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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...previously refused to break his six-year rule of silence even to speak at this birthday party...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Birthday Party | 3/13/1939 | See Source »

Stagecoach (United Artists-Walter Wanger). In the forefront of Hollywood's crusade for social consciousness is Producer Walter Wanger (rhymes with "ranger"), a presentable young Dartmouth man, a prime exception to the rule that a college education is an insuperable handicap in Hollywood. Wanger got into the movie business after a heterogeneous career which included producing a play for Nazimova, service as a War flier in Italy (where he cracked up so many planes he was known as "the Austrian ace"), and running Paramount's Eastern studio in the 19203. Three years ago, he astounded the industry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: New Westerns | 3/13/1939 | See Source »

Riots, brawls, bribery and fluent profanity have marked Burma's first two years of separation from India and partial self-rule. The new 168-piece Legislature frequently resounds to shouts of "You are descendants of dragons!" "May your bodies be eaten by crocodiles in the Irrawaddy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BURMA: Ba Maw to U Pu | 3/6/1939 | See Source »

Hollywood has never been notable for its success in reflecting major social changes. This study of a minor one is no exception to the rule. The story of Cafe Society is the familiar one of a reporter (Fred MacMurray) who marries an heiress (Madeleine Carroll). It achieves the almost incredible distinction of libeling its subject...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures: Mar. 6, 1939 | 3/6/1939 | See Source »

...affair was ended by the prompt arrest of Burr an charges of "assault and battery," and both were arrested on the charge of violating Rule Eight of the Metropolitan Police which definitely prohibits realistic presentations of "Uncle Tom's Cabin...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Race on Ice Floes Results in Arrest | 3/6/1939 | See Source »

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