Christmas Coloring Contest, 1981

November 26, 1981. This coloring contest appeared in newspapers on Thanksgiving day, 1981.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN Movie Mask, 1924

February 24, 1924. Movie Star cut-outs like this one of Charlie Chaplin appeared in various newspapers in 1924. I think Chaplin is timeless.

MODERN TIMES Coloring Contest, 1936

"A coloring contest that will provide lots of fun for Boys and Girls."

March 27, 1936. The first of four pictures of Charlie Chaplin to be colored in the contest.

March 28, 1936.

March 29, 1936.

March 30, 1936.

BOOTS, 1934

September 23, 1934. BOOTS strikes a pose. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

Christine, Anne and Nan

December 13, 1953. Christine's Clothes by 13 year-old Arlene Brownell.

December 14, 1952. Anne's Beautiful Gowns by 14 year-old Dorothy Holland.

February 17, 1952. Nan's Wardrobe by 16 year-old Frances Mortby.

MARY BRIAN Paper Doll by Laura Brock, 1934

June 03, 1934. After posting the coloring contest for COLLEGE RHYTHEM I realized I had a Mary Brian paper doll. Movie Doll Family by Laura Brock.

Joe Penner and His Duck??? 1934

November 21, 1934. COLLEGE RHYTHM starring Jackie Oakie, Joe Penner, Lanny Ross, Helen Mack, Lyda Roberti, Mary Brian, George Barbier, Franklin Pangborn and Dean Jagger. From Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide - "Silly but enjoyable musical/comedy/romance with Mack Gordon - Harry Revel songs. Penner and his duck are even tolerable here."