Broadway gossip blends and Hollywood ties in biz news
A wild mix of show business chatter features actors and studios. Secret romances, marriages, and engagements involve Rita Joohassa at MGM, Claire Dodd contemplating recovery with her husband, and Frank Tawton heading to Hollywood. Industry moves include stock exchange intrigue, new air show plans, tours, and upcoming film projects across London and beyond.
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Aller
Chicago
Tony Minuitt
Huddis
Hollywood
Broderick Crawford
Mlee
Rita Joohassa
M.G.M. Lot
Claire Dodd
Ida Lupino
Lmerger
Blake Garner
Nic
Chicago Stock Exchange
Arnothe Arthur
Marodeau
The
Stock Exchange
Board of Governors
Goodbye Mr. Chips to be made in London by MGM
Sidney Franklin will travel to England to film Goodbye Mr Chips with James L. Milton story adaptation by Metro Goldwyn Mayer. London production planned with British star Laurence Olivier and other Hollywood figures, reflecting cross Atlantic talent and tax considerations.
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England
Louilla
Patsons
International Neve Servier Hollywood
Sidney Tranklin
Metro-Goldwyn - Mayer Tave
Mr. Chips
James Milton
Sidney
Iving Thalbere
Irving
Chips
Charles Laughdon
Laughton
M-G-M
London
Hollywood
Film Cast Shuffle and Studio Moves Highlight 1940s Hollywood
The fragment describes shifts in cast and contracts across major studios. Anita Louise joins Norma Shearer’s company replacing Maureen O'Sullivan briefly, while Dolores Des Riles Machine Dubarry and Maria Antoinette roles surface. Ben Hecht returns to Goldwyn, and Einar Gohlen moves contracts to RKO with Mae West and Bing Crosby. Harry Rapf leaves MGM for a new deal ahead of Everybody Sing premiere.
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Antoinette
Maureen O'Sullivan
Jack Warner
Anita Louise
Madame Dé Lamballe
Nexbee
Anita
Norma Sherrer
Maureen
Dresden Ciin
Iey
Maria Antoinette
Dolores Des Riles Machine Dubarry
Anita Lawise
Warner Lot
Mae West
Gary Cooper
Bing Crosby
R-K-O
Nice Lo Beny
Harry Rapf
Farcel
M-G-M
Namate
South America
Aubrey
Cricket
Loretta Young
Warner Baxter
Maretha Raye
Mama's Boy Trim
Taslent Gation
All Female Bath Tub Scene Stirs Publicity at Texas Theater
A report details Celeste Holm appearing in The Women with a staged bath scene in soap instead of water. The Texas theater hosts a one night show with a soap bath that required electric pumps, drawing curiosity from New York to Philadelphia audiences and censors.
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Celeste Holm
Clite Boothe
Texas Theater
Jamar We
Phil Adelphia
New York
Venus Soap
Times_ square
Skell
Miss Holm
Ballet Set for Wonte Carlo Debut in Grand Opera Tone
The fourth annust appearance of Gol. W. de Baad's Ballet Husse de Monts Gila is planned for Thursday evening January 1 at the nuditayum. The tour features Russia Offminieation and a first ever Coq D'or on stage with Rimsky Korsakoff's work. The production showcases nearly 200 on stage and has drawn praise from London New York and Chicago critics. Also on the program are The Hundred Kisses Gypsy Dances and Afternoon of an Faun with stars Mussina Laine Rinboudinska Adrionnya Rostava Baravova and others. Curtgin for Coq D'or follows a large forthcoming program.
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Gol. W. de Baad
Russia
Rimsky-Korsakoff
Debussy
Mussina
Laine
Rinboudinska
Adrionnya
Rostava
Baravova
Cochran Entangled Over State Post Amid San Antonio Hopes
Cochran, superintendent of San Antonio public schools, says he cannot confirm interest in the assistant state superintendent of public instruction post. The vacancy followed Jeremiah Rhodes's death last week. He notes no intention to run against L A Woods and would support Woods, if needed.
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Bochrannilso
L.A. Woods
Woods
Red River Approval Delayed Amid Limited Opposition
In Washington and Shreveport officials report little opposition to the proposed 53 million dollar Red River project. They were told a hearing would be needed only if objections arise, and most participants say district engineer’s decision may stand without further action. Floyd said they remain optimistic about the engineer’s stance and that no hearing is required unless opposition emerges.
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Washington
Red River
Lari
Bear Dewisol
Texas
Board of Army Capliears
James
Sinlhevinnn
Shreveport
Wid O. N. Pleyd
Dale
Floyd
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