vninvfifi Jk A Jni wM lu n 2r MOVIETONE CITY XVCiCiX^CiX19 ^By HERMAN WQBBER-— < just as important as getting proper terms and proper playtime is the proper exploitation of our product. And a good example that this is so is furnished by "Elsa Maxwell's Hotel for Women." All concede this to be one of the finest pictures we have released. And, yet, it is not in every situation being given the sort of exploitation it merits. Everywhere I have gone people have praised the picture. We know It is outstanding. It builds—but that reflects no exploitation support; rather, it proves that the picture, on its own merit and word of mouth praise, is doing th e business it is attracting. The studio's encouragement comes from the manner in which pictures are handled, exploited. What good is the best playtime if a picture is handicapped from its outset by an inadequate campaign? Check up on the way 'Elsa Maxwell's Hotel for Women" is being handl ed in every situation. Let us remove the handcuffs! One large ad does not constitute a campaign—not by any means! We must insist on more vigorous handling; otherwise we are depreciating our studio's efforts. first step The toward getting proper returns is to sell right. The next is to book right—-into the right house for the right time. But, the determining factor is proper, complete exploitation in every situation! That we MUST get!

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2 NEW DYNAMO MIDWEST MENACE E XT RAN by HERMAN WOBBER i

By Western Union Telegraph MOVIETONE CITY — (Friday) — Last night we K-7 the It’s SALES RULERS screened “Drums Along Mohawk.” the book come to life. It’s real. It’s breath-taking. The seem- ingly endless and futile fight of the pioneers of the Mo- Oklahoma City Jumps From 24 to hawk against an organized army and band of Indians is 6, done with a realism, bigness and brutality never before screened. St. Louis From 10 to 8 And The courage, the daring, the suspense and the apparent futility of the outnumbered pioneers make this a never- Kansas City From 21 to 13 to-be-forgotten picture. Through it all runs a ro- mance between Claudette As Mr. Wobber and Drive Leader Levy went into a “rave” over future Colbert and Henry Fonda releases they had seen at the studio this week, the field was piling up K-7 con- that gives both of them an tracts, enriching future Drive earnings potentialities and more confident opportunity they never be- than ever that the 1939 Big Push would be a record-breaking 18-week event. fore enjoyed. It’s by long Contracts poured into the Home Office from all parts of the country. Some of the place changes were the most spectacular made this selling season. Everything indi- odds Claudette Colbert’s cated a general movement upward on circulation, with division managers predicting greatest performance in her that next month would be the must lucrative September in company history. greatest part. In any event, they and their district and branch managers and salesmen were pointing their biggest guns to that goal—and there was every assurance that it would The whole picture seems be attained all along the line. to have been handled with a The sensational success of “Stanley and Livingstone” is the talk of the nation. different technique than used “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women” is taking showmen by surprise and is showing in- heretofore. The natural set- creasing earning strength, mainly on its own merit and word of mouth praise. tings in which the picture was shot are positively beau- The wholesale changes in all sales standings augured bigger days, for circulation tiful and Technicolor has in was rapidly nearing the record mark, as terms all were better and enable the K-7 ve- turned a great job and the hicles to earn their maximum. result is easily the best Technicolor production ever made. Meantime, Mr. Wobber wired the division managers to take necessary means to Great as are the results on “Stanley and Livingstone,” assure productions greater and more vigorous advertising. this picture will outgross it, in my opinion. He stated that upon his return to New York, on Sept. 5, he will go into a discussion pertaining to ways and means No man has ever turned out even half as many big pic- of effecting better exploitation marketing of the product, tures as Darryl Zanuck will give you this season. prior to openings. At the studio conferences, Messrs. Wobber and Zan- I honestly believe he will give you at least 10 pictures uck discussed ways of developing a “full exploitation cam- of the bigness of “Stanley and Livingstone.” paign” for all accounts to follow and “to assure our pic- tures a proper advance exploitation in every key city.” The terms being secured by the sales force make it possible for all attractions to out-gross the biggest pic- tures on last year’s lineup, provided, Mr. Wobber pointed out, that they “are properly exploited and advertised.” Outstanding development in the K-7 sales race was furnished by Ward Scott’s Midwestern exchanges. All Following: is the standing of every branch, district and division on the sale of the 1939-40 (K-7) feature product, based on total contracts (including record three of them zoomed to much higher positions. franchises) sold, against total possibilities, as of August 22: Clark’s Oklahoma City, for instance, leaped from BRANCHES 24th to sixth place and is now only 3.6 points behind WARD E. SCOTT Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Wheeler’s Washington, which is literally tied with Beiers- 22nd Branch (Manager) 15th 22nd Branch (Manager) 15th 1 Pittsburgh (Cohn) 1 20 New Haven (Simon) 17 dorf’s Dallas and Wilson’s Atlanta. Young’s Memphis is still second, 8.3 ahead of At- 2 Memphis (Young) 2 21 St. John (March) 18 lanta and 3.38 under Cohn’s Pittsburgh. 20— 3 Atlanta (Wilson) 3 22 Los Angeles (Dillon) 19 21— 4 Dallas (Beiersdorf) 6 23 Seattle (Edmond) 25 Reingold’s St. Louis advances from 10th to eighth position, one-tenth behind 5 Washington (Wheeler) 4 24 Denver (Morrison) 23 6 Oklahoma City (Clark) 24 25 Vancouver (Patterson) 22 Walker’s Salt Lake City, which lost two. 7 Salt Lake City (Walker) 5 26 Omaha (Scott) 26 Fuller’s Kansas City hopped from 21 to 13, almost arresting Charlotte. 8 St. Louis (Reingold) 10 27 Indianapolis (Landis) 27 9 Philadelphia (Gross) 9 28 Des Moines (Mayer) 29 Ballentine’s San Francisco also cruised in right direction, sailing from 20 to 16, 10 Winnipeg (Huber) 7 29 Portland (Powers) 30 within two-tenths of Boston. 11 Albany (Grassgreen) 8 30 Buffalo (Samson) 28 12 Charlotte (Longdon) 11 31 New Orleans (Landaiche) .... 31 Edmond’s Seattle earned two stronger places, while Mayer’s Des Moines and Pow- 13 Kansas City (Fuller) 21 32 Detroit (Sturm) 32 14 Minneapolis (Podoloff) 12 Toronto (Bailey) ers’ 33 33 Portland each moved up one. 15 Boston (Callahan) 14 34 Calgary (Skorey) 34 Only district place advance was made by Midwest, which took third place from 16 San Francisco (Ballentine) ... 20 35 New York (Buxbaum) ...!.. 35 17 Milwaukee (Lorentz) 15 36 Chicago (Eckhardt) 36 Bailey’s Northeast. Moss’ Atlantic is still first, 6.1 ahead of Ballance’s South, which 18 Cleveland (Schmertz) 13 37 Montreal (English) 37 tops Midwest by 5.4. 19 Cincinnati (Grady) 16 Northeast is now 8.3 behind Midwest and three points better off than the Coast. DISTRICTS Levy’s Prairies remained sixth, 2.8 less than the Pacifies and one point above Roberts’ Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. 22nd District (Manager) 15th 22nd District (Manager) 15th

Mid-East. 1 Atlantic (Moss) . . . 1 6 Prairie (Levy) . 6

2 South (Ballance) . . . 2 7 Mideast (Roberts) . . 7

3 Midwest (Scott) . . . . 4 8 Canada (O’Loghlin) 8

4 Northeast (Bailey) . 3 9 Great Lakes ( —) 9

( 5 5 Coast — ) SCHEDULE OF DRIVE MEETINGS DIVISIONS L_ Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. 22nd Division (Manager) 3 5th 22nd Division (Manager) 15th

1 West (Kupper) ...... 1 3 Central (Gehring) . . . 3 Aug. 26—Los Angeles, 10 A.M. 12 f+Des Moines, 9 A.M. 2 East (Sussman) »... . . 2 28—San Francisco. 9 A.M. 13 ^Minneapolis, 9 A.M. 30 *Portland, 9 A.M. 14 Jewish holiday 31 Salt Lake, 9 A.M. 15 Jewish holiday Sept. 1-—Denver, 10 A.M. 16 Detroit, 9 A.M. 2—fKansas City, 9 A.M. 18—Cincinnati, 9 A.M. 5 St. Louis. 9 A.M. §§BuffaIo, 9 A.M. 6 Dallas, 10 A.M. Pittsburgh, 9 A.M. Build Now For SopL 7 tNew Orleans, 9:30 A.M. 21 Washington, 3 P.M. 17-23 8 §Atlanta, 9 A.M. 22 Philadelphia, 9 A.M. | j Sept. 9—Indianapolis, 10 A.M. 25 * “Boston, 9 A.M. 11—“Chicago,— 9 A.M. 26 New York, 9 A.M. NOTES * Seattle and Vancouver at Portland, t Oklahoma City at Kansas City, f Memphis at It's Darryl Zanuck Week ** I New Orleans. § Charlotte at Atlanta . Milwaukee at Chicago, ft Omaha at Des Moines, f f Cal- * *** ! j gary and Winnipeg at Minneapolis. 5 § Toronto and Montreal at Buffalo. Albany, New Haven and St. John at Boston. : !

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K-7 TOTAL DELIVERY , LOS ANGELES NABS THREE WEEKS’ STANDING

Following is the standing of all branches, districts and division on accumulated three weeks' total delivery against the 1939-40 total delivery quota for that period, as of August 19: BRANCHES Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. 19th Branch (Manager) 12th 19th Branch (Manager) 12th 1 Los Angeles (Dillon) 5 20 Portland (Powers) 19 2 Detroit (Sturm) 1 21 Indianapolis (Landis) 29 DELIVERY TH RONE 3 Denver (Morrison) 3 22 Cincinnati (Grady) 33 4 Chicago (Eckhardt) 10 23 Salt Lake (Walker) 9 5 New Haven (Simon) 24 24 Vancouver (Patterson) 8 6 Albany (Grassgreen) 11 Philadelphia (Gross) 18 7 San Francisco (Ballentine) ... 7 Cleveland (Schmertz) 28 8 Oklahoma City (Clark) 21 Pittsburgh (Cohn) 12 9 St. Louis (Reingold) 13 New York (Buxbaum) 20 Coast And West Command As Result 10 Washington (Wheeler) 6 Minneapolis (Podoloff) 30 11 Kansas City (Fuller) 17 Des Moines (Mayer) 25 12 Atlanta (Wilson) 16 New Orleans (Landaiche) .... 34 13 Seattle (Edmond) 26 Memphis (Young) 23 14 Milwaukee (Lorentz) 14 Omaha (Scott) 35 Of Start In The Kent Drive! 15 Toronto (Bailey) 2 St. John (March) 32 16 Boston (Callahan) 31 Buffalo (Samson) 27 17 Montreal (English) 22 Winnipeg (Huber) 36 18 Calgary (Skorey) 4 Charlotte (Longdon) 37 19 Dallas (Beiersdorf) 15 DISTRICTS By outdelivering their 36 rivals in the introductory stanza of the sev- Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. leader- 19th District (Manager) 12th 19th District (Manager) 12th enth annual S. R. Kent Drive, John Dillon’s Angels not only acquired

1 Coast ( 2 6 Canada (O’Loghlin) . . 3 — ) ship in that campaign, but also found themselves sitting on the throne on ac- ( 1 (Ballance) . . . . . 7 2 Great Lakes — ) 7 South 3 Midwest (Scott) 5 8 Mideast (Roberts) . . 8 cumulated three weeks’ total delivery for the new season! 4 Northeast (Bailey) 6 Prairie (Levy) . * 9 5 Atlantic (Moss) 4 Despite the fact that it, too, beat quota, Lester Sturm’s Detroit was pulled down DIVISIONS berth, while Bailey’s erstwhile runner-up Toronto was whammed Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. into the runner-up 19th Division (Manager) 12th 19th Division (Manager) 12th down to the 15th notch. Spectacular, indeed, were the changes in the three-weeks’ 1 West (Kupper) 2 East (Sussman) 3 3 first week activities. 2 Central (Gehring) 1 standing, with all resulting from the Drive’s In fact, leadership in every section of the 1939-40 total delivery race underwent a change. Coast went to the top at the expense of Great Lakes. This is exactly the “ way they stood at the end of the first lap in the Big Push. /0 Gehring’s Centrals for ?TAIJlFY” QIUIAPI TU| Kupper’s West pushed ahead of divisional leadership, topping the latter by 2.1 points. 1 Lin! 0 Ml ill! oIVIAUI\0 Outstanding over-quota three-weeks’ total delivery score is held by Los Angeles, which led Detroit by almost 10 full points. Morrison’s Denver held third position, but they are only five- hundredths of a point richer than Eckhardt’s 1938-39 champion SHOWMEN KITE HOTEL" Chicagoans who biffed their way from 10th to fourth place. But, right behind the Breezers are the International leaders in the Drive, Simon’s New Haven. The Connecticut crew went from “Stanley and Livingstone” points to a big engagement, for considerable gener- 24th to fifth place, within 2.1 points of Chicago. newspaper publicity has been obtained. Fashion ally continues to smack “Jesse James” Grassgreen’s Albanians, too, covered more ground in the season’s shows at department stores, introducing Linda race. Their three-week’s total rushed them from 11th to sixth and “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” Darnell, and numerous tieups have maximized ad- place, within three-tenths of a mark of New Haven and the same grosses, according to official reports vance interest. distance ahead of Ballentine’s San Franciscans From all parts of the country continued to this week from the branches. who clung to the seventh post. come evidence that where “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel In every situation this thrilling spec- Clark’s Oklahoma City added 13 brackets, be- for Women” co-operative ads were being supple- ing formerly 21st and now ranking eighth, one tacle is being hailed the best picture of its mented with vigorous exploitation, this Cosmopol- point below the Golden Gaters. kind ever produced and is drawing raves itan production did an outstanding business and, — Another Drive first-week over-quota star, invariably held over. from all types of theatregoers and from Reingold’s St. Louis, rushed from 13 to 2.4 “Stanley and Livingstone,” on the first day of 9, exhibitors. under Oklahoma and three-tenths above Wheel- its second week, did almost as big as that of the er’s Washington, although the latter was defi- Seven situations were holding it over for a initial stanza, according to a letter from the Chi- nitely best in the National group of Eastern ex- third week, according to branch wires Friday. cago exchange. changes in the first round of the big campaign. In 38 other situations “Stanley and Living- From Manager Morrison of Denver came this Washington dropped four, being almost caught stone” was holding over for a second week. report by Wilson’s Atlanta, which hopped four, to vir- In 53 spots it was being held from three to “ ‘Stanley and Livingstone’ opened to the best tually tie with Fuller’s Kansas Citians who an- four extra days. gross any picture since ‘Alexander’s Ragtime nexed six neater places. In Chicago, where “Stanley and Livingstone” Band’, beating ‘Jesse James’. This continued to Edmond’s Seattle hopped 13. In 13th place was sensationally exploited, it started its third be the case all week and the picture holds over. John Dillon it is right now, one-hundredth of a point be- Loop week at the Apollo theatre. In its two It should play four weeks at the first-run houses hind Atlanta. Lorentz’s Milwaukee held No. 14, weeks at the Chicago it did SRO business. It is here.” topping Toronto by one-half point. booked for an indefinite run at the Apollo. In Indianapolis “Stanley and Livingstone” Callahan’s Bostonians helped Tom Bailey’s Northeast go from Meantime, a dramatic, breezy advance campaign closed at a figure comparable with that earned sixth to fourth place, when they jumped from 31 to 16. English’s was being climaxed Friday with the opening of by “Jesse James.’ It has gone to the Apollo for Montreal did not reach quota, but on the three-week’s showing they “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women.” Everything a second week. advanced from 22 to 17. Skorey’s Calgarians took it hard on the Out in San Francisco way it chin, kerplunking from fourth to the 18th slot, one-tenth ahead of continued to do SRO business, r Beiersdorf’s Dallas which gave up four. Powers’ Portland lost one, according to word from Branch but was almost caught by Landis’ Indianapolis. Manager G. M. Ballentine. Grady’s over-quota Cincinnatians swung their way from 33 to 1939-40 Despite the fact that the ADSALES DELIVERY 22, within 1.2 points of Indianapolis and easily hurdling Walker’s opening day was moved up two Salt Lake City and Patterson’s Vancouver which dropped 14 and days on short notice, “Stanley Following is the standing 16 pegs, respectively. of all adsales managers, branches, districts and and Livingstone” at the Hippo- divisions on accumulated three weeks’ adsales delivery against 1939-40 adsales Gross’ Philadelphians lost seven and are now two-tenths of a delivery quota for that period, as of August 19: drome in Cleveland did an out- point above Schmertz’s Cleveland which raised a pair, while Cohn’s standing business. The picture BRANCHES Pittsburgh forfeited 15, Buxbaum’s New York eight. opened on Aug. 17 with the 24- Podoloff’s Minneapolis did not get quota, but in strength of pre- Aug. Aug. Aug. sheets around town splurging Drive figures it moved one, while Mayer’s 1 9th Branch (Ads. Manager) 12th 19th Branch (Ads. Manager) up Des Moines ker- 12th the Aug. 19 date. 1 Dallas (Bandy) ... 7 20 Pittsburgh ( plunked five. Landaiche’s New Orleans gained three Vandergrift) . . . 12 2 Winnipeg (Smith) ... 14 21 In Toledo, 0., it did sensation- Philadelphia (Mintz) . . 48 3 San Francisco (Lewis) . . ... 27 22 Buffalo (Stamp) . . 15 al business and brought almost 4 Salt Lake (Blasins) ... 26 23 Indianapolis (Orsenigo) . . . . 31 daily rave wires from Manager i 5 Kansas City (Crawford) . ... 25 24 Portland (Fox) . . 35 1 6 Des Moines (Gold) ... 37 25 Ralph Lawler there. Albany (Lester) . . 19 7 Calgary (Davies) ... 1 26 Notwithstanding a torrential Denver . (Givin) . 28

8 New Haven (Weinstein) . ... 23 27 SHUTTLE SHEETS Boston (Krivitsky) . . 20 rainstorm, in Boston “Stanley MEETINGS 9 Los Angeles (Youngs) . . ... 9 28 Detroit (J. Sturm) . . 24 and Livingstone” did the big- 10 Seattle (Thorpe) ... 29 29 Washington (Miller) . . 30 11 New York (E. McManus) ... 6 30 Charlotte (Lowry) gest Sunday business in years 12 Atlanta (Hackney) ... 5 31 Milwaukee and a third week was easily (Heimbueger) . START ON THE WEST COAST 13 Cleveland (Scott) . . . 16 32 Minneapolis (Clayson) ...... 13 earned. 14 St, John (Corbett) 2 33 Oklahoma City (Whelihan) . . 22 In St, Worcester, Mass.; Provi- 15 Louis (A. McManus) . ... to 34 Omaha (F. Miller) . . 33 LOS ANGELES—The first meeting in Drive Leader M. A. dence, R. I.; Lawrence, Mass., 16 Vancouver (C. Hislop) . . ... 3 35 New Orleans (Johnson) . . . . . 21 Levy’s second swing around the branches was scheduled for 17 Toronto (Glasier) ... 11 36 Chicago and Portland, Me., it (Monette) . . 4 also did 18 Cincinnati (Kelly) ... 17 37 Memphis (Gibbons) the Los Angeles exchange Saturday morning. The session . . 34 remarkable business that 19 Montreal (Brault) ... 8 had to be postponed from Thursday because of unfinished brought congratulatory wires business at the studio where Levy has been all week with DISTRICTS to Boston Manager Callahan Aug. General Manager of Distribution Herman Wobber, Overseas Aug. Aug. Aug. from enthused showmen. 19th District (Manager) 12th 19th District (Manager) 12th Sales Director W. J. Hutchinson and Western Division Mana- ( Des Moines reported an 1 Coast ) ... 8 SRO — 6 ger W. J. Kupper. 2 Canada (O’Loghlin) ... 1 7 (Bailey) week for the picture Northeast . at both the . 7 Monday morning a meeting was to be held at Ballentine’s 3 South (Ballance) ... 4 8 Roosevelt and Des Moines the- 4 Mideast (Roberts) ... 2 9 San Francisco exchange. Tuesday night they were to leave atres, which played it day and 5 Midwest (Scott) ... 3 for Portland, Ore., for a session there on Wednesday with thA date. DIVISIONS Portland, Seattle and Vancouver dollar delivery crews. From Up in Chicago, B. & K. pulled Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. there the Drive leader was to head East, Mr. Wobber going as a “sneak” preview on “Hotel 19th Division (Manager) 12th 19th Division (Manager) 12th far as Denver. 1 (Kupper) West 3 3 Central (Gehring) . . . . 2 for Women,” getting advance 2 East (Sussman) 1 newspaper and column raves. ) Y I1

4 NEW DYNAMO THREE DOUBLE QUOTA ON SHORTS IN DRIVE STARTER Cohn’s Pittsburgh Leads The Way-Grady’s Cincinnati, Powers’ Portland Also Exceed 200% Of Fixed Figure

At least three exchanges had doubled their short subjects delivery quota in the first week of the seventh annual S. R. Kent Drive, according to official reports from 22 exchanges checked by the time New Dynamo went to press in the wee morning hours of Friday. Ira Cohn’s Pittsburgh exchange led the procession and in all probability will rank first among the 37 branches in the United States and Canada when the complete returns are in. The Pittsburghers delivered 241 per cent of their Movietone-Terrytoon short subjects quota. Grady’s Cincinnati and Powers’ Portland had delivered 215 and 203 per cent, respectively. There may have been other offices that more than doubled their quota in the first round of the $2,000 Kent Drive prize short sub- Close News Race Marks jects delivery contest, but at press-time their figures had not been received by Morris Caplan’s Tabulating First Week Big Push! at the Home Of Department Office. The first week of the Drive was an eventful one insofar as ATLANTA short subjects returns were con- cerned. K-7 SHORTS DELIVERY TAKES THRONE Of the 22 exchanges heard j from a total of 13 had exceeded quota. Undoubtedly that num- Following is the standing of all branches, districts and divisons on accumulated ON EFFORT xber will be increased when all two weeks’ delivery on short subjects against two weeks’ quota, as of August 12th: the offices have reported. BRANCHES Angels, Tarheels, Indications were that Alls Aug. Aug Aug. Gehring’s Centrals would trail 12th Branch (Manager) 5th 1 2tli Branch (Manager) 5th Mormons, Phils both Sussman’s East and Kup- 1 I 19

Washington (Wheeler) ...... 4 21 Minneapolis (Podoloff) 21 per’s West insofar as divisional Over Quota 3 Detroit (Sturm) ... 7 22 Philadelphia (Gross) 20 receipts on the shorts were con- 4 New Haven (Simon) 5 23 Seattle (Edmond) . . . . 18

5 Winnipeg (Huber) . . . 24 Denver (Morrison) . . . 2G cerned. 15 Everything pointed to G Des Moines (Mayer) . . . 13 25 Buffalo (Samson) . . . . 28 Of the exchanges from which 7 New Orleans (Landaiche) G 2G Memphis (Young) . . . . 27 Paul Wilson’s Atlantanr: received, only reports had been 8 San Francisco (Ballentine) 9 27 Boston (Callahan) ...... 24 launching the seventh an- Huber’s Winnipeg had beaten 9 Atlanta (Wilson) . . . 12 28 Cincinnati (Grady) . . . 30

10 Indianapolis (Landis) . . . . (Grassgrcen) . . 35 quota. ... 3 29 Albany nual S. R. Kent Drive in first 11 Toronto (Bailey) . 14 30 Cleveland (Schmertz) 32 On the other hand, the East 12 Montreal (English) ... 8 31 Vancouver (Patterson) 22 place. This was indicated had two branches that more than 13 St. Louis (Reingold) . . . 16 32 Milwaukee (Lorentz) 31 complete Movietone 14 Calgary (Skorey) ... 2 Kansas City (Fuller) 33 by doubled quota, and three that 33 15 Salt Lake (Walker) ... 10 34 Charlotte (Longdon) .. 37 News returns from 22 of better than 100 per had gone 1G Portland (Powers) ... 17 35 Dallas (Beiersdorf) . . . 34 the 37 branches at New cent. 17 St. John (March) . . . 25 3G Chicago (Eckhardt) . . . 3G II 18 Los Angeles (Dillon) . . . 37 Oklahoma City (Clark) 29 The West by Friday reported Dynamo press-time. Harry G. llaMancc 19 Pittsburgh (Cohn) . . . 23 one better than 200 per cent, and Harry Ballance’s South substantially over their DISTRICTS behind the Carolinians and ex- seven seemed to have fared par- fixed figure for the week. Aug Aug. Aug. Aug. act'y the same distance ahead 1 2th District (Manager) 5th 12th District (Manager) 5th ticularly well in the intro- of Philadelphia. Indications also were that l I G ductory round of the Drive, Edgar Moss’ Atl antics would 2 Atlantic (Moss) ... 3 7 South (Ballanee) OTHER o 9 RACES lead the districts, for official re- judging from a hasty analy- 8 Pittsburgh, in sixth place, was ports Pittsburgh, Philadel- from Great Lakes ( 4 sis of these official returns. 5 — ) but four-tenths of a point ahead phia and Washington showed Whether or not the returns if Huber’s Winnipeg. they had each exceeded quota. DIVISIONS Auk Aug. Aug. Aug. from all 37 branches would The Canadians topped Podol- Philadelphia delivered per 1 (Manager) 5th Division 5th 148 2th Division 12th (Manager) off’s Minneapolis by 1.6, with »> 3 find him in first place among cent, and Washington 144 per Ballentine’s San Franciscans 2 Central (Gehring) 1 the districts, cent. however, could literally tied with the Gophers OTHER FACTS not be determined. and four-tenths of a mark ahead Edgar Moss’ Atlantics of Reingold’s St. Louis. Wash- Fuller’s Kansas City also ington needed two-tenths of a a spectacular seemed to have given to came through with way point to arrest St. Louis and led delivery. The Missourians, who '| K-7 NEWS DELIVER the Southern on the basis Morrison’s Denver by four- sincerely believe that they will of the 22 offices’ reports. tenths. Sturm’s Detroiters were finish among the first three in right at the Denverites’ heels, every Drive prize-carrying com- Following is the standing of all branches, districts and divisions on accumulated Only Sam Gross’ Philadel- two weeks’ delivery on Movietone News against two. weeks’ quota, as of August while Buxbaum’s New Yorkers petition, delivered per phians had exceeded quota 169 cent 12tli: were making things generally of quota. BRANCHES among the three Atlantic hot for the Wolverines. Reingold’s St. Louisans did as Here is Aug Aug. Aug Aug. exchanges. Cohn’s Pitts- how the 20 leading well on the shorts as they did in 1 branches out 12th Branch (Manager) 5th 2th Branch ( Manager 5th burghers were 2.7 points be- of the 22 reported total delivery, going over the 1 l 20 at press-time stood on the 2 9 21 hind the Quakers, but un- line in both efforts. That was drive’s first week’s returns on 3 . . 4 22 also true of Callahan’s Boston, der the mark and 2.8 richer News: (Walker) . . 3 4 Salt Lake Boston (Callahan) . . . . 21

Morrison’s . . . . . 1 Atlanta Denver, Dillon’s Los 5 New York (Buxbaum) 5 24 Chicago (Eckhardt) ...... 19 than Wheeler’s Washing- 11 Washington

. . 11 2 Los Angeles, and Wilson’s Atlanta. Angeles 12 Denver G 2G ton. 3 Charlotte 13 Detroit Walker’s Salt Lake Citians did 8 San Francisco (Ballentine) 9 Cincinnati (Grady) Phil 4 Salt Lake 14 New York not beat total delivery quota, but 9 8 28 Longdon’s Charlotte 5 Philadelphia 15 Cincinnati

. . 10 G Pittsburgh 10 Detroit (Sturm) 29 Memphis (Y'oung) . . . they topped their News figure. . 30 trailed Dillon’s Los Angeles, 1G Cleveland (Podoloff) . . . . . 7 Portland 7 30 . . Winnipeg 11 Minneapolis (Powers) . . 29 17 New Haven

