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xApe Engrossing Picture The Aw." iMonoaram PrfTirirfd at! fhn Premiere of Fantasy Jim miE holer IN HOLLYWOOD ull Talisman S-udion. Producer: Scott R. Dun-f lap. Cisi: Boris KarlofT. Gertrude W.

Hoffmann, Henry Hall. Oene Donnell. Maria Wrtxon. Jack Kennedy. Dorothy Vauahan.

Arnold. Selmer Jacktmn and Oeorae Cleveland. Director: William Ntah. Writers: Richard Carroll and Kurt 8iodmak. unpieasani ana unnecessary.

Scoring in the film besides Karloff is a lovely young actress, Maris Wrixon. Also Gertrude W. Hoffmann as the old housekeeper is an impressive figure. G. k.

Due Tonight Mystic wonders of the Arabian' With medical clinics and self- sacrificing doctors still holding a Nights will be transferred' to high place in the movie publics In New York the other eve an dustry can rest very securely in inquisitive lady asked what, initne future, my opinion, is the most remark- hatter able thing about the movie busi-i ness. It took a bit of thinking I suppose cynics would refer but I believe I came up finally! to that Lois Andrews-George Jes-vvith the correct answer: The 'sel romance as a plain case of most remarkable thing about the infant-uation Peas-in-a-pod: picture business Is Hollywood's English Star Nova Pilbeam and Hollywood tonight 'esteem. "The Ape" Is not goingT pt The occasion is the world Dre-'to let tnem down. Indeed, added JJlQluQllC IQV miere of the Alexander Korda-ito Technicolor production, "ThejtifurV0Unff eirl whose lees have I PAGE 11 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17. 1940 PART II Thief of Bagdad," at the Carthayjbeen paralyzed 10 years, the film Qi, Circle Theater.

i throws in for good measure a 110011 OlGuG younger generation. American Star Martha Scott The more I see of todav's 'Marjorie Reynolds defines a jit- Hundreds of Hollywood celebri-: ii--p 1. Annouhcemcnt was made yes- special crime prevention squad for Filmville Katharine Hepburn soared to top-flight rating with her first screen performance in "A Bill of Divorcement" Helen Twelvetrees (then Mrs. Frank Woody) retired to await an heir-rival Cuit Notes Florence Rice and Warner Bros, are talking term contract Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, in London since the start of hostilities, have cabled Hollywood pals that they'll stay for the duration Joan Valerie, irked because 20th ordered her to cut short a Wisconsin stay and rush back via plane, is irked no longer. Her brother-in-law's car, in which she would otherwise have traveled, was wrecked and all occupants are in the hospital Wally Beery, a lieutenant And once more Boris Karloff, terday by the Hollywood The- movie colony kids, the more as one who makes you Buddy Rogers to Lead Band in 'Broadcast' iica win wcuiv uuvwi uie WJiigeai than Irene carpet in the world" as they plans to produce pressed I am by their sincerity, feel more danced against shows himself the skilled playeri'-7ero tjour which will hav-A its 1 enter the theater.

The carpet, of gliKntiy eerte but and down-to-; ith Ad slogan to suit Particular three blocks long leads to glam- ly character roles for which hejx0v. 8. earth good sense. They're tops "Wherever is famous. as "regular" a gang as you could People Congregate" When he fetched the story.

aiw ays 1. 1 nnt orous Oriental trappings with which the showplace has been decorated. The largest turnout of stars in recent years will be witnessed by thousands of fans lining the theater. Bleachers have been find in any high school in are con' lea. And the most amazing factif001- xv- L- lelds (now Play-about them is this: They be use "The Bank NONE of the time-honored trade- be resPnsible marks of their profession.

lPlea. t0 Producers: Please, Ten vears ago, I flattered ihv.icf have another glimpse Fitzgerald in Sea Wolf Rogers' Budget Upped Mary Lee in Sierra Sue' A ft- of Marie Wilson? erected. George self that I could spot an actor r. 1 1 1 "The Thief of Bagdad" serves "Merry -Go-Round" and "Stevedore," "Zero Hour" is a drama of a present-day American family. Richard Gaines, star of numerous New York productions, the most recent of which was "Abe Lincoln in Illinois," following Raymond Massey, will play the leading role.

Ann Revere, star of "The Children's Hour," will have the feminine lead. Herbert Biberman will direct. as far as I could see-or lues Den8 a nne actor, commander In the Naval Reserve, makes it believable. Karloff is a reticent, somewhat mysterious doctor who is not too well liked in the village where he lives, principally because he holds himself aloof. All his energies are centered on experiments looking toward making a paralyzed young neighbor girl walk.

