Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1930, Page 21

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The Week’s Attractions in Local Theaters Reviews of New Photoplays and Stage Productions METROPOLITAN Frhuee wtrect of Chamce” & owell appre- ciates the r of exaggeration and is luflflmfi‘;ul:fllful to aveid it, ',h':_ Paramount picture, ¢ ghowing this week at the Mel litan Theater, ranks with the best of the un- | erworld pictures. * % Powell gocs about the business of be- ing New York's biggest gambler with a e&m assurance that lends conviction to his playing. It is a part that might easily be spoiled by too much emphasis, but this flaw is never permitted to creep in, ‘Many of the racketeering pictures teanehe spectator with the feeling that such things couldn’t exist. This one does not. To Powell the credit mu’;hemulk is that “Street of Chance’ 1s based on the Rothstein murder, but the analogy is not closely drawn. Per- haps the poker game scenes in various hotel yooms are similar to those in which the slain gambler participated, but the details which led the gunmen to put “Natural” Davis “on the spot’ must be accredited to the imagination | of O. H. P. Garrett, who wrote the | m;g"“ is assisted by Kay Francis, Regils Toomey and Jean Arthur. For those seeking entertainment the picture is_recommended without reservation. Two Vitaphone Varieties and a Para- mount Sound Newsreel comp]c!; czhe bill, Donald Ogden Stew- PALACE ,{"and Trixie Pri- Dumb.” ganza are the most oy scintillating and up- roarious of the many stars that grace the Palace this week. The former lends his wild talent to the film “Not So Dumb,” and the latter holds a mirth- stricken audience in convulsions by the genial enthusiasm of her cavortings. They are the particular leaders of one of the pleasantest concoctions of enter- tainment for some time. . The picture “Not S0 Dumb,” which contains the hrighly effervescent Marion Davies, besides the laconic Mr. Stew- art, taken from the Kauffman-Connelly play “Dulcy,” is an amusing bit of nonsense, made often hilarious through the efforts of the players. The plot is of no great matter. It tells the strug- gles of a young girl who tries, by means of a week end house party, to help her fiance improve his pasition in the jew- elry business and thereby does little but make matters worse. The girl has a capacity for saying just the wrong thing. She is in reality one of the most infuriating morons on record, Wwho, alded and abetted by a heart of gold, finally, through a freak of fortune, fixes everything to perfection. 4 Although this film has been stretched out almost to the breaking point, it is saved time and again by Mr. Stewart, who, as the peripatetic golf addict, with a hobby that includes tall drinking lasses and a game called “Guess Who,” f. an extraordinary example of over- night cinema A newcomer to the films, he lulges antics that one might ex- lus. in none of the' Tul pect. He is, in fact, not only very much at ease, but extremely funny. Marion Davies gives another of her character- izations of dumb drollery, managing in the first part to be dumber than usual and toward the end not so amusing, all of which is due entirely to her part and in no way reflects upon her ‘more than creditable acting ability. The other players are excellent, especially Raymond Hackett as the irritated house guest. The stage presentation, “Gym-Jams,” ‘which is responsible for the appearance of Trixie Friganza, is one of the best that has been witnessed on these local boards. In it Miss Priganza shines with truly explosive brilliance, which reaches something more than a climax when she emerges as the bathing beauty from ‘Weehawken, Apart from Trixie there is a talented lady who exercises herself on a trapeze; Davey White, who dances with originality: one of the winners of the six-day bicycle race, showing how he did it, and Prosper and Maret, & team of acrobats worth much more than th;_g)rlce of‘ Iddmlulnn. e remainder of the bill is given over to the Chester Hal¢ Girls, the Hearst Metrotone News and an overture by the orchestra, all of which provides an en- tertainment of much merit. EARLE “Loose highly improbable, fills the Ankles.” Earle Theater with echoes of hunr}ous hus":m' this week, as a group of youngsters, headed by Doug- las Fairbanks, jr, and a few old- timers, principally « Louise Fazedda, romp through “Loose Ankles,” a War- ner Bros. Vitaphone production. ! As a matter of fact, the inimitable | Fazenda fairly walks away with the ! show, despite the fact that Loretta Young is a charming young heroine and Douglas, jr., a most uncompromis- ing compromiser. From Louise's first appearance (cast s an “auntie” of the gay 905, who steps out a bit on her own one night) to her final walkout, she is a riot. Her partner in crime, whose name wasn't available, is a worthy ally. The story really doesn't matter a whole lot, but it seems to be all about a will which leaves various things to sundry relatives, if and when the love- ly debutante granddaughter of the de- ceased is safely wed, without