Around the World (1935)

CALL OF TH® WILD Broke record after record in an amazing series of:-holdovers in theatres throughout the United States. Partic-— ularly noteworthy, because it was released in mid-summer heat here. London, Sydney and other world capitals experienced the same havoy box office results. If vou haven't played it yet, remember the picture has all the elements of popular appeal a famous story, a fine cast headed by an outstanding star, Clark Gable, authentic backgrounds and svectacular production value. DARK ANGSL — A terrific sensation on both sides of the Atlantic! Now in its seventh tremendous week at the Leicester Square Theatre, where it opened on September 25 with a super-gala premiere which was attended by Merle Oberon and Fredric March, who were vacation-— ing in tneland at the time. Immediately after the opening, Goldwyn was flooded with congratulatory cables and transatlantic phone calls from friends who attended. Critics praised the film as one of Goldwyn's all-time greats, and lauded the producer for redis-— covering Miss Oberon, whom they hailed as a magnificent dramatic actress. You'll see a new Oberon, who has dronved her exotic, sophisticated appearance for a more natural and appealing beauty. You can go the limit on "Dark Angel" -— it will back up everything you promise for it! RED SALUT ~ A rapid-fire comedy along the lines of "It Happened One Nicht," that will do a rip-roaring business if properly handled. In most foreien countries, however, the title, “Red Salute," may not only be a definite box office handicap, but may even have unfortunate political repercussions. So it is advisable tO chance 15 00 something better descriptive of the story, in Great Britain, they retitled the picture “Arms and the Girl," which they trade-showed to an enthusiastic house-full of exhibitors. Another excellent title, readily adaptable in non-tnglish-speaking territories, is "Salute to Love." And we guarantee it will be a Badute to the box office if you support 10 wlth the rignt. kare of showmanship} BARBARY COAST — Another "natural" Goldwynnert Playing to packed houses from one end of the country to the other. Just completed three knockout weeks at the Rivoli in New York, and now in its tHIiTd week at. the London Pavilion, where. 16. opened Oct. 19, Tt i8 QOUutgrossing "Call of the Wild," “Dark Angel" and even "Kid Millions" in many key spots in the United States. The production has the added virtue of oveing what is known as a "showman's delight" because its colorful background lends itself to all sorts of exploitation. In New York, for example, United Artists sponsored @ spectacular "Barbary Coast Ball" at the Astor Hotel, proceeds of which went to the Christmas fund of one of the New York papers, which plugged the picture for several weeks. You can check off "Barbary Coast" as a world-wide winner THE MELODY LINGERS ON Mr. Kelly analyzed this picture so thor-— oughly from the foreign market standvoint in his circular letter of Oct. 3838 that anything we told you would be repetitious. But we can give you some last-minute news of the picture's reception at its world premiere in the Aldine Theatre, Philadelphia. The three days' gross beat the gross of "Monte Cristo" at this theatre for a Similar period. Now in its second week there, and holding up in great shave. Picture opened at. the Rivoli in New York two days ago, Nov. 6, and is off to a flying start after a grand set of reviews! ones hk, ee