The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 22, 1933, Page 3

ot s ae L e oo CAPITOL TONIGHT THE BIG COMEDY COLOSSAL Inwhich the spotlight is turned on Hollywoodinariot of laughs. With JACK OAKIE, SIDNEY FOX. From the play by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. A UNIVERSAL PICTURE, Pre- sented by Carl Lacmmle. SELECT SHORTS PREVIEW—1 A. M. TONIGHT “HELLO TROUBLE” ~COMING— “Downstairs”—“Age of Consent” ROOM FOR 2 TOBINS, TWO SISTERS SAY Therefore \Fian and Gen- evieve Will Both Be Seen on Screen By ROBBIN COONS HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Feb. 22.— There is enough room on the screen for two Tobins, just as there § was on Broad- way, Genevieve and Vivian have decided. Vivian, the newcomer out here, is younger ¢ than Genevieve, and I suppose ? her equal on the | stage in fame. In films Gene= vieve has about three years’start VIVIAN TOBIN on Vivian, which means much considering that stage names seldom rate with the average movie fan until established on the screen. Probably because she thought it unfair to profit by a name built, on the screen at least, by her sis- ter, Vivian contemplated changing her own, built on the stage, before reléase of “The Sign of The Cross.” It was Genevieve as well as Cecil DeMille who dissuaded her. They held a family conference about it, with their mother, of course, sitting in. These Tobins are clannish group. “SISTER ACT” The two make a convincing “sis- ter act,” although since they were children they have gone their sep- arate ways on the stage. “If we could find a story in which the characters talk to each other as sisters really talk,” says Vivian, “we'd like to play sisters in, a picture. But such a story is hard to find.” How sisters didn't explain. esting. Vivian had .eight weeks’ work on “The Sign of The Cross,” her first film, which was the fime the whole picture required. That was unusuall! luck for a screen beginner, especial- “really talk” she It might be inter- ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. No. 1535—$5.15 Net Lighting Fixture Specials % FROM SEATTLE LIST—20% We Hang Them Fi ree INSIDE” STORY OF FILMS IS TOLD IN GRAND SATIRE Capitol Fea atute Reveals Riotous Hollywood Comedy “Once in a Lifetime” is not only a picture which shows in an in- tensely interesting fashion the re- puted inner workings of the Hol- lywood film studios; it is one of the most riotously funny comedies ever to come to the local screen. Universal's sparkling satire on the making of motion pictures op- ened at the Capitol last night and will be shown again tonight. Sidney Fox is a charming little figure as the screen-struck Susan Walker, and Jack Oakie is perfect as the small-time vaudeville actor who, in spite of his “dumbness” is finally acclaimed,as the out- standing genius of Hollywood. The cast of principal players is a long one, all all do good work. Among these may be mentioned Aline MacMahon, Russell Hopton, ZaSu Pitts, Louise Fazenda, Ons- low Stevens, Gregory Ratoff and Margaret Lindsey. The sfory begins in New York City with the three members of a small-time vaudeville team has- tening to Hollywood coincident with the advent of the talkies, intent on securing some of the large and easily earned salaries being paid out by a confused industry in the throes of a great change. They are engaged to conduct & school of elocution, within the Glogauer studios, and the succession of for- tunate blunders committed by the “dumb” member of the trio (play- ed by Jack Oakie) eventually raise jall to positions of power in the film industry. You will not find a duil mo- ment in “Once in a Lifetime.” You will lJearn many inside secrets of studio life, and you will be vast- ly amused by the picture. ly if her role is a secondary char- acter like Dacia, the chattery gos- sip in the latest DeMille extrava- ganza. But Vivian has been un- usually lucky in her screen career to date. Especially so in the man- ner in which she annexed her first role. UNEXPECTED “BREAK” Vivian, starring on the stage while her sister was breaking the talkie ice, came out to visit Gene- vieve and family in June. While here she accepted an invitation to visit in Idaho, and she and her brother were packed to drive north when the telephone rang. It was DeMille, and calling Viv- ian, not Genevieve. The end of it was that, over her own protests, she took a screen test -that very day and signed for the role. “I was all for waiting until