The Washington times., 1935-07-29

whereby films starring Miss
Davies, as: we'll as other Cosmo.
politan- productions will be made
by Warner Bros, has awakened
everyone in our organization to
the tremendous possibilities for
mutual benefit and this conven-
ton naagnified many times our
ideas as to what these possibilities
are.
Wednesday was one of the most
important days of the whole con-
vention, for on that day, Jack
Warner, genial head of our pro-
duction department, outlined
stories, stars and general plans
for the 1886 season. From
what he told us of Green Light, "
Anthony Adverse" Captain
Blood" Ceiling Zero" 1.-THE Pc
trified Forest" Three Men on
a Horse" and other valuable
properties which the company has
acquired, you may look for a
long list of excellent attractions
from our company.
On Thursday, the theater de-
partment, consisting of our gen.
eral manager, Joseph Bernhard
and nine circuit managers, Of
whom I was one, conferred with
the production department, rep
resented by Jack Warner, Hal
Wallis, and Bill Koenig, his as
SistantS, and E. H. Hatrick, Of
Cosmopolitan. For five hours we
discussed the type of entertain
ment we felt agreeable to our pa
irons and, frankly, I don't believe
there has ever been such a thor
ough understanding between the
departments of any company as
was reached before this meeting
was concluded.
Attends Screening
That afternoon we screened
Max Reinhardt'S production of "A
Midsummer Nights Dream" in
which James Cagney, Joe E.
Brown, Dick Powell, Jean Muir,
Hugh Herbert, Frank McHugh,
and dozens Of other famous stars
appear. This was the first screen.
ing that this great picture had
been given for any except studio
executives and I only wish could
describ> it for you. I can only
say that it is g. magnificent
achievement and I am certain you
will agree with me when you see it
in its road show, two-a-day en-
gagement at the National Theater
in Washington in october.
On Thursday evening the con-
vention reached its climax with a
grand banquet and ball at the Am
basSador. Again every available
star was present and famous
faces were scattered throughout
the room. We had the pleasure of
being seated with Maxine Doyle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat O'Brien, Glenda
Farrell, Joe E. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Cagney, and Frank
McHugh.
Again we were entertained by
Leo ForbStein and his orchestra,
Everett Marshall, Wini Shaw, and
many others. The Maxellos, aero
bats well known to Washington
audiences, appeared, and Joe E.
Brown did his Satiric balancing
act with them. When Joe played
Washington several years ago,
they happened to be on the bill
with him and did the same stunt
on the Earle stage.
Everywhere we went we were
greeted most cordially by stars
and directors. Those players who
had appeared in Washington all
wanted to be remembered to you,
Andy, and sent their kindest re-
CARDS to the other Washington
critics. At the same time they ex-
pressed a very warm feeling for
Washington audiences.
AS look back on it now, this
convention assumes even greater
Importance. It brought about a
closer understanding and coopera-
ton, and these things. with the
production and plans outlined, are
bound to result In one of the
greatest years in the history Of
Warner Brothers pictures.