Daughters Courageous (Warner Bros.) (1939)

—_— IN THIS ISSUE . . . PRISCILLA LANE’S LIFE STORY! zkkwkkekk PARADE xkkwk kt INA OF STARS NEWS Vol. I. No 4 xk kw Kw * PUBLISHED BY AUTO-LITE SPARK PLUGS ww *°X Hollywood NEW HOLLYWOOD STAR A SENSATION IN LATEST FILM Priscilla Lane Scores Triumph in Warner Bros. "DAUGHTERS COURAGEOUS" | YOUNGEST OF LANE SISTERS SCORES TRIUMPH IN TOUCHING LOVE STORY Hollywood, Cal.—Hailed as one of the season’s “must” pictures, “Daughters Courageous” gives lovely Priscilla Lane perhaps the most appealing role she has ever played. In this Warner Bros. screen version of the popular stage hit, “Fly Away Home”, the beautiful young star, playing the part of “Buff’’ Masters, has to choose between the romantic love of the exciting, irresponsible Gabriel Lopez (John Garfield), son of a Portuguese fisherman, and the dependable devotion of likeable Johnny Heming (Jeffrey Lynn). But the thing that makes the picture unusual and raises its suspense to fever pitch, is the fact that Buff’s mother, Nan Masters, played by Fay Bainter. is agitated by the same problem in her own life, a problem that at the very moment threatens to disrupt the household and change the future of all four daughters. Yes, the famous four daughters are in the picture, played by Lola, Rosemary and Priscilla Lane and Gale Page. Imagine the situation! The mother, Nan Masters, had divorced her charming but irresponsible husband, Jim MOTORISTS HAIL NEW There’s a new star performer in the motor world—the revolutionary new Auto-Lite Spark Plug! And does it improve motorcar performance! Perfected by Auto-Lite ignition engineers, this new kind of spark plug makes cars start quicker, pick up instantly.and deliver smooth, flexible engine performance at all speeds. Auto-Lite engineers wanted a better spark plug so— they developed one themselves—designed it as a balanced part of the ignition system. This new Auto-Lite KIND OF SPARK PLUG! Masters (Claude Rains) when he roamed away from his family 18 years ago to answer the call of the wanderlust and keep ‘ta date with the world at large.” In the years since, she has kept her home together and provided for her. four daughters by becoming a well-known dress designer. And now romance enters her life for the second time, this time in the person of steady, well-to-do Sam Sloane (Donald Crisp). The mother wants the approval of her . daughters and of their veteran and beloved housekeeper, played by May Robson. The approval is gladly given, and Sam has come to get Nan’s affirmative answer to his proposal when the bell rings and in walks—Jim Masters. Back from. his wanderings. he wants to settle down at last and proceeds to charm his way back into the family circle with his old genial, ingratiating ways. He and Gabriel Lopez, kindred spirits, take to each other at once and impulsive, laughter-loving little Buff falls under the spell of these two gay vagabonds with their glamorous talk of far places. How will it end? There is high suspense and poignant drama in the swift rush of events that follow. The final scores will keep audiences sitting on the edges of their chairs, chuckling aloud one moment, struggling to keep back the tears the next. LEADS AUTO-LITE “PARADE OF STARS” | Lovely Priscilla Lane, Warner Bros. star, has" }_ been winning praise from critics and public since her first professional appearance at the age of 14. According to VARIETY, Priscilla demonstrated her ability so well in “Four Daughters” she took top billing in “Brother Rat” and will be given choice assignments this ‘year. She appeared this year in “Yes, My Darling Daughter” and,her latest picture is “Daughters Cour Spark Plug produces a more effective spark with less effort. “Sensational” is the word for the improvement in spark plug performance over ordinary plugs, yet you pay no premium when you buy Auto-Lites. Car owners everywhere say new Auto-Lite Spark Plugs put new life in sluggish motors. Give your cara set of new Auto-Lites. You'll be amazed at the difference in your car.