Man of Iron (Warner Bros.) (1935)

cm PUBLICITY a pe ee Screen’s No. 1 Bad Man Is A Playwright As Well Barton MacLane, Star of “Man of Iron’? Has One Drama to His Credit Barton Machane generally isn’t shy. But on one particular subject he becomes as reticent as a little girl asked to name her best beau. The subject which the big, husky, aggressive actor is so loathe to discuss is the matter of his writing ambitions, He will admit that he has such ambitions and that he once wrote a play which was produced on Broadway, but that is as far as he will permit the discussion to go. Having been raised to stardom in the First National picture “Man of Iron,” which comes to WHOS te theatre “on? ==. : MacLane insists he is being kept much too busy as an aetor to be able to devote much time to any other activity. His intimates are certain he’d much rather win acclaim as an author than as a thespian. His very reticence on the subject is taken by them as a sufficient indication that this ambition is close to his heart. That he still writes in his limited allotment of spare time he will admit, if pressed, but any attempt to learn any details of his current literary efforts bring the reply that “none of it’s important enough to talk about.” MacLane’s play, “Rendezvous,” was produced on Broadway by Arthur Hopkins with MacLane himself in the leading role. Put on during the 1932 season, by all odds the worst season in the history of the New York theatre, the play didnt run very long, but it did draw forth a flattering critical reception. The very practical Variety, journal of show business, commented, after outlining the plot. “Tt isn’t just a gangland play, but rather a gangland background for an energetic drama of a large American subject. In subcrime-and-polities alliance, framed into an interesting evening in the theatre. The play has a terse style of expression that nails attention. Dialogue is a model for point and brevity.” It is likely that MacLane may yet go far as a writer. “Man of Iron” is a_ hilarious comedy drama with many thrilling sequences, based on a story by Dawn Powell. In the east besides MacLane are Mary Astor, John Eldredge, Dorothy Peterson, Joseph Crehan, Craig Reynolds and Joseph King. Mary Astor Mary Astor turns screen menace as Barton MacLane’s unfaithful secretary in the First National drama, “Man of Iron,” which opens at the ___._ PueCatre-ON 2S Mat No. 1083—10¢ Page Ten When the Mob Goes Mad New Kind of Love Interest in Film Is it possible to make an entertaining motion picture without the kind of love interest that ends in a clinch and a kiss? That is answered in the First National production “Man _ of Iron,” which comes to the...... theatrecons <2 ea The love interest in the picture is the love of a woman for her mate; Barton MacLane and Dorothy Peterson having this new type of lover roles. But the biggest interest of the story lies in its comedy and its thrilling aetion. When Barton MacLane swapped his mobster’s yac tor a@ high hat, im his first stellar-rore-an “Man of Iron,” the First National drama now playing at the... Theatre, things happened fast and furiously, but none more exciting than this scene in which 220 pounds of human TNT battles a mob composed of the men who had once been his pals. Mat No. 202—20c Screen Villain Yearns to Play Comedy Roles When motion picture’ fans think of John Eldredge, they envisage a sly, unprincipled fellow whose function in life is to put obstacles in the way of a happy ending for heroes and heroines. His latest in a series of such roles is the one he has in the First National picture “Man of Tron,” which comes to the....... theatre Ones See. He plays the part so well it forms another link in the chain that keeps him from achieving his ambition which is to play in light comedy. It is only since he began his sereen career that he has become a villain. Virtually all of his dozen years of stage training was as a light comedian, with the exception of the time he spent in Eva tLe Gallienne’s repertory company in New York. At no time, however, did he ever play a villain on the stage. Cast as a heavy early in his motion picture career however, the tag has stuck. “Man of Iron” is a rollicking comedy drama spiced with fast and exciting action. Besides Eldredge the cast includes Barton MacLane, Mary Astor, Dorothy Peterson, Joseph Crehan, Craig Reynolds and Joseph King. William McGann directed. Glad to Be Menace Mary Astor, beautiful film star who tries to ruin Barton MacLane in “Man of Iron,” the Frst National drama playing at the eed ete Theatre, igs glad to be a sereen menace. Miss Astor has been playing sympathetic roles for a long time and says she is happy to have a chance to show her versatility. Mary Astor Has Had Lead Roles On 112 Pictures Although still on the sunny side of thirty Mary Astor has steadily held a place among the top rank of featured feminine screen players for fifteen years, which is quite a record. Starting in films after she had won a beauty contest before her fourteenth birthday, Miss Astor has set another record for feminine players of her calibre, and that is in the number of pictures in which she hag played leading roles. Including her latest, which is the First National picture, “Man of Iron,” now showing at the Se ee ae theatre she has had leading parts in 112 films. Still young and one of the outstanding beauties of Hollywood, Miss Astor expects to continue her career indefinitely. In “Man of Iron,” she portrays an exceedingly unpleasant young woman, but she welcomed it because she regarded it as an excellent opportunity to demonstrate another aspect of her acting talent. The picture is a combination of thrills and laughter, based