Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1926, Page 20

20 WATERVAY FOES GRANDED ‘NSANE Sélfish Interests in Congress Hamper Lakes-to-Gulf Plan, Says lllinois Magnate. iated Press. December Selfish ate, insidious and * are attempting to | development and “despe ns, erway ructiv ligmper wa tis holding digadvantage, T. Harris, chairman | of the waterway commission of the| lilinois Manufacturers' Association, dd in his anual report last night.| ted immediate construction | 52,000,000 people at a . | thustasm OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON THEATERS _(Continued from Eighteenth Page.) concerns two roughnecks, who on land are rival gang leaders and also rivals for the hand of Rose Kelly. While on ship they sign a truce, but as soon as the war is over they go back to fighting among themselves. When they get back they find that the waterfront is in the grip of drug traffic and, under the lead of Father O'Regan, they again combine their forces to stamp it out. The leading role is taken by George O'Brien, with Janet Gaynor, William Russel and Robert Edeson in the lesser roles. STRAND—"Frolics of 1927.” Hyde's spectacular musical Frolics of 1927,” with 13 of surprises and novelties, is making the Strand Theater patrons particularly happy this week and arousing in them a degree of en- quite unusual. It opens with a sketch showing old Father Time bidding good-by to 1926 and | welcoming the youthful 1927. Irvin B. ) ing particularly the Illinols waterway project In connection with | ihe lakestothe-gulf development, he asserted that “insane assaults” upon | the measure, which would provide | money for clearing the Illinols River channel, have been made by a minor- ity in Congress, and added: ‘Although Illinois has borne in | sturdy measure her full share of na- | tional undertakings for harbor, chan- el and canal improvements, reaction- aries have fought desperately to pre- vent the appropriation of a scant two llion to clear the Illinois River nel, which is the most perfect aturally for a longer distance than iny other similar stretch of water in 1he United States. “No control of waterways or high- ways by inimical interests or by com- isslons designed to correlate these should ever be permitted in our BLAST INJURES TWO AND WRECKS VESSEL One Man Hurled 20 Feet to Wharf by Explosion Near Vancouver. By the Assoc VANCOUVER, British Columbia, December 27.—An_explosion, attrib. uted to an engine backfire, destroyed the 70-foot gasoline vessel Hulda O. at iarnet, eisht miles east of here, yes- terday. James Orpana and Oscar Orpana, 1he only persons on the ship at the time of the explosion, were seriously injured. The explosion hurled Oscar Orpana 10 a whart 20 feet from the ship. The flames were confined to the vessel. Che Hulda was valued at $15,000. PSS EDITOR WILCOX, 69, DIES. ‘Was Professionally Connected With Encyclopedia Americana. NEW YORK, December 27 (#).— Marion Wilcox, editor and author, died here yesterday. He was 69 years old. He was one of the editors of En- lopedia.Americana, and compiled arly all its articles relating to South 3‘nc(11' Central America and the West ndie: ed Press. Religious Peace Pledged. CHICAGO, December 27 (#).—Rabbi, priest and Methodist bishop Jjoined vesterday on a theater stage in pledg- 1g themselves to the abolishment of racial and religious hatreds The meet- ing, attended by representatives of many races and creeds, was addressed by Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rabbi Solomon B. Freebof and Father Wil- n A. Murph; | stir up Hamp, who is responsible for many of the laughable skits, also gets over well again in a_whistling skit, with Lew Lewls and Earl Root helping to the laugh ingredients. An- other skit that taxes the risibilities is “Lollypops,” that needs to be seen | to be fully appreciated. A big hit of the show is “A Flower From an Old Bouquet,” with the Fo- lies Bergere forming the bouquet, which is beautifully illuminated, while Earl Root sings the song of the num- ber and Billie La Monte descends from the flies in a swing and the principals sing from the theater aisles. A clever Spanish tango is presented by Ruth and Butler, with Spanish girls in the dancing ensemble. The Dancing Dozen also put over “When the Circus Comes to Town” number cleverly. All tol, this week. GAYETY- nuffy, the Cabman Dave Marion, who is celebrating his golden anniversary as a_burlesque comedian, is back at the Gayety this week in his famous characterization of “Snuffy, the Cabman.” whicl has revamped to fit the years 19: In the quaint role Marlon i as big a hit as ever. With the assist ance of “Boob” McManus, a comedy team is formed that has no peer on the Columbia circuit. Marion still clings to his trick mechanical horze, which undoubtedly is the most versa- tile animal creation that ever danced the Charleston. Associated with these comedians are a group of clever entertainers and a chorus of. attractive girls. Two gal- loping negro brothers, Battles and Taylor, present the original “low- down Charleston.” Anna Propp, the soubrette. dances well. Sadie Banks renders some entertaining ditties, and the Kolumbia Komedy Four sends everybody home singing. One of the cenes that provoke