Following is how the over- . . 14 with the latter reasonably 8 12 Winnipeg (Huber) 31 Atlanta (Wilson) . . . . 24 Minneapolis 18 New Orleans quota branches among the 22 . . 13 32 certain of ranking second. 9 Frisco 19 Milwaukee that had reported by press-time 12 33 0 St. Louis 20 Vancouver . . 15 15 New Haven (Simon) 34 Calgary (Skorey) . . . . 32 Walker’s Salt Lake City also stacked up in the first week’s The above ratings may be . . IS 1G Dallas (Beiersdorf) 35 St. John (March) . . . . 3G exceeded quota. changed when the returns from race, subject, of . . . . . 17 course, to 17 Vancouver (Patterson) 3G Oklahoma City (Clark) . . the 15 (Landaiche) . . . 1G unreported branches change when the reports from 18 New Orleans 37 Omaha (Scott) . . . . 37 However, the feature of the are 19 Milwaukee (Lorentz) .... 22 checked. all the offices have been received: first week’s returns in the Movie- PI. Branch Manager DISTRICTS tone News effort was the close L Pittsburgh Cohn Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. race. g Cincinnati Grady 12th District (Manager) 5th 12th District (Manager) 5th 3 Portland Powers With the exception of Atlanta 1 Atlantic (Moss) . . . 1 6 Northeast (Bailey) 4 Kansas City .... Fuller ( and Los Angeles, 7 . . which Coast Midwest (Scott) . were 2 — ) 7 zanuck! 5 Philadelphia .... Gross (Ballanee) 3 3 South 8 Prairie (Levy) . . . G parted by six points, and Los 1 G Washington .... Wheeler ( . . 4 9 Great Lakes Mideast . 4 — ) (Roberts) 9 Angeles and Charlotte which 7 Denver Morrison 5 Canada (O’Loghlin) 8 8 Boston Callahan were separated by five points, •WEEK- 9 Los Angeles DIVISIONS the distance between rival offices 10 St. Louis Reingold Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. was unusually close. 11 Winnipeg Huber 12th Division (Manager) 5th 12th Division (Manager) 5th I 17-23 Salt Lake Walker 2 . Salt 12 1 East (Sussman) . Lake City, instance, 3 Central (Gehring) . for SEPT. 3 13 Atlanta 2 West (Kupper) 1 was only four -tenths of a point NEW DYNAMO 5 “CAVALCADE” EXCHANGE TRADE SCREENINGS SET FOR SEPT. 29 PRINTS 220 Day Date Showings AT EXCHANGES 55 BY SEPT. 27 MOVIETONE CITY Slated For “Rains Came —General Manager of Distribution Herman Wobber announced here Friday that trade Dallas Branch Manager Herman R. "Cavalcade" $11 Sell, Too! showings of the first of FIXED Can Beiersdorf found Linda Darnell a most accommodating as well as charming young lady, for she three Technicolor super FOR WEEK-END helped convince Exhibitor O. Korn (at left) that there is no (oast Preview specials — “Hollywood product like that which Darryl Zanuck is creating. It was a Cavalcade"—-would be week-end that Linda will never forget. And it was a hard- held at important ex- SEPF 1547 earned success that her hometown folks were helping her Frl., Sepi. 29 celebrate. And down Texas way they know how to express changes throughout the themselves to the rest of the world and in no uncertain manner United States and in Rv Wire to New Dynamo Greatest Lineup of it told the world it was proud of Linda. MOVIETONE CITY—The Toronto on Sept. 29. De Luxe Houses unprecedented preview of He wired instructions to “Hollywood Cavalcade” will in Nation New York to proceed with be held at the Four- Star the- the printing of invitations atre in Los Angeles on Fri- for these day night, Sept. 29. showings. The in- The greatest, most Announcement to that ef- vitations will be sent to rep- elaborate and most fect was made here Friday resentative exhibitors, spectacularly adver- following a conference at newspaper motion picture which Messrs. Zanuck, Wob- tised day - and - date editors and others through- ber and Spyros Skouras par- showing ever given a ticipated. out the country. production released by The preview will be un- Following a conference with this company is slated precedented in that there Messrs. Zanuck and Goetz, the for the Sept. 15-17 will not he a single pass sales chief announced that a print of “Hollywood Cavalcade” week-end for Zanuck’s issued. The tickets are priced at would be in New York around Louis picturization of $11 each and the entire pro- Sept. 25. This enables the Brumfield's “The Rains branches to hold their trade Came.” showings. Doai Amet'lie Meantime, “Hollywood Caval- unprecedented In this cade” will have been given an dav-pud-date showing will unprecedented $11 preview at participate some 220 of the the Four-Star theatre in Los An- leading motion picture the- geles, with the greatest atten- dance of movie notables ever atres in as many key cities gathered at one event in the his- in the United States and tory of the industry. Tickets are Canada, the official list this selling like hot cakes. week showed. The trade showings will be held following the Hollywood Communications from district preview which will be nationally and branch managers indicated publicized. Arrangements are that were prints available the SPOTS now being completed for a radio total of day-and-date engage- SOME MAJOR KEY broadcast of the event, which ments sought by exhibitors for from every angle will exceed the the Sept. 15-17 week-end would OPENING “RAIN” SEPT. 15 dramatic preview of “Alexan- easily exceed 400. der’s Ragtime Band.” The world premiere will be Harry Brand, studio publicity spec- Following is a partial list of the 220 key cities in the United staged on the Coast, for a director, and his staff will super- States and Canada where “The Rains Came” will open day and date, tacular day-and-date opening is vise the trade showing's here and on the week-end of Sept. 15-17, according to information forwarded scheduled for Loew’s State in along the Coast. Every impor- Chi- New Dynamo by district and branch managers: Los Angeles and Grauman’s tant exhibitors on the Coast will Hollywood. nese theatre in New York Pittsburgh Appleton, Wis. be present at these showings as Sept. 13 and 14 openings are Los Angeles Altoona, Pa. Kenosha, Wis. will the leading newspaper also scheduled for San Francisco Albany, N. Y. Wheeling, W. Va. Oshkosh, Wis. writers. and Seattle where advance bally- Utica, N. Y. Johnstown, Pa. Racine, Wis. SELECTING THE hoos already are under way, with Worcester, Mass. New Castle, Pa. Sheboygan, Wis. SHOWINGS SPOTS big newspaper splurges sched- Springfield, Mass. Morgantown, Ya. Wausau, Wis. W. Trade showings of “Holly- uled to break starting this com- Boston Erie, Pa. Sioux Falls wood Cavalcade” are to be held ing Sunday, according to reports Portland, Ore. St. Louis, Mo. Sioux City in S. territory, accord- cities. every U. from theatre men in those Providence, R. I. Springfield, 111. New Haven ing to instructions telegraphed scheduled Newport, R. I. Lake City Hartford, Conn. “The Rains Came” is Salt from the studio to the Home Of- the theatre in Rochester, N. Y. Ogden, Utah Bridgeport, Conn. to open at Roxy ceeds will go to Motion Pic- fice by Mr. Wobber this week. release date, Sept. Syracuse, N. Y. Norfolk, Va. Oklahoma City New York on ture Relief Fund. Prints of this Technicolor spe- Buffalo, N. Y. Omaha, Neb. Tulsa, Okla. 15. Even before the date was cial will be in all exchanges in Elmira, N. Y. Lincoln, Neb. Hobart, Okla. In every instance, extra time set, and right after the first plenty of time to show on Sept. Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia has been booked for this greatest announcement of the pre- 29. Dayton, O. Chicago Reading, Pa. motion picture Zanuck has pro- view was made, the theatre It is Mr. Wobber’s plan to hold Mich. Scranton, Pa. Columbus, O. Bay City, these trade showings on the duced. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. management was besieged Cleveland Flint, Mich. with requests for tickets. same date. Trenton, N. J. THE PLACES Toledo Muskegon, Mich. Special publicity material will Missoula, Mont. Every important person At the National Theatres, Inc. Canton, Saginaw, Mich. production, be available for exhibitors and O. Butte, Mont. affiliated with circuit convention in Los An- City, Mo. studio heads, pro- the showings are to be given ad- Akron, O. Kansas Great Falls, Mont including geles this week Spyros Skouras publicity in every terri- Denver Memphis, Tenn. San Francisco ducers, directors, writers, vance issued orders that managers give principal players tory. This phase of the showings Cheyenne, Wyo. Fort Smith, Ark. Seattle stars, and “The Rains Came” the most on is being attended to by Pub- Pueblo, Colo. Little Rock Portland, Ore. numerous others will be now spectacular campaign they have hand. Will Hays also will licity and Advertising Director Sterling, Colo. Hot Springs Baltimore, Wash. conducted for any picture. be in attendance. Charles E. McCarthy. Boulder, Colo. Milwaukee Richmond, Va. Equally elaborate advance Harry Brand, studio pub- Inasmuch as Division Man- preparations for record-smash- Not only in Los Angeles, but in Kansas City, Richmond, Va., and licity director, is at present agers W. J. Kupper and W. C. ing openings are under way in possibly Des Moines, “The Rains Came” will be shown simultane- making arrangements to Gehring were out of New York New York, Chicago, Boston and ously at two theatres. broadcast the historic event this week, the list of exchanges other major cities that have in which every studio is co- for the trade showings in those communicated with New Dy- operating. Every star of territories will be selected in a namo. key cities the company will run be held so that the some 400 yesteryear who is within few days. Eastern Division Man- Sussman has The American Magazine and a display newspaper ad cam- newspaper correspondents in plane reach of Hollywood ager William will ample time of today will be on hand. already communicated with his the News Week, both circulated paign. Hollywood have and unquestionably be district and branch managers by the nation’s leading news- A press-preview of “The Rains to have sent in their reviews on It will brilliant opening and advance newspaper publicity papers, claiming a circulation Came” will be held within the this unquestioned entertainment the most they picture has re- been locally placed by these exceeding 50,000,000, will carry next few days, according to word masterpiece, to appear when any motion has the history of the pilots in the eastern exchange multi-colored advance ads adver- from Studio Pubilicity Director can do the best local good—in ceived in will of the opening. industry. centers. tising “The Rains Came.” In all Harry Brand. This preview advance 6 NEW DYNAMO

' JAPAN, EUROPE LEAD Philadelphia OVERSEAS Boring In!

— . j Indications at press-time, i Despite Conditions on basis of returns from 22 branches, that of the 37 were { Both Over Quota Edgar Moss’ Atlantics would j So Far in ’39 probably be leading the dis- tricts on standing based on revenue garnered on short j Japan and Europe con- subjects during the first week annual S. R. tinue to lead the Over- of the seventh I Kent Drive. All three of their seas department’s 1939 branches went well over | delivery race insofar as quota. territories divi- At the left District Man- and j ager Moss is pictured with sions, respectively, are Sam Gross’ Philadelphia per- I concerned. sonnel. The Philadelphians The fact that notwith- did not quite make total de- livery quota in that introduc- I standing the presence of tory chapter, but they are j war interest and war scare boring in and they got off in

in Japan and Europe, re- the $2000 Movietone-Terry- | toon prize race to a flying spectively, those two units j start. can continue to lead is in it- Gross’ Quakers are confi- I

self remarkable. dent that before the Drive is i On the annual basis Doyle’s much along they will be found trouping with the head- Japs lead Colombia by 48.90 j liners. Speeding up their points. On the seasonal basis j they command with a margin of sales and getting the best terms ever obtained in that 22.75 over Sweden. j territory. Ben Miggins’ Europe is over quota on accumulated 1939 de- livery among the divisional on the seasonal basis. But so is Goodman’s Far East, which is second. The latter trails Europe “STANLEY” CHEERED by 6.89 points. On the annual basis, Europe SKOURAS SAYS K-7 TOPS leads the Far East by 4.13. BY THE BRITISH TRADE Five countries are over quota on the annual basis. They are: Japan France ANYTHING THIS INDUSTRY Colombia Spain TRADE PRESS COMMENTS Norway On the seasonal basis 13 terri- HAS SLATED FOR 1939-40 tories are over 100 per cent. POSITIVE IT WILL CLEANUP They are: Japan Trinidad THROUGHOUT BRITISH ISLES Sweden Germany By SPYROS SKOURAS Norway Philippines President of National Colombia Poland Theatres, Inc. France Holland By Pan-American Clipper Ship to New Dynamo LOS ANGELES In the course of a year I make many F. M. States Latvia — visits to all of the major Jugo-Slavia studios. LONDON, ENG.—Darryl Zanuck’s “Stanley and I visit at Movietone City every time I in Notwithstanding the threats am Los Angeles and I do so because the enthusiasm and optimism I find Livingstone” is the recipient of superlative praise that have terrorized Poland for there on every visit always gives me a lift. Sometimes some of the local months, the Warsaw office has from press, whose representatives were the advance hopes are not fully been delivering on a par with the realized, but there is one enthralled at a trade showing held the other day. thing that is always certain: the studio is company’s healthiest branches always in there trying and doing its very best. anywhere in the world. It stands The trade press critics were united in the opinion that On this visit to the 20th Century-Fox lot I find not only 11th in the seasonal calculation “Stanley and Livingstone” would be one of the major box the usual seasonal hope and promises, but, and 10 on the annual basis. more important, I find a justification for practically everything told office successes of the season throughout the British Isles. Harley’s Britons are third in me. So far this studio has turned out “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel both analysis of the foreign ef- The performance of Spencer Tracy in particular was enthusias- for Women” and “Stanley and Living- fort. On the annual basis they tically appraised by the critics. stone,” both of which pictures are turn- are 2.2 points behind Far East. ing in a great result, and the latter is Sales Director R. Sutton Dawes announced that “Stanley and They trail the latter on the sea- breaking many records. Livingstone” would be one of the British Isles’ Kent Drive releases sonal effort by 2.9. I have just seen “Hollywood Cavalcade” this Fall. THE STANDINGS and here is a truly fine motion picture, and Publicity Director Roy Si- Following is the standing of a great credit to our industry. monds is now making arrange- every Overseas territory and di- Here is a motion picture that, in my ments for an elaborate British vision on 1939 delivery on the opinion, will crowd “Alexander’s Ragtime premiere, with the advance "Stanley" Set in annual basis: Band” for box office j results. newspaper campaign already | It has everything any really entertain- England Dec. TERRITORIES well under way. 25 j ing picture could possibly have. It’s got 1 Japan 19 Peru A front-page review in To- 2 Colombia 20 Panama a great cast of top, modern names in 3 Norway 21 Holland day’s Cinema, a trade daily, car- Alice Faye and Don Ameche, and a long 4 France 22 Denmark ried the following comment: ! LONDON—British Man- l list of old-timers everyone will be glad 5 Spain 23 Puerto Rico “Flawless portrayal by j aging Director F. L. Har- 6 Jugoslavia 24 Latvia to see again. j Spencer Tracy in Darryl F. ley announced this week i 7 Sweden 25 New Zealand j The young and old will crowd theatres ! 8 Trinidad 26 Portugal Zanuck’s finest production. that Zanuck’s “Stanley Spyros Skouras to see “Hollywood Cavalcade” because the | 9 F. M. States 27 Australia Here is a really outstanding | and Livingstone” would be 10 Poland 28 Hungary will | young thrill to the beautiful, moving, picture. That it will prove an i available for general re- i 11 Egypt 29 Mexico romantic story and the old will enjoy that and the presence entertainment treat for the lease in the British Isles ! 12 So. Africa 30 Cuba j of old favorites. Everything 13 Czechosl. 31 D. E. Indies about “Hollywood Cavalcade” connoisseur and the lover of I on Dec. 25. 14 Argentina 32 Brazil is box office. It is beautifully done in Technicolor and I want spacious spectacle alike is not Meantime, the advance j j 15 China 33 Finland to repeat that in opinion it will give for it my “Alexander’s Ragtime a moment in doubt, and t exploitation campaign and 16 Germany 34 India | S Band” a run for box office earnings. is equally certain that from for 17 England 35 Chile j plans a roadshow type j In other words, were one to ask I class Dec. 25 (general British re- 18 Philippines 36 Venezuela me how would | premiere are under way. “Hollywood Cavalcade,” I would unhesitatingly class it lease date) onwards, its title | DIVISIONS j | with “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” in box office value and in l will be on everybody’s lips as 1 Europe 4 Australasia entertainment. a film on no account to be 2 Far East 5 So. America missed. In particular, has big scale spectacle, genuine- 3 England 6 Cen. America Then here on the lot they have a picture entitled “The Rains i we would again emphasize the ly powerful emotional inspira- On the seasonal basis here is Came.” Everybody out here is certain this picture will break S flawless work of Spencer Tracy tion and first-rate background how they stand: every record of any picture ever produced by this company— I in shots photographed by a special and, in my opinion, it most assuredly should do exactly that. the role of Stanley, and in TERRITORIES j expedition. Tracy’s work is bril- A great story from a best seller with probably the greatest recording that it is probably 1 Japan 19 England j the finest thing that even he liant. Here is a really worth- box office cast ever assembled in a single picture, the spec- I 2 Sweden 20 Argentina has ever done, we make a sig- while picture, packed with ad- 3 Norway 21 Finland tacles, great as they are, it should make history. The spec- | nificant tribute venture, action, thrills, heart 4 Colombia 22 Czechosl. tacles never slow down one of the greatest stories ever filmed which will j appeal and myriad audience an- 5 France 23 Peru by any company. surely not be lost on show- 6 F. M. States 24 Portugal men.” gles, and an offering that can When I think of “Drums Along the Mohawk,” “Brigham 7 Jugoslav. 25 Puerto Rico | safely be recommended as an 8 Trinidad 26 Brazil Young,” “Little Old New York,” “The Blue Bird,” “Grapes FILM RENTER outstanding box office for all 9 Germany 27 China j The Daily Film Renter, an- of Wrath,” “Swanee River” and all the other big pictures ! halls.” 10 Philippines 28 Mexico other trade daily, commented as 11 Poland 29 D. E. Indies under way here, then I know that nothing can stop theatres j follows: Today’s Cinema later made 12 Holland 30 Hungary using 20th Century-Fox attractions from breaking all exist- s “ ‘Stanley and Livingstone’ this observation: 13 Latvia 31 Cuba ing records not once or twice, but time and again this season. ! 14 Spain 32 Australia makes grand drama! Spencer I every is planning I seen “Superb production qualities 15 Denmark 33 N. Zealand know what company and have | Tracy’s latest is definite box- and flawless portraiture by 16 Egypt 34 India much of their product and I have talked with their producers, J office hit. Spencer Tracy gives Spencer Tracy. Vivid detail in- 17 So. Africa 35 Chile so I know what is in their minds. And I know what Zanuck S 18 Panama 36 Venezuela a magnificent performance in troducing spectacular pageantry is doing. With that knowledge in mind, I am convinced that | ‘Stanley and Livingstone,’ out- of reporter’s dogged courage. DIVISIONS 20th Century-Fox will set the box office production pace for j standing subject screened to an Assures an entertainment which 1 Europe 4 So. America all companies to follow. 2 Far East 5 Cen. America enthusiastic audience yesterday many will regard as memorable 3 England 6 Australasia by 20th Century-Fox. The film indeed.” NEW DYNAMO 7

Son]a Henie “SHERLOCK” ! vnOn nerHer Wavyyuy dug*.Back !i cabied the stu- 2 i EXECUTIVE HEADS OF MOVIETONE IN | s dio that she is leaving in a few days and 2 LAUDED ON COAST! ! will be back there late next week. She is ! scheduled to start “Everything Happens at LANDS j | THIS COUNTRY AND FOREIGN Night,” with Ray Milland, within the next 2 2 HAILED BESTMYSTERY | ! several weeks. Next will come “Shadows in Following is the list of executive and editorial heads of the [ , the Snow.” various units of the Movietone organization in the United 2 j j CRITICS, EXHIBS SAY IT i States, Canada and foreign countries, as announced by Vice- 2 — — J $ President and Producer Truman H. Talley: OUT-THRILLS “HOUND” UNITED STATES AND CANADA Los Angeles—According the great- i Edmund Reek General Manager j est J Steve Fitzgibbon Studio Manager 2 of detective thrillers a tumultuous I E. I. Sponable Technical Director ! reception that demonstrates its extra- Lowell Thomas Chief Commentator [ | ordinary appeal as mass entertain- ment, a “sneak preview” I Ed Thorgersen Sports Commentator ! audience greeted “The Vyvyan Donner Director of Women’s World | Adventures of Sherlock j = Helen Claire Fashion Commentator 2 Holmes” the other night with applause I Paul Douglas Alternate Sports Commentator ! and rave opinion cards auguring Hugh James Alternate News Commentator big j j box office returns. Harry Lawrenson Foreign Editor 2 j Zanuck’s 1 Ben Loweree Chief Film Editor 1 showmanship in following “The Jack Haney News Editor Hound of 2 | the Baskervilles” with a far greater picture and with the same stars in Dan Doherty Assignment Editor and Publicity Manager the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Wat- | | son, was given rousing tribute when the I Art Sorensen Manager Still Department j main title burst on the screen at the Cali- A. A. Brown Ship News and Society Editor | fornia Theatre in Huntington Park to the Earl Allvine Special Assignment Editor 2 accompaniment of cheers. S Jack Gordon Broadway Editor I Joseph Farrington Political Editor From then on mystery, romance and comedy 2 | vied as = A1 Panci Art Director 2 the characters unfolded a gripping story which kept | Jack Darrock West Coast Supervisor i the audience in suspense until the Emile Montemurro Mid-Western Supervisor sensational climax. j j \ Anthony Muto Washington, D. C., Supervisor 2 uuuiieb, . . wiifi pel- L. E. Orr Rocky Mountain Supervisor mission of { J the executors of Sir Arthur Conan Webber Hall Southern Supervisor Doyle’s estate, the screen J | story pits the king of S James Molini Canadian Film Editor 2 sleuths against a criminal genius worthy of his John Flaige Sports Film Editor ! steel— j -the notorious Professor Moriarty. In ever- Albert F. Holst Librarian j j mounting thrill fascination, the plot leads to the ' FOREIGN solution of a series of murders and the thwarting I Russell Muth European Director J of the century’s most incredible crime—the at- Arthur De Tita Assistant European Director tempted j | theft of $15,000,000 worth of British I Fred Leslie Technical Supervisor 2 crown jewels from the Tower of London. LONDON f ) How Holmes saves the life of Gerald Sanger Producer a beautiful client 2 2 threatened by the underworld czar, reunites her Sir Gordon Craig General Manager j j with a sweetheart Thomas Scales Production Manager suspected of being in league { j with PARIS assassins, and finally hurls the diabolical 2 j Moriarty to his doom from the battlements of ! Frederic Fesneau French Supervisor s the London Tower, provided the BERLIN » preview crowd with j an unforgettable 2 Robert Hartmann entertainment experience. A Central European Supervisor 2 grand love story runs through “The Adventures S ROME NEWSREEL ACES OF Ettore Villani of Sherlock Holmes, and laughs galore in | Italian and North African Supervisor I lighter STOCKHOLM phases of the story. J j MOVIETONE Basil Rathbone is again ! William NEWS superlative Murray Scandinavian and Baltic Supervisor s in the role i of Sherlock Holmes, infusing the 2 MADRID detective with 2 Luis Dias the color, mystery and genius Amado Spanish Supervisor 2 which have made ! SYDNEY - the character a byword all over the In addition to the several hundred local ! world. Harry Guinness Australasian Supervisor I Nigel Bruce likewise is outstanding j correspondents and freelances who regularly I in the same SHANGHAI character he portrayed in “The } serve Movietone News, Producer Truman Hound of the | ! Eric Mayell Baskervilles” Far Eastern Supervisor 2 Talley names the following famous camera- —the grumpy, lovable and sometimes j blundering j RIO DE JANEIRO j confidant of the master men as his aces under exclusive contract to I criminologist Bonney Powell Latin-American Supervisor i j that newsreel: PLAYERS LAUDED Jack Barnett Pierre Luck Lovely Ida Lupino plays brilliantly the chief Eric Bierre Georges Mejat feminine role of the cultured girl who finds her- A1 Brick Paul Martelliere self marked as a victim of mad murders who '2 Fernando Delgado Jack Painter already have killed her father and brother. Maurice de Wilte Sol Roizman Handsome Alan Marshal does a grand job in the Larry Ellis Hans Scholz romantic role opposite Miss Lupino, and young N. Fisher Chalmer Sinkey Terry Kilburn, George Zucco, Henry Stephenson, j Karl Freymann William Storz ! E. E. Clive, Arthur Hohl, May Beatty, Peter Willes, Mary Gordon, ELLING never was healthier than it is now. The field is getting Alfred Gold Walter Sully George Regas, Mary Forbes, Frank Dawson, S better terms all along the line. Contract Manager Jack Bloom Webber Hall John Tondra Holmes Herbert, William Austin and Anthony Kemble points out that the number of pictures averaged per situation closed R. Harris A. Tozer Cooper are prominent in the Larry Kennedy Billy Trerise supporting cast of hundreds. on K-7 to date was something like 30 per cent higher than in the j Tunwell i Directed with dramatic best previous sales season. This means a guar- Jess Kizis A. A. punch by Alfred Werker, Irby A1 Waldron ! “The Adventures anteed, basic increase in earning power. That Koverman of Sherlock Holmes” was Carl Larsen Denny Welsh brought to the screen under the skillful plus better terms should produce the results | associate Charles Lehmann . Paul Wyand > producer that the sales chief anticipates and that he has guidance of Gene Markey whose record includes pledged the company on behalf of his organiza- such hits as “Kentucky,” “The Little tion. Princess” and “Second Fiddle.” • Sharing other creative and technical honors were Edwin LL indications are that there will be a Blum and William Drake, authors of the screen play; Leon A trade preview of Zanuck’s Technicolor spe- Shamroy, director of pho- tography; Richard cial, “Hollywood Cavalcade,” in every impor- Day and Hans Peters, art di- rectors; Thomas Little, set decorator; tant exchange. Originally it was planned to hold Robert Bischoff. film editor; such exhibitors’ screenings at district headquar- Gwen Wakeling, costumer; W. D. Flick and Roger Heman, ters. However, the picture is of such importance sound recorders, and Cyril J. Mockridge, and so rich in box office possibilities, Mr. Wobber Movietone News, in serving exhibitors in musical director. The Los Angeles daily press critics feels greater justice can be done if it is shown at some 50 different countries with newsreels agreed with those on Daily Variety, all the U. S. offices. This will enable more printed in 19 different languages, is in pos- Hollywood Reporter, Jack Bloom Motion Picture Herald and Film exhibitors to view it. The showings, however, session of a greater active working staff Daily that “The are planned to take place in some local theatre. than all the other news organizations com- Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” is the best • bined. It is no trade secret that the best Holmes story ever transferred to the screen. The Los EXTENSION of airmail service to foreign countries from the in every phase of newsreel production is Angeles Examiner, for instance, said: “If you enjoyed Basil Rathbone United States and Canada should bring about a tremendous under contract to Movietone. Following are doing his Sher- the best newsreel sound engineers in the lock Holmes sleuthing in ‘Hound of the Basker- saving to this company. No longer is there any need for wholesale villes,’ you’re sure enjoy cabling to foreign branches, points out Executive Vice-President business, who are under contract to Movie- to even more the new tone: chapter, ‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.’ W. C. Michel. Evidence of the swiftness of this service is fur- Heinz Blume William Jordan Definitely the swankiest of the whodunits, ‘The nished by the schedule to Europe. An airmail letter written in New Ben Box Warren McGrath Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ has York on Friday arrives in England on Sunday and under usual excellent Henri Brisdoux.. William Pecora production value, in fact Gene Markey and 20th circumstances will be at the London office on Monday morning. Henri Fabiani Claude W. Sheets Century Fox have given the picture so much class One-day service is also assured in reaching other important foreign Roger Fassin Willy Steiner countries. that it is difficult to recognize another of those James Foreman D. Stiles ‘who got the jewels?’ plots. Rathbone is smooth Louis Girolami Ad Tice and suave. Nigel Bruce continues the best Dr. PROPER booking is going to be the deciding factor in the pres- James Gleason Charles Tice A Watson of either stage or screen. Ida Lupino is ent Kent Drive. In the eagerness to get playtime, it is folly Philip Gleason . . Herbert Tice appealing and Alan Marshal well helps her carry to sacrifice potential good money-makers to get that time. Take Heinz Gleemann L. Tregellas the love interest.” the M. Gray example found in one situation where “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel Kel Vaughan The Los Angeles Times carried the following: for Herbert Gunau Lew Walz Women” was booked on the same bill with “Frontier Marshal,” “Basil Rathbone outshines his previous per- the former going in Paul Heise . . Ernest Wiking on a percentage and the latter on a flat guar- formance in ‘Hound of the Baskervilles.’ With this antee. There may be exceptions to Walter Hicks E. M. Williams every rule, but it is not consis- second picture, it looks as if the series will prove tent with the company’s Pat Wyand investment in a sizzling entertainment to be well established. It is clever and the sus- like “Frontier Marshal,” Mr. Wobber points out. pense holds up effectively throughout the picture,” —

8 NEW DYNAMO DALLAS GIVES OVATION TO ITS LINDA DARNELL!

Linda Local Girl ^Aokcs Good Darnell’s happiest week-end was spent in her home town where she returned a glamorous movie star. Nine months ago she left Dallas to achieve screen fame. ROYALLY t _ And Darryl Zanuck gave her the opportunity in "Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women.” And so last Saturday she returned to Dallas to make personal appear- ances in con] Unction with the showing there of that Cosmopolitan production. And what a royal ovation she received. In photo- RECEIVED IN graph at left, she is cutting a cake “to our own star” as Bernie Cummins, popular orchestra leader at the Baker Hotel, Dallas, and Dallas Interstate City Manager, James Owen Cherry, look on. At right, Cherry greets Miss Darnell to Dallas. Flanking the two are Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Darnell, HOME-TOWN the star’s parents, Mayor Pro Tern Ben E. Cabell, Jr., and City Councilman Hal Noble. The cere- mony took place at the Dallas City Hall. Centre below. Miss Darnell takes time out to discuss a studio story in New Dynamo with Dallas Branch Manager H. R. Beiersdorf. Two exhibitors, C. V. Jones and Don C. Douglas are also More Starlets to pictured. Make Personal Appearances DALLAS, TEX. — Linda Darnell came home last week-end and what an ovation the home-towners gave their favorite daughter. Everybody who is any- body in this part of the great State of Texas was on hand to welcome back Linda, who only a few months ago was dreaming of a Hollywood conquest that came only when it seemed farthest away. The most sensational “Cinder- ella” story in recent Hollywood history was thus given a thril- ling new chapter when Linda Darnell returned home, ac- claimed one of the greatest ine in sense of the word. “finds” in years. every telegrams she received in Dallas hand to She came here in conjunction Thousands were on in order that she may acknowl- with the showing of “Elsa Max- greet her when she arrived from edge them. well’s Hotel for Women.” Hollywood. While the acclaim accorded She a personal visit to Her presence not only won made the brunette beauty in Dallas first-page prominence during a the Dallas exchange where Man- has been equalled by the praise ager Herman R. Beiersdorf in- week when the European situa- of critics and public in cities troduced her to every of tion was forcing editors to work member throughout the country, the overtime. His staff. She posed with the home town approval undoubt- But, Linda’s recent story was staff and remained to greet ex- edly was especially appreciated. hibitors. so extraordinary and the recep- Linda Darnell, in her char- fact, sat through a ses- tion so sincere that there was In she acteristic surprising fashion, sion Beiers- nothing left for the newspapers wherein Manager says she can’t afford to bask in dorf selling an out-of-town to do but front-page her activi- was the glory of her first picture and exhibitor. She posed with the ties here. that she can hardly wait for her latter. And it was a great engage- next assignment. Darryl P. Later she guest of honor ment for “Elsa Maxwell’s Ho- was Zanuck is guiding her career at several luncheons and at a tel for Women” that all this with the utmost care, and will press reception. greeting of a favorite daughter place her only in roles calcu- brought about. Nine months ago completely lated to further build her popu- Thousands were turned away unknown, Linda went back to larity. He considers her one of every day. Dallas a full fledged star. The the biggest potential starring Played in opposition to “Stan- police blocked off the streets to properties to appear on the Hol- ley and Livingstone” the down- accommodate the thousands who lywood horizon in the last ten town turnout was so huge that demanded to see her. Phil Har- years. there was enough business avail- ris, Bernie Cummins and Nick Stuart, nationally band able to enable both to play to known From the studio late this week SRO crowds. leaders, acted as masters of cer- came word that Messrs. Zanuck emony at the Palace Theater. The Palace theatre manage- and Wobber had agreed on send- ment characterized the reception On the stage Linda received presented to her by her high Children’s Home. She occupied ing stars on similar expeditions “the greatest ever to take place an ovation that lasted ten min- school chums. The young act- the Presidential suite at the t» 20 key cities where premieres here.” utes. A six foot cake inscribed, ress sent the cake and a room Baker Hotel. She took back to are scheduled on forthcoming Linda returned home a hero- “To Our Darling Linda,” was full of flowers to the Dallas Hollywood the more than 3500 productions.

Newspaper Writers And Showmen Participate In Royal Welcome!

