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PAGE TWO The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem. Oregon, Bandar Mornin. Ausrust 9. 1931 : :" t 1: - : B 1MB CASE' TOOAY.JOIIYIVOOD ' Features Lola Lane, one of Rapidly Rising - Stars Of Cinema Drama IaU Lad, prominently cut In the leading feminine role of K '. lames Cruxe'a sensations 1 pro . duetlon, "Costello Case." which will be at the Hollywood theatre -Sunday. Monday and Tuesday, traa enjoyed one of the most rap id' flights to fame of any of the recent arrivals In Hollywood. Leu than two years ago. Miss Lane left New, York for Holly wood, determined to make good - on the screen. The usual rounds et tbe studio casting- offices fin ally landed for her an Important role her first appearance is mo tion pietutres as leading lady tn the Fox production "Speak easy." 60 effectlre was her por trayal in her first screen extort "'that the same company care her as Important part in. the "Movie tone Follies. In which she sang . the hit. ot tbe show. "Big City Blues." The Girl From Hava- j tie" was her next picture. At about this, time James Crura became Interested - la - tbe film player's Teh arm. and dramatic tal ents, and offered her the leading feminine role tn his production, 'The Big Fight. a picturixatlon . ot the Belaseo stage fait In which Jack Dempsey starred. So suc cessfully ' did she carry off the role that Cruze decided to sire her a similarly Important role In his next production, "Costello ; Case," a powerful, dramatic story of the underworld's conflicts with the armed forces of the law. .Others In the cast of "Costello Case, Include1 Russell Hardie, Tom Moore, Wheeler. Oakman, Roseoe Karns and William Davld lon. Tbe picture Is based on an original story by F, McGrew WU- LET'S PLAY KING COHIG 00 FRIDAY Comedy, drain a, thrills, adven ture, pathos all of these quail ties' are Intermingled in an intrig uing fashion to provide the at tractiveness of "Forbidden Ad venture" the Paramount fflmlza tlon of Sinclair Lewis imagina tive story, "Let's Play King," which comes to. the Elsinore the atre on Friday next for a two day run. : In the cast of . this highly en trancing and exceptionally amus ing talkie are four of the - ace comedy-purveyors of Hollywood Mltxt Green. Edna May Oliver, Louise Fazeuda and Jackie SearL In support of this quartet are more than a score of clever kid actors and a number of skillful grownups. . i - -Forbidden Advents re- is an amusement treat based upon a highly Imaginative, but not im plausible plot idea. It treats in a humorous manner of the rise from mediocrity of two women, Edna May Oliver and Louise Fa xenda, and their respective off spring Mltzl Green and Jackie SearL These two ambitious moth era go to Hollywood where they succeed In, pushing their children Into fame aa the respective, bey and girl king and Queen of the ktd actors. . The Important part of ! King Max is played by Bruce Line, a clever youngster who is. a -newcomer to the film colony. . Mltii Green, sensational child actress of the talkies, has played In "Sklppy", Tom Sawyer", "Dude Ranch" 'and many others. Edna May Oliver, who4 made a great hit In '"Show Boat" on the stage, was in "The Saturday Night Kid" with Clara' Bow. Louise Faxenda was seen recently In "Oun Smoke". Jackie Searl was the famous Sid in "Tom Saw yer" and also played aa Important part In 'Skippy k ' -1. Dr. Acmes Lewis. 403 tha aew method of nmorlni Caiili , T ." Little Rath SctHran Is the patlesiL She Is fotrr years; of ae. " ' : J . ; V Stanwyck I -l'th'Jj,w ' M "" TTn""TreosJTisasBsaBsisfr i.'.l . ')yw -' v Barbara Stan wylv star of "'Night Nurse", which opens Sun day at the Elsinore Theatre. YMf "1 Louise Fazeuda,' Jackie Searl, Mitzi Green and Edna Mae Oliver in "Forbidden Adventure" at the Elsinore starting Pridaj. - 'I ' ' " Barbara Stanwyck Shows Qualities as an Actress in v'NigKt Nurse" at Elsinore I Barbara Stanwyck aa the atar ot Warner Bros. 