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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1931
Page
32
Ancient OCR fragment outlines a 1930s era film project titled Secret Six arriving in Texas. It cites Wallace Beery and Lewis Stone among the cast with other actors mentioned, but text is fragmented and names are partially garbled.
A letter from an alleged Baltimore conjurer named Trance Trambles, claiming to be 81, recounts a childhood incident in which he removed an eye from Truth Chatterion during a past exhibition. He asserts his age and demands acknowledgment of his long career in magic.
Clara remains ill and her father restricts visitors and work. The family claims isolation is enforced, with forbidden contact and a claim of exploitation tied to Clara’s care. A tense dispute over custody and management arises amid warnings and alarm.
A fractured report notes Harold Building plans two new houses along the coast near Marold and Bamne Gotdeyn. Mentions local figures Torold Lissd, Marold, and John Breccus with ties to a detective era, plus Paramount works and cast members Kimball Young Jackson.
Gloria Swanson leads the cast in a modern comedy about a young woman navigating romance and unworthy suitors. Bea Jevon, Arthur Lake, and Saude Eburoe support, with Swanson performing two songs written for her and a featured comedy program including Monkey-themed bits and other scenic pieces.
A fragmentary note describes a color film at the Empire featuring Sidney Slackoes Blood and his two partners, Fred Kobler and Rosmond Hatton, as rustics and a dramatic scene of ruffians seizing control and a farewell between a woman and her brother. Cast includes Lilz Leon Judith Blan and others. filmed in Trehri telor with color sequences and scenic backdrops.
The article lists The Easiest Way at Plaza Sunday a Metro talking picture adaptation of The Encounter Was starring Constante Ten welt. Tack Conway leads along with principal cast including Joila Page Marjase Rambena Farrell Mecaloneld Gara Dlandlek and Clurk Goble.
Jack Oakie headlines the State with the new biltricult comedy June Moon, supported by Prince Dee and Marty Gib. The program includes a balanced slate of short subjects led by King of the Kid, promising light entertainment with lively farce and musical bits.
Richard Dix and Jackie Cooper appear in a forthcoming cinema feature at HKG Majestic theater opening the week of Thursday May 24. The adaptational work titled Xovoy Tranoran y Ela is presented as a Rex Beach novel adaptation with a dramatic international setting.
United Art fate presents Lummox at the Plaza theater Wednesday with Herbert Brenon, Winifred Westover, and a cast led by Fenole Huret's powerful elort. Westover returns to screen after a long retreat, portraying Afiss Huret's berdine as cameras capture a earlier motion picture tour.
Corinne Lowe and Walter Marosco plan several months in Europe after renting the Beverly Hills house to Ed Nolan of Bank of America. The couple hope to leave with Constance FP, while a clash over a Western film project looms. Junior Durkin makes a Personal appearance amid press chatter about “Munkleberry Finn” performances.
A garbled note recounts Richard and a mob of speakers discussing finance and a Bloomy picture. The text riffs on bankruptcy, arrogance, and a tense clash between public figures and private backers, with vague references to American resort life and unsettled stakes.
A lively local show features Lewis Stone and Netamnilton in leading roles with Ella Hayes and Beléyn in key parts. Lulls by weave through the unusually cast production as Metro-Oldwin executives observe strong audience reception and alert teller staff to the pace of the event.
The Strand presents Sonny starring Fitrair and Wik Suurz in a boldproduction featuring Bias Miller with Jia Donshac in imported dances. The film centers on Miller and Suurz with new choreography and a different mood from previous offerings, drawing audience interest starting Monday.
Widow from Gaicega will play at the Empire theater on May 22. Filmd director Fildia CMire leads the feature with Nel Hanistod in a prominent role. Cast includes elwerd 17 Mobimcom Franch Me Thigh Aliente and Betty Srun Ch3¢0 in Checoy.
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