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fAGH iINC ical Mit9 Comedy and Romance Booked at Tlhesntres Tfte OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, OregonTSunday Morning. June 13, 1937 Popular- Mm Robert Taylor Star at Grand Barbara Stanwyck IV Also Featured in "This Is My Affair" Drama Robert Taylor- and Barbara Stanwyck the screen' most talked-aboat reai-llfe eweethea.rU bare been teamed by Twentieth Century-Fox in the picture the tnlkinir about. "This Is My Affair," which opened at the Grand theatre yesteraay. The story ot a lore supremely cnum sronim and unashamed, en dangering the nation's highest places and gambling life for- a greater stake, "This Is My Affair" provides both Taylor and Miss Stanwyck with the most Import ant story either of these great stars has ever bad, and affords Victor McCaglen, who leads the strong supporting cast, the finest opportunity he has had since hU powerful characterisation In "The Informer." Setting Its scene at the tarn of the century, 'This Is My Airair" shows the nation's stability threatened by a series of sensa tional bank robberies in the mld ai. wpt President William Mc- Kinley turns in desperation to a young lieutenant, Robert Taylor, whose record under Admiral Dewey bespeaks his Talor. The young officer, sworn to secrecy, is instructed to disgrace himself In h Birr, be discharged, and eventually locate the bank-robbing gang and their government in fnrmant. In a mid-western criminals' hangout, Taylor makes the ac quaintance of a cafe owner, Vic- The Call Board KLfilN'ORE Todar Double bill, "The Hit Parade" with 25 stars and Anita Louise In "Call it a rav " - - Thursday Double bill. Kip- . ling's "Elephant Boy" with an all native cast and "The 13th Chair" with Madge Evans. Today Double bill, "Hotel TTnvwlre" with Leo CarfllO and Bob Allen in "The ' nwklpss Raneer. Tuesday Double bill. Ed- ward Everett Morion in - "tin! noctor" and Bob Stele in "Doomed At Sun- down." Friday One day only, on the stage, Major Bowes an- nlversary revue; on the screen "Dangerous Holi- day" with Ra Hould. Saturday Double bill, Spen- cer Tracey and Franchot Tone in "They Gave Him a Gun" and Bob Allen In "Two Fisted Sheriff." GRAND Today Robert Taylor, Bar- bara Stanwyck and Victor McLaglen in "This Is My Affair." Wednesday Double bill, "Speed to Spare" with Charles Quigley and "The Frame Up" with Paul Kelly. Saturday "Tundra." STATE Today Double "bill, James Ellison in "Twenty - three and a Half Hours Leave" plus "Killers of the Sea." Wednesday Bobby Breen in "Rainbow on the River." . Friday Eastern circuit vaudeville on the stage and "We're on the Jury.'? HOLLYWOOD Today "Devil's Playground" with Richard Dix, Delores Del Rio and Chester. Mor ris. Wednesday Double bill, "Fred Aatalre and Ginger Rogers in ""Bop Hat" and "A Man Betrayed" with Eddie Nugent and Kay Hughes. Friday Double bill. Buck Jones in "Sandflow" and "Yellow Cargowith Con rad Nagel and Eleanor Hunt, Snow Capped Cascade Locks, Colom bia Gorge, Bonneville Dam, Crown Point and Gorge Falls from CPECEAIL TUMP Modern FairchOd Cabin Leares Salem Airport at 2 pm Sunday Afternoon Return about 2 hours later RESERVE SEATS IMMEDIATELY Passenger Phone, Pilot L. Arany Salem Airport 8909 25-SIile Trips fl.50 10-Mile Tripe fl.QO In Their Greatest Roles ' ' . . "i ' r x N 4 . ! - - ( r ' , Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck stars in sensational lor story "This Is My Affair" showing today at the Grand theatre. 