Evening Star Newspaper, March 25, 1937, Page 17

AMU Anton Litvak Big Moment In Miss Hopkins’ Career Sauey Star Thinks Directors Most Important Thing in Picture Making— Especially One. BY SHEILAH GRAHAM. OLLYWOOD, March 25 (N.AN.A)—Directors are important in H Miriam Hopkins' life—professionally and privately. Privately, because she is enamored of Director Anton Litvak—professionally, because— “If the director is good, important than star or story. 8he then directs the director—and some of them do not like it. And say 80. Fireworks re- sult, with the fair Miriam usually going home “sick” and stay- ing “sick” until the director comes round to her way of think- ing. The actress rates directors as follows: Rouben Mamoulian, “good”; Ernst Lubitsch, “‘excel- lent” and AntOD gheiiah Graham. Litvak, “wonder- ful” Miss Hopkins, who makes a point of falling in love with her gqod directors, has been romancing with Litvak since he megaphoned her pic- ture, “The Woman I Love,” in which she co-stars with Paul Muni. Holly- wood momentarily expects the an- a £ nouncement of their engagement and | marriage. Career Woman Needs Sympathy. “I have no patience with women who marry solely to be married and to have a home” Miriam stated. “The woman with a career rarely marries with this ax to grind, but she usually needs a husband more than the non- working, non-self-supporting type. She needs masculine tenderness and under- standing—some one in her home with whom to talk things over. Some one whose companionship will relax her mind, balance her working life and keep it from being barren and stale.” When pressed for her own matri- monial intentions, Careerist Hopkins fluttered hands helplessly and mur- mured: “I don’t know. I may never marry again. I just don't know.” (Miriam was married to Writer Austin Parker, from whom she was divorced several years ago.) Chief factor in the ac- tress’ indecision regarding another mate is her businesslike thoroughness with everything she does. And she is too busy at this time to be able to give marriage the necessary thought and time. The most important “chore,” apart from picture making, is adopted son Michael, whom she rescued from enonymity in Chicago's ‘“cradle” three and a half years ago when aged a few months “Michael didn't see a doctor until last year, when he suffered a slight cold,” said his foster mother proudly. Miss Hopkins personally attends to Michael’s diet and exercise, employing a capable German nurse to carry out YLer plans. With a permanent healthy home for Michael in min he actress recently purchased the man the late John Gilbert in Bever at a cost of $42,000. “Michael is going to school now, and I think it is bad for him to travel around so much.” Miss Hopkins, who prefers New York to Hollywood, dislikes those who say they dislike Hollywood Likes New York Best. “Why do they stay " she wants explained. “New York, in which I have a house and all my pictures and books, will always be my favorite city. (She was born in Bainbridge, Ga.) But Hollywood has its charm-—tennis, sunshine, amusing people and lots of bachelors of the caliber of George Gershwin fo act as s men at dinner parties.” Miriam's y current FRIDA A2 = = family.., RIS ; : ‘ESPIONAGE’ . Cev:COLUMBI GET GAY WITH JOAN AND BOB AND BILL . . . THAT GRAND DELICIOUS COMEDY ROMANCE "4 His direction can make or break a star. for the story, a good director rarely accepts a bad seript.” Miss Hopkins is inclined to be a nuisance on the set when she feels the director assigned her is incompetent.