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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1931

Page

33

Bad Sister at Majestic Theater Features Two Stars

The Majestic presents two centers to the talk with Sidney Fox and Dette Daria in a dramatic pair of roles. Conrad Nagel Yarn Pitts and others support the cast in a melodrama with musical interludes and a demonstration of talking pictures. The program includes an adaptation of a novel and a unique song and dance revue with live organ accompaniment.

Yesterdey Warton Sy Farell Fox Movietone Newa Mac” Fridwell Bae Éansomplete Progres

Frank Fay at State Theatre in Gods Gift to Women

The state theater announces a three day run starting Thursday for Gods Gift to Women starring Frank Fay. Also on the bill are a collection of short subjects including Finger Prints. The romance farce features lively dialogue and romance with Fay delivering a strong performance in his latest show.

Frank Fay State Theater God Womer Frank May Hallownod Lours le Plante Joen Blondel Margariet Liringatos Louise Brecka Yole Darr Neve Quartaty Frick Fay

Unclear text fragment from May issue reports prison labor

Fragmentary OCR note mentions prison labor at Litorfield with references to Renaud and Tieen tied comn zy azeler jail, along with demands for parvice of wars and large estates. Insufficient coherent facts for full summary.

Litorfield Renaud Ot Azeler Yarge

Atobe Theaters FESAS Tee Soret Sh in town shows

The listing details multiple films and cast across theaters including Atobe FESAS with Tee Soret Sh featuring Wiless Beary Jram Fisc tow John Hak Brown and Lewis Bese plus MAZEATIC Bed Site with Glanny Fox and Betty Broth and AZTEC Iptteweet with Glads Bwana and Ben Lye and others across state Jone Mes with Jack Oskis Frozete Des N yent Gikeee Bam Pherry Palace Top Speed with poms Wena Hen Be with Ile Lew Aitacy a eA-ePee Maken War STRAND The Bad Men with Walter Huts HIGHLAND PARK K Oksitis Acts with Charis Nacsion UPTOWN Fichting Care res wHE Gary Cooper Lily Dentia Ernest Terreses and Telly Marsal BARLANDALE Fighting Cervem

Atobe FESAS Tee Soret Wiless Beary Jram Fisctow John Hak Brown Lewis Bese Mazeatic Glanny Fox Betty Broth Glads Bwana Ben Lye Jone Mes Jack Oskis Frozete Des Gikeee Asf Bam Pherry Palace Top Speed Poms Wena Hen Ile Lew Aitacy Osmtepes Duanett I Strand The Bad Men Walter Huts Highland Park Oksitis Charis Nacsion Uptown Fichting Careres Gary Cooper Lily Dentia Ernest Terreses Telly Marsal Barlandale Cervem

Davies Film Coming to Aztec

Marlon Davies stars in I's & Wise Child based on Lawrence EL Johnson, shown at the Aztec theater soon. The cast includes Rid ney Blackmer Jamar Gleavon Polly Moran Lowter Yall Matia Prevost Clara Blendlek Hubert MotWade and Emily Fiterey.

Marlon Davies Wise Child Lawrence EL Johnson Astec Emell Prominest Ridney Blackmer Jamar Gleavon Polly Moran Lowter Yall Matia Prevost Clara Blendlek Hubert MotWade Emily Fiterey

Charles Norris Story in Film Form Thursday

Charles G Norris adaptation of Seeds tale screens Thursday at REO Mejenle theater Beed features a noted cast and a dramatic conflict between two women. Mac Bridwell at Majestic area presents a poplar and classical program while Movietone News covers local events and upcoming programs for the week.

Charles Norris Story Charles G. Norris Bolen Gensrine Fe Fylleom Reymond Jackety mighty/ Majestic Ube Movietone News

Fair Warning at State Next Sunday

George O Brien stars in Fair Warning an all talking outdoor drama at the Bate theater The Last of the Dano maybe misread but the famed western star brings thrills romance and suspense to the show with a strong Western hero in a love driven plot

Bate Theater George O Brien George O'Brien Trequlent

The Front Page Comes to Astec Theater Next Thursday

The Front Page stars Ben Beehes and Charles McArthurs in a lively stage comedy with Adolphe Menjou, Pat O Brien, Mary Brian, and others. The Frost Page showcases a dramatic screen adaptation with Hildy Johnson pursuing matrimony and a bold career move. Teley Milestone is credited with direction of The Frost Page.

Ben Beehes Charles McArthurs Howard Hare Hell's Angels Bax Astec Theater Aturdag Big Lively Adolphe Menjou Pat O'Bries Mary Brian Edward Everett Bacton Wallie Catlett George E. Store Matt Moor

Russian General Andoxsky Death Reported in Harbin

Harbin May 16. A senior figure of the Russian revolution has died in Harbin leaving a widow and children in poverty. General Andoxsky, once a czar loyalist and military leader, later led the Military Academy in Petrograd after signing a protest against wartime conditions that removed Russia from the Allies in World War I.

Harbin Andoxsky Thes Brest Litovsk Ruxzne Avadogsky Peerograd

New Stars in Movies Too Numerous Says Rogers

Hollywood critics spar over star power as Charles Rogers of AEO-Pathé argues producers should spotlight new faces with better stories. He cites Colleen Moore Colleen Moore, Pola Negri and Clara Bow as examples, noting fame shifts with audience taste and urging balance between veteran favorites and fresh talent.