Every reason had Linda’s parents to be proud of their glamorous and talented daughter. The three are shown seated at a table at a luncheon given Miss Darnell at Interstate Dallas City Manager James Owen Cherry Dallas newspaperdom turned out en masse at a recep- the Baker Hotel, Dallas. Before leaving for the studio, tells Linda that “she is sitting on top of the world and the starlet was given further reason tion given Linda Darnell by the Interstate circuit at for rejoicing. A the folks here will do their part to keep you up there.” wire from Darryl Zanuck informed her that he had And so they will, for whose Palace theatre she appeared. Left to right, that’s a great bunch of livewire selected her to play opposite Tyrone Power in “Part- showmen that Bob O’Donnell has there. Jimmy Lovell of the Dallas Times-Herald, Miss Darnell, down Their Time Wife,” replacing Nancy Kelly who will play Light handling of Miss Darnell’s personal appearance proved Eddie Barr of the Dallas Dispatch-Journal, and Johnny in Shirley Temple’s “The Blue Bird.” Miss Darnell will that. That’s Johnny Rosenfield, Jr., of the Dallas Morn- Rosenfield, Jr., of the Dallas Morning News. also play the title role in Zanuck’s “Public Deb. No. 1.” ing News at the left. NEW DYNAMO 9

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ATLANTANS A CLEAN SWEEP OF OVER-QUOTA Above are the Geor- PAUL WILSON’S MAKE gians who beat quota by a substantial margin in every dollar effort during the first week of the Drive. In fact, they lead the department on Movietone News delivery. And they are right up there with the best over-quota contingents on Movietone-Terrytoon delivery, too. For two straight years Wilson’s Atlanta won the Drive championship—and now they are out to win again. Pictured with the exchange personnel is Southern District Manager Harry

G. Ballance, fifth from left. ,

LRNGDON’S CHARLOTTE THIRD ©N NEWS The Tarheels are out to make a collection of Drive prizes. They finished third on PORTLAND HITS 200% ON SHORTS Movietone News ‘over-quota delivery in the Big Push’s first week. But they’re battling As a matter of fact, Charles Powers’ Oregonians did for a similar score on total delivery and on shorts. Keep your eyes on these Carolinians, even better than that. They ranked with Pittsburgh and in doubling their short subjects for they mean business. They won the first Drive this company conducted. Cincinnati more than quota.

STILL BEST CANADIAN RET

That is exactly what Joe Huber’s Winnipeg employees have proved themselves to be. Nothing flukey about this PITTSBURGH DOUBLES QUOTA ON SHORTS contingent. Once they locate the centre of their target Ira Cohn and his Pittsburghers delivered 241 per cent of their Movietone-Terry- they never lose it. They exceeded quota on both Movie- toon short subjects quota last week, according to the official returns. This was the tone News and on Movietone and Terrytoon shorts during best showing reported by 22 branches whose returns had been checked at the Home Office went to press. The Pirates lead on K-7 short subjects sales, the first week of the campaign. And they don’t care who when New Dynamo but also on features and News. They missed quota on News by a very narrow margin, knows they are out to win the title in both of these efforts. trailing over-quota Philadelphia by only 2.7. They will be hitting quota on the newsreel Advance rentals at Winnipeg are zooming and reports in quick time. The Pittsburgh salesmen also lead on every phase of the individual from there this week were extremely enthusiastic. selling job and are rocketing their advance rentals for the Drive. — ! —

10 NEW DYNAMO

The Incomparable Grade Fields

l‘ublished In The United Stutes Every Week In The Interest 0/ Sides Promotion By The Distribution Department Oj 20TII CENTURY— FOX FILM CORPORATION SIDNEY R. KENT, /•resident

HERMAN WOBBER, General Manager oj Distribution

Roger Ferri Editor SALiSOMLS

O one need ask why this week care of the “ifs” and “buts” N saw us take over greater re- and devising ways and means sponsibility. You know the an- that will assure uninterrupted swer. The international situa- News service of the “great con- tion has developed to a point flict,” if it comes about. It is the where we of more peaceful lands far-seeing policy that has en- must assume a greater respon- abled Movietone News to run sibility to obtain revenue neces- so far ahead of its so-called sary to justify the unprecedented competitors that a comparison production schedule under way. would be an insult to our organ- In the Studio Supplement you ization. can read self-explanatory facts • that bespeak a determination on the part of this company’s offi- ELL, at least three branches cials to “fight for bigger busi- W in the U. S. delivered more ness with bigger pictures—and than double their short subjects more of them.” And that helps. quota in the first week of the We have always claimed that Drive. There may be more “more big box office pictures when all the offices have been will enable us to get greater heard from. Pittsburgh led the revenue.” The company has parade. And so it should, for taken us up on our word. And it leads on K-7 short subjects we’ll keep our word. sales. Now if the Pirates can • follow up this performance of over-quota delivery HE studio is concerned about on total rev- enue and News they will be T the handling of “Elsa Max- covering themselves with add- well’s Hotel for Women” in some ed glory, for they are on the situations. And there is reason throne on K-7 features and for that concern, pointed out K-7 News, too. Come on- and more Mr. Wobber in a telephone call — power, Pittsburgh. from Movietone City where he Incidental- has been conferring with Zanuck ly congratulations to the over- ouota offices on future product plans. Here in every effort. is a picture that has done tre- • mendous business wherever it has been effectively handled and HE sales-mindedness of our exploited in the same spirit that T studio, from Messrs. marked its creation by the stu- Schenck, Zanuck, Goetz, Wurt- dio. Everybody knows this is zel all the way down the line is one of the finest and breeziest territorially demonstrated al- pictures Hollywood has turned most weekly. Stars, like pro- out. Everything about it is box ducers and directors, never miss office. But, so far in most places an opportunity to call at the it has had to depend largely on branches. And that is as it word of mouth praise. That’s should be, for nowhere are they ON’T let that start Canada not the idea. Let’s exploit, let’s more welcome. Henry King, for D made in the Drive fool you. pull stunts, let’s get down to instance, never did himself any we say this in view of the many REAL showmanship and not as- harm by fraternizing with letters we have received from sume that the insertion of a co- branch managers, salesmen, Canadian employees in the past operative ad will do the WHOLE bookers and exhibitors “between few days. The Dominions are job! Let’s be fair with the stu- pictures.” Today he is one of due for a spectacular splurge, dio, with our company—and with the exhibitors’ favorite direc- if only 75 per cent of what these ourselves. tors. Why ? Because they have writers predict develops into to come to know him personally. fact. And frankly our humble opinion ESULTS of the first week of is that he is better able to serve “STANLEY AND LIVING- this season. Bet 10 to 1 on that. R the Kent Drive radically up- our accounts and their custom- STONE” is performing box There will be many weeks with JZ"ANSAS CITY doesn’t get set the standings of branches, ers as the result of this con- office wonders in Chicago. It bigger returns that those that “Stanley and Livingstone” districts and divisions on accu- tact. Others are doing the same holds over for a third week in marked the first week of the under way until next week. But mulated three weeks’ total de- thing! And that’s just dandy the Loop. They’re doing things Drive. And, remember, the de- that didnt stop George Fuller’s livery for the season. That need- so far as the men and women in up right in the Breezy City, for partment, as a whole, went well office from whamming its way n’t surprise you. What happens the field are concerned. Drop in that advance campaign on “Elsa over quota. Keep up the good over quota. For several months from now on will furnish a truer any time! Maxwell’s Hotel For Women” work. the Kaseys had been working on barometer of what sort of a was one of the best put on that • “extra” business as a means of Drive we will have. Prospects picture. The B. & K. boys are safeguarding the early weeks, for a record-breaking campaign continues to “dig up” ANUCK ballyhooing as never before ONGRATULATIONS to Mr. regardless of what happened. are bright. Sales are mounting Z talent. Friday morn- new and they are getting BIG re- C and Mrs. J. H. Huber who You see, it can be done. daily and as they do potential ing a wire from the studio an- sults! Congratulations, Bill Hol- Friday of this week celebrated • revenue increases. But, let us, signed 23- nounced he had a lenden their 25th wedding anniversary. fPHE bookers again covered as Mr. Wobber points out, keep year-old Montana cowpuncher. • The Hubers thoughtfully decided themselves with glory at the banging away on “extra reve- The latter, the studio believes, P in Toronto, Roly Young of to celebrate their anniversary at outset of the Drive. Too bad nue.” That sort of revenue en- looks like a possible star. He U the Globe & Mail raved, as home with the branch personnel we have no way of giving them abled many an exchange to ex- is being sent to the studio school he seldom has, over “Stanley as their guest. There is a real full credit for what actual “ex- ceed quota. And let those offices and will be carefully trained. He and Livingstone.” “family” spirit at the Winnipeg tra” revenue their efforts that did not do so well in the has looks and some acting abili- And when Roly does that, it’s the tip for exchange. brought in. But it was big, ac- first week get on the right track, ty, the report states. He is on cording to branch managers’ but quickly. the build of Gary Cooper. An- other Canadian newspaper crit- let- ters and their efforts other good piece of news was ics to step on the gas. And in were ap- preciated all along the line. the signing in New York of Canada, with good advance cam- RITES Indianapolis local T IS a source of great satis- Carmen Miranda, the toast of paigns, “Stanley and Living- W Drive Leader Joe Neger: I faction to get the information Broadway. She is different from stone” should do BIG business “Things are looking a little we have been given by Movie- any feminine entertainer we everywhere. brighter for us in Indianapolis tone News anent its readiness have seen on stage or screen. • and we are starting to close a for any emergency abroad. For You will be hearing much more ILL CALDWELL’S Dyna- few of the better acounts. If we months Truman Talley, with about her. She has not only B miters got the jump on Don continue getting the breaks in characteristic efficiency, has rhythm, but Latin “it” on a Reed’s Steamrollers in the first the next two or three weeks, we been mobilizing his field forces wholesale scale, as one of the week of the Kent Drive. The ad- will be right up there high planning every move, taking metropolitan critics put it. sales department is going places among the Drive prize-winners.” NEW DYNAMO 11

7/ " Beg Pardon, Sir. Where Is Stage 8 1 HIGHLIGHTS SIDELIGHTS

HE old Southwestern girls are certainly com- T ing into their own. A month ago in New UCH closer than the total delivery race are Orleans, the royally received its Hary town own M the News and short subjects Drive contests, Healy. This week Dallas went to town—as only judging from incomplete returns for the first Dallas can—to welcome back home none other week, checked at press-time. Everything pointed than glamorous Linda Darnell. And what a time to Jack Dillon’s Los Angeles annexing another they gave her. Any day now we expect to head first—on Movietone News. From every angle the about Kansas City cheering Brenda Joyce. She Angelinos rate a particular dangerous contender was originally from Kansas City, but has spent for the Drive championships. More power to you, most of her years in Los Angeles. Los Angeles. • • HE newspapers this week carried a story re- NCIDENTALLY, the Southern Californians T porting the death of the last of the numerous I continue to lead the branches on revenue aver- children of Brigham Young, whose life Zanuck will News print. No office has held first dramatize for this season’s showing. The item place for a longer period than received a substantial editorial “play” all over Los Angeles has in this com- the country that was under- pilation. From our records it standable, for any man who has been up there on top for can be father to some 50-odd four straight years—and that children in a lifetime has pub- is a showing of which Los An- lic appeal, which accounts for geles can be proud. We ob- the considerable advance in- serve that right now Los An- terest in “Brigham Young.” geles’ average is $16.35 greater • than that of its nearest com- MILES illuminate the faces petitor, Samson’s Buffalo. S of Pittsburgh employees. IjM1HE Coast has another boast. Far from pleased with their It has the highest district Drive first week’s returns, revenue average per Movietone local Drive Leader C. C. Kel- ... News print, thanks to the lenberg forwards encourag- - a V. M. okorey scores of not only Los Angeles, ing information. The Fulton but Edmond’s Seattle and Bal- C. A. Hill theatre, which has been un- lentine’s San Francisco as well. Omaha, Charlotte, dergoing alternations, opens Oklahoma City and New Orleans continue at the —and that will give the office two first-run outlets bottom of the United States heap. Omaha, for in Pittsburgh. And those houses can use the instance, has a News print revenue average that pictures as fast as they are available, which means is $51.30 below that of Los Angeles. Charlotte is a steady flow of bigger money from Pittsburgh $48.36, Oklahoma $48.64 and New Orleans $26.94. first-runs. that Studio Closeup And means very helpful Drive Which gives you an idea of the job that is before revenue. those contingents before they can even begin to • — frighten the Angels. —— TIMELY • lyAARYELOUS what “Stanley and Livingstone” your is doing. As we dig into Tj^OR information, here is how the United the figures we 1 recall the words spoken by Philadelphia’s Sam States exchanges rated at the end of last week Gross at the Drive meeting at OBSERVATIONS on revenue averaged per print of Movietone News: 1 Los Angeles 11 Pittsburgh 33 Milwaukee that office last month. had Sam 2 Buffalo 13 Washington 33 Salt Lake just returned from New York, 3 Detroit 13 New York 34 Atlanta where he had seen the produc- F war breaks out in Europe, phia 546, Pittsburgh 392, Port- 4 New Haven 14 Boston 35 Portland 5 Seattle 15 Albany Des tion. And Gross predicted: “If I the cost of maintaining Mov- land 149, St. Louis 370, Salt Lake 36 Moines 6 Philadelphia 16 Kansas City 37 Memphis will increase some City 281, San Francisco 325, Se- ‘Stanley and Livingstone’ ietone News 7 Frisco 17 Cincinnati 38 New Orleans does not outgross ‘Jesse 30 per cent. That is the sub- attle 190, Washington 386, Cal- 8 Indianapolis 18 Dallas 39 Oklahoma James’ or ‘Alexander’s Rag- stance of a statement made this gary 148, Montreal 124, St. John 9 Cleveland 19 Denver 30 Charlotte 10 Chicago by C. Michel, President 71, Toronto 247, Vancouver 83 30 St. Louis 31 Omaha time Band,’ it will come close week W. 31 Minneapolis and Winnipeg 164. The total is to those pictures’ figures. If of Movietone. The latter organ- ization, as pointed out in a news 12,227, including 11,391 in the we handle this picture right KOREY’S Calgarians are deriving the most story published elsewhere in this United States and 836 in Can- the sky is the limit.” And the S revenue from prints of the News among the issue, is ready for any emer- ada. box office figures prove Sam’s Canadian offices, averaging about the same as gency. Read that story, for it is e appraisal most accurate. Los Angeles. Here is how the Canadian exchanges information that you should pass OVIETONE News is the only • stand: on to your exhibitors. M newsreel in the business that I OE PODOLOFF and his Calgary 3 Winnipeg 5 Montreal • has definitely developed talent Vancouver 4 Toronto St. John J Minnesotans, not proud of 3 6 IX adsales managers in the that ranks tops in radio. None Among the districts the Canadians rank third. their first week’s Drive show- ^ jj Collins S first week of the Drive came of the stars of Movietone, ex- And the Dominions are out to materially increase ings, are working vigorously through with deliveries in excess cepting Lowell Thomas, were their Movietone News revenue. to offset that failure. From his office we have of their records for the same stellar personalities when they • just received news that his staff is getting a chapter last year. They were: joined that organization. Today HERE is considerable activity at Phil Longdon’s “higher volume of extra playtime.” That is H. L. Fox ' Portland every one, of these stars is set T Charlotte office. The Carolinians, with the in- what is needed. Get that and half your troubles C. A. Blasius Salt Lake City Haven with a “fat” contract for Coast- fantile paralysis epidemic still under way, are are over. Incidentally, “Stanley and Livingstone” M. Weinstein New A. McManus New York to-Coast broadcasts over the finding their revenue somewhat held over for a second week in Minneapolis. R. M. Bandy Dallas three major networks, starting reduced owing to the fact that • D. S. Gold Des Moines in the Fall. Thomas, however, no children, under 16, are per- HE division managers’ assistants—C. A. Hill, broadcasts five nights weekly mitted into theatres either in industry record for T Edwin H. Collins and Ted Shaw—have been NEW over NBC. A list of the stations North or South Carolina. That first-run show- doing £n especially fine job in the Drive campaign. A day-and-date to feature the Movietone stars’ has killed matinee business. set on "The They have been scrutinizing the shuttle sheets ings could have been broadcasts is published on an- But, the Tarheels are far from Rains Came,” if prints had been and cooperating with their offices in a score of other page in this issue. discouraged and they are more available. A check of branch ways. Our only regret is that these gentlemen’s • insistent than ever that shortly managers’ reports indicates that HE “Charlie Chan” syndicated work is of such a nature that they will be found among the some 400 different theatres were we are not often privileged T daily strip is now featured by top five offices on Drive deliv- anxious to present this picture with the opportunity of giving 207 newspapers, according to the ery. That’s the spirit, Char- on the week-end of its official re- latest them the credit they so richly report from that syndi- lotte. Good work, Phil! lease date. And, remember, Sept. cate. This it deserve. places among the • 17-23 is Darryl Zanuck Week. most widely read strips. One HAT is a very helpful press With “The Rains Came” and wonders how many exhibitors of T book Charles E. McCarthy’s ANE BAXTER has been en- subsequent releases at your dis- the “Charlie Chan” productions publicity department has got J gaged to play opposite you are expected by Mr. posal, have made local tieups with Phil Longdon out on the 20th Century-Fox Warner Baxter in “Scotland Wobber to go well over quota. newspapers carrying the strip. short subjects. The Yard.” This charming British • book came • off the press early this week and copies were actress scored a personal tri- IGHTY per cent of the reve- ENRY King, who will direct mailed to all branches. See that every theatre umph as co-star with Clive accessories in the E nue from H “Little Old New York,” is manager and press agent gets a copy of this Brooks in “The Ware Case.” anal- first week of the Drive, an back at the studio after a flying indispensible guide to effective ways of exploiting She is not unknown to Ameri- shows, came from “Stanley ysis trip to the East. With a camera the Movietone subjects. This is the first season can theatregoers, having ap- and Livingstone,” “Elsa Max- crew, “Hank” shot an abundance that such a splendid campaign book has been issued peared in outstanding British- “Fron- well’s Hotel for Women,” of “background” material that by this company on its excel- picture hits. Production made Ted Shaw tier Marshal.” And the number he will use to advantage when lent short subject product. on “Scotland Yard” will start of repeat runs on “Young Mr. he undertakes to make that pro- • within a month, according to the studio schedule. Lincoln” was surprising. Dallas, duction that will co-star Richard HE “Sherlock Holme s” in particular, did a fine adsales Greene, Alice Faye and Fred T stories are to go on the business on that production. MacMurray. This is one of Zan- N THE Studio Supplement we are devoting more air. The airing will start on I Bandy of Dallas beat his quota uck’s major K-7 specials and than usual space to Jane Withers. We are do- Oct. 2, about a month after by 86 per cent. will get under way late next ing this because Jane has just begun to enter a “The Adventures Sherlock • month. of new and more important phase in her career. She Holmes” has been nationally HE territorial possibilities at • is a grown girl. And “High School,” which she released. This broadcast should T present are given as follows: HE consistency with which is currently making, for many reasons is the materially help the production Albany 206, Atlanta 562, Boston T Japan has been leading the most important picture she has made to date. The when playing the subsequent 577, Buffalo 241, Charlotte 33, Overseas forces on delivery is company introduces a NEW Jane Withers in that runs, for the radio broadcasts, Chicago 560, Cincinnati 481, a feature of the foreign depart- production. Let’s get solidly behind this new per- which will be given weekly, Cleveland 325, Dallas 598, Den- ment’s 1939 performance. And sonality, for her pictures will play a more impor- will co-star Basil Rathbone as ver 292, Des Moines 261, Indian- that is also true of Ben Miggins’ tant part in this company’s future. apolis Kansas City Los Europe in the divisional race. Sherlock and Nigel Bruce as j * 325, 434, Angeles 403, Memphis 252, Mil- On the seasonal basis, the Euro- Dr. Watson. This company Edmund Reek Y THE time you read these lines. Drive Leader waukee 255, Minneapolis 524, peans are over-quota as are also owns the screen rights to the B M. A. Levy will have started on his second New Haven 146, New Orleans Dell Goodman’s Far East. But “Sherlock Holmes” stories and next season you swing around the branches. Shuttle sheets will 291, New York 802, Oklahoma the Continentals lead by some will get another picture with those two char- be given a careful analysis at these meetings. City 242, Omaha 250, Philadel- 6.9 points acters. . !

12 NEW DYNAMO WAR EMERGENCY PROGRAM IN EFFECT ON CONTINENT

With war threatened to break out any minute and in any one of a dozen places on the Continent, the company’s European branches and personnels, embracing some 700 employees, were prepared to cope with any emergency, according to a checkup made at press-time by Executive Vice-President W. C. Michel. Overseas Sales Director Walter J. Hutchinson maintained constant communication with London, Paris and Berlin from the studio where with General Manager of Distribution Herman Wobber he has been in conference with Messrs. Schenck, Zanuck, Goetz and Wurtzel for the past week. Meantime, at the Home Office Service Manager Irving Maas was on the job night and day, prepared to apply the emergency program perfected by Mr. Hutchinson months ago, insofar as Home Office com- munication with its European branches are concerned. BULLETINS In the handling of such an emergency, the foreign organization is no inexperienced hand. The civil war in Spain and the Japan-China hostilities provided its officials with no end of experience to cope with the horrible situation in Europe. PARIS SHUTS ITS THEATRES Mr. Michel kept in constant touch with developments as did Movietone Producer Truman H. Talley. The executive PARIS — Under Govern- vice-president has been keeping Mr. Kent advised of what is happening. ment orders all cinemas Despite the alarming tone personally supervise coverage closed Thursday night. The dispatches, it was of press in the event of a war. Government mobilized the evident that British Manag- All fears as to Tyrone Power’s READY FOR WAR entire resources of the city ing Director F. L. Harley in plans were eliminated Thursday to be prepared for any emer- London and European Man- when a cable from France’s gency. Theatres have been Manager Morgan to the Home SO SAYS informed to curtail use of Miggins TRUMAN TALLEY ager Benjamin Office reported he and Annabella electricity and there is Gov- were not taken by surprise were leaving Marseilles aboard ernment action pending that by recent developments that the Pan-American clipper on ASSIGNMENTS ARE COMPLETED will affect film itself. Monday and would arrive in have startled a civilization New York next Wednesday LONDON HEAD generally hungry for peace. morning. They will proceed im- TALLEY WILL GO ABROAD TO OFFICE SET From London came word, mediately to the studio. PERSONALLY DIRECT COVERAGE LONDON—Drills to pre- Mr. Michel was also in close that the personnel in the pare employees to dash to communication with Washington safety in the event of air Head Office there, acting Europe’s “war of In the event of war breaking- regarding the status of Ameri- raids have been going on at out, Talley himself will fly to under orders from His Maj- can citizens who are in charge nerves” proceeded ex- the local office all week. Europe via Pan-American clip- esty’s Government, had of branches in the threatened actly as Movietone Pro- Some employees have been per ship, to personally direct “war theatre.” Messrs. Harley mustered into military serv- taken precautions against ducer Truman H. Talley coverage of the conflict. and Miggins have already in- ice. the much-dreaded air raids. formed the company they in- predicted on his recent In fact, every editorial and Similar steps were taken by tend to remain on the job if war return from a survey of departmental head and camera CENTRAL EUROPE employees in offices at Paris, does occur. European affairs. crew has been placed “on call.” HAS JITTERS The only fast means of com- That means they must be pre- Berlin and other At that time, in WARSAW — This was a Warsaw, with the European a New pared to swing into the emer- munication week of jitters for film ex- spots in immediate danger offices week, insofar as Dynamo article, Talley pre- gency at a moment’s notice. this change employees. The roads in West-to-East traffic was con- dicted that “in all of aerial bombardment probabil- Emergency units were formed were turned over entirely to cerned, remained via cable or the event that the war ity some sort of an agree- by Talley when he was in Europe military movements and film trans-Atlantic telephone. The and these are “standing by.” materialized. ment would result delivery had to necessarily threat Dixie Clipper, which had been between Arrangements have been made be curtailed. Theatre busi- Gas-proof chambers were built scheduled to fly to Europe this Germany and Russia.” for the delivery of negatives ness fell off considerably. Office building reported to have While almost the rest in the new Head week, was not of the from Europe to ago. The personnel left went to world and its diplomats anxious- some time when New Dynamo A m erica via MLTTH'S STAFF

there, reported in New Dyna- press. ly followed the British-French : as clipper ships, so SCHEDULE mo several plans being negotiations Mr. Hutchinson long as the lat- months ago, York with Russia, PARIS — The Movietone back at his office in New ter operate. been or- News staff has been work- has Tuesday. He was scheduled to Talley and Central Euro- ganized in- attend a preview of “The Rains his Continent ing night and day. Russell pean Supervisor Muth, European Di- to various Came” at the studio on Satur- M o v i e t one News It o b e ]• t Hart- units to day. News staff rector, and his assistant, mann is super- with o r a n- Arthur De Titta, had not cope OTHER FACTS had g vising coverage any emer- ized more than eight hours sleep Robert T. Kane, head of the them- of Germany, in all between last Sunday gency aris- company’s producing activities selves to meet Slovakia, Po- i n just such a and Thursday. g from in London, arrived in New York land and other any bomb- s e n s a tional this week. countries in that GOING AHEAD ing. Vaults situation a s He said that both the English section, all work- been WITH BOOKINGS have and European sales organiza- that devel- ing under Muth. built in the PARIS — European Man- tions were taking a philosophical o p e d this Ettore Villani country, week. Russell Muth aging Director Benjamin view of the is watching de- some miles This report Miggins said Thursday that s i t u a tion. velopments in is pi’inted as notwithstanding the from the A 1t h ough Italy, north Africa and the Medi- war British me- war was a means of terranean region. threat all branches were car- tropolis and bringing t o Truman Talley rying on “in great style, c o nsidered Inasmuch as the Baltic coun- there all to the field’s considering conditions and F. L. Harley i n e vitable tries may be called upon to play n e a tives attention how truly close to the limitations g when he left a major part and inasmuch as placed on labor and prints, “inside” of the European “war not directly England fighting may be most active in concerned with and company records have been of nerves” Talley and his organ- the military.” last week, the Baltic region, if war does stored. ization really are. Mr. Kane result, Talley has augmented the Every record and every docu- In fact, so well informed is ALICE FAYE stated that units working out of Stockholm ment is being got up in dupli- Movietone that the elaborate IN Britons had under the supervision of William NEW YORK is only at plans for coverage of any war cate. This true not far from Murray. NEW YORK—Alice Faye the British offices, but also at given up remain unchanged. and her husband, Tony Mar- However, with war imminent, Talley, General Manager of the exchanges throughout the hope of a tin, have been in New York Talley this week was in daily Movietone Edmund Reek, and Continent. peaceful all week. At their request Mobilization actu- telephone communication with Foreign Editor Harry Lawren- has been s e ttlement the usual publicity hulaba- ally for the European Director Russell Muth son are also prepared to rein- going on months on of the con- loo was eliminated. Among Continent, according to Mr. Ben Miggins and the national heads in Ger- force the Overseas forces with t i n e n t’s the things they did was to Migins. many, Italy and other countries. ace cameramen and engineers complicated attend the World’s Fair. The substance of these foreign and editors from this country. As far back as last January, political problems. Miss Faye leaves for the heads’ reports was that “war is As announced several months the European managing direc- He stated that “barring un- studio next week to start liable to break out any day.” ago in New Dynamo, emergency tor anticipated an ultimate foreseen difficulties arising from working in “In Old New Producer Gerald Sanger of laboratory plants have been set “break.” At that time he in- any burst of warfare, this com- York.” British Movietone News has sub- up in various parts of Europe to formed New Dynamo he was pany will maintain its British stantially augmented his organ- assure uninterrupted service in training girls and women to production schedule calling for ization and is prepared for what- the event of war in the present take the place of men in the a minimum of eight pictures, ever may happen. News centres. event the latter were pressed two of which, “Hangman’s into military service. House” and “Bob Roy,” will be Many women have since been in color.” public utilities. More men were All work had to be done from Set Shorts given responsible posts in Eur- In the event of war, however, called to the colors and some of dawn to sunset as no night work ope and others have been under- the British government will take these were from the company’s was being permitted, according studying men occupying even over power plants and other fa- exchanges in France. to word received by New Dyna- executive posts, so that opera- cilities and the production sched- A similar and, perhaps, most mo. tion can continue if war does ule will be affected, Mr. Kane drastic program was in effect in Thus, although hoping that In Every really come. pointed out. Germany. war can still be averted, the Mr. Talley also has been in In France, the Government Requisitioning of busses, European 20th Century-Fox daily telephonic communication this week requisitioned all bus- trucks and delivery cars forced Film employees were bravely with his News heads in England, ses and held them in readiness the branches to adhere to other preparing themselves to cope Paris and elsewhere on the Con- for military service. It also took means of delivering prints to with any emergency that might Situation tinent. He will go to Europe to over the power plants and all customers. develop. NEW DYNAMO 13

MOVIETONE READY FOR EUROPEAN THREAT

MOVIETONE OFFICERS. President W. C. Michel (centre), Vice-President Truman H. Talley and Treasurer Sidney Towell (left) held frequent conferences at the Home Office this week as cables kept them informed of the latest developments in the Euro- pean situation. Months ago Talley personally completed plans for coverage of any emergency. Mr. Michel stated this week that “no newsreel can possibly come anywhere near ours in coverage of any READY FOR ANY EMERGENCY—Little or no sleep was had by Producer Truman Talley and his conflict, if one results.” He stated that coverage of such a war, Movietone News heads during the past week. Emergency labs have been established in various sec- with augmented staff everywhere, would substantially increase the tions of Europe and England. In the event of war, the field staff in Europe will be more than doubled, operating cost of Movietone. stated Talley. Above, New Dynamo cameraman “catches” Talley and his assistants “talking it over.”

CONTINENTAL STAFF—Above European News Director Rus- sell Muth (third from left) and his departmental heads at the Paris headquarters of the European organization. Muth telephoned New York that his assistants and staff are carrying out the coverage LOWELL THOMAS. Famous program perfected last Spring. radio star and lecturer will tell the story of the European situa- genius the Movietone organiza- tion exclusively for Movietone TRUMAN TALLEY, guiding of coverage if war News. Well informed on Euro- tion, will personally go to Europe to supervise out. Below his Foreign Editor Harry Lawrenson and aces pean “inside,” Thomas’ inter- broke in England, Germany and France. pretation of the news already has earned thousands of addi- tional News boosters.