« g + whom she has appeared five times Hills Weskiczitns GRERTEST /M how A THRILLING INDOOR CIRC GLORIOUS UPROARIOUS SCREEN HIT ... FOR A REAL EASTER TREAT 7157%144« @ Swell Time L SEMENTS. the film will follow suit. He 1s more As grouch against the film city is rising at 6:30 a.m. while picture making. Her future plans are a trifle vague. She is leaving herself open to accept the role of Scarlett O'Hara in “Gone With the Wind,” should it be offered her, and it will be if fans have any say in th~ matter. Among other films, Miss Hopkins | starred in “Trouble in Paradise,” “De- sign for Living,” “Becky Sharp,” “Bar- bary Coast,” “These Three,” and her present film for Samuel Goldwyn, “Woman Chases Man,” in which the leading man is Joel McCrea, with within two years. * “I like Joel very much,” admitted Miriam. “But I think it a mistake to be coupled with him so often. The | public will get tired.” Are you? (Copyright, 1037, by the North "Aniericaa Newspaper Alliance, Inc.) Where and When Current Theater Attractions and Time of Showing. National—"Jane Eyre,” at 8:30 p.m. Capitol—"Espionage,” at 11 a. | 1:40, 4:25, 7:20 and 10:05 p.m. Sti shows at 12:50, 3:35, 6:25 and 9:10 pm Earle—“Head Over Heels in Love,” ‘l! 11 am, 1:30, 4:10, 7:10 and 9:50 p.m. Stage shows at 12:45, 3:25, 6:25 | and 9:05 p.m. | Palace—"On the Avenue,” at 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10 and 9:35 p.m. | R-K-O Keith's—“Fire Over Eng- land,” at 11:40 am.,, 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40 and 9:40 p.m. Metropolitan -— “When You're in | Love,” at 11 am,, 1:05, 3:10, 5:20, 7:25 | and 9:35 pm. | | . Columbia—“The Holy Terror,” at | | 11:10 am, 1:05, 2:55, 4:45, 6:25, 8:15 and 10:05 pm. | Rialto—"The Front Page,” at 12:35, | | 3:35, 6:40 and 9:50 p.m. | Little—"King of Kings,” at 10:30 | 12:25, 2:40, 5, 7:20 and 9:40 | lam, pm Trans-Lux—News and shorts. Shows | Tun 1 hour and 15 minutes, continu- | | ous 10 a.m. to 12 midnight. | | Tivoli—“Green Light,” at 2, 3:55, | 5:50, 7:45 and 9:50 p.m. | Uptewn—"You Only Live Once,” at 2, 3:55, 5:50, 7:40 and 9:35 p.m. Ambassador—"The Plainsman,” at |5:15, 7:20 and 9:30 p.m | Howard—“Ready, Willing and Able,” at 12:30, 3:55, 7:05 and 10:10 p.m. Stage shows at 2:30, 5:50 and 9:10 m. L e Norway's Business Better. Economical improvement in Norwa has been more general in the last yeal than for some time. | THEATRE RIALTO asaet “THE FRONT PAGE” | ADOLPHE f MENJOU Mary Boland and ’zhnles Ruggles “MAMA LOVES PAPA” | Tonight, 9 P. M. Show Only | Mt. Vernon PL. M. E. Church Cholr ‘AND A Bring the whole ~) . F-AT 14 TH ME.S500! Stage, WINI SHAW F-AT 12th %y ) Last day . . JANE E}{gas in “The HOLY TERROR” THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1937. Swing It! CHICK WEBB, Whose orchestra was one of the three featured in the re- cent March of Time discourse on “The Rise of Swing,” brings the band to the Howard Thea- ter tomorrow to headline the stage show. 4 New Uniforms for Postmen. ‘To celebrate the coronation postmen of England will don new uniforms, which will have more padding in the shoulders and wider trouse: Eves. 85¢ to Sat.,'85¢c to $2.20, No Seating During First Scene THE THEATRE GUILD, INC., Presents Helen Jerome's Dramatization of Charlotte Bronte's Novel “JANE EYRE” With KATHARINE HEPBURN (IN PERSON) NEXT WEEK BEG. MON. SEATS NOW Mats. Wed & Sat. AX GORDON praterts the drirkk Musical Piay Production Con- ceived & Diracted by HASSARD SHORT PHENOMEN- AL RUN AT THE CENYEIJH:SEIK!. RADIO CITY IN - EFELLER CENTER, N. Y. Eves. 53¢, $1.10, $1.65, $2.20 & $2.75. Wed. & Sat. Mats., 55¢, $1.10, $1.65 (inc. tax). DRAMATIC ACADEMY The La Salle—1028 Conn. Ave. Next TEN-WEEK Term Begins Monday, April 5th PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN DRAMA, RADIO. POISE, SPEECH Public Performance