Hoosier Schoolboy (Monogram) (1937)

REVIEWS AND FEATURES PUBLICITY BACKGROUND AND PERSONALITY STORIES Three Stars In New Film Coming to........1 heatre [TH three prominent stars heading the cast, “The Hoosier Schoolboy,” a Monogram_ productrons will OPEN js.cssacanet ati then teases Theatre. Mickey Rooney, whose most recent screen role was in “Captains Courageous,” enacts the title role in this film based on the outstanding novel by Edward Eggleston. Frank Shields, who made his movie debut in “(Come and Get It,” plays his second screen role in “The Hoosier Schoolboy.” Anne Nagel, attractive Hollywood actress, portrays the feminine lead. Recent pictures in which she played leading roles include “Hot Money, “Here Comes Carter,’ “The Case of the Stuttering Bishop” and “Footloose Heiress.” “The Hoosier Schoolboy” con cerns the story of Shockey, son of the town’s forgotten war hero, Captain Carter, now a shell-shocked drunkard. With the aid of Mary ' Evans, a new. school teacher, Shockey turns the tables on the town and ultimately wins its respect instead of former Jeers. Edward Pawley, veteran_ stage and screen actor, is Seen as Captain Carter. Others in the cast include William Gould, Bradley Metcalf and Doris Rankin. William Nigh directed from the screenplay by Robert Lee Johnson. Associate producer was Ken Goldsmith. “Hoosier Schoolboy” at wien 6: 6 ene e Pleases Critic (REVIEW) ZS three stellar stars in the cast, Monogram’s “The Hoosier Schoolboy” opened last night a besten steer Theatre marked with sincere performances, a rustic simplitity and plenty of laughs, action and thrills. It is a picture designed for entertainment with a plot as up-to-date as today’s headlines. The story conerns two social in. 232 middle a young ist by teachers and students. With the aid of a new Col. Cut or teacher, Mary Mat No. 8 fivans, and the young wealthy son of the town’s co-operative dairyman, the two oppose the town and finally win its respect. ", Mickey Rooney as Shockey turns in one of the finest performances in his career. Young Rooney appears capable of every form of emotion and can set one off in gales of laughter or a good cry. It was excellent casting on the part of Monogram to use Rooney in this role. He fills it extremely well. As the father, Edward Pawley makes the role of the shell-shocked veteran believable. Frank Shields, who recently played a leading role in “Come and Get It” is good as the wealthy son. Anne Nagel, who is very beautiful and a decidedly competent actress, plays the role of the school teacher in good fashion. Others in the cast who turn in excellent performances include William Gould, Bradley Metcalf, Doris Rankin, Dorothy Vaughan, Anita Denniston, and Walter Long. William Nigh directed from the screenplay by Robert Lee Johnson. Associate producer was Ken Goldsmith. “Hoosier Schoolboy’ 9 Triumph Of Acting And Writing Talent Mono gram’s Family Drama O pened Last Ni ght at ... Lheatre (REVIEW) MONOGRAM Pictures takes a further step forward into the ranks of producers of great motion picture entertainments with their presentation of ‘Hoosier Schoolboy,” which opened last night at the xcast...cass. Theatre. For here is a truly brilliant merging of acting, direction and story that results in a sincere and completely satisfying production. It cannot help but please everyone from the ages of six to sixty and we heartily recommend it for the enjoyment of the entire family. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of a young school iboy, who is shunned by his small Indiana birthplace because with his shell-shocked father, he lives on the other side of the tracks. How he wins for himself the respect of his neighbors and is helped to happiness by two lovers is the basis Frank Shields in “Hoosier Schoolboy” One Col. Cut or Mat No. 7 Mickey Rooney Outstanding in Title Role; Anne Nagel & Frank Shields Carry Love Interest of a drama that has every element of surprise and _ heart-warming realism. Mickey Rooney, who plays the title role, adds still greater laurels to his great acting gallery of characters and his portrayal of the “Hoosier Schoolboy” even tops his outstanding performances in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Captains Courageous.” Anne Nagel, an attractive and engaging actress, gives warmth and credibility to the character of the school teacher, Frank Shields, who helps carry the love interest, offers an excellent performance and shows that he has improved considerably since his debut in “Come and Get It.” Others worthy of note in the cast are Edward Pawley, William Gould, Foe Vaughan and Harry Hay en. William Nigh directed from the screenplay by Robert Lee Johnson. Photography by Paul Ivano is outstanding. Ken Goldsmith was the associate producer. “Never Say Die“ Success Formula In Hollywood yF Edward Pawley, despite fre quent intervals of privation, had his life to live over again, he would again choose the stage and motion pictures as a career. Pawley, who enacts Captain Fred Carter, a shell-shocked war veteran, in the Monogram production, “The Hoosier Schoolboy” now playIno Lathes. eee Theatre, has had plenty of ups and downs in his life. However, in most of the downs he had plenty of popular company, including Clark Gable, William Powell, Edward Arnold, and many other prominent screen stars, who were then struggling stock company players. But Pawley claims that his insistence in becoming a talented actor was more responsible for his present day situation than any “break.” Along with many other theatrical people, his credo is ““Never say die.” In “The Hoosier Schoolboy,” Mickey Rooney, who was last seen in “Slave Ship” with Wallace Beery enact the title role. A prominent