Bordertown (Warner Bros.) (1935)

« BORDERTOWN 4 PRODUCTION DISTAWES >> PAUL MUNI Paul Muni Paul Muni was born in Vienna, but at an early age came to America with his parents. He was educated in the New York and Cleveland, Ohio, schools, but got much of his training from his parents, with whom he traveled the country, both being professionals. Muni showed a bent for theatricals as a youngster and played an important part when eleven years old. In this he was made up as an old man. The make-up intrigued him, and he has made it a hobby ever since. When sixteen, Paul’s father died and he went on his own, playing in vaudeville and then in Boston and New York stock companies. His work in a Theatre Guild production interested Sam Harris, who gave him a contract. On the Broadway stage he was a sensation. He first scored in “We American” and then in “Four Walls.” On the strength of his work in the latter production he was called to Hollywood where he made his first picture, “The Valiant.” He also appeared in “Seven Faces” and “Scarface,” then returned to New York and the stage. After he finished his first season in “Counsellor at Law,’ Warner Bros. signed him under contract, his first picture being “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang.” He also starred in “The World Changes” and “Hi, Nellie!’ His current picture is “Bordertown,” WHICH COMES LO mers ei tt. Theatre On ..2i4:na....cttiaue i Margaret Lindsay Margaret Lindsay was born in Dubuque, Iowa, her real name being Margaret Kies. She was educated in the National Park Seminary in Washington, D. C., and in the National Academy of Dramatic Art. She began with small parts on the stage and worked up to leading roles, playing also in stock and repertoire. Her biggest stage hit was in “Death Takes a Holiday.” Her first striking success in pictures was in “Cavalcade.” Other pictures in which she has appeared include “Gentlemen Are_ Born,” “The Dragon Murder Case,” “Fog Over Frisco,” “Merry Wives of Reno,” “Lady Killer,” “From Headquarters,” “The House on 56th Street,” “The World Changes” and “Private Detective 62.” She is now appearing in “Bordertown,” which comes to the.................. DAVE Tea 0) 0 Oe : Eugene Pallette Eugene Pallette was born in Winfield, Kan., July 8, 1889, of nonprofessional parents and educated at the Culver Military Academy. He was on the stage for six years, appearing in stock, then turned to pictures during the early silent days. In all, he has appeared in more than one hundred pictures. His more recent successes include “The Dragon Murder’ Case,” “Friends of Mr. Sweeney,” “I’ve Got Your Number,” “From Headquarters,” “The Kennel Murder Case,” “Half Naked Truth,” “Wild Girl,’ ‘Night Mayor,” “Strangers of the Evening,” “Thunder Below” and “Shanghai Express.” Pallette is five feet nine inches tall, weighs 185 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes His favorite sports are hunting and fishing. He is now appearing in “BorderCOW? UNUMO osc neuer: Theatre. Robert Barrat Robert Barrat was born in New York City and educated in the public schools of that city. His debut in theatrical circles was in stock in Springfield, Mass. While playing the role of the strong man in the stage play, “Lilly Turner,’ Warner Bros. engaged him for that identical role with Ruth Chatterton in the picture. Since then he has played in “The Firebird,” “I Sell Anything,” “St. Louis Kid,” “Big Hearted Herbert,” “Housewife,” “The Dragon Murder Case,” “Midnight Alibi,” “Friends of Mr. Sweeney,” “Here Comes the Navy,” “Fog Over Frisco,” “Return of the Terror,’ “Upperworld,” “Wonder Bar,” “A Very Honorable Guy,” “Gambling Lady” and “Hi, Nellie!” Page Thirty-four Johnny Ramires..:. ............. NMaric*s OGTR... eee Dale Elwell.......... Padre ca eee. SE Re lege ae Brook Manville. ..05.2nw en Gis Dr; Caregen on as NE Gnuel A Pee Ons... ries) ee VO GR oc le A a aa LE oa ee Cie! Director......... Photography bya curnis.4. peep ao CE AEE 98 cag «5 ga gh Ty Rea eee PEPE DIE CEOF «i... cov: hts, Mee Cromer Oy), on..-..,.1e een ee ee ios 8s gc Robert Lord Laird Doyle and Wallace Smith Ms ase. 2s. Ng Re ee Tony Gaudio EOE ee see eee Paul Muni tea Sic te Fee a Bette Davis Cts Re Margaret Lindsay ne? Reemepogees Eugene Pallette Pe hh ME ied oe ook Robert Barrat ere: | ernest. Henry O'Neill Sic ss Hobart Cavanaugh Se REA ilvaite Gordon Pee: ae} wi Geran William Davidson ig Rs The Arthur Stone th eA. Vivian ‘Tobin LATS ac NC iss bade Soledad Jiminez ..... Archie Mayo Carroll Graham’s novel ....Tommy Richards Jie. ack Okey Orry-Kelly Vitaphone Orchestra Conductor............................Leo F. Forbstein A gripping tale of misdirected ambition; of burning passion, and possessive love; a stirring story of a futile struggle to crash through environment; a romance and a tragedy set in the colorful background of a picturesque pleasure resort—this is BORDERTOWN, unquestionably Paul Muni’s most powerful production. The picture is packed with thrilling action, tense dramatic situations, tragedy, an amazing romance and its unique climax is a lesson in resignation. In BORDERTOWN, Warner Bros. have not only afforded Muni his greatest opportunity, but has given to two of the foremost feminine stars of the screen, Bette Davis and Margaret Lindsay, roles that raise them to their greatest dramatic heights. Muni