The Widow from Monte Carlo (Warner Bros.) (1935)

PUB Litatd y William Uses a Delivery Truck As Dressing Room Lead in “The Widow From Monte Carlo” Drives It on Stage With Complete Wardrobe A Los Angeles automobile dealer was somewhat puzzled when Warren William, who has the leading role in the Warner Bros. Picture, “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” which comes to the Fee. ee AS Theatre on EIS EO ESS AIRS: ; ordered a light delivery truck. He was quite certain that the star’s\ new Encino, California, Ranch wasn’t being commercialized but like all good salesmen, “‘a sale was a sale” and who was he to question what the truck was to be used for. The salesman was surprised to discover that the light delivery truck was turned into a very complete, if somewhat compact, rolling dressing room. There is a roomy wardrobe closet, a writing desk, or make-up table, a reclining chair and a number of shelves and small compartments in which to store the necessities for the star’s work either on location or at the studio. All of the above can be removed with little effort and the car can then be used for a station wagon or for any other purpose for which it is needed. Each day when Warren William receives his production call for the following day he is given the number of the wardrobe he will be required to wear. At home this wardrobe is hung, according to number, at the beginning of the picture. For instance Warren William’s call for one day on “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” was for “Outfits 5 and 7.” His valet at home went to hangers 5 and 7 and to the other compartments containing the necessary accessories and placed them in the rolling dressing room. Then William’s wardrobe requirements for the day were complete. He drives the car on-the stage on which he is working or to a location as the case may be and makes the necessary changes right in the car. Between scenes the car affords an excellent place to relax or study. It is well lit and well ventilated. The removal of a few bolts and the truck is ready to be used for any other purpose. Warren William has probably started a fad among motion picture stars that is almost certain to be copied. “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” is a gay and hilarious romance based on the play by Ian Hay and A. E. W. Mason. Besides William the cast includes Dolores Del Rio, Louise Fazenda, Colin Clive, Herbert Mundin, Olin Howland and Warren Hymer. Arthur Greville Collins directed the picture from the screen play by F. Hugh Herbert. Dialogue is by Charles Belden. Romance Dolores Del Rio and Colin Clive have a short but not tempestuous romance in “The Widow From Monte Carlo,’ the Warner Bros. comedy of roulette, romance and roars which opens at the AGILE OM en ef ete Mat No. 103—10c Leading Laugh Carnival William Swims Mile Each Morning Exercising has a definite place on Warren William’s daily schedule. Its form varies with the activities of the star. Between pictures he secures his exercise by spending three or four hours a day on a tractor, ploughing, harrowing or cultivating on his ranch in Encino, Calif. While working on his most recent Warner Bros. picture, “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” now showing-atothenfre.cas. Theatre, he rose each day in time to take a one mile swim in his swimming pool. Herbert Mundth (left), Louise Fazenda and Warren William show how it’s done in dear old London to the accompaniment of roars from the Theatre where Warner Bros. latest comedy, “Ehe Widow From Monte Carlo” is now playing. Mat No. 211—20c gE: Gt there He ese. “% Louise Fazenda Transplants Her First Film Tree The Live Oak tree beneath which Louise Fazenda made her first scene in motion pictures has been given a place of honor on the ranch in San Fernando Valley, Calif., where Miss Fazenda and her husband, Hal Wallis, built their new home. When taken over by Miss Fazenda, the ranch has a number of Acacia, Eucalyptus, Pepper and Palm Trees besides a quantity of fruit trees but no Live Oak and the popular comedienne is particularly fond of them. The location department at Warner Bros., where Miss Fazenda worked in “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” now showing at the ani Se Theatre, was consulted and referred the player to the manager of the Lasky Ranch. Miss Fazenda went to the ranch and selected the Live Oak under which her first scene in motion pictures was made. The picture, a silent, was “The Romance of the Utah Pioneers.” The manager of the Lasky Ranch made Miss Fazenda a present of the tree. An expert tree surgeon was engaged and recently the tree was transplanted in the corner of the patio in the actress’ new home near Van Nuys. “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” is a gay and rollicking romance based on the play by Ian Hay and A. E. W. Mason. Besides Miss Fazenda the cast includes Warren William, Dolores Del Rio, Colin Clive, Herbert Mundin, Olin Howland and Warren Hymer. Arthur Greville Collins directed the picture from the screen play by F. Hugh Herbert. Dialogue is by Charles Belden. Entire Amusement Pier is Engaged by Film Company Folks in the vicinity of Venice Pier, Calif., awakened one morning recently to discover that their pet playground had suddenly gone English. Turtle neck sweaters of brilliant hues and stripes, bowler hats and cockney dialects) were prevalent among three hundred film players who took over the concession called the Fun House at the Southern California resort to make scenes for the Warner Bros. picture, “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” which comes to the.............. Theatre opting 5.5.5 . Venice had become Margate for the day. Margate is one of the most famous of the English watering places. It is the Coney Island of the Kingdom. Director Arthur Greville Collins. who knows his England, personally selected his types who served as atmosphere or background to Dolores Del Rio, Warren William, Louise Fazenda and Herbert Mundin. He insisted on there being a Fish and Chips stand. All of