The Film Daily (1934)

THE -c&H DAILY Wednesday, Oct. 17, 193 i Omaha — A shipping depot for the distribution of films in Iowa has been opened in Des Moine,s, Midwest Film exchange officials announce. The Midwest office here is geographically between both Iowa and Nebraska and because of its location booking of pictures will continue from Omaha. Grand Island, Neb. — Jack Krier assistant manager of the Paramount, Omaha, is here to handle the Capitol while Bob Dunnick, manager, recuperates from an appendectomy. Jamestown, O. — Mr. and Mrs. Dave Venard have resumed control of the Venard Theater in Osborne. Mt. Hope, W. Va.— Paul Holland has turned the Princess over to creditors and is now .selling trailers. Hoquiam, Wash. — David Cantor, supervising manager, is preparing to open the New Hoquiam Theater. Fort Worth — Manager N. Edward Beck of the Hollywood Theater staged a gala opening for "Cleopatra," with reserved seats, a band, radio announcers and a movie made of the audience. Picture did big business as a result. Willard, O.— H. L. Tracy, exhibitor, was seriously injured when his automobile collided with another near here. Donora, Pa. — Sunday movies were offered at the Princess, independent house, last Sunday. The Warner theater has been operating Sunday shows for several months. Folansbee, W. Va.— The old Fol lansbee Opera House is being renovated and will be reopened shortly as the Princess. Fred Di Bonaventura and Steve Koehlis have leased the property. Colver, Pa. — The Colver theater if being reconditioned and will be reopened shortly by the Allison-Rivoli circuit. Canton, O. — Old Grand Opera House is being reconditioned and will reopen late this month with repertoire. House, only dark one in town, recently was wired for sound. Films also may be offered. Milwaukee — Charle,s Loewenberg. state supervisor for the Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises, Inc., is confined to a local hospital with a heart ailment. Spokane — The Granada has inaugurate a single feature first-run policy. Buena Vista, Va. — Dan Weinberg of Bedford has equipped his Rockbridge house here with new Photophone High Fidelity sound. Jasepr Stanley is the manager. » REVIEWS of the NEW FILMS « Eddie Cantor in "KID MILLIONS" with Ann Sothern and Ethel Merman (Hollywood Preview) United Artists (Goldwyn) Time Not Set BOX-OFFICE NATURAL, HAVING EVERYTHING NEEDED TO DRAW THE CROWDS AND SEND THEM HOME SATISFIED. This one has everything. Rich comedy, gorgeous girls, catchy music and a closing sequence done in Technicolor which will be a winner everywhere. In this number scores of children are fed huge bricks of ice cream from a giant freezer, with chorus girl dancing on top of the machine. Although "Kid Millions" has more of a story than usual, Eddie Cantor comedy belly-laughs have not been overlooked. Cantor has been generous in allowing others to also cop a laugh, with Eve Sully, newcomer from vaudeville, registering strongly as a nut comedienne. Ethel Merman and Warren Hymer are among the fun makers. Ann Sothern and George Murphy supply the love interest. A musical number by Cantor, singing "Mandy", ir, very effective. Roy Del Ruth did a fine job at directing, while Seymour Felix deserves a bow for the dances and ensembles. Ray June's camera work is high class. Arthur Sheekman, Nat Perrin and Nunnally Johnson wrote the story, while Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson, Burton Lane and Harold Adamson wrote the songs. Cast: Eddie Cantor, Ann Sothern, Ethel Merman, George Murphy, Jesse Blcck, Eva Sully, Bertcn Churchill, Warren Hymer, Paul Harvey, Otto Hoffman, Deris Davenport, Ed Kennedy, Stanley Fields. John Kelly, Jack Kennedy, Stymie Beard, Tommy Bend, Leonard Kibrick, Guy Usher. Director, Roy Del Ruth; Authors, Arthur Sheekman, Nat Perrin, Nunnally Johnson; Songs, Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn, Burton Lane, Harold Adamson, Irving Berlin; Dance Ensembles, Seymour Felix; Cameraman, Ray June; Recording Engineer, Vinton Vernon; Editor, Stuart Heisler. Direction, Aces Photography, Expert. San Antonio Notes San Antonio — Harvey Bell returned last month from Miami, Fla. Ray Teal, former Publix Theaters master of ceremonies, is currently featured with his orchestra at Shadowland. The name of the Beethoven Hall has been changed to the Orpheum. The Harlandale, Highland Park and Uptown theaters are now showing the same double programs at the same time. Betty Bowker has left for New York. Norman Schwartz, assistant skipper of the Empire, became a benedict recently. Tex Alsbury has opened his Playhouse. Gladys Bagwell, screen player, was here last