H. Lawrenson Gerald Sanger

THE EDITORIAL STAFF viewing "shots” flown across the Atlantic via Clipper ships. This is a scene that will be daily enacted at Movietone News’ New York offices. Here Talley (second from right at table) is surrounded by General Manager Edmund Reek (at extreme right), Lew Lehr, Ed Thorgersen, Harry Lawrenson BRITISH HEADS—His Majesty’s Government issued war-time and other commentators, departmental heads, editors and cutters. orders, but the British Movietone News organization stayed on the 24- In view of the situation abroad, Talley placed all his aides on job night and day. It has been the most eventful week the organ- hour duty. All week these able workers have spent practically all ization has known. Working hand in hand with the Government, of their time, night and day, at the Movietone headquarters. By trans- Atlantic telephone, Talley has kept in constant contact with Robert Georges British Movietone News is prepared for whatever may happen developments abroad. Hartmann Mejat this week-end. —

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This Is The Say It With Showman's Two-Fisted Big Year! SHOWMANSHIP Campaigns!

eIo 'v are tw attr ctive displays used in the of ‘! lobby the San Francisco It's Two-Fisted Exploitation That Pays The Biqqest \ r ' 33 Dividends Pu L ? theatre where Stanley and Livingstone, through clever advance exploitation, ! packed them in from the outset, and succeeded in exceeding the SRO grosses of both “Jesse James” and “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” And San Francisco played this special for three big weeks. \

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—~ A CRITIC s — ANALYZES , Lehr Prize

i Lew Lehr, Movietone I ! “Hotel for Women = short subjects editor, Mov- ! ”j ietone News humorist, and | | ! A Hint to the Wise \ radio comedian, gave this j j

! trophy to the best “dub” j By JACK MOFFITT I of the fifth annual motion | picture golf tournament Motion Picture Editor of the Kansas City Star j j l held at Portland, Ore., this ! VTOU may be surprised to hear me say I think Darryl Zanuck’s week. A j “Hotel for Women” is the most important picture of this season, or of several seasons. Elsewhere in these columns I have spoken glowingly of “The Wizard of Oz,” “Each Dawn I Die” and Mr. Zan- uck’s own “Stanley and Livingstone.” All those are fine pictures, more pretentious in production and much more likely to get the accolade from the critics and the civic clubs. But “Hotel for Women” is the kind of picture that keeps the theatres open week in and week out and it is the type of picture Hollywood has forgot- ten how to make. During the recent entertainment famine there have been fine pictures for the specialized audience, such as “Young Mr. Lincoln” (to name a history) and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (to name another fantasy). Given the budget, Hollywood always can make one of these literary masterpieces. It’s odd but it’s true that in a town of showmen showmanship has been much more rare than literary quality. •

TIHE shop girl, the kitchenette wife and the high school student A are the backbone of movie audiences. They and their husbands and boy friends are the people who go to the movies week after week. are F as careful attention were would have zoomed to a higher They the people who made the movie industry big. In the last four years few pictures have I given to the presentation of grosser. Well, the studio is re- been made for them. When this audience thought motion pictures as Hollywood uniting that cast in another well- was of the scripts were bad, the plots were slovenly and the dialogue drippy. gives to their preparation and known story, “Law West of was It has been years since we’ve seen a picture geared for the masses but done wittily production, box offices would be Pecos.” and skilfully, such as “The Gay Divorcee,” generally healthier, and rentals • “Letty Lynton” or “Red Rust.” I still believe the main service of literature resultantly greater. The mar- to the screen should be the raising of public taste through the improvement of keting of pictures is just as im- ROOF that it pays to apply popular entertainment. In the days of the fine Shearer, Harlow, portant as their production, for P two-fisted exploitation is cer- Crawford and Janet Gaynor pictures the average moviegoer on the proper merchandising of tainly being furnished by that was developing real taste. In this job I get bales of letters from movie pictures to the public depends “exploitation natural” — “Elsa fans and 1 I recall how skillfully and knowingly the women used to their box office reception. Mawxell’s Hotel For Women.” know a good Joan Crawford picture from a bad one. those Here is an out and out show- Today women have stopped going to the movies, or their man’s picture. It has everything taste has become so changed (through having nothing good to back the most sensational to feed upon) that it is totally lacking in discrimination. ONGRATULATIONS to Bob campaign. A finer mass audience C O’Donnell, his publicity boys picture this company has never and Dallas staff, and our own made—and it should be one of Branch Manager Herman R. our leading grossers. Beiersdorf on the fine team-work ITVHE mail reaction to “Hotel for Women” has been exhilarating practised in capitalizing Linda Harvard professors. These were A to this reviewer. For the first time since I have returned to Darnell’s return to her home interviewed and their stories reviewing circles a picture has inspired lively, appreciative letters town in conjunction with the OO bad that Vyvyan Donner’s made good copy for “Stanley written by women of wit and intelligence. Many of them say they showing of “Elsa Maxwell’s Ho- T world-famous models who and Livingstone.” Their opinion had not been to a picture in months but were attracted to this one the reviews. tel for Women.” Every news- regularly are starred in Movie- of the production was displayed. by Although they’re not technicians, if you don’t paper in Dallas front-paged her tone’s Technicolor “Forecast of And in Boston this spectacle has believe they appreciate the cleverness of the plot and the neatness presence there—and remember, Fashion” were not called into been doing a sensational busi- of the situations, you’re badly mistaken. If the boys who wrote the with the European situation for play for the “Hotel for Women” ness. Use every angle — and script could read some of these letters they’d be taking bows from opposition, it was no cinch get- showing at the Roxy in New every picture has an exploitable the Cocoanut Grove to Malibu. The women see how ably they ting on the front page of any York. Each and every one of angle that will intrigue the pub- combined risque implications with urbane restraint in the latter this lic. newspaper anywhere week. these gals is great “copy” and part of the picture. hooked up with a picture like the Cosmopolitan production, of which they would be a “natural” for R. SALESMAN, are you A LL goes to prove that Mr. Zanuck has placed the movies howmanship? The studio -FA extra and worthwhile “copy” M cashing in on the pictorial back on the right track. He has reminded himself and the S sets the example. Take, for and what true-life stories these serials available on the specials? industry that there can be quality in popular entertainment, just instance, an announcement that models can tell. All fitting beau- The publicity department is do- as there can be style in house frocks and street clothes. Further- has just come from the studio. tifully into this Zanuck produc- ing an excellent job on these more, in Linda Darnell, he has found a new star, youthful, glamor- Randolph Scott, Nancy Kelly, tion. serials which are featured in ad- ous, sexy and still sweet, the type the typical movie audience is Binnie Barnes and Cesar Ro- • vance in New Dynamo. These hungry to see. There must be more of these discoveries if the mero all scored personal hits in are available gratis to one news- people who used to depend on the movies are to be lured back again. that particularly excellent out- P IN Boston they dug up a paper in every city—and you Harlow is dead. Crawford is too old for her former roles. Shearer door romance, “Frontier Mar- U flock of noted citizens who should not have any trouble has gone great actress. Gaynor has grown up. Clara Bow is fat shal,” another corking picture at some time or other visited the placing them with either dailies and domestic. The Garbo vogue has run. Ginger Rogers satisfies that two-fisted local exploitation jungles in Africa. Several were or weeklies. but she makes only a few pictures a year. . .

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rocket our annual revenue sensationally—well, that would easily add about $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 to our year’s revenue. Those are CONNELLY the pictures that needed special attention, pictures like “Elsa Max- well’s Hotel for Women,” “Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” “Here TOPS SALESMEN I a Stranger,” “20,000 Men a Year,” etc. I Let’s Take Off Am • ND anybody who cannot see countless exploitation possibilities ON ADSALES A in either “Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” or “Here I Am a Stranger” is miscast in this busy, or too lazy to work. Put these Tiie Hand-Cuffs pictures out with no extra effort and you’ll get nowhere near what Frisco and Buffalo j they, like “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women” can earn for theatres and for company. Let’s put it this way: you select any four cities in Also Give Fine the country, try out either “Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” or F YOU needed proof that what we must practise is more two- “Here I Am a Stranger” with just the regular week-after-week Co-operation I fisted exploitation, you have only to know what that sort of advertising effort plus any co-operative, one-day newspaper display ballyhoo has done for “Stanley and Livingstone.” The fact that we ad, in two of those situations, and then we’ll take the same picture take co-operative newspaper ads is far from enough. We must view Boston’s Connelly led in the other two spots and ballyhoo, supplement newspaper ads them as basic and build on them via exploitation. “Stanley and — with stunts, news-making features, contests, etc., and if the return film salesmen’s adsales Livingstone” has best been handled on the Coast, Midwest and up to company and theatres in the latter couple of towns isn’t at least revenue at the end of and in those spots it is doing sensational busi- in New England— 50 per cent greater than in the other pair of keys, you can collect instances than did either “Jesse James” or this quarter’s eight- ness, bigger in most two weeks of our salary. “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” This Zanuck picture is so tremen- • week period. not received the proper dously great that even where it has advance HE figures bear out what Gus Kubitzki and every member of the Salesmen are giving in- word of mouth praise has built grosses on succeeding exploitation, T sales organization has claimed time and time again. The “hidden creasing co-operation to the days. dollars” are in pictures like those listed above. And in this Drive job of increasing adsales. it is imperative that these be given vigorous exploitation in every example. Bill Hollander and his B. & K. San Francisco and Buffalo AKE Chicago, as an key city. We, as their sponsor, must set the example. If we don’t, salesmen showed the highest T staff of showmen “went to town” on “Stanley and Livingstone.” we have no right to expect the exhibitor to do so. We set the value percentage of gain during that They exploited it in ballyhoo fashion. They negotiated scores of and it is our job to capitalize every picture’s box office possibility eight-week period, according to tieups, put over fine, ticket-selling, advance interest-building con- to the limit. We can’t expect the exhibitor to do our job. He will official records. tests, staged stunts and what not. And what happened? From the follow through. A contract is worth only what it earns. And its Following is the standing very first performance the Chicago was jammed and indications earning power is chopped when we don’t get the most out of every of sales- men based on salesmen’s adsales delivery

necessary. . in Boston the RKO- were a third week would be Up release—and there is only one way to assure that—by vigorous, for the first eight weeks of this quarter Keith’s forces got behind the pictures with equal vigor—and only two-fisted exploitation campaigns supplementing the co-operative of 1939 against total adsales delivery for that period today we got a rave letter from there, telling about the sensations 1 newspaper ads. The latter are only the basis for a local campaign, in their respective zones as of August 19: business the picture is doing. just the beginning and by no means represent a complete job. • PI. Salesman Braneh 1 Connelly ND then there was Los Angeles and San Francisco. Spectacular Laurice . . San Francisco with the magnitude and sensa- 3 A advance campaigns in keeping Kempner . . . of “Stanley and Livingstone” were given it. And THREE 4 Erickson tional makeup NETWORKS on the Coast this production has been and is still doing SRO busi- 5 RoAvell 6 Iliek man ness, consistently topping the grosses of “Alexander’s Ragtime ... . STAR MOVIETONE STARS 7 Rennie Band” or “Jesse James.” And what is true in the larger cities is 8 equally fact in the smaller situations on the Coast, situations like Pabst 9 Paulson San Diego, Long Beach, etc. It is just a matter of real showmanship NATIONAL, COLUMBIA, MUTUAL 10 Bernard and not expecting display newspaper advertising to carry the entire . . San Francisco 11 Keilor load. We are just making ourselves ridiculous when we expect the 12 Simons co-operative ads to do the whole job. THOMAS, THORGERSEN, LEHR 13 Sliter • 14 Kubitski 15 Dare instance, we are not getting all that we should be getting out TAOR BROADCASTS ARE ANNOUNCED Hi Mussman r of “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women.” This picture should be 17 McCleaster . . . doing considerably more than it is doing. And what it is doing Movietone Producer Truman H. Talley announced 18 Feld 19 J. Cohan it is doing because of no other reason than its own merit. Here is 20 Woodward . . . But, here, too, this week that there will not be a day when at least an exploitation natural if ever there was one. we 21 Gottlieb are depending on the co-operative ads to do the whole work. “Elsa one of the Movietone short subjects and News stars 22 Riegelman Maxwell’s Hotel for Women” is jammed with possibilities for innu- will not be “on the air.” 23 Williams merable newspaper stunts— stunts the journals would gladly accept. 24 Ebersole Contracts for sponsored appearances on national net- 25 Humphries .... Here is a picture that suggests numerous contests, sensational works of Lowell Thomas, Lew Lehr, Ed Thorgersen and 26 Remer local hookups, tieups too great to try to enumerate and what not, 27 Goodamote .... Chicago but we have not yet received word from any situation that any of Vyvyan Donner have been signed and the broadcasting 28 Mock 29 these things are being done. Felon ey stations have been announced. 30 Hill • Every broadcast will be marked with the announcement that the 31 O’Neil 32 “TJILSA Maxwell’s Hotel for Women” is entertainment of which speaker is with Movietone. Hendrix 33 Knickerbocker . . . . . Kansas City Lf this company can be proud. It builds and, again, that is be- Arrangements also are being made for national broadcasts of 34 ('arrow cause of word of mouth praise. Gus Kubitzki, level-headed, loyal, programs that will feature Paul Douglas, noted sports commentator 35 Westcott hard-working sales manager at George Fuller’s Kansas City ex- and master of ceremonies, and others on the Movietone program. 36 Knapp forwards the following self-explanatory letter: Sponsored by the Sun Oil Company, the Lowell Thomas broadcasts, 37 Ironfield change, 38 Gold "Dear Roger: from Monday to Friday, at 6:45 Eastern Standard Time, nightly, 39 Houston "Please read (he column under The Play Doctor in the enclosed page over the NBC network, will be featured by the following stations: 40 Interrante 41 of the Kansas City Star. When outsiders can see the value of such pic- WJZ New York City KDKA Pittsburgh McClure Boston Cleveland 42 Needham tures as 'Hotel for Women' before they are spotted by our theatres some WBZ WTAM 43 Naegel heroic measures must be taken quickly. WBZA Springfield WWJ Detroit 44 Alexander "I believe that this year 'the hidden dollars' are in such pictures as WEAN Providence WLW Cincinnati 45 Kinser 46 Frederick help in this matter. WBAL Baltimore WOOD Grand Rapids 'Hotel for Women,' but we've got to have some We 47 Spear . . Richmond just and offer such pictures as sacrifice. It will take the WMAL Washington WRTD cannot go on 48 Scotl . Jacksonville extra dollars that we can get for our share out of such pictures as 'Hotel WTIC Hartford WJAX 49 Miller WJTN Jamestown, N. Y. WFLA Tampa 50 Lyons for Women' to us over, and we don't want to let a single stone remain WSYR Syracuse WIOD Miami 51 Robinette Portland unturned in making the extreme effort to secure them. 52 Moore WHAM Rochester WLAK Lakeland "This thing makes me think of feeding a lamb to a lion. If you 53 L. Cohen WBEN Buffalo 54 Bugie threw one Iamb in to a hungry lion, he will eat up every morsel of it, Ed Thorgersen, unquestionably the most popular sports com- 55 Eskin but if you throw in several lambs at one time, the lion will take two or 56 Tidwell . . Salt Lake City three bites out of each one, get filled up and let the rest lay. 57 Burkart Cincinnati starts his broadcasts with the advent of the 58 I "Something has got to be done for us on splendid pictures like 'Hotel To mas following stations will carry his program: 59 Ware for Women,' for they warrant a great exploitation effort to be fully capi- WOR WCAE 60 Horowitz it is to us to set the example for talized from the beginning and up 61 Sh allcross ...... Orleans WGN .. Chicago WBAX New exhibitors." 62 Dugan WLW .. WOL • 63 Gribble KOIL Omaha WMT . . 64 Fairchild 65 Thorne OMING up, for instance, we have “The Adventures of Sherlock KWK . WBAL 66 Laseter Atlanta C Holmes” and “Here I Am a Stranger.” Yes, we know that in KCMO .. Kansas City CKLW . 67 Black . . . . Indianapolis between we’ll get “The Rains Came.” But, we also know that the WNBF Binghamton WDGY Minneapolis-St. Paul 68 Dodson Atlanta

Louis Bromfield picturization is a studio-made smash-hit and will WGR Buffalo WSYR . . 69 Mitchell 70 Holston . be given a heavy play all along the line. But, our trouble is the WSAY WEBC . . 71 Grohe Chicago that, properly exploited, would WHK . . KSO “in-between picture,” the pictures 72 Loeb Chicago Lew Lehr will have the most extensive network of all. Every 73 Simon Chicago Sunday night, from 5:30 to 6:00 o’clock, Eastern Standard Time, 74 Bergman Cleveland the following stations will feature the “Dribble-Puss One-Man 75 Scheinberg .... Cleveland Tieup Parade” starring Lehr: 76 Lichter New York Newspaper 77 Neger . . . . Indianapolis New York City WCCO Minneapolis-St. WABC Paul . . 78 Hancock . . Indianapolis

WKRC Cincinnati, Ohio KTUL Tulsa, Okla. 79 Robison . . . . Los Angeles WHAS Louisville, Ky. WRYA Richmond, Va. 80 Wall . . . . Los Angeles 81 Baskin Memphis W.ISV Washington, D. C. WEEI Boston, Mass. 82 WJNO . .West Palm Beach, Fla. WDRC Hartford, Conn. 83 Edgerton Milwaukee WLAC Nashville, Tenn. WPRO Providence. R. I. 84 Mitchell Milwaukee WDBO Orlando, Fla. KRLD Dallas, Tex. 85 Lorentz 86 Wright New Haven WADC Akron, Ohio WGST Atlanta, Ga. 87 Kurtz New York WGAR Cleveland, Ohio WTOC Savannah, Ga. 88 Blumstein .... New York KFAB Lincoln, Neb. WGR Buffalo, N. Y. 89 Schutzer New York 90 Gledhill WHEC Rochester, N. Y. WFBM Indianapolis, Ind. 91 Florin KTSA San Antonio, Tex. KMOX St. Louis, Mo. 92 Osborne Oklahoma City WWL New Orleans, La. KTRH Houston, Texas 93 James Oklahoma City WOKO Albany, N. Y. WAPI Birmingham, Ala. 94 Halloran Omaha 95 Berke Omaha KRNT Des Moines, la. WMBR Jacksonville, Fla. 96 Davis . . . . Philadelphia WCAU Philadelphia, Pa. WDAE Tampa, Fla. 97 Skillman ... Philadelphia

WISN Milwaukee, Wis. KMBC Kansas City, Mo. 98 McElhinney . . . . . Salt Lake City KWKH Shreveport, La. WFBL Syracuse, N. Y. 99 Murphy .... Washington 100 Klein Charlotte, N. C. Oklahoma City, WBT KOMA Okla. 101 Norris .... Washington WCAO Baltimore, Md. WREC Memphis, Tenn. 102 Diamond .... Washington WJR Detroit, Mich. WGAM Miami, Fla. 103 Scott Calgary WJAS Pittsburgh, Pa. 104 IJnassigned . . . . Montreal 105 Reed Toronto Vyvyan Donner’s “Forecasts of Fashion” broadcasts will be 106 Lester announced later. 107 Krupp ...... Winnipeg FIELD GEARS FOR 2ANUCK WEEK RECORD

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New York, N. Y. Vo . VIII Aug. 26, 1939 No. 19

Linda Darnell Visits Dallas Exchange

SALES CHIEFS CONFER WITH ZANUCK AT THE STUDIO General Manager of Distribution Herman Wobber (right) and Overseas Sales Director W. J. Hutchinson spent the past week at the studio conferring with Messrs. Schenck, Zanuck, Goetz and Wurtzel, and in screening important future 1939-40 release^.

GETS AN OVATION Linda Darnell, fourth from left, poses with the Dallas branch personnel during her triumphant return to her home town last week-end. The sensational star of “Elsa MaxwelTs Hotel for Women” spent much time with the branch employees, notwithstanding the fact that her brief stay in Dallas was jammed with personal appearances, social engagements, lun- cheons, guest-of-honoring at various spe- cial events, being interviewed by the press and in distributing autographs. EAST APPLIES WAR-PAINT Keep your eyes on Bill Sussman’s Eastern branches. With more circuit deals closing, these district managers look forward to playing a leading role in piling up new records in the Kent Drive. Pictured with Division Man- ager Sussman (third from left) are Tom Bailey, George A. Roberts, Joseph J. Lee, Harry Buxbaum, Clarence A. Hill and Edgar Moss.

SCORES ANOTHER “SCOOP” Alert New York Studio Representative Joseph Mos- SHOWMAN LAUDS STUDIO kowitz Broadway sit take notice JUNE GOES “JITTERBUG” made up and when he Spyros Skouras, head of National Theatres, Inc., at- sensational induced Carmen Miranda, star of “Streets tending a one-day convention of that circuit’s Coast June Carlson of the Jones Family is one of Holly- of Paris,” to make a screen-test for this company, when division in Los Angeles, visited the studio and saw fu- wood’s most popular girls for many good reasons. And every other producer vainly sought an option on her ture releases. He then went ahead and set a precedent this young man seems particularly happy with his services. This week Zanuck wired that she be signed by wiring all branch managers about the product he charming partner, as well he might be. June is cur- and that “little thing” — Mr. Moskowitz did on Wednes- had seen. His dispatch to New Dynamo is published rently appearing in “Too Busy to Work.” day. on another page.

Printed in U.S.A. WAR CLOUDS OVERSEAS FIND PRODUCT SCHEDULE UNCHANGED MOVIETONE CITY— (By Western Union Telegraph) —While war-clouds threatened overseas, and while neither this company nor any of its officials are minimizing the effect of conflict abroad on business there, the 1939-40 product schedule will positively remain unchanged by any development in the international situation. This fact was stressed by Chairman of the Board Joseph M. Schenck here Friday following a conference with Vice- President in charge of production Darryl F. Zanuck, Gen- eral Manager of Distribution Herman Wobber and Over- seas Sales Director Walter J. Hutchinson. As a matter of fact the studio is farther along on its 1939-40 production schedule than any producing plant here. The record shows that as of press-time (Friday morn- Vol. II New York, N. Y., August 26, 1939 No. 17 ing) a total of 18 productions—seven on the Zanuck slate and 11 on Wurtzel’s lineup—had either been completed, are in the cutting department or in production. All seven of Zanuck’s specials, including two in Technicolor—“Holly- wood Cavalcade” and “Drums Along the Mohawk”—are in the process of editing. Zanuck has 10 specials that he will send before the cameras within the next six weeks. Next week a third Technicolor special, MORE BIG ALL-STAR “Swanee River,” will be started, with the unit leaving this week- end for Sacramento, Cal., for exterior scenes. Wurtzel has eight more productions in preparation, and three before the cameras, including his special, “20,000 Men a Year” with Randolph Scott, Margaret Lindsay, Mary Healy, Preston Foster, Kane Richmond, Maxie Rosenbloom, Robert Foster and others; Jane Withers’ “High School,” and “The Simple Life” with Marjorie WURTZEL SPECIALS Weaver and Stuart Erwin. Story on Page 3A By the first of the year, Zanuck expects to have completed actual “shooting” on his entire output of 24 super specials. Between the first of October and December he plans putting the other seven specials into work. These will include Shirley Temple’s second, Sonja Henie’s “Shadows in the Snow,” “Public Deb No. Continued on Page 2A

NO STRANGER IS HE HERE Studio was this week making preparations to preview “Here I Am A Stranger.” Above are, left to right, Roland Young, Brenda Joyce and Richard Greene. Richard Dix and Gladys George also are featured.

THE CISCO KID TAKES RROADWAY RY STORM! Cesar Romero, the Latin beau-brummel. He is LITTLE GLAMOLR GIRL THREE HEARTS THAT RLEED readying for his debut as the new Cisco Kid. In None other than Jane Withers as she appears in A dramatic moment in the second 1939-40 Technicolor special, the first of the series, the lovable border vaga- giving the dam- her first “grown-up” story, “High School.” For “Drums Along the Mohawk” that John Ford has just completed. bond will be seen on Broadway, further details regarding Jane’s future see story Left to right, Claudette Colbert, Edna May Oliver and Dorris sels there a treat and at the same time furnish- inside. Bowden. ing Binnie Barnes with her best role to date.

BROADWAY'S SENSATIONAL STAR IS SIGNED! Story on Page 2 i

2A STUDIO SPECIAL ZANUCK PLANS COMPLETE

’39-40 LINEUP IN JANUARY! CARMEN MIRANDA,

“Hollutvood ” An ear y BROADWAY ‘RAVE’ " Cavalcade scene in theA Technicolored “Hollywood Cavalcade,” which will be given its world premiere at an $11 admission at the Four-Star theatre SIGNS CONTRACT! 10 WILL BE STARTED IN in Los Angeles on Sept. 29. Pictured here are Buster Keaton, Don Ameche and Alice Faye. HECK up another sensational C “scoop” for this company. NEXT SIX WEEKS; DETAILS This latest triumph was in the nature of the signing of Carmen Miranda, present-day sensation on Broadway and the most re- ON REMAINING RELEASES markably new stage personality to come to America from a for- eign land since Anna Held’s en- Continued from Page 1A “Scotland Yard” with Warner try onto what was then the 1,” Irving Berlin’s “Say It With Baxter, Jane Baxter, Edmund Great White Way many years Music,” “The Postman Walks Gwenn and others. ago. Certainly, no foreign star, not excluding the lovely Alone,” “Mark of Zorro” in “Grapes of Wrath,” based on Anna Held, ever scored the sensation- Technicolor and “Dance With the John Steinbeck’s sensational al triumph that Carmen Miranda Devil.” best seller of today. has effected in the current mu- The conferences which took up “Brigham Young,” based on sical hit, “Streets of Paris.” entire week were the most the an original story, with the • important since Messrs. Kent, screenplay by Louis Bromfield, HE contract was signed in Schenck, Zanuck, Goetz and author of “The Rains Came.” TNew York, after Joseph Mos- Wobber fixed the 1939-40 budget Between the early part of kowitz, New York studio repre- last January. As a matter of October and the first of Novem- sentative, received word from fact, war abroad will do only one ber, Zanuck’s plans call for Darryl Zanuck to “go ahead.” thing: increase the responsibility starting of the following: Every motion picture producer of the domestic organization. “Mark of Zorro,” a Technicol- made an effort to sign this sen- With this obvious, Mr. Wobber or special with Tyrone Power sational singing star who has told Messrs. Schenck and Zanuck in the title role. taken New York by storm and at the conference: S. S. Van Dine’s last story, who is responsible “Gentlemen, we have no for “Streets “Shadows in the Snow” with of Paris” being Broadway’s choice in the matter. Sonja Henie and an all-star cast. $4.40 smash hit. Following the “In the event of war Here is a summary of the opening night ovation that abroad, it will become in- 1939-40 lineup as it stands to- greeted her efforts, every stu- creasingly important that day: dio’s talent scout sought to ob- greatest pos- Zanuck Wurtzel we make the tain an option on her services. Released 2 sible motion pictures to at- 2 But Mr. Moskowitz At. H. O L 3 and his New to theatres. tract people Cutting 4 3 York talent head, Joseph Pincus, sales or- Shooting “The domestic 3 managed to beat all rivals to Preparing to ganization is prepared and 8 getting such an option. will assume the obligation Total 1 7 19 • the responsibility to ob- and To go 7 3 O time was lost in making a tain the increased revenue N screen test of this Brazilian war abroad will make Grand total ... 34 34 that star. The test was air-expressed imperative through further to Zanuck at the studio. It was curtailment of foreign mar- Tyrone POWER-DARNELL IN unquestionably one of the most kets. Power, Annabella Return colorful and entertaining screen- aware that “We are fully tests ever made in New York. budget much of the 1939-40 From Europe Tues. By Clipper She presented her sensational expended already has been “PART-TIME WIFE” specialty which nightly brings in the purchase of stories, encore after encore. Her “South PARIS, FRANCE—Tyrone Power and Annabella, who were signing of players, directors American Way” proved as sen- here this week, will leave Monday from Marseilles aboard ovietone city Linda writers, and in the pro- the — sational and Pan-American clipper a hit at the studio as pic- ship for New York. M Darnell will play the fem- duction of completed it has been on Broadway. Quick- The clipper ship’s schedule calls for a departure that after- inine opposite Tyrone tures and in the preparation lead Pow- ly word was wired East to sign noon and the arrival at Port Washington, N. Y., early Wed- the remaining releases er in “Day-Time Wife” which her. And while she of nesday morning, Aug. 29. was attach- scheduled for the season. is scheduled to go into produc- ing her Jane Hancock to a con- Fortunately, they had made their reservations tion within the next fortnight, “I want to compliment Mr. on the clipper tract in New York, out at the before leaving America for Zanuck on his far-sighted their belated honeymoon here, as according to announcement made studio Zanuck was having an the ship is entirely sold out. Tickets aboard’ trans-Atlantic this week. Gregory Ratoff, who policy, for if he had not re- original story written around liners also are at a premium owing to the exodus of American directed “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel sorted to such a policy we her. Further details regarding tourists because of the war threat. for Women,” is scheduled to would have been placed in a her screen appearance will come megaphone this sophisticated difficult position. As it is from the studio. domestic farce, which is sched- now by the first of October • Tyrone Power and Annabella uled for domestic release on Dec. some 17 of Zanuck’s entire will remain in New York not longer than a day. They expect 8. The rest of the cast will have ARMEN MIRANDA is defin- K-7 output will have either to take a plane from the metropolis to Hollywood on Thursday, been selected by the time Ty- C itely in a class by herself. completed or be in pro- planning to be on the been Coast on Friday. rone Power arrives here from Her extraordinary act, her irre- duction. Europe late next week. sistibly charming personality with the Power is scheduled to co-star with Linda Darnell in “Day- “Go right ahead has already made .her the toast Time Wife,” which is slated to go into production early schedule as it is. On behalf in of New York. The personifica- organiza- September. of the distribution tion of a new rhythm, she is at- studio tion I pledge the studio that HE this week was tracting editorial comment. In return Tbusy we will get maximum “Here I Am A Stranfier” The day of making preparations for the current issue of Look, the and break all records for " a “sneak” preview this week-end national pictorial . . reckoning! magazine, earnings this season, re- 1 his is one of the many powerfully dramatic scenes in this of Louis Bromfield’s “The Rains four full pages are devoted to gardless of the situation emotional story. Below Richard Greene and Gladys George. Came.” After manv months of her and her inimitable style. abroad.” careful editing, Zanuck an- She arrived in New York from Messrs. Schenck and Zanuck nounced the completed picture Rio de Janeiro this summer. agreed that the international in its final cut would be ready The No. 1 entertainer of South situation makes it more impera- for screening by Saturday. It America, she was signed last tive than ever that this, com- was planned to screen the spe- winter by Lee Shubert while in pany go into for production of cial for visitins- sales executives Rio. only the strongest possible box on Saturday night. However, no • one would be office attractions. surprised if it was INE successful concert tours the next six weeks, finally decided to “sneak” pre- Within N have endeared her to South before the view it before an audience in Zanuck plans to put and Central American audiences. following addi- a nearby key city. cameras the Her phonograph records, of specials for 1939-40 re- tional • which she has made more than lease 300, are best sellers not only Maeterlinck’s “The Blue Bird” PREPARATIONS also were in Latin America, but right in with Shirley Temple, Nancy this country and throughout the Sondergaard and under way this week for the Kelly, Gale world. As a matter of fact, previewing of “Here I Am A in others. Latin countries Carmen Miran- “Part-Time Wife” with Ty- Stranger” with Richard Greene, Brenda da records easily out-distance rone Power, who arrives here Joyce, Gladys George. Richard in sales those of all other art- from Europe next week, and Dix, Roland Young and others. ists. She was very instrumental Linda Darnell. It may be previewed next week, in popularizing the “samba,” “Little Old New York” with in which case Bren- da Joyce the native Brazilian dance. Richard Greene, Alice Faye, will have set up a unioue mark, • Fred MacMurray, Brenda Joyce, namely of appear- ing Andy Devine, Charles Coburn in two productions previewed ITH Carmen Miranda signed, within a and others. few davs of each other, Wthe studio’s New York talent for Sonja Henie’s “Everything she is in the cast of “The scouts were this week making Rains Happens at Night” with Ray Came” which co-star Ty- tests of the much-publicized rone Milland and others. Power, Myrna Loy and handsome guides that have been George Brent. working at the World’s Fair. 1 1

