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i THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1931 PAGE SEVEN Tas dtind pen Impres- e Coming Attractions on... sion of t h THE LOCAL SCREEN | Who's Who & Whats 'What in the Amuse- - ment World Norma Shearer in Strangers May Kiss at Regent Monday) Norma Shearer, recently the star of "Let Us Be Gay," is now to be seen as the heroine of an exciting and dramatic screen play entitled Strangers May Kiss. This new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production is an expert, thoroughly entertain- ing adaptation of Ursula Parrott's novel of the same name which was published "early in the fall This is the second time Miss arer has starred in a Ursula rott story. One year ago, this poular .actress was seen in "The Divorcee," a dramatization of Miss JParrott's widely read book, "Ex- \Wife." Miss Shearer's splendid por- al in "The Divorcee" won for the highly coveted award of Academy of Motion Picture and Sciences given annually the best screen performance of the year. Preview audiences attend- Strangers May Kiss" are already iiming for Norma Shearer an- ther distinguished character crea- tion that again may earn her the Academy's award. "Strangers May Kiss" is a modern story of a modern girl who falls in we with a man who although he loves her, does not want to be tied wn by marriage. The girl, Lis- cth, is also prejudiced against mar- age, and in the face of social cen- sure. goes away with him (Alan) to Mexico. But, when Alan is ord= cred to go to China on a secret yusiness mission, he breaks off with Libeth and sends her back to New York. Lisbeth, broken heart- d 'and bitter, resolves to take her fling despite the cost. She becomes 1 gay and reckless social butterfly, fascinating figure in the sophisti- whirl of Continental capitols. Then one day she suddenly hears from Alan. He is in Paris. He its her to come to him . . . be wite, Frantic with happiness eth arrives in Baris only to dis- ver that Alan, ha¥ng learned of r past wild escapades, no longer wants her to be his wife; doesn't even want to have anything to do with her. From this point on the victure's action takes several unus- ual and dramatic turns as Lisbeth, lefying the man she loves, makes vlans to regain her lost happiness. I'here_is 'a highly dramatic climax that is convinving and believable, Norma Shearer as Lisbeth creates 2 role comparable to her character- zation in "The Divorcee." It is a which Miss Shearer endows with warmth and understanding, one of he better portrayals of her inter- esting and successful career on the talking screen. Alan is effectively played by Neil Hamilton, and Rob- 't Montgomery. as the faithful and nisuccessful suitof* to Lisbeth's heart, creates another excellent role which has won for him a starring role in a forthcoming, untitled Met- . production. The supporting cast includes Irene Rich, Hale Hamilton, Marjorie Rambeau and Jed Prou- Fitzmaurice directed May Kiss," which comes nt Theatre Monday and George Tuesday. CHARLIE CHAN CARRIES ON Lo While there are many contestants for the title of the best ingenue or the best leading man or the best comedienne on the screen, when it comes to selecting the best portray- of Oriental roles, there is no choice. Warner Oland, who portrays the title role in "Charlie Chan Car- v ries On," Fox mystery drama sched uled to open Wednesday at the Regent Theatre, wins that distinc-: tion without an argument, Born in Umea, Sweden, Oland came to this country when a mere youngster and attended school in Boston, graduating from high school there and then receiving his first theatrical training at Dr. Curey's Dramatic School. During the next 20 years he re- mained before the footlights, speci- alizing in Shakespearean and Ibsen roles, and toured extensively in this country as well as in Sweden, sub- sequently making several round-the- world trips with various traveling companies. Oland's first screen roles were in four Theda Bara pictures for Fox films in 1917. Subsequently he play- ed in a number of Pathe serials, but his first role of importance was that of Charlie Yong in "East Is West" with Norma Talmadge in 1922. Other picture parts followed in- cluding one in the first talkie, "The Jazz Singer," and later yillainous Chinese roles in "In Old San Fran- cisco," "Chinatown Nights," "Wi.cel Of Chance," "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu" and "The Return Of Dr. Fu Manchu." In every screen role, however, no one thought of casting him as anything but a villain of the deepest dye. A few months ago, Fox was searching everywhere for an actor to play the title-role in "Charlie Chan Carries On," based on Earl Derr Biggers' well-known mystery story. More than 20 eminent actors were tested for the role, but none proved suitable until Oland's test was screened. "That's the man," said Director Hamilton MacFadden. The studio officers agreed ,and Ol- and was signed to enact the first sympathetic Oriental role of his career, Marguerite Churchill, John Gar- rick, Warren Hymer, Marjorie White, C. Henry Gordon and Lums- den Hare are in the cast of this unusually entertaining film. STAINED GLASS ON BATTLE. SHIP Lond, June 6 -- (By The Cana- dian Press)~The unique ceremony of dedicating a stained glass window on board a battleship was perférm- ed at Sheerness by the Chaplain of the Fleet, Archdeacon Walter K. Knight-Adkin, on the battle cruiser Repulse. Repulse is the first ship in the Royal Navy to have hef chapel ad- orned in this way, and the window fits into an ordinary porthole in the ship. Before the ceremony the Chaplain addressed the officers and men on the quiter-deck. The de- signer is Archibald Nicholson. The window represents St. Nicholas blessing two sailors, PRAISE FOR THIBAUD FRENCH VIOLINIST London, Jufe 6.