Sarong Girl (Monogram) (1943)

Johnnie ‘Scat’ Davis Was Infant Prodigy in Music Johnnie “Scat”? Davis, the white edition of Cab Calloway, comes legitimately by his musical talent. His father, composer and soloist on trumpet and trombone, was for 17 years musical director of the public schools of Brazil, Indiana, and for a quarter of a century was conducter of the town’s concert band. ee Davis: COMES: TONE. ak oe theatre Ons: 2 in “Sarong Girl,” the Monogram musical picture starring Ann Corio, loveliest lady of burlesque. Johnnie began the study oi the trumpet at the age of three, and when he was six joined his school band, becoming a regular member of his father’s concert band four years later. When he was 12 he joined Jack O’Grady’s orchestra in Terre Haute, attending the local high school in the daytime and tooting jazz variations on his trum | LOVE AFFAIR Damian O’Flynn is one of Ann Corio’s heart victims in “Sarong Girl” at the ..___.. Lheatre. One Col. Scene Mat No. 8 CARETAKER Several years ago Damian O’Flynn, seeking a theatrical career, went from Omaha to New York as custodian of a cattle train, and eventually secured as his first job there the leading role in ‘‘Biography” with a summer stock company..-O Flynn: comeés.to the... 53.2% BNCACLE TRON ens oe ean in “Sarong Girl,’ the gay Monogram musical comedy which stars Ann _ Corio, erstwhile “loveliest lady of burlesque.”’ Colored Comic In New Film One of New York’s favorite colored song and dance men is Mantan Moreland, coming to the....... tHeESLrE ONG sis et in “Sarong Girl,” the Monogram musical picture which stars Ann Corio, loveliest lady of burlesque. Prior to his entry into motion pictures, Moreland appeared prominently on the stage in “Blackbirds of 1923,” “Singing the Blues,” “Shuffle Along” and other musical revues of sepia hue. He made his first motion picture appearance in 1938, when he went to Hollywood to play an important role with Joe Louis in the all-negro picture, “Spirit of Youth.” Others who contribute to the tunefuul, hilarious incidents of “Sarong Girl’ are the comedy team of Tim & Irene, Bill Henry, Damian O’Flynn, Johnnie ‘‘Scat” Davis and his band, Henry Kolker and Mary Gordon. The picture was produced by Philip N. Krasne, and Arthur Dreifuss directed from an original screenplay by Arthur Hoerl and Charles R. Marion, with additional dialogue by Tim Ryan. | THE QUEEN OF BURLESQUE | pet at night. Later there followed engagements with other well known orchestras, including those of Jimmy Joy, Smith Ballew, Red Nichols and Fred Waring. It was as a member of the latter’s Pannsylvanians that Davis went to Hollywood to make his screen debut in “Varsity Show.” This was followed by ‘Hollywood Hotel,” ‘Garden of the Moon,” “Brother Rat’ and other films. Recently Davis, at the head of his own orchestra, has been playing at various hotels and resorts, featuring his trumpet playing and his “seat,” or ‘hi-de-ho’” method of singing popular songs. Others appearing with Ann Corio in “Sarong Girl” are Tim & Irene, Bill Henry, Mantan Moreland, Damian O’Flynn and Henry Kolker. Arthur Dreifuss directed from an original screenplay by Arthur Hoerl and Charles R. Marion, and the picture was produced by Philip N. Krasne. Additional dialogue was written by Tim Ryan. DRAW To fight Joe Louis and still be on one’s feet at the end of the bout —that is a feat which has been unsuccessfully essayed by many men —but it was accomplished by Mantan Moreland some years ago in “Spirit of Youth,’ his first motion picture. Louis was starred in the all-negro picture, and the outcome of the bout was as specified by the scenario writers. Moreland comes LO; thes ee ek theatre -on= Vou: ~ Ann Corio, brightest star of the burlesque world, reveals her talents on the screen of the...... Theatre in Monogram’s hit musical, “Sarong Girl.” Two Column Scene Mat No. 27 Famous Radio ComedyTeam Return to Motion Pictures Tim and Irene have for many years been one of radio’s most popular comedy teams. Less well known than their sparkling humor is the fact that in private life they are Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ryan. This entertaining couple are seen in important roles of “Sarong Girl,’ Monogram’s tuneful4— — screenmusical which comes to the burlesque’s Ann Corio in the starring role. Tim began his professional ca in “Sarong Girl,’ the Monogram eee as. a song plugger in New York, musical picture starring burlesque’s | Ann Corio. H 4 ' I BROADCASTERS Attesting to the popularity and| comedy talents of Tim & Irene, this} team has at various times during} the past few years been sponsored 9n coast-to-coast radio programs by ; Texaco, Goodrich, Royal Crown | and others of the country’s leading ; advertisers. Tim & Irene come to La Lessee hatsaars ta LHEAtLC: JOS seis: in “Sarong Girl,’ the Monogram musical picture starring burlesque’s i Ann Corio. : Sponsor. | ANNCoRIO | girl of the stage, Ann Corio comes to the.......... Gorgeous thrill Theatre next... ........ in Monogram’s musical hit, “Sarong Girl.” One Col. Scene Mat No. 10 later sang with bands and appeared in musical stock, and finally landed in vaudeville. Irene did her first work as an actress in San Jose, California, and shortly afterward she, too, “landed in vaudeville.” Here the couple met, became partners and married. After touring’ in various acts, Tim & Irene began their outstandingly successful career as a radio comedy team. One summer they substituted for Jack Benny during his vacation, and at the conclusion of the period were signed for a year for another product of the same Subsequently they broadcast for half a dozen great national manufacturers, for periods ranging ranging from one year to three. The combination have also appeared in many motion picture comedies, .costarring in one year in a series of 18 short subjects. In addition to Tim & Irene, the cast supporting Ann Corio in “Sarong Girl’ includes Bill Henry, Mantan Moreland, Damian O’Flynn, Henry Kolker, Johnnie “Scat” Davis and his band, and many other popular entertainers. Arthur Dreifuss directed for producer Philip N. Krasne, and the original screenplay was written by Arthur Hoerl and Charles R. Marion, with additional dialogue by Tim Ryan. SINGER-DANCER As a glamorous performer in a night club, Ann Corio, erstwhile, “loveliest lady of burlesque,’ sings and dances in “Sarong Girl,’ the Monogram musical picture which comes to: the. 4. tea. theatre on eRe ey: Miss Corio is starred at the head of a cast which includes Bill Henry, the comedy team of Tim & Irene, Damian O’Flynn, Henry Koliker, Johnnie “Scat” Davis and his band, Mary Gordon and Mantan Moreland. | COLORED COMIC | Mantan Moreland adds to the fun of “Sarong Girl,’ the Ann Corio starring vehicle coming to the.... Theatre next... 5 2.00. 5 One Col. Scene Mat No. 9 WOODWORKER Carpentry is the spare-time hobby of Johnnie “Scat” Davis, and practically all the furniture in his home was built by himself, afterward being finished in ivory to match his unusual piano. Johnny and his band come to the screen Ole cherie es CHERINE ON st ft ee in “Sarong Girl,’ the Monogram filmusical starring the burlesque ‘lovely,’ Ann Corio. PRODIGY Johnnie “Scat” Davis began to take lessons in trumpet playing when he was three years old, and when he was ten became a regular member of the concert band of his native town of Brazil, Indiana, which was conducted by his father. Davis and his band come to the Ses nee theatre on .......... in “Sarong Girl,’ the Monogram musical picture starring Ann _ Corio, loveliest lady of burlesque. Screen Actor From N. Y. Stage Damian O’Flynn is one of the many actors who made his way to Hollywood by way of New York, and from the stage to the screen. O'Flynn © comes, ‘to: thes 2... 557.2% GUEATrOBON wane ee in ‘“‘Sarong Girl,’ the Monogram comedy with music starring the former “loveliest lady of burlesque,’ Ann Corio. Gaining his first acting experience in school plays and_ Little Theatre work, O’Flynn after his graduation appeared with the Clement-Walsh stock company in Omaha, notably with Florence Reed in “The Shanghai Gesture.” But it was not until later, after three years in commercial business, that he went to New York to embark in earnest on a stage career. During the next five seasons he appeared in many Broadway plays, and built up a reputation as an outstanding leading man. In 1940 O’Flynn transferred his activities to Hollywood and motion pictures, though he made one Pacific Coast tour in the role of Matt Burke in “Anna Christie.’ One of his recent important screen parts was that of Capt. Patrick in “Wake Island.” The cast supporting Miss Corio in “Sarong Girl” also includes the comedy team of Tim & Irene, Mantan Moreland, Bill. Henry, Henry Kolker, Mary Gordon and Johnnie “Scat” Davis and his band. The picture was directed by Arthur Dreifuss and produced by Philip N. Krasne, and the original screenplay was written by Arthur Hoerl and Charles R. Marion, with additional dialogue by Tim Ryan. TOURIST In addition to a complete coverage of American theatres, Henry Kolker’s stage activities before he entered motion pictures have taken him to London, Paris and Rome, as well as various cities in Australia and India. Kolker comes to the teen cane theatre On 295.3424. 3)in “Sarong Girl,” Monogram’s tuneful musical film starring the former burlesque queen, Ann Corio. Trumpeter Goes "Scat" Johnnie “Scat” Davis, according to popular agreement, is the white Cab Callowey—or else Calloway is the colored Johnnie Davis. It all depends on how one looks at it. Johnnie comes to the ENGSLLEtON: yc ae in ‘“Sarong Girl,” Monogram’s lilting musical picture which stars the seductive Ann Corio, loveliest lady of burlesque. _ Young Davis was a mere youngster when he stumbled on the style of singing which was to make him an overnight sensation, and estab jlish him as what is known in rug cutting circles as a “scat” singer. This type of vocalist, be it known, is one who wilfully or otherwise forgets the words to a song and fills in the missing spaces with such inventions as “hi-de-ho,” “whoaho-de-hoho” and all stuff like thatthere. Davis, playing a trumpet in Jack O’Grady’s orchestra, was assigned one night to sing “Don’t Bring Me Posies,” which he regarded as rather silly, anyhow. He began “kidding” the song, promptly forgot the words, and fell back on the hide-ho’s. The rendition made a hit, and Johnnie was a scat singer from then on. Others appearing with Miss Corio in “Sarong Girl’ are Tim & Irene, Bill Henry, Damian O’Flynn, Mantan Moreland and Henry Kolker. Philip N. Krasne produced, and Arthur Dreifuss directed from an original screenplay by Arthur Hoerl and Charles R. Marion, with additional dialogue by Tim Ryan. | ! | 7