20th Century-Fox Dynamo (August 12, 1939)

10A STUDIO SPECIAL SALES SUMMARY OF 1939-40 0UTPUT! As of Aug. 11 LJJLi Continued from Page 7A the personal supervision of Vyvyan Donner, unques- tionably the world’s greatest style authority. The name “Vyvyan Donner’s Fashion Forecasts” has be- come an extraordinary magnet. Each release will be a preview of styles that will be worn the following- season. Exclusive models, but each practical and locally available, will be featured. Each release will carry unlimited exploitation possibilities. A national hookup with manufacturers of women’s and men’s wearing apparel will be negotiated with each production, thus opening up new but permanent avenues for local exploitation. The cast of famous models will be fur- nished in advance, so that exhibitors may effect ad- vance exploitation tieups. Here is a series that has proved itself at the box office. Fashion Forecast will be released every three months—in September, De- cember, March and June. Ilka Chase, stage star, will continue to furnish the commentary. In each release there will be featured a minimum of 50 models. MAGIC CARPET OF MOVIETONE—This series, fea- turing commentary by Paul Douglas, popular radio announcer, as well as a commentator for Movietone News, still remains the outstanding travelogue on the short subjects market. There will be a minimum of six releases in this series. A standard product, with authenticity, specially produced with the finest voice of the screen and radio and the best photography to support, this series brings the whole world to motion picture theatre audiences, entertainingly. Expeditions were sent out to various parts of the world to gather unusual material for incorporation in this series. TRUE-LIFE DRAMAS OF NEWSREEL CAMERA- MEN—Here is something new. The dramatic suc- cessors to the melodramatic Adventures of the News- reel Cameramen. True-life dramas. Specially produced one-reel dramas, with a cast of newsreel aces who actually took part in them. The new policy provides for the production of these subjects; no library mate- rial. Each of the four releases will deal with the vari- ous hazardous occupations indulged in by these lens- men. There will be a smash thrill in each release. The first for the 1939-40 season is entitled “Sand- Hogs” and is the story of men who live underground, building the great tunnels, waterways, etc. The sec- ond of the series will be on the only man who negoti- ated alone the entire Colorado river in a rowboat, one of the most thrilling adventures of modern time. Titles and subjects for the remaining releases in this series will be announced later. ED THORGERSEN’S SPORTS REVIEWS—Already es- tablished by such K-6 releases dealing with thorough- bred horses, golf and hunting dogs, this series next season will also represent expansion, in subjects to be covered and in production, according to Movietone Producer Truman H. Talley. Several of these specials, like probably one or two in the Magic Carpets series, may be made entirely in all-color. On the latter score, more information will be given later. Featuring Ed Thorgersen, the world’s best known sports screen and radio commentator, “Sports Reviews” for 1939-40 will combine with a technique, developed by Movietone, of graceful, analytical “lowdown.” Each of these four releases will reveal the “inside story” of various sports. ORIGINAL NOVELTIES—This series will be genuinely representative of something new under the short sub- jects sun. Lew Lehr, No. 1 Funny Man of America, will appear in a series of documentary comedies. In these Lehr will appear in person for a few seconds, merely in an introductory capacity. Thereafter, he will give a running story in his inimitable dialect. “Dr. Lehr will take apart human and animal peculiari- ties, and in his own involved manner he will give the public a myopic slant on things as they are. In this group also may be featured several other personalities and new featurettes for which negotiations are now nearing completion. There will be four releases in this series. FATHER HUBBARD