EUROPEAN FAVORITE Secretary Becomes Actress In AMERICA'S JOY FRIENDS "TILL DEATH DO US PART' IN AMERICAN DEBUT "Fighting Youth," Now At Plaza

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Hollywood Is still the capital goers will have an opportunity Robert Taylor, Buddy Ebsen, VUma Ebsen and Eleanor of the Land of Cinderella. to see Miss Elrod's first work Powcll afrree never to sepr.ratc but to remain lifelong pals In this as an aspirant for stellar honors some from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's lavish new musical, "Broadway Though totally without cxpcri- when . this thrilling comedy- Melody of I9:!fi," coming Sunday, Monday anif Tuesday to the >nce as an actress, Chloc Elrod, drama opens an engagement at Torrancr Theatre. a secretary at Universal studios the Piaza Theatre today.. Who are the teh^Eest dancers^ = ~ t : California, was recently se- The fresh young beauty of in motion pictures today? 'Now Wnv'tn Piif ected by Fred .S. Meyer, ejcecu- ^Mlssr-Ettjdr-daugljter.of a prom­ Roy Del Ruth, noted director t^CW VTdy [O rUl ive studio manager, for a role inent Southern family, induced The,canier¥eye"cafitTir three trf-the-princlpals flf-Cotambla's of MG-M's "Broadway Melody j Man On the Spot n "Fighting Youth," the new Meyer to order a screen-test for new musical picture, "After Hie Dance," showing Wednesday only of 1936," which opens Sunday , r Universal football picture star- the lucky girl, and the resul at'the Torrance Theatre, goto' to town in a big way. They are, bt«. u.rf »«ui me bw.pes, 1'heima Todd, George Murphy and m. oom A - "-*- of puttin* ring-Gharles Earreli and offer- was so successful that she -was Lovely Shirley Dale, star of London and European musical ng June'Martel and Andy De- immediately cast~for a ~smai Nancy Carroll^ The-lattcr_tavo_are starrca. teo Bulgakov directed. thinks are the ten best in th<- lllan on ^c sP°t was -evolved in lilts, makes her American' stage debut in Victor Herbert's rine featured roles. Theatre­ role in the gridiron picture. motion picture business. They ' tlie Cosmopolitan pro d u c t i o n, j greatest operetta, "Naughty Marietta," which' the Shnbert Pa>is, a tantalizing beauty, to­ Brook in.a surprise-filled climax are: j "Special Agent," the' Warner Festival will present for one week starting Monday, November Torrance Theatre Wednesday tally unlike her former, self, and that brings the story to a happy Bros- P><*ure. which comes to I Eleanor Powcll, called by crit- 11, at the Shrine Civic Auditorium-in Los Angeles.. Tickets only. conclusion. Torrance Theatre tonight, , are now on sale at the Mitchell Ticket Office at the Doliey ]Iive Brook Is proceeds to draw Brook, who ics "The World's Greatest Fern- In a screen play bristling Two new hit tunes by Lew inine Tap Dancer." Del Ruth Friday and Saturday. Drug Co., Torrance. with the brilliant dialogue ant does not recognize her, into the Sal's she hSs vitality, precision When Jack LaHue double; Muzzled Lover mirthful situations devised by web of her charms. Pollack and Paul Webster were and sparkling, personality. In crosses a band of crooks with 1 Samson Raphaelson, Miss Rol .Under the spell of her intoxi­ especially written for Miss Rolf time, he says, she will be the whom he is associated,, the lead-i plays the role of a jilted woman cating beauty/ Brook squanders to sing in "Dressed to Thrill." greatest all-around dancer on cr, Ricai-do Cortez, decides he j Action Plus In n Smart Comedy who had revenge at her finger his -fortune, loses his business Robert T. Kane produced' and tho stage or screen. >. must bo wiped out. Cortez is! tips but gave it up because love and even his old friends. Then, Harry Lachman directed the Fred Astairc wins a spot be­ a polished, though sinister