The Case of the Velvet Claws (Warner Bros.) (1936)

PUBLICITY Warren William to Hunt kor Gold of Montezuma Star of “The Case of the Velvet Claws” to Outfit Mexican Expedition The adventurous Warren William, expects soon to be hot on the trail of the fabulous gold treasure Montezuma was supposed to have buried several centuries ago in the Sierra Tarahumare Range, southwest of Chihuahua, Mexico. The Warner Bros. star, who has the stellar role in ‘‘The Case of the Velvet Claws,’’ which comes to the Theaite Un oa... .. oo. an expedition to search for the treasure which has been placed at several millions of dollars. Although William will finance and head the exploration party, Don Taylor, noted archaeologist and motion picture technical advisor, will personally lead the group to where he believes the gold will be found. Taylor recently returned from an extended tour of Mexico and, while in the vicinity of Chihuahua, was advised by an Indian friend the treasure now is at the bottom of a small mountain lake. Taylor is of the opinion the gold has never been found because during the process of geological evolution, the treasure site dropped and became the bottom or side of a small lake in the mountain range. William says the exploration party will motor to Ojo de Agua, a small town near Chihuahua, and then pack into the mountains approximately 175 kilometers to the southwest. He figures it will take the treasure hunters about eight or ten days to reach the small unnamed lz«<e ——Faplors Tadian. friend” descr red. e archaeologist, who orice was a professional pearl diver at Cape Darwin, Australia, probably will explore the lake bottom. William is now studying Mexican law relative to the removal of gold treasure found on Mexican soil. “The Case of the Velvet Claws” is a thrilling murder mystery drama by Erle Stanley Gardner with the redoubtable attorney-detective, Perry Mason, solving a mysterious crime. Warren William has the role of Mason while others in the cast include Claire Dodd, Winifred Shaw, Gordon Elliott, Joseph King, Addison Richards, Winifred Shaw Has Blackest Hair Winifred Shaw, Warner Bros. actress featured in “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” a mystery drama now showing at the Wine te ee Theatre, has been declared by Pere Westmore, head of the studio make-up department, to have the blackest hair he has ever seen. Her hair is three shades darker than that of Kay Francis. Claire Dodd Proves Pet Fancier Claire Dodd, who has the feminine lead in the Warner Bros. mystery thriller, “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” now showing BUREN. 5 eh eet ete Theatre, has, during her lifetime, owned eleven dogs, thirty-three cats, six canaries and two goats. Her only pet at the present is a wirehaired terrier named “Botti. LENGTH OF FILM 5838 Feet RUNNING TIME 63 Minutes “Pirse—-—Case of —the , admitted he plans to outfit a Eddie Acuff and Paula Stone. William Clemens directed the picture from the screen play by Tom Reed. Warren William Started Acting in High School It seems that Warren William was quite an actor back in his high school days in Minnesota, according to Miss A. M. MeMullin, who watched the Warner Bros. star while working in “The Case if the Velvet Claws,” now SHO Wie aE MEDS. Sot eS Theatre. Miss MeMullin was Warren’s Latin teacher. “He was a brilliant scholar, and I recall his very effective and individual sort of acting in school plays,” the teacher remarked. “Whatever he was portraying, he put into it that same dry, poker-faced humor I have so often seen in pictures.” Watching him in a scene of Veivet Claws,” Miss McMullin recalled days when Warren used to “aé lib” a bit of Latin as quickly and skillfully as he supplied a line of dialogue in the scene. “And with as sober a face,” she smiled. “No, he _ hasn’t changed much. Just grown a bit taller, which makes him seem even more slender than he was in those days.” “The Case of the Velvet Claws” is a thrilling murder mystery drama by Erle Stanley Gardner with the redoubtable attorney-detective, Perry Mason, solving a mysterious crime. Mr. and Mrs. Reads 20 Mystery Dramas in Week Gordon Elliott, handsome young First National actor featured in “The Case of the Velvet Claws,’ which comes to the.... Theatre on next, got the feel of the picture, he says, by reading mystery stories. In one week, before the picture started, he claims he read eight mystery novels and twelve mystery magazines from cover to cover. Claire Dodd Traps Beavers for Coat Claire Dodd, who has the feminine lead opposite Warren William in the latest First National mystery thriller, “The Case of the Velvet Claws,’ which comes to Choi wig eae Theatre on iat ee next, is a real woodsman, Miss Dodd spent two weeks’ vacation in the wilds of Montana last winter. In that time she trapped enough beavers to make her a fur coat. She had it made up by a Hollywood modiste. Winifred Shaw Uses Secret Perfume Winifred Shaw may not have a corner on the stock market but she does have a corner on a particular blend of perfume. One of her friends living in Detroit, Miss Shaw revealed, makes up a perfume especially and exclusively for her. The dark-haired Warner