Fashions of 1934 (Warner Bros.) (1934)

William Powell William Powell was born in Pittsburgh but moved to Kansas City, Missouri, when just a boy. He attended high school there with the intention of preparing himself for the legal profession. He changed suddenly to dramatics when he scored an unexpected hit in a school play. Powell enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York upon graduation from High School, borrowing part of the necessary funds for his tuition from an Aunt and ushering in a theatre at night to pay his living expenses. Unable to secure sufficient money for the completion of his course at the dramatic school, Powell went from one job to another until in 1912 he secured a small role in “The Ne’er Do Well” and later & more important part in “Within The Law,” which furnished him with some valuable experience and means of livelihood for two years. After several years in stock and in a number of stage productions, he was cast as the villain in “Sherlock Holmes,” his first effort in motion pictures. Since then he has run the gamut of characterizations in such outstanding successes as “The Road to Singapore,” “High Pressure,” “Jewel Robbery,” “One Way Passage,” “Lawyer Man,” “Private Detective 62” and “The Kennel Murder Case.” His latest picture is “Fashions of 1934,” coming to (now playing at) the .........00.00.. theatre. Hugh Herbert Born in New York City, Hugh Herbert was educated in the publie schools, going directly from High School into a Fall River, Mass. stock company. Later he returned to New York, playing in more than sixty plays and sketches in that and other cities. Going to Los Angeles with the musical comedy, “Exposures of 1927,” he attracted the attention of picture executives and was engaged for film work. Herbert collaborated with Murray Roth in writing the first all-talking picture, “Lights of New York,” which was produced by Warner Bros. He has written a number of plays and screen productions, notable among the latter, “The Great Gabbo,” for Eric Von Stroheim. His recent pictures include “Convention City,” “Easy To Love,” “The World Changes,” “College Coach,” “Footlight Parade,” “The Narrow Corner,” “Bureau of Missing Persons,” “Goodbye Again,” and “Fashions of 1934,” the last of which is coming to (now playing at) the . Theatre. Se Gordon Westcott Gordon Westcott was born in St. George, Utah, the son of a minister, a profession he himself prepared for at the University of Utah. Later he decided upon a journalistic career and attended Columbia Wniversity with this in mind. He became interested in the theatre through having written a melodrama which was produced by a stock company. Eventually he organized his own stock company and played character parts which led to Broadway productions of note and eventually to the screen. His most recent pictures include “Convention City,” “Dark Hazard,’ “Footlight Parade,” “Bureau of Missing Persons,” “Goodbye Again,” “The Affairs of Voltaire,” “Lilly Turner” and “The World Changes.” His latest work is in “Fashions of 1934,” coming to (now playing at) the oe .. Theatre. Cast Biographie. Don’t Believe Him, HOST AAARAROAPOORREARARRORDERARREIDD?. AOAEDARERDANASEARASTEORREOD © SIP RRS MONA ED, Et But it looks as if Bette Davis likes those sweet things which Wil liam Powell is whispering in her ear. Still, maybe he’s telling her to see “Fashions of 1934,” First National’s musical extravaganza, coming to the Strand. If he is, he’s telling the truth. Mat No, Frank MeHugh Frank McHugh has been on the stage since his early youth. Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, of theatrical parents, Frank’s earliest thoughts were of the theatre. Following years as a trouper in many stock companies throughout the United States and Canada, he was induced by his friend, Frank Fay, to accept a role with the latter in “Bright Lights.” He speedily drew the attention of screen audiences and after having given outstanding performances in many pictures, he was signed under a long term contract by Warner Bros.-First National, His latest pictures include “Convention City,” “The House on 56th St,” “Havana Widows,” “Elmer The Great,” “One Way Passage,” “The Wax Museum,” “Life Begins,” “Ex-Lady,” “Pootlight Parade,” “Willy Turner” and “Son of a Sailor.” His latest work is in “Fashions of 1934,” coming to (now playing at) the . Theatre. ae Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neili was born in Orange, N. J., and educated there. After graduating from Seton Hall College, he decided to try his luck on the stage, having appeared in various amateur and college productions since 12 years of age. After many discouragements, he landed a minor role with a Newark, N. J. stock company and one engagement led to another until he felt he was ready to try Broadway. His first role there was with the Theatre Guild. He clicked with Broadway’s theatre-goers and for many years has been one of the most popular actors in the East. Numbered among his many stage hits are “T Loved. You Wednesday,” “The Last Mile,” “Trick For Trick” and “Conquest.” O’Neill was brought to Hollywood by Warner Bros.-First National and has appeared in “From Headquarters,” “Bedside,” “The Big Shakedown,” “Lady Killer,” “The Kennel Murder Case,” “I Loved A Woman,” “The House on 56th Street” and “The World Changes.” He is now in “Fashions of 1934,” coming to (now playing at) the-....:..,....26. 0 8a..iiess Theatre. 1S—10c¢ Dorothy Burgess Dorothy Burgess was born in Los Angeles, Calif. but went to New York with her parents when a child. She was educated at Miss Dow’s School at Briarcliffe Manor after attending public school in New York City. A niece of Fay Bainter, she was given a small part in Miss Bainter’s play, “Hast Is West,” running on Broadway at the time. This was her first stage experience, to be followed by a part m “Crooked Square.” Later she become a specialty dancer in the Music Box Revue. Her first big part was the ingenue role in “Dancing Mothers.” Following this she played in “The Adorable Liar,” “Synthetic Sin” and “Good News.” She went to Los Angeles to play in “The Squall” and it was while playing in this production that she was given a test for the role of Tonia in “In Old Arizona.” She won the part. She has been in pictures most of the time since, her more recent ones ineluding “From Headquarters,” “Ladies They Talk About,” “Play Girl,” “Lasea of the Rio” and “Beyond Victory.” Her most recent work is in “Fashions