Evening Star Newspaper, May 21, 1937, Page 38

B—18 Film Actress AMUSEMENTS. Finds Crop Of Kisses Not So Sweet Ann Dvorak, Talking Out of School, Dis- counts Love-Making of Hollywood’s Great- est Lovers—‘“Mr. Dooley’”’ Pays a Call. BY JAY CARMODY, = have to decide. In what must have been one VEN with Paul Whiteman, Guy Lombardo and “Romeo and Juliet” in town to talk about, we shall dash out to Hollywood for today's column. It would not have happened in the normal course of events, but the normal course of events Lias been turred upside down. Tt was the work of dark-haired Ann Dvorak. What kind of work, you will of the press department’s unwary moments, or Miss Dvorak’s most bitter«- ones, she declared that not a single leading man in Hollywood knows how to make a kiss interesting. ‘Whatever else it may make her, the remark should establish Miss Dvorak as the favorite screen actress of the American male. If the latter is canny, he will clip the statement (here, there, or anywhere he may run across it), put it in his billfold, and keep it handy forever after. Then, the next time his wife, sweetheart, almost any | one, for that matter, gets that “I- wish-you-were-Clark-Gable” look on | was produced. . . . her face, he can just hand her the clipping. If that does not settle the Gables, Taylors, Montgomerys, Pow- ers and Boyers it probably is time to regard kissing as a pretty silly thing, anyhow. As a matter of fact, the way it is done in the movies, it is a pretty silly thing. It nearly always is faked. And the chances are that when Garbo kisses Taylor, or vice versa, both of them are thinking about how terrible dust storms are. Or something like that. It does not look as if it is faked, to be sure, but neither did that ice- berg-steamer crash in “History Is Made at Night.” Nor the airplane fall in “Lost Horizon.” Maybe they'll gag Miss Dvorak for talking out of school like that. For the sake of the inferiority complex of the average American male (or hadn't you noticed it?) it is to be hoped they won't. * x k¥ ANOTHER bit from Hollywood de- signed to give the public pause has to do with the problem-child aspect of Gary Cooper. Not even for art’s sake can the lanky Cooper over- come one of his major inhibitions. In marked contrast with the posi- tive relish some screen gallants show for it, Cooper cannot strike & woman. Not even when it is the right thing to do. As the action went in “Souls at Bea,” Cooper was supposed to sock lovely Frances Dee in the same humanitarian way that a lifeguard would do it to save a terrified, hyster- {cal client. It all was quite unlike the situation involving Robert Barratt and Jose- phine Hutcheson in “Mountain Jus- tice.” Barratt was doing a brutal thing, knew it, and feared for his standing with the public. Cooper was required to sock from the noblest of motives, knew it, and realized he had little to fear with respect to loss of prestige. But still he could not do it. The point was argued for three weeks, but Cooper was adamant. And to this day, Miss Dee has never been hit by Gary Cooper. And, whatever Paramount thinks about it, we cannot find it in the department’s heart to condemn him. * x ok x BU’I‘ so much for kissing and hitting ladies. Maybe you would rather | know about “Mr. Dooley.” That is the | name of the dog character in “Fly Away Home,” which the Civic Theater | does starting next Wednesday night at | | Wardman. But it is not the name of the dog which is going to play the | part. It does not even imply the sex of the very nice Scottie who has taken over the role! Dorothea Lewis and Margo Schwartz convoyed “Mr. Dooley” (Mr. Dooley, our eye) to the drama department for an interview. As one man, the drama department started flinging questions at “Mr. Dooley.” As one ‘dog, Mr. Dooley looked the other way. “Pretty reticent for any one in show business,” some one among the inter- viewers observed. “She's frightened, I think,” Plained Miss Schwartz. “She?” shouted the drama depart- ment. “Oh, dear,” said Miss Schwartz. “Blah,” thought MISTER Dooley, Wwalking out at that point. * X ok x MPHITRYON” won't be at the Belasco for you today, but it will be back tomorrow. An arrangement —_— e THEATRE TRANS-LUX (250 THE CORONATION And Latest News 9TH ST ABOYE G SHORT SUBJECTS OPENS 11.00 & N ex- sreciauy SHLECTED RIALT WCFields ‘TYS A GIET On the same bill TONIGHT? (| coronaTiON PICTURES PARAMOUNT NEWS SCOOP STAR, REVUE KING~SMITH STUDIO-. SCHOOI. Announces Two Dance Demonstrations DA!.CIO. EURYTHMICS ?