Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1933)

SEPT. 9, 1933 SPORTS Ascot Main Event Won by Al Gordon When Rex Mays was forced into the pits with a leaking radiator on the 1 8th lap last Wednesday night, Al Gordon had things pretty much his own way and came in for an easy victory. That is — almost — for Kelly Petillo, who was riding in third position, made a strong bid for the lead but was finally forced to be satisfied with second money. The consistant driving of Mel Keneally won him third place while Herb Balmer and George Connors brought up the rear. In the Italian Helmet Dash Rex Mays nosed Gordon out in the first turn ?nd came in for the traditional Helmet and Kiss presented by Iris (Irish) Monohan. AND was his face red?????? Swede Smith, 'head man' of the Class "B" cars, again won the Class B main event, but that doesn't half tell the story because "Woody" Woodford was riding on his exhaust pipe the entire race and made several spectacular bids for the lead. The racing season in the east closes today with the National Championship race at Syracuse, New York, and it is possible that several of the local favorites may be back in time for the race next Wednesday night. Ernie Triplett, who was injured several weeks ago, is getting worried the way Mays is crowding him for first position and he hopes to be able to be back on the track next week. Babe Stapp has entirely recovered from his accident and expects to have his speedy No. 1 5 out in front next week. See you under the arcs next Wednesday night. OLYMPIC STADIUM Ycun^ Peter Jackson. lierhtweight champion of California, seems not to veali^e what is exDected of him. A sacred tradition of Dugilism is the firmly h°ld belief that it is the imperative duty of a champion to fight like a champion ; t~ke the aggressive and defeat the audacious challenger in the fewest possible rounds, a la Jack Dempsey. Jackson won from Lew Massey, eastern lightweight challenger, but he won very unlike a champion. The colored boy, like many of cur present day younger boxers, is not a natural fighter. His win over Massey — who made the fight — was just like that. HOLLYWOOD LEGION STADIUM Benny Miller, on the come-back trail as a heavy, decisively won from the burly Tom Patrick last Friday night, being the first boxer to tumble Tom with -1 shot to his iron button. Benny won from here to there, smacking Iron Man Tom at will. It was a grueling go from bell to bell, every round. Rumor r''.yeth that Iron Man Tom has been training on suds. Judging from his slumbrous efforts of late, it is more than rumor. In shape, Patrick should take both Ketchell and Miller like Dempsey used to take 'em. The house was close to a sell-out. SURPRISING NEWS Monya Andree (Mrs. Arthur Silber) appears in Eddie Cantor's picture, "Roman Scandals," at the United Artists studios. Mr. Silber is a well known artists' representative and is slated to do the booking for Alexander Pantages' vaudeville when the showman starts his circuit on the west coast. SHIP CAFE OFFERS LATEST IN CUSINE WITH PAUL AT THE HELM Those who have visited Tia Juana in the past will remember Paul of the famous caterers Paul and Alex who became well-known for their special foods and hospitality. Paul is right now in the height of his glory at the Ship Cafe where he is nightly greeting his many friends and catering to their tastes. This is just one of the many attractions the Ship offers. Leon Le Verde is by far rtar entertainer in this week's show. His toe-dancing number of the "Manhattan Serenade" is really a work of art. Eva Olivetti's singing selections from the "Merry Widow" tops all her previous efforts here. Marie Hollis in her acrobatic dance is a distinct novelty, while Harris and Elmo, those funny black face artists, keep them roaring. The Three Jacks and a Queen, athletic marvels, make them applaud until they're tired. Kearney Walton answers so many requets for song numbers at every performance that he is a whole show in himself and taxes the versatility of the George Redman orchestra which, with a few more pieces added, would be one of the finest symphonic musical organizations you would care to listen to. Sunday nights have been set aside as Star Night. Mae Murray, Harry Langdon, Noah Beery, Donald Cook, Bert Roach, Dewey Robinson, Dot Farley, Eddie Kane, Bert Hampton and many others dropped in to dine and dance as well as enjoy many other pastimes offered at the