That Hagen Girl (Warner Bros.) (1947)

Publicity “Daughter Knows Best’’, Explains Shirley’s Mother ACCENTED IN NEW Shirley Temple is her own boss now. What she says goes about her career, Mrs. Temple, Shirley’s mother, who has been making the decisions ever since Shirley became a motion picture star, has retired to the background. Proud of Her “Daughter knows best,” explains Mrs. Temple. “She’s old enough to take care of herself. Her judgment is good and her whole approach sane and rational. I’m very proud of her.” Mrs. Temple, however, will continue to remain with Shirley on the set as in the past but it’s Shirley who’ll be in charge, conducting her own interviews and rendering the final say-so on matters pertaining to the Temple professional life. During production of Warner Bros.’ “That Hagen Girl’ which opens Friday at the Strand Theatre, “Mrs. Temple maintained quiet vigil on the sidelines, always within calling dis tance of her celebrated child who is a child no longer but a poised young woman. “T love to have mother with me when I’m working,” Shirley explains.” “It’s always been that way and I’d be lost without her. She’s a wonderful influence on me. We’re really partners and work like a team. Her suggestions are invaluable and she’s hyper-critical of my performances. She doesn’t believe in flattery. I have to earn her praise. “Between scenes we knit and sew, just like two married women friends. If I’m too tired or busy to see visitors, she does the honors. Everyone speaks of her graciousness and understanding.” Learning Business Shirley’s father is her business manager but he wants her to learn how to take care of her own affairs. “It’s a little early to say yet,” the star remarks, “but I think I'll become a_ good business woman. I know what I want. Which is a start, anyway.” Shirley Gets Housewives of the world are in accord in one thought—don’t get chummy with the neighbors. Shirley Temple doesn’t share this cynical attitude. Her next-door neighbor in Brentwood is Zasu Pitts. Ever since she was a little girl, Shirley has known Zasu and now that she’s Mrs. John Agar, the friendship is stronger than ever. For Miss Pitts has been interesting herself in the domestieating of Shirley. Especially where cooking is concerned. An Expert Cook The popular character comedienne who is seen in Warner Bros.’ “Life With Father” is, in off screen moments, an expert in culinary arts. As a matter of record, Miss Pitts is author of several cook books and to be invited to her house for dinner is said to be one of those never-tobe-forgotten adventures in eating. When Shirley first married, she dutifully attended cooking school and learned about omelets and baked potatoes and filets. But the star of “That Hagen Girl” now showing at the Strand Theatre, says that. she also Still 683-512 SILENT TYPE. Rory Calhoun, the screen's new romantic personality, who appears in Warner Bros.’ drama of small-town golisip, “That Hagen Girl” now at the Strand. Mat 1G Cooking Tips learns a lot about what goes on in the kitchen from Zasu who invites young Mrs. Agar over numerous times a week to watch. her prepare various dishes. The invitation usually reads: “Come and bring an appetite, a notebook and pencil.” Along with appetite, notebook and pencil, Shirley brings her stalwart mate who enjoys watching the girls at work. He also enjoys his task of official taster while the cooking is in progress end Shirley is taking notes. When Shirley and John depart for home, Zasu loads them with jams and jellies and preserves from her heavily stocked shelves. Once a month, the Pitts home is visited by a gourmet club. All the folk involved are master chefs. They gather in Zasu’s round kitchen—yes, her kitchen is round, not the typical square design—and each prepares the recipe for which he is known best. Standing Invitation And Miss Pitts never forgets to invite the Agars to these cooking orgies. She bids them to come early, watch the chefs at the job and ask questions. After each occasion, Shirley remarks that she returns to her own kitchen and immediately is overcome with frustration. Yes, the good neighbor policy rides high out Brentwood way, even if its headquarters are in the kitchen, the pantry and the ice box. SMALL-TOWN AURA WARNER OFFERING In his decor of Warner Bros.’ “That Hagen Girl,” Ronald Reagan-Shirley Temple co-starring production, which opens Friday at the Strand Theatre, set designer Stanley Fleischer stresses the character of the small-town people. Settings, such as those of Shirley Temple’s home in the poor section of the small middlewestern town; Reagan’s quarters, a made-over carriage house reflecting all male tastes; the luxury of Barbara Brown’s and Moroni Olsen’s (they play aristocrats of the community) homes; Gateley park with its lagoon and trees; the junior college; the main street of Jordan, Ohio, setting of the drama—all are true to the American background which they represent. Excepting for an all-night location jaunt to the Warner Bros.’ ranch in Calabasas for exteriors of the Olsen-Brown mansion and for locations on the studio back lot for the Jordan railroad station episodes and the town of Jordan itself, all of “That Hagen Girl” production was carried on entirely in the various sound stages at the studio. There She Goes— ‘That Hagen Gul’ As the train pulls out from Jordan, Ohio, in the final fadeout in Warner’ Bros.’ emotional drama of smalltown gossip, “That Hagen Girl,” co-starring Ronald Reagan and Shirley Temple, eurrently on view at the Strand Theatre, a citizen of the town observes, “What'll we talk about now?” Still 683-37 Shirley Temple Mat 1F Ronnie's No-acting Edict The question might run something like this—when is an actor not like an actor? The answer is . Reagan. According to the star of Warner Bros.’ “That Hagen Girl” opening Friday at the Strand Theatre, he has an instinct for being anonymous. Off screen, that is. : “It’s good buiness, I know, for an actor to be an actor off-stage as well,” says Reagan. “But I just don’t know how.” Reagan is inclined to blame for this his before Hollywood job of newspaperman, interviewer and radio announcer— those worthies whose task is purveying other people’s celeb Ronald rity. “When I’m_ interviewed, it generally ends in my interviewing the interviewer,” Reagan grins. “If I become enthusiastic and begin selling something, it’s always somebody or something else—animal, fish or mineral. Just pure habit, that’s all, and I’ve never managed to shake it off after all these years. I began my living telling about -others and I’m still doing it. I just haven’t the courage to say—if, indeed, I think about it all—‘Have you heard the latest about me?’ I sincerely believe myself to be the publicity man’s chief headache for that inability to talk about myself. I may learn sometime, though.” Still 683-54 “THAT HAGEN GIRL.” Ronald Reagan and Shirley Temple essay their strongest dramatic assignments in Warner Bros.’ poignant drama of smalltown gossip of that title, opening Friday at the Strand Theatre. Mat 2C Hollywood has taught him many things but it hasn’t taught him how to talk to people, Rory Calhoun admits. “T’m just a naturally reserved guy,” said the tall, dark and handsome actor who plays Shirley Temple’s beau in Warner Bros.’ “That Hagen Girl’ opening Friday at the Strand Theatre. “It’s difficult for me to be the hail-fellow-well-met sort of person who can breeze right into a chummy conversation with someone I’ve only met a few minutes before. With friends, of course, it’s a different story. “But being in the motion picture business, my diffidence has made the going tough ... for me. One comes into contact with so many strangers every day at the studio, and on the set, and my reticence worries me. [ can’t very well plead ‘Look. I’m a painfully shy character, please bear with me’ to each and every one, and [ don’t want the people I meet, or my co-workers on first acquaintance, to mistake my lack of small talk for a case of high-hat in operation.” Calhoun has taken heart in the regard Hollywood and the world extends to Gary Cooper and Fred MacMurray, a couple of other taciturn worthies. “My background, before I became an actor, wasn’t conducive Shirley Temple Plays Juliet In ‘That Hagen Girl’ Shirley Temple is to make her debut in Shakespearean drama. She’ll play Juliet, the greatest heroine of them all and a role that is every actress’ dream. The dramatic event takes place in Warner Bros. “That Hagen Girl,” opening Friday at the Strand Theatre in which Miss Temple portrays the title part, appearing as a high school student who scores a hit in the class production of “Romeo and Juliet.” She’ll be seen in three scenes from the tragic drama, highlighted by the death scene in the tomb by Romeo’s side. Rory:Tall, Dark, Handsome for developing easy informality,” he continues. “I was a lumberjack, hardrock miner, truck driver, ranch hand and a forestfire fighter. An easy, informal social manner isn’t a necessary part of any of those jobs as it is in being an actor and I worked with men who, like myself, waited, watched and proceeded slowly in striking up friendship. “Hollywood is a wonderfully free and easy place. I’ve enjoyed everyone I’ve met. How could it be otherwise? For here are gathered all the creative folk at their various professions. J don’t see how, under the circumstances, an anti-social person could long remain such. I’m not anti-social. I’m just reserved.” He lists hunting and riding as his favorite sports and owns a valuable collection of antique and unusual guns. He also is an expert archer. Rory, who didn’t dance much before films came into his life, is now one of the best in the colony and is frequently seen at the popular night spots with various young screen beauties. He owns a Belgium Shepherd dog, named Rex, and two cats, Nip and Tuck. Still RR-246 GOSSIP nearly ruined his life. Ronald Reagan is co-starred with Shirley Temple in Warner Bros.’ important dramatic romance, “That Hagen Girl,” now at the Strand. Mat 1E 3