Tel. Me. 2161 STUDENTS REHEARSE Catholic Mission Crusade Mem- |keeps up the fire-fightitng traditions ette on the station flcor so Pat can bers to Stage Play. EMBERS of the McNamara Unit of the Catholic Students’ Mis- sion Crusade are rehearsing “The Green Ghost,” three-act mystery comedy, for presentation in the early part of May. The cast will include Robert Adams, William Collins, Mary Curtin, Jack Curtin, Gerald Gregg, Irene Keeley, Charlotte Knott, Evelyn McGivern, Eleanor Neuland, Mary Spates, Rich- ard Spates and William Tumulty. The play is being directed by Charles Russell. e = Two Burned in Blizzard. BURLEY, Idaho (#).—Tom Chad- wick and John Kelly will take their morning coffee in a cup, hereafter. The two suffered severe burns when a belated Spring blizzard overturned their “grub” wagon at their sheep camp and drenched them with hot coffee and food. Gold Coins Sold. Coins made from gold seized from an eighteenth century Spanish treasure ship were sold recently in London. Via Union LEAVING TOWN? gix.gn STORE YOUR CAR in the Heated CONTINENTAL GARAGE Attached to Hotel Continental Entrance on D St NEAR UNION STATION Guard Against Theft, Parking Bans and Freesing Weather Telephone Met 4642 DINNER DANCE o’te/zam SUT ar Calvert 71 years of buying, selling and lendingondiamonds, jewelry, etc. Libera) Loans at Lowest Possible Rates CASH FOR OLD GOLD (Government License) Loan Office Retail Store 1215 H St. N.W. Established 1868 _WHERE TO DINE. The Cuergreen 1106 Maryland Ave. S.W. Near Department of Agriculture Drive south on 12th street. turn left at first intersection after cross- ing railroad bridge. noted for breakfast and lunch for the past 20 years. is now open for Dinner Every Day, 4:30 to 7, Except Saturday and Sunday Special 40¢ Sea Food . 250 Plate DANCING. MAE DAVISON room classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays. m. Teaching. & to 9. Prac 9 t health. chil 3.00 mi M St. NW Natl. ldren’s class 0, 19 v Iso private lessons anytime. 3341, AMUSEMENTS, Fire-Fighting Dog. now is mascot ofthe firemen. You don't SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—A dog which | believe it? Just toss a lighted cigar- see it. He will jump on it with his | Then Pat will touch the cigarette with front feet immediately and repeat the | his tongue, step on it once more and process until he is sure the fire is out. walk proudly away. HOLDS ITS HEAD HIGH Playing a difficult approach shot or sailing into space from a towering ski run calls for perfect co-ordination, perfect timing and perfect balance. So does the making of Senate Beer . .. which gives champion- ship performance every time it makes its ap- pearance. COMPANY. WASHINGTON, D.C.” — | ”W;}WII\TTG z SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT! By special arrangement with the producers, this city has been selected for a GALA PRE-RELEASE ENGAGEMENT of M-G-M's Show of Shows!...Be among the first to cheer the singing sweethearts of “Rose Marie" in the gigantic production that tops the mighty “Great Ziegfeld” for lavishness and thrills! 1 WONDER WHETHES 1 SHOULD TELL HIAA BUT YouR CAREER COMES FIRST — BAY LOVE MUST IT DOES.-. IN EVERY WAY. MY DARLING | ToozTHER AGA. | IT SEEMS LIKE Starts FRIDAY at Loew’s PALACE SHE HAS MARRIED THE PRODUCER — HE WANTS TO BECOME AS GREAT A STAR AS SHE IS.. AND HE wiL | 1 KNEW THAT YOU MUST BE IN LOVE AS SOON AS I HEARD YOU NSING TOGETHER... SWEETHEART- . - WILL YOU LOVE ME EVER?...WILL YOU REMEMBER....2 b JOHN BARRYMORE HERMAN BING « TOM BROWN A Metro-Geldwyn-Mayer Picture Directed by Produced by ROBERT Z LEONARD ¢ HUNT STROMBERG (Thoy mode “The Greet Zisgfeld™ toguthen) HURRY—LAST DAY “ON THE AVENUE” \