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However, "Gentleman Jim isfhy Raoul Walsh' from the screen "Gentleman Jim' Is a both dramatic and amusing and play by Vincent Lawrence and will be particularly interesting to those who remember him and to those who would like to know about Horace McCoy. A long list of expert character players complete the cast, all of whom do their bits exceptionally well. "Gentleman Jim" should find a lot of old friends and make a lot of new ones. Colorful, Rowdy Film "Daring Young Man, Columbia picture directed by Frank R. Strayer from screen play by Karen DeWolf and Connie Lee.

Presented at the Brooklyn Paramount. Running time 1 hour, 12 minutes. THE CAST: Jonathan Prrkmpaw 1 Grandmother 1 J1 E. Brown the first great boxer who relied upon brain and skill to overcome brawn. The picture takes Corbett from the time he crashes the snooty Olympic Club in San Francisco to Ann Mtnler.

through his successive victories Sam Lonjr. Ted Johnson- -Marguerite Chapman William Wright Rosor Clark Clatrp Dodd Xloyd Bridges Don Douglas ariene Bans Muller-Carl Rankin rro Fly an, portraying over small time and prominent fighters on through his glorious defeat of John L. Sullivan, the champ himself. Corbett practically, makes himself a member of the The quickest, easiest way to dismiss Joe E. Brown's new picture is to say that if he is one of your favorite comedians, you may get a few laughs at his antics in "Daring Young Man." There were those.

Jim Corbeft Jonathan's, bowling by a gadget club and the members endure him concealed under his vest. The Graderet is deteetprl hv Nut! only because he wins for them, in Strand's "Gentleman Jim." waiting at the Brooklyn Paramount for Bette Davis "Now Voyager" to go on the screen, who thought he This conceited son of a livery stable owner and member of a was funny but were not among that interrupts his rough Irish family is so obnoxious to the Olympic's elite that they, including Victoria Ware, do every training for a chat with thing but pray for his downfan. But Corbett, aware of their atti agents and they want to use it to send broadcasts to submarines. To do that, they have to stick close to Jonathan and his agent. They do, but Jonathan finally gets wise and snares the lot of them.

Others In Cast. Assisting the star are Marguerite Chapman, William Wright, Roger Clark, Claire Dodd, Lloyd Bridges and Don Douglas. If Joe E. intends going on forever, he had better select something less painfully silly than his current vehicle. minority.

Not to be outdone by Hugh Herbert, who never plays less than four roles in his own comedies, Brown doubles up in his latest picture. He plays Jonathan Peckinpaw and Grandmother Peckinpaw. While Jonathan is a serious, modest, studious young man. Grama is a Alexis Smith. tude, goes serenely on to his social and professional triumph.

And they don't forgive him until the slight, brainy fighter with the dancing legs beats Sullivan. salty old girl who thinks her grand There's Romance, Too. A few liberties have been taken By WANDA HALE. with Corbett's real story, but only sticklers will object to that. Jim is left telling Vicki Ware, the girl Cobina Gaining Columbus, Nov.

25 JP). Cobina film nrfrnsa urVirk son is somewhat of a drip. Enter the Spies! In the long run, Jonathan shows Granda that he is worthy of his illustrious Peckinpaw ancestors. To get in shape to be accepted in any branch of service they've all re with whom he has been fighting PS pa 0 all along, what a fine Corbett she was stricken with pneumonia while "Gentleman Jim," the picture which sketches James J. Corbett's fabulous rise from an obscure bank teller to world's will make.

The only wife we know of Corbett ever having is Vera fused him Jonathan takes up bowl on a visit here, was reported recovering today and is expected to leave the hospital within the next champion heavyweight, is on view at the Strand Theatre, Taylor Corbett. ing and becomes a great bowler to Gentleman Jim was directed with Errol Flynn playing the title role. all but the guy who controls his, few days. Set in the Gav Nineties when San Francisco's nouveau riche en- thusiastically sponsored men of the sports world, this Warner Bros. Jim," Warner Bros, picture directed by Raoul Walsh from screen play by Vincent Lawrence and Horace McCoy.

Presented at the Strand Theatre. Running: time, 1 hour 44 minutes. production is elaborate and rowdy. RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL spasmodically active. Dramatic and Amusing.

Rockefeller Center Showplacc of the Nation THE CAST: Flynn Jl.Tl j. rorbeit- Adequate portrayals by the star and his leading lady, Alexis Smith, Victoria Warp and particularly amusing perform Alexis Smith Jack Carson Alan John LnJ-r Frawlpr Minor Watson V'" iltr Iowne Pit I ortM-it Clinton DeWitt Ilinev Ware John suMivan- ances by William Frawley, Jack Carson and Alan Haleare a great -Warn Komi AI'll help to the picture general entertainment value. But elimination of irrr Watson situations unnecessary to the drama of the lowly Irish boy whose ambition and ability carried him to M3Icpine I.eBt-au Rhv Williams Arthur Shields -Dorothy Vautrhan fnmps Flavin Walhs Clark Marilyn lhillii9 Art Fostpr E.lwin Stanh-y Pat Flaherty Fjitir Burke i li-'ire Jn-Io Geary try f'orbett Bnrk- Hirry lorbett world recognition would have accelerated the action. STARTS TODAY 1st N.Y. SHOWING Bright, sparkling enter tainment to provide a happy holiday as the screen comes to life with gay, light-hearted fun, reckless romance, and spirited dramatic adventures two popular stars appearing together for.

the first time in roles custom-built for their unusual talents thoroughly diverting film fare. YOMSEIF 4-' W9 rf rSkl HELD OVER Third Week 'M GARY GRANT WOMEN, SLAY GINGER ROGERS BOUND TROOPS in Leo McCarey M.y,s Secretary WALTER SLEZAK 9 ALBERT DEKKER I the nuu 0( a vn r- OCC AW I UAL ALBERT BASSE Produced directeJ by Leo McCarey An RKO Radio Picture JAP ATROCITIES COMMITTED BEFORE YOUR EYES! ON THE GREAT STAGE "COLORAMA" a zestful blend of mirth. and rhythm in a series of sparkling scenes produced by Russell Markert, with settings, by Nat Karson "Tribute to the U. S. Marines" honors our celebrated sea soldiers in a stirring and melodious salute Josefa Rosanska distinguished concert pianist, and the Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Erno Rapee, play Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor "Gala Performance" features the Corps de" Ballet in an entrancing spectacle with Muriel Gray and Grace Thomas, solo ballerinas The, Glee Club as a clan of singing Scotsmen lend Voice in "Seaforth" to a medley of Scotch songs with Albert Gifford, tenor soloist "Tail Spin" bringsWalter Nilsson on stage for a diverting interlude of comedy on wheels Paul Haakon, internationally renowned dancer, appears in "Balalaika" the Rockettes as 36 precision-stepping Cossacks and Alois Poranski, basso prof undo, join in a thrilling finale.

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