Silver Dollar (Warner Bros.) (1932)

CURRENT BIG TIME PUBLICITY “SILVER DOLLAR,” ASTOUNDING, THROBBING EPIC Is a Real Human Document Made to Live by Robinson Bebe Daniels, Aline MacMahon in Great Cast That Help Make This Epochal Hit Greater Than “Cimarron” (Review) ee ILVER DOLLAR,’’ which opened at the Theatre last night, is an astounding drama, one of the few really great masterpieces of the screen, in which Edward G. Robinson unquestionably gives his greatest performance. It has the bigness of ‘“‘ Cimarron’’ in its panoramic sweep of historical happenings; but it is even more powerful in its throbbing drama, that pulses with the heart-beats of those sturdy pioneers who built the nation. Its characters reflect the environment in which they actually lived and loved and fought and toiled. fascinating type of reckless, dauntless spirits of daring and adventure that led them to face the un The most jamazing of all ithese figures in ithe building of ithe Great West was Yates Martin, Colorado Silver King, a counterpart of the character portrayed by Edward G. Robinson in this First National picture; a charr so bizarre, so fantastic, that ~ his reckless spending of millions made him a national figure in his day. ; The characters of the ‘‘Silver Era,’’ have been drawn in all their ' vivid coloring by David Karsner in the novel from which this ne’er to be ~ forgotten epic of the screen has been ‘matized. No such endeavor to ama oe “important and so pic. riod in the history of reser has recently been attempted, and never before has this particular era of the early mining days of Colorado ever been presented on stage or screen. ALINE MacMAHON, ap pearing in “Silver Dol lar” the First National Picture starring Edward G. Robinson. Out No. 24 Out 15¢ Mat 5c Many of the characters portrayed in the picture were men of national importance during their time, such as HAW Tabor, who startled the country by his fantastic exploits and stirred the tongues to gossip over his romantic adventures. Many were of world importance, such as President Chester A. Arthur, General U. S. Grant, and William Jennings Bryan, all of whom played picturesque parts in the life They are of that of the Silver King, and who are made to live again in this picture. Edward G. Robinson has gone a long way from his ‘‘ Little Caesar’’ in the re-creation of his present character role of Yates Martin. He shows a knowledge of American life and customs that is astonishing. He has a sympathetic understanding -of the pioneer spirit, and portrays his role in such a colorful manner as to stamp him as a master of his art. It is without question, his greatest characterization. Bebe Daniels, back on the screen for the first time in more than a year, not having appeared since the birth of her baby, is younger seemingly, and more charming than ever as the frivolous and beautiful blonde who steals the affections of Edward G. Robinson from his first wife. Aline MacMahon, who gave such a splendid performance in ‘‘Life Begins,’’ presents one of the finest characterizations that has ever come to the screen in the portrayal of ‘the hard working, common sense, pioneer wife, who molded her husband for success during their period of poverty, only to have him desert her for a pretty face when he had obtained millions from his silver mines. The entire cast does exceptional work. It is composed of such sterling players as Jobyna Howland, DeWitt Jennings, Robert Warwick, Russell Simpson, Harry Holman, Charles Middleton, John Marston and Marjorie Gateson. The story was dramatized for the screen by Carl Erickson and Harvey Thew. It was ably, in fact, marvelously handled under the direction of Alfred E. Green. Warner Bros.-First National has given the sereen, and the world, something it may well be proud of. ‘‘Silver Dollar’? is truly an epic picture, and as such we sincerely urge you not to miss it. Opening Day Story ‘Silver Dollar’’ Premiere Today at Strand Theatre A picture filled with the thrill and romance of pioneer life in the mad gold rush days of Colorado’s founding will be seen to day in ‘‘Silver Dollar,”’ a First National picture which begins a engagement at the Theatre. Edward G. Robinson, famous for his powerful screen characterizations, has the intense and colorful role of Yates Martin, the Colorado Silver King, who rose from poverty to riches overnight. Bebe Daniels and Aline MacMahon. head a notable supporting cast, which includes Jobyna Howland, DeWitt Jennings, Robert Warwick, Harry Holman, Russell Simpson, John Charles Middleton and Marjorie Gateson. Marston, The screen offering is based on David Karsner’s popular book, which tells the rise and fall of HAW Tabor, an influential pioneer who played an important and spectacular part in the early history of the nation. The picture presents Robinson as a rough miner with a “Midas” touch, who soars from poverty to wealth and power. When romance touches him, he discards the wife who has stood faithfully at his side in the struggle for riches, and with a younger, beautiful woman, starts on a career of eccentricities that startled the world. While at the peak of his wealth and fame, his fortune collapses with the adoption of the gold standard. The screen play was adapted by Carl Erickson and Harvey Thew and was directed by Alfred E. Green. more -” EDWARD G. ROBINSON and BEBE DANIELS in “SILVER DOLLAR,” the new Strand hit Out No. 1 Cut 80c Mati10c Tst day of run nc day of run Life and Romance of | WhenColorado Senate Colorado’s Midas Held Its Meetings in ““Silver Dollar’’|In Public Barroom One of the most romantic and most gossiped about love affairs of the 19th century is brought to the screen in ‘‘Silver Dollar,’’? a First National picture now showing at the Theatre. The screen play which was