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PAGE SEVEN "Captain Blood" at Craterian "Dr. Socrates" at Rialto "Top Hat" at Roxy MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFOKD. OREGON. SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 2, 1936. 'CAPTAIN BLOOD' IS ADVENTURE FILM Audiences during the year past have . evidenced a distinct liking for mo tlon pictures of the- "adventure" class and today, opening a three-day run at the Craterlan theatre, the pic turlzatton of Rafael Sabatlnl'a "Cap tain Blood" vrtll aerve to fulfill thla liking. .'. A thrilling tale of the 17th century sea pirates, "Captain Blood" la one of the more pretentious motion pic ture productions to be brought to the screen. Great sailing- vessels of the period; parts of a village In England: most of the old city of port Royal In the West Indies: the king's palace: a governor's mansion these were but a few of the settings that had to be made for the production. Playing the title role of Captain Blood is Brrol Plynn, a handsome and dashing young Irishman, whose own true -life adventures would make an "interesting film play. A soldier of for tune, escaping death on numerous occasions particularly in the j'bush country" of New Guinea hie young life has been replete with adventure The story follows Blood as he runs afoul of the soldiery In England, soon finds himself a slave In the West In dies and later the captain of a priate hip. BY BLUSHING FIREMEN NEW YORK. Feb. l.-(AP) Early theater goers In the Times Square district were treated to a free show tonight, Including embarrassed fire men saving slightly undressed cho rus girls. A 42nd afreet hotel (Murray's Apartments) hard by the Whlta Way caught fire and the occupants, most ly theatrical persons, responded with curtain calls that delighted vaude ville lovers and the dismayed po lice and firemen. It was only a one-alarm blaze, but before the rescued, rescuers and bystanders could be sorted out, three extra engines and hall a hundred extra policemen were thrown Into the chaos to restore order and prop, erty. - WILL BACK ROOSEVELT TWAKTTATn Minn.. Peb. 1. (API Minnesota opened the farm belt's Democratic drive ror renominawon of President Roosevelt today when namnnrari ftKfmhlv1 In ntnta 0011- Tentlon elected national convention delegates pledged to tne presiaen. Convention official said aome 3000 ttAnrirt tht mMtlnff. Congressman Elmer J. Ryan, chair man, pleaded ror support lor mow Telt and replied to Al Smith's Lib. rty League speech. Then the con- TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR SALE Newly finished house, 4 rooms witn meepunj yjivu, lot, good location; $1600, terms. Box 1517, Tribune. DRIVING to San Francisco Tuesday morning. Paasenaera wanted to share expenses. Phone 480 -J. FOR SALE Hardle 300 gallon spray ri. ready to go. Also 350 ft. spray hose, new. Call at Oregon Orchard. Frank Schiller, pnone 40-J-i. 4 -ROOM furnished house for rent, electric range. Inquire 305 South Oakd&le. "Annie Oakley" Coming Thursday hsVW ;j3 A. Ht, Eventa In the Hie of one of Amer-, lea's most colorful characters, a woman who astounded the world with her amazing rifle shooting, form the theme of "Annie Oakley," coming Thursday to the Craterlan theater with Barbara Stanwyck play ing the title role said to be her finest, characterization on the screen. The days of Buffalo Bill, Sitting Bull, Ned Buntllne and those other famous characters of frontier His tory whose exploits were the sub ject of discussion all over the world, are recreated In this film story set against the picturesque background of. Buffalo Bill Cody's famous wild west show. - The story follows the life of the ! 1 I . .tWA little Ohio backwoods girl from the time she Is Induced to shoot against Toby Walker, famous crack shot. In an exhibition, her Joining of Buf falo Bill's show, cross-countrv toura and appearances In England. It also allows how Annie, although better than most men with a rifle, was nevertheless atlll a woman, with a woman's capacity for love. How her strange romance with Walker, con tinually being crossed with the Jeal ousies of the man who almost suc ceeded In separating the two, finally Is brought to a satisfactory conclu sion, forms the climaxing thrill of the story. Preston Foster, Melvyn Douglas. Pert Kelton and Andy Clyde have featured roles. ' Paul Muni any "Top Hat" Star ventlon promptly named 26 dele- gate! representing 32 votes for Roose velt, at the Philadelphia national convention In June. , Record Breaker To Show at Craterian Already becoming known as the record-breaker of the new year, the plcturlzatlon of "The Magnificent Obsession," Lloyd O. Douglas' famous awK - ." ""I best-seller, has been local showing at the Craterlan t h e a t er Sunday. Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor have the two 4p B leading rolea, witn m a auuDortine cast -,2 j that includes ' i among others, Bet- I -''iiiiSsw.'' ty s'urneM- Charles LaiiL.I Butterworth, Arthur Treacher, Kalpn Morgan, Henry Ar metta, Sara Haden and Beryl Mercer. With a strange motivating factor forming the unusual background tor the atory. It tells how a young man a worthless playboy--discovers a new meaning of what life holds for him when - he sets out to right the wrongs he has done In his put. Obsessed with the Idea of helping others who deserve assistance and asking nothing In return but their happiness, he finds a new peace and a new happiness in his own heart. In so doing, he also finds love a love that rises from the ashes of Intense hatred and becomes even stronger than himself. