Although it is difficult to believe, the Ritz Brothers are subdued. Following their return to Twentieth Century-Fox after their rebellion of a few weeks ago and the subsequent suit by the studio for $150,000 dama-ages the boys speak only in whispers. They still insist that they are colossal but their ones are hushed. In discussing the rebellion and its settlement, Jimmy Ritz says, "We are very, very happy to be back, and Mr. Zanuck is very, very happy to have us back. The whole thing was just a misunderstanding. You know what I mean?"
Harry Ritz says, "I want to tell you this is a great corporation we're were working for. They're right and we're right. You know what I mean?" Al Ritz had no comment to make. Although the Ritzes were regarded with some bitterness by the studio during the trouble, all seems to be sweetness and light today and it is improbable that Fox will press its claim for damages resulting from the five-day delay in filming "The Gorilla.
This Ralph Spence play, which first saw the light at the Selwyn Theatre in 1925, has been altered somewhat In addition to Mr. Mulligan and Mr. Garrity, there is a third detective, a Mr. Harrigan; these are played the Ritzes. Joseph Calleia is the criminal who masquerades in a gorilla suit. The costume was made by Pere Westmore, head of Warners make-up department, as a hobby. He took a year and a half to construct it and it is said that he was driven to it as a matter of relaxation from so much beauty. It cost him $2,800 and he receives $1,200 a week rental The arm of the ape provides many of the thrills, but Calleia does not have to be on duty for this action. Fox uses Harold Goodwin for the role. He is a stock player who appeared as a voice or a bit in all Fox films last year but one, he says. He was a star in 1920, but now he is used mostly for tests. During cutting, it was decided that the Mi saurians in "Jesse James" had a too CHEZ ROVERE—French and Itllan pronounced Missouri accent and that ihe public would be confused. Goodwin's voice was dubbed in as a substitute. He had a. similar chore in 0. Des NIGHT CLUB Russian and tor-izzy also Onschik and his violin."
EEL MONTE—Cabaret. Alabidos Chestra. Floor show.
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