The Hollywood Reporter (Jan-Jun 1933)

Page Four itilP©iiTil^ Jan. 23. 1933 La Maxwell in Society 8y ADRIAN (Charter Writer) (Ed. Note: — This party never was given, but Adrian, knowing the subject of his effusion, feels that this — or anything else — is what might have happened.) Elsa Maxwell, Party Girl, Scenarist and general "gad-about" was given a large party by Adrian, designer of the best-selling dress of the year called. "The Pouter Pigeon." for Polly Moran. The guest consisted entirely of Mrs. Genevieve Rix Burrows .rock-garden expert, and grunion hunter. Miss Maxwell arrived looking every inch the '"gate-crasher." Miss Maxwell, as you know, recognizes neither sex nor animal. If she wants to arrive as Einstein, she jauntily puts on a moustache and frock coat. If she is in the mood for Mickey Mouse and she can find a tail and whiskers, she makes the old conservatives feel ratty. When asked what her future plans were, she said: "I am planning to do a dressmaker's version of the Last Supper,' Worth. Patou. Moleyneaux and Poiret and various others are to play the apostles; Chanel will be Christ, and she will be betrayed by 'Schaparelli'" as judas. for thirty measly broad-shouldered coats and a piece of rough crepe." Miss Maxwell has not only written the script but will stage the dances. By this time the salad was served. Miss Maxwell leapt upon the table and tap-danced while the guest ate. Just a new note and a merry one too. After dinner, Miss Maxwell sipped her coffee and suddenly tore off her clothes, sat down on a zebra rug in front of the fireplace, and asked for a jig saw puzzle. This she proceeded to put together rapidly and easily, snapping her garters as she hummed the latest song hits. Very few of Miss Maxwell's Hollywood friends have the opportunity to see her relaxed and cozy, as she usually goes at such a pace. After her big Religious Fashion Spectacle Miss Maxwell will do a serious 'short" on a new form of game hunting, called ."Hunting Four-lettered Words in Brightest Hollywood." Technical research on the subject will be given by Polly Moran, George Cukor, and his aides de camp. The party ended at a late hour and Miss Maxwell again proved that faith and love always win. La Cava Leaving Radio After One More Picture Gregory La Cava is leaving Radio Pictures on February 1 8, the expiration date of his contract. He has one more picture to do before that date. Since he has been with the company he has directed "The HalfNaked Truth," "Symphony of Six Million." "Age of Consent," "Smart Women" and"Laugh and Crow Rich." New Release Titles For Warner Pictures "Central Airport" will be the release title of the Richard Barthelmess starring production, recently completed for Warners under title of "Grand Central Airport." "The Life of jimmy Dolan" has been set as the release title for the Douglas Fairbanks Jr. starring picture that was produced as "The Sucker," Esther Howard Signed Esther Howard has been signed by Columbia for a featured part in "Beneath The Sea," which Al Rogell directs. Deal was set by Nat Goldstone, Two For 'Little Giant' Kenneth Thomson and Louise Macintosh have been signed by Warners for parts in "The Little Giant," the Edward G, Robinson starring picture. Roach Preparing To Start 'Fra Diavolo' Preparations are about completed at the Hal Roach studios for the start of "Fra Diavolo," the comic opera which will be the next Laurel and Hardy feature. This will be the biggest production ever made on this lot. In addition to the two stars, the cast will include Dennis King, Thelma Todd, Henry Armetta and )ames Finlayson. James Parrott and Hal Roach will direct, from scenario by Jeanie MacPherson. Cantor-Jessel On One Night Stands New York.— -Eddie Cantor and Georgie Jessel have accepted a route of one night stands in picture houses, to start at Springfield, Mass., on January 28 and to continue as long as they can stand up and keep them laughing. New One At Invincible Invincible starts production today at Universal on "The Fifth Commandment," with Richard Thorpe directing. Cast includes June Clyde, Buster Collier. Natalie Moorhead, Natalie Kingston, Lee Kohl mar, Leon Waykoff and Selma Jackson. O. B. Keeler Preceding Bobby Jones To Coast Atlanta.^-O. B, Keeler left here Friday via auto for Hollywood, and Bobby Jones follows in about two weeks with his family. Jones will make a new series of golf shorts for Warners "How To Break 90," and intends to spend about three months on the coast. Betty Boop* On Air New York. — "Betty Boop." the Max Fleischer cartoon girl, will hit the air via National Broadcasting early in February. Picture Fireworks (Continued from Page 1 ) omy most necessary in this and all other industries at present and for the immediate future. Those in high authority here, not actually sitting around the big table, are of the opinion that Warners and Fox will get together, with the possibility of RKO joining them. Paramount has been mentioned joining both Warners and RKO. but there seems less possibility of that than the former. Paramount seems to be in a situation that will not be helped by a merger. Insiders believe the company's immense string of theatres will be cast aside in its entirety, with production and distribution the sole functions. To do this a liquidation will have to be resorted to. Whether this will be borne on the shoulders of a receiver's powers or even a bankruptcy court has not been fully determined. Harry Ham Quits Small Harry Ham has withdrawn from the Edward Small Agency where he was an associate. He has been in ill health lately and is taking several weeks off for a rest cure before making other plans. Role For June Collyer June Collyer goes into the leading part in Fanchon Royer's next production for Mayfair release. "Revenge At Monte Carlo." Breezy Eason is directing. Due This Week The questions of United Artists. Universal and all the remaining individual companies are being given serious consideration in the new set-up of thi ngs. These seems to be no doubt in the minds of those close to the situation that a general distribution office will be established for all major companies, that the releases of each will be cut from 35 per cent to 50 per cent, that overheads will be slashed in an effort, at least, to make ends meet. Whatever the results of all these proposed combinations and who and what will go with who and what, there is little doubt that a new picture industry is in the process of formation and one that should stabilize this business, causing it to make better pictures at a cheaper price in order to serve the public something that will meet with their tastes and pocketbooks.