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PAGE SEVEN THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1931 Interesting Pen Impres- sions.of the Coming Attractions on... THE LOCAL SCREEN Who's Who & What's What in the Amuse- ment World » Famous Productions . Coming To New Martin "All; Quiet on Western Frént" is booked for re- turn Engagement in Osh. awa--""Woman of Pas. sion" is also scheduled to| be shown here. "Fighting Thru" The New Martin Theatre offers an exceedingly, well-cast group of play- |! ers in a real, honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned, red-blooded Western flicker. in. the: form of "Fighting Thru," starring the ever-popular eKn Maynard in his first all-talking Wes- tern. All the color that the old West- erns possessed is once more brought to the screen in this all-talking pic ture, @ Western de luxe, "Fighting Thru" which will run at the New Martin Theatre for two days com- mencing today, Supporting Maynard, are the beautiful ]eanette Loff, the seductive Carmelita Geraghty, the villanous William L} Thorne, Fred Burns, the carefree, popular actor of the silent screen, Wallace MacDon- ald, and the stern-looking Charles L. King, "Fighting Thru," maintains the Western streak of adventure throughout the entire story, It is re- plete! with action and keeps you on the go constantly. \ The sceneryot this Western thrill er is extremely beautiful. It is ad- mirably colorful, and is one of the highlights of this picture. This re- viewer recommends "Fighting Thru" as being the closest any film ever got to a true portrayal of the "wild and wooly West", The picture was very well directed by William Nigh. John Francis Natteford is highly metorious for this almost actual story he turned out ip "Fighting Thru." : "DuBarry Woman of Passion" In 'the supreme performance of a brilliant career, Norma Talmadge, United Artists star, makes the glam- orous, haunting personality of "Du Barry, Woman of Passion," step alive from the shadows of the past to agaifl enchant mankind. ler portrayal of "Du Barry," whoge love life was the sensation of all Franse; will enthralled thise who attend the New Martin Theatre on Thursday and Friday of next week. She gives piquancy and extraor- dinary charm to the lovely milliner who 'brought a nation to her. feet, ruled a King, and lavished the gold of the country for hee whims until the ged shadow 'of révohdtioh swept her to disaster. Splendid performance are given by Contad Nagel, as her soldier- lover, and William Farnum, as the king who tempted her with riches and power. This is Farniim's first apnearance on the .scréen 'siriée his retirément because of illness at the height of his 'success several years ago. Sam Taylor, producer director, has told 'an absorbing story, enriching talkihg pictures with another classic, The settings of the drama are magni- ficent, a credit to the colorful imag- ination of William Cameron Menzies, supervising art director. "Du Barry, Woman of Passion" in- dicates' that Norman Talmadge will NEW MARTIN Attractions Next Week Today-- ay, Ken Mayhard "Fighting Thru" ' Tuesday--Wednesday, Return engagement "All Quiet on the Western Front" Thureday--Friday, Norma Tal- madge "The Woman of Pas- sion---DuBarry" continue the great success she has enjoyed in the silent films, An ac- tress of deep feeling and a natural aptitude for making her effects seem natural and plausible. Miss = Tal- madge has been ablejto heighten her effect through the medium of speech achieving delicate nuances of charac ter coloring that give a climatic em- phasis to all her scenes. Abetted as she is in this picture by a cast of pleyers all stage-trained, her abili- ties attain a: fullness of expression surprising in view of her short car- eer in the new medium, = FROM THE COMING THEATRE ATTRACTIONS Above--Charles Farrell, who will be seen at the New Mar- tin Theatre soon. Centre--Richard Dix in "Cimar* ron" at the Regent start- ing Wednesday. Outstanding Productions On Regent Bill Next Week "Reducing" A Riotous Comedy Is Now Playing and Will Be Followed by Edna Ferbers Colossal Production "Cimarron" Wednesday "REDUCING" Those who laughed till their sides ached at "Caught Short" when it played here sometime ago, have loud- er and longer laughs in store for them when they visit the Regent theatre, today, Monday or Tuesday, where "Reducing" Marie Dressler's and Polly Moran's latest comedy scream has been given the distinction of a special three day booking to take care of the many. theatrg-goers in Oshawa and vicinity who will want to get their share of fun. "Reduc- ing", as it's name indicates, lampoons the beauty parlors as "Caught Short" did Wall Street, Marie and Polly take you behind the scenes in an es- tablishment where fat women become thin and" thin 'women fat, 'and as you follow them through the picture they certainly succeed in keeping you in a constant state of quaking mirth. Unlike most feature comedies, "Re- ducing" possesses a strong love story played throughout by Anita Pare, William Bakewell, Sally Eilers and William (Buster) Collier, Jr. It was adapted to the talking screen by "Chuck" Riesner, the man who did "Caught. Short" and he has certainly made a smart job, getting his loughs easily and without effort. In addi- tion to