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Drama Will Co-Star 'Mayors' Dick Arien and Andy Devine Pictured iiKninst the colorful, arliuii-ndveiiture back-jpotiud of AiKiiKoti rubber vamps, UnivciyitTs ''Troiiic Fury," stavrinjf Rivhuril Avion mid Andy Devine, lias the distinction of being the first motion picture to liuve its premiere in Sim Fernando Valley, i With arc-lights, music and ades and dozens or celebrities on hand, the picture will have its gala opening Wednesday evening, Sept. 21. nt the Rlvoll and Von Nuys the- nlres In Van Nuys. Special loud speakers and grandstands have been I set up tor the convenience or thou- 1 rands ot spectators expected to at? tend. In the supportins; cast are Bcver- ly Roberts.

Samuel S. Hinds, Lupita Tovar and Lou HeirilL Said, to be alive, with suspense and thrilling dnunatic moments, 'Tropic Fury" reveals a chapter tn the plantation strife behind a ureal rubber monopoly, a chapter con- talnine; many situations declared to foim a new premise, for action tertalnmetit. According ia an advance aniline of the story, a tropic moon lends fcr romance between Arlen and Miss Roberts: btit will, the political intrigue ot the dark empir? and the belligerent natives, their love Is beset by a series of exciting adven tures. The screenplay by Michaei Sim mons pivots most or the susai around the leader of the rubber slaves. This character, played by Lou Merrill, has built an abnust impregnable dynasty in the Amazon One cf radio's outstannins chor-rjeter' nrtlstn appears on Uie screen lor the first lime in "Dntyenifli't: "Trnpic Purj'," -which will have lis gala premiere Wednesday evening 27, at the Van Nuys and Ri-voll Theatres Ln Van Nuys, with scores ci slapie and radio starg in Hz is Lou Merrill, a veteran cf ths for the past eight jeers, wh? hns nine dlf fcrent rjialJcts for "hia widely varied In "Tropic Fury." which ca-JstarB Andy Devina ami liichird AtIcti.

he portrnys the colorful role of a South American juiigls rubber Trho is afilict-cd with a Napnleorjlc compleN. population December 31 totalled 6.r;29.69l-3;50Ue9 males and 3,425.322 females, an increase of 63,101 for thp year. leon," precipitates a screen climax declared to be brimiul of emotion. "Tronic Fury" was directed by- Christy Cabanne, Ben l'ivar the Associate Producer- THIS ACTRESS HAS NOTED ANCESTRY though Pate had tuned the Incidence, Beverly Roberts' latesi Universal picture, "TrOplc lifts Its gftla world premiere Wednesday evening, "Sept. 27.

"at the Van Nuys. and RivoM theatres in V.ui Nuys. at the same time a special subject is being released deal ing with the life of her great grand father. Dr. Edward Jenner, tlLe' rnlisf.

whn dternTCTwl thr? rarrlne fur smallpox. Iiav2 the co-starring rotes in ic Fury," with Miss Roberts ing the role of the girl who steals Mr. Arlen's heart beneath a jimjOi ANDY POPULAR CINEMA STAR Richard Arlen, 'Mayor' Sunland, Co-Star Mayor Arlen, like Devine, is another firm in the futute'and advantages of the San Fernando Valley where he lives on his 35-i ranch. MEET THE THEY'RE NEIGHBORS! I 'MBKOiHH: Taking; a siesta in ft cabana-seal, Uic uevines are snown garutju men oumwi I Left to right are ATrs. Devine (Dorothy Hou3C), Tad, Andy, and Denny.

The Devines are i.n,n^m:,„7<wi wrll as piric-minded and much time gardening and ranchmz. PART TWO-4 PAGES WANT AD LEADER Km pints man Ait than any athrr California Hal.ncUr PART TW0---4 PAGES TWICE EACH WEEK Thr Nm is pobtfcuud ettrj and trtxlcc- fgr ud mdtn. £he Pa ttmldpat Cmtm TWKNTy-KIGHTH YPAJ1 VAN NUYS. CALIFORNIA, MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 25.

