Sinners Holiday (Warner Bros.) (1930)

= oe a SINNERS’ HOLIDAY” — A Warner Bros. and Vitaphone Production (Biographical Feature) UCILLE LA VERNE WHO PLAYS THE AMAZING MA DELANO AMERICA’S SUPREME CHARACTER ACTRESS GIVES GREATEST PORTRAYAL AT 55 Lucille La Verne, who plays the|the old negress in “Clarice” making yart of Ma Delano, keeper of the|an instantaneous success which was penny arcade in “Sinners’ Holiday,” the Warner Bros. and Vitaphone picture which is now showing at the Sy eee Theatre, was born on the 8th of Novema ber, 1875. She made her _ first appearances on the stage at the age of fourteen, playing Juliet and Lady Maebeth. Her first New York success was in January, 1894 when she ap peared at the Garden Theatre in the part of Corin in “As You Like It,” in an all-woman cast in a performance given by the Professional Women’s League. At _ the Herald Square Theatre, in the following year, she played Patsy in “Pydd’nhead Wilson” with the late Frank Mayo, making a substantial success. Miss La Verne has specialized in character parts and has many notable triumphs to her credit, one being when she toured in the leading part in “Lady Windermere’s Fan.” For fifteen years she took her own company to Richmond, Va., where the La Verne Empire was __ilt-ond named after her. She appeared at the Duke of York’s in London in 1905 as Clancy, Pm aS Luc//le LaVerne Stock J-32 Cut or Mat Order Separately (Biographical Feature) NOEL MADISON CLAIMS FAMOUS RELATIVES When Noel Madison entered the world, thirty-one years ago by way of New York, there was no question in the minds of his family as to what he would be when he grew up. Spurning the future presidency, they intended him to be an actor. And an actor he has always been. The reason for this certainty is not far to seek. The father of the talented thespian, who makes his film debut in “Sinners’ Holiday,” the Warner Bros. and Vitaphone production now playing at the ........ Theatre, was Maurice Moscovitch, a famous member of the old Moscow Art Theatre group under Dentchen ko and Stanislavsky, and one of the. most sensational Shylocks ever seen in London. A brother, Maaskoff, is an internationally-known violinist. It was quite natural, then, that Noel should have the unusual distinction of beginning his career, at the age of sixteen, in the memorable Charlot’s revue at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. His first screen appearance comes as a fitting climax after fifteen years of experience in every theatrical field, ineluding Shakespeare, melodrama, comedy, vaudeville, farce and musical comedy. Madison is one of the most travel led of actors, having resided in Eng-} land, Australia, South Africa, Switzerland and France, Although born in America and educated in England, France and Switzerland, he ealls Auckland, New Zealand his home. Consistently true to his first and only love, the stage, Madison’s ambition is to have a theatre of his own. A great reader, his hobby is collecting old prints. He counts walking among his favorite pas mes. He is married to Marjorie -e Nathan, and they have one in repeated when she appeared at the Garrick, in New York, the next year, in the same part. In 1908 she played the part of Minerva Ringler “The Easterner,’ at the same theatre. She was at the Astor the next year in “Seven Days” and subsequently starred as Aunt Watkins in “The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary” and as Katherine Wetherell in “Mother.” In 1911 she appeared as Ann Boyd in her own adaptation of a play by the same name, from the novel. Five years later at the Hudson, she played the Great She-Bear in “The Cinderella Man”; at the Broadhurst in 1920, Elzevir Nesbitt in “Come Seven”; at the Eltinge in 1921, Lottie in “Back Pay”; at the Maxine Elliott in 1922, Magnolia in “The Goldfish” and “On the Stairs.” In 1923 she played Ayah in “East of Suez.” Her