of 1934” coming to (now playing at) the . Theatre. Reginald Owen Reginald Owen was born in Wheathamstead, Herts, England and educated in the City of London School. Later he attended the London Academy of Dramatic Art after which he began his dramatic career in London theatres, rising to the top of his profession. In 1922 he went to New York where he began his Broadway career in “The Letter.” He played leading roles in New York City for some years and finally was induced to go to Hollywood and enter picture work. His more recent pictures include “Mandalay,” “Voltaire,” “The Narrow Corner,” “The Searlet Ring,” “Sherlock Holmes” and “Robber’s Roost.” He is now appearing in “Fashions of 1934,” the! =... ge-nsiaccs Lneatre’s: next (eurrent) attraction. Bette Davis Bette Davis was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Cushing Academy there. Her dramatic career began at school and was continued several years later in New York City where she first attended the John Murray Anderson School of the Drama and later joined the Provincetown Players. A role in Ibsen’s “Wild Duck” brought her to the attention of prominent New York producers and soon after that she played on Broadway with Richard Bennett. From Broadway to Hollywood, as everyone knows, is hardly more than across the street these days, and Bette was soon in demand for motion pictures. Her earliest pictures, however, were a keen disappointment to her because. her youthful face and figure held her confided to child roles. It wasn’t long until she felt a strong urge to return to the stage in New York, but an unexpected call from George Arliss asking her to play a leading role in “The Man Who Played God” held her in Hollywood. Her most recent pictures inelude “The Big Shakedown,” “ExLady,” “Bureau of Missing Persons,” “The Cabin In The Cotton,” “Parachute Jumper” and “Twenty Thousand Years in Sing Sing.” The latest is “Fashions of 1934,” coming to (now playing at) the Se apse is vis acs Theatre. Verree Teasdale Verree Teasdale was born in Spokane, Wash., but was brought to New York when two years old. She was educated in the Perking School for girls and the Erasmus Hall High School. Afterwards she attended the American Academy of Dramatic Art and the New York School of Expression, at the same time taking voice training under Eleanor McLellan. She completed her education by a year’s travel throngh Europe and South America. Her first appearance on the stage was in “Cheaper To Marry,” following with “The Constant Wife” and “The Greeks Had a Word for It.” While playing on the stage in “Experience Unnecessary” she attracted the attention of Hollywood producers who engaged her to play in “Skyscraper Souls.” More recently she appeared in “Roman Scandals,” “Goodbye Love,” “Payment Deferred” and “Luxury Liner.” Miss Teasdale is an accomplished singer and has dono considerable such work over the radio. She is a cousin of the late Sara Teasdale and of Edith Wharton, one of America’s foremost novelists. She is a golden blonde with blue eyes, is five feet six inches in height and weighs 125 pounds. Her latest picture is “Fashions of 1934,” now play ing at (coming to) the. ae (Special Fashion Details) Hollywood Uses Ancient Styles for Modern Gowns By Jeanne Dwan Smythe S HOLLYWOOD superseding Paris as the women’s style capital of the world? The latest bombshell hurled at Parisian supremacy of milady’s fashions is shown in the new extravaganza, ‘‘Pashions of 1934,’’ which opens at the ............ theatre, on .... One of the clever practices of famous stylists of the day is the adaptation of medieval costumes to modern. modes. For instance, in First National’s ‘‘Fashions of 1934,” evening gown and wrap copied from the colorful Cardinals’ robes of Rithelieu’s time. Milady’s gown is a ravishing creation of beaded cloth in a herringbone design with a long sweep that trails. It has an especially high neckline which promotes added distinction and gives a further appearance of height. Only in the length, train and high neckline does the model show similarity to the ecclesiastical undergarments. An absolutely stunning evening wrap is the outstanding note which ecatehes the eye. Made of heavy white satin which closely follows the churchman’s robe, the neckline is bordered with a band of rich metaline cloth. It differs from the Cardinal’s robe in that it has no figures. An aura of beauty, elegance and richness emanate from this ensemble. The verdiet of women everywhere is smart and daring. Reactionary to a startling and amazing degree is the new Colonial ensemble adapted for the woman of 1934 from the Eighteenth Century uniform of the world renown, John Paul Jones. A three-quarter length coat and skirt of Navy blue hue form the predominate basic color background for this exquisite creation from Hollywood. In marvelous and colorful contrast the brass military buttons and scarlet col-~ lar stand out in bold relief. The eandy striped muffler of red, blue and white provide a unique variation in mode as against the solid blue and crimson collar. A tightly drawn belt of Navy blue > we view an suede completes this picture. Smartness — conservatism — chie are the essence of this composition. New, novel and practical is this sports costume designed for the young woman by the foremost Hollywood stylist, Orry-Kelly. One must. go abroad to the Tyrolean Alps to discover its origin in the outfit of the one-time Swiss Banditti. In place of the mountaineer’s trousers, mademoiselle wears a striking and distinctive skirt of rough tweed with plaid interspacings. For freedom of action the skirt is slit about a third of its length from the bottom. A unique note is brought out in the four buttons of velvet just about the slit. Exceedingly smart is the Cardinal red velvet jacket with its rows of velvet buttons of like color on each side. The jacket varies but little from the original, in that it is purely feminized. A white crepe blouse strikes the eye in vivid contrast to the rest of the ensemble. The full sleeves of the blouse makes for a smart touch to complete the picture. Practical, servicable, colorful and attractive are words to best describe this combination. If the enterprising Warner 3ros. continue to set the mode with a series of pictures of the calibre of “Fashions of 1934,” then truly we must admit that Paris will be toppled from the throne of fashion and Hollywood will inaugurate the style of the feminine world. Page Twenty-one