20th Century-Fox Dynamo (September 2, 1939)

8A STUDIO SPECIAL SALES SUMMA RY 0 F 1939 : 4 0 0 litP 0 T! a s of Sept. 1 Continued from Page 7A rent season’s program of short subjects, the 1939-40 series will be even more lavish and produced under 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. “Filming the Fleet” has been completed. Commen- tary by Paul Douglas. ED THORGERSEN’S SPORTS REVIEWS—Already es- tablished by such widely discussed 1938-39 successes dealing with thoroughbred horses, golf and hunting dogs, this series next season will dramatically and analytically penetrate new subjects, 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- uct and constitute one of the greatest offered on the market. They are living sights and sound, seen and heard for the first time by civilization. It took more than three years to make these pictures. Commentary will be by Father Hubbard and Lowell Thomas. TERRY-TOONS—There will be 26 Terry-Toons. A minimum of 10 will be produced entirely in Techni- color. Due to the success enjoyed by the two-headed giant, Gandy Goose, and Capt. MacDoodle in the cur- rent (K-6) season’s series, Terry-Toon will feature these characters again in their K-7 (1939-40) issues. They will be released at the rate of one every other week. Produced under the personal supervision of Paul Terry, with an enlarged staff of cartoon story writers, gag-men, artists, etc., to the number of 173. Additional Technicolor equipment has been installed. Produced at Terry-Toons, Inc., Studios, New Rochelle, N. Y. 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, all of which is sub- ject to change, if the international situation makes resumption of production there impossible: “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. Scheduled for release on Oct. 20. 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. r — — OFFICIAL — , 11939-40 RELEASE! L 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 Wurtzel production. First of a series of four Jane Withers releases. With Jane Withers, Leo Carrillo, Marjorie Weaver, Kane Richmond, Spring Byington and others. Directed by Herbert I. Leeds. AUG. 18—STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE—A Zanuck super special. With Spencer Tracy, Nancy Kelly, Richard Greene, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Co- burn, Walter Brennan, Henry Hull, Henry Travers and many others. Directed by Henry King. AUG. 25—THE JONES FAMILY IN QUICK MIL- LIONS—A Wurtzel production. First of a series of four x-eleases with the original Jones Family. In addition, Eddie Collins, Robert Shaw and others also appear. Directed by Malcolm St. Clair. SEPT. 1—THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES. A Zanuck special. With Basil Rathbone, Ida Lupino, Alan Marshall, Nigel Bruce, Mary Forbes, Terry Kilburn 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 Nox-man 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 Bx-omberg, 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 with Binnie Barnes. Cast and director now being selected. OCT. 20—SHIPYARD SALLY—With Gracie Fields, Sidney Howard, Winifi-ed Willai-d, Tucksen Maguire, Oliver Wakefield and others. A 20th Century-Fox International production. Directed by Monte Banks. OCT. 27—20,000 MEN A YEAR—Cast and other de- tails will be announced later. Featuring Randolph Scott, Margaret Lindsay, Mary Healy, Preston Foster, Kane Richmond, Maxie Rosenbloom and others. Directed by Alfred Green. NOV. 3—PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES—A Wurtzel production. Will be given a new title. Second in the Jane Withers all-star series. With Jane Withers, Ritz Brothel’s and others. Directed by H. Bi'uce Humberstone. 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 —Seccnd in the Jones Family series with Joan Davis. A Wurtzel production. With the Jones Family and others. Directed by Otto Brower. 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—DAY-TIME WIFE—A Zanuck special. Co- starring Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell, with other principals now being selected. Directed by Gregory Ratoff, who megaphoned “Wife, Husband and Friend” and “Elsa Maxwell’s Hotel for Women.” DEC. 15—HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE —A Wui’tzel production. With Jean Rogers, Glenn Fox-d, Max’joi'ie Rambeau, Raymond Walbum, 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, Nancy Kelly, Gale Sondergaai-d, Cliff Edwards, Sybil Jason, Spring By- ington and others being selected. Directed by Walter Lang. DEC. 29—SIMPLE LIFE—With Stuart Erwin, Marjorie Weaver, Chick Chandler and others. Directed by Wil- liam Beaudine. JAN. 5—LITTLE OLD NEW YORK—One of the big- gest musical productions this company has ever un- dertaken, with Alice Faye, Richard Greene, Fred MacMuri-ay and Andy Devine heading an all-star cast. A Dai'ryl Zanuck musical special. Directed by Henry King. RELEASED TWICE EACH WEEK. Total of 104 issues. Produced by Movietonews, Inc., Truman H. Talley, producer. Unquestionably the world’s greatest news- reel. More cameramen and crews regularly contribute to Movietonews News exclusively than comprise the combined staffs of all other newsi'eels. Produced and released, in native language, in 47 diffei'ent countries. Commentators: Lowell Thomas, Sir Malcolm Camp- bell, Lew Lehr, Ed Thorgersen, Helene Claire, Paul Douglas and many others. Edmund Reek, general manager; Vyvyan Donner, society, women’s and fash- ion editor, and Thomas Cummiskey, sports editor. NEWS j