1 1 v Chester Morris, Dolores Del Rio and Richard Dix are the three prln ' ripals Jn "Devil's Playground" comedy drama now playing at the Hollywood theatre. - j .. - tor McLaglen; his right-hand man. Brian Donlevy, and the sing ing and dancing star of the cafe's show, Barbara Stanwyck. He notes that the two men have acquired large sums of money, and that their absence from the cafe coin cides with a bank robbery in an other city. Joining the gang in a robbery during which a secret service man is killed, Taylor is arrested with the others and, in a stirringly dramatic climax, faces the pros pect of the gallows when the only man who can clear his name, the president himself, is assassinated. Dix and Del Rio Hollywood Stars i i "Devil Playground" Full of Maritime Thrills; Morris Has Role Jl submarine rammed in a fog ridden sea,' a desperate "crash dive" tor safety and the heroic ef forts ef navy divers to carry a life bearing hose to the trapped men serves as the spectacular climax to a lively, fast-paced comedy tale in r Cohimbia's "Devil's Play ground," coming today to the Hollywood theatre. A -brilliant cast composed of Richard Dix, Dolores Del Rio and Chester Biorris appears in the leading roles with George McKay. John Gallaudet, Pierre Watkins. Ward Bond and Stanley Andrews lending able support. The events leading up to this sensational denouement concern the rough arnd tumble friendship ot Jack Dorgan, navy diving ace. played by Richard Dix, and Bob Mason, Dorgan's aide, portrayed by Chester Morris. When Dix fln- HiO WW ON THEY riss irs the yews fiOHwnc THRtUl ) t .N) ViaOft HJ-AGLEN 1 . X T y'k. s ally decides to settle down with a home of his own and his name in the telephone book he : takes as his wife the ravishing i dance hall girl. Carmen, played by Dol ores Del Rio. When, after a few weeks of married life, Dix leaves town on an emergency diving job and Mor ris returns in the interval, the latter conducts a romantic affair with the unfaithful Carmen, who makes a bee-line for her old haunts as soon as friend husband is merrily on his way. Dynamic drama Infuses the thrilling climax when Dorgan dis covers .the truth and refuses to come to the aid of his old friend, a member of the crew trapped In the sunken submarine. This marks the first time that Richard Dix and Chester Morris have been te&ried as a hetl-rals- king. rip-snorting pair ot buddies. reminiscent of the "Ses you! Ses me!" school of screen teams. while Miss Del Rio provides an excellent foil for their fun and brawling. Business Block at Amity Purchased AMITY, June 12. A deal was closed. here the last of the week in Which W. W. Trlnp bl- city became owner of the bus iness diock on North Trad street. The property consists of a two iury Dries: ouuamg, erected in 1911 by Bockes Bros, and later oougnt hy the Masonic lodge of Amity. i i Taylor bought the property ai a bostaess Investment. The low er floor is ocennitti h h t t Lorenzen Produce Co. and the oox cnicxen hatcher. Remember, Folks ! Last Chapter of "Dick Tracy" WHO IS THE SPIDER? ; f irs Noted Musical Here, Elsinore "Hit Parade Has Strong Cast Frank Langford, Regan Take Leads t The reviewer' hat, most, re spectfully, comes off to Frances Langford. Phil Regan. .Director Qua Meins, Orchestra Leaders Duchin, Hoft and Ellington. Com edians Givot, Newell, Kelton, et aL, for "The-HIt Parade" which opens at the Elsinore tneaire to- dr- . ... Orchids, too, to KepuDiic, ior filming this musical masterpiece and an hour and a halt of unal loyed pleasure and entertainment such as we haven't seen in many a day. , Langford is definitely news, and regardless of how well vers ed yon may be on the supreme court controversy, the latest Kauf man play, " and conditions in Spain, you're not up-to-the-minute unless yon can discuss this min iature marvel with authority. Phil Regan, the incredibly handsome Irish lad from Brook In. whose golden tenor voice el evated him from the New Tork police department to screen fame. plays opposite Miss Langford, and the two youngsters are a heart warming combination.. The plot weaves itself engag ingly about, the featured aongs, dances and comedy sketches that make up the production. Lang ford, as the unknown singer, is elevated to stardom by Press Agent Regan.The feminine heavy, played convincingly by Louise Henry, threatens to ruin her rep utation, and Just about succeeds, but Regan saves the day in an unusual