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Show PAGE EIGHT PROVO (UTAH) SUNDAY HERALD, . . SUNDAY, . MAY 16, 1943 GoqcI Entertainment lii Store For Movie Goere Via Favo'rite Theatres Scattergood Film Hoiv At Academy; Comedy Prevails . "Scattergood Survives a Murder," Mur-der," is at the Academy today, bringing to the sceen for the first time Clarence Budington Kelland's famous character in the role of . a sleuth. Starring Guy Kibbee, this new production furnishes thrills and comedy to compete with the most successful films of popular, homely home-ly American background. Primarily Pri-marily a Jfumorous photoplay, this production features the interesting interest-ing premise that two aged spinsters spin-sters are murdered, after having willed their fortunes to a pet house cat. Seen in support cf Guy Kibbee in this production is a group of capable performers. Included are Wallace Ford, John Archer, Margaret Mar-garet Hayes, John Miljan, Spencer Charters, and many more well-" well-" known players. Carrying a good part of the comedy honors is Willie Best, the negro actor who achieved outstanding out-standing film success in recent roles. He carries an important part, the assistant to leading man John Archer. .Companion feature is 'Lady In a" Jam," featuring Irene Dunne, Patrick Knowles, Ra!.ph Bellamy, and Eugene Pallette. War and Mystery Hits to Appear On Uinta Screen Against a flaming background of war, "China Girl," opens today at the Uinta in an exciting ro mantic adventure of a beautiful girl, defying violence and terror, and a daring Yank, flying and lighting for victory. Teamed for the first time. Gene Tierney and George Montgomery are co-starred with Lynn Bari Victor McLaglen appears as a two-fisted soldier-of-fortune who peddles his loyalty to the highest bidder. The film opens with a thrilling escape from a Jap prison by Montgomery, continues through many exciting channels, and its exciting climactic sequences are said to. have some of the most realistic bombing scenes ever filmed. Supporting players are Alan Eaxter, Sig Rumann, Myron Mc Cormick and Bobby Blake. In the second attraction, Mike Shayne scores again! This fast talking detective, played by Lloyd Nolan, faces many thrills and chill3 in the mystery film, "The Man Who Wouldn't Die." The picture deals with a "dead man",who walks and talks, mysti fving everybody except Mike Shayne who produces a good solu tion. Others included in the cast are Marjorie Weaker, Helene Reyn elds, and Henry Wilcoxon. Bond Purchases Given Chance- Tn Romh Tnkvn Rprlin Rv Prnxv . - - j j Embarking on a national campaign cam-paign to sell war bonds and atamps, thousands of the nation's movie theaters will attempt to minimize the sales drop which may bf? a consequent to the successful conclusion of the Second War Loan, according to John Krier, Motion Picture" War Activities local lo-cal chairman. The feature of the campaign, which will start May 27th, is" to give bond purchasers a chance to sign their names to scrolls which are then placed in cabins of Billy Mitchell B-25 bombers. This is the type of craft flown by General Dooiittle and his men in the raid . dti Tokyo; and which is also in happily large quantities over the terrain in North Africa. Heralding the drive, a special ' trailer will be shown in theaters explaining to prospective bond purchasers the method of "buying "buy-ing a bomb to buy a bomber to send your name to war." From May - 27th on, a? scroll will be lasted in theatre lobbies, which bond buyers may autograph. The Bcroll is then micro-filmed and placed permanently in the cabin ' of a B-25, so - that the patriotic American knows that he will one day bomb the axis by proxy. ; Sun gives as much energy in a single minutr as man. consumes in a year. Exciting Drama Via Twin Bill Now at Strand "Journey for Margaret,' presenting present-ing child star Margaret O'Brien is ? t the Strand today depicting an exciting story against the lurid background of bomb-torn London. The picture is a dramatic adaptation adap-tation of W. L. White's memorable memor-able book on his experiences as an American war correspondent. Robert Young and Laraine Day are featured with little Miss O'Brien and Billy Severn, a year her junior, portraying the love-ab'ewar love-ab'ewar orphans adopted by Young in London. How he restores their bomb-shattered nerves and brings them to America, forms an absorbing story. Supporting players are Fay Bainter, Nigel Bruce, and Elizabeth Eliza-beth Risdon. Second hit is "Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant,", starring Lionel Barrymore, surounded by a youth vil cast of comparative screen newcomers, Susan Peters, Van Johnson, Richard Quine, and Keye Luke. The plot is furnished by the doctor doc-tor grappling with a strange case of amnesia that develops into an intriguing dramatic situation. Other members of the cast are Alma Kruker, Nat Pendleton, and Horace McNally. T jlJs n. 1 X- TJMJ ll j 30c STARTS TODAY! Doors Open 1:00 p. m. Show Starts 1:15 SHE EELOKGS f$ TO THE r BLUE NOSES VU ...bit skt si -'mmY'- At 2:30, 5;05 7.55, 10;S5 ' DOUBLE SHOW VALUE! FIRST PROVO RUN! jGUV EiipBEE t 114 I Starts 1 :23- 4:03, 6:45, S:25 I mini u in. .tm H i i,i i S f, yrX ff $ (i ( Jf l 'P V?i . 