Reinhardt to Direct Everyman for Warners in Hollywood
Hollywood buzz centers on Max Reinhardt directing a film of the fifteenth century morality play Everyman for Warner Bros as Jack Warner plans to back the project on Reinhardt’s Hollywood return. The move upends expectations that Irving Thalberg would bring Byersman with Johannes Poulsen directing.
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Parsons Bortinn
Valyeranl Sery
Contricht
Tishersa Service
Los Angeles
All Hollywood
Everyman
Jack Warner
Max Reinhardt
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Ion
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Rainhamit
Warners
Actom
Hollywood
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Hal Wells
Reinhards
French Labor Pressures Government Over Spanish War Aid
Paris reports Communist workers threaten general strike if non intervention policy continues. Metal workers in the Paris region plan a meeting to push Premier Blum to permit aid to the Spanish socialist government, amid a wave of folded arms protests. Madrid announces Largo Caballero’s government unity behind field troops and the war effort as fascist forces push toward Toledo.
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Bion
Blum
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France
Sim
Madrid
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Germany
Italy
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Premer Francisco Largo Caballero
Generalissino
Martinez ‘Cabrera
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War Ministry
Toledy Provines
IT'S DYNAMITE STARS ON SET AS CAST GATHERS
High strung stars Janet Garnor Constance Bennett Loretta Young and Simone Simon gather on the set of It's Dynamite. Prices for a dozen actors are listed with Bennett at about one hundred thousand dollars per picture and Young at seventy five thousand. Director B. H. Griffith leads the team amid a safety shutout of visitors. A separate note mentions John Ford preparing The Plough and the Stars with Dublin actors, while midwife Dorlar Dale's dramatic rise and an accident are recounted.
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Constance Bennett
Loretta Young
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Tabor
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Miss Young
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B. H. Griffith
John Ford
Plough
F. K
Anbey
Dublin
Lever Chosen to Manage Inter States Theaters
Al Lever will transfer from the Majestic to Houston to manage Inter State's seven theaters in the city. EF Oulins will replace Lever at the Majestic, coming from the Metropolitan theater in Houston. Raymond Willie announced the move, noting Lever’s three years in San Antonio and prior work with Publix Eagle in Rochester, New York. The selection came from Interstate general manager R J Donnell due to Lever's proven show business leadership.
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Lever
Majestic Theater
Houston
Inter- State
Unite
City
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The
Majestic
Oulins
Metropolitan Theater
Laver
Raymond Willie
San Panoblo Interstate Group
Tuars
Reverend Mckinsky Retires From Summer Vocation at St. Mark’s
The Rev. Arthur R. Mckinsky, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Baturing Had, has ended his summer vocation and is expected to lead Sunday services. Reconstruction funding work in the church is to be completed in time for those services.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Baturing
Loretta Young Changes Mind on Marriage Plans
Loretta Young reverses stance amid Hollywood chatter. She says marriage no longer fits her view, citing altered outlook and current personal path. The actress has been linked to director Baward Suth erland as a frequent escort, though she offers no definitive commitments.
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Hollywoun
Loretta Young
Marisge
Ana
Dong
Todes
Wiether
Baward Sutherland
Miss Young
Barrymore Pays Furniture Bill to Clear Asset Attachment
Barrymore settles a furniture company judgment for 302.73 erasing an attachment on his yacht Jafaris and bank account per county records. The lien was released after the furnishings were delivered though a unfulfilled promise had prompted the claim.
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Barrymore
Rolly Woon
Calif
John Barrymore
Mms
Elsie Janis Auction Aims to Aid Charity Effort
Famed actress Elsie Janis announced a charity auction of her possessions to support a good cause. The former Sweetheart of the AEP urged giving back to help others and used the funds to help finance travel for those in need.
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Bile Ilanis
Che Mayen
Youth Confesses to Murder Charge in California Riot
A youth identified as Rasen Moller Bars alias Howald Bouchers 2 was held in San Pedro California for the murder of Police Chief F. R. Day during a riot near Donmut e California on August 2 1931. Clyde J. Jobnet reports the capture in Northern California as Day’s funeral proceeded.
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Galif
Rasen
Moller Bars
Howald Bouchers
Sea Pet
F. R. Day
Donsmute
Calif
Clyde J. Jobnet
California
Youth Wades Park Pond Explores Toe Injury
A 14 year old, Billy rr yon of 36 Avenue 8, waded in a fish pond at San Pedro Park and severely gassed his right toes. Park guard Bob Alsug provided first aid before transport to Santa Rosa hospital for treatment.
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Avenue 8
Santa Rosa
Whitby
San Pedro Park
Bob Alsug
Swing Time at the Majestic Theater Opens Saturday Night
Fred Astaire stars as a witty suitor trying to woo Ginger Rogers while entangled with Georges Metaxa. The musical comedy features Helen Broderick, Victor Moore, Eric Blore, Dorothy Fielis, with music by Kern and direction by George Stevens, presenting a lively late night show.
