Journal of a Crime (Warner Bros.) (1934)

: | Waaline S Menjou Tells What Well Dressed Man Should Wear Man of Fashion in ‘Journal of a Crime’ Says $30 Weekly Salary Is Enough Coming from a less famous exponent of what the well vy don’t have to be rich to be well dressed. dressed man should wear than Adolphe Menjou, appearing as a man of fashion opposite Ruth Chatterton in the First National picture, “Journal of a Crime,’ . ., this bald statement might be open to argument. Theatre on.. ? which comes to the.. . “In fact,’ says this noted sartorial sage, “a young man—unmar ried, of course as $30 a week.” can be excellently dressed if he makes as much “It’s all a matter of careful selection and self-education, he says, and the development of an instinctive flair of what’s what and what isn’t. “l know it can be done,” he adds, “because I did it myself when I was trying to get started in pictures, and oftentimes I got along on a lot less than $30 a week income.” The well-dressed young man should have at least three suits of clothes; and preferably four, he says. One should be a conservative blue serge, or a dark suit. Then he should have a brown suit, and a tweed for knockabout wear. And if the money still holds out, a light suit, with the coat of semisport style If he goes about quite a little at night to semi-formal affairs, add a “dinner” suit of conservative style, and you’re all set. For summer, two pairs of flannels are enough, and Menjou: advises the young man on a small salary to favor stripes rather than plain whites to save on his cleaning bill. The young man’s wardrobe also should include at least four pairs of shoes—tan ones for the brown suit and tweeds, blacks for the dark suit, two-toned sports shoes and a pair of patent leathers for evening wear. Three hats of the proper colors and a sports cap are enough to round out the headgear department, says Menjou, specifying a brown one, a dark hat, and black one for evening wear and formal occasions. A minimum of nine shirts for everyday wear is specified by the best-dressed actor in Hollywood, with a dress shirt tossed in for good measure if you own a tuxedo. That is a shirt for every day, and enough spares so you won’t be embarrassed if the laundry is a day or two late. “Tailor-made clothes are fine— if you can afford them,” Menjou says. “They give you a feeling of confidence and smartness. that you never quite achieve with readymades. But properly tailored clothes are too expensive for a young man on small income. He will have to pay at least twice as much to approximate the material and the style of a ‘store suit.’ “In selecting your suits, take Magnificent That will be your appraisal of Ruth Chatterton when you see her in “Journal of a Crime,” coming to the Strand. ' Mat No. 5—i0c Page Six plenty of time. Conservative styles and patterns are best because they are inconspicuous. You can’t expect to appear well-dressed if you go in for flashy clothes, anyway. Avoid novelties for they pass quickly, and an important part of your wardrobe is obsolete. Talk to the salesman. Take his advice regarding the wearing quality of materials if you don’t know yourself. Every first-class store must serve its customers well to stay in business, and you'll seldom get poor advice. “Don’t stint on your cleaning and pressing bills. You must always be neat and your clothes well pressed if you aspire to sartorial perfection. “An inexpensive can of good cleaning fluid will save you many dollars in removing spots. A clothes brush costs little, and don’t be afraid to use it. “Selection of shirts and neckties is very important. Conservatism in this department, again, is the best rule to follow. Shop around for bargains, and you can pick up good materials, well made, oftentimes. And anything you save on your wardrobe budget adds just that much to your accessory fund.” “How much do I spend on my wardrobe?” Menjou shook his head. “That’s my own secret. Clothes with an actor are his stock in trade—and besides, I now make a bit more than $30 a week.” In “Journal of a Crime” Menjou dresses to perfection, being a wealthy Parisian playwright who spends much of his time in society. The picture, based on the play by Jacques Deval, is a powerful drama in which a jealous wife kills her husband’s sweetheart, the star of his latest play, the secret, known only to herself and her husband, eating out her heart as another stands accused of the crime. There is a strong supporting cast which includes Claire Dodd, George