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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1930

Page

33

Real Guy Is Eddie Himself Real Guy Is Eddie Himself

Eddie Hoffman of Los Angeles writes about Hollywood and its industry, noting that insiders who prosper seldom criticize their hometown or the business. The piece reflects on pride and loyalty in the entertainment scene during October in California.

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Farce Caption Continues on Paper at Gel Gy

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a continuing discussion or joke titled It is a farce with unclear scope. The fragment mentions a paper and Gel Gy as possible sources or venues, suggesting a satirical or theatrical item rather than a full report.

Premiere of Renn features Rainy Town star and a troubled history

The article recalls the premiere of "Renn" with lead actress Missa Ralind Es as critics note the production's ambition while reporters reflect on setbacks, including alimony disputes and strained relationships. The scene shifts to the Moxy theater and a controversial past tied to Germany.

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Film Scoop Yields Mixed Gab From Town Inertia

In town for a short visit, Clara Tiew Digie Tee and Stuart Bree are seen amid chatter about the screen project Na Tami. No official confirmations have surfaced, and gossip persists as fans await word on the film’s progress.

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To Quell a Runtor James Wennie te hore on Walieay

Journalistic garble describes a staged reunion and a new contract amid celebratory events. Names and places are unclear and many words are misprinted, but the piece centers on a contract signing and a staged interaction with Mrs Rennie. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent facts.

James Wennie Walieay Henne Rennie

Vaudeville Recounts and Film Listings Amid Theatre Fare

Fragmented OCR notes describe vaudeville acts and film listings with names like Claire Windsor and Lenn Daniels, referencing Paramount, Warner releases, and multiple venues. It mentions box office figures such as 862,010 to the Capitol and 57,000 for a Migr af, with scattered prices and show details across Gaiety and the Criterion theatres.

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Too Much Sound in Our Films Too Much Sound in Our Films

Louella O. Parsons reports foreign critics find American sound films excessive in clamor and visual noise. They note German cinema focuses on sound and dialogue only for essential action explanation.

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Grumpy Sergei Disenstein Causes Hollywood Stir

Russian director Sergei Disenstein arrived in Hollywood amid controversy over Soviet government film aims and his critique of excessive sound. He defended Charlie Chaplin against film trends favoring stage imitation.

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A Plate Of Tripe Comes Up

A theater critic laments wasteful productions at New York theaters while praising Chester Erskine for directing Step Daughters of War. The review notes Mrs Erskine’s evident talent and questions the play’s quality despite capable direction and production.

Gilbert W. Gabriel Universal Service Urenimio Erskin

Paramount Tries To Shield Eisenstein From Production Start

Paramount officials discussed delaying Eisenstein’s silent project to test if sound contamination in silent films is feasible. The plan includes moving forward with Ad American Tragedy starring Eisenstein as the discussions stumble on stage imitation in talks with Michael Curtiz at a dinner.

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Theaters Spotlight Vaudeville and Silent Film Mix

The page lists multiple theater showings including MAVESTICNMNA Sally Sure with Conrad Nupin and Genesiece Tubin under HK and other acts. AZTEC presents The Seats TAU with Wetara Al Ttosita Forbes and Excene Pale Unite. PALACE features Scarlet Pages with Elsie Prgusen Marion Nixon and Grant Withers. EMMIRE shows The Squealer with TAU cast Jack Fall and Davey Les among others.

Mavesticnmna Sally Sure Conrad Nupin Genesiece Tubin Ket Palace Scarlet Pages Elsie Prgusen Marion Nixon Grant Withers

Hollywood Dinner and Film Stars Parade in Ambitious Mix

A grand dinner at the Ambassador Hotel honored Wallin Randolph, drawing top names like Gloria Swanson, Ethel Shude, and Irene Mayer Selznick. Attendees wore striking gowns as Hollywood society discussed Jack Oakie and the Toledo affair, while Montgomery and Montgomery gossip swirled around Norma Shearer. The piece notes growing Los Angeles population and mentions upcoming marriages and societal events among cinema elites.

Wallin Randolph Trarst Ambassador Hotel Taal Bina Holyrood Gloria Swannon Grooge Olsix Ethel Shude Wea Hetsie Love Irene Mayer Selznick Anntly Biters Feels Tare Mario Davies Fairness Adolphe Menjou Mra Deck Mulhall Hishands Enine Tor Nether George Hitzmaurice Bebe Darnel Constance Bennettle Tenation

Young director Henry Larraat Leads Courageous FRG Team

Henry Larraat, noted young director, insists on production independence amid industry pressure. His stance inspires colleagues as Mary and Mickey, once child actors, now grown and set to star as lovers in the forthcoming "Love Fever" project directed by Tedors SneGiew.

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A Lady Surrenders on Screen at Greater Majestic

Fragmented reader letters reference Conrad Nagle and stars, praising and questioning film production, wardrobe, and public taste at the Majestic. The editor notes align with industry gripes about Megr a-Goldwyn-Mayer and fashion on screen.

Conrad Nagle Majestic

Marion Nixon in Scarlet Pages at Palace Theater

Marion Nixon headlines Scarlet Pages shown on the Palace screen in a downtown theater engagement. Newsreel voice notes a classic wartime drama vibe with period style cinema and location details.

Marion Nixon The Palace Theater

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