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MARCH 23. 1934. PART I. 13 FRIDAY MORNING. "Sweet Adeline" Film Role May Greet Helen Morgan When She Arrives for Stage Drama THER ORIGINAL ACTORS MUSICIANS TO SPONSOR SUMMER SEASON AT BOWL 0 HER "BIOGRAPHY" WILL BE REVEALED Alice Bradyf noted comedienne of stage and screen, will return to he footlights at the Biltmore Theater Monday night, April 2, as the star of S.

N. Berhman's drama. Of late Miss Brady has been devoting herself exclusively to motion-picture roles. She has acquired a strong supporting cast for the play, including Hardie Albright, Noel Francis and Douglas Wood, OF MUSICAL AVAILABLE BOX-OFFICE HIT SCREENS AT WARNERS 'Wonder Bar" Due to Set Attendance Records for Two Theaters Pat Paterson to Replace Lilian Harvey in Film; Henry Hull May Play 'Pudd'n Head' BY EDWIN SCHALLERT "Wonder Bar," musical film now screening at Warner Brothers Hollywood and Downtown theaters, goes Concurrence of circumstances may lead to Helen Morgan play ored to arrange with the orchestra whereby the concerts would be held for the year 1934. "The negotiations resulted ln the orchestra presenting a proposal on March 6, 1934, wherein they proposed to assume the responsibility and sponsorship of the summer concerts for the season.

The Hollywood Bowl Association has accordingly entered into a lease arrangement with the members of the orchestra who have created an organization called Symphony Society, and the Hollywood Bowl Association wishes to bespeak for them all the assistance and co-operation from every available source to the end that music may be advanced if possible beyond the achievements of the past. "Every assistance possible will be given by the Hollywood Bowl Music lovers of Los Angeles and surrounding communities are assured of another season of summer symphony concerts at the Hollywood Bowl. Yesterday a lease was entered into between the Hollywood Bowl Association and members of the orchestra whereby the latter, under an organization called Symphony Society, will assume the responsibility and sponsorship of the musical events. The Hollywood Bowl Association, through its active vice-president, C. E.

Toberman, made the following statement yesterday regarding the situation: "Following the surrender in the early part of January of this year of the lease held by the group who sponsored the concerts for the year 1933, the Hollywood Bowl Association has constantly endeav 1:13 In "Sweet Adeline" on the screen. The aforesaid "concurrence circumstances' has to do with her stage appearance here in "Memories," slated for production some time this spring. Miss Morgan was in "Sweet Adeline" on the stage, as were Charles into its second week apparently destined to become one of the biggest money-making pictures of recent years. Attendance figures for the first week revealed that 92,483 persons viewed the extravaganza, topping by a sizable margin the record set by "Forty-second Street." Reasons for the success of the picture are varied. The cast includes Al Jolson, Kay Francis, Dolores Del Rio, Rlcardo Cortez, Louise Fazen- Lutterworth and Irene Franklin, at present in the film colony.

'Sweet Adeline" has been pur-fTHE PAGEANT OF THE FILMS Zelda Sears, who writes most of the time, will take a fling at screen acting for a change. She is to play a landlady in "Sadie McKee, Vincent Sherman, seen in "The da, Hal LeRoy, Flfl D'Orsay, Guy Klbbee, Hugh Herbert, Henry O'Neill, Robert Barrat and others. There is a 300-glrl ensemble con i '--JV 'mmmmm. wmm-m- mrmmmm, ff" mms $tsjl -v ''VfrV 't jwr --V mm-mm'i mmmmmm--X': mmmml JSWI mmmmtXt mm mmm mmmm iifeiv 'XXXXiMl i m''- 'mxmmxX: y. ii: ys ii "vf mSmmZil f'xit'f' 'j-mmmxmz zmmm "mx immmmixmm mtm i mm m.

3 mm m-'-'Z m'-mx chassd by Warner Brothers, and be produced immediately following "Dames." No casting ns yet. but th-s people mentioned are naturally very ideally adapted to the original roles. However, the movies do have a way of changing things. "Sweet Adeline" is one of the first out-and-out musicals to hark back to the good old days, made popular by Mae West. And really the picture would be very well suited to her.

