China Trip Plans and Movie Making Juxtapositions
A crowded cinema page dwells on Grace Moore quitting film amid hectic productions and a failed Mars Polo screenplay. It notes Josef von Sternberg clashing with Moore during his diva portrait, and previews The Great Ziegfeld as an epic set at MGA with lavish, costly choreography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiongkas Fairbanks
Mares Polo
Reo
Elizabeth
Hepburt
Mary of Scatland
Ina Claire
England
Sover
York
John Harkrider
Ziegfeld
MGA
Ziggy
Allison Skipworth
Amateur Page Editor Seeks Local Writing Talent for The Light
M G M develops a new male star as local amateurs are urged to submit news, editorials, cartoons, and photos for the first amateur page. The Light will publish Saturdays with three prizes of 2 each and rules limiting word counts and formats. Deadline is Wednesday noon. entries to the Amateur Page Editor, San Antonio Light, San Antonio, Texas. Randolph Stott stars in Follow the Fleet with Aslaire and Rogers in a Pasadena film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Antonio
Sixiniy
San Antonio
Light
Addity
The
Neal
Pasadena
Randolph Stott
Fred Aslaire
Ginger Rogere
R.k.o.ragio
Pasadena Community Playhouse
Ann Harding Wins Court Fight Over Custody Travel
In Los Angeles on March 1, Ann Harding, renowned actress, secured court permission for her daughter to travel abroad until December 13 with conditions. The father, Bannister, contested the trip, allegedly demanding money and threatening to publicize the matter. The judge denied a demand to stage the child’s stay at a New Jersey farm, and Harding was granted near sole custody with consent still needed for leaving California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Harding
Dane
Miss Harding
Los Angeles
Europe
Harry Bannister
Tony
Jane
Derember
Herr Bannister
Setor
Bannister
Stewarteville
XN. J
Lewis Yowell Smith
Banchister
Michael Luddy
Tanney
Keating Under Surgical Care
Hollywood actor Keating underwent emergency surgery at Goa Samaritan hospital after a sudden illness. Details indicate the operation was to address an old internal ailment and he is reported satisfactory. Doctor George E. Matingren assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywouw
Oaren 2
Marion Talley Becomes Redhead in Folly Stunt
Kansas City singer actress Marion Talley surprised fans by dyeing her hair red while in Follywood. She had worn black and brown tints for six months in the studio town, explaining she wanted a change and a new look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Talley
Kansas City
Men Past 40 Fame Health Claim Promoted Drugs Tablet
An ad touts ZOAK TABLETS and Yo-Ak as a cure for fatigue and vitality in men past 40. It mentions doctor endorsements, a New York address, and a nighttime spoonful of Foley's Honey and Tar for sleep and cough relief. Also promotes Wey's cough remedy and other products for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Replater Physitian
New York
FOLEY
Wiley
Sdealler
Academy Award Refused By Dudley Nicholls a Screen Writer
Mare Frollywood reports that Dudley Nicholls refused the Academy Award for his Fire Informer adaptation. He cited founder status of the Screen Writers Guild and revolt against the academy for its treatment of employed talent. Nicholls pledged not to accept to honor nearly 1000 guild members and their struggle for a genuine writers organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frollywood
Mare
Dudley Nicholls
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Nicholls
Tim
The
Academy
Screen ‘Writers’ Guild
Jam UN
Screen Writers Guild
Cagney in Court in Film Row
In Los Angeles on March 19 two Warner Bros attorneys testified James Cagney’s contract limit was not agreed. Witnesses Herbert Freston and Aslph Be Lewis said Warner did not orally limit Cagney to four yearly films. Cagney seeks release from his contract claiming excessive film workload since 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jack Warner
Film
Warners
Camera Crews in Rhineland Area KOLLYWOOD Callf
Hollywood reacted to the Rhineland remilitarization with orders to send "un-limited footage" to Paris for new screen material. Hal Wallace of Warners First National and William Lebaron of Paramount telephoned Paris offices to film troops entering the territory and inhabitants’ reactions for a future movie. Lorraine Eddy MacLean sues Douglas MacLean for divorce citing mental cruelty and a property settlement was arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhineland
Hollywood
Hal Wallace
Warners-First National
Wil Liam Lebaron
Paramount
Paris
Wallis
Warner
France
Los Angeles
Lorraine Eddy MacLean
Douglas MacLean
Irvin Cobb on Third Career in Hollywood Talk
RELMAN MORIN reports from FOLLYWOOD Calif on March 10 that Irvin S Cobb the novelist plans to pursue film work in his third creative venture after painting and cartooning. He recalls a Swedish hot water bottle keepsake from Greta Garbo’s house and says acting brings companionship and fun unlike writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relman Morin
Follywood
Calif
F—Porily
Irvin S. Cobb
Greta Garbo
Cobb
Finn
Tin Dangeo Mear
Paducah
Atl
Cane
Cincinnati
Greta
Hollywood
George Keppel
Ed Ward VII
England
Constanre Collice
Iim
Harry Lachman
