Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1930, Page 56

AMUSEMENTS. Variety of Attractions in The Capital Playhouses .. NATTONAL—“A Month in the Country.” ° _ The New York Theater Guild will “ Bring Turgenev's comedy “A Month in s4ghe Country” to the National Theater “:fomorrow night for an engagement lim- ited to one week. This will be the first tes. The comedy was recently given a successful London production and it has long been in the repretory of Moscow Art Theater. “A Month in the Country” is announced as the greatest | ;lly of a gifted dramatist who is equally | lamous & a novelist. It has had tri- umphant ents in London, Paris, | Moscow and Lenin, . Like all of | his plays, “A Month in the Country” | - ~was originally written for the stage with | particular actors in mind. Turgenev #spent most of his life in Paris, where he was a oconstant theatergoer, though he drew his materials from his native Rus- sian background. The theme, lik® Bal- sac’s “Maratre,” is the s between & girl and a mature woman for a young man’s affections. ‘The lacework of the psychology of Jove, which Turgenev weaves in such a masterly fashion, demands a brilliant | - .ensemble, Accordingly, the Theater Guild will present Theater Guild Acting Co. in the play, with a cast in- cluding Alla Nagimova, Dudley Digges, Elliot Cabot, Alexander Kirkland, Henry ‘Travers, Hortense Alden, Douglass Dum brille, Eunice Stod , Eda Heine- mann, Minns Philips, Charles Kraus, Louis Veda and Edward Wragge. ‘The production has been staged by et Bussian "desigas of ‘Dod e o u- uhm Raymond Sovey. GAYETY—"Step Lively, Girls.” ‘The Mutual burlesque attraction, “Step Lively, Girls,” which is playing this week at the Gayety Theater, is an- nounced as “just one illustration of why mutual shows click. This attraction is sald to be filling its misslon of fun, and with a lavish presentation of all the most advanced ideas in burlesque. ong the responsible players pre- in l:fll of laughter and surprise urgere, nue soubrette, singer and dancer, and Harry Bentley, e{wh comic, late of the New York Garden fame, both of whom are featured. Levy, Russian prisoner, Gr! m%m-mm ves, | von tas- | Pighter”; of the will tell and show much more about *The Poor Little Rich Girl” in the play | tself Saturday at 2:30 and 8:20 o'clock, ly. —‘“Street of Chance.” A story of romance and thrills in the half-world of Broadway is pictured at the llguv‘polm ‘Theater this week in | ‘Street of Chance,” Willlam Powell's| his | unique dancing, the voices her from disaster, however, ural” decides to sit in one last game. It is at this thrilling battle of wits and Tuck the hing climax of the | icture occurs. In the cast are Kay| Regis Toomey, Jean Arthur and others well known to Washington sudiences. | “Street of Chance” was directed “} John Cromwell. The original story| was written by Oliver H. P. Garrett, former New York reporter. | Selected short subjects also, includ- | ing the popular Vitaphone Varieties, | are on the bill PALACE—“Not So Dumb.” Marion Davies as the girl who man- | to say the wrong thing at the - i o stage | pla; “Dulcywnt Loew’s Palace this | week, under the title “Not So Dumb.” El .B:lrlly | e | e jewelry firm of C. the obscure one of the captain of industry she also invites & scenario writer, a golf fiend. To com- plieate matters further she has an ex- convict for a butler. Dulcy’s tactful at- tempts to effect the merger result in a number of blunders, which reach a cli- msx when Forbes finds his wife spoon- ing with the golf fiend and his daugh- ter running off with the scenario writer. At the end everything comes out all mh“.nu Dulcy proves she is “not so | duchess of comedy,” app Loew production “Gym-Jams,” pro- <duced under the supervision of Louis K. Sidney by Chester Hale. The presen- tation comes direct from the Capitol “Loose Ankles,” the Pirst National and Vitaphone laughfest, on the screen, and Nick Lucas, “the crooning troubadour” of stage and screen fame, on the Earle stage in person, in a program of new songs. "fi;ose Ankles” features Loretta Young and Douglas Pairbanks, jr., in & clever picturization of Sam Janney's the | stage comedy about a pretty heiress who ocutwits her prim maiden aunts to marry the man she loves. Under the terms of a rich uncle's will the girl will receive no money unless she weds the man of her aunte’ choice. In event