The Irish in Us (Warner Bros.) (1935)

@ EXPLOITATION Five Day Trish Personalities’ Contest Here’s a five dayer that ties in title and cast. It’s on famous Irish personalities with readers identifying personages from rhymed descriptions. [lustrations available in one unit. Order Mat No. 401—40c. (Ist Day) ‘Irish In. Us’ Inspires ‘News’ Name Contest > “*Tis a grapefruit hurler” Well, begorry, here’s a contest that will warm the heart of every son of Erin. Inspired by the opening tomorrow of ‘‘The irish in Os ZS nek 8 Ve ie peepee ori Theatre, the (name of paper) is conducting a five day contest with many handsome prizes to those who can identify famous Irishmen of the day. If you read the poems below earefully, you will find that each of them describes an important son of Ireland. All you have to do is to write down the name of the person you think each poem describes, and then send it in to the °Tis a grapefruit hurler We have to begin us, He’s one of the stars In “The Irish In Us.” White-House bound And foiled by fate— He is big boss now, Of the Empire State Famous opera singer, John says he likes The radio better Because of the ‘mikes.’ His wife is Grace George, His daughter is Alice; He is dean of the stage— A man without malice. Once a red-head hobo— He never writes dully. He made “Jarnegan” famous. Name rimes with Sully! contest editor of the (name of paper). The first prize will be (list prizes offered). In addition, each of the next 10 winners will receive a pair of passes to see James Cagney, Pat O’Brien and Frank McHugh in First National’s great fight picture, ‘‘The Irish in Us,’’ which comesto. the: s.y.cr. creo. : Now get a pencil and paper and see if you can identify these famous people from their descriptions in the various poems. Then hold your answers until the remaining four days of the contest are over. After that, send your complete set of answers to the Contest Editor of the (name of paper.) Page Fourteen (2nd Day) Second Call To Enter ‘Irish In Us’ Contest 1. He’s a Milwaukee star Who'll always stand pat, A son of the Briens, Now who, pray, is that? 2. His last name is Spanish. He’s the hard one to bate. He’s president now Of the Irish Free State. 3. Made millions laugh Since the day he began The Virginia Judge, so: “Lock ’em up, Dan” 4. He once was a golf champ, His name rimes with barrel His first name is Johnny, But his last isn’t Carroll! 5. He is wed to a Bennett, Air-crooning’s his biz— Voice reaches high-seas! Can you guess who he is? “A son of the Briens” Today is the second day of the (mamesofsnapen tees eres. co Theatre Contest, and here are a few more Irishmen for you fans to identify. The contest is being held in honor of the picture ‘‘ The Irish in Us,’’ which is now at the arate nie Theatre, and will rur for three more days. Valuable prizes are being offered to those who can identify the famous Irishmen described in the poems above. (List prizes offered) And to each of the next 10 winners, the manager of the ....... Theatre is offering two free tickets to see ‘‘The Irish in Us,’’ the First National hit starring James Cagney and Pat O’Brien. If the identification doesn’t come to you at first glance, don’t be discouraged. A little concentration and you’ll find them all fairly easy. Be sure to save your answersuntil the contest is over. Then send them all in at once to the Contest Editor of the (name of paper). If you haven’t already done so, enter this contest right away. There’s still time. So don’t delay for you may be one of the winners. (Insert picture plug and other details here). (3rd Day) Third Day Of Famous Irish Name Contest Here’s the third day of the contest, and we’ve got another group of famous Irishmen for you io name. So pitch into the battle an‘! grab off one of the many prizes being offered to the winners. For those of you who haven’t entered yet, there’s still time. The contest, sponsored by this paper, was conceived in honor of ‘‘The Irishvin: -Ws;-’snow. at the 2... Theatre.. All you have to do is name the famous Irishmen who are described in the poems. Study the clues carefully and you shouldn’t have much trouble identifying them. To eliminate the possibility of your answers going astray be sure to save them until the contest is over, and then mail the complete set to the Contest Editor of the (name of paper). Don’t forget to see tomorrow’s paper for the next series of poems. 