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

ty A ’ CURRENT NEWS SIORI Review Lil Dagover Transcends European Triumph In Her First American Picture “‘The Woman From Monte Carlo”’ Lil Dagover, the lovely lady from over-seas who is so unlike all the other lovely ladies who come to us from over-seas — came yesterday to the..:...... Theatre —was seen by local drama enthusiasts—and without exception, conquered them—not alone by her exceptional acting, but by that universal language which has nothing whatever to do with time, place or nationality. Lil Dagover is a creature of ever-changing lights and shadows. Slight, rather small, willowy, with unfathomable dark eyes—she is, by turns, wistful, gay, tantalizing, tragic, childlike. The continental charmer, the siren, may be the part she plays—but one is always aware of the real woman — who understands people and_ likes them. Miss Dagover makes of the role of Lottie Corlaix, butterfly wife of the stern captain, a person to be pitied even when blamed — a character of many moods, but all so adorably feminine and of such potential fineness, that her final renunciation for the sake of the man she has wronged, seems inevitable. No more satisfying part could have been chosen by the producers to introduce the superb artistry of the star. The supporting cast is headed by those consummate actors, Walter Huston and Warren William. Mr. Huston plays the part of Captain Corlaix, commander of a battle cruiser, whose duties make him neglect his wife. Mr. William por Aexe ad ete hake “telies, Whose love for the eaptain’ 8 wife results in his suicide, and in her beconing an outeast. Others in the large cast are George E. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick, Matt McHugh, Clarence Muse, Oscar Apfel, Ben Hendricks, Jr., Maude Eburne, Walter Richmond, John Rutherford, Robert Rose, Elinor Weiselhoeft, Francis Burton, Francis MacDonald, Jack Kennedy, Jack Curtis, Frank Leigh, Reginald ‘Barlow, Dewey Robinson, Jack Santoro, Paul Poreasi and Tor‘rence Ray. Michael Curtiz in his direction misses no opportunity to create beauty and action from the situations and characters in the thrilling drama. The photography is unusual and the settings effective. All is splendidly dominated by the magnetie personality of the lady | from Over-Seas. | st day of run Lil Dagover Travels Rough Road Toward Cinema Paradise Lil Dagover, now drawing erowds to the........... Theatre, where she is starring in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ her first American-made picture — when asked whether she had the usual obstacles to overcome on her road to fame, replied ‘‘ Always I have been very lucky!’’ and rapped the wooden arm of her chair three times, sharply. ‘‘ Yet you knock wood, Miss Dagover!”’ ‘“Well, there have been hard times—not worth mentioning. In Europe I am known as a quite good sportswoman—I fence, ride, swim, play tennis, you understand —and my first pictures were what you eall ‘sensation.’ I have leaped from bridges and burning houses —climbed mountains—rode racing motors. . Once I was very near drowned in the North Sea—they think I am acting and let me go down the second time. Once I am thrown from a trick horse and lie in the hospital nine months. In one of my films I have a huge python coiled about my waist— but pouf! It is past. I am here— happy!’’ Again the little lady knocked wood, and laughed. Heading Miss Dagover’s sup-_ port in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ are Walter Huston, Warren William, George E. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick and Osear Apfel. The distinguished direction is by Michael Curtiz. It’s a First National and Vitaphone Picture. iss | Continental Star | LIL DAGOVER in “The Woman From Monte Carlo” Cut No.5 Cut31sc Mat 5c awud day oi run ISTE REN EERO NN ES AUSTEN A Dagover Was Named For First Wife Of Eve’s Only Spouse Dagover, the exotic European OCLTESS, “NOW at The se ari Theatre in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ says she is glad her parents were unusual enough to christen her ‘Lilith.’ a name to be reckoned with in this world. Lilith, according to tradition, was the world’s first woman and the first wife of Adam, whom she deserted for more exciting’ life than the Garden afforded, and so made necessary the creation of the second woman, Eve. Though Dagover has shortened the name to Lil, to better suit her changing moods of extreme elation and depression, she is an earnest student of the occult, and sets real store by her unusual cognomen. ‘“‘Yes,’’ Dagover says with a smile ‘‘Lilith was a _ very naughty woman — but misunderstood. Adam, maybe he was to blame a little, too. Anyhow, all he did. was to stay at home and tend the Garden. Lilith had the courage to go out and see the world! I am not sorry to be named Lilith !”’ Miss Dagover is supported in ‘“The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ by Walter Huston, Warren William, George E. Stone, John Wray, Robert Warwick, Osear Apfel and many other’ screen _ favorites. Michael Curtiz directed with distinction for First National release. Prd day of run Dark Forest Of Many Lands Knew Dagover In Her Childhood The strange other-worldliness which at times shines through the sophisticated worldliness of the characterizations of ~ Dagover NOW at the? Theatr: in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ her first American picture, is no doubt owing to the days spent in forests of the old world in her childhood, while traveling with her father, who was a_ head forester. ‘Always I dreamed of being an actress,’’ Miss Dagover says, ‘‘and when I was a very little child I wrote plays about my father and his forests, and I acted in them when alone. Forests of Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France, Austria—I ean return to them at will in thought—dark forests with their odd, sweet, small sounds and their silences, and the shafts of sunlight—to Shane of them is a benediction.’ Those ae cppert Miss Dag over in the thrilling sequences of — ‘““The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ are Walter Huston, Warren William, John Wray, George E. Stone, Robert Warwick, Oscar Apfel and many other favorites. Michael Curtiz directs. Ain day of run Lil Dagover Shuts Out Hollywood Sun And Din Lil Dagover, the exotic European who is now enchanting the ae at PUR a Theatre as star of ‘‘The Woman From Monte Jarlo,’’ her first motion picture to be made in Ameriea, is used to the dimness, silence and seclusion of an old-world garden, between scenes on the lot and therefore the WALTER HUSTON who supports Lil Dagover in “The Woman From Monte Carlo” Cut No.6 Cut 31sc Mat 5c noise and brilliant glare of the California sunshine is not just to her liking. Interviewers find her in rooms darkened by heavy drapes and drawn blinds, and lighted by candles. This is one phase of the divine Lil—another is expressed when she _ rides, swims, fences and plays tennis. ‘““The Woman From Monte Carlo”’ is a First National and Vitaphone picture. D th day of run Lissome Lil Dagover Is A Vegetarian Slim and willowy Lil Dagover, who is delighting crowds at the oO Pay is Theatre in her first American-made picture, ‘ The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ is a strict vegetarian. She eats only vegetables and fruit, never cats meat, nor even fish, except to avoid offending a hostess. J. iss Supports Dagover | Dagover is supported in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ by Walter Huston and Warren William. Michael Curtiz directed for First National. a5 th day of run Lil Dagover Picture Ends Run Friday Friday will end the successful local run of ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ the first American film of the celebrated European actress, Lil Dagover. Crowds have been in attendance. Heading the supporting cast are Walter Huston and Warren William. Michael Curtiz directed for First National. Program Squibs Splendid Cast In “Woman From Monte Carlo’’ One of the finest casts ever seen here will appear at the ......... POGare tee , In ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo,’’ Lil Dagover’s first starring picture to be made in America. In addition to Warren William, Walter Huston, John Wray, George HEH. Stone and Robert Warwick the star’s supporting cast will include such well-known players as Maude Eburne, last seen with Marilyn Miller in ‘‘Her Majesty, Love’’; Frederick Burton, long an established Broadway player; and Oscar Apfel, whose most recent screen appearance was in ‘‘Wive Star Final.’’ Other notables are Matt MceHugh, Robert Rose, Dewey Rob inson and Jack Santoro. Most of the action of the picture is Jaid ahoard an armored erniser of the French Navy. Chanson Preview Fan Walter Huston, appearing opposite Lil Dagover in ‘‘The Woman From Monte Carlo’’ is. Hollywood’s champion preview fan. The preview has the same value for the average picture, according to Huston, that a six month’s run on Broadway has for the average play. Wrinkles and faults that it takes months to get out of a play are snipped by the eutter and director from the picture after one showing to a preview audience. Huston not only attends all his own previews regularly, but also those of his friends’ pictures—when they will let him, | The Other Man | WARREN WILLIAM in “The Woman From Monte Carlo” Cut No.4 Cutise ™M