Safe in Hell (Warner Bros.) (1931)

_, asULY GREAT PICTURE! CAs: IN CANDOR AND DOROTHY MACKAILL IS A STUDY By Jack Cooper COMMON SENSE There is one striking characteristic about Dorothy Mackaill —now at the Theatre in “Safe In Hell,” her latest First National starring vehicle—that is obvious upon meeting her for the first time. You feel that she knows what she wants. When you’ve known her a bit longer, you are assured that she also knows how tg get what she wants. ; Miss Mackaill is a cofftradictory type. She is both tomboyish and feminine. She has more than a streak of recklessness in her and at the same time she is notable for her common sense. She likes to wear a sweater and duck trousers but can be enthusiastic about the feminine appeal of sheer hose or lacy negligee. LIFE INTERESTS HER Life interests her so much that she admits every phase of it into her scheme of things, and looks it all boldly in the face. She wants her companions, and above all, her husband to have all the varied facets of interest that she so demands— and that is bringing us nearer to what sort of person Neil Miller— her husband—really is. We don’t have to describe him. All we have to do is to analyze Dorothy Mackaill, and we shall know what sort of a chap, Neil Miller is. Once upon a time she decided upon a marital career with Lothar Mendes. She decided that Mendes was just the man for her, and with out as much as a by-yourleave, popped the question to him. She knew what she wanted and she _ set about getting it. Her married life with him did not turn out just the way she eB had bitterness—tnere V They too rectified the divorce courts and good friends. Dorothy did not turn against men. She admitted it would be some time before she would choose another mate and that she was determined to do a little more checking up before yessing the minister. Free from marital bonds, she was able to choose male companions without starting Hollywood tongues wagging. She has few close female friends because she dislikes feminine artifice. She finds in men the bluft heartiness and spirit of good fun that she herself possesses. DISLIKES GOSSIP Most of her friendships with men have been aimless so far as marriage is concerned. But they were enough to set the gossip mill working overtime with the result that Dorothy got a lot of unwanted publicity about possible engagements. Of course she denied them all— but who believes a move star’s denials? ; z What it really means is that Dorothy is not only a model of modern woman’s emancipation, but champion of it. Her childhood was hemmed in by mid-Victorian restrictions whch her positive nature felt keenly. Her rebellion started at the age of fourteen when she ran away from Thorne Academy to join the Hippodrome chorus in London. Since then she has done just what she pleased and moulded her life according to her own ideas. The result has been a healthy mind and a healthy body. And this latter asset is what she has been looking for in her companions. She wanted someone who would see eye to eye with her— one who would not spout platitudes anent woman’s place being at the stove. Her choice must regard her not as a wife only, but as one able to share. There must be that good fellowship that exists between two men who are close friends. Neil Miller seems to be all that. Dorothy assures us that he is. LIKES SIMPLICITY remained anticipat| their error thru} Hollywood’s celebrity hunters have been failing to find them at all the fashionable night life resorts. It so happens that neither Dorothy nor Neil goes in for that sort of thing. It is more likely that you will find them at Santa Monica, emerging from the ocean hand in hand dripping wet and laughing gaily. Miss Mackaill is a normal young Page Two The Woman Pays In “Safe In Hell” (Advance Reader) “Safe in Hell” the First National melodrama which comes to the..... Theatre next stars Dorothy Mackaill, as a girl whose power to attract men, leads her to a Caribbean island inhabited by outcasts from all parts of the world—and to the menace of the gallows. New depths of emotional interpretation are evidenced by Miss Mackaill in the great role of Gilda. Cana girlever come back? | if A Directed by Wm. A. Wellman. It had the big picture feel from the first turn of the camera crank! as Gilda Karlson she strikes fire! Her fascination is mental as well as physical. Never before has a character been GEE brought to the screen so daringly different—So fearlessly natural! woman whose likes and dislikes are very definite, and all founded on very thorough consideration. She likes straightforwardness and frankness and hates sham of any kind. She can’t stand ostentation in clothes or maners, and despite her Cut No. 3 Cut 60c, Mat 15c ability to wear the most gorgeous Filming Lighting Of Cigarette Halts