The Goose and the Gander (Warner Bros.) (1935)

Publiaty Kay Francis In Love Mix-up Film Coming to Strand “The Goose and the Gander,” Warner Bros. gay comedy drama of marital mix-ups, is scheduled as the feature attraction at the RSet Pate Theatre on Kay Francis heads the all-star cast, with George Brent playing opposite her. Among the other players are Genevieve Tobin, John Eldredge, Claire Dodd, Ralph Forbes and Helen Lowell. The story by Charles Kenyon involves not only the theft of hearts but that of precious jewels. It is a sparkling, snappy up-tothe-minute drama, abounding in humor and exciting episodes. The plot centers about the attempt Kay, in the role of the first wife of a millionaire business man to get revenge on the second wife who had stolen her husband’s heart. Hearing wife number two plan a mountain resort party with another man, she induces her exhusband, a philanderer already tired of his second wife, to visit her instead of making the business trip he had announced. Through the connivance of a service station operator, Kay contrives to have the flirtatious wife, Genevieve Tobin, and her escort, sidetracked to her lodge so that they will meet the husband and all be shown up in their true colors. She had not counted on a couple of jewel thieves who had robbed both herself and the second wife of jewels at the beach hotel and stolen the second wife’s car in order to escape. The dress suit robbers are also sidetracked to the lodge by the puzzled service station man. With all under the same roof there is a surprising series of embarrassing, as well as exciting situations, which lead up to a most amazing climax. George Brent enacts the character of the friend of the blonde wife and the two evening clothes thieves who become involved in the mix-up are John Eldredge and Claire Dodd. Helen Lowell, veteran stage star, has the role of Miss Fran cis’ aunt, who finally solves the mystery of the stolen jewels. Others in the cast include Spencer Charters, William Austin, Eddie Shubert, Charles Coleman, Olive Jones, Gordon Elliott, John Sheehan and Wade Boteler. Alfred E. Green directed. You'd Smile, Too Any man who has Kay Francis. and Genevieve Tobin battling for his love has reason to look as happy as does George Brent in Warner Bros.’ new movie hit, “The Goose and the Gander,” now playmg at the... 33. Theatre. Mat No. 102—10e¢ Never So Fascinating! Glamorous Kay Francis, more beautiful than ever, turns the tables on a blonde love pirate and, in a novel story reported to be one of the best of her career, leads George Brent, her screen lover, a willing victim to the altar. It all takes place in Warner Bros.’ “The Goose and the Gander” which comes to the... Theatre on... Mat No. 203—20c ‘Goose & Gander’ With Kay Francis At Strand Today “The Goose and the Gander,’ a Warner Bros. comedy drama involving an unique love tangle, opens at the Theatre today, with Kay Francis and George Brent in the stellar roles. The plot involves both the theft of hearts and of jewels, is set in the gayest of atmospheres and carries most exciting situations. The story evolves about the plot of a divorced wife to get even with the pretty blonde who stole her husband’s heart. She maneuvers the second wife and her escort, with whom she is planning a trip to the mountains while her husband is away on business, into her lodge, where they are compelled to spend the night. At the same time she invited the ex-husband to visit her. With all under one roof, and a robber and his “moll” who have run out of gas, thrown in for good measure, there ensues many lively, exciting, and embarrassing situations which culminate in a surprising climax. Miss Francis, who is recognized as one of the world’s’ best gowned women, displays a num ber of elaborate new model gowns. Genevieve Tobin and Claire Dodd also wear specially designed gowns and_ Helen Lowell, in the role of a wealthy and elderly aunt of Miss Francis demonstrates smart wear for elderly women. In the all star cast with Miss Francis and Brent, are Genevieve Tobin, John Eldredge, Claire Dodd, Ralph Forbes, Helen Lowell, Spencer Charters and Gordon Elliott. Alfred E. Green directed the production from the story and screen play by Charles Kenyon. Kay Francis Will Only Use Make-up That Harmonizes Pere Westmore, renowned coiffure designer and head of the Make-up Department at Warner Bros. Studios, gives some impor tant facts on the beauty routine of Kay Francis now starring in “The Goose and the Gander,” which comes to the Ca Grae OT) 02 Nes Rk erica ae “Kay Francis is the tailored type,” he said. “She prefers a hairdress and make-up that harmonizes with her personality, and to do this she dresses her hair in very simple, natural lines that are entirely feminine. “Dark brown hair such as hers is usually very strong and easily arranged. Brushing is most important and at least twice a week when she is at the studio, Miss Francis’ hair is thoroughly brushed with a whalebone brush, the bristles of which have been covered with a thin layer of cotton. “The oil is removed during the process along with the little particles of dust which take away from the natural lustre and highlights of the hair. “Miss Francis wears her hair parted in the center and drawn back from the face to show the natural hairline. The ends of her hair, which are cut in a medium length bob, are set in brush curls and loosely combed out. The picture is an_ exciting comedy drama of marital mix-ups which also involves a jewel robbery. Miss Francis has the stellar role while others in the cast include George Brent, Genevieve Tobin, John Eldridge, Olaire Dodd, Ralph Forbes and Helen Lowell. Alfred E. Green directed the picture from the story and screen play by Charles Kenyon. (Prepared Review ) ‘The Gooseand the Gander’ Proves Fine Entertainment Kay Francis and George Brent Excel In Gay Comedy Drama at Strand One of the gayest and yet most exciting comedy dramas, involving both the theft of hearts and of costly jewels, made its local premiere at the................... Theatre yesterday, under the title of ‘‘The Goose and the Gander.’’ Kay Francis and George Brent, who made such a hit in ‘living On Velvet,’’ are again teamed in the romantic leads. They make an excellent pair of screen lovers and carry out their characterizations with great artistry. Miss Francis, stately and beautiful, plays the part of an exwife whose millionaire husband had fallen for the wiles of a pretty blonde, married her, and then attempts to flirt with his first wife. Kay seeks revenge and manages to get the husband to visit her and at the same time maneuvers wife number two and an escort, bound on a philandering trip to a mountain resort, all under the same roof. Accidentally a gentlemanly jewel robber and his “moll” also are sidetracked into the lodge. There follows a series of episodes that are most exciting and at the same time uproariously funny. The untangling of the marital mix-up, as well as the jewel robbery, leads to a surprising climax. George Brent plays the role of the friend who is persuaded by the blonde wife to take her to a mountain resort. He enacts his role convineingly even when put in most embarrassing situations. Genevieve Tobin gives an excellent characterization of the vampish blonde, who having won a husband from another woman, turns around and flirts with his friend. Ralph Forbes gives a fine performance as the philandering husband who likes to flirt himself but who flies into a terrific rage when he finds his wife doing the same thing. In the role of a gentlemanly burglar’s “moll,” Claire Dodd is again seen as the cold, calculating chiseler. She handles her part with great skill. John Eldredge does a fine bit of work as the burglar as also does Helen Lowell as the canny aunt of Miss Francis, who eventually exposes the robbers. Others in the cast who do excellent work include Spencer Charters, William Austin, Eddie Shubert, Charles Coleman, Olive Jones, Gordon Elliott, John Sheehan and Wade Boteler. Alfred E. Green, one of Hollywood’s ace directors, has blended humor with thrills in a way to make the picture exceptionally fine entertainment. Charles Kenyon wrote both the story and the screen play. Kay Francis Tells Girls to Be Natural A girl’s greatest charm lies in being herself, not aping someone she admires, according to Kay Francis, glamorous star of “The Goose and the Gander,” the Warner Bros. production which opens Ot sthe aes et kee Theatre “The minute a girl starts imitating someone else she becomes artificial,” said Miss “This is trying both on the girl Francis. and on her associates. Every girl herself has charm and can develop it by making the most of the good points nature has given her.” Kay Francis Spends Seven Days In Jail Kay Francis and George Brent spent a whole week in jail during the production of “The Goose and the Gander,” the Warner Bros. picture which comes to the......... PHERLIO SOR eins. Soler The jail selected for the film scene was a modern bastille in Burbank, Calif., where the two are incarcerated on suspicion of burglary. They were given the freedom of the place between shots and spent their time hobnobing with the _ prisoners. They left their autographs with the bona fide inmates. “Not such a bad place at that,” remarked Miss Francis. “No,” said Brent, “not if you get out when you want to.” Summer Estate Built Overnight By Movie Magic Villages rise overnight; a fairy woodland comes into existence within a week; an _ elaborate mountain lodge mushrooms into being in the brief space of twenty-four hours. One day there was a rolling meadow on the Warner Bros. ranch. The next, it was an extensive summer estate, lodge, kennels, stables, garages, where Kay Francis and George Brent emote before the camera in “The Goose and the Gander,” now showing at TC yep ieee a te, Theatre. It was a duplicate of a vast property at Lake Arrowhead. King Winter sought to interfere with studio plans. He laid a soft mantle of snow over the hillsides bordering the lake. The picture called for midsummer weather. “You have photographs of the lodge,” the production executive said. “So build an exact reproduction on the ranch. Have it ready by nine o’clock tomorrow morning. We cannot wait for winter to end.” Lights burned on the meadow throughout the night. Hammers Claire Dodd now appearing in “The Goose clattered and saws bit through rustic timbers. The next morning the setting was ready. King Winter was no match for Hollywood. “The Goose and the Gander’ is a thrilling comedy drama, involving not only affairs of the heart, but the theft of jewels. It is based on the story and screen play by Charles Kenyon and directed by Alfred E, Green. In the cast with Miss Francis and Brent are Genevieve Tobin, John Eldredge, Claire Dodd, Ralph Forbes and Helen Lowell. Page Nine