Beauty and the Boss (Warner Bros.) (1932)

your L. stery This story contains complete information about “Beauty And The Boss,’ and is known to showmen as a “routine story.” “Beauty And The Boss,” the Warner Bros. picture which comes to the . Theatre ...., is a radiant romance, spicy and snappy, with pretty girls and gay comedy, with a cast headed by charming Marian Marsh, debonair Warren William and laughprovoking Charles Butterworth. Joseph Jackson adapted it from the Broadway hit yy Paul Frank and The story could not be better suited * to Miss Marsh’s MARIAN MARSH Winsome manner Cut No. 17 and _ captivating coe dae ti Mat 5¢ personality, that of a little secretarial drudge who throws away her paper cuffs for decollete, forgets her note pads for night clubs and, in short, gets her man—who is none other than a Baron, and her boss as well. Gay scenes of Paris night life add to the zest of the picture. Peeps into milady’s boudoir add to the general sauciness, while the scenes are handled with a masterly finesse. The story, beautifully environed, is set in Paris and Vienna. The theme is a modern day version of the Cinderella romance, the story of a poverty-stricken ‘girl, outwardly of the bashful type but with courage written big in her heart, who wins her way to a job as the Baron’s secretary, and who finally, with the aid of nice clothes, transforms herself to such an extent that she steals the Baron from his other loves. The subject has been handled by Director Del Ruth with a light touch and an abundance of frothy, sparkling humor which emanates from situations spiced in the Continental manner. Del Ruth’s deft direction of this comedy puts it on a par with his other outstanding successes of the past season—*Taxi,” “Blonde Crazy,” “The Maltese Falcon” and “Hold Everything.” An exceptionally fine cast gives a grand and amusing interpretation of the story and its people. In addition to the featured principals already mentioned, fine performances are turned in by David Manners, Charles Butterworth, Frederick Kerr, Mary Doran, Lilian Bond, Yola D’Avril, Robert Greig and Barbara Leonard. Marian Marsh’s last few pictures have brought her to the front so that she is now a real “name.” Her work with Edward G. Robinson in “Five Star Final” and opposite Richard Barthelmess in “Alias the Doctor” have put her in a secure place among the younger stars. Warren William has captivated the women *as a_ reckless, daredevil heart-breaker. In his role as Baron Von Ullrich he is the magnetic captain of industry by day and the gay Lothario at night. your 2 story **Beauty And Boss” Based On Famous New York Stage Play “Beauty And The Boss,” which begins @ ois... Gey engagement atcthe: ., Theatre next... ., i8 based on a play which kept New York laughing for many months last season. On the stage it was known as “The Church Mouse,” and starred Miss Ruth Gordon. The instantaneous success of “The Church Mouse” soon had many movie producers bidding for the screen rights. Warner Bros., realizing that the story fitted perfectly with the personality and ability of Marian Marsh, outbid all other companies, and “The Church Mouse” was put into immediate production under the title of “Beauty And The Boss.” Miss Marsh plays the role of an efficient but unattractive secretary to Warren William for whom she has a deep admiration. But not until she learns all about the Love Methods Of A Modern Girl does she win the eye and the heart of Mr. William. How she accomplishes this end forms the basis of the story. Charles Butterworth’s dry whimsies make a delightful contribution to the general gaiety of the theme. Sex appeal is supplied in large doses by Mary Doran, Lilian Bond, Polly Walters, Yola D’Avril and Barbara . Leonard. Others in the cast are David Manners and Frederick Kerr. “Beauty And The Boss” was directed by Roy Del Ruth whose work with “Taxi,” a recent James Cagney production, won wide acclaim. your Bra story Fan Mail Gives Marian Marsh Star Rating Marian Marsh, after playing leading feminine roles with John Barrymore, William Powell, Richard Barthelmess and Edward G. Robinson, has been given a star’s rank by picture fans—10,000 letters monthly. Miss Marsh’s career on the screen is still less than a year old, and has been one of the exceptional cases which go to prove the rule that the road to screen success is a long and thorny one. Twelve months ago she was unknown; she had been an extra in two or three films and had a part in the Los Angeles stage production of “Young Sinners.” On _ the strength of this performance she was offered a screen test at the Warner studios. She took it. A print of the test was shown to John Barrymore, then seeking an actress to play Trilby in “Svengali.” After an interview with her he_ became sure she would be perfect in the role. Although the choice of a pretty, vivacious, but