Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

February 27, 1932 1 1 THE INSIDE DOPE Ruth Magden, who has gained the title of "Queen of Whistlers" through her work on the radio, gave another fine demonstration of her remarkable ability Friday evening over KMTR, when she entertained from 9: 15 p. m. to 9: 30 p. m. We feel certain that her talents will be very much in demand, ever since they enjoyed her program so much the other evening. Andy Clyde's next starring picture for Mack Sennett is now in production under the direction of Leslie A. Pearce. The title of this laugh maker is 'April Fool," and the cast also includes Dorothy Granger, Richard Cramer, Knute Erickson, Pete Morrison, Joseph Girard and Lon Poff. Esther Howard, who made such a distinguished hit in the latest "Cohen's and Kelly's in Hollywood," and in Frank Fay's picture, has been secured by the Warner Brothers for another of her remarkable characterizations. She is to play in "The Main Event," which is starring James Cagney. This time she will essay a Park Avenue dame, who in common vernacular is "cockeyed most of the time." This clever actress recently arrived from New York, but from the demands for her services, we feel sure that it will be a long time before "the power" will allow her to leave Hollywood, except on a visit to the metropolis. Pierre De Ramey dropped into the office a few days ago and informed us that he is playing an entirely different characterization from what we have usually seen him. When the casting for "Beach Combers" was in progress, William DeMille could see no one else for the part of "A French Modiste" but Mr. de Ramey, so his services were secured, and from what we hear, it was a great success. Mr. de Ramey recently played some remarkable characterizations in both of Joan Bennett's successes at the Fox Studios. Arthur David Hilton, "U" film editor, has been assigned the important job of editing the Tom Mix series of feature Westerns. The first, directed by Ben Stolof, is ready for preview. Hilton has been with Universal for several years. He edited the "Slim" Summerville comedies and all others made by "U" during the last six months. Chris Pin Martin finished at Radio Pictures, where he played some very fine parts hand running. Pie was signed by First National-Warner's for the part of a Mexican fight manager, which is his third straight part since working in "Broken Wing" at Paramount. Harry Lamont, who plays a French spy and steals the secret papers during a heavy rain storm, a scene from Greta Garbo's latest picture, "Mata Hari," which is now showing at Grauman's Chinese, tells this story about Mr. George Fitzmaurice, who directed the picture for M-G-M. Mr. Lamont worked alone in a deluge of water from 5 to 9 p. m., and was soaked to the skin; Mr. Fitzmaurice ordered his assistant, Mr. Tate, to give his dry raincoat and his rubbers to Mr. Lamont, ordered a special hot dinner and sent him home four hours before the rest of the company was dismissed. On top of this, Mr. Lamont was surprised to find a double check in his pay envelope. Eunice Martin, secretary to David O. Selznick, executive vice-president in charge of RKO-Radio Pictures production, today learned that her one-act play, "God Bless the Queen," has been selected for presentation at the Writers' Club play bills on February 24th and 25th. Cast for this playlet, based on the theme of morganatic marriages, are David Leo Tilotson, Elaine Von, Lottie Williams and Virginia Kami. Claude King is currently directing rehearsals at the club house on Sunset Boulevard. Billy Bevan, one of the original Mack Sennett star comedians, returned to the home lot to be co-starred with Margy Babe Kane in the new Sennett short, "The Spot on the Rug," under the direction of Del Lord. Others in the cast are Edgar Kennedy, Bud Jamison, Marvin Loback, Bobby Dunn and Monaei Lindley. The other day a certain insurance salesman, who is the worst kind of a chiseler and butter-in around this time, ordered a poor man away from a well-known club of which he is a member, when the man tried to earn ten cents photographing members who might happen his way and would care to help the poor devil get a break. We call this downright rotten. Word came to us the other day that a certain independent producer permitted about fifty movie school extras to be put in his picture. Said extras worked for nothing for whoever arranged the opportunity to work in a movie for them, but the producer more than likely paid from $3 to $5 per head for the extras. If this is true, what suckers these producers are. "Friendly Service" BUY YOUR CHEVROLET IN HOLLYWOOD GORDON 5950 Hollywood Boulevard WARREN GRanite 2181 DAD SAYS . . . Dad Rosco Ates, added to cast of "The Roadhouse Murder" former title "The Lame Dog Inn," co-featuring Eric Linden and Arline Judge . . . Chester Morris, Richard Arlen — perhaps Anna May Wong ■ — will be featured in "Come On Marines" by Paramount . . . Now it's