STUDIO SPECIAL 3A MORE ALL-STAR SPECIALS SLATED FROM SOLWURTZEL

' " SCOTLAND YARD IMPORTS TWO Jane Baxter EARTHBOUND' AND 'LAW WEST Star of “The Ware Case”! I who is on her way to Movie- STARS TO APPEAR WITH RAXTER tone City to play the feminine | j OF ANNOUNCED! i lead opposite Warner Bax-j PECOS' ARE Iter in “Scotland Yard.” ovietone city — with seas and will arrive in New M congratulations from the York next week. She will come U. S. branches and exhibitors direct to Movietone City. STARS OF "FRONTIER MARSHAL" who have seen pouring into the • | studio for “The Adventures of NOTHER importation is Ed- TO BE RE-UNITED IN "PECOS" | Sherlock Holmes,” Production A mund Gwenn, one of the best Chief Zanuck this week an- known international character MOVIETONE CITY (By Wire) —Exectuive Producer Sol nounced he would send his im- stars. From the British stage, — \ M. Wurtzel announced Friday that he will re-unite the stars portant “Scotland Yard” before Gwenn has been in several spe- [ j within the next of the highly successful “Frontier Marshal” to appear in the cameras cials produced in Hollywood. j j for ! 9 another romantic outdoor special that he will produce fortnight. He is importing sev- For several season he starred on other than the widely eral of England’s best known ! 1939-40 release. The latter is none Broadway in a play that en- Lloyd, j stars for important roles in read story, “Law West of Pecos,” written by Everett joyed outstanding popularity. j j Scott, who Yard,” the cast of i To co-star in “Law West of Pecos” are Randolph “Scotland He was then signed by Para- j is currently appearing in “20,000 Men a Year”; Nancy | which will be topped by Warner mount, which starred him in sev- | Kelly, who will play the role of Light in Shirley Temple’s Baxter. eral pictures. Stage commit- j j • Technicolor super-special, Maeterlinck’s “The Blue Bird”; = ments in London forced him to j tackle this new ! Binnie Barnes and Cesar Romero, who will | “SCOTLAND YARD” will be return there. He will also be assignment after appearing together in the first of the new ^ directed by Alfred Werker, recalled by the distribution j j series. who directed “The Adventures forces of this company as the i “Cisco Kid” of Sherlock Holmes” and “House old man who scored so well in of Rothschild” for Zanuck. This “The Good Companions,” a Brit- assignment, in fact, is a reward ish-made hit this company dis- for the fine di- tributed some five years ago. OVIETONE CITY—This company will positively rectorial job he • not make “B” pictures in the future. That decision latest did on the will be M “Sherlock “SCOTLAND YARD” was made this week following a conference participated k-J made on the same lavish Produc- Holmes” vehicle, in by Chairman of the Board Joseph M. Schenck, scale that Zanuck made “Lloyds which is being Darryl F. Zanuck, the latter’s executive assist- of London.” Just as the latter tion Chief generally con- Executive Producer Sol M. Wurtzel, General was a spectacular dramatization ant, William Goetz, ceded to be even Herman Wobber and Overseas Sales of that world-famous institution, Manager of Distribution greater than Hutchinson. Instead, Wurtzel will confine his so will “Scotland Yard” be a Director Walter J. “Hound of the to making all-star specials, based on thrilling spectacle drama pictur- entire efforts in the future B a s k e rvilles,” stories or on stage plays, and the ing surprising facts regarding custom-made originals, popular Sir Arthur Jones Family and the new “Cisco civilization’s best known detec- Jane Withers, “Charlie Chan,” Conan D o y 1 e’s Wurtzel has been given carte blanche ting organization. Through it Kid” series. Furthermore, story that was services of important stars, either free- will run an unusual romance, but to negotiate for the s o successfully at other studios, and to acquire the drama and thrills plus mystery, been lined up, but will be used lancing or under contract filmed last sea- material. of course, will be the dominant only when necessary and not, best possible directorial s o n. Werker notes. That “Scotland Yard” of course, carried on the pay- • has been pre- the most important announce- gives Warner Baxter his best roll during the company’s entire HIS is, unquestionably, one of paring for decision was years the latter stay there. Actual camera work T ments to come out of Hollywood in years. The “Scotland Yard” for the past role in recent is expected to start on Monday. reached after the executives frankly discussed the theatre situation two months. has stated time and again. Associate Producer Kenneth and the probable effect any war abroad would have on universal along and Macgowan was to go business in general. Also, the ARNER BAXTER will have HE story of “Scotland Yard” in Sacramento will remain executives are of the opinion that W as leading lady in “Scotland T has been almost three years throughout the “shooting.” this season only the strongest pos- Yard” none other than Jane in preparation. It has been pre- • sible attractions can hope for Baxter, who is being borrowed pared with the co-operation and HIS company has “shot” ex- patronage justifying the increased from G-B. Miss Baxter is not active assistance of that famous teriors for many of its spe- production costs, necessitated by unknown to American movie- institution. In fact, an expert T cials in the Sacramento river boosts in labor, salaries and other goers. She has appeared in a in Scotland Yard matters will be country. Among the more im- items that go into picture-mak- half dozen international screen present during “shooting.” For portant pictures made there ing, plus the public’s “entertain- hits, the latest of which is “The more than a year, studio agents was Will Rogers’ “Steamboat ment shopping” tendency. Hence, Case.” It was after screen- devoted their entire time gather- Ware Round the Bend.” Incidentally Wurtzel has been given valuable ing the latter production that ing data and facts regarding this week it was announced that story properties that Zanuck had Zanuck negotiated for her ser- various phases covered in the Chick Chandler, George Reed, intended to use as part of his vices. She is now on the high picturization. Richard Clarke and Felix Bres- lineup for next season. Ace writ- sart had been added to the cast. ers and directors and associate producers also have been placed ITH “Swanee River” vir- on Wurtzel’s personnel. • TROUPE IN W tually under way, Zanuck “SWANEE RIVER” VIDENCE of the extreme to is readying “Little Old New York” for the cameras. Henry E which this company will go to universally King is very enthusiastic over provide Wurtzel with produc- SACRAMENTO FOR EXTERIORS this assignment. He has just known stories and other . returned from the East with a tion ingredients to assure the suc- crew that took atmosphere shots cess of those pictures was fur- and started that ovietone city — This these melodies in and around New York. Alice nished late this week in two an- writer to everlasting fame. Jol- M week-end Director Sidney Faye is expected back within nouncements. They stated that Lanfield was leading a unit of son is in New York, where he the next few days. Wurtzel will make super-specials 100 players and technicians to went to attend the Henry Arm- based on two enormously popular the Sacramento river valley to trong-Lou Ambers champion- stories—“Earthbound” and “Law bout, but he to return I film exteriors for Zanuck’s ship was West of Pecos.” The former is here early next week. Banks Conferring Technicolor super special, still one of the silent days’ out- Sol M. Wurtzel • “Swanee River.” Lanfield stated on Next Fields! standing accomplishments. Not OST of the exterior work that he expects to remain on only is the story particularly timely, but it has been read by mil- that “location” for from 10 M on “Swanee River” will be Several months ago Zanuck acquired the lions all over the world. to two weeks. The Tech- done on the banks of the beau- days MOVIETONE CITY — j talking picture rights to this great novel from Samuel Goldwyn, has made color tiful Sacramento river, about nicolor crew Monty Banks, director of thej who made it as a silent. At that time Zanuck made the purchase is very 18 miles from the capital city of tests of the vicinity and Gracie Fields starring ve-» with the intention of making it himself. enthusiastic with the result. California. Scouts and artisans hides produced at the 20th! • have been in that region for • Century Studios at Islington,! “TXARTHBOUND” has been in preparation for several months. the principals who the past six weeks. Lanfield has MONG England, is here conferring i Ej Ace writers have been writing a treatment, which has been along were Don spent much time supervising the A were to go with Darryl Zanuck regard-* approved and which Zanuck had held in abeyance until later when Ameche and Andrea Leeds, the construction of outdoor sets and ing that international come-| he could devote time to its actual production. Now he has turned latter having been borrowed he returned here from Sacra- dienne’s second vehicle forj over the screenplay to Wurtzel and instructed the latter “to go the to play mento only last week. Re- from Samuel Goldwyn 1939-40. The story is a dra- = the outstanding under limit in turning out what I think should be one of the feminine lead. A1 Jolson hearsals have been way colorful! matization of the box office hits on our 1939-40 schedule.” The story will be cast also is featured in the cast. at the studio for the past month. career of a late American! with an all-star array of players and none other than Allan While Ameche will play Stephen • feminine character star, who? been scheduled to direct it. great American HILE the unit scheduled to Dwan has Foster, the enjoyed a tremendous inter- composer of such songs as W make the trip will total national following. Miss" this company purchased the screen rights to “Frontier “Swanee River,” “My Old Ken- 100, exactly. Lanfield has al- HEN Fields’ first, “Shipyard Sally,” Lloyd’s universally popular tucky Home,” “Oh Susannah,” ready made arrangements where- W Marshal,” they also bought Everett has been delivered to the has enjoyed such marked “Old Black Joe” and others, Jol- by hundreds of residents of the s story, “Law West of Pecos.” The former Home Office in New York. to “Law West of Pecos” son will portray the part of the area will be used as atmosphere j success that the studio has decided make Continued on Page 12A minstrel man who first sang players. These have already 4A STUDIO SPECIAL

BRENDA JOYCE IS TWO ROMANTIC, YOUNG PIONEERS ON THE MOHAWK COMEDY SPOOFING j

IN A closeup character study of the two romantic in STAR CAST OF leads Zanuck’s Technicolor super special, I ESCORT SERVICE “Drums Along the Mohawk,” which is now in the cutting rooms after three years of preparation and months of “shooting.” Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert, pictured below, are co-starred “OLD NEW YORK” in this production, directed by John Ford, who will next megaphone another best seller, John WITH RITZ BROS. Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.” ovietone city Brenda — ovietone city — sol M Joyce, who has already com- M Wurtzel will make another pleted appearances in two 1939- star-studded comedy in which 40 specials, but has not been yet the Ritz Brothers will appear. publicly seen on the screen, this Official announcement to that week took another long step effect was made this week. This upward in her meteoric career. vehicle will be one of the Wurt- The erstwhile Kansas City co-ed zey specials for 1939-40 release from the University of Cali- and will probably go into pro- fornia at Los Angeles, has just duction within the next month. been assigned one of the fea- It is entitled “Three Blind tured roles in “Little Old New Dates.” Morris Musselman is York,” one of the most impor- completing the screenplay. H. tant specials on the studio’s pro- Bruce Humberstone will direct, gram for this season in new according to the announcement. which Richard Greene, Alice • Faye and Fred MacMurray are TTHE studio believes that its co-starred. Henry King will A new policy with regard to direct. the Ritz Brothers, • as initiated in Jane Withers’ “Pack Up Your “OTHE RAINS CAME,” the Troubles,” will enhance their box A first production in which office rating. In other words, Miss Joyce has appeared, will they will be featured in all-star not be domestically released casts and in productions in which until Sept. 15, but so sensational they will not be expected to is her personal hit in that Ty- carry the entire story load. In rone Power-Myrna Loy-George “Three Blind Dates” the much- Brent co-starring vehicle, that publicized professional escort already considerable publicity service is dramatized. The Ritz has been given her. In fact, the Brothers will be three profes- next issue of Look, the pictorial sional escorts. magazine, carries a total of 12 • pages on Miss Joyce’s' debut and ARLY this Summer this pro- on a preview of the Louis Brom- E fessional “service” came in field production. Also, her pic- for national front-page news- ture is multi-colored on the cover paper publicity. In New York of that publication. several years ago a young man • set up an agency in which lonely OT since Sonja Henie signed women, debutantes and society N a contract with this company matrons and feminine visitors to has there been greater advance New York could obtain a male interest in a newcomer signed escort to go to night clubs, on by Zanuck. The “fan” maga- cruises, to dances and whatnot zines have clamored for public- with them. Enrolled were young ity and pictorial material, all of college students, chorus boys, which will “break” in those pub- etc. lications here and abroad simul- • taneously with the release of eantime, studio attaches “The Rains Came” in the States. M are highly elated with She has been devoting every mo- “Pack Up Your Troubles” for ment she has not been on the two reasons: (1) it is believed set and not sleeping to being to be Jane Withers’ best picture interviewed, being photographed Brand, studio publicity director, to date and (2) it presents the and turning down commercial has had his entire staff working Ritz Brothers to the best ad- offers. on the advance campaign intro- "20,000 vantage in years. It was ducing Miss Joyce and that other MEN A YEAR" CAST screened here this week for Gen- ER success in “The Rains “find,” Linda Darnell. The re- eral Manager of Distribution Wobber and for Over- H came” was such that Zan- sults of this campaign are ap- Herman seas Sales Director Walter J. uck immediately cast her last parent in the public clamor to Hutchinson, who agree with the month to play the romantic femi- see the former, now the latter LINED UP, SET FOR CAMERAS studio that it a more nine lead opposite Richard has definitely proved her mettle marks profitable era for Jane Withers Greene in “Here I Am a Stran- in “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for starring vehicles. ger.” And in this role, too, she Women” and will shortly be seen ovietone city — with play has been completed by Lou • has scored. Previewed at the opposite Tyrone Power in “Day- M start of production only a Breslow and Owen Francis. HURSDAY the studio re- studio this week for sales ex- Time Wife.” few days off, the casting task on • ecutives, the latter marvelled at T ceived word from the Home Sol Wurtzel’s most important HE story of “20,000 Men a the gripping power of the pic- 1939-40 production, “20,000 Office regarding the staff’s en- Men T Year” is based on President ture and the individual perform- ittle thusiastic reaction to “Stop, old new york” a Year,” was almost completed Roosevelt’s 1938 announcement ances of the players. That is into late this Look and Love,” which was L developing one of the week. Margaret Lind- of a Government project to Brenda Joyce could again at- biggest projects say was this screened there earlier in the the studio has week signed to play make fliers of young college boys tract outstanding attention in a a leading week. The negative and a print tackled. In fact, in budget, cast feminine role opposite and the setting up of aviation cast made up of seasoned troup- of “The Escape” was shipped to makeup and general production Randolph Scott, who heads the schools at various universities ers is something that leaves no New York early this week. It importance, “Little Old New cast. Mary Healy also has an and colleges in this country. doubt as to her ability. In “Here is expected that “Pack Up Your York” compares with such important role. Maxie Rosen- These have been functioning for I Am a Stranger” she was in Troubles,” the second of Jane ventures as “The Rains Came,” bloom was borrowed from War- many months and under the su- a lineup with such seasoned play- ner Brothers Withers’ series of four vehicles, “Hollywood Cavalcade,” “Drums for a comedy part. pervision of ace fliers from the ers as not only Richard Greene, the Others just to the will be sent eastward within the Along Mohawk,” “The Blue added cast in- U. S. Army. It is around the ad- but also Richard Dix, Gladys next week or so. It is at pres- Bird,” “Swanee River,” “Brig- clude Kane Richmond and Pres- ventures of one of these vete- George, Roland Young and ton Foster. ent in the cutting rooms. ham Young,” “Grapes of Wrath” rans, who, no longer fit for active others. and Irving Berlin’s “Say It With • • • duty, is transferred to one of Music.” Production will be EANTIME, Director Alfred these colleges. egotiations are still un- NOTHER interesting feature started early next month. Direc- M Green was preparing to • N der way for players who will of Joyce’s career so tor Henry King, who made appear in of A Miss start actual “shooting” on “20,- HILE the President’s an- support Cesar Ro- far is that, notwithstanding the “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” mero in the first of the new 000 Men a Year.” Production is W nouncement inspired the fact that the public has not yet “In Old Chicago,” “Jesse James,” officially “Cisco Kid” series of comedy scheduled to begin Mon- idea on which the story is built, seen her, she has received so “Stanley and Livingstone” and romances. Binnie Barnes will day. For the past few months the “20,000 Men a Year” is by no much advance publicity that she other smash-hits, has just re- have the feminine lead in the Wurtzel forces have been mak- means an aviation picture. The is already getting fan mail. That turned from the East where he ing first one. In the past year much elaborate plans for this ve- title is from the idea that is most extraordinary. Harry shot atmosphere material. publicity has been given by the hicle, which originally was to through such training, the Gov- columnists and “fan” papers to have been made by Zanuck. How- ernment annually would be as- Cesar Romero’s dancing ability. ever, the latter is so busy with sured of turning 20,000 young Thus, Wurtzel has decided that All Broken for Flood other undertakings that he students into aviators prepared Records Advance in the first new “Cisco Kid” turned “20,000 Men a Year” over to serve their country. But the to Wurtzel, who has some per story, he will do at least one of "Fan" Suggestions on Story Version 40 story concerns conflict in person- his dance. This will have exploita- cent of entire 1939-40 output alities, the re-making of young tion significance and is designed either finished, in the cutting men. It has several romances record for the to give exhibitors an added MOVIETONE CITY—A new number of let- rooms or before the cameras. running through the youth ad- ters from the public with regard to “fan” suggestion of treat- means of effectively introducing • venture of boys seeking thrills. ment of a best seller has been established in connection with ’ the series. HE production of “20,000 Men • • John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.” The sensational T a Year” is the most impor- N NO year has Wurtzel had RODUCTION is progressing interest in this story is certainly reflected not only by the tant super special Wurtzel has I fact that the sale of the book has exceeded the most generous available for a picture the di- P according to schedule on undertaken in years. The budget technical the Life,” expectations of the publishers, but also by the great interest rectorial, the and “The Simple a Wurtzel is more than 100 per cent greater acting talent that has been mo- picture with public is taking in Marjorie Weaver | the the manner in which Zanuck treats than that which he has expended bilized “20,000 Year.” and Erwin. It is the subject, which already has been widely publicized by for Men a Stuart expected on any special he has made in Alfred Green is one of the in- that this farce comedy of newly- ! magazines. The studio is readying for production as Nunnally the past eight years. The story dustry’s topflight directors. Ran- weds living beyond their means I Johnson’s treatment has been approved by Author Steinbeck, itself involves a big investment dolph Scott is currently scoring will be completed within the next John Ford will direct. j and was almost a year in prepa- a personal hit in the title role 10 days. William Beaudine has ration. The “shooting” screen- in “Frontier Marshal.” been directing. ——

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THE LATEST SURVEY OF 1939-40 LINEUP As of Aug. 25 ' ’

THE RAINS CAME—Based on a book printed in almost preparation. A total of $400,000 was spent in finan- every language, one of the most popular novels of our cing an expedition, headed by Mrs. Martin Johnson, time. It is a story of the State of Ranchipur in India, that spent five months in the jungle of Africa filming suddenly stricken by earthquake and ensuing flood, ZANUCK K-7 SPECIALS actual “last frontier” sequences, with thousands of that transforms the small, prosperous area into one of natives. However, this is a brief sequence in this suffering and pestilence. It has romance and thrills ” stupendous production whose cost will be some As of Aug. and spectacle and it involves a terrific financial outlay. 25 $2,250,000. It is a story of surging courage, of soar- Seldom has a story been offered the screen that offers 9— ing adventure, of sweeping romance. It is a story that what this one does. It has fire, earthquake, flood. Following are the 24 super specials that Darryl F. Zanuck, 70 years ago set the world ablaze. As a record of “The Rains Came” represents the highest price ever Vice-President in charge of production, plans to make for the indomitable achievement, in the face of almost un- expended by this company for a novel. Clarence 1939-40 year: surmountable obstacles, it has no equal. It is based Brown, Metro’s ace director, directed. George Brent on the sensationally adventurous life of the world’s 1 The Rains Came portrays greatest newspaperman, Henry Ransome. Myrna Loy has the best role of 2 Drums Along the Mohawk (T) M. Stanley, who was instructed to find in jungles her career as Lady Esketh, Tyrone Power is co-starred 3 Hollywood Cavalcade (T) the a famous scientist, romantic, Dr. Livingstone, disappearance as the colorful Major Safti. Maria Ouspen- 4 Swanee River (T) whose mysterious had skaya plays the baffled civilization. thrilling Maharanee; H. B. Warner the Maha- 5 The Crapes of Wrath A drama of romance rajah; Henry Travers, the Missionary; Marjorie 6 Brigham Young and suspense. Directed by Henry King, who made portrays “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Jesse “In Rambeau Mrs. Simon and Laura Hope 7 Maeterlinck’s “The Blue Bird” (T) James” and Crews enacts of Old Chicago.” the part Mrs. Hoggett-Eggbury. 8 Stanley and Livingstone Others in the cast are the “find” Brenda Joyce, The cast is one of the greatest assembled for new Little Old New York any who is Fern; William Royle and thousands of others. picture. It is headed by Academy prize-winning 10 Mark of Zorro (T) Miss Joyce scores a sensational triumph and emerges Spencer Tracy, who plays Stanley; Sir Cedric 11 Irving Berlin’s “Say It With Music” from this super special as an excellent dramatic star. Hardwicke, international stage star, as Dr. Living- 12 Everything Happens at Night (SH) “The Rains Came” is not only one of the eight stone; Richard Greene, and Nancy Kelly, who carry 13 Shadows in the Night (SH) most expensive, but one of the greatest undertakings the romantic interest; Academy character prize-win- 14 Lady Jane (ST) of this company. Here we have a story of an India ning star Walter Brennan, of “Kentucky” fame. 15 Johnny Apollo never before seen on the screen modern India of Henry Hull of “Jesse James” fame, Charles Coburn, — 16 The Postman Walks Alone 1939, the India of Maharajahs, the India of class David Torrence, Montague Shaw, Brandon Hurst 17 Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel For Women pitted against poverty and the Untouchables. And, and thousands of others. A Darryl Zanuck super 18 Here I Am a Stranger as Tom Ransome in the books says: “You hate her, special. The box office sensation of the day. 19 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes you despise her. In one breath she takes from you 20 Dance With the Devil LITTLE OLD NEW YORK—Mr. Zanuck asserts that in all that is worth having, and in the very next she 21 Public Deb No. 1 this story the studio has not only one of the best opens her arms and smiles and gives you anything 22 Day-Time Wife known titles in the amusement industry, but also a that any man could want.” That is “Mother India.” 23 Scotland Yard subject that will enable him to make a picture which Budget on this production was the highest in the his- 24 White Lady of the Orient (tt) can stand alongside of “In Old Chicago.” tory of this company $2,500,000. Of that amount — The studio is determined to stop at nothing in the $500,000 was spent on settings and another $500,000 NOTES: (T) Technicolor super special. (SH) With Sonja Henie. way of expense to properly stage it. It was made by on the flood and earthquake sequences. In the cutting o (ST) With Shirley3— Temple, (tt) Tentative title. Marion Davies many years ago and was a tremendous department. box office success. Now, with the use of sound, mod- DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK—This is a great ern technique and modern methods of story telling, story taken from a big selling novel that has won for the first time the screen can really take advantage man and the use of the tambourine in minstrel shows. millions of readers. The production calls for a story of the story of the little Irish immigrant girl who Don Ameche will play Foster. A1 Jolson will be and background of great dramatic sweep. It’s a fas- lived on the waterfront. Christie. The feminine romantic lead will be played cinating story of raw, frontier days. It’s the story of It is the story of Robert Fulton, inventor of the by Andrea Leeds, borrowed from Samuel Goldwyn. early settlers of Northern New York State, of hearty steamboat. It is the story of the gay blades of that Others in cast include Chick Chandler, George Reed pioneers fighting for their very existence. Not only never-to-be-forgotten period when New York was in and Richard Clarke. Sidney Lanfield is the director. did they fight Redcoats during the Revolution, they its infancy. Here is a story chockful of grandeur, Screenplay by Philip Dunne and John Taintor fought Indians. They saw their houses, crops and Foote. color atmosphere—the New York of the old Vander- barns burned. They saw their children burned at the STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE—One of the indus- bilts and the Astors. Heading the all-star cast that stake. They saw their women ravished and their men try’s greatest undertakings. More than three years in Henry King will direct are Alice Faye, Richard scalped and killed. But they never gave up! They Greene, Fred MacMurray (borrowed from Para- fought on and on irrespective of the odds, and finally mount), Brenda Joyce, Andy Devine (borrowed from won out. Universal), Charles Coburn and others now being It is inspired by one of the greatest chapters in Amer- selected. It will have in addition to a great story, big ican history. It will he entirely done in Technicolor. I WURTZEL K-7 PICTURES spectacles that should make it one of the outstanding Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda will co-star. productions of the season. Henry King will direct. | Edna May Oliver, Dorris Bowden, John Carradine, of MAETERLINCK’S BIRD”— Technicolor super Robert Lowery, Charles Tannen, Roger Imhoff and '_Z As Aug. 25 “BLUE A p. special. The sum of $100,000 has been paid for the Ward Bond also are in the cast. John Ford, director. rights to this story. This will be by far the most Company has just returned to the studio from Cedar I SERIES expensive production in which Shirley has appeared. City, Utah, location. In cutting department. Of course, it will star the world’s No. 1 box office star, JANE WITHERS (4) HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE—This special is being Shirley Temple. Here is one of the most important produced in Technicolor. Here’s the romance of the 1 Chicken Wagon Family stories ever acquired by this industry. It will be one ever-changing Hollywood scene—from the days of the 2 Pack Up Your Troubles (*) of the super specials, for Miss Temple will head an “custard pie” to the the “talkies.” advent of That’s Jubilo (f) all-star cast. Mr. Zanuck will produce it in the same the background for this absorbing tale. There’s 4 High School Story (**) lavish style as “Stanley and Livingstone,” “The Rains nothing scientific or technical about it. Never once Came,” and “Drums Along the Mohawk.” “The Blue CHARLIE CHAN (4) does the background overshadow the great personal Bird” will be first of the Shirley Temple all-star story that has been written. Irving Cummings di- 1 Charlie Chan at Treasure Island super specials for the 1939-40 season. This world- 2 Charlie Chan in a City in Darkness rected the story. Mai St. Clair directed the humorous famous story is particularly adaptable to Technicolor. 3 Charlie Chan in Rio and chase sequences. What “Alexander’s Ragtime Negotiations to acquire the rights to this story lin- Band” was to music, “Falling Stars”—the Cavalcade 4 Charlie Chan in Washington gered for many months, for several other producers of Hollywood—is to the moving picture. CISCO KID (3) (|) sought them. In the cast so far have been set Nancy It is the first story ever laid in the Glamour City in Kelly as Light, Gale Sondergaard, Sybil Jason, Spring 1 In Portugal the days before it became a city of mechanical guilds, Eddie Collins. Romantic leads 2 On Broadway Byington and and unions, etc.—the drama of Jack Michaels, a movie pio- others to announced later. Director will 3 Untitled be be Walter neer, and of Vera Dale, the actress he made famous. Lang. Scheduled for domestic release during Christ- Michaels starts out as just an over-worked subordi- JONES FAMILY (4) mas-New Year week. nate with ideas and ambitions; he remains an over- 1 Quick Millions worked subordinate, hut not for long! His handling THE GRAPES OF WRATH—John Steinbeck’s greatest 2 Jones Family in Too Busy To Work of Vera from an understudy to a leading lady, with novel. Studio competing against all other producers, 3 Untitled its resulting romance, is the great personal story that paid $70,000 for the screen rights to this stirring story i 4 Untitled dominates this production. It’s simply handled in a of this generation which in the very first month of its sale reached the astounding total of 225,000, with ad- big way in this picture with Alice Faye and Don NOTE: (*) Formerly titled “Roughnecks” and later “Tin Hats,” Ameche set for the two leading parts. A1 Jolson, ditional printings already ordered by its publisher, with Withers-Ritz Brothers co-starred, (f) With Gene Autry, Erwin, Buster Keaton, J. Viking Press. Comparable with “The Rains Came,” Stuart Edward Bromberg, (**) Tentatively titled “Texas Kid.” (|) A “Cisco Kid” series j “Drums Along the Mohawk” and “Gone With the Jed Prouty, Donald Meek, George Givot, Ben Turpin, replaces “Mr. Moto.” Lynn Bari, Alan Curtis, Roberty Lowery, Kay Arledge, Wind.” Screenplay by Nunnally Johnson who will and others. Harry Joe Brown, associate producer of also be associate producer. John Ford will direct. “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” will oversee this big More details later. Henry Fonda, Walter Brennan production. Mack Sennett appears and served as and Beulah Bondi are among those mentioned for co-associate producer. It is very big in every sense of SPECIALS top roles. Production starts Sept. 28. the term. In the cutting department. MARK OF ZORRO—A $2,000,000 Technicolor super 20,000 Men a Year (s) production. With Tyrone Power in the title role. The SWANEE RIVER—Another of Zanuck’s Technicolor Earthbound greatest romantic legend of early California made super specials. The story of a man, a great historic — Law West of Pecos famous by Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., will be brought figure of early America, whose songs were sometimes Heaven With a Barbed Wire Fence back to the screen in all its picturesque glory. It’s credited to him; sometimes sold for a few much- Gambling Ship story a battle of proud aristocracy against helpless labor, needed dollars for the signatures of others. He was The Escape with but one man with courage enough to denounce a figure in the theatre—the backbone of the rising Hold Me Tight the wave of greed surging through the aristocracy tide of minstrelsy, who lived, laughed, fought, starved Stop, Look and Love from which he sprang. Tyrone Power will head an and occasionally feasted through a brief, dark but The Simple Life all-star cast. One was the bandit crusading against glorious existence. This is a stirring dramatization Three Blind Dates railroads in the West; the other, the Mexican fight- of the eventful life of Stephen Foster, beloved com- (f) No Man Is Safe ing for freedom against wealthy landowners. poser of “Oh Suzannah,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” The City “Old Black Joe” and other important songs. This will EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT NIGHT—What a title! Peter B. Kyne story he patterned to surpass “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” To date, Sonja Henie pictures have been gay com- Dog story by James Oliver Curwood This story is consolidated with the colorful career of edies, primarily stories of young love. In her first E. P. Christie, the man who made famous the black- K-7 release she has a role of more importance, one NOTES: (s) A super special, (f) With Ritz Brothers. faced American minstrel, the originator of the street which gives more scope for her varied talents—the parade and ballyhoo, the torchlight parade, the end Continued on Page 6A — — —

