Fashions of 1934 (Warner Bros.) (1934)

William Powell And Bette Davis In Same Film For First Time Although William Powell and Bette Davis have both been working at the Warner ,Bros.-First National studios for about two years they were cast together for the first time in Powell’s latest starring picture, ‘‘ Fashions of 1934,’’ which will be shown on the screen of the Theatre be In this picture Bette has the leading feminine role opposite Powell, the two heading a east that is a large and exceptionally talented one. Powell has long been a star, while Bette but recently rose to. stellar rank, although she has been playing featured leads ever since she won success in an ingenue part in the George Arliss picture, ‘‘The Man Who Played God.’’ Bette was given her first stellar role in ‘‘Ex-Lady’’ and more recently was co-starred with Charles Farrell in ‘‘The Big Shakedown’? and with Pat O’Brien in ‘‘Bureau of Missing Persons.’’ Powell’s most recent pictures are ‘“The Kennel Murder’ Case,’’ ‘*Private Detective 62’? and ‘Lawyer Man.’’ In casting Bette with Powell it was believed that the two would make an excellent romantic team, the latter being a decided brunette, tall and well built, while Bette is the lightest of blondes, slim and willowy. Such popular players as Frank McHugh, Verree Teasdale, Reginald Owen, Hugh Herbert and Henry O’Neill are cast in the more important featured roles. Other character parts are enacted by Phillip Reed, recently recruited William Powell in “Fashions of 1934” now at the strand. Mat No, 15—5e from the Broadway stage, Gordon Westcott, Etienne Girardot, William Burress, Dorothy Burgess, Nella Walker, Spencer Charters, George Humbert, Frank Darien, Harry Beresford and Helen Freeman. ‘*Fashions of 1934’? has been hailed as a highly amusing comedy drama in which Powell, as a high pressure promoter, corners’ the Paris and New York fashion marts. The picture also carries spectacular numbers, chief of which is a fan dance with 200 beautiful girls. There also is a glamorous fashion show with beautiful models displaying the latest in Women’s gowns. William Dieterle directed from the screen play by F. Hugh Herbert and Carl Erickson based on a story by Harry Collins and Warren Duff. Gene Markey and Kathryn Scola adapted the Herbert-Erickson screen play. Page Twelve This, ladies and gentlemen, is one of the few pictures which may be looked at from any angle. These lissome lassies are one of the features of “Fashions of 1934,” that extravaganza of comedy, laughs and beauty, which is now at the Strand. William Powell and Bette Davis are the stars. P) i Gaiety Of Parisian Life Is Revealed In ‘Fashions Of 1934’ Americans who never have been to Paris are due for a veritable Cook’s Tour of the smart places of the French eapital and those who know the city like natives are due for a vicarious thrill from closeups of familiar landmarks in ‘“Fashions of 1934,’? the First National picture which comes to theccs. eee Theatre on ............ the stellar role. Action of the story, which presents Powell and Bette Davis as a pair of amiable ‘‘chiselers,’’ takes place before a background of such glamorous places as Ciro’s bar, the far famed Ritz, Foyot’s, Prunier’s, the Folies Bergere and a typical cafe-cabaret in the Montmarte district. Also seen are such well known architectural and geographical features as the Place de L’Opera, Are de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Rue de la Paix, Place de la Concorde, Rue de Rivoli, the left embankment of the Seine and, of course, the inescapable Eiffel Tower. Director William Dieterle, a stickler for accuracy, has attained a masterpiece of exactness in presenting a fascinating picture of smart Parisian life, ‘‘Pashions of 1934,’’ a comedy romance, contains some unusual spectacles in a gigantic fashion show and a fan dance in which 200 beautiful girls take part. Busby Berkeley, famous musical comedy director, staged the fan dance number. There is a large supporting cast which includes such outstanding players as Frank McHugh, Verree Teasdale, Reginald Owen, Henry O’Neill, Hugh Herbert, Phillip Reed, Gordon Westcott and Dorothy Burgess. Mat No. 3—15c Gossips Speculate On PowellLindsay Romance At Studio Hollywood match makers believe they see signs of a new romance in the life of William Powell, star of ‘‘Fashions of 1934,’? a First National picture which comes to GO kceeeesounes Theatresonens tna The girl is Margaret Lindsay, young featured player under contract to the studio. She has been in Hollywood about a year, attracting attention first in ‘‘ Cavaleade,’’ as the young bride. who was lost on the ill-starred Titanic. The friend-_. ship between | Powell and Miss Lindsay |B began when they worked together in the} picture ‘‘Private Detective 62’’ some months