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THE CASPEK TRIBUNE -HERALD CASPER. WTO. Page Seres HUMAN, INSPIRING 'HAPPY LAND' OPENS AT AMERICA TODAY Sunday. December 19. 1943 fortune, stalwart Gary Cooper, sume the meal will be served In the big front room.

I will ieed your re struck unerringly. Every newspaper! Every one!" Another voice sooke but Lee could not hear the words: Len port of what is said -n order to refresh my memory." comes to the screen again as an adventurer in what is among the most powerful roles of his distinguished career in "Souts at Sc-a" the epic of the sea which opens Sunday at the koran went on. "You ooni see new he could? Where waa the list? t-An Kt-iof rsui TVH Vnll Hfr "Just as you say. sir. But.

on let it out of your hands? You God! how temhle it would be if I heard danger threatening you and was unable to reach you!" Riaito theater. left it in the hotel room wmie you Cooper plays the hero of a true 'I Walked with a Zombie' and 'Souls at Sea' at the Riaito 'Bombardier' 'Man From Music Mountain' and 'The Good Fellows' Open Here Next Sunday "You can make your mir.d easy story in "Souls at Sea," somewhat aueiaea xo private uumhc; tvw nsA vhflt frvnl vnn not bear! God damn you, Tashla! And God damn that smooth-faced httle owl with his innocent ways. For this I must kill him with hit own hands! I shall not leare it to anybody else!" For the moment the man out of his mind with rage. Tha listening Lee put out a hand peainst the wall to steady himself. He started back toward the foyer and paused irresolutely.

Rapid step could be heard approaching th other door. Then there was only thing for him to do. Quickly stepping forward, he opened the door and faced the blazing Lenkoran. To be continued about that. own flat is tr.e Tashla.

One would think you were safest place in the world for similar to the true life roles he portrayed in "Pride of the Yankees" and Sergeant York." In "Souls at Sea" he re-enacts the role played for the purpose of attending dinner tonight." Chapter 9 Prince Lenkoran conveyed his in playing pussy in me corner uisiedu of holding the fate of your country I 1 I Prince Lenkoran had Invited him "I knew it," saia Lee. 'Evidently something; against you to come as early as ne liked; therefore, walking across town In his de in real life by "Nuggin" Taylor, a sea captain of the '40's. whose fa vitation to Lee by telephone. They had now reached the stage of ad Is cooking." said Welby earnestly. dressing each other as Lee and Alexis.

You re not going, are you?" "I certainly am," said Lee. "Mr. Mappin. this is too danger "Lee. mv dear fellow, you have mous trial for manslaughter on the high seas Is one of the ocean's most amazing and thrilling true tales.

Cooper is supported cy George Rafr, Frances Dee, Henry Wilcoxon. Harry Carey. Olympe Bradna. Robert Cum- shown so much interest in my un in your nanus: There was a silence, then Lenkoran broke out afresh: "The loss of the newspapers is nothing. I suspected we were wasting our money on them.

But to be shown up by these dim-witted Americans! That endangers our vitally important work. It puts them on their to be mocked in their flatulent newspapers. That I can ous!" protested Weloy. "Once you're of the people who are the heart of America, is already being acclaimed as one of the most human and inspiring stories ever to be filmed. "Happy Land" deals with the effect of the war on one family in fortunate country.

Id like to have Once again a movie producer has produced a down-to-earth story which deals with the American way of life such as is lived in the thousands and thousands of smaller towns throughout the nation. Perhaps for thrills and hilarious comedy the film "Happy Land' may not you come to dinner on Monday inside the place, how can we protect you?" mings. Porter Hall and many other noted featured players. liberate fasnicn, Lee was planning to arrive about 7-15. At Third avenue he noticed a newspaper headline.

The attorney general of the United States had caused the arrest simultaneously of 35 editors of small newspapers throughout the country. They were charged with printing: seditious matter. Lee frowned. Somebody had slipped up somewhere. The news was breaking too soon.

