Hail and Farewell to the Old Film Year in Hollywood
A nostalgic survey of 1938 cinema traces bright spots amid turmoil in Hollywood. The piece notes shifts in production, star power, and industry responses as wartime pressures and economic strains affected films, while highlighting notable titles and performers shaping the year.
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Hollywood
Wariorie Turner
Entertaining film week notes and star contracts
Louvella Parsons reports Kay Thompson may join Look Ma I m Dancin in London next spring if she accepts a role in Miracle on 34th Street appearances. Dale Carnegie plans a Stop Worrying film project with McArthur producing. Thelma Kitter earns a new contract at 20th Century Fox after taking a child to see Santa Claus. A high-society party at Brown Derby planned by Mr and Mrs Waeserman of Argentina draws attention.
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Parsons
Williams
London
Milich
iLfrak
Andy
Dale Carnegie
Macturfosth
Tov Nytutes
New York
Carnegie
Gesel
Thelma Kitter
20Th Century-Fox
Santa Claus
Thelma
Eanunal
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