Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 247, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1935 — Page 7

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Plagiarism Is v Charged to i Film Makers Historian Asks Accounting of Profits Made by ‘Henry VIII.” fill United, Pr, ss NEW YORK. Dec. 24—Suit demanding accounting of profits of “The Private Life of Henry VIII“; has been filed in Federal Court by Francis Hackett, historian, who j charges material for the picture was j lifted from his best-seller biography ! of the monarch. The sum involved in the suit is ! believed to run into millions. It ! was understood that attorneys for j Mr. Hackett might eventually file against theaters that exhibited the ! film. ■ The defendants named are Alex- I r ander Korda, London Film Produc- , tions Ltd., and United States Art- j ists, which distributed the film in j this country. The suit also asks an j injunction prohibiting further cxhi- i bition of the picture pending set- ; tlement of the present action. Mr. Hackett alleges that years of j historical research went into his srook in which, he claims, he changed ! the popular conception of Henry ! VIII from a Llucbeard to that of a j kindly human being. It was this j theme and related material, he as- j serted, which Mr. Korda took in j making the picture. '"“It was a living evidence of the j interpretation I had gleaned by j laborious years of detailed research,” | the historian said. He added that | fellow authors had insisted he file the suit under the United States copyright laws. If the case comes to trial many well known actors and authors, including Charles Laughton, who played the king, are expected to testify. Curls Tabooed in Fauntleroy Role Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Dee. 24.—“ Little Lord Fauntleroy” has been sent to the barber shop. Producers of that film have decided to de-sissify the child character, and Freddie Bartholomew, who takes the title lead, will perform sans curls and sans frills. The picture will be marked by the return of Dolores Costello BarryWmore to the screen as the mother of >pung Fauntleroy. Jackie Scarle, child villain in many pictures, has been cast in the role of claimant to the title. Others in the cast include Mickey Rooney, Guy Kibbee and C. Aubrey Smith. Floor Show to Feature Party A big floor show and music by j Bob Reeves and his orchestra are j to be features of the New Year’s j Eve celebrations at The Stables, J 7900 Allieonville-rd. Morgan Resembles Brother Frank Morgan and his brother re- j semble each other so much that they wear different kinds of crested rings so that new acquaintances can | tell them apart.

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Claudette Colbert Advises Film Hopefuls to Start in New York Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 24.—“ Don't go to Hollywood,” is the advice of Claudette Colbert to youngsters who aspire to a screen career. “At present it is a serious mistake to go to the film capital in hopes of launching

a career in the movies." Miss Colbert, who scores her latest success in the current “The Bride Comes Home,” advises screen hopefuls to stay as far away from Hollywood as possible and take advantage of the opportunities to appear on the stage. In her opinion, the East offers the quickest gateway to the movies. She came to this conclusion after observing that the field in New York today is open for much new talent. Contrasting the East and West coasts, Miss Colbert declares: “Ten years ago, during the silent

films, beauty was of tremendous importance If a director saw a pretty girl, he would give her a chance and try to teach her to act. Today, no one is impressed merely by a pretty face, because Hollywood has thousands of them. Young women must have experience and ability. “A decade ago New York sent pretty girls to the stock companies for more experience. Today, inexperienced people are given a chance

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The smiles exhibited above mey be a good sign that “A Tale of Two Cities,” opening at Loew's Christmas, is a pleasing picture. Members of the cast are shown strolling on the Metro-Gdldwyn-

because there is a shortage of talent. Little theaters are doing a large business in and near New York. Moreover, most of the film talent scouts are searching in the East, and some have even established schools to train likely prospects.” Among the recent talent found in New York is Fred Mac Murray, who co-stars with Miss Colbert in “The Bride Comes Home.” Arlcns Issue Golf Challenge A sweeping challenge to all hus-band-and-wife golf teams has been issued to Southern California clubs by Richard Arlen and his wife, Jobyna Ralston, who recently won the sweepstakes at the Lakeside Country Club.

Mayer lot. Left to right, they are Claude Gillingwater, Henry B. Walthal, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver, Ronald Coleman and the picture's director, Jack Conway.

Mrs. Rogers Denies That She Will Move By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 24.—Reports that she would dispose of her property and leave California were denied today by Mrs. Will Rogers. She pointed out that her oldest son, Will Jr., had purchased a Beverly Hills newspaper and that she intended to remain with him and her other son, Jimmy. She returned here after a visit with her daughter Mary in New York and relatives in Oklahoma. Harlow Hopes to Be Writer Jean Harlow's greatest ambition Is to achieve success as a writer.

Bing Crosby, Horse Racing Fan, Offers Prize to Leading Jockey By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 24.—Crooner Bing Crosby, the film colony's most ardent horse race fan, today disclosed he was awarding a SSOO prize and trophy to the leading jockey at the Santa Anita Park meeting, opening Christmas Day.

Crosby is to race his stable cf thoroughbreds at Santa Anita this season. The film singer also is developing a breeding farm at his ranch near San Diego. The Jockey Trophy is to be awarded on a point system—five points for a victory, three for place, two for show and one for fourth. The film industry today was considering a hint dropped by the Will Hays office, self-imposed censorship organization of the films, that drinking scenes should be cut to a minimum. The Motion Picture Producers and

Distributors Association, of which Hays in head, feels that the industry should not give those opposed to drinking any opportunity to claim that the liquor industry is aided by scenes showing much liquor being consumed. The hint to producers said that where such scenes are necessary to plot development they should be j carried, but should be cut down in | footage wherever possible. Report | that prohibition bodies were rais- | ing a campaign fund to attack the | evils of drink was said to have been responsible.

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Quins' Movie 'Rushes' Are Called Good Darryl Zanuck Approves Pictures Taken of Famous Babes. Rarely can one believe a press agent. But one usually can believe what Harry Brand, Twentieth Century press agent, says about Darryl Zanuck. producer. And Mr. Zanuck has jU't announced that the first "rushes’ of film made of the Dionne quins m Callander, Ont.. are successful. It was an anxious hour. It took place in a darkened projection room. The sole occupant cf the room was Mr. Zanuck. who wanted to know ; before any one else, the success or i failure of the quins’ pictures. The answer was born amid a babble of ! childish voices, saying things kids have said for years. The first two or three days' output of Director Henry King, in charge at Callander, included pleasing scenes of the babies, showed | them stripped for baths, lullabved I to sleep, yawning, poking tiny fists a£ the camera accompanied by “da- | das.” “ooh,” and “ahs.” The simplicity, the naturalness of their un-coached “dialogue.” the | utter nonchalance of the babies, has convinced the severe critic, Mr. Zanuck, that he has the first real ■five-star" picture. Refuses Important Role in New Picture | Times Special HOLLYWOOD. Dec. 24. The j town may be overrun with aspir- | ants to screen careers, but there is one man who refuses to step in front of the cameras. He is Pete Smith, America’s champion unseen screen star. He earned the title which he refuses to relinquish by appearing as the voice in many short subjects. Mr. Smith was offered an important ; role in “Exclusive Story.” He chose jto continue sight unseen with the , following three-point jocular stateI ment: “I don't think it would be fair to | Gable, Montgomery and the rest of i the boys, I don't like make-up and ; my audiences might be shocked.” MISS YOUNG BACK TO WORK Times Special HOLLYWOOD. Dec. 24.—Recov- | ered from the illness with wTiich j she was stricken while in Europe, j Loretta Young has returned to the j studios for a starring role in j “Lightning Strikes Twice.”

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