Hollywood Motion Picture Review (1937-1940)

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Page 4 HOLLYWOOD MOTION PICTURE REVIEW September 28, 1940 STILL PICTURES THE FOUR SMILES THAT PRODUCED A HIT — Deanna Durbin, in company with her leading man, Robert Cummings, in Universal's "Spring Parade," are shown here in one of the gay moments during the filming of the picture which is previewed in this issue. Director Henry Koster, in the upper left insert, and Producer Joe Pasternak on the right, also break into a smile for the success of the show. NOW "WHO KILLED AUNT MAGGIE?"— Evidently Herbert J. Yates, chairman of the Board of Republic Pictures, has an idea or a solution as can be seen by his actions towards leading lady Wendy Barrie and John Hubbard, stars of the picture, "Who Killed Aunt Maggie?" which Arthur Lubin recently directed for Republic. Other players in the cast include Edgar Kennedy, Walter Abel, Mona Barrie, Onslow Stevens, Joyce Compton, Elizabeth Patterson, Willie Best and Tom Dugan. New RKO Radio Musical "LET'S MAKE MUSIC" Featuring BOB CROSBY and His Dixieland Band Now Being Directed By "Let's Make Music," a new RKO Radio comedy with music, now being directed by Les Goodwins, is in its second week of production at RKO Radio studios. Bob Crosby, brother of Bing, and his famous Dixieland band are featured, with Jean Rogers, Elizabeth Risdon, and Joseph Buloff portraying prominent supporting roles. The screen play is by Nathaniel West and Charles E. Roberts. Howard Benedict is producing the show. Director Goodwins has a string of RKO Radio successess to his credit which include "Pop Always Pays," with Leon Errol, "Mexican Spitfire," and "Mexican Spitfire Out West," with Lupe Velez and Leon Errol co-starred.