of a scandal in the family, the fortune is to go to a cat and dog hospital. The girl conspires with her friends to_be “compromised,” in order to force her aunts to agree to her choice of a husband, thereby preventing a scandal in the family. In the cast are Louise Fazenda, Ethel Wales, Otis Harlan, Daphne Pollard, Inez Courtney and Eddie Nugent. Selected short subjects, including Vitaphone Varieties and The Evenini Star-Universal and Pathe newsreels complete the bill. COLUMBIA—"“The Girl Said No!” William Haines is a screen frolic at Loew's Columbia this week in Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer’s talking production, “The Girl Said No!” Haines appears as th. carefree, fresh, impertinent but lovable boy, just out of col , who secures work as a bond and stock salesman. His pranks, however, cost him his job. Incidentally, his sweetheart, played by Leila Hyams, be- comes disgusted with him and promises to marry another young man (Francis X. Bushman, jr.). ~Haines' father dles, and, as the family fortune is depleted, Haines, obliged to seek work, goes back to the bond house and pleads for his job. To get rid of him, they agree to give back his position, provided he can sell an issue of stock to a woman who is considered an impossible prospect. This woman is played by Marie %rauur. Haines calls on her and finds the doc- tor waiting to see her also. He forces the doctor to give way, goas in to see the woman, as a doctor; finds a bot- tle of alcohol in the doctor's satchel and gives her a dose, and in a very funny sequence he succeeds in sel her the issue. Dashing .“inm the home of his sweetheart, he finds her preparing to be married and kidnaps her for a happy ending of the picture. The Hearst Metrotone News, the Co- lumbia Orchestra and short subjects complete the program. R-K-O KEITH'S—“The Case of Ser- geant Grischa.” “The Case of Sergeant Grischa,” Radio Pictures’ screen production of Arnold Zweig's novel continues at R-K- O Keith's for a second week's showing. The , it is announced, has pro- voke¢ and has crowded the theater during the past week to its ca- pacity at nearly every performance. It is a picture that is enthralling and ing. The masterful direction of Brenon has made it into more than the mere unfolding of the story, which follows the book quite faithfully, and tells the pathetic sf le :;u r camp in trying to avoid the wrongly infiicted death sentence. Chester Morris appears in the role of QGrischa and Betty commn plays the featured feminine role. U] cast is excellent and includes Custav Seyflertitz, Jean Hersholt, Alec B. Prancis, Paul McAllister and Frank M Cormack. “The Case of Sergeant Grischa” is an outstanding production. A most unusual reel “The Feline an animated the Radio News of current events and Freddy Clark and his R-K-Olians round out the program. FOX—"Happy Days.” ‘The newest Fox production, “Happy Days,” presenting a la; screen stars, remains at the Fox Theater. or another week such stars as Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Victor ~McLaglen, Edmund Lowe, El Brendel, Ann Pennington, J. Harold Murray, Marjorie White, Frank Richardson, Will Rogers, Warner Bax- ter, Tom Patricols, Dixie Lee, Walter Catlett, the Slate brothers, James J. Corbett and many others. The program, “Screenland Mel- odies,” as_one of the best of the Fanchon and Marco ideas, also remains. Lamberti with deft comedy and musical ability, Karavaeff with of Robert C. Cloy and Sherry Louise, as well as the artistry of Jack and Betty Welling and Frankiyn and Warner, are its outstand- ing features. A new issue of the Fox Movietone News and the Fox Orchestra will add to the entertainment. RIALTO CLOSES FOR A WHILE. Announcement has been received that the Rialto Theater, on Ninth street near G northwest, will close for repairs, reno- vation and sound treatment, but will reopen within a few weeks with a talk- ing, singing extravaganza (largely col- ored), starring Paul Whiteman and his orchestra. _ This, the announcement states, will be followed by “All Quiet on the Western Front” and then by “Mar- sellaise,” starring John Boles. JANET RICHARDS—Tomorrow. Miss Ji Richards will give the last regular talk of her Winter course to- morrow_morning on “Political History in the Making,” when she will review the highlights in the world’s work for the past week, both at home and abroad. Under home affairs, this will include causes of unemployment, ac- Theater, New York, with Davey White ®s the guest master of ceremonies. Bobby Walthour, jr., race track speed king; Prosper and Maret, acrobatic dancers; Flo Mayo, arelal artist: Jean ?en_oe. vocalist, and a ballet of Chester ale’s athletes are featured in the pro- duction. The Hearst Metrotone, short subjects, Charles Gaige at the organ and the Palace Orchestra complete the program, EARLE—“Loose Ankles.” Hilarity should relgn at Warner Bros’ Earle Theater this week, with e 1eANET N WL P DANCING. 