God's Gift to Women (Warner Bros.) (1931)

> = LENGTH (Vitaphone) 6708 Feet RUNNING TIME 74 Minutes “God’s Gift to Women,” the Warner Bros. production featuring Frank Fay, famous Broadway wit, comes to the Theatre Frank Fay’s unique humor has never had quite so perfect a vehicle | ¢ as “God’s Gift to Women,” in which he portrays a rich young-manabov -Paris, in love with all women in general and_a..dozen or »soy;>in particular. Many cf the most ecaptivating beauties of the talkies provide the suave gallant with the excitement he craves. Fickleness is, of course, a trait of this latest of Don Juans—and though mamselles by the score do battle for him—his heart is set on obtaining the heart and hand of Diane, an American girl whom he has spied at a jazzy cafe. After overcoming the objections of her papa—as he thinks—that gentleman insists that he remain for six months out of the sight.of all ladies and that he consult a doctor. The physician with apparent seriousness, tells him that on account of his “heart” he must spend the six months taking the rest cure—and that just one more kiss will mean a hasty exit from life. As the fates will have it, the girl of his dreams, just at the critical moment, wires that she is going away )and cannot bear to do so without one last rapturous kiss. Confronted with the life of a hermit and safety—or the life of a great lover with sure death as the result—he finally decides on the latter and—but that’s the story. All this in the midst of a wild furore of petticoat domination—for all his old loves have come to nurse him well, and hair-pulling matches are the order, while irate husbands rush in for vengeance and the doctor repeats his dire warnings. The story of this gay Parisian farce was done by Frederick Hazelitt Brennan, the idea being suggested by the Jane Hinton play, “The Devil Was Sick.” Scenario and dialogue are the result of the eollaboration of Joseph Jackson and Raymond Griffith. Just the right continental verve has been given the uproarious piece by the director, Michael Curtiz. “God’s Gift to Women,” with its whirlwind of roughand tumble gayety, its clever dialogue, its mirth-producing situations, its lovelorn hero and beautiful girls presents mighty good fun. Frank Fay is supr-~ted in his devil-with-the-ladies by a gorgeous cast which inLaura La Plante, Joan BlonCharles Winninger, Arthur Ed1 Carewe, Alan Mowbray, Louise dks, Tyrrell Davis, Billy House, Cut No, 1 Cut 15c Mat 5c For feminine conquests, Frank Fay in the title role of “God’s Gift to Women,” runs a close second to Don Juan of old. Laura La Plante and seven of Hollywood’s most ge t geous girls fall prey to his charms in this romantic farce. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURE PAGE Accessories Billing Biographies _______ Catchlines Exit Banner Exploitation Lobby Frames Program Cuts oes Routine Story Summary Synopsis Who’s Who Yola D’Avril Margaret Livingston, Armand Kaliz, Charles Judels, Eddie Lambert, Murray Smith, Jacques Vanaire, Douglas Gerrard, Ethlyne Clair, Nena Quartara, Hazel Howell and the famous Sisters G. VITAP HON REG. TRADE MARK Als WARNER BROS. IPHECT WIRES — ——s Permission is granted licensed exhibitors to reproduce with proper notice of copyright all matter contained herein. SYNOPSIS (Not for Publication) Copyright 1931 by Warner Bros., Pictures, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Jacques Duryea, notorious for the number of love affairs he keeps goentangle ing without permanent ment, spies the beautiful Diane at a cafe with her father and De Gon court. Though the latter’s account of Jacques’ reputation angers Diane’s papa—it serves only to pique the girl’s interest in the twentieth century Dus Way uk, Jacques sends his t..ena Cesare to Diane. While the préxy is dancing with her, and singing the praises of the other—Jacques himself turns off the lights and takes her from Cesare. She snubs him and flaunts away with her father. Jacques gets her address from De Goncourt, worms his