The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1928 | Who's Who and What's What in the Amusement World "Billie" Dove Showing at The Regent Starting Mon. When, in the early days of the last century, slave-running to the American coast became & popular and lucrative trade among con- salencaless, semi-pivatical adven- turers, some of the most stirring events in the history of the coun- try transpired, This 1s the background against which "The Love Mart," George Fitzmaurice production coming to the Regent Theatre Monday is laid. Featuring Billie Dove, Gilbert Roland and Noah Beery, with a strong supporting cast, this photo- drama offers unrivalled enter- tainment. The atmosphere of the story is most intriguing, It is like a draft of heady wine or a glimpse into the pages of a thrilling novel of pirates and romance in the good old days, Intriguing Drama The story of a beautiful girl who is declared to be an octoroon and sold into slavery, only to be freed and proved white by the man who bought and loved her, makes a plot at once dramatic and intriguing, Fitzmaurice employed his great skill to give to the investiture and atmospheric tone of the picture a realism which proves thoroughly convincing, The inn, constructed from an old ship grounded on the sands outside New Orleans; the slave market, the gay Tivoll cafe; the streets of the old French quar- ter of the romantic city; the fene~ ing academy--these and other ef- fective scenes make the film one that satisfies the eye, even as the story satisfies the mind. Billle Dove, entering whole- heartedly into the spirit of the role. did some of the best acting of he: career as Antoinette Frobelle, the aristocratic girl upon whom the accusation of the "one drop of dark blood" rests, Gilbert Roland fences with skill and makes love with a fervor that is most convincing, Noah Beery as Captain Remy, the slave-runner, is perfect. Sure Favorite The production was made at First National's West Coast Stu- dios, with every possible facility for perfection; thus it is one of those pictures which stand out dis- tinctly as a sure favorite with mo- vie-goers, It is certain that those who care for the color and drama of past years in thelr cinema entertain- ment, will welcome this innovation, written by Benjamin Glazer from the Edward Childs Carpenter story, "The Code of Victor Jallot."" Style Pageant Augments how at Regent Directly following the screening of the colorful film production, "The Love Mart," featuring beau- tiful Billie Dove at the Regent The- ster the first three nights of next week, a gorgeous Spring Style Pag- eant will occupy the stage display- fng the season's latest models In milady"s wearing apparel from the Cinderella Dress Shoppe and Jean Scott's hats of distinction, Thirty minutes have heen given over to this part of the program, which will be specially staged by Mr, David Robbins, will at the beck of the master. of-ceremonies parade forth before your eyes in chic alluring crea- tions that hespeak the very essence of Spring and Summer, The presentation of hoth gowns and millinery promises to be very select, and fashionable women will no doubt take advantage of wit- nessing the smart modes from these two shoppes tastefully dis played by living mannequins from the stage of the Regent Theatre the first three nights of next week, . Recent Theatre Robberies Caution More Precaution Serious theatre robberies In Canada include the hold-up of James Adams, manager of Loew's Theatre, Montreal, who was fore- ed to hand over £7,000; the roh- bing of the box office at the Pan- tages Theatre, Toronto, when over $800 was obtained, and the rob- bing of Mr, and Mrs. B, M, Gar- field at the Rialto Theatre, Mont- real, Mr. Garfield being the man- EE ------ Offered slave} ager of the house, The Laurier and Capitol Theatre in Hull, Que- bee, were also recently entered hy house-breakers during the night and sums of money taken. Rob- bers carried off the safe of the Alhambra Theatre, Toronto, and forced it open, securing about $1,000, A report is circulated that motor cars are killing trees in France. Per- haps pedestrians are getting scarce over there.