STUDIO CHATTER

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 52, 20 November 1946, Page 6

STUDIO CHATTER

A FEATURE COLUMN

“WEEKEND AT THE WALDORF”

Exciting Location First news has been received of the fifteen men and two girls who are chugging their way down the steamy reaches of the • Amazon to Belem do Para on the most exciting film location which ever set out from British studios. They are embarking on two months exterior, filming for the Archers’ current production “Green Days And Blue Days.” Which Ending ? Gene Markey wrote two endings for his first post-war production: “My Heart Tells Me.” His story concerns a girl who marries a ‘heel.’ In the first ending Markey wrote, the girl (Nancy Guild) reforms her husband (Victor Mature) enough to forgive him, whilst in the second, Vic realises that he isn’t going to improve, and that he loves Nancy too much to spoil her life by keeping her married to a failure like himself. Studio executives are trying to decide which ending to use. Most of them prefer the latter one.

Film Squatters Director John Boulting, shooting with the second unit of “Fame Is The Spur” at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, narrowly escaped being arrested as a Communist “squatter” organiser. Arriving there at 9 a.m. with two lorries laden with assorted articles, a coach load of men and women extras, and a Daimler limousine, he was viewed with grave suspicion by the local population and a police inspector. It took a lot of explanation, plus the arrival of a movie camera and crew, to say nothing of a telephone call to the Divisional Suerintendent’s office before, the Inspector was convinced of the innocence of his intentions. REGENT

“Weekend At The Waldorf” (Sat. 23, Tues. 26). An excellent story with an excellent cast; Ginger Rogers, Walter Pidgeon, Lana Turner and Van Johnson. The picture relates primarily the stories of four persons: a glamorous but lonely Hollywood star, a weary war correspondent relaxing for a few days from the rigours of the battlefield, a - public stenographer, with very private ideas about love, and a young army air ace, about to undergo a major operation which he may not survive. Around these four is built, in most clever fashion, one of the best romantic comedy-dramas of the year. “Our Vines Have Tender Grapes” Edward G. Robinson, Margaret O’Brien (Wed. 27, Thurs. 28, Fri. 29). Probably one of the most tender and appealing pictures ever to come to the screen. The major fact which immediately becomes apparent in the title billing is the vastly different part played by Edward G. Robinson. Reverting from his usual domineering role, he is portrayed as a farmer, whose heart is wrapped up in his surroundings. The very newness and simplicity, yet magnificent fulfillness of his new role is a delight. Supported by little Margaret O’Brien, the cast is perfect. This picture carries the Management’s recommendation.