Evening Star Newspaper, July 30, 1935, Page 34

AMUSEMENTS. King Arthur’s Boys Get Break With M-G-M “Knights of the Round Table” to Be Produced by Irving Thalberg—“Trilby” a Hit at Roadside. BY E. de S. ING ARTHUR is going to get a break at M-G-M. Announce- ment was made today that Irving Thalberg will produce “Knights of the Round Table” as soon as “Romeo and Juliet” gets under Oliver Messel, European stage designer, has arrived in way. Hollywood to start work on the Roi supposedly coming from England to from Eastern universities running out there, too, Brother Shakespeare’s film should have quite a railroad bill in its pocket before the shooting’s over. Spencer Tracy will get Jean Harlow for a starring partner in his next picture, “Riff-Raff.” Mr. Tracy is currently putting “Murder Man” over at the Fox. ‘When Shirley (“Curley Top”) Tem- ple returns from her vacation in Ha- wail she will play in “Capt. Jan- uary.” Present plans have Guy Kibbe playing “opposite” her. The Fox company is not only going overboard for “Farmer Takes a Wife” and “Way Down East”—in which Rochelle Hudson will get her fattest role—but also for “The Gay Decep- tion” and “Here’s to Romance.” Schumann-Heink is said to have a | fine role in the latter and Frances | Lederer and Frances Dee walk away with “Gay Deception” honors. Katharine Hepburn comes to Keith's shortly in “Alice Adams.” Nine new stages and 50 new build- ings are being built out at the Warner- First National studios in Burbank, | Calif. “The Irish in Us” starring Jlmes Cagney and Pat O’'Brien comes to the Earle the week of August 9. Phil Spit- alny's orchestra will head the stage show. Gene Ford, “Going Native” impre- sario, said last night: “We're all set. All the principals know their parts. ‘The chorus, under the direction of Marjorie Hartoin, is letter perfect in | two out of its three ensemble num- bers.” And when Mr. Ford says some- thing he means it. * ok k% GO out to the Roadside Theater | and, see | this week (and next) “Trilby.” There you will find” the Du Maurier classic acted by a brave | young troupe directed by Harrold ‘Weinberger and with Denis E. Connell outdoing himself in the role of the bewhiskered Svengali. There you will also find Edith Allen reaching the | peak of her artistic career with a series of sets that Broadway wouldn’t be ashamed to own. There you will also see a Trilby, who is both beau- tiful and good (that is, she was good after she got going) and other things such as a gay 1900 “can-can,” and an expert victrola rendition of “Alice | Ben Bolt.” The Roadsiders, thinking, outdid themselves last night —except that they couldn't quite make up their minds whether they were going to act the play seriously | or burlesque it. Maybe this was the fault of the accents—the broad reaches of the Potomac echoing from | some—while snatches of French (“Lt} Voyage de M. Perichcn” type) became | more and more apparent with others. By the end of the play they had all pretty much decided to hedge on the side of France. In the meantime, however, the audience had otherwise | enjoyed a thoroughly engaging per- | formance and one which you will| want by all means to see. Mr. Connell, Cary Lucas and John‘ J. Rappolt, jr., were the winners of | the evening. Mr. Connell took Sven-| gali by the scruff of the neck and shook all of the stuffings out of him in one of the most remarkable char- acterizations this town has witnessed. His death scene had most of the ladies in a panic—and his walk, his talk and his dour doings were all very much to everybody’s liking. Miss Lukas was very beautiful in| her singer’s robes—and Mr. Rappolt, | next to Mr. Connell, gave the out- standing performance. Others in the cast who deserve acclaim include Wal- ter McIntosh as Sandy, Ruth Perrott as Mme. Vinard, J. Edmond Veitch as Taffy and Ralph H. Thayer as the Rev. Thomas Bagot. The costumes, designed by Dorothy Croissant, were very fine, too. * % % x P AT Saybrook, Conn., the Anhalt New York Players are having quite a season, led on by Mr. Clifford Brooke, who is, of course, well re- membered by Washingtonians. This week, for instance, Ethel Barrymore is having another fling in “The Con- stant Wife,” the play that packed the National during its late Spring season here. And in the cast is a young lady, EVERY DIAMOND OAB uses PICHAELL K got o e Gow! a _SHERWOOD BROS. PRODUCTY COAL SACRIFICE PRICES 2,240 Ibs. to the ton W rific u'-c‘-'.'v'l.rc Seing Sur laree siwes of before our surplus is sold. Coal carried from truck to your coal bin; we do mot dump it om curb. Special Furnace Size. . $8.00 Special Stove Size. . . .