Gold Diggers of 1937 (Warner Bros.) (1936)

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ko & & EXPLOITATION NY "GOLD 7) OF 1937 ON OLD BLONDELL-FARRELL FILMS (3rd Day Contest) Have You Entered Novel 3-Day Movie Memory Tilt? ee —— Here’s the third scene from a Joan Blondell-Glenda Farrell picture offered as a test of movie memories. All the odds are with contestants for, as usual, we’ve given a few hints in the story to help them along. If you can identify the film from which this scene is taken yowre in a good way to win a pair of guest tickets to “Gold Diggers of 1937” which opens at the rece, chee eves ERCULNE. O08 5.2. os Do you have trouble remembering people’s faces? Do you instantly greet by name the party who has so effusively pounded you on the back? If you have no trouble of this sort, then you’re just the party to enter the five day Memory Teaser Contest. If, on the other hand, you do have this difficulty, here’s your chance to get in some good old fashioned memory practice, perhaps you'll be able to correct the fault before it gets you into any trouble. This newspaper is conducting a five day Movie Memory Contest — this is the third day — and winners are receiving a pair of tickets to Warner Bros. “Gold Diggers of 1937” which comes to DRO its S trie A Theatre ON -..0.s500:..:s Each day we present a scene from one of the pictures in which Joan Blondell-Glenda Farrell have appeared as “gimme” girls. Each day the ten winning contestants are those who not only correctly identify the film from which the scene is taken, but are the first to submit their answers. The above scene speaks for itself. Practically the whole cast is included. Joan and Glenda, besides being their usual smartcracking selves, are a couple of very fair process servers in the employ of the gentleman who is not looking at Joan. But the key to the situation is the good-looking chap, leaning both hands on the desk. Know him? that he’s played in with the two This is the only picture girls. Don’t forget, speed plays an important part in this contest. Only the first ten sets of correct answers sent to the “Contest Editor ofethe-e ae (newspaper) will win tickets to “Gold Diggers of 1937” so it’s a good idea to start working immediately. Here’s a swell way to pass the time and even to entertain your house guests. Show them this scene. You'll be surprised how eagerly they’ll take you up. Starred in “Gold Diggers of 1937” with Joan Blondell is Dick Powell. The support includes Glenda Farrell, Victor Moore, Lee Dixon, Osgood Perkins and Rosalind Marquis. The music and lyrics are by Warren and Dubin, and Arlen and Harburg. The picture was directed by Lloyd Bacon. The intricate and dazzling musical numbers executed by hundreds of beautiful girls were created and directed by Busby Berkeley in his usual brilliant style. Now — what’s the title? ANSWERS: Ist day. 2nd day. 3rd day. 4th day. oth day. “Traveling Saleslady.”’ “Miss Pacific Fleet.” “We're In The Money.” “Havana Widows.” “Gold Diggers of 1937.” (4th Day Publicity) Has Your Memory Of Movies Won 2 Tickets For You? If you are not among the winNets: im-the=..2.5....3%..5.. (newspaper) Movie Memory Contest who are announced today, do not be discouraged. So many film fans are competing that the judges have completed returns on only the first day’s returns in the five day contest. The winners for the first day are: (Insert list of winners) Today’s scene may suggest the title to some of you at once — and to others it may seem the most difficult of the contest so far. After all, you do not want your contest to be too easy — and we believe the hints we are about to give, will make the title of the picture plain. Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrel are members of the chorus of a New York burlesque show. Tiring of the good old U.S.A. they decide that an ocean voyage will be good for their purpose — which is to land the biggest and best sucker available. One of those they do land is your old friend, Guy Kibbee. Now if this one doesn’t cause the proper reaction — does it help you to remember that Frank McHugh with his silly tee-hee-hee, and Allen Jenkins with his rowdy wisecracks are prominent in the picture? Talk it over with friends if you don’t get it. You’ll get a real kick out of being one of the fifty winners of tickets — so get busy. Send your answer to the ‘‘Gold Digger’’ Contest Editor of the Mars ey (newspaper) before 6 P. M. tomorrow. (4th Day Contest) If You Recall This One You May Win A Prize Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell have been teamed in many films and this is among their earliest and most unforgettable. Search your memory and see what you find. The contest closes tomorrow. Today’s winners — 10 in all — will each receive two tickets 10 Hie Theatre to see “Gold Diggers of 1937’? which opens on .......................... . (Last Day Contest) Last Chance To Win Free Strand Theatre Tickets Exams are about over, Film Fans. The above scene is the last you'll have a chance to identify in the fiveday Movie Memory Contest which this paper has been conducting. Tomorrow, winners will receive two guest tickets to “Gold Diggers of 1937,” the First National musical which opens at the ge Fre eee . This scene may be something of a teaser but you'll be able to tell the title — if you go to it! Be among the winners! eS oe Theatre on We’re now on the final lap of the five day Memory Contest. If the first four teasers haven’t completely fagged you out and you still have faith in that memory of yours, you shouldn’t have any trouble in identifying today’s scene because, to our mind, it’s the easiest of the lot. Of course, the two girls in the more restful positions are our old friends Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell. In the picture from which this scene is taken they play two showgirls who get tangled up with an insurance convention aboard a train going from Atlantic City to New York. That ought to give you an inkling of what the plot is about but if that isn’t enough help, the title of this picture has a money flavor about it. If that doesn’t do it for you, nothing will. After you have guessed the title of today’s film, send your answers to the ‘‘Gold Digger’’ Contest Hditor of thes ict: (newspaper) before 6 P.M. tomorrow. The first ten correct replies will each win 2 tickets to ‘‘The Gold Diggers of 1937’’ which comes to CHO: seca ene ie Theatre on ........ Speed counts, so don’t delay a moment. These ‘‘Gold Digger’? pictures of which this is the fifth and best have become a tradition in Ameriean life. It seems that no odd moving picture year is complete without them, and ever since the first one was launched way back in 1929, their popularity has increased with the appearance of each addition to the series. Winnie Lightner was the first film Gold Digger — remember? But Joan and Glenda have added some streamline effects of their own. They’re not to be trusted but how you’ll love them. They’re the epitome of the hard-working girl who gets along on brains and nerve, Dick Powell and Joan Blondell are starred. Appearing with them are Glenda Farrell, Victor Moore, of the mournful face and fidgety mannerisms; Lee Dixon, dancer, Osgood Perkins and Rosalind Marquis and the Gold Digger girls. Page. Eleven