Barbier, Douglas Dumbrille, . Noel Madison, Henry O’Neill, Phillip Reed and Henry Kolker. William Keighley directed the picture from the screen play by F. Hugh Herbert and Charles Kenyon. French Drama Stirs Star to Visit Paris Ruth Chatterton, who has the stellar role in the First National picture, “Journal of a Crime,” which comes to the .... Theatre on...., is planning a visit with her husband, George Brent, to the latter’s native land of Ireland next summer. A month will be spent in Dublin, where Brent was born, attended the University and began his stage career as a member of the Abbey Theatre Company. Following the visit to Ireland, the star and her husband will cross the Channel for a stay in Paris, the locale of Miss Chatterton’s latest starring vehicle, “Journal of a Crime.” Miss Chatterton has not been in France recently and her interest in the country was renewed by work in the picture, which has both Paris and a chateau on the French Riviera for background. tories “Journal of a Crime” Star Is Fine Musician An interesting but little known fact about Ruth Chatterton, who has the role of a society murderess in the First National production, “Journal of a Crime,” now showing at the. . . . Theatre, is that, Ruth Chatterton who stars in “Journal of a Crime” now at the Strand Mat No. 6— 10¢e as a child, she was much more interested in music than the stage, and became so proficient in music, while still in the pinafore age, that she gave a piano concert in Carnegie Hall. Music still plays an important part in Miss Chatterton’s life, :and she is as accomplished a pianist today as she was before the theatre monopolized her energy and abilities. Gets His Screen Start in School Theatricals Phillip Reed, appearing with Ruth Chatterton in “Journal of a Crime,” now showing at the . Theatre, attended the famous Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, the same school which numbers Barbara Stanwyck, Jane Cowl, Verree Teasdale and other stage and screen names among its graduates. While Phillip—was a student there he became a “four letter” man in sports, as a member of varsity. teams in football, basketball, soccer and tennis. Menjou May Spend Honeymoon in Spain Castles in Spain? Perhaps. But Menjou is sure he’ll make the trip. Perhaps it will be his wedding journey. The gossips have been busy with predictions that the blonde and statuesque Verree Teasdale, recent alumna of the New York stage, will be the next Mrs. Menjou, as soon as the star’s divorce is final next August. In “Journal of a Crime,” the First National picture now showing at the .... Theatre, Menjou has the role of a French playwright, playing opposite Ruth Chatterton. Claire Dodd Keeps Fit Without Heavy Dieting Claire Dodd, who plays the vamp role in the First National picture, “Journal of a Crime,” which comes to the... . Theatre on ...., with Ruth Chatterton in the stellar role, is possessed of a sylphlike figure which is the envy of Hollywood women. Strangely, Claire has no “special diets” or “health hints” to account for it, for she claims no special likes or dislikes in the matter of food. As far as she is concerned food is merely fuel for the human engine. Plays Criminal or Cop With Equal Facility Noel Madison, playing the role of a murderer with Ruth Chatterton in “Journal of a Crime,” the First National picture now showing at the... . Theatre, has had recent experience with both the legal and the criminal mind. Just before he was engaged for this picure, Noel played the celebrated Paul Muni role in “Counsellor at Law” in a Hollywood stage production of the drama. Here he represented the forces of law and order. Barbier Again Plays Theatrical Manager One of the roles which brought George Barbier to attention on the Broadway stage some time ago was that of a theatrical manager in a short-lived play, “Box Seats.” George registered a real hit. Soon afterward he came_ to Hollywood, and now in “Journal of a Crime,’ which comes to the wean Pheatre tons2...0.: . Ss owith Ruth Chatterton in the stellar role, he returns to his old role of theatrical manager. In this picture he is seen as the producer of a successful Parisian revye. Chatterton Makes Big Hit in French Drama The French drama has played a significant part in the career of Ruth Chatterton. Three of her most conspicuous successes as an actress have been plays from the pens of Parisian dramatists. “La Tendresse,’ by Henri Bataille, which Miss Chatterton translated and starred in on the New York