88 GIRARDEAU L'EGARE AND & Private lessons, $5. Single, 31 Fice Plessons. "1 gy trots, whlises, hobs, instruction and practice, sday, § 11. "Studio, 2038 P st. n.w. North o"i_n, DANCE o to lead well, follow easily. Develop d_éonfidence quickly. Be- dancer in a few pr) essional teachers. Ol STUDIOS Connecticut Ave. * ot » balance an come & brilliant e group of noted ' “Happy Days” is unusual, in that it | combines the entertaining ability of | !tlsuld'abemflmo{fiumeet!vw THE 'SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MARCH 9, 1930—PART FOUR. SELECTED TO LEAD THE CAST cording to Secretary of Labor Das and the higher ....ryx the result of logrolling? The the time will be given to a review of the most critical developments in for- eign affairs for the past week. The talk will be given in the Masonic Temple, Thirteenth street and New York avenue, at 10:45 o'clock. “THE CHARM SCHOOL” — Saturday. “The Charm School,” a by Alice Duer Miller and Robert ton, will be presented Kamp Kahlert Kouncil in Barker Hall, Young Wom- en's Christian Association, Seventeenth and K streets, Saturday night at 8 o'clock, under the direction of Alice Sigworth Morse, director of drama for the Y. W. C. A. in this city. A cast of 20 girls will play the parts in the comedy, which is in three acts, with special settings and costumes de- signed by Mrs. Morse and committees will appear as an auto salesman, Eliza- beth Morrow as a young student of the law, Doris Tucker as an expert ac- countant, Frances Pope and Margaret Hedgecock as Tim and Jim, “those who toll n.ot and have no thought of spin- ning,” and Thals Spencer as Homer Johns, the ardian of the “girl” in the piece, Benedotti. Helen Middleton has been cast as lise, the president of the. seniors at the Charm School; Elizabeth Jenkins as Miss Hays, the school's principal, and Maybelle Boyce as Miss Curtis, the school's secretary. Reba Barton, Eliza- beth Findlay, Martha Limbaugh, Peggy Ringrose, Betty Alexander, Jané Almon, Eleanor McRae and Dorothy Fiske will play other roles. Tickets are on sale at the Y. W. C. A,, at Seventeenth and K streets. BURTON HOLMES—March 20. Burton Holmes will presently be with us sgain. This time—his thirty-second season in Washington—he promises, as his contribution to popular knowledge and wholesome entertainment, a pro- vocative and colorful picture resume of modern travel in Europe and the Near tagifl: was it the remainder of ; of girls in the kouncil. Amy Veerhoff : East. As usual, the place of presenta- tion will be the National Theater, and the series will consist of five Thursday afternoons, beginning March 20. A booking arrangement makes it possible to run the Washington course currently with courses in Pittsburgh, Philadel- phia and Baltimore. As the theme for his first revue, the gifted_world traveler will offer “The 1929 Season In and About London.” Mr. Holmes says, “London isn't London any more for one who has not seen the eity for four or five years, Not only 1ling | has she changed her face architectural- ve ly, but customs, too, has e u‘l‘hfla’ nmldoln revuemmm‘. sist entirely new , which were made during the season of last June and will reveal much of the pomp and pageantry of a ical “London scason.” This will be followed through successive Thursday afternoons _with “Motoring Through Prance,” “Present-day Travel in Ger- many,” “A New Mediterranean Cruise” and “Venice and North Italy.” Why Some Hate Science. sound film process is easy to understand, even easier than the radio,” say those in authority, and with they put their theory to the 2 A beam of light is passed through the film near its edge where the recorded photofnnhlcllly. varies in intensity just as iré on the ear causing reason of variation in parency of the film. The light tions affect a photoelectric cell, & of vacuum