Evening Star Newspaper, August 6, 1937, Page 30

B—14 Federal Film Tackles AMU SEMENTS. Chamber Swiss Movies Representatives of Arts, Science and Culture Even Have a Hand in Regulating the Land’s Cinema. 5 BY ROBERT B. T IS exceedingly un'ikely that any Hollywood uneunms will swoon at the | Goldwyn will not demand a redoubled * néws. M. campaign, Louis B. Mayer will not paid to be, a | how little help it may be to vour flag- gIng pulses. A piece of legislation on the cinema in Switzerland appears off- hand almost as important as the fact ank American star rolls “snake after making seven straight passes at Caliente. Maybe it is. Never- theless, we give you the Federal Cham- ber of Switzerland—but not for keeps. The Department of Commerce of our | own country sends out a bulletin about this Swiss outfit, and adds no comment ‘To us the W story at first seems to have all the f: ation of the life and hard times of a book agent, told with- out benefit of music or beer. Then we consider the fact that the Swiss are in- ternatior admired for their Winter sports, their cult , their good sense in keeping out of wars, and for the quality of their ese. Such a na- tion should have something important | to say about the picture business, even | if it ture business of its own, which it has: The importance would be to people who think the Hays organization stifles about two-thirds of the potential soul of Hollywood: that actors and act: es are used too much as properties, with- out having any real chance to grow up and learn and develop their native talents; that block-booking and other | nifty practices fostered by the big-time | operafors make the producers feel cer- tain that they are running factories, | not temples of the arts; that some- thing shoyld be done, about every- thing. * x % % ET us then examine this Swiss chamber of—pardon, Federal! Film Chamber. It is not a chamber of | horrors, and it is only in a few re- spects strikingly original. It provides for 18 citizens to assemble in meet- | ings, seven representing the film in- | dustry (production, one; film rental | egencies, two; cinema owners, two; actors and technicians, two): seven representatives of arts, science and culture, two representatives of bu nd the Warner Bros. will take it lightly. Nevertheless, the federal government of Switzerland has authorized the creation of a Federal Film Chamber celumn, you'll hear about it, no matters: | with particular ¢mphasis on political | of statistic showing the development | less and indecent films. Authors’ royal- | business. How do you suppose that'll PHILLIPS. Jr. ~ ‘recognition publicity"” | roar like an M-G-M lion, which he is and if you read any further in this ness and industry and one each of the cantonal educational authorities and the cantonal police. “The immediate tasks of the film chamber include observation and study of the development of film industries, aspects; establishing criteria for a national film policy and compilation of the cinemas, demands for films, and the employment of Swiss nationals in the film industry. The chamber will wateh carefully adverse influences emanating from films produced in other countries. It will make recom- mendations relative to import re- strictions and control of films, etc. “Among other tasks which will be charged to the film chamber are: Co- | operation with various film interests | in combating the so-called blind or block booking, and combating worth- ties, salaries for stars and co-operation with the legitimate stage and broad- cast: stations will come within the scope of the chamber.” | There are organizations in the United States today that perform these | functions in part. The duties set forth for the Swiss chamber are nowhere co- ordinated in this country, however. They are scattered, diffused, at cross purposes. But in a tiny, mountainous country that has a smidgeon of a film industry, the people have thought up a clause. A really handsome clause. It calls for seven representatives of art, science and culture to mix in the flicker 8o over with the horse opera producers | and the double-feature artists if some- thing of the same sort happens here? * ok X x ILL ROBINSON. most famous of all tap dancers in America today, comes to town to headline the Earle | stage bill beginning next Friday . . A’ the pr agents’ mail bag didn’t have | much other news in it today, but that's | quite a slice in itself, BLACKFRIARS EXCELLENT | IN “IF | WERE KING”| Entire Cast, as Well as Principals, | Plays McCarthy Piece With Spirit and Imagination. 