Money and the Woman (Warner Bros.) (1940)

d) > Woman, New Thriller stery in store for Strand Theatre man,” starring Jeffrey Lynn and '. The Warner Bros. picture has James M. Cain, author of that ways Rings Twice,” and advance lost exciting screen fare seen in JEFFREY LYNN HAS RUGGED ROLE NOW Theatre audiences will undoubtedly sigh with relief. Jeffrey Lynn is now a two fisted, fast talking, regular guy on the screen. He finally landed a role he’s been wanting. At the Strand Theatre where he is starring in “Money and the Woman,” Jeff portrays a young bank executive. In his first scene in the picture, Lynn walks up to John Litel, gives him a hearty slap on the back, a firm handshake and a “How the devil have you been?” The scene is a tip-off to lLynn’s characterization throughout the picture. Off the screen, Jeffrey isa hardworking conscientious young man. He is appreciative of his roles to date, but like any ambitious business man he wants new assignments. Before entering pictures Lynn was a leader. He was an outstanding track athlete in prep school and college and has many medals and victories to his credit. Besides being a standout in dramatics at Bates College, he was editor of the school paper. Upon graduating, he served as a clerk in a department store to earn some money before taking a try at the theatre. After appearing in several New York plays without attracting attention, he finally secured one of the leads in the No. 1 company of “Brother Rat.” It was this part that resulted in his obtaining a movie eontract. Lynn thoroughly enjoyed his first experience with a screen role that allows him to be himself. He hopes this part will convince executives he should stick to rugged types. Mat 107—15c Jeffrey Lynn William K. Howard, Action Film Director Director William K. Howard has a long list of film hits to his credit among them being “The Princess Comes Across” and “Fire Over England.” He now adds another great film to that list with the completion of the new Warner Bros. mystery thriller, “Money And The Woman,” which opens Friday at the Strand Theatre. Howard has had a colorful and varied career. He studied engineering and law at Ohio State University. He’s been a theatre manager and sales manager and in 1918 he went over seas to do his bit in the World War. His fame goes far and wide as a director who is particularly adept at handling a meaty melodrama. And certainly no story could be more in his line than “Money And The Woman,” starring Jeffrey Lynn and Brenda Marshall. It is a tale of terror and crime, which under the powerful direction of Howard will send chills down the spine of every thrill fan. The original story was written by James M. Cain, author of “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” A Dangerous Combination! Mat 205—30c Jeffrey Lynn and Brenda Marshall are co-starred in the new mystery thriller, “Money And The Woman,” which opens at the Strand Theatre this Friday. (Review) ‘Money And Woman,’ Mystery Film, Thrills Strand Patrons An enthralled audience sat on the edge of their seats at the Strand Theatre last night while they watched a brand new kind of mystery movie unfold. Entitled ‘“Money and the Woman,” the picture was adapted from a story by James M. Cain, author of that thrilling play, “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” Produced by Warner Bros., the film stars Jeffrey Lynn and Brenda Marshall. The story concerns itself with a desperate attempt to loot a bank of $90,000. Jeffrey Lynn, playing the role of a young bank executive, becomes involved in the case and is forced to solve the crime in order to clear his own name. He is helped by Brenda Marshall who is seen as the wife of one of the bank clerks. Suspecting her own husband, played by Roger Pryor, of implication in the case, Miss Marshall does her best to help Lynn track down the mastermind in back of the gang of criminals. When his identity is finally revealed, the entire audience was left gasping with surprise. Young Mr. Lynn, who turned in such a grand job as the minister in “All This and Heaven Too” gives another fine performance in “Money and the Woman.” It’s undoubtedly the most virile role the young star has yet portrayed and he gives it just the right touch. As the woman in the case, Brenda Marshall who just reached stardom as Donna Maria in “The Sea Hawk,” gives her role the tenderness and human quality that it needed. The other supporting players, including John Litel, Lee Patrick, Henry O’Neill, Roger Pryor and Guinn “Big Boy” Williams are all good in their roles. The Warner Bros.-First National Picture was directed by William K. Howard who deserves a lot of credit for keeping the film going at a fast pace all the way through and also for keeping each scene filled with punch-packed suspense. Robert Pressnell was responsible for adapting the screen version from the original Cain story and also comes in for a share of the commendation that goes to such an exciting, entertaining thriller like “Money and the Woman.” CAST OF CHARACTERS Secretary Jeannie George JEFFREY LYNN BRENDA MARSHALL John Litel Lee Patrick Henry O'Neill Roger Pryor Guinn ‘Big Boy’ Williams Henry Kolker William Gould Peter Ashley Mildred Coles Sandra Stephenson Willie Best PRODUCTION Directed by William K. Howard Jack L. Warner, In Charge of Production; Associate Producer, William Jacobs; Screen Play by Robert Pressnell; From the Story by James M. Cain; Director of Photography, L. Wm. O'Connell, A.S.C.; Dialogue Director, Hugh Cummings; Art Director, Ted Smith: Film Editor, Frank Magee; Sound by Charles Lang; Gowns by Milo Anderson; Makeup Artist, Perc Westmore. SYNOPSIS (Not for Publication) Jeffrey Lynn, playing the role of a young bank executive, is sent to one of the bank’s smaller branches to investigate the actions of Roger Pryor, who is a clerk there. Pryor gets sick and his wife (Brenda Marshall) takes over his job. She soon discovers that a plot is afoot to loot the bank of $90,000. No longer in love with her philandering husband she combines forces with Jeffrey Lynn and the two of them uncover a gang of criminals that had been planning the bank robbery. The denouncement comes about with the least suspected person in the story being the actual criminal. (Opening Day) ‘Money And The Woman,’ Thrill Film, Opens at Strand Today Mystery movie fans are in for a treat today when “Money and the Woman” opens at the Strand Theatre. Starring Jeffrey Lynn and Brenda Marshall, the Warner Bros. thriller was adapted from a story by James M. Cain, author of that popular mystery play, “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” Jeffrey Lynn, who recently turned in such a grand performance as the minister in “All This and Heaven Too,” plays the leading role of a young bank executive. Brenda Marshall, re warded by her studio for the fine job she turned in as Donna Maria in “The Sea Hawk,” appears as the wife of a young bank clerk, who is under investigation. Roger Pryor, in the role of the bank clerk, has come under the influence of a gang of criminals, and becomes involved in a murderous plot to loot the bank of $90,000. Miss Marshall, who has become suspicious of her husband because of his constant philanderings, offers to help Jeffrey Lynn solve the bank robbery. The trail toward success, however, is fraught with danger and before the two can successfully solve the case, several murders and countless thrills cross’ their track. We The supporting cast includes many of the most popular character actors in Hollywood. Among these are John Litel, who is seen as Lynn’s friend, Roger Pryor, the bank clerk, Lee Patrick, the other woman, Henry O’Neill, and Guinn “Big Boy” Williams. The screen play was adapted from the Cain novel by Robert Pressnell. William K. Howard directed the Warner Bros.-First National Picture and from advance reports it’s a picture that should be seen by every moviegoer in town who craves thrills, excitement and mystery. NEW TYPE MYSTERY AT STRAND FRIDAY Ever since Americans started reading Edgar Ellen Poe’s great mystery stories, their thirst for anything mysterious either on the written page or on the moving picture screen has been unquenchable. Realizing that his patrons demand thrilling movies, Manager Bill Jason, of the Strand Theatre, announces that starting on Friday his theatre will show ‘Money and_ the Woman”, a brand new kind of movie mystery. Written by James M. Cain, author of that popular thriller, “The Postman Always Rings twice: *’ “Money and the Woman” stars Jeffrey Lynn and Brenda Marshall. Lynn plays the most virile role of his career, portraying a young bank executive who becomes involved in a desperate plot to loot the bank of more than $90,000. Implicated in the robbery, the young man must solve the case in order to clear his own name. He is given a great deal of help in solving the crime by Brenda Marshall, who has been given a starring role following her brilliant work as Donna Maria in “The Sea Hawk.” Other members of the cast involved in the mystery drama include such favorites as John Litel, ‘Henry O’Neill, Roger Pryor, and Guinn “Big Boy” Williams. The Warner Bros.-First National Picture was adapted from the James M. Cain story by Robert Pressnell. Mat 108—15c Brenda Marshall BRENDA MARSHALL IN THRILLING ROLE The sudden transition from princess to working girl would be disaster for the average person, but to Brenda Marshall, it’s all in the day’s work. Miss Marshall, now appearing with Jeffrey Lynn in “Money and the Woman” at the Strand Theatre had just concluded her role in “The Sea Hawk” with Errol Flynn when notified by the studio of her assignment in the mystery thriller. So she doffed her velvets, brocades and jewels; set out on her new way of life. There wasn’t any such luxury for Miss Marshall in “Money Mat 106—15c BRENDA MARSHALL and JEFFREY LYNN and the Woman” even if there was just as much excitement. Instead of getting mixed up in a naval battle Miss Marshall became involved in a bank robbery and together with Jeffrey Lynn sets out, midst plenty of excitement and thrills, to recover ninety thousand stolen dollars. The ordinary young lady might have bemoaned the sacrifice of velvets, satins and jewels for a tailored suit, a simple print dress and a sports coat. But it was all right with Miss Marshall. After weeks of being decked out in medieval finery she was happy to be back in 1940 clothes. All those corsets, petticoats and heavy stuffs were beginning to be a burden instead of a boon. In “Money and the Woman” Miss Marshall demonstrates what the modern young working girl is wearing these days. The luxurious princess of “The Sea Hawk” has given way to an efficient young bank clerk, and a bank is no place for velvet skirts and jewels that ought to be in a safety vault. Voted Most Missed Brenda Marshall, young Warner Bros. star, was voted by the United States Air Corps Training Detachment at Glendale “The girl we don’t want to leave behind.” Pug Evans who hails from Knoxville, Tennessee was the spokesman for the group. He contacted Miss Marshall on the set of “Money and the Woman,” now at the Strand Theatre, where he notified her of her selection. Brenda expressed her gratitude and promised she would be on hand to wave at the boys if and when they left her.