1 wi 7 ' George Murphy in its t'--' leading roles, "The Navy v.te'-, :xk ww Comes Through" comes ' i WL to tne Scera tomorrow. Whh.--' - romance tells of mm m 'lT :' :. who take freighters ;4T "v.::-:;:, ' x v f I through U-boat infested Mf 1 1 F I:: sea lanes. Included in the ICV;m4 i mms Vf- , - huge cast arc Jane (Top left) Nation's No 1 box office champions, ' Abbott and Costello, are at the Paramount Para-mount today with fun and merriment galorr. Four new song hits furnish fur-nish musical highlights of the Damon Runyon story, with Leighton Noble and his orchestra putting them over. Grace McDonald handles the frminine lead of this laugh - Infested comedy hit. (Center Left) With tiny Margaret O'Brien as the horoine, "Journey For Margaret" comes to the Strand today to-day for a brilliant showing. show-ing. The film also stars Robert Young and Lorraine Lor-raine Day. Second feature fea-ture is "Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant," starring Lionel Barrymore. This picturization brings to the screen many new faces in the entertainment entertain-ment world. Smealh Outlines Problems (Above) "Lady In A Jam," the merry comedy featuring Irene Dunne, Ralph Bellamy, Patrick Knowles, and Eugene Pallette, is now playing at the Academy. Companion hit is "Scattergood Survives Sur-vives a Murder." starring Guy. -Kibbee, Wallace Ford, John Archer, and Margaret Hayes. This new production furnishes thrills and comedy for movie fans. Abbott, Costello At Their Funniest In Paramount Hit Bringing- to the Paramount screen Damon Runyon's "It Ain't Hay," Abbot and Costello make their first appearance since ..they were honored as the nation's No. 1 box office champions. Heralded as the most comical in which the two comedians have starred, this picture has Grace McDonald, Mc-Donald, Cecil Kellaway, Eugene Pallette, Patsy , O'Connor, and Richard Lane in its cast. Extra ordinary added feature is the ap pearance of Leighton Noble and his orchestra. The hilarious story involves Bud and Lou in a strange case of mis taken identity. Two horses, how ever, are the principals in the error, one a nag and the other a handicap favorite.When the comics are suspected substituting one steed for the other, the action of the film is said to excite more laughter than any corresponding situation in ther previous hits. Miss. McDonald and Noble contribute con-tribute the romance and music in the speedy plot. Musical numbers num-bers are "Glory Be," "Sunbeam Serenade," "Old Timer' and "Hang Your Troubles On a Rainbow." Entertaining highlights in many sequences of the film are presented pre-sented by the Vagabonds, the celebrated Step Brothers, and The Bollywood Blondes, a fancy roller j.kating act. Another interesting sidelight to the film is the hilarious portrayal cf such picturesque Broadway characters as Umbrella Sam, Harry the Horse, Chauncey the Eye, and Big Hearted Charlie. Half -Day Holiday Slated by Stores In Spanish Fork Zoning In an address before the Provo Rotary club Friday, George Smcath, Utah county planning di rector, outlined the procedure that has governed decisions with re spect to housing construction in this area. Befcause it is generally felt Provo is going through a municipal munici-pal change in iits growth, zoning must be recognized for the protection pro-tection of all, Mr. Smeath pointed out. The individual home must be encouraged, and the apartment unit of the highest quality, that approximates -the usefulness, the accommodations and the privacy of the private dwelling is most desirable and also should be en couraged, the speaker said. Mr. Smeath1 answered -many questions from the floor. Visitors were Orvel Hafen, attorney, at-torney, of St. George, and Den nis Wheeler of Fresno, Cal., of the Taylor and Wheeler construe tion firm. Lake View News Mr. and Irs. Jesse Sumsion were honored guests at a social given by the executive officers of the ward, Thursday' evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ed wards. Games were enjoyed dur ing the evening and dainty re freshments were served. Those present included the guests of honor. Bishop Weldon J. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor, Elvin Bun- nellj Mr v. and Mrs. Erwln Bunnell, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Madsen, Mr. and Mrs. 'Joseph Blake, Miss Bertha Madsen. Mrs. Emma Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Ernel . Williamsen, and Mrs. Esthel Williams. Mr. Sum sionr was formerly a member of the bishopric and Mrs. Sumsion was president of the Relief society prior to moving from the ward". Mr. Otis Hamilton 'was sched uled ' to . report - at Fort Douglas Friday for induction into the army. - Mr. apd Mrs. n orman hcojx are combining business and pleasure in a trip to Grand Junction, .Colo. Theyv also expect - to visit with their son -Niel . who is. with . the army as Camp Carson, Colo. r Mr. and Mrs. Phil Edwards were Salt ' Lake visitors Friday. SPANISH FORK Stores of Spanish Fork will close for half a day each Wednesday afternoon. It was decided at a director's meeting o fthe chamber of commerce. com-merce. The purpose of this