Lovella ’. Parsons Serrten Metioe Pickers Miter Hollywood Charles Rogers neocentraHgg Dam Harding Pola Negi Helen Twelvytrees Sid Aters Ropera Sara Roger Frank Columma Tira Sam Nores Rogers Jongee Seleen Bern Wri Producere Sre Goriane Gelffith Coleen Moore Alice White Arora Ofters Pola Ni Dea Jom Averica Abeeiss Rm Eanple Marion Davies Abe Gorg le Wae Marie Dressler Tillea Phazani Clara Bowin Lew Cody Rogera Dewcomete Newcome

Joe E Brown In Palace Comedy at Palace Theater

Joe E Brown stars in a light hearted hourline comedy at the Palace Sunday for four days. The plot follows a cheerful man involved with a brash broker and a millionaire in a series of misadventures including a speed boat race. Cast also includes Jack Whiting Laura Lee Bernice Claire and Brunk Mo-Bosh.

Palace Theater Pez Joe B. Brows Fn Ap Joe Brown Jack Whiting Laura Lee Bernice Claire Brunk Mo- Bosh

John Barrymore Stars in Svengali at Aztec Theater

John Barrymore returns to the stage play Svengali in an Aztec engagement with a strong supporting cast including Marl av Alerdh Bravewell Fielder Don ald Crisp Carmel Myers and Yolu DAwril as the model he controls. The production promises a showcase for Barrymore to display dramatic art and features his commanding performance in the title role.

John Barrymore Bravewell Fielder Donald Crisp Carmel Myers Yolu Dawril

How I Play Golf at Empire Theater

Bobby Mye Hobby presents a Vi TAP show titled How I Play Golf at the Empire. The feature promises simple golf tips and practical putting guidance for golfers seeking easier strokes and quicker improvement.

Golf Simple Bobbie Empire Dobby Jones Vitaphone Empire Theater

Secret Six Gestioner and Cast Behind The Picture

A fragmentary report lists Secret Six Gestioner aiding Betems Paul Haeet and Jake Miline with Heery directing a prominent cast. Galen Leggly from Tewspapee appears as a key figure, while Beery collaborates with Marion and George FIM on The Bix Toure. The piece notes American film industry ties and mentions titles and studios in a period voice.

Betems Paul Haeet Jake Miline Heery Gatg Yoltheel Hoos Galen Leggly Tewspapee Polles Aerim Weyen Lote & Omn- Dietectory Mimy Harlow Bram Treaces Marion George Fim Beery Respectivy AER Turen Lochde Paramount Hound News

The Bad Man at Strand Theater

Walter Heston stars as the bandit in The Bad Man at the Strand Theater with O P Hewple and Clarence Badgee directing. The cast includes James Rennie Dorothy Hevner Marion Byron Guvin Walliam Arthur Stone and Johnny Arthur in a First National and Vitapkoor picture.

Pew Strand Walter Heston O P. Hewple Clarence Badgee Tron Porter Beerson Browne James Rennie Dorothy Hevner Marlon Byron Guvin Walliam Archur Stone Johnny Arthur Vitapkoor

Ducks Damaging California Crops

In California near Salton Sea area, ducks are damaging crops prompting Imperial county farm bureau to seek an inquiry. Members report the reservoir around Salton Sea is declared a preserve and ducks have been feasting on crops, prompting officials to investigate remedies.

California Centro Cali Darrege Imperiel Koreau Scott B. Feulch Direwu Salton Dee Naw

Charles Ruggles at Highland Park in Charley's Aunt

Charles Ruggles headlines at Highland Park with Charley's Aunt on Sunday and Monday. Co stars include Bugeerda, Tand Collyer, and Chor wre Anne, with a capable cat, as the comedy plays at 1 o'clock matinee and evening shows.

Charles Ruggles Highland Park Charley's Rihquake Highland Park Theater Bouday Charles Bugeerda Wil Montirees Buiday

Americans Aid British Jobless Relief Gift

The American Philanthropothe Society announced a donation of 0,000 to Britain to provide work for unemployed men. RK St. Barbs Baker, founder of the American Society of the Men of the Trees, described the plan to conserve forests and woodlands while aiding employment.

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Gary Cooper In Western Picture

Gary Cooper stars in a western drama with Ernest Torrence and Ty Dawita in supporting roles. The story by Zane Grey features tormented frontier life, with Tullered and Marshall among actors delivering comedy and action across a rugged trek for audiences at Uptown and Elar theaters Sunday and Monday.

Ernest Torrenes Torrency Baa Elar Torrozes Gary Cooper Dawita Telly Marahall Terrence Fred Kobler Zane Grey Pepular Bonaca Treo Hovra

Last Word Costs Woman in Court

Mrs Cathrine McKee, a singer, faced court delays over proper procedure and a related mail delivery interference case. The hearing highlighted the costly, extended proceedings as she demanded why a witness was called to testify, prompting a formal admonition.

LOS Anghoys INS Cathteine Meee McKee He Peat

School Boy Rackets Exposed in Chester Case

Chester report reveals a rich man's son refusing school amid student rackets. Dow tora questioned Abe Ind and found no fault. A second boy is said to have feigned illness while demanding money, prompting suspicions of a racket and high price demands.

Chester Dowtora Abe Bic Fils Becaedie Rickeker Wcan Atch

Birth Announcement From Woodland Stockmen Family

A fragmented notice from Woodland reports the birth of a baby with referenced family names and age hints. The text mentions stockmen, a campaign, and a set of twins or related births, though details are unclear and partially garbled.

Woodland Verity Romney

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