tube, which produces electric current proportionate ht reflected on it. A series " power line noises and hum, builds up the volume 50 a8 to power the loud speakers behind the screen. Con- denser microphones change the sound and music of the performance into electric current. As many as six stages of amplification are required to build up the currents to sufficient magnitude to operate a “light valve.” This is essentially a slit, varied by an electromagnet, upon which an in- tense beam of light focused. The light, fluctuating according to the sound, because of the action of the valve, is recorded on the edge of the film, pro- ducing the sound track. batteries are used for the amplifiers because they are the only known source of pure direct current and to avoid any trace of hum or splut- ter which is experienced with any sys- henm for provit voltage from power es. Thus is the sound film process made as simple :;: Mother Goose rhyme. At y s8] Gomg West. HOLLYWOOD is finding itself almost entirely surrounded by big elocu- Broadway. Five more notable theatrical figures recently have augmented the colorful | horde of local evardiers, perceptibly widening the gaping wound of Man- hattan's gasping Rialto. Sam H. Harrls has brought his missus and niblicks with the avowed intention of devoting six months of each annum to talkie production. A. L. Erlanger is there, but won't talk. Ar- thur Hammerstein already has shed his coat at the United Artists’ Studios, and within the month, it is reported, Florenz Ziegfeld and George M. Cohan will bé punching a time clock and re- tion and leg men from New York’'s| g marking on the unusual weather at the same plant. GAYETY THEATER Matinee Every Day MUTUAL BURLESK PHONE DISTRICT 9324 51 3™ NOW PLAY AMPT80-GOLOWN- M, DAVIES o an adietin of the siage play Duley’ 0 DUMB ALL TALKING & LAUGHING ELLIOTT NUGENT RAYMOND HACKETT ON THE STAGE TRIXIE FRIGANZA n a Loew Production ) GY M- JAMS oAv:Y:i‘WmTE BOBBY WALT PROSPER FLO MAYO JI CHESTER HAL HOUR *fl ’ET:“SEP! NCE €'S ATHLETES DINECT FROM THE CAPITOL THEATRE N.Y. F MARION 'WELLS, ‘Who has been signed as leading Iady for the National Theater Players during their Spring and Summer season. Coming Attractions “THE MERRY WIDOW,” Next Week.| What is promised to be the high spot in the series of revivals at Poli's| Theater, inaugurated with the Victor Herbert Festival, will occur Monday night, March 24, with the presentation of “The Merry Widow,” remembered as one of the greatest operettas of all| times and certainly one of the most popular. | Playgoers whose memories take them | back to the time when the famous “Merry Widow Waltz,” swept over the civilized world, as well as those of the younger generation who may have long desired to see this intriguing musical’ play, will have an opportunity to see, it somewhat as it was originally pre- sented some years ago, for Donald Brian, who became an international stage favorite with the popularity of| the “Merry Widow Waltz” will again be | seen in the part he created, Prince Danilo. | ‘The Merry Widow herself will be| played by an international prima; donna, Beppie de Vries. “The Merry Widow” serves as Mile. de Vries' in- troduction to the American theater. | “The Merry Wi0v" was originally | presented in Vierpa in 1905, and| later was brought to America by the | late Henry W. Savage. Donald Brian, | who until that time had not caused| the role of Prince Danilo and al- most overnight jumped into fame. Others in the present cast are Craig|SONg numbers are “Stay Qut of the. Campbell, Ethel Jane Walker, Oscar Figman, Charles Angle, Francis Tyler, | Joseph Barlow, Henry Lewellyn, Mil- dred Newman and Edward Orchard. ROBERT DOWNING in Classical Revivals. ‘Henri Gressitt, a manager well known | for his past association with many of the most famous theatrical stars and attractions, will present the distin- guished actor, Robert Downing, and his company at the Washington Auditorium for a week, beginning Monday, March :I;l’,.ln a noteworthy revival of classical mas. “Damon and Pythlas,” the story of brotherly love, first produced in Wash- ington, D. C., and on which was found- ed the great order of the Knights of Pythias, will be presented the first three | dan of the engagement. For the last half of the week, the immortal love story. “Ingomar.” translated from the German by Maria Lovell, with its locale in