Back Pay (Warner Bros.) (1930)

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Wait Till You Hear Corinne Talk And Sing She’s Twice As Appealing As Ever Before: / WILL NOT TRADE ON NAME OF HER FAMOUS BROTHER Virginia Sale, Sister of Chic Sale, Insists On ‘Developing Artistic Career Strictly On Her Own Merits (FEATURE STORY) Although still in her early twenties, Virginia Sale, sister of the renowned comedian, Chic Sale, is known as ‘‘the youngest old lady in Hollywood.’’ Virginia is rapidly making a name for herself in eccentric comedy characterizations and is an author as well as an actress, having written a series of original monologues in which she toured in vaudeville. Miss Sale attended the University of Illinois for two years and left to become a student at the Sargent Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, much to the disapproval of her mother and father who preferred to have her become a business woman or school teacher. Curiously enough, with the exception of the old lady parts, Virginia’s roles on the stage have been along the lines her parents hoped she would follow in real life. She has ‘zed in parts of school teachmographers, bookkeepers and vn .3 types of business women. In Corinne Griffith’s First National and Vitaphone production, “Back Pay,” by Fannie Hurst, opening at the Theatre next Miss Sale has the amusing role of a prim “prunes and prisms” secretary to Montagu Love, who plays one of Miss Griffith’s lovers. “It’s a curious thing,” says Virginia, “but all my characterizations are founded on childhood impressions. I spent my early years in the little town of Urbana, Illinois, and even as a youngster, I was deeply impressed by the quaint types I met there. Little did my maiden aunts, my neighbors and my grammar school teachers think that they were unconsciously furnishing me ‘copy’ for my future career. “One must have an instinctive feeling for comedy character parts just as one is born with an ear for music. Yr ~ither feel music or you don’t gs the same with playing comc es. The minute an actress shows the slightest sign of effort in attempting to be funny, the result is the exact opposite. In other words, seriousness is the keynote to humor, and tragedy is always trading on the toes of comedy. “Clothes become a terrifically im| z portant item in eccentric character interpretations. One little thing wrong, a scarf or a string of beads not in keeping with the rest of the costume, is apt to throw the entire characterization all off. When I+ was choosing my outfit for the role of the stern stenographer in “Back Pay,” the wardrobe woman at the First National studio insisted that the tailored skirt and coat did not fit, and I had difficulty in convincing her that was exactly what I wanted. “You see, I am invited to join Miss Griffith and Mr. Love with a party of their sporty friends on a merry week-end skeeing party at Lake Placid. Naturally, the type I play would not have the correct outfit for such luxurious outings and her attempts to be properly dressed for the occasion would lead her to extremes. Therefore, I wear high, funny galoshes to keep my feet warm while tramping through the snow and wide pockets in my mannish sport coat to hold my stenographic notebooks and several pencils, as I am called upon to take dictation at odd moments. I have a wide ribbon on my shell eyeglasses, a woolen scarf wrapped ungracefully about my neck and clumsy woolen mittens. These things give the necesary contrast to the swanky trouserette costume worn by my ultra smart companios.” Miss Sale has consistently refused any help or influence on the part of her famous brother. She even took an assumed name when she first came to Hollywood and played extra parts until her talent was gradually recognized. CATCHLINES The story of a small town Southern girl who finds that to find Life’s real happiness depends upon being true to one’s self. The screen’s most beautiful star in Fannie Hurst’s most famous story. Corinne Griffith in an absorbing dialogue drama by Fannie Hurst, the famous author of “‘Humoresque,”’ “Star Dust” and “Lummox.”’ A hectic past is redeemed at great price when Hester “ins loses her lover but finds her own soul. Jne of the screen’s greatest emotional stars in Fannie Hurst’s powerful dramatic story of a small town Southern girl who is torn between love and luxury. Always supreme in the silent drama the unforgettable Corinne Griffith now adds to her artistry the magic of a golden voice. A village beauty, decides to escape her mean environment and pays in full for her self-made destiny in a big Metropolis. See and hear the new and even greater Corinne Griffith in two hours of gripping entertainment with sobs, laughter, talking and singing. The magic of a golden voice on the silver screen in a ory of exciting escapades written by the famous Fannie rst. Fannie Hurst’s great modern drama of small-town Virania life contrasted with the adventures of New York’s nart set, starring the incomparable Corinne Griffith. A great star in a great modern drama by a great author. Screen Orchid “ C . Se : : Corinne Griffith in “Back Pay’ Cut No.17 Cutirsc Mat 5c A WAR SEQUENCE No Man’s Land forms one of the interesting locales in Corinne Griffith’s First National and Vitaphone production, “Back Pay,” by Fannie Hurst, which comes to the .......... Theatre next One of the highlights of the picture is a scene somewhere in France during the late World War where Grant Withers, who plays Corinne’s leading man, is called upon to creep out of his dug-out and wiggle on his stomach through muddy wastelands from a stake to stake as he places wire entanglements before the trenches. Grant gets lost from his six companions and is gassed and wounded while trying to find his way back. In the end of the story he is totally blind. Several regiments of ex-service men from the California’s Veteran Bureau were used instead of extras in this thrilling war sequence and a mile of French and German trenches was constructed on the First National lot at Burbank. William A. Seiter directed. One Silent Role Imagine, if you can, the Orchid Lady of the screen interviewing fifteen dogs before she could find a suitable one to play an important role in “Back Pay,” the First National and Vitaphone production now starring Corinne Griffith at the Theatre. Miss Griffith finally selected an extraordinarily intelligent terrier, partly maltese and partly Yorkshire, whose real name is Dumpsie, though the canine actor appears in the cast of this celebrated Fannie Hurst drama as Mr. Schwartz. Dumpsie has had an interest ing career. She — yes, Mr. Schwartz is a lady dog — was rescued when a puppy from the Mississippi flood at Helena, Arkansas, by Miss Bonnie Ferguson who trained her to perform the most amazing tricks. Although Dumpsie is said to be the only terrier in the world who can pick out the notes of “Home, Sweet Home” on the piano with her two front paws and sing in two registrars, she is cast for _ one silent role in this all-talking film directed by William A. Seiter with Grant Withers and Montague Love playing opposite the star. Grand Grant Cut No. 18 Cut3rsc Mat 5c Grant Withers, who plays opposite Corinne Griffith in “Back Pay,’ a First National Picture VETERAN ACTOR SCORES IN TALKING PICTURES Will the mantle of the departed Emil Jannings fall upon the capable shoulders of that splendid actor, Montagu Love? Mr. Love has rapidly been coming into his own since the advent of dialogue films, because of his ability both as a stage and motion picture actor. He is really a veteran of pictures almost since their inception, has been an actor of fine reputation on the speaking stage long before ever making his Kleig-light debut. For years, Love has been trying to get away from bad men impersona tions and now at last, he is being recognized by producers in Hollywood as a true and versatile actor. Jannings proved to the world that the public no longer insists upon the perfect profile or eternal youth. Real histrionic ability covers a multitude of years! Besides, Love’s repeated appearance in more that fifty feature films~-have~ given him ai enviable standing with the public. His most recent appearance is in support of Corinne Griffith in “Back Pay,” a First National picture coming to the Theatre. You'll ~ You'll Cry! You'll Cheer! Produced by Walter Morosco Cut No. 3 Cut 60c Mat r5c Based on story by FANNIE HURST FIRST NATIONAL ot WU TAD HO COOL ASA uN TAIN Tor hee 5 ( @) De 52 OFS. Os 81 0) es When you See, Hear and Thrill to Wealth was her ambition—heart aches her “Back Pay”’! Her beauty conquered everything but memories! Young love, sophisticated love, daring love — you'll find them all in GRANT WITHERS Montagu Love, Hallam Cooley A William A. Seiter Production Page Seven