Evening Star Newspaper, September 3, 1928, Page 14

ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON THEATERS KEITH'S—"The King of Kings." “The King of Kings.” Cecil B. De Mille's recognized screen masterplece. is being shown at Keith's Theater this week as the opening attraction of the sepson. Featured in connection with the showing of the great spiritual drama 1= the appesrance of the Florentine Choir, which has just arrived in this countrs from Ttaly and §s making a tour of the Keith-Albee-Orphtum cir- cuil. Incidentally. the screen feature 1s being shown for the first time In Washington at popular prices. with con- finuous performances and with elabor- ate musical accompaniment by an aug- mented orchestra under the direction of €. Frederick Clark There can be no doubt that when De Mille conceived the idea of picturiz- ing the story of the life of Christ h was motivated by a desire to produce a work which would sdd to the world's spiritual food. The sinceritv of the pro- icer’s inspiration is manifest as the gigantic Alm spectacle is unfolded upon the screen. There is maintained throughout a reverence as complete and as satisfying as is possible for human mind to direct and man-made mechan- sm to portray the most sacred theme i Christian life. Yet the thought must occur that a theme has been approached whose sacredness transcends finite ef- torts The King of Kings" is a_pictorial story of the life of Christ. It marks the first actual corporeal repressntation of the character of Christ in the his- tory of screen drama. The Christ is depicted in the flesh and His life is picturized in the complete story of His miracles and teachings. The sacred and tragic storv is climaxed with the ter- = scene of the crucifixion. which has Been filmed with peignant realism A great picture has been produced which is awe-inspiring in its portrayal | of a sacred theme. The photography X en done on a lavish scale and thousands of persons are included in | the filming of the huge mob scenes. the stars appearing in im- characterizations are H Warner, Ernest Torrence. Rudolph Schildkraut. Joseph Schildkraut. Vie- tor Vareoni and Jacqueline Logan The Florentine Choir creates an at- phere which carries one back to me- al Italy in the time when Florence a< the musical center of Furope Dressed in the colorful garb of the time of Dante. against the settinc of a cathedral window. these singers pre- sent a striking picture. with their sweep- tng plumed hats and costumes of bril- liant hues. Contrary to public suppo- aition, the Filorentine Choir is not a ehurch organization. Its membership comprises both men and women and their vocal offerings consist mostly of operatic_selections. among which they are offering during their current engage- ment are selections from “Carmen” and other grand operas. Their singing is rich in tona! quality and a fine stand- d of group co-ordination is main- tained. Several soloists are included in the choir. whose fine voices were revealed in the rendition of seversl well kmown operatic arias STRAND—"“Dainty Dolls.” Levish in appointments, rich in melodr and abundant in comedy “Dainty Dolls.” the Mutua! Circuit at- traction at the Strand Theater this week, is burlesque fare of more than average merit. Those two inimitable etomedians, Joe Moss and Frank Kra- mer. are featured in the piece, and to the latter goes the distinction of hav- ing written the dialogue. The high point of the show comes at the opening of ti second act. The #cene is “Hades” and if that famous imstiutiton is anywhere nearly as pleas- ant a5 depicted on the stage. but— | Mephisto himself is among those present | and there are bevies of dancing girls who put on a ballet or two to liven up things. But the real hot time comes | when the two comedizns arrive and go Srough 2 series of side-splitting serapes. Other scenes to which the audience i« carried 1o see and hear hilaritv and | song are a Florida beach, a Pullman train, an art gallery. a hotel, an apart- ment house and a French village. There it plenty of peppy action at every rurn and alwaye the mirth-provoking fun- sters and the beautiful chorines. Ameng those supporting the leading gl:r are Mina Bernard, James Marsh uth Bradlev, Herman Hyapp and Jessie Arnold GAYETY—"1t." The Gavety Theaier opened itz new se250n of burlesque Saturday might Wit the first of the “Gayeties of 1928." 2 elever. tuneful musical revue bearint the intriguing title of “It.” The dia- logue of the opus is from the pen of Al Golden. while the staging of the dances and ensembles is the work ui Ben F. Bernard The direction of the production i eriginai in that the conventional bu Jesque casting. calling for a prims donna. soubrette ingenue. leading man. first comedian and second comedian. has been dispensed with. Instead ther are several fema)s players who cen b> put definitely into none of thes> elzzses. and no less than four leading men. FPurther. the comedians. instead of parrying with each other. work in- dependently. These striking innovatio eontribute to making the performanc: different from the usual run of bur- lesoue atiractions ‘The outstanding feature iz the col edy work of Charles Goldis, whose “nut” arts reap ample applause. Wan- @a de Von scored both for looks and daneing. while some fine vocal work was presented bv the Balmar Comedv Four. Others whose performances are worthv of mention are Ann Meye: Mse Janese. Ruth Madison. Jean Me- Cov. Artie Leeming. Bob Snyder, Eddic Atken snd Roy Cowans FOX—"Street Angel.” 1t serms useless to recommend Angel” for 1if nave not siready vou verv likely plan io do so éuring its current run at the Fox. 1t is truly @ remarkable picture, and 25 such i a rarity Street Angel” is essentially senti- ment. It ir faintly reminiscent of “Seventh Heaven " but its most tenderly romantic moments are always held within plausibility, thanks 1o the fforts f Direetor Prank Borzage Janet Gayror. considercd by some eritics a8 our grestest natural screen sriist. is_superb in her interpretation the difficult role of Angela. giving at Street vou seen it BEFORE BuU our WIN | all times a depth of feeling fo her acting | { that is charming and captivating | | though one knows that she must possess | | a definite technique, she never shows it. | Her emotional reactions seem ai once first hand and sincere.’ Therein les her greatest appeai Charles Farrell. again en-starred with Miss Gagnor. exhibits in his part of Gmo, the same youthful fascinetion that he lent to his inimitable Chico of | "Seventh Heaven." The personalities of these two stars blend in such harmony | that their work seems perfect Now that synchronizarion is in vogue. | a full length score has been added, and it may detract more than enhance. The atmospheric effects, including much mist and, at times, heavy fog. are ¢ pertly photographed 2nd highly sa factory, The very essence of picturesque Naples, the locale of the picture caught, particularly n those ~shots around fhe wharves ond slum dfstricts In a fitting and arnstic prelude rence Downey sings the theme Angela Mia.” which bifis to b more npoouiar than Diane “Ramona.” Th: Fox Grand Orchostra. again under the baton of Lecn Brusiloff, plavs the “Pomp and Circumctance” as the overture, and a thoroushly interesting Movietone news reel completes on> of the hest bills off>red smce the opening weeks of <1is theater the Law- song even and PALACE—"Warming Up " A fast-movinz bill of a high i« this week's offering at the which introduces 1o it audiences for the first time a sound picture--the glorification of base ball. the Para- mount production entitled “Warming Up.” starring Richard Dix. Spoits are king at the Palace this week, for on the stage Wesley Eddy presented in that golf-flavored offering. “Teeing Off.” | in which talented daneing and singing have their full play. and & jokesier with a complete line is a sure cure for meiancholia. “Warming Up” is & gripping picture and the talking photoplay evokes in the mind of the observer a swirl of varied thoughts. There is regret that the familiar orchestra is absent. and the wonder of being sble to hear synchronized with the pictorial ne there is just a shade of disappointment that the producers did not go the whole road and make it an all talkie " A« it is, there is an abun- dence of printed titles. but one is made to realize that he is witnessing th» evo- lution of vet another achievement of seience in being able to listen to the crack of the bat, the shouis of the crowds in the stands and all the “wise eracks” that accompany life;on the dismond. | Amid the wonder of getting ac- ouainted with this new marvel of the Prosnern of the silver sheet—for the sound does distract temporarilv—one is able to follow the story that it un- raveled. as words are spoken or the music goes through the piece. A “rube” ball plaver falls in love with the daugh- | ter of an owner of one of the major league teams on which he has just landed, but he thinks she is a governess. His rival for her heart and hand is a | famous plaver. who is later taken by a rival team. only to face the erstwhile rustie pitcher in the critical inning of a world series, The “rube” wins—not only the stirring gam:. but the boss’ daughter. Then there's another big treat on the stege. Eccentric dancing that is indeed a moveltv. good singing and jokes that permit one’s neighbor to see if one has all his 32 teeth make this stage pro-| duction absorbing entertainment. The Palace Syncopators. under Eddy's baton. ars there to give the necessarv musical | effects. Rome and Dunn. the Gamby-. order Palace | Hale girls. Duffin and Draper. Alice! Wellmen and Earl La Vere. names to| conjure with. and entertianment not to bs missed The Fox Movietone News and an .organiogue add spice to a program. METROPOLITAN, “The First Kiss.” “The First Kiss" current attraction at the Metropolitan. with Fay Wray and Gary Cooper in the stellar roics, was filmed at St. Michaels, Md. a2 quaint. historic town in the “oyster region” of Chesapeake Bav. In this cinema adaptation of the storv by Tristam Tupper. entitled. “Four Brothers.” Gary Cooper is cast as Mal- | colm Talbot, the eldest of four shiftless | sons of a worthless father who dies! from habitual drinking. The present reduced circumstances of a once pros- | perous and prominent family necessi- tates the old man’s burial in the public | cemetery. and when Malcolm kisses his little playmate. Anna Lee (Fav Wray). | she repulses him and calls him “poor | white trash.™ Malcolm thereupon elects himself head of his orphaned family and promises his brothers to obtaih the money from their wealthy maternal grandfather to educate them for profes- sions. like those followed by nlder and | more ambitious Talbots He sails down the Chesapeake 1o the beautiful old colonial mansion of their grandfather but is informed by an immaculate col- | ored servant that the master had ben dead for almost a vear Malcolm must keep his promise to| his brothers at any cost. 50 he gives up | his sweetheart and turns river pirate | The brothers graduate from college with | honors, in complete ignorance of the source of their college funds. while the | determined and zealous Malcolm's only recreation is the building of his dream shiv. the Anna Lee His arrest. eon- | viction and subsequent release furnish the dramatic moments of the picture. | Although the hero's ethical logic is | somewhat muddled. the picture is well worth seeing for the high quality of the acting by stars and lesser luminarics and the photography of picturesque local scenery is excellent Subsidiary attractions are a Christie- Parzamount two-reel comedy. “The Dizzy Diver.” in which Billy Dooley's absurd- " (Continued on Fifteenth Page.) ——{Continued on Fifteenth o8 " G MeCarmick Collex, YING TER INVESTIGATE THE STURTEVANT CoOAL 1T WILI CUT YOUR COA AND ALUTOMA YOUR HO BUCKWHEA BURNER L*BILL IN-HALF TICALLY KEEP USE AT 70 Mail and I'hone Orders Filled Hundred of Other Values Not Advertised ur September Housewares Sale Capital Gas Range Cabinet Model —Reg. $38.00 $29.95 A beautiful ehonite with white porcelain han- oven door pan- splashers. 16-inch non-rustable finished range dles, els and ovens, Free Connections 81 Down— Easy Terms. $1.19 e Regular $1.50 Wizard 0il or Dry Mops. with tin container and long handles. 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