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Continued from Page 5A the official hostess at both San Francisco and New daughter of a political refugee sought by his ene- York World Fairs, has made her screen debut in this mies. This part not only allows Miss Henie moments picture. Linda Darnell played the feminine lead and has scored sensational it. of delightful comedy but places her in highly drama- SUMMARY OF K-7 PROGRAM a hit in Others in the cast are Ann Sothern, Ellison, tic and emotional situations. A story you might read Jimmy Mary Healy _l (who will sing), on Page One of tomorrow’s newspaper, for every day Barnet Parker, Sidney Blackmer, As of Aug. Kay Linaker, Joyce Compton, Bari, in this unsettled world of ours prominent men are 25 , Lynn Katharine expelled from their native lands for a crime no greater Aldridge, Amanda Duff, Lillian Porter, Jean Rogers, June Gale, Helen than daring to he different. Some of these are fortu- FEATURE PRODUCT Erickson, Dorothy Dearing, Kay nate enough to find freedom in a more liberal nation. Griffith, Irma Wilson, Alice Armand, Alan Dinehart, Others—many more than those who escape tyranny the Brewster Twins and others. Raymond Griffith is mysteriously disappear—silenced forever. Perhaps the associate producer. Gregory Ratoff directed. Re- Produced by Darryl F. Zanuck 24 fill leased Aug. 4. they are in Concentration Camps; perhaps they Produced by Sol M. Wurtzel 24 dungeons or perhaps, in trying to get away, they are Produced by R. T. Kane in England 4 PUBLIC DEB NO. 1 Every bit as sensational and dropped by bullets. Ray Milland has been borrowed — glamorous as “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women.” It from Paramount to play the male lead. Originally Total K-7 (1939-40) Features 52 will be made on the same lavish scale. dramatic Richard Greene was considered for the role, but he A expose of the Park avenue glamour girl, the toast will be busy at the time appearing in “Little of Cafe Society, an unconventional, devil-may-care Old New York.” It will be an all-star cast affair. (The productions to be produced at the 20th Century-Fox group of beautiful youngsters whose escapades have Pitted against each other, with Sonja Henie in the Studios in London, England, under 100 per cent financing by this become so dramatic and daring they have supplanted middle this will probably be the best cast ever — corporation, in addition to Gracie Fields’ “Sally of the Shipyards” the ex-chorine as much-sought is power- front-page news. Here offered to any audience. While the subject “Molly, God Bless Her,” will be selected from a group of 10 is an exploitation natural exposing full of humor, gaiety, a group of girls ful and strong, the picture is specials to be made there. Selection will be determined by the love who are today the target of professionals whose skating carnivals, moonlight and romance— Messrs. Kent and Wobber, after completion and screening of the ranks the former have been raiding in increasingly of a girl and two men. In addition there are comedy productions.) large numbers. Zanuck will clashes between the two most popular male featured produce “Public Deb No. 1” and none other than players in the industry today. Opposite types, clash- Elsa Maxwell, who has arranged and managed the most fabulous ing together over one girl, providing many amusing SHORT SUBJECTS “coming and romantic moments. The winter scenes were made out” debutante parties sponsored by society here and abroad, will at Sun Valley, Idaho. All the skating scenes will be in the all-star cast. Linda Darnell and Brenda Joyce, the widely be brought into action naturally—just as they would Produced by Movietone: publicized stars and sensa- tional hits of “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel occur in the lives of the principals. Irving Cummings, Vyvyan Donner’s Fashion Forecasts in Technicolor 4 for Women” and “The Rains Came,” respectively, will who megaphoned “Hollywood Cavalcade,” will direct. Lowell Thomas’ Magic Carpets 4 be among those to True-Life Dramas of Cameramen be featured in a particularly strong box office cast SHADOWS IN THE SNOW—This story will be the 6 Ed Thorgersen’s Sports Reviews of stellar personalities. More details later. most complete change of pace Sonja Henie ever had. 4 Novelties 4 She will share the stage with S. S. Van Dine’s famous DANCE WITH THE DEVIL—It is the modern man’s Featurettes 4 detective, Philo Vance, in the solution of an exciting struggle for the welfare of mankind, an ordeal that and unusual murder mystery. This story will be eventually leads him into a bare-knuckled conflict with Total 26 serialized—then issued in novel form before our his own brother. And it’s the love drama of a show- picture is released. In his masterly way, the late boat entertainer; a moving dramatic tale laid against Van Dine tied the skating triumph into the romance the background of the turbulent Mississippi. It is Terrytoons (10 in Technicolor) 26 and the solution of the mystery. reputed to be the greatest story of a crusading clergy- man since Hall BRIGHAM YOUNG—Here’s a story that has every- Caine’s “The Christian.” Don thing, a great central character, a sweep of motion, Ameche and George Raft are set for the two leading roles. The authoress of the story is Eleanor Griffin, a record of human events. In it are mirrored the MOVIETONE NEWS days of the early West. The story begins in Liberty, who was the authoress of “Boys’ Town,” the Academy Issued Twice Every Week Illinois, about the middle of the last century. It’s Award winner. Roland Brown wrote the screen a majestic story of a great man and his people. treatment. Throughout it runs a dramatic story of two young the highest budgeted pictures. will ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES—A mystery people. It will he given the same production that has Walter Lang drama based on the world-famous Sir Arthur Conan been given “Stanley and Livingstone.” It will be on direct “Lady Jane.” Brenda Joyce will be in the cast. Doyle story, with screenplay by Edwin Blum and the same huge scale as “Jesse James.” As yet no JOHNNY APOLLO Roland Brown, the author of —By Gene Market. Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, who cast has been set, but it is one of the top productions “Angels with Dirty Faces,” and A. M. Engle. A played Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, respectively, of all times for our company. Louis Bromfield, au- strong story of crime and the underworld rich —of a in “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” are re-enacting thor of “The Rains Came,” has written the screenplay father at the head of a vast financial enterprise that J. Wooley. those roles in this production. Ida Lupino and Alan based on the story by Eleanor Harris and J. survives the panic of 1929, but becomes weakened due Marshall play the romantic roles. Alfred Werker is SAY IT WITH MUSIC—An Irving Berlin Musical. Built to the strain of the crisis. It has a powerful climax the director. In the cutting department. on a similar, but larger scale than “Alexander’s Rag- wherein a man again fits himself to take his place as time Band.” Just as in Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” an honorable citizen. It has romance and is one of the THE POSTMAN WALKS ALONE—This amazing title this has a well-connected story, with romance running strongest plays in which Tyrone Power will have ap- presents one of the greatest stories on the entire through it. Among the Berlin song hits to he heard peared. Nancy Kelly and Edward Arnold will co-star. 1939-40 list. Samuel Ornitz, famed writer, brought will he “Always,” “Russian Lullaby,” “My Wife’s Will be made later in season with Irving Cummings the basic subject matter of this picture to the studio. Gone to the Country,” “At the Devil’s Ball,” “As scheduled to direct. It is the story of a common, everyday letter-carrier Sweetie,” “Call Me Up in Deep as the Ocean,” “My ELSA MAXWELL’S HOTEL FOR WOMEN—A Cosmo- any American city. In this case he is a mail man Some Rainy Afternoon,” “When I Lost You,” “When and a member of the American Legion. Henry Fonda politan production. In New York City there is a I Leave the World Behind,” “Mandy,” “You’d Be will play the mail man. Victor McLaglen also hotel that caters entirely to women. This hotel is may Surprised,” “All By Myself,” “Lady of the Evening,” be in the all-star cast. details the most famous and most unique in the world. Mr. More later. “The Song Is Ended,” “Putting on the Ritz,” “Say Zanuck sent the authoress of this story, Kathryn It Isn’t So” and “Because I Love You.” It will have SCOTLAND YARD—The very title gives indication of Scola, to live at this hotel. No one knew the pur- an all-star cast, headed by Alice Faye. exciting adventure. It is the story of one of the most pose of her visit. She lived there for six weeks. She brilliant detective forces in the world. It’s the story DAY-TIME WIFE—Formerly titled “Part-Time Wife” all the girls living there, went out to their parties met of an organization formed out of necessity for the and “A Deal in Hearts.” This is another one of those with gigolos, etc. in fact, she engaged personally in — safeguarding of life and limb in the early days of fast-moving, hilariously funny comedies. Originally, every phase of life at the hotel, and equipped herself London—in those days prior to the time that cities this gay comedy was an English play, very success- story country has ever to unfold the most unique this were policed, when crime was rampant, when people fully produced last year and brought to Mr. Zanuck’s had. It has one of the most colorful backgrounds ever were unsafe at home and when women never went attention by our London office. It’s the story of an filmed. Its plot has all the elements that go to make upon the streets after nightfall. Its background is ordinary, every-day wife who was madly in love a great picture. Elsa Maxwell, world famous as the just as interesting as was “Lloyds of London,” and with her handsome husband. It is the craziest, fun- official hostess to American society and royalty, and it will be made in just as big and expensive a manner niest thing that’s ever been developed on the screen as “Lloyds of London.” The story deals largely with a constant laugh from the opening shot to its climax. one of the most intriguing cases that Will co-star Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell, the Scotland Yard ever tackled, the story of a witty, elusive sensational hit of “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women.” bank-robber whose ingenious lootings leave Gregory Ratoff, who made “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for the Yard utterly baffled. Scotland Yard knows who is responsible, Women” and “Husband, Wife and Friend,” will direct. jSERIESF0RT939 but 40; the gentleman seems to vanish into thin Starts production on Sept. 5. air before they can catch him! HERE I AM A STRANGER—Here is a powerful Satur- day Evening Post story that ranks with Deeping’s 5—TECHNICOLOR SUPER SPECIALS— (1) “Hollywood Caval- This is an exciting adventure with intriguing situa- cade,” (2) “Drums Along the Mohawk,” (3) Maeterlinck’s been written by John immortal “Sorrel and Son.” It is the story of a son “The Balderson. Nunnally Johnson rejuvenating his father against the wishes of his Blue Bird,” (4) “Swanee River," and (5) “Mark of Zorro.” been written by John Balderson and John Drake. Nun- nally Johnson is the associate producer. He makes mother and step-father— and it is a great, powerful, 4—INTERNATIONAL SPECIALS—Produced at 20th Century-Fox relatively few pictures for us, but when his name is dramatic story of the love between father and son. British Studios in London, England. “Shipyard Sally" and “Molly, connected with a production, one can look for a big, Will star Richard Greene, Brenda Joyce, Roland Bless Her," starring Gracie Fields, and others to be announced outstanding success. Warner Baxter heads the cast. Young, Richard Dix, Gladys George, Kay Aldridge, later. John Arledge and others. It has been produced for Jane Baxter, who scored in “The Ware Case,” has 2—SHIRLEY TEMPLE—Maeterlinck's “The Blue Bird” with an high classification. William A. Seiter is the director. been imported from England, to play the feminine all-star cast, in Technicolor, and “Lady Jane.” lead. Edmund internationally In the cutting department. — Gwenn, famous char- 2 SONJA HENIE “Everything Happens at Night” and S. S. Van acter star, also will be in cast. Others now being Temple’s second of her pro- LADY JANE—Shirley two Dine’s “Shadows in the Snow.” selected. A1 Werker, who just finished “Adventures of ductions for 1939-40 release. It is based on the classic 4—JANE WITHERS— (1) “Chicken Wagon Family” with Leo Sherlock Holmes,” will direct. written by Mrs. C. V. Jamison. It has been in the Carrillo, (2) “Pack Up Your Troubles,” with the Ritz Brothers, seller class not for a few years, but for nearly WHITE LADY OF THE ORIENT melodramatic best — (3) “High School” and (4) “Jubilo” (tentative title) with — A It only recently gone into its story of American blonde half a century. has Gene Autry. an adventuress whose entire 36th printing. In many schools it is obligatory read- life’s course is changed, and startlingly so by extraor- 4—CHARLIE CHANS— (1) “Charlie Chan at Treasure Island,” ing. It is unique as a Temple story; unique because it dinary maneuvers of the Oriental. Alice Faye and (2) "Charlie Chan in a City of Darkness,” (3) “Charlie Chan is a mystery story. It’s a story of New Orleans Warner Baxter head the cast, which includes Charles in Rio, and (4) “Charlie Chan in Washington.” peopled with Creoles and French and graceful and Winninger, Joseph Schildkraut, Arthur Treacher and 4 FAMILY (1) “Jones Family in Quick Millions,” (2) charming human relics of by-gone days. It has its —JONES — many others. Directed by Gregory Ratoff. Family In Too Busy To Work,” (3) Untitled, and (4) climax in the celebrated Mardi Gras. The picture “Jones gives Shirley every possibility of showing to the very Untitled. 20,000 MEN A YEAR—Here is America’s dramatic answer to best advantage—and, as previously advised, never 3 CISCO KID STORIES—Starring Cesar Romero in the title role. defiant shouts of war, the posturings of again will you see Shirley Temple in anything but Titles to be definitely announced later. Continued on Page 7A A

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Continued from Page 6A EARTHBOUND—Here is one of the greatest stories ever written. It will be one of the super specials on the saber-rattling dictators. President Roosevelt, Sol Wurtzel’s 1938-39 program. Some years ago, as a realizing this is an electrifying appeal to the coun- silent picture, it proved an outstanding success. It will try, has won approval of his plan for the training of FOR' STORY FOUNDATION be produced on a more lavish scale as an audible 20,000 new aviators each year, a great reserve of drama with an all-star cast now being assembled. To flyers young men selected from colleges. From this — be directed by Allan Dwan. timely and unprecedented development in aviation, MAJOR K-7 PRODUCTIONS the studio plans to make a major production, with LAW WEST OF PECOS—Another popular story and the cooperation of the United States Government. universally known. A dramatic romance on a par The following 1939-40 productions are based on best sell- Commander Frank Wead is the author. He wrote and having the same appeal as the extremely success- “Hell Divers,” “Ceiling Zero,” and “Test Pilot.” ing novels and popular books: ful “Frontier Marshal.” In fact, it is also to be pro- There will be the conflict of many personalities. is Louis Bromfield's “The Rains Came” duced by Wurtzel who made the latter, and what While the theme is aviation, it is not a picture of more it will re-unite the stars of “Frontier Marshal,” “Drums Along the Mohawk” the air. It is the story of an old-time hard-boiled for the cast will be headed by Randolph Scott, Nancy pilot, kicked out of the Air Service because he can Maeterlinck’s “Blue Bird” Kelly, Binnie Barnes and Cesar Romero. Director will no longer pass the physical examination. He is an John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” be announced later. illiterate person who never went past the fourth grade “Here I Am a Stranger” in school—who finds himself at one of the smartest JANE WITHERS SERIES—There will be four releases “Mark of Zorro” universities of the country, where he is pitted against in this series, starring one of the first 10 box office the intelligentsia. It is the story of the conflict of “Lady Jane” stars. Jane Withers, who was so voted by exhibitors personalities behind the scenes, the making of young “Earthbound” and by ticket-buyers. Her first for the 1939-40 sea- son is “The Chicken Wagon Family” with Leo Car- students into flyers—and their obstacles. Randolph “Law West of Pecos" Scott, who is currently scoring a personal hit in rillo, Marjorie Weaver, Kane Richmond, Spring that will be “Frontier Marshal,” will play the male lead. Mar- The following are important stage plays Byington and others. Based on the novel by Barry garet Lindsay has been borrowed for a major role. transferred to the screen by Zanuck: Benefield. Directed by Herbert I. Leeds. The second is Troubles” (formerly titled “Rough- Others featured in the cast are Mary Healy, Preston “Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” “Pack Up Your (borrowed necks” and “Tin Hats”), with Jane co-starring with Foster, Kane Richmond, Maxie Rosenbloom “Scotland Yard” from Warner Bros.), Robert Shaw and George Ernest. the Ritz Brothers. Lynn Bari also is in the cast. Based “Little Old New York” Breslow Francis. H. Bruce Alfred E. Green is the director. Screenplay is by Lou on story by Lou and Owen Breslow and Owen Francis. Following are his custom-made, original stories: Humberstone is the director. Fourth of the series will “Hollywood Cavalcade” co-star Gene Autry, No. 1 cowboy star, in “Jubilo” THE ESCAPE—Formerly titled “East Side, West Side.” based on the famous story by Ben Ames Williams. “Stanley and Livingstone” Another outstanding special on the Wurtzel K-7 Rest of cast and other details later. New titles will be Irving Berlin’s “Say It With Music” lineup, based on the stage play and book of the same given production. Third of the series will be “High title. A human story of New York, about three “Brigham Young” School,” with Jane starting in high school. It is orphaned nephews from Illinois who come into the “Swanee River” planned to make one high school picture with Jane their Mamie. annually, showing her as freshman, sophomore, junior two-room East Side home of Aunt “Everything Happens at Night” Among the characters who play a major role in this and senior. In cast of “High School” are Marvin Van Dine’s “Shadows in the Snow” story are a kindly old man, Pironi, who runs a grocery Stephens, who is playing opposite Jane; Cliff Edwards, “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for store in the slum neighborhood; his son, Louis, just Women” Lillian Porter, Lynn Roberts, Claire Du Brey, John released from serving a five-year sentence in Sing “Public Deb No. 1” Kellogg, Lloyd Corrigan, Mary McCarthy and Paul will direct. Sing; his daughter, Julie, who teaches in a public “20,000 Men a Year” Harvey also are in cast. George Nichols school; a rookie policeman who is in love with the The following are based on widely read stories that ap- CISCO KID SERIES The most important news to come young teacher, and the night club entertainer-daughter — from the Wurtzel camp. Decision to make a series of Aunt Mamie. Also, there is environment of the peared in nationally circulated magazines: based on the further romantic and dramatic adven- most colorful sort, a struggle for livelihood, bad com- “Dance With the Devil” tures of this colorful outlaw followed numerous re- pany, etc. Mix these together and the result is drama “The Postman Walks Alone” quests from exhibitors throughout the world. In one and melodrama of a two-fisted quality. Ricardo “Day-Time Wife” story the Cisco Kid will be seen in his homeland, Cortez is the director of this production. In the cast Portugal, a fugitive from America. In another he are Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, Henry Armetta, will be exploring and making new conquests of heart Edward Norris, June Gale, Leona Roberts, Scotty and pocketbook among the “con” men and gold-dig- Beckett, Rex Downing, Jimmy Butler, Nick Copeland, production for next season’s release. Based on Frank gers, glamour girls, etc., of Broadway in New York. A1 Hill, Sammy Finn and 5-year-old Sandra Richards. Craven’s stage success. Cesar Romero will be starred as the Cisco Kid. A Screen play is by Robert Ellis and Helen Logan. production. feminine star will play opposite him in each release. Delivered to New York. THREE BLIND DATES—A Wurtzel A farce comedy based on the widely publicized profes- Binnie Barnes will be featured. More details later. orig- in September. HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE—An sional escort service which has supplied companions First of the series will be started inal story by Dalton Trumbo, who wrote “A Man to lonely women, society dowagers and debutantes, for CHARLIE CHAN SERIES—There will be four releases Remember,” one of last year’s most praised screen In the cast the Ritz Brothers tired business men, etc. in this universally popular series, starring Sidney hits, it tells the story of a 19-year-old boy, Joe Riley, will be featured. Screenplay by M. Musselman. Will Toler as the Oriental sleuth. Toler’s characterization unable to gain employment in New York. He heads be directed by H. Bruce Humberstone. of Chan has been praised everywhere. A recent ex- West to claim the 40 acres willed him by his deceased exploitation title! And hibitor survey showed a demand for more releases in uncle. In the drama enters Nikola Novotny, 17, who NO MAN IS SAFE—What an this series; hence, the studio announces four for has escaped from an orphans’ home to try her luck what a story! Here is the story of a girl who selects she finally wins 1939-40. The first will be “Charlie Chan at Treasure in Hollywood. The pair meet and take to “riding the man she wants to marry. How situations. Island,” a mystery drama with the Golden Gate the rails” and during their eventful trip they make him furnishes the plot for countless comic International Exposition for its- locale. Edward Kauf- two friends, the Professor, a kindly old hobo, and A sparkling comedy that will attract much interest. man is the associate producer. In the cast also are has been “bumming” his way A triangle complicates matters, but in the end the Tony, a youngster who Cesar Romero, Pauline Moore, Sen Yung, John Carra- years. They also make an enemy of Hunk, a girl makes her conquest. More details later. for dine, Sally Blane, Wally Vernon, June Gale, Douglas brutal, gorilla-like hobo who swears vengeance on LIVING HIGH—It is apparent from the subject matter Fowley, Douglas Dumbrille and Billie Seward. Nor- the four after an altercation in a hobo “jungle.” and from the title of the Wurtzel K-7 productions that man Foster is the director. Second in series is “Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence” is a drama of they will be extremely packed with exploitation pos- “Charlie Chan in a City in Darkness,” with Lynn Bari, the youth of today, a bewildered youth, skeptical, sibilities. All of them will carry a higher budget Pedro de Cordoba and others, which Herbert I. Leeds with little confidence in civilization, viewing the fu- than is represented by any Wurtzel special of the past. directed and has completed; third, “Charlie Chan in ture without hope—and living for today. High comedy “Living High” is, certainly, a showman’s title. The Rio,” and fourth, “Charlie Chan in Washington.” and stark tragedy and ultimate happiness mark the story, already written, is based on the adventures of road of these youngsters seeking their heaven with a THE JONES FAMILY—There will be four in this two couples living beyond their means, who get into barbed wire fence. In the cast are Jean Rogers, established series. John Stone is the associate pro- plenty of trouble. Their lives almost wrecked by the Glenn Ford, Raymond Walburn, Marjorie Rambeau ducer of the first release, definitely entitled “The experience, these couples’ adventures offer lessons in and others. Ricardo Cortez is the director. In the Jones Family in Quick Millions,” formerly known as life and how to live—and with a wealth of whole- cutting department. “The Jones Family at the Grand Canyon.” Directed some hilarity. by Malcolm St. Clair. Robert Shaw, young Dallas STOP, LOOK AND LOVE — Young love’s struggle “find,” has the juvenile lead. Helen Erickson, Eddie against an overly ambitious mother. The girl, ap- Collins and John T. Murray also are in the cast proaching young spinsterhood, nearly loses her big- r. featuring the original Jones family. In production. chance for happiness when her mother again inter- Edward Kaufman will be associate producer on the feres. Father holds no influence in this household, second release, “The Jones Family in Too Busy to but before the story ends he gains his independence, TYPES OF K-7 STORIES: Work” with Joan Davis. The last two releases have the daughter wins the man she loves and the meddle- not yet been titled. The original Jones Family cast some, scheming mother sees the error of her way. A will be featured in each production, with cast addi- comedy romance based on a stage play. Cast includes SPECTACLES OUTDOORS tions, when required, being “name” players. Jean Rogers, Robert Kellard, Cora Sue Collins, Jay The Rains Came 3 “Cisco Kid” Stories Freeman, Roger McGee and William Hollywood Cavalcade Law West of Pecos PETER B. KYNE STORY—Based on story, “Corn Cob Ward, Helen the Mohawk Drums Along Kelly,” but a new title will be announced later. More Frawley. Otto Brower is the director. Delivered to The Crapes of Wrath DRAMAS details later. Maeterlinck’s Blue Bird Stanley and Livingstone . New York. Lady Jane Mark of Zorro DOG MELODRAMA—Based on a story by James Oliver THE SIMPLE LIFE—A Wurtzel production based on Little Old New York Dance With the Devil Curwood, featuring cleverest dog in Hollywood. More an original story by William Anthony McGuire, deal- Earthbound Dance Hall Johnny Apollo details later. ing with the hilarious adventures of a young married MUSICALS Here 1 Am a Stranger their means. Marjorie Weaver couple who live beyond Say It With Music ROMANCES featured as the young and Swanee River and Stuart Erwin will be Everything Happens at Night also is in the cast. misguided couple. Chick Chandler BIOGRAPHICAL In Love With Love Erwin will be re-united for the first Public Deb No. 1 Miss Weaver and Brigham Young time since their triumph in “Second Honeymoon” MYSTERIES DOMESTIC COMEDIES The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes SHORT SUBJECTS several years ago. William Beaudine is the director. Scotland Yard Now in production. 4 Jones Family Day-Time Wife Shadows in the Snow moments 4 “Charlie Chans” FASHION FORECAST HOLD ME TIGHT—A hilarious comedy with COMEDY DRAMAS COMEDY VYVYAN DONNER’S — tenderness, telling the highlights of a series of super Technicolor productions featuring the of pathos and Hotel for Women Three Blind Dates young couple’s first year of marriage. The modern 4 Jane Withers Shipyard Sally world’s most beautiful and best known models, and story of jitterbugs gone matrimonial. As timely a Pack Up Your Troubles handsome men. The outstanding feature of the cur- MELODRAMATIC comedy as has been announced by any company for Jubilo (tt) Continued on Page 8A 20,000 Men a Year The Simple Life A A