has the role of Johnny » Ramirez, son of a foreigner, who works as a laborer all day and studies law at night. Finally admitted to the bar, he is given a case against Dale Elwell (Margaret Lindsay), whose automobile has smashed the truck of a _ poor gardener. Losing his case in court, Johnny attacks the opposing lawyer and is disbarred. His mother and _ the family priest try to persuade him to seek happiness in simpler pursuits, but he is determined to win power and fortune. Drifting to a resort town, he becomes a bouncer in Charlie Roark’s saloon. Later he is made a partner. Charlie’s wife, Marie (Bette Davis), falls in love with Johnny, and attempts to have an affair with him, but he is loyal to his partner. Finally Marie gets Charlie drunk and drives his car into the garage, leaving the engine running when she closes the door. Charlie’s death by gas fume poisoning is pronounced accidental, but Johnny still will have nothing to do with the widow. He builds a new resort which is patronized by Dale and her crowd. Dale flirts with the handsome young proprietor, who falls madly in love with her. Marie, crazed with jealousy, accuses. Johnny of inspiring her to murder her husband, but he is acquitted of the charge when Marie acts so strangely in court as to arouse suspicion of her sanity. Grown rich and powerful, he courts Dale, and presses his suit until, one evening when he is driving her to a party, the young society girl tells him just what she thinks of him. Johnny becomes so enraged he grips her in his arms and accuses her of trifling with him. Terrified, she jumps from the machine directly in front of an approaching automobile, and is killed. Horrified, Johnny goes back to his mother and the priest. As the picture ends, we find him working with the peons in the fields near the littie hamiet where he was born. He is poor, and humbie, but at last has found happiness and contentment. PAUL MUNI 100% “BORDERTOWN” 100% with Bette Davis 90 % Margaret Lindsay 75% Eugene Pallette ; 60% : Directed by Archie L. Mayo 20% cy A Warner Bros. 40% Productions Corporation 5% tO Picture 25% Bette Davis Bette Davis was born in Boston, Mass., and attended Cushing Academy. Her dramatic career began at school and was continued several years later in New York City, where she first attended the John Murray Anderson School of the Drama and later played with the Provincetown Players. A role in Ibsen’s “Wild Duck” brought her to the attention of prominent New York producers and soon atter she played on Broadway with Richard Bennett. From Broadway to Hollywood, as everyone knows, is hardly more than across the street these days, and Bette was soon in demand for motion pictures. Her earliest pictures, however, were a keen disappointment to her because her youthful face and figure confined her to child roles. It wasn’t long until she felt a strong urge to return to the stage in New York, but an unexpected call from George Arliss asking her to play a leading role in “The Man Who Played God” held her in Hollywood. Her most recent pictures include “Housewife,” “Fog Over Frisco,” “Jimmy, The Gent,” “Fashions of 1934,” “The Big Shakedown,” “ExLady,” “Bureau of Missing Persons,” “The Cabin in the Cotton” and “The Dark Horse.” She will appear next in “Bordertown,” which comes to the... Cire ed eet Hobart Cavanaugh Hobart Cavanaugh was born in Virginia City, Nevada, but went to California with his parents at an early age. He attended high school in San Francisco and the University of California, after which he went on the stage. He road-showed all up and down the West Coast in “Checkers” which Jimmy Gleason had bequeathed him from the season before. ‘Then he went to New York and was seen on Broadway in such plays as “Irene,” “Tangerine,” “The Nervous Wreck,” “Danger,” “Kibitzer,” “Remote Control” and “Tomorrow and Tomorrow.” Then he returned to California where he played in “Broadway” and “The Show Off.” At this time he was given a contract by Warner Bros. His pictures include “The FireBird,” “I Sell Anything,” “St. Louis Kid,’ “Madame Du Barry,” “Housewife,” “Wonder Bar,” “Ihe Key,” “A Modern Hero,” “Merry Wives of Reno,” “A Very Honoyable Guy,” “Harold deen. eT he Heir Chaser,” “I’ve Got Your Number,” “Mandalay,” ‘“Convention City,” “Hi Nellie!”, His most recent picture is “Bordertown” now showing at the Theatre. Henry O'Neill Henry O’Neill was born in Orange, N. J. After graduating from Seton Hall, he decided to try his luck on the Stage, having appeared in various amateur and college productions since twelve years of age. Z After many discouragements, he was given a minor role with a Newark, N. J., stock company and one engagement led to another until he felt he was ready to try Broadway. His first role there was with the Theatre Guild’s production “John Ferguson.” Numbered amon g his many Stage hits are “T Loved You Wednesday,” “The Last Mile,” “Trick For Trick” and “Conquest.” O'Neill was brought to Hollywood by Warner Bros. and has appeared in “Flirtation Walk,” “Murder in the Clouds,” “Gentlemen Are Born, “Big Hearted Herbert,” Madame Du Barry,” “Midnight Alibi,” “The Man With Two Faces,” “Twenty Million Sweethearts,” ‘Side Streets,” “Wonder Bar,” “Journal of a Crime,” “I’ve Got Your Number,” “Fashions of 1934” and others, 3 Length 8341 Feet Running Time_92 Minutes