Chances (Warner Bros.) (1931)

THRILLING WAR ROMANCE! “CHANCES,” SENSATIONAL ROMANCE OF THE WORLD WAR, MARKS DEBUT OF YOUNG FAIRBANKS AS A STAR First National Adaptation Of The Novel Of A. Hamilton Gibbs, Acclaimed By First Nighters At Theatre (Review Featuring the Story) ‘“‘Chanees,’’ the A. Hamilton Gibbs novel, was the outstanding novel of the past year. The author was a major of artillery with the British Army and his is equalled by his understanding of human nature. knowledge of military matters The en thralling love story he created in ‘‘Chances’’ is recreated in all its tragic beauty by First National. Beauties that are England and terrors that are War, make a background of unforgettable appeal. Whether it is London in fog—where the two soldier brothers, home on leave—meet the girl who is to change their lives and shatter their devotion for each other; or the ancient English home—the cliffs—the war-torn wastes of the Western Front—all is real. And the people are as real as our next door neighbors—more real. The complications come when both brothers find out that they love the same girl. Jack, played by Douglas Fairbanks — is first to tell his love. Tom confides his devotion for her, to his mother who informs Jack. He leaves Molly and in anger at his apparent neglect, she promises to marry Tom when the war is over, finding when too late, that it is Jack she cares for. It is in the lurid hell of a night bombardment that Tom learns from his brother the true state of affairs. But that is enough of the story. The few war sequences depict the hazards men take in the artillery— a branch of the service which, if we are not mistaken, has never before been portrayed on the screen. Mr. Rosa Fairbanks is supported by Hobart, Anthony Bushell, ~Holmes_Herbert, Mary Forbes, Ed mond Breon, Harry Allen, Jeanne Fenwick, Edward Morgan and Tyrrell Davis. Screen play and dialogue are by Waldemar Young. The technical adviser was Capt. J. S. Scott ex-officer of the British Army. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. does the most effective work of his career as young Tom Ingleside—English officer of the World War. His place among the stars is as secure as his place in the heart of fandom. Contrast Only Use For Makeup For Men, Says Star Of “Chances” (Current Story) Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., now at the Theatre in his initial starring vehicle, “Chances,” the First National war romance, says that in his opinion the only use men have for makeup on the screen, is when the scenes are with women, thus to add to the contrast between the masculine and feminine complexions. In “Chances” young Fairbanks plays the part of a typical doughboy of the World War. He and his brother, played by Anthony Bushell, are in love with the same girl—and in this fact lies the tragic implications of the story, which is an adaptation of the novel by the celebrated A. Hamilton Gibbs. Beautiful Rose Hobart plays the lead. Others in the cast are Holmes Herbert, Mary Forbes, Edmond Breon, Harry Allen, Jeanne Fenwick, Edward Morgan and Tyrrell Davis. Alan Dwan directed. The background of the story is the thunderous wastes of the Western Front. “Chances” ranks among the few really great romances of the war. NOW PLAYING STRAND DOUG. FAIRBANKS. —~ CHANCES wie ROSE HOBART Cut No. 18 Cut 20¢ Mat 5c Page Two FAI If you had never seen Young Doug. before, THIS picture. would make him a star! You'll recognize his genius as he smiles his way through tragedy, comedy and romance to the most tender spot in your make-up! “Chances” is his picture for victory — yours for memories — to cherish among your fondest dreams! Don’t miss it for anything! A FIRST NATIONAL & VITAPHONE HIT STAR OF “CHANCES” WAS| NOTRE DAME GRADUATE CARICATURIST AT NINE (Advance Reader) Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., star of “Chances,” the First National war romance which comes to the Theatre next, at the age of nine years made so fine a earicature of Raymond Hitchcock that it was used by the star in his publicity for years. Writing, painting, boxing, fencing, and swimming are a few of the avocations of the versatile young Doug. Featured in “Chances” are Rose Hobart and Anthony Bushell. The picture is an adaptation of the novel of A. Hamilton Gibbs. Alan Dwan directed. Over The Top ToSTARDOM! DOUGLAS RBANKSR. DIRECTS “CHANCES” (Advance Story) Alan Dwan, who directs Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., in “Chances,” his initial starring vehicle, the First National war romance which comes to the wmbeatre 2 se aS next, is