--~"M. Jacques Thibaud is one of the finest fiddlers of the present day, and at his re- cital at the Queen's Hall he struck a new note in classical repertoire," says "J. A. F." a music critic on The NEWS-CHRONICLE. "For Thibaud is a classical artist, with the purest and 'most fascinating tone of any violinist in the world. Ravei's interpreter. It is crammed full of the queerest rhythmical ef- fects, and whatever Ravei's out-and- out admirers may assert, it is freak Nick Suart in "The 4th Alarm" Standard Photo Play makes up for much that Has gone before, and the violin part is mar- vellous, a feat of virtuosity, a very amusing freak." A broker punished by a year's suspension from the Stock change has had the suspension re- scinded after six months. Probably the governors decided that the way to punish a broker these days is to make him continue in the brokerage business.--New Yor Evening Bun. A social reformer declares that all people with inferior brains should be placed on a lonely is- land. The only trouble is that all the really large islands are being used at the moment. Teacher: 'This competition of years is easily the worst IT have ever read. I'm afraid I shall have to report it to-your father." Tommy: 'I shouldn't it I were you, sir. He wrote it." Commercial: "If a man has an income of two milions a year, what is his principal?" Cync: "A man with such an income usually has no principle." Reporter: "Do you believe in early marriage?" Film Star: "Certainly. I always have the ceremony in the morn- ng." Young Wife: "Oh, I'm so mis- erable. My 'husband has been out all the evening, and 1 haven't the faintest idea where he is." Experienced Friend: "My dear, you mustn't worry. You'd probab- ly be twice as muserable if you did know. Actress: "It may interest you to know that I shan't be 22 for two years." Revue Manager: "Splendid! My last leading lady was 21 for near- ly ten." "What a lot of friends we loge through their borrowing money from us." "Yes, it's touch most of them." and go with Woman (about to attend politi- cal meeting): "I'm not prejudic- ed at all. I'm going with a perfect- ly be twice as miserable if you en to what I'm convinced is pure rubbish!"' ---- 1 "The worst of John is, he looks such a fool." "Yes, it's rotten when they look music--classicalized 'jazz'. The: last movement, Perpetuum Mobile, like it as well." TAKE IT AGAIN NORMA! = A . co-starring in the Fox Comedy, "Mr. El Brendel and Fifi Dorsay, liam Collier, Sr., gathered Lemon of Orange," with 'round the family festive board. ONG SHOTS AND CLOSE UPS FLICKERS FROM FILMDOM AND GOSSIP OF THE SCREEN A GENERAL REVIEW OF SCREEN ACTIVITIES William Pawley, leading player on Broadway in "Bad Girl" and "Subway Express" has been signed to a contract by the Fox Film Corporation. He gained a screen test by his work in "Bad Girl" * * * * McLaglen-Jeanette MacDonald picture adapted from the stage play, "Good Gracious, Annabelle," is now titled "The Affairs of Annabelle." It has been known as "She Wears the Pants," "Two Can Play" and "Misbehaving." Harlan Thompson directed the com- edy for Fox Films. The Victor * * * * The complete cast for "The Unholy Garden", United. Artist Pic- ture, starring Ronald Colman, will be headed by Estelle Tavlor and will include Fay Wray, Tully Marshali, Ullric Haupt, Henry Armetta, Lawrence Grant, Warren Hymer, Micha Auer, Lucille La Verna and Madja. George Fitzmaurice is directing; Capt. Richard Day is Art Director. The story is the work of Ben Hecht and Charles Mac- Arthur, Leo Burgess, cast for Reed is Duprez. into production at Laemmle. [) » * * . Carrilla, stage star of "Lombardi, Limited," and Dorothy who made a tremendous hit in "Old Arizona," have been the leading roles in "Lasca gf the Rio Grande," which Tom adapting and dialoguing trom the famous poem by Frank It will be one of the first of next year's pictures to go Universal City, under the direction of Edward » * * > Sally Blane is the latest additin to the cast of "The Star Wit- ness", soon to go into production at the Warner Bros. studios in California. As previously announced, Frances Starr, "Chic" Sale, Edward J. Nugent, Grant Mitchell"and Dickie Moore have already been assigned to this production, which 1s based on a story by Lucien Hubbard. It will be directed by William Wellman. » i x * Jack Holt, is conducting a private rehearsal for Columbia's "Fifty Fathoms Deep," at the Merrit-Chapman Wrecking Company in: San Pedro. Holt will play a deep sca diver in the picture and at pre- sent is trying to learn everything possible about that profession. Ann Christy in "4th Alarm" Perfumed hair ornaments are now being given as wedding pre- sents. Scentimental gifts? -- Pers ' This week's misprint: "This 18 a splendid car for running up biile,"" Too bad we can't put ourselves on full time as easily as we can on daylight-saving time.