the ancient Grecian city of Syracuse, will be the offering. It was in “Ingomar” that Mary An- derson, as Parthenia, became the idol of American playgoers before her mar- riage and retirement with her husband to England. An excellent group of players is as- sociated with Mr. Downing, each select- ed for ability and experience to ade- quately portray classical roles, The staging and costuming have been care- fully provided. Matinees will be given | Wednesday and Saturday. Seat sale opers Thursday. “VANITY FAIR OF 1930.” Next week, starting Sunday evening, March 16, George E. Wintz will present at the National Theater a new musical revue, “Vanity Fair of 1930,” starring Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfleld. Mr. Wintz | recently brought Mitzi, in of “Sarl” and “The Vagabond . ‘The new plece promises bright comedy scenes, tasteful and colorful stage set- tings and costuming, with a large and talented cast, including Norma Gallo, last seen here with Clark and McCul- lough in “The Ramblers”; Dave Burns, comedian from “The Music Box Revue”; the Bower Twins, Loretta Campeau, Carl Byal, Elaine Pring, Danny Beck and Pearl Johnson, with a large beauty chorus, headed by Madeline Marlowe, and a froup of Tiller girls from the Palace Theater, London. 2 “The Shadowgraph” (third dimen- sion illusory effect) and Harry Shan- non's Recording Orchestra are an- nounced as added features of the revue. ith book and lyrics by Willlam K. ‘Wells, author of the “Cock-eyed World,” her revival King.” much of stir in the theater, was given | -und music by George D. Wiest and Wal- | r Browne, “Vanity Pair” is presented in 2 acts and 30 scenes. The prominent Shadows,” “When I Dream,” “All for You, Baby," “Shake Your Feet” and “Let's Make Whoopee.” One of the smxm? scenes is said to be a reproduc- tion of a typical Broadway night clul on New Year eve. Other scenes are the “Tom Tom"” tropical dance ensem- ble. “In the Park,” “The Taxi Ride,” “Hats, “The Hospital.” ‘The two stars have not been seen here in several seasons, and have just | returned from a tour of European cities. | “FRENCH MODELS” AHEAD. “French Models,” with the splendor and speed of modern burlesque, promises a more than usual treat at the Gayety Theater next week. This will be the fifth appearance here of the show, with its fun and song and dance surprises. Viola Elliott and Jim Bennett head the cast. Others include Ella Sears, Billy Sullivan, Alice Sohn, Jack Rey- nolds, Irving Witt, Frankie Clark and a chorus of girlish glee that contributes to the fun and beauty of the three most pretentious scenes, “The Red Dance.” “The Poem of Flowers” and the “Check Must Be Paid.” The Stars Of “SUNNY SIDE UP” “THE COCK-EYED WORLD' “HOT FOR PARIS” and many, many more Are Here Together to Create A GLORIOUS MUSICAL R OMANCE! “What Will William Tell” and | _ Alice Has a Sister. THIR.I was once & girl named Alice ‘White—and here the story might end. At that, however, it wouldn't be such a bad ending, because Miss White is a screen celebrity of magnitude, boasting a vast army of worshipers. There is, however, a good deal more to this story—for the blonde and shim- mering Alice has a sister whose name is Marjorie, and who, suddenly, like a Spring tulip, has shot up meteorically from the unknown earth. She is said to possess talent that, conside) her tender years, has been allowed to blush unseen far too long. Any one attend- ing “Happy Days” may see to what a pretty pass this diminutive lady has brought her Thespian ability. hasn't one of the most tickling person- alities ever radiated from the screen’s wide and open spaces, then Washington never crossed the Delaware. Endlof siel Rainbow SOUND pictures have meant the end | of the rainbow to Ludwig Berger, German director and a unique figure in Hollywood. Educated at the University of Munich, Berger has dreamed always of the per- fect form of art combined with enter- tainment. In music, in fiction, in dra- matic_writing, both on the stage and the silent film he has sought it. In the sound picture he believes he found it. He made a reputation as stage rector and producer at the Berlin thea- ters. From the stage he entered the screen game and directed “The Woman from Moscow,” starring Pola Negri, and then Emil Jannings in “Sins of the Fathers.” He was assigned to direct Dennis King in “The Vagabond King,” which will soon be