Five minutes later he was climbing the stairs of the Tsarkoe Selo. As luck would have It. just as he Fur of the South African gasellt is often dyed in the United States to imitate mink, sable, marmot saw leopard. "I shall not be liquidated in PL's night to meet some of my Russian friends: Scharipov, whom you already know, and a couple of others. apartment." said Lee.

"Too many a typically American communis, and of the strangest adventure that ever made everyday Americans over- Cooper prototype, "Nuggin," was a passenger aboard the brig "Wil people know that I am going there It will be a stag aiiair mat is. He means to get me when he can have asked a beautiful lady to liam Brown" when that ship made e-ht heroes. It is the story 01 tne but it will be in some place and in some manner that could not be her last voyage from Liverpool to New York. Among the passengers act as hostess at the table. She has an engagement later and that will leave us men to talk in perfect traced back to him." was his sweetheart, played by Miss Marsh family of Lew Marsh, in whose friendly drug store a town's life and drama is played; of Agnes, his wife, whose courage conquered the crudest thing that ever could "What is his purpo In giving Dee.

and his constant companion freedom. this dinner, tnen7 DINE and DANCE Lee drew a long breath. He an played by Raft. In mid-Atlantic the vessel caught fire under the swered with seeming heartiness: was extending his hand to press the bell beside Lenkoran's door, the door opened and Elias. the waiter, came out with an empty tray.

The haDDen to a woman: or "Cramp Why, I'd be delighted. Alexis! At "That's easy, Welby, rt is exactly how I would expect him to Marsh who was destined to change Deonle's lives, even if he had to mast mysterious of circumstances. Her master, portrayed by Carey, was killed and because of his rank, what hour?" hageard. white-faced Elias was ob act. He has guessed or he has dis AT THE change worlds to do it: of "Rusty" viouslv in a bad of nerves.

"Nuggin" assumed command. De "Sav half past seven. Earlier you like. Black tie." "Ill be there." covered that I am investigating him. He is a supremely self-con To give him a little courage.

Lee Marsh whose growing to manhood is the essence of the American spite the efforts of the ship's com come up to specifications but lor a picture of humanity in its gaiety and pathos it will be long remembered. The story was written by Mac-Kinley Kantor who grew up in a small Iowa city and he has caught the spirit of people who live in those towns better than any autnor yet discovered. Don Ameche, Frances Dee, Harry Carev and Aon Rutherford are cast in the leading roles, and critics have acclaimed their performances. Other featured players are Richard Crane, Henrv Morgan. Cara Williams.

Minor Watson and Dickie Moore. Since the story is as typically American as a soda at the corner drug store the producers made an all-out effort for realism in every scene of the picture to bring home with all its dramatic force the impact of the small things in daily murmured: "Everything is going pany to stem the fire it soon became fident man. He thinks himself so much cleverer than I that he a On Monday afternoon Welby rnrn story; and of Lenore Prentiss who made herself over into the image and likeness of the girl of "Rusty's" splendidly, ana. passing into the apartment without having to ring called Lee on the telephone. "Both apparent that the vessel was lost and that the entire company must take to the two small boats, wholly not at all alarmed.

He believes in acting boldly. Therefore, in cai-e (MOSE BE SchariDov and Tashla have returned to New York," he said, "apparently dreams. unable to handle the large number of survivors. 'ZOMBIE" THRILLER SHOWING AT RIALTO Nuegin summonded the crew edy. Variety View, Panoramic and and passengers "Wore him and news.

made them tell him why they thoueht thev should be saved. In Friday and Saturday, double pro Dealing with the native Caribbean belief that the dead can be brought back to an automaton-like life, RKO Radio's "I Walked with a gram "False Colons, with Hopa this way he assieied most of the the bell, closed the door after him. The foyer had been turned into a makeshift pantry for the evening, and Lenkoran's man Vassily was arranging some dishes at a side table. Lee handed him his hat and gloves with a smile, saying: "111 go right in," and started for the front door. He could hear Lenkoran's voice raised in anger.

