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Oshawa Daily Times, 25 Aug 1928, p. 10

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5 \ | 'PAGE TEN THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1928 Co =THE LOCAL SCREEN Pid dddb ddd bbb de What's What and Who's Who in the Amusement Worla kt MN REGINALD DENNY IN "GOOD MORNI{G, JUDGE", NEW MARTIN Reginald Denny, Universal's popu- lar comedy star, tops all his former successful performances in "Good Morning, Judge," the swiftest mov- ing and most entertaining picture of his career, which will be shown at the New Martin Theatre. beginning Monday. Denny, filmdom"s best-known far- ceur, has a role that fits him per- fectly,. He is Freddie Grey, young and wealthy, who {falls in love with the owner of a mission for reformed criminals. The star's ability at comedy was never better shown than in this film. * William A. Seiter, who has direct- ed so many of Denny's pictures, wielded the megaphone on "Good Morning, Judge." The Denny-Seiter combination has been responsible for such hits as "Rolling Home," "Skin- ner's Dress Suit," "Take It From Drama of the Streets is Fine Film at Martin As impressive a picture as might e seen on the silver screen is play- ih at the New Martin Theatre the last hali of this week. "Boy of the Streets" consists of those little mo- ments that theatre-goers like, that bring the real every-day life right up to view, and yet contain such a first-class moral that they are the type of film which makes a popular Sap Re il Gown run in any theatre. . ' ' i Laugh," is the feature plc- Theatre patrons of today wish to . : a see a certain amount of Hines lh x vhi Regent during the first pictures which come to local thea Regent JUNIE % The picture "Boy of the Streets" contains just enough action to merit splendid success. Throughout the play, the acting takes on such a na- tural aspect that comedy, and pathos are intermingled with delightful con- sistency a feature which many of 'LAUGH, CLOWN, LAUGH" AT THE REGENT MONDAY At the Regent Theatrc¢ Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday at the presentation of "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," " the theme song of the same title will be sung by Cooper Lawley on a Vie- tor Orthophonic phono- graph loaned by D. J. What a splendid place this actually is for your Sunday dinners. Drop in after Church, after golf, after the morning's recreation, and get a really sumptuous meal for greatly less than you could provide for the whole family at home. WALDOR and Betty Francisco, the pretty lit- tle girl friend. Henry Sedley also takes an important role and displays his acting ability to the utmost. Me" and others. the modern films have lost. him The picture is an adaptation from the celebrated stage play of the same name. Playing the leading role, the part of the big brother, gone wrong, who is righted ;again under the in- fluence of his younger brother and his sweetheart, is John Walker. Sup- porting in a splendid cast the "Scarlet Arrow" and a high ¢ comedy "Ladies Preferred" comp a fine all round presentation for the family to see. "THE LATEST FROM PARIS" AT REGEAT REGINALD DENNY In "Good Morning Judge" showing is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday A news reel, the usual episode from lass lete all Their teaming is a certain indication of the success of a production, Mary Nolan, the American girl who starred { three years in, Ger- man films, plays opposite Denny. Miss Nolan's blonde beauty has al- ready carried her a long way in filmdom and even now she has be- one of the most sought-after CAFE Simcoe St. N. Where Service and Oshawa | Mickey Bennett as the boy brother|at the New Martin Theatre, : ; actress on the ; STARTING MONDAY po RT y of the a prominent s a comedy ! he stellar cast n, William Wor- na, Sailor Shar- Quality Are Supreme F One of the most perfect comedy dramas ever filmed has just been completed by Norma Shearer--her first starring production since her re- cent marriage to Irving G. Thalberg, k ¢ 1 : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer executive, ; i Morning, Judge," is from That the picture is considered one 3 1 rry 0. Hoyt. of the most delightful of its kind 1 by Earle ever produced is due not only to the y Beatrice ability of Miss Shearer but to all of the other ingredients which it con- tains, The original story and screen play of "The Latest from Paris," which will be shown at the Regent Theatre an Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day, were written by A. P. Younger, one of the most successful scenarists the picture industry has ever pro- duced. Yonuger wrote the screen plays of such box. office attractions as "Brown of Harvard," "Twelve Miles Out," "Slide, Kelly Slide," "In FREE! FREE! SUNDAY NIGHT 8.30 P.M. Special Semi-Classical Orchestral Concert in JUBILEE PAVILION SOLOS, SONGS, ETC. Come, Hear and Enjoy MANAGER L. E. OSIER OF REGENT THEATRE AWAY ON VACATION While Le the Regent well-earned and St I Wig hs ts ploasiigy Cool at "CAPITOL CAFE Upstairs (Over Cartwright's) NORMA SHEARER Who' will be seen at the Regent Theatre on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in "The Latest From Paris." ONG SHOTS AND CLOSE UPS Old Kentucky," "Tillie the Toiler," FLICKERS FROM FILMDOM AND GOSSIP OF THE SCREEN him here. Mr, Osicr ex and others. A GENERAL REVIEW OF SCREEN ACTIVITIES out of tho city for a few A Producer of Hits FE The director of the production was chosen with equal care. Sam Wood was given the assignment because of his successful directorial