way into her home as a butler, is discovered by her father, and ejected. Diane, like all other women who have known him, is now violently in love. She clandestinely visits him and he decides to give up his old life. Tania, a discarded sweetheart arrives in high dudgeon, and Diane leaves the house heart broken, not knowing that Tania is| driven away. Diane confides her love to her father, who visits Jacques and agrees to the marriage, only on condition he gives up all women, goes through a six-month probation and consults a doctor. The doctor tells Jacques that his heart is so bad that one more kiss will kill him. He takes to his bed, and all his old loves, deserting their husbands, rush in to nurse him. As they fight for possession, an irate husband storms in search of his wife and ousts the hair-pullers. Toward the end of the six months’ probation Jacques receives word from Diane, that she is going to America and begging him to see her for one last embrace. Jacques, remembering the Doctor’s admonition — that one kiss would positively mean his death—decides nevertheless to die for the delight of that kiss. He makes all detailed preparation for his demise, orders the coffin and undertaker and then notifies the doctor to come thirty minutes after Diane’s arrival to sign his death certificate. Diane arrives entirely unaware of the serious damage her sentimental leave-taking would do. Jacques fervently embraces his sweetheart. However, the expected doesn’t happen. Diane’s father then arrives on the scene and reveals that the diagnosis had all been a frame-up to test Jacques’ love for Diane. Having passed this test he is given permission to marry Diane and the play ends as rapturons!~ Juan plays «+ NEW YORK CITY, U. S. A. SUMMARY HILARIOUS FRENCH FARCE WITH FRANK FAY AS A 1932 MODEL LOVER WHO BELIEVES THE LADIES ARE RIGHT WHEN THEY TELL HIM HE IS “GOD’S GIFT TO WOMEN.” MADE FOR LAUGHING OUT LOUD AND THEN SOME! In Romantic Farce at Strand Cut No. 3 Cut 30c Mat roc Laura La Plante and Frank Fay have the leading roles in that gorgeous Warner Bros. farce, ““God’s Gift to Women,” based on Jane Hinton’s celebrated play, “The Devil Was Sick.” Laura LaPlante is just one of seven of Hollywood’s most beautiful girls that appear in this production, which is currently at the Strand. THE GORGEOUS CAST Jacques Duryea (Toto) a devil with the ladies____-_--------------FRANK FAY Diane, who wants a cave man__-_---.--------------------__-_------.---Laura La Plante Pik; tho wants :@ gigolos2 25. ph ee a Joan Blondell Mr. Churchill, Diane’s wise papa__---_-_------------------------Charles Winninger Dr. Dumont, who pronounces kissing fatal... Arthur Edmund Carewe Auguste, a butler: with a. wink Alan Mowbray Florine, who wants a sugar daddy___-__-----------—--------------------Louise Breoks Basil, a boulevardier__.-.__--.-----------Bes Ds ei Se rg gM oe ee Tyrrell Davis Cesare; Nlove-prory-for el Ot0 a a Billy House Dagmar, who wants a fast worker__----------_----------—--------------Yola D’ Avril Tania, a discarded light 0’ love_.--.-_--..--.---------------------Margaret Livingston De Goncourt, tattle-tale lover_._..__--__------------_----------_-_-_----Armand Kaliz Undertaker, for laughing out loud______---.-.---------------------— Charles Judels Guide, who knows the boudoirs________--.-_----__----_-----__-------Eddie Lambert Pianist, he could play both hot and sweet_._---_-------------------Murray Smith Frenchman, volatile and voluble__..--.-.-_---_-----_-Jacques Vanaire Friend, in all the name may not imply__.___-----__---__-—-Douglas Gerrard Yvonne, who wants a man to mother__-___.-----_---_------------_--_--— Ethlyn Clair Suzanne, who wants a ladies’ man__..-_.------------------------------Nena Quartarr Camille, who wants any man she hasn’t got_-—__----—_-_-________Hazel How who wants the man Matewue wants_______-----—------------Sister G 2, who wants the man Marie wants______.___.__-----_-_--____. 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