Lure of the Islands (Monogram) (1942)

LD MARGIE HART, sensational star of the burlesque stage, makes her sizzling screen debut in Monogram’s “Lure Of The Islands.” One Col. Cut or Mat No. 9 Actor Succeeds Without Struggle A young actor who never had to suffer for his art is Robert Lowery, “coming “tothe: <2..458. theatre ON comes in the leading male role of “Lure of the Islands,” Monogram’s romantic story of the South Seas which stars Margie Hart, first lady of burlesque. Soon after Lowery’s arrival in Hollywood, a friend took him to a “little” theatre, and from that moment his future career was decided: he would be an actor. During the ensuing three months he appeared in several little theatre productions, and his dramatic training was hardly under way when he began to receive offers from motion picture studios. He made his screen debut in Samuel Goldwyn’s “Come and Get, Tt.’ followed _ hv... Filiiey: Cane in “Great Guy,” ar ter which he was placed under contract by Twentieth Century-Fox. Tantalizing Margie Hart In Debut On Local Screen (Advance) The motion picture screen welcOmeS* anew, Star “ab. Cheeks rane ENE LLe ON sea when Margie Hart, first lady of burlesque, makes her film debut in the leading role of the colorful Monogram romance, “Lure of the Islands.” Miss Hart has been a _ shining light of the burlesque stage for the past seven years, and has far exceeded any erstwhile rivals in drawing power and earning capacity. In her first picture, the voluptous Margie is seen as a half-caste girl Screen Actor In First World War Service as a Russian soldier in the first World War occupied the youthful years of Ivan Lebedeff, who comes to the.......... theatre in “Lure of the Islands,” the colorful Monogram picture starring Margie Hart, first lady of burlesque. Though trained for the diplomatic service, Lebedeff enlisted at the outbreak of the war, and was immediately sent to the front. Shortly afterward he was promoted and decorated with the Cross of St. George for distinguished service, and in the following year became a second lieutenant in the cavalry. Wounded and gassed, he returned to service with the flying corps on the Rumanian front following the revolution of 1917, and was appointed food administrator in Odessa during the lied occupation. As an exiled Russian officer Lebedeff lived a nomadic life in Europe during the next few years, as bro ker, writer and actor, both on stage iffith brought Hh Ma Daa Wate Bee EHD "UY sien his first American screen role in “The Sorrows of Satan.” Margie Hart Sets Records In Long Burlesque Career The record for the largest theatre marquee “billing” in New York City is not held by a famous actor or actress, a singer, a comedian, or @ bandleader. It belongs to a statuesque red-haired girl who has long been recognized as the first lady of burlesque. Before this medium of entertainment was recently placed under the ban by New York authorities, the advertising appeared at frequent intervals outside the Gaiety theatre in letters three feet high: MARGIE HART. The voluptuous Miss Hart comes COPGO ER arcce tas: theatre on... .3...... as the star of Monogram’s South Sea romance, “Lure of the Islands,” the picture which marks her debut on the screen. No other entertainer in the field of burlesque has ever found the profession such a_ gold-mine as Margie. From this it may be judged that Margie Hart is a shrewd business woman, and it is a fact that she herself has dictated her constantly advancing salary. It all resolves into a matter of “selling herself” to her public, with the consequent operation of the law of supply and demand. Margie has sold herself with a vengeance. The cast supporting Miss Hart in “Ture of the Islands” includes Robert Lowery, Gale Storm, Guinn Williams, Ivan Lebedeff and Warren Hymer, and the picture was directed by Jean Yarbrough under the production supervision of Lindsley Parsons. Edmond Kelso and George Bricker adapted the original story by Scott Littleton. Graduate Dramatist Warren Hymer, deep-dyed villain of the screen, is a graduate of ‘47 Workshop,” Professor Baker’s famous drama course at Yale University. _Hymer comes to the......-:... theatre Ons.3 3. os. in “Lure of the Islands,” the Monogram picture which stars Margie Hart, first lady of burlesque, in her screen debut. TROPICAL romance is in the offing for luscious Margie Hart, Robert Lowery, Guinn Williams and Gale Storm in Monogram’s “Lure Of The Islands.” It’s the screen debut of Miss Hart, widely famed burlesque star. Two Column Cut or Mat No. 25 of the South Seas, who becomes the center of a series of exciting events when the island on which she lives becomes the scene of Japanese intrigue. In the story an F.B.I. agent, scrutinizing the situation with a companion, becomes acquainted with the girl, who wishes to marry him and leave the island. He agrees on condition that she will assist him in his investigations. Through the discovery of a contraband radio set tuned to Japanese reception, the agents learn that the local Commandant is in league with the enemy, and the tension increases with the approach of a Jap attempt to invade the island