IM9 GALA PREMIERE HERE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR TROPIC Jungle, styibig himself after Napoleon, lie reigns ruthlessly over Iris domain with power of a tyrant. How Arlcn dethrones (his Big. fiood-iialiirtd Andy Devine is loiyj since become the ttrwji's epitome ot remedy tn misery uitd discomfort. Thai Is one muun why he Willi Illchard Ar len In acllun-drania. -Tropic Fury." which IU gala world premiere Wednesday tvt-iiiiifc.

27, at the Van Nuys and Ilt- heal res in Van Kuys. VIVID COSTRAST It's a iar cry from Van Nuys, where Andy the to the wads or the Amazon jungle in "Tropic Fury." where Andy Is nabbed by the ruthless ruler of the dark empire. But it Is the misery of the tit-ilion that builds for plenty of An dy's characteristic comedy. Richard Arlcn is the one win) isuds the trek hi to the interior' with Andy as his '-buddy." Beverly Rob erts Is the romantic foil for Arlen, while Lupita Tovar strangely enough the daughter of the villain ot the piece is the one who fin ally Andy to the alter with a two hundred thousand dollar rub ber plnntatien as.a Tredding gift. EDUCATIONAL The lorole of the story streiches the high nnunclai circles both continents into 11k wilds of the Otiamo conn try where rubher is milked fiom the trees and cooked.

into crude gum. Foremost a mo tic the character artists in this drama of tropical intrigue are Samuel 5. Hinds, Merrill, Leonard Mudie, Charles Trnwhtiflge jind Beverly Roberts Has Leading Role in Feature 'Tropic Fury' Hcverly Rnhevls. who plays the ruiiiiiinc leatl in newest Rii-hnnl Arlen. Amly Devine attitni-tliuinit, "TioiMt whieh 1ms its colorful world pivniieiv Wcd- nc-dav evening.

Sent. 27. at the Itivoli unit Van Nuys thea tres in Van Nuys, can now thank fate for the straiidiiif of a London stat'e produvtion. The calamity threw her out of a job. Unable to secure am' theatre work, she was forced io become a sinser for cocktail parties, cafes and night clubs.

It was during that period tliaL a picture scout found her innd signed her to a screen contract. DIFFICULT ASSIGNMENT In "Tropic Fury." Miss Roberts aacts the role of a girl who Eors itn the C.nanio country or the Amazon in search of her rather, who has disappeared. Hlchard Ar- sunllar trek into that ruthless interior to thwart a In the rubber and falls i love with Beverly. Andy Devine, as Arten's In the Jungle trip, is equally lucky with Ctipld performing the strange trick of making linatch between Andy and the daughter of Ihe film's lop bad Lou Merrill. ItMLLIANT SUITOltT In addition to the players men tioned there Is a strong cnul of out- jstandiiig character artists.

IncLiidbc isainuei s. Hinds. Lupita Tovar. Leo nard Mudle. Noble Johnson and Charles Trowbridge.

With the nmiii plot of the story laiS is a dark empire where lit is considered hardly wortll weigh ing in Hie balance, there to be many exciting and thrilling situations. Jern- Asli, cameraman, who has photographed many of Hollywood's picturesque thrill pictures, is said luivc turned in an unusunily col crtul Job in -Tropic Fury," Christy Cabannc directed, and cn Pilar produced the plcltnu. RICHARD ARLEN TO JOIN VISITING MAYORS land. Arlen. mayor of Sun- ill be axons the many vlsit-yors eatherlnrr hi Van Wednesday eveniuB to attend the Sliectacular premiere of 'TrOpiD Fury." his friendship ror Bc- vine, and also because he is costarred with Andy in the Dniver- .1 film.

Arlen has promised lo bo nana tD assist In grcctlnc the many celebrities from stage, and radio who will attend. the of ills iUe. is arrolhcr firm in the future and advantages of San Fernando Valley. lives oir a thirty-five acre ranch Ncrlhridfje. and says that as far he is cancerueJ.

Sic hopes to make ids home In tin; Volley for Eiiice he shares stsrrlnr; with Andy In Unlversal's 'Tropic the picture to be seen ln the first glamor premier! ever presented in San Fernando Valley, readers be interested to Know tliat Ar len has bean a lopnhdil screen pci- EOliality for 15 years. EJucoied at St. Thomas college. he was all outstanding athlete, winning many hanurs in tennis, boxing, rodball. baseball and liocltey.

