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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Jul 1934, p. 35

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erise the Great," "PaIooka,"' "Mes in Whit'e" and 'Riptide" Many interesting moments of bis- tory are revivedby the skillf.ul inter- pretations of, Elizabeth. Bergner, noted European star,, and Douglas Fairbanks, ,Jr., in "Catherine the Great," an impressive production at the Wilmette theater, Thursday and Friday, july, 5' and 6. Miss'Bergner plays the title role, while. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., is effective as. the mad Grand Duke Peter, The film was directed by Paul Czinner,, under the supervision >of Alexander Korda, who .won interna- tf6tal acclaim as the producer, of, "The Private Life of Henry VIII.,, Saturday, July 7, the,.Wilmiettç theater marks the screen debut of lovely -Rosemnary -Ames in "I Be-, lieved ini You," the story of a girl's disillusionment in her Greenwich village friends , wboxn she believes genuine artists needing,: only a chance. Leslie Fenton, Victor Jory and George Meeker are the fake art- ists, while wealthy:John Boles proves a friend' in need. Gertrude Michael and Joyzelle lend color. Erwin Wotld Be a Fighterý "*Palooka," a comedy that is grand fun throughiout, will give Wilmette patrons plenty of laughis Suniday and Mvonday, July 8 and 9. It's ail about a country lad, Stuart Erwin, becom- ing a prize-fighter. Jimmnie Durante and Lupe Velez share starring hon- ors %vith Erwin, whiie othjers Who contribute to the success of the film are Marjorie Rambeau, Robert Ar~m- strong, Thelina Todd, Mary, Carlisle, William Cagney and Gus Arnheim and bis orchestra. IThe' openiing ';cenes are laid, along1 B3roadway in the c"roaring forties' during 1910. ,Onîe of the sets, shows. gay old Rect<or's cafe at the- height of its .glory. Hospital Praina Packs Power Ttesday and Wednesday, July 10« andI 11, the Wihnette shows "Men in' .ai x IIoi ine nnesU4(ial intenistory of the Varsity theater will be en- joyed by throngs of film patrons Tbursday, July 5, through Tuesday, July 10, when George Arliss plays a, character perfectly ordered for ' bis' rare talent' in "The,,House of 'Roths- child." This great filmn impressivrely gives the story of the famous .European jewish banking fanxily of five. sons. Carrying o-ut the dying w&ish of their 'father,:the Rothschild brothers spread to the financial capitals of Europe. Their system of obtaining. first-hand information is the great mystery of the continent.. Nathan (George ýAr-, liss) becomes the" money power o London. The 'relation o.f the Rothschilds to the Napolconic wars lends' many a thrill. to the fi nancial operation. The wars also add -fervor. to thero mance - between Arlissr daugbter (Loretta Young),and an aristocratic colonel (Robert Young). C. Aubrev Smith, Boris Karloff1 and Helen Westley are superb iii character portrayals. Wednesday and Thursday. July il and 12, bring "Thirty Day Princes-.," starring Sylvia Sidney ini a dual role. Cary Grant is the hero Who's coin- pletely in love before the masquerade terminates. Fine humiorotis and sa- tirical touches, plus, A-I perforni- ances. makethis a winner. Persons who have inissed the op- portunity of seeing --Men in white', will have a chance- to appreciate theý great hospital picture under ideal conditions at the Valencia theater this Thuirsday. The.' great drama's stars," Clark ý Gable, Myrna- Loy and ýJean. Hersholt,,do fine work which is given an ideal recording by the Valencia's wide range, sound system. One gorgeous how-that's "Six of a Kind" at the Valencia theater Fni- day and Saturday, July 6 and 7. This action-mirth riot offers six ace * ope* DaiIy at 1.:30 show Cmtoati,.te iZmidaght (ThrsdyJuIy Sti) for s Days! TO SAVE A, NATION.. and Ais daughterls happineuli JOSEPH M. SCHINCK peot GEOROÏ ARLISSl in DARRVI. P. ZAKUGK'S produetloa A lrays Cool and Comiortable Thursday-Friday, July 5-4 Douglas -Fairbanks. Jr. Alto Leon Erol Comedy Saturday. July 7 Jolhn Soles -Rosemary m esm Alio Comedy. -News, Cartooin Saturdoy Mot. OnIy--Imap. 10-I11 .'MYSTERY SQ>UADRONe Sunday-M4onday, JMly 89* txtre- rLM r^n^ Tuesday-Wednesday, JuIy 1o-Il1 Clark Gable - Myrna Loy 40#'àM I N WIEITE" Also Charlie Chase Comedy Pathe Rovj.w, News Tlhursday-Friday, July 12-13 Norma Shearer-Robt. Mont'gomery urgc the jealous husbandc. Robert Mont- 'gomery is the play-boy in the plot-. Mrs. Patrick Campbell, one of England's most distinguishied ac-I tresses,. makes ber screen debut. in "Riptide." Lilyan Tasbman,: Skeets ins V/HÉRE MEN ARE MEN %tooking, for Trouble".. Jack Oakie "Sinq and Like If'..... ZSu Pitts "Crime Doctor"......0. Krueger "House of Rothschild". . Go. Arliss ...rty........ Joan Blowdell

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