'HE uncertain experiences of one of fiction's truly dashing and T0- | mantic characters, Francois Villon, | unfolded in drama form last night at the Sylvan Theater through the capa- ble efforts of the Blackfriar Institute. | “If T Were King,” written in the heroic vein of painful chivalry and ardent wooing by Justin McCarthy, proves a first-class opportunity to bring out noble histrionics and that rare spirit associated with chevaliers and such. The Blackfriars seized the possibilities and with judicious employ- | ment and little exaggeration imposed a genuine stamp of acting down to smallest details. Characterizations were not of a strained quality but ap- proached reality in their canvincing | manners of portraval. In the trying times of Louis XI, when France's throne was menaced b; an ambitious army of Bergundian emerges a devil-may-care vagabond of moral ill-repute (so the story goes) to become accidentally entangled in| affairs of state by falling violently in | love with a court lady. Austin Gattis, cloaked as Villon, was excellent in all | respects—Ilover, philosopher, soldier &nd nobleman Portraying the cranky, coldly, cyn- | fcal Louis XI, who heckled Villon to the closing gibbet scene, S. Carlton | Ayers was superb. Vivid imperso- | nation of the French king rang true to win the not uncertain approbation of | the audience. Dorothy Flynn, in the | role of Katherine of Vaucelles, sup- ported a vital part conscientiously and with skill. | Of the supplementary cast, Edgar | Kioten, effeminate court dandy; William Tobin as a suitably nasty| villain, Gordon Potter as the trusted | of the king, and Margaret M. Edmons- ton, playing the tragic Huguette, scorad | with creditable acting. The entire cast’s uniformity and assurance were convincing and they were some of the best to appear at the Sylvan. The| directing of Dr. Urban Nagel, O. P, | proved a definite asset, as well as\ some authentic costuming by Sister | Monica. PAULA STONE TO WED Mrs. Fred Stone Surprised by | Filing of Notice. HOLLYWOOD, August 6 (#)— Paula Stone, actress-daughter of the veteran stage and screen actor, Fred | Stone, and Walter Mason, cafe opera- tor, filed notice in Santa Barbara yes- terday of intention to wed. “That's a surprise,” said Paula's mother. “We hadn't expected them to do it so soon.” Mason, in applying for the license, jruns 1 hour and 15 minutes, continu- | ous from 10 am. until midnight. eaid he had been married and divorced. M&&NLIG = of the Captain ARGH Hcllflllll.ll Skipper ARTHUR GODFREY Personal Appearance Cruise Round Trip 'nckek t Wilson Line e Reservations Now. On Sale Leave 8:30 P. M. Oftice” . FREE DANCING AUDEV] ® ENTERTAINMENT ® ADDED @ DECK ATTRACTIONS \WWILSON LINE Where and When Current Theater Attractions and Time of Showing. Keith's—"The Toast of New York,” ! Jim Fisk makes and loses millions, at 11:25 am,, 9:25 p.m. Palace—"The Good Earth,” superb | translation of Pearl Buck's novel to the screen, at 11 am,, 1:35, 4:10, 6:45 | 1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:25 a.nd[ | story by Herbert Fields | introduced Katharine Hepburn to the | and he and 9:30 p.m. Capitol—"Topper.” the cinema goes | hilarious with a Thorne Smith novel. | at 11 am,, 1:40, 4:25, 7:05 and 9: p.m. Stage shows at 12:45, 3:30, 6:10 and 8:55 p.m. | Earle—"San Quentin,” drama in x‘v prison and a tough criminal is tamed, | at 11 am, 1:35. 4:25, 7:15 and 10:05 | pm. Stage shows at 12:40, 3:30, 6:20 and 9:10 pm Columbia—"Easy comedy just for am, pm. Metropolitan—*“Ever Living.” full of e fun of it, at 11:45 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45 and 9:45 Since Eve,” Marion Davies' latest venture into the | = fields of modern movie humor, at 111:20 am, 1:25, 3:25, 5:30, 7:35 and 9:40 pm. | Rialto—"Dreaming Lips,” Elisabeth Bergner, torn between two loves, at 12, 1:55, 355, 5:50, ,aOandsaopm Little—"Maedchen in Uriform,” an | outstanding success revived, at 11:15| am, 1, 2:45, 4:30, 6:25, 8:10 and | 9:55 p.m. Trans-Lux—News and shorts. Show Ambassador—"Manhattan