Collier Reveals Paulette Goddard Advice From Chaplin Era
Virginia Vale reports Paulette Goddard was coached by Miss Collier to outshine Chaplin, with Collier noting Chaplin wanted his wife to stay home. Collier lists coaching of stars like Mary Pickford and Norma Shearer. The piece also covers Larry Brooks’ career from Hartford radio to CBS and stage roles, and Teresa Wright’s bid for a new film based on Niven Busch works.
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Onstance Collier
Paulette Goddard
Charlie "Chaplin
Paulette
Miss Collier
Mary Pickford
Norma Shearer
Claudette Colbert
Larry Brooks
Brooks
Jo Stafford
CBS
Teresa Wright
Niven Busch
Jennifer Jones
RKO
Dorothy McGuire
Teresa
Paramount
Ray Milland
Scotty Becket Chosen For Al Jolson Role In Technicolor Musical
After months of searching Columbia Pictures casts Scotty Becket as the young Al Jolson in a tentatively titled The Al Jolson Story. Becket’s last film appearance was Junior Miss, while rain and flu hit Hollywood and many stars stayed home. Producer Joe Kaufman pushes ahead as Kane Richmond Barbara Reed Rebel Randall star in The Shadow, and Bonita Granville grows up filming Glamour Girl. Dillinger on Ice and other Monogram titles are mentioned in the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Pictures
Scotty Becket
al Jolson
Becket
Hollywood
Joe Kaufman
Kane Richmond
Barbara Reed
Rebel Randall
Kaufman
Bonita Granville
Monogram
Belita
Dillinger
Dillinger On Ice
Gargan Returns to Republic Studio in First Since 1935
Bill Gargan visits the Republic studio for Murder in the Music Hall with Vera Hruba Ralston. He notes the facility has grown from one projection room and one sound stage to 16 stages. Orson Welles hints at a possible Senate bid as he works in radio and film. Other items cover dieting, a pay for a single line, Spotlight Bands radio reach, and Ilka Chase inviting pet peeve letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Gargan
Republic
Howard Freemen
Monsieur Beaucaire
Parky
Ilka Chase
Alarming Reactions to Football Flashes and Old Time Hats
A humorous column recounts Elmer Twitchell's aversion to football scenes in newsreels and double features, prompting dramatic outbursts. It also shifts to a playful verse about a beaver hat and a notes section with quirky takes on politics, crime, and a nostalgic Indian pudding memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Twitchell
Elmer
Radio at 25 Prompts Reflections on Age and Influence
A 25 year milestone for radio prompts reflection on its reach and relevance. The piece notes how early radio era absence of media links to later associations with crooners and comics. It contrasts past absence with current questions about age and perspective.
British Plane Reaches 606 MPH Speed
A British aircraft has achieved a speed of 606 miles per hour. When it travels under 400 mph it is deemed parked, according to the report.
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Long Island
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