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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1931

Page

10

Von Stroheim to Direct Fox Film Involving Beloved Director

Reported by a gossip column, Von Stroheim is linked with a Fox Pictures project. The arrangement allegedly pays little until the film is signed, filmed, and delivered, implying incentives for peak performance. The piece notes that Stroheim may not star or extend his shooting, with details unverified.

Louella O. Parsons Fox Nny Mr. von Stroheim Fox Company Stroheim Eric Veo Stroheim von Stroheim

Hollywood Gossip Roundup From The Studio Beat

A busy trade note fills the page with talk of directors like Coming to RKO taking a vacation after Corsair and stars Chester Morris Billie Dove and William Powell in talk of future projects. It mentions Dillies Cock of the Air, Russian economics interest featuring Mrs Schulberg and Mrs Viertel, and rumors about Lita Grey Chaplin Georges Carpentier. Also notes Red Grange returning to picture work, Sally ONeill recovering from a heart attack, and Wilma Banky Rol Gn Rogue planning a new film, with a bevy of party sightings and fashion glimpses from Catalina and Hollywood social life.

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Body of Drowning Victim Recovered Fort Worth

The body of Frank Downs of Binghampton New York was recovered in Lake Worth near here early today. Downs drowned after a fall from an overturned motorboat last night while with companions. An identification card on his person indicated his travel origin and current location.

Fort Worth Frank Downs Binghampton N.Y Lake Worth Downs

Hoover Approves Butler Retirement From Marine Corps

Washington J G, a major general known as Keedles, will retire on October 1 after 61 years of service. President Hoover approved the appointment for retirement in the marine corps, marking the end of a lengthy military career.

Hoover Butler Washington J. G Dent Keedles Marine Corps Hoover Haa

New Players Take Over and Stage Entertainments Rise

Sam Woolford reports a Labor Day start for a varied entertainment season. A touring orchestra visits St Louis, Milwaukee, and Chicago venues, with singers and a young director, Kaddie Brandenburg, leading the group. Kent Douglas, soon to star in Waterloo Bridge, appears among New York actors who found Western fame. Mae Clarke stars in Watero Bridge at the RKO Majestic, while Virtuona Husbands with Tetti Compson, Eliot Noagent, Tally Marshall and Jean Arthur headline at the Palace.

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New Band at Hotel Vix Sparks Domestic Turmoil

A chaotic vaudeville era summary describes a wealthy girl Gloudella Colbert becoming a social secretary after an adventurous marriage ends in poverty. The tale unfolds with dramatic episodes as ex-husband schemes surface while theater and film previews mix with local entertainment mentions and gossip.

Gloudella Colbert Sheis Claudetts

Police Trail Breakers After Jail Escape in Kansas

Walter Dryer and Robert Troke escaped from Bourbon county jail in Fort Scott Kansas yesterday. Police tracked them across Missouri and Oklahoma as they fled in a stolen vehicle. Authorities believe Oscar Pryor and Chaunce Untehkies aided the plot.

Fort Scott Kan Walter Dryer Robert Troke Crigonera Boueton County Sherrif Farry Bourbon County Alliser Halltown Tulsa Okla Brooks Pryor Oscar Pryor Chaunce Untehkies

Kiangsu Flood Death Toll Estimated At 250000

Refugees report massive loss as the Yangtze floods devastate Kiangsu province. Authorities warn the toll may rise beyond 250000, with widespread starvation and property ruin along the Grand Canal and river basins. Missionaries note Kiangsu disaster rivals great flood events along the Yangtse in Unnkow, Wochgog and Finuyang.

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