The Flirting Widow (Warner Bros.) (1930)

William A. Seiter Has Directed Another Box Office Winner. Campaign It To The Limit! Biography of DOROTHY MACKAILL Dorothy seaport town of Hull, used to Mackaill was born in the England. She to the sea—on her bicycle! Probably _ only the fact that her par-ents sent her to London to take up her other hobby, dramatic acting, prevent ride down ed her from being another Joan Lowell and Dorothy Mackaill one day shovCut oon ee a off, bi cycle and all, on one of the windjammers that used to anchor at Hull. She went to Thorne Academy of Dramatic Art, Wigmore St., London, and without her parents’ knowledge spent her evenings profitably, daneing in the chorus at the famous London Hippodrome! When they found out they were angry, but she would not quit her dancing, since she was already featured—at the age of fourteen! Her studies in drama were continued until, a year after she was featured, she was selected for an international revue presented in Paris. Here she re mained for a year, dancing in several famous revues; then she came to New: York, Follies. Marshall Neilan, the movie director. saw her there. The seventeen-yearold, blonde little English girl attracted him; he gave her a chance in “Bits of Life,” and her movie eareer began. After playing in one more picture she became a leading lady, and has been leading lady, featured player and star in many pictures since. Her first lead was opposite Prchard Rarthalmeda, where the joined Ziegfeld’s Biography of LEILA HYAMS Leila Hyams, the screen’s perfect blonde who gives such a charming portrayal of a well-born young Englishwoman in “The Flirting Widow,” First National and Vitaphone picPune tb< GO. os ee Theatre, is one of that vast army of “trunk children” who fell quite naturally into a theatrical career. She is the daughter of John Hyams and Leila MeIntyre of vaudeville fame, and her earliest memories are of exciting times on the road. She appeared for five years in her parents’ act which was booked over all the principal vaudeville circuits before she was sent to private schools in New York. Upon graduation she appeared for a year in support of William Collier Sr., in various plays on the New York stage. Miss Hyams made her screen debut in 1925, playing bits and-oceasional parts for a small independent company until her work attracted the attention of the large producing companies. Among her most successful pictures are “Honor Bound,” “White Collars,” and “The Thirteenth Chair.” Biography of ANTHONY BUSHELL Anthony Bushell, the young English actor who supports Dorothy Mackaill in “The Flirting Widow,” the First National and Vitaphone fediure-at the. Theatre, was born in London and graduated from Oxford University. He met Gerald du Maurier and told him of his ambition to succeed in the theatre, with the result that young Bushell shortly after made an auspicious debut on the London stage in “Diplomacy,” under du Maurier’s direction. There followed engagements in the London productions of “Peter Pan,” “Is Zat So,” before he went to New York to appear with Jeanne Eagels in “Her Cardboard Lover,” and in Somerset Maugham’s “The Sacred Flame.” Bushell made his film debut in “Disraeli” and “The Flirting Widow,” is his second picture. He is married to Zelma O’Neal, the musical comedy actress. Biography of BASIL RATHBONE Basil Rathbone was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the Jameson Raid. That initiated him as a soldier of fortune at a tender age, His parents just escaped in time from the Boers, by riding on top of a refugeepacked eattle train with the infant, anda yearold sister. The family went to England, and Basil was educated at Repton, where he became an athletic star. His first job was in an insurance office, but he shortly got his taste of acting with a Shakespearian company, for which he worked Bas Cut No. 10 Cut 15¢ Mat 5c Rathbone for a year. He toured America in 1913 with the Stratford-on-Avon players, re turned to England when war broke out, joined a Scot regiment in London, secured a commission with a Liverpool. Scottish regiment, and went inte the struggle. He was in the war for five years, three on the front line. He was awarded the Military Cross, and demobolized in 1919 with the rank of captain. He turned immediately “Othello,” Loris in “Fedora,” and the elown in “He Who Gets Slapped.” Then he came to America to play in “The Czarina,” “The Swan,” “The Captive’ and “The Command to Love.” His first picture was “The Last of Mrs. Cheney.” to thea»| trical work in London, doing Iago in| Biography of CLAUDE GILLINGW ATER Although because of the charaeters he so often portrays he is thought to be English, Claude Gillingwater is really very much an American, a native of the “show me” state. Gillingwater, who plays Dorothy Mackaill’s father in “The Flirting Widow,” First National and Vitaphone production at the Theatre, was born. in Lauseanna, Missouri. His parents early removed