Cain and Mabel (Warner Bros.) (1936)

‘CAIN and MABEL [PF USE ft Se 4 uy, ° Marion Davies Gives Gable Ice Water Ducking Marion Davies gives Clark Gable a good ducking, and with ice water, in a scene from the Cosmopolitan production, ‘‘Cain and Mabel,’’ which comes to the raf ge SHC DEN cOM cece en as a Warner Bros. release, with the two in the stellar roles. It is a scene in a Manhattan cafe. The two, one a musical comedy star, and the other a champion prize fighter, agree to pretend to be sweethearts for the publicity it gets them. Actually, however, they hate each other, and each baits the other at every opportunity. Gable goes too far with his exasperating comments, one night at a cafe he makes a biting remark and Miss Davies rises in her wrath and crowns him with a pitcher of ice water. The actor is drenched, but his clothing was not ruined for he had three suits made especially for the scene. The studio wardrobe officials did not wish to risk ruining the star’s costly tailor-made suits, so they canvassed the retail stores. Nothing could be found to fit Gable, as he has a forty-six inch chest and a slender thirty-two inch waist. So tailors were called in and made three inexpensive suits for him for the scene. Gable took his ducking three times for as many ‘‘takes’’ for the picture, and made rapid changes from one suit to another between scenes. ‘‘The ducking wasn’t so bad,’’ said Gable, ‘‘but the last time I got it, Miss Davies got funny and slipped a piece of ice down my neck.’? ‘“Cain and Mabel’? is a stirring musical comedy romance, spiced with drama and with special numbers staged by Bobby Connolly in which scores of beautiful chorus girls take part. Others in the cast include Allen Jenkins, Roscoe Karns, Walter Catlett and David Carlyle. Lloyd Bacon directed the picture. Music and lyrics are by Harry Warren and Al Dubin. ‘Mit? The Champ Clark Gable, who is appearing at CREE ore athe Theatre with Marion Davies in the Cosmopolitan production, ‘‘Cain and Mabel,’’ has received many offers to turn professional fighter since he fought the most sensational ring battle in film history for the picture. He landed a clean knockout on his professional opponent, and is now taking his boxing seriously. Mat No. 111—10ce Page Twelve Comedian Works Out Way To Get In Davies’ Film Roscoe Karns, the comic, waited several years for a chance to play in a Marion Davies picture. When the oppertunity arose a week or so before Miss Davies’ new Cosmopolitan production, ‘Cain and Mabel,’’ which comes tO: ENG Sarena a Ra ee a > as a Warner Bros. release, was to go into production, he had to turn into an efficiency expert to take advantage of it. Warners asked to borrow Karns from his home studio for the role of a press agent. The comedian, however, was still busy in a picture on his own lot. Executives figured that Karns couldn’t possibly accept the role because his assignment wouldn’t end until three days after ‘‘Cain and Mabel’’ started. So, Karns toek out paper and pencil that night and figured out a method whereby his home studio could be revising production schedules, save a few dollars and, at the same time, finish with him four days sooner. The studio accepted his schedule and he was able to accept the ‘‘Cain and Mabel’’ role. Walter Catlett in **Cain and Mabel’’ at the Strand. Mat No. 106 — 10c ‘¢Cain and. Mabel’? is a stirring musical comedy in which Clark Gable is co-starred with Miss Davies. Others in the cast besides Karns include Allen Jenkins, Walter Catlett, David Carlyle, Hobart Cavanaugh, and Ruth Donnelly and scores of beautiful chorus girls. Dance Director Fattens Up His Chorus Beauties Bobby Connolly, dance director, launched a drive against emaciation of chorus beauties during the filming of the Cosmopolitan production, ‘‘Cain and Mabel,’’ which COMOSHtO! thes hce eae WT heatTe Om cscs sac tccsnene cakes ,as a Warner Bros. release. Believing that the fans want to see plump, healthy, dancing girls, Connolly put his troupe on a strengthening and fattening diet which included a teaspoonful of codliver oil each day. Connolly isn’t changing his policy of using small girls for his dance routines. None of his dancers will be over 5 feet 2. But they had to weigh at least 118 pounds, and not over 135 pounds. Here is the Connolly diet and the girls had to follow or be discharged: Breakfast: a glass of fruit juice, two eggs, two slices of bacon, one slice of buttered toast. Between breakfast and lunch: a glass of orange juice. Lunch: one pint of milk, salad, two rolls and butter, and ice cream. Afternoon tea: a glass of orange juice and a teaspoonful of codliver oil. Dinner: Cream soup, salad, two lamb chops or rare steak or rare roast beef or fish or chicken, two medium sized potatoes, two vegetables, one roll and sherbert. According to Connolly the diet includes everything a normal, healthy girl should eat when she is working hard. And he says that dancers work harder than laborers. aaa: Soe Although tt is distinctly a thrilling comedy drama, ‘‘C ain and Mabel,’’ the Cosmopolitan production coming WOLER Greta Fines CRG es ERCOUNGEON G23. ee , with Marion Davies and Clark Gable in the stellar roles, contains two of the most lavish production numbers ever filmed, each of which features new songs written for the production by the famous song writing team of Warren and Dubin. Above is shown a scene from the number ‘‘I’ll Sing You a Thousand Love Songs.’’ Marion Davies is in the foreground. Mat No. 301—30ce Marion Davies Rises To Top Without An Enemy Star Shows Interest In Every One On Set Of **Cain And Mabel’’ Louis Pasteur, who has been described as mankind’s greatest benefactor, was not without enemies. Neither was Abraham Lincoln, who emancipated the negro race from slavery in America. George Washington also had his enemies, and, in fact, few powerful personalities in the history of the world ever achieved success without making enemies. Particularly is this true of Hollywood, where petty jealousies — bitter enmities in an embryonic stage — are born each hour of the day. Yet amidst this intense rivalry Marion Davies, co-starred with Clark Gable in the Cosmopolitan production, released by Warner Bros., “Cain and Mabel,” which comes to the eee Theatres Ones ceravesstee ss has achieved a tremendous success without leaving a single enemy in the wake of her progress. One of the brightest stars in the cinema heavens, she is loved by all who know her. Her circle of friends extends far beyond the borders of Hollywood, where it includes practically every member of the film colony. It includes prominent personages of virtually every civilized nation on the globe. More unique than its range, however, is its character. It includes princes and paupers, presidents and policemen, stars and extras alike. The answers to the question as to how she gained fame and fortune without making enemies are simple. Marion Davies today is wealthy and internationally famous, but she has changed not a_ whit since the time she roamed the streets of Brooklyn, a frecklefaced, happy and carefree kid. Fame and fortune have meant only one thing to her. They have given her more means to help others less fortunate than herself. only she knows the full extent of her charities. Many of her philanthropies are public knowledge — the children’s clinic of which she is the sole support and which annually provides medical aid to thousands of under-privileged youngsters, her annual Christmas party at which gifts of food and toys are distributed to other thousands of children and their families for whom it would otherwise be a sad yuletide. But there have been individual cases by the thousands, few of which have ever reached the public prints. On the motion picture studio lots one is constantly hearing of her benefactions. On the set of “Cain and Mabel,” for instance there was an atmosphere so foreign to a sound stage that many visitors were moved to comment upon it. There was music between scenes. There was cheer and laughter and a spirit of friendliness that included not only the members of the cast but the technical crew as well. At four o’elock or shortly thereafter there were sandwiches for everyone, provided by the star. If an accident, even a very minor one, should befall a member of the troupe, she is the first to extend her sympathy. If someone plays a scene particularly well, she is the first to congratulate him. If one of the actors forgets a line and “blows,” destroying a scene it’s invariably her fault, even though she could not possibly have been involved. If someone tells an amusing an _ecdote off stage between scenes, her laughter is quickest and most sincere. Nobody enjoys a chuckle more than Marion Davies. At the completion of every picture Miss Davies has a present for everyone involved in the production of the film. Miss Davies carries her scheme of life beyond her professional hours. Her beautiful colonial home that faces upon the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica, her front yard the beach, is the most popular rendezvous of the film colony. “Cain and Mabel” is a stirring musical comedy. Besides Miss Davies and Gable, the cast includes Allen Jenkins, Roscoe Karns, Walter Catlett, David Carlyle, Hobart Cavanaugh and Ruth Donnelly besides scores of beautiful chorus girls. Film Lovers Marion Davies and Clark Gable battle their way to real film love in ‘*Cain and Mabel,’’ the Cosmopolitan picture based on H. C. Witwer’s story, which is now playing at the ............0006 Theatre. Mat No. 108—10c