and gripping denouement. The film, throughout, is full of gay surprises, such as the hllar iusly funny dialogue sequences between Molasses and January, the specialty song number by the Tic Toe Girls. . the antics ot AI Pearce and his gang with the celebrated Lord Bigewater at his best not to mention "New Deal." the ventrlloquest's dummy, who tosses off many a neat epigram. "Hotel Haywire" Is Capitol Show Meddling in Matrimonial Affairs Is Theme of Notable Comedy Outside meddling In matrimon ial affairs usually results in trag edy, and Director George Arch ainbaud, who Is responsible for Paramount's "Hotel Haywire," which opens today at the Capitol theatre, has taken outside med dling for the subject of his latest film comedy. When a practical Joke results in arousing Spring Byington's sus picions regarding the faithfulness of her husband, Lynne Overman, It starts a series of situations which wind up with Overman agreeing to give his wife a divorce. This brings in a pair ot vaude villlans, turned detectives at the insistence ot Leo Carillo, who plays a word-managing astrologer who makes other people's troubles pay. The detectives, Benny Baker and Collette Lyons, decide to play both ends against the middle and go to work shadowing the hus band for the wife, and the wife tor the husband. When the divorce la agreed upon. Miss Lyons decides to make it pay triple and acts as co-respondent. In the meantime this mad mat rimonial mix-up Interferes with the romance of the .couple's daughter, Mary Carlisle. The pic ture reaches its. climax tn "Hotel Haywire." to which the various parties to the mix-up e o m e to straighten out their tangled af fairs. Instead of unravelling the mess it becomes even more comp licated. Everything Is worked out satisfactorily, however, but not until the principals find them selves fit candidates for the mad house.' "Hotel Haywire" was written by Preston Eturges, author of "Strictly Dishonorable." The cast also Includes George Barbier, Por ter HalL John Patterson, Chester Conklln and Teddy Hart. Newberg Man to Wed BELLING HAM. Wash.. June 12. P) Marriage license issued here today Included one to Ches ter A. Loe, 24, Newberg, Ore., and Agnes Hokland, 21, Caster, Wash. Today ! Double Bill I A SMASH tOftEVY THAT MADE THE NATION ROAR! unwu mis Sf J) M4 Bells" Pictured in Phil Began, George Givot and William Demarest turn stooges for the Gentle Blaniacs, all are to be seea tn the musical bit "The Hit Pa- rade" beginning today at the Elsinore theatre. 'if These five harmonica stars will . Tersary revue on the stage of the Friday, Jane 18, matinee and BROADWAY NIGHTS l Copyright, 1937, King Femturca Stmdicmte. I to. By Clark NEW YORK. June 12. The playgoer returning from London and Paris needs no- patriotic or nationalistic promptings to an nounce the conclusion that the New York theatre now is the best in the world, and is moreover in the most vital and progressive condition In its history. Consider Broadway's offerings even today, when the summer dol drums are besetting It, and you find better fare than in London or Paris, where the season is not so far advanced. Maurice Evans in the record breaking "Richard II," Helen Hayes, Lunt and Fontanne, Kath arine Cornell, et al., have gone to their summer rewards, but still at hand are: "You Can't Take It With You," the Pulitzer prize play and un doubtedly one of .the finest com edies of our generation. It Is cap able ot running as long as "To bacco Road." now in its fourth year, and the revived "Abie's Irish Rose." two of the rival at tractions for which it builds busi ness. (A play like "You Can't Take It With You" attracts pat ronage of persons who aren't reg ular playgoers, and causes them to see other shows. Two big hits can make a half dozen shows prosperous.) "The Women." the play most New York l women talk about moat. Naturally, for it contains mora biting lines about women than any recent opus. Pi pad way Flourishing "Tovarich" (comrade), with Marta Abba and John Halllday. New York has a better produc tion ot this grand comedy than Paris, where it U la Its second year. "Yes, My Darling Daughter." still with the original trio of fem inine stars, Lucille Watson, Peggy Conklln and Violet Heming. who make it one of the big events in a season that has produced more good comedies than any other within memory. "Having Wonderful Time." a timely satire on summer vaca tion camps, with Katherine Locke, TODAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY Continuous Performance Today . 