released and is awaiting the verdict. = B T — \ Belasco's Comedy. “IT'S a Wise Child,” David Belasco's comedy, which opened the New York season August 5, has smashed all | previous attendance records for a six- month period, and still continues to at- tract capacity audiences, is a sophisti~ cated comedy, which grows out of the endeavor of a modern girl to rid herself of an elderly suitor. An interfamily scandal results, which bids fair for a time to involve every one, from the head of the house to “Cool” Kelly, the iceman. ‘The comedy situations, Belasco's delicate be laughable bounds of the | under Mr. , are said to without overstepping the conventions. Friml's Valuable Hands. UDOLPH FRIML has insured his hands to the extent of a million dollars. The details of this insurance policy, which is the largest in cinema history, reveals the fact that Frim! values his right hand more than his left, the one being 10 per cent more valuable than the other, and his thumbs are listed as his most valuable digits. With this news sizzling the torrid | | pavements of Hollywood comes an even ' greater sunstroke the form of a statement which says that Harry Tier- ney, another promoter of the song in- ;—ulxga':oro has insured his ear drums for S — Family Goes Talkie. Smm LUST'S Family Theater, at 635 Eighth street southeast, formerly known as the New, has succumbed to the voice of the talkie. For the past three weeks mechanics have been at work the new technical - -~ installing e neces: Besides the various sound pictures on Sundays between 3 and 11 p.m., the Hollywood Girls will. be offered as an added attraction, and on Saturdays fro JANET RICHARDS . | oppost AMUSEMENTS. Plays Coming in Stock. Wrm both his leading players safely under contract and their introduc- tion to Washington accomplished, Man- ager Cochran of the National Theater Players is now turning his attention to the plays that are to try the mettle of | his comyplny, ‘which now has been fairly :'ell presented to his prospective pa- Tons. That he has made a good beginning, few, if any, will doubt when it is known that of the first three plays already secured, none has ever been seen in a Washington theater as yet, and while the policy of providing that class of material selected from the best that Broadway has been able to offer dur- ing the past season is not to abate. nev- ertheless there will be some established favorites whose return doubtless will excite pleasurable anticipation. | The season will open Monday. March | 31, with Arthur Hopkins' Plymouth | Theater success, “Holiday,” whose run | spanned an entire season. This will be followed by “Brothers” the melo- drama that tempted Bert Lytell to leave the screen for the spoken drama two years ago. “Brothers” is still running on the road with Mr. Lytell in the lead and, what may be equally as interest- ing, with Marian Wells, the National Players’ new leading woman, playing ite the screen star. “Nancy’s Pri- vate Affair.” the third play on the list, is even now running at the Hudson Theater, New York. In this connec- tion, it may be of interest to note that 1t is most unusual to release a “Broad- way success” for repertory before the New York run has been completed. Only one of “the old favorites” can be announced at this time, but that one is & classic of the American theater— “The Old Homestead,” which the late Denman Thompson endeared to prob- ably every man, woman and child of his time in America. Manager Cochran expects to give an elaborate production of this comedy of the heart, which has not been seen in Washington for fully 15 years, thus making it “absolutely new” to the present generation. while delighting those who remember it from the days gone by. In entering upon the theme of the plays to be presented by his players, however, Manager Cochran is stressing atron’!