adapted by Carl Erickson and Harvey Thew from David Karsner’s book cf the glamorous days of the gold rush and silver strike in Colorado, takes for its central jicharacter, iYates Martin, ‘the silver king, ba part played iby Edward G. { Robinson. Martin, after ‘rising from poverty to riches, BEBE DANIELS, return ing to the screen in degerted his “Silver Dollar,” her : first film in almost first wife to two years. Edward G. Robinson is the picMarry a youngture’s star and Aline and more dashingly beau MacMahon is also fea©Y tured. a es tiful woman. U c Mat 5c One of the most popular characters of the time, because of his unequelled generosity he could not believe that the gossip could hurt him politically. But when his party refused to run kim for the U. S. Senate unless he gave up the younger woman. He refused and secured his appointment to a 380 day unexpired term in the Senate through his wealth and influence. While a 30 day senator he married her at a spectacular and historical ceremony in Washington, attended by President Chester A. Arthur and officials, but not their wives. Strangely enough, she stuck by him, when he lost his entire fortune. Bebe Daniels plays the leading feminine role, and Aline MacMahon, the part of the first wife. The picture was directed by Alfred E. Green. The bizarre setting of a State Senate holding official meetings in a bar room and passing laws to the accompaniement of popping champagne corks is pictured in the First National production of ‘‘Silver Dollar,’’ which is now showing at the Theatre. Although it would seem to strike an anachronistic note in this day of Volsteadism, yet the scene is historically authentic, for the picture is written about the early days of the founding of Colorado, just after the discovery of the richest silver mines in the world. Yates Martin, Colorado’s silver king, the central figure in the story, played by Edward G. Robinson, presided over the Senate and insisted on opening every session, held in the bar room of Denver’s Hotel Windsor, with champagne. The roll call was taken by counting the corks, after which new bottles were opened after each law was passed. This is but one of the many picturesque events in the early history of the state which are presented in ‘¢Silver Dollar.’’ There is an exceptional strong cast which includes, besides Mr. Robinson, Bebe Daniels, Aline MacMahon, Jobyna Howland, De Witt Jennings and others. The novel was adapted by Carl Erickson and Harvey Thew from the novel by David Karsner, and directed by Alfred E. Green. EDWARD G. ROBINSON Out No.9 Outi15e Mate Sd darc on ““Silver Dollar’’ Has Historical Import In addition to being a highly spiced romance of the adventurous days of the gold rush and silver strike of Colorado, “Silver Dollar,” a First National picture starring Edward G. Robinson now showing at the Theatre, is of unusual interest and importance because of its historical background and the scores of relics used which have been handed down from the days of HAW Tabor. These relics, some of which are originals, and others replicas, are intimately associated with the life of the colorful Silver King, Yates Martin, whose spectacular career is pictured by Edward G. Robinson. Among these relics are telegraph instruments used to notify Tabor of his election as Lieutenant-Governor, and the baby carriage in which he wheeled his daughter, “Silver Dollar,” about the streets of Denver. The lamps, clocks, books, curtains, drapes, wall paper, walking sticks, kitchen utensils and other objects from the historical Tabor mansion are reproduced in their exactity, as is also his office furniture in the famous Grand Opera house of Denver, which still bears his name. Included in these office furnishings are a mahogany sideboard trimmed in silver and covered with decanters of silver and cut glass, a desk inlaid with pearl and ivory on which repose gold inkstands, pens, pencils, et-_ and elaborately carved chairs. _ Historical buildings and their in teriors, such as the Tabor Grand= Opera House, The Willard Hotel ot. _ Washington, the Hotel Windsor of Denver, his Denver mansion and many other spots are reproduced with accuracy. Tabor’s dazzling rise-from poverty . to fortune, and his subsequent erasuy-= are excitingly depicted in the screen play which was adapted by Carl Erickson and Harvey Thew from David Karsner’s book. Bebe Daniels portrays the part of Martin’s dashing and beautiful second wife, whose marriage to the 30-day Senator was the sensation of Washington, while Aline MacMahon has the role of the first wife, whom he deserted after acquiring wealth, to the scandal of a nation. The picture was directed by Alfred E. Green. . Ath day of run in “‘Silver Dollar’ Days, Coffee Sold For $6.00 a Pound You may talk about the high cost of living and compare present day prices, with those of 25 or 50 years ago, but had you lived in Colorado mining towns in the days so vividly depicted in ‘‘Silver Dollar,’’ a First National picture now showing at the Theatre, you would have it convenient to possess a limited appetite, because of the high cost of food. The grocery store of that time sold bacon at $1.00 a pound, flour at $100 a barrel and coffee at $6.00 a pound. But if your tastes weren’t too fastidious, however, there was an almost unlimited quantity of choice antelope or elk meat available at four cents a@ pound. ‘Silver Dollar’’ is based on David Karsner’s book which centers about ‘Haw’? Tabor, the Colorado Silver King and one of the most colorful characters of the period. Edward G. Robinson enacts the leading role of Yates Martin with Bebe Daniels and Aline MacMahon heading a competent east. The screen play was written by Carl Erickson and Harvey Thew and directed by Alfred E. Green. Page Thirteen i Reg stay