Madame Dubarry (Warner Bros.) (1934)

Nt ee ae: READER-APPEAL (sth Day Publicity Story ) Hundreds Seek “Du Barry” Player Contest Awards Here are two historical personages, as enacted by two noted film actors in “Madame Du Barry,” which will open at the............... VHeOAtTeL OR dais se nen 2 ee . One of them was one of the shrewdest political jugglers that ever lived. The lady was the daughter of a king. Valuable prizes await those who can look behind the costumes and identify the players. A list is published on page ...... for the guidance of contestants. Clip the pictures, write the names of the players, and send them, with the five other sets, to the Du Barry Contest; Hditor.of theyis 252 eo: (paper) before: icc cee The final pictures in the series will be printed tomorrow. Note.to Editor—Osgood Perkins and Mary Kornman. (6th Day Publicity Story) Last Chance To Enter Du Barry Prize Contest Those who have correctly identified the players whose conceptions of characters in “Madame Du Barry,” which opens at the........... Theatrerowss 5 IE Me ear To , have been printed in the last five TSRUCSLOL aes eto. dae ee NI (newspaper), will have little difficulty in naming these two actors, and thus winning one of the valuable prizes offered for the most correct lists. The stout lad above didn’t amount to much in life, but he has a whole page in history because of his death.. The lady was a young hoyden who missed her chance by being greedy. This is the final set of pictures in a unique contest. Clip them, write the names of the film personalities you think they are (a list is published on page... for your aid) and send them, with the entire set to the Du Barry Contest Editor of the................... hetore ore, o’eclock tomorrow, after which no more entries will be judged. The names of the winners will be printed as soon as the judges hand down their verdict. Note to Editor—Maynard Holmes and Joan Wheeler. All mats required for this contest are available as a unit. Order Meat No. I—Price 60c SEARCH FOR LOCAL DEL RIO STAND-IN Distinct variation from the old resemblance contest, gives this one a decidedly different twist. You’re looking for Del Rio’s stand-in. Entrants apply at your office for preliminaries. Finals may be held either on stage, or by vote in lobby—patrons judging from photos. Get it going early, so you can use the services of the winner during the run of the picture. (Publicity Story) Gould You Qualify As Star’s Stand-in? Could you be a “stand-in” for Dolores Del Rio? A “stand-in” is a young woman who resembles a motion picture star, is of approximately the same weight and height, and who stands still in certain positions while cameras are being focused and lighting effects arranged. The “stand-in” is paid a good salary and usually wears replicas Dolores Del Rio, posing with her stand-in, Carmen La Roux, dur ing the production of ‘““Madame Du Barry,” the Warner film at the Strand. Mat No. 3—10c of the star’s costumes. They are young and ambitious actresses for the most part, and frequently find themselves advanced until they have “stand-ins” of their own. Pictured here is Dolores Del Rio, charming: star of the Warner Bros. magnificent production of “Madame Du Barry,’ and her “stand-in.” “Du Barry,” which will open at PHOS. Catster: at Ne Theatre on gorgeously costumed and expensively produced dramas of recent years, and has definitely established Dolores Del Rio among the outstanding screen stars. Now her exhibitors are trying to find out who, in each community, most resembles her. If you think you could qualify for Miss Del Rio’s “stand-in” eall om Miandiner< wee C Salt nad ie oes REINO Dib 5. ipuppnirapell Ys Theatre, be BN dae Pu gat ha ec ee a (list days). If you pass the preliminary test, you will be chosen to appear in an elimination contest on the stage Of be te Nee ee care Theatre. Three such contests will be held, following which the winners will appear in a grand contest on ee eke Sek tame ar aster Valuable prizes will be awarded to the three women, who in the opinion of the audience, most resemble Dolores Del Rio. They will be judged from facial resemblance, physical characteristics and costuming. The prizes, and their donors are: (List prizes and contributors). “MOVIE TRICKS’ CONTEST Offer guest tickets to the thirty persons—ten a day— who send in the most plausible ways for producing the effects for three scenes in ‘‘Madame Du Barry.’’ Story fol lowing explains details: (Publicity Story) Do You Know How Film ‘Snow’ Is Made? If you were a property man at a big motion picture studio and were called upon to cover a street with snow in the middle of August, what would you do? If you were a real property man, you would do what was done on the Warner Bros. lot when Dolores Del Rio, portraying “Madame Du Barry” demanded that her royal sweetheart, Louis XV (played by Reginald Owen) take her for a sleighride through the blooming roses—provide the means. The snow scene will be shown in all its beauty when “Madame Du Barry” opens at the........ iheatreon) Boyce , but in the meantime, there are free DASHCS' LO WN Ome yy a Theatre waiting for the ten people who best solve the property man’s dilemma. High-stepping Madame Du Barry told King Louis XV, on a midsummer day, that she wanted a _ sleighride that very lady ruled the royal roost, and the king at once ordered his chief lackey to see that her wish was fulfilled. The poor gent no doubt tore his hair and called on the gods for pity, though he knew he had to do it or do without. his head. At the appointed hour the assembled court gasped to see the paunchy Louis escort the ineredible Du Barry to the sleigh, and jingle merrily around the snow-packed course. Now comes your part. Think it over and Send: tO-2bhe. cot asi ce Theatre before midnight, your idea of just how the snow effect was secured by the studio property men and what material was used—in not more than twenty-five words. The ten persons who in the opinion of the judges (names of judges) who offer the most practical suggestion, will be presented with pairs of guest tickets to “Madame Du _ Barry.” Other questions will be asked tomorrow and the day after. Try your wits on them all. Note: Still Numbers DB130 and DB146 may be used, should three day contest be desired. DB 130 based on sound of horses’ hoofs and coaches; other photo afternoon, through the blooming gardens of Fontainebleau. The based on thunder and lightning sound and effects. CO-OP CONTEST LOOKS OVER LOCAL GALS’ TOOTSIES Cooperating shoe store will help you in playing Cinderella with your town’s damsels. Gag is ealled ‘‘Du Barry Shoe-fitting Contest’’. Store agrees to give beautiful, expensive pair of shoes to any girl whose tootsies will comfortably fit the shoes. Beautiful legs and ankles may be ineluded, if you think you can do just as well with limitations. Shoes should be displayed in the lobby in advance of showing. Credit card satisfying shoe dealer explains rules of contest. Lassies coming in or out of theatre, or even passing by, stop and, try to get in the shoes, because any gal is proud of nice pedals. Newspaper probably can get a couple of human interest features out of your contest. Shoe store should chip in with some newspaper space. And you’ll have your lobby crowded with Cinderellas trying to get a pair of silver slippers for nothing. CLASSY ANNOUNCEMENTS TO SET UP YOUR SHOW Formal announcements of your opening give it class, the class that ‘Du Barry’ deserves. Cards should be printed in seript type on heavy stock. Local printer handling visiting ecards, letter-heads, ete., can fill your needs. Send ’em to your complete mailing list, so that they, too, can be impressed. The Management of the STRAND THEATRE Takes Pleasure in Announcing the First (New York) Showing of Warner Bros.’ Master piece “MADAME DU BARRY” Starring Dolores Del Rio Friday Evening at Eight O'clock June Eighth, Nineteen Thirty-Four ST:RA NDP AE AT NE Page Twenty-seven