obscure young girl seemed somewhat rash, Warner Bros. executives agreed—and the results earned for her a long-term contract. Her newest picture, “Beauty And The Boss,” is a saucy, sparkling romance of a drab little secretary who wins the hand of her boss after several drastic transformations of appearance and approach. Warren William plays opposite her as the philandering man of finance and the two contribute performances which blend comedy and romance in a most unusual manner. The balance of the cast of “Beauty And The Boss” includes Charles Butterworth, David Manners, Frederick Kerr, Lilian Bond and Yola D’Avril. It was directed by Roy Del Ruth. your Mh story Marian Marsh And Warren | William Co-star Again “Beauty And The Boss,” the Warner Bros. and Vitaphone picture coming to the: ... i.) Theatre ‘next’... forvaaaae day engagement, co-stars Marian Marsh and Warren William for the second time in recent months. Their first co-starring vehicle was “Under Eighteen,” which marked Miss Marsh’s entry into the select circle of stardom. In the brief year in which she has appeared in motion pictures, Miss Marsh has also appeared twice opposite John Barrymore, and once each opposit Edward G. Robinson, Richard Barthe mess and William Powell. William has been in pictures but short time and has already appeared — several important roles. His first work was rewarded by a long-term contract. He will shortly appear in “The Mouthpiece,” a picture dealing with the highlights of a famous New York criminal lawyer’s life. Miss Marsh and William were again cast opposite each other in “Beauty And The Boss” because of their close approximation to the types called for in the script of the play, originally known as “The Church Mouse,” a famous Broad— way play. In it Miss Marsh portrays a drab little secretary who learns the value of her feminine charms and displays them with astonishing results to both her and her employer. Characterized by advance reports as one of the season’s most entertaining dramatic comedies, “Beauty And The Boss” includes in its able cast Charles Butterworth, who brings his particular brand of comedy to the screen with telling results, David Manners, Frederick Kerr, Lilian Bond, Yola D’Avril and many others. Roy Del Ruth, who directed “Blonde Crazy” and “Taxi,” two James Cagney successes, also directed “Beauty And The Boss.” your Spi story New Method Of Picture Preparation Successful In ““Beauty And The Boss’’ Hollywood’s newest method of picture — preparation, the collaboration of author and director, was successfully carried through in the case of “Beauty And The Boss,” the Warner Bros. picture coming to the. .°.'3) .3’ Theatre next: :. 72a Marian Marsh and Warren William heading the large cast. Joseph Jackson, author, and Roy Del Ruth, director, were sent from Hollywood to study the production of “The Church Mouse,” from which “Beauty And The Boss” was filmed and which enjoyed an unusually successful New A sie et om Sig an Nit run. “The Church Mouse” featured RKu.h Gordon and Bert Lytell, former screen hero, in the roles fillea by Miss Marsh and William. Jackson and Del Ruth attended three performances of the play before returning to Hollywood. After taking voluminous notes, the two co-workers boarded the train for their return trip with scripts of the play. Upon arrival in Hollywood the two men continued their collaboration on the screen treatment of the play, a collaboration between writer and director which carried over during the filming of the picture. The close cooperation between scenarist and director was found to be productive of a better picture which required less shooting time and retakes than the picture produced in the stereotyped Hollywood manner. The large cast guided by Writer Jackson and Director Del Ruth _ includes Charles Butterworth, David Manners, Frederick Kerr, Mary Doran, Lilian Bond, Yola D’Avril and Barbara Leonard. Warren William, dashing hero of stage and screen, comes to the . screen of the... . Theatre next -... in “Beauty And The Boss,”’ the Warner Bros. picture in which he is co-starred with Marian Marsh. Opening Day Story *“Beauty And The Boss’’ Opens Today At.... Beginning as. 3. . day engagement at the . ... Theatre today, “Beauty And The Boss,” the Warner Bros. picture co-starring Marian Marsh, the first star of 1932, and Warren William, with whom she appeared in “Under Eighteen,” brings to the screen a gay dramatic comedy involving the progress of a young girl who discovers and makes use of her charms, much to the astonishment of her employer. Miss Marsh and William were again brought together for “Beauty And The Boss” because their particular aptitudes ideally fulfilled the requirements of the _ script, which closely follows the original play, “The Church Mouse.” “Beauty And The Boss” features a strong cast of well-known stage players, including