Evening Star Newspaper, October 1, 1936, Page 48

A MUSEMENTS. Wit and Antics Feature New Keith’s Attraction "My Man Godfrey” Opens With Carole Lombard and William Powell in Most Befitting Parts. BY ROBERT B. PHILLIPS, Jr. M » zombies' convention by comparison. ¥ MAN GODFREY” is a farce that dares to be satirical, & flol that is under perfect control of the chief maniacs therein, & Hungarian goulash of wit, slapstick, sardonic social comment and antics that make the rampages of the Marx Brothers resemble Above all, the picture that opened at R-K-O Keith's yesterday is jaunty and debonaire even in its most volcanic moments, essentially good-natured Ingr—— its sarcasm, tenderly devoted to evok- ing the type of laughs that originate somewhere below the floating ribs. Deep down in its handsomely decorated soul “My Man Godfrey” may conceal some manner of very profound philosophy about the true merits of the waifs, strays and castaways of modern America, the slightly clab- bered quality of many who are sup- poséd to be the cream of its society. There is much talk of this sort of thing. Naturally there must be in the story of a dumb and wealthy lass who retrieves a shabby aristocrat from the ash heap during her search for a “forgotten man” in a scavenger hunt, hires him as the family butler because she likes him, helps him keep the job because she falls in love with him. Sociological gadgets are not the strong points in this picture, however, for here as in the original novel by Eric Hatch the intriguing element is the character of the girl, Irene Bullock, one of the most engaging idiots and warm-hearted simpletons ever created. Beautiful, amoral, childish, bovine and langorous, she is a girl after Carole Lombard’s own heart, and that young lady fits into the role like & walnut in its shell. There is nothing subtle about Irene and no sleight of hand in Miss Lombard’s technique as & comedienne. Consequently they work together with pious precision. William Powell, cast as the frayed blueblood playing at butling, is like- wise perfectly at home in & part that encourages his flair for smooth and meticulous comedy, occasionally allows him a flash of serious drama. As the mama of all the Bullocks, Alice Brady remains in that same superb dither which has been. her state since she first arrived in Hollywood, and Eugene Palette delivers an honest turn as the harassed father of a mad family. Mischa Auer’s triple interpretation of a moody parasite, s gifted glutton and an ape on & tear, marks this young man for better things in the future ’ drolleries of the cinemanu- facturers, while the others of im- portance are Alan Mowbray, Jean Dixon and Gail Patrick. In case the fate of the social theories in the script interests you, it may be said that everything comes out well enough in the end when Mr. Powell converts the old shanty town into a night club and hires all the ex-bums to act as waiters, a solution our social planners should take under advisement. As an important adjunct to the {rivolities of “My Man Godfrey,” the Keith’s program offers another issue of “The March of Time.” The cur- rent reel is devoted to a lucid and in- telligent exposition of the present civil war within the ranks of American labor, the rebellion of English farmers against the tithe payments to the Church of England, and a laconic commentary on the growth of pro- fessionalism in college foot ball. World’s Censors Cast Cold Eye on U. S. Movie Kissing By the Assoctated Press. ! HOLLYWOOD, Calif., October 1.