The White Cockatoo (Warner Bros.) (1935)

Ready for Your Announcement? ATTENTION MYSTERY FANS JOIN THE STRANDS We ! Learn the methods great detectives use in trapping desperate criminals! Have the outstanding mystery pictures picked for’ you by experts! This is only part of what the CLUE CLUB offers you absolutely free. Join Now! Take advantage of all the opportunities! See the First Clue Club Mystery — THE WHITE COCKATOO A Warner Bros. picture with . JEAN MUIR + RIGARDO CORTEZ From the novel by MIGNON G. EBERHART, female mastermind of detective fiction STARTS FRIDAY S$ T R AN D 306 Lines Mat No. 19—30c ‘*Perry Mason’s’’ exploits through serials in Liberty Magazine and (Product Announcement) in books. The ‘‘Perry Mason’’ thrillers selected by the Clue Club Twelve Clue Club Mystery wy ie ce e for es y arner Bros. Films Booked by Strand 3.2 (2.0 22.orm Case of the Lucky Legs,’’ and The Strand Theatre announces with real pleasure the signing of a contract with Warner Bros. for the showing of the 12 outstanding mystery stories which will be produced under the insignia of the Clue Club. Beginning with ‘‘The White Cockatoo,’’ Mignon G. Eberhart’s most dramatic best selling mys tery novel, which will be shown at thesstrand= ON e ts: s...sccccs ices , there will be three stories by Earl Stanley Gardner, who created a new type in detective fiction with ‘¢Perry Mason,’’ who combines a brililant legal career with the exciting life of a master detective. Millions of people have followed ‘‘The Case of the Velvet Claws.’’ Two other novels by Mignon G. Eberhart will be produced under the insignia of the Clue Club. They are ‘‘The Patient in Room 18,?? and ‘‘While the Patient Slept,’’ in which Aline MacMahon and Guy Kibbee, fresh from their dramatic triumph in ‘‘Babbitt’’ have again been teamed. “The Florentine Dagger” is a Ben Hecht thriller. Margaret Lindsey, as a reward for her work in “BorderNEW! town” with Paul Muni and Bette Davis, will be featured. EXCITING! “The Green Cat,” based on 1 the successful Broadway FREE! stage drama by A. M. Will ner and E. Rubicius, will The Strand have Bette Davis as its star. invites you eile Rufus King, whose mysto join the— tery novels are always best sellers, is the author of “Invitation to a Murder” which was a hit on the Broadway stage. The film version is even more thrilling. See tomorrow’s papers for more details about free Bermuda trip contest and other thrilling activities of this organization. “Murder by an Aristocrat” was written by Roy Chanslor and Dore Schary. Two other stories are yet to be announced. “The White Cockatoo,” which introduces the Clue Club sponsored series of mystery films, has Jean Muir and Ricardo Cortez as it’s stars, together with a remarkable cast of Warner Bros. featured players. It is a story of murder, intrigue and robbery, but is livened by humor and through it all runs a charming romance. ThE A TRE 120 Lines Mat No. 18—20c Page Hight Every Angle’s Covered Here (First Day) New Clue Club To Be Formed Here By Mystery Fans The organization of the Clue Club, an association of mystery fans, has been announced by the Seahaseaaiter Sages ore Theatre. The Clue Club will bring together many men and women who find in mystery stories, whether in books or on the screen, a mental stimulus, as well as a means of relaxation. The first meeting of the Clue Club will be held in the near future, at which time the entire program of activities will be outlined. MANS Ol ise 55s ces Miadeasboh cts , of Che ee ee ae ee. Theatre, who is acting as temporary chairman, states that the Club will hold regular meetings, at which mystery crimes, both in real life and in fiction, will be discussed; that many contests with awards for mystery solutions will be held, and that each member will be eligible to compete in the Black Mask Magazine Mystery Story contest, which features all expense paid tours to Bermuda as prizes. In addition to this, the ............ ih Sok eee Theatre will set aside a number of choice seats for the exclusive use of Clue Club members at each showing of Clue Club sponsored mystery pictures. ‘While the principal purpose of the Clue Club is to organize mystery fans for our owy entertainment and _ sociability,”? Mr. dre is aks Bekah EN declared ‘‘there is also a serious idea back of it all. ‘“President Roosevelt has asked for the co-operation of all social agencies in combating crime, and all members who wish to do so, will be given an opportunity to assist in this work. ‘‘The president has declared that crime is a symptom of social disorder which can be cured only by our increased capacity to substitute order for disorder. ‘“Organizations like the Clue Club can be of great service, if only by turning the combined intellect of its membership to the solution of crime as well as to aid in turning public opinion against its perpetrators.’’ WHEN YOU REPRODUCE THIS INSIGNIA Mat No. 30—10c If you want to spot this figure in a size other than shown in in the Exploitation and Advertising pages, here’s a tip: The mat offered in the size illustrated here carries the wording ‘Clue Club Selection’ to allow for reduction without sacrificing readability. The wording ‘Mystery Masterpiece’ used in many cases, will not be plainly visible if reduced this small. The illustration above is available as a mat—reproduce it directly from this page if it's wanted any smaller. The second of the series will be shown at the Strand next month. (Second Day) First Meeting of Clue Club to be Held on Jan. 20 With applications received from 65 men and women for membership in the Clue Club, the ............ Feet Theatre has set ................ (date of evening of first showing of ‘‘The White Cockatoo’’) for the first meeting. Z MANA OT ME eo tes cco tase tae eee will preside, and the members will immediately nominate candidates for the various offices. According to ‘Mrere ke. ; Clue Clubs are springing up in all sections of the nation, and the total membership is expected to soon include hundreds of thousands of men and women. Statesmen of national as well as local prominence have joined, and the list of honorary members includes not only a number of the country’s greatest motion picture stars, but men in high positions in the police ranks of both the nation, the various states and the greatest cities. A national convention is being planned. (Third Day) Clue Club Names Leaders and Sees “White Cockatoo” A enthusiastic group of mystery film fans not only enjoyed an evening of thrills at the .............0. Theatre last night, when they witnessed the first of the Warner Bros. murder thrillers released under the insignia of the Clue Club, ‘‘The White Cockatoo,’’ but formed a local chapter of the Clue Club, elected officers, and decided to hold a ‘‘story telling NISht? 2e ole ee eee (date) The officers elected were: (Insert names of officers) Approximately 100 men and women attended the meeting, which was held in the ........c.0.00 Theatress Manap or i1.25 52.) 0bsRage ; who acted as temporary chairman, outlined the purposes of the club, saying, in part: ‘We have met for a double purpose. Our own amusement and entertainment, and in fulfillment of our patriotic duty to uphold President Roosevelt in his battle against crime and criminals. ‘‘Clue Club is primarily interested in mystery stories and four of the country’s most famous authors of mystery novels have already had their pictures approved by the Club. They are Earl Stanley Gardner, author of the ‘Perry Mason’ thrillers; Dashiell Hammett, S. S. Van Dine and Mignon G. Eberhart, who wrote ‘The White Cockatoo.’ ‘‘Their future pictures, as well as those of other worthy writers, will be released under the insignia of the Clue Club, which will also discuss mystery books as well as real crimes. ‘All Clue Club pictures will be: shown. at the -.....:c2.0...45 Theatre, and in addition there will be many other activities. ‘‘Story Tellers’ Night will be el. eae ooo ,» and will be open to all members and their guests.’’ Membership in Clue Club may be obtained by sending one’s name and address to the .............. PERNA ot eer) Theatre. Among the charter members who participated in the organization meeting last night were: (Add list of names)