Illinois News Index

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 12 Jul 1934, p. 43

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Show& Radio Emotions Behind the Scenes in Tunetul Film, "Twenty Million Sweethearts" "Tw.%entv Million Sweethiearts," in- troducing thenew romantic team, of Dick Powell and Ginger Rogers, will, show at the Wilmette theater Sunday through Thursday, July 15 to ý19. The production is said- to be a distinct :innova- tionili film en- tertatirrnxent, giv- ing as it does,. the behiind-the- scenes picture Sof, radio enter- tainers and their task of pleasing the public. Thé, Sstory, by Paul S Finder -Moss and jerry Wald,, Dick Powell deals ýwith the] intirnate romances~ of the radio folk, with their-joys and tribulations, theirl struggles and successes. \«hile the picture is said to com- bille draina, comedv and 'romance in a well-definedý plot, it isiniterspersed with catchy songs written by Warren and- . Dubin and other music which. give-it color as wellas adding to the liveliness of the entertainmfent. * Pat O'Brien -Headi cMt There is a strong cast of players of %videlv diversified talents, with Pat O'Brien i the leading role, a seniconiic part in which lie plays a fast talking tliough somewhat bluni- dering talent. scout for a radio cmo- pany-, who boosts others to fame while he himself is left out in the cold. The picture introduces Dick Powell. and Ginger Rogers, as radio sweet- hearts ivho sing for the public and make love privately. .The Four Milîs, .Brothers' ,voices ,will ,be heard. in catchy music while Ted Fio Rito and his band play thé accomnpaniment to ont of Powell's 1 tuneful lays, as well. as individual1 music. Others in the cast include Allen Jenkins, Grant Mitchell, joseph Cawthornie, Joan Wlieeler, Henry O'Neill and johinny Arthur. ai iLvew I-tcrures Grand humorous and satirical touches, plus A-I 'performances, dis- tinguish "Thirty Day Princess," the Varsity theater attraction Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 12, 13 and 14. Sylvia .Sidney, princess of a mythical ýkingdom, visits America to, raise a bo »A issue-but raises a case of the mumps. "What to do?" her business spo n- sor.asks and then décides to have a chorus girl (also Sylvia) double-for. bl. The masquerade includ es the vampîng of publisher'Cary Grant who begins by being hostile and.-ends... well, the picture is worth seeing for, one's self. Wallace Beery is superb-and thenl some-as the bandit chef ini the title role of' "Viva Villa," the mighty f eature. at the Varsity: theater Sun- day, Monday,and Tuesd ay, jutly 15, 16 and 17.. Giving this great icture an adult rating, the' Better Films§. Counicil of Chicago and Cook Coun- ty says: --Wallace , Beery makes, an excellent 'Pancho Villa' who tries to liberate bis people. Much action and beautiful photography of real 'Mexi- co ..., Character, plot and setting-every, one of these vital elements is magni- ficently handled in "Viva Villa." The role of Madero, tlie, man W'homVilla made president, lias been entrustd to Hjenry B. Wlthall-andlie gives an excellent portrayal. murders to - make the opening night of Earl Carroll's show a nierorable one. Tlie new Danisl, lead, Carl Brisson, charms witli his singing, while other major roles aretaiçen by Kitty Carlisle, Gertrude Michael, Jack Qakie-and Victor Mc Laglen. Katharine HePburu Star of Community Attraction As an impetuous, unrestra.ined, asamsia fa'vorite avocati eniotional and bursts - an i stimulated by Z rote. rientai out- e which is in the main ZASU GOESMUSICAL ZaSu Pittslias gone musical. The comiedienne with the flutter y hanfis bursts inio melody :witli wha.t is -said to bie notbing less than. sidea-splitting effect .lin "Sing and Like It," 'the RKO-Radio comnedy.. EMPLOY SIERRA SNOW Eight truckloads of snow were - brouglitfromn the higli Sierra moun- tains for the Alpine scenes in. "Rip- tide," Norma Shearer's new Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer . trring vehicle. Open Dafly ati 1*3 show' Coesifm@ust. 12 Mdgimi Thurs, Fmi., SaL, July 12-13-14 SYLVIA SIEY PLU* u0popoye"P Cariosu- 'dl III SAT. Matine. Only Latesi Chapier of Thai Thrilliug Serwa Admit. 1kc Always Cool and- Coiortable Thursday-Fiday, JuIy 12-13 Norma Shearer Roberf Montgomery Also Amos 'n AndyCartoon Saturday,,July 14 George O'Srien-Mary brian, Aise Com.dy,.Cartoon Saâfurclay Mot. OnIy--Last Chap*.r of "Mystisry Squadron' * and the First Chapter of "The Lest Jungle" Clyde Beatty Sunday te Thurmclay, JuIy 15-19 Radio's Brightest Stars on Parade...a lai the fsstest and funniest, of AUile great Warner Bros. nusicis!l FORMER CO-ED$ SING Three former co-eds sing a fea- -tured number in 'iwenty Million Sweetlieart s," Four years ago the girls, Mari orie Briggs, Dorothy Hill and Betty, Noy.es, enrolled at the University of California at .Los Angeles., *Jack Oakie-Carl Brisson Victor Mclaglem Kitiy Carisle and Duke Ellington mmd.His 'Famous Orcghesre- "Looking for Touble".. Jack Oakie 'Registered Nurse".. Bebe Daniels "Singre.. Irons Dutn,, R. Dix 'House o f 'Rothschid" Geo. Ariss

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