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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1931

Page

15

Constance Bennett Set for Rialto Theatre Run

Constance Bennett, 23, arrives at the Rialto Theatre for a run starting late September in Warner Bros Bought. She discusses goals to earn money quickly, make six weeks vacation, and plan three pictures next year while maintaining control as her own manager. Her father Richard Bennett and director Archie Mayo join the lunch interview.

Constance Bennett Rialto Theatre Warner Bros Richard Bennett Archie Mayo Ben Lyon Re Uues Mr. Mayo Warner Brothers Hollywood Miss Bennett Bennett

Transatlantic progress and cast notes at Fox Studio

Production on Transatlantic is done entirely on an ocean liner with about a dozen cast and staff traveling for realism. Director William K. Howard sought marine input from a naval architect amid many competing opinions on steamship details. Lois Moran and Greta Nissen receive praise for improvement since Broadway.

Fox William K. Howard Howard Edmund Low Lois Moran Greta Nissen Miss Moran Broadway Miss Nissen Palos Verdes Hollywood Devonshire England Henry King Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell Fox Film Company Mary Ann Earle Foxe California Remy

Father of AFL is Samuel Gompers remembered

A newspaper quiz asks who is remembered as the Father of the American Federation of Labor and covers related trivia about bold animals, the River Tweed location, Helen Hayes, aviation records, quotation endings, tithes, home run totals, James J. Davis’s Senate state, and British sailors.

American Federation of Labor Tweed Helen Hayes Russell N. Boardman John L. Polando James J. Davis Labor

The Clarksburg affair warns women about mail order suitors

A Clarksburg case serves as a cautionary tale about attempting romance or marriage with men reached through mail. Authorities emphasize prudence to avoid frauds and danger.

Clarksburg

Bad Girl at Rialto Sunday Prompts Praise Across Screen

Vina Delmar lauds the film adaptation of Bad Girl as heart‑felt and faithful to her novel. Eilers and Dunn deliver heartbreakingly beautiful performances while William Pawley voices strong support for the screen dialogue. Frank Borzage calls it ideal screen material touching many audiences.

Hollywood Vina Delmar Miss Eilers I. Dunn Mrs. Delmar New York William Pawley aEece Frank Borzage Fox Movietone Goody A Delmar Sally Eilers James Dunn Jesus Si Borzage

Pilot tests to be conducted at Municipal airpark

Maj James E Reed Department of Commerce inspector will oversee Bar tests at the Municipal airpark on October first. Ohlhaver manager of the airpark says names of persons tested are not made public per department rules. Tests in private pilot licenses limited commercial and transport will be conducted. Residents are invited to witness the flights.

James E. Reed Department of Commerce Ohlhaver Reed

Memory Photo highlights St. Francis duo in west side wins

The memory photo features Mable Schorie and Kathryn Stanton of St. Francis Academy. They contributed to last season’s victories for the west side school's basketball team.

Mable Schorie Kathryn Stanton St. Francis Academy West Side Schoo

Borzage Defends Bad Girl as Plain Talk on Everyday Life

In his opinion the director says Bad Girl appeals as both novel and play because it dares depart from pseudo-sophistication and tells a simple story about everyday people, reflecting Honest emotion. He cites his own past triumphs Humoresque and Street Angel as examples of heart stirring cinema.

Bids Opened for New Five Thousand Junlee High School

Bids are being received for a new five thousand seat high school in Chi city with plans for modern classrooms and athletic facilities. Early responses indicate strong contractor interest and projected completion within two years.

Chi

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