Jewel Robbery (Warner Bros.) (1932)

CURRENT CAMPAIGN Review “Jewel Robbery” Affords Grand Entertainment with Wm. Powell-Kay Francis Once again Warner’. Bros. have produced a sure fire hit. wit ay Oe re looking for something delightfully different in the way of motion KAY FRANCIS Cut No. 6 picture —_enter tainment — see OCuti15e Mat ide ‘*Jewel RobORV? hte the cna Theatre. The Warner Brothers picture, which opened last evening, is one of surprises and suspense from beginning to end—with William Powell and Kay Francis again together in the same ‘ vehicle. But that’s only one of many pleasures in store for the theatregoers Oilers ea ee ae Powell is the arch-criminal of this sparkling, daring melodrama—but what a criminal! For this is no story of an ordinary jewel-robber and Powell is no ordinary robber. He is a super-Raffles, outwitting the police of Europe at. every turn, robbing his aristocratic victims with manners that are the equal of their own; charming them with his polished personality until women are willing to part with their hearts as well as their diamonds. The story is laid in modern Vienna, and for an hour the audience is thrilled and an ed with what happens when E)e’s most accom aay LTancis is the Baroness Teri, whose boast it has always been that no man could thrill her as could a diamond. Collecting precious stones has been the ruling passion of her life—until the afternoon when she, her husband and her friends are the victims of ‘‘The Robber’s’’ most daring coup in Vienna’s most exclusive jewelry shop. For the first time in her luxurious vain existence, the Baroness forgets her jewels in her admiration for a man. And though the Robber’s enterprise is successful, he finds himself madly in love with the beautiful Baroness. Having stolen the lady’s jewels and her heart along with them ‘‘The Robber’’ cooly proceeds to steal the lady herself, by a ruse as clever and daring as anything you have ever witnessed in fiction. From that moment, the duel of wits between the two becomes more intense until—but why spoil your pleasure by giving away the swift succession of events that are the chief charm of the picture, made doubly so by the characters as Powell and Miss Francis interpret them? Given such a character as Powell ~ makes of ‘‘The Robber,’’ he is even “more fascinating in ‘‘Jewel Robbery,’’ than he was in the adventures of Philo Vance. ! Powell lives the character with a zest that is absolutely irresistible. Those who have become accustomed to Kay Francis as the serious, earnest heroine of her recent pictures will be astonished and charmed by her interpretation° of the flirtatious, irresponsible wife of Vienna’s richest banker. The other members of the supporting cast show the same all around excellence for which Warner pictures have become noted. Helen Vinson, Hardie Albright, Henry Kolker, as The Baron, Andre Luguet, Lee Kohlmar, Spencer Charters as a police agent, and’ the rest contribute vivid portraits to the Viennese scene. But the story so completely belongs to Kay Francis and William Powell that the rest of Vienna and the world is mere background for what goes on between them. Abundant credit for splendid direction that never lost the flavor and tempo of a single situation goes to William Dieterle. Opening Day Story Popular Stars Re-United in “Jewel Robbery” at oe re Theatre Today William Powell and Kay Francis, America’s most popular screen team, have been re-united by Warner Bros. in their first co-starring picture in nearly three years, ‘‘ Jewel Robbery.’’ ‘¢ Jewel Robbery’’ gives both stars full scope for the talents which brought them to notice as leaders in the field of dramatic comedy. Powell appears as the suave, slyly humorous “‘robber,’’ a man who steals hearts even while husbands look on hopelessly.. Miss Francis appears as the beautifully gowned Baroness Teri, toast of Viennese society, sought after by a thousand men but loving only one, and he not her husband. The picture affords a variety of unusual situations, played to their utmost by the stars and supporting cast, which ineludes Alan Mowbray, Helen Vinson, Hardie Albright, Lee Kohlmar, Spencer Charters and many others. ‘“ Jewel Robbery’’ was adapted for the screen by Erwin Gelsey from the successful New York stage play by Ladislaus Fodor and directed by William Dieterle, famous director of ‘‘The Last Flight.’’ ® y4 nd day of run Andre Luguet Seen in ‘Jewel Robbery,’ Comes From Long Actor Line If Andre Luguet had become anything but an actor, it would have been as astounding as if a Barrymore had gone into business instead of the theatre. Luguet, who plays the role of Count Andre in Warner Brothers’ ‘Jewel Robbery,’’ co-starring William Powell and Kay Francis, now playing at the ......... Theatre, descended from a long line of French actors on both sides of his family. His father, Maurice Luguet, was one of the foremost actors of his day. His uncle, Maurice de Feraudy, is a star of the Comedie Francaise, one of the oldest and most famous theatrical organizations in the world. His mother and grandfather have both spent their lives in the service of the dramatic muse. One of the well-known works on the French theatre is entitled ‘‘Les Luguets,’’ and recounts the part that his celebrated theatrical family have played in the history of the French stage. From ‘‘Jewel Robbery,’’ Luguet stepped into William Powell’s own shoes to play the Powell role in the French version of ‘‘High Pressure’’ ‘WILLIAM POWELL as he appears in Warner Bros. “Jewel Robbery” in which he is co-starred with KAY FRANCIS. Cut No.5 Cut 80c I st day of run > Kay Francis Busiest | Actress in Hollywood Warner Bros.’ ‘‘Jewel Robbery,’’ in which she is co-starred with William Powell, gives Kay Francis twentythree pictures to her eredit in a screen career of less than three years. Since winning her first part in ‘‘Gentlemen of the Press,’’ the dashing brunette star has almost literally not had a moment to herself. Life has been one motion picture after another. Not until she became ‘a star under the Warner Bros.-First National banner did the pace slow down to a normal tempo. Miss Francis is making one more picture this spring. Then she plans a vacation, to enjoy the complete rest. and relaxation she has been looking forward to for more than two and a half years. Mat 10c ebrd day of run Charles Coleman a Stage Veteran of 3 Continents ee Charles Coleman, who plays the role of Henri, William Powell’s confidant, in Warner Brothers’ ‘‘ Jewel Robbery’’ co-starring Kay Francis and William Powell, now playing at (Rilcis Serres Theatre, has been identified with the stage on three continents, besides having had years of experience before the camera, Born in Sydney, Australia, Coleman made his debut there as ‘‘ Little John’? in ‘‘Robin Hood’’ and toured Australia for five years. Two years at the Empire Theatre, in London, with George Edwards followed. He was a member of Sir Herbert Tree’s company which toured the United States, appearing with Tree in ‘*Henry VIII,’’? ‘‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’’ and ‘‘Trilby.’’ x 2 Alin day of run Movie Player an Artist Henry Kolker, who plays the Baron Franz von MHorhenfels in Warner Brothers’ ‘‘ Jewel Robbery,’? now playing at the ......0........ Theatre, which ~ co-stars William Powell and Kay Francis under the direction of Wil© liam Dieterle, is a connoisseur and collector of Japanese prints. He is also an artist of considerable merit His hobby is painting, and many of his spare hours are devoted to his own creations. One of Mr. Kolker’s most recent compositions is a seven-foot, three panel Japanese screen, which he made for his Hollywood home and completed during the production of ‘«Jewel Robbery.’’ Each of the panels is enhanced by one of the artists’s oversize reproductions of thespian figures from some of the old Papenese prints in his collection. > th day of run William Powell Well Liked in Central Europe William Powell had the pleasant experience, not long ago, of learning that he was one of the most popular American stars in Central Europe, from no less a person than the German Consul in New York City, Dr. Paul Schwarz. Dr. Schwarz and his wife arrived in California this Spring after a transcontinental motor trip, and were entertained during their stay in Los Ageles by Dr. Gustav A. Struve, attache in charge of the German Consulate in that city. Always intensely interested in the development of motion pictures, both in GC rmany and the United States, Dr. v7 ee + coast. se ——_ In particular, Dr. Schwa pressed a desire to visit the W Bros.-First National studio in . bank. He was keenly interested the success of William Dieterle, h. countryman, as a director. And he hoped that an outstanding feature of his visit would be a personal meeting with William Powell. Fortunately, ‘‘Jewel Robbery,’’ now playing at the ....... Theatre, with William Powell and Kay Francis as co-stars, was in production the day Dr. Schwarz and his party arrived at the Warner lot. After watching a number of scenes being taken, Dr. and Mrs. Schwarz and Dr. Struve had an opportunity for a chat, between set-ups, with Mr. Powell and Miss Francis, and the director, William Dieterle. In addition to hearing the not unwelcome news that German audiences awaited each new Powell picture with eager anticipation, Powell learned that he and Dr. Schwarz had one distinguished friend in common—Emil Jannings. KAY FRANCIS as she appears in Warner Bros.’ “Jewel Robbery.” WILLIAM POWELL plays opposite her in this spicy romance. Out No.3 Outisce Matic Page Ten