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8/19/1933 HCN James Francis Crow (For EY) Clark Gable's next at MGM will be China Seas, according to reports current in Hollywood today. Even more interesting than the reported assignment of Gable was the report that Myrna Loy will be his leading lady.

Presented in this post are five Photoplay "pre-talkie" covers, one where the portrait painting misses the mark, for me at least. I have also included two letters to the editor I find interesting - both discuss censorship, and show that even 80 years ago some folks weren't afraid to challenge the system.

"Before the picture business went talkie," said actress Betty Compson in late 1929, "its players seldom gave a great deal of study to their roles. They arrived at the studio in the morning, made up and went on the set." "There, a director told them to walk through a door and appear startled.

This clip is from "The Great Gabbo", a musical drama from 1929 featuring Erich von Stroheim and Betty Compson. And drama it is! Video added by LordWham Note: The full movie can be enjoyed here.