'Nlght Nurse" established herself even more se curely im the hearts of local theatre-goers, practically all of whom' predicted great things for. her, when they saw her in her latest moving picture prior to the cur rent one 'Illicit." The part she plays in "Night Nurse" gives greater opportunity for the display ot the many quali ties which make htr so appealing to people of all ages... It is not alone her beauty and gentle femi ninity there is some intangible quality which suffuses any role she undertakes, with implications of tenderness, tragedy, llghtne&s and compassion that are quite ir- reslstahle. . i Lora Hart, is a' perfect vehicle for Miss. Stanwyck. Lora goes to a great city hospital to study to be a nurse and daring the years ot her apprenticeship meets temp tations, loves, teara and doubts that enthrall the beholder from fade-in to final fade-out. Ben Lyon, ta his rough-and- ready best as thewxung hard guy who comes to her; for- treatment ot a wounded arm and wins her heart. Other favorites of the screes , play notably the widely differing.- parts, Joan Blondell is Lora 'a pal. also a; nurse. Clark Gable is effective as Nick. 'a shady chauffeur who finally gets as good end as bad as he deserves. .Charlotte Merriam, Edward- Nu i.. 1 : - 5 0 r ...V-'. : v. " - f . : t 5 " t ' l . -- - s ' 4 . Orron TlnlMin ctu-. rv and Ben Lyon ual - s ""v I gent, Allan Lane, Blanche Frld erlci. Vera Lewis, Rolfe Harolde, Walter MT"J rail - nl Rottv at appear and two remarkable seven- year-oias. Marc la Mae Jones and Betty Jane Graham aa well as 10 babies of half a doxea nation alities. ' John Francis Dillon ably di rected "Night Nurse", which wheu ail Is said and done, is a heart-warming and thrilling tran script of a phase of modern life which has not been to fully screened before. "Night Nurse" hat all the In gredients of great entertainment a good story realistic settings clever photography intelligent direction and most necessary of all, a cast that knows characters and can make them live. Barbara Stanwyck Is herself capable ot holding an audience spellbound all of which makes ft unnecessary to say that you ahould make a trip to the Elsinore theater during the run of "Night Nurse". 'DUDE riMJCII' AT noo rnr Jack Oakis goes western in "Dude Ranch", the - tornado ' of mirth playing at .the Hollywood 1 'f ' - v A ... K- T . . - T - . . A scene from "IVa a Wise ChUi", featnrinjr Marlon Darieg ' tai Slinty. Chcirner. Showia Wednesday tnd Thtrsdij at the Hollywood Theatre. Richard Arlen and Fay Wrajr In "The Conquering Horde" at the Grand Friday and Saturday. theatre- Friday and Saturday. In this picture i the prince of Joydom will bo seen for the first time in a real cowboy "get-up". But Jack isn't supposed to be the Richard Arlen type of two fisted, sure-shooting horseman ot the real western pictures.. He is supposed to be a member of a traveling troupe who are stranded near a "dude ranch" in the Rock- lea and who pose as real red' blooded Western types to give the tenderfoot ranch guest a thrill. The comedy, effects from this situation are boundless and Mr. Oakle rets double laugh values out of all of them. He Is support ed by such able purveyors of tun as Eugene Pallette, Mltst Green, Cecil Weston, Charles Selloa and Stuart Krwln. The film is based on the hum orous novel, "The Lone Rider of the Mojave". by Milton KrLua. Frank Tattle, who directed "No Llmjt" and "It Pays To Ad vertise", bossed "Dude Ranch". He was picked as one of the most Important ten directors la Holly wood by "Variety", leading mag azine for the show trade. The romantic interest Is capab ly , furnished by June - Collyer, New York social registerit who turned cinematic a few years ago and who has made tbe, : words charm and beauty ; meaa some thing In the talkies. KEPI HUBS' "Kept