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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1939

Page

4

War films loom as studios rush into battles

Hollywood watchers report an avalanche of war pictures to capitalize on public interest in the overseas conflict. Jo Lowerling is writing Blackout Over Europe for an upcoming non partisan drama about civilians during an air raid with James Basevi handling effects. Edward Small denies halting production despite war, and Herbert Marshall reunites with daughter Sara in Beverly Hills.

Louella Parsons Motion Ln.s Murricane San Francisco Sam M. Basevi Sherman Edward Smal Erika Menns Hitler Thamas Mann Farious Auttor Hollywood Germany Small United Artists Herbert Marshall Beverly Hills 33A Edna Best England Miss Best New York Title Sara Calliorcia Nat Wolff Reblngon

Hell's Kitchen at Empire Theater Stars Dead End Kids

The Dead End Kids headline the new film Hell's Kitchen opening Friday at the Empire theater. Storey Fields and Margaret Lindsay co star in a drama about underprivileged children and a shelter.

Hell’s Kitchen Empire Screen Empire Theater Storey Fields Margaret Lindsay Mem

Bitter foe of aeds called at deportation hearing

Maj. Gen. David P. Barrows, retired UC president and noted foe of communism, may testify at the Harry Bridges deportation hearing. Jack Estabrook and other witnesses are expected to be called by the defense to discuss financial dealings in Oregon, with officials investigating Bridges also cited.

Beast Jack Estabrook A. PF L. ‘Leaner Union Oregon Tiridges Brantey Moeharry Ant Rattierse

African Story At Majestic Saturday

Fear is the unknown for a New York reporter in a Majestic Saturday feature. Spencer Tracy and Sig Cedner Bordwicke star as the daring journalist and missing explorer pursued through peril. Henrietta Kelly and other cast members join the stage based on a Bennett expedition tale revived for the screen.

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Swallows Leave Early At San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano reports the swallows vanished weeks ahead of the 150 year old custom. Father Arthur Hutchinson says the birds left months early, a change some attribute to unusual northern lights conditions. Residents await confirmation on implications for the yearly St Josephs and St Johns day tradition. Arthur Rackham dies at 72 in Limpsfield, famed for fairies and witches in children’s books.

San Juan Capistrang Calif San Joan Gapistrano Mission Hava Arthur J. Hutchinson Mission Padre St. Joseph’s Day St. John's Day Rutchinson London Arthur “Rackham Limpsfield

Local Notables Pop In and Plan Sales at Social Scene

A jumble of names and scenes from a busy social page outlines visits to eateries, schools, and clubs. Elye Arnaud drops in at a steakhouse, Dorothy Waitz nurses blistered shoulders after a holiday, and Charlie Wise faces school principal duties while jockeying for a successor to Floyd Gibbons. Allen Goodwin returns from a California tour, Harold Zofla helps behind a restaurant counter. Captain William H. McCarroll earns a new title in Army medical reserve. Jackie Bundy and Bob Nixon frequent a club. Tony Weyrand and Emiyh Kress are noted in film and aviation circles, while cadets count flying coveralls and drill in sun. Nearby theater rehearsals and Monterrey-bound plans add to a fragmented social snapshot.

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Movie Timetable Majéntien The Star Maker

Fragmented timetable text references a movie listing with cryptic codes and times such as 12:30 and 2y2. Mentions “The Star Maker” and lines suggesting a money back offer. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but indicate a cinema schedule and a potential refund option.

Majéntien

Light Want And Cancellation Privilege

The notice references a cancellation privilege with a $154 amount and a dial reference F-1231.

Rose of Washington Square opens at Palace for four days

Tyrone Power and Alice Faye star in Rose of Washington Square produced by Al Jolson. The film opens Friday at the Palace for four days. the story follows a woman who loves her man despite heartbreak caused by his tricks. Also features Gene Autry and Stailey Burnette in supporting roles with a serial and cartoon segment.

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Shipping curtailment hits Coastline services in Athens

Sept 8 Athens reports the Greek ministry of mercantile ordered curtailment of all coastline shipping services due to doubled coal prices and decreased passenger traffic. Officials cited financial strain and reduced demand as key factors affecting maritime operations.

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