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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29
A Hit From the Start

Marie Dressler is another who met with a similar fate. Back in 1914, Marie appeared in her first film, "Tillic'S Punctured Romance" The picture was a terrific success and made Marie a big favorite.
 Refusing to take pictures seri- ously, however, she returned to the stage. But afy.r the war she found her popularity waning, until there just weren't any more jobs for her.
 Once more she turned to pie lures and for a couple of years played small roles for a low salary. Then she was given a part of old Marthy in Garbo's Anna Christie" |" Today she is the biggest box office attraction in the celluloid industry
 The story of Wallace Beery's career would not read a great deal differently. Wally has been up and down the ladder, severa, times and he always fell just as far as he had climbed.
 Just before the talkies came along, Beery and Raymond Hatton were enjoying sensational success as a comedy team. That bubble burst and Wally was out of work for more than year.
 Finally, he appeared in "The Big House" and followed with Min and Bill" Those films put him back on top, where he has man. aged to remain. Hatton, however, never had been able to climb back to the top.
 Jack Oakie no longer is a star, but his name means plenty to the public these days. However, there was a time when such wasn't the case. Jack made big hit when he first entered pictures and became a star in no time.
 But he couldn't stay there. The public which had clamored for him stopped going to see him.
 He was dropped to small sup porting roles, but he has climbed back to leads again.
 All our screen celebrities haven't been as fortunate as these, how
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29
GARDEN

Showing to day and tomorrow at the New Garden theater are "The Son of a Sailor" with Joe D.. Brown and Jean Muir. As cofeat- ure Mystery Liner" with Noah Beery and Astrid Allwyn.
 Coming Saturday for one day only is Before Dawn. A love story mixes with mystery drama. Where lovers of lhril 'tasdntaoin can find their horrors in large packages in Before Dawn, Edgar Wallace mystery story dramatized in this RKO-Radio Picture, which includes Stuart Erwin, Dorothy Wilson and Warner Oland. Wall lace's flair for the unusual finds complication in this earle pro- duction which introduces a dis tinctly novel type of heroine, a lovely girl who is a psychic detec- tive. Arrested as quack medium, she is found truly psychic and per- suaded to communicate with the spirit world to solve the crimes and answer several mystifying crimes concerning a weird old residence in the suburbs. How did Mrs Marble meet death? Who is Dr Cornelius? Who killed Patricia Merrick's father? Where is the million dollars of gold loot hidden? Where does the stone stairway lead? How did the housekeeper's dead body get into the cistern be- low the house? Is Joe Valerie's story true? What is the signifi- canoe of the death mask? What sounds are heard from behind the wall? Where is the secret panel? The answers to these questions are spine-twistingly linked in "Before Dawn. Eerie settings. spooky photography anC excellent por- trayals rank this production as a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29
STATE

Warmers State presents, today and tomorrow, an excellent double feature program which includes Warren William in Bedside and AIine MacMahon, starred for the first time, in "Heat Lightning. Saturday, first performance at 12:30 D. m. shary, the State will present Warner Brothers man. moth musical and dramatic specta- cIe "Wonder Bar" in celebration of it's fifth anniversary.
 The picture is based on the internationally famous play that was the sensation of Europe feW years ago when it played before king and commoner in Continental capitals. Again it was sensation on the American stage with Al Jol- son in the stellar role.
 Al Jolson in the film version, plays the same role as an enter tainer de luxe. Other members of the stellar array include Kay Fran cis, Dolores Del Rio, Ricardo Cor tez, Dick Powell and Hal Le Roy.
 The supporting cast is quite as imposing including such notable players of stage and screen as Guy Kibbee, Ruth Donnelly, Hugh Her. DcTI, LOulSo dLCAud, Y III VI oLouyy Merna Kennedy, Henry O'Neill, Robert ,Barrat and Henry Kolker.
 In addition there are three hun- dred beautiful chorus girls picked from 5000 applicants who dance and sing clad in diaphanous gowns for the gigantic spectacles created and staged by Busby Berkeley, the wizard of musical ensembles, who also staged the numbers for "42nd Street," "Footlight Parade" and "Gold Diggers of 1933," is said te have surpassed even the gi- gantic spectacles in these pictures by the uniqueness, beauty and magnifcience of his new concep- tions.
 These spectacles spice the dra- matic production which has been staged on a grand scale, the locale being a night club of gay Paris, the story centering about the entertainers, their romances with each other and with pa irons.
 The limitations of the stage have been overcome on the screen which permits of a production of far greater magnitude.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29
M The Local Theaters
PALACE

