Evening Star Newspaper, November 23, 1930, Page 5

1930—PART ONI. 20 MARINES PAID TRIBUTE BY HAITI D. C. Men Among Those Awarded Medal for Qut- stanying Service. NOVEMBER . 23, 3 wflu P. Richmond and Russell H 3 On the stage at the Palace, Wes- ley Eddy conducts a lg‘mfl'lm of the usual quality, with the background of the Chester Hale Girls, in new formations and dances. Joe Penner in comedy and burlesque, Lillilan Dawson in_her talented singing of musical selections and Keene and Rufin in intricate and difficult dances appear. There are short comedy films, including one of the strongest of the “Our Gang"” series, and the Grantland Rice sporting feature, showing Bobby Jones and other subjects. The Newsreel con- cludes the program. D.cC.C. ALBANIAN EARTHQUAKE BRINGS DOWN 900 HOUSES King Zog Sends Relief Funds and First Aid Workers to Area Where 50 Were Killed. By the Associated Press. TIRANA, Albania, November 22.—The earthquake which struck the Valona district yesterday, killing some 50 per- sons, caused more than 900 houses to collapse. Much damage was done in the town of Valona. The quake also struck the towns of Telgac, Messaplik, Palase, Terkoei and Dermi, but the epicenter appeared to have been at Tepelen), King Zog has sent relief funds and THE' SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, at Marine Corps headquarters here, is rewarded for his service as quartermas- | Powder ter general of the Gendarmerie. Admiral’s Brother Honored. Maj. Harold B. Pratt, now on duty with the Office of Ni Intelligence, Navy Department, and a brother of Admiral William V. Pratt, chief of naval operations, is rewarded for his service as commandant of the Military Department of the South. Maj. Ran- dolph ng]!.lltnltl;'e w..smnxu;’nlnni ent now under instruction at the aval 4 -1 War College, Newport, R. I. is cited for | £ for his duty as assistant chief of his service as commanding officer of | S!afl of the Gendarmerie. Capt. John the Department of Port au Prince. | 1. Craige, in charge of the recruiting Maj. Joseph C. Fegan, who was on [ Dureau at Philadeiphia; Capt. Fred 8. duty at Marine Corps headquarters | Robillard, on duty at the m of sup- from 1924 to 1920 and served as the | Plles at Philadelphia; Lieut. corps’ athletics and publicity officer | GeOrge J. O'Shea, a student at the here, is clted for service while com. | ATmY Signal School, Fort Monmouth, mandant of the Military Department |N. J.. Gunnery Sergt. Bernard J. Durr, of the North. Maj. Selden B. Kennedy, | Ser8t. Charles Sorenson and First now at the Command and General Staff | Sergt. Louis N. Bertol are on the list. School, Fort Leavenworth, Kans, is o - — NEWSBOYS SEE FILMS cited for his service as commandant of the Military Department of the Center. Carriers of The Star Entertained at Local Theater. Maj. David S. Barry, another native ‘Washingtonian, now commanding offi- App(nxlnlltfrl% 400 carriers and newsboys of e Star were guests of Sidney Lust at a special ilm program at the Leader Theater, Ninth street near E, yesterday, while several hun- gred more are expected to attend to- ay. “The Son of Tarzan,” “Spoilers” and & Harry Langdon comedy were the pie- tures composing the program. Sou- venir surprise packages were distrib- uted among ‘the boys by the “Haj Wonder Bakers.” Today's shows MEMORIAL BENEFIT Midnight Show at Rialto to Raise Funds for District War Tribute. For outstanding services to the West Indian Republic 17 officers and 3 en- listed men of the United States Marine Corps have been awarded the Haitian Distinguished Service Medal by the President of Haiti. This announcement was made yes- terday at the Navy Department. Many of these men have been on duty in Washington and some are natives of the National Capital. Brig. Gen. Cyrus S. Radford, retired, is rewarded for his 14 years of service to Haiti, during which he was commissioner of the Gendarmerie, the country's armed force. Col. Frederick A. Ramsey, now on duty at the Marine Barracks at the Wash- ington Navy Yard, is rewarded for his service as chief of staff of the Haitian Guard. Lieut. Col. John R. Henley, director in the company officers’ course, Marine Corps School, Quantico, Va., is reward- ed for his service as commandant of the Military Department of the North. An attractive array of stage talent in Md.lqon to a comedy hit, “See America First,” is being arranged for the big benefit midnight show at the Rialto Theater Wednesday for the benefit of the District of Columbla War Memorial and unemployment. Sponsored by Columbia Lodge, No. 174, International Association of Ma- chinists, the program will include 11 attractions in addition to the feature °l).ll:l!'