appearance at the Provincetown Theatre, New York in May, 1923 marked another tremendcus success ag the Widow Cagle in “Sun Up,” which ran on until 1924 at the Lenox Hill and Princess Theatres. She appeared at the Vaudeville in London in May, 1925 in the same part and continued to play it in America until 1927. ADVERTISEMENT WARNER BROS. Present GRANT WITHERS EVALYN KNAPP Two Column Slug—Style K—Cut or Mat (Review) “SINNERS’ HOLIDAY” PROVES THRILLING MELODRAMA OF RACKETEERING SHOWMEN THE CAST PATIG OM st ne tae i ee Ses a Grant Withers OYTO ee ee es Evalyn Knapp 13 Wun) some ie near cian oer ae aie wecrte Se eeere James Cagney QIVItIG. es ea ad Joan Blondell a8 ses DY Er 0 Co Salen aie ies as Ble aga on ee Se mere Lucille La Verne BUC ers a ae ees Noel Madison Georee. ee a ae oe Otto Hoffman Mitch McKane = -.-5.3 sts ee Warren Hymer TOG ee i a ee ee Ray Gallagher RA en as eg Oe es Hank Mann That the talking screen can|powerful and novel settings. greatly enhance the entertainment At Los Angeles in 1927 she played| value of a stage play was amply “Salt Chunk Mary’ and in the next demonstrated last night at the year at the Lucille La Verne Thea-| Vheatre —waen tre, New York, played in a revival of “Sun-Up.” In 1929 she portrayed Jessica Dale in “Hot Water.” Later the same year, at the Little Theatre, in London, she played in “Sun-Up.” She later played Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice” and has also had many successful cinema appearances. One of Miss La Verne’s most remarkable characterizations is Ma Delano, the grasping, harsh yet tender mother in “Sinners’ Holiday.” (Biographical) WARREN HYMER | AS RACKETEER Warren Hymer, who plays the heavy in “Sinners’ Holiday,” the Warner Brothers and Vitaphone production featuring Grant Withers and Evalyn Knapp now at the ........ Theatre, made his stage debut when eight years old. He was born in New York City on February 25, 1906. His father is John B. Hymer, well known actor and playwright, and his mother is Elsie Kent, Broadway actress. He was educated in the Parochial schools of Brooklyn, at Prof. Baker’s Work Shop 47 and Yale University. Upon graduation he joined a theatrical company that toured the British Isles, returning to New York where he accepted a part in “The Grey Fox,” with Henry Hull and Crystal Hearn, daughter of the late James A. Hearn. In 1928 he was signed by Fox to play the heavy role in “Speakeasy.” This was followed by similar roles in other pictures, among them being “Men Without Women.” As Mitch in “Penny Arcade,” Hymer gives the sort of performance which is his ‘particular forte, that of an underworld leader and racketeer. The story, which was adapted for the screen by Harvey Thew, deals with love and intrigue, and is laid against a colorful amusement park background. Others appearing in the cast of “Sinners’ Holiday” are Lucille La Verne, James Cagney, Noel Madison, Joan Blondell, Purnell Pratt, Otto SU an IE tae, wavs Lay» Warner Brothers latest Vitaphone production, was viewed for the first time by enthusiastic audiences. “Sinners’ Holiday” is one of the most colorful and exciting talking pictures it has been our good fortune to see. Taken from the suceessful play by Marie Baumer and adapted to the screen by Harvey Thew, this human story of amusement park life never once suffers a let-down in interest. It is a splendid story of love among daring racketeers, well played by a east of capable actors. There is unusually forceful dialogue, Citivas (Review) “SINNERS’ HOLIDAY” DRAWS~ RECORD CROWDS HERE “Sinners’ Holiday,” latest Warner Bros. and Vitaphone production, which opened an engagement at the Theatre last evening, is hailed as one of the most entertaining and unique melodramas with comedy ever shown here. Featured in the cast are Grant Withers and Evalyn Knapp. Other well-known players are James Cagney, Lucille La Verne, Joan Blondell, Noel