a graduate of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. He has also directed the father of young Fairbanks in a number of his successes. “Chances” is an adaptation of the novel of A. Hamilton Gibbs. Those featured are Rose Hobart and Anthony Bushell. The stirring World War romance gives Douglas Fairbanks his greatest role. CHANCES witTH |-Xok-j = OL —y-V>o un ANTHONY BUSHELL WINTER HOLMES HERBERT GARDEN Cut No. 1 Cut 60c Mat r15¢ Star Armed For Talkies By Intensive Training Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., who comes to the NGA Lbacs= ee next in “Chances,” the First WNational war romance which is his initial starring vehicle, was prepared for the talkies before the talkies came. With his usual foresight the versatile young man went to the best voice experts and took a long and intensive training in diction. He was thus able to hold his own with the trained stage recruits which he foresaw would soon flood the movie market. “Chances” presents Doug as an English soldier of the World War, whose love for a London girl is also shared by his beloved brother. A. Hamilton Gibbs wrote the novel of which the play is an adaptation. Alan Dawn directed. Young Douglas Fairbanks Wins Stardom On His Own (Advance Reader) Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., whose initial starring vehicle is First National’s “Chances,” the war romance which comes to the Theatre next, was determined from childhood that what success he might attain should be through his own efforts, and not because he is the son of a famous man. Hard work added to native ability have placed him among the stars at the age of twenty-three. In “Chances” he plays the part of a British soldier of the World War. He and his beloved brother both love the same girl and in this fact lies the tragic beauty of the story. The role is the greatest of the short and brilliant career of the star. Alan Dwan directed. Many Musical Instruments Mastered By Young Doug (Advance Reader) Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., whose initial starring vehicle is “Chances,” the First National which comes to the Theatre next, includes among his many hobbies, music, not only the listening to it, but the producing. of it. Of course, harmonica and jew’s harp were included in his boyhood likes, then came the uke, the banjo, the sweet potato and the moaning sax. He could be a wow as endman, for the traps, including base drums, cymbals and the rest are his meat. He plays the organ and pia and sings well enough to be ene not too often. “Chances” is » tation of the novel by A Gibbs. Alan Dwan d* war romance Taking No Chances On A New Star* Cut No. 22 Cut 15¢ Mat 5c Lithe, blonde, athletic Tall and young— The sort the bards Have always sung, And ladies in Their lacy bowers . Have mooned about, In idle hours; Wielder of facile Brush and pen; Hail fellow in The world of men; Stern critic, of Self, foe or friend! How better can This ditty end, Than just to say How glad we are, Young Doug, that you Have won your star! (Considering the Circumstances, We took no chance— In seeing “Chances!” ) *Unsigned contribution of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. fan, recently received by First National Studios, Burbank, “Chances” now showing at the Theatre. “Chances” First Film To Show Importance Of Field Artillery First National War Romance, | First Starring Vehicle of Fairbanks The Younger, Comes To Strand Theatre Next. California. (Advance Story) E The part played by artillery in the World War is depicted vividly in Douglas Fairbanks Jr.’s initial First National starring vehicle, “Chances,” which Alan Dwan directed, and which comes to the Theatre next. Although only a small portion of the picture shows actual fighting on the front, Fairbanks enacts the role of an officer in the Royal Horse Artillery from beginning to end. The screen play is based on A. Hamilton Gibbs’ thrilling story of two soldier brothers who love the same girl. “The part played by artillery in the war,” said Capt. J. S. Seott, technical advisor on the picture, “has never been portrayed on the screen. There were often times when guns were hub to hub over long miles of front, laying down a terrific barrage behind the enemy lines. “The belief that artillery was a safe job far behind the lines is grossly erroneous. The light artillery was usually but a hundred yards behind the lines and more exposed than the infantr trenches. Even the he~ which was farther 7 was always the ta tillery. The lig sweep the batt! nel. We have where the ir hind the « to defe nel.