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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
3
Reporters say a new antiseptic and nalr tasting cocktail was shown, claimed to contain hair tonic 111M and walter, as investigators note a mix of faxeumuriquer and other components. Charges of possessing faxeumuriquer are reported in Hoston on July 20.
Fred MacMurray proves range with a gangster part in The Night of January 16th ahead of a Paramount film project. Ayn Rand’s courtroom drama, Broadway success, and charity premieres spotlight Hollywood figures and philanthropy. Noted names include Irene Dunne, Nicholas Schenck, Jock Whitney, and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. The article touches on Gone With the Wind previews and Atlanta premiere plans amid industry chatter.
Norma Shearer plans two days in New York for shopping and theater as stars attend Cocoanut Grove opening with Orrin Tucker orchestra. Jules Stein hosts event aiding crippled children with guests including Charles Corrells Edgar Bergen Walt Disney and Eddie Albert. Edward G Robinson heads to New York and Europe while Helen Hayes joins Del Monte weekend.
Fragmented notes describe a debate on outdated theories about predator bird behavior and migration. The piece mentions Afiolt WOO and safety razors and hints at annual studies in Hollywood related to scrapie research and contrasting ideas about birds riding on larger birds.
A jumble of social blurbs from Bexar facts, naming Claude Taw, Dickson Gulley, Jack Knight, Richard Jaegli, James Frederick Tweedy, Vic Schultz, Selma Echtermgipf, Billie Gil Fin, Mrs Lugy Adams, Helen Garven, Gladys Roles Reed, Lehman, Rupert Gira Tam, Fagan Dickson, Leo Jr, Gordon Shook, T. F. Braniff, Herbert Mrover, Grace Wland, and Reo Ben Williams among others, all sketched in a rapid, gossip-led city column.
The Aztec screens Goodbye Mr Chips a film adaptation of James Hilton’s novel. Revert Bount plays Chips with Donat as the headmaster Balin and Gree Garsen as Mrs Chips. Supporting cast includes Kilburn, Tree, Mills, van Hernried, Sunderland, Sit Furse, under Bam Wood direction. A Leith Stevens score and a newsreel are on the bill.
Timetable line references show showtimes and film entries in a dated format. Details include theater name Majestic and several coded show numbers, durations, and room references.
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