Wings for the Eagle (Warner Bros.) (1942)

‘WINGS FOR THE EAGLE’ -:.ANN SHERIDAN DENNIS MORGAN e JACK CARSON e GEORGE TOBIAS Jake Hanso (George Tobias) is the spark plug superintendent at the Lockheed plant where record numbers of bombers sweep off the assembly line. Today is a big day in Jake’s life, for his son is entering the U.S. Air Force. i THEY GOT JAKE'S BOY INTHE [| PHILLIPINES. THOSE JAPS WILL PAY FOR THAT-AND PLENTY MORE. YOU KIDS AT HOME JUST KEEP ‘EM ROLLING. IT'LL BE HANSO TO HANSO NOW, SON. I MAKE ‘EM. YOU FLY ‘EM A WARNER BROS. HIT! Corky (Dennis Morgan) gets another Jap bomber. Color it in for an extra thrill... _L STORY STRIP PLUS COLOR-IN CLIMAX! We know you like color-in cartoons—because you keep asking for them. Here’s one with a novel twist—tells the story and gives your fans a chance to color-in. Offer it to your editor for the comics page—or reprint for distribution te kids at matinees, in schools and through local stores. If desired, offer prizes for best color-in job. Theatre imprint space available at bottom of strip. Order “Cartoon Mat’ SW S0IB-75c-trom Campaign Plan Editor. 321 West 44th Street. New York City Ffiot Off The Wirel This story, off the AP wire, cues a similar stunt in your area, if there is an army, navy or coast guard encampment nearby. Provide a questionnaire for service men to answer, listing Ann Sheridan, Bette Davis, Priscilla Lane and Olivia de Havilland. Tie in results with Red Cross drive for blood donors. Also be sure to get newspaper story avis Bette D EDITORIALS Suggest an editorial On Your Screen: A STAR-SPANGLED SHOW SEND-OFF! That's the job this action-jammed Warner Trailer is ready to topic to local editor titled “Wings For The Eagle,”’ in which he discusses the great contribution being made by airplane production line soldiers, as drama tized in the film. DEFENSE MATINEE Announce a special do for you! Packs the punch of every exciting scene in the picture... plus a makes-you-wantto-see-it finish! early morning showing for war plant workers. Perhaps these workers might BOOK IT TODAY! At Your Vitagraph Exchange! “request”? such a showing, in the form of a “letter to the editor.’?» Announce compliance to “request” via newspaper. * TOWN’S PRETTIEST PLANE BUILDER Does your town have a plant where they’re building planes or plane parts? If it does—this contest’s a natural: Newspaper announces search for town’s prettiest girl making “wings for the eagle.”’ Sell the winner in newspapers as “the girl who’s carrying the acetylene torch for Uncle Sam.’? Honor winner with prizes, promoted clothing, accessories or cosmetics — plus newspaper and radio interviews. Be sure your honors don’t take her off her job. FEATURE SERIES The title and story of “‘Wings For The Eagle’? both lend themselves to two swell newspaper feature series, such as: 1. “Wings For The Eagle”—the story of America’s growing air power—and how we’re achieving it. Full page feature on page 6 may start it off. 2. “The Men Who Make Wings For The Eagle”—a daily Honor Roll citing “production line soldiers” in local war plants making planes or plane parts, who are contributing ideas to help speed production. Each day’s feature tells about the man, his background, his ideas on the war. On Next Page... FULL PAGE SUNDAY FEATURE Keyed to the minute . . . the story of America’s growing air power... told in pictures. For Sunday magazine or movie sections, mail editions or daily feature page. Also reprint for window display, or blow up for lobby.