Action (May 1941 - Mar 1958)

March 1943 5 JOE LA SHELLE and ARTIE MILLER making a late check before shooting, "The Moon Is Down." (Photo credit — WALTER PITCHMAN — Grip Dept.) WHO'S SHOOTING AND WHAT By CLINTON SANDEEN For you gals and guys who study the shooting schedules every day, just skip this and read the Editorial again, but if you're one of the many who get asked by outsiders, "What pictures are you making on the 20th Century-Fox Lot? Who's directing? Who's the star?, etc., etc.," and can't supply the answers, this is current lesson No. I on what's in production — what's In preparation — and what's about to be released. They tell me WALTER LANG certainly turned out a masterpiece In "CONEY ISLAND" and BETTY GRABLE, GEORGE MONTGOMERY and CESAR ROMERO are better than their best. And as long as we're tossing bouquets —"LUCKY" HUMBERSTONE and the whole cast and crew of "HELLO, FRISCO, HELLO" should have a few. By the way, wasn't it swell to have ALICE FAYE (America's most beautiful mother) back home again? . . . Understand they had a swell farewell party for JOHN PAYNE, who left for the Army; JACK OAKIE being In charge of the entertainment. We have an Idea that IRVING PICHEL has topped his best (and that's something) with "THE MOON IS DOWN." It's real up-to-the-minute, down-to-earth drama with a cast that looks like the actors' and actresses' Who's Who. "Oscar-winner" ARTIE MILLER, was the cameraman — need I say more? For real carefree entertainment, "ANDY" STONE'S directing an all-Negro musical, "STORMY WEATHER" with BILL ROBINSON, LENA HORNE, CAB CALLOWAY, the NICHOLAS BROTHERS, and, oh well, just mention the tops in Negro entertainers and you'll have the cast. They gave us a small example of what to expect, when they entertained at the Studio Club Valentine's Party Feb. 13th, and this Is just as good a time as any to thank them — "Weren't They Swell?" They're kind of working GEORGE MONTGOMERY overtime so he can keep his date with Uncle Sam. He had no sooner finished "HELLO, FRISCO, HELLO" and was all set for a one-day rest when SCHUSTER said, "Let's get going on 'BOMBER MOON'." It's a thriller and a beauty thrill too with ANABELLA co-starring. "HEAVEN CAN WAIT,"— but we hardly can for release of the picture by this name. LUBITSCH really has a swell story here and the cast makes it better: DON AMECHE, GENE TIERNEY, CHARLES COBURN, EUGENE PALLETTE, SPRING BYINGTON — and It's technicolor too. Well, we'll talk over the rest next month, but so you'll know what to expect, coming up: "JITTERBUGS" is LAUREL & HARDY under the direction of the King of Comedy Directors, MAL ST. CLAIR; "JANE EYRE" stars ORSON WELLES and JOAN FONTAINE with STEVENSON in the Director's chair — and a few of those just around the corner are: "LIFE OF TOUCHY"— "SWEET ROSIE O'GRADY"— "SONG OF BERNADETTE"— "WINTER TIME" and "CLAUDIA." THE PLASTER-CRACKS — ! By Wanda Kahne and Jerry Murphy In times like these when we don't know who will constitute the personnel of our department from day to day. It may be more interesting to those who are left to quote a few excerpts from letters we received from our boys now in the Armed Forces: ST. SGT. A. C. NESBin, who is overseas, wrote recently: "Dear Gang: Just received some mail from home and some Christmas cards from some of you. Thanks. Also, received my cigarettes, gum and "Action" from the Studio Club. This was mighty welcome ..." Another letter says, "! have moved again and am somewhere in the South Pacific. MARTIN MORGAN and JIMMY STEPHENS were to report to us today. All the boys send regards to MONTE and the rest of the gang. The mosquitoes are entertaining tonight, so will hit the netting." We had a very distinguished visitor recently, dressed In a familiar suit of Red, White and Blue. When he left, NICK BONOME was with him. It was just a reminder, because Nick had been to see UNCLE SAM before. Nick Is Seaman Second Class in the U. S. Navy. He'll come through with flying colors provided he doesn't get seasick. Don't worry — he won't . . . Pvt. A. w. McCartney of the u. s. Army and formerly of the Staff Dept, was In last week to pay us a visit . . . Just received a card from SGT. MARTIN MORGAN telling us that he arrived safe and sound at his destination overseas. Good luck, Sgt. Morgan. STAFF SGT. A. C. NESBITT, United States Marine, was formerly of our Staff Shop. With a smile like this we are sure all Sergeants aren’t hardboiled. Good luck, "Sarge." Today's Puzzle: It's not a doughnut, nor Is it something to eat; can be found more often than not around the office. Is It a man or a mouse??? Read next Sunday's funnies for the all-important answer and his name Is the same as that of the latest addition to the Dagwood Family. A letter from A/C JAMES L. GROVES was received recently. To quote an excerpt — "I soloed in 7 hours and 36 minutes. Have been going swell . . . However, I was confined to the hospital last week, but have worked my way back up to the top again . . . Have myself another Squadron again." Today's Quiz: Why doesn't a certain boss charge fifty cents a mistake to a certain young lady on the second shift. Could It be that It might cost him more than he'd get??? O’r is he satisfied with the profit he's now making on the morning shift from still another young lady. Answer care of Quiz Kids of the Plaster Crackers.