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THE EUGENE REGISTER -GUARD Page Six McDonald To Feature "Min And Bill"; Heilig To Show "Bright Lights Colonial Will Play Host To Kids Of Eugene With Special Christmas Show THIS WEEK'S BILLS HEILIG Sunday to Tues day, "liripht LittbtB." Wednes day and Thwrpdny, "Vouiir ilan of Manhattan." Friday and Saturday, "ltoKue of the Itio Grande." HEX Sunday and Monday, "Oh for a Man." Tuesday and Wednesday, "Hi Mone y.' Thursday and Friday, "The Little Accident." Saturday only, "Bevond the Rio Grande." STATE Sunday and Mon day, "So This ia London.' Tuesday and Wednesday, 'prince of Diamonds." Thurs day and Friday. "The Girl Said No." Saturday only, "Arizona Kid " M'PONALD Sunday to Tuesdar. "Sin Takes n Holi day." Wednesday to Saturday, "Minn and Hill." COLONIAL Sunday and Mondar, "Only the Urnve." Tuesday to Thursday, "Santa Fe Trail." The cominit week promises a good deal In the way of entertainment for Eugene theatergoers. Several excep tionally fine pictures have been sched uled, and the entire proram is made up of hichly diverting productions. The Heilig ' will feature "Bright Lights," with Dorothy Mackaill, Frank Fay and Noah Beery, which 1 will play Sunday to Tuesday: Claud ette Colbert, Norman Foster and Charles Kuggles In "Young Man of Manhattan, which will play n panes day and Thursday: and Jose Bohr, Myrna Loy and Raymond Hatton in Rogue of the Rio Grnnde, which will play Friday and Saturday. The McDonald program will be made up of "Sin Takes A Uolidny," with Constance Bennett, Basil Rath bone and Kenneth MarKenna, which will play Sunday to Tuesday: and "Min and Bill." with Wallace Peery and Marie Dressier, which will be shown Wednesday to Saturdav. The Fox Rex will show "Oh For A Man," with Reginald Denny and Jean nette McDonald, on Sunday and Mon day; "Big Money," with Eddie Qui! Ian, and Robert Armstrong, which will play Tuesday and Wednesday; "The Little Accident," with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Anita Page, which will be featured Thursday and Fri day, and "Beyond the Rio Grande,' with Jack Perron, which will play Saturday only. The Colonial offerings include "Only the Brave," with Gary Cooper, which will Iks nhown Sunday and Mon day, and "Santn Fe Truil." with Rich ard Arlen, which will be featured Tuesday to Thursday. The State opens Sunday with "So This Is London," starring Will Rog ers, and will feature "Prince of Din mmidV Tuesday to Wednesday, "The Girl Said No" Thursday nnd Friday, and Warner Baxter in "Arizona Kid" on Saturday only. When Fox Films selected George M. Cohan's stage success. "So This Is London," for their second starring TAbfcle for Will Rogers, the best known personality in America, they selected a story which not only was rut and tailored to fit the Oklahoma eowpuncher, but a story that Rogers has long waited to do for the screen but awaited the audible screen for Its proper presentment. It. opens Sundoy at the State theater. Rogers, in the days that have gone by, made several productions for the silent screen which were only fairly successful, mostly because the Rogers witticisms need the Rogers Toice to get full p!y. His debut on the eonnd screen was In "They Had to See Paris," which, though a phenomenal success, was ac claimed by Rogers himself ns "Just a rehearsal." He was trying out this "new fangled Invention." so be said. Irene Rich plays agnin the role of Rogers screen wife. Mnureen O'Sul Ilvan is the Kngllsh girl, Frank Al nertson, the son of Rogers, and Linns oVn Hare and Mary Forbes, the Eng lish parents of the girl. "So This Is London' is the 4Uih directorial pro duction of John G. Rlysfone. "Santa Fe Trail" To Play Colonial Richard Arlen has found no groove; nor is he looking for one. He has no longing to Ite placed In one type of part and left there for numerous pictures one after another, as has been the tot of a number of screen leading men. For the prenent, he Is an historical western character in "The Santa Fe Trail." which comes Tuesdav, Wed nesday and Thursday to the Colonial. He Is a hero of the sheep-raiding country who goes through several pitched hattles with cattlemen of Kan sas and New Mexico at the time the western empire was expanding short ly after Hie Civil war. This Paramount talking version of Hal. G. Everts' novel, "Spanish Acres." begins s week's engagement Saturday at the Blank theater. Rex Will Feature "Big Money" Film "Big Money." atarring Eddie