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Fred Astaire
Ginger Hogers Cocthar
Helen Broderick
Victor Meéara
Eric Blore
Jerome Kern
Dorothy Fielis
George Stevens
Actress Peggy Rich Armed by Justice of the Peace
Peggy Rich, a 31 year old actress from Chicago, was armed last night in the office of Justice Mintzer. The case involved clerk William A. Wilding and defendant Theddorr Royce. Rich reported a Chicago address and prior divorce from Edward Maxwell, with a later marriage to Margaret Lawtin Fist Maxwell. Rogee, Manchester based impresario and business manager, provided details.
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Eng
Impresarta
Weissmuller Plans Book on Swimming Skills and Techniques
Johnny Weissmuller former champion swimmer and film star announced starting a book on swimming. The manuscript will cover every stroke and technique, with tales from training and water mastery. He plans to send the manuscript to an English publisher before joining Lupe Velez in London.
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Weismuller
Johnny Weissmuller
Awimmer
Tarzal
Lupe Velez
London
Dietrich Plans Maria in School to Guard Child
Hollywood star Marlene Dietrich announces educational plan for her 1 year old daughter Maria to attend school in Europe. She aims to provide education and reduce kidnapping risk, sharing the idea in a recent letter from London.
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Maria
Hollywood
Calif
Marlene Dietrich
Europe
Calzater
Loway
By & Friend
Belief in Voodooism Reported by Meridian Readers
Meridian federal writers project survey indicates some Mississippi and Alabama natives hold beliefs in Voodooism. The study notes beliefs vary by community and era, highlighting cultural diversity and religious practices.
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Meridian Pederal Writers’ Project
Mississippi
Alabama
Labor Speech Sparks City Gossip In San Antonio
Frank Lard and Sidney O Mara report a bustling San Antonio scene with mentions of Bond Men, a train of local figures at The Gunter roof, and chatter about politics and theater showings. The piece ties in Governor Landon's Labor Day speech plans and drought relief measures.
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Sidney O'Mara
Speais
Pete Gatalani
Newaman
San Antonio
New York
Blatz Randall
Olmos
Sylvan Beach
Houston
Topena
Ken
Spt
Alf M. Landon
Campaian
Wichita
American Legion
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Kansas
Western Railroad
Chicago
Landau
Man Slain as He Ends His Prayer in Springfield
Springfield news reports a man named Rogers, a railroad worker, kneeling in prayer when a gun discharged as he rose. The M243 rifle struck him in the eye. he died a few minutes later after the incident at the wall.
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Springfield
Rogers
Railroad Row
Skirlen
Barnyard Pigs Used To Model Human Mental Disease
Hanover N H September 5 07 Dr H S Liddell of Cornell University suggested using barnyard pigs as a trial model for patient mental disease. He described conditioning pigs to stand in a small area and respond to stimuli with a box and apple. He warned that restricting the pig’s freedom increases nervous tension potentially leading to dangerous neurosis.
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Hanover
N. H
HS. Liddell
Cornell University
Liddell
Cornell
Teachers War on Ned Oh
The National Educational Association questions state officials on teacher oath laws and affidavits. It notes pledges tied to campaigns and cites the District of Columbia affidavits as a block perceived to condemn teachers before pay. Senator Blanton faces defeat as the measure nears repeal.
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National Educational Association
Teachers Association
District of Columbia
Red Rider
Hefoin
Congresamar
Thomas J. Blanton
Dem
Texas
Fisherman claims two whale hookings near Hampton Beach
Unclear report states Ernest Boynton, a railway worker, hauled in two unknown sea creature hooks while fishing for cod near Hampton Beach. The incident mentions a hook, bait, and about 20 yards of line lost or reeled in. Details are fragmentary and censored.
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Meredith
N. A
Ernest
Boynton, & Railway
Hampton Beach
French Expedition To Inspect Nelson Sinking Remains
An expedition from France will study the Napoleonic era wrecks sunk by Nelson at Aboukir Bay near Alexandria Egypt. The shallow waters ten miles east of Alexandria hold cannons masts and hull sections corroded by sea water and time.
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Aboukir
Egypt
Aboukir Bay
Townsend Praises Lemke for Support at Rally
Dr Francis Townsend lauded Farmer Bill Lemke at a massive Los Angeles rally, claiming Lemke backed the old age pension plan as Townsend touted his candidacy. About 10,000 filled the Olympic Auditorium as Townsend declared Lemke the only man with the nerve to support his plan.
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Francis E Townsend
Bill Lemke
Ree
Los Angeles
Pension Plan
Olympic Auditorum
Vkferly Long Beach
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