Ship Cafe. KIDDIES by JIMMY HAZLEWOOD STARTED WORK IMMEDIATELY Edith Fellows, who just arrived from an eastern tour, had no more returned than she started work with Ramon Navarro in "Cat and the Fiddle." Her singing attracted much attention on the M-G-M set which Ramon Navarro termed as being one of the greatest operatic voices ever heard from a child. Edith then went directly to the Fox lot where she has a small but significant part with Clara Bow in "Hoopla." We dropped over to see BUSTER PHELPS and he was studying the script for "Broken Dreams." The story is all for the kid, who is Buster and as far as stories go, he is the star of this picture. Others leading the cast are Beryl Mercer and Randolph Scott. It is in production at Monogram. We see TARA ROWE and BRADLEY METCALF coming out of the Studio theater. Tara has her hair cut simply TOO short and is having to wear a wig to hide her embarrasment. Bradley has some work coming up soon. He is listed in our Casting Directory. Mrs. Roberts, one mother of the VERSATILE TRIO, was taken to the hospital for a major operation last Wednesday, but will be home within the week. Here are the names of the trio: FELIX ROBERTS, INEZ HEPPNER and JOHNNY ROBERTS. They will appear on the program at the Southern States Society which is rapidly becoming popular with southern film people. The new organization is plugged daily by Stuart Hamblen and his Lucky Stars on KMTR at 5 o'clock. SIXYEAR-OLD CHILD ACTRESS GETS 'BREAK' AT RKO STUDIOS Yesterday Virginia Weidler, six-year-old child actress, was just one of thousands of juvenile screen extras. Today she is being considered for a term contract by Merian C. Cooper, executive vice-president in charge of production at the RKO studios. This surprising and fortunate development in Virginia's career is a result of her outstanding portrayal in a small "bit" part in "The Woman Spy," Constance Bennett's new stellar vehicle for RKO-Radio Pictures. DIRECTOR McGOWAN MOVES UP Robert McGowan, veteran director of "Our Gang" will, for the first time in more than twelve years association with Hal Roach, direct a unit other than the noted kiddies, for that studio. He has been assigned to produce the next All Star comedy, which features among others, "Dougie" Wakefield and Billy Nelson, the English comics. At the same time General Manager Henry Ginsberg announces the appointment of Gus Meins as the director of the second of the series of Thelma Todd-Patsy Kelly fun featurettes. • • • • • Little blonde GEORGIE STEVENS, JR., sixteen months old son of the Radio Pictures' director, gives promise of becoming a regular 'gangster'. Bob McGowan gave the infant actor an opportunity to 'strut his stuff' in "Wild Poses," a current Our Gang comedy, and so well did he deliver that the director plans to groom him for stardom if his parents' consent. MICKEY ROONEY, playing Mickey McGuire in Columbia's comedies of that name, likes ping-pong because it helps his tennis game. He admits he's going to be the future tennis champ, so he's practicing hard now. New All-Star Revue, Les Hite and Lionel Hampton Click at Sebastian's Karyl Norman is working hard as M. C. at the Sebastian Cotton Club, holding up the interest in the floor show which was made up of the all star variety with Maxine Lewis still more than holding her own with her song numbers. Les Hite and his orchestra with Lionel Hampton and his famous traps being the ace entertainer, are making the guests as well as the entertainment step high, wide and handsome by playing hotter than hot music for the dances. Primo Camera was the biggest name as we go to press, that visited Sebastian's the past week although Leo Carillo and Mae West, we are told, will be among those present on special nights before Sunday evening. Filmograph's Child Casting Directory SHIRLEY Jean — Age 7, ht. 47, management of Max Shagrm, registered C. C. GR-2407 Bradley Metcalf — Age 9, wt. 82. hi. 56, spks. Spanish, reg. C. C. GR-0196 BusTER Phelps — You all know me. Call my agent, Joe Marks at OX-2707 Theo Ramsey — Drama, age 13, ht. 60, wt. 98, blonde, exc. spk. voice. GL-7994 JUNE SmanEY — age 10, ht. 58, brown hair, blue eyes, reg. C. C. or HE1819 SHERRY Boys — Air, stage and screen, dance and acrobatic, reg. C. C. HE-6883 SHIRLEY TEMPLE — Age 4, ht. 40, wt. 38, Educational Baby Star, — Culver City 2868 Jane Withers — Mimic, age 8, ht. 49, wt. 55, brunette, radio, stage, screen. HO-7111