Theatergoers will be given their last opportunity to see the current double feature bill, will Rogers in "Dayid Harum'' and "Devil Tiger" showing for the last times tonight and tomorrow, at Polls.
 ' The picture and star that you have long awaited for will make her first film appearance starting Saturday after extended vacation Norma SheaSer is the star and the title of the picture is "Riptide," a story written especially for Miss Shearer who plays the part of a modern young American girl who marries a titled Englishman, only to find the attentions of a former sweetheart more entertaining than the snug environment she finds among dignified aristocracy.
 Robert Montgomery. who has appeared in a number of Miss Shearer's previous screen success es, shares leading man honors With Robert Marshall in the new film. Included in the impressive cast are such famous stage and screen names as Mrs Patrick Campbell, Skeets Gallagher, Ralph Forbes LiIyan Tashfhan, Arthur Jarrett, Earl oxford, Helen Jerome Eddy, George K. Arthur and .Halliweli Hobbes.
 The picture is lavishly mounted and Miss Shearer wears an elabor- ate wardrobe of startling new cre- ations designed for her by Adrian, famous screen stylist. Because or the tremendous amount of interest attached to the new wardrobe, and to guard against possible duplica- ton by fashion "racketeers," the new Shearer gowns have been kept secret from public view and may be glimpsed for the first time in the production. No photographs were permitted to be made for publication until after release of the picture.
 'We're Together Again." a new song hit by Nacio Herb Brown makes it's debut in the production which abounds with spectacular party scenes and gay incidents of Continental night life.
 Don't miss this stellar attraction that will be shown at the House of Stars at the same Poli popular prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

ard, greatly excited. rushed in.
 "Al-Harry's pulling fast one on you!" he said.
 "HoW?'
 Running away with Madame Renaud. He just left her, and l watched. She sneaked out the side door and got in his car. It's parked in the alley. She's wait ing till he finishes his number then they're going"
 IneZ was stunned. Al was raging mad.
 Running off with the wife of one of the most powerful men in Paris,' he grated. Throwing 8 scandal on the joint-antagoniz- ing a big banker like Renaud. Why they'd have me folded up in a week. Where's his car"
 At the side door. Pete will show you"
 Al strode determinedly out of the office. followed by Richard, Inez, alone steadied herself for a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29
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moving Captain Won Ferring's car. He came without his chauffeur to- night and"
 Never mind. Where's Harry's car 2" The man pointed, and Al strode over to the automobile and terked open the rear door. The light suddenly revealed Liane, trembling and frightened, in the rear seat.
 "Madame Renaud - million pardonsw
 "T-you did frighten me--but," she stuttered, and then went on MT Renaud and l are driving home with the owner of the car"
 "Eine," said Al, casually. "Til tell your husband you're waiting"
 Ut isn't necessary" she burst out fearfully. He's coming im- mediately."
 All suddenly changed his tactics.
 "What do you say we quit fool ing?" he suggested. "Your hus- band is one of my best friends. He wouldn't like it if I let his wife do something foolish. If you leave here with Harry, you're going to regret it the resi- of your life"
 "You have your nerve" she burst out, angrily.
 Not so much as Harry. Do you know how he got the money to leave here tonight with you?" He suddenly took her diamond chain from his pocket and held it before her.
 "He sold me your chain just a few minutes ago!"
 Stunned, Liane started at the chain as Al dropped it in her hand.
 "A little present from me to you" he said. If you still think he's on the level, go away with him."
 In the bar, Tommy lifted his baton, and the orchestra crashed linto the tango number.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

favorIte Of the French people.
 Their tesmlng by M-G-M is gem erally conceded to be a master stroke of showmRnship.
 "The Cat and the Fiddle" which concerns an idyllic and thoroughly modern love affair between two ambitious young music students In romantic Brussels. was adapted from the stage success by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach. It em- bodies such song hits as "The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

picture has been shown.
 Both are widely known for their concert work. in addition to their fame as screen stars. Both re- gently returned from extended concert tours of Europe. where they. are popular both on the screen and the musical stage. No- varro, in fact, was literally mobbed by admirers when he appeared in public and Miss Macdonald is gen. erally conceded to be the reigning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