Qui! lan. Robert Armstrong. James tiles, eon, Miriam Seegnr and Margaret Livingston, do much by their artistry to make this picture one long to te remembered by all who see it, when it has its local showing at the Fox Rex Thentre Tuesday and Wednesday. The story deals with a Wall Street messenger boy whose passion for crap shooting and cards involve him in con siderable trouble. In the most dra matic moments in the picture, he jests and laughs and carries his audience with him to the finish which, happily, finds him in the arms of his charm ing bride. While in no sense a prench ment, "Big Money" teaches a valu able lei son on the folly of gambling. Quillnn is excellent in bis portrayal and Mips Segar, his vis-a-vis, is delightful. Constance Bennett, the never-to-be-forgotten heroine of "Common Clay," appears at the Fox McDonald today in another strong role that will leave audiences with n decidedly fa vorablo impression. Her vehicle this time a "Sin Takes A Holiday," an original story for the screen by Rob ert Milton and Dorothy Cairns. "Sin Takes A Holiday" Is an sb sorbing story of a young nnattractive girl, secretary to a very rich man, who marries him on a straight salary basis in order that she may have nil the fine clothes she wishes, and that he may have a convenient "out" with his many other philanderings. He suggests that she take a trip to Paris immediately nfter the ceremony and with nn ample supply of money she ninkea a tour of the beauty shop's and emerges a most beautiful woman. Also she meets a young man who is very Attractive and who is much sur prised upon learning that she is Mrs. Gaylord Stanton. He attempts to per suade a divorce between the two but she remains true to her bargain. Others besides Miss Bennett in the cast are Basil Rathbone, Kenneth MnrKennn, Rita LaRoy and Louis Bnrtels. It was directed by Paul Stien. A FEW SCENES FROM WEEK'S THEATRE OFFERINGS! f y L0 I s-wi vrau b im f i jim " kL v. Upper left, Dorothy Mackaill and Frank Fay In "Bright Lights," which opens Sunday for three days at the Heilig theatre. Upper right, Jeannette McDonald and Reginald Denny in "Oh, For a Man," which will play Sunday to Tuesday at the Fox Rex theatre. Lower left, Wallace Beery, Marjorle Ram beau and Marie Dressier in "Man and Bill," which wll play Wednesday to Saturday at the Fox McDonald. Lower center, Richard Arlen In "Santa Fe Trail," which the Colonial will show Tuesday to Thursday. Lower right, Will Rogers In a scene from "So This Is London," which the State will feature Sunday and monaay only. IFOR A MI TO PLAY AT REX TO OPEN AT HEILIG RROWWR IIEAUTY SHOP. ph. 23 R.N'fiLKTTIO P"-manent Waves $4 VX Music and Technicolor are wedded lo exotic and tremendous melodrama n "Bright Lights." Murder, passion al lovo in the African Kohinoor, and the power of the press are seen and heard in this First Nationnl picture. which opens at tho jlcilig Theatre Sunday, Dorothy Mackaill, known In the past mostly for her comedienne roles. sings and dunces for tho first time. Tho blonde Dorothy surprises with n clear and forceful voice. She sines three numbers in such a way that one forgets she was ever a silent screen actress nnd imagines her fresh from u tegfeld musical lead. Her dnndns also is a revelation, especially her fiery hula hula. As Louanne. the hula eirl, she ra nires from hichly dramatic scenes to her likeable comedienne scenes. Frank Fay, leading man in "Under a Texas Moon" nnd "The Show of Shows.' appears opposite Miss Mac kaill. as Wnlly Dean, her protector, master of ceremonies, and lover-in-secret. Fay is a welcome recruit from the staire. There is a very lnrce cast of di verse characters. All are realistic nnd well-acted, due partly to the ex cellent direction of Michncl Curtis. Noah Heery is a villainous nnd color ful Paradn. Daphne Pollard and Tom Dutran do comic musical numbers and James Murray is n handsome under world figure. Heilig To Show "Rogue Of Rio" A vivid romance of bold adventure in the bad lands is told in "Rogue nf the Itio tlrawle," the exciting talkie featuring Myrna Loy, Itiiyitmud llnt ton and .lone Hohr which opens Fri day at the Heilig. It is a warm- COLONIAL Today and Monday COOPE A.ARY BRIAN All Talkinq You loved tlicso lovnru In the Outdoor epi1 of tho Wort, "Tlio Virginian." Ken and henr tlimn to Kflthor ncntn In their fine outdoor romance ot the Soutli. "Only tho llriivc." 