Evening Star Newspaper, July 11, 1927, Page 12

KEITH'S—Marion Harris, In the pr at Keith's the singing is unusually excellent, the dancing fine and the comedy original and laugh ing. Marion Harris, who has been star. ring in musical comedies and revues, has the topline honor and is a br liant singer of distinctive songs. M “'Harris alwa 211PIET IS EREsEISORRS. provok asagrraisan 2k ‘a‘ to know instinctively want, and they # least half-dozen en or Another singer, Walter McNall also went over eplendid bari tone voice or & on end of en thusiasm, especially in “The Flame just what they ays get it. At roseseyveas o §‘ Song” from *“The Song of the Flame.” | Of course, his Irish melodies 1 $tories were as usual ¢ tful M Barro $laughing hit of the iisidewalk conversation {Hick and the « " and evening, e also dancing that ves audienc who is good to look is a and helped out with bright This couple was called back # opened the e £ Barron, *fine foil, ipatter. Claude d Lucille With & clever trapeze ac followed with lots of conversation, some of it good. He also introduc & remarkable egg trick. The Temple. tons, with . ine Bendon, offer good dancing act, all crobats, but take the e open on Cole and Elsa \u\\rn scored in com “dancin < points of theatr ns were given nd the house at ns completed th prog EARLE—Carl Freed's Orchestra. Carl Freed, billed as “U-Ro e’s fore- Mmost musical director,” headlines the show at the Earle Theater this week ompanies his “Ten Jazz ng, variously, a sharp, an ordinary Jug, a pair of spoons and 4 o al instrument Jean enny and Verina Carve :Co., in “Oh, Auntie! feature (‘!«"\O&P dancing by two attractive girls, and 00d singing by a lone male singer, Who shares honors with ‘Auntie” 2'herself, who handles a dramatic part Others include Jack “Rube"” Cliffor d Mae Ludwig in TR iwhich keeps the audience laughing th unique lines constructed around L¥heold man’s hear per- f¥ectly. Ramse: “anaries” furnish an acrobatic suprise, the iXeathered thespians’ performance iReing really marvelous, and Billy Foster and Marty Semon, comedians, -pfrcr “'something different,” in a new E®ketch “Cuba.” 31 The photoplay, £3s ‘another feattre of the show that hould appeal to all sports. The story one of a race track, full of romance Zand action. It stars William Collier, I¥r., and Mary Astor. PALACE—"Tillie the Toiler.” At the Palace Theater this week £®parkling comedy, fine vocal and in- Mtrumental music and dancing by 16 :pmuv girls provide an excellent bill. Marion Davies in “Tillie the Toiler, &n adaptation of the comic strip, pr Wents the tear and the smile inter- #roven with comedy that predominates. 2%he sub-titles add to the merriment. £: The show involves two men and a Imaid—Tillie, “Mac” and a millionaire E#eeking Tillie's hand. Proverbial mur- S@ler of the King's English by Tillie Zearries laughter, and the dapper gen- | anager of the corporation where | feral i¥Mac” and Tillie are employed sup- plies his_quota of fun. Before the sfade-out TYillie has discovered that she Z@loes not love the millionaire and pre- “fers “Mac,” and with that worthy ‘elevated to general manager, they | *live happily ever after.” | 4 The 16 Tiller Sunshine Girls give a “8elightful exhibition of dancing with Zseveral novelties, including a number ‘with miniature xylophones strapped to *the backs of the girls. Montana, billed as “the cowboy ban- oist,” clad in snow-white,. supplies good harmony on his banjo. He gives | imitation of two banjos played at zthe same time, although using but one anjo and one pick for the purpose. 3 Dorothy Wilson Halbock has a nat- ;:a'fly good voice and perfect enuncia- n, so that the audience thorough njoys her songs. Joyce Kilmer's #Trees” is rendered with appropriate ,iflures am offered this week s!cut adrift by as been a big favorite | doctor ¥ patrons and seems | ried to her wes were called | Frank | ceentric | Miss | | Summer nonsense, ‘' made up “The Sheriff,” | “The Sunset Derby,” | OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON THEATERS | Laura giving him “the a and his ring in lieu of marriage vow | Time p and a charming young widow eds Laura as the doctor’s flance. her to r made in im up, starts a vigorous and very feminine campaign to recover her lost “prop- erty.” Several rollicking acted upon a picturesque house boat, Laura to prevent the from going ashore to be mar rival. The comedy [little overdrawn. The final denou: scenes are en- arms, | Bryant Washburn is Mrmcnt (n the s Marshall, W md Heine Conklin in the sup- | arten Mortensen is the stage at- ction, performing upon two pianos neously. reel