THE ANSWER CORNER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 137, 11 June 1932, Page 5 (Supplement)

THE ANSWER CORNER.

KEI'LIES TO INQUIIIIES. QUIZZY'. —The addresses of the film slnrs vou ask for are as follow: — Janet Giiyiior mid Charles Farroll, Kox Film Corporation, Holl.vwooil ; Mitzi (Jreeu, Jackie Soar!, Robert Coogan and Jackie Coogau, nil nt (ho Paramount Famous-Lasky Cor])oratlon, Hollywood; Laurel and Hardy, (ireta Garbo and Clark Gable, all at the Mctro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Culver City, Hollywood; Whoolcr and Woolsey and Constance Bennett, at PatUo Pictures, Culver City, Hollywood; Kicliard Aden, at the Columbia Pictures Corporation, Xoi-th Gower Street, Hollywood; licufvieve Tuhiu, nt the Universal Pictures Corporation, Universal City, Hollywood, and Charlotte Gireeuwood, at Unitod Artists Corporation, North. Formosa Aveuuc, Hollywood. GHVriTUDK. — Although we Know that Nicky Stuart's latest film came from Hollywood, it is not possible to say who produced it. This was "The Fourth \larin," a drama of the lire brigades. Jt vou write Hollywood, it might get to i,hn, but I can give no definite suggestions. Nicky Stuart is really a Rumanian, having taken the royal and ancient Scots name through sympathy lor lh« pronunciation capacities of his Knplisu ami UJ S'-wi^/ t sn^ , par t hl m "Cradle Smitchers." He hu since had '-ood roles in "Tim River Pirate.' .!o\ itreetl" "Cbaslug Through Europe" and -Why' Leave Homer; He is niarrlod to Sue Carol, the daughter of Mr. Lederei, a noted Chicago capitalist.

Two delightful litllo children will be Been in '■Husband's Holiday." They arc Marilyn Knowlden, who was seen in ■•Wou.fii Love Once" and Dickie Moore, who was in "The Star Witness.

Rockeliffo Fcllowcs, favourite of the old silent film days, who staged a talkie comeback racently in "The Vice Squad, starring Paul Lukas, is cast to enact tlm important role of a political chief in "Ladies of the Big House," featuring Sylvia Sidney and Geno Raymond, lne .picture is the story of two young lovers who, through association with gangsters, iind themselves ou trial for murder..

Seymour Hicks is a famous stage name not only in England and on the Continent, but in the United States and the Empire. His latest screen vehicle is "Money for Nothing, a riotous comedy. Monty Banks makes an effective comeback in this aim, in which the feminine lead is taken by Betty Stocklicld, the Sydney-born actress who starred in "City of bong and "77, Park Lane."

Warner Baxter, who was lust seen in ''Surrender," will next play in "Saloiny June," a new screen adaptation of Paul Armstrong's famous play. "Salomy Jane" will be directed by llaoul Walsh. The leading feminine part will bo taken by Joan Bennett and Alexander Kirkland, tho new film find and former Theatre Guild star, will have an important featured role. Olin Howland, who was seen in a key role of "Over the Hill," has also been assigned a role in "Salomy Jane."

A big crowd occupied "Cotton Street," n thoroughfare constructed for use in 1110 British comedy "Hindle Wakes." In laying out the street, Victor Saville, the director, received every assistance from the many shops in tho neighbourhood. A bit of Lancashire ia ako seen — a replica of Blackpool's mammoth dance Jiall. Little Belle Chrystall and John Stuart, supported by some 400 extras, are in the east of "Hindle Wakes." Other players are Edmund Gwenn, Norman MeKinnell (the late), Sybil Thorndike, Muriel Angelus (of "My Wife s Family"), and Mary Clare.

A new British picture which will portly bo screened in Auckland is "Rich and Strange," starring Harry Kendall, whoso clever comedy work was last seen in "The Flying Fool." Joan Barry takes the female lead in '■Service for Ladies"), and the screen's voSest actress, three-wceks-old Market Beryl Chang. The picture was nmdo by Kngbuurs foremost director, Alfred Hitchcock.

Seldom Las so much laughter been packed into so email a Boace as in the ipino and his stern father (Frank comedian), who gets Mm into a fresh Lrapo every minute, while to ling facile lies to extract him from the last Further merriment is also supplied by Arty Ashe as Eustace, an inebriated taxi-driver, who slouches in and out of tlio house at intervals in search of an 'Ht with a white top," and is advised by tho butler to "take more soda with it and he wouldn't be seeing such insects.