much laughter aid in a radio broadcasting studio. While the program listed the station VDB, the announcer gave a touch of local color by using the well known call letters WRC. - WARDMAN PARK—“What! No Prince?” the Strand has a good show Genuine sparkling humor and the cleverest amateur acting seen in Washington for some time go to make hat! No Prince?” the musical com- edy presented at Wardman Park The- ater this week by Father Hurney’s St. Patrick Players. The story was adapted from a play by O'Dea and Montague, “His Royal Highness.” Moderization, however, has replaced the English lord in the clder play with a newly rich American Senator striving to break into the upper crust of society. “What! No Prince?” is, without doubt, the best musical com. edy attempted by the local players and musicians. Interspersed throughout the. three acts are numerous speclalty numbers that show real talent and are en- thusiastically received. Among others THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1926. is “The Merry Melody Makers,” com- prising_Steve Fegan, CIff Cox and Royal Foster. Also I Can't Forget,” sung by Ruth Mollyneaux and Royal Foster. The play concerns a debonair prince, Oscar von Veroff of Eastphalia, who is in love with a beautiful Wash- ington girl. The prince disappears from his palace and is discovered fol- lowing the giyl to Berlin and then to Washington, disregarding the fact that he is already married. When Prince Oscar arrives at the home of the girl he discovers that there is already a Prince Oscar von Veroff living there. Then, to further com- plicate matters, another bogus Prince Oscar arrives. Everything ends hap- pily, however. Luke Fegan, Orme Libby, John MclInerney, Al Kane, Ruth Mollyneaux, Slizabeth ‘Gorman, Agatha Bowman |and Mary Deery are outstanding in the cast. Al Kane is_the comedian. Mary Deery does a Russlan dance with much skill and grace, while Elizabeth Gorman sings a song with Orme Libl e f Moon COLUMBIA—“We're In the Navy Now."” ce Beery and Raymond Hat- supplylng a big laugh at slumbia this week, in their “We're In the Navy v ton, Loew latest comedy, Now Vv all are thout plot, continuity or any of | the other assets expected of a feature film, the photoplay is funny because two of the most delightful comedians of the screen are performing. The story consists of a serfes of incidents depicting the trials of a pair of green | gobs who are in the Navy now, more by accident than design. As a matter of fact, neither Hanson (Beery) nor Dolan, (Raymond Hatton) had the slightest intention af joining any- thing with a military flavor just at that particular time, but they were caught in the tide, and carried through a recruiting station, coming out full-fledged bluejackets. Without tully realizing what it is all about, they are shipped on a trans- port, and then the fun begins. Rebel- lious hammocks, an ancient enemy in the garb of a chief petty officer, en- signs who order lemonade, a beauti- ful spy and submarines all join to make more war than is advertised for the pair of recruits who come out on top in spite of everything. They are decorated for “distinguished” service before the final fade-out. And the un- usual thing about this fade-out is that there is no woman in it. Love interest does not enter into the plot, save for the monientary heart flutterings ex- perienced by the two “heroes” when the lovely “spy” appeals to them for aid. The additional comedy, “Nickel Hoppers,” gives a new slant on comedy reels. The story carries a real plot and heart interest, and Mabel Normand has the leading role. But it more nearly approaches comedy- drama than straight comedy. Pathe’s news reel consists of a review of the outstanding news happenings of 1926. An appropriate orchestral overture completes the program. RIALTO—"Taxi! Taxi!” A rollicking comedy called “Taxi! Taxi” is the photoplay fare offered | patrons of the Rialto Theater for their holiday bill, with the Atlantic | Four, dapper Harmony Boys, held | over for a second week, as the stage presentation, an appropriate short comedy, entitled “Snookum’s Merry s,” featuring the Newlyweds, to- gether with short reels and organ and music, Taxi!” presented by Carl Laemmle, is based on George Wes- ton's magazine story and was di- rected by Melville Brown. Edward | Everett Horton, who is co. arred | with Marion Nixon, proves himself a comedian of no mean ability as Peter Whitby, the struggling young archi- tect who falls in love with his arro- gant boss’ niece. Horton, who uses no_comedy make-up, depends upon a rich variety of facial expressions for his effects and succeeds in achieving a really good comedy line. The story opens In the architectural of- fices where Peter is trying to make his mark in the world. The boss sends for him and tells him he wants him to go to the station to meet his niece. Of course they fall in love. | The uncle, discovering how things | stand, discharges Peter and tells the | girl she is to be sent back to school ! «t once. About this time a rich con- | tractor comes in to look over the boss’ plans. None of the plans suit him until he spies Peter's “dream‘ house,” which the boy had been poring over when he was peremp- torily dismissed. The