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...Stroheim Film First...
...first program, which will be held in the New Lecture Hall on November 18, will feature "Greed," a picture written and directed by Erich von Stroheim. At its Berlin premiere this picture caused riots because if its wartime characterizations and because of von Stroheim's extreme unpopularity with the Nazis...
...applauded guests of honor, Laura Hope Crews, Effie Shannon, Eric von Stroheim, Jack Whiting, and Forrest Orr will arrive at Cambridge in the Business Board's black limousine, since the Advocate's barouche, in which the editors once drew Barbara Hutton from the Back Bay Station, is being renovated for Ann Sheridan who will be entertained by the Advocate Board next month...
...King-size cigaret (85 mm. instead of 70) was nothing new. For over 60 years, "longs" of a wholly Turkish blend had been sold, but mostly to tired old women, Booth Tarkington and Erich von Stroheim. Frank Riggio figured that by putting an American blend in the 85 mm.s he could broaden their market. The 20% extra length would give a cooler, longer smoke; the 11% extra tobacco required would hike the manufacturing cost only 35? a thousand (from around $5)-not enough to throw them out of price competition* with the popular brands. Young Mr. Riggio figured right...
...with "So Ends Our Night" at Loew's. The cast includes some extremely sincere and convincing portrayals. Frederic March as the indomitable Steiner does some of the best acting in his career. Margaret Sullivan, the perennial refugee, is her usually beautifully serious self. Eric Von Stroheim succeeds in making himself as repulsive as a good Nazi should be. And young Glenn Ford, who is relatively new in movies, handles what might almost be considered the lead with a naivete and spontaneity which will probably not last long in Hollywood...