For this he must have a spinal serum, and when that which he legitimately obtains gives out, and he manages to kill a run is putting business affairs in or- der in anticipation of an early call as Korda's introduction into the circle of Hollywood's major producers. The picture became his own flying carpet, whisking him I Bob Crosby Film Looms to active duty Wot this about Directer Alfred Hitchcock, after viewing 223 gals, grousing that there isn't a really beautiful brunette in all Hollywood? from England, where for years he has been the No. 1 film-maker, to Hollywood. Dennis Morgan Lead Set -J away ape, he dons the animal's T7'QTar skin it was certainly a quick upi Tarzan' Back him. I still can if the actor.

nas cnarm ot great dunpiicity happens to be a 1 vouching for the pioneer or a graduate of that th's is "God's ville or the legitimate stage. country -but there certainly The reason why these kids of lot of angels parading the ours fail to conform to the usual thls fall! Thespian mold lies, I suppose, in I SEVEN YEARS AGO IN HOL- thcy've heen, LYWOOD: Jeanette MacDonald in HOMES, not in trunks. out. on Hollywood be-stead of being sent to schools jcause she was tired of "lingerie" where 9o per cent of the pupils! roles Stan Laurel and his are "theatrical" offspring, they've first life partner told their gone to public schools and the judge The their grease-paint rubbed off byRichard Arlens (Jobyna Ralston) contact with outlanders who, were expecting a first visit from didn't give a hang about acting-iDoc Stork A wave of Hollv-beyond a youthful suspicion that! Wood jewel robberies (initiated it's a bit sissy the theft of Mae West's fa- Whatever the factors involved. diamonds) caused Los An- tUe results are most satisfactory.

-iea authorities to organize a The Jackie Coooers. job of skin-curing he did! and prowls around looking for victims from whom to get serum. Desperately he at last tries to kill a man to get the spinal fluid, but is shot. His patient, finally able to walk, runs to him as he is dying a really thrilling moment. A few loose ends mar the film.

Preview Will Precede Opening of Noted Band "Moon Over Burma" will have a preview showing this evening at the Paramount Theater. Tomorrow the new show is headed by the personal appear Play Ten Times Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Cully like "Maid in the Ozarks," hillbilly comedy now in its seventh week at the Grand Playhouse, so much they have seen the show 10 times. On their 10th visit, Mr.

Cully Johnny Weissmuller has returned to Hollywood after spending the entire summer and early fall season starring in Billy Rose's Aquacade at the San Francisco Fair. The famous swimming star has checked into Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for conferences on his next "Tarzan" By Edwin Schallert Buddy Rogers will probably be the glamour band leader in "The Great American Broadcast" After all, he's already made one picture at 20th Century-Fox "Golden Hoofs" with Jane Withers and the reactions are most favorable to that. The company is already testing him for the new picture, and while other band leaders have been considered, Buddy with his gift for performing on a number of the orchestral instruments, has much indeed to recommend him for the job. The film, of course, will command the services of various radio entertainers. Kenneth Macgowan, producer, has been in charge of the tests, and has already secured Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger to supply the music and lyrics for the feature.

The funniest thing is the way 20th has proceeded with this "Broadcast" movie idea, which for so long a time seemed an exclusive possession of Paramount mentioned to the management What becomes of that archvii for fact that he and his wife lain and his schemes ance of Tommy Dorsey and his Rooneys. Judy Garlands and nrrhpetra This win ho their stance, wno is set on taking overiiwu dueimeu nine nmes previous- FRENCH first Coast engagement on aUhe mortgage of some poor ly wherelyon the manager decid- Bonita Granvilles of Hollywood. Conversation, Grammar, Opera Singing. Direct mejhod fof Beginners. Also Teach French High School, College Teachert men 1u1.11 wevwug wuuiu ue i uie noil 01 iuunuauonj theater stage.

MMC. MARGUERITE GERARD, I on the house. 'on which the motion-picture in-i Nat Parisian Teacher By Appointment PArkway 15 Ethridge Back Fitzgerald Again Slated lor Lite on Ocean Wave Dorsey's show, which runs about an hour, has many highlights including performances by Ziggy Elman, Connie Haines, Buddy Rich, the Pied Pipers and Frank Sinatra. A new Dorothy Lamour appears in "Moon Over Burma" with Robert Preston and Preston Foster. With short tresses and without a sarong, she plays the part of an American dancer stranded in Rangoon who is taken under the protective wings Barry Fitzgerald is about to become the mariner extraordinary of the movies.

