The Matrimonial bed (Warner Bros.) (1930)

“THE MATRIMONIAL BED” — A Warner Bros. and Vitaphone Production | (Short Feature) TREMENDOUS DRAMA IN | FIELD OF HYPNOTISM “The field of hvnnotism and its allied subjects of multiple and alternating personality has merely been scratched on the surface by our novelists and dramatists who have dealt with it,” says Arthur Edmund Carewe who plays the role of the physician-hypnotist in Warner Bros. recently completed Vitaphone talking picture, “The Matrimonial Bed,” —now at the Theatre— which Michael Curtiz directed with a cast including Lilyan Tashman, Florence Eldridge, James Gleason, Beryl Mercer, Frank Fay, Marion Byron, Vivian Oakland and Mr. Carewe. “It is practically an unexplored field with possibilities for tremendous drama and, in some of its aspects, for comedy and even farce. “It is a field in which scientists, psychologists, physicians and psychiatrists have been almost exelusively concerned, yet the novelists and dramatists who have explored its fringes have brough back material rich in human interest and drama. The French have delved most deeply into the subject, both on its scientific and its dramatic side. ‘The Matrimonial Bed’ is an adaptation by Seymour Hicks, the well known English actor, of a French play in which hypnotism plays an important part written by Yves Mirande and Andre Mouezy WARNER BROS. £ An American’s love affairs end when he marries but a Frenchman’s’ only _ begins. The private life of a French philanderer in the city that has taught the rest ‘of the world all it knows about love! One Col. Ad—Style H—Cut or Mat (Feature) Miss Eldridge Gives Beauty Bath Formula Florence Eldridge, appearing at eects Theatre, in the Warner and Vitaphone production, “The Matrimonial Bed,” has a favorite formula for a beauty bath. Her feminine followers will be interested in this formula because nothing sounds or feels quite so luxurious as a “beauty bath.” Preparing this bath is simple and inexpensive. It makes the skin delightfully soft and smooth, and has a slight bleaching effect as well. Thus a woman is well repaid for the bit of extra effort she puts into her daily tubbing. The ingredients needed, are: leup bran leup powdered oatmeal % eup castile soap cut in flakes lounce powdered orris root. Mix together and put the mixture into bags about four or five inches square. Any soft material can be used and it is easy to prepare several of these bags and have them handy for each beauty bath—which will be often when you find how refresh‘ng and delightful they are. — land beat again. Eon. It is a light comedy, even farcical in Spots, but the inherent drama in the subject comes to the surface in a powerfully dramatic ending despite the comedy which goes into its telling. “George du Maurier, father of the English actor, Gerald du Maurier, was one of the first English writers to make use of hypnotism in his novel, ‘Trilby,’ which was made into a play and scored one of the biggest hits of the age. Wilton Lackaye made his reputation as the horrible hypnotist, Svengali, in the play—a role which I played in the screen version of “Trilby.’ “David Belasco made excellent dramatic use of hypnotism and alternating personality in ‘The Case of Becky, the play which he wrote for Frances Starr and in which she had one of her biggest successes. The subject was touched upon lightly in William Gilette’s adaptation of ‘Sherlock Holmes.’ “It was a pivotal point in the dramatic development of the recent melodramatic success, ‘The Spider,’ and has played a part in other less successful productions. But despite these dramatic gropings into the drama and comedy of hypnotism and its allied subjects, it still remains peculiarly the province of the psychiatrist. The French, who were among the first to explore scientifically and seek to analyze its mysteries have made more frequent use of it in plays and in novels than have the writers of other nationalities. It remained, however, for an vorce. at once! a ject. Its treatment in ‘The Matrimonial Bed’ is ultra modern in its daring and sophistication and is approached from an entirely different point of view from that adopted by du Maurier.” and Andre Mouezy-Eon. by Harvey Thew. Curtiz. (Short Feature) LUCKY THE GUEST WHEN BERYL BAKES Beryl Mercer, who plays with such understanding the ancient family servant in the Warner Bros. and Vitaphone production, “The Matrimonial Bed,” now playing at the Theatre, is not content with picturing companionable characters on stage and screen. She is never happier than when preparing some delectable concoction to tempt the taste of her guests. Below is one of the cake recipes which have made her kitchen famous. WHAT A SPICE CAKE! It is foolish for the older woman to think that she is entirely out of the race with all the interesting things life holds. It is just this thinking that prevents a woman nearing middle age from making the most of the charming qualities she possesses. And just this sort of thinking also stifles the one most important asset—enthusiasm. 2 cupfuls of brown sugar, % ecupful of butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoonful of soda, lcupful of sour milk, 2cupfuls of cake flour, 1% teaspoonful of cinnamon, ¥% teaspoonful of nutmeg, 4 teaspoonful of salt, 14 cupful of chopped nut meats. A zest for living is necessary, at any age. It makes the eyes sparkle and the complexion youthful. The one important thing for the older woman to remember is that she must not attempt to cling to “prettiness,” but make every effort to achieve smartness and the charm that comes with observing and studying as one goes along. To illustrate my point I will cite the cases of two screen actresses of whom I am extremely fond. These girls started their screen careers together, about eight years ago, and they were then just twenty years old. Both were of the same type— delicate, school-girlish and _ babyvoiced. They played ingenue roles for five years, each one gaining