Little Caesar (Warner Bros.) (1931)

: iene = 5 | increase Your Advei.using Appropriation! _ Reach The Millions Rise And Downfall Of Gangsters Shown In “Little Ceaser” (Current Reader) “Little Caesar’, the new First National picture now showing at the Theatre, gives a startlingly realistic impression of gangsters, from the lowest “rat”, or petty thief, up to the “Big Boys”, or heads of gangs. The picture shows vividly the various social strata within crookdom. The petty thieves and pickpockets are seen in cheap rooming houses in the foreign quarter of a large city, while the big racketeers live a life of luxury, if not security, in the swankier residential sections. The story deals with the rise of a gangster named Rico, played by Edward G. Robinson, from the level] of a thig to a position as head of a powerful gang. Director Mervyn LeRoy js said to have put technical details And realistic touches in the picture that make it the most au Gangsters Must Be (Advance News) Mervyn LeRoy, Theatre next jewelry as a case in point. up in the gang. Director LeRoy has studs of the gang’s leader. Decked With Guns who directed “Little Caesar,” the First NationalVitaphone picture coming to the states that the mind of the average gangster is like that of a child. He cites the example of their love for In “Little Caesar” the leading role of Rico, played by Edward G. Robinson, is that of a typical gangster chief, a man who works his way used his knowledge of gangster psychology in the delineation of the character of Rico. When Rico starts with the gang as a thug he wears cheap imitation stones, but his eyes are ever|_ on the emerald scarf-pin and pearl As Rico advances in position with the gang, he has an opportunity to splurge in the matter of personal Novel Underworld Souvenir Program (Advance News) National and which opens at the Theatre. tures of two doves and the words Friendship and Loyalty—grim symbols of virtue among outlaws. The dinner in “Little Caesar” being given in honor of Rico, gang leader, played by Edward G. Robinson, there are numerous testimonials to him by his colleagues. There is one that goes: : ° “To Rico— thentic of the kind ever filmed. embellishments, and we see him Remember the river, remember With Mr. Robinson are Douglas with his shirt oozing bejewelled the brook, : Fairbanks, Jr., Sidney Blackmer, | P's. : : : : Remember the friend who adRalph Ince, William Collier, Jr.,] Supporting Mr. Robinson in this vertised in this book. Glenda Farrell, Thomas and George E. Stone. The story is a screen adaptation of the successful novel by W. B. Burnett. Jackson Glenda Farrell, LOE O/RECTIONWEST COAST THEATRES INC, ‘TWO ENTRANCES » Her Kiss Dethrones The King Of All » Racketeers! ~, oe Bo secensenennne aia ww ee. “i Love Rules The 2 * World. But Can It | Rule the Underworld? Rs One kiss—and this gangster kid was her man. No power, no law, no outlaw could take him from her. Not even : = On. little di Caesar \ a EDW. C. ROBINSON sf as Rico, the Killer and = DOUG. FAIRBANKS, Jr. ¥ Z\\\ as the gangster who losses his heart and his nerve to a girl. and a great cast. Cut Ma *Cut 40c, Met 10c a meee splendid picture of gangland is a cast which includes such sterling performers as Doug Fairbanks, Jr., William Collier, Jr. Sidney Blackmer, and Ralph Ince. (Signed) Bat Carillo.” Another runs like this: “Compliments of Joe Sanson (KO) ‘Lightweight King of Little Italy’ and his lady friend Miss Angelina Vecchioni.” A men’s outfitter advertises: “Be a Sport—Dress to Kill.” And another: “To Rico—A Good Man Hard to Find.” The banquet in “Little Caesar” is one of the highlights of the gangster epic kept intact as authored by Burnett in his novel. The players in this scene were Sidney Blackmer, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Stanley Fields, Ralph Ince, Willie Collier, Jr., Maurice Black, George Stone and others. "Little Caesar” Film Presented From Inside Viewpoint Author Made Extensive Study of Underworld Characters and Their Odd Habits (Advance Reader) Mr. Burnett has chosen to present