Boy's Cinema (1930-31)

BOY'S CINEMA Every Tuesday All letters to the Editor should be addressed c o BOY'S CINEMA, Roam 163, The Fleetway House, Fartingdon Street, London, E.C.4. " Clearing the Range. " Curt Pi'eiiioiit'. Hoot Gib- -cn; Mary Moraii, Sally JCiI.ors; Liifc Kikhue, Hooper Atehloy _: Jiian Consares, t/( orgc Moiidoza ; " D^id " Moran, Robert Homans; Burton, Edward Peil. NEXT WEEK'S GRAND ISSUE. " Quick Millions." "Bugs" Raynioiul. Spencer 'I'racy; Dorothy Stone. Mar- guerite Cli'.ircfiill ; Daisy dc Lisle, Sally Eilers; Arkansas Smith, Robert Burns; Kcn- nctli Stone, John Wray; Nails Markey, Warner Rich- mond; .Jinniiy Kirk, George R<ift. " Westward Bound." Bob Lansing, Bnffalo Bill, jun.; Marge Holt, AUeno Ray; Frank, Buddy Roose- velt; Ben Coleman. Ben Cor- bett; Emma. Fern Ennnett; Jim Stone. Yakima Camitt; Steve, Robert Walker; Dick, Tom London; Al, Pete Mor- rison. TIM McCOY and MARION SHOCKLEY Bitten by a Crocodile. Charles Bickford had a painfid experience recently when a crocodile nearly snapped off his foot. He is api^earing in a new picture called "East of Borneo," the scones of which arc laid in the Malay Straits. E\erything was faithfully rcc-onstructed on the Californian location even to the shallow river, which Bick- ford had to wade tlirongh, and which was infested with crocodiles. He had been warned to be careful, but had failed to notice one of the reptiles, which SiK'Ulenly snapjicd viciously at one of his feet. If the star had liot been wearing extra heavy boots at the time an accident woidd certainly have happened was he felt the big reptile's jaw close on the leather, and only just inamigcd to wiench his foot away before the grip on it became too vice-like. The pain necessitated liis going to ho-.])ital. but he was all right again in i, few hours. -IN- "HEROES OF THE FLAMES." A fearless young fireman invents a fire-fighting machine, but a fiendish enemy does everything to steal tbe plans and rob the hero of the girl he worships. Don't miss the opening episode of this grand new serial of breathless suspense and tbtilling drama. " SWEEPSTAKES." By a trick a jockey is lured away from a kindly master, but at the price of his own honour he plays the game. Disgraced, he swore he would never ride again, but A thrilling story of the race-course, starring Eddie Quillan. " WEST OF CHEYENNE.' To save his father from a life-sentence a young cowpuncher penetrates into an outlaw stronghold in search of tbe real criminal. Stairing Tom Tyler. " THE SEA GOD.' A tale of outlaws of the sea, priceless pearls, a cannibal island, and of a girl who foaght for her hero. Starring Richard Arlen and Fay Wray. The company, with Mr. Cec il Lewis, the director, went to Spaiti specially for this pui- posc, bccaxisc the securing cjf the scenes of a real buU-figln was necessary to the success ot the production. But the ide.i was easier planned than carried out. Sir. Lewis was anxious to film the famous Roman Ring at Ronda, bur when the vast audience who had assembled to see the bull- fight saw that it was going to bo used for picture purposes they .set up a vociferous opposition. For some little time it looked as if the filming would have to be abandoned. Then, through the friendly help of Mariano Rodriguez, t h e twonty-five-ycar-old matador herp.of the moaient, Mr. Lewis was able to stand his camera at the arena barrier. Rod- riguez further placed his ex- ceptional talent at the direc- tor's disposal by executing the kill on a spot marked within the range of the camera. Due to the skill of the matador the bull died instan- taneously with its forefeet on the small piece of wood which Mr. Lewis had placed on the marked spot. Thus the camera was able to record the most; interesting close-up c v e r secured of a Spanish bidl-fight. Within three hours of film- ing it Mr. Lewis and his artistes were aboard an express and homeward liound. As it Red Haired and Freckled. " 1'"roin the Hal Roach stiulios I learn that Sherwood Bailey, jim., a seven- year-old Long Beach yoimgster, has been signed to a term contract by Hal Roach as a member of the famous ■ Our Gang " comedies. Sherwood is a typical American boy with an (ibundance of red hair and freckles. He will play the role of a "tough guy,"' ami Ik- known on the screen as "Spud." As .Junior I'otter, he m;vy be remembered for his work in "The Potters," a series of short subjects. He was also in "Bad Girl," with Sally Filers, and will be seen in Gary August 20lh, 1931. * Coopers new picture, Woman." 'I Take This Sonte of this time. Quick Work. you have doubtless seen by at the special showing in London, the film record of the worlds heavyw<>ight championship light be- tween Max Sclinielini; and "Young " Stj-ibling at Cleveland. Ohio. A few minutes after the fight was stopped in the fifteenth round a fast aeroplane left for Canadian territory with the precious film in its round tin. Then a fast huuuh took it to the liner, and later another aerojjhnie brought the film to London. Filming a Bull-Fight. Though the romantic sluli' in "Car- men," the new British Intci'uatiotiiil picture, may not Juive much interest for you fellows, there is one .sequence in the story which is bound to luive its thrill. This relates to the Spanish bull-fight. Qave Him a Start. A Western <lrania was being filmed, and the direclor was staging n big thrill. After the completion of the scene he« turned away from the brink a high cliff; he noticed a^l stravv dummy lying on the ground. "Good heavens." he screametl, "'whi uax it we jus? threw over the cliff'' Great Pals. 'J'he two Jacks of Faramount's kij picture, "Skippy. " are pals although they are a.s different as |)ossible. Jackii Cooper, who plays the title role, is cocksure young scamp who will soon eight .vcais of age. Jack Searl. w plays the "heavy." is aged nine, and is. always aware of his responsibiliti When tow-headed Jackie C^ooper gets difficulties, which is pretty often, it the other .Jsickie who always gets h out and who feels upset when his chi is punished. Jackie (hooper, for example, foil inl dire trouble for eating peanuts againi orders and scattering the shells on th»1 floor during " time-off " when "Skippy" was iieing produced. But (Continued on page 25J Be