Flirtation Walk (Warner Bros.) (1934)

spagt Personal Star Bits Production Briefs Casting Notes Breezy Items As suggested by Film Daily’s poll of Editors O’Brien And O’Neill Brothers On Stage Pat O’Brien and Henry O’Neill, both of whom have roles in “Flirtation Walk,” the First National pieture which comes to the .......... aah ee WGA il OOMNe a. eiateestaesny with Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler in other principal parts, were warm friends on the Broadway stage long before either of them went to Hollywood to make good in pictures. The play in which the two sons of Erin appeared together as brothers was one ealled “You Can’t Win.” Pat played the part of the brother who was a gangster and Henry was the older, a policeman. Since that time they have appeared together frequently, but always on the sereen. In addition to “Flirtation Walk,” both played in “The Personality Kid,” “Twenty Million Sweethearts” and “I’ve Got Your Number.” Henry O’Neill Known as ‘The O’Neill’ Player Henry O’Neill, who is now appearing in “Flirtation Walk,” the First National picture showing Abs Ont atten ee Theatre, with Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler and Pat O’Brien in the principal roles, was known as “the O’Neill player” when he worked in New York for the famous Theatre Guild. That appellation followed his appearance in half a dozen of the plays of Eugene O’Neill, the country’s leading dramatist. Both O’Neill’s, incidentally, trace their ancestry to the same part of Ireland, Ulster. Among his plays for the Theatre Guild were “The Hairy Ape,” “The Great God Brown,” “The Fountain” and the playwright’s dramatization of “The Ancient Mariner.” The two O’Neills are friends but not directly related. Film Chorus Girls Taught Make-up Art Every day was school day on the Bobby Connolly ensemble set during the filming of First National’s special musical production, “Flirta tion Walk,” which comes to Oe namarmnse «o-Lheatne “on.......:-..: . The “three r’s” of school-day life were not taught, but lessons in Hollywood’s primary education were given. Percy Westmore, studio make-up artist, conducted a series of classes for the purpose of teaching the beauties the proper appliance of makeup. Each girl was given a thorough training in the art and her individual facial characteristics pointed out so that she would know how to apply cosmetics for her own particular needs. Lighting, shadows, and irregularities of features were explained. a asansensieeteemenseenenennemmeanemmanel Page Ten Powell Sings Songs In New Picture Dick Powell sings five songs in “Flirtation Walk,” the First National picture which comes to the ee Theatre on .... Three of them were written especially for the popular young star. They inelude “Mister and Missus is the Name,” “No Horse, No Wife, No Moustache” and the title song, “Flirtation Walk,” all of them written by the famous team of Allie Wrubel and Mort Dixon. Ruby Keeler and Pat O’Brien co-star with Dick in “Flirtation Walk.” Dick Powell Studying For Operatic Career Those who admire the beautiful tenor voice of handsome Dick Powell, who co-stars with Ruby Keeler and Pat O’Brien in the new First National musical, “Plirtation Walk,” which comes {Obie mare vei pees Theatre on POE Sots eek ns , will be interested to know that Dick doesn’t intend to remain a musical comedy hero. He is studying seriously for an operatic career, which he hopes will begin not many years hence. _... And Now They're Mr. And Mrs. Dick Powell Seen In New Film Role Dick Powell has a role new to him in his First National musical, “Plirtation Walk,” now showing at NOs ee Pee cae. Theatre. He is seen as a young private in the army, stationed at the Hawaiian Islands, who falls in love with a general’s daughter, beautiful Ruby Keeler. When he realizes that he can never hope to marry her if he remains a mere enlisted man, he enters West Point and wins all available military honors as well as Ruby herself. Incidentally, “Mr. and Mrs.” is the song that accompanies this wedding scene in “Flirtation Walk,’ Warner Bros.’ mighty military musical, coming to the ...................... Theatrés0Mn 2 4s cee Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell head the cast, which includes such personalities as Pat O’Brien, Ross Alexander, Glen Boles and Henry O’Neill. The picture was produced under Frank Borzage’s personal supervision, the dances were directed by Bobby Connolly and the three song hits were written by Allie Wrubel and Mort Dixon, two of Hollywood’s leading writers of tune successes. Mat No. 8—30c SS eee Pat O’Brien Is Once More In Uniform Pat O’Brien once again appears in uniform for his role with Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell in “Flirtation Walk,” the First National picture which comes to the .......... Phe ee NCATE OSs aert set This time he is a hard-boiled army top-sergeant, and is never once shown in “civvies.” The tailors aren’t getting much business from Pat these days, since he was a naval officer in “Here Comes The Navy,” and will be an aviator in his next picture! Three Native Tahitians In “Flirtation Walk” Three of the dancers in the Hawaiian number staged by Bobby Connolly for “Flirtation Walk,” the First National musieal which comes to the ................ Re res TWeatrecONy ame. cy are native Tahitians, brought here by a Hollywood camera man and his wife to be educated in America. Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler and Pat O’Brien have the leading roles in the production. Plays In 26 Films In Nine Months Henry O’Neill, who is appearing with Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, and Pat O’Brien in First National’s production of “Flirtation Walk,” which comes to the RTS Sete MRCatresne kt... sce holds the Hollywood record for a featured player’s appearances in motion pictures. In the nine months since he went to Hollywood, O’Neill appeared in principal roles in twenty-six feature pictures produced by Warner Bros. and First National. Powell And O’Brien Again Together Dick Powell and Pat O’Brien, who appeared so successfully in “Twenty Million Sweethearts,” once more share leading honors in the First National musical picture, “Flirtation Walk,” which Comes to0-the <io tiara: Theatei... cee a . Ruby Keeler is the girl in the case, and the new picture was directed by Frank Borzage, of “Seventh Heaven” fame. Ruby Keeler Gets Real Chance To Act A real acting opportunity for Ruby Keeler is given the popular star in “Flirtation Walk,” new First National musical romance now showing at the ................ Theatre, in which she is ¢ostarred with Dick Powell and Pat O’Brien. She has a real characterization, and under the direetion of Frank Borzage, is said to give her best screen performance to date in the new picture. Ruby Keeler’s Sister Now In The Movies Another Keeler besides the lovely Ruby makes a bid for sereen fame in “Flirtation Walk,” the new First National musical romance which comes to the sister, who appears in the gorgeous musical sequences of the new picture. Gertrude is an accomplished singer and dancer, and her proud sister says that she’s a cinch for important future roles! Ruby Keeler Wears Stunning Gowns Ruby Keeler’s gowns in her new First National picture, “Flirtation Walk,” which comes {07 theatre: Theatre ONS 4.03 pears , will arouse the admiration of all her women fans. The petite star is the perfect picture of what the well-dressed young woman will wear in a wardrobe designed for her by Orry-Kelly, famous Warner stylist. Dick Powell again plays opposite Ruby in the new musical, with Pat O’Brien in a leading role. “Flirtation Walk” was directed by Frank Borzage. Royal Hawaiian Now In Picture Work Sol Hoopii, a direct descendent of Queen Liliuokalani and King Kalakaua of Gaku is technical director on the Hawaiian dance sequences staged by Bobby Connolly for “Flirtation Walk,” the First National picture which BONES PO SPN waetace a sss.as tees Thea the stars of “Flirtation Walk,” have many dramatie scenes with Hawaiian backgrounds and Hoopii acted both as technical adviser on this section of the picture as well as the Hawaiian musical portions. Dick Powell Commands West Point Regiment Dick Powell, who co-stars with lovely Ruby Keeler and Pat O’Brien in the new Warner musical, “Flirtation Walk,’ which comes OUNCE eat orale ee cs cers Theatre These ta ae aoe Sea , is the first civilian ever to command an entire West Point regiment. This signal honor came to him during the filming of the picture, in which many scenes were taken on the grounds of the nation’s military academy, including actual West Point graduation exercises. Dick, playing the role of a Regimental Commander, was allowed to command the regiment just as if he had actually attended four years of West Point — and according to the officials, did a beautiful job of it! West Point Officers And Wives In Film The men and women attached to the United States Military Academy at West Point proved excellent actors, according to Frank Borzage, director of “Flirtation Walk,” the First National picture with Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler and Pat O’Brien, which 15, COMING. £6 THE “i s2i5,.006.es ee AM OCH aie C0): coer eae corner peer 5 With no previous motion picture experience, the regular army men and many of their wives were used as exfras in various scenes of “Flirtation Walk.” They “took direction” better than any other group Borzage has worked with. Ruby Keeler Leads In Fan Letters Fan mail —. one of the barometers of public approval as measured by the movies — would indicate that Ruby Keeler, the lovely young star of the First National picture, “Flirtation Walk,” which comes to the ......... Brin oo cotenee Theatre -ON nesses is the leading feminine star on the lot, and one of the most important in all Hollywood. Ruby’s fan mail comes from everywhere and everyone. Her fans include college students and college presidents — and they all write to tell the winsome star about it.