Evidently he had read the extra. Lee opened the first door closing it behind him. paused in the little passage to listen. Lenkoran was shouting: "He stole your list from you! He lone Cassidv: "Flyine with my suspicions may have fallen on these lieutentants of his, he is presenting them to me in this open fashion in order to pull wool over my eyes. It's a kind of challenge "Shouldn't I place men within call?" "Absolutely not! Not even In the street below.

P.L. will certainly be watching from his windows." "Well. I suDpose you know best," said Welbv reluctantly. "I want you to be listening throughout the dinner," said Lee. "P.L.

has no dining room, so I as list to the ocean's bottom and a FEATURING MUSIC WITH YOUR DINNER DINING ROOM OPEN FROM 4 P.M. TO 10 P. M. ON SUNDAYS Zombie," opening today at the select few. including himself and the East Side Kids.

Also color car toon. Next Sunday, double program- his sweetheart, to the precarious safety afforded by the small boats "Man from Music Mountain." with He saved himself, he later testified because he was the only man left Rov Rosers; "The Good with Cecil Kellaway and Helea Riaito, offers a nove. and spine-chilling type of entertainment to picture-goers enacted by a notable cast headed by James Ellison, Frances Dee and Tom Conway. Mast of the action of the unusual film is laid on a little island in the West Indiea. where Paul Holland, a sugar planter, lives with who knew how to navigate a boat Walker.

and the safety of the survivors de nended unon him. his wile. Jessica, and his half-brother, Wesley. Jessica is supposed to be a victim of an unusual tropic Movie Programs For the Week rever which has left her unable to speak or think; she is virtually a robot. And it is to take care of her that nurse, Betsy Connell comes living.

Because of these efforts "Happy Land" is said to be one of the most true-to-life films Hollywood has ever made. Also on the American program will be a Pete Smith special, color brevity, cartoon and news. A double program opening at the Riaito todav features the spine-chilline "I Walked with a Zombie" and the dramatic sea epic, "Souls at Sea. "I Walked with a Zombie" is one of the very few pictures to delve into the mysteries of the jealously-euarded voodoo rites and the hotly-discussed questions of "zombies" and their existence. Eerie voodoo rites from the background for this strange tale of romance and thrills.

One of the dramatic highlights of the film is when James Ellison frees the soul of his sweetheart Christine Gordon and saves her from the clutches of the zombie. "Souls at Sea." portrayed by a splendid cast, recreates one of the mcst unusual stories of a master of a boat holding a trial to see which to the island, only to plunge into a maelstrom of hidden jealousies and furtive enchantments. A STORY OF $U4t OF THE MOST AMAZING ADVENTURE THAT EVER MADE EVERY DAY AMERICANS OVERNIGHT HEROES! Betsy soon learns that Weslev fell in love with his brother's wife, and ft AMERICA Starting today "Happy Land." with Don Ameche and Frances Dee. Also Pete Smith special, color brevity, cartoon and news. Thursday.

Friday and Saturday "We've Never Been Licked." with Richard Quine and Anne Gwynne. Also Madcap Models and news. Midnight show Saturday "Amazing Mrs. with Deanna Duvbin and Edmond O'Brien. Next Sunday "Bombardier." with Pat O'Brien, Randolph Scott, Anne Shirley.

that he blames his brother for the fever that has made her what she is. The nurse endeavors to restore her patient to normalcy, first by new medical methods; then, by the desperate expedient of voodooism. By this time Betsy jierself is in love with Holland and wants to help him. What happens when the nurse and her patient visit a native meeting in the hills leads to the griping climax of the picture, a climax heightened by startling revelations of voodoo power and the discovery that Jessica Is a "zombie" after all. passengers on a sinking ship are to be saved and which ones will be compelled to go down with the ship.

The master was later tried on manslaughter charges in which his sweetheart testified against him. Her brother was one to be condemned to go down with the ship. The picture is one filled with dramatic sequences and keeps the audience in suspense during the entire showine of the film. RIALTO Starting todav, double program "I Walked with a Zombie' with James Ellison and Frances Dec; "Souls at Sea." with Gary Cooper and George Raft. Also Merrie Melodic and news.