_Gertrud Alfll Safartar, Moy 55 P MODEEN DANCE TECHNIQUE Under the Direction of Martha Graham and Mso O Deanell Sunday, May 23, 4:00 P.M. AT KING-SMITH PLAYHOUSK The Interested Public Is Invited made before the house reverted to pic- tures puts it on a sold-out basis today, but just for today. The picture will be returned tomorrow to amuse those who realize the Greeks had a way with comedy; a gay, slightly irrever- ent way of dealing with their gods which was s0 beguiling that the Lunts are going to play “Amphytryon” next Fall. . . . Their show will be “Amphy- tryon 38,” however, with the number signifying the total number of adapta- tions of the play made since it first It will be nice see- ing Norma Shearer on the screen | again as so many persons will be at the Palace with “Romeo and Juliet,” opening there today. Incidentally, Miss Shearer is planning soon to return to picture-making after a long absence occasioned by her own illness and the death of her husband, Irving Thalberg. OPERA PROGRAM Scenes From Russian Works to Be Sung Next Week. ME. MARIE ZALIPSKY, former prima donna of the Imperial Opera Co. of Petrograd, who has been making her home in Washington since the war, will present a group of sing- ers in a program titled “Scenes From Russian Operas” at Pierce Hall next Wednesday night. The program will feature excerpts from two of Tschaikowsky's greatest operatic works—“Eugene Onegin" and “Pique Dame.” Lila Zalipsky, daughter of Mme. Zalipsky, who re- cently was given a contract with the Mordkin ballet, will come from New York to appear on the program. In addition to doing Ravel's “Bolero” as the dance finale of the evening, Lila will sing the role of Gretel in & scene from Humperdinck's “Hansel and Gretel” The scene from the German opera has been included among the Russian works to give the program variety. To Dance Here LILA ZALIPSKY, Talented young dancer re- cently signed by the Mordkin ballet, will be seen here next Wednesday evening, coming Jrom New York to appear on the program "Scenes From Russian Operas,” to be pre- sented at Pierce Hall. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. (. FRIDAY, MAY 21 1937, Famed Lovers Return talented dancing | Palace WARWICK SUES MOVIES Titled Briton Demands $7,188 From Movie Company. LOS ANGELES, May 21 (#).—The Seventh Earl of Warwick, who took the name Michael Brooke for motion pic- | tures, sued Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio yesterday for $7,188 salary and transportation. ‘The Briton said he contracted with the studio October 6 for six months’ work at $750 a week. but February 22 [NATIONAL THEATRE NAtional 0301 2:30—Twice Dally—& :30 All Seats Reserved Mats. 50c & 75¢ and some at $1.00 and some at $1.50 (Plus Tax) FRANK CAPRA'S i RONALD COLMAN LOST HORIZON On Washington’s Finest and Most Modern Excursion Steamer “City of Washington” MOONLIGHT Crnlu Nizhtly, Leave 8:30 P.M. Sunday and Holida: 60c Seventy-Five Cents Sidney’s Orchestra—Added Features FREE_DANCING MOUNT VERNON MARSHALL HALL Park Opens Sat., May 29th With Oklahoma Roundup \WILSON LINE NA.2440-7TH.STREET WHARVES NOW—EARLE & METROPOLITAN SPECIAL COMPLETE CEREMONY CORONATION of George VI and Elizabeth First Authentic Newsreel Received Running 10 Full Minutes ON SCREEN A Go-getting Guy And' A Hard-to-get Girl Keep You In Stitches . . . Especially When He Swims Home From His Own Honeymoon beoge At BRENT-LOUISE In The Cosmopolitan Production The bo better with CHAS. WINNINGER Presented by Warner Bros. 3¢ ON STAGE TNE SWEETEST MusSIC THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN GUY LOMBARDD AND