The Go Getter (Warner Bros.) (1937)

PUBLICITY PRODUCTION FEATURE, SHORT SHORTS, PROGRAM FILLER Technical ‘‘Sins”’ Spoil Production of Pictures Errors By Any Element Of Movie Makers Cause Delay and Expense Movie Director Busby Berkeley watched the clock closely as the minute hand crept toward its zenith and the hour hand neared six. Berkeley was midway through a tensely dramatic love scene between George Brent and Anita Louise for the Cosmopolitan picturization of Peter B. Kyne’s story, ‘‘The Go Getter,’’ the comedy-drama which opens next the Theatre. He wanted to finish the sequence and maintain the tempo already established before quitting for the day—and at 6 o’clock the crew would go on overtime; which is an expensive affair. A group of visitors chose that psychological moment to arrive on the set. Berkeley favored them with a worried glance, but turned back to his players without comment. “We'll try it once more,” he said, and, after a moment’s preparation the scene began. For nearly two minutes the stage was in total silence, except for the voices of Brent and Miss Louise as they spoke their lines. Then, suddenly, a cough broke the stillness. “Cut!” said Berkeley, knowing the scene had been spoiled. One of the group of visitors had committed the unpardonable sin of coughing during the making of a scene. Any member of a motion picture company would almost rather strangle himself than commit the same sin, and the sight of an electrician or carpenter or property man with tears streaming down his cheeks, his neck muscles bulging in an effort to smother a cough or sneeze in the midst of a scene is not uncommon. The cameraman’s unpardonable sin is committed when he fails to check his film magazine and, consequently, runs out of negatives in the middle of a take or, as has happened, shoots a complete scene without any film in his camera. A sound man commits the unpardonable sin of his department when he gets careless with the microphone at the end of his boom and moves it into such a position during a scene that it throws a shadow on an actor or against a wall in the background. Electricians make their most grevious mistake when they aceidentally move or turn off a light during a scene and “grips,” the handymen on sets, commit the unforgivable sin if they come to work wearing squeaky shoes. Property men commit the unpardonable sin when they neglect to read a seript thoroughly, and they overlook some essential prop and fail to have it on hand when it is required. The wardrobe man or woman assigned to a picture makes a most grievous error when he or she “scrambles” a costume, thereby causing an actor to wear different apparel in consecutive scenes which should match. “The Go Getter” is a comedydrama made from one of those delightful Peter B. Kyne stories involving that lovable old character Cappy Ricks, owner of steamships. George Brent and Anita Louise carry the romantic interest, while Charles Winninger plays Cappy. The picture was directed by Busby Berkeley, from a screen play by Delmer Daves. Page Twelve NP Pat at Not For Pictures Anita Louise and George Brent, co-starred in “The Go Getter,” the Cosmopolitan production coming to the ........ Theatre ON. og epee evidently carried their interest in each other off the set. Here they are, caught by the candid camera strolling down Hollywood Boulevard arm an arm. Mat No. 103—10c HOW TO KEEP FIT IN ONE LESSON George Brent, who is currently co-starred with Anita Louise in the Cosmopolitan picture, “The Go Getter,” keeps himself in top physical condition by punching the bag regularly each morning for fifteen minutes, followed by a similar period of rope skipping. “The Go Getter” is the current attraction at the Theatre. It was Busby Berkeley. ASSUMED LIMP WON’T GO ’WAY George Brent limped so long in the role of Bill Austin in the Cosmopolitan adventure picture, “The Go Getter,” that it became a habit, and he unconsciously found himself hobbling along even when he was not in character. Brent supposedly has an artificial leg in the picture which opens next at the Theatre. Pr directed by ANCIENT INSTRUMENTS Anita Louise, Warner Bros. star who plays opposite George Brent in Cosmopolitan’s “The Go Getter,” owns a piano that is 80 years old and a violin that was manufactured in 1720. Has Many Talents Held In Reserve Though Anita Louise possesses an impressive assortment of talents in addition to her histrionic ability, she has never been called upon to use more than one of them in a motion picture. She danced as_ Titania, Queen of the Fairies, in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” but she has never been called upon to play the harp or speak anything but English in a picture. Miss Louise, who is currently playing the feminine lead in Warner Bros.’ Cosmopolitan picture “The Go Getter,”’ at the Theatre, speaks seven languages. She also sings and plays the piano and the harp. CRASH SURVIVOR AIDS IN FILM Peter A. Goode, a survivor of the erash of the navy dirigible Macon, acted as technical adviser for a sequence of the Cosmopolitan production, “The Go Getter,” depicting the great airship’s fatal plunge into the Pacific. George Brent, Anita Louise and Charles Winninger have the leading roles in the production. Winninger portraying Peter B. Kyne’s famous fiction character, Cappy Ricks. It opens at the Theatre on 20-YEAR OLD IS FILM VETERAN Although she has not yet passed her twentieth birthday, Anita Louise is currently playing her fiftieth film role as the daughter of Cappy Ricks (Charles Winninger) in the Cosmopolitan production, “The Go Getter.” George Brent is the male star of the picture. Busby Berkeley directed it. It will be the feature ALELACTION™ at UNO™ ne as 3 = Theatre, beginning next eek os oe COIR NFER “ease 6 0 6: Be STARTED ROGERS TOWARD THE TOP Charles Winninger, who is currently playing the role of Cappy Ricks in the Cosmopolitan production “The Go Getter,” is eredited with giving the late Will Rogers his start in the theatre. Winninger produced “The Wall Street Girl” on Broadway. It lasted only a few days, but it brought Rogers to the stage in his first part. “The Go Getter” will open at the Theatre next WHAT CAR IS IT? Charles Winninger could write an excellent testimonial for one automobile manufacturer. The actor, who plays Cappy Ricks in the Cosmopolitan adventure drama, “The Go Getter,” now to be seen at the Theatre, has driven one make of motor car for nearly fifteen years. STAR CREATES MELODIES Anita Louise writes music, but for her own enjoyment only. She has never tried to have anything published, although musicians have told her that her work is outstanding. Miss Louise is currently starring in “The Go Getter,” at the Theatre. GEORGE DINES IN SLUMBER PANTS Diners in -the Warner Bros. studio cafe were startled one evening when George’ Brent strolled into the restaurant in pajamas and dressing gown. Brent explained that he. was doing a night sequence in the Cosmopolitan production of Peter B. Kyne’s “The 'Go-Getter,” which required him to wear pajamas, and in order to save time he had driven to the studio from his San Fernando valley ranch in the costume he was to wear. Anita Louise plays opposite Brent in “The Go-Getter” and Charles Winninger has the role of Cappy Ricks. The picture, directed by Busby Berkeley, comes to the OOLONG FOR ANITA Anita Louise is the latest feminine star to join the ranks of the late-afternoon tea drinkers. Miss Louise had tea served at 4 o’clock every afternoon for herself and other members of the cast on the set of the Cosmopolitan picture, “The Go-Getter.” The film is now on view at the Theatre. MUSICAL MOVIE STARS John Eldredge, who is playing the role of Lloyd Skinner, general manager for Peter B. Kyne’s famous fiction character, Cappy Ricks (Chares Winninger), Cosmopolitan’s “The Go-Getter,’’ is the only known actor who plays the cello. Anita Louise, leading lady of the show, is a noted harpist. The picture, in which George Brent has the male lead, comes to the Theatre on NO FUN IN THIS Individuals who have the impression that acting in pictures is all play would do well to consider the experience of George Brent and Anita Louise. They spent an entire night during a spell of wintry weather, thinly clad aboard a life raft afloat on the ocean off Santa Monica pier for a sequence of the Cosmopolitan production “The Go Getter.” The picture is now on view at the Theatre. Go Getter’s Gal Beautiful Anita Louise is the boss’ daughter and the traveling salesman is George Brent who takes her on the craziest honeymoon a girl ever had to swim home from, in the Cosmopolitan production “The Go Getter,” now playing at the ....... Theatre. Mat No. 105—10c Theatre next LOG OM Anita Louise owes her film stardom to a New York commercial artist who engaged her, at the age of two, as a model. That work led to the stage and eventually to films. * * *% George Brent has the most perfect physique of any actor in Hollywood, according to Mushy Callahan, who has acted as trainer to scores of stars. * * *% John Eldredge claims he can grow a presentable mustache in three days. * * *% George Brent has purchased ten acres of farm land near Palm Springs, Calif. He expects to plant it all in lime trees. * * * : Her role in “The Go Getter” is Anita Louise’s fiftieth film part. * * *% Punching the bag, and skipping rope are George Brent’s two favorite methods of keeping his muscles in trim. % * *% Although she has made several trips abroad and visited almost every country in Europe, Anita Louise has not as yet gotten to England, which she feels would be her favorite country. * * * Anita Louise has played in three of the four Warner Bros. films which were selected as among the ten best of 1936. They were “The Story of Louis Pasteur,” “Anthony Adverse,” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” * * * An 80-year old piano and a violin that dates back to 1720 are among Anita Louise’s most cherished possessions. * * * The only feminine harpist in Hollywood, Anita Louise practices daily, and is training her voice for grand opera, as well. ANITA LOUISE’S LIFETIME DIARY Anita Louise, who co-stars with George Brent in the Cosmopolitan production “The Go Getter,” now at the Theatre, has a diary which she has kept since her eighth birthday. The diary consists of twelve completed volumes, one for each year since the actress began recording daily the events of her life. The thirteenth volume was started last January 9, when Miss Louise celebrated her twentieth birthday. BOY MEETS GIRL KISSES GIRL! Although both George Brent and Anita Louise have been under contract to Warner Bros. studios for several years, they never met until shortly before they began their co-starring assignment in the Cosmopolitan prouction, “The Go Getter,” which will be shown at the Theatre beginSTW Ue eee Re ae Their first seene—photographed only a few moments after Director Busby Berkeley introduced them—was an intimate love session which had to be shot five times before Berkeley was satisfied. Each time Brent and Miss Louise had to embrace and kiss twice.