— It isn't true that all the world loves a lover. Movie lovers, for example, frequently have a hard time of it when their celluloid romancing comes to the scis- sored hand of the censor in many foreign countries. New restrictions on cinema kissing issued in Japan empha- sized the fact. L Authorities announced that killing scenes “beyond official discretion” will be banned hereafter from Japanese theater screens. Not only kissing but any form of tempestuous adoration is distasteful to the Japanese, American censorship experts said. They explained that public displays of affection are con- sidered bad taste, and hence the regu- lation film “clinch” offends a Japanese movie patron. In China, however, kissing is per- mitted to remain in a released picture, even though the Chinese themselves don't indulge in osculatjon. But even there, studio foreign experts said, the Jover isn’t popular—he’s ridiculous. Soviet Russia sees the amatory ac- tions of American movie actors, pro- vided the love sequences carTy a “mes- sage” to the people. Thus, it was re- called, the lovers in “The Vagabond King” were adored in Russia, and so were Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in “Modern Times.” - The Russians found in each of these pictures a social philosophy coincident with their own, the experts here be- leve. The English censor keeps an ear for double meaning in dialogue and snips out speech he considers inferentially immoral. What's more, English censorship law won't let movie lovers marry on the screen except in civil ceremony. Biblical quotations or any formal re- ligious language is forbidden, the ex- perts said. Thus, no church weddings. British Empire censors don’t like movie lovers, studio foreign editors said. The prestige of the white race must be jealously guarded in pictures seen by native audiences, it was ex- plained. Love scenes are considered potentially damaging and frequently are deleted from the movies in India or Africa. About Helen Gahagan ELEN GAHAGAN, who plays the principal feminine role for the Theater Guild in the new comedy, “And Stars Remain,” which comes to the Na- tional next week, flew to New York from Hollywood to begin rehearsals in this play. She had made her screen debut in H. Rider Haggard's “She” in 1935. She has sung prin- cipal grand opera roles in Europe, has eppeared all over the continent in concert, but her most important efforts have been' on the legitimate stage. her greatest ambition. She appeared in & school play when she was only 5 years old and even at that age decided she wanted to become an actress. Her parents noticed this inclination and would not take her to see plays, but they did take her to operas when she attained more maturity. They wanted her to become a singer and even after she had attained great success on the stage they adhered to that determi- nation. When Miss Gahagan was only a school girl of 15 the United States entered the World War and the young student took an enthusiastic This was her first and is still | part, soon becoming known as the Girl Orator of Fifth Avenue, so suc- cessful were her stirring speeches to speed the sale of bonds. Her first professional role came to her in 1922 in a play called “Man- hattan.” She was engaged by John Cromwell, but she thought it was to be just another amateur production. Imagine her amazement when she found that she was to get $75 a week. ‘With her first week’s salary she bought her mother a pin of sap- phires and diamonds. Two days after she opened in this play she had another surprise when ‘William A. Brady offered her the star part in “Dreams for Sale” Two weeks later she was a Brosdway star. Brady and George C. Tyler did much _Coming Duke Ellington s his famous dand to the mr‘ Theater tomorrow to headline the week’s stage show. ’ for her in her early days in the theater. Then Miss Gahagan appeared in “Fashions for Men” with O. P. Heg- gie and Francis Goodrich. This ran a year. Her next play, “Chains,” ran six months longer. In the cast were O. P, Heggie, Paul Kelly and Kath- erine Alexander. She was an important member of an all-star-cast revival of “Leah Kleschna” with such players as John Drew, Lowell Sherman and Claudette Colbert. Other plays in which she was seen were “Enchanted April” and “Beyond.” A very important engagement came when George C. Tyler chose