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Continued from Page 7 Romero, Pauline Moore, Sally Blane, Douglas Fowley, rent season’s program of short subjects, the 1939-40 Wally Vernon, Sen Yung and others. Directed by series will be even more lavish and produced under Norman Foster. the personal supervision of Vyvyan Donner, unques- SEPT. 15 THE RAINS CAME Zanuck super spe- tionably the world’s greatest style authority. The — —A cial. With Tyrone Power, Myrna Loy, George Brent, name “Vyvyan Donner’s Fashion Forecasts” has be- Brenda Joyce, H. B. Warner, Maria Ouspenskaya, come an extraordinary magnet. Each release will be PERTINENT FACTS—During the 12-month period of Marjorie Rambeau, Laura Hope Crews, Trav- a preview of styles that will be worn the following Henry 1939-40, this corporation will produce a total of 10 pro- ers, Nigel Bruce, and others. Directed by Clarence season. Exclusive models, but each practical and ductions at its studios in London, England. Robert T. Brown. locally available, will be featured. Each release will Kane, American producer, is in charge as Executive carry unlimited exploitation possibilities. national SEPT. 22—STOP, A British Producer. Working in collaboration with LOOK AND LOVE—A Wurtzel pro- hookup with manufacturers of women’s and men’s duction. With Jean Rogers, Robert Kellard, William Movietone City and under Vice-President in charge of wearing apparel will be negotiated with each production, Frawley, Minna Gombell, Production, Darryl F. Zanuck, the British productions Cora Sue Collins and others. thus opening up new but permanent avenues for local Directed by Otto Brower. are 100 per cent financed by 20th Century-Fox, with exploitation. The cast of famous models will be fur- stories selected with Domestic market requirements SEPT. 29—HERE I AM A STRANGER—A Zanuck spe- nished in advance, so that exhibitors may effect ad- uppermost in mind, featuring internationally known cial. With Richard Greene, Roland Young, Brenda vance exploitation tieups. Here is a series that has stars, many of which will be brought from Movietone Joyce, Richard Dix, Gladys George, Kay Aldridge, proved itself at the box office. Fashion Forecast will City, with American trained directors and adapted by John Arledge, and others. Directed by William A. be released every three months in September, De- — American trained writers. From the following British- Seiter. cember, March and June. Ilka Chase, stage star, will produced specials, a selection of a minimum of four 6 continue to furnish the commentary. In each release OCT. —THE ESCAPE—A Wurtzel production. Title will be made for release as K-7 productions and as there will of may be changed. With Kane Richmond, Amanda be featured a minimum 50 models. part and parcel of the 1939-40 K-7 lineup of 52 re- Duff, Henry Armetta, Edward Norris, Marvin Steph- leases. Which subjects will MAGIC CARPET OF MOVIETONE—This series, fea- be released domestically ens, June Gale and others. Directed by Ricardo turing commentary by Paul Douglas, popular radio will be decided after a screening of each production. Cortez. The selection will be announced by General Manager announcer, as well as a commentator for Movietone OCT. 13—HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE—First of four of Distribution Herman Wobber. Following is a list News, still remains the outstanding travelogue on the Zanuck all-Technicolor super specials. With Alice of the productions that are planned by this company short subjects market. There will be a minimum of Faye, Don Ameche, J. Edward Bromberg, Buster to be made at its London studios for possible six releases in this series. A standard product, with K-7 Keaton, release: Stuart Erwin, Alan Curtis, Lynn Bari, Ben authenticity, specially produced with the finest voice Turpin, Keystone Cops, Mack Sennett Bathing Beau- of the screen and radio and the best photography to "HANDLEY CROSS”—One of Surtees’ famous “Jor- ties and many others. Directed by Irving Cummings. support, this series brings the whole world to motion rocks” stories with the distinguished British star, OCT. 20—THE CISCO KID—First of a series of three picture theatre audiences, entertainingly. Expeditions Sidney Howard, playing Jorrocks. Will be directed by original stories built around the Cisco Kid character. were sent out to various parts of the world to gather Walter Forde, who made “Rome Express” and “Chu First will place him in Portugal. Title later. A unusual material for incorporation in this series. Chin Chow,” two international hits. J. B. Williams Wurtzel production. Starring Cesar Romero with will write the screen play. TRUE-LIFE DRAMAS OF NEWSREEL CAMERA- Binnie Barnes. Cast and director now being selected. MEN—Here is something new. The dramatic suc- “OLD FOLKS AT HOME”—Based on stage success, OCT. 20—SHIPYARD SALLY—With Gracie Fields, cessors to the melodramatic Adventures of the News- with originator of stage lead role, Dame Marie Temp- Sidney Howard, Winifred Willard, Tucksen Maguire, reel Cameramen. True-life dramas. Specially produced est, playing the part in the contemplated screen ver- Oliver Wakefield and others. A 20th Century-Fox one-reel dramas, with a cast of newsreel aces who sion. Further details will be announced later. International production. Directed by Monte Banks. actually took part in them. The new policy provides SHIPYARD SALLY—Formerly titled “Sally of the OCT. 27—20,000 MEN A YEAR—Cast and other de- for the production of these subjects; no library mate- Shipyards.” Starring Gracie Fields at the head of an tails will be announced later. Featuring Randolph rial. Each of the four releases will deal with the vari- international cast. A comedy drama produced against Scott, Margaret Lindsay, Mary Healy, Preston Foster, ous hazardous occupations indulged in by these lens- a background of shipbuilding. The action takes place Kane Richmond, Maxie Rosenbloom and others. men. There will he a smash thrill in each release. during the building of the S.S. Queen Elizabeth, the Directed by Alfred Green. The first for the 1939-40 season is entitled “Sand- world’s largest trans-Atlantic liner. Directed by NOV. 3—PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES—A Wurtzel Hogs” and is the story of men who live underground, Monte Banks, who directed all of the released Gracie production. Will be given a new title. Second in the building the great tunnels, waterways, etc. The sec- Fields vehicles. Scheduled for release on Oct. 20. Jane Withers all-star series. With Jane Withers, ond of the series will be on the only man who negoti- MOLLY, BLESS Ritz Brothers and others. Directed by H. Bruce ated alone the entire Colorado river in a rowboat, one HER—A comedy drama based on an original story Humberstone. of the most thrilling adventures of modern time. by Francis Marion, just approved by Mr. NOV. 10—DRUMS ALONG THE A Zanuck Titles and subjects for the remaining releases in this Zanuck as the vehicle for the second Gracie Fields MOHAWK— 1939-40 starring vehicle. Technicolor super special. With Henry Fonda, Claud- series will be announced later. To be produced at the Lon- don studio, with Monte Banks directing. It is a dram- ette Colbert, Dorris Bowden, Edna May Oliver, John ED THORGERSEN’S SPORTS REVIEWS—Already es- atization of the career of one of the world’s most Carradine, Robert Lowery, Charles Tannen and many tablished by such widely discussed 1938-39 successes beloved characters. others. Directed by John Ford. dealing with thoroughbred horses, golf and hunting “HANGMAN’S HOUSE”—Written by Donn Byrne, NOV. 17—JONES FAMILY IN TOO BUSY TO WORK dogs, this series next season will dramatically and whose “Wings of the Morning” this company pro- — Second in the Jones Family series with Joan Davis. analytically penetrate subjects, in subjects to be new duced as the first Technicolor special made in Europe. A Wurtzel production. With the Jones Family and covered and in production, according to Movietone Story is an exciting one of Irish insurrection against others. Directed by Otto Brower. Producer Truman H. Talley. Several of these specials, a background of horse-racing. William Conselman NOV. 24—SWANEE RIVER—A Zanuck super special, like probably in the Carpets series, one or two Magic has written the screen adaptation. in Technicolor. With Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, A1 may be made entirely in all-color. On the latter score, “INSPECTOR HORNLEIGH” SERIES—There will be Jolson and many others. Directed by Sidney Lanfield. more information will be given later. Featuring Ed at least three of these stories incorporated in DEC. 1—CHARLIE CHAN IN CITY IN Thorgersen, the world’s best known sports screen and the A DARKNESS series based on the adventures of the great British A Wurtzel production. Second of the Charlie radio commentator, “Sports Reviews” for 1939-40 will — Chan detective character, Inspector Hornleigh, series. With Sidney Toler, Sen combine with a technique, developed by Movietone, Gordon Yung and others. Harker playing the title role. In the cast also will be Directed by Herbert I. Leeds. of graceful, analytical “lowdown.” Each of these featured Alastair Sim, Mild Hood and Wally Patch. four releases will reveal the “inside story” of various DEC. 8—DAY-TIME WIFE—A Zanuck special. Co- Detective series is a regular radio feature of Brit- sports. the starring Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell, with other ish Broadcasting network. principals now being selected. Directed by Gregory ORIGINAL NOVELTIES—This series will be genuinely Ratoff, who megaphoned “Wife, Husband and Friend” representative of something new under the short sub- r —•— OFFICIAL ^ and “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women.” jects sun. Lew Lehr, No. 1 Funny Man of America, DEC. 15—HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE will appear in a series of documentary comedies. In —A Wurtzel production. With Jean Rogers, Glenn these Lehr will appear in person for a few seconds, Ford, Marjorie Rambeau, Raymond Walburn, and merely in an introductory capacity. Thereafter, he 11939-40 RELEASE! others. Directed by Ricardo Cortez. will give a running story in his inimitable dialect. DEC. 22—MAETERLINCK’S “THE BLUE BIRD”— “Dr. Lehr will take apart human and animal peculiari- L_„ i — ~ sc H EDULE Zanuck Technicolor super special. With an all-star ties, and in his own involved manner he will give the cast headed by Shirley Temple, Nancy Kelly, Gale public a myopic slant on things as they are. In this AUG. 4—ELSA Sondergaard, Cliff Edwards, Sybil Jason, Spring By- group also may be featured several other personalities MAXWELL’S HOTEL FOR WOMEN— Zanuck-Cosmopolitan ington and others being selected. Directed by Walter and new featurettes for which negotiations are now A production. With Elsa Max- well, Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, James Ellison, Lang. nearing completion. There will be four releases in Kay Aldridge, Joyce Dinehart, DEC. Stuart Erwin, this series. Compton, Alan John Halli- 29—SIMPLE LIFE—With Marjorie day and others. Directed by Gregory Ratoff. Weaver, Chick Chandler and others. Directed by Wil- There will a liam Beaudine. FATHER HUBBARD ADVENTURES— be AUG. 11—CHICKEN WAGON FAMILY—A Wurtzel series of thrilling adventure one-reel productions pro- production. First of a series of four Jane Withers JAN. 5—LITTLE OLD NEW YORK—One of the big- duced in the wilds of the Arctic and the Antarctic, releases. With Jane Withers, Leo Carrillo, Marjorie gest musical productions this company has ever un- starring the “Parson-Explorer,” Father Hubbard, who Weaver, Kane Richmond, Spring Byington and others. dertaken, with Alice Faye, Richard Greene, Fred is indisputably in a class by himself. These subjects Directed by Herbert I. Leeds. MacMurray and Andy Devine heading an all-star cast. are a new feature of the Movietone short subject prod- A Darryl Zanuck musical special. Directed by Henry uct and constitute one of the greatest offered on the AUG. 18—STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE—A Zanuck King. market. They are living sights and sound, seen and super special. With Spencer Tracy, Nancy Kelly, heard for the first time by civilization. It took more Richard Greene, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Co- than three years to make these pictures. Commentary burn, Walter Brennan, Henry Hull, Henry Travers will be by Father Hubbard and Lowell Thomas. and many others. Directed by Henry King. MOVIETONE NEWS TERRY-TOONS—There will be 26 Terry-Toons. A AUG. 25—THE JONES FAMILY IN QUICK MIL- minimum of 10 will be produced entirely in Techni- LIONS—A Wurtzel production. First of a series of RELEASED TWICE EACH WEEK. Total of 104 issues. color. Due to the success enjoyed by the two-headed four releases with the original Jones Family. In Produced by Movietonews, Inc., Truman H. Talley, giant, Gandy Goose, and Capt. MacDoodle in the cur- addition, Eddie Collins, Robert Shaw and others also producer. Unquestionably the world’s greatest news- rent (K-6) season’s series, Terry-Toon will feature appear. Directed by Malcolm St. Clair. reel. More cameramen and crews regularly contribute these characters again in their K-7 (1939-40) issues. to Movietonews News exclusively than comprise the SEPT. 1 — THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK They will be released at the rate of one every other combined staffs of all other newsreels. Produced and HOLMES. A Zanuck special. With Basil Rathbone, week. Produced under the personal supervision of released, in native language, in 47 different countries. Ida Lupino, Alan Marshall, Nigel Bruce, Mary Forbes, Paul Terry, with an enlarged staff of cartoon story Commentator's: Lowell Thomas, Sir Malcolm Camp- Terry Kilburn and many others. Directed by Alfred bell, Lew Lehr, Ed Thorgersen, Helene Claire, Paul writers, gag-men, artists, etc., to the number of 173. Werker. Additional Technicolor equipment has been installed. Douglas and many others. Edmund Reek, general Produced at Terry-Toons, Inc., Studios, New Rochelle, SEPT. 8—CHARLIE CHAN IN TREASURE ISLAND manager; Vyvyan Donner, society, women’s and fash- N. Y. —A Wurtzel production. With Sidney Toler, Cesar ion editor, and Thomas Cummiskey, sports editor. — —— ) ——

STUDIO SPECIAL 9A

ZANUCK K-6 PRODUCTIONS

FEATURE PRODUCT Irving Berlin’s Second Fiddle (x) Produced by Darryl Zanuck .... 24 Frontier Marshal Produced by S. M. Wurtzel .... 28 *Jesse James 20th Century-Fox-British 2 *Kentucky of Washington Square Total K-6 (1938-39) Features 54 Rose The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (c) SHORT SUBJECTS Young Mr. Lincoln (c) Produced by Movietone Thanks for Everything! Magic Carpets 6 Submarine Patrol (s) Sports Reviews 6 Wife, Husband and Friend Miscellaneous 6 Newsreel Cameramen 4 Tail Spin •Fashion Specials 4 Return Of The Cisco Kid The Hound of the Baskervilles Total 26 Alexander’s Ragtime Band ••Terry-Toons 26 Suez Hold That Co-Ed Total One-Reel Shorts 26 My Lucky Star (h) Total Cartoons 26 Straight, Place and Show (R) Total Shorts Lineup 52 The Three Musketeers (R) The Gorilla (R)

(*) Produced in Technicolor. Gateway (**) At least nine will be in Technicolor and remaining 20 in sepia and black and white print. SHIRLEY TEMPLES §Just Around the Corner MOVIETONE NEWS * Little Princess 104 issues; two issues every week produced by Movietone News, Inc. Susannah of the Mounties

* All-Technicolor super productions. (tt) . Ten- tative title, f Musical that replaces cancelled Eddie Cantor production, (s) Formerly titled “Splinter Fleet.” (h) Sonja Henie starring ve- hicles. (d) Formerly titled “By the Dawn’s SMILING ALONG—A 20th Century-Pox British pro- Early Light.” (R) Specials with all-star casts and Ritz duction, starring Grade Fields, with Mary Maguire, Brothers. §OriginalIy announced under title, Roger Liversey, Peter Coke, Jack Donahue and others. “Sunny Side Up.” (x)Formerly referred to Directed by Monty Banks. R. T. Kane, producer. as “When Winter Comes.” (c) Cosmopolitan produc- Released Jan. 20. INSPECTOR HORNLEIGH—A 20th Century-Fox tion. British production, introducing an international pop- ular radio detective character played by Gordon Harker. Others in the cast include Alastair Sim, Hugh Williams, Miki Hood, Steve Geray and others. Directed by Eugene Forde. Released April 21.

TERRYTOONS-—There are 26 cartoons produced by 1 SHORT SUBJECTS Paul Terry at his enlarged New Rochelle, N. Y., I studios. Six of these 26 cartoons were produced in Technicolor. The others will be in sepia or black and MAGIC CARPETS There are six in this travel series, — white. Production budget on the K-6 Terry-Toons will be produced by Movietone, with Truman H. Talley be 50 per cent greater than it was last (K-5) season. in charge. This series of one - reel featurettes carry comments by the world famous Lowell Thomas. ADVENTURES OF NEWSREEL CAMERAMEN — There are four releases in this series that Movie- tone will produce. Adventures of the Newsreel Cameraman series is in a class by itself and incom- parable for thrills and action. They are the only true-life stories incorporated in a one-reel series. JANE WITHERS (4) SPORT REVIEWS—Six in this series, also produced by 1 Keep Smiling (tt) Movietone. This is a dramatized analysis of the 2 Always In Trouble (t) sports of the day, with the most popular sports com- 3 Arizona Wildcat (ttt) mentator of screen and radio, Ed Thorgersen. 4 Boy Friend (xx) There are releases in this series FASHION SHOWS— CHARLIE CHANS (2) which will be done in Technicolor. This is the 1 Charlie Chan In Honolulu most expensive series of the K-6 short subjects pro- 2 Charlie Chan In Reno gram. This series features commentary by Ilka Chase, Broadway stage star. Starred in each Fashion JONES FAMILY (4) Show are the world’s most beautiful models. Vyvyan 1 Safety In Numbers 2 Down On The Farm Donner is the producer. I K-5 PRODUCT 3 (n) Everybody’s Baby 1938-39 FEATURE 4 In Hollywood Delivered MR. MOTO (4) AUGUST 18—*County Chairman i 1 Mysterious Mr. Moto 6 Can’t Have Everything 25— (J) Love on a Budget 2 (***) K-6 RELEASE SCHEDULE 13—One Mile from Heaven MARCH Mr. Moto’s Last Warning 13 *Handy Andy 4—Sally, Irene and Mary 3 Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation 20 11 Walking Down Broadway Love Under Fire — 4 Mr. Moto on Danger Island AUGUST FEBRUARY 27—Think Fast, Mr. Moto 18—Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm 3 5 Gateway —Arizona Wildcat (W) 27 fWestern Gold 25— Mr. Moto’s Gamble 10 12 Keep Smiling (W) —Tail Spin SEPTEMBER APRIL Up The River (§) 19 Alexander’s Ragtime Band 17—Three Musketeers 3—Thin Ice 1 — Island in the Sky Five of a Kind 26 Speed to Burn 24—Pardon Our Nerve 10—Wild and Woolly 8—tfRawhide SEPTEMBER MARCH 10— (MJ) Borneo 15— In Old Chicago 2—My Lucky Star 3—Wife, Husband, Friend 17—Wife, Doctor and Nurse 22— Battle of Broadway Time Out For Murder 9 10 Inside Story —Safety in Numbers (J) — 24— (J) In Hot Water 29— Four Men and a Prayer Speed To Burn 16—Hold That Co-Ed 17—The Little Princess (T), (ST) MAY OCTOBER Meet The Girls (*) 23 —Time Out for Murder 24—Everybody’s Baby (J) 6 I Life Begins in College — (J) A Trip to Paris 31 Hound of the Baskervilles 30—Straight, Place, Show — 8 Lancer Spy 6—*Life Begins at 40 While New York Sleeps APRIL — OCTOBER 8 ttRoll Along, Cowboy 13—Kentucky Moonshine Inside Story 7— Mr. Moto in Danger Island — 7— Meet the Girls 15— Heidi 20— Rascals Pardon 14—Alexander Graham Bell (C) Our Nerve ($) (a) 14—Five of a Kind 22—Chan on Broadway 27— Kidnapped 21—Winner Take All Sharpshooters 21 — Mysterious Mr. Moto 29 Ali Baba Coes to Town JUNE 21 — Inspector Hornleigh (B) — 28—Suez NOVEMBER 3 Road Demon 28—Return of Cisco Kid —Josette NOVEMBER 5 (**) 28—Climbing High (CB) — Danger—Love at Work 10— One Wild Night Chasing Danger (x) 4—Always in Trouble (W) MAY 12— Dangerously Yours 17—Three Blind Mice Winner Take- All 11 —Just Around Corner (ST) .5 Chasing Danger 12—*Judge Priest 24— Mr. Moto Takes a Chance 18—Sharpshooters — It Could Happen to You 12 Rose 19—Second Honeymoon JULY 25 Submarine Patrol — of Washington Square — 1 News Is Made At Night (2) 19— Boy Friend (W) 26—45 Fathers —Always Good-Bye DECEMBER 8 26—The Gorilla 26— (NW) Dinner at the Ritz — Panamint’s Bad Man 2 Road Demon 8 to — JUNE DECEMBER —We’re Going Get Rich ( C 9 the River 15 (*) With June Lang and Lynn Bari. (**) With Brian —Up 2— In Hollywood (J) 3 Big Town Cirl — Passport Husband 16 on the Farm (J) —Down 9—Young Mr. Lincoln (C) 10— (J) Borrowing Trouble 22— I’ll Give a Million Donlevy and Wally Vernon. (***) Formerly “Mr. Moto In 23 Everything —Thanks for 16 Chan In 17 No release 29—Little Miss Broadway — Reno Egypt.” (tt) With Preston Foster. ($) Formerly “Down 30— Kentucky (T) 23—Susannah of Mounties (ST) 24—Thank You, Mr. Moto To Earth.” (tt) Formerly titled “Hello Hollywood.” (ttt) JANUARY 30— It Could Happen to You 31 — Love and Hisses (*) Rogers re-issues. 6 While New York Sleeps JULY JANUARY (f) K-4 Outdoor. Formerly “Salomy Jane.” (R) Formerly “Meridian 7-1212.” 6 7 —The Lady Vanishes (GB) — Mr. Moto Takes A Vacation 7 City Girl (ft) K-5 Outdoor. (N) Formerly titled “A Very Practical Joke.” (§) Formerly 13 Chan in Honolulu 14—Second Fiddle (IB) 7—Tarzan’s Revenge (J) Jones Family. Titled “Hard To Get.” ($) Formerly Titled “Samson And 20 Mr. Moto’s Last Warning 21 —News Is Made At Night 14 Change of Heart (NW) New World British Pro- 20—Smiling Along (F) 21—The Ware Case (GB) 14—ffHawaiian Buckaroo duction. The Ladies.” (x) Formerly titled “Dangerous Cargo,” with 28 27 Jesse James (T) —Frontier Marshal 21 Chan at Monte Carlo (•*) Formerly “Home Town Preston Foster, Lynn Bari, Henry Wilcoxon and Wally Ver- Withers vehicle. 28 Landing G-Man.” NOTES: (W) Jane (J) Jones Family series. (ST) Happy non. (n) Formerly titled “Bundle of Joy.” (2) Formerly Shirley Temple special. (F) With Gracie Fields. (T) in Technicolor. FEBRUARY (MJ) Last picture of the Martin titled Big Drum.” (z) Formerly titled “Mr. Moto (GB) Gaumont-British production. (C) A Cosmopolitan production. 4 International Settlement Johnsons. “The (IB) Irving Berlin special. (B) A 20th Century-Fox British production, II Checkers (G) With Gracie Fields, Victor in Porto Rico.” (xx) Formerly “Police School.” (tt) Tentative title. 18 Baroness and the Sutlar McLaglen and Brian Donlavy. 10A STUDIO SPECIAL AT 13 JANE WITHERS FACES FUTURE TO PALE HER PAST

HER 22ND PICTURE MARKS THE BEGINNING OF EVEN GREATER CAREER GIRLHOOD The new PROMISES TO and more beautiful Jane Withers. No longer a child star, this versatile juvenile trouper is cur- rently making her 22nd picture for this company, “High School.” This season marks a greater era in her color- ful career. For EXALT GREAT CAREER details regarding her future, present and past read the informative article on this page.

PT1HERE is a very good reason why Jane Withers is not superstitious. At 13 years of age, she embarks on what promises to be the most brilliant chapter in her already eventful career. Of that there can be no doubt. Jane’s 13th year finds her in possession of a future that for lucrative bril- liancy promises to pale her successful past as one of the screen’s foremost child-stars. No longer a child, but a very charming girl, in her first year in high school. Jane Withers, as pictures of her on pages one, 10 A and 11 A of this publication show, looks her best, a sweet, beautiful young lady. And she launches this more important phase of her career as one of the screen’s 10 best box office stars, according to newspaper polls and by vote of theatre operators throughout the world. • \ S she blossomed into her ’teens, Jane presented the studio with several perplexing problems. But, today all that has passed. With greater pos- sibilities, Jane entered the 1939-40 season with a fine array of stories—the finest she has ever had. “Pack Up Your Troubles,” the second 1939-40 Jane Withers starring vehicle in which the Ritz Brothers are featured, starts the ball rolling. Currently, she is appearing in “High School,” which will introduce her as a freshman. It is the studio’s intention to make at least one story annually, in which the adventures of a high school girl, graduating from freshman to sophomore, from sophomore to junior and from junior to senior, will be dramatized. Her fourth vehicle for this season will be based on the story, titled “Jubilo,” and she will have the crooning cowboy-

the children’s matinees Hotel’s Cocoanut Grove of neighborhood the- with Phil Harris and his atres, appeared Jane Withers' Record in innu- band; played four weeks merable benefits in the of vaudeville through hope that somebody Following is a Southern complete record of productions in which Jane Withers will have California and would recognize her been either featured Mexico or starred by this corporation (including the four in which and enough talent, modeled chil- she appears this 1939-40 season): other functions to fill a dren’s Gene Autry dresses at vari- 1 '"Bright Eyes 13 45 Fathers newspaper page. Only ous department stores 2 Farmer Takes a Wife 14 Checkers once were her stage ap- and fashionable hotel 3 Ginger pearances interrupted, star, Gene Autry, with her. All of these will be 15 Rascals and club teas. She fi- 4 This Is the Life for a bit in First Na- completed before Jane goes on her personal 16 Keep Smiling nally took one more 5 Paddy O’Day tional’s “A Journal of appearance tour to Australia early in January. 17 Always in Trouble chance at • a picture part 6 Gentle Julia 18 The Arizona Wildcat Crime,” with Ruth when she tagged along 7 Little Miss Nobody Chatterton. YlfHEN Jane Withers has completed the tenta- 19 Boy Friend with a friend and 8 Pepper ' ' a 20 Chicken Wagon Family • tively titled “Jubilo” she will have appeared in friend’s child on an “in- 9 Can This Be Dixie? 21 INALLY, she herself a total of 23 productions made at this company’s Pack Up Your Troubles terview” — and what 10 The Holy Terror F reaped studio, all under the supervision of 22 High School some benefit Sol Wurtzel. seemed to be the break, Her first important 11 Angel’s Holiday 23 Jubilo from her innumerable role was in Shirley Temple’s came, Bright a bit in “Handle charity appearances Eyes. After playing in “The Farmer 12 Wild and Woolly (*) With Shirley With Care,” directed by Temple. when Takes a Wife,” in which, by the way, Henry Louis Lewyn saw David Butler. A few her do a negro preacher Fonda, now co-starring with Claudette Colbert in more bits followed in mob scenes of such pictures as “Cav- act at Clarence Muse’s Christmas benefit for his colored Zanuck’s Technicolor special, “Drums Along the alcade,” a Mickey McGuire comedy; in “Klondike” with brethren at the Lincoln theatre, where Carole Lombard, Mohawk,” made his debut, Jane graduated to star- Lyle Talbot; in “Zoo in Budapest,” “The Love Wife,” Constance Bennett, Warren William and other noted Holly- dom. She punctuated her stellar career in a “Possessions,” as Pat O’Malley’s daughter in “Love Past wood stars also appeared. Lewyn was so impressed with comedy called “Ginger,” following it that season Thirty,” and in “Sitting Pretty.” Then the studio gates Jane’s extraordinary with “This Is the Life,” “Paddy ability that he wrote a special act for O’Day” and seemed closed to her again and “Gentle Julia.” she returned to the round of her and Jackie Searle in “Hollywood on Parade.” Some benefits. But, though she was eagerly sought and featured months later she appeared in a Paramount short in which • by the sponsors of all sorts of charity shows, though she she satirized a presidential campaign speaker so effectively TN fact Jane became a star at nine. And it collected was rave notices and frequently stopped the show, that she received an appreciative letter from the executive A not as easy as it may sound. She skyrocketed though she won the admiration of film executives and stars mansion at Albany, New York, bearing the signature of to fame as a “meanie.” Acclaimed as a radio whose and momentary enthusiasm led them to make vague Franklin D. Roosevelt. After that she appeared briefly in stage star in her home town, Atlanta, promises, Ga., since she might just as well have remained in Atlanta Eddie Cantor’s “Kid Millions,” “The Good Fairy,” “Tail- she was three, Jane’s arrival in Hollywood for all the caused headway she made toward her film goal. spin Tommy,” in the schoolroom sequence of “Imitation of not the slightest ripple of interest in film circles. Life,” and in “It’s a Gift” with W. C. Fields. Then she Letters of introduction from Georgia newspapers, returned once more to personal appearances billed as “spe- radio and political officials proved her no open sesame X>UT “personal appearances” continued. She enter- cialty artist and director of the AI Polhamus Melody Boys,” for the juvenile actress who made a daily round tained twice daily at the Hollywood Athletic Club dur- a junior orchestra composed of _ twelve boys, ranging from of the studio for eight months with her mother, ing its open house for the Olympic Games contestants; twelve to sixteen years of age. She had learned to wield a Mrs. Ruth Withers, before she ever saw the inside appeared at benefits for the convalescent patients at Pot- baton at the tender age of four' in Atlanta, where she also of a studio casting office. “Georgia’s sweetheart” tenger Sanatorium, the Old Soldiers’ Home, the Annual conducted a kiddies’ orchestra. a natural trouper — who could wring tears and newsboys Christmas parties of various Los Angeles dailies, laughter from audiences with equal ease, an was “married” at the age of eight in “Mitzi Steps Out” at astonishingly clever mimic who could sing over a the Figueroa Playhouse, played in Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” UkNCE more a fruitless round of casting offices, and the hundred songs, dance like a miniature edition of at the Altadena Community Theatre, became a Southern ” chubby Jane returned to radio work. She was selected Fred Astaire, and impersonate forty stage, screen California Better Babies winner of a Hal Roach screen from among 500 children to star in KFWB’s Juvenile Revue, and radio stars—had everything but the break test in December, 1932; was guest artist at the National in which she was “The she needed. known as Pest,” and “The Nuisance,” Women’s Relief Association, L. A. chapter of U.D.C., Girl singing and gagging with the master of ceremonies. Her • Scout Leaders Association other and women’s clubs; flexible voice and ether impersonations brought her still T>ETWEEN the vain visits to studios she did a the Sunday Breakfast Club, 99 Club, was featured with more inconspicuous film roles when she was chosen to dub little act with “Prince,” a St. Bernard dog at the Hollywood Screen Kiddie Guild at the Ambassador Continued on Page 12A Meet The New lane Withers R

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STUDIO CONFABS OUTLINE Of PLANS GOWPUNGHER IS ’39 ON BRITISH OF K-7 PRODUCTIONS SIGNED; RATED PRODUCT PLANS FOR JANE WITHERS POSSIBLE STAR

