Oh Sailor Behave (Warner Bros.) (1930)

“OH SAILOR BEHAVE’’—A Warner Bros. Production (Current) HOLLYWOOD POLICE HOLD UP ALLEGED WHISKEY TRUCKS WHEN IN Hollywood police are the least suspicious members of the craft the world over. Such strange goings-on as take place in the streets of the film metropolis leave them untouched because they know that invariably the most suspect adventure turns out to he another company “in produc a Yet not so many weeks ago t juilibrium wus seriously enda dd when two trucks rumbled dow Sunset Boulevard and into the side gate of Warner Bros. Studios. The suspicions of the local police, were in this case, somewhat justified, for the cargo aboard the trucks con-sisted of doubtful-looking cases and kegs, many of which bore the familiar labels of “Haig & Haig,” “Johnny Walker,” “Pommery & Greno” and other brands. Though the cases and kegs were real enough, their contents were merely lemon pop and dry beer, which was on its way to the thirsty cast and company engaged in the filming of “Oh Sailor Behave!” the special: all-talking and singing Vitaphone production now showing at the ee Theatre. eRe The story, in which Olsen and | = "=22558 eae Johnson play the featured roles, | “@”eDeé/roy and Charles King in takes for its locale the glorious city of Naples, and since much of the action occurs in a large outdoor cafe it was necessary to supply realism by the use of authentic bottles. Production No. According to the property man, “Oh Sailor Behave" A warner Bros Production NAPLES— Nancy recognizes love, but woman-like, says “no,” then changes her mind. 4—Cut or Mat more than 60 cases of pop and 17 kegs of dry beer were consumed during the filming of “Oh Sailor Behave!” A large quantity of this harmless liquid refreshment was sipped by Irene Delroy, Charles King, Lotti Loder, Noah Beery, Lowell Sherman, Vivien Oakland, Charles Judels and Lawrence Grant who make up the list of players supporting Olsen and Johnson in this’ special production. At the completion of the picture many of the actors pleaded with Director Archie Mayo to be permitted HEIGHTS His father and to keep the original kegs as souvemother were = nirs of “Oh Sailor Behave!” There the hotel busiis no record to indicate how many ness in New were successful. York. -He at tended grammar and high school at Fordham, N. (Current) Y. where his singing attracted ROUMANIAN GENERAL even the school authorities.. .was given every opportunity to take part in school dramatics and amateur theatricals. .. . ROLE NEW TO NOAH BEERY Charles ing Stock J5 Cut or Mat Order Separately Noah Beery plays the part of a Roumanian general in “Oh Sailor Behave!” Warner Brothers latest alltalking, singing, Neapolitan comedy now showing at the Theatre. This type of role is new to Beery, but the dean of all villains gives a performance which proves him to be more than equal to the task. Beery, whose theatrical career embraces innumerable theatrical and fil” \ductions, was born in Kansas € efore coming to Hollywood he felled with road shows, circuses and toured in vaudeville. Few screen players receive a larger salary or are in such constant demand as Beery. Perhaps he is best remembered for his performances in “Noah’s Ark,” “Under a Texas Moon” and “Golden Dawn.” Though Noah Beery lives in Hollywood he spends much of his time between pictures at his famous mountain resort, “Noah Beery Paradise Club.” Olsen and Johnson head the all star cast of “Oh Sailor Behave!”, which includes Irene Delroy, Charles King, Lowell Sherman, Lotti Loder, Vivien Oakland, Charles Judels and Lawrence Grant. Archie Mayo wielded the megaphone in this production. Hit the high seas of hilarity! with OLSEN and JOHNSON America’s Funniest Clowns One Col. Ad—Style C—Cut or Mat (Biographical Feature) ACCLAIMED GENIUS AT FIFTEEN CHARLES KING SCALED QUICKLY Was| acclaimed a child genius at the age of 16. . .Appeared in local playhouses during vacations. . . .Signed with unit vaudeville show following graduation... After two weeks on road was made “blackface” song and dance man. . After two years was put in “The Yankee Prince” by George M. Cohan. . . .Mollie King, his sister, entered pictures but Charles refused. Made trip to Europe. . . Sang at the Tivoli and Palace Theatres in London. . . Returned to New York. . .War was declared. . . Enlisted in navy. . . Was made ensign and assigned duty as entertainment manager on transport Zeelender. .. . Discharged in New York. . . Joined Ziegfeld Follies, but finally returned to George M. Cohan. Was given lead in musical comedy “Little Millionaire” and met Lila Rhodes, first cousin to George M. Cohan. .. One year later he married her. .. Was given entire production profits by George M. Cohan as wedding gift... Bought home at Great Neck, Long Island, where he has yachts, ponies and dogs. . .Returned to stage after honeymoon, in