Hnsbands. coming to the Grand theatre Wednerday and Thursday offers the modem so lution to a problem that faces- a large number ot married couples who are drifting apart. : And It illustrates in a simple, practical way, how a rich woman and a poor man caa compromise the difference In social posltlonf and weld their' lives into wedded happiness. Young people who are contemplating- marriage would do well to see this enlightening drama.4 and those, who are already, mar ried can profit from Its lesson. -' 7iat It's About .The stery is , about a young woman, the daughter of a multi millionaire steel -man.-, who falls in love with,' and later, marries one of her - father's . employees who earns 4 5 a week. :. Br keeping cool heads on their shoulders they ' work -out their problem to a satisfactory conclu sion in a way that is replete with interest' and entertainment." The story is taken from life by Louts Sarecky and . features Dorothy Maekalll and Joe 1t Crea 'under tbe direction of Lloyd Bacon.-'. . 1 ' Other members of the cast In clude such stellar artists as Clara Kimball Young, ' Bryant Wash born, Mary Carr, -Robert Mc Wade, Ned Sparks. Florence Rob erts, Freeman Wood and Lita Chevret. ! 'irs wise COMES WEBIf Following Is a synopsis of "It's a Wise Child." vhlch opens Wed nesday ax ta uouywooa toeatro. : , Because of family obligations, Joyce Stanton haa promised to be the bride of O. A, Appleby Trir ers City banker and reform advo cate; : Appleby, stirred by righteous ardor, orders police to raid a road house. Annie, the Stanton, maid. Is arrested but Is released through Joyce's activities and the efforts COMNGB CHILD in 'Miglit JMurse" of Steve, Joyce's legal guardian. . As a result ot the police inci dent; Joyce discover that Annie is ta become a mother. Her hus band Is Joyce's younger brother. Bill, to whom she -waa wed, as k lark. Annie really lore Cool Kelly, the- iceman. In an attempt to straighten matters out. Joyce tries to shield Annie and in so doing is believed by. Appleby's - spinster . sister to have had suspicious dealings with a maternity home. The scandal grows until six different men are involved. Joyce! still protecting Annie and Ignorant of the actual suspicions, adds f net to the fire. . I f OX aaXWfaiOalSif riwag. V 4 I ' 1 o : . X 11 1 . v I IHI;iLILWIO) HOME OF25c TALKIES . . . j-A Home-Owrned Theatre . JAMES CRUZK PRESENTS . ' v A daring' exposition of :' lUOIlaVLLU TOMIOORE .. LOLA LANE - 4 : BVSSELL HARD IK I WHEELER OAS3IAX , I . KOMJOIS KA1S . Also'- Comedy, News and .'. Review - SPECIAL ADDED ATTIIACTION Vaudeville, tie Royal Haw&ii&n Qriartet Novelty Entertainers, with "Aloha" that Famons Hnla Dancer from tha South 'BODY ffiD SOUL' oraajTMi Charles Farrell and Elissa Land! fn Leads; Great Drama Well Played "With Charles . Farrell, recently voted the most -popular actor, of the films, and Ellsaa Landi, beau tiful and talented European ac tress, ti the leading, roles, "Body and Soul", shows Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at the Grand theatre. 'This thrilling Fox , Movietone drama tell the story ot an Amer ican aviation, officer who left his bride ot four days to go overseas, during the late war. In France he develops aa affair with a mystery girl known as "Pom Pom".. After his death In combat, .one ot his f el Vow- officers: takes charge ot his effects, including unopened letters from the girl Attempts ta . find her prove fruitless but one day a young woman-appears and la. mistaken for "Pom Pom". A romance and com? plications follow and the climax is feached when the airl is arrest ed as aepy and her lover becomes Involved. In addition to Farrell and. Miss Landi, who ' received the ; unani mous acclaim ot New York' critics for her performance in the" Broad way stage production, "A Fare well To Arms". Humphrey Bo gart, - who played the romantic lead in the Fox. Movietone, "Up the River", is featured as is that exotle siren of the screen, Myrna Loy. The aupportlng; cast Is an ex ceptionally strong one. Including such celebrities as Ian MacLaren, Donald Dillaway, Pat Somerset. Craufurd Keat. Dennis D'Auburn and Douglas Dray, with Alfred Santell directing. 