Better Pictures Cure for Empty Theaters
Hollywood reports a shift in film demand as audiences seek quality and modern wit. The Count of Monte Cristo reissued in Texas, starring Robert Donat, is highlighted amid broader industry concerns about profitability and audience engagement in a changing market.
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Prion
O P
Tiegsie
Louis Gulliern
Sidney' [Bischmer
Livia Alberni
Louella Motion
Hollywood
Col Street
Jean Harlo
Jean
Harlow
Torchy in Panama in Empire Film Heads Cast
A garbled plot note from a 1940s Empire film column lists Torchy in Panama with Lela Lane and Paul Kelly in a detective tease. Reporter details and character hints blur, mentioning Toren, Marobgh, and a canal scene amid misread names and phrases.
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Torchy
Panama
Empire Film
Anoben
Torehiy
Abe
Herman Waldman Draws Crowds With New Rhythm Orchestra
Herman Waldman entertains near Pipileity with a newly formed orchestra featuring Gene Harvey and Barney Dodd. The San Antonio scene buzzes as Waldman’s rhythm set and the cast draw strong encores at the Slartil garden amid talk of shifting audience tastes away from Hollywood movies toward more intimate, local performances.
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Lo Huis
Tils
Barney Dodd
Texas R. Ani
Duce Moor
Imine Prin
Ole Taviy
Marting
Enid. & I
Mack Rogers Band at the Gunter Hotel Dance Hall
Mack Rogers and his orchestra headline a weekly San Antonio dance night at the Gunter hotel’s Esplande area. The group, long tied to Galveston’s scene, brings familiar lively tunes to Friday and Saturday crowds.
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Mack Rogers
Gunter
Mark Rogers
Gunter Hotel
Mack
Gunice
Galivasten
Tletis
Mork Waelli
Texis
Ropers
Herm Weldman
Orckestra
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Better Pictures
Monte Cristo Film
Texas
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Justinial News Service
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Gitgery Rutoff
Teele
Georgey-Mos
Waller Gonhally
Wieioraninas
Waleelion
Atiaioat
Bolly
Haesnot
Joan Bennett
Majestic Theater
Pauré
Ulfiva
Robert Taylor and
Margaret Suievaiy In
Herman Waldman
Ube
Toren Times
Rudolph Valentino
Chicago
Valentino
S. Denil
Gveril
Hollywoor
Valentina
Ubese
Slint
Weil
Thane
Bony Leeuw
Ben
Barlow
Gong
Camden
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