Stolen Holiday (Warner Bros.) (1937)

STORIES ON STYLES FOR WOMEN’S PAGES AS ASOON ARTE PU pL Ca 7d ¥ Fashion Parades Thrill In Kay Francis’ Newest Film ‘Stolen Holiday’ Shows Star In Role Of World’s Greatest Modiste Kay Francis is the dominating star of First National’s new film, ‘“‘Stolen Holiday,’’ which opens at the .................... 1 hegre; OR -.c.tcccas aii , but all the exquisite gowns which evolved from the sketchboard of Orry-Kelly for the picture are not worn by her. Since she plays the role of a famous costume designer, there is a fashion promenade in her own salon which features gowns of breath-taking loveliness. From each mannequin in the picture’s style show there are pertinent hints for the fashion vigilant. One model wears a brocade tunic over a skirt draped with a deep front slit. The tunie’s girdle is swathed low around the hips, but the top edge also goes higher up around the normal waistline, giving the tip that one can soon expect a generally slight lowering of the waistline. That sport clothes are being elevated to the drawing room, is evidenced in a dress of cellophane mesh which has a floor length tube skirt with a turtle neck blouse of self-material. It is a copy of an outfit one might spot on the tennis court, but the elegance of its material puts it in dress-up circles. Lots of sport clothes, including the lowly sweat shirt, are being copied in sumptuous materials for formal wear. Three costumes in the fashion show introduce huge collars of erispy white, on black frocks. One moulded black velvet dress has a brief white organdy capecollar with a Mary Stuart hat also of white organdy. A floorlength black crepe suit has a wide scalloped collar of white satin which extends out far enough to square the shoulderline. The third dress is black moire made with a very full tunic. Huge white organdy collar and cuffs contrast with the black while a black moire poke bonnet is lined with white taffeta. Numerous gowns are lavish with metal cloths and one is trimmed with many bands of silver kid on black crepe. Persian lamb and silver fox are the favored fur trims and tiny high-crowned hats are in the majority. One cape trimmed in silver fox swings about both shoulders while one done in Persian lamb comes down from a single shoulder in the hussar fashion. A fashion show as elaborate and as authentic as those that stirred Paris early this fall awaits you in this picture. “Stolen Holiday” is a thrilling, romantic story of the rise of a lovely but humble mannequin to the position of queen of fashion in Paris, dictating to the whole world what women shall wear. Others in the cast besides Miss Francis include Ian Hunter, Claude Rains, Alison Skipworth, Alexander D’Arcy, Betty Lawford, Walter Kingsford and Frank Reicher. Michael Curtiz directed from a screen play by Casey Robinson. Fancy Combs Latest Fad, Says Expert Taking the place of gardenias and other flowers in the hair, as worn by smart women for the past few seasons, Persian, Japanese and Chinese combs will be the popular hair ornament for fall, according to Orry-Kelly, Warner Brothers stylist. He purchased a number of them, brightly colored and sometimes set with brilliants, and will introduce them on the screen in Kay Francis’ starring picture, ‘‘Stolen Holiday,’’ a First National production, which comes to the ........ pat ate Theatre = On <:5 sackeaecass Page Eight Alpine Costume Made For Kay’s “Stolen Holiday” ‘<Twitters, fetch us our Alpine sticks. The Tyrolean mode has us entranced.’’ So yodels the fashion world as it spies Kay Francis going Swiss to such stunning effect in ‘‘Stolen Holiday,’’ First National drama now showing at the ......... Saree arcs Theatre. The intriguing ensemble is of Orry-Kelly inspiration. Gay as the holiday crowd in a mountain chalet is the full short skirt of flower printed challis with its myriad of butterfly pleats. Graceful as an Alpine guide scaling the mountain heights is the balloon sleeved peasant blouse of snowy crepe. Thoroughly Alpine in its inspiration is the pert high-crowned hat Miss Francis wears with the costume. The slight brim is up turned and a provocative feather pierces one side to point up. “*Stolen Holiday’’ is a thrilling, romantic story of the rise of a lovely but humble mannequin to the position of queen of fashion. Spring Ensemble Kay Francis wears this suit of rough wool, its fitted coat trimmed with rows of tufting, with a Turkish fez of gray wool in her newest starring picture for First National, ‘‘Stolen Holiday,’’ now playing at the .......... Theatre. Mat No. 108—10e Adaptation of this dress available at Studio Styles representatives, for further information, write A. J. Sanville, 530 7th Ave., N. Y.C. Bring Spring To Winter Costumes By Adding Color ‘‘Let’s have an early Spring,’’ is the suggestion of Kay Francis, lovely brunette star, whose newest vehicle is ‘‘Stolen Holiday,’’ a First National production, which comes. t0-the Saas Theatre, ONS be ae ‘Of course,’’ she says, ‘‘we can’t do a thing about the weather, but we can put some sunshine into our winter wardrobes, ’’ Miss Francis, who is one of the acknowledged fashion leaders of Hollywood, «nd whose clothes serve as a criterion for women all over the world, believes that the test of a really fashionwise woman lies not so much in selecting new clothes, but in making the most of what she already has on hand. To this purpose, she offers some suggestions for adding early spring touches to winter frocks. “¢ Pastel accessories will do wonders for the black crepe afternoon frock that has been your mainstay since fall,’’ she tells us. Wrist length gloves of dusty pink suede, with a bag to match were her own choice. For your dark wool tailleur, she may suggest an ascot tie and belt of matching print. And a bright bolero, embroidered in the Tyrolean manner will change the whole character of a simple dark frock. Change the personality of your winter suit by wearing with it a printed blouse, or one of leaf green. Repeat the same note of color in a