pictures of the crippled nd the four aviators piloted her across the Atlantic are in- cluded in the house features in addi- tion to a Snookums comedy. COLUMBIA—"On Ze Boulevard.” Lew Cody, as a Parisian waiter, who suddenly inherits a fortune and resolves to cut a figure in the world, | regardless of consequences, is seen in “On Ze Boulevard” at Loew's | Cotumbia Theater this week. It is one of the screen's frivolities that amuse, if they do not impress, [ and the audience evidently receives it as such and ollective. mind to be happy in spite of the 1lack of plot, dramatic construction, or the finer excellence. Renee Adoree, ns rsaken hut loving voung cashier, finally lifts the young man out of his wild and { hilarious dream and lands him where | he probably ought to be and would {have been but for his unexpected riches. Dorothy Sebastian cuts a fig- ure as a tempting actress, with a re- entful sweetheart, who led the waiter on his wild goose chase af love and happiness, and Roy D'Ar plays the part of her jealous lover. A comedy, “Why with orchestral mus bill. LITTLE THEATE Bergerac.” . The French motion picture produc- tiom of “ ano de Bergerac,” which completes the “‘Cyrano de ment finds Laura safely in her doctor's ' THE EVENING [ headlines the Little Theater's bill this | week, deserves a high rank among | the artistic films brought to this | country during the past few yea | It is noteworthy for several reasons, | especially for the faithfulness with which the picture follows the stage | version, avoiding any of the attempt: ment” which so fre: k motion picture versions at “improv quently ma of plays and as frequently ruin tiem. The color photography is very well done and the color adds a beauty to the scenes that would be hard to ap proximate in black. and white. At other times the color interferes some: what with the clarity of the scenes and is a har ». Most of the time, | howeve t apes notice. The work of Picrre Magnier as Cyrano is plendid. 1t is not an ) character to impersonate. Magnier | not only acts the part but lives it. He | with | cts in the old-school manner, tures and flourishes. The remain der of the cast comes up to expecta- tions. Pathe’s “History of the News Reel” is one of the most instructive films jever made. It contains snatches of pictures made in all p of the world since 1910, from Roosevelt's huntin expedition to the inauguration of | President Coolidge, and includes most {of \hn big moment le Theate other show. TIVO good music throughout the “Children of Divorce.” ‘Jewish Prudence.” Clara Bow, scintillant young Para- mount star, is pictured the first two lays of this week at Crandall's Tivoli cater in “Children of Divorce,” to gether with “Jewish Prudence,” the Fal Roach two-rceler in which Max | Davidson is featured. The bill is com pleted with the Pathe Review, added short reels and the pipe or i of Otto I. Beck and Ida V. Clark. ASS ! “Naughty, But " “Flutter Ht‘llli\. Colleen Moore in Nice,” and Charlie C ing Hea at Crandall's Amba first three days of this week. Reviews will be found in connection with the mu at Crandall's Metropolitan Thea. dor Theater the CENTR! AL—“Toor Girls.” Birdies.” the feature of the bill s of this week at andall’s Central Theater, stars Doro- thy Revier, one of the beauties of the cen, with Edmund Burns opposite 1il Birdie: a new Christie two-reel ghmaker, with Bobby ed, and the popular “Screen Snap * with pipe organ music com ])l(‘(o U\E bill. “Poor Girls,” Don't dread the Kitchen! SHREDDED are the major offerings | Vernon | 5 SHION INSTITUTION A FA! o Here they are—all ready for Warm Weather Smartness! 12 0z fn Each Standard Package Delicious /7every summer meal | Crispy tempting shreds s health Served with fruit«~4whole milk Not too late to store vour furs, but don't put it off longer. Just telephone Main 725 and we will call. S A FASHION IND'I’IYUTION Wasnington Sheer Voile Hand-made Frocks Ten lovely styles! Current events and Aesop's Fables | ®dd to the bill. | — “Naughty, But ice.” A clever comedy entitled “Naughty, ut Nice,” starring Colleen Moore, is Wt Crandall's Metropolitan this week. 23:The story is a farce and exceeding! nny throughout. Miss Moore is ca: a back country heiress, who arrives | t a fashionable finishing school in a ail-order costume and ideas to match. However, she undergoes a change, as “girls who go to finishing schools do, ‘#hd she blossoms out at the school idance and completely staggers the ¥nultitude, including the Swould have been well had “gaught in a Zvery next day and had to c ms her hus From this point on “he comedy comes fast