Variety (Apr 1939)

, Wednesday. April 19. 1939 VARIETY IS THE COMING YEAR, DARRYL ZAXVCK WILL PROPERTIES OR OTHERS EVEN GREATER ■ m m I HERE I AM A STRANGER Siocefei moving, poweifol, humanl Father and son drama against a college background. From the novel by Gordon Hillman, first pub- lished in McCall's magazine. SCOTLAND YARD Based on the famous stage play of the same name by Denison Clift.' Pulse-pounding with all the suspense and fascination its title suggests. RREACH OF DISCIPLINE The sensational European stage hit about women in the medical pro- fession. STEINMETZ, THE GREAT A production of epic scope, revealing the human side of the sden* tist whose miracles captured every imagination. His early struggles and romance make a story compelling with real-life impact RED CROSS NURSE Atributetothatinspiringgtoupof women, followers of the Florence Ni^tingale traditim, whose heroism has repeatedly thrilled the w:orld. RRIGHAM YOUNG America's , pages know no more arresting and vital figure than the illustrious founder of the Mormon Church. His indomitable courage in the face of crushing obstacles consdtutes one of the most grip- piogly dramadc stories ever written. Mrving Bertim's SAY IT WITH MUSIC An ezddng new type of American cavalcade—original, differ- ent! Mellow with heart-warming memories inspired by 25 of the most popular melodies ever written. Prodigal with all thai makes for production greatness! I WAS AN ADVENTURESS Vivid-as-Ufe experiences of a woman who led a band of European swindlers. Unmatched for minute-to-minute excitement. A DEAL IN HEARTS A bright comedy of domestic relations and complications... involv- ing a wife who fougbt the eternal triangle with fire. THE LITTLE DIPLOMAT Starring SHIRLEY TEMPLE. A perfea vehicle ... to be pro- duced with the abundance of show values with which 20th has determined to surround the world's No. 1 star! m ■ H H m ■ DANCE HALL Adapted from W. R. Burnetts colorful and powerful novel of the steel workers. The Giant Swing.** Direaed by Gregory RatofL) LILLIAN RUSSELL Brightest Stat of the brightest days of New York musical comedy, her story glistens romantically widi diamond brilliance, sparides with champagne effervescence. The era that gave the Gay White Way its name. DELLE STARR ^ The famous woman outlaw of the turbulent West whose deeds brazen daring rivalled those of Jesse James. THE POSTMAN WALKS ALONE One of the most compelling tides and one of die mdst vital stories the studio hasi scheduled for production. These Popuiar Series SOL M. WURTZEL. Executive Producer 4 CHARLIE CHAN PRODUCTIONS Even stronger casts and higher-budget production ate planned this year, following the enthusiastic acc^tance by exhibitors and the public of Sidney Toler in the tide role! 4 JONES FAMILY SERIES The constandy-growing affection of theatre-goers for this family— both individually and as a groupr-is being reflected in successive^' larger boxoffice returns. More important story material will still further strengthen their value to you. 3 MR. MOTO ADVENTURES Peter Lorre, as the famous Saturday Evening Post sleuth, has steadily become a more firmly established boxoffice asset. Added impetus will be given his popularity by the stronger material afforded him in 1939-40. 4 JANE WITHERS COMEDIES The wisdom of 20th's star strategy is refleaed in the fact that jane Withers, again in 1938, was high in the enviable "First Ten." Plans for die forthcoming season include important casts and stories cal-,. culated to widen her top-rank appeal and marquee pulL — and — 13 ADDITIONAL FEATURES As yet untided. FIRST QUARTER RELEASES 1939-40 Release Date Production Au0. 5 HOTEL FOR WOMEN 12 CHICKEN WAGON FAMILY 19 HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE .26 MR. MOTO odvehhire (TENTATIVE) Release Date Production Sept. 2 STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE 9 THE JONES FAMILY AT THE WORLD'S FAIR (N.Y.) 16 HE MARRIED HIS WIFE 23 CHARLIE CHAN AT TREASURE ISLAND 30 RED CROSS NURSE Release Date Production Oct. 7 STOP, LOOK AND LOVi. 14 A BRITON AT YALE 21 HOLD ME TIGHT 28 THE RAINS CAMi