I Sell Anything (Warner Bros.) (1934)

ever, Ntonay ee A amet | clude High Finance And Low Lives Run Riot In Pat O’Brien Film A comedy drama that travels far from the beaten path in its riotous fun making is promised in the First National production, “I Sell Anything,” which is scheduled as the feature attraction at the............ Niet Theatre beginning.................. PORTIS ete erate run. The story by Albert J. Cohen and Robert T. Shannon is one of swift action, snappy dialogue and unusually amusing situations. It pictures, in humorous vein, the business of manufacturing fake antiques and the method of auctioning them off to a credulous public. While the story is largely comedy, there is an underlying romance in which Pat O’Brien, Ann Dvorak and Claire Dodd, as the principals of the all star cast, form the three sides of the love triangle. Pat, portraying a magnetic chap with a glib tongue whose compelling manner and rapid fire talk net him a comfortable income as an auctioneer, has a small shop on Second Avenue, New York. Miss Dvorak in the role of a waif of the streets who faints in his arms from hunger and, when he buys her a steak and gives her a job, proceeds to worship him. Claire Dodd, as a beautiful and gorgeously gowned adventuress, chances into the auctioneering shop and completely ensnares Pat after purchasing, for a mere pittance, a fabulously costly and genuine antique, the value of which he was entirely ignorant. The auctioneer then aspired to a bigger sphere of love and business and his adventures in “high” romance, as well as high finance in the auctioneering of manufactured antiques, lead to many rollicking situations. There is a strong supporting cast, with Roscoe Karns as Pat’s general assistant and “come on” man and Russell Hopton as the crafty but unscrupulous brains behind the business. Hobart Cavanaugh, Harry Tyler and Gus Shy form a comedy trio as the three “shills” who bid up prices to make the “suckers” pay more for worthless junk. Others in important roles inRobert Barrat, Leonard Carey. Ferdinand Gottschalk and Clay Clement. Step Up Folks... For the big swindle! Pat O’Brien, in his latest First National action comedy “I Sell Anything,” which comes to the A ta” OOM ERIE etn | eee eu AOYS Mat No. 5—10c Claire Dodd, Film Vamp, In Reality Is Out Door Girl Claire Dodd, who has the role of an adventuress in the First National production, “I Sell Anything,” which comes to the .............. Theatreson 36. ee , is Hollywood’s outstanding contradiction. She is the screen’s most potent feminine menace, but away from the cameras she is the most demure, retiring individual in all filmland, CLAIRE DODD 10¢ The beautiful actress, happily married, lives a very quiet existence. Deep-sea fishing, bowling, bridge, tennis and hiking are the diversions of Miss Dodd and she excels in all. Claire and her husband have a very limited group of friends and rarely are seen at social gatherings of the cinema colony. Judging by Claire’s screen portrayals one thinks of her in connection with drawing rooms, luxurious salons and society fetes, but in real life Claire is an energetic outdoor girl who finds real enjoyment in sports and athletic activities. “TY Sell Anything” is a hilarious revelation of the auctioning of fake antiques with snappy action and a most unusual romance in which Pat O’Brien, Ann Dvorak and Miss Dodd form the love triangle. Others in the cast include Roscoe Karns, Hobart Cavanaugh, Russell Hopton and Robert Barrat. Robert Florey directed the picture from the screen play by Brown Holmes and Sidney Sutherland, based on the story by Albert J. Cohen and Robert T. Shannon. 3 “Shillabers” In “Tl Sell Anything” Old Pals On Stage Hobart Cavanaugh, Gus Shy and Harry Tyler have met again for the first time in motion pictures. This time they are in the First National picture, “I Sell Anything,” which will open at ......000..0.... TDheatrevon? 253.2525...... The association of the three actors first started when Cavanaugh replaced Walter Catlett opposite Charlotte Greenwood in “So Long Letty,” on the stage years ago. Both Tyler and Shy were in the play at the time. When Cavanaugh left the play, months later, to take another engagement, Tyler was selected to follow in his footsteps in the lead. Time and again the paths of the three crossed, but on the stage only. Now for the first time they are in the same motion picture, and curiously enough the three play the same roles of three “shills,” the “inside” men who bid up prices at an auction when enthusiasm is waning. Pat O’Brien heads the cast as the auctioneer for whom the three work. The picture is a_ hilarious comedy with an unusual romance in which Claire Dodd: and Ann Dvorak are the rival sweethearts of O’Brien. Others in the cast include Roscoe Karns, Russell Hopton, Robert Barrat and Ferdinand Gottschalk. Robert Florey directed the picture from the screen play by Brown Holmes and Sidney Sutherland, based on the story by Albert J. Cohen and Robert T. Shannon. Mat No. 11— Record Is Set For Quick Shooting In “T Sell Anything” A new record in film production was established at the First National studios during the produc tion, “I Sell Anything,” which Comes; tothe... ote Theatre ONG soeoneee s when four distinct sequences were filmed in three hours. In one part of the auctioneer comedy, Pat O’Brien is shown visiting four business establishments and it was this series of scenes which were filmed with such rapidity. One scene depicted an Armenian rug shop, another a Chinese gift store, then an artist’s studio and the last scene took place in a furniture factory. As soon as filming was completed