to St. Louis where he was graduated from high school. His theatrical career began with St. Louis stock companies and included a mid-western tour before he tried his luck in New York. He attracted the attention of David Belasco and appeared for eight years under the banner of the famous produce. deseited the footlights for the sereen some fifteen years ago and seored notably in “Little Lord Fauntleroy,” and other outstanding pictures. His stage experience stood him in good stead with the coming of talking pictures with the result that he finds hardly any time to rest between engagements. “So Long Letty,” and “The Great Divide,” are among his eurrent films. He lists reading, geography, and historical events as his hobbies. Gillingwater Second Screen Role Anthony Bushell who made his film debut in “Disraeli,” has his second sereen role in “The Flirting Widow,” a First National pieture which opens day engagement at the Theatre Dorothy Mackaill heads the cast, with Dot aoe wien sees Basil Rathbone essaying the male lead. CATCHLINES A spicy, smart, and amusing comedy of a pretty girl’s attempt to avoid marriage. She had never been married! She had never lost a husband! And yet she was A perfect talking cast! She picked a lover named Smith—and then her troubles began. She loved and lost—a man she had never seen! She chose her man from the telephone book, but she got the wrong number. Smart English intrigue based on the amusing play, “Green Stockings.” A blonde who didn’t like The girl with the “yes’’ smile and the ‘‘no”’ disposition. A sophisticated comedy for everybody. Aimed at your heart and funnybone. Biography of EMILY FITZROY Emily Fitzroy is another of the veteran stage players who found talking pictures “right up her alley.” Miss Fitzroy, the amusing Aunt Ida of “The Flirting Widow,” First National and Vitaphone production at the was born in London. She was educated in private schools in London and Paris as a preface to a 25-year stage career in England and the United States. Miss Fitzroy has worked for all the major motion picture companies and has given notable performances Based on 8 £.0°r°y “Green Stockings” by ~ A. E. W. Mason. Cut No. 1 Cut 60c Mat 15c¢ “Vitaphone’’ is the registered trade mark of the Vitaphone Corp. dal of the town! comes to life. trange? niest picture shown this season. better than we In love with love, but afraid of it, until her unknown husband Why it’s the fun YY ie er flirtations are the scan BASIL have Claude Much “Flard’ Fo, Get:”’ You couldn’t wish for more! Gillingwater, with DOROTHY MACKAILL RATHBONE Leila Hyams, William Austin, Emily Fitzroy A. William <A. Seiter Prod. a “widow.” men. in “Love,” “The Bridge of San Luis Rey,” “Show Boat,” and other pictures. Biography of WILLIAM AUSTIN William Austin, the comie of “The Flirting Widow,” First National and Vitaphone production now current oy Rais he et pen aed te rere Theatre, was born in Georgetown, British Guiana, South America, of English parents. He was educated at Reading college in England and received his stage training in little theatre and Drama Shop productions. He came to the United States in 1919, appearing at the Moroseo theatre in Los Angeles for three years. There followed stock roles in “Tailor Made Man,” “Three Feces East,” “Polly With a Past,” and many y others. Austin made his film debut in “Ruggles of Red Gap,” which was followed by such productions as “It,” “The FiftyFifty Girl,” “Someone to Love,” -“Jast . Married”. -and “Sweetie.” Golf and gardening are his favorite pastimes. “FLIRTING WIDOW” BOASTS CAST OF STAGE VOICES (ADVANCE READER) One of the finest collections of talkie “voices” gathered in any single picture will be heard in “The Flirting Widow,” First National and Vitaphone comedy, coming .......... to the Theatre. Every member of the cast has had cars of stage training, with all but two getting their experience in England, the setting of the amusing story. Dorothy Mackaill and Basil Rathbone are featured. Both are admitted to wield an excellent pair of vocal cords. Leila Hyams, William Austin, Claude Gillingwater, Emily Fitzroy, Flora Bramley, Anthony Bushell and Wilfred Noy, all seasoned talkie players are in the supporting cast. William <A. Seiter directed “The Flirting Widow,” which is based on A. E. W. Mason’s popular play, “Green Stockings.” Leila Hyams in New Role Leila Hyams, blondest of ingenues, is a snobbish lady of the English nobility in “The Flirting Widow,” First National and Vitaphone picture which is the current offering at the PEAS St tae Theatre. Miss Hyams wears several ultra-fashioned gowns in the film which are remarkable for their simplicity of line. OXFORD GRADUATE Anthony Bushell who has an important role in “The Flirting Widow,” is a graduate of Oxford University | in England. Dorothy Mackaill and Basil Rathbone play the leading roles in the First National and Vitaphone production which begins its local engagement at. the atre Page Five