Charles Butterworth, whose comedy furnishes many hearty laughs, Frederick Kerr, Lilian Bond, David Manners, Mary Doran, Yola D’Avril and Barbara Leonard. Roy Del Ruth, director of “Blonde Crazy” and “Taxi,” directed “Beauty And The Boss.” Adwanece Shorts Big Cast In ““Beauty And The Boss” “Beauty And The Boss,” the Warner Bros. picture coming to the... . Theatre next .... ., features a strong cast of prominent players of stage and screen. Marian Marsh and Warren William play the leading roles -of secretarial Cinderella and high-powered financial genius, respectively. Supporting players include Charles Butterworth, who furnishes the comedy, David Manners, Frederick Kerr, Mary Doran, Yola D’Avril and Lilian Bond. ‘There are, in addition, many other prominent players in “Beauty And The Boss,” who also bring long dramatic experience to the screen. Roy (“Blonde Crazy” and “Taxi”) Del Ruth directed. Plenty of Feminine Pulchritude In “Beauty And The Boss’’ From Marian Marsh, co-starred with Warren William, down to the least important extra and bit player, “Beauty And The Boss,” the Warner Bros. picture coming to the ... . Theatre next . .» Stresses pulchritude in its feminine contingent. Among the more important beauties in the cast are Mary Doran, Lilian Bond, Yola D’Avril and Barbara Leonard. Roy Del Ruth directed “Beauty And The Boss,” the male division of which includes, aside from Warren William, Charles Butterworth, David Manners and Frederick Kerr. Marian Marsh Is Youngest Leading Lady On Screen Marian Marsh, co-starred with Warren William in “Beauty And The Boss,” the Warner Bros. picture coming to the wees wheatre. next. ...).,°1s. the youngest leading lady of starring rank on the screen. Miss Marsh has been on _ the screen about a year, rising from extra to stardom. She recently celebrated her eighteenth birthday by starring in “Under Eighteen,” in which she also appeared with William. The large cast of “Beauty And The Boss,” which was directed by Roy Del Ruth, includes Charles Butterworth, David Manners, Frederick Kerr, Mary Doran, Lilian Bond, Yola D’Avril and Barbara Leonard. Feature A Vignette Of Charles Butterworth, Featured Comedian With Marian Marsh and Warren William In ‘Beauty And The Boss” Nove to Eprror: This is the most complete biography ever written on this star. We suggest you keep it in your files for reference after using tt. This is the story of Charles Butterworth—Charles A. M. or M. A., LL.D. (“Oh, the pity of it”)—Butterworth, featured comedian with Warren William and Marian Marsh in “Beauty And The Boss,” a Warner Bros. picture which comes, to: the;..:..:. Theatre: Charlie’s father was a well known doctor and surgeon, back there in South Bend, Ind., which blushes now when mentioned as Charles Butterworth’s home town. His mama thought it would be nice if Charlie was a doctor, too. So in due time Charlie emerged from Notre Dame bearing a diploma entitling him to practice—law. He declares he thought he was studying medicine. Charlie went to New York. In New York he tried the stage. Then he tried yeporting for the New York Times. fter that he sent in some of his own humorous sketches, and became assistant to J. P. McEvoy. When the latter first started plans for his famous revue, “Americana,” Butterworth plucked wistfully at McEvoy’s sleeve, and recited his now noted speech, “A Day at the Rotary Club.” Butterworth reached Broadway in that, “Allez Oop” and “Good Boy” followed, and then, almost over night, this new comedian found himself the pet of critics and public alike, in “Sweet Adeline,” which ran forever and ever, comparatively speaking, in New York. It ultimately took to the road, after Charlie had taken time out to make two pictures for Warner Bros., “The Life of the Party,” with Winnie Lightner, and “THlicit,’” with Barbara Stanwyck. Charlie’s first picture under his new Warner Bros. contract was “The Bar-gain,” with Lewis Stone, Doris Kenyon and Evalyn Knapp. “The Mad Genius” followed “Side Show” and “Manhattan Parade.” His next was “Beauty And The Boss,” which opens atthe .:... . Theatre next. . And he writes all of his own dizzy dialogue. Butterworth confesses that he feels terrible most of the time. Has _ spots before the eyes (but doesn’t think anyone has noticed them). Butterworth shudders when _ people talk out loud at theatres. Screams when girls talk baby talk. Butterworth keeps fit by wrestling horses. He can throw a horse four out of five falls. He hopes somebody will invite him on a yacht some day. And regarding matrimony, he says serenely, “The whole thing is done with cleverly arranged mirrors. “There’s an old stage saying,” he said wistfully, “that the more laughs you get the less fan mail you receive. Maybe «that has something to do with it.” Maybe it has. But why couldn’t he get himself some cleverly arranged mirrors? Page Three