$8.25 STOVE, $8.95 CHESTNUT, $8.75 Egg, $8.95 Pea, $6.90 Also Low Spring Prices on Soft Coal BLUE RIDGE COAL CO. Alezandria Rd., So. Washington. Va. Me. 3545 Wal. 8475 to our way of | | pleasant, MELCHER. meo sets. What wjth Mr. Masefield work on the “script” and professors also well known locally, who seems to be going places. This would be Helen Shields, some- times called “the new Helen Hayes," as also & young actress who has many of the characteristics of Edith Barrett. She is appearing with Miss ore this week—and this is what the critic in the Hartford Courant has to say of her: “Miss Shields, in the thor- oughly thankless role of the twittery young mistress who should have had her he:1 knocked on the floor, gave an exceedingly good performance, put- ting the character’s worst foot for- ward, yet never letting her become quite despicable. In fact, Miss Shields eft you liking Marie Louise at least | a little bit—or perhaps liking herself. At any rate, such skill as Miss Shields demonstrates in this production holds promise of happy days ahead for her in the theater.” Dollars to doughnuts she’ll be on Broadwly this season. Troupers Glimpses of Stage Folk in Washington. WE FOUND Ben Blue exactly where we'd left him about a year ago— stretched out on a dressing room couch at Loew’s Fox. He immediately offered assurance, however, that he'd | not been reclining there between en- gagments on'th Fox stage, but had in the interim journeyed to Florida, | wrestled unsuccessfully with a mys- terious and fleeting element known as race horse form, and returned with the intention of doing a few weeks’ vaudeville. Mr. Blue, as you are perhaps aware, is a native of Washington and one of | the first young men ever to don a cap and striped sweater and, to the tune of jingling bells in the orchestra pit, put on the famous “skating dance.” | His early rise to fame paralleled the ascension of that now ancient but still honorable terpischorean trick. When practically everybody had learned to | wiggle feet a la Lake Placid, he parted | company with the skate dance and | became a comedian. From that turning point doubtless dates his gently morose ocutlook on the world in general. Comics are notori- ously pessimistic fellows off-stage, a state of mind variously explained by the desire to relax from being so darned funny all the time, or the urge | to show they know the world really is not as gay a place as their clowning would make it appear to be. Mr. Blue, for example, was lugubri- ously contemplating his oversize shoes and the poor estate of show business when we dropped in to see him yes- terday. His small talk was cordial and but when conversation veered to affairs of stage and screen he found no cause for cheerfulness. After due reflection he has, he said, formed one axiom which he passes on to the young hopefuls who besiege him for advice. The best way to get on in show business is to stay out of it, “particularly if you want to be a vaudeville performer.” For a young man who has been in the headline class, where the pickings are not poor, lo these many years, such an attitude may seem equivocal, but Mr. Blue explains that even the headliners feel they have built up to a big letdown. There is no more | incentive, he claims, for the circus performer, or carnival act or Broad- | and some other good acts. