Screen Mirror (Jun 1930 - Mar 1931)

SAN DIEGO SECTION Tust above Fox Theatre on 7th Street THEATRE PARKING a Specialty Day or Nite No Waiting Protection . . . Convenience SPRING BRINGING SCREEN HITS TO FOX WEST COAST THEATRES These balmy days, smelling of the ocean and bringing mental pictures of the surf and summer bathing, are also bringing real pictures of unusual merit to the San Diego Fox West Coast Theatres. From a brief perusal of the list of attractions it looks like the cream of the productions for this particular motion picture season have been booked into the Fox Theatres for early showing. Let’s glance at the line-up for the Fox, the biggest and finest movie home in the Southland. Following “New Moon” comes a picture entitled “Dance Fools, Dance,” a picture that stars Joan Crawford, a thinner Crawford that is better than ever before. Critics have been unanimous in their claims for this production, saying it is far superior to anything which the exotic actress has yet attempted. Following “Dance Fools, Dance.” MetroGoldwyn-Mayer is sending a laugh hit to the Fox under the title of “Parlor, Bedroom and Bath.” Yes, it’s the old play re-made and is said to be the funniest thing yet attempted by motion pictures with Buster Keaton and Charlotte Greenwood vieing for laugh honors. Other productions which will soon be shown at the Fox include, “The Seas Beneath,” starring George O’Brien and directed by John Ford, ace Fox director; “East Lynne,” featuring the glamorous and talented Ann Harding; “Trader Horn,” as grand a production as has ever been made and a whole flock of other hits which are being produced with the rapidity of assured reception for good pictures. The Fox Orpheum is right in line with the Fox in the showing of the latest and best of hit productions. Right now the Fifth and B playhouse is showing Constance Bennett’s latest picture, “The Easiest Way.” This will be followed on Friday, March 13, by Ruth Chatterton’s latest starring production, “Unfaithful.” This is said to be one of the finest things the talented star has ever done and once again Paul Lukas is opposite. Following Chatterton’s picture comes Jack Oakie’s “June Moon,” taken from the famous stage success and the Paramount hit production, “Honor Among Lovers,” starring Frederic March and Claudette Colbert. The Fox California will show all of the best second run productions they can get hold of. The house is rapidly building up a patronage of family people and is gaining a secure foothold in San Diego. O FOUR CHATTERTONS ON THE WAY Four Ruth Chatterton starring pictures will be released by Paramount in the current and 1931-32 seasons. Furthermore, negotiations have been closed that assure the finest of story material as vehicles for this brilliant star. Each successive Chatterton picture has topped the preceding one. Each has added to her rapidly increasing popularity, until Ruth Chatterton is known as a sensational box office attraction as well as a great actress. And now, at the peak of her career, she will be presented in four new Paramount Pictures. One already has been filmed. Three are in the preparatory stage. Here they are: Ruth Chatterton in “Unfaithful.” Strong drama, in a setting of wealth and luxury. Already completed, and being edited for early release. Ruth Chatterton in “Daddy’s Gone a-Hunting” (working title) . By Zoe Akins, scenarist for “Sarah & Son,” “Anybody’s Woman” and “The Right to Love.” Ruth Chatterton in “The Heart Is Young.” By May Edington. A powerful story, providing an ideal characterization for Chatterton’s remarkable ability. Ruth Chatterton in “Stepdaughters of War.” A truly great story by Helen Zenna Smith, recently produced on the New York stage. It recounts the woman’s side of the war, and will be directed by Dorothy Arzner, who filmed “Sarah & Son” and “Anybody’s Woman.” O Harpo Never Talks Harpo, the wild-haired member of the Four Marx Brothers, Paramount comedy stars, is the silent member of the quartet. THURSDAY March 19th Metro (±oidwi*t 'Moyer PICTURE Old— Stone-Face in Another Laugh — Carnival! You’ll Say It’s The Funniest Picture Ever Made — WITH CHARLOTTE GREENWOOD REGINALD DENNY CLIFF EDWARDS AND A SCORE OF LOVELY MAIDENS WAITING TO BE WOOED.