Alexander Hamilton (Warner Bros.) (1931)

ENDORSES | IF ages (as though nature le a man is born monplace and marks him for ame! And when his story is written there is no question of its greatness! It stands alone—a monument to itself! IMMORTAL! For over a century such a character has awaited a true interpreter! Now at last— -the amazing master breathes the warmth of life into one of America’s most colorful characters— ALEXANDER AMI =, TON __ hero and statesman, husband and lover befits the presentation of a masterpiece! You'll recognize its greatness, feel the throb of its power, thrill to its perfect cast. DORIS KENYON JUNE COLLYER DUDLEY DIGGES ALAN MOWBRAY RALF HAROLDE MONTAGU LOVE STRAND A Warner Bros. & Vitaphone Picture Directed by JOHN ADOLFI Cut No. 18 Cut 40c, Mat 10c OFFICIAL BILLING Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. & The Vitaphone Corp. present GEORGE ARLISS 10% “ ALEXANDER HAMILTON . with Doris Kenyon June Collyer -Dudley Digges 50% Alan Mowbray-Ralf Harolde-Montague Love 50% Based on the play by George Arliss and Mary Hamlin Adaptation and dialogue by Julian Josephson and Maude Howell Directed by John Adolfi A Warner Bros. and Vitaphone Production 75% Page. Six _\tradition has been arouse Dangers Of Writing Historical Dramas) (Current—Plant 5th Day) Commenting upon the perils that confront the author of historical drama, George Arliss, whose play “Alexander Hamilton” which he wrote in collaboration with Mrs. G. W. Hamlin, now at the........ Theatre, says: “Tt is lucky for us that the duel is out of fashion, or we should have been challenged to mortal combat. Fortunately we had been reasonably careful about facts in the construction of the play and had spent a great deal of time in digging up old records. “Descendants of almost — every character in the play descended upon us at most unexpected times and places. Each of these living relatives had the engraving of the particular ancestor hung up in the best room at home and burned incense under it. If their idol failed to come forth as they saw him, they wanted to know the reason why. “The present representatives of the Hamilton family were particularly agreeable, although they had the biggest reason for fault-finding. Numerous treasures were presented to me—including a lock of Hamilton’s hair in a locket worn by him at the time of the duel with Burr— books bearing his signature—shoe buckles— engravings— letters and many other souvenirs. “Strange to say,’ Mr. Arliss smiled, “the majority of these gifts came from Wall street men. This surprised me because I had always been given to understand that the lightest musical plays are designed for the entertainment of manipulators of the market.” Renewed interest in the Hamilton ith _the| Doris Kenyon and June Collyer play with Arliss in this production at the head of a cast that includes Dudley Digges, Alan Mawbray, Rolfe Harolde, Montague Love, Lionel Belmore, Morgan Wallace and many others. John Adolfi directed Hamilton Admirers Put Stamp Of High Approval OnDrama (Advance—Plant 6 Days Before) George Arliss Coming As Star Of “Alexander Hamilton”, A Warner Bros. Picture During the filming of “Alexander Hamilton” the Warner Bros. picture starring George Arliss, which comes LONE Theatres... 3 = next, representatives of patriotic, cultural and educational clubs literally bombarded the studio with questions, suggestions and warnings. Alexander Hamilton is as much a part of the American heritage as Washington, Jefferson or Lincoln, and there are many guards of the great tradition who wish to be assured that no injustice is done to the memory of the first Secretary of the Treasury. After seeing the script of the play—which was written by George Arliss and Mary Hamlin— the local chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution and other societies expressed themselves as_ highly pleased. The play deals with the human side of the character of the fiery political leader, and with susceptibility to feminine whiles. Mr. Arliss gives a portrayal as flawless as “Disraeli,” “Old English,” or that other modern American character in “The Millionaire.” Featured in support are Doris Kenyon, Dudley Digges, Alan Mawbray, Rolfe Harolde, June Collyer, Charles Middleton, Montague Love, Lionel Belmore, Morgan Wallace, Gwendolin Logan, John T. Murray Charles Evans, John Larkin, Evelyn Hall, Russell Simpson and James Durkin. John Adolfi directed. Y PRESS {Arliss Coments On INTRIGUE! SCANDAL! CONSPIRACY! Fate