The Dragon Murder Case (Warner Bros.) (1934)

3-Day Puzzle Contest Another chance to get advance publicity breaks, and it makes a good newspaper feature, too. (Can also be used as a one-day plant.) Begin with any section. Publicity caption with each day’s section may be patterned after lead story appearing under these maps. 1 Col. Mats Available on Each Illustration Below; Entire Set, including “Solution” Cut, on One Mat No. 2—30ce a (Publicity Story) Movie Tickets For Sleuths Who Solve Mystery A three-piece map is in the possession of Philo Vance who is attempting to solve the most amazing case in his career. Today this newspaper prints the first section of the map and invites readers to aid in detecting the suspect. Two other sections appear on subsequent days. After you have correctly placed the three sections together, outline the image suspected and send it to the contest editor with a letter of not more than 50 words telling how, in your opinion, the crime was committed. The ten correct solutions and best letters will each be rewarded with two guest tickets to see Warren William in S. S. Van Dine’s latest mystery thriller, “The Dragon Murder Case,” COMING NENE....... eee to 1] 1 Ect oe ae i Ree eR theatre. Mystery Memory Contest How many can correctly name the star who played the part of Philo Vance in former Van Dine mystery pictures? Make free ticket awards through your newspaper for the first twenty correct lists and best short letters on: ““Why I like mystery pictures.” Correct list follows: 1. “Benson Murder Case” ................ (William Powell) 2. “Canary Murder Case” ......)......... (William Powell) 3. “Greene Murder Case’’................ (William Powell) 4. “Bishop Murder Case’”’........... ...... (Basil Rathbone) 5. “Kennel Murder Case’’.............. (William Powell) 6. “Dragon Murder Case”’.......... .. (Warren William ) Trick Inventions Warren William hands one to the folks who like to work out tricky things. His latest “Goldbergian” gadget is an all-purpose clothes hanger for a complete wardrobe — even to gloves. How about getting the localites to send in their inventions for every day use. Contestants send in descriptions, photos or sketches of their contraptions, which above all must be practical—that should be the deciding factor in picking the winner. Maybe your lobby is spacious enough for an exhibit, which would make an interesting lobby attraction and get picture breaks in the papers. Space Grabbers Dealer tie-up stills with which to grab off extra newspaper space and window displays. Stills are 10c each. Available from Editor, Merchandising Plan. Studio Styles—Lindsay 354. Sporting Goods—W.W. Pub. A 54; W.W. Pub. A 49. Riding Habits—W.W. Pub. A 40. Pipes—W.W. Pub. A 168. Pet Shops — W.W. Pub. A 136; L.T. Pub. A 50. Men’s Sweaters — L.T. 12; L.1..84; L.2. 86. Men’s Clothing — L.T. 58; 84. Women’s Shops — M.L. 14; 18; 86; 92; 182; 280. Florists—M.L. 141; 278. Newspapers — D.C. 267; Pub. A 247. Colortone Especially devised for this film, it makes your screen presentation artistic and colorful, besides giving added depth to your film. 4.x 5 Colored positive USES «5 Neccnaasitrilaipes gna $2.00 —Set (pos. and neg.) 3% x 4 Colored posice | eee ee 1.50 —Set (pos. and ce eee aedes 2.25 Order by Number N-883 National Studios, Inc. 226 West 56th Street New York, N. Y. Boys carry the dragon like they do in a Chinese New Year parade. Local costumer can supply the dummy dragon or it can easily be made by sign shop. Looks good too, for lobby or over your marquee. % ! am GREATEST MYSTERY Sandwich sign man walks about town with this. Also good for tack-cards, teaser throwaways, package inserts, and tags. Street stencil. If local law says, ee 99 e no go,” do the trick on short planks of wood, scatter on sidewalks and newsstands. Newsy Display Unit It gets attention as a window poster or tack card. The usual size is about 10” x 15”. However, choose your own size. Still No. 64 is not in mat form, but is included in the regular set available at your exchange. PICTORIAL NEWS FLASH DEATH POOL VICTIM Before his very eyes, Philo Vance sees another victim of the sinister force that lurks in the swimming pool on a millionaire’s estate. With his knowledge of dragon lore, the famous detective, played by Warren William, clears up one of the cleverest and most awe-inspiring murder mysteries of modern times — S. S. Van Dine’s “The Dragon Murder Case” now at the Strand Theatre. Page Three