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Daily News from New York, New York • 41

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DAILY NEWS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1931 "THE CHAMP" SCORES A 4-STAR KNOCKOUT $9,000 BUYS BOAT EX-KAISER USED Kiel. Germany. Nov. 10 (P). "Panther leap to Agidir, ha been Bold for 87,262 marks a little more than $9,000 as scrap iron to a Frankfort firm.

HELEN HAYES in TH Sin of Mcdeton ClautJet" with Lewis Sionc team Henlralr Gilbert. PHANTOM OF The gunboat Panther, whose name echoed around the world in 1911, Thm Daily Storie tram Re ml Lit a provide itttaremting mmd int immtm rwmding. Read them. at the time of kaiser Wilhelm the UN DA SEW (Rtprlntrd from yrsterdey't lafe editim.) By IRENE TIIIRR. The Champ," a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production, directed by Kind Vidor and presented at the Astor Theatre.

VI 42 uji.mmn.ji. in mi i M( itf B. I If il IdZs-SJl ON BROADWAY Merciless house lights turned on a theatrefol of red-rimmed eyes 'JjJXi and tear-stained cheeks. Locale: The Astor. Not in the history of talkies was weeping so profuse and so en- -v J.irahle as at this premiere of "The Champ," a production which eons- I s'iatu 5 -7 Eq a the AgiIgfI ,7 H.

-I 1 fc I he Champ makes a 4-etar goal. Not in the history of talkies ws weep-in; so profuse and so enjoyable. The amazing talents of little Jackie Cooper with the superb histrionics of big Wallace Beery in a paceful, passionate, heart-rending, warmly human story by Frances Marion, directed masterfully by-King Vidor. It's a wianali! And how! There's a conclusion so touching, so full -of the emotion which tugs at one's heart, that men, women and children alike are caught in the kerchief-act as Director King Vidor gives us a supremely spectacular climax." Irene Thiref, Daily News. V' 4 1 I I i i 1 Carroll will prob-ahljr hare Fredric March as leading? man in t'loadr Wih Showers.

t. ir- the amazing talents of httle Ja kie Cooper with the superb histrionics of bisr Wallace Beery in a lafuU jassionate, heart-renJine, warmly human Ftoiy by Frances Marion, winch i lirrectod master-fallv hv Kins Vidor. There, we've said "it! "Th- Champ" chalks np four 'stars "fur sure. It's a winnah! And how! Thi littie boy. Jackie Conner.

Skippy any more. He's a mighty versatile young trouper, j.layin.T a new with dramatic fire aid a swell 'The Champ is eminently worth aee- 4' Thornton UeleHanty, Kve. font. "Metro-Gold wyn-Marer has asked in its advertisements for a word to descrile the picture. The picrnre is Jackie Cooper ud every superlative in the dictionary would be needed to do justice to the 9-year-old child who can make you crv, laugh or just sit spellbound.

A grand picture." Roe PrhuicJi, Eve. Journal. Wallace Beery and Jackie Coper Rive dandy performances in The Champ," now oa view at the Astor Theatre. Irene Rich and Hale Hamilton are in the supporting cast. 14 "Jackie Cooper, unquestionably the most talented child actor this reviewer has ever seen in celluloid, witb Wallace Beery give dramatic entertainment of a sort that should keep the lines at the box office." Julia Shauell, Eve.

Graphic. "Vouug Jackie Cooper proves by one of the finest and most knowingly sensitive portrayals of the recent cinema that he is an actor of genuine and definite distinction. 'The Champ' is so tenderly and knowingly played by. Mr. Beery and young Cooper that protest as you may against its frank attacks on yonr tear duct, you can hardly escape a share of its undeniable poignancy." Riehmrd Wmtts Jr Herald Tribune.

sens- of humor. And that big. burly, rough guy, Wallace Beery, in't so awfully hard-boiled at the Astor. Tough, to be sure but teniter. too.