ago and has continued, with evidence of increasing inter WILLIAM POWELL Mat No. 2—5e est on Bill’s part, ever since. Miss Lindsay, although not working with Powell in ‘‘ Fashions of 1934,’? was frequently seen on the set with the star, which started the tongues of gossips wagging. A serious romance would not surprise their associates at Warner’s Studios, who have seen the Brent-Chatterton affair and the Dvorak-Fenton attachment culminate in marriage following the association of the principals in piectures made on that lot. In ‘‘Fashions of 1934,’’ a comedy romance revealing the racket of stealing Parisian fashion designs, Powell plays opposite Bette Davis. Others in the cast are Frank McHugh, Verree Teasdale, Hugh Herbert, Reginald Owen and Henry O’Neill. William Dieterle directed the film. Verree Teasdale One Player Who Can Sing Own Songs ForFilms Stars rarely do their own singing in motion picture roles except in musical comedy productions when they are selected largely for their singing talent. Usually the player goes through the motions of singing, which the camera records, and then later a professional renders the song which is dubbed in on the sound track. This is because few actresses possess both histrionic talent and good singing voices. On rare 9ecasions, however, the combination is found. Such is the case with Verree Teasdale, who sings in the First National picture, ‘‘ Fashions of 1934,’’ which comes to the SE geE gS is AEE. DPhcatneon sc. aes In her role of ‘‘The Duchess’? she is starred in a musical revue, which is a show within the production of ‘‘Fashions of 1934.’ Miss Teasdale is a noted radio singer as well as a talented stage and screen actress, of New York, and some of the famous masters of Europe. Her song, ‘‘Spin a Little Web of Dreams,’’ is the highlight of the revue, which includes a fan dance by 200 beautiful girls clad in a few feathers and two fans apiece. The picture is a comedy romance with William Powell in the stellar role and Bette Davis playing the feminine lead opposite him. It presents the amusing adventures of a high pressure promoter who corners the Paris fashion market. Others in the cast include Frank McHugh, Reginald Owen, Henry O’Neill, Hugh Herbert, Phillip Reed, Gordon Westcott and Dorothy Burgess. Besides the fan dance, which was staged by Busby Berkeley, there is an elaborate fashion show presented by a score of pretty mannikins displaying the very latest in women’s gowns. William Dieterle directed. Bette Davis Under $50,000 Insurance Against Being Fat During the production of “Fashions of 1934”, the First National picture which comes to thew es theatre on ............ ; with William Powell in the stellar role, Bette Davis, who plays opposite him, strangely and mysteriously developed avoirdupois. Bette started the picture weighing in at 106 pounds. This is one to two pounds above her normal weight, but executives thought nothing of it as a star usually loses weight in the strenuous work of making a picture. When, however, at the end of the first week, she had put on two more pounds, going up to 108, some alarm was expressed. It was feared that if Bette kept putting on two pounds a week she would soon be in the plump, if not fat, class. As Bette has the slimmest figure of any actress in Hollywood, this was unthinkable. Consequently, application for $50,000 insurance against Bette becoming fat, was immediately made with Lloyd’s. The terms of insurance call for the payment of $50,000 in case Bette tips the scales at more than 120 pounds. The risk is not considered very great, however, as the insuring company has the right to place Bette on a diet in case she reaches a weight of 115 pounds. The diet must be prescribed under a physician’s care to insure that no dangerous system of reducing be adopted. The apprehension that she might become too plump was dispelled, quickly, however, for, by the time she had finished the production, Bette had not only taken on no more weight but had dropped back to her normal of about 105 pounds. Bette, while not appearing in the role of a fashion plate in ‘“FWashions of 1934,’? but as that of a designer of styles, nevertheless appears in more than two score of the latest creations of the modiste’s art and it was quite essential that she retain her slim figure. The picture is described as a comedy romance. It has specialty numbers too, including a fashion show and a fan dance by 200 beautiful girls clad in a couple of whirling fans. Others in the cast include Frank McHugh, Verree Teasdale, Reginald Owen, Henry O’Neill, Hugh Herbert, Phillip Reed and Gordon Westcott. William Dieterle directed. A 1934 Fashion | The men are going strong this year for styles such as Bette Davis who is featured in “Fashions of 1934” at the Strand. Mat No. 8—5c