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PAGE SEVEN "First Love " With Deanna Durbin, Comes to Craterian 's Screen Today MATURE ROLE AND Famous Contralto in Concert Series Lionel Barrymore in Greatest Role In Funny Craterian "Film Musical" Roxy Dance Hit LAURELS TO STAR it? Ill V MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. ORECONT. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 2fi,199. J r v ( 1 Deanna Durbin's txth pic ture, "First Love," opens a three-day showing today at the Craterian theatre. Behind that announcement is one of the biggest "success stories" ever to come out of Hollywood. For this charming young lady with the million dol lar voice, was an unknown three years ago. Then, suddenly, a picture called "Three Smart Girls" was released without much ballyhoo or publicity. But it had a little 14-year old girl who took the nation by storm with her charm, her personality, her sincerity and, above all, her voice. Overnight a new star was born and "Three Smart Girls" went on to becqme one of the biggest film hits of that year. Followed other pictures and every time pessimists predicted a letdown. But with each new release, Deanna Durbin became more and more an established favorite in the heart of movie goers of all ages. Now she is admittedly one of the outstand ing boxoffice attractions in mo tion pictures today. The pessi mists have given up for it seems that each new picture brings a more popular Deanna to the screen. And now, with her sixth picture opening its local show ing today at the Craterian theatre, Medford movie-goers will have a chance to see whether or not they agree with the rest of the country that "First Love" is the best picture she has made to date. The film presents Deanna In a more mature role than any she has played. Shes the poor relation of rich relatives par ents both dead and forced to accept what crumbs of love she may receive after what is left over from others. But her per s o n a 1 1 1 y, consideration and kindness win in the end. In the picture Deanna en counters her first love affair, a boy-and-girl romance between herself and Robert Stack, a screen newcomer in the role of a young bachelor who is the object of the affections of Deanna and of Helen Parrish, who plays one of the snobbish cousins. And in the romance. Deanna receives her first screen kiss and her first proposal of marriage. Four songs are sung by Deanna during the course of the picture. , AS the In the role of the lovable old, j story, but there is the enduring hard-bitten, outspoken Gramp affection of old Cramp for his in "On Borrowed Time," Lionel grandson Pud, who helps his Barrymore has his greatest role ' fantastic old grand-dad to cir- in the film which comes to thelcumvent death. Beulah Bondi is The highlight of the concert series being presented during the winter season in Medford will unquestionably be the ap pearance of the world-famous colored contralto, Marian And erson, who will appear at the Holly theatre in March in her only concert between San Fran cisco and Portland during year of 1940. With reservations coming in daily for both the Anderson and the Donald Dickson concert (February), those expecting to attend are urged to make their reservations now at Pruitt's Music-Radio Center, 111 West Main. L AT HIGHEST PEAK Washington, Nov. 25. 0P) Total assets and deposits of na tional banks in the United States and its possessions reached the highest peak on Oc tober 2 in the history of the national banking system. Preston Delano, comptroller of the currency, said that the bank call on that date showed 3,202 active banks with total assets of $34,684,676,000. This was an increase of $1,504,098,- 000, although the number of ac tive banks had declined from 5,209 when the last previous call for statements was issued on June 30. Deposits listed in the October 2 call totaled $30,980,693,000, an increase of $1,511,224,000 over the June 30 report and $3, 876,812,000 over the total a year ago. Oregon Autoists Using More Gas Salem, Nov. 25. (P) Gaso line consumption in Oregon dur ing the first 10 months this year totaled 203,428,039 gallons, a six per cent increase over the same period last year, Secretary of State Earl Snell said today. Taxes paid during the period totaled $10,171,402. October consumption was up seven per cent over October, 1938. Q, SCOTTISH RITE Stated meeting Council nnd consistory, 7:30 p. m., No vember 27. -r L. B. Williams. Secty. New Rialto theatre for Tuesday and Wednesday. Based on the sensational Broadway stage hit by the same name, the picture comes as one of the few real comedy-dramas to be brought to the screen. .There is no love cast as Granny and Bobs Wat son, the little star of "Boys' Town," plays Pud. "Hidden Power," starring Jack Holt, will play as the com panion feature with "On Bor rowed Time." V STILL UNSOLVED Eugene, Nov. 25. (ID Au thorities said today they might never know whether Thorvald Peterson, whose burned body was found in ruins of his chicken-ranch home, died accidental ly, was slain or committed sui cide. R. Joseph Beeman, of the University of Oregon medical school's crime detection labora tory, said he had been unable to find any evidence in studies of the charred body of the 43-year-old rancher. Five other buildings, widely seDarated on the half-acre ranch nlot. were destroyed in the Thanksgiving blaze. District At torney's Deputy John Penning ton said further mystery was added to the case by the fact that a pistol was found under neath the dead man s body. Hugh Herbert And Baby Sandy Score In Rialto Comedy Matched In a contest of "Woo Woo" versus "Goo-Goo," Hugh Herbert and Baby Sandy com pete for laugh honors in their co-starring comedy, "Little Ac cident," which opens for today and tomorrow only at the New Rialto theater. Sandy, who skyrocketed into public favor as the baby boy in "East Side of Heaven" and "Unexpected Father," appears as a girl for the first time since the beginning of her screen ca reer. And, according to ad vance reports, she is an Ideal choice for teaming with the whimsical comedian. Florence Rice and Richarci Carlson carry the romantic In terest in the gaily paced film, and featured players in the sup porting cast also Include Joy Hodges, Edgar Kennedy, Ernest Truex and Fritz Feld. The story deals with the sur prising adventures of Herbert as the worried baby editor of a newspaper whose job is saved ! when Sandy Is abandoned in his office. Complications develop thick and fast when the boss decides to enter Sandy in a per fect baby contest and Herbert has to persuade Miss Rice and Carlson to pose as the child's parents. "Little Accident" is high lighted by thrills, laughs, ro mance and hilarious action dur ing which the captivating baby nearly turns a whole city up side down. She starts a scandal, crashes into newspaper head lines, save her benefactor's job. and plays Cupid to bring about a marriage which provides her with a permanent home. Continuing the adventures of that intrepid United States gov ernment operative, "Brass" Ban croft. "Smashing the Money Ring'' the third of the popular series. pJays today and tomor row at the New Rialto as the added feature with "Little Ac cident." Ronald Reagan has the title role again as "Brass" of the treasury department. Crammed with action and ex citement, "Smashing the Money Ring'' takes Reagan into the inner walls of a state prison to break a counterfeit ring that operates from within. Margot Stovenson and Eddie Foy, Jr.. have roles with the star. E One of radio's greatest band i Red network) leaders and entertainers be comes one of the funniest com edians on the screen to be sure students it's Professor Kay Kyser and his band, com ing to the Craterian theater for a four-day run starting Wednes day, in his first filmusical. "That's Right, You're Wrong." Adolphe Menjou and a big supporting cast Join Maestro Kyser in the "up to the min ute" laugh, tune and gal show. Lucille Ball, May Robson, Den nis O'Keefe, Edward Everett Horton, Roscoe Karns and Ho- bart Cavenaugh head the laugh cast which also includes Kay Kyser's orchestra. According to advance reports direct from Hollywood, "That's Right, You're Wrong" has rhythm, romance, whish and wee plus an unusual plot. The story has Kyser and his "Col lege of Musical Knowledge" (which is heard over the NBC Washington, Nov. 25. VP) A state department report showed today that China, Tur key and Sweden were heavy purchasers of American made war planes during October, in which the arms embargo was in effect. Licenses to export arms and munitions totalled $9,274,478, nearly twice the monthly aver age since January 1 even though European belligerents were barred from the Ameri can market. Actual shipments of muni tions were valued at only $1. 259.573, a fraction of this year's monthly average. going to Holly wood to make a picture. Kyser doesn't want to be an actor; but his players do, and they go to Hollywood in a big way, bringing headaches aplenty for their boss. They get into all sorts of trouble. Studio poll- tics has its Innings, and so do fun and music. 'With Kyser will be the four featured mem bers of his band, Ginny Simms and Harry Babbitt, soloists, and Ish Kabibble and Sully Mason, comics. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rog ers co-star for the eighth timt in the title roles of "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle," which plays today and tomor row only at the Roxy theater. Laid in the pre-war period, the story is based on the sensational lives of the Internationally fam ous dancing team who brought to fame such dances as th Tango, the Texas Tommy, th Maxie, the Castle Walk and dozens of others. Edna May Oliver and Walter Brennan head the supporting cast AT EUGENE PROFITS Eugene, Nov. 25. (IP) Coun ty fairs have not been outdated by such modern entertainment attractions as moving pictures, speedy automobiles and football games, Lane county believes. Allen Wheeler, manager of the 1939 fair held in September, closed his books today and re vealed his figures are in the black to the extent of nearly $3,000. Last year's show, after several years without fairs be cause of financial failures, was also a financial triumph. for Xmas... Whin could you find nler, mor appreciated gifts than to served seat tickets for Donald Dickson Metropolitan Optra Baritone Ftb. 6th First 20 row $2.20 Next 7 mw-t.6fl 7 rown-t,10 Including Tax Marian Anderson Famous Colored Contralto Mar. 8r4 First 20 rons-M.40 Next 1 rows-s.8S 7 rows-fft.SO Inclndinff Tax Avolrl Later Disappointment by Mafc Ins Reservations Now. Call or Writ Pruitt' Radio - Music Center 111 w. Main Stnrt Telephone 9 1 03n Wk STARTING ,: XQadLx M today fN TODAY MA Vibrant With Youth's Ji.SJL JP'II ) I M0-DAY First Flush of Love! W ) m . .-ffirga JfgVJjli fk TWO ! Deanna'. In Lot.I ... H.r first romanc. f lT f!fiSS5rftS? ? CZT vSlk A A 1 .. her first klsi .. brings to tha screen f5)f t,'i'" -eSa A 7 tl '' 9 new, grown-up Da,nna a Daanna you'll 1 l'F"4' " " l Jt Vtr ' ' ""'Vk f ""' '.-' Puccini's "Madam Butterfly" .... jf ' f V -i ' - 1 t?- fi ''J'-S '" fW"' J "AMAPOLA" "HOME 8WEET f ff I ' ' . kV-. KM:-' kf TVwa S HOME" .... 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