and furious. - Hallan Cooley, as the impromptu hus- band, does some splendid “Work and helps very much to make e play a success. | 2. The scene of the story is laid near | “Washington, and there are some effe. tive glimpses of Pennsylvania avenue on a hot day, own Washington Hotel. anged it look ‘A Charley Ch usual supplemen ‘4n excellent bil RIALTO—"Beware of Widows.” i “Beware of Widow featuring Laura La Plante and Bryant Wash- Burn, a tthe Rialto Theater this week 38 an amusing farce not overburdened awith plot : Engaged to wed a handsome young Moctor, the golden-haired Laur Wiscovers that her married life is to be Just one pretty patient after another, Even on her wedding day, 48, called from her side to attend a *#life and death case, ich results in CORNS Quickrelieffrompainfal ff cmn:, tender toes and essure of tight shoes. /4 : Dz Scholl’s ano-pads But, se comedy and the ry features complete thoe stores "'f-:w: Prevent Summer Colds Take {[ODDS WINE JONIC Made of Finest California the system comedy | Leaf Green Ibis Pi At a very special price Misses’ Sizes 16 to 18 yrs. Women's Sizes 36 to 42 Coral Orchid White Sistine Blue nk Mais —In Smart Dainty Sports Styles, Featuring Hand-drawn work Hand embroideries Hand fagoting | | | Naturally your thought | made—every stitch by han seams, five-inch hems, fine pearl buttons, and last but } —And t | | There's a Dainty Coolness About These and also a shot or two | the doctor | 1 it . i French lee Gowns and Pajamas —and they're ever so tractively priced. $1.95 They're the prettiest French Voile Gowns and Pajamas we've scen some time. In fact they are as dainty as the daintiest silk one ith their exquisite embroideries. clever pleatings, embroidered net and net edgings—and iolks are wearing them! Flesh Peach Sweet Pea Second Floor at- the smartest Nile Grey Shops Fabric appliques Hand smocking Lace trimmings s are turning to cool frocks now that warm days are here, and naturally you, too, will turn to this sale of dainty little voile frocks, beautifully d—frocks that show their superior quality in their French pin tucks, well set shoulder lines, crisp organdie trims, tiny most important, the splendid quality of the material. hey’re smart and easily launderable! Morning Frock Shop—Fourth Floor Want to Keep Cool Fashionably? Miss Frances Norton Popular Broadway Musical Comedy Star Says It can be done by wearing— A dress and “Scanties”—that’s all! —And demonstrates that it can be done in our Grey Shops—daily all this week. the brassiere, “Scanties”—even Summer name says coolness ; vest, | | | girdles panties—all in one. How ideal this radically new way to be al- ways dainty, comfortable and cool in spite of a scorching sun. One thin layer of silky softness, instead of four overlapping garments at the waist- line, one pair of shoulder straps holding all, and only one piece of silk lingerie to launder, and they're so accessibily priced at §5 to $12.50! See Miss Norton tomorrow between 10 A.M. and 12 Noon—I P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Grey Shops—Second Floor STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1927. NVENTORY time is almost here—and we do not want any excess stock on hand. That's the reason for the sharp price reductions on seasonable, dependable merchandise all over this great store. Thrifty Washingtonians are profiting liberally by attending this annual sale each day! July Clearance 79¢ .Boxed Stationery Marked for 5 9 C Clearance at High-grade papers with wood, vellum parchment or linen finishes. lue, tan, or- chid, green, gray or white. Both correspondence cards and full sheets—most of them have lined envelopes. PALAIS ROY AT —Stationery Main Floor Join the July Sales at— Ever so smart— some are made $ 1 taldike beads, or long silver-finished chains set with white stones, of (manufactured) pearls combined PALAIS ROYAL—Jewelry Main Floor with fine ent ¢ July Clearance Sale! $6, $8 and $10 Summer FOOTWEAR “Dorothy Dodd” and Other Makes $4.88 These are the most desirable styles of the season—all high-grade shoes—im- portant savings on every pair! Styles: Materials : WHITE KID TAN CALF PATENT LEATHER NOVELTY PASTEL KID EFFECTS BLACK SATIN PALAIS ROYAL—Daylight Shoe Shop Second Floor OXFORDS ‘Reduced for July Clearing! Vast assortments—at savings that are unusual even in a * $1.69 to $1.98 Silks now Printed or plain, choose— $ 39 39-inch Silk-and-Wool Crepe 1 - 35-inch Printed Foulards $1.98 Fabrics Reduced to Three decidedly popular weaves—in- cluding $ 1 .69 Peroquet Crepe (Rayon) Extacy (Rayon) $3.49 to $4.98 High-Grade Novelty Silks $2.75 