Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1929, Page 20

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, MAY 27, 1929 ING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON THEATERS cess of the same name, for the reason that it is virtually the first synchronized version of a current musical stage suc- cess to reach the screen. The original has been adhered to as concerns plot, the “talkles,” has several good songs and a dance act. The story, written by Gene Markey, is somewhat {hréadbare and concerns a girl whose love for diamonds and bright ‘The leads are played by Barbara Bennett and Bobby Watson. The production is a lavish one and the night club scenes have glitter and melody to make them go. of the “angle shots” from the studio lofts, and well combined with a direct telling of the story itself. The atmos- phere of the studios does not strike one as intrusive; the scenes are not forced or bent to the demands of the scenario, Legation Mourns Sun Yat Sen. NEW DELHI, India, May 27 UP.—| The Chinese legation will observe ja Declaring he has no intention of re- |period of official mourning throughotit turning to Afghanistan, former King |the week in memory of the late Hr. Afghan King Quits. iz ic. = A very interesting news reel, a_clever a characterization and music, Some beo- | fignis comes in conflict With her' 10V | sond cartoon and'a. long-winded Shigt | Which 15 to say that the picture is & T Tt ot Yas S stk ent atiit 1 FOX—"Movictone Follies.” tion of Danicl Breeskin, presents an|allowed by the camera lens, as com- | {OF, her “hoofer” husband, splits UD | subject, “House Cleaning,” billed as a | rather intelligent movie in a movie | Yesierdos. e¥iroute to Bombesc i T30 | public of China, whose entombment will Forthwith we decidedly the current Fox bill W not only the fir f a s length attractic 1, with, of g sound ne embellishments. recommend ch embraces | Modeste ; of feature | Skin “Movietone Follies” as the major | Again. but an excellent, short siage | of [nverlure of the music from s a violin solo, ‘The “Mile. As an interlude, Mr. Bree- “Kiss Me Vitaphone subsidiary features sual | are exceptionally good, “The Palm Beach Four,” who sing and | play several guitar numbers, and “The consisting of pared with®the cramped platform of the stage, an advantage to the screen version of “The Desert Song.” It did not appear so to this reviewer, for the screen has not succeeded in’ its at- tempt to combine realism and fantasy, a_harmony so necessary to this type of ‘thing.~The ‘popularity of the fiim their dance team and results in the usual tearful reconciliation between the penitent wife and her forgiving spouse. “Waring's Pénnsylvanians,” undoubt- edly’ the drawing card of the picture, play against & glittering background, but they are somewhat handicapped by poor recording. However, they have little trouble in stealing the honors. comedy, furnish the subsidiaries. LITTLE THEATER—“Shooting Stars.” Another picture made behind the scenes of movieland is showing ‘this week at the Little Theater under the title of “Shooting Stars.” It comes from England, a product of New Era locaie, ‘The principal players are Annette Benson, as Mae Feathers, leading lady; Brian Aherne as the husband, and Donald Caithrop as the other angle. The acting is quiet end wtthout affecta- tion, well adapted to the essential drama of the scene itself. Supplementary features on the Little situation in his country or his future |take place in the mausoleum at Nanking plans. |June 1. During this period no social ‘The Indian and Moslem press ex-'engagements will be made by the Chi- | pressed considerable sympathy with the nest Minister and Mme. Wu. former King in the misfortunes that | E have befallen him. PALM BEACH and Free Book Will Help You Follies” as I nted with | Carnival Man,” presenting Walter Hus- | nevertheless attests the interest which fevue or musical |ton, gives oné an intimate glimpse of | has attached to the effort. (pccasionally Morton Downey, whose | FYT%, LS. e and movie settings have | Theater's current bill include & comeds’ Plan Your Californis Trip|| MOHAIR TROUSERS r plus a cley al life. The news recl concludes| The two principal singers and the | {5 (€008 18 WOl R00Ra. PHERIEE U8 | peen utilized in the story which is con- | “From Soup to Nuts’ newsreels, 8| 40 Ways to Califorrfia” outlines the | $4.65, $5.65 drama, is |the program, | bearers of the picture's chief romantic [ ;1S8R WY S ROOF, FOUE T BIEOLItR | structed along the eternal triangle lines. musical overture, and ““Your New York | most attractive railroad routes from | 685, ¥ ehich, e burden are John Boles, whose voice re- | Bsonality, and | his moments with | 3acteg SERE 0 €L eating © mainty | 43d Mine,” a hoid over from last week. | Chicago and_contains fares and other | To match your Odd Coats COLUMBIA—"Coquette. cords with clarity and strength, &nd |jnp75¢" . Jericho,” a really “knockout” | through the excellence of its direction Tomem information valusble to travelers. Write || p1SENTAR'S, 7th & F ), Carlotta King, whose tones in singing | are too often shrill. Offering their con- tributions in various smaller roles are 3 | Louise