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The importance of M-G-M Shorts is reflected in the big monthly magazine (the only one of its kind) which goes to 11,000 exhibitors and to thousands of magazines and newspapers.
1939-40
M-G-M SHORTS
73 ONE REEL SUBJECTS 6 TWO REEL SUBJECTS 104 ISSUES NEWS OF THE DAY
THE BEST!
CRIME DOES NOT PAY (6) (Two Reels Each )
Racket exposes, cramming dramatic thunderbolts of entertainment into two thrillpacked reels. Greatest publicity “naturals” in short subject history.
PETE SMITH SPECIALTIES (13)
A name that goes up on the marquees and into the ads everywhere. Personality plus sure-fire showmanship. Promotion angles that capture reams of newspaper space. Audiences love them!
THE PASSING PARADE (8)
In his first short year John Nesbitt’s tributes to history’s great have become tops in screen tidbits. Watch him build even greater next season!
ROBERT BENCHLEY (4)
A nationally known literary, screen and radio name that sells tickets. The demi tasse to perfect screen fare are Benchley’s inimitable characterizations of the average man wrestling with everyday problems.
M-G-M MINIATURES (9)
Featuring the astounding Carey Wilson investigations into fascinating, unexplored fields. This series won the Academy Award for last year’s “That Mothers Might Live.”
OUR GANG COMEDIES (8)
18 years old and Our Gang’s still going strong. A national institution for which the public (old and young) is still happily receptive. Introducing new ideas for the new series.
FITZPATRICK TECHNICOLOR TRAVELTALKS (12)
An established and popular series eagerly received by audiences everywhere. Their Technicolor beauty and intelligent presentation set them apart among travel subjects.
M-G-M TECHNICOLOR CARTOONS (18)
Hugh Harman and Rudolph Ising who are rated at the very top in the cartoon field are developing fresh viewpoints, delightful story ideas and newly discovered technical improvements for their deluxe Technicolor series. Watch!
NEWS OF THE DAY (104)
A progressive, alert newsreel with unmatchable world-wide coverage presented by crisp authoritative specialists. Featuring the nationally known radio commentator John B. Kennedy, the sports authority of the airwaves Bill Stern and the famed feminine stylist Adelaide Hawley.
METROSCOPIX (1)
By popular demand a new Metroscopix! This greatest of all novelties among short subjects, which has convulsed shrieking audiences by its third-dimensional tricks, will be presented in brand new and even more exciting form.
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