A VARIETY OF SETS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 11 September 1937, Page 14

A VARIETY OF SETS

A typically rich and luxurious English mansion was constructed at the M-G-M studios as one of the principal sets for “Man in Possession,” which brings Jean Harlow and Robert Tay- | lor together for the first time. The mansion was complete with entrance hall and staircase, trophy room, draw-ing-room. dining-room, servants’ quarters, and luxurious guest rooms. Other sets required for backgrounds included ia hotel restaurant, a complete underiwear business establishment, and the :interior of an opera house, plus a pri:vate box. The new picture, based on the H. M. Harwood stage success. “Man in Possession." presents Taylor in his first role since his triumphant “Armand” to Garbo’s “Camille.” and finds him playing a young Englishman who turns sheriffs officer in order to keep 'tabs on a young widow, played by Miss j Harlow. Her new role afforded Miss Harlow with a “dressmaker’s holiday.” with the aid of Dolly Tree. M.G.M. designer. Miss Tree's creations for the star constituted a truly “international" wardrobe, including a Grecian evening gown, a French robe de style, a pair of English guardsman pyjamas, an American sports dress, a Japanese neg- ! ligec. and a Russian wedding ensemble, J all worn in the film. "Man in Posses- I sion” is W. S. Van Dyke’s first directorial effort since “After the Thin Man.”