efforts in turning out "Rookies," a comedy co- starring George K. Arthur and Karl Dane, and "The Fair Co-ed," a Marion Davies starring vehicle, As leading man Miss Shearer was given Ralph Forbes, who attracted much attention in his work as one of the brothers in "Beau Geste," that he was given a contract as a featured player by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Under his new contract he has been ach all-star eomedy just . completed for M-G-M, 'The titles are, of course, by H. M. (Beanie) Walker The latest Laurel-Hardy comedy has heen given the title of "Two Tars." Smt ---- | Ramon Novarro's next starring vehicle for M-G-M will be an original | story titled "Pagan." The star will start k on the production after he finishes "Gold Braid." Edmund Goulding will direct "Pagan," tropics | story by John Russell, on Osler, manager of Theatre, is enjoying a vacation in Hamflton Ontario centres, J. A. of the Capitol relfeving ts to he weeks, other wart, manager Theatre in Peterhoro, 13 lh lil lt King St, E. "The Sins of the Fathers," new Paramount picture 'starring Emil A Jannings, entered production recently at the Hollywo studio. This is x Herr Janning's fifth American film and, incidently, his first with sound Lib An important adjunct to the enjoyment of food these summer days is Comfort. Here you will find a cool, even temperature maintained at all times and a pleasng environment free from din and cooking odors. Hundreds are already dining regularly at the "'Capitol"--You, too, are extended a cordial in- vitation to dine here. | Scott R. Dunlop has been added to the Wa ri ster and has been assigned the direction of * vy B eh) Kingston, which will be placed into work soon, of directors Jerome 5 AANMBE ET RE rip for the in which | Warner Bros. has designated Ray Doyle forthcoming Vitaphone road show, "Madonna of Dolores Costello will star, to write the Avenue A," Richard Wallace will direct "The. Shop Worn Angel," eo-starring Gary Cooper and Nancy Carroll, as his next as went for Paramount. Or- iginally the director was signed to direct "Just Twenty-One," but I, Richard | Jones will handle that picture, Here Now! and How! Just The Picture You'll Want to See REGINALD DENNY In His Best Comedy this Season J LATEST Charlie Murray will have a new leading lady in "Do Your Duty," First National comedy, in the person of Doris Dawson, recently "discovered." | "Waterfront" for First National back to Burbank after several weeks on location in the Frisco harbor, paw | given a number of the most impor- tant male leads and, featured male roles of the M-G-M schedule of 1926-1927 film releases. Among these is the featured role with Dolores Del Rio in Clarence Brown's epic . of the north, "The Trail of "98" a $2,000,000 production, A Popular Player Forbes played the male romantic role of Lon Chaney's "Mr. Wu," and the leading male role of "Under the Black Eagle" He also was lgading man in Lillian Gish's "The Enemy," which Fred Niblo directed from the famous Channing Pollogk stage play, The two best Jewish character actors on the screen, George Sidney and Tenen Holtz, were cast in the roles of the clothing wholesalers, after Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer had suc- ceeded in borrowing Sidney from First National, where he was under contract, Sidney was widely known as a stage star before entering films, He was starred on Broadway in "Welcome Stranger" and other stage vehicles, and has won renown on the screen in many Irish-Jewish vehicles, including "The Cohens and the Kellys." Holtz was a star of the Yiddish theatre in New York before being signed by M-G-M more than a year ago. Since then he has played Yiddish roles in a number of suc- cessful films, notably "The Trail of 98" and "Frisco Sally Levy." Bert Roach, who was starred in "Excuse Me," and who has been featured in a number of other M- G-M pictures, was given the role of the inebriated drummer, and John Steppling, well known character player, was cast as a typical Middle West business man and the father of Norma's rival for the affection of Forbes. Margaret Landis, a sister of Cullen Landis, screen star, was brought from the New York stage to appear in the role of the feminine heavy and William Bakewell barely completed an important role in Wil- | Miss Shearer has had in several film liam Haines' "West Point" in time | seasons and she takes the fullest ad- to appear as Miss Shearer's younger [vantage of cye opportunity it of- brother in "The Latest from Paris." | fers her, - An Irresistible Star In An Irresistible Comedy REGENT This picture will thrill 'Oshawa fans -- The styles will be of parti- cular interest to the la- dies--make a note now «+ $0 attend. The King of Laughs At / His Best! ® TOM MIX In "Hello Cheyenne" now showing at the Regent, The story of "The Latest from Paris" is unique. Miss Shearer rep- resents a New York firm of clothiers and travels on the same trains with other drummers, though they do not recognize her. Her ability to get orders from the favorite customers of rival salesmen causes them to combine to get rid of her. Forbes is the leader of the conspiracy until he learns that the mysterious "Mr." Dolan is the beautiful girl he met in the Pullman. Without doubt this is the best role Moving Pictures Taken at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the New Masonic Temple OSHAWA, ONT, To Be Shown at This Theatre MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Tuesday Wednesday A Rattling Good COMEDY Her Mother's Back and "FOX NEWS"

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