in one set, the camera crew and workers immediately dismantled their equipment and promptly moved to the next set for continuance of the day’s work. Pat O’Brien, who plays the role of a rapid-fire auctioneer, said his own machine-gun actions were surpassed by the production crew. The picture is a rollicking comedy drama with a novel romance based on the story of Albert J. Cohen and Robert T. Shannon. There is an all star cast which includes besides O’Brien, Ann Dvorak, Claire Dodd, Roscoe Karns, Hobart Cavanaugh, Russell Hopton and Robert Barrat. Robert Florey directed from the screen play by Brown Holmes and Sidney Sutherland. Pat O’Brien Had A Hard Time To Sell Himself To Wife The romance of Pat O’Brien and his charming wife is not generally known but it came about as a result of the stage play, “Broadway.” Pat was playing with the company in Atlanta, Georgia, when Jed Harris, producer of the play, wired him to go to Chicago to join the company presenting the show there. PAT O'BRIEN Mat No. 9— 10¢ whose His wite, professional name was Eloise Taylor, was sent from New York to join the Chicago “Broadway” company at the same time Pat arrived there. The two newcomers met. Pat admits his was a plain case of “love at first sight,’ but he confesses it wasn’t so with the girl. He had to win her through a very determined romantic siege but he succeeded. When Pat came to Hollywood to play in the screen version of “The Front Page,” his contract contained a_ stipulation that Miss Taylor would be sent to join him. She went and the marriage followed. Pat has the role of a fast talking auctioneer in “I Sell Anything,” Warner Bros. uproarious comedy romance now showing at Gest oon, Le Theatre. Others in the cast include Ann Dvorak, Claire Dodd, Roscoe Karns, Hobart Cavanaugh and Robert Barrat. Robert Florey directed. But under his breath Pat O’Brien adds “gold plate.” The apparent sucker is none other than Claire Dodd in a scene from First National’s latest action comedy, “I Sell Anything,” which comes to the ............. Theatre ote 57, ee dei le Others in the cast are Ann Dvorak, Robert Barrat, and Roscoe Karns. Mat No. 4—20c Policeman Guards Pawnshop Gems In “T Sell Anything” A realistic touch was present in the set which represented a pawnshop in the First National picture, “Tf Sell Anything,” which comes co. 4 0 Re ce ae Theatre on There was a policeman present, a real one, apparently, to guard the valuables. Although the man was present to prevent robbery of silverware and jewelry, he admitted there was a negligible loss by theft on any movie set. “My main job,” he said, “is to see that nothing is disturbed, for if any of the merchandise is moved about by people who pick them up for inspection, the camera registers the fact. Consequently, I have to see that nothing is moved.” “T Sell Anything” is an uproarious comedy with rapid fire action, snappy dialogue and an unusual romance in which Pat O’Brien, Ann Dvorak and Claire Dodd form the love triangle. Others in the cast include Roscoe Karns, Hobart Cavanaugh, Russell Hopton, Robert Barrat and Ferdinand Gottschalk. Robert Florey directed the picture from the screen play by Brown Holmes and Sidney Sutherland, based on the story by Albert J. Cohen and Robert T. Shannon. Pat O’Brien And Ann Dvorak Invent New Dance Steps If their moving picture careers should suddenly end, for any unaccountable reason, Pat O’Brien and Ann Dvorak declare they would immediately launch into stage theatricals as a dance team. The two are well qualified, according to those who watched them on the First National set during the filming of “I Sell Anything,” now showing at the Theatre. O’Brien Rattles Off 600 Words In 3 Minute Film Scene Pat O’Brien, in making his first scene in his latest First National picture, “I Sell Anything,” now showing at the ................ Theatre, established a record for lengthy speeches before the cameras. The popular actor, in the role of a_ high-pressure, fast-talking New York auctioneer, made a sales talk before an assembly gathered in his shop. Pat spoke continuously and rapidly for more than three full minutes. Statistically minded people on the set figured he had used more than six hundred words in his machine-gun delivery. Ordinarily, such a scene would necessitate many retakes, but Pat O’Brien did the impossible—he got it all the first time! “I Sell Anything” is a startling as well as hilarious revelation of the auctioning of fake antiques, with snappy action and a most unusual romance in which Pat, Ann Dvorak and Claire Dodd form the love triangle. Others in the cast include Roscoe Karns, Hobart Cavanaugh, Russell Hopton and Robert Barrat. Robert Florey directed the picture from the screen play by Brown Holmes and Sidney Sutherland, based on the story by Albert J. Cohen and Robert T. Shannon. =SaoS===—EEP9&:-SC__C=— Between scenes Pat and Ann, both.of whom are highly accomplished dancers, devised and perfected several intricate routines and expressed regret that they couldn’t perform these dances in the picture. Both, as a matter of fact, made their starts in the theatrical business as dancers, Pat as a chorus boy in the New York stage success, “Adrienne,” and Ann as one of the dancers in the chorus of a screen musical production. The two play opposite each other in “I Sell Anything,” a rollicking comedy drama with a novel romance based on the story by Albert J. Cohen and Robert T. Shannon. Others in the all star cast include Claire Dodd, Roscoe Karns, Hobart Cavanaugh, Russell Hopton and Robert Barrat. Robert Florey directed from the screen play by Brown Holmes and Sidney Sutherland. Page Three