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Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20283, 27 August 1937, Page 4

New Marlene Dietrich Picturt Why It Is Called “Angel"? Every woman, according to Ernst Lubitsch, Is an odd mixture of angel and devil. His remark was occasioned recently by hundreds of inquiries Into the significance of “ Angel,” the title of his new starring vehicle for Marlene Dietrich. He said the public Itself would have to decide whether the title was given In an Ironic or sincere sense. 44 In every woman,” he pointed out, 44 there Is a little of the angel and a little of the devil. As Marlene Dietrich portrays the role and as it has been written for this screen production, there is also a little of each. Everyone who sees the picture will carry away with him that part which he most wishes to. I would be putting myself In an awful spot if I attempted to explain Its significance In connection with this picture." Lubitsch pointed out that Miss Dietrich plays with Herbert Marshall and Melvvn Douglas in the production and to one she is an angel, to the other a devil. Yet each man regards her in his own mind as the reverse to what she' Is towards him. 44 Now tell me,” Lubitsch asks. 44 do you think It would be wise of me to classify such a simple title in relation to so complex a feminine character?" Claudette Colbert Shines in Smart Comedy . The legion of Claudette Colbert fans, have a treat In store when Paramount releases 44 1 Met Him in Paris." a comedy as witty and ecintlllant as the gay French capital and the snows of the Swiss Alps, where the aotlon of the film takes place. This picture presents Miss Colbert exaotly as her fans have demanded her — in another role that gives her the chance for snappy 44 logue of the sort which she did so well in 44 The Bride Comes Home ” and 44 It Happened One Night." Melvyn Douglas and Robert Young, who both have appeared in previous Colbert pictures—Douglas in 44 She Married Her Boss" and Young in “ The Bride Comes Home " are cast in the roles of the two writers who meet Miss Colbert on vacation In Paris and simultaneously fall in love with her. The film features outdoor scenes set in the Swiss Alps, during the winter sports season and thrilling skating, ski-lng and bob-sledding shots make these scenes outstanding. 44 I Met Him In Paris " was directed by Wesley Ruggles, who also made two earlier Colbert 44 hits " for Paramount. 44 The Glided Lily " and 44 The Bride Comes Home.” “Farewell Again.” An interesting casting experiment is tried by Erich Pommer in his new film, 44 Farewell Again. 44 He adds further fuel to the story v. star controversy. ** Farewell Again " boasts of no obvious cast names, no Laughtons nor Oberons, yet it has one of the strongest casts ever presented in British films. There are 25 important parts and each one of them Is filled by an accomplished and wellknown actor. But you will look ip vain for glamorous persona/ities. The leading players and most famous are Flora Robson and Leslie Banks. Both are grand actors, but neither is a starring 44 name" in the accepted sense. Other parts are played by Patricia Hilliard, a London Films starlet of whom great things are expected; Sebastian Shaw, who made a big impression opposite Miriam Hopkins in ‘‘Men Are Not Gods”; Leonora Corbett, Rene Ray, Anthony Bushell, Robert Cochran and Robert Newton. Another interesting fact about 44 Farewell Again ” Is that it is based on an actual news Item. The story deals with a boatload of soldiers returning home after several years* service oversea* only to be told Just before reaching Southampton that they can only have six hours’ leave ashore before sailing away again. You may remember reports about this some time ago. Strange thing is that Wolfgang Wilhelm, who wrote the story with Patrick Klrwan, first saw references to It In a German newspaper where It rated a few lines at the bottom of a page. So are great ideas born l The Perfect Villian. Alan Hal*, bold bad villain of Criterion’* - When Thief Meets Thief” which receives its premiere in the West Kmi of London shortly, has been literally crowned with praise for his performance in this Criterion picture. Trade papers describe him as the perfect villain whose acting is superb. Alan, who played opposite Douglas Fairbanks. Jnr .'not only played with Fairbanks. Mir., in the old silent day*, hut also directed him when acting as director for Cecil It. de Miile. FLASHES. | V.r. - ' '" r ” -The Playboy," to produce* by M;ireel Heilman at Denham for l.mi.lnll Films. L’tHS.INIi GH.WKT'S next picture * will be called French. Dark and Handsome.” Gravct is the Belgian starred in the British " Bitter Sweet.” „nd lately in llotljwood's "Itomanco I Jl ANNA DURBIN will follow “ tine 1 Hun . Men nd i Girl - wttlt Three Smart Girls Go To Town.” Nan Grr. Barbara llecd ami Charles