Wednesdav and Thursday Doughbovs in Ireland." with Kenny Baker and Jeff Donnell. Also com- THRILLING SAGA OF TRAGEDY AT SEA Picture's most famous soldier-of- Also on the Riaito program will be a Meme Meiodie and news. Starting at the America next Sunday will be the thrilling "Bombardier," starring Pat O'Brien, Randolph Scott and Anne Shirley. The story starts in a bombardier school STARTING TODAY FOR THREE DAYS DOUBLE PROGRAM and ends hi a battle against -the japs, critics nave rjralsed this pic ture highly. A GIBRALTAR.

THEATkl At tne Kiaito next Sundav a double program will be comnbsed CONTINUOUS SHOWS TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY of "Man from Music Mountain and The Good Fellows." "HAPPY LAND" IS WIDELY ACCLAIMED With its stirring picturization of MacKinlay Kantor's sensational best-seller, "Happy Land," which is scheduled to open today at the America theater, advance reports indicate that 20th Century-Fox has added still another to its impressive list of triumphs In transforming top literary properties to screen masterpieces. More than 30 million readers have already thrilled to Kantor beautiful and unforgettable story as a Saturday Evenin? Post story, as a run-away best-seller, as a Readers Digest Fiction Feature and as a nationally circulated newspaper syndicate feature. Of it. William Allen White says: If I had but one gift that I could give to everyone in this lend, high or low, rich or pool, military or civilian, it would be Happy Land'." Now on the screen, the film, which features Don Ameche. Frances Dee.

Harry Carey and Ann Rutherford, tells the story of the laughter, tears, love and courage I iii't-iiim i'S I ii mil HI wmmm-' J) f-ZJ A sp- S3jH3 ttorr of MacKinUy Kntor? if 2 II wmnuationmlly accai'motf Yi Wim mm Saturday EvtungFoHmtory nAAl fl ft 1 1 r-fv tM DOOIICHE-FifltffiDE VOODOO BLOCK mOGlC lOIItHCBiFT! FEOIH THE hOOD OF Till hlVlM 0EHP1 Iff nvV Boa ison't believe It WY it's true! ARCADE BAR Z14 8ontb Center Bar to the Bagebreli im UNION! Largest and Finest Stock of liquors All Brands SADDLE ROCS CAFE NEXT TO C8! PINS and SPEC tfhsne 79 CASPER, WYO. WAi.Krn WITH A ZOMBIE STARTS 1:00, 4:05, 7:10, 10:15 with FRANCES DEE TOM CONWAY JAMES ELLISON CHRISTINE GORDON SOULS AT SEA STARTS a 2:09, 5:14. 8:19, 11:24 BLOOD PLASMA CONTAINERS ARE MADE OF SECOND FEATURE uSk iiviiimii viiv fc-vWf CENTURY-FOX PICTURE Dindtd by IRVING PIC El Froducw bf KENNETH MACGOWAN to by Kotfmni Scaia mm4 Julie JmmImm THE GREATEST ADVENTURE ROMANCE IN THE WHOLE EXCITING HISTORY OF THE SEVEN SEAS GARY COOPER GEORGE RAFT Two great stars in the most heroic sea spectacle ever filmed "SOULS AT SEA" WITH FRANCES DEE Henry Wilcoxon Harry Carey Olympe Bradna Potter Hall Robert Cumrnlngs, Virginia Weidler Joseph Schildkraut ALSO "FONEY FABLES" Cartoon in Technicolor FOX NEWS WASTE PAPER is needed NOW! BOX OFFICE orEXS 12:43 SHOW STARTS 1:00 FEATURE STARTS 1:30 COMPLETE SHOWS START: 4:53 7:02 9:10 II! ADDITIONAL "TASK FORCE A Broadway Brevity in Cf FOOTBALL THRILLS OF 1941 A Pete Smith Special CARTOON -War Dogs" LATEST XEW1 STARTING TODAY FOR FOUR DAYS A BUNDLE A WEEK SOME BOY'S LIFE SAVE! ik 4R ALTAR Hi ATM U. S. Victory Waste Paper Campaign.