ribbon or straw hat, and you can go far into April snug and warm but secure in the feeling that you’re dressed for spring. ‘Stolen Holiday’? is a thrilling romantic story of the rise of a beautiful mannequin to the position of queen of fashion in Paris, dictating to the whole world what women shall wear. A lavish fashion show featuring dozens of the latest Paris-originated fashions is one of the most spectacular sequences of the show. Claude Rains, Ian Hunter, Alison Skipworth, and Betty Lawford are among the supporting members of the east. Prints Reign! Kay Francis wears this evening frock of black crepe, dramatically accented by the flower-splashed print bodice and underskirt, and long panels that start at the shoulder — to be worn as a train, or looped over the arms to form sleeves. Miss Francis’ newest starring vehicle is ‘Stolen Holiday,’’ which comes to the .............. ERCGU ON eos. Mat No. 102—10c Studio Protects 1937 Gowns From Copyists No visitors were permitted to see any of the making of “Stolen Holiday,” the latest starring picture for Kay Francis. Not that Kay objected, but because there were on view a large number of gowns of the “pre-1937” vintage, designed by Orry-Kelly, the First National style creator, and the studio didn’t want these sketched and copied before the showing of the picture. “Stolen Holiday” comes to Theatre on Far East Is Inspiration For Kay Francis’ Costumes Style Creator At Star’s Studio Tells How Persia Sways Newest Modes By ORRY-KELLY (Creator of fashions for Warner Bros.-First National Pictures ) From out of the mystic reaches of the Far East comes the new influence in the fashions glamorous Kay Francis introduces in ‘‘Stolen Holiday,’’ a First National production which opens at the ................... twist for practical wear. The wedding gown Miss Francis ‘wears in the picture, in which she plays the role of a fashion arbiter in her own right, is the climatie point of the Persian influence. The white crepe foundation dress is modeled on simple lines, with a wide cummerbund girding the waistline. A deep slash at the hemline in front is the beginning of a line that will be seen a great deal in the future. The straightlined threequarter length coat that goes over this is of rich silver brocade and is as strictly tailored as Kay’s favorite street suit. <A filmy veil emerges from a draped aes Theatre. on 3 Se turban and a scimitar pin is its only jewel. For street wear we have done an unusual ensemble for Miss Francis which features. the gathered hemline. The dress is sheer grey wool and in front the hem is bloused under in simulation of harem trousers. The sides and back are straight. The waistline is marked by a wide, crushed girdle of rodier cloth with a grey background and tufted stripes of red, blue and yellow. The full length tailored coat worn over the dress is of the same material as the cummerbund. A gray wool turban is worn with it. All World Gives ’ Its Fashions To “Stolen Holiday” A fascinating melting pot of the world’s fashions is the wardrobe Kay Francis wears in the First National romantic drama, ‘“Stolen Holiday,’’ which comes tO: NO: steerage Theatre on Orry-Kelly, the studio’s style creator, has mentally circled the globe to bring the allure of native costumes from many lands into his designs. From England, from France, Switzerland, Russia, Turkey and even far off Persia come the influences that make the clothes worn in this picture outstanding in the current mode. Parisian chic is seen in OrryKelly’s unique use of sheer wools and lavish fur. The dress of one afternoon ensemble Miss Francis wears is black wool crepe styled simply with a high neckline and fitted sleeves. The swagger that is Paris enters in the knee-length swing coat which makes extravagant use of silver fox in bands at its hemline. The hat has an inverted saucer brim and a twisted band of grey and black on the crown. The fine tailoring of London is equalled in a suit of deep tan chevron tweed. The jacket is nipped into a single button at the waistline and a center kick pleat gives the skirt that London air. A sweater of dark brown wool with its neckline softened by three strands of pearls completes the ensemble. Reminiscent of pre-war Russia is a Cossack coat cut with full skirt and sleeves worn over a sandcolored silk jersey. A narrow band of mink defines the neckline of the dress and drops to the hem in front with a double loop at the waist. The crescents of the Turk, cut from gold kid, are scattered over a black satin street length frock. The skirt of the gown has panelled fullness in back and the blouse has elbow length dolman sleeves. From the luxury-loving Persians come the majority of Kay Francis’ ensembles. These boast draped turbans, set far back on the head; cummerbunds, wide and crushed, girdling the waistline; hemlines draped in imitation of harem trousers; and enchanting fabrics that are as thrilling as those worn by legendary potentates of the Far East. ‘‘Stolen Holiday’’ is a thrilling, romantic story of the rise of a lovely but humble mannequin to the position of queen of fashion in Paris, dictating to the whole world what women shall wear. Others in the cast, besides Kay Francis, include Claude Rains, Ian Hunter, Alison Skipworth, Alexander D’Arey, Betty Lawford, Walter Kingsford and Frank Reicher. Michael Curtiz directed from a sereen play by Casey Robinson. Try New Hair Styles Urges Kay Francis Kay Francis, who is starred in First National’s ‘‘Stolen Holiday,’’ now playing at the ............. Brees Theatre, has worn her hair eleven different ways in that many weeks — a record even in Hollywood. ‘Changing your coiffure does something for your whole personality,’’ says Miss Francis. ‘‘ Moreover, a hair comb that goes well with one type of frock looks all wrong with another. Try center parts, side parts, and no part at all. Try brush curls, rolled curls, and try the new page boy effect with the ends of your hair turned under. ““You’ll find that some styles won’t suit you, but some will.’’