her as leading woman with Glenn Hunter in “Young Woodley,” playing the role of Laura Simmons. After a year and & half with this play she had leading roles in two Tyler all-star produciions, first as Rose Trelawny in “Trelawny of the Wells,” with John Drew (his last tour), Peggy Wood, Henrietta Crosman, Wilton Lackaye, Otto Kreu- ger, Rollo Peters, Effie Shannon, Mrs. Whiffen and O. P. Hggle. She has also sung over the radio since 1932. Where and When Current Theater Attractions and Time of Showing. ‘National—“St. Helena,” at 8:30 p.m. Loew's Capitol—“My American Wife,” at 10:45 a.m., 1:35, 4:25, 7:10 and 10 pm. Stage shows at 12:34, 3:25, 6:15 and 9 p.m. Palace—“The Great Ziegfeld,” at 11:20 a.m., 3:40, 6 and 9:20 p.m. ‘Columbia—“The Georgeous Hussy, at 11 am, 1:10, 3:20, 5:20, 7:35 and 9:45 pm. R-K-O Keith’s—“My Man Godfrey,” at 11:35 a.m,, 1:37, 3:39, 5:41, 7:43 and 9:45 pm, Warner’'s Earle—“The Texas Rangers,” at 10:50 am., .1:35, 4:20, 7:10 and 9:55 p.m. Stage shows at 12:45, 3:35, 6:20 and 9:10 p.m. Metropolitan Adverse,” 11 am, 1:35, 4: !,l&&mdl”p.m. Belasco—"“Magnificent at 11:39 am., 1:38, 3:37, 5:36, 7:35 and 9:34 p.m. Rialto—"“Grand Hotel,” at 2:16, 4:36, 17:06 and 9:36 p.m. Little—“Naughty Marietta,” at 11:18 a.m., 1:23, 3:28, 5:33, 7:38 and 9:43 pm. Ambasssder—“To Mary, With Love,” at 6, 7:50 and 9:45 pm. Tiveli—“China Clipper,” at 2, 3:50, 5:40, 7:35 and 9:25 p.m. LOANS 70 years of buying, selling and lending on diamonds, jewelry, etc. Liberal Loans at Lowest Possible Rates CASH FOR OLD GOLD AND SILVER (Government License) HERZE Tvav. E. HEIDENHEIMER THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO D. C, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1936. Stars of Films Opening Tomorrow at Two Theaters & Kay Francis (left) Heart,” film version of the play at the Earle, and Wallace Bee tylaus the leading role in “Give Me Your “Sweet Aloes,” agemng tomorrow ry, pictured with Cecelia Parker Fame Comes Suddenly But Too Late for Burns Bazooka Player, Now Making More Than Other Screen Stars, Loses Com- panion of Poverty. BY SHEILAH GRAHAM. H OLLYWOOD, October 1 (N.A.N.A.).—Bob Burns. . .+ A year ago he was worrying how to pay for his $27-a-month apartment. earns more than any screen star in Hollywood, and that goes for Gable, Garbo, Crawford and Shearer. . . plaining of lack of something to do. Now he compllnu he has too little time . A year ago he was com- for his torrent of contracts. He must make three pictures a year for Para- mount, appear with his bazooka at$ — M —— least once a week on the air, write a daily syndicated paragraph of humor- ous philosophy, and, in between, | sandwich per- sonal appearance trips all over the country. “Security is swell, but it came too late,” Burns told your corre- spondent. Bob’s wife, whom he married in 1921 whén both were running nickel concessions the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N. J, died & few e aan e s et Graham, was heartbroken that her death made it impossible for her to enjoy luxury after 14 years of struggle and poverty. “Money doesn't make much ‘differ- ence,” according to Burns. “I don't see it. When my checks come, I take them to the bank. I never carry more than $20 in my pocket.” To Aid Others. Bob has many plans for the dis- posal of his fortune. First is to endow his 14-year-old son, Bob, jr. with enough cash so that he never has to worry about money. “I'm mnot going to leave a big fortune—I'm going to help people while I'm alive. Il build a place on the lines of the Mills Hotel in New York City. It has about 2,000 rooms, each just big enough for & single bed. The charge is 30 cents & night. I was there last in 1013. In my hotel hoboes will be eligible, but town his reception is better than that | given the President. . .. He is essen- tally simple, in the way of the late Will Rogers. . .. Is over 6 feet tall, broad-shouldered and loose-limbed. . Brown-eyed, slightly curly