Evening Star Newspaper, July 15, 1929, Page 18

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, JULY 15 1929 OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON THEATERS COLUMBIA—"Evangeline.” Dolores Del Rio, renowned for her' Screen successes in “Ramona,” “What Price Glory,” “Red Dance” and others, appears in person at Loew’s Columbia this week in conjunction with her latest icture, “Evangeline,” dramatization by s Fox of the famous poem by Henry ‘Wadsworth Longfellow. ‘This sound picture is noted for the easy adaptablility of the star to her role, Edwin Carewe's splendid direction, the high quality of the acting of the sup- Donlnf cast and photographic repre- sentation of scenic splendor. The story has for its theme the lifelong devotion | to each other of two Acadian peasants Wwho, as they were about to be_ united in marriage, were torn apart by English soldiers because of the Acadians’ re- | fusal to take up arms in behaif of Eng- land against France. The narrative of | the dispersal of the Acadians and Evangeline’s and Gabriel's subsequent endless and practically fruitless search | for each other is followed with only a few deviations from the origihal story written by Longfellow. Miss Del Rio (in the picture) sings in French and_English, is very in- also & comedy skit from England, “The Patent Office,” which features Harry Tate, the music hall sensation, and which is a curious example of the Brit- ish humor. A novelty in which marion- ettes put on a bit of grand opera is also an English offering that is amus- ing and clever. FOX—“Behind the Curtain.” “Behind That Curtain,” a mystery murder yarn, which scourges its villain, its hero, its heroine and its detective, from London to San Francisco, via India, the desert and Teheran before Jjustice is done, is showing this week at the Fox Theater. The picture is a dra- matization of Earl Derr Biggers' popular novel, and was put together under the capable megaphone of Irving Cummings. Certain points of departure from the ordinary thriller formula distinguish “Behind That Curtain” and give it add- ed relish. The acting is solid and quiet, frankly melodramatic in many se- quences, but for the most part pleasant- ly lacking in that quality of sinister exaggeration which is familiar in many films of the type. The identity of the murderer is not withheld to the end, though the tacking of the crime upon triguing in her Norman cap and kirtle Phis evil shoulders by Scotland Yard is and displays a surprising and varied amount of histrionic ability, appearing in the latter part of the picture as an | aged sister of mercy dispensing comfort d cheer to_the sick and dying in an almshouse. Roland Drew, with not a great deal to do, makes an acceptable appearance as Gabriel, and the work of James Marcus, whose impersonation of Basil makes of the sturdy, fiery, tem- pered blacksmith an outstanding’ char- acter, is especially commendable. Robert Mack, as the ale-drinking fiddler and town cut-up, Michael, furnishes some delightful comedy. Others in the cast are Alex B. Francis as Father Felician, Donald Reed as Baptiste, son of the notary; Paul McAllister 'as Benedict ! Bellefontaine, George Marion as Rene Le Blanc, the notary: Lou Payne as the governor general and Lee Shumway as Col. Winslow. Miss Del Rio's personal appearance is, of course, the highlight of the pro- gram. Dressed in an ultra-modern Parisian gown, the actress in the flesh and blood is at first strikingly different from the demure French peasant maiden pictured on the screen, but the | eyes and the rare charm of manner are the same. She gave a brief talk Saturday evening, telling of her plea: ure at being able to make this appea: | ance and expressing her admiration of the sights of the National Capital and | | her ‘appreciation of the welcome ac- | corded her. Rarely do Washingtan au- diences show the enthusiasnp _with | which Miss Del Rio’s appearant® was greeted. | _Short Movietone subjects, overture by the orchestra and M-G-M and Fox | Movietone news reels are supplemental | features. EARLE—“The Wheel of Life.” In “The Wheel of Life” the movies go mystic and give to a not unusual story | of an officer’s love for the colonel's lady a title that has something to do with East Indian metaphysics. Incidentally, the metaphysics are subordinated to a strange priest, who mumbles inspiring | and weighty words that give a touch of atmosphere but little enlightenment, as to what reincarnation has to do with lliu‘: particular version of the “triangle” plot. The story has good atmosphere and & background that is colorful and varied. An attempted suicide at London Bridge, soclal life