Sensing something wrong, Al stepped forward to calm the guests.
 Don't let him fool you, folks" he cried. "It's all in the routine. She just told him-that her moth- CT was coming to live with them" " Tommy from the leaders stand, watched Inez closely.
 You're taking Madame Renaud with you" Inez hissed, her lips close to Harry's ear. "I'm not go- ing to let you. We belong to each other!"
 No? We'll, try and stop me" Losing his temper, he pushed her roughly from him and she fell to the floor. A tiny thread of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Dazed, she wiped it away, and then, still in the rhythm of the dance, slowly drew the knife from her garter.
 Eyes glassy, she staggered to her feet, clutching the knife.
 You can't go-you can't go," she muttered.
 Harry made a sudden grab for her. Blindly, she lifted the knife --lunged at him-and sank the blade, not into his coat-but deep into his chest.
 The gigolo's face changed. He stared wildly at her.
 "Inez!" he gasped.
 (TO be cOntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

The women stared at each other in shocked horror for a moment, and then beamed, obviously pleas ed as Mrs Simpson carefully put the note in her purse.
 In the wings, Harry readied him. self for his entrance. lneZ, still dazed, mechanically slipped her dagger beneath her garter.
 "There's the cue," Harry said, grabbing the girls wrist and fling ing her into the center of the dance floor. Harry's nerves were on edge and he was taking it out on lnez.
 "Snap out of it." he hissed. "I'm going to walk off the floor. You're so clumsy everybody's noticing it."
 Harry" she whispered, eagerly, "you can't leave me. won't let you"
 If you don't stop"
 He executed a difficult step and was unnecessarily rough with her. The spell bound audience sasped.
 Al entered the Bar with Liane on his arm.
 "Thanks," she breathed, grate- fully, as he left her at her table. "You've kept me from making a terrible mistake"
 Forget it," he murmured.
 He turned toward the floor as Harry soundly slapped Inez on the cheek. The audience gasped again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

"Which leaves everything wide open for you to step i'll with lnez, eh. Al?" There was a sneerinS grin on the gigolo's face.
 "You got your dough. Get out. ,
 The dancer laughed to himself as he left the office and stepped into the cafe.
 Mime. Renaud, sitting at a se- eluded table with her banker Husband, showed quickened tn- terest as she saw Harry. He paused outside AIS door, and put some bills in his pocket, a smile of satisfaction on his face.
 Liane Renaud was suddenly conscious of the fact that her husband was regarding her.
 Nervous, dear?', he asked.
 ''No, mo-"
 A moment later two business acquaintances bore Renaud off to the bar. Liane caught Harry's eye and motioned him to her table. He came reluctantly.
 "I can't stop now, darling he said. i've got to change my costume"
 you've got some money. You've drawn your salary, haven't you!
 I1dIIy Wa5 elhAiNJSN1
 'I told you-I'm in a hurry.
 You are going away tonight, aren't your" Her voice was tense.
 "why get excited? I told you I was"
 DO you still love me?"
 "Of course" His voice was too emphatic to be sincere.
 "Then I'm going with you. l don't care what people think or say. I love you and that's all that matters"
 "Well, I'm not going to take you" He was furious.
 Harry, just as sure as you're born if you leave here tonight without me-Ill tell the police, she said, grimly. "Yes - I'll tell them you stole the diamonds. I'll tell my husband everything.
 Harry tried to bluff. You wouldn't dare" he said. "Why the scandal would"
 "I don't care," Liane declared, emotionally. I'm going with you'
 Richard, the headwaiter, inter- rutped to tell Harry they were calling him for his number. Harry, as Richard left, knowing Liane had him licked, turned to her. "All right then - haven't time to argue with you any more. We'll leave right after my num- Der. Go quietly out the side door. My cars parked in the alley. Get in and wait and don't let anyone see you.'
 Al" she cried. "You've got to stop Harry" :, 4,
 Now wait a minute - Al stalled.
 Hes packed all his things. Hes made plans to leave tonight"
 Hes going to run out on you," Al admitted. quietly.
 "He couldn't do that - he wouldn't hurt me like that"
 Hes not worth worrying
 ''I know he hasn't any money That's why he tried to sell you the chain"
 q just gave him five grand for it, see?'
 Inez trembled,
 Al - why did you? Why did YOU do it." :,
 For your sake honey" he said, sincerely. The guys just no good. If the two of you went on any lcnger, he'd only hurt you worse.
 why arc you making 1t easy for Harry to go?" she cried, wild ly. II always thought you were my friend"
 The door burst open and Rich
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