brown hair. . . . Hobbles — astronomy and | reading books on the protozoa—one- cell animal life. “I like to figure where we come from.” Before he left for New York last year, Ginger Rogers’ mother, Mrs. Lela Rogers, begged R-K-O to sign him for a contract, without success. “She told them, ‘It’s going to cost you a Jot to get him back.,"" Bob grinned. From Paramount alope, Burns re- ceives $75,000 per picture. (Copyright, 1936, by the North American Newspaper Alliance, Inc.) LETTERS’ TIME LIMITED Tuesday Midnight to End Search for Favorite Plays. Nm Tuesday midnight is the deadline in the new Washington Civic Theater's three-week search to find Washington's favorite plays. Two tickets to the group’s opening play, “Caesar and Cleopatra,” to be presented October 21, 22, 23 and 24 at the Wardman Park Theater, will be awarded the writers of the two best letters telling what play the writer most desires to see and why. Actress Taken IIL NEW YORK, October 1 (#).—The film company employing Gertrude tramps won’t be able to get in. When do I start building? Just as soon as I'm sure I'll never have to live in one of them again!” 5 Finds it fun to be famous. “I can't go anywhere now without being recog- nized—and every one is so nice to me, asking for my autograph and seem- ing glad to see me.” . . . Made movie debut in New York, as a Swiss guard trampled on by 300 peasants wearing wooden shoes. The scene was re- hearsed eight times. Bob was black and blue for weeks. “Black and Blue” was the theme song of his next contact with a cam- era—1930, signed by Fox for a black- face film that was never made. ... Remained in Hollywood five years before realizing New York was the shortest cut to film. fame. . . . Drove across country with the announced inunuun of getting on Rudy Vallee'’s , but on arrival was lrnld to call the advertising agency handling the account. “In thé morn- ing I'd figure they'd be busy with the mail, in the afternoon they might be suffering with after-effects of & bad lunch.” . Finally Gets Audition. Two weeks elapsed. Bob called & friend to confess failure and instead dialed the advertiser’s .number. “I didn’t want to waste the nickel, s0 I asked for the man I had to contact, was given an audition, and landed on the Vallee program with my bazooka.” . . . Started his musical education by playing a rosined broomstick across his finger and discovering it made & 4tune. ‘Was born in Van Buren, Ark., 42 years ago. When he visits his home Michael, the actress, announced yes- terday that she fell ill of toxic poison- ing & few hours before she was to sail for Europe. She would remain in s hospital for 10 days’ rest, it was sald. France has set up governmental control of wheat in Algeria. WARNER BROS. Today he (right)L has the title role in “Old Hutch,” which comes to the Capitol COMEDY IS SELECTED F. B. I Group to Present “Merrily We Roll Along” Tonight. 'HE F. B. L Theater Group will pre- sent George Kaufman's comedy, “Merrily We Roll Along,” complete with a supporting cast of 50 players and scenic effects for nine sets, to- night at Roosevelt High School auditorium, Leading parts will be played by Clarence Moore, Dorothy Lee, Doro- thy Hair and Frank Crane. Others in important supporting roles will be Margaret Pope, Dorothy Howe, Mary Kramer, Garland Pyles, Frances Puckley, Margaret Ward, Donald Chase, Austin Cunningham, Gene Skinner, William Coleman, Will Kline and Fordyce Lyman. JowiKEITHS =2 ¢ A WASKINGTON INSTITUTION WILLIAM CAROLE POWELL LOMBARD 1N THE WEW UNIVERSAL PICTURE “MY MAN GODFREY" with ALICE BRADY . NEW AND EXCITING EDINON “THE MARCH OF TIME™ coMmG ... . NINO MARTINI ito RILLO o 1DA LUPING is “THE GAY DESPERADO™ ROBERT TAYLOR IRENE DUNNE a "WAGNIFCENT ALL SEATS 25¢ BALCONY UNTIL 10 a ®WEEK DAY MATINETS 25¢ EVENING SALCONY 40c Box Office OPENS TODAY for season ticket sale National Symphony HANS KINDLER, Founder and Conducto: Good seats available l-r Su Box_office on n:nn' fioor, e, finckel & Co. Bireets c“ W.