At 11 lie joined the Royal Flying Corps in Canada, completing his enllst- a year later, with ths Armis tice, hcJdmB the rank of lieutenant. Later he was a sports writer for the Duhltli Tribune, anil oil field waiter before ccminr: to California and landing the Job which Irumcliid him on a film career. ANDY DEVINE LOYAL BOOSTER OF VALLEY When lie isn't busy in Iror.t Df movie cameras. Andy ravine's rnvorlte Fastlan': is r.l>.".:t of living In Sal! Fernando Valley. It Is oniy natural, of eenrsc.

that i mayor of van Muys. Devine would tc enthusiastic about this pari, of the csuntrr, liut he goes even Uicr. He InslEtj; that a home in the Valley is just about the nearest thine to heaven anyone could find. "I mean it's a place where people live further but get closer togethsr. Why out here the flowers smell prettier and even the chick- thcy are happy.

And as ho added with a grin, "i we grow them pretty big too. Lone success in his acting recr Devine will reach a new high In his career as mayor of Nuys when he welcomes visiting mayors and celebrities Wednesday nifjht at the gala premiere or "Tropic Fury" which will shown or the screens of both the RivDll and Van KUj-6 theatre in Van Nuys. Dc- as an adventure drama, the picture was produced by Universal len. Andy wiih mchard Ar I-aussluus; at Andy Dcv euy gags has become a national American Hobby, but few people have had chance lo learn, as his Valley friends have, that Di vine also a sood neighbor and a gocd citizen. MaSIng people laugh.

Andy ad mits is pan or his Jobisas acujr. but away rrem the studio he devotes time the management of his 1 Van Nuys ranch, and taking an oc-tivl part In local civic affairs. 1 Recognized as one of the popular stars tn films, Anrly ha: large circle of friends. wife and where he starred in football, which eventually brought about Ills si New to many pJOple. per haps.

Li ik2 fact that Andy is member of a very distinituialred fal ily and thai he Is a great frrandsun of Admiral James Harmon Ward, of the founders of Annapolii Naval Academy. EDWARD EVERETT nOETON He Is Valley's -Governor" Tropic Fury' Cast! "Tinj" Andrews Anrly Devine Hurler Richard Arlen Judith Adarae Berrrij Hoberts beautiful Sc -Un Statin pair ot happy, healthy tapila Tovar children. Without inakeuo, he is Walsrfori Samuel S. Hinds Ureter Taylor Trc.wbnnw to live and Itt Ilv- golden rule. i by Andy grew up In Arizona, then sme to Santa Clara University Sokdad Adia Rune Hannibal CONSPIRACY IS EXPOSED lucsrdi-d as a hlshly nmht-mlr dtahuft with mbbcr in ilu- AMLinvn jiiiiKli'.

llnis i r-Trjjm- Fuiy." An dy ilk-hard Ark-n will have its wlornit world tlHJwuic Wnlimdar m-nhig, -Sfpt. ai the Rivoli Van -Nuys The-ltres in Van Nuys. Tlw sicrj- tells of an to break monopoly. Arltr. and hts "buddy." Dcvbie, yo directly Lo the host I of trouble, and llwre Inll the iwwer of ihe uinn who ules the Interior.

Ftiret'd to work as juenieurs rubker b-uib. they ly surcerslul In uriuenyj order out of chaos. with Arlen and Devine in the picture ore lievcrly Roberts, LLipita. Tovar. S.

Charles Trowhrldce and oilier fa- The film wai produced for UhiTersBl by Pivnr. I'rornLsine lu provide one nf the moiit colorful and spee-: (tiruhir events e.i'r held in the Southland, lust minute plans for the sain promiere Wrdntsday tveniner, Hept. 27, in Van Ntivs of Univcrsiirs adventure dritnm Fury," were I ruined lo ramuletion todnv. A TRIBUTE This Aeetlon ot Tlie Neus In apnrnlalloii lu our Jlayur Amlv llrvlar Mho lias allrii Vail Nuys uiurh (iilianal rrvuenllion br.th tn thr Hulled Slates and Canada durtnc lire time he lms vctl In liis caparily as Honorary Mayor. Andy an orfleer of Kan Fcr-tinhdo Valley Uks, and an member or the Van Nuys Lfumber of Cunufiw and Klwaids Club.