by plane. The story is filled with the romantic color of the South Seas— with stalwart native musicians, swaying dancing girls, grass skirts and sarongs, and specialty singing and dancing numbers by Miss Hart and by Gale Storm, who also plays an important role. Other members of the cast are Robert Lowery, Guinn Williams, Ivan Lebedeff and Warren Hymer. Jean Yarbrough directed for producer Lindsley Parsons. Contest Winner Gets Long Contract Another contest winner has made good in Hollywood! Gale Storm, pretty 20-year-old Texas girl, has just been placed under a seven-year contract by-Monogram Pictures, following her success in several of the company’s recent films. The latest is “Lure of the Islands,” the colorful Margie Hart starring vehicle in which Gale plays a prominent role, and which COMES ss tOkm Thee aces theatre on Miss Storm last year won the “Gateway to Hollywood’ contest, tee — ee oer since that time has fully justified the confidence of Jesse L. Lasky, who sponsored the contest. She is regarded by Monogram executives as definite star material, and will be carefully groomed for stardom as she gains added experience in future pictures. Margie Hart, first lady of American burlesque, is supported in “Lure of the Islands” by a company which also includes Robert Lowery, Guinn Williams, Ivan Lebedeff and Warren Hymer. The luscious Margie is seen as a half-caste native of the South Seas, and her romance with an F.B.I. agent reaches its climax when the territory is invaded by Japanese troops. The picture was directed by Jean Yarbrough, and produced by Lindsley Parsons. FRY COOK Margie Hart, first lady of burlesque, learned to cook Southern friend cnicken on her parents’ farm in Missouri, but her friends insist that no mammy of the Deep South can produce any more delightful results with a succulent bird than the statuesque Margie. Miss Hart comes to the as the star of the colorful Monogram picture, “Lure of the Islands.’ Walter Winchell Nicknamed Actress Walter Winchell was the first to characterize Margie Hart, queen of burlesque, as “the poor man’s Garbo,’ and the nickname has _ stuck. The ravishing Margie, making her debut in motion pictures, is now appearing on the screen of the........ theatre as the star of “Lure of the Islands,’ the colorful Monogram picture in which she is seen as a girl of the South Seas. TORRID is the word ior love scenes between tantalizing Margie Hart and handsome Robert Lowery in Monogram’s “Lure Of The Islands.” One Col. Cut or Mat No. 10 ramous Mula plas” In Hart Music Film Among the best known and most accomplished exponents of the hula dance are the Bray Sisters, who COME Oy THe eae theatre on in “Lure of the Islands,” the colorful Monogram romantic drama of the South Seas starring burlesque’s Margie Hart as a halfcaste girl of a tropical outpost. Born in Honolulu, capital city of the Hawaiian Islands, the two girls, Odetta and Kahala, later began their professional careers with the Harry Owens Orchestra at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, and have since sung and danced with this famous musical organization throughout Europe and America. For many months past they have been appearing with the Owens group in San Francisco, and obtained a leave of absence to go to Hollywood for appearance in the picture. Margie Hart’s supporting cast in “Lure of the Islands” also includes Robert Lowery, Gale Storm, Guinn Williams, Ivan Lebedeff and Warren Hymer. Jean Yarbrough directed the picture under the production supervision of Lindsley Parsonss. see eee we neny Burlesque’s Margie Hart Craves Action On Screen Margie Hart, first lady of burlesque, has elemental tastes in motion picture entertainment — and she’s proud of it. The eye-filling Margie makes her screen debut at the.......... theatre ON ach aces as the star of “Lure of the Islands,” the romantic Monogram picture in which she is seen as a half-caste girl of the South Seas. “T like action!” says Margie. “Decidedly, I don’t care for society pictures. When I shop around for screen entertainment, I pick out westerns or other rip-snorting films in which there is a lot of movement and chasing around. A _ so-called ‘polite’ comedy leaves me cold, and a ‘polite’ drama actually reduces me ‘to a state of despondency. “Apparently this demand for action is just a part of my nature, for it is a fact that my favorite sports are horse racing, prize fights and hockey matches—which are all about as strenuous as one could desire. “Maybe I’m just normal, after all,” concludes Margie. “I understand that, since the beginning of motion pictures, ‘westerns’ have been more universally popular than any other type.” While the gorgeous Miss Hart isn’t making her film debut in a western picture, “Lure of the Islands” is filled with colorful action, culminating in the Japanese landing on an island of the South Seas. Robert Lowery, Gale Storm, Guinn Williams and Warren Hymer are other members of the cast, and the picture was directed by Jean Yarbrough under the production supervision of Lindsley Parsons. The original story by Scott Littleton was adapted by Edmond Kelso and George Bricker,