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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1939

Page

16

Hollywood Feud Rumors Stir Gossipy Hollywood

Hollywood talk centers on a supposed feud between Joan Bennett and Hedy Lamarr over Melinda Markey. Joan denies hiding her stepchild and says she maintains custody and a peaceful home. Hedy Lamarr downplays the dispute, expressing concern for Gene Markey and their future family plans amid the gossip.

Louella O. Parsons Sony Service Hollywood Rumor Brigade of Joan Bennett Tedy Lamarr Melinda Markey Dean Brenn Taye Helly Melinda Joan Want Hedy Lamarr Algieres Will Meyer Ike Hedy Markey Tais Europe Gene Markey Gene le My Pellet

Garson's Red Hair Cut Sparks New Role Clash

Greer Garson unveils a striking red hair cut for her starring opposite James Taylor in Remember. Sydney Blialogoff confirms the look as a reversible windswept style, described as Miz Obbies locks, signaling a bold shift for the role.

Garson Red Bair Greer Garson Habjert Taylor Sydney Builaroff

Hollywood War Casts Shadow Over Film Plans

In Hollywood discussions about wartime film making, producers seek war or current events backgrounds while stars face mixed reviews. Joan Pontaine’s performance in The Women draws praise, Elsa Maxwell fires back at critics, and Myrna Loy’s nerves show under preview pressure as studios warn of changing storytelling amid global tensions.

Une Pietires Joan Pontaine Brian Ahernte Kolden Dietatays Paulette Geddird Fanny Heice Bee Lille Landet Eshlus Chap- Jin Myria Loy Tana Ane Myrna

Harlow era gossip fodder and Westward Arizona rumors

Louella O Parsons reports on Jean Harlow and other star legends. The piece covers a sensational mix of titles like the Butterfly Man and the Great Jover, mixed with claims of frontier justice near Tucson and a crackdown on liquor. It questions child star promotion and the slim chances for juvenile protégés to follow early fame with lasting hits.

Jean Harlow Lew Cody Hoyt Bob Taylor Valentino Great Jover

In Name Only at the Avtre theater this Friday

Three stars face social and romantic entanglements in a stage adaptation of Memory of faves. The cast includes Kay Mranels Cory Grant Carole Lamhard and others with a plot about young widow challenges and personal resolutions.

Carole Lamhard Cory Grant Kay Mranels Lie Alory Heenat Charlie Ganith Helen Vinson Katharine Alexnodoy Jnnathat Hale Mawrice Moscovich

Adventure And Love on Film Program

Adventure and Love on Film Program features Stanley and Livingston starring Spencer Tracy and Nancy Kelly, plus When Tomorrow Comes with Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer. Also showing Stolen Bullion, Dead End Kids in Hell’s Kitchen, and stages of Gallantry and Gold.

Spencer Tracy Richard Green Nancy Kelly Stanley and Livingstone The Majestic Theater Bevetepvel Sueuco Cecil Herdwicke Walter Brennin Charles Coburn Henry Hull Henry Travera David Torrenet Europe Ither Aztec Ireie Dunne Charles Boyer Abot Boyer America Irene Stahl Dh Coe Barbara O'Neill Nella Walker Nydia Wettman Onslow Blavensy Jom AM Hell's Kitchen Smpire Stanley Fields Margare Iuindsay

Milk Babies in Hollywood Milk Feeds Babes in Arms Set

In Hollywood the healthiest group, the MG Ms. maDkrels, relied on abundant milk with more than 56 quarts consumed daily. TheBabes in Arms set featured the large milk intake as a defining element of its scene.

Hollywood Mgms

Two Shows for One at San Antonio Aztec Theatre Sneak Preview

Major west coast studios choose San Antonio for a nationwide audience reaction test. A preview of Tomorrow Comes will screen at the Aztec Theatre at 10 p.m. on Thursday after the final show. Attendees can stay for a sneak preview and submit reaction comments via cards in the lobby, with Aztec prizes awarded.

Chess San Antonio Aztec Theater Boomy

Kid From Kokomo opens Tuesday at Palace theater

The story of a boy who longs for a mother is presented in The Kid From Kokomo, opening Tuesday at the Palace. Wayne Morton, Joan Blondell, and Pat O'Brien star in a plot where a country boy travels to the city, is persuaded to fight, and seeks his mother who left years earlier. O'Brien kills May Robson to pose as Morris' mother, setting the drama in motion.

Tela Koktamno Palace Theater Wayne Mortl Joan Blondel Pat O'Drenare Wayne O'Brien Walt May Robson Morris

Mine Memento On Ring Worn By Star

A garbled report notes a famous actor wearing a ring as a keepsake during a tense event. It mentions a diamond-like coal motif and references to underground danger and a long job in Holland. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse for full facts.

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