I came back,” she says, Mille insisted. Two. days later I was at work. I shudder to think of it now, to think how lightly T was about to pass up an oppor- unity!” Vivian is blond, slight, sparkling, with. grey-blue eyes. A scant family resemblance to Genevieve is accen- tuated on_ the screen. PSR i o IO ATTENTION MASONS! Masonic Temple, 1:30 pm., Thurs- day, Feh. 23, called to conduct the funeral services of the late Ira D. Nordyke, of Friday:Harbor, Wash- to attend. adv. M. L. MERRITT, W. M. — SHRINE BALL TONIGHT Washington's Birthday Shrine Ball Feb. 22, -Scottish Rite Tem- igle. Invitational. ‘Shriners pleass ir fezes. CHAIRMAN, - | Ball ‘Committce. | Jadv. FINE DISPLAY Alaska Electric nght_ & Power€o. ;jP'?“?‘iPh?"f g Douglxa——lene 18 “but Mr, De-| Special communication of Mt. Ju~| neau Lodge F. & A. M, at the| ington. Members and visitors urged DEBUTANTES spotlights. Twenty-six have struck MANILA, Feb. 22—Facing a mo- mentous issue in the acceptance or rejection of the Hawes-Cutting in- dependence bill, the Philippinesare watching closely the maneuverings of their political leaders. Decision of Manuel Quezon, mer- curial leader of the dominant na- | tionalista party, to sail for the states on February 25, has revived rumers that an attempt might be made to re-open the question be- fore the new Congress in Wash- ington. To Consult Roosevelt | | Quezon decided to risk his frail health on the long journey after | Senator Hawkes had word to the islands that opponents of the 10-year trial brand of self-govern- |ment could rest assured that the welfare and freedom of the Phil- ippines had been amply safezuard- ed. Quezon said he wanted to learn | this at first hand. He intends |to talk with President-E! Roose- | veit, congressional ‘leade: and the | Philippines commissioners in Wash- | ington. | [ Previously the veteran Filipino {leader had expressed outright op- | positio nto the bill. Long an ad- vocate of complete and immediate {independence for his native land, {he called the American offer “fic- titious independence.” Disowns Brain Child Taxed then with having advo- | cated just such a measure when ! he returned from Washington in November, 1931, Quezon answered: “I don't recognize my son.” | In that earlier pronouncement |Quezon recommended that the In- sular legislature favor, first, im-! mediate independence; second, if that were impossible, a transition period unger limited free trade: third, independence. under less fa-i THE DAILY ALASKA F_MPARE WEDNESDAY, FEB 22 |933 .2 2 FLOCK TO BROADWAY STAGES a bargain with producers. Broadway. suddenly finds itself confronted with a crop of debutantes banging at.its many.stage doors From near and far society girls have abandoned the tea tables to seek a place in New York’s theatrical In- this fashionable brigade are Natalie Hess (seated) and Doris Crandall who are shown. at left applying-the grease paint. At right is Heler Allen of Ryda!, Pa, society, who has a dancing part in a new production. (Associated Press Photos) New Congress F wht on F zlzpmo lel THEY ARGUE OVER INDEPENDENCE “Manuel Quezon (below), veteran Filipino politician, is coming to Hmted by Quezon’s Trip to America the United States to satisfy himself that the new law for Philippine independence is .the best that could be obtained by the island commissioners headed by Sergic Roxas. Osmena (upper left) and Manuel vorable circumsvances. It was his second best idea which he intimated had been altered be- yond recognition ‘by the Hawes- Cutting meagure. Favoring this bill from Wash- Bell, as the, *witzerland, Bow and Her Sleigh-Bell Far from the mddflng cwid of Hollywood hemmonhippen. Cllu Bow, | “erstwhile “It” gir] of the screen, is shown with her setor husband, Rex e:lrl{:ysfl !leégl)’ll fide on the unow-cove:reg hills of St. Moritz, ow-Bells are making a tour of Eurgpean capitals b, of & hehmi honeyuool. ek DANCE TONIGH T EVERGREEN GARDENS GOLDSTEIN BUILDING |ington were the members of the current independence mission head- led by Sergio Osmena, Quezon's |one-time political foe. With him |are. Manuel Roxas, speaker of the house; Camilo Osias and Pedro Guevara. Roxas has been one of Quezon’s lieutenants buf he allied himself with. Osmena in advocating acceptance of the bill. Provided there is no re-openjng |of the subject in the American Congress, the first test of Filipino | reaction to the bill probably will come at the next regular session of the insular legislature. The 