Night Was Made For Love-" "0ae Moment Alone" Try to Forget .'' 'she Didn't Say Yes" 'Ths Love Parade" and "A New Love h old"
 Appearing in support of the stars is a notable cast including Frank Morgan, Charles Butter worth. Jean Herspolt and vivienns Segal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29
STRAND

A new romantic musical so-star- ring team makes it's bow to the public at the Strand theater start ing today when Metro-Goldwyn- Mayors new hit, "The Cat and the Fiddle," opens a three-day engage ment.
 Ramon Novarro and Jeanette Macdonald are the so-stars and already they have been hailed as a sensational find" wherever the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

top-notch jitters producer. Stuart Erwin, Dorothy Wilson, and War ner Oland play the featured leads admirably. Dudley Digges, Frank Reichner, Gertrude w. Hoffman and others are splendid in the sup port under Irving Pichels master ly direction.
 The co-feature is "The Poor Rich with Edna Mae Oliver and Thelma Todd. and Leila Hyams.
 Selected short subjects are also to be shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

moment against the desk. A page boy glanced in the door, saw Inez, and excitedly called: "Inez! Your number! Harry's waiting!"
 In a daZe, she slowly walked toward the dance floor.
 CHAPTER VIII
 Come here" Al Wonder called to Pete, the auto call man outside his cafe. Did you see her come out?"
 "Yes, sir" Pete answered. "I was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29
CHAPTER VII

Harry's hands twitched greediy Al Wonder counted out a stack of paper money in his office.
 "Five thousand Al completed his count.
 Harry dropped Mime Renaud's diamond chain into APs hand.
 'Here take it." he said. You've just about doubled your money"
 Remember" his employer warned You're getting out of town tonight - fast you can."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29
Hollyluood Cinema Gossip

ever. By far the majority who have toppled from their star berths never have been able to come back. And there is no way of telling, from one day to the next, who will be next to fall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

At their table, Simpson and Pratt gawked interestedly at the colorful scene and failed to notice two handsome gigolos pass their table. One of them nonchalantly pressed something into Mrs Simp- sons hand and went on. She and Mrs Pratt examined it, curiously, and read:
 You and your friend are so beautiful-and we are so lonesome. Montmartre 2167. Norman"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-29

Adapted from First Nationals great musical drama, starring Al JOlsOn, Kay Francis, Dolores Del Rio, Ricardo Cortez, Dick Powell and dozen other stars coming soon to the State
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
RAGE FOR METAL is
SPREADING RAPIDLY

Girls as well as skyscrapers are
chromium trimmed this season, and
the rage for metal is growing by
leaps and bounds.
It's true that a CLINT of shining
metal cloth dresses up any costume
no end, and so we see neckerchiefs
and collars and cuffs presented in
sparkling gold and silver lanes
and, for more formal occasions,
even in sequins.
A gold cloth turban with match
ing scarf, for instance, makes the
most striking complement for one
of the slithery new black dinner
gowns. adding festlvity to the pic
ture.
Or you may wear bandanna OF
stripes or checked silver lame with
your most severe suit, and enjoy
the touch of gay frivolity.
There are Peter Pan collars and
cuffs of shining metal fabrics and
brocades, jabOts of silver and gold
ribbon, belts of seemingly precious
metals, all of which brighten up the
winter scene.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21

A S FAR as being smartly, charm.
h lngly and dIstinctlvely yelled.
the outlook for mldwinter brides
to-be was never more propitlous.
And why? Because more and more
designers are specializing in we'd
ding veIl-craft. Wherefore II Is the
good fortune of the modern bride
10 have had made available to her
an array OF wedding wells and bridal
party dnery the likes of which
never could have been evolved by
other than master artists.
The reaction TO this spectacular
gesture on the part OF designers
10 create accessory ensembles for
bride and bridesmaids which omit
no detail OF beauty and finesse Is
that the custom is growing among
those who are planning a wedding
cortege which shall be a perfect
picture. to patronlze specially
shops that carry these lovely en-
sembles rather than rely on the
services OF the novice or the kindly
endeavors OF home talent.
An outstanding choice among
fashionable brides this season is
the little closetttlng cap made
either Of exquisite lace or all OF
tulle which features the new and
extremely becoming Joan Crawford
eyebrow line. See the bride seated
10 the left In the picture. She Is
wearing a charming cap of this de-
scrlption. In this instance the cap
is made entirely OF tulle with wee
ruches OF self-tulle for trimming.
The absence of lace on the head
piece makes the beauty OF the lace
sleeve all the more apparent, which
is a stroke of absolute genius on
the part OF the designer.
The stately bride centered In the
picture Is also wearing one of the
voguish eyebrow-line caps. This
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
Through JEAN aivro' e
A WOMAN'S EYES


