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Small Inclination A Great Prankster monyi of the year for picture pro- She Didn’t Mean to Be Successful duction, but there's a reason. Re- member March 15? Well, the movies To Celebrate Lina Just to Happened Pick Up a Guitar Is This Man did, too, because on that date, they And Then Her Professional Career are taxed for every foot of finished On Set Began film on hand. So now that the Nowadays Jean By Meegan traditional scramble to unload their There Was a Time NEW YORK. But Remorseful Now, celluloid stocks is over, picture pro- Lina Romay's life is When Completion of considerably He Would duction soon will swing back to more exciting than she planned it. Repent normal. Film Was an Occasion Strictly speaking, she didn't plan it On Victims' Behalf Orphaned oddity: While Para- mount was shooting “Lady in the HOLLYWOOD. at all. Things simply happened to Ted Gill. Dark” it used 14,000 pounds of dry finish a now By They shooting big movie her until she is the girl vocalist ice daily to produce fantastic cloud HOLLYWOOD. nowadays and nothing happens. No in Xavier Cugat's Band—and with- effects through which Globular Alfred Ginger Rog- gay party on the set, no speeches, out much effort on her part. Hitchcock, Eng- ers glided in her first ballroom dance no While lish-born movie director, is a handsome gifts from grateful other girls just as beautiful since she split up with Fred Astaire star to to the changed man. workers. Just like another eye and to the ear (well, four years ago. In it she wore a Ordinarily an nabitual tank or plane off the busy war pro- almost), were scheming to attract prankster,' handmade evening gown containing Hitchcock now is He is duction lines. the attention of important men in repentant. 300 yards of white chiffon, trimmed to names show Lina was trying locate six persons, in a movie business, dutifully pearl. Winding up big today now whom he humiliated or for her forgotten, To illuminate the set 144 lacks atmosphere, but it’s a lot easier attending parties given by elec- P. A. in recent years with his tricks, and tricians on the bank accounts of Marlene father, Romay, attache of the were needed to manipulate Mexican to each he finds he pledges to pre- 30,000 of Dietrich, Claudette Col- consulate, and meeting amperes light, probably , such sent a $500 War bond. the bert individuals socially. greatest amount ever used for and other stars who once made His most was “Just three I recent prank in a single scene. That much a of years ago sociably juice practice showering costly Santa Rosa, Calif., during filming of was played a borrowed guitar at a Mexi- required due to the passing of watches and other knick-knacks on "Shadow of a Doubt.” A bartender can party in Detroit and I’ve been vari-colored translucent discs in less fortunate colleagues. there wanted to play a role in the working ever since,” Lina told me front of the lights to produce an film. Hitchcock hired him. Yesterday "Lady in the Dark,” between stage shows at the Para- iridescent effect upon the fleecy The bartender worked in the shooting in technicolor since De- mount Theater. pic- clouds. cember ture, all right, but the role he 10, finished off on a Para- Mindful and appreciative of all played Silly Sally: Most of those Holly- was that of a inside a casket mount stag?. In prewar days that that work, in spite of the fact that corpse wood stories you read about dancers, in an inclosed hearse a fu- would have called for a big celebra- she hadn’t asked for it, Lina recalls during such as Fred Astaire, Rita Hay- neral procession scene. The bar- tion, with a dinner on the set, Di- by name every one who had anything worth and Eleanor Powell, being so tender, whose likeness naturally isn't concerned in rector Mitchell Leisen handing out to do with the sudden peaks upon these shoe-rationing seen in the film, now is somewhere in mementos and Ginger Rogers danc- which her career has been built. days because they wear out so much CUGAT and LINA the with the ROMAY, Coast Guard. leather, mostly are the bunk. Con- ing grips. Deleted By Heidt. With a friendly Cugat caricature in between. The