.ll'ke The show will start at 11:30 ‘clock. cer of the Headquarters' 8th Reserve Regiment at Philadelphia, is honored for his service in the advancement of athletics in the Gendarmerie, Police Chief Service. Capt. Charles I, Murray, now on duty with the constabulary, is cited for his duty as chief of police of the Military Department of Port au Prince. Capt. Peter Conachy, who wears the Croix de Guerre with star for his World War service and is also on duty in Haiti at present, is honored for his service as chief of the transportation service of the constabulary. Capt. Martin J. Kel- Band Will Be Feature, One of the headliners will be the Veterans of Foreign Wars Overseas Band of 140 pleces, which will give & concert in front of the theater before the show starts. The feature picture has three well known players—Bessie Love, Harry Langdon and “Slim” Sumerville of “All Quiet on the Western Front” fame. Among the actors will b: Fred East and Bill Raymond, the popular Wash- ington team, and Earl Carbaugh, bari- tone, who will sing. Billy La Salle, known as the world's champion spon- taneous poetical exponent, will demon- strate his felicity in speedy extempo- raneous composition of rhythm and dialogue. Others on Program. Others _include Edna May, formerly on the Keith circuit; Carbaugh and Wright, who will present a novelty singing and musical act; Mary Deery, tap dancer; Lifida Anne, contortionist; Macomber and Demmer, step dancers, and Barney Puck, monologist, formerly with Neil O'Brien's minstrels. Mr. Puck and La Salle worked to- gether 15 years ago. Jane B. Coates, medium and psychist, will give mes- sages through the audience. The stage manager will be “Jimmy” Lake of the QGayety Theater. HEAD OF G. 0. P. CLUB IS GIVEN ENGRAVING Presentation to President Samuel J. Prescott Made at “At Home Party.” One of the features of the “at home » of the National Capital Re- publican Club Friday night at its tem- porary headquarters, 1331 G street northwest, was the formal presentation of an engraving of President Hoover to Samuel J. Prescott, president of the elub. The engraving was the work of one of the artists of the Bureau of n&nvtn‘ and Printing. The presen- tation was made by A. E. Chaffee, ex- ecutive secretary of the club. ‘This “at home” was the second of a series of receptions to be held at the club house during the Winter season. nua"llexs an entertainment program furnishe by Robert H. Davidson, bridge was played and refreshments were served. Arrangements were made by a com- | mittee composed of Mrs. Virginia White Speel, Republican national committee- woman for the District of Columbia; Mrs. Henry Albee and Mrs. H. D. Fry, Luther Linkins and other members of the Membership Committee of which he is chairman, served on the Reception Committee. o PATRIOTIC COALITION TALKS T0 GO ON AIR: Four Prominent Speakers to Make Addresses Tomorrow Morning at 11 0'Clock. Four prominent speakers will address the American Coalition of Patriotic So- cleties on such subjects as American attitude toward Russia, unemployment and restriction of immigration at a meeting tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the Hotel Carlton. The speakers will be Representative Hamilton Fish. jr., of New York, chair- %lunl Communist Activities nited States; Matthew Woll, president of the American Federation of Labor; Maj. Gen. Willlam R. Smith of the United States Military Academy and J. Barstow Smull, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York. The speeches will be broadcast at 11:30 o'clock over the National Broad- %v"acm‘ Co. network through Station —_—— 150 ENTRIES EXPECTED FOR ANNUAL CAT SHOW Owners and Breeders Throughout Country to Send Pets, Reports President of Fanciers. More than 150 entries are expected in the annual show of the Columbia Oat Fanciers- which will be held De- cember 12 and 13 at the Lee House, it | was announced yesterday by Mrs. An- | nette H. McCarthy, president of the fanciers, and manager of the show.. Mrs. McCarthy said that cat owners and breeders throughout the country will send their pets here. Mrs. Gertrude E. Taylor of” Detroit, one of the best known judges of cats| in the world, will judge the local show, Mrs. McCarthy announced. Mrs. Mary E. Hantzmon is assistant ' show manager, with Mrs. Evelyn E.