on a story by Dawn Powell. William Wister Haines wrote the screen play which was directed by William McGann. Too Many Baths Barton MacLane used to be a shower bath addict, but no longer. Since the filming of his first stellar vehicle, “Man of Iron,” the First National picture coming to thence ses), ose Theatre on A xcpee Ma the a sear , he uses only a tub. MacLane had to spend an entire day under a shower to make a brief sequence for the film. Military Suits Worn By Mary Astor In New Film Star Will Be Seen in “Town and Country” Styled Frocks in ‘‘Man of Iron’ The kind of clothes popular with all women who go places and do things, form the basis for an extensive wardrobe worn by Mary Astor in ‘‘Man of Iron,’’ the First National production now showing at the.................. Theatre. In her film role, the actress is a secretary with good social connections, and her costumes include not only a variety of clothes suitable for office wear, but many smart formal things. Two three-pieced sports suits are especially notable, being in the soft Rodier woolens. One, in the heather shades, has a_ skirt of solid color while the antique gold blouse of rabbit-hair crepe finds its color repeated in the flecks on the short box jacket. The other, in blue and white with tomato colored flecks, has a brushed wool sweater of the tomato with a navy leather belt and a navy cord drawn through the high neckline, gathering it into cartridge pleating. Two office frocks are interesting because they combine the new military influence with ‘the perennially popular shirtmaker styling. A black oatmeal crepe is trimmed with black soutache braid and has an Ascot searf of white pique, while a similar crepe in brown is set off by brown sable fur edging the scarfs and pockets and a bronze lame vestee. The belt, for this frock, is reversible, being brown suede on one side and kid on the other. Military also is Miss Astor’s two-piece ensemble of black gros de londres material, which has a short jacket entirely outlined with ecartridge-pleated faille ribbon, while the skirt is plain, flared only slightly, and the dresstop is white with a “shirt-front’’ of braided silk showing through the low-cut “U” of the jacketclosing. Designed along more formal lines, but still keeping the tailored motif so liked by this smart actress, is a cocktail dress of silver lame. The skirt is of the new length, half-way between calf and instep, and the jacket has several high style points, including jeweled buttons with caubouchon ruby insets, leg-of-mutton sleeves, and a large, flat bow of black velvet thrust through the wingcollar neckline. “Man of Iron” based on the story by Dawn Powell, combines rollicking comedy with dramatic thrills. Besides Miss Astor the cast includes Barton Maclane, John Eldredge, Dorothy Peterson, Joseph Crehan, Craig Reynolds and Joseph King. William MceGann direeted the picture from the screen play by William Wister Haines. Football Prowess Won Him Film Role Barton MacLane, erstwhile film bad man who has the hero role in the First National picture, “Man of Iron,” now showing at (hess ae theatre, got his start in dramatics because of his football ability. MacLane Wesleyan town, Conn. After graduation he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Half way through his course, he learned that Richard Dix was making a football picture at a Long Island studio. He applied for the job as one of the players, got it and simultaneously his start in dramaties. played football at College in Middle MacLane Says Golf Keeps Him In Fine Fettle Playing golf and working about his small ranch at Eneino are sufficient to keep the rugged physique of Barton MacLane in the excellent condition demanded by his film roles. Whether he plays his usual role as Public Enemy No. 1 or leading man as in his current Warner Bros. picture, “Man of Tron,” which comes to the....... EOeCatre. On’... =. te ,» MacLane’s roles always require the strenuous physical activity which his very appearance suggests. During his four years at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, the “best of the he-men,” as one eritie described him, played on both the football and basketball teams being captain of the latter. After graduation he found himself facing the danger of increasing flabbiness which fronts all big fellows who have suddenly given up _ strenuous sports, and, without much hope that it would aid him, he took up golf because that was all, as an actor, that he could find opportunity for in the sports line. To his surprise and gratification, he found the apparently soft game was sufficient to keep him in excellent trim. Since settling in California and adding amateur ranching to his other exercise, he has rounded into as good shape as that of his college days. “Man of Iron” is a_ hilarious comedy drama with many thrilling sequences, based on a story by Dawn Powell. In the east besides MacLane are Mary Astor, John Eldredge, Dorothy Peterson, Joseph Crehan, Craig Reynolds and Joseph King. It was directed by William McGann from the screen play by William Wister Haines. Preacher Tells Son to Be Good Actor Even though he was the son of a minister, John Eldredge now playing in the First National picture, “Man of Iron,” which COMOS’.CO-thGpew mc theatre Mere ae te aa , did not have to overcome any parental objections when he announced his intention of becoming an actor. Barton MacLane Strand § Mat No. 104— 10c At the time of the momentous announcement, his father, the late Rev. George G. Eldredge, then pastor of St. John’s Pres byterian Church in Berkeley, Calif., merely smiled and_ remarked: “That’s all right, son, as long as you become a GOOD actor.” cone