a breath of scandal being visited upon the household through her. Apparently, grandma didn’t put much faith in the younger generation. Judging from the assiduousness with which the young- ster and a cousin apply themselves to the task of arranging a little made-to- order scandal just to show their inde- pendence of wills that sought to re- strict their freedom, one might surmise that innmm ‘was right. Nick Lucas, star of the “Gold Dig- gers of Broadway,” brings a special, treat in a personal appearance with his banjo. He was encored warmly after singing a group of popular favorites, among “Painting the Clouds With sumhlee' and “Tiptoe Through the A riotious comedy, high- ly amusing as well as lips. D‘l:!el Breeskin, directing the Earle THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO medley of Concert Orchestra, g‘!{l & ows. fon~ 8 {:l‘l d d\7!'1 rTing cor il'.“c.nrpem‘, in “Naughty But Nice,” and a short comedy, “A Matter of Ethics. T «The Girl Said COLUMBIA noT% iSia ! - No.” lumbia this week, ‘The Girl Sald o ll’m'-:“; :‘ '{b‘::e “wise-cracking” pictures which has been prepared as entertainment for many admirers ot William Haines. | Judging from the laughter that ac- companies his every gesture and action, this gentleman makes the film in every respect a success. Without him, of course, the picture woyld be impossible, and yet—even if it be treason—without Marie Dressler and Polly Moran it still would be impossible. aih i Although these two are fore the camera for a very short time, they manage, as is now their custom, easily to steal the honors. Miss Dressler has | a chance to have more than a sniff of | an alcoholic liquid, which produces the most_excrutiating effect, not only on herself, but on the audience. It scems almost as though she were blessed to | go through her cinematic career with a bottle, of which no end of thespian {mbibing is capable of becoming tire- some. Polly Moran, in a milder and less bibulous role, accomplishes her usual wonders, too. The plot of “The Girl Said No” is| one of those embarrassing things for which there is neither rhyme mor | reason. From the title it is evident the heroine—personified with rare beauty and distinction by Leila Hyams—refuses William Haines with considerable de- termination, which is not hard to un- | derstand, when this gentleman has a | waiter pour a tureen of soup down his rival's neck. Through a series of antics | of this type Mr. Haines pursues the | lady ot his heart, finally abducting her from the scene of her wedding, and thereby winning her for himself. It must be admitted that in the last half of the picture the star suddenly becomes subdued, and in these unusual | and fleeting moments he demonstrates an ability to act, even without the help | of clowning. The other members of the | cast appear to be a trifie bewildered, | as well they might, with the exception of Lella Hyams, who has a future that should be as successful as she is lovely. A revue in colors, entitled “A Night in a Shooting Gallery,” and the news reel @omplete the program. E. deS. M. Grischa,” a Sergeant Grischa.” drama of stark realism, involving a Russian prisoner held by the Germans, continues for & second week at R-K-O Keith's. This picture, based on the novel by Arnold Zweig, has an eminent cast to interpret the thrilling adventures of the prisoner, thrown against the Ger- man military machine, and ground through the “mills of the gods of war,” until he finally suffers death at the fir- | ing squad. Chester Morris is convine- ing as Sergt. Grischa. The picturesque { and well known player of villainous | roles, Gustav von Seyffertitz, is the German commander-in-chief, while a German officer, standing for more com- the | o) Grischa, is Alec B. the mwumm 34 venerable 1 !nf a hunt for a bobcat. There is rollicking animated cartoon and news- reel. The musical feature of the show is an entertaining burlesque of radio music by Freddy Clark and his R-K- 0 Although not quite up to }—OX the Fox standard of musical Happy revues, though screened with- Days,” in the last year, “Happy Days” is now playing for the second week at the Fox Theater and is enter- taining. Included in the cast are such stars as Will Rogers, Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Victor McLaglen, El Brendel, Edmund Lowe, Jim Corbett, William Collier, Tom Patricola, Ann Pennington, Walter Catlett, George Jessel, J. Harold Murphy, Marjorie ite, Warner Bax- ter, George Olsen and Sharon Lynn. The stage bill is unusually good. The | hit of the program, however, is Lam- berti, a xylophonist. His music is so good he would be a success even with- out his rapid-fire by-play. He makes an art of chewing gum, and his every effort draws a laugh. Karavaeff, a Russian tap dancer, per- forms very difficult steps with astonish- ing ease. His flying feet add a lot of snap to his act. Other performers in- clude Sherry Louise, Franklyn and War- ner, Jack and Betty Welling, Evarts and Lowry and the Sunkist Beauties. The orchestra plays an overture by Dvorak, under the direction of Leon Brusiloff, and a