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO Coming Here in Person LEO CARRILLO, Co-star with Grace Moore in “Love Me Forever,” comes to the Earle Friday to make a personal appearance. He heads the new stage show. way vaudevillian to improve himself. There is no Zeigfeld and no big legit season to strive for, no goal. The pleasure a man gets in entertaining people is about all that's left, he la- ments, and after a while you begin to feel that you're merely stuck with that talent. And what does Mr. Blue propose to do about all that, we wanted to know? “Play Loew’s State in New York next week,” said he. “A big bill, too, | with Frank and Milt Britton's band It ought R.B.P, Jr. - HARRISON BILL PASSED ‘The Harrison bill to extend for five years from January 2 last the time in which applications may be made for benefits of the World War adjusted compensation act was passed yesterday by the Senate and sent to the House. to be swell.” [BOAT TRIPS) TI On Washingion's, Ble Modern Steel o r “Cit; Excursion steam y of Washington™ 1L MT. VERNON Lv. Daily 10 A. M.-2 P. M. 2. MARSHALL HALL 50c Lv. 10 A.M.-8 PJ.-5:30 P.M, (Round tris) 3. SUNSET CRUISE 5&:) Lv. 5:30 P.M.—Back 7:45 P.M. (Round Feoe Dastias te- Blevhea Lo Stears Oreh. 4. MOONLIGHTS 247 60c Lv. 8:30 P.M.—Back 11:45 P.M. (*ll‘lfl.) Sundays and Hollday, FREE DANCING WILSON LINE BRAZILIAN “DILLINGER” HUNTED IN SIX STATES By the Associated Press. RECIFE, Pernambuco, July 30.—The hunt is on in six Brazilian states of the northeast to capture or kill the bandit scourge. Lampeao. The notorious gunman and adven- turer was reported Sunday to have broken through a cordon of pursuers with several henchmen and two wom- en followers. Detachments of troops are being used. Their campaign is facilitated by radios, autv trucks and modern weapons, including machine guns. The man hunt compares in area cov- ered to the hunt for Dillinger in the Middle West of the United States. nells ODonne Wednesday Special 11:30 A.M. Until Midnite SEA FOOD PLATTER Pried oysters. shrimp. clams. scal- lope. crab cake, fliet of haddock. Prench fried pota- 500 E SL N.W. homemade buns. bread lnd butter. _Coffee. un or glass of . Beer and Drinks of All Kinds Now OPEN The Beautiful Modern PEOPLES DRUG STORE PE the Covner of LAN “t'%nd cSlreels.".w. WASHINGTON'S FINEST! to visit this beautiful, new Peoples Drug Store, today. Without exaggeration, we feel that it is the most modern and exquisitely appointed drug store in the city. ® Conveniently located downtown, where you can include it in your regular round of shopping. © Large and spacious, so you need not feel confined when shopping. ©® Adequately stocked with new, fresh, nationaily known merchandise. ® AirConditioned throughout. = = ° ©® Equipped to serve luncheon to over 300 persons at a time. ©® Rest Rooms for both men and women. © A beautifully decorated lounge, where you can meet your friends. We Want You to Inspect This Nwlm—cnd rmuwummmrmrflea D. C, BAND CONCERTS. By the United States Army Band at the Walter Reed General Hospital at 6:30 p.m., Thomas F. Darcy, lead- er; Karl Hubner, assistant leader. Sergt. Hubner Conducting. “Marche Militaire Francaise”, Saint-Saens onrture. “The Bohemian Girl”_Balfe “Humoreske” Tschaikowsky “Atlant! ---Safranek a. “Nocturne and Morning Hymn of Praise.” b. “A Court Function.” ¢. “I Love Thee” (the Prince and Aana). d. “The Destruction of Atlantis.” Descriptive, “The Phantom Brigade,” Suite: Novelty, ‘Lucy’s Sextette”. Excerpts from “Madame Sherry”, Hoschna March, “King Karl” “The Star Spangled Banner.” At the Sylvan Theater, Monument Grounds, at 7:30 p.m., by the Navy Band; Lieut. Charles Benter, leader; Alex. Morris. assistant leader. PROGRAM. March, “The Liberty Bell” Overture, “Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg” ... Soio for cornet Oscar Short. “Capriccio Espagnol”, Rimsky-Korsakow “Southern Cross”, Clarke 1 “Alborado.” II. “Variazicne,” III. “Alborado ™ IV. “Scena a Canto Gitano.” V. “Pandargo Asturiano. Valse, “Southern Roses”......Strauss Rhapsody, “Second Hungarian”. _Liszt Concert by the United States Marine Band at the Tuberculosis Hospital, Fourteenth and Upshur streets, at 6:30 pm. Capt. Taylor Branson, leader; Arthur 8. Witcomb, second leader. Program: March, “Kiwanians” . Overture, “Orpheus” .. Characteristic, “Down South,” Myddleton Fantasie, “Dream Hour Favorites.” Excerpts from “Sally”. ‘Waltz, “Ciribiribin” __. Humoresque, “Comin’ 'Round the Mountain” .. Selections from “Rose Marie”__ Marines’ hymn, “The Halls of Montezuma.” “The Star Spangled Banner.” Concert by the Soldiers’ Home Band, at the bandstand, at 5:30 o'clock. John 8. M. Zimmermann, bandmaster; Anton Pointner, asso- ciate leader. March, “Boys of the Old Brigade,” Chambers Overture, “The Marriage of Figaro,” Mozart Suite romantic, “Indian Summer,” Lake 1. “At Dawn.” 2. “Dance of the Pumpkins.” 