Woman from Monte Carlo (Warner Bros.) (1932)

ADVANCE NEW! ~STORI your L. story RE NTF RE SEAR SEIT REID SE EL ELI ERODE L IT DIE ISEL LEEL LE AEE Lil Dagover Coming in “Woman From Monte Carlo” Much-heralded and mysterious Lil Dagover makes her initial bow to American audiences in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ the First National and Vitaphone production, which comes to the Poses Theatre Text. 2.65: Miss Dagover, recently brought to this country from Lil Dagover Cut No. rt Cut r5c Mat 5c slight, dark, elfin — with unfathomable greenish-brown eyes, an elegant nose, a subtle mouth, and that altogether indefinable charm spoken of as ‘continental.’ Born in Madeoin, Java, Dutch Kast Indies, she made her first dramatic appearance at twelve in ‘‘Joan of Are.’’ Rated abroad as first lady of both stage and screen she has played a wide range of parts. Among her important foreign pictures are ‘‘Destiny.’ <>: © Tartuffe,’’': Red and Black,’’ ‘‘Empress Catherine,” “fA Hungarian Rhapsody ”’ and ‘‘Madame Bluebeard.’’ She considers her role of Lottie Corlaix, heroine of ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ her best to date. The story concerns Lottie Corlaix, a captive butterfly, longs for the gaiety of her past in Monte Carlo—chafing at the thoughtless | _ neglect of her husband, com mande “m 1 .as command to escort her to -~~a dance on board ship. During the festivities war is declared. D’Ortelles, instead of taking Lottie ashore, lingers to make love. They barely escape detection, when Brambourg, th chief officer, who also desires her, comes upon them. Then begin the thrilling complexities which permit Miss Dagover to give her memorable portrayal of all the moods feminine. The ship is torpedoed—D ’Ortelles and Corlaix are wounded—Brambourg, who knows the captain will be court-martialed, schemes to gain his command — D ’Ortelles tries deliriously to free his chief without implicating the wife. It finally devolves on Lottie Corlaix to decide between her husband’s life and honor and her own good name. Her strange decision is the terrific climax. Miss Dagover’s support includes Walter Huston and Warren William — George E. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick, Matt McHugh, Ben Hendricks, Jr., Maude Eburne, Francis Burton, Francis MacDonald, Jack Kennedy, Jack Curtis, Oscar Apfel, Paul Poreasi and Torrence Ray. The expert direction of Michael Curtiz, the unusual photography and the picturesque scenes provide the perfect setting for the amazing Miss Dagover. your pe story Lil Dagover Insures Her Ears And Back Against Injury Lil Dagover, latest and most sensational European importation, who will be seen at the......... PRE RTTO Sa ose next in her ini Germany, is. Wrench Se yrs cruiser. ke ) when | “lover,_¢ comes ‘at her hus: tial American picture, ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ has ears and shoulders which are the toast of two continents — and therefore quite worthy the distinction of insurance that runs into six figures. Miss Dagover wears her hair so the precious ears are exposed and her evening gowns are cut with due regard to the beautiful shoulders, She is a slight, willowy lady with eyes that are greenishbrown, a face that can mirror any mood, and a magnetic appeal that has made her the prime favorite of both stage and screen abroad— and will without doubt make her the same here. Her portrayal of Lottie Corlaix, heroine of ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ will set her well on the way. Walter Huston Cut No. 16 Cut r5c Mat 5c Miss Dagover’s support includes Walter Huston, Warren William, George E. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick, Oscar Apfel: and many other screen favorites. Michael Curtiz, himself continental in education and outlook, directs the stirring drama of love and intrigue. Photography and settings aid the superb artistry of Miss Dagover—‘Lil’ Dagover she prefers to be called. It is a First National and Vitaphone Production. -.__ re sory your Dagover Sees America First From Sky On Three Weeks Hop Lil Dagover, the continental stage and screen actress, who will be seen at the ......... Theatre SA Sonate er next in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ her first picture made in this country — was introduced to the wide open spaces of America by a three weeks’ airplane tour of the country. The trip was not a new experience to Miss Dagover, however, who has flown thousands of miles over Europe—Stockholm, to Berlin—Brussels to Rome—Paris to Budapest. ‘‘To take a train is ridiculous in my country,’’ she says, ‘‘because it wastes so much lovely time. But never have I been in the air for weeks, like in your country !’’ Miss Dagover says that many ladies she met on her cross-country hop expressed amazement at her wearing apparel. ‘‘In every city I have to open my bags and show them — here my hats—there my shoes, my clothes, my accessories —and so forth.’’ Miss Dagover considers her role n ‘‘The Woman from Monte Carlo’’ the best of her career. Her large supporting cast is headed by Walter Huston, Warren William, George E. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick and Oscar Apfel. Michael Curtiz ably directs the exciting drama of love and intrigue. It’s a First National and Vitaphone eu | your A. th story Lil Dagover Spends Sundays Keeping Up With American Fans Infmediately after completing her three weeks’ tour of the United States by airplane, Lil Dagover — who comes to _ the Sok Sate Theatre. 