COMING ATTRACTIONS. COMING ATTRACTIONS "ANOTHER DAWN.” HYDE PARK AT DENHAM. PAUL MUNI. EASTERN WARDROBE. RECOGNITION OF ASSISTANTS. RUSH WORK. ROVING CAMERAMAN.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 335, 16 January 1937, Page 2

COMING ATTRACTIONS.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

"ANOTHER DAWN.”

HYDE PARK AT DENHAM.

PAUL MUNI.

EASTERN WARDROBE.

RECOGNITION OF ASSISTANTS.

RUSH WORK.

ROVING CAMERAMAN.

■■■■■■■■■■■■■l MARLENE DIETRICH. The huge set upon which Marlene Dietrich has been working comprises over; six acres. A beautiful Russian mansion, outbuildings and an ornamental landing-stage have (been erected by the art department. Some wonderful types were secured from the wild-looking mob of ragged, solders and Red revolutionaries which loots the palace.

Instead of making “The Mail from Kimberley/' as originally scheduled, Paul Muni will appear for Warner Bros, as Emile Zola in “The Truth Is On the March,” according to word from the Coast. The story of the great French novelist is woven around one of- the most famous cases in modern French history—that oi Captain . Alfred Dreyfus. The army officer was convicted of treason, although innocent, and was imprisoned for years, until a widely-circulated pamphlet by Zola finally began the agitation that resulted in his exoner- | ation. He was not released, however, ' until his case had attracted the | attention of the whole civilised i world. No other members of the cast i of the forthcoming Warner Bros. f picture have yet been chosen. Heinz I Herold and Geza Herczed, authorities I on Zola, kre writing the screen play. ! PRISON SETTING. Sirens screamed, machine-guns chattered, rifles and pistols roared as two desperate convicts made a dash for freedom for “San Quentin,” Warner Bros, gripping stor yof prisor life. This is only one of the action-filled scenes in this story of an army officer who becomes captain ot the yard at the great California penetentiary and who falls in love with thq sister of a convict. Pat O’Brien I plays the prison official and beautiful, red-haired Ann Sheridan is the Eister of’ Humphrey Bogart, who in this 'film directed by Lloyd Bacon, proves that convicts have honour. MAMMOTH PRODUCTION. Production records went by the board recently as “Mountain Justice” begins its third month of actual camera work at Warner Bros, studios. Under the direction of Michael Curfiz, Hollywood’s foremost exponent of realism, this vehicle which co-stars Josephine Hutchinson and George Brent, is marching toward movie fame as one of the most dramatic stories to come before the cameras. It also presents for the first yme a ttam destined to establish itself with this single film Miss Hutchinson and Brent do the best’ vrork of their careers as the final sequences near completion. “Mountain Justice” brings together, in addition to its stars, a supporting cast including Robert Barrat, Mona Barrie, Guy Kibbee, Marcia Mae Jones, Elizabeth Risdon and* many others. It was written by Norman Reilly .Rainc and Luci Ward.

Plaza Theatre. To-day, Monday and Tuesday.— “King Steps Out,” (Franchot Tone, Grace Moore). * * * Wednesday Only.—“ When Ladies Meet” (Anne Harding, Robert Montgomery, Myrna Loy). * * * Thursday and Friday.—“ Three Maxims”, (Anna Neagle, Tullio Carminatti). * * * Saturday, and Monday.—-“ Wife v. Secretary,” (Clark Gable, Jean Harloiw Myrna Loy).

The most thrilling war scenes ever staged are being filmed on the rolling, ' sand-dune dotted desert wastes near Yuma, Arizona, with a loyal patrol of British Tommies fighting for their lives while a murderous horde of native guerrillas close in on them. The scenes are for Warner Bros., “Another Dawn,” and a special train, loaded with equipment and

players, was required to transport the large troups to the picturesque location, under the leadership of director William Die-terle. Errol Flynn is the commander of the troops and Herbert Mundin, primarily e comedian, plays a dramatic role as a cowardly orderly. Kay Francis, lan Hunter and Frieda Inescort, other principals in this modern romantic drama, do not figure in the war scenes and remained at the studio, enjoying a well-earned rest, before contributing their tulents to the con--eluding scenes of this powerful story.

STAR FOR LONDON.

Merle Oberon, having completed work in the Samuel Goldwyn production, “Beloved Enemy,” in. which Ra Hould makes his entrance into motion pictures, has sailed for Lon don to appear in a couple of Alexander Korda films.