Most actors and actresses have a ■alisinan of some description that they ; i!ier have or wear around them during ha making of a production so as to nsure the success of the lilm, but lordon Harker, noted British screen <tiu-, who occupies one of the stellar oles in the latest British dramatic ilm, "Condemned to Death," has peril ps tho strangest talisman possessed if any motion picture star. It is a ilind terrier than answers to the name of Jim. The terrier's patient submission to the calamity of eternal darkness mid his super intelligence have captured tin; sympathy and admiration of the entire studio staff. Mr. Harker, who is (lie most celebrated character player on the English screen, fills a role that gives him every opportunity to give vent to liia undoubted acting capabilities.

Regis Toornoy i% a graduate of the University of Uittsburg.

jUit/.i Green is proud. Her cat, Tinker, is the mother of live black and white kittens. Tinker is the e-nfc that accompanies Mit/.i on all vacation and personal appearance trips.

The cast for Michael Arlon'a "Lily Christino," which is being translated to the screen at Elstrcc, up to date comprises the following notable English artists: Corinno Griffith, Colin Olive, Jack Trevor, Margaret Bannerinan and Anno Grey.

Jimmy "Sclmozzlo" Durante is included in the cast of "The Wet Parade," soon to bo released here. Others in the cast of tho film version of Upton Sinclair's novel include Walter Huston, Dorothy Jordan, Robert Young, Myrna Loy, Neil Hamilton, Wallace Ford, John Miljan, Lewis Stone, and Virginia Bruce.

The London "Evening News," in picking tho six best box-oflicc attractions screened in England during llHtt. placed "Whoopee" iirst, "Africa Speaks" second, and then in order of precedence, "Plunder," ''Hell Angels," "One- Heavenly Niglit," and "Trader Horn." The selections wero made by Arthur W. Jarratt, who handles the booking arrangements for 320 houses in Britain.

Victor McLuglen, star of "While Paris Sleeps,"' has what ho calls a, "Garden of Friendship" on his estate at Flintridge. Each of his friends contributes a plant, a bush, or a tree to represent his OX her friendship for tho popular actor. Tlie one most recently received by McLaglen is a raspberry bush. Although it was sent anonymously, MeLaglen has replanted it. He shows it to each of his guests, and scrutinises each face carefully to sec which one of them will reveal a flicker of recognition.

Don Cook, tho handsome young actor who is remembered for his line work in "Tho Public Enemy" and "Side Show," plays the juvenile lead in "The Mad Genius," tho latest picture starring John Barrymore. Ho portrays Fedor, dancer of tho Russian Imperial Ballet, prot.ego of the mad genius, who tries, through the lad, to see the fruition of his own ambition, thwarted by his inlirmity. Marian Marsh, tho 17-year-old screen discovery of tho year, has the leading feminine role as the sweetheart of Fedor.

Tho splendid tenor voico that brought fame to John. Boles in musical pictures two years ago will be heard again herp shortly in " The Careless Lady." While this is not a musical film in tho usual sense, both Boles and Ruul Eoulien, the Brazilian who made his debut recently in "Delicious," have a tuneful song number apiece. Joan Bennett has the feminine lead of a New England girl who goes abroad to gain experience and finds more than she bargained for, while Boles has tho role of her principal admirer. Minna Gombell, Weldou Heyburn, Nora Lane, Josephine Hull, J. M. Kerrigan, John Arledgc, and James Kirkwood have the chief supporting parts. Kenneth MacKenna directed the film.

Johnny Weissinuller was too speedy for the camera in a scene for "Tarzan, tho Ape Man," under W. S. Van Dyke's direction (who directed "Trader Horn"). Weissmuller had to swim through a jungle pool at top speed. The camera was mounted on a set of tracks along tho couree. Several tests were made, then Van Dyke yelled to Weissmuller, "All right. Give it everything you've got." Tho swimmer turned his magnificent body and tore away through the water. His terrific physical drive carried him faster and faster. The perspiring crew elioved with all their might. But tho truck fell behind and the champion finished three lengths ahead of the camera! After conference an automobile was fastened to the carrier and driven at high speed during tho remaining "takes" of tlio scene.

In order to strengthen the east and to give ample support to the star, Lawrence Olivier has been assigned the leading role opposite Ann Harding in ''Westward Passage," the best selli'iif story by Margaret Ayer Barnes. Olivier, a, youthful British actor whose stage success was immediate in America, was last seen in "Friends and Lovers," with Lily Damita and Adolphe Menjou.

"—But the Flesh is Weak" has been selected as the final title for the screen version of Ivor Novello's "The Truth Game." Robert Montgomery plays the starring rolo and the supporting cast includes Nora Gregor, 0. Aubrey Smith, Heather Thatcher, Edward Everett Horton, and Nils Asther.

Joan Crawford goes for long bicycle hikes as a means of relaxation and exercise. The other day she was pedalling around tho blocks in her neighbourhood, and, after covering several miles, suddenly became aware that she was not alone. Quickly glancing back over her shoulder, Miss Crawford beheld about !50 small girls on their bicyclce. Their faces were red and they wore puffing from exhaustion as they silently followed their favourite star in her daily work-out.