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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1931
Page
24
Hollywood voices warn against glamorized vice and argue for cleaner, moral films. Critics note evolving taste toward simple, tasteful stories with modest romance, urging producers to balance entertainment with wholesome values and avoid sensationalized sex and violence.
Lola Lane stars in Hell Bond now playing at the Palace Theater. The feature highlights Lane’s performance as the week’s main attraction amid local cinema listings and theater showings.
Jean Harlow leads the Empire program in a comedy presented with other cast members Loretta Young Donald Dilln and Reginald peers. The feature follows a beautiful heiress and a restless husband with battles of romance and freedom. Included are short juvenile stories, a Coward Cartoon, Football VIbrills and Fox Movie tone News.
Metro Drama presents The Sin of Madelon Cladet at the Aztec Theatre with Helen Hayes in the lead role tracking a woman's life from youth to old age as she sacrifices for a son who never knew her. Supporting cast includes Marie Prevost Clift Ede Karen Myers and others in a program of short subjects and entertainment.
Palace to book first run films adding new features as it airs greater entertainment in the theatre. Manager Hunilay Adeyez will oversee the cinema, with former Majedite creewist Drese handling program duties. Selected acts include Mr. leyer performing per show and a slate of new titles from Warner Wrathers and First National.
In a vintage style plot, Cathert Cooner and Colbert Colvin star in a tense melodrama Virettine tale. Gary Conner plays a two fisted enforcer opposing a conflicted heroine, as crime and romance collide amid heated pursuit and suspense.
Lewrence Wiblatt with Lupe Velez Ernest Darrence and Jimmy Saitocsio star in The Cuban Love Song at the Astor opening Thursday. The vivid romance set in Cuba features Tibbett and a cast of marine “baddies” in high adventure along with scenes from The Peanut Vendor.
A stray garbled note advertises The Arizona Terror at Strand theater featuring Ken Mascard and Lina Basquette in a roman mystery adventure. The piece highlights the film’s action and backdrop along the Rio Grande with a focus on drama and danger surrounding the innocent heroine.
The item discusses Glenn Swanson and marital rumors around Marquis de la Palaice and Connie Bennett with a note that their wedding plans depend on Connie finishing her current film. It notes Grace Mraz as guest of honor at a tea, dresses in velvet and emeralds, and mentions Currie Jacobs Road and Dorothy Joelan. A tribute to Lilyan Cries on her sister Kidtyy’s death is included with a New York shipment and homecoming.
A chaotic slice of early show business news highlights Edmund Tomee’s uncertain plans and a string of personnel shifts. It mentions actors in motion pictures such as The Magnificent something and references Linda, Greta Garbo, and Mae West era figures, alongside plane accident news and notes on Notre Dame Father O’Kan nell.
The REO vaudeville and film program opens with a dramatic showcase featuring notable names such as Beryl Mercer and Rolf Bernt. Cast members include Hoebelle Hudson, Artine Julze, and others as the second week of RKO showings continues with musical skits, comedies, and dramatic productions.
Chicago authorities set bail at 40 000 dollars for 90 alleged gang members in a raid. Judge Leon Faleluian ordered 10 000 bail for each of the two leaders and 40 000 for the main conspirator, with several others named in the action.
Bancroft stars in Tell Aine Folly at Texas theater with Rich Man’s Folly and Grand Hotel style productions. Frances Dee and Juliette Compton co star. James Gilbert Rowry and David Tiurand appear. feature includes Toveeporter and other acts on the bill.
The Empire theater announces the engagement of Fatoum Tionie and The Ruling Voice with Htyling Voice, promising a bold critique of societal power and an exposé of big business ethics. Walter Warton is named to portray the principal role amid a lineup including Loretta Young and Derikenvon.
A young whale, described as a wanderer from a distant habitat, was spotted near Vancouver after traveling from an inland river system. Observers noted the creature measuring about 120 feet? and lingering near a plant, with scientists considering implications for migration and coastal ecosystems.
A two day program at the Plaza features Merely Mary Ann and Merely Mary Ann like a double feature with Sporting Lad and a second film. Clark Goble and Maige Eyann star in Merely Mary Ann, while Charles Boreell and Willer compose, with Ernest Terrence and few Cols in scenes.
A 1920s style teatz theater program presents Touchdown a football picture based on the Tiller story Htammy by Pingela Wallace. The showing includes Tobey down and Pease Soil with Greta Garbo and Ranson Novatro, offering a gridiron themed lineup and drama.
Charles Farrell stars in Merely Mary Ann with Janet Gaynor in Plaza pictures this Sunday. The engagement features Farrell and Gaynor in a light romance amid a crowd-pleasing comedy. The screening marks a notable pairing for the weekend.
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