Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 February 1941 — Page 14

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Latin-American Films May Backfire:

By ALEXANDER. KAHN United Press Staff Correspondent

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 7.—The motion picture industry, in a sudden burst of patriotic fervor, is attempting to better relations with Latin American neighbors by an outpouring of films laid in real and mythical lands to the south of the United States. This praiseworthy ambition prob- . ably will rebound and crack the movie industry a low blow unless the studjos realize there is more to

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South America than rhumbas, tangos and romantic gauchos. It was not so many years ago that movies got into some censorship troubles “south of the border” by portraying many of their villains as Latin Americans. The movie business runs to extremes, however, going from unusually serious themes, like “Juarez,” to musical comedy of the lightest type. “Juarez,” although a fine picture, was a boxoffice’ flop because it failed to relieve the dull tension of about 10 reels of history. If the film industry wants a suggestion (free), it might be pointed out that Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, to mention but two; are modern cosmopolitan ‘cities and might be juste as good locales for any romantic dramas as London or Paris were in pre-war ‘days. In fact, because of the novelty, they would prove much better than the standardized European settings. ‘ But if the movies are to use Latin Amcrican backgrounds, critics agree they will have to avoid the example of a recent musical comedy which

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If the movie business is serious in its aim to better relations with Seéuth America, some say it should appoint experts who know what will offend these neighboring nations and give them authority to censor objectionable scenes and dialogue, just as the industry now has a morals censor of its own who is responsible to the industry itself.

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Actors In England Give New Meaning to 'Show Must Go On'

COLUMBIA READY TO MAKE 7 FILMS

Times Special X HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 7.— Before the end of February, Columbia will have seven feature pictures, including a big-scale musical, and two short comedies at work before the cameras. First to start will ‘be “Under Age,” with Nan Grey, Alan Baxter, Mary Anderson and Tom Neal heading the cast. Immediately following will be “Senate Page Boys,” starring Herbert Marshall and Virginia Bruce, and “Her First Beau,” with Martha O'Driscoll added to the cast in which Jackie Cooper and Jane Withers recently were announced. With a new exclusive Columbia contract in his pocket, Alexander Hall will direct “Bedtime Story,” with a topflight cast. “Texas” gets an early gun with William Holden heading the cast. The musical, “Show Business,” is to be produced by Irving Starr, wHo is negotiating with several big musical and comedy names in pictures.

FROM COLLECTION

The side-saddle which Barbara Stanwyck ruses in “The Lady Eve” was formerly part of Rudolph Valentino’s famous collection. It was loaned the star by Aline Goodwin, ace stunt woman, who acquired it many years ago.

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CIRCLE

“No, No, Nanette,” with Anna Neagle, Richard Carlson, Victor Mature, 5:40 and 8:50. “The invistble Woman,” with Virinia Bruce, John Bariynore, at 1, :05, 7:15 and 10:25.

in “Love From a Stranger,” a mystery melodrama by Frank Vosper. Mar{ote Ropkey and Ray Robinson head he cast, and the production is staged by Richard Hoover. Engageei through Wednesday; curtain at

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“Back Street,” with Charles Boyer, Margaret Sullavan, Richard Carlson, at 12:38, 3:45, 6:52 and “Six Le Se0Ns From Madame La Zonga,” with Lupe Velez, at 11:36, 2:43,.5:50 and 8:

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‘Gable, Vivie Olivia De Crews, atti Mitchell, at 12:10,.4:45 and 8:55.

LYRIC “Stars Over Hollywood,” with Simone 8imon, Dorthea Kent, Eddie Foy ar on stage at 1:01, 3:51, 6:41

an “Honeymoon for Three,” with Ann Sheridan, George Brent, at 11:25, 2:15, 5:05, 7:55 and 10:35,

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FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 1941

only two hours of working time cause of bombing raids. It seems that unless things get awiully hot, with bombs practically tum- _ bling through the skylights of the buildings, actors just go right on acting. In Hollywood, the average studio loses a good deal more than an hour a week due to the noise of low-flying planes. ” » ”

UNTIL I MET Robert T. Kane, 20th-Fox executive who recently was in charge of his company’s production in England, I ‘had a notion very little actually was being done in filming for regular release and entertainment. Such pictures as the Hollywood companies might still be assembling in the London area, I suspected, were token gestures toward com-

pliance wil the British quota law,

I COULDN'T have been much further wrong. It turns out the Hollywood studios actually are making better pictures in England than before the war. Mr. Kane explained that the original quota ruling required the manufacture in England of one film for every four sent over from America. Nothing was said about quality, so U. S. producers were. inclined to spend about $50,000 each on enough stinkeroo features to meet their obligations. Most of the cheap “quota pictures” weren't -even worth exhibiting. #" n ”