gang- j 'Woman Wanted'. "Dressed to Thrill," a bright proved too strong. when Miss Rolf feels that she picture. Prominent in the sup­ cause oi his ease and inspira­ man, so he invites LaRue to a and tuneful gicturc of lovers in_ The story of "Dressed to has tortured him sufficiently, porting cast are Robert Barrat tion, says Del Ruth, who direct­ country club to'play golf. ?aris, filled with ingenious' Thrill" 'stems from the days o she reveals her true identity to and Nydia Westman. ed Hollywood's most successful On a hard shot, LaRue finally Coming Sunday :wists and romantic t-brills, the war. Clive Brook, a hand musicals. knocks his ball into a dense aunches Tutta Rolf, Fox Film's some former officer in the Ca Crau-ford -Only Star thicket. The gangster also How much action can be glamorous new European star, nadian army, has left -behind Joan Craw-ford (the only es­ knocks his ball to the same spot. packed into a . single evening's >n her American film career. him in the provinces of Fran9e tablished actress of star ranks While searching for the baUs~ entertainment? liss Rolf is coupled with Clive a loving dressmaker whom hi to win an award on this list) LaRue is bounced en the skull Jrook in the romantic lead of had promised to marry. with a golf club. This was" apparently the prob­ he picture which conies to the -Years later she turns up in has perfect technique although lem the Metro - cJoldwyn - Mayor she has not had 'the opportunity The picture reveals the work studios set out to solve when to show her fullest ability, adds of the treasury department in "Woman Wanted" was produced. tho dance director. hunting down the nation's arch Clifton Wcbb wins an honor criminals. Bette Davis and Condensing the events of eight Many Stars h Broadcast of 1936 rank for his force and versatil- j George Brent have the stellar hours into an hour and a half, it>". roles. the .new picture, with_ Maureen rfune Knight, wins an award I O'Sullivari and Joel McCrea, moves faster than any picture for the same reason as Webb i Washington's Cousin 97 filmed in years. It will be shown inasmuch as she can perform] DOUSMAN, Wis (UP) Mrs. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday any typo of dunce routine, Robert B. Clarhi wno roecntly Harriet Hoctor was chosen be- celebrated her '97th birthday, is at the Tprrance Theatre A Urial conviction, a mad chase cause of. her grace and .poise in George- Washington.s second tor dancing, one of the most in-, with x racketeers, a sensational cousin. Despite her age, Mrs. escape, penthouse parties, raids tricaie types of this art. i without glasses "WAGON Clark still reads on crime hide-outs and other Youth uml Talent i and has a keen sense of humor. .Ruby Kecier has won her breath-taking episodes follow place in the dancing world be­ theatrical world, and wins a each other in rapid succession cause she mixes tho youthful- coveted spot because of his ex- in the law's battle against or­ WHEEL" ganized crime. George Seitz di­ ness of her personality with her' cellent body control, rected the new action romance. 101 South El Paso. cjeverly executed steps. \ And last, but foremost among Ray Bolger's own personal J the men, comes Bill Robinson, Miss Q'Sullivan plays a girl Style, which is- so unique that ! who won the masculine award wrongly convicted of murder, Dot even a past master could! for the "World's Greatest Mas- who escapes from custody and Redondo Beach with Joel McCrea, playing instate it, is honored for this j culine Tap. Dancer"! This was UNDER THE BALLROOM rfi*yfon- j the same award that was given young attorney, succeeds in •:ateh Long, Jr., is one of the i to Miss Powell in tho women's dodging the police and at the finest acrobatic dancers in the I division. ' same time