stage, was one. On the screen, her “Madame X” was considered one of the outstanding achievements of the year. Her latest First National production, Jacques Deval’s “Journal of a Crime,” which comes to the ie THEAtTe TON st. rics 4 piSncOn sidered to afford the star a larger field for her unusual dramatic talents than any vehicle of her motion picture career. Smooth © A fitting description of Adolphe Menjou, who brings the greatest characterization of his career to “Journal of a Crime,”’ now playing at the Strand, Mat No. 2—10c Actor Burns Fingers on Film Candles A candle was burning and an actor, Olaf Hytton, got blistered. It was a scene for “Journal of a Crime,” now showing at the.... Theatre with Ruth Chatterton in the stellar role. Miss Chatterton, as a lady guilty of murder, had to faint suddenly at the dinner table. As she falls, she pulls with her the china, the silverware and the cloth from the table. Also the candles. Director Keighley ordered Hytton to snuff out the candles as soon as he knelt by Miss Chatterton’s side. That was all very well—the first few times. But the scene didn’t go quite smoothly. There were lots of takes. Each time the candles were lighted again and Hytton put them out with the same hand. That’s how he burned his fingers. EEGGESGULUAUEUEELVOGUAGACUUUGHUUEEOUUDENEUSUNEUA ATMA Actor Repays Favor of 20 Years Ago During the production of the First National picture, “Journal of a Crime,” which comes to the .... Theatre on ...., Adolphe Menjou, who plays opposite Ruth Chatterton, purchased two new suits. Not because he needed them, but to repay a favor of twenty years standing. Menjou helped to pay his way through Cornell University by representing a clothing firm. Business was dull along about Junior prom time and he found he didn’t have enough money to buy tickets although he had asked his sweetie to go. So he cornered a_ classmate, Jack Reynolds, and by high pressure sales talk sold him a suit. One day Jack Reynolds sent in his card to Menjou’s dressing room. The actor found that his former classmate was a clothing salesman. He promptly bought. Menjou Wants Bride Along on Honeymoon Adolphe Menjou, who plays opposite Ruth Chatterton in the First National picture, “Journal of a Crime,” now showing at the .... Theatre, is wondering if he and Verree Teasdale, to whom he is engaged, will ever get away from Hollywood at the same time for a trip, when they are married. So far the signs and portents are against them. Ever since the engagement was made public, one or the other of the two has been hard at work in a picture—and never the same one. First, Adolphe was doing “Easy to Love” for Warner Bros. Then Verree was engaged for “Fashions of 1934,” by the same company. But by that time Adolphe had finished “Easy to Love” and was resting. Just as Verree completed her role in “Fashions of 1934,” Adolphe started to work in “Journal of a Crime.” As that picture drew to a close, his fiancee was called for an important role in “A Modern Hero,” with Richard Barthelmess. So it goes. “And both of us,” says Adolphe sadly, “like to travel. I hope we won’t have to go on_ separate honeymoons.” Attends Prize Fights With Pup in Pocket Henry O'Neill, playing with Ruth Chatterton in the First National picture, “Journal of a Crime,” now showing at the.... Theatre, has a dog that goes to prize fights. He’s a new dog, his name is Spunky and he’s a ten weeks’ old fox terrier. He’s just about the right size to fit into the actor’s overcoat pocket. Henry visits the Hollywood Legion Stadium every Friday night to see the fights. Spunky always goes along with him. He gets rather sleepy by the time the main event comes around, Henry says. But otherwise he shows a lively interest in what is going on. He pays no admission, going in in Henry’s pocket. Claire Dodd Felt No Urge for Movies In contrast to the throngs clamoring for a chance in the movies, there is the case of Claire Dodd, a girl to whom the studios made several unsuccessful appeals. Claire, who plays the role of musical comedy star in “Journal of a Crime,” a _ picture which comes to the... . Theatre on ... + felt no youthful urge for theatricals. It was only after the repeated solicitation of friends that she consented to take a screen test. She went away on a trip, following the rest, and forgot about it. Hurried wires traced her journey, however, and she was summoned back to Hollywood to report for work in “Whoopee,” produced by the late Flo Ziegfeld, the great musical producer.