a following and a generous share of fame. . Suddenly one of them realized that she was out of the ingenue elass and that to continue the curls and the ruffled dresses would be fatal to her career..She was wise enough to know that a girl in her late twenties can be stunning, which is much more attractive than the attempt to look eighteen. Gradually this girl changed her manner of dressing and arrangement, her hair. She also developed her real personality, forgetting the \little girl parts she had been earry Cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the beaten eggs and mix well. Add the soda dissolved in sour milk then the flour sifted with spices and salt. Beat until smooth, then if desired fold in the nutmeats, which have been floured. Pour into a shallow, greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven for thirty minutes. HOW SHE ICES IT! 3 cupfuls of brown sugar, 1eupful of cream. Stir the ingredients together and cook over a rather low blaze until it will form a soft ball in cold water, then beat until the proper consistency to spread. If it becomes too hard add a small amount of cream PSS RAS ES OTe ner a = You’ve heard of Parisian love — and Parisian diNow learn about Parisian marriage from a Frenchman who couldn’t do with less than two wives LILYAN TASHMAN—Florence Eldridge, Englishman—George du Maurier— James Gleason, Beryl Mercer, Marion to write the most successful imaginByron, Vivien Oakland, Arthur Edmund ative work dealing with the subCarewe. Adapted by Seymour Hicks from the French play by Yves Mirande Screen version Directed by Michael Two Column Ad—Style J—Cut or Mat (Short Feature) ENTHUSIASMS STAVE OFF AGE, DECLARES BERYL MERCER Star of “‘The Old Lady Shows Her Medals,” Gives the Recipe For Warding Off Time MISS ELDRIDGE SERVES STAGE AND SCREEN Florence Eldridge combines screen and stage work with marked success. Her frequent appearances in recent pictures, including ‘Studio Murder Mystery,” “Charming Sinners” and “The Greene Murder Case” did not prevent her from taking several stage leads with Edwa~” Everett Horton and others, in Los °’ geles and other West Coast cities. . great ability as a comedienne is \ dent in this production of “The Mat, monial Bed.” VERSATILE VETERAN NOW SEEN HERE James Gleason, actor, author and playwright, has been connected with the theatre all his life. His parents owned the Liberty Theatre in Oakland, California and as a boy Gleason appeared in productions there during school vacations. After the World War Gleason started writing for the stage and “Is Zat So’ was his first outstanding comedy success. Recently he has appeared in a large number of important pictures, including ‘‘Puttin” on the Ritz’”’ and ‘Dumbbells in Ermine.” CHARMING TROUPER WINS MORE MEDALS Beryl Mercer, veteran trouper of the legitimate stage has only recently been seen in pictures, but during that brief time she has made history as a charactor actress. Sweet-faced and _ softvoiced, she has become famous for players. In ‘‘The Matrimonial Bed’’ iss Mercer demonstrates that she is as able with comedy as with drama. She appeared recently in “Seven Days’ Leave,’ ““Three Live Ghosts” and ‘“sDumbbells in Ermine.” PEANUTS NICKNAMED FOR HER SIZE Marion Byron, better known as “Peanuts,” is another recruit from-New. York revues who has prospered with the advent of talking pictures.” pretty, Miss Byron’s ability as a comedienne is evident in the important role she plays in “The Matrimonial Bed.” She appeared recently in Warner Broth“Song of the West” and ‘Golden Dawn.” She plays the pert maid in the current Warner hit—‘‘The Matrimonial Bed.” ACE OF DIRECTORS SCORES AGAIN Michael Curtiz is considered an "ace"’ among directors on the Warner Brothers lot. He was formerly an actor and director in his native Hungary and was brought to this country by Warner Brothers. His wide knowledge of European customs and humor and his own keen sense of comedy were invaluable in the filming of ‘‘The Matrimonial Bed” now at the Theatre. ing on for years. In less than a year she was playing smart, sophisticated roles and she is now one of the most popular actresses on the screen, Girls everywhere discuss her clothes and men worship her beauty. She was never so charming and beautiful as she is today. The other girl did not have the courage to do the same thing. Or perhaps she hadn’t the brains. At any rate, she had been successful as an ingenue and she determined to remain one if it took four hours a day at a beauty shop and all the ruffles and eurls in her wardrode. Spending so much time trying to look eighteeen gave her little time to study and read and make herself interesting. She has no poise because she still thinks she must fiutter and giggle. Her popularity has waned until now she is fortunate to receive a small part every few months. She made the fatal mistake, as so many other women do, of refusing to gracefully adjust themselves to the years and to keep her enthusiasm for living. Dashing Miss Tashman Popular in Hollywood Lilyan Tashman is not only in constant demand for roles in important pictures, but as a Hollywood guest. No picture actress has a wider circle of real friends in the film world. Noted for her ability with sophisticated and blase roles, Miss Tashman is equally qualified as a dramatic actress when occasion demands. She was born in New York, is married to Edmund Lowe and can wear smart clothes in a way that is all her own. Arthur Edmund Carew In Comedy Here Arthur Edmund Carewe is always a name to be reckoned with when searching for an able character actor for a picture, though important role in “The Matrimonial Bed’’ indicates that his abilities as a comedian have been generally overlooked. He has.recently appeared in “Uncle Tom's Cabin” and will soon be seen in ‘Sweet Kitty Bellairs” for Warner Brothers. ADVERTISEMENT : i/o WARNER BROS. Presexé€ i \ fj NES NG BROS.&.| W OB eee Siorus _/ “stealing scenes” from other experienced | ‘Th a o Petite and