PETER B. KYNE STORY. George Brent, the popular Irish ■Warner Bros. First National star has been given the lead in a new picture to be adapted from Peter B Kyne’s Cappy Ricks story, “The GoGetter.” Busby Berkely will direct the new film. Mr Brent is currently engaged in “Mountain Justice,” which is still in production, with Josephine Hutchinson in the leading feminine role. However, the next forthcoming film made by Brent is the all-technicolour, “God’s Country and the Woman,” from James Oliver Curwood’s. novel of the North-west. Mr Brent is cast opposite BeverlyRoberts in the Curwood film, which is expected to arrive in New Zealand in the near future.

King’s Theatre. To-day and er”, (William Gargan and Florence Rice), and “Man Trailer”, (Eaick Jones, Celia Parker). * * » Tuesday and Wednesday.—“ Air Hawks”, (Ralph Bellamy, Wily Post, Tala Birell). and “That’s Gratitude”, (Frank Craven, Mary Carlisle). * * * Thursday and Friday.—“ The Human Side”, (Adolphe Menjou, Doris Kenyon), and “One Exciting Adventure”, (Binnie Barnes, Neil Hamilton, Paul Cavanaugh). * * * Saturday and Monday.—-“ Silly Billies”, (Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee), and “To Beat the Band”, (Hugh Herbert, Helen Broderick).

The grounds of Denham Court, a lovely old country mansion with beautiful grounds, which has been acquired for the nation as part of London’s “green belt,” were used for some scenes for the London film “Men Are Not Gods,” starring Miriam Hopkins. Sixty sheep, 12 ducks, half-a-dozen rowing-boats, 24 pigeons, and several hundred

soldiers, sailors, nursemaids, ticketcollectors and small boys, under the volcanic direction of Walter Reisch, transformed the broad grave] path near the river into a realistic section of London’s Hyde Park. .Complaints have often been heard that British producing companies fail to exploit familiar London sights. Many will be seen in “Men Are Not Gods,” including Fleet Street newspaper offices, Hyde Park, Theatreland, the Royal Academy and luxury hotels. This location was the first appearance in the picture of Sebastian Shaw, who plays the principal role of Edmond Davy, an actor, ,by far the most important screen role he has so far been awarded.

ARLISS. It is difficult to imagine the Arliss of so many dignified roles, Arliss the portrayer of figures who have left their mark on history . . . carolling airy inanities in musical comedy. Yet this actually happened early in the star’s career. He played a season in musical comedy—strange contrast to the “mellerdramnier” in which he made his debut at the Elephant and Castle Theatre —and actually sang a song. The result, Arliss himself says, was “terrible.” But musical comedy did not claim him long. From it he graduated to the West End stage, thence to America, touring with Mrs Patrick Campbell. Film engagements followed, and he started on his long

DUNEDIN STAR. . Ra Hould, the 12-year-old Dunedin lad, who was recently awarded a long term contract by the Paramount Studios, will make his first appearance on the screen in that company’s “The Doctor’s Diary.” Ra will be one of the principal supporters to George Bancroft.

Bringing with him a special wardrobe purchased *in the East, Randolph Scott, Paramount actor, has‘returned io Hollywood to start work in his new picture, “High, Wide and Handsome,’ 1 ’ in which Irene Dunne will make her first appearance under her new contract with the Paramount studios.

Abolishing a long - established screen custom which condemns assistants to labour anonymously, Samuel Goldwyn has created the posts of “associate producers” for two of his production aides, Merritt Hulburd and George Haight. The former will receive screen credit for “Dodsworth”;, the latter for “Beloved Enemy.” Goldwyn made this decision “in appreciation of their faithful efforts while I was away sick.t He has also given both new contracts.

In order to complete “Ready, Willing and Able,” as quickly as possible, Busby Berkeley has been assigned by Warner Bros, to direct one of the two big musical production numbers, while Bobby Connolly, the other dance director of the studios, directs the other one. This is the first time that Berkeley and Connolly, friendly rivals in original screen effects, have worked together on a picture. Ruby Keeler and Ross Alexander head the cast' of “Ready, Willing and Abie,” and among the supporting principals are Louise Fezenda, Carol Hughes, Winifred Shaw, Lee Dixon, Allen Jenkins, Hugh O’Connell and Shaw and Lee in a specialty number.

Harry Perry, Samuel Goldwyn’s world-roving cameraman, has 'returned to Hollywood after journeying more than 25,000 miles over Great Britain and Continental

Europe to obtain background film for “Dodsworth” and “Beloved Enemy.'’ The world-traveller —the only member of his profession with a Cook’s Tour commission—left last April for Europe, where he “shot” nearly

50,000 feet of film. These pictures were air-planed to Hollywood as fast as they were made, and developed and edited there for the two productions. jPerry will remain in Hollywood for several weeks and then leave for another European jaunt to obtain camera material for future

Goldwyn films,