TALKIES

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 143, 5 April 1940, Page 3

TALKIES

EDITH CAVELL SAGA MELODRAMATIC FILM The martyrdom of the renowned and patriotic war-time nurse who suffered the penalty of death tor smuggling convalescent soldiers ont of the combat zone, is the basis of "Nurse Edith Cavell," starring Anna Neagle. The distinguished English stiir has a notable part as the altruistic British nurse, who, aside from ministering to soldiers of all nationalities during the occupation of Belgium by the Germans, helped hundreds of wounded fugitives to escape to Holland. Based on actual events in the life of the great humanitarian, the dramatic story traces the activities o! Edith Cavelh from the time she headed a nursing home in Brussels, through the first year of the World War when she alternated her Hospital work with the dangerous mission of smuggling Allied soldiers across the Dutch border,, up to the fateful trial during which an enemy military court found her guilty. The heart-gripping story is said to offer the star of such English films as "Queen of Destiny'" anil \ ietoria the Great" her most dramatic of vehicles.

'GOLDEN BOY' IS ROMANTIC HUMAN FILM The thrilling, tender story of vouthlul dreams . . . triumphant against a mighty city's heartbreak! The sensitive slorv of a boy's tragic conflict . . . and a girl ?, s joyous Love! The mighty story of romance in the life of a musician who became a prize-ring killer! It's "Golden Boy," the interna-tionally-famous stage success by Clifford Odcts. Directed by Ilouben Mamoulian and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou and Wil Liam Holden, the stirring new drama is one of the most gripping stories of raging conflict and warm romance ever captured by the camer:i. Holden., in the title role, was chosen for the part after a year- , long search in which more Mian 3000 candidates were interviewed and screen-tested. The carefulness with which Columbia sought a ( screen newcomer and polential star is justified by the splendid performance of Holden. Others in the stcll'nr cast are Joseph Calleia, Sam Levene, Lee Cobb, Edward Brophy, William Strauss,, Frank Jenks, Beatrice Blinn Don Beddoe and Harry Tyler. HOT COMEDY SCENES WHILE FILM STARS SHIVER Actors who once sweltered in the heat under the hot lamps of Hollywood stages, are now having trouole keeping warm. New developments in motion picture photographic negative stock, which require much less light, have reduced the number of lamps on a motion picture set. On cold mornings, electric and gas heaters arc necessary for the comfort of the players. Whi'i; working on "For Love or Money," Universal's hilarious underworld comedy, June Lang, featured feminine player, was glad to wear the heavy fur coat in Avliieh she plays many of her scenes. Robert Kent featured with her, and Edward Brophy, squat comedy gangster,, huddled about the stage stoves to keep warm. INTERNATIONAL STAR BELIEVES HEALTH IS AN AID TO SUCCESS Anna Neagle believes that her success, as well as her beauty, depends very largely on perfect health. And she concentrates on keeping absolutely (it. Hence much of her vitality and vivacity. The blonde British star of Herbert Wilcox's "Nurse Edith Gavel 1." for RKO Radio is not a devotee of social life. Except in very bad weather Anna walks lie; - mile or two daily. "'lt's such a cheap beautifier," she will tell you. "And I would earnestly advise every girl who works in office, shop or school to walk nt least a part of the [way to work in the morning. The- exercise and fresh lir a-e marvellous. It onlj' nrans getting up a quarter of an hour earlier."