Devil Dogs of the Air (Warner Bros.) (1935)

PUBLICITY Tommy O'Toole Lieut. Wm. Brannigan Betty Roberts Crees (Rely 5 sociation ccs oases ears ae eee tans Ma Roberts Commandant Captain Adjutant Instructor .......... Instructor .. JAMES CAGNEY eae aie AO PELL, OL BRL EN Loos. .Margaret Lindsay ose Frank McHugh Helen Lowell cow. John Arledge vcs. Robert Barrat Russell Hicks ...William Davidson ys ue Ward Bond Gordon Elliott PRODUCTION Directed by LLOYD BACON Screen Play by Malcolm Stuart Boylan and Earl Baldwin; Based on story by John Monk Saunders; Photography by Arthur Edeson; Film Editor, William Clemens; Art Director, Arthur J. Kooken; Technical Adviser, Major Ralph J. Mitchell; Vitaphone Orchestra Conductor, Leo F. Forbstein. SYNOPSIS (not for publication) Tommy O’Toole (James Cagney), a natural born flyer, joins the U. S. Marines aviation corps where his pal, Brannigan (Pat O’Brien), is an officer. Tommy continues in his wise-guy attitude, even going so far as trying to steal Brannigan’s girl friend (Margaret Lindsay). When Brannigan saves his life during a test flight, Tommy turns over a new leaf and learns the meaning of discipline. Running Time: 86 minutes. (Lead Story) Cagney, O'Brien Star In ‘Devil Dogs of the Air A short time ago Warner Bros., realizing America’s interest in the new program of national defense, released for the second time a thrilling pic Mat 101—15c Pat O’Brien, Margaret Lindsay and James Cagney ture of life in the U. S. Navy called “Here Comes The Navy”, starring James Cagney and Pat O’Brien. The film was even more successful than had been anticipated. Knowing that since that time world events have increased the interest of Cagney in Lusty Role James Cagney has a role that fits him like the proverbial glove in “Devil Dogs Of The Air’, which Warner Bros. have returned to the screen, and is now being shown locally at the Strand Theatre. He plays the part of a defiant recruit in the Marine Corps, who finally learns what discipline means. The picture is a thrilling drama of the U. S. Marine Corps. Pat O’Brien is co-starred with Cagney as a fellow Devil Dog. In the cast besides Cagney and O’Brien are Margaret Lindsay and Frank McHugh. Lloyd Bacon directed the picture from the screenplay by Malcolm Stuart Boylan and Earl Baldwin, based on the story by John Monk Saunders. the American people in all phases of defense, Warners bring back to the screen another exciting film adventure of Cagney and O’Brien, “Devil Dogs Of The Air.” The film will start its local run at the Strand Theatre this Friday. Cagney and O’Brien play the roles of two tough marines in the Aviation Corps who are determined to outsmart each other both in flying and in romance. The romance comes when each makes a play for lovely Margaret Lindsay who has the constant task of trying to keep them from committing mayhem. Frank McHugh plays the part of an ambulance driver who is sad because no one gets hurt. Like its famous predecessor, “Here Comes The Navy”, this picture was produced under a special arrangement with the U. S. Government. Lloyd Bacon directed the picture from the screen play by Malcolm Stuart Boylan and Earl Baldwin, based on John Monk Saunders’ story. Demand for Strand Film Due to public demand, Warner Bros. have brought back to the screen a snappy film about the U. S. Marines called ‘Devil Dogs Of The Air” and it is now playing at the Strand Theatre. The film stars James Cagney and Pat O’Brien, who are said to have surpassed their robust performances of “Here Comes The Navy”. Also in the cast are Margaret Lindsay and Frank McHugh. The picture is crammed with snappy, fast action and thrilling air stunts. Lloyd Bacon directed the screenplay by Malcolm Stuart Boylan and Earl Baldwin from a story by John Monk Saunders. Marines Head for Strand “Devil Dogs Of The Air’, which Warner Bros. bring back by popular demand, will be shown at the Strand Theatre starting this Friday. It is a rollicking comedy drama romance of the aviation corps of the U. S. Marines, carrying many breath-taking thrills. The all star cast includes James Cagney and Pat O’Brien in the leading roles with Margaret Lindsay and Frank McHugh supplying the romance and humor respectively. Lloyd Bacon directed the film. -@ Lift Page for More Ads (Opening Day Story) Devil Dogs of the Aur Cagney-0'Brien Film At Strand Today The exciting story of Warner Bros.’ “Devil Dogs Of The Air’, which was filmed a few seasons ago, has even more significance today than at the time it was made, due to the widespread interest in national defense. Heeding the trend of the times, Warner Bros. have Mat 103—15c brought it punee agers back to the screen and it will be shown at the Strand Theatre starting today. The picture stars those two robust rivals of the cinema, James Cagney and Pat O’Brien, with Margaret Lindsay supplying the romantic angle. Frank McHugh plays the role of a comic ambulance driver. A great deal of the picture was filmed at the U. S. Naval base at San Diego (which could not be done under present conditions) and produced under special arrangements with the U. S. Government. The story concerns a fresh kid, Cagney’s role, who joins the Marine Corps and tries to tell his superior officer, played by O’Brien what it’s all about. He, however wakes up one day to what the service means after a thrilling incident which brings a smashing climax. The scenario was written by Malcolm Stuart Boylan and Earl Baldwin from a story by John Monk Saunders. Lloyd Bacon directed the production. Mat 201—30c JAMES CAGNEY AND PAT O'BRIEN are at it again with wisecracks and breath-taking adventure in “Devil Dogs Of The Air”, which Warner Bros. are bringing back by popular demand. The film is now playing at the Strand Theatre. (Review) ‘Devil Dogs of the Air’ Timely Adventure Film Audiences at the Strand Theatre yesterday proved by their unchecked applause that Warner Bros. had acted in accordance with D OF DrUmlnacr tT PlevniGaseay nh bringing back to the screen the James Cagney Pat OCB ra.e-n starrer of a few seasons ago, ‘Devil Dogs Of The Air’. The picture is much more important and is much more powerful when seen in the light of present day Mat 102—15c Pat O’Brien events than when it was first released. Cagney has never given a better performance than his portrayal of a fresh youth who joins the Marines because he can’t keep out of air ships. He gets into the aviation corps through the kindness of a Marine officer, played by Pat O’Brien, and he rewards Pat by stealing his girl, portrayed by Margaret Lindsay. Frank McHugh has a droll comedy role as an ambulance driver. Lloyd Bacon deserves credit for unusually fine direction. John Monk Saunders wrote the original story from which Malcolm Stuart Boylan and Earl Baldwin evolved a snappy, fast action screenplay. FOIA A IAI AIA II II AIA IAI AI ASSIA IA A SK ya ee Re Re Be Be Be Be BO es a es ee Be Be Be Be Oe en nn ne ee ne ne [ Pace 5] STAR THESE IDEAS EXTRA ADS.... Military influence now in vogue for : ladies’ apparel is your lead to promote dealer ads. ; NEWS BREAK ... . Aviation editor reviews picture in light of Marine’s importance in national defense. AIRPLANE ATMOSPHERE .... Display toy planes and dirigibles. Suspend ‘em from ceiling in your lobby. MARINE RECRUITING .... at your theatre gives your showing an ‘official’ touch, with recruiting offices out front. JUNIOR BIRDMEN .... are sure customers. Contact editor of this page for publicity. Arrange for mass attendance. AIRPLANE MODELLING....(and drawing contests, too) are ever-popular with the kids. Display entries on miniature landing field in lobby. STILL DISPLAY CONTEST .... Gather stills from past air pictures for lobby contest. Ask folks to write in names of pictures and stars. Include “Devil Dogs of the Air” stills. GIVEAWAY CARDS....“The DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR Have Landed And Have The Situation Well In Hand”. Also use this line on tack cards, snipes, and all over town. AIRPLANE ATMOSPHERE ....‘Wind-sock” with picture title on marquee .... toy planes and dirigibles from ceiling of lobby .... aviation instruments in lobby display. 2.0.0.0. 0.0.0,0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0 00000000060 @ 4