rich contractor | seizes on Peter’s plans, declares they are just what he wants and demands the immediate return and reinstate- ment of Peter. | The quest of Peter evolves into a thrilling chase, for the lovers have | eloped, and before they are finally caught many unexpected and amus- ing situations arise. PALACE—"Love’s Blindness.” Fast-moving music, vaudeville of an exceptionally high order and a| photoplay in which love and money | strive for the mastery will reward the visitor to Loew's Palace Theater s week. The dancing which veaves in and out in the presentation by Gus Edwards, composer of “School fighter, who, although married, 1s in love with her. He deserts his wife, who had become a drunkard, and fol- lows the young dancer. He arrives on the scene at several trying times and rescues her from danger. About the time she scored her success her father, who was a “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” painter by day and robber by night, is arrested by a Scotland Yard detec: tive. The story leads on until “Twinks” finally leaves the city and turns up on a farm. There she is found by her sweetheart, who has divorced his wife. A cartoon comedy, “The Musical Parrot,’ and news events are the other film numbers. Art Fowler gives several musical hits on his ukulele. The Metropolitan_Symphony Orches- tra, conducted by Daniel Breeskin, has a special and very appropriate pro- gram. Kreiselman AMBASSADOR—“Twinkletoes.” A new Aesop Fable, the latest com- pilation of the picturized news events of the week and added short reels embellished with melodious pipe organ accompaniment and solo intervals by Mirabel J. Lindsey and Gertrude comprise the auxiliary features of the bill being presented ot Crandall’s Ambassador Theater the first three days of this week. The principal screen attraction is the film version of Thomas Burke's story of London's Limehouse, “Twinkletoes,” in which the stellar role is played by Colleen Moore and a complete review of which will be found in connection with the Metro- politan Theater, where it was also accorded first Washington presenta- tions yesterday. CENTRAL—"King of the Pack.” Three sterling features combine to lend extraordinary interest to the program being offered the first two days of this week at Crandall's Cen- tral Theater. The foremost feature of the bill is “King of the Pack,” in which the star is Peter the Great, finest of all the canine actors on the screen, who was the martyred victim of a shooting precipitated by lament- able human jealousies. In this sub- ject he proves himself the most sagacious dog ever flimed. ‘The comedy for the first bill of the week is Harold Lloyd’s hilarious two- reele Do,” a speclal revival in which the principal feminine role is played by Mildred Davis, now Mrs. Lloyd. A new Grantland Rice “Sport- light” also is shown. TIVOLI—“Bardelys, the Magnificent" For the first two days of New Year week, beginning yeterday, Crandall's Tivoli Theater offers as its chier screen attraction “Bardelys, the Mag nificent,” adapted from the story of the same name by Sabatinl, with John Glibert in the title role. In this sub- Ject the creator of the title role in “The Count of Monte Cristo” plunges into that high-pressure type of per formance which one has come to ex. pect only from Douglas Fairbanks. The story s a fiery one, alive with action and abounding In spirited cli maxes, - The contributory offerings include a new Aesop Fable and the latest re- lease of “Topics of the Day.” Excel- lent pipe organ accompaniment and tuneful solo interludes are contributed by George Emmans and Ida V. Clarke at the console of the grand organ. Lansburgh & Bro. AN 1860 STORE—OF Days,” “‘Sunbonnet Sue” and a host of other American folksongs, reaches 1 high mark in the art 6f terpsichore. Particularly is this true in the num-| bers in which Virginia Martin and the eccentric comedian waiter, Ray Bolger, appear. But all the dancers are above the ordinary. Edwards| calls his_entertalnment the “Ritz- | Carlton Nights,” and with the songs | of the Lane Sisters and others, the | dancing of Nitza Vernille and the colorful costumes, a pleasant amuse- | ment repast is assured. The feature photoplay is ‘“Love's| Blindness,” by Elinor Glyn, and one | is led through the love trials of a| money lender's daughter and her | titled” husband until misunderstand- | ings are cleared away and love comes | into its own. “Greatest Thrills of | 1926” is a screen review of the year's outstanding happenings, through the eye of the camera. | A midnight show will be staged | New Year eve. METROPOLITAN—“Twinkletoes.” “Twinks,” as Colleen Moore 1| termed fn “Twinkletoes,” the film pro- duction being shown this week at the | Metropolitan Theater, is as good as | ever and large audiences yesterday | and last night were quite pleased with | her latest picture. | The story is based on Thomas | Burke's “Limehouse Nights.” Colleen | Moore, the daughter of a painter of that sectlon of London, is the pride | of the neighborhood with her dancing and singing. Her opportunity comes to join a show being presented in the theater of that section and she “goes over big” with the audience. 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