Fox Movietone newsreel completes the program. D.B. W. GAYETY “Step Lively Girls” ‘The attraction at the Gayety this week is en- titled “Step Lively Girls,” and, judged by the manner of its re- the girls do it very well, in- Twenty-one of them _execute their dances with pert and enthusiastic professionalism. Billed as “the furious furore,” Elsie Burgere, with a blond insouciance that is compelling, does very nicely with her songs and dances. The two comics of the revue, Bentley and Levi, well nigh raise the roof with their antics, and Jackie Teeters makes much of her sou- brette role. Others in the cast include the “mysterious Raffles” and Marcella and Vera and Louise. Manager Jimmy Lake announces that he will continue his popular added fea- ture on Wednesday and the Frid: “Amateur” night this week. E.M. RAINS COST 11 LIVES. CAPE TOWN, Union of South Africa, March 10 (#).—Heavy rains in Northern Natal have caused the Little and Great Bushman Rivers to overflow, flooding the Estcort and Weinen districts. Eleven were reported drowned. A massive bridge over the river near the town of Estcourt was swept away. One resident disappeared with his wife and family, and every trace of their home. Reports said ~other residents living nearby were swept away by the ception, oo plete justice in the case of Sergt. YEAR torrent. ODWARD & LLOTHROP 1930 DOWN STAIRS STORE Rayon—Pique—Silkette—Broadcloth 'New Wash Frocks Twenty different styles with circular and pleated skirts—trimmed with contrasting piping, buttons and buckles—checked, floral and modernistic figures, and solid shades—wide, straight and set-on collars. In white, maize, green, rose, blue, orchid and black-and-white. and attractiveness of unusual at this price. buy several. with short, set-in sleeves. 36 to 44, 48 to 52. The workmanship these dresses is very You will be wise to Sleeveless models or styles Sizes 16 to 20, THE DOWN STAIRS STORE " Wool Ensembles With more than One-Season Utility $25 The Down Stairs Store greets new babies with a special Baby Week Those who started life with 1930, already demand comfort in their clothes. These items are of immense importance in young lives. Bootees, 58¢c Rubber Pads, 58¢ Handmade Dresses, $1 Quilted Pads, 25c and 50c C., MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1930. WoobpwAaRrD & LLoTHROP A United States Treasury Department Representative is stationed on our G Street Balcony to assist you in making out your Income Tax Returns. These Spring Garden Furnishing Anticipate “Happy Days” in Your Garden Your garden is your out-of-door living-room . . . you must plan new colors and com- forts for it, just as you must plan new Spring draperies for your indoor living room. Woodward & Lothrop, ever looking ahead to coming fashions, has every garden detail in readiness . . . from the artistic bird bath to the most luxurious of modern lounging hammocks. It is Spring . . . we invite you to our reception for the glad season. Tables with Sunbrellas —when they are colorful modernities from the famous house ot Troy Garden Furnishings, are the pride of the garden. This one is lovely garden green, with a bright wisteria- decorated sunbrella, Complete. ..$57.50 GaroeN FURNITURE, SixTH FLOOR. Chinese Reed Chairs, $27-50 From 'way across the sea comes this charming invi- tation togardenrelaxation. GarpEN FURNITURE, S1XTH FLOOR. Bird Baths, Special, $5 Encourage your feathered friends to sun and bathe in your garden . . . they bring hap- piness, you know. Certainly enticement is simple when this bird bath, artistically creat- ed of concrete, is chosen. GARDEN FURNTTURE, FIrTR FLOOR. Vine Trellis, $1-50 This garden conceit is responsible for rose ram- - blers and vines growing artistically. Finished in white paint. GARDEN PURNITURE, FIrTH FLOOR. Hickoty Chairs Special, 3450 Shrubbery nooks choose these rustic chairs for permanent furnishings. ‘GARDEN FURNTTURE, F1rTe FLOOR. Sun Dials, $19:50 Life’s sunny hours are recorded in the garden . . . this sturdy little con- crete and metal dial sees to that. GARDEN FURNITURE, F1rTH FLOOR. Birdeye Diapers, dozen, $1.55 Bonnets; pink and white, $1 Sweaters; pink, blue and white, $1 Muslin Slips and Gowns, each, 58¢ Sheet Sets, colored borders, $1 Handmade Sacques, $1 Muslin Dresses, 58¢ Pillowcases, 58c Novelties, 58c Tuck-in skirts in the correct lengths, short and hip-length coats—of tweed mixtures. Sleeveless silk blouses. Worn all together now, each piece may be used later to make various smart combinations with silk skirts and dresses. Brown, tan, navy and gray. Sizes and models for misses and women. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Hickoty Settees, $15 THere is always a corner of the garden that keeps “back to nature™ in its furnish- ings. Its choice is always a stoutly con- structed hickory settee like this. GARDEN FURNITURE, F1rTE FLOOR. The nth degree of comfort is afforded in this little two-seat glider. Cushions are reversible and removable. Weather- resistant coverings. GaroeN PURNITURE, SixTH FLOOR.

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