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

“GOLD DIGGERS OF 1937" Pobuwas: *& x & & SS Dick Powell For years regarded as “Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor” — Handsome, rich from movie salary and radio work — possessed of much personal charm and splendid voice — now out of the eligible bachelor classification —Fell in love with Joan Blondell, during the making of “Gold Diggers of 1937” —Married her the day production ended. Born in Mountain View, Arkansas — Loves native State and has its automobile license No. 1 each year from Governor — Sang in church choir and played in local band in home town — Drafted for pictures when a Warner Bros, scout saw him as master of ceremonies in Pittsburgh — Was already established radio favorite — Keeps up that work now on national hookup — Generally has singing parts in pictures, but occasionally does dramatics — As in “Hearts Divided” with Marion Davies, and “Shipmates Forever” with Ruby Keeler — Is constantly training his excellent voice — Would like to sing grand opera — Last seen, before marriage, in “Stage Struck” — Now appearing, with Joan, in “Gold Diggers of 1937,” which will come to the ...............--. TheatrecOMm <1 ceik...s2ees Mat No. 101—10c Glenda Farrell Gay, rollicking, wisecracking Glenda Farrell is product of Enid, Oklahosre Became actress at 7, playing Little Eva in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” — Had long and widely varied experiences in stock compa nies: — Among them, Mat No. 116—10e ea ay Moroseo at Los Angeles, Alcazar at San Francisco — Entered pictures from stage play “Life Begins,” drafted by Warners to re-enact same role on screen — Last seen in “Here Comes Carter,” with Ross Alexander — Currently has a leading part in “Gold Diggers of 1937,” which will have its first local showing At SthG teks tre Theatre on Lee Dixon Brooklyn-born, the twenty-two year qld dancer has had a somee what checker ed career — Graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School, and attended St. John’s College — Supported himself all the way through with such odd jobs as driving a Mat No. 112—10c truck, playing professional basketball, and fighting in the ring — Is six feet three inches tall, weighs 185 pounds — Page Thirty-eight Joan Blondell Just recently became Mrs. Dick Powell — Romance developed during making of “Gold Diggers of 1937,” in which pair co-star — One of the _bestloved girls in Hollywood — Was previously married to George Barnes, star Mat No. 102—10¢ a ae old son, Norman, by that marriage, now becoming Norman Powell — Daughter of troupers Ed Blondell and wife, Joan spent all her life on stage before 1930 — Crossed country 56 times on vaudeville tours with parents — Birthplace New York, which she still likes to visit — Has been waitress, department store salesgirl, circus ticket seller — First Hollywood picture was “Sinners’ Holiday” — Has chiefly done comedy roles, many of them with Glenda Farrell as pal — Girls great friends off screen — Last seen, before marriage, with Powell in “Stage Struck” — With Glenda Farrell, has been teamed in so many pictures with a “gimme” motif that she has become known as Hollywood’s “Gold Digger No. 1” — In real life the friend and confidante of every chorus girl and stage hand down on their luck — Now appearing with her bridegroom in “Gold Diggers of 1937,” which opens ene at the: e202. neatre: Victor Moore Victor Moore, well-known comedian of stage, now comes to screen, — Born in Hammonton, New Jersey, February 24, 1876 — in 1891 family moved to Boston and Victor placed in Boston public school — When 8 received first semi-profes Mat No. 113—10c sional stage training — Appearing in important role in “Babes in Toyland” — During next few years played small bits in amateur stage productions in Boston — Then engaged by John Drew for juvenile lead in “Rosemary” — In 1894 went on road with the Ideal Repertory Company — Got $10 a week and meals — Company left him stranded on West Coast and he worked his way back to New York — In 1903 married Emma Littlefield. She died in 1933 while he was at the height of his career as topnotch comedian in Broadway musical shows — These include “Of Thee I Sing,” “Let ’Em Eat Cake” and “Everything Goes.” — Warner Bros. imported him to Hollywood for present important part in “Gold Diggers of 1937,” which opens ii. sce eis at the Raa. sae Theatre. Just can’t help dancing whenever he hears music — Got his start dancing at Rudy Vallee’s night club — A Warner Bros. scout saw him when he was on vaudeville tour and signed him on the spot — ‘Gold Diggers of 1937’? is the second film in which he has appeared. It will open at the ane ies ea or Theatre On iessc tacts Dixon Dances Nude In“‘Gold Diggers’’ While “Gold Diggers of 1937” was being made at the Warner Bros. studios, there was a “one-man nudist colony” on the lot. Lee Dixon, young eccentric dancer, was the sole member. He insisted upon rehearsing his whirlwind dances clad only in a pair of slippers. Said he’d been rehearsing that way for the stage all his life. So he was given a closed room, with only a pianist and Dance Director Busby Berke ley present. He worked so hard that sometimes he lost three pounds in two hours. “Gold Diggers of 1937,” in which Dixon makes his film debut is now at the Theatre. That Knock-Knock Business Again! They were making an important scene for the Warner Bros. musical, ‘Gold Diggers of 1937.’’ The setting was a huge convention hall, and 300 extra men were milling around, smoking cigars and slapping each other on the back. Director Lloyd Bacon jumped up onto the speaker’s platform and gave his orders: ‘‘When Dick Powell walks up to the desk here and pounds his gavel, I want you to stop your talking and give him all your attention. Understand???’ Dick walked up to the desk and picked up the gavel. He knocked it twice on the desk top. To a man, the 300 extras rose from their seats and shouted: ‘*Who’s there??? ‘Gold Diggers of 1937’? (minus this particular episode) is now showing at the................ Theatre. It stars Powell and Joan Blondell, features a score of comedians, and has a chorus of 200 dancing beauties. Lloyd Bacon and Busby Berkeley directed the picture. Dancer Dixon Loses 17 Lbs. in 3 Weeks Lee Dixon, Warner Bros. daneing star has found a novel method of reducing. He lost fourteen pounds in twenty-three days. It was a diet of dance step rehearsals under a battery of lights from the ramps above the set. Dixon was training for his initial screen appearance, in ‘‘Gold Diggers of 1937,’’ in which he plays a featured dancing role in support of Dick Powell and Joan Blondell. The dancer was an entertainer with Rudy Vallee’s band before he was caught by talent scouts and signed for a role in the ‘‘ Gold Diggers’? musical comedy, which COMES TO: TE c.vccceccs cesta acee Theatre “Don’t Imitate Joan” Extras Are Told As flattering as it was to Joan Blondell, several extra girls in ‘Gold Diggers of 1937,’’? Warner Bros. musical, were asked during the making of that picture to refrain from making up to look like the star. During the filming of a night club scene in the musical, three girls turned up on the set whe were of the ‘‘Blondell type’’ and who made up accordingly. Because of the confusion that would have been caused if they were seen close to the camera, they were requested to return to the makeup tables and change their facial personalities. Dick Powell co-stars with Joan Blondell in ‘‘Gold Diggers of 1937,’’ now showing at the ............ (odasadeees Theatre. It has a score of comedians, 200 dancing beauties, and was directed by Lloyd Bacon and Busby Berkeley. OR 1919 Avery Hopwooo WROTE THE ORIGINAL "THE yg cea DID YOU KAOW THAT ? Ind CLaine. THE PLAY WAS A TREMENDOUS HIT AND RAN ON BROADWAY David BELASCO WHO WAS LOOKING FOR A PLAY TO STAR fH. HAS BECOME A BROADWAY TRADITION THAT GOOD LUCK INVARIABLY FOLLOWS = PRINCIPALS IN THE “GOLD DIGGER" ~ SERIES. AMONGST THOSE WHO. ig TALLULAH BANKHEAD HOPE HAMPTON RUBY KEELER a ‘OR THe Goto Diccers or 933° Joan BLONDELL WAS THE STAR.HER LEADING MAN WAS A PRACTICALLY UNKNOWN SINGER NAMED Dick PoweLe . fopay As Mr. AND Mrs. AND TWO OF THE MOST POPULAR SCREEN IDOLS, THEY ARE CO-STARRED WILL VERIFY THIS STATEMENT. ye ARE a JOAN BLONDELL. POWELL ‘GOLD DIGGERS oF 1937° LARRY SOOEL 56~ Mat No. 222—20c The Story The lighter side of the insurance business furnishes the main theme for ‘‘Gold Diggers of 1937.’’ The story opens in Atlantic City at a convention. Among the companies represented is the ‘‘Good Life,’’ New York City. Prominent among the salesmen are Rosmer Peek (Dick Powell) and ‘‘Boop’’ Oglethorpe (Lee Dizon). As the convention closes they are called down by Andy Callahan, (William Davidson), owner of the agency, for their lack of interest in selling policies. The entire convention entrains for New York. The insurance boys meet a troupe of showgirls going home after an unsuccessful season. Rosmer meets Norma Perry (Joan Blondell) and promises her a job with his firm. Norma’s girl friend, Genevieve, (Glenda Farrell), declines one. Soon after Norma obtains a job as>secretary in the insurance firm, Genevieve and Sally (Rosalind Marquis), another showgirl, try to get her to return to the stage. Their boy friends, Wethered and Hugo (Osgood Perkins and Charles Brown), are partners with J. J. Hobart (Victor Moore), a well-known theatrical producer. Norma refuses. Unknown to Hobart, his two partners have invested the money he intended using for his new show, in a poor deal. They lose it all. Thinking that he is in ill health and may drop out of the picture any minute, they persuade Hobart to insure his life for one million dollars. Rosmer Peek, who never sold a policy in his life, is selected to sign up Hobart. As soon as the papers are signed, Wethered and Hugo begin a campaign to get Hobart out of the way. Rosmer, on the other hand, stays with him constantly to keep him well. Hobart grows to like Rosmer so well that he makes him general manager of his theatrical interests over his two partners. Taking a final desperate fling, Wethered and Hugo hire Genevieve to make love to him — hoping that the rise in blood pressure may be fatal. Genevieve, though, really falls in love with the producer and gives away their schemes. Hobart decides to put on the show with Rosmer, Boop, Norma, Genevieve and Sally in the leading roles. The first night is a great success and the show is set for a long run. It looks like an early marriage for Rosmer and Norma and Hobart and Genevieve. Leading Again Joan Blondell, again in the leading feminine role of a First National ‘‘Gold Digger’’ production, shares stellar honors with Dick Powell in ‘‘Gold Diggers of 1937,’’ which comes to the ............ UREGIVO SON: Fost -<) ce lvtee cio Mat No. 117—10¢e