Stobark
Marques de Verer
Irvin Cobb
Hollyworl Hotel
Sally Eilets
Carole Lombard
Spencer Tracy
San Fernando Valley
June Brewster
Walter Connollys
Beverly Hills
Nedde Harrigan
Jean Harlow Defers Divorce Final Until March 14
Jean Harlow's divorce from cameraman Hal Rosson becomes final Friday March 13 but she will not apply immediately. She says she will wait at least a day and has instructed her lawyer not to ask for the final decree until March 14. When asked about marriage to William Powell she replied she will not be married for a long time if ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Harlow
Hal Rosson
William Powell
Jean
Secrecy Surrounds Garbo's Departure
In Gothenburg on March 10 the 9.8 Drottningholm failed to sail for New York on time and passengers were unsure if Greta Garbo was aboard. One cabin was reserved in her name and extra police were needed to handle the crowd on the dock, though Garbo herself was not seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garbo
Gothenburg
Sweden
Drottningholm
New York
Greta Garbo
Bub
Young James Stewart Gains Jumpstart With Witch of Timbuctoo
Hollywood chatter previews James Stewart breaking through to a juvenile lead in The Witch of Timbuctoo alongside Lionel Barrymore. Tod Browning to direct a mad scientist tale while talk swirls over Elizabeths, Myrna Loy, Hepburn tests, and casting battles across MGM and Paramount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovella
Parsons
Moutlon
Universal Serv
Univernal Service
Los Angeles
James Stewart
Jimmy
M-G-M
Young Stewart
Tod Browning
Browning
Cambridge to Tax Its Famed Colleges
Cambridge, March 19. The city will levy a service charge on Harvard, Radcliffe, and MIT, taxing them at $10 per $1000 of valuation to cover police for football games, student demonstrations, and city services. Mayor Lynch predicts bills could reach at least $1 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Radcliffe
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jonn D. Lynch
Lynch
Barbs Yield to Electrified Fencing in Rural Texas
Dallas reports rural electrification expert P T Montfort of Texas A and M College says transformers remove danger while retaining sting, replacing barbed wire in some farms. He notes one energized wire can deter horses and cattle, enabling easier pasture control and livestock separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Pohl
Hleckicly
P.T. Mantfart
Texas A
M. College
Montfort
Burglar Strikes Again in Lubbock Installment Scheme
In Lubbock on March 10 a burglar who previously stole $60 from Gus Schants returned with a plan tied to an anonymous delivery letter. The note included 44 one dollar bills and Schanta hopes for the remaining $16.
Powder Puffs Used by Marble Shooters
In Ogden boys use powder puffs as finger protection for marble games played on rough cold ground. Local juveniles adopt this simple device to cushion impact and ease play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Drab
March Ar Pi
Crow Feast for Collegians at Millikin University
In Decatur Illinois 65 crows were prepared for a banquet tonight by the Millikin University chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. The Mid West's first large scale crow meat feast aims to rival rattlesnake steaks with crow baked like squab and served with crow gravy. The State Conservation Department, conducting a crow cull, supplied the meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deqatur
Ill
Millikin University
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Mid-West
Falls From Third Floor No Deterrent
Minneapolis report details window washer Jack Maloney who fell from a third floor loop building when his safety belt broke. He received first aid for a nose cut, demanded a new belt, and returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Jack Maloney
Want a job. Light Glass tiled Ad to find nohe.
Classified note seeks work with a light glass tiled ad approach. Industry jargon unclear but invites readers to Broadway at Fifth street to discuss terms and payment, offering a halved rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Fifth Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
China
Doug
Lloyd Pantages
Grace Moore
Columbis
Josef von Stermbere
Waa
Pon
Gracie
Tals
Grace Valentin Parera Moore
Cagney
Katie Hepburn
Mary of Scotland
Tizabeth
Katie
Mary
RKO
Myrua Loy
Myra
Metro-Goldwyn-Movey
Helen, Menken
Judith Anderson
Queen Elizabeth
A. M. Botsford
Barney Glazer
Les Gensler
Max Brand
Leslie Howard
Lonn
Leslie
Norman Foster
Norman
Banner Productions
Miriam Hopkins
Becky Shany
Bob Steele
Guddy
Trevet—Kent Tayor
Cae Bickford Bastjava
PLAZA
Janes Dunn
Maf Blarke
Allen
Meesy
Sean Nersholt
Ordthy Peterson —Dlas
Betty Rod
Collegians
Jonm Boles Sharth
Anne
Pete Smith
Rocky Mountain
Randolph Scott Broadwax
Vonay
Anty
YALE
Faby Busier
Crabbe
Randolph ScooTt
Gale
Irene Dunne
Robert Taylor ‘Magnificent Obsession
Chas. Butterworth
Betty Furness
Tlenzy
Arsietta
SeraTbaden
Balps Morgana
Dr. Oswald
Lest
Paramount News
Texas
Schos
Anderson Menken
Toe Akins
Edith Wharton
Guthrie McClintic
Paulmani
Louis Pasteur
Lotus Louise
BROS
the Opera
With Ine Orelestra
Zyley
Splaza
America
Henry A. Rouse
Wnd
Bridgeport
Conn
Pe Waa
KABC
Dhaiing
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!