HIS ROYAL CANADIANS with Carmen, Lebert & Victor . & The Lombardo Trio . _also RUFE DAVIS GOWER & JEANNE TO 1 P.M +* JOHN TRENT GEORGE BANCROFT « rocomous virwe. HELEN BURGESS " METROPOLITAN Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer, the Romeo and Juliet of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s screen version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” will be seen now on the F street film row when the picture returns today for an engagement at Loew’s ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’ FANS Eesay Written Around Four Ques- tions to Win First Prize of $500 if It Tops National Field. ATRONS of Loew’s Palace Theater this week are afforded an oppor- tunity to participate in a movie quiz in which national prizes amounting to $1,000 will be awarded three winners with 25 pairs of guest tickets to local contributors on the side. ‘With the showing of the first popu- lar priced engagement of “Romeo and Juliet,” starring Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard, which opens at the Palace today, Loew’s is conducting a national contest with cash awards amounting to $500 as first prize, $300 as second prize and $200 as third prize. In addition the best 25 local letters will receive a pair of guest tickets to the Palace. The contest is simple. Four questions are asked as follows: (a) How many times does Ror eo kiss Juliet? (on lips or cheek—hands don't count); (b) what are Romeo's last words as he leaves Juliet’s boudoir on their wedding night?; (c) How many times does Romeo say “I love you” to Juliet? and (d) what book, play or magazine story do you suggest for Miss Shearer’s next picture and why? (answer in 100 words or less). All entries must be 'n the hands of Loew's Movie Quiz Editor, care Loew's Palace Theater, before mid- night of June 1, 1937 So now folks, here is a golden op- portunity. Take eadvantage of it im- mediately. EURYTHMIE)S DISPLAY the studio abruptly discontinued his UPILS of Gertrude Austin will present a demonstration of Dal- croze Furythmics tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock at the King-Smith Studio Playhouse in Rock Creek Park. Miss Austin will explain the man- ner in which the art of eurythmics helps to develop poise and alertness. e pay. Suit was filed under his legal name, Charles Guy Fulke Greville. President's Powers Limited. The President’s powers to grant pardons and reprieves for offenses against the United States does not extend to cases of impeachment. "GAYETY BURLESK FAARAARR AR kAR A ARk Aok ok NOW PLAYING THE BROWN-SKIN MODELS 60—Colored Stars—60 See “TANYA" The Dancing Sensation Hear the Hardy Brothers EITH'S™ WEEK..! ASTAIRE GINGER ADDED... FIST MOTION PMICTURES The CORONATION "prosented by e Fiest and GREATEST NEWSAZEL PATHE NEWS . THE MO 8ADIO PICTURS WE DANCE' ERIC BLORE ; EDWARD EVERETT HORTON O Pectect soua.l Photeplay Llwrence Phillips’ Theatre Buumul “LLOYDS OF LONDON ” Starrine FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW and mb 3t St B, ENE ASHLEY “ALONG CAME LOVE" Comedy: 1343 Wisconsin v FOSTER WHO DUMBARTON DVOR. ABOUT o e (FPRESTON " News “and Comedy. HARRIET HOCTOR o o o e NEW Editon of “The MARCH of TIME* DANCE RECITAL To ENTER s]v(mco"TEsT Lisa Gardiner Students Will Be Seen Tomorrow. STUD!NTS of Miss Lisa Gardiner will present their annual Spring dance recital tomorrow night at 8:30 o'clock at the auditorium of Roose- velt High School. ‘The program will include & num- CORONATION SCOOP—18 minute: On Ail Losw’s Screens Todav. ALY -~ ~ A = Tl AND HIS ferq IN TOWN AMUSEMENTS. ber of new ensemble dances arranged by Miss Gardiner and there will be several outstanding solo dances. — 0il Suffocates Larvae. The fact that oil floats on water is made use of when it is poured on water containing mosquito larvae; it prevents the larvae from reaching the surface to breathe, so they die of suf- focation. featuring the EVERY DAY 1 TO 12 P. M. | MORE THAN 50 FEATURES DANCE 9 TO MIDNITE s of historical pageantry. 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