his material from the “inside” viewpoint. He tells his story as one who knows; one who is intimate with his locale and characters. Burnett made an intensive study of life in gangland during the time he was working on the story, and as a result the characters are particularly well-drawn, and the atmosPhere smacks of grim reality. In his search for authentic gangster material, Burnett met and fraternized with some of the most important figures in the racketeering world. Many who have seen “Little Caesar” claim to recognize wellknown gangsters in the characters. Burnett claims that some of the characters are real, some are entirely fictitious, while others represent a composite of several individuals. Edward G. Robinson plays the leading role, the part of Rico, “Little Caesar,” and is ably supported by Doug Fairbanks, Jr., Glenda Farrell, William Collier, Jr., Sidney Blackmer, Ralph Ince and others in a cast that really deserves to be called all-star. Really A Highbrow! Although he is known as the best portrayer of gangster roles in Hollywood, Edward G. Robinson who has the leading role in “Little Caesar,” the First National gang epic now at the heatre, actually prefers highbrow parts. He specialized in these on the New York stage, and only fell into gangster roles hy accident. in “Little Caesar’ A bit of gangster curioso has found its way to “Little Caesar,” the W. R. Burnett novel which Mervyn LeRoy directed for First This object shown in the picture, is a souvenir program modeled after one actually used in an elaborate banquet given by Chicago gangsters. The cover contains the pic Who Have Read The St HIGHLIGHTS OF GANGLAND IN “LITTLE CAESAR” BROUG TO SCREEN IN EXCELLENT Edward G. Robinson Plays Leading Role In 1 Drama of Underworld With Strong Supporting Cast Edward G. Robinson as “Little Caesar,” the big boss of racketeerdom. Cut 30c, Mat 10c (Prepared Review) With a superb cast and realistic background, “Little Caesar” last night at the Cut No. 16 part in those circles who has many admirable productions masterpiece in “Little Caesar.” Edward G. Robinson, known for other magnificent gangster characterizations, gives a splendid performance, playing the role of Rico, “Little Caesar.” The Story deals with the rapid and spectacular rise to crookdom leadership of this fiery individual. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., as a pal of Rico’s, really wishes to quit this life of crime and go back to cafe dancing with his partner, the charming Glenda Farrell, with whom he is madly in love, but Rico stands in his way and will not permit his reformation. He always yearns for bigger pickings, he goes from a small town to the big city and joins up with a “mob,” bringing Joe Massara (Doug Fairbanks) with him, much against Joe’s wishes. And in the big town Rico fights his way from a lowly gunman to the leadership of the entire underworld. ~ Ralph Ince enacts the role of wegen wrote the screen ad: Pete Montana, one of Rico’s rival| ti”: ' racketeers, in masterly style. We hereby nominate “Little One of the highly effective scenes | sar” as one of the ten Dést-ph.. of the picture js a banquet given| of 1930, Steere 8 banguet_given|of 1990 HELD OVER BY DEMAND! to Rico by his colleagues. scene shows the gangsters i glory with their “Molls” an us an idea of what a gunma) cial life is like. And it’s quit istic, for in spite of the abs of many phases of these socia tivities, it is just the sort of 1 that goes on “when the enter ing burglar isn’t burgling.” “Little Caesar” is a pictt high distinction and is likely remembered as the gangster of all time. ; Included in the cast of } besides those already » * such famous stage and . sonalities as Sidney Black. liam Collier, Jr., Maurice B many others. It’s a swell | “Little Caesar” is taken fr W. R. Burnett best selling of the same name. Francis Ed —_ Another week to acr modate the thousand: were turned away.. LL CAESA with Edw. G, ROBINSO \ te and Douglas etter Bette FAIRBANK **Door way to 2nd Hell” n ) fo | WEEK |CRITER! Cut No. 10 Cut 40c, Mat 10c