He Is LiMiu-n by a Erral niaty or oar rrsldrnts, and can be cuuntf on lirlp In any MOittiy rommuiiity Wr arc proud of our mayor, and Van Nn)-s business and prnlrtsiniisl mm dtdicale Hits serlion In Mayor Andy Devlnr, hit lnvrly wife and tiro Mint, Tad and Deimi Andy Devine, 'Mayor' Van Nuys, Co-Stai VOICE BROUGHT FAME TO ANDY Tlie fact that Andy Devine's as tabbed as by director during some sound-track made it possible for Andy internal lonally famous. Another director, getting a sreuf laugh tlie audition, decided tn use Andy for comrrty. Co-starrfd with Richard Arlcn. Devine appears in Dniveisal's action drama. given iLs colorful premiere show ing at the Rivoli and Van Nuys Theatres in Van Nuys, Wednesday Sept.

27, with a throng celebrities from singe, screen and i In aiiendauee. DENNY-SHERIFF At the age of four weeks. Denny Fatrick Devine. youngest sor Mayor and Mrs. Andy Devine, handed his honorary sheriffs badge by bis proud father.

Denny i It cuisplclously on nLs manly chest -s his parents he will sleep Tropic Miry." which Willi I broach Ills first term In office. WUh stars Liccn. radio and taee irtaunlnij to attend along H'lUt Drs-' of I lie Valley ctUes. and lcone.s|wmleuts lor Iraulns lltwsoa- liers and luasarines ot the uaiion, no detail uldih contribute tn ihe gaiety oivd slamour of has been overlcoied. Tliere will be dozens of stant stu-lo arc-HKhts llnhig the streets and blaiuiB their way Into tlie skies, parade led by the Bits band arid drill team through the main reels ot Van Nuys.

Becuuse of careful planning by civic and business Iraders and Unl- icrsal ituitiu executives, it lias been made fnr everyone who to Van Nuys Wednesday set all of the celebrities at and share in tlie festi- accommodate hundreds us will be erected on the street, and special loud-speaker sys carry the voices of stars from the theatre stage. AlUiaugll seals have been sold ot bath the RivoJl mid Van Nuys theatres, where "Tropic Fury" will have Its brilliant premiere, many colorful events will be held on the streets where all may see and enjoy uVm. Andy Devine, fis "mayor" of Vail Nuys, will lead the torchlight par ade which will include Richard Ar- llltsll Herbert. Mischn Auer and dozens of oilier screen favor- is in the line of march. Mirslc for the grand parade will be provided by the Elks' band, and the Elks' drill team will ptesent many colorful routines for Ihe of crowds an llie rdrie-walks and slreeLs.

In addition to the gaiety of the event, the story of San Fernando Volley's first- gala premiere will be carried to the world through the utteiidunc; of more than a hundred leading Hollywood correspondents and writers representing national masazines and newspapers. Photographers will be on hand lo pictures of nil the hlBhliglrtj. There will be no charge to spec tators who occupy grandstands on the streets, and there will be pifrnly room for newsreels and radio to work as the celebrities arrive and are Introduced to waiting crowds before entering the Speaking in behalf of business leaders and Elks club officials, prin cipal sponsors of lire colorful pre miere. Kenneth G. Paschall.

eialt-I'd ruler of the Elks, said, yesterday: 'This is the first speclsciilar premiere ever held in San Fernando Valley. We want to make it an oc casion tang to be remembered. And also, we have taken special care to see that every person who attends will be able to sec all of the stars and celebrities even though they are unable to secure seals far the theatre presentations. 'With the parade, music, lights, cqIdt and special features, we have done our best to assure everyone mer.l enjoyable evening." WHERE VAN NUYS' HONORARY MAYOR IS KING Xobte Johnson Framed hy Ijcautifui gardet and trees, "Gravel the Van Nuys home of Hon- Amandi wiehell orary jiayor and Mrs. Andy Devine on Kester is typical nf hundreds ol other conn-.