25' Matlneaa Saturday And Sunday 20e STATE Beat Sound In Town I - NOW - EUGENE'S LAST CHANCE TO SEE Another Smash blooded account of bandits and beau ties, excellently presented, and mix ins robust humor, lilting melodies and tingling drama. Jose Bohr, who has appeored in a numbiT of Spanish versions of fea ture length productions, enacts the title role itu "Itogue of the ttio Crande.' Opposite him is the charm ing Myrna Loy, who sings a few songs effectively, and demonstrates the dancing ability which gave her her start in pictures nnd has made her one of tho most popular young play ers in Hollywood. RHJMAN KKLL fN'SflUNCK, "Little Accident" To Play At Rex Heralded ns the laugh hit of the season "Little Accident' comes to the screen at the Fox Rex Theatre Christmas day for a two-duy showing. ''Little Accident" deals with the plight of a young niun who on the eve of his wedding, receives word that he has become u father. Compli cations nuturnlly follow thick and fast, nud the hero finds himself with a baby on his bands and three prospect ive wives to be dealt with. "Oh For A Man." starrins IUrI nnld Denny of "Madam Satan," Jean ette MaeDonald of "The Love Pa rade," Marjorle White of "Just Imag ine" and Warren Hymer of "Up the River," is having its premier show ing in Eugene Sunday and Monday at the Fox Rex Thentre. If these four comedy stars do not mean good en tertainment we don't know what a good comedy Is. "Oh For A Man" is the unique story of a prima donna who is courted by all men and cares for none until a burglar breaks Into her apartment to rob her of her jewels, and remains to win her heart and hand; and it re veals not only the gorgeous voice of Miss MacDonald in two numbers, but also Denny with a surprise singing voice, and Marjorle White in a tune ful song and dance number. . "Oh For A Man." with Its unusual theme, is about the smartest, moat sophisticated and genuinely sparkling comedy that has come this way in many a day. Claudette Colbert To Star At Heilig Typically American, thoroughly modern, is "Young Man of Manhat tan," the Paramount f Utilization of Katharine Brush's big-selling novel, which comes to tho Heilig Theatre Wednesdny and Thursday. Here is a zip-bang romance-drama of newspaper life that runs along at a high tempo, with never a moment's let-down In comedy. ipHa interest. 7' acUoa t h ---" oiive on th .ii " C1 charmer of "The L.. rMol 'The Big Pond" U$L i Foster, juvenile lead tfV own "June Moon" t faiji "Top Speed." Broadw.7 .?"v I as Puff, and Charlaa pi??1! "Gentlemen of th P 1 Lies" nnrt "ji... '"!:. WtT.I aa Shorty Bom. sht'" M COLONIAL PUT CHRISTMAS PAR J ppy, erammed-ivith.action ? ' fhe Santa Fe Trail." at the fV.V of the di j " "1". , . "Jornuia? at 11 nM it is announced by W. B. Meiw WHO Will hi ciiAule f "irrm ment on this nor... , i '.! . J ii.ii 10 rne feature tin. which has for its star the be told to the Tnunnstem br MitB' Henhley, of tho University of 6r library. ' A genuinely funny comedy and uoiiiu uuwB reels and nwltiei , also be shown to the vounitXfM nnrt nf thp nrnfmm n-i.Uk :n . nromntlv nt 11 nVJnclf J. K. PRATT Insurance. Pb. , J. J. KIRrHOFF-Rnrtlary "HOME OF EUGENE'S FINEST ENTERTAINMENT" "CONTINUOUS SHOWINGS 1 -3-5-7-9 TODAY, MONDAY and TUESDAY ; Tom Toms l " 'SU : Of a Lady Vv 4 V Pv 1 Filmed in imSKnoMMl gthe vivid Hkfffft VT loveliness DOROTHY MACKAILL As the star entertainer of Africa's lowest cafe where blood runs high and honor low and the dregs of the world fight for the favor of her affections. FRANK FAY-NOAH BEERY Eddie Nugent, James Murray, Inez Courtney Fax West Coast Theatres MrrriAnrni STARTING H J II V l 1 ,1 J STARTING 1 ja rsmdurM.-! . -1 . S EZ2S4QI IV J 1 rri CPATH d ;,KLDW4 3:15 Basil f 6:00 I Rathbone I 7:00 9:00 2 A- Me Married Her lo Escape Another Woman . . . But He Had a Lot to Learn About Women . . . and Constance ennett a poignant drama of a man who wanted all women - - and a maid who wanted but one man SIDE SPLITTING COMEDIES LAUREL and HARDY IN ANOTHER FINE MESS" Lulu McConnell In "Introduction of Mra. Glbba" ROOKS S2.25 2i li I NEW3 MATINEE Dally at 2 Except Sunday Evening 35c Children 10c STARTS TODAY For 2 Days wWf -j "?f jSsr whatacam WT )A MiS REGINALD hSW DENNY mm p i mm OP. FOR A AM4 A J-W . 1 fear Movirro Private Lessons in Love 1 Longing; 2 Dlacovery: Capture Take the complete course Tma rare and witty comedy. It gins with a alga and ends wlta an exclamation. D.h rnmrfu Unlveraal Newt lilVE FOX XIMAS SCRIP THE IDEAL Gib J Aw ' if. .A J II-).VJ,n.lllif .-vi a. it,