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends for their kindness and many floral offer ings, and Father Black for his serv ices during our recent bereavement In the loss of our son and brother. 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Burnett, author of "scanace u "Little Caesar." The plot centers about Muni, portraying a country doctor, once a great surgeon In the city, who has lost his nerve through the death on the operating table of his fiancee. A shattered, nervous iniiiv riuhhed "Dr. Socra tes" by a blustering, smmi tuw" competing physician, he has little success until a band of bank rob bers and killers terrorize the neigh borhood. Kidnaped by the bandits at the point of a gun and made to dress tne wounas oi -In battle with the police, he recog nises the place and later leads the federal agents to the capture of the bandits. a rwnrov nlnva the lead oppo site Munt as a little, Innocent hitch hiker the bandits have captureo, b with whom Muni falls In love. Bar ton MacLane la the head of the ruthless gang, while others In the cast Include Robert Barrett, John E'drf'tite, Hobart Cavanaugh and Helen Lowell. Individually designed Spencer dress and surgical garment. Mra H M Welnhaar Phone 1323-R Ginger Rogers, teamed with Fred Astalre. Is starred at the Roxy The ater where "Top Hat" opens a three day run today. With Its song hits written by the famous Irving Berlin, the dance number, created by Astalre himself, "Top Hat" is a rapid-moving danc ing romance that has Edward Ever ett Horton. Eric Blore and Helen Broderlck In featured roles E CONIES! PLAY IS FULL OF By Maude Pool With "The Man From Brandon." presented by Rogue River Community club Friday night as the third of tho rural playa entered In the dramatics contest proving a rollicking comedy, play goers are finding a pleasing variety In the selections thus far of fered. Phil Lester's (Gordon Hatch) fail ure in his attempts to Impress nls friend's family that he was a football man from Brandon and not the new cook as they supposed hftn to be, re- '-suited In a series of hilarious com plications, when coupled with the confusion of ths doctor (Neuton Jamison), who hadn't learned that his patient was a dog. The meticulous Aunt Jeanette, played by Mary smith, added to the general confus ion In her attentions to her darling Fldo. and Verna Smith as the maid kept her audience convulsed with laughter In her Indiscreet remarks and irtghl over the upsetting situa tions. Margaret Bates played the role of Bernlece. the lady of the house, and Fan Steel took the part of Dan Moui ton. brother of Bernlece. Iris Bush played the pleasing role of Bernlece's friend. The comedy was brought to a close, wtth all entangling situations cleared up, when the collegiate Phil Lester, who thought a wooden club was the proper equipment for basting a turkey, solved the puzzles of the household. The comedy was directed by C. W. Smith. The following musical selection were presented during the evening by young people of the community: Vocal duet, by Bob Breeding and his girls. Evelyn and Edna, with gui tar and musical saw accompaniment. Vocal solo by Neuton Jamison, who played his own accompaniment on the guitar. Vocal solo, by Margaret Bates, playing her own guitar accompani ment. Monday evening Upper Rogue grange presents "More Than a Mil lion," and Trail extension unit will give "The Albany Depot." Both plays will be presented at Rogue Elk hail at 800 pjn. BIRTHS Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Painter, of Central Point, a girl, weighing 8 pounds, 2'i ouncee, Jan uary 31 at the Sacred Heart hos pital. . 4 Card of Thanks We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the Illness and death of Jeremiah Franklin Dita worth. Also for the beautiful flower. The fnmlly. HE'S THE NEW "SCARFACE" l--j OF MEDICINE.! Muni, greater than ever as Soc rates , . the surg ical genius who fought gangdom with the deadliest weapon known to science I His hy podermic 'Shots' were deadlier than bullets! STARTS Starts Today - 3 Days At 1:30 - S:00 6:45 -9:00 GtOWOUSV;J J PJortaMM m mm m a m m-w-r - America's dancing sweethearts In a heart ponndlng, feet - tapping musical delight! 1 rp Betty Boop VTJU' EISSE CARTOON IV A HI - I! Norel.y ReH J"! Ml:-l:l1 I TODAY FOR 3 DAYS WITH ANN DVORAK Mayo METHOT 'Barton Mac LANE Vj y. Romance that jpf? ' -, 4i seathes with 7, drama! 1 ... s overt Subject.! Socially Auaea dy - , srr.,T tjiMniffia While The Jolly Roger Flies From The Masthead THE SEA RUNS RED WITH BLOOD BELOW! Exciting Aa your childhood dreams I Thrilling As the ring; of steel on steel! Romantic .... As Red Sails in the Sunset! Starting Today 3 DAYS ONLY Captain Blood I . . . handsome, un scrupulous, dangerous rogue . . scourge of the seven seas . . . sec ret idol of a thousand feminine hearts . . strides the deck of his pirate craft again ... in. this most amazing adventure a man ever had . . . now the screen thrill of a lifetimel . X to V rZ8yS ' :" : . fci ' fm:'"' Im' LFromth. world-famous f " t IK Sk worthofih. I f ' ' dv.ntur. classic by r In 1 ..ed.m.M If I RAFAEL SABATINI j' I P"i b'or S ' " " ' " -"'- -''..'r With ERROL F L Y N fi WMi y V OLIVIA De IIAVILLAND 1 M . Subjects IIONIL ATWIll BASIL RATHBONB ROSS ALIX ANDIR OUT KIBBII and a supporting cast of thousands Shows Today 1:46 - 3:15 6:45 9:00 ft A y ! 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