turning over to them the real killer. An elaborate cast surrounds Offering to the People of the two principals. Adrienne This Area the Best In limnry Ellison, new screen Ames, Lewis Stone, Edgar Ken Fine Food and the Most sensation, featured with William nedy, Louis Calhern, William B. Boyd In Clarence E. Mulford's Davidson, Granvillo Bates and Palatable of Mixed Drinks famous "Hopaloiif; C a s s i d y," others are among" the players. and Cocktails western, coming to Plaza Thea­ tre, Hawthorne, .Friday and Sat­ ton, "Hopakmg Cassidy" deals Paramount's "The Kg Broadcast of 1930," coming; tonight PHONE TORRANCE 132 urday this week. with'the exciting adventures of Friday and Saturday to the Torrance Theatre, shines with the In creating the role of Clar­ the courageous "Hopalong" and stars you sec above. Reading: from left to right, beginning with Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov. 7-8r9 ence E. Mulford's "Hopalong his two range-riding pals, in the the tup row, they are, Bing Croshy, Ethel Merman, Anioti 'n Cassidy," brought to the screen days of the old, lawless West Andy, Grade Alien, George Burns, pill Robinson, Jack Oakle, Lyda "Big Broadcast of 1936" for the first time by Paramount, whon cattle barons and cattle Robert!, Charles Buggies, Mary Bolaiiil, Henry Wadsworth and William Boyd, realizing he must rustlers fought for supremacy Ray Noble. Alnt dat stunpin'?T ——*— with JACK OAKIE, LYDA ROBERTA keep faith with thousands of with a-quick draw on a six gun. We Feature and Great Cast of Radio Stars readers of the Mulford stories, How "Hopalong" and his bud' Also has made every effort to make dies round up a desperado, ruth­ the" flesh and blood characteriza­ less gang of rustlers and avenge tion correspond with the cele­ their crimes against honest "Special Agent** brated fiction hero as closely as ranch owners makes for heart with BETTE DAVIS, GEORGE BRENT | possible. . ' stirring drama and full-blooded American Chicken j Directed by Howard Brother- action.. 85l Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Nov. 10-11-12 HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA Tdcphone 299 "Th« Friendly F«mily ThaatiV "Broadway Melody of 1936*' Our Program Appear* D»lly In th« Lot AnQtlai Efvaning Herald Salad Bowl, French Dressing with JACK BENNY, ELEANOR POWELL or Friday and Saturday, November 8, 9 ;.ud ' Cole Slaw, Cream Dressing "Fighting Yortfc" "«RCEHLALRLES Half of Disjointed Colored Chicken "Woman Wanted" Whipped Potatoes with MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN. JOEL McCREA and WILLIAM ati- II P 'J »» Old Fashioned Chicken Gravy 80YD m nop-A-Long lassidy Hot Biscuits App|e Butter Also Special Stag* Show Each Evening at 8:30 Choice of VV(;.lnesday Only, Nov. 13 Homemade Apple or Lemon Cream Pie 5 BIG ACTS PROFESSIONAL VAUDEVILLE Sunshine Cake Fruit Jello "After the Dance*' Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, November 10, 11, 12 with NANCY CARROLL. GEORGE MURPHY Caramel Cup Custard y Ice Cream «D JL~- . T-^-i" with Edward 0- Robinson Ice Cream Sundae or Sherbet .and Sl and mri&m Hopkins "Dressed to Thrill** Coffee, Tea or Milk with TUTTA ROLF, CLIVE BROOK in "Tho Girl Friend" Visit our new, modern bar. Tuesday _ AMATEUR NIGHT Cocktails .ind Highballs mixed with the finest liquors Thursday, Friday. Saturday, NOT. ll-lu-Hi Wednesday and Thursday, November 13, 14 by a bartender who knows MA OF AVIATION how. "Diamond Jim" DILATED snwniu.PAHACHUTC AMT* . , . "Two For Topight" 1SSXSS& with EDWARD ARNOLD TK'KKTS NOW ON SAMS AT AtTQ CI.UB OF SOU. CAI4F. ami MITCHKUb TICKET OFFICB AT DOLLKV DRUG CO. and~VirginiaeVBruce In TED LEWIS in The Wagon Wheel "Here Conies the Band* 101 S. E! Paso Continents Show Sunday and Monday, Armistice Day Redondo Beacri