ovietone city— obert Continued from Page 10A ovietone city zanuck M T. Kane, managing director the voices for anywhere from — of 20th Century-Fox British M announced Friday that he 1T1HIS week the studio ex- two to six characters in Warner Ritz Productions, Ltd., and Monty THHE Brothers will have signed George Montgomery, a tracted a definite promise Brothers’ “Luney Tunes” and for Banks, director of the Gracie leading women on the screen 23-year-old Montana cowpunch- from Brenda Joyce that she 13 of the “Willie Whopper” series Fields vehicles, are in the United for the first time when they go er, to a long-term contract. He would not become engaged not for animated cartoons, in which, States for a series of confer- — into “Three Blind Dates,” their is a likely looking star prospect, until her career is well of course, she was heard but ences with Production Chief under next story, the purchase of in the opinion of studio officials. way, which never seen. The rest is history. Darryl F. Zanuck. Banks has means after “The which was completed this week He is being put in charge of Rains Hearing that David Butler, been here for several weeks in Came” has been generally was by Sol Wurtzel. “Three Blind dramatic coaches and will be to direct a picture story conferences with Zanuck shown, according to the an- with Shirley Dates” will show the brothers gradually brought along. If he Temple, regarding forthcoming vehicles nouncement. For days reports Jane and Mrs. Withers Ritz as eager-to-please employ- lives up to the studio’s high ex- circulated went to him, but with Miss Fields. Her first pro- around Hollywood were sent away ees of an escort service. Morris pectations, then this company that the 18-year-old with little hope. However, duction for 1939-40 is “Shipyard “discovery” they Musselman has been assigned to has another excellent male star. might become engaged to encountered Sally” and the negative was Owen James Ryan, cast- write the screen play which will 9 personally delivered to New Ward. The latter is a student ing director, and Jane offered to be directed by H. Bruce Hum- TUDIO officials felt much bet- at U. of C. at Angeles. do some imitations York by him several weeks ago. Los for him. As berstone. September 18 has been S ter Friday when two cable- she commenced a new one, Ryan • 9 set as the starting date. grams reached the desk of the rushed her back to Butler’s of- ' HE calibre of the all-star 9 production chief. They were ENERAL Manager of Distri- fice. Five minutes later, Jane from Tyrone Power, who is in T cast in “Little Old New “DACK Up Your Troubles,” in G bution Herman Wobber and was signed for the role of the France, and from Sonja Henie. York” indicates its importance which Harry, A1 and Jimmy Overseas Sales Director Walter venomous brat in “Bright Eyes,” Both have purchased passage for on the 1939-40 lineup. There Ritz appeared with Jane With- J. Hutchinson also were here and her performance won her a their return to the States. Re- will be two romantic angles, in- ers, was sneak previewed the this week.' long-term contract. cent developments abroad wor- volving Richard Greene as Rob- other night at the California They are very' ried studio officials for a day or ert Fulton, the inventor of the theater in Huntington Park and enthusiastic 9 so, but the cablegrams changed according to audience reaction over plans steamboat, and Alice Faye, and that. Power will come back by UT it was not until the pic- cards vote it their best picture. outlined for Fred MacMurray and Brenda Clipper ship. Sonja sails from Humberstone also directed that production at Joyce. In addition, there will be B ture was released, fan mail her home in Norway early next picture. the British Charles Coburn, who did such a came pouring in, and press re- Selection of three top week. name feminine players studios. For splendid job as the British news- views heralded her as a new to appear 9 opposite the comedians is domestic re- paper publisher in “Stanley and child sensation that full realiza- re- HE most famous boat in all tion of her artistic stature garded as the biggest job in con- lease there Livingstone”; Andy Devine, who came T history, Robert Fulton’s first office value. brief nection with preparations for will be a min- has been borrowed from Univer- and box Her steamboat, the Claremont, is be- “Three Blind Dates.” imum of four sal for a comedy role, and others. part in “Dante’ Inferno” and ing duplicated in exact 9 detail British spe- 9 “Redhead on Parade” were dis- for scenes in “Little Old New cials. counted as unworthy of her tal- N antique furniture hunting York.” How- “ will go The ship will be so con- TOHNNY APOLLO” A expedition throughout ever, the Lon- ent. Meanwhile, she appeared New structed that it J before the cameras some will operate in don studio with Janet Gay nor in “The England will constitute the va- the same manner Fulton’s boat time in the late Fall. Original- will make Farmer Takes a Wife,” and then cation which Henry Fonda is did in the nineteenth century. ly, Zanuck planned starting it some dozen came the title role in “Ginger.” planning shortly after the pre- Construction of the Claremont right after Labor Day, but dif- pictures dur- Her first starring picture—“This view of the Technicolor produc- will cost $50,000. Director Henry ficulty in obtaining certain ing the sea- Is the Life,” proved her versa- tion of “Drums Along the Mo- King expects to go into produc- players whose services he con- son. Domestically, it is planned tility as a songstress and dancer; hawk.” Together with his wife, tion with this big special early siders indisnensable to the cast, to release “Shipyard Sally” next then came “Paddy O’Day,” in Fonda will spend three weeks next month. he has decided to wait until No- month and in the Spring to turn which played an Irish Or- scouting through New England 9 vember before starting “Johnny she out another with Gracie Fields. in which for antiques with which HE contents of Jane Withers’ Apollo.” By that time those phan, “Gentle Julia,” to fur- The other two British-made spe- she the mischievous nish his Santa Monica home. T fan mail this week players will probably be avail- portrayed was re- cials for U. S. -Canada release fame; The trip planned will take sponsible for a new able. The top roles are to be niece of Booth Tarkington him opening will be determined after screen- principally scene in “High played by Tyrone Power, Nan- “Little Miss Nobody,” another through Vermont and School.” A check- ings. up of letters cy Kelly and Edward Arnold. but quite different orphan role, Maine. received at the musical 9 studio by the high ranking 13- 9 then “Pepper” and the “Can This Be Dixie” and “The TOHN Ford, who is directing year-old starlet showed that R. KANE is particularly en- ANUCK stated this week ** eight out of every Holy Terror” in which Jane had Fonda in his current film, is ten letters M thusiastic over a newcomer, Z asked her to sing that he believes the screen one of the greatest roles of her also planning to visit his home and dance more Phyllis Calvert, whom he de- version often on the screen. of “The Grapes of brief but eventful career. A new town of Portland, Maine, at the scribes as a 22-year-old, auburn- Wrath,” which has 9 he an- kind of child, Jane is a juvenile same time, and the two have ar- haired actress who is destined nounced will be started Sept. HEREFORE, Associate Pro- on character actress who troupes ranged to meet there. Ford has for speedy international fame. 25th, will be every bit as sen- ducer John Stone like a veteran—a comedienne offered to help Fonda with his ordered She comes from the British sational as John Steinbeck’s scenarists to alter best who wrings tears and laughter knowledge of the country and the script and stage, but her ability is such seller. He is at the moment now, instead of riding from her audiences with equal his local connections in steering a cow that in her first screen venture, completing negotiations for the pony and “bulldogging” a steer ease—a songstress and dancer him through the intricacies Miss Calvert has been given the services of seveal stars under at the start of the film, Jane will feminine lead with amazing natural sense of which usually confront even the in “They Came contract to other studios. When sing and dance with Cliff “Uku- rhythm, and an astonishingly most experienced of antique col- by Night,” a comedy mystery, these have been completed, he lele Ike” Edwards. The number, clever mimic. A child who has lectors. The actor will also visit that Will Fyffe is producing at will announce the cast of prin- “The Old Chisholm Trail,” has won her place in the film firma- the various places in New Eng- the company’s studios at Isling- cipals. Meantime, John Ford, been given new lyrics by Sidney ton. ment through sheer ability and land where, for several years, he who will direct, is busy cutting Clare. Later in the picture, Jane personality, Jane may fittingly played in Summer 9 “Drums Along the Mohawk.” stock before will also do a comedy burlesque called America’s number one the movies discovered him. be of the classical aria, “II Bacio,” HIEF of Production in Eng- 9 character actress. juvenile 9 while trying to extricate a small C land Maurice Ostrer and N enterprising Hollywood In- thirty OVERING acres, a lizard which has been slipped Producer Edward Black agree A dian has found a way of turn- C replica of New York at the down her back. with Mr. Kane that Miss Calvert ing his native handicraft to good beginning of the nineteenth cen- 9 will soon prove herself so well account, and has worked up ! Sonja Henie tury is being built on the j lot for VERY day Sidney Toler that American producers will be quite a nice little sideline at the the spectacular production of for services. E learns new things about his clamoring her This studio where he was portraying On Her Way to “Little Old New York.” The set company, of course, first characterization of Charlie Chan. has one of the 18th century Iroquois is the largest single one ever On the set of the latest Chan call on her services, if she turns Indians in “Drums Along the Movietone City constructed at the studio. Direc- thriller, out to be the exceptional j “City in Darkness,” To- star Mohawk.” The Indian, Chief tor Henry King estimated the her British sponsors insist she ler told of a new quirk of the George Skyeagle, has thus far cost of this one set would run will prove herself. In “They Chinese detective. “Charlie sold to practically every member OSLO. NORWAY — in the neighborhood of $300,000. Came by Night” she appears in j Chan,” said Toler, “must never of the cast and crew small In- Sonja Henie is taking the l Among the historical landmarks | look directly up. “When I bring a cast with Margaret Lockwood, boat in the next days dian drums which he manufac- few { are the Bull’s Head Tavern, the who will be recalled for her por- | back my head and look up at for York. • tures at night at home. He ! New Custom’s House and St. Paul’s trayal of the feminine leads in the ceiling or the sky, I no longer started the fad by first bringing Church. Alice “The Lady Vanishes” and Shir- She expects to be in Faye, Richard look like Chan. The muscles one on the set himself and get- j Greene, America late next week ! and Fred MacMurray about my eyes flatten out and ley Temple’s “Susannah of the j ting everyone to autograph it have been cast thus far in this I lose the Mounties”: Michael Redgrave : and will proceed directly I Chinese appearance,” as a souvenir of his in the and Will Fyffe himself. work to the studio where she big production. said the actor. picture. J j I will start rehearsals for | = her first vehicle for this j HEN most of the autograph- season. “Everything Hap- i HYLLIS Calvert, according j W ers asked where they could pens at Night.” P to information reaching here, j get similar drums so that they Miss Henie, with her ? WURTZEL has been an entertainer since she SPECIALS might collect autographs too, | was seven. When 16 she set = mother, has been vacation- | LL Skyeagle started taking orders. ing about to become a dancing teach- I in England and Nor- j Continued from Page 3A So far, he has made and sold way, for the past seven ! er. Her first stage apoearance j close to 200 of them. Skyeagle as one of its Wurtzel major “A” specials. What is more, was on tour with “She Shall I weeks. Wurtzel ran thriving has mobilized the same personnel that made “Frontier Have Music.” Later she ap- also a sideline while Marshal” to produce and in “Law peared with Roy Limbert’s Mal- he was up in Utah for a month appear West of Pecos.” Thus, co-featured on location with the Right after she has fin- in the latter will be Randolph Scott, Nancy Kelly, vern Theatre Players and with same | Binnie Barnes troupe. there lot ished “Everything Hap- and Cesar Romero. the Coventry and York Reper- As was a of j j i pens at Night,” in which tory companies. She was signed sheepraising in that country, he \ 9 f Ray Milland, borrowed HIS week Wurtzel’s first big for the screen while appearing in went through the woods in j special for the new season, “20,000 from Paramount, will play i the stage play, “Punch Without search of the skeletons of dead j T Men a Year,” was sent before the cameras. This production opposite her, Sonja Henie I Judy” at the Embassy theatre in sheep and collected all the sheep j has been in preparation for some time and is being directed by ! is scheduled to start her London. When 10 she appeared vertebrae he could find. From j Alfred E. Green. In the cast are Randolph Scott, Margaret Lind- second 1939-40 production, with Ellen Terry in “Crossings” these he fashioned neckerchief | j say, Preston Foster, Kane Richmond, Maxie Rosenbloom and others. the late S. S. Van Dine’s I which, by the way, happened to clips in the shape of steer heads I Three of those players have been borrowed from other studios. ! “Shadows in the Snow.” be the last play in which Miss which he sold to members of the j “20,000 Men a Year” is the highest budgeted production Wurtzel has Terry appeared on the stage. troupe at 50 cents each. been assigned to make in more than six years. STUDIO SPECIAL 13A

AN AFFECTIONATE SCENE in “Here I Am A Stranger” that Roy Del Ruth recently completed and that is scheduled for an early preview. Above Brenda Joyce, who plays the romantic lead oppo- site Richard Greene, and Richard Dix who plays the ex-gridiron hero-father opposite Gladys George. Roland Young also is in the cast.

WHAT A PRETTY MISS, Jane Withers makes in this scene from “High School” in which she has her first real romantic encounters with adoring high school boys. Jane’s fourth will be “Jubilo,” with Gene Autry.

FRED MACMURRAY reports next week for rehearsals, for he is one of a group of stars who will headline in “Little Old New York” that Henry King will place in production within the next few weeks. MacMurray, borrowed from Paramount, will co-star with Richard Greene and Alice Faye in one of the most colorful stories ever writ- ten. Andy Devine, who will be recalled for his fine performance in “In Old Chicago,” which King also megaphoned, and Charles Coburn who scored a personal YOUTH DOMINATES in the success in “Stanley and Living- refreshing story unfolded by stone” as the British newspaper “High School.” If you needed magnate, also are in the cast. proof as to what a splendid THE JONES FAMILY is very young lady Jane Withers has much at home in this scene from become the above scene from their second 1939-40 release, that production definitely fur- nishes it. “Too Busy to Work,” which has Turn to pages 10A and 11A for further proof and just been completed. Absent is valuable information. Jed Prouty, who plays Pa Jones. Joan Davis is featured in this comedy. £<

RANDOLPH SCOTT this week started work on “20,000 Men a Year.” In that produc- tion also appear Margaret Lind- say, Mary Healy, Preston Fos- ter, Kane Richmond, Maxie Rosenbloom and others. Scott will be re-united with the fea- tured players in “Frontier Mar- shal” later in another Wurtzel special, “Law West of Pecos” TWO OF A KIND. None other than the grown-up and charm- in which will also appear Nancy ing Jane Withers and Cliff Edwards in a hoopla scene from her THE KEYSTONE COPS—The original members except one, Kelly, Binnie Barnes and Cesar third 1939-40 special, “High School,” that is now before the cam- who is dead, are pictured here. Note that none other than Eddie Romero. Production on the lat- eras. This is Jane’s most important picture to date. She recently Collins is at the wheel. It is an early scene from the first of five ter will start late in the Fall, finished “Pack Up Your Troubles,” with the Ritz Brothers. 1939-40 Technicolor specials, “Hollywood Cavalcade.” the studio announced this week. 14A STUDIO SPECIAL ===L THE WEEK'S LOVELY CLAUDETTE COLBERT WRITERS FINISH An unusual pose by the co-star of Zanuck’s Technicolor j super special, “Drums Along the Mohawk,” that John Ford j j 24 SCREENPLAYS has directed. Henry Fonda heads the cast of well-known ItraDDUCTIDNlDE) | male j principals. j RELEASED OR DELIVERED TO NEW YORK DIRECTORS SET MAXWELL’S HOTEL ELSA FOR WOMEN—With Elsa Maxwell, ovietone city The Linda Darnell, James Ellison, Ann Sothern, Kay Aldridge, Jean — M writing staff never has Rogers, Alan Dinehart, John Halliday and others. A Zanuck pro- been as busy as it is at the mo- duction. Directed by Gregory Ratoff. ment. Some two score of writ- CHICKEN WAGON FAMILY—With Jane Withers, Leo Carrillo, ers are whipping originals and Marjorie Weaver, Spring Byington, Kane Richmond and others. treatments of best sellers, mag- A Wurtzel release. Directed by Herbert I. Leeds. azine stories and stage plays STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE—With Spencer Tracy, Richard into screen shape. In the past Greene, Nancy Kelly, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Coburn, several weeks two important Henry Travers, Walter Brennan, Henry Hull and others. A treatments were completed and Zanuck special. Directed by Henry King. approved. Louis Bromfield, whose “The Rains Came” will JONES FAMILY IN QUICK MILLIONS—With Jed Prouty, Spring shortly be released domestically, Byington, June Carlson, Ken Howell, Florence Roberts, Billy completed the screenplay of Mahan, Eddie Collins, Robert Shaw and others. Wurtzel re- A “Brigham Young.” John Stein- lease. Directed by Mai St. Clair. beck, author of “The Grapes of CHARLIE CHAN IN TREASURE ISLAND—With Sidney Toler, Wrath,” approved Nunnally Cesar Romero, Sally Blane, Pauline Moore, Douglas Fowley, Johnson’s screenplay of that Wally Vernon and others. A Wurtzel release. Directed by sensational story. Norman Foster. • STOP, LOOK AND LOVE—With Jean Rogers, Robert Kellard, Wil- CREENPLAYS for “Swanee liam Frawley, Minna Gombell, Cora Sue Collins and others. A S River,” “Little Old Wurtzel release. Directed by Otto Brower. New York,” Maeterlinck’s “The Blue ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES—With Basil Rathbone, Bird,” “Mark of Zorro,” “Scot- Ida Lupino, Nigel Bruce, Alan Marshall, Mary Forbes, Terry Kil- land Yard,” “Day-Time Wife,” burn and others. A Zanuck production. Directed by Alfred “Johnny Apollo,” “Everything Werker. Happens at Night,” “Dance THE ESCAPE—With Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, Henry Ar- with the Devil” and several metta, Edward Norris, June Gale, Marvin Stephens and others. other important stories that A Wurtzel release. Directed by Ricardo Cortez. Zanuck will make into specials for 1939-40 release, also have IN THE CUTTING DEPARTMENT been completed. These stories are now being cast by the pro- THE RAINS CAME—With Tyrone Power, Myrna Loy, George duction chief. Brent, Brenda Joyce, Maria Ouspenskaya, H. B. Warner, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Rambeau, Henry Travers, Laura Hope Crews HE writers on Wurtzel’s and others A Zanuck special. Directed by Clarence Brown. T staff are equally active. HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE—With Alice Faye, Don Ameche, J. They have completed a treat- Edward Bromberg, Buster Keaton, Mtck Sennett, Alan Curtis, ment for the tentatively titled Stuart Erwin, Lynn Bari, Ben Turpin end many others. A “Jubilo” which will feature Jane Zanuck Technicolor super special. Directed by Irving Cummings. Withers and the singing cow- HERE I AM A STRANGER—With Richard Greene, Brenda Joyce, boy, Gene Autrey; “Earth- Richard Dix, Roland Young, Gladys George, John Arledge, Russell bound,” “Law West of Pecos,” Gleason, Kay Aldridge and others. A Zanuck production. Di- the first “Cisco Kid” story, rected by Roy Del Ruth. which has not yet been titled; the third “Charlie Chan” HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE—With Jean Rogers, mys- tery, and several others. Lou Glenn Ford, Raymond Walbum. Marjorie Rambeau, and others. Breslou and Francis A Wurtzel production. Directed by Ricardo Cortez. Owen com- pleted the screenplay of “20,000 A CITY IN DARKNESS—Second Chan K-7 release, with Sidney Men a Year” which has already Toler, Sen Yung, Lynn Bari, Pedro De Cordoba, Harold Huber, gone before the cameras. Noel Madison and others. A Wurtzel release. Directed by • Herbert I. Leeds. PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES—Formerly titled “Roughnecks,” LL of the directors under with Jane Withers, Ritz Brothers, Lynn Bari and others. A A contract have been given Wurtzel release. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone. their next assignment. Henry King will make “Little Old New HIGH SCHOOL Third of Jane Withers’ 1939-40 series, with Jane — York,” Sidney Lanfield starts Withers, Marvin Stephens, Lillian Cliff Porter, Edwards, Lunn “Swanee River” on Monday. Roberts, Paul Harvey, Dunn, and others. Wurtzel re- Emma A John Ford’s next will be “The lease. Directed by George Nichols. Grapes of Wrath,” Irving Cum- TOO BUSY TO WORK—Second in the Jones Family release, with mings will megaphone “Every- the original members of the Jones Family, Joan Davis, Chick thing Happens at Night” with Chandler and others. A Wurtzel release. Sonja Henie and Ray Milland, DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK—With Henry Fonda, Claudette Allan Dwan will make “Earth- Colbert, Edna May Oliver, Dorris Bowden, Robert Lowery, Eddie bound,” Alfred E. Green is di- recting “20,000 Collins, Ward Bond, Big Tree, Francis Ford, Arthur Aylesworth, Men a Year,” George Nichols is finishing Si Jenkins, Kay Linaker, Jack Pennick, Arthur Shields, Bob Jane Withers’ “High School,” Ford, Wayne Frank, Roger Imhof, Paul McVey and many others. William Beaudine has “The A Zanuck Technicolor super special. Directed by John Ford. Simple Life” under way, Otto Brower is busy with “Too Busy NOW IN PRODUCTION to Work” with the Jones Fam- 20,000 MEN A YEAR—With Randolph Scott, Margaret Lindsay, ily and Joan Davis, Walter Mary Healy, Robert Shaw, Preston Foster, Maxie Rosenbloom, Lang is preparing to start “shooting” Shirley George Ernest and others now being selected. A Wurtzel super Temple’s Blue special. Alfred Green, director. “The Bird” with Nancy Kelly. THE SIMPLE LIFE—With Marjorie Weaver, Stuart Erwin, Chick • Chandler and others now being selected. A Wurtzel release. William Beaudine, director. N addition, Alfred Worker, I who megaphoned “The Ad- IN PRODUCTION WITHIN NEXT TWO MONTHS role, first of a series of three stories. Binnie Barnes featured. ventures of Sherlock Holmes,” is Cast for first release now being selected. Further details later. readying “Scotland Yard” with MAETERLINCK’S “THE BLUE With Shirley BIRD”— Temple. A Wurtzel release. Warner Baxter and Jane Bax- Nancy Kelly, Sybil Jason, Gale Sondergaard, Eddie Collins, Spring ter, for the cameras. Gregory THE CITY—A new story based on screenplay by John Larkin. Byington and others now being selected. A Zanuck Technicolor Ratoff, who made “Elsa Max- C. Aubrey Smith only one cast so far. A Wurtzel release. super special. Walter Wanger will direct. well’s Hotel for Women,” will Directed by Ricardo Cortez. LITTLE OLD NEW YORK—With Alice Faye, Richard Greene, direct “Day-Time Wife,” a so- DAY-TIME WIFE Co-starring Tyrone and Fred MacMurray, Brenda Joyce, Andy Devine and others. A — Power Linda Darnell. phisticated farce comedy, with Other roles being filled. Zanuck special. Henry King will direct. now Production will start on Sept. 5. Tyrone Power and Linda Dar- A Zanuck production. Gregory Ratoff will direct. A Zanuck nell. William A. Seiter is cut- SWANEE RIVER With Don Ameche, A1 Jolson, Andrea — Leeds special. ting “Here I Am a Stranger.” and others now being selected. With Stephen Foster music. A H. Bruce Humberstone will di- JOHNNY APOLLO—Production will not start until some time in Zanuck Technicolor super special. Directed by Sidney Lanfield. rect “Three Blind Dates.” Ri- mid-Winter owing to the studio’s present difficulty in properly EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT NIGHT—First of a series of two cardo Cortez is down to start casting picture. Tyrone Power and Edward Arnold are already with Sonja Henie. With Miss Henie, Ray Milland and others work shortly on “The City.” set in cast. Others will be announced later. Irving Cummings will now being selected. Irving Cummings will direct. A Zanuck direct. A Zanuck special. • special. THREE BLIND DATES—An original comedy based on the profes- RIDAY announcement was SCOTLAND YARD—With Warner Baxter, Jane Baxter, Edmund sional escort service. Written by M. Musselman. With cast headed F made that Robert Shaw, the Gwenn and others now being selected. A Zanuck special. Directed by Ritz Brothers. To be directed Dallas lad who is rapidly by Alfred Werker. by H. Bruce Humberstone. A climb- Wurtzel release. ing up the ladder, and George GRAPES OF WRATH—Based on John Steinbeck’s current best- Ernest, who plays the role LAW WEST OF PECOS—Based on famous story by Everett Lloyd. of seller, with an all-star cast. Walter Brennan and Beulah Bondi Roger in the Jones Family com- Will be one of Wurtzel’s major releases for new season, re-uniting already set in cast. A Zanuck super special. Directed by John edies, have been added to the featured hit players of “Frontier Marshal,” Randolph Scott, Ford. “20,000 Nancy Kelly, Binnie Barnes and Cesar Romero. cast of Men a Year.” C. BRIGHAM YOUNG—Screenplay by Louis Bromfield, author of Aubrey Smith has been cast for EARTHBOUND—Based on one of the most sensational novels ever “The Rains Came,” with an all-star cast now being selected. the part of the Judge in “The written. Originally made as a silent years ago by Samuel Gold- Further details later. A Zanuck super special. City,” which is based on an wyn. Will be one of Wurtzel’s big pictures, with Allan Dwan original screenplay by John FIRST CISCO KID STORY Starring Cesar — Romero in the title scheduled to direct. Cast now being selected. Larkin. STUDIO SPECIAL 15A

NANCY KELLY drew the important role of Light in Maeterlinck’s “The Blue Bird.” In order to enact this part in the Shirley Temple vehicle, Zanuck had to take MARJORIE WEAVER of whom Kentucky is mighty Miss Kelly out of “Part-Time Wife,” for the two pro- proud—and with reason, too. She is currently co-fea- ductions will be “shooting” at the same time. Later tured in “The Simple Life” with Stuart Erwin. This is preparing THE ONE AND ONLY Shirley Temple is Miss Kelly will co-star with Tyrone Power in “Johnny a comedy of two young married people who start on to go into rehearsals of her greatest motion picture, the their matrimonial journey by living beyond their means. Apollo.” She is also slated to appear in “Law West of Technicolor production of Maeterlinck’s world-famous She will appear in several additional 1939-40 produc- “The Blue Bird” that Walter Lang will direct. Later Pecos” with Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes and Cesar tions. the world’s foremost box office star will appear in Romero. “Lady Jane.”

FAMOUS SENNETT BATHING BEAUTIES of the silent film days again come into their own in the early sequences of Zanuck’s “Hollywood Cavalcade,” co-starring Alice Faye and Don Ameche. An $11 premiere will first disclose this spectacular romance of the movie-capital, and everybody who “HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE.” A dramatic is anybody in production will be on hand at this Hollywood affair. Mack Sennett appears in the pro- expose of conditions facing and tempting the youth of today. duction as does Buster Keaton. They play themselves. Twenty years of the development of the most This is one of the Kent Drive releases and is now in the cutting romantic industry in the world are dramatized in this beautiful story. room. It will be previewed within the next fortnight.

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Dorris Bowdon This talented young act- j ress who scored so emphat- ically j in “Young Mr. Lincoln,” has a major part in tbe Technicolor production of “Drums Along the Mohawk,” co-starring Henry Fonda and Claud-

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JOSEPH M. SCHENCK HEN Tyrone Power and his bride arrive next week Chairman of the Board W via Clipper from Europe, he will find a surprise DARRYL F. ZANUCK waiting for him. For Production Chief Zanuck yester- day decided to put Power and Nancy Kelly immediately Vice-President in Charge of Production into “Day-Time Wife,” instead of “Johnnie Apollo” WILLIAM GOETZ which had been scheduled as Power’s first vehicle after

Vice-President , Executive Assistant to Mr. Zanuck his Summer vacation. Power, who was notified by cable to fly home at once, has been studying the script of “Johnnie Apollo,” but does not Roger Ferri Editor known of the switch in vehicles. • A CCORDING to Zanuck, “Johnnie Apollo” is being postponed due to difficulties in securing the right cast at this time. “Day-Time Wife” will start on Sep- tudiorials tember 5, with Gregory Ratoff as director and Raymond Griffith as associate-producer. Irving Cummings, who | was set to direct “Johnnie Apollo” will make it later in the year. In the meantime he has been assigned to direct T)ERHAPS, the most important decision to be made Sonja Henie and Ray Milland in “Everything Happens by company executives was that telegraphically an- At Night,” starting September 11. nounced Friday. That the company, regardless of devel- • opments abroad, will go ahead with its most ambitious production schedule in history, will be cheered not only HE contents of Jane Withers’ knitting basket is by the Domestic sales forces and Domestic exhibitors, T ample proof that the 13-year-old starlet is growing- but also by those functioning in foreign lands. In times up. Jane, who is currently starring in “High School,” like these, the task of bringing people into theatres be- which George Nichols is directing, has been knitting- comes even more serious business than in normal days. gadgets for the past five years. Most of her efforts have People will seek relief from “war” talk. But, they will been concentrated on outfits for her dolls, sweaters for demand even bigger and better productions than in the her pets and an occasional sports sweater for herself. past. And this company will not let down either public However, now Jane is planning something which she or exhibitor, regardless of what the situation is abroad. hopes she can use the minute it’s finished. She is knit- So much was definitely decided at the studio conferences ting herself an angora evening jacket. this week. • • fFO Lou Witte, special effects chief, who played the role /AN the other hand, just what effect war will have on A of Jupiter Pluvius for “The Rains Came,” and boss 'A the company’s producing activities at its London incendiary for “In Old Chicago,” the invention of a studio is something else. Time will have to determine super-saw valued at $500 is merely something to dash that. British Producer Robert T. Kane and Monte Banks, off the cuff in an afternoon. It seems that Witte needed director of the Gracie Fields productions, are now con- an automatic metal saw to fabricate effect gadgets for ferring with Production Chief Darryl Zanuck on the “The Blue Bird.” After shopping around, Witte found West Coast. They will have to await developments be- that none of the electrical saws on the market were fore any decision is reached. But, if England is com- what he wanted. The gadget would have to be made to pelled to go to war, then it will call on all its resources order at a price of $500. and production will, necessarily, have to be curtailed. • O, Witte and one of his aides, Ben Southland, sat S down and whittled out a metal gadget that will saw TTOWEVER, even such a step will not find this com- any grade or thickness of metal at whatever speed is -Apany “off it s guard.” It has announced the release required. Power is secured from the studio’s compressed of 52 pictures during 1939-40. The plan now includes Tyrone Power in “Part-Time Wife,” taking the place air lines, and the gadget for speed and accuracy beats 24 specials from Zanuck, 24 from Wurtzel and four from of Nancy Kelly who will enact the part of Light in anything ever devised along similar lines. Witte and the British studios. However, if conditions abroad make Shirley Temple’s Technicolor super special, “The Blue Southland are taking out a patent on it. When com- it impossible for the British organization to deliver Bird.” Miss Joyce has yet to be publicly seen on the pleted in a single afternoon, it cost exactly $50 for three more, for the first, Gracie Fields’ “Shipyard Sally” screen, for her first vehicle, “The Rains Came,” will not metal parts—a net saving of $450 to 20th Century-Fox. has already been brought to New York, then Moivetone be released until September 15 in the U. S. However, she • City will furnish them. And it is prepared to furnish has finished her second production,. “Here I Am a them. The reserve list that Zanuck has always at hand Stranger,” with Richard Greene, Gladys George, Roland OLLYWOOD’S method of rating the importance of will take care of such need, a dispatch from his office Young and Richard Dix. And now along comes word H its players has no influence on the rest of the coun- stated this week. that she will play an important part in “Little Old New try, for in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dorris Bowdon is York” which will co-star Alice Brady, Richard Greene rated as being one of the screen’s biggest stars. Dorris, and Fred MacMurray. More power to you, girls. who is now playing her third featured role in “Drums NCIDENTALLY, it has been made known that, if con- • Along the Mohawk,” with Claudette Colbert and Henry I ditions allow the British organization to proceed with HTRADE reviews on “The Adventures of Sherlock Fonda, got proof the other day that she is an established its original plans, then not one, but two all-Technicolor A Holmes” are especially enthusiastic. That fact did star in Louisiana. Having been a co-ed at Louisiana specials University may be expected from there. This Bob Kane not surprise any one at the Home Office, for the staff State at Baton Rouge before coming to made known this week. One is “Hangman’s House,” there concluded that this latest mystery drama was even Hollywood, the manager of the movie theater there used story that this his based on a world-famous this company once more entertaining than “The Hound of the Basker- as campaign when he played the Jones Family made into a silent picture. there is another the picture, on the in Dorris her Then villes.” How acceptable is Basil Rathbone’s character- “Down Farm,” which got story for has written, first in which been but which has not yet ization of Sherlock Holmes to the public was demon- break the romantic lead. been titled. If these materialize, then this company’s strated recently when a major radio network announced 1939-40 lineup will embrace seven Technicolor specials, it would feature him in a weekly broadcast based on the for Zanuck will deliver “Hollywood Cavalcade,” “Drums ER name was the biggest on the marquee. All of the adventures of that sleuth. And playing Dr. Watson is Along the Mohawk,” River,” Maeterlinck’s H ads and publicity played her up as the star of the “Swanee none other than Nigel Bruce, who also scores in “The picture, and her alma mater patronized the theater one “The Blue Bird” with Shirley Temple and Nancy Kelly, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” which properly han- of hundred per cent in honor of one of their girls who and “Mark Zorro” with Tyrone Power. dled should be one of the more successful productions made good. Their appreciation of her work came to of the Summer-Fall chapter of the 1939-40 season. This Dorris in the form of a telegram three feet wide and company owns the screen rights to the Sherlock Holmes ND, by the way, when Tyrone Power and Annabella ten feet long signed by hundreds of the faculty and stu- stories. The trade reviewers rate this the best picture wing their this dents at L.S.U. The theater manager reports that play- A way across the Atlantic week-end, touching on Holmes’ exploits—and you who have seen via the Pan-American clipper ship, they will be the first ing up Dorris Bowdon as the star of the picture resulted it by this time must agree the studio has done another picture stars to fly over that ocean. Fortunate, in the biggest business any picture has had in four motion splendid job. indeed, is this couple to be able to make the trip, for the years. cables report an understandable record demand for • tickets on the part of Americans in Europe to get back IX more Hollywood youngsters went back to school and they don’t what it is that takes them home— care S this week when they were signed by Executive Pro- home, so long as they are oh their way. NANCY KELLY WILL PLAY ducer Sol M. Wurtzel to roles as Jane Withers’ class- • mates in the 13-year-old starlet’s “High School.” The sextet includes Jackie Hughes, Arnold Parker, Car- IGNING of Carmen Miranda, Brazilian singing star, LIGHT IN “BLUE BIRD" mencita Johnson, Betty Jane Hainey, Mary Jo Ellis S by this company this week was the talk of Broadway. and Mike Conroy. “High School,” for which Jack Jung- something worthy of discussion. And that was Every meyer, Jr., Edith Skouras and Harold Tarshis completed this sensational toast of this \ producer sought Broadway, MOVIETONE CITY—Nancy Kelly week the screenplay, also includes in its cast Cliff Edwards, “steals” the honors in the current musical hit, I given the important assignment of her I who was most Joe Brown, Jr., Marvin Stephens, Lynne Roberts, Lillian “Streets of Paris.” In what picture she will be used career. j Porter, Lloyd Corrigan, Paul Harvey, Mary McCarty is She will play Light in Maeterlinck’s “The Blue \ has not yet been determined. But it important news . and others. indicative of the alertness of the studio’s York I Bird,” the Technicolor super special which will be New j • office that this company should triumph over all pro- Shirley Temple’s first of two 1939-40 vehicles. | ducers in signing the most extraordinary feminine Miss Kelly was formerly assigned to play the ! HEN Alice Faye was cast in the leading feminine

I feminine lead in “Part-Time Wife,” but Zanuck York,” thousands of movie entertainer to come to America in many years! For | W role in “Little Old New this week substituted Linda Darnell for that part, s flooded the studio with pro- details of her unique talent, consult Look Magazine that j fans throughout the nation • able to Shirley ! is just on the news-stands. thus being use the former in the tests against Faye wearing boy’s clothing and being too

1 I Temple production. much of a Tom Boy. Zanuck had the script rewritten • i Walter Lang will direct “The Blue Bird” which to comply with the requests of fans so that Faye will jj = will in production the that ! X>RENDA JOYCE and Linda Darnell continue to draw be during same time now remain strictly feminine and will wear dresses I another Technicolor special, “Swanee River” is assignments indicative of the studio’s enthusiasm | throughout the big production. When Marion Davies being megaphoned by Sidney Lanfield. over their future. Linda has already been seen in “Elsa j played the role in the silent film days, she wore boy’s Maxwell’s Hotel For Women” and she will play opposite trousers and was quite a hoyden.

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