea at REO Majestic stars Stanwyck and Asther
The REO Majestic shows Bitter Tea featuring Barbara Stanwyck and Nils Asther as Grace Zar log Stove's adaptation General Yen. The plot follows a man who falls from pity to scorn toward a New England girl as Yen gambles for love. Also on the program a preview of next week's feature and Mickey Mose cartoon.
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RKO Majestic Theater
Barbara Stanwyck
Nils Asther
Grace Zarlog Stove
General Yen
Bethe
Mickey
Reo-Majestie
Ceen New Prherath
Fashion and romance swirl in Hollywood gossip pages
Rollywood notes Elisea Landi misses a shoot due to flu as Rover designs a special wardrobe matching her persona. Norma Talmadge weighs divorce rumors with Joseph Schenck unsettled though no final split, while pals like Jolson and Dempsey share festive greetings.
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Rollywood
Elisea Landi
Imé
Lambe
Goldwyn
Rover
New York
Miss Landi
Misa Landi
Roger
Norma
Nora Talmadge
Joseph Schenck
Paris
George Jessel
Gibert Roland
Abe
Peg Talmadge
Picture Frame Purchase Sparks Merchant Dispute
A screen line describes a customer offering 51 for a framed picture and frame. The merchant argued, and the shopper wondered why her artwork sold so cheaply, feeling offended by the price.
London Memoir Frays Over Tandon Avey Quay Letters
Fragmentary notes mention Mrs. AQ Sthilberg and Mildred Jaffre amid a tense scene at the quay. The text references attempts to thwart actions and a revival of letters or messages as part of the unfolding events.
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Mrs. AQ Sthilberg
Mildred Jaffre
Tandon
One Way Passage at the Palace Theater
A Palace screen feature stars Hay Friedly and William Powell in One Way Passage. Joan Ames and Dan Hardesty fall in love aboard a Pacific crossing, facing a fateful cost for love as their ship nears American shores. Supporting cast includes Anine McMalwin, Warren Hymér and Frank McHugh under Tay Gamnett directing.
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inyMuesser
Palace Theater
Hay Frowely
William Powell
Ars
Joan Ames
Dan Hardesty
Pacific
Hong Kong
Haweli
Golden Gate
Anine McMalwin
Warren Hymér
Frank McHugh
Tay Gamnett
Three Plays at Green Gate Benefit in Green Gate Theater
A benefit program by Mission Players presents three plays at Green Gate Theater on January 8 at 8 30 pm. The first comedy follows a trap year tale with a newlywed couple eluding guardians and a busy bride who hides a secret. Director Erwin Lange helms, with cast including Thomas F. Conroy Mary Elizabeth Chalkley and others, produced by Oblate Fathers.
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Southwest Terns Catholic Missions
Mission Players
Green Gate Theater
Erwin Lange
Iobie Theater
Boss
Leste Garents
Father Deckert
Vanities on Sale Here Monday in Town
The leket sale for war opens Monday January 4 with the production to be staged at THUNK pal. It features Al Australian Mitchell and Durnniea in a lively long-running show. Barry Binckwall headlines as a celebrated performer, with elaborate scenes and costumes advertised to attract audiences.
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Carroll
Vanitden
Horlinn
Matt
Lye Vaniies
Mendor
al ‘Tralian
Mitchell Wid
Postcard Signatures Highlight Reunion of Americans Abroad
A fragment describes a desk gathering with signatures from Charlotte Grenwood Marian Broones Edorand Gouldino and Adele Cavendish. The note mentions a reunion of Americans abroad and hints at a contagion or illness spreading through the group, with a casual tone and incomplete details.
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Thia
Amtricans
Charlotte Grenwood
Marlin Broones
Edorand’ Gouldino
Adele Autaire Cavendish
Racing Picture Fast Life Stars Haines in Thrilling Boat Drama
William Haines leads the racing action in Fast Life at the Aztec theater starting Saturday. The film blends speedboat thrills with comedy by Ouie Renarde and a romance involving Madge Evans, with strong supporting turns from Conrad Wagél and others.