You know that Beery isn't handsome. And you know he doesn't attempt to wear disguise. Just relies on that big frame of his that rather sour face with its shrewd and often twinkling eyes and that deep-down voice. And how he wins audience sympathy! More than ever as "The Champ." As tiUe-roleist cf this Vidor offering, Wally portrays a heavyweight who had been a champion some years before. Drinking, gambling and such had lost him his claim to fight fame and his wife, who has since married aain.

Dink had been given into the custody Andy. "The Champ." whom he adores, despite the constant state inebriation. But after a lapse of years, Linda and her husband Tony come upon Dink and Andy in their cheap Tijuana surroundings. And I.imia prevails upon Andy to give their child to her for a six months trial that he may get the benefits of some of the better things in life. "The Champ" would rather lose his life than lose But when he's stupefied with liquor, when he has lost Dink's horse in a run of bad gambling luck, when he is jailed for disorderly conduct, he reconsiders all things and sends Dink from him.

l)os Dink stay away? No siree! lie comes back and "The Champ" comes back in the ring when he wins the big fight with the Mexican contender. Then there's a conclusion so touching, so full of the emotion which tugs at one's heart, so conducive to streaming tears, that men, women and children alike are caught in the kerchief-act as director Kin; Vidor gives us a supremely spectacular climar which is really very simple and believable indeed. Irene Rich joins the cast in a charming, appealing performance. Ates lends some dandy fun-stuff. Edward Brophy, Hale Hamilton.

Jesse Scott and Marcia Mae Jones all act like real "human beings. The horse-racing sequence is effective and the ring scenes are gripping. Leonard Praskins' excellent dialogue job deserves mention. And that's all we have to say about "The Champ." Warner Brothers own the screen rights to William A. Brady's Church Mouse," which may serve as a vehicle for Marion Marsh.

Wary Ptckford was anxious for it. Doug Jr. and Joan Crawford Fairbanks will be eastward-bound next week for a short vacation. Harriet Hoctor will dance at the Paramount, starting Friday. Close to 25.W0 persons will devote their services and talents to help make a success of the 600 benefit movie shows to be given in Greater New York during National Motion Picture Week Nov.

IS to Nov. 25. Sale of a million tickets has been set as a eoal a contribution of "When Wallace Beery and little Jackie Cooper appear in the same picture the combination should be enough to create an irresistible event in the cinema. "The Champ is even better than that because King Vidor baa directed it. It gets you.

Entertaining from beginning -to end, excellently played and directed, it deserves a long run. William Boehnrl, World-Telegram. "It is unquestionably box office. It brings Skippy Cooper back to us. It brings Wallace Beery back to us.

King Vidor is the director. It is warming and engaging. For acting, it is unbeatable. Jackie Cooper rings as true as a bell. You'll watch The Champ from" a ringside seat." 'John S.

Cohen Sun. "A terrific wallop right to the heart that's 'The the Metro masterpiece of entertainment that won film fame last night while the first night audience voiced its acclaim in tears and cheers. Simply superb in every department. 'The ChanipV a winner from every angle." Regina Crene, N. Y.

American. AS OR BWAY 45th ST. Twic Dtilr 2:50 :0. Three Time Sundart nd HoliJjy 3 61:50. Mao.

(eic Sat.) 56c to t.C0. Eve JOc to $2.00. All Seats Reserved. S.yxi.OtM) to various local unemployment funds. Fredric March will probably play opposite Nancy Carroll in "Cloudy With Showers." Yasha Burachuk will conduct "Armistice Echoes" at the Capitol today as a special memorial feature.

Lilian Bond gets a role vith Jo? E. Brown in "Fireman, Save My Child." "Season's Greetings, a Vitaphone one-reeler, will feature Ruth Etting, Robert L. Riplay. Thelma White, Fanny Watson, Ted Husing, Billy anJ Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Xorworth..

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