Fazenda, Myrna Loy, Johnny s | Columbia and, except for the fact that | Arthur, Edward Martindel and John Southern g of undoubted lincage | Miljan. question Mary’s dialect, in other re- — 4 e cast, | Spects everybody, seems well satisfled. RIALTO—"Syncopation.” v on | Another singulaf_discovery s noted | usynoopation,” one of those stories d the announcements of press | oyen around the trials and tribulations earts 4 ents, the advertising and the com- . I his inimitabl nts of some of the critics, the pic- | 0f5t28¢ folk, an established theme with low motion, | ture is not an “all-talkie.” ‘There is| = — thers, there sre | @ great deal in the picture besides talk, Sharon Lynn, |and John Mack Brown, as Michael | Dewitt | JefTrey, the clever leading man, doesn’t | John y upon word of mouth to make his role of the lover in the story stand | by'A. V. Bramble. Much of the pho- Alaska now has ¢ national and 13|/ C. & N. W. Ry, 201 Pranklin Trust tography is imaginative, especially some | territorial bafiks. Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa.—Advertisement. Charge Accounts Invited—No Interest or Extras Added=——————————————————— GOLDENEERG “At Seventh at K” R Washington’s Popular Shopping Center theme song, is one of the truly efTective bits of the show. As might have been expected, “Co- " Mary Pickford’y first talking ture, is on its second week at Loew’s can which Ar o e n; Special for Limited Time Only FUR COATS nd- :{fi_fi“sfl;n‘rommflng and decidedly in | %!fanedd Twvited “Coquette,” as has already been ex- | aze B = = “Q ™ | plained, is ‘an_adaptation of the well and 55¢ Screen Frames . . ) $1.65 “Sunfast” Shades Erownplay. ot ‘the. staga with i Seored : Important Savings in Tuesday’s Sale of SR duction Jed Harris was closely ides tore i " Two for Genuine “Sun- cd, and the screen fan likely will |] o, This soccial price tncludes thoreih Readvtorhal fast” Shades in ieve it has been improved by the| lazing and’ guarantced cold SLOrage ., neady for m bl hi 5" | screen producer. The story has a good 2 December 31, 1929. 5 ing screens. Sash green, blue, w A»vtc, . Much | cast, including John Sainpolis. The|| Special Prices in Remodeling sivle sialils of or ecru. Size 3x6 feet. splenged tious; of course, will detect a harsh- Expert Workmanship A : . “Seconds.” All Work _called for_and_delivered NEW ENGLAND FURRIERS first quality basswood. necessary fittings included s in the voice of “America’s cart” 41at those who have heard her | sweet- $1.25 Plaid Blankets | upon 4¥1e stage will contend doesn’t Benjamin Sherman. Prop. s : offers | belong, but sound reproduction, in all || 618 12th Street Frankiin 6355 except the wire screening. Full-size double as masicr | its details, has not yet been absolutely PN .. ... B S— 9 i i perfected and slip-ups will occur in bed Blankets in exceptional | Epite of the most cathest endeavors 10 $1.19 Kitchen Stools mactt the | prevent them. Mary herself is so well must | satisfied with her first sound effort s in| that she is said to have determined ist | not to sink back into the silence 1| again—even though many of her ear] | est and strongest admirers may sin- cerely regret the fact. Fine, soft quality, comfort- able w eight. $1.25 Ruffled or Criss- Cross Curtains, Pr. 88¢ Will last longer than wooden stools, as they are 88c of steel. Finished in white. ¢ Downstairs Store As Summer Approaches AWNINGS Are Essential The comfort you receive from hav- CE—“Where East Is East” | Vitaphone alsn supplies other mum- | { ime Saur bome” of" Giice Shoed e e Attractive C 3 e the other | bers in presenting Ukulele Tke and the With “awning cannot be described- - e ood and the other | bers in presenting Ukulele Tke and the | ;340 * {0t 2RIl S $1.20 Rogers Tea Spoons tains that will put | cut the pro s a e 8 s t in a liana et i %E‘E‘.’:{;z"? “"'i&p“"lxg-'?‘yn‘vf ree estr Dozen a new, airy touch of the Indian hinterland, form vr\lr-tt--‘s““ROP‘""Af\— he Desert Song. Brate: _]R"KCTS nickel to your home. Full width sential basis of Lon_ Chaney's latest With its popular Romberg melodies, silver teaspoons. d e h Icture, “Where East 1s East” showing | s fantastic piot moving against a back” | Cornell Wall Paper Co. 18% nickel sitve LB PR 5 P at the Palace. BT lesert nigl such as never / . s s ek At e P oeris Inis extreme | fail to snare the imagination of the | 714 13th St. N.W. on'a white metal base: 59¢ & 69c¢ Opaque Downstairs Store N 5% those he used in “The | moviegoer, “The Desert Song” is wend- | ti Window Shades, 2 for of Notre Dame” and “The | ing its way through its third week in | makeups, f the Opera,” and resorts to Washington at the Metropolitan. 2 1 Green or ecrii. laying {though he can never | Considerable interest has already at- C ed.arlzed Bags, 2 for On dependable ong touch of the bizarre) | tached to this particular picture, made | ‘ ice U White lined P! b 50 chance that the pic- | by Warner Bros. from the stage suc- Food and Service Unsurpassed S imivemsall rollers and with gy himself | = e A s Si wre'w cose, Claney, Rimeet | Ses e e C pull cord to match. Size 3x6 knows the trick g pictures, | P 7 ment bags. 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