The White Angel (Warner Bros.) (1936)

THE WHITE ANGEL SPECIAL PUBLICITY STORIES FOR SPECIAL GROUP PAPERS County legal ee (if there's one around) might like to depart from its usua standards by running special story on picture. Here ‘tis. Lawyers will Find “White Angel” An Outstanding Film Screen Life of Florence Nightingale Now At Strand Shatters Precedents For the legal profession, the word “precedent” has a meaning of its own. Precedent, as we know, forms the basis of American law. In literature, the drama, the motion picture, departure from precedent, however, may very often mean the difference between the ordinary and the outstanding. Thus, when Warner Bros. produced “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” or “The Story of Louis Pasteur,’ the American public and its critics found that their importance to screen literature lay not only in the fact that they were masterpieces but, and_ infinitely more significant, because these pictures blazed new trails in motion picture production. “The Story of Louis Pasteur” was such a picture because for the first time, Hollywood honestly and sincerely presented the life of a great character with historic accuracy. No attempt was made to introduce material alien to the spirit of this man. Naturally the film was accorded a magnificent reception. Thus the arrival of another Warner Bros. picture, “The White Angel,” First National’s screen biography of the time-honored Florence Nightingale, is a further upward step in the development of the screen. Scheduled to Play ab. Che: scscsesssssssassscscanes Theatre OD snmcmumaen (date), this notable cinematic achievement is much more than an absorbing story of a woman’s life. The film symbolizes the crusading genius, the eter Teachers’ bulletins, school news papers are your target to hit with this story. Educational theme of film should sell it. Film Throws New Light On Dark Page In History One of the relatively obscure periods in contemporary history is the mid-Victorian period. The history of the latter part of Queen Victoria’s reign shines with the names of Disraeli, Gladstone, Lord Roseberry, Carlyle, Dickens and other titans who made this epoch a memorable one in the history of England and the world at large. The early part of the nineteenth century has a significance in the stream of politics and letters which has been almost eclipsed by the effulgent contributions of the later “eminent Victorians.” It is unfortunate that a period which saw the stormy days of 1848 on the European continent to be followed by the Crimean war has not been treated at length. Thus “The White Angel,” the motion picture presenting the biography of Florence Nightingale now playing at the... Theatre comes as more than a mere narrative in the life of a hetoic woman. Through the life of this woman, played by Kay Francis, we see the sweeping events of those 1850’s. There is the story of her valiant onslaught against the entrenched war-lords of the British Cabinet who resented the intrusion of a woman—even one like Florence Nightingale—into the field-hospitals. Here is history in its most sterling garb,—visual education teachers and students can well appreciate such a motion picture, especially when, so immaculately and faithfully produced by the same company, Warner Bros., which gave the world “A Midsummer nal struggle of humanity against misery, which had built our civilization. One finds a startling adherence to history, a revealing portrait of the mid-Victorian era; in short, a documented narrative of an epoch in contemporary times. And yet, “The White Angel” possesses within itself a soul-stirring drama that will undoubtedly move theatre audiences. It is for such a reason that we are happy to open our columns to a subject which, off-hand may seem like an incongruity. “The White Angel” is a picture which can well serve as an inspiration to doctors as well as lawyers; nurses as well as school-teachers. The production was made on a lavish scale with a superb cast headed by Kay Francis playing the role of Florence Nightingale. Others include Ian Hunter, Donald Woods, Nigel Bruce, George Curzon, and Henry O’Neill. William Dieterle directed. Kay Francis Beautiful Kay Francis posed for this study of Florence Nightingale, the English girl who became the idol of every man and woman who had a loved one in the Army, or who heard the call of the suffering. The scene is from the First National picture “The White AnGl,” NOW AL ENE cesserererereeeeee Theatre. Mat No. 101—10c Night’s Dream” and “The Story of Louis Pasteur.” In addition to Miss Francis other cast-members include Ian Hunter, Donald Woods, George Curzon, Henry O'Neill, Nigel Bruce, Halliwell Hobbes and many distinguished players. This little story's intended for settlement house newspaper or bulletins. Try your luck. “White Angel” Shows Measure Of Social Work The significance of the nineteenth century, as many historians have shown, lies in the emergence of women from their cloistered and barren existence. And with their liberation, we also witness the emergence of the ideal of social service. Of the many women whose deeds stand out during that epoch, one is pre-eminent, or at least, a first among equals. She is Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing and a glowing symbol of feminine emancipation. Dedicating herself to a career of service to humanity, she still embodies all the noble characteristics of the modern social worker. A magnificent portrayal of Miss Nightingale’s life “The White Angel,” is currently being shown at BENG sips cists mnainssviiiens tine Theatre. The Lady With the Lamp is there wandering through the _ ghostly hospitals halls at