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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1930

Page

35

Talking Films Bar U S Stars In Alien Lands

France bans classic star Jeanne Engels for a new picture. The Letter loses its French actress, sparking sadness about her replacement. Jack Harrymore departs Paris with Wilholm Dieterle substituting in Moby Dick. Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks anger Spain over foreign casts for Spanish audiences.

Louella D. Parsons Fizhee Baller Universal Aertice Los Angeles France Jédnne Engels Jeanne Engels Jack Harrymore Paris Berlin Wilholm Dieterle Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Spain Mary and Dawg Hollywood

Editor's note on film singing and stars in early talkies

A reader column discusses Tragerse and Helen Morgan among film singers, noting the lack of on screen experience versus stage talent. An editor's note agrees singing in movies is evolving, praising fresh voices while urging patience as stars adjust to talking pictures.

Miss Parsons Ellecfion Marreloua Helen Morgan Jack Oakle Chevalier Nancy Carroll Aingers Meril Thie Cyrre Adeires Oekle Carroll Sherman Colbert March Thronk Chaiterton Yen Choulihe Glari Mary Lewis

Editor notes hint at growing consensus

An editor's note perceives a developing unanimity as readers begin to grasp the implications of what is written. The remark suggests awareness of a shift in opinion and signals broader recognition of the author's points.

Joe Cook Cooks Up Another Pot Of Funny Stew

New York reviews Joe Cook's musical revue Fine and Dandy praising its high energy and ensemble, noting Cook's versatility across song, dance, and comic bits. The piece contrasts New York's theater strain with previews in Boston and New Jersey and lauds Cook as a communal showman shaping American merrymaking.

Joe Gilbert W. Gabriel Universal Bertha Troma Celle New York Boston Jersey Manhattan Joe Cook Ani L Mr. Cook and Company Cook Mr. Cook Napoleon Joe Squibb

Hollywood Fashion and Film News From Embaser Club Event

A fragmentary Hollywood column notes a red suited performer at Embaser club Tor Vinelicon, with reference to Suits and approaches to Mollzwood. It mentions a widow Lina and the late Sem Wa Hor family, and hints at ongoing talk of Faith MacLean's divorce and possible remarriage amid talkies era shifts.

Hoelywoon Dasquette Tor Vinelicon Jena Anil & Amall Pete Alsie Molela Silse New York Tain Lina Bar Mollzwood

Hollywood Glances and European Stage News Mix

A collage of entertainment gossip from New York and Europe. Alison Skiptworth adapts Gilbert Miller’s Wing while planning a New York TV rehearsal. Jameson Oomas reports on Anne Mae Wong’s career shifts from London to Vienna. Lady Clyde and other English stars consider film paths as Hollywood sees fresh faces.

Alison Skiptworth Tibet New York Jameson Oomas Hollywood Aune Mae Wong Borg England London Ale Vienna Skye Anus Jalwaya

Theaters Section Highlights of Busy Film Lineup

A jumble of film titles and star names appears in the theater listings. Notable entries include AZTE- The Ste Goi with Rey Wray and Richard Arlen, MAST 1 O-The Aes Weil with Adiston Sills, LAWful Lacteny with Dele Daniele, NARROWED Wives featuring Vera Kernakis and Rex Laas, and TeXA B- Wallow Thro with Rudy Rogers and Nancy Carroll alongside Palace listings.

AZTE Ste Goi Rey Wray Richard Arlen Aes Weil Adiston Sills Dele Daniele CMP Vera Kernakis Rex Laas

Fragmented OCR Rumors Motivate A Patchwork Scoop

An obscure early 20th century clipping appears to mix names and phrases about figures such as Jon Grey and Angela in a garbled report. It mentions plans, dates, and characters like Conrad Nagel and Dromlway in a disjointed fashion, creating a puzzled scene of stalled action and unclear motives.

Bmw Xouk Oly Jon Grey Arith Cage Ghalily Ong Angela Kenta Goldwin Gilbert Claire

Vaudeville and film hubs reel with high bids and big stars

The week’s specials boast over 40 000 dollars at the Striod and 35 000 at the Gaiety and Criterion. Big Mouse earns 15 000 at the Astor and Lincoln 17 000 at the Central. Stars Gloria Bene, Bwildy Ravers, Al Jolson and Charles Rayne are noted, with plans for premieres and European plans.

Wxfeeetios Luidorer Bwildy Ravers Hurope Charles Rayne Glitt Edwards Bere bin Uke Capitol

Box office chaos hits film slate with weak returns

A muddled report shows several pictures underperforming at major venues. Good News performs poorly on the official street, while Toy and other titles post modest takings. Dig Toy shelves a withdrawal set for the next trade day amid tepid reception and uncertain grosses.

Thalw & Wreech Winter Garden

They Are Leaving Monta Carto and Other Stage Notes

The clipping lists upcoming shows at Rivetl and Telalte with Moby Dick withdrawing Jim Me Tilly wood this week and Ane mal Crackers continuing briak ness. Miss Swanson stars in What a Wid ow at the Paramount, while Broadway plans pull only slight attractions.

With Ehértrum Moby Dick Theneh Miss Swanson

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