Margaret Perry for title role of "The Red Headed Woman," M-G-M . . . Eric Von Stroheim slated for one of the leads in Greta Garbo's next picture . . . "Are You Listening" previewed— different . . . Helen Parrish will "vamp" Jackie Cooper in "Limpy" Ralph Graves plays Jackie's father . . . Paramount will star "Stuart Erwin in "Merton of the Talkies" . . . Betty Bronson has the feminine lead in "The Midnight Patrol," Christy Cabanne directs . . . Universal buys screen rights to "Glamour" and "S. S. San Pedro" . . . Leslie Pearce directs Andy Clyde in "April Fool" for Sennett. George W. Weeks will produce "Scoop", a newspaper story for Sona Art-World Wide Pictures . . . Fern Emmett, Tut Mace, Lynton Brent, Jack Shaw and Virginia Brooks are in cast of "Three Star's Final," Hollywood Girl Comedy at Educational . . . George Marshall will direct the next Pitts-Todd comedy titled "Hot Harmony" for Hal Roach . . . Jean Hersholt in cast of "Night Court" M-G-M . . . Esther Howard added to cast of "Winners Take All,'' James Cagney's picture . . . Karen Morley "hurts ankle'', Anita Page takes her role in "Night Court" . . . Ralph Block out, Myles Connolly in, as associate producer at Columbia . . . Peggy Shannon signs term contract with Fox Films, has feminine lead in "Society Girl", James Dunn plays opposite her, Sidney Lanfield directs . . . "The Careless Lady" new title for "The Widow's Might" Fox . . . Richard Bennett's first talkie for Paramount is "The Countess of Auburn" Alison Skipworth has a spot. Gwili Andre has an important role in "The Roar of the Dragon" at Radio . . . Tay Garnett slated to direct "S. S. Atlantic" for W-F-N . . . Jacques de Bujac, stage actor, has a featured spot in "The Lame Dog Inn," J. Walter Ruben directs, Radio . . . Lupe Velez joins Ziegfeld's "Hot Cha" show . . . Felix Young now an associate producer at Universal . . . Luis Alberni, Italian stage and screen actor plays "movie director" in "The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood" . . . Max Davidson is a bootlegger in "The Wet Parade" . . . Harry Edwards directs Harry Barris in comedy for Christie Brothers, Educational release . , . Universal will make picture version of Jack Preston's best seller "Screen Star" . . . The Etude Ethiopian Chorus, noted colored singers signed by Halperin Brothers f,or "Zombie" independent production. Universal . . . Buddy De Sylva production "Beau Peep" will be directed by Monta Bell . . . Arietta Duncan, Southern actress and radio artiste in cast of "Night Club" Universal . . . "The Truth Game" re-titled "Mister and Mistress." Charles Richards, former casting director at the RKO-Pathe Studios, has gone into the aeroplane business, and is making his headquarters at the United Airport. This means transportation and flight schooling, we are told. Outside of Fred Datig, we doubt if any casting director ever held down his job as long as Mister Richards. Harry Kerr, who recently became an agent and was associated with the KerrHoffman and Quigley Agency, has been studying law the past four years. In fact, Mrs. Kerr has been sitting shoulder to shoulder with him in the Southern California law schools the whole length of the time. Leon W.aycoff has been cast for a featured role in "State's Attorney," the John Barrymore starring picture now in production at the RKO-Radio Studios under Irving Pichel's direction. Waycoff joins Helen Twelvetrees, Harry Bannister, Jill Esmond and Mary Duncan in the cast supporting Barrymore. Clark Gable must be a real judge of good food. During the past week the managers of several exclusive cafes have whispered: "Here is a bit of news — Clark Gable eats here." We did, however, see Clark eating in the Russian Grill the other evening. Fred A. Conture and Alice Boudin entertained Miss Elyrone Dollar at the Cocoanut Grove the other evening. Mr. Conture is a well known theatre owner in New Hampshire, and is visiting the Southland for a brief time. Ann Howard (Countess Von Lenchtenfels) was the cute child artist in "The Hatchet Man" with Edward G. Robinson, whom we are told made a whole lot over the kiddie, for she really was clever. She will also be remembered for her work in "Heartbreak" and "Wicked." Actors Equity Association, in New York City, granted William Morris Agency, Inc., a permit to represent its members in the legitimate theatre field. Lester Hammel, representing the Morris offices, is in Hollywood looking over the local field for talent according to the agreement with Equity. P.-T. A. are to hold a monster benefit show gt the Mack Sennett Studios March 4. The Mickey McGuire gang are to be the stars. Hollywood Schoolof Dance will put on some numbers. In fact, there are to be nine big vaudeville acts. Col. Reginald Barlow is working in "Sinners in the Sun" at the Paramount Studios. ..He is without a doubt the busiest of character actors in Hollywood right now, and why not? Isn't he making each part top the last one that he played.