of a Nation in the hands of a ‘woman (| 20) 16): ARLISS the master portrays the man ° INED ON. | 3-e TON its wel. with DORIS KENYON JUNE COLLYER DUDLEY DIGGES RALF HAROLDE MONTAGU LOVE Directed by JOHN ADOLFI . WARNER BROS. & VITAPHONE HIT 3 No.1: Cut 20c, Mat Sc row In Great Hamilton Drama (Advance—Plant 1 Day Before) ~ Manager. oe Opie saa Theatre announces tomorrow as the opening date for “Alexander Hamilton,” the Warner Bros. production starring George Arliss. ‘This is a screen version of the phenomenally successful stage play which was written by Mr. Arliss himself in collaboration with Mary Hamlin. He plays Hamilton at the age of forty, and appears in vigorous youth, greatly contrasting to his other screen characterizations — which were all of old men—‘Disraeli,” “Old English,” “The Millionaire.” The play treats rather Hamilton the man, than Hamilton the statesman, That little-known period in his fiery life during which he fell under the spell of the alluring Mary Reynolds, is the basis of the piece. Those featured are Doris Kenyon, Dudley Digges, Alan Mawbray, Rolfe Harolde, June Collyer, Charles Middleton, Montague Love, Lionel Belmore, Morgan Wallace, Gwendolin Logan, John T. Murray, Charles Evans, John Larkin, Evelyn Hall, Russell Simpson and James Durkin. John Adolfi_ directed. Alexander Hamilton is said to be the most flawless performance of George Arliss. fe Arliss Comes English Critic Says Hands Of Arliss Are Secret Of His Power George A are Comes To The Strand Next In Warner Bros. Latest Picture ** Alexander Hamilton” (Advance—Plant ¥ Days Before. Many have been the attef, analyses of the art of George A who will be seen at the...... Pheatre 5.2525. next in his latest Warner Bros. starring vehicle “Alexander Hamilton.” The latest of them has been made by an English critic who finds that one of the essential secrets is the actor’s use of his hands. Mr. Arliss was asked about this, he smiled and declined to commit himself beyond an agreement that the use of the hands is of great importance in interpreting a character on stage or screen. But his considered judgment is that everything is important that enters into good acting—the voice, the pauses, the facial expressions, the bodily attitude. Among these elements the hands are certainly not least important. The English critic was inspired by a study of the play of the Arliss hands in “Old English.” In that picture the physical manifestations of the aged though stll active-minded and worldly Sylvanus Hey?’ are certainly to be observed, large extent, in the use of his Lh There grasp of a wine glass is—a@ caress; the motion of the butler to fill it up, the air of ownership as he cuddles the bottle close to his body, like a child who is prepared to fight to retain his dearest possession—these small touches speak volumes. And then the short, sharp rap of the knuckles on the table as Heythorp winds up an argument; the quick lifting of one hand which seals a shady bargain; the anger and determination with which a threatening letter is torn up—in such fine points the art of George Arliss is shown by means of his two hands. In “Disraeli” and “The Green oddess”—similar — characterization through ten ordinary human fingers, such as we all possess, was achieved. — And in “The Millionaire,” and ‘“Alexander Hamilton” the same Arliss artistry is to be observed. Even if the London critic is wrong in giving the hands first place—and George Arliss certainly feels that he is—there is no doubt that the play an important part in his dra matic interpretation of chara and no actor has afforded a convincing demonstration of than Mr. Arliss himself! Supporting Mr. Arliss in “Alexander Hamilton” are Doris Kenyon, Dudley Digges, Alan Mawbray, Rolfe Harolde, June Collyer, Charles Middleton, Montague Love, Lionel Belmore, Morgan Wallace, Gwendolin Logan, John T. Murray, — Charles Evans, John Larkin, Evelyn Hall, Russell Simpson and James Durkin. John Adolfi directed. Long Rehearsals Precede Filming of ‘SHamilton” (Current Reader) The production of “Alexander Hamilton,” the Warner Brothers feature picture starring George Ar HSS OWE oe eee Ata Ne tas ee Theatre, was preceded by three weeks of rehearsals and_ three months of extensive research to make certain that every detail of ~ the picture was artistically and historically correct. Truly A Masterpiece ! Ml GEORGE: IRLISS TT ALEXANDER || HAMILTON with DORIS KENYON COSMOPOLITAS® Cut No. 20 Cut 40c, Mat 10c