Behind the Scenes at MGM on Marie Antoinette
Hollywood writer Jimmie Fidler reports MGM s meticulous preproduction for Marie Antoinette. Norma Shearer leads a four year research process with extensive source work and historical checks. Lionel Barrymore battles rheumatism while preserving his craft for the film s cast and portrayal.
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Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
MGM
Norma Shearer
Marie
Heyder
Stefan Zwieg
Marie Attoinette
Iter
On Set Trials and Jokes Save Test Pilot Star
Becomes Citizen suffers on crutches on the Test Pilot set as delays fray nerves. Lionel saves the mood with a side splitting joke while Clark Gable is shown piloting and earning flying hours for the film. Directors and actors bustle through studio chaos as casting quirks and a five bell gag unfold.
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Lionel
Clark Gable
Dosses la Vou
Clark
van Dyke
Norma Shearer
Van
Pigskin
Nelson Eddy
Jeanette MacDonald
MacDonald and
Eddy
Death in Wellington Leads Pratt- Webb President Obit
Elza J. Pratt, 68, longtime head of Pratt Webb Inc of Cleveland, died Sunday in Cleveland. Born in Wellington he was a second cousin of late Myron T. Herrick. Funeral at East Cleveland and burial in Spring Grove Cemetery Medina. Revival meetings announced for February 13 and 24 led by Rev Green and Soerheide. Local clubs and auxiliaries held meetings with plans for events, bake sales, and birthday observances through February 22.
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Wellington
Ohio
Elza J. Pratt
Cleveland
Pratt- Webb, Inc
Cedar Avenue
Myron T. Herrick
France
William Able & Son
Euclid Avenue
East
Spring Grove
Medina
Mr. Pratt
Lonzo 38. Green
First Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E. Barker, Evangelisti
Soerheide
Cleveand
Green
Birthday party and church meetings page event notes
By Cora M. Shepard details a small birthday gathering for Mrs. Virginia Ober with ten attendees and seven children, pot luck lunch, gifts, and plans to meet with Mrs. Mildred Seeley on February 17. Evangelical services in the Church of Christ feature Rev. Frank Draper in Ada Ohio, with James A. Brady assisting and an interchurch choir. Miss Mabie Clark hosts a birthday event for a Wellington school former pupil in Norwalk, with games, gifts, and a large lunch.
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Virginia Ober
Ober
William Jackson
Mildred Seeley
Frank Draper
Ada
Ohio
Church of Christ
Jesus Christ
James A. Brady
Naomi Norris
Mabie Clark
Mourners Receive Word of Granddaughter’s Death
Mr and Mrs William Body learned Tuesday of the death of their granddaughter Mary Ellen, who passed away after a brief illness. The service was held at the residence of Eyre Gove and Temperance. Jottings note Mrs Daise Wadsworth and Mrs A B Southard’s travels, funeral attendance, and local society visits. William Eberhard and Adam McQuate were admitted to Elyria.
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William Body
Mary Ellen
Howe
Eyre Gove
Temperan
Neon
Ae. Key
Wellington
Daise Wadsworth
A.B. Southard
Malne
William Long
Crestline
Glen Dutridge
Hamlin
Canary Tricks by 13 Year Old Girl in Allentown
Performing Canary Dicky, claimed as the property of Jean Lutz, 13, of Allentown, Pa, has learned to perform various tricks. Jean has trained the bird to respond to commands and to beg for seed by touching her mouth with its beak.
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Acme
Jean Luta
Dicky
Jean Lutz
Allentown
Jean
Claude Lutz
Memorial Hospital Observations and Local Social Notes
Memorial hospital plans Wednesday observation and treatment. Sullivan residents Mr and Mrs John Ringler and sons visit Clyde Ray family. Mary Ellen Ray recovering. Joseph Gadfield returned from two day visit with cousins in Loudonville. Massard family and Rowland relatives from Rochester attend. Clair Hill bought Max Sooy milk route. Artie B Jones returns to school after illness. Mrs Keeling resumes activity after extended illness. Ten members of Mary E Knapp Circle of Junior King’s Daughters host Mary Knapp. Bible study led by Margeryower. Betty Weidrick program lead. Marcy Powell on life in France. Mother-Daughter banquet planned for May. Lenora Head chairs refreshment. next meeting at Virginia Clod Wick’s home. Brazil to exhibit at 1949 World Fair and San Francisco Exposition.
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Mary Ellen Ray
Joseph Gadfield
Loudonville
J. Massard
Nk Rowland
Rochester
Clair Hill
Max Sooy
Artie B. Jones
Ind
B. £. Keeling
Mary Knapp
Mary E. Knapp
Jean Perry
Margery Ower
Betty Weidrick
Marcy Powell
France
Lenora Head
Virginia Clod Wick
Intensified Anti-Piracy Patrol Under Way in Mediterranean
London reports a large allied fleet including forty British and at least forty five French warships plus Italian vessels began an intensified anti piracy patrol in the Mediterranean. Britain seeks immediate action against submerged or surfaced submarines refusing to identify themselves, with a no quarter stance debated after a submarine sinking.
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London
Mediterranean
Great Britain
France
Italy
Endy mion and pirate patrol under Nyons pact
The British Merchantman Endy mion linked to the Nyon agreement where ten nations agreed on an antipiracy patrol. Submarines that refused to reveal identity faced sinking only with solid evidence of piracy or detentions. CAPTAIN IN COLLEGE SEATTLE details a veteran officer, Fred W Armiths, 66, as the oldest student at Ladyoo Washttatva.
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Endymion
Seattle
Fred Warmiths
Naval Reserve
Ladyoo Washttatva
Coach Ky Kright Sanctions Big Apple Crew Dance
Berkeley coach Ky Kright, who trained Olympic champions, sanctions the Biz Apple crew dance at the University of California to keep his team in shape and disciplined.
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BIG Apple
Berkeley
Cal
Ky” Kright
University of California
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