'OP POPS DEVIL Love In Greenwich Village Is the theme of "Up Pops the Devil", Paramount's latest comedy-romance adaptation of a Broadway hit of last season which comes to the Elsinore theatre Wednesday and Thursday for a two day run. The story concerns the martial difficulties of Norman Foster and Carole Lombard, as the young writer and his ex-dancer wife. They live in an apartment in the quaint and very sophisticated section of New York. City where young people of many professions gather . f pr " refreshment "and A Home-Owned Theatre GRAND SUNDAY MONDAY . TUESDAY HERE WEDNESDAY 8S(EDEDD3 iii 1 CHARLES FARRELL . i a .tin, v 1 FIRST SHOWING IN SALEM 'xl CASE" rS underworld "law Sea Island - -. : - - ' -. - j - - - I at EJsinore Today The Gall Board vV By OLIVE M. DOAK - ' GRAND Today Charles Farrell . and JCIlasa Landi la "Body and SouL- TTedaeexlay. Dorothy Mao- kaUl in "Kept Husbands. Friday -Richard Arlen la "The-Conquering Horde." - BOLLYWOOD - Today. Lola Lane in ''Cos- tello Caae." i Wednesday "It's a Wise Child. FHday Jack Oakle- In -Dude Ranch." . , e - WARICEBS KLSIKOBJB Today 1 Barbara Staawyck ta "Night Nurse," . . Wednesday Norman foe- ter end Carole Lombard in "Up Pope the DevlL . Friday "L e fa Play King.- . - amusement. Foster and his . wife scree that they will "never get anywhere" It . they continue this happy-go-lucky, gin and din existence,- and so- they plan a re naissance. - :j -. - - SUMMER IN ITI 1 a a 1 w A mile-high ctiamDionship course that's a Rolfing epicl 8,000-ioot pony trails. Motoring to Chateau Lake Louise. Tennis. Saddle horses. Climbing. Warm sulphur and cool glacial pools. Exceptional cuisine music-j- . entertainmenL Stay a month, or the season. CANADIAN PACIFIC w. 1L Deacon. Cnl acent Pass r Dlft. lO-K Bxoeiwr Aeric BM tut, Fortlu MJy 0637 raoUte Tiaaari l-: c? - .ir- af- i TocHoy THE NAKED :V?- .. TRUTH r-fi " -. - 2 ' ' , , V about... ( -v - . z H 1 1 - - ".. itut - t i -v' . " Nurses.. - - "K - v.- . ; v w. - ' ; 3 (Barbara, Better than "Ifficir as - J NIGHT NUR5E BEN LYON v JOAN BLONDELL Clarke Gable L Edward Nugent Also Bobby Jones Series 1 s a 1 1 t t 1 t . v pf f Sous or Salad Meat or Fish Potatoes VegeUblas Bread and Butter or Rons Pie or PudiEng and Drtak CIEIEIB III COiiBTO Gill Thrills and excitement fn abun dance, augmented by a tasty pro portion of romance is promised by the manager of the Grand the atre for Friday and Saturday of this week, . For "The Conquering Horde, classic Paramount picture star ring Richard Arlen, is to be the main feature attraction there, , The story con c rats the days just after the Civil war when cattle-raisers in Texas were land poor and when unscruDulnua and plotting "carpet baggers" were lorcing- ut Texans to sen their property at fabulously low prices. Fay Wray is seen as the nrn- prietress ot one of the most de sirable ranch properties In north west Texas. She has a tine and large herd of cattle, but she can not convert them Into cash be cause there Is no way of trotting them to the rich eastern mar kets.. Into this situation comes Arlnn her childhood sweetheart, estran ged rrona her because, as a West Pointer, he fought for the "Tanks" durina th war. Arlui volunteers to lead her herd across a .trail which be la familiar with, takiBftT tha rattla ta IMIm. xr. sas, the nearest railroad point. - WITH A KICK SPRINGS 1 as 1 1 1 1 LowRjNtti trip Farw via Cans dlanPacifi Railway mat onr (tip tcon Cmwat. Aik far folien. Ota tOWWyarMQw vmm 1 v' - A ' - S a r : yr.i-e Dora Macy's reveal- ins-novel, brought to the screen In its -entirety! ' s a rv a. Y