Dr. Monica (Warner Bros.) (1934)

Fashion Stories e Genuine Oddities e Factual News As suggested in The Film Daily’s poll of motion picture editors All Star Cast Wins Triumph At...... An unusual theme, original treatment of the frequently hackneyed love triangle, reaching a thrilling, dramatic and unexpected climax, with charming and talented Kay Francis in the title role, supported by such outstanding stars as Warren William, Jean Muir and Verree Teasdale. This tells the story of ‘‘ Doctor Monica’? which Warner Bros. presented for the first time locally AbethO. 6 ae Theatre last night. It is hard to describe ‘‘ Doctor Monieca.’’? It is a sex drama, with sex so subordinated that it accentuates the thrilling incidents of the plot rather than forming its basie motif. It is sophisticated, but absolutely free from vulgarity in text or in suggestion. Its principal character is a woman physician, but there is not the slightest suggestion of shop-worn hospital seenes, morbidity or medieal parlance. This is no sordid love affair of the screen. Two women, both fine characters, are in love with one man, who is married to one of them, and is the lover of the other. The man, despite his seduction of the girl, is neither brazen or abandoned. He is thoroughly ashamed of himself, conscience stricken at the thought that he is responsible for wrecking the happiness of the two women who love him and his unborn child. Each woman tries to sacrifice herself for the other, and in one of the most dramatic scenes ever screened the ‘‘other woman’? flies out to sea in an almost fuelless airplane. Kay Francis is magnificent in her portrayal of the role of Doctor Monica, and Jean Muir, as the ‘‘other woman’’, shows why Warner Bros. have so rapidly advanced her to stardom. Warren William makes the difficult role of a man who would like to be true to his wife but cannot resist temptation, not only convincing, but thoroughly understandable, Charles Kenyon has given an exeellent dramatization to the famous Polish play and William Keighley has caught the spirit of this poweful drama and directed it with great skill and artistry. ‘‘Doctor Monica’’ will appeal equally to men and to women who frequently find it difficult to understand why things are as they are. Has Good Luck Turtle Verree Teasdale ascribes the success of her latest Warner Bros. picture, ‘‘Doctor Monica,’’ now BNOWIN Gy Bhi ccs ctv cce Theatre, to a turtle. The turtle was a lucky charm which was given to her by her fiance, Adolphe Menjou. Page Four ““Dr. Monica’’ With ‘Dr. Monica’ Opens At The..... Today With All Star Cast ‘“Dector Monica,’’ a story in which both wife and the ‘‘other woman’’ try to sacrifice themselves to insure the happiness of the other, in which Warner Bros. have cast three of the screen’s outstanding stars, will open at the es ore Se Theatre today. Kay Francis has the title role, but although she portrays the part of a physician, there are no hospital scenes or medical sequences. The ‘‘other woman’’ is Jean Muir, and the husband, beloved by both, is played by Warren William. Verree Teasdale has another stellar role, and other important members of the cast include Phillip Reed, Emma Dunn, Herbert Bunston, Ann Shoemaker, Virginia Hammond, Hale Hamilton and Virginia Pine. The plot is taken from a famous Polish play, and comes to a strange and dramatic climax when the wife arranges to give up her husband when she finds he is the father of the other woman’s child, but is thwarted by the girl, who ends her life in one of the most exciting scenes ever shown on the screen. Dealing entirely with the social elect of New York, the picture is set in the background of beautiful Long Island estates and in luxurious apartments. William Keighley directed from the screen play by Charles Kenyon, which was dramatized from an _ English screen adaptation of the Polish play by Laura Walker Mayer. Hat Pins Revived Kay Francis is credited with rescuing hat pins from complete oblivion! The Warner Bros. star, in her latest picture ‘‘Doctor Monica,’’ which comes to the ................ TheatresOlesiesa che: » wears a perky bonnet of 1934 vintage, anchored to her black locks with a hat pin, no less! Kay predicts they will be seen in quantities during the coming month. Movie Stars Model Summer Fashions Below:—Jean Muir displays a dress of light blue crepe with white organza trim and a matching hat. Verree Teasdale in a dark green silk with white pique trim and hat to match. Kay Francis wears a brown silk dress with a Keep Your Chin Up, These stars are appearing in Warner Bros.’ is played by Warren William and others in t The picture is based on the popular stage pl tor’s thro Above:—Verree Teasdale models a summer suit in a light tan weave with brown polka dots. Her accessories are brown. Kay Francis wears a light weight black silk suit with a mandarin coat in Chinese colors. Mat No. 14—30e contrasted trim of tan stripes. dramatic triumph, “Doctor Monica.” The leading male role he cast are Philip Reed, Hale Hamilton and Emma Dunn. ay of the same name and concerns a famous woman docbbing love and sacrifice. SSSTTesSsSSSSS Oriental Influence In Styles Created By Film Designer Anticipating, by six months, the dicta of Parisian fashion creators, Orry-Kelly, costume designer for Warner Bros. has established the mode for Oriental effects in feminine attire and originated in Hollywood, a style which promises to affect the trends of fashionable women the world over. Darling | Jean Muir lends moral encouragement to Warren William in this scene from Warner Bros.’ dramatic special, “Doctor Monica.” Kay Francis heads the all-star cast, which includes such notables as Ver ree Teasdale, Philip Reed, and Emma Dunn. The film is coming to the Strand Theatre. Mat No. 7—20c Motion pictures are beginning to have an immediate effect on all dress designing, but “Dr. Monica,” a new dramatic film COMING FO ThE Hic. on = Ripeasene sess tas acd , has set a precedent in creating them, with the aid of several actresses who are noted as being among the world’s best dressed women. The first original creation, and one which seems fair to becoming of universal importance was made for Kay Francis, who portrays the title role in the production. The coat is distinctly Chinese, made of black and jade green print, and the hat is a large Toyo straw. Miss Francis’ striking beauty lends itself peculiarly to the deSigner’s art, and the Oriental touch is shown to best advantage by her lithe and shapely form, while her face, with its expresSive eyes and slightly oval contour, has enough Oriental mysticism to blend exquisitely with the costumer’s design. Verree Teasdale, another of the screen’s best dressed women, wears a tailored afternoon gown, the coat of which graduates and falls lower in back than in front —without flaring. This is a minor detail, but it causes the ensemble to retain a tailored effect. A silver fox collar takes on the same lines as the hem of the coat, suggesting a windblown effect. This combining of the tailored and the wind-blown, creates a new sophisticated spirit which is definitely streamline. The streamline idea is important enough to influence the style of the first fall afternoon suits, as well as evening gowns. Jean Muir introduces an unusual creation for the formal cocktail hour. The gown has as its highlight a new form of tunic. The body of the dress is black while a white embossed organdy tunie shows promise of completely revolutionizing the familiar run of tunics. A _ ruffle starts below the knees in front and climbs apron-style to a high point in back. Full sleeves and a ruffled neckline make it cool and comfortable when the summer sun goes down. Kay Francis Sets New Oriental Style In New Love Drama ‘‘The Oriental influence will dominate summer fashions,’’ says Orry-Kelly, who designed Kay Francis’ costumes for the Warner Bros. picture which comes to Chose ee. Theatre on ............ aad ‘*Lines and silhouettes of Oriental costumes, particularly the Chinese, are being modified and adapted in Occidental clothes,’’ he adds. ‘‘Bright Chinese colors — yellows, reds, jades and blues are outstanding, and gayly colored prints are in evidence more than ever before, both for daytime and for evening wear. But the idea must not be overdone. If a costume suggests a touch of the Oriental, it will fulfill its purpose. ‘*To illustrate this important point I mentioned a costume worn by Kay Francis in her current film ‘Doctor Monica.’ With a simple black street dress, she wears a brightly colored print jacket that is a modified coolie coat. It suggests the Oriental theme in line and color. ‘* Accessories, as well as clothes, feel this influence, and here even more than in the choice of garments, it is wise to exercise restraint. ‘“Simply cut, solid colored materials form a perfect setting for this type of costume jewelry, but figured fabrics require no unusual jewelry to set them off, ‘*Putting it briefly, one might say that a touch of the Orient is the perfect touch to this season’s successful wardrobe.’’ In ‘‘Doctor Moniea,’’ a thrillingly dramatic story of a woman’s battle for love and happiness, Miss Francis plays the role of a professional woman as well as society leader. Others in the east include Warren William, Jean Muir, Verree Teasdale and Phillip Reed.