NEWS OF THE CINEMA.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20278, 21 August 1937, Page 17 (Supplement)

NEWS OF THE CINEMA.

Chance for Jean Harlow’s Stand-In. Whether or not Mary Dees, for some time faithful friend and stand-in for Jean Harlow, really will step into Jean’s shoes by compelling her unwished role in " Saratoga.” she is certain through the death of Jean Harlow to escape from the obscurity and drudgery of a mere stand-in and get a , chance us an actress. On the strength of her earliest camera tests —in which 1 am told she greatly resembles .lean Harlow —Mary Is about lo receive an acting contract at something like eight limes her j She is getting £lO a week, and will • soon get nearer £IOO. Jack Buchanan’s Latest Film. Jack Buchanan Productions’ second picture, “ The Sky's the Limit,” is well on the way to completion at Pinewood. Mr. Buchanan, apparently, is hitting the high-spots of light comedy, with Dave Hutcheson as his assistant; and’ Mara Losseff, whose first picture it is. j is regarded, by those who have seen j the first “rushes,” as a real discovery. Cast also includes 11. F. Maltby. Sara Allgood, Athene Sevier. Morris Harvey. David Burns. Philip Strange, and Rawicz and Landaucr. American Film Stars on London Stage, j Bebe Daniels and Ren Lyon head the bill at Finsbury Park Empire, says u London paper. Bebe opens with a medley of songs. Later, she is joined by Ben Lyon. who. as the “Master of his own House.” submits a wealth ol smart patter, racily delivered. These l"o performers will lour Australia and New Zealand under the management of Frank Neil.