remaining five for whom fidentially, they'll tell don’t Nothing like it yesterday. What She was the principal in Detroit you they Hitchcock feels remorse are believed wear out many more than was that radio in a pairs any actually happened Leisen, shows, Spanish presenta- patter is a rich, Irish which at the on a brogue, Cugat Waldorf-Astoria to be in London. One, a property one else. But, of course, it makes atop a camera boom, merely an- tion on the stage of the Fox Theater. she is determined to do in the alien long-term basis. On the strength man, was handcuffed by Hitchcock a good story. nounced, “This is the finale, folks.” She modeled and took part in home- musical of Xavier surroundings of her father's diplomatic impor- and given a drink containing a he had the boom making programs. Saying which, Cugat's rhumbas. So far Cugat has tance the society columns, as well strong medicine. Another received Do you long to commit the perfect lowered, picked his and Horace Heidt brought her out of been able to beat her to the up script micro- as the theatrical trade papers, an- 400 smoked herring on his birthday. crime? Murder the Axis by invest- went home. Detroit, deleted her man- but there is a Spanish phone, race at every nounced her opening. She liked A third, an actress, found an old ing in tVar bonds. ner, inherited from her and Ginger in a Hurry. father, performance. that. horse, delivered by Hitchcock, in her CROSS substituted a French name RED ac- WEEK and When Lina talks about in Her v Ginger walked over to her hus- victory dressing room mirror looks dressing room during a performance cent, which she hadn’t inherited band. Marine Pvt. Jack Briggs, with '43, it has no international impli- as though she had a reciprocal trade at St. James Theater. APRIL 7* from any one. and changed her first cations—she is her 1H whom, to date, she has enjoyed less planning future agreement for pictures with the The fourth found his London flat J'' name from Elena to Josette. It was in the movies. ■ than one week's "Getting into this Army and Navy Air Corps. There so on Christmas eve %__ honeymoon. He left for jammed with Cugat to rename her Lina. business was not my but I am is a fresco of patted her fondly on the shoulder, idea, heavy "pinup” boys, huge articles of old furniture he _£2_! "For a year I sang ‘Oh, What You to I can out all kissed her going get everything of of whom she used to know when could an dthe finally and the two Said’ and hardly enter, fifth Movies ‘Ma, He's Making Eyes it,” she states with almost unheard she on Todoy's Neighborhood trudged off to lived Long Island near La was paid a £3 debt with nearly 3.000 together—probably at Me’ in a phoney French accent of frankness. resume the Guardia Airport. in a too 11th & N. C. Atc S.E. broken honeymoon. that almost farthings bag heavy to carry. PAUDI IMA killed my friends.” But Long-Termed by Cugat. Her love of aviation is honest. wMIUliinft Matinee at 1:15 P.M Mischa Auer removed an immense Who says movie directors are MY SISTER EILEEN. ROSALIND RUS- TODAY flipping from one dialect to an- Her movie mache clown only experience was in She was ready to get her private serious, overworked individuals? SELL, BRIAN AHERNE Also 'JOUR- paper head—a carica- other is indoor NEY FOR MARGARET.' ROBERT and Each sport for this Latin- “You Were Never Lovelier.” She license war Sunday ture of himself—from his shoulders pilot's when was de- Daffy dilly: And here's another YOUNG. LARAINE looking lady who was born on River- seems more of the ; DAY._ AT WARNER proud fact that clared and civilian flying was cur- reason 2105 Pa. Ave. N W. RE 0184 BROS.' and, looking at it side studios aren't so dumb. nun P distastefully, drive. Her most convincing she is the only girl who sang with i tailed. laMblaJb Malinee I P.M. Cent. © tossed it into a corner. March may have been the deadest HUMPHREY BOGART. THEATERS in "CASABLANCA Feature at 1.*20. "Wrap it up, boys,” instructed Ed didn’t Doors go around looking for excuses customed to trooping out to the side- is the seventh wife who has 3:25. 5:30. 7:35. 