yd. for unusual value, too, by this Clearance Sale. In the group— Cheney Super-quality Prints Palais Royal July Clearance Sale! 39-inch Printed Crepe de Chine 39-inch Printed Georgette Yard Chiffon Taffeta—plain or changeable Yard Fabrics that are famous for quality and style—made famous Reversible Crepe Elegant Crepe Brocades Smart Sports Silks $3.49 Botany Sports Flannel, $2.49 yd. Newest color combinations in broken checks or block plaids. PALAIS ROYAL—Silks—Second Floor $119 Rotarex Electric Washing Machines —REBUILT MODELS— $79 Eight-sheet capacity copper tubs, with aluminum wringers; fully guaranteed by the Palais Royal and the manufacturers for one year. Simply pay $5 down—and month- 1y payments for the balance—it will pay for itself in comfort and convenience! PALAIS ROYAL—Electric Section—Fourth Floor In the July Clearance Sale! July Clearance Sale Women’s Imported and Domestic Wash Frocks Marked Down to $4.90 Cool, sheer, French voiles, the popular dotted Swisses, firm broadcloths and batistes. Smart, yet practical, styles with long or short sleeves and attractive colors. They fit un- usually well—the sizes include 36 to 52. PALAIS ROYAL—Home Frocks Rhinestne Brooches and Crystal Jewelry Lend Their Sparkle to the Sale! 81 to $1.25 val- 79 ues, reduced to C Hat ornaments, shoulder ornaments and brooches that look as thougii they were set with real goms! In the height of fashior. and at this low Clearance Sais urice! PALAIS ROY AL Tewelry Main Floor Sale! Turkish TOWELS Size 18x36 Inches, 21c White with colored bo ders. Size 22x44 Inches, 31c 3. Vhite with coloras bor ers. Size 22x44 Inches, 29¢ All white, of exceptional thickness Size 22x44 Inches, 69¢ White with colored bor. ders, PALAIS ROYAL—Domestics Second Floor TOILET AIDS Check This List—See How Many You Need A Special Purchase $1 Mary Garden Compacts Fitted with puff and mirror. | | Flesh, white and rachelle colors. Sale Priced C Pepsodent Tooth Paste . French Tooth Brushes, with guaranteed bris- 48c 1oo Freshies, tissues satu- rnne(l with Leigh's Cold Ereamm ..ol 7% Scott Electric Hairbrushes relieve headache, prevent baldness, restore the hair —a ‘compass for testing given with each brush .......$1, $2 and $3 D Ferro Tungsten Razor Blades, hollow ground, will fit Eveready, Gem and Star razors, 6 for 23c PALAIS ROYAL—Toiletries—Main Floor. 50c Ara Mara Cream. 39c S0c L’Ame Cold Cream, 39c Vanitas Cocoa Butter Cream—an excellent skin 29 i e o food .. It Started Today Sale of $12.50 to $15 WASH FROCKS For Women, Misses & Juniors $0.90 Timed to meet Summer needs —priced to make vacation bud- gets swell—styled for every occasion, from a morning round of golf to an evening stroll by the sea. Lovely plain or striped effects of VOILES MELODY CREPES CREPE DE CHINE LINENS In new shades of peach, blue, or- chid, rose, and white—every one washes beautifully! Stock up £ while this sale lasts! Sizes for every one—36 to 46, 14 to 20, 10 to 19. PALAIS ROYAL—Women’s, Misses’ and Juniors’ Frocks—Third Floor Featured in the July Clearance at For Picnic Parties! All sorts of things that will make your outing more fun and packing the lunches easier. Lvery item very moder- ately priced. Decorated Paper Napkins—I18 in package. . ....... -15¢ ~10c 10¢ ~10¢ Set of 6 forks, 6 spoons, 6 plates, 1 cloth, 6 napkins and wax 20c Paper Napkins—40 or 50 in a package. cssesoicne. . Drinking Cups—6, 8 or 12 to package.. Forks or Spoons—10 in package......... Paper Tablecloths. .. Fancy Lace Paper Doilies, with colored linings, L e -+-----50¢c, 65¢, 75¢ PALAIS ROYAL—Stationery—Main Floor July Clearance Sale of SUMMER LINGERIE Women’s $10 to $15 ¢ $1.98 to $2.29 Voile Negligees & Lingerie Kimonos In the July §Q Q8 Clearance at Soft, lovely silks, glistening satins and attractive prints— in styles fluffy with lace or simply tailored. Plain colors or combinations—choose whichever is most becoming. $2.50 Fine Philippine Nightgowns In the July $1'94 Clearance at Every woman loves these fine, handmade garments—of sheer lingerie cloth with exquisite hand - stitchery. Yes, both handmade and hand-embroid- ered. In the July Clearance at $ 1 . 79 Pajamas, Step-ins, Chemise, and e —they're all in this colorful collection. Of fine French voile, in jewel shades, beguilingly lace trim- med. Women's $5 Costume Slips In the July $3.98 Clearance at Firm, heavy crepe de chine, the brilliant sequax satin or sun ray material, and radium are the popular weaves—there are colors as well as black and white, and the styles are tailored or lace trimmed—a wonderful collection at the price! . PALAI8 ROYAL—Lingerie—Third Floor