Bullets for O'Hara (Warner Bros.) (1941)

PUBLICITY (Lead Story) Exciting Drama Of Underworld At Strand Friday What should a woman do when she finds out that she has married a desperate criminal? That is the highly dramatic situation in which Joan Perry finds herself in Warner Bros.’ thrilling new film, “Bullets For O’Hara” which will make its local debut at the Strand Theatre next Friday. Co-starred with Joan Perry in this novel story of the underworld is Roger Pryor, who plays the part of a detective who is sworn to see that justice is done regardless of the consequences. Joan discovers that she has married a jewel thief when her husband, played by Anthony Quinn, steals $250,000 worth of precious gems from some friends with whom they were spending their honeymoon. Pryor is assigned to the case and forces Quinn into hiding. But Joan is held as a material witness. At first she is treated as an ordinary gun moll, but Pryor changes his tactics when he learns that Joan is really on the side of the law. Pryor suggests that Joan pretend to marry him in order to get Quinn to come out of hiding and she agrees. Quinn and his henchmen storm the wedding, kidnap Joan and make a getaway with the police hot on their trail. Quinn plans to go to Havana, taking Joan with him, but through a clever trick she thwarts those plans. The story has a novel ending. which combines. surprise with suspense. “Bullets For O’Hara” was di, rected by William K. Howard. The screenplay was written by Raymond Schrock from a story by P. J. Wolfson. Dangerous Couple! Mat 103—15c There's plenty of trouble when Joan Perry meets Anthony Quinn in Warner Bros.’ "Bullets For O'Hara," now at the Strand Theatre. Action Film at Strand An actionful piece of film entertainment is Warner Bros.’ fast-paced drama, “Bullets For O’Hara;” which makes its locai bow at the Strand Theatre next Friday. The stirring tale is about a lovely girl, played by the beautiful young actress Joan Perry, who is unaware that her new husband, portrayed by Anthony Quinn, talented and promising player, is a gangster. The popular actor Roger Pryor has the role of the enterprising detective who ingeniously untangles the whole maze. William K. Howard directed the thrilling underworld drama. “Bullets For O'Hara,'' which opens Friday at the Strand Theatre. Mat 201—30c GANGSTER TRAPS DETECTIVE in this exciting scene from Warner Bros.’ The grim racketeer is played by Anthony Quinn while Roger Pryor is cast as the dare devil sleuth. Joan Perry had the feminine lead. (Opening Day Story) "Bullets ForO'Hara' New Crime Film Opens Today Love, suspense, adventure and thrills are in store for the Strand Theatre patrons when they see “Bullets For O’Hara” which starts its local run today. The film stars Joan Perry and Roger Pryer in a thrilling story of a woman who finds herself married to one of the most sought criminals in the country. Joan Perry plays the role of a girl who marries a jewel thief, played by Anthony Quinn, and as a result finds more than her share of trouble. Roger Pryor, in the role of a detective assigned to bring Quinn to justice, refuses to believe that Joan knew nothing of her husband’s criminal activities. But he soon realizes her sincerity when she agrees to cooperate with the police in finding Quinn who de serts her when he is forced into hiding. It is arranged for Joan to announce her marriage to Pryor in the hopes of luring Quinn out of his hiding place. This succeeds; but not in the way the police had planned. Quinn and some of his fellow thugs kidnap Joan at the wedding and kill a couple of policemen in the ensuing hair-raising chase. Quinn intends to take Joan to Havana and she is dismayed to learn that the police have been thrown off her trail. She plans a daring escape which is one of the many exciting highlights of the film. William K. Howard directed the dynamic story of gangland from the scenario by Raymond Schrock. P. J. Wolfson wrote the original story. Model Lovely Joan Perry New Hollywood Recruit In New York City Joan Perry became one of the most highlypaid models for the famous couturiers, on a platform of “no foot kissing, no white les, no insincere flattery.” “You’ve succeeded at _ this game, but you’ll find it different in Hollywood,” her friends kept telling her down at the office. A film producer saw her, asked to meet her. He told her that she ought to be in pictures. Joan said, “Are you complimenting me, insulting me—or do you mean it?” The screen test was made, and Joan, a five-foot, five-inch blonde with blue-green eyes and an aristocratic face, promptly found herself in Hollywood. “Little by little, a chip on my shoulder was allowed to slide off,” she declares. “I found out that the film town liked and respected me, was eager to help me.” Now she is playing her best part to date, feminine lead in Warner Bros.’ “Bullets for O’Hara,” now showing at the Strand Theatre. She has a contract at that studio as a result of her excellent performance. Strand Film, Exciting A jewel robbery, a kidnaping and a killing make up the exciting story of Warner Bros.’ new film, “Bullets For O’Hara,” which is now playing at the Strand Theatre. Joan Perry and Roger Pryor have the leading roles with Anthony Quinn and Maris Wrixon in the supporting cast. Joan plays the part of a girl who inadvertently marries a gangster and finds herself in plenty of trouble when the police refuse to believe her innocence. William K. Howard directed the picture which was written by Raymond Shrock. Film Packs Thrills A gangster kidnaps his former wife shortly after she marries a detective and thereby supplies the basis for one of the most unusual crime _ stories ever filmed. The wife is played by Joan Perry; the detective by Roger Pryor, and the gangster by Anthony Quinn. The exciting film with the unique plot is called “Bullets For O’Hara” and will start its local run at the Strand Theatre on Friday. Raymond Schrock wrote the screenplay from a story by P. J. Wolfson. William K. Howard directed the Warner Bros.’ production. Strand’s New Film Is Grime Drama With Novel Twist There have been many movies about the underworld, with its accompanying thrills and excitement, but none had so many surprise twists in story as Warner Bros.’ “Bullets For O’Hara” which is now playing at the Strand Theatre. Suspense, adventure and drama all have their share in making this a picture that shouldn’t be missed, but above all is its intriguing story of a woman who discovers that she is married to a dangerous criminal. Lovely Joan Perry is cast as the woman who gets into that unenviable situation and Roger Pryor shares honors with her as a detective assigned to bring her husband to justice. Anthony Quinn plays the part of the much sought criminal. When Quinn goes into hiding the police pick up Joan as a suspect and treat her as if she were an accomplice. But she proves herself to be on their side when She agrees to go through with a marriage to Pryor in order to lure Quinn into the open. This proves a very dangerous plan as Quinn comes out of hiding just long enough to kidnap Joan and kill a couple of policemen. The film continues at a rapid pace to a startling climax. William K. Howard directed “Bullets For O’Hara” which was written for the screen by Raymond Schrock from an exciting story by P. J. Wolfson. Thrilling Chase In Film At Strand One of the most thrilling scenes ever filmed is a chase at sea between a gang of dangerous criminals and the police in Warner Bros.’ latest film, “Bullets For O’Hara,” which will open at the Strand Theatre next Friday. The leading roles are played by Roger Pryor and Joan Perry, with Anthony Quinn and Maris Wrixon in the supporting cast. Joan plays the part of a girl who innocently marries a gangster (Quinn’s role). She is horrified at her discovery and cooperates with a detective who has been detailed to arrest Quinn. The detective’s role is played by Roger Pryor. Together, through an _ ingenious and dangerous plan they trap the elusive criminal. William K. Howard directed production. (Review) “Bullets ForO'Hara' Hits Peak of Thrills, Suspense Last night, patrons of the Strand Theatre saw a new type of gangster film, Warner Bros.’ “Bullets For O’Hara,” and they loved it. It hasall the adventure, excitement and thrills that is usually associated with crime pictures, but in addition it has a_ plot that is truly different. It’s intriguing story has so many novel twists and is so full of suspense that the audience followed the picture with vivid interest from the first reel to the last lest they might miss part of it. Pretty Joan Perry and breezy Roger Pryor give very fine performances in the leading roles while Anthony Quinn and Maris Wrixon are excellent in the supporting cast. Joan plays the role of a girl who, after a whirlwind romance, finds herself married Mat 101—15c Joan Perry to a notorious jewel thief, Quinn’s role. Roger Pryor is cast as a detective, assigned to bring Quinn to justice. When Quinn is forced into hiding by th police, he deserts Joan. At first Pryor thinks she is in on Quinn’s crooked schemes, but later finds out that she igs sincere in wanting to see justice done. She agrees to pretend to marry Pryor, in the hopes that it will lure Quinn from his hiding place. He does reveal himself, but just long enough to kidnap Joan and kill two policemen in making his getaway. He plans to take Joan to Havana but she manages to tip off the police. There follows a wild chase at sea which makes one of the most exciting scenes ever filmed. From there on the film moves in rapid fire speed to a thrilling climax, packed with surprises. Director William K. Howard used his material skillfully and got the most out of every actionpacked situation. “Bullets For O’Hara,” was written for the screen by Raymond Schrock from a story by P. J. Wolfson. Roger Pryor Plays Smart Sleuth in Strand Drama Roger Pryor, who has the lead opposite beautiful Joan Perry in Warner Bros.’ “Bullets For O’Hara,” now at the Strand, is the son of Arthur Pryor, outstanding American musician and composer,and after highly specialized drama training he entered the theatre back in 1919. Stock and road companies lead to Broadway and began a career there which brought stardom in several plays including “Riddle Me This,” which was his own production. After that, he has always, officially or unofficially, been on both sides of the footlights—or cameras. His services as play doctor are always accepted. He has been busy on the screen with an occasional fling at a stage play between or even Mat 102—15c Roger Pryor during film engagements. Just the same, he has also found time to organize and lead orchestras, and to pile up over 400 flying hours, while seeking his commercial pilot’s license. He is married to Ann Sothern. Unusual Crime Film “Bullets For O’Hara,” an exciting crime film with an unusual plot is now playing at the Strand Theatre. Roger Pryor and Joan Perry are featured in the starring roles with Anthony Quinn and Maris Wrixon in the supporting cast. It tells the dramatic tale of a woman who marries a dangerous criminal and finds herself in a jam when the police refuse to believe her innocence. The picture is packed with many exciting scenes. One of the most breathtaking is that of a chase at sea when Quinn, as the criminal, is trying to elude the police and heads for Havana. The film was directed by William K. Howard and the scenario was written by Raymond Schrock from an original story by P. J. Wolfson. CAST Patricia Van Dyne... Joan Perry Mike O'Hara .......... Roger Pryor Tony Van Dyne..Anthony Quinn Elaine Standish....Maris Wrixon aes ot Mpa Dick Purcell koe Hobart Bosworth McKay Standish..Richard Ainley R. Palmer...:..:2: DeWolf Hopper Marjorie Palmer. Joan Winfield Bradford ©..5...0. 0:5 Roland Drew Maxwell ..0...0........ Joseph King Sfeve.c... a, Victor Zimmerman Swartzman .............. Hank Mann tine OLE. Kenneth Harlan WRIIOH sete cece nto Frank Mayo FS ee ee Jack Mower L277, (oy Rea ee Sidney Bracey Police Matron .......... Leah Baird SYNOPSIS (not for publication) PRODUCTION Directed by William K. Howard Screen Play by Raymond Schrock; From a Story by P. J. Wolfson; Director of Photography, Ted MecCord, A.S.C.; Art Director, Stanley Fleisher; Dialogue Director, Frank Fox; Film Editor, James Gibbon; Sound by Charles Lang; Gowns by Damon Giffard; Makeup Artist, Perc Westmore. Patricia (Joan Perry) marries Tony Van Dyne (Anthony Quinn) only to discover that he is a notorious jewel thief. She shows her contempt for him by cooperating with Mike O'Hara (Roger Pryor), a detective assigned to arrest Tony. After many exciting experiences, including a thrilling chase at sea, Tony is brought to justice. Patricia, who had divorced Tony, and went through what she thought was a mock marriage to Mike, is delighted to find out that the ceremony was the real thing. (Running Time: 50 minutes)