~Liverpool Weekly Post, FILM STARS IN DODGE NATIONAL RADIO HOOK-UP All U. 8. linked up on Thursday evening when Dodge Brothers in a sociation with Joseph Mm, Schenk, president of the United Artists Corporation, presented "Film Stars Radio Hour." Moving-picture ac- tors of note spoke to radio listeners from Hollywood, and Paul Whiteman and his orchestra play- from New York. Artists who were on the program: Norma Talm adge, Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, D. W. Griffith, Joh n Barrymore, Dolores Del Rio, Paul Whiteman, Living models, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Meeting With Success "Uncle Tom's Cabin" which closed a successful engagement at the Regent, Toronto, where it steadily built up its husiness, goes to the Capitol, London; Savoy, Hamilton; for a week's engagement, two shows daily, one dollar up, It follows Zor Chatham, Sarnia, Kitchener, goes to Galt for one day, Brantford two days and Wood- stock one day, Guelph two days. Recommending its tour Easter Monday with Sam Marks as musical director, and a special orchestra of three pieces. Abe Wilkes who represented "Wings" Iara- mount's exceptionally success ful feature, is now in advance of Universal's "Uncle Tom's Cabin." two days at recently | ONG SHOTS AND CLOSE UPS FLICKERS FROM FILMDOM AND GOSSIP OF THE SCREEN A GENERAL REVIEW OF SCREEN ACTIVITIES Charles Rogers, new been engaged to play opposite Earth," the Perey players in Hollywood, recently "My Best Girl," Booth, a pri ohtained by Bow, soner Paramount as the .croft to stardom, H. P. Garrett, How Much Am | For This Beautiful Girl Once she was a princess--mnow she was a common slave, off ered in auction to these carrion--men who yesterday would not have dared whisper her name! But why did the man at whose love she had laughed bid above the rest? Would he male her HIS 1 STARTS MONDAY Matinee Daily 2.30 p.m. GILBERT ROLAND and NOAH BEERY great stars in ome picture! t's the finest evening of movie eater tainment your momey has bought this season! NO ADVANCE IN PRICES Elinor Glyn, struction which fitted him for lot's license, Morgan, recent addition to the productions. luminary Marks story Brown, Rogers, who fast is becoming one of hte most popular played opposite Mary Pickford in and other Pathe feature comedies horizon, has "Cream of the Melville on the cinenra Marian Nixon in now being directed by An actual story of underworld life, written by Ernest William in the Folson Prison in California, has been next starring picture for Clara "Ladies of the Mob," is the title. It will be the studio's most ambitious portrayal of the melodrama of police characters since the smashing success of Underworld' which raised George Ban- The screen adaptation was written by Oliver The director will be William Wellman, who has of late heen concentratiig on the two companion air spectacles, "Wings" and "The Legion of the Condemned." Miss Bow will begin filming her new picture upon completion of her present story, "Red Hair" which was written for her by Johnny Arthur, who is featured in Educational-Tuxedo Come- dies, has become one of Hollywood's most rabid aviation fans during the past summer, and this week saw him as the *'stick'" his first solo tlight. The comedian became interested in flying a few months ago when he flew from Los Angeles to San Fran- cisco during the run of his play, *I Love You," Since then, Johnny has flown over most of the commercial air .»routes out of Los Angeles and has taken a course in aviation in- in the bay city, his first flight alone, Arhur expects to continue his studies until he is granted a pl- "Came The Dawn" {is the poetic title conferred upon Max Dav- idson's latest Hal Roach Metro-Goldyn-Mayer comedy, soon to be released, Davidson is supported by Viola Richard and Gene Hal Roach stock company, Monty Banks, star in "Flying Luck," "A Perfect Gentleman' 5, has sailed for England to make George Lewis Coming To The New Martin George Lewis has been promot- ed to bigger roles than he had rin "The Collegians" and will be | seen in the featured lead of "The Fourflusher" at the New Martin Theatre starting Monday of next week. This feature length picture gives dulge his natural flair for comedy. "The Fourflusher" is not a college picture, being concerned with the troubles of a small-town shoe clerk. Vibrant youth plays the prominent role in "The Fourflush- er." Lewi®® rise to motion pleture fame has been phenomenal. Just 'wo years ago he was an extra endeavoring to get ahead and am- bitiously trying for role after role. He finally landed a part in Edward Sloman's "His People." Immedi- ately afterward he was signed un- der a long term contract and alter appearing in "The Old Soak" was choseen to star in "The Colle. gians." His success in this, the best series of short subjects ever made, determined Carl Laemmle to promote him even further. It is now planned to have him follow up the success of "The Four- flusher" in other features with the aim in view of starring him shortly. Marian Nixon, who has played opposite Reginald Denny in so many features, shares stellar hon- ors in "The Fourflusher" with Lewis. Java is to have a mew govern- "Ument railway line. him additional opportunity to in- | Fred Thompson Adds Glory to Performances At Regent Theatre No longer is there any doubt that Fred Thomson is