| McCoy as show secretary. Mrs. Amelia | an of the Show Com- Mildred E. Anderson is Publicit; VERGIL TO BE HONORED AT GEORGETOWN TODAY. Members of New Academy Named for Poet to Hold First Ses- sion at 4 P.M, ‘The student members of Georgetown University's recently created Vergilian Academy, commemorating the bi- millenium of the birth of Vergil, will hold its inauguration this afternoon at 4 o'clock in Gaston Hall. This celebration will take the form of an Actus, a scholarly dhcufllonnor( recogn! of their the study of Latin. John F. Drum, 33, chairman of the Actus and secretary of will take part are .; Bdward J. Fahy, John W. Ahern, Edward J. | Cassidy Driscoll. Some of the talent for the midnight show at the Rialto Theater Wednesday for the benefit of the District War Standing, left to right: Wright and Carbaugh and Barney Puck. Memorial. of ceremonies; Demma and MaComber, Edna May. Seated, left to right: Billy La Salle, master —Star Staff Photo. From the Front Row Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters. Lots and Lots of This nmnmmwx HAT with Belle Baker and Miller to lure thither the youth of the land by her cinematic presence in “Sunny,” the Earle Theater seems to be riding this week on the crest. For the word goes, that since 11 am. yester- day—barring one single soli- tary seat to be had in the the- ater, and that the crowds are still fairly spill- ing over into the street. Once inside, the observer may or may not get what he de- sires. With all Marilyn Miller. due respect to the comeliness of Miss Miller and her unquestioned mm';l as a dmeg‘ ‘her new film }n‘n e sparkle one imagines it should have, nor the vim and vigor of its stage ancestor. The musical comedy on the stage was noted mainly for Miss Miller, the late Jack Donahue and some music that Mr. Zeigfeld had spent much to evoke. In its present state, the music has mostly gone by the boards, Miss Mil- ler has acquired plumpness, and al- though Joe Donahue seems often very, very good, one can't help thinking how very much better his brother would have been in the same part. ‘The story doesn’t matter—one ex- pects that before one goes. The “comedy,” however, except in the pictures of Mr. Donahue as an equestrian, is not especially funny. And why must the lovely Marilyn conceal herself in the garments of the hunt, and do a kick-and-run type dance with a large pair of boots and a grace that is lost beneath a square and ugly black hat? Was it possible that a member of the audi- ence snickered during this dance? ‘The “Sunny” acting family is well enough, except that it does not allow Lawrence Grey—who can sing —to sing, or Inez Courney—who can act—to act. For stage entertainment, there are Miss Baker and Joe Donahue, who is & most likeable replica of his T; & clever trapeze act by Kay, Hamlin and Kay, and “Ship’s Con- cert,” an act still very much in the embryo. E.de S. M. “Tol'able David,” at Keith's, A Very Fine Film. IT was with considerable boldness that Columbia Pictures undertook to bring “Tol'able David” to the talk- ing screen, since it seems only about a day before yesterday that Richard Barthelmess won his acting spurs in this lergeshelmer story. However, those who are able are advised to go to R-K-O Keiths Theater and see what the result has been. [For, in its present state, “Tol'able David” is a splendid film from every point of view, and one which in no way sug- gests a lapse from the original. The producers have been fortunate in their choice of David. Richard Cromwell, who steps into the shoes of Richard Barthelmess, is not only ideally sulted to the part, being obviously young and not over-ripe in his theatricalisms, but he is a new- comer with what seems like an hon- est and a pleasing personality, and a face that is, to say the least, human. His performance s amazingly sincere and, in the mo- ments of the fight, astonishingly natural and believeable. The many things that have been trumpeted ahead of him about his ability are, for the most party, true. ‘Without harking back com- parison, young Mr. Cromwell'’s acting one of those things that will bear watching, and—one hopes—he will be kept far afield from the more sophisticated types. His best asset is the way he has of Warmth uipped with the new usar, this low pri new Oil-O-Matic burner is 30 quiet you never realize it is running! Yet it heats your home automatically with lower priced fue! oil. 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All the actors con- cerned, with the possible exception of Joan Peers—whose face is far too painted for a mountain lass—are , Noah Beery and Helen Ware being among the best, and Richard Cromwell running off, of course, with the laurels in both hands. The remainder of the program is devoted to comedies, and newsreels, and—lest we forget—a word should be said in praise of John Blystone, who directed “Tol'able David,” and was hence responsible for a good part of its simplicity and charm. E. de 8. M. “East Is West” at Rialto Is Vehicle for Good Acting. DRAMA’HG value in the points of the compass is accepted s definitely established by tradition, and impressive moments are to be expected when the clash and climax come in the course of a geo- graphical story or play. Superseding ay others in recent experiences is the contact between the Orient and the Occident. If there is any ‘exr ample which rises above the ma- chine-made chain products of this type, it may well be that “East Is West,” offered this week at the Rialto, is that particular one. Some Oriental ideas are assumed to be marked by an elusive quality leading to results which display no ripples or. the surface, while wits are matched with what are repre- sented to be the more sincere, but also more vigorous and cbvious moves of the non-Oriental char- acters. “East Is West” has been ac- cepted as the standard of such stories, and it has inspired similar plots since its success was established. Chief interest in the production at the Rialto centers in the leading members of the cast, for Lupe Velez has an established reputation in an understanding of distinctive feminine ?