10- | year law provides that the island's law-makers may vote ‘yes” or “no” on the plan. An affirmative vote would mean willingness to accept the responsi- bilities of nationhood under tepms which eritics of the measure con- sider onerous and dangerous . to economic existence, but which ad- vocates - of -the plan retort-would | seem . cheap enough to the Filipino patriots who less than 35 -years lives for thc same ago gave thei end. Those Iaunnfl acceptance argue that a “no” vote would leave the! issue as beclouded as it has bcvn through years of agitation. would mean, that better berms—a shorter transition period, fewer | conditions, more liberal free trade‘ provisions—were hoped for from | the incoming administration at Washington. Rejection, they add, would per- mit revival of charges that the whole independence campaign was | insincere, with the sentiment for | freedom exploited by politicians | employing the shibboleth “immed- | late and complete independence as a. means of .remaining in po Furthermore, these urgers of fa- ivor;b}e legislation action point out, a “yes” vote in the insular hauJo; and senate would not be irrevoca- ' ble. There would remain the pop-| ular vote at a special ielection to ratify or reject a constitution for (the transitional commonwealth, ! The Hawes-Cutting measure pro- vides that this vote be aceepted as a plebiscite and that rejection of the. constitution wquld mean popular disapproval of the 10-year plan. SHRINE GLUB BIVES ANNUAL BALL TONIGHT Excellent Time Anticipated| at Affair of Loca! Urgamzatlon ‘Celebrating Washington’s Birth- day the annual dance of the Shrine Club will be held tonight in the ballroom of the Scottish Rite Temple. All Shriners are expected to wear their fezzes ac- eording to Simpson MacKinnon, Chairman of the committee in charge. The Serenader’s will furnish the music. Coffee and sandwiches are to be served in the place of the cus- tomary punch. Mr. MacKinnon are Homer Nord- ling and. Martin Jorgensen. 1 this, Serying on the committee with | " COMEDIENNE 1S NEW ROLE FOR JOAN BENNETT Careless Lady” seum 1s Society Comedy Women in particular wilk find many things of interest in “Care~ less Lady,” the delightful society comedy that began .a two .day showing at the Coliseum theatre last night. The story deals in a speedy I.nhmn with the conversion of a ugly duckling into a It takes a visit in a speak- easy raid, and an alias or two to accomplish but the results are most en- tertaining—and significent to fem inine spectators. Charming Joan Bennett proves o be a comedienne of first-class 7 rank, and her many followers are sure to appreciate this new facet of her talents heretofore suspegcted}! by very few of them. For the first time in several screen appearances, John Boles has a chance to use his| ONE s A splendid tenor, which enhanceshis very fine performance in the male lead. Excellent supporting work is done by a distinguished cast head- fed by Weldon Heyburn, Minna {Gombell, Raul Roulien and Nora | Lane. \France May Use High Tax to Cut Pay .of -Officials PARIS, Feb. 22.—A supertax. on incomes of 2 to 10 per cent.on all citizens whose. 1932 incomes were undiminished has been adopt- ed by the finance committee of the Chamber of Deputies. This was an indirect method of lowering officials’ salaries, -as they |were about the only class not af- |fected by economic conditions. The committee accepted only two-thirds of the government's.pro- posal of $220,000,000 in combined new taxes and economies, The committee reduced economies in the national defense proposals from The affair is invitational. $25,000,000 to. $20,000,000. :ffl Bgmeru(:ubbev.dglym pic swimming: P e ofa flmn E%Sish Crng “Tomorrow’s Styles Today” Values! “TOMORROW’S STYLES TODAY” Values! CASH SALE FOR THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY HOUSE DRESSES from our, regular $2.25 rack—Special $1.00 ALL WASH BLOUSES—Only $1.00 Were $2.25 BILK 'BLOUSES drasticaily reduced. Regular values to $6.95 Must Go at $1.75 RAINCOATS—Values 'to $8.95—AH ‘to go at $L.75 TABLE SPECIALS of values to $4.75. Final cleanup—25 cents each article Thege values are real 1933 prosperity items. Don’t miss these values offered for three days only at Crabbe and Jungle Mouser t e LISEUM at Coli-[d trip to Paris|| PREVIEW—1.A._ M. will give as much heat 8§'two of the dirty, slaty kind. 's why you savé money by [ coal from us. 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