action ac-tion is to give the merchants anl employes a chance to devote the half day to war effort. They ex pect to assist farmers and other industries in every way possible to meet the labor shortage and the closing will give the merchants time to meet the many requirements require-ments of the OPA and other fed- 'ftsfa'l regulations. The businessmen expressed a willingness to cooperate cooper-ate and the half 'holiday will begin be-gin Wednesday, May 19. The chamber of commerce will begin its annual membership drive next week and all business men are urged to become members of the organization, which has promised prom-ised to the U .S. employment service ser-vice to assist along the same lines as last year. A letter from the U.S.D.A. has been received by the directors, complimenting them on their action last year. Wyatt, Jackie Cooper, Max Baer, Desi Arnaz, Carl Esmond, and Frank Jenks. (Center Right) Starring Gene Tierney, George Montgomery, and Lynn Bari, "China Girl" opens at the Uinta today. TIi- exciting ' romantic -adventure is filmed against a flaming background back-ground of war. Second iiit is "The Man Who Wouldn't Die," starring Lloyd Nolan as the wisecracking wise-cracking Mike Shayne. Marjorie Weaver takes feminine honors. LEGION TO MEET S PRIN GVILLE The Springville post American Legion will meet Wednesday at 8 p. m., at Memorial Mem-orial hall, to elect officers for the coming year. The meeting will be under direction of Commander Harland Boyer. Plans for the Legion's participation participa-tion in Memorial day exercises will also be discussed at the meeting. l mr ways -ft jt 1 S ..:.T. ,1: T .-.'v..-.-.-.-y.'.;:-.-T : .-.-.?.-.-.'.'.-.. ' ' - " J i-Mfc..- , . - V . ..., ? 0 r v?v )t . STARTS Extral . "PLAN FOR- DEST"RUCnON,, Geopolitics the Key to World Conquest E3V r ? PARAMOUNT WORLD 'NEWS FROM ALL FRONTS Doors Open At 1 p. m. " SOcTili & p. ml 45 . Evenings - Selectees to Get Longer Furloughs During June, July SALT LAKE CITY, May 15 (U.R) Post induction furloughs, to allow selectees additional time to straighten out their affairs, will be increased to 14 days during June and 21 days during July in the Ninth service command area, headquarters of Maj. Gen. Kenyon A. Joyce, announced today. The Ninth service " command. embracing states of California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana and Ari zona, was ordered "with eight other commands to put the in creased furloughs into effect within , specified time limits. The war department in Washington Wash-ington said the optional furlough period after induction and before Action-Loaded Havy Portrayal At Scera Monday "The Navy Comes Through," a thrilling action-romance, first to come out of Hollywood dramatiz ing the Battle of the Atlantic, starts at the Scera Monday starring star-ring Pat O'Brien and -George Murphy. Hailed as an unusual saga, this film tells of the men who take the freighters through the U-boat infested sea lanes and tells the thrilling tale realistically. Murphy has the role of a . navy officer dismissed from the service because be-cause of a fatal accident aboard a. cruiser, and O'Brien plays the part of a hardboiled chief petty officer whose testim6ny is responsible re-sponsible for Murphy's disgrace. America's entrance into the war causes Hurphy to enlist as a seaman sea-man and he finds himself a member mem-ber of a navy gun crew commanded command-ed by O'Brien. The romance twist to the story is-furnished by the chief's sister being in love with the ex-officer. Dramatic hiehljghts of the ab sorbing plot are furnished by a fight with an enemy submarine, a battle against hostile planes, the capture of a Nazi supply ship loaded with torpedoes, and a clever scheme to trap a while pack of U-boats. A final battle with two more U-boats results in a satisfactory satis-factory conclusion to the action loaded picture. YOUTHFUL FAME At the age of 18 Joan Leslie can claim the distinction of having hav-ing played the wife of an Academy Acad-emy Award winner. She was James Cagney's wife in his Award-winning performance in "Yankee Doodle Dandy." UNDER THE WIRE Hollywood completed its filming of "The Hard Way" just before rationing set in, which would have discommoded the shooting of scenes in a drug store which required re-quired the use of two tons of ice cream. active duty must be extended from seven to 14 days by July 1, and to 21 days by Sept. 1. The war department was interpreted inter-preted as a measure to make easier the lot of fathers, expected to be drafted this next year in increasing in-creasing numbers, on the ground their affairs are more complicated and need lapre time to close. First Big Hit! Ill r I ir? Hi Starts TODAY! There's poo ' GENE TIERIIEY GEORGE MONTGOMERY LII BARI I rr,, fTrl VICTOR McLAGLEN Alon Baxter Sig Rumann Myron McCormick 'Directed by Henry Hathaway Prodwcad and Written by Sen Hecht X 5IP h If -f: ! jr. PLUS 2nd FEATURE HIT; Murders and Manhunts in a Mysterious Mansion! S'i I w - teAT" LLOYD NOLAN . MARJORIE WEAVER NOTHIMJ ISUT I'RAlSK FOB Til IS MUMiBAM! K ' 1 1 1 . lxr. Oiwn t 1 NOWl K,,d GREAT BOOK I GREAT PICTURE! tOSOT w" UIAINi ' ' Co-feature ! - teems tsj LiSUSAn-FETETeS'. 4 i |