and scandal among the Brit- ish army set in India, skirmishes in the Indian hills and love scenes in a welrd Lama monastery, all of these combine in the making of a picture that has variety and moments of real suspeise to recommend it. But there is an ovCr- theatrical dialogue that builds to mo- ments of absurdity and nearly ruins the climax of the plcture. Richard Dix, Esther Ralston and O. P. Heggle, all players of real ability, have the leads. wears his uniform handsomely, and Miss Ralston is pretiy enough and works with surprising . this week are unusually Interesting, and include, aside from the regular news reel, three “talkle” subjects of a unique order. “Moonshine,” a grim, saved for tne final climax. The interim is occupied with exotic adventuring in the desert and divers other colorful spots, all splendidly photographed, plus a great deal of romantic preoccupation between the hero and the heroine and the villain and an Indlan woman, who sings haanting native tunes. Warner Baxter and Lois Moran, as John Beethan and Eve Mannering, fill their Toles adequately, Miss Moran's voice recording especially well. Gilbert Emery as the Scotland Yard sleuth. and Philip Strange as the menace complete the quartet or essential characters. There is an unfortunate diversity of | English inflections, Miss Moran speak- ing the better grade American, Baxter bordering on Brooklynese, Emery strug- gling for tonal sophistication, and Strange at home in the tongue since, if we mistake not, he is British born. Pomposity of dialogue marks sections of the film, and the desert love scene between Beethan and Eve Mannering | is drawn out, but all in all the picture’ is good entertainment and much more }ntelllgent than its type-brothers be- ore it. Devils, Arablan tumblers: Wally Jack- | son, a nut comedian, and Jack Rose, | presented by John Irving Fisher, to take the latter's bows for him since he | himself was exhausted by the frequency | of that exercise, as he explained, found | high favor with'the audience. The rou- tine of the Foxettes, especially the | “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” done | on skates, is brisk and graceful. Sally | Sweet sisngs & sSong or two. PALACE—"Divorce Made Easy.” “Divorce Made Easy,” a fast-moving, entertaining comedy, is the feature at the Palace this week, which gives Doug- las MacLean an excellent opportunity to display his inimitable talent of being exceedingly funny, yet not comic, and his ability to meet and overcome any situa- tion with an ease of manner and a hap- py smile. He is well supported by John- ny Arthur, whose voice alone can byng down the house; Marie Prevost and Frances Lee. The story involves a newly married couple who plan a temporary divorce in order to secure a large fortune from an old maid aunt, who disapproves of the marriage. In order to make the divorce possible they persuade a close friend, Douglas MacLean, to play the part of co-respondent, although he is engaged | to a very charming girl himself. Several | attempts to prove the evidence are made, but something always goes wrong. | Each situation leads to a more compli- cated and funuer situation, until it seems that there Is no possible way out of the maze. However, the aunt is finally appeased and the divorce is no longer necessary. The plot, though rather thin, is absorbing because of the constant stream of climatic situations | which are developed with great inten- sity. The lines are clever and well spoken. All in all, the picture is vastly entertaining. The stage show. woven around the theme of a “Honeymoon Cruise,” with queer sort, of comedy, with characteriza- | Herbert Rawlinson as the “captain” of tion that is almost perfect, is puzzling, to say the least, and quite good. There is sl o Y NOXZEMA now official sunburn remedy at: ASBURY PARK ATLANTIC CITY BRIGHTON BEACH CONEY ISLAND LONG BEACH REVERE BEACH ROCKAWAY and others “Ends the entertainment, offers a good bill of good dancing, singing and comedy. Joe BRI U o, B N, S R i On the stage this week, the Six Red | = Penner, a Washington favorite, offers a very funny sh’t"nd song. Luella Feler- tag and Billy Myers sing in a charming manner, Babe Morris does a very snap- gy dance, and Joe and Willle Hale ex- ibit skill as balancers and comedians. Others on the bill include Eugene Ra- mey, the Honeymoon Trio and the Dor- othy Blake dancers, who do a very clever “plano” dance. Palace synco- pators, besides furnishing the musical background for the show, play two ular numbers, during which Mr. Raw- linson favors with a vocal chorus. To those who are wrestling fans, the Sonnenberg-Lewis championship wres- tling match, with sound effects, will prove of exceptional interest. The Fox Movietone news, the Palace Orchestra, under the direction of Harry Borjes, and Charles Geige at the organ round out the well balanced program. METROPOLITAN—"“On With the Show.’ ‘Warner Brothers’ Vitaphone produc- tion, “On With the Sho ural color sensation, is well on its way to a second week of packed houses the Metropolitan Theater. On seeing this picture one cannot escape the con- vetion that it is the forerunner of a new era in the theater, With the com- bination of sound and coler, improve- ment will surely come with experi: mentgtion. When this perfection has been attained the elaborate stage produc- tions, now possible only in the larger cities, may be available in every vil- lage which boasts of “movies on Tues- days and Fridays.” “On With the Show” is the first pic- ture to be tinted throughout with tech- nicolor. A surprisingly good job has been made of this initial attempt. The picture deals with a musical comedy as seen on a stage, and also with the less familiar backstage scenes. Led by Betty Compson, the cast in cludes Sally O'Neil, Arthur Lake, Wil liam Bakewell, Louise Fazenda, Sam Hardy, Joe E. 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Sold and recommended at all local drug and department stores. 7 PALAIS A Wonderful Array of Unusual Values in Lingerie for the Summer Girl all the kinds that are fashionable this Summer are in this sale Silk Hosiery Regular $1.25 and $1.50 qualities Pure thread silk pldin service weight sheer weights, too pointed or square heels ° novelty lace clocks open mesh effects Glistening Silk Hose, in excellent styles for general and better wear—with fancy heels if you like that style, with dainty lace clocks, Wwith open mesh effect or the plain stocking, just as you like. A splendid variety of white, suntan and other popular colors. Main Floor just the things you love to use are in this splendid collection Sale of Toiletries Stock up while vou can get these well known toiletries at such special prices. Check the list to see what you need: $1 Cheramy Dr. West Boc Bath 8 tooth brush and s 25c tube of paste—all for 50c $1 Cheramy Tollet Water, assorted odors, good size bottle. 59¢ from display. 49c Face Powder Primrose House ; Chiffon . .. all shades . et $2.50 Norida Mennen'’s Tale . Adi 89¢ 8¢ Lor A $1_Size Nymfaun Rachel, .only. ..3% Coty Powder, with compact .......85¢ Bath Salts 5-Tb. Jar of Wris- ley's Bath Salts, 19 25 Bath Salts, Tooth Preparations Ipana Paste.......28¢ Pepsodent. Pas 2—25c Tubes Talcum Johnsen Baby Tale 29¢ 50c Kahn's Lemon Cream .........20¢ $1.50 Melba Cream, cleansing, tissue and vanish, all for .....ooonn 51 Boncilla Set, in- cluding cold and vanishing cream and face powder, beautifier an d shes ........10¢ Sachet ing Cream......8% “ox. 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Novelty all-overs, plaids and fancy woven borders Umbrellas—Main Floor Clearing! perhaps the very hat you need is in this group 5 Fine Millinery IA group of fine models regularly $10 to $20 Ballibuntals Smart viscas Bangkoks hair hats An important group, for there.is usually but one model of a kind and the hats have that air of elegance and distinction found only in, higher priced models. Hats for-dress and gen-- eral wear, as well as some sports models; Black and colors. in fashion...in favor...and fine for just such weather as we've had this Summer! Pdpular Cotton Frocks Cool, fresh, dainty undies . . . what woman doesn’t enjoy a good supply of them! 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The Dorothy Dodd shoe is a nationally known, nationally advertised brand, famous for style and qual- ity and is our regular brand which we sell the year ’round. $6 and $6.50 Shoes Black and colored kidskin; 45 ‘ | . white and novelty shoes. Ties, straps and pumps in- cluded. $6.50 to $8.50 Shoes Ties, straps and pumps of plain and colored leathers; 5.45 many models. .$8 and $10 Shoes are reduced to These are fine street, after- noon and evening shoes, in .65 various leathers and colors. Shoes—Second Floor with the new low-cut back to get the fashionable suntan 3.95 One-piece style, all-wool, of course, and in black, navy blue, bright green, red or 3 new bright blue shade. Made with and with- out the suntan backs, just as you prefer. All sizes 34 to 46. Gay Beach Pajamas 295 No doubt about it—you must have a suit of beach pajamas this sea- son if you count yoursel the moderns! These all plece ltrh—of brilliantly-hued sateens, in bold and striking de- signs. Beach Coats of gay cottons...2.95 New Caps... 59¢ to $1 Bathing Shoes. 59¢ to $1 Sportswear—Third Floor