the funny scenes in the beauty parlor thete is an excruciat- ingly amusing sequence .in a, Pullman car and another featuring the arriv- al of Marie and family at the Grand Central Station, New York. "Reduc- Le Bi Ae -- (CSR °) EGE | 2 DAYS Today . Monday Tuesday | The Two "CAUGHT SHORT" Gals - -- A 4 THEATRE 'MARIE DRESSLER POLLY MORAN Wotta Picturee Ld Added: HE BIG SPLASH" gent Novelty RAMBLING REPORTER GRAHAM MeNAMEE Newscasting This Attraction Plays 3-Days r ing" has no moral or lessen. It is distinctly made for laughing purposes only and you'll miss a mighty fine en- tertainment if you overlook seeing it during it's special three day engage- ment at the Regent theatre, where it is now playing. "CIMARRON" The widely heralded production of "Cimarron" which has been playing to packed houses at the Tivoli theatre Toronto, during the past two weeks, and which is now in it's fifth week at $2.00 prices at the Globe theatre on Broadway, New York citv is coming to the Regent theatre next Wednes- day, where it will remain for three days, at no advance in prices. A stirring and beautiful dramatization of Edna Ferber's justly celebrated novel, it features an exceptional cast headed by Richard Dix, Irene Dun- ne (a beautiful newcomer to the screen who seems destined to be- come an outstanding favorite), Edna May Oliver, Estelle Taylor, George Stone and many others in noteworthy character parts. "Cimarron", it seems safe to say, is a notable addition to the small list of distinguished pictures that the years have given to the American theatre. For in "Cimarron" is vested stirring drama, stark beauty, daring and ad- venture on a plane that ig seldom seen on the screen. It is a story of compelling interest, a well knit, sus- pense filled drama that follows the life of a man and his wire irom the turbulent, rough and tumble days of the Oklahoma frontier, down to our own day. 'The spirit of the pioneer era which Edna Ferber so gloriously recorded in jet novel has been caught in this screeh dramatization. For the indomitable spirit of the pioneer, like a symbol of strength, pervades every moment of "Cimarron", It is a pic- ture over which theatre audiences may well become excited; a sincere, dramatic account that is an inspiring as it is fascinating. The dominant character of "Cim- arron" is Richard Dix, who plays the role of Yancey Cravat. With his young wite and son, Yancey sects out to the Oklahoma frontier of 1889, eager to set up a home, establish himself and his family in the "promis- ed" land. Yancey is a God {fecaring, truth loving man. He becomes in turn a militant, courageous editor, and an honest, fearless lawyer, But deep in "his heart is the spirit of the true adventurer, the leader, the fighter, This spirit causes him in- wardly to despise safety and comfort, forces him. to seek new' lands, new conquests, makes him desert lis fam- ily for years on end in the pursuit of a thrill, an ideal. The story of Yan- cey's colorful life which extends right down to 1929 is filled with stirring adventure the like of which is seldom seen on the talking screen, You will remember Yancey Cravat and the people he loved and cherished. And too, vou will recall with pleasure the admirable performance Richard Dix contributes in this unforgettable screen play that has been so superbly fashioned from Edna Ferber's novel, "Cimarron" was directed by Wes- ley Ruggles, whose directorial skill is responsible for much of the sensitive, interpretive and sincere qualities of the screen play, "Cimarron." LIGHT SNOW FALL A little snow fell in this district last night but by this morning. all trace of it had vanished. So far this has been a very pleasant March, al- though it is hardly feasible to ex- pect the fine weather to last long, RECEIVES APPOINTMENT It was incorrectly reported fin The Times on March 3rd that kK. W. Webster, of Columbus, had been' appointed census commis- sioner for South Ontario, The name should have been FE, W. Webber. It has been learned that the epumerators. for the district will be appointed later. A Love scene taken from the picture Norma Talmadge } who will be seen in "The Woman of Passion" at the New Martin soon - at the Regent Today, Monday and Tuesday in "Reducing." imarron" at the Regent next week. Theatre Snapshots Manager Jack Marks of fhe New Martin is announcing today the return engagement of Oshawa and district 'Jheatre goers opportunity of sceing this great pict * * Oshawa is to see the colossal produc Broadway through the inititive of L theatre in bringing this outstanding attraction here next week. ms performance from 2.30 till 11.00 opening day, Wednesday, a continue "All Quiet on the Western Front." There will be many who will take advantage of this ure. * ¥ tion "Cimarron" day and date with con Osier, manager of the Regent On the pam. will be given, in order to allow the school children of the city to witness this mammoth attraction, as well as any adult who cannot get to the matinee or evening however, the regular three shows d LJ] * "Fighting Thru" opened today at th attendance af the Matine It will be shown tonight today, it * * Marlene Dietrich has finished her honored" with Victor McLaglen screening room comes word that it i raved about this exotic the thrill of their lives when they * * The next week-end at the New M Norma Talmadge in * i great run in the large cities and audiences in Oshawa. ihe * * Oshawa theatres are certainly giving many of the better motion picture 1 studios they arg flashed on premier presentations in the being performances, as her larger key On Thursday and Friday, aily- will be given. e New Martina and judging by' the 5 to be a popular picture in Oshawa, and Monday. * * Paramount production "Dis- icatured player. From the new 5 a4 positive sensation, and fans who tar in her first picture "Morocco" will get sce "Dishonored." * * tin promises to be a popular one I on". This picture has had a will doubtiess be shown to large * * al funs an opportunity of seeing coming from the numerous screens almost current with cities of the continent, In lo leases; local some cases they are cven here before their Toronto showings, * * LJ * Among some of the attractions which will be seen here shortly is the popular re-union of Janet Gaynor Who Came Back"; Winnie Lightner "Sit Tight": Lawrence Tibbett Marjorie White (the Toronto girl) and many otlicr outstanding current and and Charles Farrell in "The Man and Joe Brown in 3 their new picture (Grace Moore in "New Moon" and El Brendel in "Just Imagine" releases. * * The Néw Martin Theatre is celebrating its anniversary under the Present Management this month and many important attractions are being brought to Oshawa to mark the occasion, ISLAND CAMP FOR | CANADIAN SCOUTS (Canadian Press Despatch) Ottawa, March 7---One thousand acres island located in Quebec's beautiful Gatineau country Las been acquired by the government as a holiday and training centre for Boy Bcouts of Canada. At first the young Oanadians will sleep under tents during the summer months, but it is planned to event- ually make the island an all-year- round centre. pr PRISONERS MAKE DARING ESCAPE, Vancouver, March 7.--Whipping | revolvers from their pockets as they were taken to their cells in fakalla prison farm on Thursday, Fraser McDougall, 25, and Ellis Wilcox, 21, who are facing trial assize court on holdup charges, compelled their accompanying guards to lie on the floor, held up another police office an in-com- ing prisoner and a taxi driver and forced them to drive them back to town. SUPPER DANCE GENOSHA HOTEL TONIGHT 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock $1.00 Per Person: REGENT Attractions Next Week Today, Monday and Tuesday "REDUCING" Wednesday, Thursday Friday "CIMARRON" and "All Quiet On The Western Front" Out of the pages of the world's best seller walk the characters of the story that swent the world! Living, breathing, flesh-and-blood men and women . . , hearing, loving, giving, taking . . . carrying on through a great emotional upheaval. What DRAMA! Drama that everyone can FEEL! Drama that scales the heights and plumbs the depths of human ex- perience . + , Drama that catches the letter and the spirit of the book and flings it forth in a mighty crescendo of unescapably gripping flashes of Life . , , Drama that strips bare the glamour and glory of war. Awesome, gay ; drab, beautiful; sombre, glorious --It's a human document written in pictures and words that will sear their way into your memory forever! At the New Martin Tuesday and Wednesday. Regent Announces Continuous Show Next Wednesday Only _ Owing to the tremendous appeal of both "Reducing" and "Cimarron", Manager Leon Osier has deviated from the Regent's usual policy of three changes of programme next week, and is holding both these at- tractions for three days each. After next Friday night's showing of "Cim- arron" the theatre will revert back to it's present policy of offering three complete changes of entertainment weekly, In order to allow the schoo! children of the city an opportunity of viewing Edna Ferber's colossal pro- duction "Cimarron" next Wednesday only the Regent will run a continuous performance from 2.30 until 11,00 p.m. With this special arrangement, the kiddies, as well as any adults who find themselves unable to attend mats ince or evening performances, will have a chance of secing a full com- plete show during the supper hour with the feature going on the screen about five o'clock, preceded by Micke ey Mouse Cartoon and News reel, Matinee prices will hold forth until six o'clock. This arrangement is for Wednesday only, on Thursday and Friday, the usual matinee and two shows nightly will be given. 3 Coming NEXT WEDNESDAY FOR THREE DAYS Like a flame-shot meteor flashing to earth! RICHARD DIX as "Yancey Cravat" IRENE DUNNE as "Sabra" Sprung to vivid life as EDNA FERBER'S mighty novel sweeps a tumultuous pageant across the screen 3 TIMES DAILY 2307-9 p.m, SCHOOL CHILDRENS' INO ADVANCE IN PRICES! New Martin Theatre Today--~Monday KEN MAYNARD "Fighting Thru" Action Galore in this Western of '49 S, Le, they Pushe rg? opportunity Tuesday --Wednesday Return Engagement By Popular Request The human side of the War in all of its Bar baric splendor, as seen through the eyes of youth. It will be shown three times daily, 2.30 pm., 7.00 p.m. and 9.00 pm. Your last to see a truly great picture and at regular prices of 25¢. One of the Greatest War Pictures Ever Made ! "N ~ ALL ™ QUIET WESTERN COMING SOON | Norma Talmadge in "DuBarry-Woman of Passion | A, ----.. il A