vaudeville song and dance number. . Played with Al Jolson in “Honeymoon Express”... After two years appeared with Vernon Castle, Frank Tinney, Leon Errol, Lew Fields, Sam Bernard, Elsie Janis and other stars in such plays as “Watch Your Step,” “Winsome Widow,” “Slim Princess,” and “Henpecked”. . . Was starred in “Hit the Deck”. . . Made tour with company and then returned to New York to star in “Present Arms” ... Was appearing in Philadelphia when he was approached by motion picture officials. .. Was not enthusiastic about talking pictures, but made test in New York. .. Met great success and popularity in pictures. . Was signed by Warner Brothers for leading juvenile role in “Oh Sailor Behave!” with Irene Delroy. . . Wired his wife to come to Hollywood. . . Likes Hollywood. ... Plays golf and likes horseback riding... Attends races at Tia Juana, Mexico. .. Wants to remain in pietures, *| while the manager tried to stop them their first. week on the stage they (Biographical Feature) FREE PERFORMANCE IN CAFE PAVED THE WAY FOR OLSEN & JOHNSON ‘America’s Funniest Clowns’ Boast of True Friendship Lasting Fifteen Years Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson, the comedy team known as ‘‘America’s funniest clowns,’’ make their screen debut in ‘‘Oh Sailor Behave!’’ Warner Bros. special Vitaphone production now playing at the Theatre. The story of their success is a story of constant and loyal friendship that began fifteen years ago. then received of. fers from Ziegfeld and George. Ole was born in Peru, Ind. on November 6, 1892. Chie first saw the light of day in Chicago on March 5, 1895, White but turnand both attended these down ed grade and because they prehigh school in arc oe their respective ville. inally birthplaces. they produced : their own show, It was while (Monkey . Bualthey were — at; | toe wie: ness,’ which was tending North-| Chycke Johnson an outstanding western UniverStock No: J8gsuecexs, Upon sity in Evanston, Cut or Mat =the termination Order Separately O/e O/sen Til, that they of the show they Stock “35 met. Chie was |signed with Warner Bros. for “Oh Cut or Mat working his way peek Panay ele d. Ol has two Order Sipakatsls ¢ thisuch oles oth are married. sen has two children, Johnson one. Olsen owns a home on Long Island, Johnson now lives in California. They travel from city to city by auto if possible. Olsen plays the violin and saxaphone, while Johnson is master of the aecordion and piano. |They invest their money together, are inseparable pals and claim they will either get rich together or go broke together. ADVERTISEMENT by waiting on tables, while Ole managed to make some money singing illustrated songs at local nickle odeons. Recognizing that each had something to offer, they got together and practiced an act. Ole had the voice. and Chie was a natural comic. Pretty soon the act was ready and they hopped a train for Chicago to try it out. They headed straight for the North American Cafe, the popular night club of 1915, and took a table as patrons. So worried were they over their plan that they bolstered themselves up with two glasses of beer each, and then awaited the propitious moment. Finally Ole stood up and quieted the merry-makers. With a few words of introduction ie team went into the act, and the crowd yelled encouragement. Flushed with the success of their initial venture they applied to the outraged manager for a job, and got it! While for several months they were the outstanding attraction at the big cafe, they left for a better offer ($125 weekly) on the variety stage in Chicago. During : & WARNER were seen by George Primrose of BROS. the Pantages office, who wired his Presener boss that here was the best comedy team in America. One week later they signed with Pantages for a thirty weeks’ tour. When they finished this circuit they found themselves in New York and were immediately signed for the Keith theatres, with a salary of $5,000 a week. Olsen and Johnson HOR Bie GOBS OF FUN with OLSEN and JOHNSON (Current) NEW FILM BOASTS ALL-STAR CAST America’s Funniest Oh Sailor Behave!” Warner Bros. Clowns special all-talking Vitaphone comedy now showing ‘atthe... 20. .0.2.% and i great Theatre, boasts an all-star cast head-| cast : included by Olsen and Johnson. ing A romantic, riotous laugh-festival, IRENE staged in Italy, this film brings to DELROY the screen such Broadway celebrities as Irene Delroy and Charles King. CHARLES In addition the names of Lotti Loder, KING young Viennese beauty, Lowell SherLOWELL man, Noah Beery, Vivien Oakland, SHERMAN ( Lawrence Grant and Charles Judels, are included in the east. Joseph Jackson is responsible for hace UT PH So the skilful screen adaptation and ein 34 dialogue from Elmer. Rice’s stage g success. Archie Mayo directs, while Al Dubin and Joe Burke wrote the music, Ses One Col. Ad—Style D—Cut or Mat