Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 February 1939 — Page 13

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Surprises Abound in

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oan Bennett Is Brunet,

In Trade Winds"; Props’ Real.

By JAMES THRASHER A brunet Joan Bennett isnt the only unusual thing about “Trade Winds,” which is opening at Loew's Friday. When Miss Bennett took temporary leave of her blond ‘tresses

for the occasion, it was ‘only the latest of several anomalous things connected with the picture. First of all, it had the most advanced advance agent on record. That was/a young man who visited Indianapolis more than two years ago. 1 t even remember his name, which was impressive, polysyllabic and of Teutonic origin. Bit he was a former all-America football player from the University of Washington, who had gone to Hollywood to appear in a college picture. and had remained as an assistant director. At the time of his visit, Mr. Schwellenbach (or it may have been Knappertsbusch) did not know he was blowing in ahead of “Trade Winds.” He only knew that he had just returned from a ‘round the world. cr with his boss, Tay Garnett. And he also knew that

he course of three years iles.

Brought Pictures ade Winds” finally has

tures in and 40,00

5 Mr. a had taken a lot of pic-

foot yacht Athene. And it probe first movie in which

background shots as incidentals. Mr. Garnett seems to have had a . He had been around Hollywood long enough to know that screen writers always are in search of atmosphere. t the company couldn’t pick up ang go to Dutch Malay to swing and\ sway with the [temple dancing girls, or charter a|car on the Shanghai Express just because some scenarist felt exotic. So the Irish director and globe-trotter decided to poke about the world in search of interesting |shots, then build his stories around what he found. With scenes from half the world already on film, it seemed logical that Mr. Garnett should base his plot on a chase. In “Trade Winds,” Fredric March pursues Miss Bena nett from San Francisco to Honolulu, Kobe, Shanghai, Colombo, the Laccadive| Islands and back to San ’ Francisco again. To make the trip more interesting, Mr. Garnett called in Dorothy Parker, her husband, Alan Campbell, and Frank R. Adams to] write the screen play. So, when the trade winds start blowing at Loew's this week, rest "assured that they're the real McCoy, and not stirred up by a studio propellor to rustle the leaves of a tree and cool the brows from*® Chinatown and

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 8 (U. P.)— A request for a social security number for a 13-day-old baby was sent to Washington today for Dorothy Elizabeth Hack. She may become the youngest holder of such a card. The baby was used in a few scenes for “Invitation to Happiness” at Paramount Studio, and earned $75. Her check was issued under a temporary permit granted by local social security officials but a permanent number was requested for her as required by law.

‘ACTOR WOUNDED IN MOVIE SCENE

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 8 (U. P.). — Jack Woody, stunt actor and former husband of Helen Twelvetrees, was recovering today from a gunshot wound he received in a movie fight scene. Mr. Woody and another actor, doubling for J. Carroll Naish and Ray Milland, were struggling for a revolver when it went off. The gun was loaded only with a blank cartridge, but the wadding cut Mr. Woody’s face and he suffered powder burns,

RAFT SIGNS FOR RACKETEER ROLE

Times Special’ HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 8. Coorze Raft has been signed by Warner Bros. for a leading role with James Cagney in “Each Dawn I Die.” The signing of Mr. Raft will bring a switch in characterization for Mr, Cagney, who will play the newspaper -reporter released from prison by a racketeer. Mr. Raft will play the racketeer now.

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In 1891, the world began quoting the last line of a new Kipling poem: “You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din.” In 1939, a Hollywood movie studio took the 84-line poem, hired 1500 actors and technicians, spent two million dollars and expanded it into the movie, “Gunga Din,” which opens at the Indiana Friday. Above,: against an action scene in a California “Khyber Pass,” you see Sam Jaffe (right) as the dying Gunga Din, the water boy who wanted to be a bugler; Victcr McLaglen and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (left) in a Sergt. QuirtCapt. Flagg mood, and Cary Grant (circle) fighting it out with a couple of the native boys.

Refuses to Salute Movie Hitler in Nazi Spy Picture

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 8 (U. P.).—Troubles of the Warner Brothers in making an anti-Nazi movie reached a crescendo today when Actor Horace Brown, in Storm Troop uniform and swastika arm band, refused to salute Adolf Hitler—even in make believe—and stamped off

the set.

“I wouldn’t do it for all the money in the wofld,” said Mr. Brown, a Richmond, Va., policeman turned picture player. Numerous other performers refused to have their names mentioned, a

even in trade circles, because of relatives still living in Germany. Uniformed officers guarded - the doors of sound stage 11, while plainclothesmen mingled with the actors within. The studio said it had received more than 100 threatening letters since production of “Confessions of a Nazi Spy” was announced. That was only the beginning of trouble encountered by the producers of the first propaganda picture ever filmed in Hollywood. Officials said they were having the greatest difficulty obtaining newsreel “clips” showing Hitler addressing throngs in Germany. They hinted that “pressure” was being brought to bear, not only from German sources, but from rival movie concerns. Reports that the $1,500,000 production never would be released met with heated denials from Jack L. Warner, vice president in charge of production.