Terrible Turk" at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, will be in "The Old Doll's House." William Anthony McGuire and Rian James have signed at Universal, the former to write the scenario for ceived and created by Busby Berkeley, five songs by Harry Warren and Al Dubln, and a dramatic story adapted by Earl Baldwin from the "Sutter's Gold." original European stage play. Lloyd Bacon directed. past two and a half years in Buddy De Silva's musical piece, "Take a Chance," in New York and Chicago, and came to Hollywood to play his first film role, a small part in a picture, "Bottoms Up." He has since appeared in "The Trumpets Blow." The actor has played leads opposite Grace George in "Marie Antoinette" and opposite Pauline Lord In "Sandalwood." He was with Helen Haves in "The Good Fairy," and with Peggy Wood in Clark Enacts Familiar Role Wallis Clark, stage and screen player, currently featured in "White Cargo," now at the Hollywood Playhouse, is playing the same role in the production he enacted for five years in all parts of the United States; Australia and Tasmania. "Rhythm in the Air." the plfr ture, has a new title, "Twenty Mil Opera Season to lion Sweethearts," and "One Man PLANS CHANGED WHEN LILIAN HARVEY SIGNS Rearrangement of plans for Lil Woman" becomes "Personality Kid." Farina, of the old "Our Gang" comedies, enters the class realm as a page boy in "Du Barry." Arthur ian Harvey, now that she has signed up lor four pictures with Fox, will find Pat Paterson taking her place Be Extended in San Francisco Popularity of the San Carlo sea Treacher is to comedy in the same in "Lottery Lover" with Lew Ayres. picture.

Irving Pichel Is the latest to be son of "dollar top" opera in San rumored for the role of the Hunch Miss Harvey, according to present indications, will make her pictures under the supervision of Sol Wurt-rel, and special pains are to be taken to see that they are Just right back in "The Hunchback of Notre Francisco has caused the fortnight originally allotted to that city to be Dame." extended, and the company will Despite their rowing with each henceforth. Everything is amicable remain there most of next week. between the studio and herself. Following the engagement there other, Ted Healy and his stooges will make a short musical film for Columbia called "Woman Haters." the company will go to Sacramento and Fresno for a night each, ar David Manners has been offered a tm Lew Ayres Is to be in "By Royal Command" with Charles Boyer and Miss Paterson, and "Lottery Lover" will follow immediately after. Jean Parker and Nigel Bruce are also in the cast of "By Royal Command," chance to go in a London stage riving here by special train early on the morning of April 3.

That night the troupe opens at Shrine play under the direction of Robert Milton, who made Auditorium in "Aida." the film in which Manners appeared which will be directed by Erik rk.M11 TkA Aim The company entrains following while abroad. tne two weeks run here for en Grace Durkin will play Iras In which will serve to Introduce Boyer herself on her natal day. "I al ways give myself a treat of some PANTAGES BILL VIEWED; gagements ln the Northwest. ar Hi 1 i imw .1 iwmumKmmmmmmmm i fk i A mr "Cleopatra." William Demarest Is to the American public, Is by Rich in "Many Happy Returns." HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP TOLD ard Heymann, and the music is im portant for this particular star. Douglas Wood tnmg i want very much, every year," she explained Pat O'Brien planning to build a jai alai court on his Brentwood Heights estate, jal alai being a handball He is expected to prove a very big VARIED FILM Will Take Part BY GRACE KINGSLEY find.

"Every young man with the right FEATURES TO game as played in Havana, a descendant of the old Basque game in 'Biography' stuff in him is a show-off," said a young wife to me the other day ployer and McHugh as a radio announcer. Other parts nicely played are those done by Isabel Jewell, Berton Churchill. Addison Richards. Adrian Morris, Hedda Hopper, Betty Law-ford and Clay Clement. A preview, mysteriously an of pelota.

BE SCREENED And the wife must be sure not to Douglas Wood, who has been ac kill that something in him if she tive recently in tne interests of a I wants him to succeed. WRITERS SPONSOR "HARMONY TICKET' 'Lazy River" and "Murder government endowed theater, has Maybe she's rieht. Or nerhaus in Trinidad" Will Open at she had onl? been lklnR a lot been cast in the role of Orrin Kin-nicott with Alice Brady ln "Biography," opening at the Biltmore nounced by Pantages as "a major studio's biggest picture of 1934." will be screened tonight. tJNUSUAL STORY FOR HULL DEBATED "Pudd'n Head Wilson" is one of the stories that is bring considered for Henry Hull, whensoever he arrives to star at Universal. It is understood that he himself is rather Interested in the subject for the screen.

The story is an old-timer, and oddity. It has been produced for the screen once or twice before but at no time lately In a noteworthy man- ner. -111 .1 Loetv Tomorrow those, you know, wherever a man Theater, April 2. is a show-off in the first act, he Wood has been acting for the Lazv River." a stnrv nf tho ens up at 11 ociccK owning a rail- shrimn canneries in t.ho hni road or something, Heard on the Boulevard Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell posing for romantic stills, scenes in their last picture while Dick tells Ruby all about Mary Brian lower Louisiana, and fiahirn ok. Probably "The Show-off," George ert Young, Jean Parker.

