Merry Wives of Reno (Warner Bros.) (1934)

7 —— a = Novel twist in this stunt enables readers to tel licity stories below give details. One of these lads is out of luck. Donnelly, Margaret Lindsay, Hugh Herbert, hi 4. Funny Men Ask Aid To Win Fair Ladies’ Favor Valuable Prizes Waiting For Humorous Sayings For Mix-up In Film Star Party HO likes to be odd man at a party? No one, apparently, so when seven people gathered at the home of a famous Hollywood actress recently, it was decided that one of the men would have to go home. | But no one likes to be booted out of a party, either. All four men were famous comedians, so the three ladies decided to award their favors to those who could be funny without the benefit of authors. The women were Ruth Donnelly, M&rgaret Lindsay and Glenda Farrell. The men were Roscoe Ates, who stutters his way through many a funny film; Hugh Herbert, who, when not acting in screen plays, is writing them; Guy Kibbee, who on the screen is always chasing strange women, but in real life works on his farm; and Frank McHugh, who was born in McKeesport which probably explains why he excells in wise-cracking roles. “There are three girls at this party,” said Margaret Lindsay. “Funniest man gets first choice, with second and third prizes available. The least funny of you four gets th» air. Now, get busy.” The (newspaper) wants its readers to get busy too, and see what they would have done in similar circumstances. For everyone who can supply an acceptable joke, or funny remark, which would win a lady for the teller, a pair of tickets for the presentation of “Merry Wives of Reno,’ the Warner Bros. hilarious expose of the divoree racket, which opens at the Theatre on ; will be awarded. Special prizes, in addition to the tickets, will be awarded for the three funniest remarks. All contributions must be sent to the Contest Editor of the (newspaper) before Page Four Prizes Offered For First Aid Jokes for 4 Screen Humorists “So I sez to the President, I sez, ‘Now, listen, Franklin,’ I sez’ — Somehow, the only people who — can think up the snappy comeback, who can catch the fast one and whip it right back in the teller’s teeth, the wise lads with the flashy repartee, are the ones heard about, but never seen. Most people think of the brilliant remarks they might have said, only after the party is over. So what is a fellow to do, when he’s put on the spot and told to be funny, as were the four famous comedians of “Merry Wives of Réno,” the Warner Bros. farcical story of the Reno divorce racket which will open at the on ° There they were, Roscoe Ates, Ruth Donnelly, Margaret Lindsay, Hugh Herbert, Glenda Farrell, Guy Kibbee and Frank MeHugh, all “Merry Wives of Reno” principals, all set for a party, and one too many men. The ladies decided to leave the three who could be funniest without benefit of script, remain, but the loser had to go home. The “a (newspaper) invites its readers to solve the 1 their jokes. Three pubFor illustration, order Mat No. 8—30c The extra man has to go home. Shown here are: Roscoe Ates, Ruth Glenda Farrell, Guy Kibbee, Frank McHugh. Last Chance To Win Prizes For Jokes For Film Comedians Humorists, who are supposed to be the saddest looking people alive, would cheer up if they could read the replies sent to the (newspaper) from entrants in the “Funniest Story Wins a Woman” contest. Perhaps it was the offer of two free tickets to the theatre where the Warner Bros. comedy “Merry Wives of Reno” will open on , that brought forth the deluge, or maybe it was sympathy for Roscoe Ates, Hugh Herbert, Guy Kibbee and Frank McHugh, one of whom will have to go home from the party at which the three ladies were Margaret Lindsay, Ruth Donnelly and Glenda Farrell. The men, all famous comedians, were told to be funny and to be quick about it, and the least funny one had to leave. (newspaper) readers would have been at no loss for replies, as the letters submitted indicate, but there is still time for many others to win the two free tickets for each acceptable funny joke, wise crack, or anecdote will bring, or one of three grand prizes (name prizes) for the best contributions. Send contributions to the Contest Editor of the hes before problem for the actors. Each one had to say something and it had to be funny. But what? For the best answer, in the form of a joke, wise crack, gag, anecdote, anything just so it is amusing, the ................ (paper) will award (name prize); two additional prizes will be awarded for second and third choice, and for every answer containing a worth while joke, a pair of tickets to the . theatre will be awarded. Contributions must be sent to the Contest Editor of the before 6. Add 5 letters and get a fixer-upper 7. Add 6.letters and get to name for office again 8. Add 4 letters and get celebrated 9. What Reno picture is coming to 10. What producers made the picture ® Ve Time Table Tie-Up Sell local railroad into putting out special Reno time table for this picture. Folder should plug a special round trip to Reno and advice to see ‘‘Merry Wives of Reno” at the Strand for the merry lowdown on what goes on In this divorce mecca. Front, Please! Every hotel has a favorite bellhop. It may be that fresh young kid or some old gent who’s been there for years and years. Frank McHugh in the picture is a bellhop whom everyone knows and likes. Run newspaper contest for town’s favorite bellhop. Get all the hotels hepped up. They ’ll want. their bellhop to win and will get behind the contest. Hotel guests will get in on it too. Illustration shows what can be Staying Hitched For a news break, interview a popular married couple in town. Purpose of interview is to get their views on why they are happily married and won’t be divorced. Interview should not be too serious but gaggy and human. Suggested reasons for their happy marriage are: they never trump each other’s ace at bridge . . . he can’t complain about his wife’s cooking because they always eat at restaurants. Your Reno Puz 1. What’s the Divorce City? 9 Add 4 letters and get to make like new 3. Add 2 letters and get fame 4. Add 4 letters and get to give up 5. Add 2 letters and get town of Clinton hi done with the six § made of ! girls out from rest of display. Circle which carries title —_ Pins ing material with colored lights behind wor : lobby or in store with which you have tie-up. king on flashe ee (\(¢c}*"» fees Zle —$__ a, -. REY RENOVATy --RENOWy RENOUNCE County, Pa RENO RENOVATOR RENOMIN Ary RENOWyEp . Theatre MERRY WIVES OF RENO WARNER BROS —=————————. | Leading ‘Em In | Get the street ear company to placard all cars passing theatre with _ this copy: “THIS CAR STOPS it ‘merry wives of RENO. Strand Theatre all thief) week.’ Have placards le tered so that ‘‘This car ston, at Reno’’ stands out. A REET AEE | Headin’ for Rene Print up locally an imite tion of railroad handbilly Copy should read: ‘‘Exeiting§s . . . Glamorous . . . Have thed? grandest time of your life it the play ground of the natio ..» Visit RENO — 35... All this week at the Stras Theatre you can have thi time of your lives with tis ‘‘Merry Wives of Reno.” | Pass out at Railroad #; tion, on street cars, buses other strategie spots. eet. Getting the Pes), Hugh Herbert has 7 ath for a pet in the picture ©. rf a contest to i ° t ni pets. Tie up with a to award prize to the ‘ has the most agg Should be good Ad 9 tag Hin and everyon? | as