Father's Son (Warner Bros., 1931) (1931)

| a —— Leon Janne ee Ses . A y Is A Name That Means Plenty Too. Tell Your Patrons And They’ll Come a ! e Major Lewis Stone Featured Here In “Father's Son” (Biography as of Jan. 15, 1931) Los Angeles claims Lewis Stone because he reigned there for several years as a matinee idol with the old Belasco stock company. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and educated there and at Barnard School, New York, graduating just in time to enlist in the Spanish-American War. Military life and the amusement business have divided his attention eevr since. From the time he finished his military education and served in the Spanish-American conflict he sas maintained his connection with the army, while steadily forging ahead, first on tse stage and then on the screen. Shortly after the conclusion of the Spanish war he played his first stage role, in a New York presentation of “Sidetracked,” appearing at first as a substitute for an actor who had fallen ill, and proving such good dramatic timber that he was retained in the cast. Stone made very rapid progress and after a few roles of minor importance, was starred in such notable New York productions as “The Misleading Lady,” “Inside the Lines” and “Where Poppies Bloom.” He then came to Los Angeles, entering John Blackwood’s famous Belasco stock company. His first screen role was experimental, both on his part and that of the producers—supporting Bessie Barriscale in “Honor’s Altar” for Thomas H. Ince. An engagement on the stage opposite Maude Fulton in “The Brat” took him away from the films for a time, and then the outbreak of the World War recalled him to his military duties. He was first assigned to the Plattsburg training camp, as infantry instructor, and at the conclusie; of the war received his commission aS-major in the reserve corps of the United States Army. Diary cue war, Major Stune has} been before the camera almost exclusively, although he spends one month each year in the officers’ training camp in lieu of a vacation. One of his most notable early pictures was “Scaramouche.” Among his First National pictures are “The Girl from Montmartre,” “Don Juan’s Three Nights” and “The Private Life of Helen of Troy.” Following the termination of his First National contract he signed for a long period with Metro-GoldwynMayer. Some of his outstanding pictures there are “The Foreign Legion,” “Freedom of the Press,” “The Patriot,” “Trial of Mary Dugan,” “Madame X,” “Woman of Affairs” and “Wild Orchids.” s Mr. Stone is five feet, eleven inches in height, weighs one hundred and seventy-five pounds and has grey hair and hazel eyes. He is essentially the military man in appearance and carriage, is an expert rider, rifle shot, fencer and boxer, and an ardent yachtsman. He owns two boats, a schooner and a power craft. now STRAND »ow Tarkington Temper Unruffled By Ruse Of Book Impostor Author of “Father’s Son,” Which Comes to the Theatre, ee ate Next, Tells How Sales Were Increased by Fakir seer ceesee (Advance Story) Booth Tarkington is noted for the meticulous honesty which causes him to refuse to see other plays while writing for the stage or screen, lest he be unwittingly influenced. The matter of his conscientiousness recalls a story which Mr. Tarkington himself tells about the man who in his early writing days attempted to impersonate him. It was not long after “Monsieur Beaucaire” became popular that the author heard of a man in a Western city who was pretending to be Booth Tarkington and presenting autographed copies of the book to his friends. The story told by the fakir was that his relatives objected to having a writer in their midst, that he had hired a young man in Indiana to pose as Booth Tarkington, and that the checks were always forwarded to him by the accommodating young Hoosier. Authors have been impersonated before and since and they frequently have been vindictive, but Mr. Tarkington was not. He took a humorous delight in the idea of the imposter increasing his sales, by the simple expedient of autographing the books. “Father’s Son,” which will be seen on the screen at the ..... = Theatre, beginning next, is from “Boy of Mine,” by Booth Tarkington. Leon Janney will be seen in the title role, while Lewis Stone, Irene Rich, John Halliday and Mickey Bennett have important parts. William Beaudine directed. Daughters Of Star || Of “Father’s Son Learn To Work (Advance Story) It was partly because of her comradeship with her two daughters that Irene Rich was selected to play the role of the mother in “Father’s Son,’ the Booth Tarkington story which will be the feature on the screen at the Theatre beginning next ....... Every day not spent at the studio she is with her children, Frances and Jane. The three ride, swim, play golf, tennis and take long walks through the Hollywood hills. The actress is teaching her daughters gardening. They are also learning to cook, to sew, how to order foods and plan well-balanced meals. Leon Janney plays the name role in “Father’s Son.” Lewis Stone, John Hallidav. Robert Dandridge and others are in the cast. William Beaudine directed. The All-American Boy Story For All America! BOOTH TARKINGTON’S Supreme Achievement with LEWIS STONE IRENE RICH LEON JANNEY and a dozen of Hollywood’s brightest Kids Cut No. 13 Cut 40c, Mat 10c COME AND MEET THE Remember how he wanted that mongrel pup? Remember how he saw its friendliness while _dad only saw its fleas? Remember the joy of childhood mischief, the tragedy of its punishment and the com fort of mother’s understanding? You'll remember this and more in the picture you'll never forget! with KID THAT WAS YOU! BOOTH TARKINGTON’S Story for All Whose Hearts are Young! ATHERS § LEWIS STONE: IRENE RICH LEON JANNEY John Halliday Mickey Bennett and a dozen of Hollywood’s brightest kids A First National & Vitaphone Picture Cut No. 10 Cut 60c, Maf 15c “Father’s Son” Boy Hero’s Lip Cut In Filming Big Fight (Advance Story) Work was suspended for four days during the filming of “Father’s Son,” which will be the feature at the Theatre. beginning next, while Leon Janney, who plays the leading role, went to the Hollywood Hospital to recover from the effects of the fight sequence, The story called for a fight between Leon and Mickey Bennett. Mickey pasted Leon in the mouth so hard that his lip was broken from the blows. Daily application of make-up on the wounds caused an infection to set in and the boy’s face finally became so disfigured that shooting was stopped and he was sent to the hospital to recuperate from the ailment. Booth Tarkington is responsible for this story of an American boy, in which Lewis Stone and Irene Rich play important roles. William Beaudine, director of a number of child pictures, including the silent version of this same story which was filmed a few years ago under the title of “Boy Of Mine.” “Father’s Son”? Coming | Lewis Stone Plays (Current Reader) John Halliday, who will be seen in an important role in “Father’s Son” in support of Leon Janney, made his motion picture debut in Warner Brothers production, “Recaptured Love,” following with Son” is the feature attraction this week at the Theatre. Dad in **Father’s Son” (Advance Reader) Lewis Stone, one of the most polished performers on the screen today, plays the role of the father of Leon Janney in “Father’s Son,” the First National production which comes to the Theatre next. Present “FATHER’S SON” With Lewis Stone Irene Rich Leon Janney John Halliday Mickey Bennett by Booth Tarkington Official Billing First National Pictures, Inc..... From the story “Old Fathers and Young Sons,” Directed by William Beaudine A First National and Vitaphone Production..................... Pee eee eee arene ereenccreeresesesssesesecerecs Page Seven