8 to 11 P. H. The Fleet' in . . , And it's the thrill pic ture of tha year. Added Our Gang Comedy, "Two Too Young,' News .and Musical If . V& i - I'm. -Hi. .Z- , ' ) , Musical Hit appear In person with Bowe'a anni Capitol theatre for one day only. evening performances. Kmnaird5 the outstanding actress discovery of the season. "Babes In Arms." a Rodgers- Hart opera with Mitzl Green and other fresh faces, and the long running tnne show, "The Show Is On," k with Beatrice Llllie, Bert Lahr, Reginald Gardiner, Mitxl Mayfalr and - Paul Haakon. "Excursion." a snlendidlr arteri philosophic whimsy about what nappenea when a Coney Island ferry captain decided to take his prosaic passengers off to a Never Never Land. "Brother Rat," the old' college widow theme brought up to date, with the usual George Abbott liveliness. "Dead End" and "Boy Meets Girl," the latter another George Abbott production, both of which 4g.i KM Your Favorite Air-Stars in the Sensation You've Been Waiting For h MUSICAL Kt-JtfiKS that's PACKED WTI Si SkSI I Added SuattUKCTON ODIC OBCaiR "MARCH OF TIME" TWO SMASH An uproarious, howlarious riot of crazy J x AND 2ND BIG HIT -PI Sereea Acta, ICewa -CBg3G033g! Mi i i CL M01ASSEI MS C I'mWYs I S&jJSiZ- JAIIVAIV JU MCKsssMT -.J I) r i 1 1 ni s v . I PaaiEUKCioi i I hare become Broadway fixtures, rivaling "Tobacco Road." and are going into third years. New Hit Appears -The newest hit to make the New York theatre something to wave the ' flag over, "Room Berrice," another George Abbott produc tion", with Sam Levene and Teddy Hart, the two boys who made "Three Med on a Horse" such a delight on the New York stage and the nation's screens. - With so much to offer, during what la traditionally slack times, the American Theatre council, oc casioned -some surprise by sound ing off Its first national conven tion here with: "It may be that the theatre has been backward ' in meeting new conditions, in adapting its pro cedures to a changed and changing world. It may be that much ground has been lost, but one encouraging fact remains: The demand tor drama throughout the country exceeds the. available supply." Postmasters Pick Hartman as Chief ASTORIA; June lt.-(Jfy-Th9 Oregon chapter of the National Association of Postmasters elect ed George A. Hartman of Pendle ton president at the closing ses sion of the state convention here today. George Larking, Newberg, was named, vice-president and Winifred C. Wisecarver, McMlnn- ville, was re-elected secretary and treasurer. G. T. Hockenschmidt, ' Albany, and Mrs. .Blanche North, Bonne ville, were named directors. Baker was selected as the site of the 1938 convention w 1 1 h the date to be fixed by the executive committee. . Memorial Rites Slated SILVERTON, June 12. The Pythian Sisters will hold Joint O QEGO EJ in the Making by C. LOUIS BARZEB Interesting description of life In Oregon from the 60's to gay '90's. SUITABLE FOR GIFTS Price $1.00 Published by ' Statesman Publishing Co. For Sale at Commercial Book Store Cooke's Stationery Co. Need ham's Book Store STARTS Today Yoall Chuckle IWlth Glee at OUvia . w , fV fan Hunter Anita Levis Alloa Brady Rolaad Young Frieda Ineecort IN ' WMi fray Weed WoNer Wee Klfftf "BiMlM OfWrvflto'vawyf Msmcbv A COSMOPOLITAN KOOUCTIOM OltfCTCO SV AICMII MAYO TODAY & MON. FEATURES fonfest! It's a 4Tayv giddj fffif-on. 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