Showmen's Trade Review (1945)

October 20, 1945 SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW 57 Roach to Produce Series of Streamliners Starring Children Hal Roach, recently discharged from the Army, plans to produce a series of Hal Roach Streamliners starring children, it was learned last week. Five years ago when he discontinued the production of Our Gang Comedies, he relinquished that right to Loew's and agreed not to make any pictures with children in stellar roles. Consent to produce the juvenile streamliners was given by Nicholas M. Schenck, president of Loew's, although Loew's will still retain the Our Gang name and may continue this series at a later date. Garson, Peck Again Teamed Greer Garson and Gregory Peck are to be teamed again by MGM in "The Fortunes of Richard Mahony," based on a combination in one) volume of Henry Handel Richardson's three great novels, "Australia Felix," "The Way Home" and "Ultima Thule." Henry Handel Richardson, a woman, like George Sand adopted a masculine pseudonym. The picture will be produced by Pandro S. Berman. Raft Set for 'Congresswoman' George Raft has been signed by Benedict Bogeaus, independent producer for United Artists, for the male lead in his new production, "Congresswoman." The picture, which is set to go into production the first of the year, is a political satire written by Fred Finklehoffe. Paramount Signs Wechsberg Joseph Wechsberg, author of the "Looking for the Bluebird" series of articles in the New Yorker, has been signed to a term contract by Paramount as a writer. He recently was released from the Psychological Warfare branch of the Army, in which he served in Europe. RKO Buys Hilton Novel Screen rights to James Hilton's "So Well Remembered" have been secured by RKO Radio. Plans are under way for its production in England next March in association with J. Arthur Rank. Hilton is writing the screen adaptation. Adrian Scott will leave London in January to produce the picture. Movie Debut of Anne Triola Anne Triola, Hollywood night club entertainer, has been signed to a joint contract by Jesse L. Lasky and Mervyn LeRoy and will be introduced to the screen as the second lead in the Claudette Colbert-John Wayne comedy, RKO Radio's tentatively titled "Thanks, God, I'll Take It From Here." 18 Service Men in Film Eighteen honorably discharged service men have been signed to portray Marines in RKO Radio's "They Dream of Home." They will depict service men facing the complex problems of readjustment to civilian life. Producer Dore Schary gave three tests to each bf 29 Marines. Wisecracking Hotel Clerk Frank Orth has been given the role of a wisecracking hotel clerk in the Hal Wallis production, "Love Lies Bleeding," which Lewis Milestone is directing with Barbara Stanwyck, Lizabeth Scott and Van Heflin, for Paramount release. Orth recently completed a role in Paramount's "The Bride Wore Boots." Foran in Third Avenue' _ Dick Foran has been given a featured part in Paramount's "Third Avenue." now before the cameras. DISCUSSION. Between scenes of Universal's "Tangier," Robert Paige and Maria Montez discuss problems of the film's making with Director George Waggner. The picture is being produced by Paul Malvern. Mil. & Uawman Qaet Studio <S ttollitip Dear Mr. Exhibitor's Wife: Nancy Coleman, who took time out from her screen career to become the mother of twins, returns to pictures in PRC's "Once and for All." It's already in production, so how about going over there to wish her luck, and at the same time see what's shooting. This is the picture in which she, Philip Reed, Margaret Lindsay, Fritz Feld and Felix Bressart share top roles. It's the story of a young southern girl who falls in love with a soldier and bears him a child, without his knowledge. She turns the baby over to her sister to raise as her own. When the soldier returns, after several years overseas, and wants to pick up where they left off, many complications arise. Today's scene takes place in the cafe in New Orleans where they met. It is called the Mardi Gras scene, for it was during that celebration that they found each other. Unlike our conception of a cafe, this one is like an old Colonial home, except that instead of pillars, it has metal framework on the front of the building. Small metal tables and chairs are set on both the upper and lower porches and all around the grounds. There are two huge magnolia trees and a lovely, fenced-in garden to the right, with stairs leading to a side street. At the moment, the extras are seated at most of the tables, for Director Edgar Ulmer wants them in their places for the next scene. This is to be a closeup of Feld and Bressart slowly getting drunk tasting samples of wine which Feld is trying to sell Bressart, the owner of the cafe. After several rehearsals — once or twice done over because of "fluffs" due to the intermingling of English and French dialog — a call comes through for Nancy. She comes forward in a lovely sheer beige that has long full sleeves caught tightly at the wrist. Dress has a huge square collar that protrudes over the shoulders and has some detail work down the front. Her red hair is worn close to her head, tied in curls at the back. She sits down quietly at one of the tables behind the two men while the scene is filmed. Then when Ulmer okays the take, we are permitted to go over to greet her. While we visit and discuss babies and sundry other things, Producer Henry Brash is brought over and introduced to us. To Ulmer we have little chance to say anything, for he's busily occupied arranging things for the next scene. Our escort, Robert Goodfried, quietly shows us the way out when we're ready to go. Until next week. Ann Lewis 20th-Fox Buys 'Black Rose' Screen rights to Thomas B. Costain's "The Black Rose," have been acquired by 20th Century-Fox. The book, a Literary Guild Selection, is currently topping the best-seller lists. The story takes place during the thirteenth century in England and China. Carlos Ramirez has been assigned to a singing role in Warners' "Night and Day," Technicolor musical based on life and music of Cole Porter. ADVANCE DOPE BOYS' RANCH (MGM) Drama. Principals: James Craig, Butch Jenkins, Skippy Homeier, Dorothy Patrick. Director, Roy Rowland. Plot: A deserted old courthouse in a Texas town is taken over by a group of homeless boys and turned into a boys' ranch. In the group are two young orphans on parole whose guardian refuses to believe that one of the boys under his care is responsible for a series of petty thefts. The boy is caught with the loot, but when he saves the life of one of his pals, the men are convinced that he has reformed and allow him to return to the ranch. THE YEARLING (MGM) Technicolor. Principals: Gregory Peck, Jacqueline White, Claude Jarman. Director, Clarence Brown. Plot: Life in the Florida scrub country is a continual struggle for existence, and a little boy's desire for a pet to relieve his loneliness is refused by his parents. When the father becomes seriously ill, the boy must take his place and become the man of the house. He brings home a yearling fawn, which he calls "Flag," but because Flag destroys the crops as fast as they come up, he is forced by his father to shoot the fawn. Embittered, the boy runs away from home, but soon returns, serious and matured, ready to take his place as a man on the farm. TWO SISTERS FROM BOSTON (MGM) {Continued on Page 58) v Showmen's I R ST EVERYTHING YOU NEED! POPCORN CONDITION $11.10, CEILI PER 00 Lbs. CEILING PRICE POPCORN SEASONING AND SALT (POINTS ON SEASONING) 10c SIZE CARTONS $6.50 PER M. ALL SIZES OF BAGS ORDER ENTIRE YEAR'S REQUIREMENTS NOW! IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT I ALL PRICES f.O.B. 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