Madison, Otto Hoffman, Warren Hymer, Purnell B. Pratt, Ray Gallagher and Hank Mann. The play is an adaptation of Marie Baumer’s stage play. The scenario is by Harvey Thew. George Rosener did the vivid dialogue and John Adolfi directed. “Sinners’ Holiday” is a melodramatic romance which takes place in the razzle-dazzle of a Coney Island amusement park, the parties implicated being showmen in charge of concessions there. The absorbing story is brilliantly staged and play Hoffman, Hank Mann and Ray ed, Put “Sinners’ Holiday” on your Gallagher. John Adolfi directed. list of screen necessities. tor John Adolfi handles his material deftly. Grant Withers plays the role of Ancel.»=~*vnical Conev Island bark === =F — wre er, one of those coneeited, wise cracking youths so agreeably disagreeable. of his work is in a light vein, he sineerely portrays the. man of bravado who at heart is not so bad after all. Evalyn Knapp, who plays the role of Jennie, gives a performance that is vivid. and captivating. Lucille La Verne’s portrayal of the hard-fisted, harsh yet tender mother is one of the finest characterizations ever given on the talking screen. James Cagney plays the weak son who is lured into the net of crime with emotion and understanding. The story of people who make their living in and about the rackets of a penny arcade, gives the layman an opportunity of learning what transpires behind the scenes of the amusement world of a modern Coney Island, besides bringing to the screen a gripping chronicle of family tragedy. A picture well worth seeing. (Review) BRILLIANT DRAMA IS *““SINNERS’ HOLIDAY” “Sinners’ Holiday,” latest Warner Bros. and Vitaphone melodrama with comedy is packing them in at the Theatre. Grant Withers and Evalyn Knapp are featured as the romantic leads in this play of real life behind the ballyhoo of Coney Island amusement concessionaires. Others in the great cast are James Cagney, Lucille La Verne, Joan Blondell, Noel Madison, Otto Hoffman, Ray Gallagher, Warren Hymer, Hank Mann and Purnell B. Pratt. Harvey Thew did the adaptation from a stage play by Marie Baumer. George Rosener did the dialogue. John Adolfi directed. (Review) “SINNERS’ HOLIDAY’”’ RECREATES CONEY ISLAND HUMANITY aa THEATRE—Waxr.. Brothers present “SINNERS’ HOLIDAY.” Based on the play by Marie Baumer. Scenario by Harvey Thew. Dialogue by George Rosener. The cast includes Grant Withers, Evalyn Knapp, James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Lucille La Verne, Noel Madison, Otto Hoffman, Warren Hymer and Purnell B. Pratt. Directed by John Adolfi. A® unique phase of live is _aly presented in “Sinners’ Holiday,” Warner Brothers latest Vitaphone production which opened at the .... Theatre last evening. We all have wondered about the men and women who operate amusement concessions, the real selves behind the ballyhoo and “Sinners’ Holiday” has grasped the kaleidoscopic life. It has effectively transformed the maelstrom of humanity into a most gripping and colorful talking picture. Grant Withers gives a bluff and manly performance as the raucous young barker who falls in love with the pretty daughter of Ma Delano, owner of the penny arcade. Ma Delano is played by Lucille La Verne of “Sun Up’ fame. Her performance of the grasping, tigerish mother, whose greatest passion is her weak-willed son, is magnificent. ; Evalyn Knapp, a newcomer from the New York stage, who portrays the role of Jennie, the daughter, is captivating and sincere. The story is ably adapted to the sereen by Harvey Thew from the stage play by Marie Baumer. George Rosener furnished the dynamic dia ic me ween ev logue. Direc-| with distinction. Though the major part | John Adolfi ably directed ADVERTISEMENT ~ Take time off for Bad Behavior — It willdo you Good . WARNER BROS. Present HOLIDAY With | GRANT WITHERS EVALYN KNAPP 5S \WiTAPHORE Lan One Col. Ad—Style-L—Cut or M