1. He’s a movie star frank And a mick with the hue That people call reddish— You like his laff, too! 2. A plucky whiie hope Who from poverty rose With a Baer at his heels! Who is he, d’ya suppose? 3. Once King of the Ring Who keeps fandom’s heart As new champs rise up— For a day—and depart! 4. The ball-playing giants Say none ever saw A manager finer Than old John Mc .... 5. Some relish fine wines, Some folks relish meats— The Irish have a poet: William Butler ..... “You like his laff, too” (4th Day) “Irish In. Us’ Contest Offers Fun And Prizes 1. A Connecticut actor— In ‘characters’ cast. J. Farrell’s his first name, Tell what is his last. 2. He’s the Governor now Of the good old Bay State Named like his hair— If his hair wasn’t straight! 3. He licked the champion, Married money And went to get larnin’-— Was that Gene ..... ? 4. Postmasters know That it’s up to him. What is his last name? Frank calls him Jim. 3. The Irish playwright Who makes a pet Of his own self only— And the Soviet! “4 Connecticut actor” This old town is certainly becoming Irish conscious. Everybody’s asking friends the names of famous Irishmen. They’re all trying to figure out the answers to the poems we’ve been publishing in the contest inspired by ‘<The Irish in Us,’’ the First National hit (Insert picture plug here) now playing at the ................ Theatre. Today we’re publishing five more poems. If you’ve been working on this contest for the last three days, you’ll know what to do. If not, hurry and join in now, and you may be one of the lucky winners. Just read the poems carefully and decide what famous Irishman is described in each. Save your answers until you’ve identified tomorrow’s verses. Then send the entire set in to the Contest Editor of the (name of paper). There’s still a chance for latecomers to win one of these attractive prizes (list prizes offered). ANSWERS Ist Day: A. Brady 5. Jim Tully 1. James Cagney 2. Al Smith 3. John McCormick 4. William Day: 1. Pat O’Brien 2. Eamon de Valera 3. Walter Kelly 4. Johnny Farrell 5. Morten Downey Day: 1. Frank McHugh 2. James J. Braddock 3. Jack Dempsey 4. John J. McGraw 5. William Butler Yeats Day: 1. J. Farrell McDonald 2. James Curley 3. Gene Tunney 4. Jim Farley 5. Bernard Shaw Day: 1. Lloyd Bacon 2. George M. Cohan 3. Sean O’Casey 4. Jack Drooyle 5. John O’Hara SS (Last Day) Last Chance To Enter ‘Trish In Contest Us’ ‘Brought home the bacon” Today is the last chance to compete in the (name of paper) contest of famous Irish personalities. See the poems for today. Don’t let them cause your Waterloo. Check and double check them before answering. They’re not hard but not as easy as you may believe after reading them over for the first time. This contest as you probably know was inspired by ‘‘ The Irish in Us,’’ the First National hit now playing to capacity crowds at Lloyd, Son of “Lightnin’ ”’ Having undertaken “The Irish In Us”— Brought home the bacon! The cleverest harp Of all there are— Playwright, producer, Director, star. He’s been a longshoreman For all of his days, “Juno and the “Paycock”’ Is one of his plays. A handsome young boxer, New from Irish soil— A divil with ladies, Who? Snappy Jack.... Who wrote “Appointment In Samarra’— His first name’s John His last2.% 01.66 HIVE eaaeiter ee ates Theatre. This outstanding film which stars James Cagney and Pat O’Brien, the famous favorites of ‘‘ Here Comes the Navy’’ is said to be the screen’s most notable offering since ‘‘GMen.’’ After you’ve identified the famous Irishmen described in the poems, wrap them together with your answers to the previous days’ brain twisters and mail them to the Contest Editor of this paper. All solutions to be considered must be postmarked not later than midnight (date). The decision of the judges will be final and no entries will be returned. A complete list of winners will be published two weeks from today. Do not telephone or write for advance standings. Lots of good old Irish luck and whether you win or lose, don’t fail to see ‘*The Irish in Us.’’ It’s a great motion picture.