the popular American confections were put out of sight for the day. *Arry and ’Arriett romped and played with Duke and _ Doris. There were “gore blimies” galore. Gum chewing was taboo. The scenes form an important part in “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” a gay romance based on the play by Ian Hay and A. E. W. Mason. The screen play by F. Hugh Herbert with dialogue by Charles Belden. Stray Black Cat Insists On ‘Adopting Miss Fazenda Actress Now Appearing In “The Widow From Monte Carlo” Finally Gives Animal A Home A black cat through being persistant won a permanent home with Louise Fazenda. The day after she started to work in a featured role in the new Warner Bros. picture, “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” which comes to the eect Oe NORUE GE OMe cons Pecgbiccant-toethons she was making a tour of her flower garden when she came upon the cat. To most people a black cat is an omen of ill luck but to Miss _ Fazenda it was just another do mestic animal that had come to a home already well stocked with dogs and cats. This cat was friendly and had obviously been well cared for by some one. The actress realized that if she fussed over the animal it would stay, so she ignored it. The further she walked in the garden the more friendly the animal became. When she stopped the cat gently nudged her ankle and purred. When Miss Fazenda _ entered the house the cat tried to follow but a stout door prevented intrusion. That night after the character actress had retired and turned off her lights she was startled when something landed directly in her mid-section. When she regained her composure long enough to turn on the lights she discovered her purring friend from the garden reclining on the foot of the bed, herself a little startled over the kind of a reception she was accorded. Gently, but firmty, a climber was put outside. actress then discovered that the only possible way of entering the window through which the cat had come was by ascending a vine. Once again Miss Fazenda retired. About thirty minutes later she discovered the cat on _ the windowsill but this time it was a little timid about making the jump over to the bed but stood there mewing. This was too much for the actress. The cat was given a permanent place in her home. Miss Fazenda plays the role of a woman who has recently married great wealth and is trying to crash society in “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” a gay and hilarious romance based on_ the play by Ian Hay and A. E. W. Mason. Others in the cast include Warren William, Dolores Del Rio, Colin Clive, Herbert Mundin, Olin Howland and Warren Hymer. Arthur Greville Collins directed the picture from the screen play by F. Hugh Herbert. Dialogue is by Charles Belden. No More Roulette For Warren William The Perry Mason roles which Warren William has been playing in the Earl Stanley Gardner detective series of pictures has tended to make him suspicious of everything that is unusual. During the making of the Warner Bros. picture, “The Widow From Monte Carlo,” which comes to the Theatre on took part in a game of roulette with Dolores Del Rio. On three successive occasions number 25 came up. William was _ suspicious but said nothing. When the scene had. been completed he made a careful examination of the table and discovered an ingenious magnetic arrangement so arranged that no other number could possibly come up. William swore never to play roulette except when called to do so in a film role. Dolores Del Rio In Startling New Make-Up in Film Dolores Del Rio, exotic star noted for her glamorous, Latin type of beauty, became an entirely new screen personality in her latest picture, “The Widow from Monte Carlo,’ which comes to the ee et poe een ERGRLY C2 ONeN ae ass cece An elaborate series of make-up changes made Miss Del Rio look smarter and more beautiful than ever before. She appears with her black hair parted on the side, rather than in the center, for the first time since she has been in pictures. The change adds much to her allure. What little make-up Miss Del Rio used before, she has applied herself, because her skin and features are so perfect, and her dusky coloring photographs so well, that it has never before been thought necessary to give her a special make-up. ~ Studio experts on the Warner Bros. lot discovered that with amazingly little change, just a matter of hair and highlight, she can be made an entirely different, and more beautiful, actress. “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” is a gay and hilarious romance based on the play by Ian Hay and A. E. W. Mason. Besides Miss Del Rio the cast includes Warren William, Louise Fazenda, Colin Clive, Herbert Mundin,-Olin Howland and Warren Hymer. Arthur Greville Collins directed the picture from the screen play by F. Hugh Herbert. Dialogue is by Charles Belden. Warren William Studies Roulette as Mind Exercise Not at all interested in it as a gambling device, but intrigued by the mental exercise it offers in complicated oral calculations, Warren William has become a student of the roulette wheel. The Warner Bros. screen star got his first really intimate introduction to the spinning wheel while playing in “The Widow from Monte Carlo,’ which comes COWUNC Hea Theatre OM: .42..03c¢ One of the important scenes involves a roulette wheel at which William, as “Chepstow,” flirts with the “Duchess,” played by Dolores Del Rio. “IT was amazed at the speed with which professional roulette dealers are able to calculate correctly a winning sum,” commented William. “It is no easy task to work these problems in one’s head, and make prompt and accurate payments to various players, as I discovered when I actually tried to deal a game.” “The Widow from Monte Carlo,” is a gay and hilarious romance based on the play by Ian Hay and A. E. W. Mason. Besides William the cast includes Dolores Del Rio, Louise Fazenda, Colin Clive, Herbert Mundin, Olin Howland and Warren Hymer. Arthur Greville Collins directed the picture from the screen play by F. Hugh Herbert. Page Nine