The film daily year book of motion pictures (1943)

U. S. dramatization of the life of the fabulous shipbuilder. Coast Guard— Life and training of the men who defend America's shores. Guadalcanal Diary— Actual exploits in the Battle of the Solomons as described by Richard Tregaskis, famous correspondent. UNITED NATIONS LOCALES This Above All— London in the blitz and a remarkable accurate picture of British morale under fire, filmed from the best-selling war novel by the late Eric Knight. Remarkable Mr. Kipps— distributed by 20th Century-Fox but produced in England from H. G. Wells' memorable story Kipps. The Pied Piper— another drama also based on a best-selling novel in which an elderly English gentleman leads a group of five refugee children across France, eluding the Nazis and eventually finding haven in London. China Girl— Drama among the American Fhing Tigers fighting the Japs for the glory of China. Immortal Sergeant— Fighting in the Libyan desert as described in John Brophy's popular novel, is vigorously dramatized in this film. Chetniks (The Fighting Guerrillas) Jugosla\ tan resistance to the German army of occupation, supply dramatic incidents for the slashing attacks of the famed Fighting Guerrillas under General Draja Mikhailovitch. The Young Mr. Pitt— Dramatic spectacle of a conflict between England's youthful Prime Minister, William Pitt, and Bonaparte, with the action closely paralleling today's world situation. The Moon is Down — Drama from John Steinbeck's novel and play, with the powerful message that the spirit of the people who have been invaded will not be conquered. Convoy to Murmansk— A Russian woman navigator on a freighter in a convoy to Murmansk, is the central figure in this story by Gene Fowler, Sr. and Gene Fowler, Jr. And the following stories purchased by the studio now being adapted to the screen: / Escaped From Hong Kong— Best-selling novel by Jan Henrik Marsman. The Incredible Earl of Suffolk— Based on the biography of the fabulous peer who was leader of a bomb demolition squad in London. Only the Stars Are Neutral— Quentin Reynolds' current best-selling non-fiction book. The Russian People— Based on the New York Theater Guild play now on Broadway. Mr. Bullfinch Takes a Walk— an original story of International diplomats. The French Underground —An original story of the underground system for liberation of French patriots. Soldiers Nei>er Die— Original story of Russian defense against the enemy on the road to Moscow. Road to Algiers— An original story dealing with the Allied Nations occupation of this city. Flare Path— From the play by Terence Rattigan still running in London and now opening on Broadway. LIFE ON THE HOME FRONT-Young America— While not a direct war subject, this story of the millions of boys and girls learning Americanism through the 4-H Clubs, deserves mention as a morale-builder. On the Sunny Side— Reaction of refugee children after transplanting them to America. Little Tokyo, U. S. A— Melodrama of the upheaval in the Japanese section of Los Angeles when migration of all Japs was carried out by the government. Margin For Error— comedy drama based on Clare Boothe's Broadway stage hit. Locale, New York headquarters of the German Consul General, when Jewish policemen were assigned as his bodyguards. School For Sabotage— Expose of methods used by Axis powers in training saboteurs in the U. S. A. Grand Street Boys— Lesson in Americanism and patriotism may be gained from story of outstanding citizens of various faiths in this fraternal organization. And the following stories available for early production: Army Wife — Feminine adjustment to life during this new kind of warfare. Happy Land —Based on a novel by MacKinlay Kantor; the story of a mid-west American family caught in the tide of war. Diplomatic Courier— The. Readers Digest story by Frances Wick ware of the adventures of a State Department courier. One Destiny— Phil Strong's new novel of the members of an Iowa family, all of whom joined some branch of U. S. service. The Eve of St. Mark— Maxwell Anderson's current stage hit of the American soldiers' reaction to leaving home for overseas duty. Stars and Stripes Forever— Biography of John Philip Sousa which will be enlivened by many of his famous military marches. This Is Mx Own— -original story by Damon Runyon, dealing with the part prison inmates are playing in the war. Jitterbugs— Original story presenting the 'teen age girl problem in defense manufacturing and military centers. AXIS COUNTRY LOCALE-Secret Agent of Japan— Acti\ i ties of Japanese and Nazi espionage system in the Far East. Berlin Correspondent— Melodramatic story of an American newspaperman and radio commentator in Berlin. And the following stories now in preparation: Bomber's Moon— Melodrama based on story of an American pilot shot down over Germany and his exploits in enemy country. Last Train From Berlin — Current best-selling non-fiction story of Howard K. Smith, an American correspondent, who escapes from Berlin with diplomatic attaches. ESCAPIST DRAMAS-Son of Fury-Melodramatic story of an English indentured servant who escapes to the South Seas in the days when they were truly romantic. Roxie Hart— Glamour girl on trial for shooting her husband, recreates the Chicago scene of the fabulous 20's.