Evening Star Newspaper, April 29, 1929, Page 22

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. €, MONDAY, APRIL 29. 1929. OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON THEATERS BELASCO—Balieff’s “Chauve-Souris.” Baliefl’s “Chauve-Souris” has by this time become firmly established in this country. It has been adopted by Americans with all of the American’s | characteristic vigor in adopting things. | It came to these shores in 1922 as something fresh from the old countr with all of the charming naivete, touched with sophistication, of any grown-up immigrant. But the process of Americanization undergone by this child of the Bat Theater, in Moscow, be- comes evident. ‘The program offers such | sketches as “The Organ Grinder” and | “Love Waxes—and Wanes” character- istic of their origin. But the same pro- gram ends with “You Ought to Hear Olaf Laugh” which is a “Dutch scug written by two Americans,” by now only too well known as a radio favorite Nikita B: of mediocrity in any form. Its presen- tations are marked by finish and skill. If last night's opening audience did not | warm up to the spirit of the occasion | during the first half of the evening. such a reaction is easily explained by the fact that one's taste for new things must often be acquired. It may be said to the credit not only of the audience but of the actors that. before the eve- ning_was over, those present were be- ginning to catch on to what it was all about and were enjoying the perform- | ance. When they could understand | what Mr. Balieff, as the ringmaster | and grand factotum. was saying they | enjoved him, too. When they could not | understand, Which was easily half of the time, they were obligingly nice about it. ! Last night’s presentation, which start- | od late. end-d on time by use of the | convenient method of making omissions in the program. But one of the omis- sions was counteracted by the addition of the “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” beautifully done and well received Every one will have his own favorites, but “Les Amours de Jean-Pierre,” a burlesque on an old French opera, seemed an easy winner last night, with “The Organ Grinder” a close second. “The Midnight Review,” in which Na- poleon and his marshals review the | ghosts of his armies, would have been more effective with a better system of lighting to develop the dramatic possi- bilities which lie in this fine conception. In addition to the beautiful voices and the dramatic attainments of the Russians, their use of the art of make- | up and costume is a revelation, and | the scenery is always interesting. | | | POLI'S—“Blossom Time.” That hardy perennia, Blossom Time,” is back again, beautiful d popular as ever, as the opening per- formance at Poli's last night indicated. dan as Bellabruna, temperamental and flirtatious wife of Count Sharntofl. easily holds the center of the stage whenever she is present. Her fiery act- ing is that of an artist. STRAND—"Merry Whirl.” With Art Cardner, a comedian re- sourceful in humor and a singer and dancer of oda ana amusing methods: with Marie Breen, a peppy dancer who scores in & number of lively spec- ialtis, and the Sunshine Girls, one of the big features of the show, called “Merry Whirl,” the Strand Theater puts up a good burlesque front in its clos- ing week. Of course, there are others, including Billy Kavanaugh, Jack La Mont. Lo- retta Boyes and Bonnie and Joe Mack. all of whom enter into the spirit of the revelry and each in turn contributes vleasing elements. The music is catchy and of the whistleable kind, and with the pretty efl’s company is incapable | chorus girls to put it over in the at-! tractive burlesque way, is one of the features of an all-around good show. COLUMBIA—"The Tron Mask.” Douglas Fairbanks. that spirited Peter Pan of o0d.” s currently on view ai mbia as D'Artagnan in a pic “The Iron Mask,” based upon the Dumas novels “The Three Muské@leers” and “The Man in the Iron Mask” and a companion- ece of Fairbanks' r work “The Three Musketeers.” It is a somewhat older Mr. that we see, even in the early than we remember in “The Bagdad” and the Zoro storic the present film Fairbanks assumes ctual character of an older man (the | action is years after the opening chapter), but maintains the athletic verve and grace which have dislinguish- ed all his piclures. Attention to detail in lighting, photog- raphy and selting, virtues always cha aoteristic of the Fairbanks products make of “The Iron Mask.” quite aside from the acting, a highly pleasing effort | and one which is very likely to show good box-office results.” In New York it was a record-breaker. Yet, despite the consistent endeavor to maintain a high- | powercd gymnastic activity, the picture, Fairbanks | sentiments too firmly stressed. “agile and|3 { | tributary theme { throne of France. for this reviewer, had moments of lapse in tempo, incidents a bit too drawn-out, In gen- vom the sparkling opening scmn.[ g the few amative ones in the ork, to the final glimpse of an’s spirit mingling with its | ainst a painted Parnassian the picture engages the in- erest pleasantly. ! As is customary in much of Fairbanks'| work, the picture is episodic and bio- graphical rather than exhaustively | plotted. There is a story, but it lacks | straight telling: there is a varlety of | . all handled with neat- ness and dispatch, but remotely con- fusing. The body of the story concerns itself | eral, | with the old supposition that a certain | mysterious masked prisoner of state in | reign of King Louis XIV may really | ave been the rightful heir to the The narrative, in | Fairbanks' handling. gives full credence | to the theory of the birth of twins to| the queen mother. One of the twins is | spirited, by order of Cardinal Richelfeu, | to Spain shortly after his birth. The | other ascends the throne after a boy- hood under the protectorate of the gal- | lant D'Artagnan. The rightful king is | (Continued on Twenty-third Page.) i & ““At Seventh and K”—The Dependable Store This time of the year every thought is turned toward the home—and with this in mind, Goldenberg’s offer this Dollar Sale of timely Home Needs that will add to your home _ this Summer. $2.50 Doz. 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