her alternative need not be oblivion.
II may be the modern demand Tor
realism that has led actresseS--as
well as women in private life-:o
adapt themselves more frankly 10
the dictates OF the years. 10 try To
use them for whatever their adyan.
tages. rather than be defeated by
them. Whatever the reason, IL Is
uncommon today 20 End a woman
who does not know when 10 leave
the ingenne role for ones 10 charac-
ter. SO we are spared many OF the
ghastly exhibitions that were IA.
millar when women thought they
had 10 remain young or die.
And II these were tragic on the
part OF women. how much more
pitiable 10 find a man who tries 10
hang on 10 youth and physical CLAM.
our. how much more-at the risk OF
sounding hard ~ inexcusablel In
every day life. OF course, most OF
us find II dlstasteful for a man TO
put much weight on his physical at
tractiveness And on the stage
there are so many character parts
that a man can play. 1t should be
far easier than for a woman TO make
the transition from romantic roles
before he finds himself dropped, with
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
VANITY. THY NAME Is--7

axYANITY, thy name Is woman !"
There are men the author OF
that quotation did not know. one
OF them. a motion picture actor,
killed himself the other day because
be had got too old 70 play romantic
parts.
There were other circumstances
contributing to his dependency, Of
course. There had been illness and
financial loss But the mans best
friend at the time OF his death said
II was the prospect OF playing "bit"
parts with others ia the romantic
roles that was the real cause OF bis
giving up. "Iiis chief pride, IL was
said. ~was his answering faith In
himself as the perfect lover -
and when be could no longer be
that he did not care TO live.
IL Is a tragedy that we used 10
connect with women, that desperate
battle with the years. that inability
TO grow old gracefully. Particularly
women on the stage. whose survival
In their profession was thought 70
depend on their physical charms,
were assumed TO live In dread Of
the creeping up OF inevitable time.
And yet today we see more and
more popular actresses outwitting
that enemy. They do 1t by the sim
pie process OF going along with
time, instead OF trying to fight II.
Mary Plckford gives up sweet six
teen parts and grows up in pictures; ;
such a still glamorously beautiful
actress as Judith Anderson plays
the modern mother OF a grown son.
Even on the stage woman can be
forty-fve and still beautiful; she
can be sixty and still interesting !;
but she cannot, as former genera
ton allowed Sarah Bernhardt. play
acceptably part that is half her
age. And she has discovered that
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-12-21
A WONDERFUL SWIMMER

II THE moonlight on the bank of
4 the Big River Peter Rabbit sat
EosslpIng with Houker the Goose.
suddenly they were interrupted by
wlid. strange cry from the middle
of the BIZ River. I, was IKE crazy
laughter Peter jumped AZ the
sound. bot Honkcr merely chuckled
ITS Dippy the Loon. said honk.
er. -fIe spends the summer IN the
Far North not far from Us and start
e. south just before wc did
I wlsA be would come In here 50
thar could ees a good look az him
and make his acquaintance" said
Peter.
~tle may. bat doubt Il. replied
Honker "You know Dlppy prac-
tlcaily lives on the water and rare
~ comes ashore Hes about the
most awkward fellow on land OF
anyone I know Of
why should he Dc any more awk.
ward on land than your asked
Peter.
Because" replied Honker. s~Oid
Mother Nature has given him very
short legs and has placed them 50
far back on bis body that be can't
keep bis balance 10 walk ans has
% use bis wings and bill 20 help
him over the ground on shore be-
Il about the most helpless thing
you erer have seen ON water be-
Is altogether another fellow. Hc's
JUST as much at home under water
as on top Ny. bow that fellow can
dIvel When be sees the fash OF q
gun he win set under water before
the shot can reach him That's
where be has the advantage Of US
geese. You know. we can't dive.