Nothing Sacred (United Artists) (1937)

DAVID O. SELZNICK WHO PRODUCED “A STAR IS HORN” TURNS COLOR CAMERA ON EAST IN “NOTHING SACRED” Carole Lombard and Fredric March In Hilarious Ben Hecht Farce (ADVANCE READER) New York, with all of its madden¬ ing midday whirl, with its fiery blaze of neon by night along the ‘‘gay white way” that today is more red than white, with its night clubs, giant buildings, crowded tenements, pent¬ houses—all the striking contrasts of human handiwork is now revealed to the world in its true colors. David O. Selznick who made the amusement world applaud with his technicolor production of Hollywood ‘‘A Star Is Born” has turned his showmanship talents to the east and ‘‘Nothing Sacred,” the comedy-satire of New York co-starring Carole Lom¬ bard and Fredric March due for show¬ ing at the.Theatre on .will glorify Man¬ hattan and eastern resorts in Tech¬ nicolor. Ben Hecht, writer of the mad Man¬ hattan tale, which is based on a story by james H. Street, described Father Knickerbocker’s town as a ‘‘cake-walk between two river banks.” The spirit of his satirical description has been captured in this fast-mov¬ ing, romantic farce, and transferred to the screen via Technicolor. In color, for the first time, will be photographed the heaven-bound sky¬ scrapers, the Empire State building, Radio City. From the air, looking down into the streets and across at the skyline, other shots will be made through the assistance of a plane flown by the noted aviator, Paul Mantz. Views of Park Avenue will line up in striking contrast to Lenox Avenue and Harlem. There will be views of the Polo Grounds with a ball-game in progress, contrasted with other shots of Tombs prison. Among other interesting film shots scheduled are the 59th Street skyline at night, viewed from Central Park; the blaze of vari-colored signs, Broadway south from 46th Street, interior and exterior of the Stock Exchange, New York as viewed by a steel worker high atop a new struc¬ ture, the Statue of Liberty from the air, the city beneath a cloud-flecked sky, East and Hudson Rivers at night, Coney Island in the evening, a half- dozen night clubs, the Holland Tun¬ nel, giant bridges and the water¬ front. ‘‘Nothing Sacred” is the first com¬ plete color film of New York and combines all the pictorial values of color plus a great story and brings to the screen a new romantic team in Carole Lombard and Fredric March. Walter Connolly, Charles Winninger and Maxie Rosenbloom are seen in important featured roles. The direc¬ tion was in the capable hands of Wil¬ liam Wellman. It is released through United Artists. Special Equipment Used in Color Film “Nothing Sacred” Carole Lombard and Fredric March are teamed in one of the funniest and most uproarious of screen vehicles, David O. Selznick’s Technicolor Comedy Sensation “Nothing Sacred,” which opens at the .theatre on ... It is a United Artists release. 1 -D — Four Col. Scene (Mat .60; Cut 1.00) SELZNICK INTERNATIONAL PICTURES Presents CAROLE FREDRIC LOMBARD MARCH in “NOTHING SACRED” with CHARLES WINNINGER — WALTER CONNOLLY In Technicolor Produced by DAVID O. SELZNICK Directed by William Wellman Screenplay by Ben Hecht Released thru United Artists THE CAST Hazel Flagg . CAROLE LOMBARD W ally Cook . FREDRIC MARCH Dr. Downer CHARLES WINNINGER Stone . WALTER CONNOLLY Dr. Eggelhoffer . ...I: . Sig Ruman Master of Ceremonies .. Frank Fay Orchestra ... Raymond Scott and his Quintet Max . Maxie Rosenblum Dr. Kerchinwisser . Alex Schoenberg Dr. Punch . Monte Wooley Dr. Marachuffsky . Alex Novinsky Mrs. Bullock . Aileen Pringle Drug Store Lady . Margaret Hamilton Ernest Walker . Troy Brown Mrs. Walker . . Hattie McDaniels Moe .. Dick Rich Dr. Downer’s Nurse . Katherine Shelton Office Boy . A. W. Sweatt Baggage Man . Olin Howland Mr. Watson . Clarence Wilson Walker’s Girl ..1. Louise Clark City Editor . John Dillson W'restler . Ben Mo-gan Wrestler . Hans Stcinke Mug . Bob Perry Mug . Art Lasky Photographer . George Chandler Miss Rafferty ... i . Claire DuBrey Rubenstein .-. Charles Lane Policeman . Everett Brown Sad Waiter . Tennen Holtz D. S. C. Head . Alex Mellish “Helen of Troy” .!.. Betty Douglas “Katherine of Russia” . Eleanor Troy “Pocahontas” .Monica Bannister “ Katinka” .. Jinx Falkenburg “Salome” .. Margaret Lyman “Godiva” ... Shirley Chambers Electrician ..... . Bill Dunn Electrician ... Lee Phelps Dowager . Hedda Hopper Swede Fireman .... John Qualen Mrs. Cartwright . Hilda Vaughn - ~ Walter Walker Vera Lewis E. J. Southern . Miss Sedgewick Mayor . Referee . . Charles Richman . Mickey McMasters Announcer . Bobby Tracy Pilot . .:. Cyril Ring Guests at Banquet .Eddie Kane, Emily Fitzroy, Tom Rickets, Allan Cavan, Mickey Morita, Vera Lewis, E. J. Hertz Telephone Girl . Ann Doran Copy Editor . A. R. Hayzel Secretary . Helen Brown Midget .. Billy Barty Printer . Charles Sherlock THE STAFF Cameraman . .. W. Howard Greene Art Director ... Lyle Wheeler Interior Decoration .Edward G. Boyle Special Effects ..... 4 . Jack Cosgrove Miss Lombard’s Costumes . Travis Banton Other Costumes . Walter Plunkett Supervising Film Editor . Hal C. Kern Film Editor . James E. Newcom Recorder ..Fred J. Lau Assistant Director . . Frederick A. Spencer FOR THE TECHNICOLOR COMPANY Color Supervisor Natalie Kalmus Associate ... Henry Jaffa