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Picture Play
Volume XXX
Contents for April, 1929
Number 2
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.
A Passion in the Desert ....
John Gilbert and Mary Nolan in their latest roles.
Do the Stars Dress Badly?
Sad to relate, some of them do.
Dunn Days Are Rosy Now
Josephine's pluck is responsible for the change.
Winks — and Blinks . . .
Photographs of the stars in understanding moments.
Decency in the Discard ....
The evils of the "confession" story are pointed out.
The Flame of Hollywood ....
The amazing story of Lupe Velez.
Margaret Reid Alma Talley .
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Helen Louise. Walker
Shoulders They Love to Touch . ...
Pictures showing the happy privilege of suspenders in Hollywood.
Youth Is Triumphant ..... William H. McKegg
Some interesting newcomers are gracefully introduced to the fans.
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It Pays to Be Dignified ....
Consider the rewards, and you will agree.
Ronald — As He Is
Mr. Colman is subjected to friendly scrutiny.
Favorites of the Fans ....
Full-page portraits in rotogravure of eight.
Occasionally You Find a Lady .... Malcolm H. Oettinger . 43
Hedda Hopper's wit, charm and graciousness inspire a tribute.
Adele Whitely Fletcher 32 Margaret Reid . . 34
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Hollywood High Lights .
News and gossip of the studio world.
"Ga-Ga" Bodil
An explanation of Miss Rosing's nickname.
A Plea for Privacy ....
Clive Brook makes it convincingly.
Elza & Edwin Schallert 44 Myrtle Gebhart . . 49 Alma Talley .
Practice Makes Perfect ....
Glimpses of love scenes prove the statement.
Over the Teacups .....
Fanny the Fan's perennial chatter.
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The Bystander
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Monthly publication issued by Street & Smith Corporation, 79-SO Seventh Avenue. New York City. Ormond G. Smith, President; George C. Smith. Vict President and Treasurer; George 0. Smith, Jr., Vice 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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