Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1945-05-11

Its human nature to want to kick
over the traces and be unconven-
tional. Don't ask me why. But so
few people have the nerve. Cases of
wishful thinking are universal. Evil
somehow is regarded as colorful and
evildoers are thought to have intes-
final fortitude for daring to be what
they are.
1.-THE public seems to find escap-
ism in pictures about evil, and the
sinners themselves are looked upon
as fascinating because they're dan
gerous, and danger appeals to the
multitude because it offers respite
from routine" says the new devil
hero, Scott.
Evil Lingers On
Although Public Enemy" was
produced years ago, that touching
sequence wherein James Cagney
Wallops Mae Clarke with a grape
fruit is still recalled but lovingly by
the paddles.
That performance definitely estab-
hshed Cagney in motion pictures.
Today he's starring in independent
productions produced by his brother
Bill, and has just finished a new
rugged portrayal in BLOOD on the
Sun"
Clark Gable owes his start to dirty
doings in sagebrush thriller, 1.-The
Painted Desert"
Gable hadn't even been heard of
before when he was hired for that
job. But with the release of 1.-THE
Painted Desert" all worries ceased
for Gable. He snagged an M-G-M
contract and everlasting fame.
From Pasadena Playhouse obscu-
rity to dynamic bit as a downed
Nazi aviator who provided Greer
Carson few horrible minutes in
Mrs. Miniver" is the tale of Hell
NUT Dantine.
His name was on every casting
directors lips once his nasty Nazi
Interpretation was seen. Warmers
cornered the newcomers signature
on a term deal and he's been caus-
ing the heroines panic ever since.
All of Which hasn't affected Dantine
with the girls of the world. They
think he's just divine.
List Keeps Grouuing
AS a menace in "Ship Ahoy'-a
Red Shelton conglomeration of nom
sense-John Kodiak arose from the
multitude of contractees. That he
man quality brought him "Lifeboat"
opposite Tallulah Bankhead. The
rest has been gravy for Master Ho-
diak, whose M-G-M future is real
ly bright
Gene Kelly realizes the value of
being heel. From being a per-
sonable no-good in pal joey"
Broadway musical, Kelly attracted
HollyWood's eye. His introduction
to the camera was as guy you
loved hating in For Me and My
Gal" What a dirty life he gave
Judy Garland!
The champion nasty character OF
them all is George Sanders, who
saunters back and forth between
the devil and the angels. Georges
hateful dandy in "Lloyds of Lon
don" brought him to our notice. 1t
" vas iiAo la ~ oiS oPldSll. ne DeeI
splashing ever since, and I don't
mean in bathtub, either.
Yes, it pays to be bad.
Any actor, aspiring for fame,
should not make heaven his desti.
nation, as far as film roles are con.
cerned, but arm himself with q |
pitchfork and horns and charm the
multitude.
AnsWer to Her Prayer
RK.O. has signed Maureer
O'Hara for 1.-The Fabulous Invalid"
This play is taken from the Broad. |
way hit by Moss Hart and George
S. Kaufman. It's a drama of the |
American theater, told through the
career of famous actress, and will |
be done in technicolor. The role
will give her chance to do some
real acting as well as look beauti
full. :. Dinah Shore serenaded sail
ors on warship at San Pedro the
other morning. At sunrise she SANG
"Oh, What a Beautiful Morning.