Filmdom's ranking Western Star. With "The Pioneer Scout," which opened af the Rogent Theatre on Thursday, he was firmly stamped in this re- (viewer's mind, as leader of them all! The calibre of pictures in which Fred Thomson has been starred lately tends to show that Para- mount is determined to let their newest star chisel his own niche in the Hall of Fame and let it be stated here that Fred has mich- ed a preity good sized chip for himself. There are very few stars in motion pictures today that would atiempt the feats this young man does. "Doubles" are am un- known quantity to him. In "The Pioneer Scout" there is a thrilling scene of covered wagons racing on the dried up bed of a long forgotten lake. The occa- sion is a Fourth of July celebra- tion of pioneers gathered at Last Chance en route to their future homes fin California about 1850. With four horses attached to each wagon, they race pell mell around the "course." Thomson jis driver of one team. There are close up shots of the four horse teams going at break- neck speed; shots showing actual close ups of wheels locking; the breaking of a wagon to pieces, with Thomson struggling out of the wreckage. He does a spectacwar leap from the big white horse to the axle with the runaway horses going at top speed. Two other wagons smash to' smithereens with GEORGE LEWIS George Lewis was porn in Mexli- co City, Mexico, and moved to San Diego, Calif.,, where he attended school, being a noted athletic star at Coronado high school. He has been in pictures nearly three years, He was discovered in "His Peo- ple," and has since played the leading roles in "The Collegians,"' "The Old Soak," and 'The Foru- flusher," which is coming to the New Martin Theatre, the drivers flying through mid- air! Those in brief are some of the thrills packed in "The Pioneer Scout." Young America stood up and cheered, and it was an effort to hold on to our seats. Thomson has an excellent sup- porting cast with Nora lane as Mary Baxter, daughter of a set- tler; derson,'" the villain; and Old Bill portrayed by William Courtwright, And of course, Silver King, Thom- son's beautiful white horse proves more than adequate for his part, Puch intelligence! If patrons failed to enjoy them- selves at the Regent Theatre this week, Mr. Osier emphatically savas that it was no fault of the manage- ment, Tomr Wilson as "Handy An- | PW Sd dtd idl dl we TeeeeTeTeeT HOOT GIBSON IN "TRICK OF HEARTS PW v PW PN TEP eeee ld 9 AN EXCITING PICTURE AT NEW MARTIN The eternal appeal of the wild outdoors and the thrilling West is stronj; at the New Martin Thea- tre, whire "A Trick of Hearts" the Ualversal picture, starring Hoot Gibson opened last Thursday, Just as the sun sets in the West with & coloring that is always dif- ferent and always enticing with its auro of romance so the Western motion picture depicts the life of the sunset regions with a glamour that no other local possesses. It is this reason, no doubt, which partially accounts for the warm reception that greeted "A Trick of Hearts" on its first showing here. Added to the glamor of the West in this picture, however, is the excellent plot and fine acting of both the star and the supporting cast. It is evident that the play- ers are an experienced lot and know what is expected of them. There was not a. difficult moment, whether of tense drama or love making, during which the charae- ters did not ably fill their roles. Hoot Gibson covers himself with glory, if he still has a little room to accept more glory after his long list of successes, 'A Trick of Hearts" is easily one of the fin- est bits of entertainment the star has provided for his large publie, | and it marked him as resting on the very pinnacle of accomplish ment in turning 'out worthwhile | productions. Georgia Hale Is the heroine and | a beautiful one, indeed. Reaves Eason, the director, could not have made a happler choice in giving her the role, a she eoa.ts it with charmr and skill. Joe Rickson, as the villain, also was excellent. Our old friends of the stage, Rosa Gore and Dan Crimmins, repeat the popular hit they made during their many years in vaudeville, PRIVATE-- --PARTIES Arrangements can be made at the office of the Oshawa Winter Gardens for the purpose of Private Parties, etc. Every Convenience at Moderate Charges E. 0, McCROHAN AP 4 PRIL McDonald-Cartier Club ~Dance-- in Winter Gardens ADMISSION BY MEMBERSHIP TICKETS ONLY E Further particulars inquire of Mr. Greer, Pres.; = Jack Cornwall, Sec., or member of executive. RET 12° ra l Action! | Love! EXTRA See the Same Cast as was Shown in "THE COLLEGIANS" COMEDY "There's A Will" Also-- FOX NEWS I ---- "WISETS Ww Vi ---- TS -- ee ve MONDAY - TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY a 4