Road to Singapore (Warner Bros.) (1931)

tl POWELL HAS A GREAT kU -c- HELD OVER BBILL POWELL, BENEDICT, DISCUSSES FOR 2nd WEEK | MATRIMONY ONTHE DAY FOLLOWING HIS MARRIAGETO CAROLE LOMBARD Star) ~ee 4 ; ™ ‘ : 4 sg. 2 a” (Interview hee: Famous Screen Star of “The Road to Singapore’? Coming To Strand Theatre............ Next, After Six Years of Marital Freedom Again Surrenders To Cupid William Powell having just finished his first Warner Bro starring vehicle, “The Road to Singapore,” which comes to ie aye ‘Theatres. sacs next, was sitting in a steamer chair on the S. S. Malolo, in Los Angeles harbor. It was the day after his weding to Carole Lombard, a screen star in her own right, and they were bound for Hawaii on their honeymoon. While the new Mrs. Powell was arranging her trunks in their bridal suite, Powell discused matrimony. “Matrimony,” he said, seems to be Warner Brothers and they exercise fast: 32 Powell. Picture Worthy of his talents | 1 It matters not how great his past successes ha «been, —_It-— matters not how many thousands have been thrilled by his dramatic power! N ot hing can compare with the suavity — the finish — the perfection of his first performance for Warner Bros.! His talent finds full expression in the finest screen play of his career! A WARNER BROS. & VITAPHONE PICTURE WILLIAM The ROA Cut No. 11 Cut 60c, Mat 15c POWELL SINGAPORE DORIS KENYON MARIAN MARSH.’ DTO Prepare for a new thrill — Miss Marsh— the year’s biggest sensation! Renan Marsh Makes Book |Three Warner-Stars Once |Parents Of Powell Visit Of Stars’ Acting Tips (Current Reader) Marian Marsh, seventeen-year-old screen discovery, in her brief career kas. appeared with John Barrymore, Edward G. Robinson and William Powell—with the latter of whom she is now to be seen at the Theatre in Warner Bros. “Road to Singapore.” Each star in turn gave her many valuable suggestions as to the best means to interpret roles and she has jotted down the instructions for future use. She says her motto is that of old Cap’n Cuttle, the Dickens character, who always ‘aid: “When found make a note of ' Others in support of Mr. Powet! in “The Road to Singapore” are Doris Kenyon, Louis Calhern, Alison Skipworth and Lumsden Hare. Page Six Cast In Same Picture (Current Reader) William Powell starred in “The Road to Singapore,’ the Warner Bros picture nowsat« the. Theatre recently recalled a film made a decade ago in which he and two other Warner-Bros.-First National stars of the present day were featured. The players were Edward G. Robinson of “Five Star Final” and Richard Barthelméss of “Last Flight. The picture was “The Bright Shawl. Supporting Mr. Powell in “The Road to Singapore” are Doris Kenyon, Marian Marsh, Louis Calhern, Alison Skipworth, Lumsden Hare, Tyrrell Davis and A. E. Anson. Al Green directed. Him On The Warner Lot (Current Reader) The parents of William Powell, star of “The Road to Singapore,” the Warner Bros. picture now at tee ares Theatre, were occasional visitors to the Warner lot while their famous son was making the great picture. Mr. Powell made his home with his parents in Holly riage to Miss Carole Lombard— which was immediately after the film was completed. “The Road to Singapore” cast includes Doris Kenyon, Marian Marsh, Louis Calhern, Alison Skipworth, Lumsden Hare, Tyrrell Davis and A. E. Anson. \Alfred E. Green directed. wood, “up to the time of his mar-|, the best system we have evolved out of our occidental civilization; a compromise between sentiment and sex. Man’s natural instincts all urge him to marry and become the head of a family. What else is he here for? “T’ve enjoyed the prerogatives of bachelorhood for six years. Now I guess the old boy is ready to settle down.” I had ventured something to the effect that he has been publicized as one of Hollywood’s most contented bachelors, a man who epitomizes all the advantages of single blessedness. I asked him if he had no qualms about giving up that often envied state. FREEDOM THE BUNK “T married when I was twentytwo,’ Powell began slowly. “I married so young or at least I was in love so young that I never had the chance at freedom most young men of today enjoy before they comply with conventions and marry. “That marriage lasted ten years, actually. We have been separated for six years. In those years I’ve had my chance at the freedom I missed as a young man. I’m not saying it hasn’t been pleasant, but [I’m ready to give up that so-called freedom now.” Powell is notoriously pencil shy. He talks freely, rapidly, intelligently until a pencil and paper appears and notes are made. Knowing this ‘here was no attempt on my part to take down his sentences exactly. “If we go to Europe later,” Powcll began, “we might go to Southern France and down through the Bas que country and into Spain. I missed that last summer.” He stopped thoughtfully for just a moment. “I’ve often thought I’d like a home in Southern France, or perhaps Italy. But I’ll probably end up with a house in Beverly Hills. I asked about Miss Lombard’s promising career on the screen. CAROLE’S CAREER “Of course she will keep on with her work,” Powell agreed. “I don’t know about being married to a motion picture actress but I do know that it is necessary for a screen actor, if he is to be happily married, to be married to someone who understands the business and the peculiar demands it makes upon its people. Someone who expects to be called at six o’clock with the information that you will not be home until a late hour.” I recalled that Powell had once been quoted as saying that he hated crowds, but that give him a pal of either sex to play about with in Cuba, Europe, or anywhere else and he was happy. I mentioned this in connection with his marriage to Miss Lombard. “Of course we are congenial companions,” he commented. ‘“Naturally we like somewhat the same things and people, have similar in|. terests and ideas to get along as far as we have in this affair. Neither of us go in much for society. We like small groups better than crowds. We don’t like bridge and we do enjoy traveling—but I suppose everyone else does too.” There had been mention of a home in Southern France. “Sometimes I think I would like that,” Powell agreed, “but I know a home as you want it you don’t like to rent it. It’s an unnecessary burden.” BUILDING A HOME I asked about building a home in Hollywood, Los Angeles or Beverly Hills. “Not now,” he said. “So many of our friends with big homes wish they didn’t have them. I think we will rent a house or an apartment. If my pictures make money for their option for my services for the second two year period—my present contract is for two years straight with an option by the company for two more—I may build a house here then. But that’s a long way in the future.” _ The ship was due to sail and the interview was ended. Mr. Powell’s support in “The Road to Singapore” includes Doris Kenyon, Marian Marsh, Louis Cal ern, Alison Skipworth, Lumsden Hare, Tyrrell Davis and A. E. Anson. REXY His love affairs are the scandal of the continent—-yet lovely ladies fight for his favor! WILLIAM POWELI at the glamorous height of his dramatic power in THE ROAD TO SINGAPORE with DORIS KENYON MARIAN | A WARNER BROS. & VITAPHONE PICTURE Cut No. 13 Cut 20c, Mat Sc