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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1930

Page

34

Crook Film Stars Host At Empire

Columbia's all talking drama The Squesier opens at the Empire theater in New York night life. Jack Hale leads a Western hero role with empathy for Hart. Dorothy Slever and Tulle Davey Jones shine as Hart’s wife and Hunny. Supporting turns by Moore, Sheri, Pitts, and Mogeninn plus Tilis and Nathaeus add depth.

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The Love Trader Billed at Empire Starting Friday

The Love Trader is a psychological drama presented at the Empire theater beginning Friday. The film stars Chester Conn, Mary Bedford, William Welsh, Clarence Burton, and Joseph Hennnbers, with Harold Shumate credited in the production.

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Grumpy on Screen At State Featured in Classic Mystery

The State theater presents a varied program headlined by Grumpy with Cyril Mantle in the lead role and a supporting cast including Francesade and John Cava. Holmes aids the plot as the daring diamond theft unsettles Gronor’s home, while a caper unfolds with wit and suspense.

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Gilbert's Picture Coming to Texas

Gilbert's latest film Make Way for a Sistor is booked for showing at the Texas theater. Cast includes Seniince Bee Polly Moray Jim Tally Leila Hyans with a separate Publix stage segment titled Ginger Smaps. Frank Cambria production in Gaul features Dick Edith Batstow Ad Evans and the Gambly Gils. Leo Weber and est Frauser are set for prepared numbers in the program.

John — Gilbert Sistor Texas Theater Gilbert Seniince Bee Polly Moray Jim Tally Leila Hyans Publix Ginger Smaps Frank Cambria Durelug Flame Gaul Sarzington Ters Dick Ani Edith Batstow Ad Evans Gambly Gils Leo Weber

Emergence of Young Directors Shapes American Stage

The piece critiques a surge of new directors and playwrights reshaping theatre in America. It names Georges Kanfmas, Marc Connells, Ebner Rice and other rising figures as pivotal in shifting control from seasoned producers to a vibrant, occasionally controversial, cohort.

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Labor of Interpretation A Theatre Directorship Critique

A critical skim of theatre roles argues that play staging is a labor of interpretation not reserved for aging actor managers. The piece favors director producers who shape productions themselves and foresees a future where directors carry the responsibility for the play’s quality and realization.

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Fragmented Critic Review on War Play Adaptations

A garbled critique discusses performances and direction in a war play, referencing Mr Erskin and Mr Brolin. It notes varying pacing, propulsive scenes, and the shift of focus from reverent to more sensational moments while pondering the critics role and the play’s predictability.

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Metrotone Newsreel at Empire Projects Thrilling Shots

Fragmented OCR text mentions a Metrotone Newsreel at Empire with varied scenes including fashion, sports, a bull fight, and a convention. Core readable items are uncertain. summarize as a brief note on a newsreel showing diverse clips.

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Eddie Cantor Stars in Whoopee at ACME Studio

Eddie Cantor appears in the full length film Whoopee at ACME studio beginning Friday. The production marks Cantor’s first major on screen role with Dorothy Knapp leading a “glorified” chorus and Béla Feld features. Cantor’s nervous wit drives the comedy as he tours a health theme amid talk of a new York screening and theater run.

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Nagle and Majestic Bill Feature Lady Surrenders

A silent era review recounts the Majestic Theater week showing of Lady Surrenders a story of two wives in love with the same husband with Rose Robach and Genevieve Lolita in lead roles. Cast includes G. Rathburn and Ian Oakland as supporting players. The accompanying stage acts feature Harry Tolmer and a troupe with song and dance numbers.

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Louella Fuge 7 Commentary On Stage Technique

The fragment suggests Louella discusses stage production limits and technique. It mentions picturist art and opinions on side topical options, noting fear or confusion about certain methods and the focus on imagery rather than conventional means.

A Wrong Viewpoint Opinion on Stage and Film Evolution

A critic laments shifts in theatre and cinema over the past decade, noting stage craft once valued over dialogue. He argues that cinema’s rise favored sound and spectacle, pushing traditional acting and artistry aside. The piece observes changes in talent, direction, and audience reception across major centers.

A Calmer View on Talkies and Silent Film Transition

A writer believes talkies will gradually settle in and not replace silent film entirely. He notes the public’s preference may shift with time, but seriousness about sound will endure while audiences admire the ocean’s beauty, though waves distract from meaning.

OBrien Film Shows at Uptown

The piece describes OBrien in Rough Remaness and Howth-Nomaner at Uptown theater with Helen Clifton and Antonio Morena in supporting roles, set among the Cascade mountains and Washington scenery. The article highlights OBrien's repute as a rugged lumberjack on screen and notes other cast members and action sequences.

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