Sons o Guns (Warner Bros.) (1936)

EXPLOITATION THREE DAYS OF GUESSING BROWNS Folks have always gagged about anyone who had a color for a last name — and Joe Brown was one of the gagged-about. So he sat himself down and compiled a list of famous people by the name of Brown . . . to whom he now points whenever anyone gets in the gagging mood. We took his selections and incorporated them in a contest. Idea is for readers to identify names from short description. Three illustrations are available in one mat. Order mat No. 225—20c. (First Day Contest) Name Brown Leaders And See ‘Joe LE.’ At Strand Free (1) In what film hit did Joe E. Brown appear as shown above? (2) What Brown was not only a mob victim and the most noted of American martyrs, but was the subject of a_ victorious army’s marching song? (3) After what famous merchant philanthropist was Brown University named? (4) A “Brown” was the producer of one of 1936’s most notable motion pictures, “Captain Blood.’ Who was he and for what film company does he work? (5) What Brown is listed among the most prolific of today’s song writers? (6) What film comedian was a circus star at the age of 9, a professional baseball player, a burlesque actor and a Broadway musical comedy star before going to Hollywood? If your name is Brown, or White, or Black, or any other ‘‘eolor’’ name you’ll know without being told why Joe E. Brown, one of the most noted of film stars, started out to find his namesakes who had distinguished themselves in the world. Even Joe E. Brown, the wide mouthed comic whose latest picture ‘‘Sons O’ Guns’’ opens at the ................ Theatre on (2nd Day Publicity) These Browns Are Worth Prizes To Contest Winners Members of the Brown family lead in all fields of activity, according to Joe HE. Brown, the wide mouthed comedian who is coming to the .............. Theatre on ee » in the Warner Bros. song and laugh show “Sons. 0’ Guns.” Of course you have never given the matter much thought, but you should, because if you are among the 28 ............ (newspaper) readers who can name these “Brown leaders of the world,” you’ll win two tickets to the aks Theatre to see Joe E. in his laughin’est film. Six questions about the Browns are printed beneath a picture showing Joe E. in one of his big hits. Can you answer them? Six other questions were published yesterday. Six more will appear tomorrow. Then it’s up to you Contest Fans. Rush your answers to the Joe E. Brown Contest EdiLopsO fet NO seiiiecs.cindis (newspaper ) ROL OT 225 oct i sstdiciee The 25 fans submitting the most accurate replies will be the winners. You'll find the answers to all the questions in standard books (Last Day Contest) Last Chance To Win Free Tickets To Joe Brown Film In what motion picture did Joe E. Brown appear as shown above? In the film he contracted to die and failed to keep What young film actor by the name of Brown played with Which Brown, listed among the leading artists in the country, illustrated the novels of Clarence Buddington Kelland? A noted magazine writer, who also writes novels, dramas and motion picture scenarios, is a member of the “Brown” clan. What Brown, using the pen name of Artemus Ward, wrote of reference. It’s your job to (1) know where to look. Of course, to give you an additional hint, his agreement, which was not dishonorable. you would ordinarily have to go (2) to the encyclopedia to discover Guy Kibbee in “Mary Jane’s Pa’? that the first famous American (3) sculptor was named Henry Kirke Brown. Now you’ve had a start. (4) The rest should be easy for in most cases the answers are indiWho is he? cated in the questions themselves. (5) Here’s your last chance, Movie the jokes that made Lincoln laugh. Fans, to win two tickets to see (6) What United States Senator is named “Brown.” (Second Day Contest) Can You Name This Role? your favorite comedian, Joe E. Brown, in his latest and funniest film hit, “Sons O’ Guns” as guests of the ex (newspaper). All you need do is answer the 18 questions — the last six ap pear today — about notables by the name of “Brown,” and if you are among the first 25 to send the most accurate replies to the Joe E. Brown Contest Editor of SS ae eee , was surprised at the results. He found the name of “Brown” high in the ranks of almost every field of endeavor. It’s a good game and the ....... er (newspaper) now offers it as a contest. So here it starts, and for three days six questions about noteworthy members of the “Brown” family will be published daily. Contest fans will be able to name most of them immediately. For others they may have to turn to reference books. But in every case, the Contest Editor has so worded the questions that there should be little difficulty in getting the correct answers. Of course, only a few of the notable Browns have been mentioned. It doesn’t make any difference whether the name is spelled with a final “e.” In one case, you are told that “Brown” is just a part of the name. The only rule to this contest is to send the answers to all 18 questions to the Joe E. Brown Contest Editor of the...-) ci... (newspaper) before .............:cccee (date) after which no replies will be considered. yi Ss Been (newspaper) readers submitting the most accurate lists will each receive two tickets to the ................ Theatre to see Joe E. Brown, Joan Blondell and a host of fun makers in Warner Bros.’ “Sons O’ Guns.” There are no “trick” or “catch” questions in this contest. The Contest Editor goes so far as to give you specific hints in the questions themselves. All answers can be found in standard reference books. ANSWERS First Day (1) Bright Lights. (2) John Brown. (3) Nicholas Brown. (4) Harry Joe Brown of Warner Bros. (5) Lew Brown. (6) Joe E. Brown. Second Day (1) Alibi Ike. (2) Henry (3) Hablot (4) Eddy Brown. (5) Robert Browning. (6) Three Finger Brown. Third Day (1) A Very Honorable Guy. (2) Tom Brown. (3) Arthur William Brown. (4) Porter Emerson Browne. (5) Charles F. Browne. (6) Fred H. Brown of Massachusetts. new filmusical, Kirke Brown. Knight Brown. In what film hit did Joe E. Brown appear as shown above Who was the first world famous American sculptor, particularly noted for his equestrian statues of notable figures. > acquired undying fame What world famous violinist, who made his first concert ap Which of the world’s great poets had a “‘brown” in his name? (1) and make the world laugh with his bizarre excuses? (2) (3) What Brown, using the name “Phiz, as the illustrator of Charles Dickens’ novels? (4) pearance at the age of six, is named “Brown.” (5) (6) What pitcher, formerly on the Chicago Cubs, got his nickname because of a physical defect? thesss ae (newspaper) before eae ee (date) yowll win two tickets tothe <....:..:..5.0... Theatre where Joe E. is coming on .......... with Joan Blondell and a whole host of leading fun makers. You should have very little trouble answering today’s six questions. Certainly there will be no difficulty in identifying the films in which the star has appeared. The name of the first one to appear at the beginning of the contest was shown in bright lights on most of the nation’s theatres. Everyone should know the second and the Contest Editor has practically told you the name of ‘the third. Of course getting the correct answers to some of the questions requires a little thought, and perhaps looking in a book or two. If you are a member of the Brown group — or the Blacks, or Whites or any other color named clan — you'll be surprised at what you find out when you begin playing this new Hollywood game. Now get busy, for time is also a factor in this contest. There were three groups of six questions each. Answer them and send in your replies. If you win, you'll have one of the most amusing evenings in your entire experience as a Motion Picture fan. Page Nine