THE BRITISH FINALLY grew tired of that obvious dodge and last spring whipped up a new

ruling. Thereafter, for every 100,000 feet of film sent into England, a U. S. concern was obliged to produce in England one picture costing at least 50,000 pounds. Mr. Kane said 20th-Fox sends over about 350,000 feet of its best Hollywood product, and so has to make four features a Shepherd's Bush. By special arrangement, the same outfit also turns out M-G-M’s quota. Other Hollywood companies, especially Paramount ard Warners, maintain regular production staffs and expect to keep right on making four films a year each. Mr. Kane handed me a letter from his former secretary, who said everything was going along fine. She mentioned: her own apartment had been damaged by a bomb and water, but "that it needed redecorating anyway. She also said Mr. Kane's successor, her new boss, had gone out with Lord Somebody-or-Other that afiernoon to play Bort.

THERE wai a ot of all the pictures being made in England, and I remarked that none of them sounded like an out-and-out propaganda film, such as Korda’s “The Lion Has Wings.” The producer said no, that the British still wanted éntertain-

tures being made there have nothing at all to do with the war. When the history of England’s swastika-shadowed movie industry is written, I'll bet there’ll be stories of gallantry to equal anything in the scripts. Thus far, only one bomb seems to have caused any casualties on a sound: stage, but the staggering thing is the way the few available actors and actresses over there must be working. A glance at the cast lists proves the players are rushing steadily from one studio to another. changing costumes, switching roles, struggling with fatigue and worry to keep unwanted reality from their make-believe world. They're giving new meaning to the old dramatic tradition that the show must go on.

BAN KILLING BULL IN 'BLOOD AND SAND’

Times Special

HOLLYWOOD, Feb, 7.—Basil Rathbone learned what the censors

filming “Blood and Sand.” ? There had been no objection when Tyrone Power neatly ran him through to finish the duel in “The Mark of Zorro.” But in the new picture, a scene was firmly rejected a matador, killing a bull. Of course some previous bull fight, but that didn’t make any difference. The censors’ attitude is that villians deserve killing, but bulls don't.

TOOMEY SIGNED

Regis Toomey has been signed to a long-term contract by Warner Bros. as a result of the enthusiastic reaction of sneak preview audiences to his portrayal of an “average

man” in “Meet John Doe.”

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By PAUL HARRISON : . Times Special Writer HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 7.—A few weeks ago, the last period for which I have been able to get any accurate check, 18 modern pictures were preparing, shooting or editing in England. Hollywood had only twice that many actually before its cameras. At the Gaumont-British studio in Shepherd’s Bush, London,

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Sell Interest In 3 Firms

Central Indiana Corp. Buys Horowitz Stock.

_ Purchase by the Central Indiana Corp. of the entire interests of Mr. and Mrs, Morris Horowitz in the

Fountain Square Theater Corp., the Fountain Realty. Co. and thie Central Indiana Corp. was announced today. - Mr. Horowitz recently revealed his plans to retire from active business; and he and Mrs. Horowitz have gone to Florida for a vacation. They plan also to visit in California. and Chicago. The transaction ends an association of 20 years. Bennett E. Sagalowsky is president and director of the Central Indiana Corp.; J. A. Sagalowsky is vice president, ard E. C. Dean, sec-retary-treasurer.

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The Fountain Square ‘Theater Corp., which operates the Fountain Square, Granada and Sanders theaters on long-term leases, also is headed by Bennett Sagalowsky: Earl Cunningham and J. A. Sagalowsky are vice presidents and Mr, Dean is secretary-treasurer. Bennett Sagalowsky also heads the Fountain Realty Co. with Richard A. Kurtz as vice president and Charles E. Sumner secretary- treasurer. The Fountain Realty Co. owns and operates the Fountain Square Theater Building and the Central Indiana Corp. deals in real estate and mortgage loans and manages rental property. It also holds several fire and casualty insurance agencies. Offices of the three companies are Room 309, Fountain Square Theater Building, Native of City

Bennett Sagalowsky is a native of Indianapolis and after several years’ association with some of the city’s leading financial institutions, became connected closely with the

when they were started. Mr. Cunningham, a veteran showman, joined the Fountain Square Theater Co. shortly after its organization 13 years ago and has been directly in charge of theater operations.

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Wyndham Standing, former star of the silent screen, is one of a number of dress extras in “They Dare . Not Love,” Brent and Martha Scott.

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