For not only did he recently appear in "The Long Voyage Home," but he has also been chosen to depict an old salt in "The Sea Wolf." Fitzgerald's impersonation in "The Long Voyage Home" is one in Mart Role Sam Ethridge, who was "lured into the habit of drink" by a revenge-seeking Lawyer Cribbs some seven years ago at the Theater Mart, returned to his original role of Edward Middle-ton last night in "The Drunkard," after a well-earned vacation spent as a "respected member of society." Melodrama is not easy for the modern actor, especially when he has to strive for the serious slant. Sam is constantly In danger of appearing ridiculous in his effort to portray the character of the hero as it was written. of the best ever given on the screen by this veteran of the Abbey Theater in Dublin. of the two men. I HOME MM I an electric range r-f sji meansTcooking' fill Roy Rogers Will Do Super-Western Quiet Signing Roy Rogers, the Republic star of horse operas, is to step Forrest Tucker, who makes his film debut in "The Westerner," was signed for the picture by up into the smarter class of outdoor pictures, following right in the wake of news that Gene Autry's films are to be budgeted on a larger scale.

Rogers' next film will be historical, titled "Custer's Last Stand," and the company has just reoptioned him. Samuel Goldwyn only four weeks after he arrived in Hollywood. Meanwhile the studio is also assuring itself of Mary Lee's JAMES ROOSEVELT PRESENTS ESQUIRE 3RD WEEK! services. She's the-young lady who worked in "Melody itanch, the bigger Autry western of recent date, and will now glorify Fllrfii I Blk. N.

Snarly. VO. 1414 Shmi IMS. "Sierra Sue," in a picture built about the song that Bing Crosby dug out of the hiljs of California, and made popular. Crjeatera Spoken Drama Gleams From Stellar Galaxy If negotiations now under way go through Bob Crosby will Ft POniTPH THEATRE IEATRE V-V i -fn lOniQntTHKweEe-io tmuiriinn make a second picture for R.K.O.

about Christmas time. His first film, "Let's Make Music," is now in the cutting room, W311YWOOO HHjHt NO T. WMrKfffn full -TV i i -ntsktm, lf.5r. NIGHT t- rc MIAN CLTP fpnpuiAii aSs A JooiCK i THATCHER r.Kll.E.j P'-'t CAPITAL GALA OPENING ft' MON. EVE at 9pm.

A LET YOUR FOOD COOK vhile you dress for dinner and looks okay, and that's why the new negotiations are on. Dennis Morgan, who gets plenty of assignments nowadays at Warners, has been settled on as male lead in "She Stayed Kissed." With George Murphy's contract due to expire at M.G.M. in a month, It's reported that three other studios are negotiating, including 20th Century-Fox, R.K.O. and Paramount. But anyone who's wise to his Hollywood knows that these reports are a build-up for Murphy signing a new deal at the studio which at present has him under contract.

Incidentally, the Shuberts have sent him a script of a stage piece, "Happy Smiles," written by Arthur Kreevitz, which they plan to produce In February. Jeanette MacDonald will start her third American concert tour Nov. 1, and consequently her picture, "I Married an Angel," Is being deferred until spring. Miss MacDonald denies any intention of engaging In musical comedy in New York. She will give 12 concerts in the East and Middle West, and return here for Christmas.

Movieland Jottings and Castings Preview of Cecil B. De Mille's "North West Mounted Police" Monday night is to clash with premiere here of the new edition of "Folies Bergere," which Is some swell show. This observer witnessed it in San Francisco, and the ventriloquist, and the three stepping comics who were with Tony Martin in Florida a year ago, are enormously clever. Charlie Smith gets a featured part in "Cheers for Miss Bishop," starring Martha Scott and William Gargan. Owing to delays in Errol Flynn's arrival from Honolulu on Clipper ship, due to weather conditions, "Footsteps in the Dark" will not go before the cameras until Monday.

This picture reunites Flynn 'and Brenda Marshall, who was his leading woman in "The Sea Hawk." Gene Reynolds is receiving requests from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and New York for him to make personal appearances with "Fighting Sons," if he can get away from U.C.L.A. courses, and M.G.M. commitments. Pickup Shots Along Cinema Way Mention of a Russian composer (Peter Tlnturln) as the source of music for "Gettysburg Address," recently made in this column, brings Charles. Wakefield Cadman actively to the front with the statement that a fine composition around the same theme YOU are not tied to your kitchen when you cook with a modern electric range.

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