\I!ll!l!s. and Lewis Ayres, winning ame in a war play, has been put forward since that time in some roles which required more than perfunctory performances. Miss Velez presents an excellent characterization of the Chinese girl, Ming Toy, and was consistent throughout in her broken English and in her conception of the Chinese character. An appealing charm gave interest to her acting, and her songs offered an opportunity to display the rich quality of her singing volce, which might be said to have a stronger effect than her speaking voice. Her comedy is handled with fine skill and adds further to the effect of her part in the production. Admirers of this actress, however, would be inclined to prefer her Latin roles to the one she now has. Lewis Ayres gives distinction to a part which is not particularly ex- acting, and gives further evidence of advancement toward the igher ranks of his profession. He is sin- cere and straightforward in keep- with the American personality that he represents in “East Is West.” He is a typical, clean-cut youth of America. Edward G. Robinson de- serves special mention for his acting as Charlie Yong, the Chinese chop suey king, and admirably combines the villainy and the comedy of the play. E. Alln Warren, as a Chi- nese philosopher, has & place of dis- tinction. He is remembered for sim- ilar work in Richard Barthelmess’ “Son of the Gods.” The cast in general is well selected. A comedy in color, with undersea scenes, is well done, and the ani- mated cartoons and newsreel com- plete the program. D.C.C. “Remote Control” Presented In Film Version at Palace. JFFORTS to be serious, to be thrill- ~ ed by action, and at the same time to find satisfaction in the de- vices of a natural comedian are re- quired for full appreciation of “Re- mote Control,” the film at the Palace. William Haines has complained that his audiences refuse to take him seriously, in a dramatic effort, but here is an occasion when it becomes necessary to laugh and to be im- pressed at the same time. ~Mr. Haines, as the chief member of the company, lllustrates the ease with which talent may register without conscious effort, both in his own capacity as an actor, and in the role for which he is cast in the produc- tion. As a foll to his own estab- lished qualities, he is surrounded in “Remote Control” by characters, all of whom are seemingly impressed by the struggle of life and their attend- ant periods of effort to conquer the lawless. ‘While it bears the same name as & stage success, it is unnecessary to draw any comparison between this talking film and the original version of “Remote Control.” As in most instances of the sort, the finesse of the spoken parts in the limits of & theater stage gives way, to & con- siderable extent, to the more obvious incidents of a well constructed pic- ture of crime. In the contributions of Mr. Haines, however, there are numerous flashes of wit and humor which are characteristic of an actor who has achieved popularity in his special line, and is endowed with a genuine personality. Such char- acters are appreciated equally on the stage and in the picture. Mary Doran plays opposite the chief member of the cast, and ap- pears to be unduly impressed by the necessity for presenting in her role a consistent attitude of rebuke for the effervescence of her associate. ‘The sudden conversion at the close of the drama is so precipitate that it fails to_convince. John Miljan presents a fne plece of work as Prof. Kruger, leader of a crime group, who poses as a radio speaker on occult matters. The radio furnishes its interesting background of the plot. Others in the cast are Charles King, Polly Moran, J. C. Nugent, Wilbur Mack, James Donlal Edward START NOW to buy your principal Christmas Gift Sold with 7 Philco Balanced Tubes; Built- in Genuine Dynamic Speaker— $2 A WEEK No Finance Charge Brings you the Finest Xmas Gift. Other Philco Console Models from $110 Up All Radios Installed at No Additional Cost Extra liberal allowance on your old Radio Radio Studio—Lower Floor—Direct Entrance From Eleventh . 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