--Guelph Mercury. | who Two Outstanding Pictures Coming To New Martin "The Fourth Alarm" Will Be Shown for the First Time Today and Will Be Followed on Tuesday by "Mr. Lemon of Orange" a Comedy. With El Brendel Who Is a Pop- ular Star With Oshawa Theatre Fans There are more thrills in the making of a fire picture than ever can appear on the screen, as uny member of the cast of "The Fourth Alarm," the all talking picture now playing at the New Martin Theatre can tell you, es- pecially Nick Stuart, who, as the heroic flame fighting star, was called upon to perform some of the most hazardous stunts of his career, and at least once with un- expected results. The action called for Nick to make a flying leap through the flames and catch hold of a steel bar. Nick made the leap hut he didn't find out till he caught hold of it that the bar was red hot. The cameras were grinding and there was nothing to do but hold on. Nick held on without betray- ing a sign of the intense pain until the scene was chot, and is still nursing some badly burned hands. Playing with fire is dan- gerous business, hut to Nick it was all a part of the game, for hadn't he always wanted to be a smoke-eater? And here he was woxkir de by side with real hs fire never knew what d¢hnger lay hefore them when they answered an alarm. What were a couple of burns to him? Incidentally. a vote of thanks iz due the members' of the Los Angeles Fire Department for their wonderful co-operation in the making of this picture, for it contains some of the great- est fire scenes ever filmed, and is filled with action from start to finish, MR. LEMON OF ORANGE This business of being funny is the toughest job in the world. Take it from El Brendel, pre- mier Swedish dialect comedian, has been making people laugh for nearly ewenty years. "I used to think it was tough on the stage," El gays, "when I would work a long time on a joke and finally get it polished ap, and then when I'd spring it sometimes I wouldn't get a giggle. I dis- covered that everyone has a diff- erént sense of humor. That is, some people will laugh at some- thing that won't be funny to oth. ers at all. "I don't mean that they would- n't see the point of the joke. Even when they saw it often times they wouldn't like it. People razz commedians for falling back on stale jokes sometimes. But it is an awful temptation to take some gag you know everyone will laugh at and use it again and again. When you start out into new fields. you never know what is going to happen." Brendel is the hardest working comedian in the business and is constantly at work figuring out new situations, or improving on old ones to be certain that they Vivacious Fifi Dorsay shares star. ring and laugh honors with El Brendel in. the Fox gangster 'comedy, "Mr, Lemon Of Orange.' will get laughs. When he is ready for a new picture, everyone he comes in contact with in Hollywood knows it. He's always bubbling over with new jokes. "I try them &8ut on a lot of people," El confesses. 'If most of them laugh, I'm sure they strike other people as funny as they do me, so I know I can use them in a picture with the desir- ed resutls." Brendel is co-starred with Fift Dorsay in his latest Fox comedy, "Mr. Lemon of Orange." It will be seen and heard soon at the New Martin Theatre. In addition to the stars, the cast includes William Collier Sr,, Ruth Warren. Donald Dillaway and Joan Castle. John G. Blystone, veteran di- rector of Fox successes, handled the megaphone on this produc- tien. A doctor has been telling us that beauty soon wears off. And some of it soon washes off. It was Sandy's third adventure into matrimony, and after the ceremony he remarked: "Weel, meelnster, I may tell ye that she was my first love!" "Yes, sir, I was that," said the bride, "for when I was a lassie ¢' twenty he used to 'rot ma out ulong the road where the mause now stands." After a while the bridegroom got more confidential, and ndded: "Yes, sir she was my first love, an' it wud ha' been better for me if T had marrit her first. It would ha' saved me two burials." "Before we were married you told me that you would become famous," said the wife, "What more could a man want, dearest, than to be known as your husband?" Paderewski has a most attrac- tive personality. A magnetic New Martin Theatre TODAY and MONDAY COMEDY The coveted award of the Acad- emy of Motion Picture Afls and Sciences. you won for. your, por. trayal in "The Divorcee" will be yours again this year for your outstanding performance in "'Stgangers May Kiss." PATHOS THRILLS ¢ AWE ----and the comedy's all J) there in "Mr. Lemon 2. of Orange." Bump off your blues and put lj your worries on the 7 spot. See this laugh riot and join the laugh COMEDY With A Riot of Fun Robt. 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