The Canadian Independent (Nov 15, 1937)

Nov. 15, 1987 Too many Hollywoodites, observe Al and Lee Reiser, hang on your neck instead of their own. fe sk In Hollywood, says Bernie Cummins, they say: ‘‘And so they were married and lived happily even after.” Stories about movie stars getting married, says Shep Fields, should end with a comma. . To the question ‘‘How do you like it out here in Hollywood?” George Jean Nathan answered, “The IT is fine.” Which reminds us that Bob Goldstein just doped out the reason they call them B pictures. ‘Because you get stung with bees!’”’ is Bob’s explanation. Sailing on the Normandie last week was a writer who hasn’t done a lick of work in years. “Probably,” cracked Billy Goetz, “going to Europe for a change of rest!’’ * * * Two femmes were overheard at the Stork Club discussing a masseur. “He doesn’t give you much of a rub,” commented one. “Yes, I know,” agreed the other “_._ because you have to keep fighting him off!” THE CANADIAN UE /CCUED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ‘SRE /NDEPENDENT Credit Where Credit Is Due EATRE OWNERS Recently Pan Berman stopped Anne Shirley and said, ‘““Congratulations! That was a great piece of work!”’ Anne murmured a vague “thank you.”’ After Berman had departed, Anne said, “‘I never know if people are congratulating me upon my work in ‘Stella Dallas’ or my marriage to John Howard Payne.”’ ae It’s Joe Collum’s — story about two producers who were watching construction of a new building. It’s colonial architecture,’ said one. “Don’t be silly,” said the other. It’s colossal.” ik * * The current wife of a muchly married Hollywood-. man was introduced to some people at a party. “And which Mrs. — — are you?” sniffed one. “I,’’ replied the lady, haughtily, ‘‘am the happy one.” 2k * * A youngster approached a movie queen at a preview and handed her a dozen pieces of blank paper. “Please,” begged the kid, “put your autograph on these.” The star lifted her eyebrows. “I can’t understand,” she said, ‘“‘why you want all these signatures from anyone as unimportant as poor little me.” “Unimportant is right,” chirped the eightyear-old. “I need twelve of your autographs to trade for one of Myrna Loy’s.”’ INDEPENDENT PATRONIZE THE ADVERTISERS WHO MAINTAIN (7. =—=—, Read what one Exhibitor writes us after a Sound Service Call. “With regard to your engineer, Mr. Bleackley, who recently looked over our equipment here. The quiet, thorough manner in which he approaches trouble immediately inspires a feeling of confidence and, as a result of his efforts our present Sound is 100% improved. I now realize the limited scope of the outfit here and assure you that I will be more than willing to make geek to C.T.R, as soon as we can see our way clear to handle the deal.” Original Letter on file in our Toronto Office. For descriptive folders and price on C TR Sound Equipment Sold outright No service charge write Perkins Electric Company Limited 277 Victoria St., Toronto 2027 Bleury St., Montreal Page 5 WARNER BROS. ALCATRAZ ISLAND— This is a fair picture of prison life. big business across the border, it can only be rated Though doing as fair for Canada. houses. ADVENTUROUS BLONDE— Another one of the Torchy Blane series with Glenda Farrell and Barton Maclane that will hold its own as second feature on any program. SHE LOVED A FIREMAN— Strictly B fare with routine story. WINE, WOMEN AND HORSES— This looks like a carbon copy, on smaller scale, of Dark Hazard with horses used instead of whippets. For dual bills. LOVE IS ON THE AIR— Story with radio background. Commentator mixed up with gangsters. Good program picture. 20TH CENTURY FOX LIFE BEGINS IN COLLEGE— — A swell program picture with collegiate theme headed OK for neighborhood and action Use as filler. for big business due to drawing power of Ritz Broth ers who are at their very best. HEIDI— A perfect Shirley Temple vehicle. tion and photography. hermit reclaimed by loving grandchild, dance fantasy. Temple fans. LANCER SPY— Here is a surprise bit of entertainment with Delores Del Rio and a new Fox personality, Virginia Field. Picture is excellently done. Keeps audience engrossed start to finish, DANGER, LOVE AT WORK— A goofy extravaganza that should keep them howling While this picture is strictly B classification it will strengthen many a program. EMPIRE-UNIVERSAL ESCAPE BY NIGHT — = Republic comedy-drama programmer designed for spot. NON-STOP NEW YORK — Here is another along the lines of “13 Hours by Atr’” which contains plenty of entertainment and should do well generally. A Gaumont-British production with John Loder, Anna Lee and Desmond Tester. THE LADY FIGHTS BACK— Kent Taylor and Irene Hervey stage a battle over fishing preserve rights. Society country club pitted against engineering project. Rates better-class B. RK O-RADIO FORTY NAUGHTY GIRLS— Comedy murder mystery with James Gleason and Zazu Pitts. Strictly B fare. ANNAPOLIS SALUTE— A naval academy story. Made on minature scale but will get by in neighborhood and small towns. PARAMOUNT SOPHIE LANG GOES WEST— Gertrude Michael in title role of jewel-thief story, Not up to standard of this series. HIGH, WIDE AND HANDSOME— Despite the lavishness of production and first rate cast, with Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott, this picture seems to miss. Groomed for big-time, this outdoor musical Western lacks cohesion, Cute Dutch Excellent for children and Shirley Splendid producJean Hersholt as eccentric ~ eS SN Fitin tine