‘Film Will Speak for Itself’

“We are going through with this picture,” he said. “It is time {hat America wakes up to the fact that Nazi spies are operating within our borders. Our picture will tell the truth, all of it, and it will speak for itself this summer.” Dance Director Bill O'Donnell had 300 extras at his headquarters, teaching them the intricacies of the goose step. There wasn’t a Nazi uniform availablefin all Hollywood and the regular costume companies refused to make any. The studio costume department started .urning out the brown-shirt costumes of the Storm Troopers, youth organizations, American bunds and other similar organizations. Virtually all the actors in the pic-: ture were forced to have their hair clipped short. Edward G. Robinson, taking the part of Leon Turrou, the G-Man

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who broke up a spy ring in New York last year, insisted upon being given the job as part of his new contract.- Those performers not fearful of having their names published included Paul Lukas, Francis Lederer, Lya Lys, George Sanders, Dorothy Tree, Henry Victor and Grace Stafford. All acted as German spies and military leaders,

Rip Insignia From Sleeve They wore their uniforms to the

studio restaurant, but ripped the |

swastikas from their arms before appearing outside stage 11. There the studio had erected a set, showing the S. S. Europa. The scrip charged that Storm Troopers patro all German liners. ; Mr. Sanders, taking the part of Franz Schlager, contact man between headquarters in Germany and the spy ring in America, removed his steward’s jacket, and lined up perhaps 120 men aboard the steamer while ‘the cameras turned. The

men were supposed to be seagoing.

Storm Troopers. He lectured them on their duties and then ordered them to click their heels, give the Nazi salute, and shout in unison: “Heil Hitler!” “I won't do it,” protested - Mr. Brown. He left the stage and was about to leave the studio when Director Anatole Litvak persuaded him to return, promising that he would not have to salute the German Fuelwer. (Copyright, 1939, by United Press) :

Three Chicago Theaters Withdraw Nazi Picture CHICAGO, Feb. 8 (U. P.).—The

Police Censor Board said today that|

the management of three Chicago

WHAT, WHEN, WHERE APOLLO

*Misussipni.» with Bing erony: _~ C. Fields. Joan Benfietts at 11:0 1:54, a 7:32 and 10:21.

er Miss Marker,” with Shirl Temple, Adolphe Menjou, at 12:3 3:25, 6:14 and 9:03. CIRCLE ,

“St. Louis Blues,” with Dorothy Lae. mour, Hoye Nolan, at 12:40, 3:45, 6:55 and 10:05.

“Persons in Hiding,” with Overman, Batrivia i Mofsison, at 55 30, - 3:35, 5:45 and 8 ANA

“Jesse James with Tyrone Power, Nancy Kelly, Henry Fonda, at 11:46, 2:13, 4:40, 7:07 and 9:34.

ares o ime at 11:20, 1:56, 4:23,

6:50 and 9 LOEW'S

“Idiot’s Delight,” with Clark Gable, Norma earer, Edward AL nold, Foserh Schildkraut, at 11, 1:10, 3:25, 5:40, 7:55 an

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“The Arizona Wildcat,” with Jane Withers, Leo Carrillo, on screen. . . Vaudeville on stage.

film “I Was Captive in Nazi Germany.” Lieut Harry M. Costello said the

film had been withdrawn from a “Loop” theater where it had been shown for five days and that sched-

emy of Music in London, and toured France, Germany and Holland before coming to this country as guest artist with Jack Hylton’s orchestra. Mr. Templeton is famous as an improviser.

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Blind Pianist on Purdue Program

Times Special LAFAYETTE, Feb. Smale Templeton, the famous blind British pianist, will play his second recital|Studying French and can now rein two days at the Purdue Univer- Cite five poems in the new language.

sity Memorial Gymnasium tonight. The appearances are part of the University’s convocation and lecture series. Mr. Templeton appeared in Indianapolis last season and recently gave his annual New York recital. He was educated at the Royal Acad-

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aters had been canceled, Lieut. Costello said he had requested that the film be withdrawn after he had received protests from Chicago Germans who feared it would incite disturbances.

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Mayss La Guardia Is Opera’ Fan and at Times

Even Sings Himself for Secretary.

EW YORK, Feb. 8—This is about the country cousin who came to New York for a visit with his city-wise relations. They gave him “the works,” towing him to all the Manhattan sights designed to awe the visiting fireman. He remained calm in the face of

‘|them all.

| Then they took him to the Radio City Music Hall and watched : hm react, as proud parents watch a baby toy with his first set of blocks. He did not bat an eyelash at the vastness and luxury of the cinema palace. The sunburst ceiling left} ——m——mmmm/m/m™™/™/™/™8™m8™8™ him cold. The orchestra rose up|Maugham, English acting folk are

out of the floor and he said nothing. A regiment of shapely girls quite sensitive to published com

danced across an acre of stage and |ments. - British courts are kept busy he wasn’t interested. In fact, he|frying legal quarrels between actors

So this is to inform the celebrated ‘Finally, coun cooks. ays he or od, “Winn [Briton that in this two-fisted coun place sure would hold a lot.of hay!” |try, disgruntled actors and play= 2 8 8 rights don’t wait for the red tape

- of court battles for their revenge. IDROBABLY the most steadfast| "wo \ecati Jack Kirkland, the “To-

patron of the Friday matinees|yacco Road” man and Richard st the Metropolitan Opera House |Watts exchanging light blows at a is Our Fiorello, Mayor La Guar-|tavern not long ago. Mae West dia. Shoe quivering under the critical es of-the late Percy Hammond, When official duties are not too publicly vowed she would “horse;ressing, he 1s certain to be there whip” him when they met next in 4nd when the Wagnerian cycle is Times Square.

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plauds vociferously and he can yell “Bravo!” with the strength and gusto of a paid claquer. Mrs. La Guardia invariably is at his side, for she is an opera fan, too—and, together, they can tell who sang when over a period of years, without consulting the rec-| ords. : -And it is no secret that at home, or sometimes in his office, when only his confidential secretary is present, the Little Flower sometimes bursts forth in a familiar aria from the operas. His voice is a trifle squeaky, however.

2 ” ” . SOMERSET MAUGHAM was a recent visitor to our town and one of his opinions was that American actors and actresses appear to be very sporting about their critical notices, and that rarely do they complain about cruel criticism

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