The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-16
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7hedters
NEW STAR GETS
 STARRING ROLE
Paulette Goddard in LOew POIi's Hit, Dramatic
 School"

l S4e99(0V AN@S season Dramatic School" has its To- cal premiere tomorrow at the popu- lar Loew Pon theater where it be- gins an engagement of four days
 Heading the greatest cast ever as- Sembled for one picture is brilliant LuiSe Rainer, twice the winner of the Academy Award, first for her mem orable performance in "The Great ziegfeld" and next for her unfor- gettable characterization of O-Land in ''The Good Earth. In Dramatic School" Miss Rainer reaches new dramatic heights in 8 role which affords her acting talent full scope for the finest work she was ever done.
 Anther new star is born with the stellar portrayal given by Paulette Goddard in her first starring role. Miss Goddard is the famous leading lady discovered by Charlie Chaplin, but until now Miss Goddard has never had a real chance to display her charm and ability, and given this opportunity in Dramatic School' she comes through with flying col orS.
 1 In addition to the above outstand- ing names are Ann Rutherford of the. Hardy Family" pictures, beauti- full Virginia Grey, Joan Chatburn, Lana Turner, Alan Marshal, Gene vieve Tobin, Anthony Allen, Henry Stephenson and Gale Sondergaard.
 The struggles of factory girl to reach the heights as a great drama tic actress, her experiences in a typ ical dramatic school, and her bat tie of wits and emotions with willy antagonist are unfolded with power and human compelling drama in Dramatic School"
 It tells the story of Louise Mau- ban (MisS Rainer) who tolls in a meter factory at night to pay for her tuition in a dramatic school. To her everything is play and she weaveS an imaginary world around her and creates an imaginary lover. Into the factory one night comes her phantom lover, Andre D'Abben- court (Alan Marshall and the cele- brated comedy star, Gina, portrayed by Miss Tcbin.
 Henceforward, Andre becomes her phantom lover and she boasts of him to her classmates. But one, Mana (Paulette Goddard), suspects that Louise is liar. Mana plans to expose Louise and invites her to bring Andre to her birthday party. Louise arrives alone, explaining that she and Andre have quarreled. Andre then walks in, Sympathizes with her and takes her in his arms.
 From this point on the story builds to grand climax full of surprises, and makes Dramatic School" one of this years truly outstanding hits.
 Hold everything for the announce ment of the second big hit on this same program. He's back again, that mammoth -jawed fire-ball of merri- ment and clown prince of laughter, Joe E. Brown, in a seeking successor to the funniest picture he's ever made. This time he is starred in Flirting With Fate, tale of stranded vaudeville troupers in a bandit infested country of South America. You'll roll in the aiSleS when Brown tries Intellectually to end it all. You'll want to see this comedy first so that you can tell your friends about it before they start telling you. It has music, girls, romance and laugh-a-second hilar- ity.
 | You'll see Joe in lions den, de- fenseless against the attack Of a raging beast. You'll see him corral led with the widest bull of the Pampas, seeking safety in a bull skin, taking the hind part of the skin while his fellow prisoner per- forms the front honors. You'll see Boots, tame bull that is stealing the applause from Ferdinand the Bull. You'll hear gay marching songs for the bandits, especially written for the picture. You'll see lovely stefh Dunna dance rhumba with Brown. A real fiesta with singing and danc- ing is woven into the story, becom- ing focal point for civil war be- tween the bandits.
 To top it all of. you will see one of the most capable supporting casts that Brown has ever had. Every one is a topnotcher. There is Leo Car rillo, fresh from his triumph in ''Too Hot To Handle, playing the part of a bad man bewitched by the soft eyes of a senorita and the soft strum of native guitar. Beverly Roberts plays the feminine lead and Wynne Gibson, Charles Judels, Stein Duna and Stanley Fields are joined in star-spangled cast of comedians to bring you the biggest laughs of the year.
 Attractions ending their engage ment at Loew Poh theater this even- ing include "Sharpshooters" and Wanted By The Police"
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