Hollywood Foreign Market Test Clarifies Spain China War
In Hollywood Keb 24 Paramount previews suggest a dozen new films with foreign intrigue. The article notes the studio’s strategy to capitalize on current events and popular international themes to expand Mexico and South America markets, while offering a critical view of foreign bias in casting and story selection.
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Tropic Holiday and Latin American stars reshape Paramount plans
Paramount aims to recapture foreign revenue by targeting South American audiences. The studio imports Latin stars like Tito Guizar and the Ascension Sisters, plans major productions with Latin backgrounds, and shoots in Latin American settings. On set, musical moments mix with behind the scenes drama as stars like Harry Owens contribute songs and George Raft avoids tabloid conflicts.
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Crime Story Fan charters Mexico City border tale
Senorita Rios commands the floor and stirs the crowd as she lampoons crime stories and ten years of U S murders and kidnappings while Ray Milland contemplates bringing a famous society to hear her. Amid flashes of song and snappy banter the scene shifts to Rome where troops are warned against swearing as a biblical commandment is strictly enforced.
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