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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1938

Page

6

Norma Shearer Urged for Gone With the Wind Part

Hollywood gossip column notes Norma Shearer being urged to accept the lead in Gone With the Wind as David Selznick weighs casting. Paulette Goddard seeks an exit, while Pathette returns to Hollywood to star opposite Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in The Young in Hesri. Newsym from Culver City proclaims Tom Sawyer day with Mark Twain Way renamed in honor of the film era.

Louella O. Parsons Kagigttan N.S International News Service Hollywood Scarlett O'Rera Normea Shearer Nowy David Selznck Paulette’ Goddard Davie Palm Beach Pathette Havin Charlie Chapin Caslenge Janet Gasnor Douglas Fairbanks Jr Fairbanks Norma David Srindek Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Russell Dirtwell David Selenick Zenda New York Russell Artitt Seprel Culver City Muirstrett Mark Twain

Rainier and Tracy dominate film awards scene at Oscars

Hollywood honors Lise Rainer and Spencer Tracy as top performers of the year. Rainer becomes the first to win consecutive best actress prizes, while Tracy wins for Captains Courageous. The Life of Emile Zola tops as best picture with multiple category awards announced after a new industry voting process.

Milton Harker MLS Star Hollywood Lise Rainer Spencer Tracy Miss Rainer Louise Tracy Tracy Captains Courageois Vienna Emtz Zolp Wader Brothers Joseph Schildkraut Emile Zoin Alice Hrady Chicago Twentieth Century-Fox Leo Metarey Norman Rely Rabe Hele Herald Geea Hercveg Emile Zola Wiliam A Wellman Robert Carson Harry Owens Pyan- Beer Robert Webb Metro-Gouldwyn-Meyer Penny Wisdom Pete Amish M-G-M Mack Sennett Beln Edgar Berger Charlie McCarthy Greene Hll Selanicks Giar Darryl Zanuck Wholberg Greta Garbo Italy Leopold Siokowski Irene Dunne Janet Gaynay Barbara Stanwyck Pau Mant Charles Boyer Frederic March Robert Montgomery Weaner Tres 0 Mae Charles Bayer Rover Brancuet March Europe Yatal

Snow White to open at Majestic April 9 in S A

Interstate theaters will release Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Majestic theater on April 9 in Dallas. The 90 minute, full color animated feature cost about 2 million and employed over 650 people in production.

Walt Disney Majestic Theater Dullas J. O'Bonnell Snow White Disney Faué

Actress AG for Divorce in Hollywood

Siguid Gurie, a Norwegian born actress famous for $1000 weekly pay as an Oriental princess, files for divorce from American husband Thomas W. Stewart alleging extreme mental cruelty. Stewart counters with a cross-complaint seeking a half share of her studio contract valued at $148,000. trial set for May 16.

Hollywood Siguid Gurie Nebrass Thomas W. Stewart Europe Miss Gurle Marco Polo

Assault charges dismissed in Fort Sam Houston case

A 71 year old woman from Van Ness street accused Pvt Garland Powell of aggravated assault on January 29. A 4 jury panel was empaneled but the complainant failed to appear and the case was dismissed for insufficent evidence. Companion Pvt Lin E Howard also had similar charges dismissed.

Garland Powell Steond Elelt Fort Sam Houston Hazel Molhus van Nessstraat Powell McCollum Burnet Beiliffs Pvt Iarlin E. Howard Burnett Aline] Webb van Ness Street

Seaweed Silvered by Beach Engineer Townsend Claims Breakthrough

Townsend, a Beach engineer, announces a method to silver seaweed using a metallic coating. He describes a soft, undestructive finish suitable for mermaid costumes and notes travel routes from the United States to the Republic of Baja and through Mexico and Guatemala.

Freamosa Beach Sterna Beach Townsend United States Cay Ie Republic of BL Balyudoy Mexico Snd Guitamala

Powder Puff Bloc Defeated in Congress by Tax Fight

Washington in a March session Congresswomen clashed over a 17 million tax item. Mary Norton urged action while Edith Rogers pressed for negotiation. The debate highlighted calls to repeal or reduce the levy amid partisan back and forth and mockery of the so called powder puff bloc.

Washington

Submarine Film Inspires Well Per Acre Permit Debate

A Palace cinema feature titled Submarine D2 spurs talk of oil well spacing in East Texas. Report cites 193 wells per acre plans, with a Marine Corps-tinged plot and lead actors George Brent and Pat O’Brien amid discussion of five wells on a single tract and 25 on another. Local readers note the controversial density and religious ad content tied to the film’s reception.

Austin Marth Palace Rawat Palace Theater Nicholy George Brent Pat O'fvien East Texas

Double Program at State Theater Opens Saturday

The State Theater offers a double feature headlined by Cattle Raiders a western starring Ghiyles Star ed. The second feature My Chi Kellurky Home stars Grane Ticharde ted Byeyn Venable.

Ghiyles Stared Grane Ticharde Ted Byeyn: Venable

Man Hurt in Truck Ambulance Crash

Gieny F. Gamp, 73, of 424 Primet Non Avenue, driver for the Fret bakery, was treated at the Movies Rid Burgleal for injuries after a truck and ambulance collision in Dallas near Brooklyn Avenue. The ambulance driver was also injured.

Gieny F. Gamp Prinet Non Avenue Sam Tawsten Dallas Brooklyn Avenue

Yoakum Tom-Tom Rulers to Be Named

In Yoakum four grade schools held candidate presentations for Junior King and Queen of the Yoakum Tymalo TomTom. The selection was to be made from names submitted by area students at the chamber of commerce.

Fuakum Yoakum We Pamey Chamber of Commerce

King Kong Returns to Empire Theater for Three Day Showing

A local cinema brings the feature King Kong to the Empire Theater for a three day run. Rob Armstrong Fay Wray and Bruce Cabot star as a hunter and planner trek to civilization. The giant ape escapes as suspense builds in a city chase. Half rate ads are offered to aid the unemployed. Broadway at Filth Street.

sBmpita Theater King Kong Sereus Robert Armstrong Faye Wray Bruce Cabot Armstrong Khu Tone Inn Broad Way Filth Street

Quintuplets to star in new film at Majestic Saturday

The Dionne quintuplets, world famous for their novelty, appear in Quittrupland their first talking singing and walking short along with Sally Irene and Mary at the Majestic theater starting Saturday. The feature also includes the Alice Faye Tony Martin vehicle and a teaser shown with it. An unlisted rental ad is also included.

Allen Majestic Sally Irene Mary Dionnes Dionne

Job Seekers Gather, But No Strike Begun at Plant

Officials from the drilling shelling company at 515 West Houston Street summoned police after a small crowd of about 10 job seekers gathered Friday in front of the plant. Officers found no striking activity or job offers and the scene dispersed as officers returned to their beats.

Drclatous Petan Shelling Company West Houston Street

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