Hit (Current Reader) During the filming of “Safe in Hell,” the First National melodrama starring Dorothy Mackaill, now at thee er: Theatre, it was attempted to catch the star lighting her cigarette with the orthodox lighter. The first shot entirely -hid Miss Mackaill’s face and slightly singed her blonde hair. Almost two hours were spent in getting the correct effect. Don Cook plays romantic lead. William A. Wellman directed. beauty to a world of : forgotten men! Her lips were for many— her heart for one! SEETHINGI In a hell worse than that from which she fled! She dares death as she dared life—with a courage born of new love! AEARING! Flesh and blood of drama! A slice of life in the raw! Burning hearts, scorching souls, scalding tears! It’s real! It’s human! DONALD COCK RALF HAROLDE JOHN WRAY IVAN SIMPS ON VICTOR VARCONI A First National &@ Vitaphone Hit! Morgan Wallace, Victor Varconi, gowns, she prefers the plainest and| John Wray, Ivan Simpson, Charles simplest things for her own wardrobe. Supporting Dorothy Mackaill in “Safe in Hell” are Don Cook, who plays romantic lead—Ralf Harolde, Middleton, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Nina Mae McKinney, Cecil Cunningham, George Marion, Sr., Noble Johnson and Clarence Muse. William A. Wellman directed . Grow Silhouette Conscious To Be Chic, Says Luick (Short Feature) Earl Luick, Warner Bros.-First National style designer, whose picturesque creations have been admired the world over, is home from Paris, where he has been studying the trend of fashion. Luick, just returned from the great fashion center, chose the ear of Dorothy Mackaill, whose latest First National starring vehicle, “Safe in Hell,” is now at the. +>. Theatre , in which to prove his first words of fashion’ advice. His message, however, is a timely one for every woman. “Stay away from too much ostrich,” he warns. “Think twice before you buy a hat with a long willowy feather curled downward across the back of the head and nestling coyly under one ear, unless it’s an exceptionally good plume. Even then, remember that this is the sort of hat that has been most imitated in cheap materials, and that no trimming at all is/ better than something that looks tawdry. “Then, if you do buy it, don’t wear your hair in a shaggy long bob so that the ostrich and the hair are mixed up. I can’t think of anything that looks less well-groomed. In Paris, the hair is now tightly rolled high in the back, thus allowing the hat to take the highlight of interest.” The rest of the costume also must harmonize with the hat, according to Luick, who admonishes, “Don’t wear your new hat with your old clothes. The day is past when milady can add up-do-date new accessories to a last year’s dress and look smart. In short, be silhouetteconscious if you would be chic.” Miss Mackaill is supported in “Safe in Hell” by Don Cook, who plays romantic lead—Ralf. Harolde, Morgan Wallace, Victor Varconi, John Wray, Ivan Simpson, Charles Middleton, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Nina Mae McKinney, Cecil Cun |ningham, George Marion, Sr., Noble In “Sate In Hell’ (Biography, October 1, 1931) John Wray, who appears in support of Dorothy Mackaill in “Safe in Hell,” the First National melodrama now at the Theatre, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and educated in the parochial schools there. He was on the legitimate stage for some years, entering pictures in 1929 due to the advent of the talking pictures. He is co-author of “Night Stick,” from which the picture “Alibi”? was made. He played Prominent roles in “New York Nights,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” and “The Czar of Broadway.” Mr. Wray is a member of the Lambs and the Players. He is five feet eight inches in height, weighs one hundred and fifty pounds and has blue-gray eyes and brown hair. His favorite sports are riding and ice skating. Charles Middleton Is Here In “Safe In Hell?’ (Biography, October 1, 1931) Charles Middleton, who appears in support of Dorothy Mackaill i “Safe in Hell” the First Nation: production now at the...... Theatr was born in Elizabethtown, Ken tucky in 1884. He was educated in Chattanooga Tennessee, and was for some ye on the stage. Pictures in whi-’ appeared are “Congo,” ‘ Trial,” “Welcome Stranger, Bandit,” “Way Out West” “Alexander Hamilton,” and “Safe in Hell.” Ralf Harolde Creates **Safe In Hell’? Bad Mar (Advance Reader) Ralf Harolde, who has _ beco: famous for the uncanny naturaln: and hiss-ability of the villains creates, plays the menace in “S: in Hell” the First National mei drama starring Dorothy Mack and coming to the........ next. Miss Mackaill is fi seen as servant in the home of t man who proves her evil gen driving her to the island of outc and the shadow of the gallo- ~ liam Wellman directed.