‘}: the preparations he has made for ir local production. No stock plays. And Mr. Cocl this standard of excellence is to be con- tinued, and raised if possible, for he will have with him this year the same gallant crew of set builders under the direction of Charles Sturbitts; his, old scenic artist, Charles Squires; George Donaldson, who has handled the “prop- erties” that fit each scene with the fin- | est detail, and Walter Burke, his skill- | ful electrician. who, under the direction | g{: Clifford Brooke, will create those a iful _and impressive lighting ef- fecirt: ’thltmhl';; e'xcl:ad delight and ad- miration past. The “old guard” will all be on hand, and, says Manager Cochran, “It is our old guard who will build every produc~ tion for our special use. For be it re- membered, we never use old or t has seen better over mal days.” Hollywood's Imagination. HOLLYWOOD rain doesn't even the ardor of some of the acute imaginations of the inhabitants. ‘Take, for instance, Director Tuttle, who, besides waving his baton over the heads of his celluloid puppets, has time for such profound thought as this. Says Tuttle: ‘“Motion pictures are easily comparable to musical com- positions. Screen comedies are fox trots, character dramas are marches, society dramas are minuets, romantic pictures are sonatas, tragedies are dirges and mystery stories are concert sym- honies.” 3 In embroidering his last assertion Mr. Tuttle adds that a detective story is like & concert symphony because “there are pi , staccatto, crescendo, al- and grandioso movements in & order. “YNDESCRIBABLY BEAUTIFUL.” rds eonvey adequate st W G Street Ballding, ke, Beholder.” Hourr—1 s Admissio Vachel Lindsay Tuesday, March 11th, 1930 8:15 PM. Howard University Admission, 50 cents Auditorium Week XMar. 17 | EXCEPT FRIDAY HENRI GRESSIT Presents The Distinguished Actor ROBERT DOWNING and Players In & Revival of Classic Plays. Mon., Tues., Wed. Mat. & Eve. ~ comm ITl'lv}ri'rui'E_l presents RUTH ST. DENIS | and the DENISHAWN DANCERS Wed., March 12; 8:18 P.M. McKinley High Se.!:nl ‘DAMON& PYTHIAS' Thurs. Eve., Sat. Mat. & Eve., SPECIAL PRICES: Nights $1.50, $1, 75¢, 50c aroly oo FOX THEATER METROPOLITAN OPERA COMPANY From the Metropolitan Overa House, New Yark Oity GUILO GATTI-CASAZZI, General Manager feal History in the ety Mondsy Mornine: ot 1005 Masonic Temple, 13th St. and N. Y. Ave. | | Admission, 75¢ and $1.00 ' RACHMANINOFF GREAT PIANIST, Poli's, Wed., Mar. 19, 4:30 | Seats Mrs, Greene's Buresu. ' Droop's, 1300 G st.; Disteiot 6495, ALICE VAN LEER CARRICK <t fo Nothing House Willard Hotel . Mare} National Symphony ORCHESTRA | HANS 51;3&'.?" s ) | Ftiday Afternoon, Prices, 13,00, 1330, 83,00, 8180 | Wison- Greene's * Concert | BrSopar 1380 G #b; District 6493. o Janet o ane Will Rogers Edmund Lowe Aso Peasingion El Brendel J. Harold Murray Charles Farrell Victor McLaglen Walter_Catlett illi or, Sr. la ixie arjor ite ichard Keene Guu: luh:ll- George Olson “Whisperiny and His Musio Jack Smi All Washington Is Singing 14,4 Werld ot Our Own, . The Staze ‘M n, ine A Tons o e Girt Offer: . AR T SCREENLAND MELODIES LAMBERTI Sherry Louise The Wellings Featuring KARAVAEFF Robert C. Cloy Everts & Lowry The SUNKIST BEAUTIES ALEXANDER CALLAM 3 PERFORMANCES—APRIL 23, 24, “LA BOHEME” ®or. “LA JUIVE” ronseie, “LOUISE” s5ort, Telva, Gigll, Tibbett Martinelli, Pinss, Hasselmanns Rothier, Haiselmanas Chorus—Orchestra, 65—Corps de Ballet wikeae s S e G150, American and forelsn stars Nighte—30e to §3.00. The ATIONAL The sniy theatre in Washinston effering exelusively S e T e Tomorrow Night and Week Eves. at 8:20 Mate. Wed and o Bat. at 2:20 Wed. and Sat. Mats.—80c to $2.00. Washington Presentation of This Play Marks Ite Debut in America; It Was Recently Given @ Successful London Production and Hae for Years Been in Art Theater. | | THE THEATRE the Repertory of the Moscow GUILD, Inc. ' Presen ihe Theatre Guil In Turgenev’s AMONTHINTH n WITH THIS DISTINGUISHED CAST DUDLEY DIGGES ELLIOT 0T ALEXANDER KIRKLAND HORTENSE ALDEN DOUGLASS DUMBRILLE EDA HEINEMANN L EUNICE STODDARD CHARLES KRAUS ALLA NAZIMOVA HENRY TRAVERS NEXT WEEK COM. SU GEORGE £ WINTZ G d Acting Company Famous Comedy ECOUNTRY CAB Settings by Raymond MINNA PHILIPS LOUIS VEDA ED WRAGGE AY NIGHT We!'ss WED.. SAT. he, SPARKLING MUSICA.L REVUE LEAN-MAYFHELD NORMA GALLO-DAVE BURNS-BOWER TWINS DANNY BECK: CARL BYAL LORETTA CAMPEAU- MADELINE MARLOWE [ BEAUTY CHORUS®f50 - LONDON TiLLER GIRLS THE AMAZING "SHADOWGRARH” HARRY SHANNONS RECORDING ORCHESTRAE POPULAR EVEs; PRICES &% FIVE THURSDAY MATS. BEGINNING MARCH 20 BURTON » $2.00, $1.50, $1.00, 50c . .50, $1.00, 50c THURSDAY AT 9 A. M. AT 4:30 HOLMES LONDON FRANCE GERMANY MEDITERRANEAN VENICE AND TIROL BEG. MON,, MARCH 31st, SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON NATIONAL THE Last Year's 8 tion Is Recet: ATRE PLAYERS Bers WIIl Be Assianed Same Seats If Subser d by Saturday. March i8th. ot