cast of actors including Anne Nagel, Frank Shields and William Gould have outstanding roles. William Nigh directed from the screenplay by Robert Lee Johnson. Ken Goldsmith was associate producer. CRAZY? Cinema City’s Glamorous People Have Strange Desires and Ambitions; “Hoosier Schoolboy” Players Reveal Their’s PRACTICALLY every motion picture star has one secret ambition. Questioned during the making of Monogram’s “The Hoosier Schoolboy,” scheduled to open............. at the women theatre, Mickey Rooney, who enacts the title role, claims and offered facts that his desire was being realized. For years, Mickey avers that he wanted to be an orchestra leader. He finally organized a twelve piece orchestra and its initial job was at the widelyknown Civic auditorium in Pasadena, California. Anne Nagel’s wish proved very amusing. She wants to be a jockey and ride in the races at the Santa Anita track in California. An ex pert horsewoman, Miss Nagel imight easily fit into such a pro fession. She weighs about 112 pounds and is considered quite an excellent jumper. Frank Shields, who plays the male lead, is now satisfying his Suppressed desire. And that is to be a screen actor. Edward Pawley, prominently cast in the film, has a penchant to travel across the country on a bicycle. “Hoosier Schoolboy” is a screen adaptation of the famous novel by Edward Eggleston, William Nigh, who recently finished directing “The Thirteenth Man,” directed. Ken Goldsmith was associate producer. MICKEY ROONEY VERSATILE SONG AND DANCE MAN MICKEY ROONEY showed that he could give direction as well as take it during the filming of Monogram’s “The Hoosier Schoolboy” Now playing at then ersesersssee Theatre. Mickey, who is considered in Hollywood as quite an adept pianist and tap dancer, taught young Anita Denniston a few steps a la Astaire and also instructed her in the art of “swing” piano playing. The lessons were given when the company wasn’t working and during luncheon. Rooney is the leader of a twelvepiece orchestra and was recently signed by a leading radio network to a long term contract. Besides waving the baton in front of his band, he has also written several musical numbers. “The Hoosier Schoolboy” concerns the story of Shockey, a Hoosier schoolboy, and his shell-shocked father, Captain Fred Carter. Replete with amusing as well as Action Scenes Hard to Get REALISM in Hollywood runs into a tidy bit of money. Many of the thrilling scenes in motion pictures that generally last for less than five minutes are worth considerable more than a great many pictures that is as far as a financial status is concerned. For instance, in Monogram’s “The Hoosier Schoolboy” now Showing at the....ccesse theatre, three huge trucks were wrecked for a brief sequence. The scene called for Edward Pawley who plays Captain Fred Carter to run off the side of the road and completely turn over when driving a truck. The first time the scene was made, the truck didn’t do a complete turn-over. A similar thing occurred the second time. No chances were taken for a default the last time. The truck was driven at a higher rate of heart-stirring events of a small|speed with perfect results. town in Indiana, it offers refreshing departure from the usual entertainment channels. Seen in support of young Rooney are Anne Nagel, Frank Shields, Edward Pawley and William Gould. William Nigh directed from the screenplay by Robert Lee Johnson. Ken Goldsmith was assciate producer. Mickey Rooney enacts the title role in “The Hoosier Schoolboy” with Anne Nagel, Frank Shields and William Gould in leading roles. William Nigh directed from the screenplay by Robert Lee Johnson. Ken Goldsmith was the associate producer. Mickey Rooney Tops Cast In Splendid Movie Entertainment (REVIEW) CONTAINING all requisites that make good entertainment, “The Hoosier Schoolboy,” produced by Monogram, opened last night at thei et theatre to a well-satisfied audience. The cast is studded with outstanding screen names headed by talented Mickey Rooney, who is well-remembered for his excellent work in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Captains Courageous.’ “The Hoosier Schoolboy’ is a rustic drama of a shell-shocked war Frank Shields as Jack Matthew, Jr., a wealthy playboy, is also one of. Hollywood’s up and coming screen actors. Reminiscent of Gary Cooper in appearance, Shields handles. his role with ease and confidence. Anne Nagel enacts the part of the young school teacher. She gives an outstanding performance and really has something to offer besides beauty. The plot of “The Hoosier Schoolboy” is fast-moving and full of thrills, pathos and comedy. With a Mickey Rooney and Anne Nagel in a scene from “Hoosier Schoolboy.” Two Col. Cut or Mat No. 9 veteran, decorated in the war for valor but a nobody in the town of Greenfield, and his young spirited son, Shockey, considered an outcast by his school mates because he “lives on the other side of the tracks.” The war veteran is capably played by Edward Pawley, an experienced stage star who is seen in his initial dramatic role. From all indications, Pawley is really going places in Hollywood and deservedly so, for he is a splendid actor. well-picked cast and a logical story, Monogram has turned out a production that spells entertainment. Others in the cast offering good performances include William Gould, Dorothy Vaughan, Harry Hayden, Anita Denniston, Bradley Metcalf, Doris Rankin, and Walter Long. William Nigh directed from the screenplay by Robert Lee Johnson. Photography by Paul Ivano is excellent. Associate producer was Ken Goldsmith. ON ee Code Number Running Time Footage isn ae eines, MPPDA 3843 a eeensaes 62 MINUTES Sree. 39820 FEET te ee