Scutari, with its dying and wounded groaning pitifully. For a moment, the anguished cries are hushed as_ Florence Nightingale glides past, listening intently perhaps, for one who may need her most. There are mumbled words of thanks and prayer for this ministering angel of mercy. And so endlessly through the night walks Florence Nightingale. It is with awe that one approaches this sublime woman and it is with awe that one watches her in “The White Angel.” Produced by the same company which made “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Story of Louis Pasteur” it is indeed a remarkable tribute to the nurse and social worker of our day, a tribute to sacrifice and unflinching stoicism and selfless devotion. Made with sincerity and humility, First National has endowed this picture with a lavish production and a handsome cast headed by Kay Francis. “The White Angel” was directed by William Dieterle. Large factories, chain-stores, corporation around town may have house organs for their employees. Story below is intended for those columns. “White Angel” Gives Lesson In Modern History The lives of great men and women are more and more becoming a subject of motion picture production in Hollywood. Certainly, it is true, that entertainment and biography can go hand in hand. Such a film as Warner Bros.’ “The Story of Louis Pasteur,” for example, has shown that the movie portrayal of a famous character can indeed be as educational as it is thrilling. Final proof of Hollywood’s excellence in the field of screen biography can be seen in First National’s production of “The White Angel,” starring Kay Francis in the role of the immortal Florence Nightingale. The picture is now Playing at tH6 ..ic.nncnawe Theatre. We all know how Florence Nightingale unselfishly devoted her whole life to bettering the condition of the Victorian hospitals; how through her ceaseless struggle she demonstrated the need for nurses’ training schools; how her final victory finally became the victory of all womankind. “The White Angel” is a splendid chapter in screen entertainment and was directed by William Dieterle. The Price Of Glory Florence Nightingale, the heroine who changed nursing from a scandal to woman’s noblest profession, spurned one man’s arms to embrace all _ humanity. Kay Francis and Donald Woods portray these lovers who sacrificed each other in “The White Angel,” the First National picture COMING FO ENE .....0ccrrssesereseeeees TPheatresOtiaih.cctesiciesbickveae Mat No. 208—20c If there's a local medical journal in town, here's a story you might plant. Written with doctor angle in mind, it's worth a try. “White Angel” Shows Life Of Florence Nightingale Picture Now At Strand Should Be of Unusual Interest to Medical Profession It is only a few decades ago that nursing ‘“woman’s noblest calling,” as the immortal Florence Nightingale termed it, was regarded with contempt by respectable people. In England, for example, during the middle nineteenth century, nurses were untrained, callous to the sufferings of their patients and generally ignorant of even the rudiments of ordinary personal hygiene. Into such a world came Florence Nightingale. Fearless and yet humble, she found her life’s work in ministering to the wounded and dying during the Crimean war. Despite the sneers of her aristocratic friends who were unable to fathom her motives, Miss Nightingale went to Scutari and almost single-handed extirpated the rotten nursing system then existing. Against the opposition of high officials in the War Office and Medical Corps, she showed the British people the deplorable conditions to be seen—and smelled— in war hospitals. It was a valiant struggle and one which earned her the gloried appellation—“The Lady With the Lamp.” She has become one of the heroines of all time. For doctors, Miss Nightingale’s work has meant much. Often it has been shown that a proficient nurse can be ~ surgeon’s right arm. Her wisdom and experience are indeed valued. Miss Nightingale realized this, realized the urgency of fundamental training in schools for nurses. It was her arduous labors which forced the world to recast its ideas about the nursing profession. Her sacrifices brought Queen Victoria to her side as a staunch supporter. As the living embodiment of unselfish service to humanity, Miss Nightingale has been the subject of much literature. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem dedicated to her as “a noble type of good heroic womanhood” is mem orable. Many tributes have been paid to her, one of the greatest, “The White Angel,” the First National picture now playing at the Warmly received by the public, it should interest doctors especially since it has been produced with amazing fidelity to historical and scientific fact by Warner Bros., the same company which made last season’s “Story of Louis Pasteur.” Florence Nightingale was a great humanitarian, and the picture seems to have caught the spirit of her life and to have portrayed it so vividly that millions of Americans, young and old, who have taken nurses for granted, will have a better understanding of the struggle, sacrifice and battle that raised this work to the professional dignity it now enjoys. The production was made on a lavish scale. An entire army base hospital has been reproduced, and no expense was spared to make the picture one of the outstanding contributions to the literature of the screen. The role of Florence Nightingale is played by Kay Francis, one of the world’s most beautiful women, while the distinguished cast includes Ian Hunter, Donald Woods, Nigel Bruce, George Curzon, Henry O’Neill and many others. William Dieterle directed. Page Twenty Five