33.705 \ ems in the title role of ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ her first American picture, began to receive letters wishing her success and happiness. ‘‘These kind friends,’’ she exclaims, ‘‘I am sending my picture ‘to each of them and writing some thing personal. In Berlin, all my Sundays were spent doing this, and on the set, too, between seenes.’’ This remarkably versatile young woman, revered aboard for portrayals of the tragic queens of history and the heroines of Ibsen and Hauptmann, believes that ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ provides her with her finest emotional role. Supporting Miss Dagover in the thrilling drama of love and intrigue are Walter Huston, Warren William, George E. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick, Oscar Apfel, Matt McHugh, Clarence Muse and many other favorites of the screen. -Michael Curtiz, native of Budapest, captures the conti nental atmosphere of .the story with fine artistry. Miss Dagover has never traded -. on_ her personality, but on her aor ee ability to act — in. which she is — 4 ae “quite sare, — : : the nth’ degree—as From Monte Carlo’’ proves. It is” a First National and Vitaphone production. your Dun story Amazing Lil Dagover Arrives Tomorrow In First American , Film Dagover comes to town tomorrow—beautiful Dagover who was the original Nun in Max Reinhardt’s ‘‘The Miracle’’ — daring Dagover who was all but drowned in the North Sea when doing a perilous movie stunt — Dagover who is rated abroad as the first lady of stage and screen — comes Os thess ho rey Theatre tomorrow in the title role of ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ her first American picture. Lil Dagover believes the role of the butterfly wife of Captain Corlaix in the coming picture to be her finest emotional vehicle. The thrilling scenes of ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ which includes war, love, intrigue and tragedy, give her an opportunity to cover the range of feeling, and in all the moods she is superbly successful. When you see her you will realize the truth of the praise accorded her everywhere ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ has been presented. Her support is exceptional. Walter Huston and Warren William play respectively husband and lover of the captain’s wife. Others who have prominent roles are George E. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick, Oscar Apfel and Maude Eburne. The able direction is hv Michael Curtiz. It is a First National and Vitaphone production. eS Woman Sg & nificent, and among _ scenes are naval encou.. your OPENING D AW story Lil Dagover Is Here As Sensational Star Of Sensational Screen Drama Those who have ben taking with the proverbial ‘grain of salt’ the high praise showered on Miss Lil Dagover, the European actress _who recently e chose the United States as a new world | to conquer, may now prove to their own satisfaction the truth of the statements about her. Dagover is now at the Pie ite Y Theatrein ‘The Woman from Monte Carlo,’’ the First National and Vitaphone production, which is her first Ameriean film. Dagover, who brings from the far places an air of mystery and exotic fascination. has been seen abroad in many of the great emotional roles, but she likes best the character of the butterfly wife of the captain, whose life is made up of strange opposites, and who finally saves the man she has betrayed, though it makes her an outeast. You will love Dagover as ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo.”’ Walter Huston and Warren William head the fine support. Others who have prominent parts are George HK. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick, Osear Apfel and Maude Eburne. Settings are mag thrill Warren William Cut No. 17 Cut r5c Mat 5c —sinking | ships, court mar. mingled with intrigue, love ana gaiety. Michael Curtiz directed for First National and Vitaphone. Newsy Shorts for Pre-Opening Planting How Dagover Dresses For Hollywood Press One of the reporters who visited Lil Dagover, the lady from overseas, who will be seen .......... next st-the see Theatre in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ her first picture made in this country—was received in a room from which sunlight was barred by heavy drapes, and which was dimly lighted by candles. Dagover entered in a shimmering, clinging, yellow satin negligee, over which was worn a sheer printed searf. Her dark hair was drawn back sharply from her face and gathered at the nape of her neck. And to cap the ensemble, if an ensemble may be capped, she wore tiny high-heeled Deauville sandals of brilliant red. Curtiz Directs Lil Dagover In Her First American Production Lil Dagover, born in Madeoin, Java, Dutch East Indies, and since that time a world-traveler, was directed in her first American picture, ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ which comes to the ...... Theatre a ees next, by Michael Curtiz, another cosmopolitan who was born in Budapest, Hungary. The continental atmosphere is perfectly created by actress and director. Heading the support are Walter Huston and Warren William.