Ted Healv Kellv's sparkling little comedy, was Patching up their difficulties over matters of policy, 125 members of the Screen Writers' Guild have decided to support a "harmony ticket" at the annual election scheduled for April 5. Among those sponsored for election to the governing board are Ralph Block, Dudley Nichols, Ernest Pascal, Arthur Ripley, Allen Rivkin, Oliver Garrett, Rupert Hughes, John H. Lawson, Frances Marlon, Wells Root, Ray Schlock, Wilfred MacDonald, Courtney Ter- Mary Astor phoning home from the studio, inquiring about her baby ana at fencueton, opens tomorrow Ul nu "uu at Loew's State. Young portrays ter what your PhHophy about a the part of an cx-convlct who.com. show-ff may be, this story Is sure George Chandler being ap ine to the "shrimo nlaffnrm" with wnuse ywu.

Myoc you in MODacco nuua, ine current Hull hit, is also being talked up considerably. JOAN OF FIRE FOR HEPBURN the intent of extortintr mnn rAm vaudeville and afterward on the I ift A i H' proached by a panhandler for a dime, and saying that he wanted to go into a cafe near by. "What a dead companion's family, remains stae' but cven so- yu're oiIi t0 can you get for a dime In that to ran love with the daughter 1 iiacy uu mmn Seitz directed. ans and Clara Blandlck and the restaurant?" asked Chandler. "A The other feature on the nroeram resc 01 inem ln me Picturization or Prom all indications now "Joan of Arc" will be the first picture on the Katharine Hepburn schedule when she returns.

And, of course, TODAY Murder in Trinidad." with Niwl the story at Pantages Hollywood rett and Tristam Tupper. WALTHALL STARRED Henry B. Walthall Is starred in "Murder -in the Museum." which Melville Shyer Is directing. cup of coffee, some silverware, a linen napkin and a new hat." was the answer No rest for the Richard Arlen yacht while Dick 5 mm HOLIDAY! Bruce, Victor Jory and Heather opencer Tracy, as the unctuous Angel in leading roles, is a tale 0f show'off who UP serenely at with Katharine that la always diamond smuBrclinir. Rrnn.

i rH sngniest encouragement wun his Col. Sellers-like talk of "there's as tne English detective who at and family vacation abroad, as the Joby has been commandeered by Bing Crosby and crew millions in it," is a constant delight tempts to halt the smuggling and question when it will be. She took considerable of a rap from the critics on "The Lake," and it has not made her feel any too cheerful. She is en route to Europe now, Spencer played the role of Aubrey SHOW! Give yourself and the folks a treat! Come on at tne same time clear up the mys tery surrounding several murders. Buster Keaton, frozen-faced co Piper on the stage, and he certainly knows his character.

Not a shade FIRST TIME AT OUR REGULAR LGV PRICES The Picture you have been waiting to see Mae West's dad moving into Mae's San Fernando ranch house Fred Peterson. Carl Brisson's broth of comedy escapes him. The dia but anticipations are at the studio that she will be back at the stated time in June. "The Last Days of uieuiBii, returns 10 me screen in a er, escorting Toby Wing, Gail Pat logue is bright and brittle. down and bring the en- two-reeler, "Gold rick and Ida Lupino to the Gold We are treated to a bit more sop I tire family to a show Room at Beverly-Wllshlre, and py sentiment In the picture dancing impartially with all three tJSL hal will please every-r JXi body from little Willie than in the play, but on the whole 'Little Women' New Film Fare in turn.

the buoyant comedy spirit of the Pompeii" still looks likely for this tar. If Katharine could find the right sort of play she ould probably make another appearance on the New Yori stage before returning just uA-rnif tv.nl aAit cun to your Mother-in-law! original is maintained. Clara Blandlck comes in second only to Tracy lor praise, in the role of Piper's A at Millstreet sharp-tongued mother-in-law. As it is, there are scenes which she steals. Madge Evans Is beautiful and en Louisa M.

Alcott's classic romance, Little Women," will open this Andy Clyde recently explained to Buster Keaton why he always rents instead of buys a house. "I was looking at a house under contraction, and the men started to remove the outside scaffolding. The whole building collapsed," related Andy. "You exclaimed the contractor to the foreman, I told you not to touch the scaffolding until the wallpaper was upl'" morning on the tirely engaging as the wife, and the other roles are charmingly done, Including those played by Henry Wadsworth, Lois Wilson. Grant Tneater screen.