3. “A Love Song.” 4. “At Twilight.” Excerpts from the musical comedy, “The Enchantress” --Herbert Oriental patrol, “In Cairo”__Von Blon Waltz suite, “Ensueno Seductor” (Impassioned Dreams) Hnlle “The Glory of the Trump- Brockenshire "l‘he Star Spangled Banner.” Don't let poor vision hamper your prof your eyes are we: bun Ilfln‘ you trouble Conuh Our Optometrist Eye Examination TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1935. Plays Tonight ak or have M. A, LEESE Optical Co. || 14 9th St. N.W. ADELE WHITESIDE, Who will appear tonight at the Sylvan Theater in one of two plays being presented by the Com- munity Center Players. 'Where and When Current Theater Attractions and Time of Showing. Earle—“Broadway Gondolier,” at 11 am., 1:35, 4:25, 7:10 and 9:45 p.m. Stage shows at 12:45, 3:35, 6:25 and 9 pm. Loew’s Fox—“Murder Man,” at 11 am., 1:40, 4:25, 7:10 and 9:55 p.m. Stage shows at 12:50, 3:35, 6:20 and 9:10 pm. R-K-O Keith’'s—“Ginger,” at 11:35 am, 1:19, 3:03, 4:47, 6:31, 8:15 and 9:59 pm. Palace—*“Curly Top,” at 11:20 am, 1:25, 3:30, 5:35, 7:40 and 9:45 p.m. Metropolitan—“Love Me Forever,” at 11:35 am., 1:30, 3:30, 5:25, 7:25 and 9:25 p.m. Columbia—"Escapade,” at 11:20 .m., 1:25, 3:30, 5:35, 7:40 and 9:45 pm. Tivoli—“No More Ladies,” at 2:20, 4:10, 5:55, 7:40 and 9:30 p.m. Ambassador—“Broadway Gondolier,” at 5:45, 7:40*and 9:40 pm. Roadside (Rockville pike)—"Trilby,” Schneider Restaurant Is Air Cooled Dine ln comfort in an atmosphere 10 to 15 degrees cooler. Wednesday Only Special SEA FOOD DINNER Choce of Clam or Shrimp Cocktail or Clam Chowder. Deviled Clams, ©O1ld Virginia Crab slaw, Coffee, Tea or BQ::! Rolls and 50¢ “Everything to Brink With ng cmmm*s ® CAFE o Since 1886 427 11th St. N.W. T naise Potatoes. Cole- AMUSEMENTS. BANS POLICE WHIPPING Oklahoma City Suspends Officer for Beating Boy. OKLAHOMA CITY, July 30 (#)— Whipping children, Police Chief John ‘Watt ruled yesterday, does not come under the head of police business. Chief Watt suspended Special Off- cer W. R. Armstrong 30 days for al- legedly whipping 13-year-old Bobby Burchett with the leather thong of his night club because the oy threw ice at motor cars. AMUSEMENTS, iko KEITH’S ™= AI.WAYS COOLED COIFUITADL} 8¢ Treasury on Starfs WEDNESDAY She can cook for a man, trim him at stud poker, or knock his bl offl ihaf' Tushs From the Homer Croy novel starring ALICE BRADY at her funniest best, aided and abetted in this 3 ring circus of laughter, by ALAN MOWBRAY DOUGLAS MONTGOMERY ANITA LOUISE Added: A thrilling featurette “THE LAST WILDERNESS" . AST DAY © JANE WITHERS in "GINGER® COMING FRIDAY GEORGE IIAVIS BRENT GRACE MOOR Columbia's Hit IWHIEMM o LEO CARRILLO - MICHAEL BARTIETT mvs GUY KIBBEE » ZASU PITTS EDW. EVERETT NORTON A Waraer Bros Comets GOING HIGHBROW Directed “Becky Sharp,” the first all-color movie ever made. Considers Garbo the most beautifal and most interesting woman on stage Personally chooses every member of his casts, even the “atmosphere” players. Collects old coins. Wears an ordinary business suit on the lot. 'Was once introduced in Rochester, N. Y., as “Mr. Linoleum.” Reads detective stories for relaxation. Likes to climb trees. Lives with his father and mother. He's Rouben Mamoutian, Hollywood’s most widely discussed director. Meet him face to face in Sunday’s magazine: a striking close- up, written specially for Tuis Wex SCREEN AND STAGE COMIC LAMIKIN OVERTURE [=ron s oS zow suiATED £ onck &'tmmwur-\-u N RUCO" MARION "ESCAPADE” PRANK MORCAN [FREE ADMISSION | LENECH() LAMUSSMENT PARK | Rockville Pike, Past Geo’town Prep This Week and Next—8:10 P.M. “TRILBY” Special Bus Leaves Dupont Circle at 8 PM. Res. 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