Bros. actress is currently featured in “The Case of the Velvet Claws.” Claire Dodd Credits Success to Maid Claire Dodd, who has the leading feminine role in the First National mystery thriller, “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” which COMEOS: )b0) UDO. ace so veer ne MHCAtTO” (ON. cs 5. eee two seoeee next, credits her maid, Sarah Seudder, with much of her success in pictures. Miss Scudder, under the professional name of Joy Janin, formerly was a star on Broadway. Claire Dodd and Warren William, just married, supplied with grub by Eddie Acuff (right) for a wedding supper they never eat—in the First National thriller, “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” now plagingat the. = = | Stee td ae Se hi Tee ae Theatre. Mat No. 201—20c Wini Shaw Given Statuette Charm for Singing Hit The writers of the song which won Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences top honors this year, “Lullaby of Broadway,” have shared their triumph with the girl who introduced the number to the screen. Harry Warren and Al Dubin presented to Winifred Shaw, the Warner Bros. singing star, now playing in “The Case of the VelmeteCla ws at the. oi... ewer, oe Theatre, a tiny replica of the statuette they received from the Academy. The gold miniature is about an inch long and is made to be fastened on a bangle bracelet. Miss Shaw, however, says she will carry it around in her purse as a good luck charm. The raven-haired Miss Shaw sang the hit song in “Gold Diggers of 1935,” her first picture. “The Case of the Velvet Claws” is a baffling murder mystery thriller by the famous author, Erle Stanley Gardner. Besides Miss Shaw the cast includes Warren William, Claire Dodd, Gordon Elliott, Joseph King, Addison Richards, Eddie Acuff and Olin Howland. William Clemens directed the production from the screen play by Tom Reed. Warren William Same Character in Four Films An actor’s consistent portrayal of one particular character in a series of motion pictures has a curious effect upon motion picture fans. They begin to think of the actor as being the actual character he portrays instead of a thespian with powers of impersonation. This is demonstrated by the fact that more than fifty percent of the requests for fan pictures of Warren William arrive with the message: “Please sign it ‘Perry Mason’.” Some of William’s fan mail even comes addressed to “Perry Mason, care Warner Bros. studio.” The actor has become rather used to this now. He has been Perry Mason, the debonaire lawyer, in three pictures to date, and is now playing the part for the fourth time in Warner Bros. picture, “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” now showing at the Si ets Tee oe Theatre. “The Case of the Velvet Claws” is a baffling murder mystery thriller by the famous author, Erle Stanley Gardner. Besides William the cast includes Claire Dodd, Winifred Shaw, Gordon Elliott, Joseph King, Addison Richards, Eddie Acuff and Olin Howland. William Clemens directed the production from the screen play by Tom Reed. Film Actor Sells One Act Play Robert Middlemas, veteran stage actor appearing in the First National mystery thriller, “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” now slowing a te thon..o ca eer Theatre, received word that a one-act play he had _ written, “Our Dearest Possession,” had been accepted for publication by firms in New York and London. Author of a number of plays ineluding “The Valiant,” Middlemas says he writes plays exclusively for amateur theatrical companies, which plays, in the long run, generally produce the highest royalties. Newlyweds! Warren Willaim and Claire Dodd—modern middle-aislers in the First National thriller, “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” which will open at the... Theatre Of... ea Mat No. iv1—10e Purcell Bawled Out For Having Fake Black Eye The black and blue circle which graced the right eye of Dick Purcell, Warner Bros. actor, was the cause of consternation on the set of “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” now showing at: thes 2c. eyes. Theatre. “That black eye. Just look at it!” exploded the assistant. “Well, what of it?” Clemens asked his aide. Then it came out. Purcell had his eye made up to show Clemens how he would look in a scene to be filmed later in the picture. The assistant had not been advised. Purcell is a crafty newspaper reporter who fights with Warren William in “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” a baffling mystery thriller by Erle Stanley Gardner. Besides Purcell and William the east includes Claire Dodd, Winifred Shaw, Gordon Elliott, Joseph King, Addison Richards, Eddie Acuff, Olin Howland and Paula Stone. The screen play is by Tom Reed. Suntan Make-Up Proved Too Dark Eddie Acuff had what he thought a great plan to escape wearing grease paint. Two weeks before the start of “The Case of the Velvet Claws,” the First Na tional mystery drama _ which comes-t0. thee. ea Theatre Oleh eaten eee next, the come dian went to Palm Springs and exposed himself to the desert sun, “Too dark,” said the cameraman. “Go to make-up and have 7em put some light grease paint on your map.” Acuff did. Page Seven