Starring Katharine Hepburn, the picturization of this IN AMERICA'S BEST LOVED ROMANCE story beloved by three generations Mitchell, Alan Edwards and Claude Gillingwater. has been called one of the best 1 ar icuccui liciocii ill limb iiciu. the European trip will give a chance for the wounds to mend before the star actually comes back to Hollywood, which is probably the hardest ordeal. Preparation of the scrip for "Joan of Arc" Is under way now. SIX-STAR TEAM TO MAKE COMEDY Instead of a two-star team there Is now st Fix-star team that appears to have a very blr future.

It is composed of W. C. Fields, Alison Skipworth, Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles and George Burns and Grade Allen. They were teen in i screen plays of recent times. '51 1 And then don't overlook that de Joan Bennett.

Paul Lukas. Fran IF bam wood says he knows a man lightful comedy, "Lets Be Ritzy," which is the other feature at the RULER of many loves SLAVE to the one who hated her mnti who Is so tight he is saving his ces Dee. Jean Parker, Edna May Oliver, Douglas Montgomery and Henry Stephenson play the other Robt. Young 'Jon Pcrktr TtJHetlyNttPtndltton children toys for his second child Pantages. In this Lew Ayres is thrust by his wife into a show-off role which nearly lands them in hood Ethel Merman declar leading roies in "Little Women." ing her birthday will never be for disaster, but which, at the last, with written shortly after the Civil War by Mrs.

Alcott. the story has lived through the years and has gotten as long as she lives, and exhibiting a bracelet her gift to the comedy running true to form, bring? success to the hero. JnuJ "Six of a Kind." and in May they UUUI Patricia Ellis plays to the life the been read in nearly every American home. SI ALEXANDER (OlDAt Will make another picture called extravagant little stenographer-wife rtOOUCTIOM Three Pair." This will be released Several appropriate short subjects nf t.hp vrhlto-mllflr man Avr onH 7 PRESIDENT by Louisa May Alcott Si-. S0mb! at the is at her best in the scenes in which the Wheedles him hark whpnrvpr ho on next season's program.

The ag gregation have been a great hit. ROGERS PRODUCTION NOT TAKEN FROM LIFE nmnre itrv.i decides to leave her, MURDER Rnf if to tWo tn- 1 1 -1 1 I vumwvwv ni. wich aunrca is uiayine me JU- tnrz TJnhprt MrWaHo TiVonV I i ft venlle lead in "The Firebrand." kfrHneh with JOAN BENNETT PAUL LUKAS FRANCES DEE JEAN PARKER EDNA MAY OLIVER DOUGLAS MONTGOMERY HENRY STEPHENSON R-K'O Radio Pklurt TRINIDAD No hooking up of stories with real life for Charles R. Rogers, the pro which features Constance Bennett ducer. He flatly denies that iitviu, iuniuu.

waae as the test.v sk nfl nt. pm THE JClEtH ACHIVMWtJ HEATHER ANGEL Loved an Actress" is based on the VICTOR JORY NIGEL BRUCE romance of Gregory RatofT and Eu Leontovlch. He says: "I pur. chased this story solely for its en. tertainment, and not because of i FOX MYSTERY THMUtt ELIZAUil zlIEM rumored confession angle.

I would not produce any story based on liv 4 iff UMIltO Aimtt Elf A Ing people, and the characters are purely fictitious. It is the love story Thundering on! or a tneatricai team." giant of enterrainmentNj to top the best! TONIGHT Fint and only Borden Friday Frolic ZWdW from STAGE At 81 A 5 VIA STATION K-M-J TONIGHT it Cbtatcts Spoken Drama LJLiiJlSLfO 01 oj CAPITAL PREVIEW In the kind of fun that made him famous 'Gold Ghosts' New York's Dynamic Smash-Hit r4 Quiet tftbt Btrbarj CmL, 113 3 S3 ESP mm of a Major Studio'a Biggest Pic 2 Rttls of Riotous Loffi! TfMAt If SAT. Hand SUN. a Kay FRANCIS Dolores DEL RIO AUOLSON, Dick POWELL Ricardo CORTEZ Cuy KIBBEE Louise FAZENDA Hugh HERBERT Ruth DONNK.LY Robert BARRAT Merna KENNEDY Fifi DORS AY Henry O'NEILL Hal LEROY It Mil ture of 1934. PMOA MJWAM JORDOtt HSNfcY HOLtUB.

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