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DiN 26 1929
Picture Play
Volume XXX
Contents for March, 1929
Number 1
The entire contents of this magazine are protected by copyright, and must not be reprinted without the publishers' consent.
What the Fans Think
Our readers express their opinions.
Carefree Charlie . William H. McKegg
An intimate description of the real Charles Farrell.
By Their Furs Ye Shall Know Them . . Elsi Que
A certain star's possession of forty fur garments inspires a reproach and a plea.
The Spell of the Calliope Myrtle Gebhart
It is heard during the production of "Show Boat."
You'd Never Guess It
How many ministers' sons are in the movies?
Over the Teacups The Bystander
Fanny the Fan's chatter gains impetus with the New Year.
Anything for Excitement ' .
Turtle racing now engrosses the stars.
The Hollywood Sorority Ann Sylvester
Many are called, but few are chosen for membership in "The Regulars."
Baclanova — As She Is Margaret Reid
An analysis of the great Russian actress.
Favorites of the Fans . . . . ...
Full-page portraits in rotogravure of eight of them.
"Oh, Gee! Oh, Gosh!" Patsy DuBuis
Buddy Rogers' life, as well as his speech, consists of exclamations.
A Siren Is Sublimated Myrtle Gebhart
The seductiveness of Carmel Myers is backed by sound philosophy.
The Strangest Interview Virginia Morris
The Picture Oracle, no less, is responsible for the adjective.
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A Toymaker's Daughter
Janet Gaynor in her new role, Christina, with Charles Morton.
The Clearing House for Dreams . . . Adele Whitely Fletcher 16
Extraordinary instances of faith in the stars to bring fulfillment of desires.
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Hollywood High Lights . . . . Edwin & Elza Schallert 50
Conspicuous and inconspicuous items of interest about the movie colony.
The Story of Sonny Boy A. L. Wooldridge . .55
Unpublished facts about David Lee, the child actor of "The Singing Fool."
An Eye Full Myrtle Gebhart . . 57
The beauty of Thelma Todd is abundantly satisfying.
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Monthly publication issued by Street & Smith Corporation. 79-89 Seventh Avenue, New York City. Ormond G. Smith, President; George C. Smith, Vice President and Treasurer; George C. Smith, Jr., Viee President; Ormond V. Gould, Secretary. Copyright, 1929, by Street & Smith Corporation, New York. Copyright, 1929, by Street & Smith Corporation, Great Britain. Entered as Second-class Matter, March 6. 1916. at the Post Office at New York. N. Y., under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Canadian subscription, $2.86. Foreign, $3.22.
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