—] Julius Gar- 14th and P -nuL ‘Manager. GAYETY BURLESK NOW PLAYING LLY (CHEESE AND CRACKERS) HAGE 5% AND GIRL SE! !A'flDN. iy TOMORROW 005 OPEN°AT NN HeGave Her Everything Money Could Buy, ... But Her Heart Was Hungry For Smum She Could Not Name. .. KAY FRANCIS h ‘Warner Bros-Cosmopolitan’ with GEORGE BRENT Roland Young [ § SllllllI!S - A Nigh-Teasiéned Mystery with a Fiend whe Wracks Trains ta Cover Up Mis Infamous Deeds! BARRYMORE SUIT ENDS LOS ANGELES, October 1 (#).— Actor John Barrymore’s suit against his former business manager, Henry Hotchener, for an accounting was dis- missed yesterday by agreement of the lawyers, who said it had been settled out of court. Hotchener’s lawyer, C. D. Holland, said Barrymore made a substantial payment in settlement and wrote a letter vindicating Hotchener. Barry- more charged Hotchener refused to account for about $100,000. DRAMATIC CLUB MEETING. THE Triangle Dramatic Club will hold its first meeting of the sea- son tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at the Y. M. C. A, 1736 G street. ‘The meeting is open to any one in Washington interested in dramatics. / " ,J 4 TIM \il——‘-'“' FRI g - s WIDERNESS, g Bit Last Day! SCREEN'S _MIGHTIIS‘I‘ MUSICAL MASTERPIECE ! 7 GREAT ZIEGFELD 5:30 nfi 65¢ NIGHTS 40¢ 10°5: ALL DAY CHILDREN 35¢ T Enma b “My American Wi AMUSEMENTS. New Films For Three ‘Theaters Downtown Cinema Bills to Change Tomorrow. HREE new films will be installed downtown tomorrow when the major cinema theaters change bills, Kay Francis’' new starring vehicle, “Give Me Your Heart,” Warner-Cos- mopolitan film version of Jay Mallory's play, “Sweet Aloes,” opens at the Earle Theater. Roland Young and George Brent head the supporting cast. The new vaudeville bill will ‘be headlined by Paul Draper, tap dancing star, who not long ago was forced to cancel an engagement at the Earle because of an injury. ‘Wallace Beery comes to Loew'’s Cap- itol in “Old Hutch,” picturization of the magazine story about the laziest man in the world and what happened to him when he found $100,000. Ce- cilia Parker and Eric Linden are im- portant in the cast. The stage enter- tainment will be provided by the “Glo- rified Follies of 1936,” with Lewis and Ames in the leading comedy roles and a host of glorified Ziegfeld beauties on hand. “Seven Sinners,” new Gaumont- British mystery-comedy opens tomor- row at Warners' Metropolitan. Ed- mund Lowe and Constance Cummings, & pair of popular Hollywood players, are in the leading roles. Twentieth Century-Fox's new war drama, “The Road to Glory,” recently shown at the Capitol, opens at Loew's Columbia. Frederic March, Warner Baxter, Lionel Barrymore and June Lang are the principal players, and Gregory Ratoff contributes comedy. “The Great Ziegfeld” M-G-M's mammoth musical dedicated to the memory of Flo Ziegfeld, remains ‘at Loew’s Palace for & second week. It has much music,” William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer and a host of former Ziegfeld stars. “Naughty Marietta,” with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, comes back to the Little Theater today for its third appearance at the popular Ninth street revival house. Finland will send to Central Amer- ica and the east coast of the United States a ship exhibiting its products. o | O 1L howlt ife” »nd Major Bowes Revu Even thet mon Bornum (and what @ wey he had with our language) would be stumped « « « It’s almost impossible to odequately describe this staggering M-G-M movie! « « » But more potent then adjectives is your response to this monument of cheer... which we're holding . . . for THE SAME AS FULL 3 HOUR ROAD SHOW A,..m CRAWPORD: mmwmmma.., itk FRANCHOT 'tm é f “Pride and " Ete. A Presents “ST. HELENA” . and Jeanne do Casalis Ty NEXT WEEK S!ATS_SELLM Th, Theatre Guild Precents Pirst Pla) A-crlo-. 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