ADVENTURES—There will be a series of thrilling adventure one-reel productions pro- duced in the wilds of the Arctic and the Antarctic, starring the “Parson-Explorer,” Father Hubbard, who is indisputably in a class by himself. These subjects are a new feature of the Movietone short subject prod- PERTINENT FACTS—During the 12-month period of 1939-40, this corporation will produce a total of 10 pro- ductions at its studios in London, England. Robert T. Kane, American producer, is in charge as Executive British Producer. Working in collaboration with Movietone City and under Vice-President in charge of Production, Darryl F. Zanuck, the British productions are 100 per cent financed by 20th Century-Fox, with stories selected with Domestic market requirements uppermost in mind, featuring internationally known stars, many of which will be brought from Movietone City, with American trained directors and adapted by American trained writers. From the following British- produced specials, a selection of a minimum of four will be made for release as K-7 productions and as part and parcel of the 1939-40 K-7 lineup of 52 re- leases. Which subjects will be released domestically will be decided after a screening of each production. The selection will be announced by General Manager of Distribution Herman Wobber. Following is a list of the productions that are planned by this company to be made at its London studios for possible K-7 release: “HANDLEY CROSS”—One of Surtees’ famous “Jor- rocks” stories with the distinguished British star, Sidney Howard, playing Jorrocks. Will be directed by Walter Forde, who made “Rome Express” and “Chu Chin Chow,” two international hits. J. B. Williams will write the screen play. “OLD FOLKS AT HOME”—Based on stage success, with originator of stage lead role, Dame Marie Temp- est, playing the part in the contemplated screen ver- sion. Further details will be announced later. SHIPYARD SALLY—Formerly titled “Sally of the Shipyards.” Starring Gracie Fields at the. head of an international cast. A comedy drama produced against a background of shipbuilding. The action takes place during the building of the S.S. Queen Elizabeth, the world’s largest trans-Atlantic liner. Directed by Monte Banks, who directed all of the released Gracie Fields vehicles. This one has been completed. Terry Kilbum and many others. Directed by Alfred Werker. SEPT. 8—CHARLIE CHAN IN TREASURE ISLAND —A Wurtzel production. With Sidney Toler, Cesar Romero, Pauline Moore, Sally Blane, Douglas Fowley, Wally Vernon, Sen Yung and others. Directed by Norman Foster. SEPT. 15—THE RAINS CAME—A Zanuck super spe- cial. With Tyrone Power, Myrna Loy, George Brent, Brenda Joyce, H. B. Warner, Maria Ouspenskaya, Marjorie Rambeau, Laura Hope Crews, Henry Trav- ers, Nigel Bruce, and others. Directed by Clarence Brown. SEPT. 22—STOP, LOOK AND LOVE—A Wurtzel pro- duction. With Jean Rogers, Robert Kellard, William Frawley, Minna Gombell, Cora Sue Collins and others. Directed by Otto Brower. SEPT. 29—HERE I AM A STRANGER—A Zanuck spe- cial. With Richard Greene, Roland Young, Brenda Joyce, Richard Dix, Gladys George, Kay Aldridge, John Arledge, and others. Directed by William A. Seiter. OCT. 6—THE ESCAPE—A Wurtzel production. Title may be changed. With Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, Henry Armetta, Edward Norris, Marvin Steph- ens, June Gale and others. Directed by Ricardo Cortez. OCT. 13—HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE—First of four Zanuck all-Technicolor super specials. With Alice Faye, Don Ameche, J. Edward Bromberg, Buster Keaton, Stuart Erwin, Alan Curtis, Lynn Bari, Ben Turpin, Keystone Cops, Mack Sennett Bathing Beau- ties and many others. Directed by Irving Cummings. OCT. 20—THE CISCO KID—First of a series of three original stories built around the Cisco Kid character. First will place him in Portugal. Title later. A Wurtzel production. Starring Cesar Romero. Cast and director now being selected. OCT. 27—20.000 MEN A YEAR—Cast and other de- tails will be announced later. Randolph Scott has just been assigned the male lead. Will be started in August. NOV. 3—PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES—A Wurtzel production. Will he given a new title. Second in the Jane Withers all-star series. With Jane Withers, Ritz Brothers and others. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone. MOLLY, BLESS HER—A comedy drama based on an original story by Francis Marion, just approved by Mr. Zanuck as the vehicle for the second Gracie Fields 1939-40 starring vehicle. To be produced at the Lon- don studio, with Monte Banks directing. It is a dram- atization of the career of one of the world’s most beloved characters. “HANGMAN’S HOUSE”—Written by Donn Byrne, whose “Wings of the Morning” this company pro- duced as the first Technicolor special made in Europe. Story is an exciting one of Irish insurrection against a background of horse-racing. William Conselman has written the screen adaptation. “INSPECTOR HORNLEIGH” SERIES—There will be at least three of these stories incorporated in the series based on the adventures of the great British detective character, Inspector Hornleigh, Gordon Harker playing the title role. In the cast also will be featured Alastair Sim, Miki Hood and Wally Patch. Detective series is a regular radio feature of the Brit- ish Broadcasting network. — — OFFICIAL- . —j 1939-40 RELEASE! — SCHEDULE— * AUG. 4—ELSA MAXWELL’S HOTEL FOR WOMEN— A Zanuck-Cosmopolitan production. With Elsa Max- well, Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell, James Ellison, Kay Aldridge, Joyce Compton, Alan Dinehart, John Halli- day and others. Directed by Gregory Ratoff. AUG. 11—CHICKEN WAGON FAMILY—A production. First of a series of four Jar releases. With Jane Withers, Leo Carri 1 ' Weaver, Kane Richmond, Spring Byingtor Directed by Herbert I. Leeds. AUG. 18—STANLEY AND LIVINGSTC super special. With Spencer Tracy Richard Greene, Sir Cedric Hardwi burn, Walter Brennan, Henry Huh and many others. Directed by Henr; AUG. 25—THE JONES FAMILY LIONS—A Wurtzel production. F four releases with the original J addition, Eddie Collins. Robert Sha appear. Directed by Malcolm St. SEPT. 1 — THE ADVENTURES HOLMES. A Zanuck special. With _ Ida Lupino, Alan Marshall, Nigel Bruce, i»„ NOV. 10—DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK—A Zanuck Technicolor super special. With Henry Fonda, Claud- ette Colbert, Dorris Bowden, Edna May Oliver, John Carradine, Robert Lowery, Charles Tannen and many others. Directed by John Ford. NOV. 17—JONES FAMILY IN TOO BUSY TO WORK —Second in the Jones Family series with Joan Davis. A Wurtzel production. With the Jones Family and others. Director to be announced later. NOV. 24—SWANEE RIVER—A Zanuck super special, in Technicolor. With Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, A1 Jolson and many others. Directed by Sidney Lanfield. DEC. 1—CHARLIE CHAN IN A CITY IN DARKNESS —A Wurtzel production. Second of the Charlie Chan series. With Sidney Toler, Sen Yung and others. Directed by Herbert I. Leeds. DEC. 8—SCOTLAND YARD—A Zanuck special. With an all-star cast headed by Warner Baxter. A1 Werker is the director. Script is by John Balderston and William Drake. “Day-Time Wife,” originally sched- uled for this date, will be released later, for produc- tion has been postponed due to casting difficulties. DEC. 15—HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE —A Wurtzel production. With Jean Rogers, Glenn Ford, Marjorie Rambeau, Raymond Walburn, and others. Directed by Ricardo Cortez. DEC. 22—MAETERLINCK’S “THE BLUE BIRD”—A Zanuck Technicolor super special. With an all-star cast headed by Shirley Temple. Cast and director now being selected. DEC. 29—A Wurtzel production will be released this week with title, cast and other facts to be announced later. JAN. 5—LT rrrrT MEW YORK—One of the big- gest ' Hiis company has ever un- \ Richard Greene, Fred heading an all-star cast. ; al. Directed by Henry MEWS | otal of 104 issues, iman H. Talley, greatest news- ilarly contribute in comprise the i. Produced and jrent countries, lalcolm Camp- e Claire, Paul Reek, general len’s and fash- orts editor.