week en route from New York to Hollywood. Interstate Circuit has closed the Queen. Two parks, the Mason and Woodland, are presenting free movies. "THE CASE OF THE HOWLING DOG" with Warren William and Mary Astor Warner Bros. 75 mins. GOOD ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE MURDER MYSTERY FANS. HAS SUSPENSE PLUS A SPRINKLING OF COMEDY. Except for its lack of sufficient love interest and shortage of action, this is a generally satisfactory drama of its kind. As it stands, appeal is chiefly to the murder mystery clientele, who doubtless will get plenty of kick out of it. Motivating the action is a mysterious dog whose howls are supposed to foreshadow dire events. Gordon Westcott, driven crazy by the canine, rushes to Warren William, an attorney known as Perry Mason, and implores him to investigate the situation. Then comes the usual murder happenings, with the dog and a man being killed, while Mary Astor becomes suspiciously entangled. A court trial follows, with the usual detective deductions, and finally to the surprise denouement. There are specially good performances by Warren William, Gordon Westcott in the role of the maniac, Miss Astor and Helen Trenholme. Cast: Warren William. Mary Aster, Allen Jenkins, Helen Trenholme, Grant Mitchell, Dorothy Tree, Helen Lcwell, Gordon Westcott, Harry Tyler, Arthur Aylesworth, Russell Hicks, Frank Reicher, Addison Richards, James Burtis, Eddie Shubert, Harry Seymour. Director, Alan Crosland; Author, Erie Stanley Gardner; Screen Play, Ben Markson; Cameraman, William Rees; Editor, James Gibbon. Direction, Very Good. Photography, A-l St. Louis Squibs St. Louis — Superior Pictures is the latest addition to the local independent exchanges. It is headed by Johnny Walsh and Malcolm Williams, with offices at 3308 Olive St. Oscar Lehr has been elected commander of the Jerome L. Goldman Post of the American Legion and will be installed Oct. 23. Three features are being held over this week — "Barretts of Wimpole Street" at Loew's State, "Cleopatra" at the Orpheum and "One Night of Love" at the Fox. Cincinnati Squibs Cincinnati — A. J. Meininger has resigned as manager of the RKO Capitol to join Balaban & Katz in Chicago. Joe Alexander moves from the Family to the Capitol, with William Dodds, assistant to Cliff Boyd at the Albee, going to the Family. Bob Burns has joined the First Division forces. J. C. Rodman of Paramount is taking an extended vacation. E. Bonns of Universal stopped off here Monday. .r A Little from "Lots" — By RALPH WILK HOLLYWO gEN STOLOFF is preparing to re^t "Carnival" at Columbfc The picture, based on an origi 7 story by Robert Riskin, stars if. Tracy and Jimmy Durante T T T Huerh O'Connell is tripling at U 1 versal. Besides working in "G<i ' Fairy" and "Man Who Reclaim His Head." he has just started "Strange Wives." T T ▼ Anna Sten will visit Connects for scenes in her next Samuel Go wyn picture, "The Wedding Nigh to be released by United Artists. T T T Warren William is being c<j sidered by Warners for a role "Midsummer Night's Dream." ▼ ▼ T Walter Futter, producer of Colui bia's "Travelaughs," has a came crew roaming around Hollywood I attended, getting material for o of this series. It will be titl "Hollywood," J. P. Medbury has ready started on the script, r r t Billie Seward, who appeared "Among the Missing" and "Fugiti Lady" at Columbia, has had her cc tract renewed by that studio, r r T Wallace Beery, who has the til role in 20th Century's "The Migh Barnum," has bought a new plai T T » Noah Beery will join Irene Dun in the cast of "Sweet Adeline." Wtf ner musical based on the Jeroij Kern-Oscar Hammerstein II op< etta. * ▼ ▼ John Halliday and Mischa Au have been signed by Fox for * Hours A Day." ▼ T ▼ Billy Gilbert and Vince Barne who appeared together in "Sup. Stupid," a recent Educational coj edy, have been re-signed for co-ffl turing roles in a Coronet Comeq tentatively titled, "Wild Ducks." Goulding will direct. r r r Chic Ender and Charley Farre song and dance team currently 9 pearing at the Clover Club, ha been signed for a spot in "Swe Music," the Rudy Vallee starri) vehicle for Warners. * T * Rafaelo Ottiano has been award a role in Fox's "Lottery Lover." f t r T Although Eddie Sutherland is b 37 years old, he will soon celebra his 20th anniversarry of film woi He started as a property boy at t historic old Mack Sennett studio a:| has been stunt man, cameraman, a sistant director, actor and produ'i tion manager, in addition to direc ing more than 30 features. Darryl Zanuck has signed Fram Lister, English stage player, f "Clive of India," 20th Century pr duction starring Ronald Colman.