Little Big Shot (Warner Bros.) (1935)

Film Editor ® PRODUCTION DETAILS Steve Craig (Robert Arm _ strong) and Mortimer ‘Thompson (Edward Everett Horton) are two men who live by their wits on Broadway just barely within the law. Gibbs (Addison Richards), an old friend of the two, is killed under orders of a gangster named Norton (Arthur Vinton). Gibbs leaves his motherless child, Gloria (Sybil Jason), in the care of Steve and Mortimer. The two unwillingly assume care of the youngster. A hat check girl named Jean (Glenda Farrell), who has been trying to reform Steve and Mortimer, thinks the good influence of the child will help her attain her _ _ objective. The boys, however, use Gloria as a “come on” for their catch-— penny street selling schemes. Jean becomes aroused when she learns of this and shames them into stopping it. Steve, shortly after, is cowed before Gloria by Norton and his gangsters, and he tries to think of something he can do to win back the child’s esteem. Motivated by Jean’s prompting to get some money and remove Gloria from the unsavory environment, Steve enters a gambling game with an underworld character named Jack Dore, (Jack LaRue), an enemy of Norton. Steve wins, but Dore refuses to pay the losses and Steve issues some wild threats about what he plans to do for vengeance. Gloria Gibbs made. A police raid takes place and Gloria is taken from Steve and sent to an institution. Now, for the first time, full realization of what the child means to them, is felt by the two boys. Steve goes to Dore’s apartment to collect his winnings, arriving there just as Norton and an accomplice leave after having murdered the man. On discovery of the murder, Steve flees into hiding, realizing he will be suspected because of the threats he has While he is in hiding to escape capture, Norton decides to silence Steve, the one persou who could reveal Norton's presence at Dore’s apartment. In order to force Steve from his hiding place into the open, Norton kidnaps Gloria and when Steve learns of this, he goes straight to Norton’s apartment. The cops have been trailing him and trace Steve to Norton’s place, their arrival taking place just in time to effect capture of the real murderers. Steve, Mortimer, Jean and Gloria are re-united, but the courts still don’t think Steve makes a proper guardian. That difficulty is soon straight ened out by Jean and Steve be-— coming man and wife. The re-united quartette is happy operating a gas station and hamburger stand at a country cross-roads. piesa iia Sybil Jason Jean oe RS: Rickoe MEM ose aie se ance a viatle eUlem\s Un cng ee aes Glenda Farrell ERE IME rt RO ee Robert Armstrong Mortimer Thompson. :.......6..2...005ccccc ss Edward Everett Horton PEGA eee ee Jack LaRue RECUE N OFM eee Hee ee Be Saeco a .... Arthur Vinton eRe ee ema ye ee J. Carroll Naish ORGIES A RR Ee Ge pa ese .. 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MNT Ly A) | eee ee Mat No. 201—20¢ Edward Everett Horton | Edward Everett Horton was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., and edu-~ cated at Columbia University. His stage career began when he was _ twenty in the chorus of a comic opera company playing Gilbert and Sullivan operas on Staten Island. He was on the stage for thirteen years. He started his screen career seven years ago. His most recent pictures include “Going Highbrow” “In Caliente” and “Smarty.” His current picture is “Little Big Shot? now showing at the Pe aenn AT reste Theatre. Glenda Farrell Glenda Farrell was born in Enid, Oklahoma, and made _ her debut on the stage as Little Eva_ in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” at the age of seven. With the exception of occasional pauses for education, she has been on the stage ever since, spending most of her life, as she expresses it, in a trunk. On Broadway she played in such | successes as “Divided Honors” and “Love, Honor and Betray.” Her last stage play was “Life Begins” and her work was so outstanding she was selected by Warner Bros. to play the same part in the picture. — She has recently played with success in “In Caliente,” “We're In the Money” and “Traveling Saleslady.” Docs Your Editor Want A Personal Interview with Sybil Jason? He can have it—or one with any other Warner Bros.’ star by availing himself of the new PERSONAL INTERVIEW SERVICE. ———————— Mustedl 1 peecior: ee eee ee Leo F. Forbstein “LEELLE BIG SHOT with Sybil Jason, Glenda Farrell, Robert Armstrong Edward Everett Horton Directed by Michael Curtiz 20% A Warner Bros. 40% Production Corporation 5% Picture 25% ... Mort Dixon and Allie Wrubel It operates just as if the star were in town and gave an interview to local newspaper reporter. Have editor pre- pare a list of questions—the same as he would if the star were talking with him. Send the questionnaire to EDWARD SELZER, Publicity Director Warner Bros. Studios Burbank, Cal. Mr. Selzer will act as your Hollywood correspondent and get the answers back to you in time to meet your deadline.* It is recommended that the story break for the opening of the star's film or during its run. *'This contingent upon star's presence at the studio. If away on location or ‘between Pictures,’ editor will be notified to that effect at once and advised date of return. Sybil Jason Sybil Jason, the new and amazingly talented five and a_ half year old baby star, was born in Capetown, South Africa. At three years old she sang beautifully, danced and could mimic anyone. Her uncle, Harry Jacobson, a London _ producer, visited his brother in South Africa and saw her perform. He at once suggested that she be taken to London and trained. In London Sybil made an instantaneous hit as a radio entertainer and made many recordings. This led to picture work, Sybil appearing in “Barnacle Bill,’ and Dance Band,” both British films. | Irving Asher, head of Warner Bros. British studios, saw one of her performances, made a test of her and brought it to America for Warner Bros. executives to look at. She was immediately signed up and given the stellar role in “Little Big Shot,’ which COMESILOMENE-.. eh Theatre ON nee ne eet : Robert Armstrong Robert Armstrong was born in Saginaw, Mich, but moved to Seattle, Wash., at an early age. He studied law at the University of Washington. In his senior year he wrote and played in a skit which came to the notice of a vaudeville producer who offered him a job in the skit on his circuit. — The bookings took him to New York where his uncle, the late Paul Armstrong, took him under his wing, giving him small roles in his plays. His career was interrupted by the war. Returning to America he road-showed in “The Man Who Came Back” and other plays. His biggest hit was on Broadway in “Is Zat So.” It was while playing in this showin Los | Angeles that he was offered a movie contract, his first picture being “The Main Event.” | His more recent pictures include “G Men,” “Sweet Music” and “The Kansas City Princess.” His current picture is “Little Big Shot” which comes to the Ft So nasa Rane ‘Pheatre ion. 2a. J. Carroll Naish J. Carroll Naish was born in New York City January 21, 1901, of non-professional parents. He was educated at St. Cecilia’s Academy in his native city. He started work in stock and then went to Paris to appear with the late Gaby Deslys at the Champs Elysees Theatre. Returning to this country he appeared on Broadway in a number of plays. : His first picture was “Cheer Up and Smile.” Among his more recent productions are “Front Page Woman,” “Black Fury’’ and “British Agent.” His latest production is “Little Big Shot,” now showing at the ena Pilsen CERES Jack LaRue Jack LaRue was born in New York City and educated at the DeWitt Clinton High School. He went to work as a piano tuner but too many sour notes cost him his job. While looking for another job he saw some movie actors in front of a casting office, went in and asked for a chance. He didn’t get it then, but persistence finally Janded him a small role with Eugene O’Brien. Two years ago he turned to Hollywood and has recently played in “The Kennel Murder Case,” “Blessed Event,” and “The Story of Temple Drake.” _ His current production is “Little Big Shot,” now showing at the BS cn Smee fsa Theatre. Page Fifteen