0:45. Open 12:45 P.M. the unit “If no- given Ralph, manager. to explain away their treatment of walk for a 31,31 8 E- cigarette between acts trouble. In other CONGRESS First Show 1 P.M. body minds, I’m going back to the seven you words, act 2 *Rhols7^ imprisoned' American news- might get fidgety before the end. MiMRHaaMM WEEKS BEGINNING MICKEY ROONEY and LEWIS STONE in office now and have that nervous like a Hollywood husband!” "ANDY HARDYS DOUBLE LIFE. At All papermen, either. The support ing cast is one of which MiftTiSrBWHi TONIGHT AT 8:30! Time Schedules Given In Warner breakdown I’ve been off too i nros. Ads Indicate Time Feature putting It has been 10 since Couloris can be proud. Most of them Is Preaented. long.” years Richard Iw MATINEES NEXT WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY A SUNDAY last across a are and all are earnest and DUMBARTON limped Broadway stage, young, Double Feature Propram a ■> AND HAVING MATINEES "Wait minute, everybody,” and 20 years since the late John sincere. Especially good was Philip SATURDAY, APRIL ITTH . OLIVIA DE HAVILI.AND _THEATERS in "IN begged a voice from the rafters, “I Barrymore snarled Richard's Bourneuf as the Duke of Bucking- MESSRS. THIS OUR LIFE Also LEON hatreds JH SHUBER.T Prtstni H ERROL. LUPE VELEZ BUDDY ROGERS AMBASSADOR need just one more shot before and an ham. in "MEXICAN SPITFIRE SEES A a JJ* V you ambitions at audience. Per- Famous Baritone of New York © Metropolitan GHOST.” News and Cartoon. Mat. ! r M leave.” It was Opera k, ’ Marty Crail, still haps it was the mental picture I had UPINO. DENNIS MORGAN PAIUI Kuril 1342 Good Hope Rd. S.E. JOAN LESLIE in "THE HARD " on the of * WAY photographer film. He had Barrymore’s acting that made me HIIllaM TT fl Li. 9193 At I- 3:1". 0:10. 7:35. Director Lubitsch A Thrillinc Story of the R. A. ?’ "ONE OF 11:40._ climbed up in the catwalks to make feel Coulouris was too subdued. EVERETT MARSHALL OUR AIRCRAFT IS MISSING. At Cm Turn ipniffl 634 H St. N.E a final of of ooMiiMn pdmrfdoq molt tiinffjil 1:30. 3:3(1. 5:31'. M Mruiilau photograph the circus set, i But in all else Coulouris has done I 7:3H. h710._ HR ,v>nn. Mat 1 P.M. Cites an Adults 25r. Free Parkinc m PAUL MUNI. ANNA I.EE in "COM- including the camera boom. But a Example RUPrirnri T 1 splendid job—in the casting, di- Ult&bllDblil FRED ASTAIRE RITA W MANDOS STRIKE AT DAWN. At I. | •»:<>■)■ 3:1 nobody paid any attention to him recting and and The HOLLYWOOD. HAYWORTH in "YOU WERE NEVER fx u. ?;•:5. Q::5__ setting lights. LOVELIER." Cont. 1. Last because, the shot Complete Conn X although probably stage is in levels, with the tombs Director Ernst Lubitsch, a mas- Show 11. «s AVA? AM Ave. W. would have been an ; u UO 2000. Mat 1 P M artistic gem, flush with the and a ter at domestic scene, is trying to UT^fnffrTT stage above 2533 BB BOGART and INGRID everybody was too anxious to throne make Don Ameche HIGHLAND paT3'e: BERGMAN in "CASABLANCA At forget and other opportune spots for register anger HUMPHREY 1 in the BOGART. INGRID BERGMAN (X lo. J:2.>. 5.30. 7:35. 0:40. Cartoon. "Lady Dark”—at least until ! the varied action. for a brawling scene with his wife, PAUL HENREID in "CASABLANCA." At It was ready for preview. Gene Tierneny, in the picture, _1_. 3:05, 5:10. 7:20. 0:25. • Electricians’ 3227 M M AVE. GRAND “No Artistry. "Heaven Linn st. \Tw. white only. JAMES sentiment,” he grumbled Can Wait.'’ Once, twice, “■“W Double Feature Propram. CRAIG BONITA GRANVILLE The is so fine :n SEVEN Mil ES FROM •’No sentiment at all. lighting that seldom five times he films the scene and Those EAST SIDE ROUGH NECKS Back 05 ALCATRAZ Eighty-seven I FRANK HORNA0AY-BARBARA SCULLY-DETMAR 1 ,:4o. 4 :3r>. 0:1 u, s. is the illusion of POPPEN-AONESCASSIDY-NINAVARELA Apain in "CLANCY STREET BOYS Also n:05 Cartoon. days before the cameras reality lost. Back- still Ameche does not rise to the HARRY K MORTON ZEllA , ca and they're RUSSELL-VICTOR MORlfY-LORRAINE BRIDGES I "ESCAPE FROM HONG KONG" the 1MI> * E n.e. still stage are four great switchboards Most Thrillinp Picture of All BFVFRII,n,J V* just a bunch of clock watchers.” proper pitch. Lubitsch stops the ANN Times. I I. 3300. Mat 1 P M from SL Latest World Events. COWARD in IN