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Bil Haines
Madge Evans
Seowip
Astec Theater
Willim Haines
Aztec Theater
William Haines
Ouie Renarde
Bronpy
Haines
Chabming
Shirley
Ivery
Woul
Conrad Wagél
Jarburton
Gamble
Kenneth
Thomson
Albert Gran
Ben Hendricks
Boris Karloff in Egyptian Picture at REOQ Majestic
Boris Karloff, praised as a master of unusual character roles, stars in The Mummy at the REOQ Majestic. Nina Putnam Wilcox’s tale features Zita Johann and David Manners in a melodrama of romance and imagination.
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Zita Johann
Pieer Snark
David Manners
Divorce In the Family Comes to Palace Theater
Jackie Cooper stars in a Metra Goldwyn Mayer drama blending pathos and comedy. The film, Divorce In the Family, centers on divorce and its impact on children. Critics note its swift pacing and tense family dynamics on screen.
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Jackie Cooper
Palace Picture
Metra-Goldwyn-Mayer
Palace Theater
Tess Shows at Texas Theater
A Texas Theater feature week centers on Tess of the Storm County opening Saturday. Janet the daughter on a Maine coast schooner drama unfolds with peril, romance, and a murder accusation. Daley Digees and Claude OUilogwoler lead a strong cast with June Clyde supporting as the mother. A new Mickey Mouse cartoon and other MGM shorts accompany the program.
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Royal Legion of Gaynor-Farrell
Gue Prine
Texsa
Maine
Janeve
Charlie
Janeh
Innel Ryacu
Daley Digees
Claude Ouilogwoler
Gmt
June Clyde
Alstel
Tess
Texas
Obemlaga
Tus
Mickey Mouge
Walt Distey
MGM
No Other Woman at Majestic and RKO showings begin Thursday
No Other Woman stars Trone Dunne and Charles Tckford with a preview Thursday night at Majestic and a full week run starting Friday. The film follows a wife who marries for wealth then must push her husband toward passion. Andre plays the lead, with Arie Waren and others in the cast. Directed by Walter Furnes, the feature also credits Mary Kugler and Wade Wellahan in supporting roles.
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Majestic
Trone Dunne
Charles Tckford
Rko-Majestic
Burinvan
Uio
Andre
Drew
Arie Waren
Tals Rendell
Tmendarn von Eliz
Hide Vyellahan
Runter Miles
Walter Furnes
Son of Oklahoma and Rackety Hax Fox Films
Review notes a 1930s double feature including Son of Oklahoma and Rackety Hack Fox Films. It highlights McLaglen as Knucks McGuirt in adventure caper with college rivals, Greta Nissen Alan Tyhart Vince Barnett Stanley Fle and Beatrice Beebe in supporting roles.
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Oklanomg
Wade
Steele
McLagren
Oklahoma
Fox Pilms
Salton
Fontiels
Vict McLaglen
Knucks’ McGuurt
Meiers
W Jers Ang
Greta Nissen
Alan Tyhart
Vince Barnett
Stanley Fle
Beatiele Beebe
Wolfe Film Update Promises Intriguing French Poles Picture
Sucress of the French Poles a bizarre intriguing drama has been booked for release as the RKO Majestie theater presents a lineup including Andre Hibard Dix and a blonde leading Indy star, with Prank Morgan Gregory Ratalf and others.
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Myster Grama
Onri Shanine
Andre
Indy
Will
Hibard Dix
Roar
Dracon
Morgan
Gregory Ratalf
Julin Wartson
Money Kanye
Victor McLaglen in Rachety Rax at State Theater
Victor McLaglen stars in the football gangster picture Rachety Rax now playing at the State Theater. The film blends sport and crime themes as McLaglen leads a cast in a gritty period piece for local audiences.
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Victor McLaglen
State Theater
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