Melodra- | ma,” revival of a Gable-Loy-Powell hit, at 6:15, 8 and 9:55 p.m. Penn—"“New Faces of 1937, lot of | newcomers have fun in a musical, at | 2, 3:50, 5:40, 7:30 and 0 p.m. Sheridan—"Dr. Bull,” a Will Rogers hit is revived, at 2, 3:50, 5:45, 7:40 and 9:35 pm. | Tivoli— w Faces of 1937, at 1:45, 3:40, 5:35, 7:35 and 9:35 pm | Uptown—"Between Two Women,"” an mterne av\ heiress and a nurse, at 2, 3:50, asnd930pm THEATRE PARKING 6P.M.TO 35° 1AM. CAPITAL GARAGE %7, 3; Mageo-Vista Md.’s Popular Bathing Beach Where_ discriminating folks visit. No beer or intoxicants. Your lunch tables moderately priced and located over the water on covered . _Parking Free. il: Thru Annapolis, Baltimore Blvd. to Jones Station, follow signs. _ TERRACE DANCING — (—‘ Dinner, $200; Sat, 32.25 Cover, 55¢; Sat. & Hol., 31.10 Yo Additionsl Cover fur Dinner Guests| v‘tenam HT TREAT 583500 = Moonlight Cruise Nightly 60c FEATURES Sat., A 7TH STREET WHARVES THE EVENING Ccnstmmr Bennett and Cary Grant are the two but remain around to disa in “Topper,” good deed. The comedy, Theater. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1937. people who get banged up in an auto crash ppear and reappear at will while performing their last adapted from a Thorne Smith novel, opened today at Loew’s Capitol FRED BARTHOLOMEW’S ACTING HALTED BY SUIT Striking Boy Star Forbidden by Court to Work' for Rivals Pending Bettlement. By the Associated Press. 10S ANGELES, August 6.—Freddie Bartholomew, striking 13-year-old English film star, was made defendant in a suit filed yesterday by Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer studio to prohibit him from working for any other studio. The complaint charges Freddie had refused to work since July 15, Uespxle‘ provisions of his contract. Also named | defendants are his aunt-guardian, Myllicent Bartholomew, and the Union | Bank & Trust Co., guardian of his estate. The complaint says Freddie's salary is $350 a week, but the studio has been paying him “gratuitously” a $750 weekly bonus. THEATRE PO TR NEWS, INDIA, SPORT MICKEY MOUSE SHORT SUBJECTS srecaur secio 2,5 F1SH FROM HELL SOMINUTES of THRILLS and ACTION ZO=H4=9DZOO »=> BARRYMORE TO APPEAR OPPOSITE IRENE DUNNE John Returns to R-K-O for Lead in “The Joy of Loving''—To Have Kern Music. JOHN BARRYMORE has been signed | for an important role in “The Joy of Loving,” which will bring Irene Dunne back to the R-K-O Radio Pictures lot. Jerome Kern is writing the music and Dorothy Fields the lyrics for Miss Dunne's vehicle—a Felix Young will produce it and Mark Sandrich, who directed the lovely star in| “Roberta,” will have that job again. Miss Dunne has not plaved at R-K-O Radio since “Roberta,” in| which she was co-starred with Fred | Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Some of her other triumphs for this com- | pany were “Cimarron,” with Richard | Dw which won an Academy award; ymphony of Six Million,” “The Silver Co “Ann Vickers” and “Stingaree.” Barrymore likewise has registered | some of his most impressive per- | formances at R-K-O Radio. His “A Bill of Divorcement” at this studio screen; “Topaze” was a major hit, also was in “Long Lost Father.” At present he is engaged in “Bulldog Drummond Comes Back.” “The Joy of Loving” is the first directorial assignment for Sandrich since his return from Europe, where he conducted a search for new talent for his compam His most recent film was “Shall We Dance?” latest of the Astaire- Ros team musicals. the vmltm;o\ FAPER | CO. Ave, Phone NA. 3945 Quality Paints Briggs Paint Store THE PAINTERS' CHOICE E 1815 1107 9th St. N.W.| MEt. 2338 . Glaring summer sun ur under (Jstrain. Be prevared.” Consuit Tlr rrlfl.“lu optometrist today horough _examination. ‘.M A. LEESE OPTICAL C0. 614 9th ST. KW, Sunday Beach Trip! S. S. POTOMAC COLONIAL BEACH 9 am.—Back in Waslnng'on 7:30 p.m. 140-mile water trip — Salt Water Swimming—Free Dancing —Meals—Refreshments. Trips Every Sunday. Adults $1.25—Children 65c¢ Visit WAKEFIELD Birthplace ot Washington Steamer-Bus _connections at Colonial Beach Sun- dax, (Ficnty of time for MOONLIGHT Cruises Nightly, §'45 bour cruise. Freo dancing By ight. Toom. Beer ghrden.. Son. end Hol., 75¢ ® FreeParking ot Wharf & POTOMAC RIVER LINE Tth & Water Sts. S.W NAt. 7722 | find his mother-in-law, DIVORCES JUNE LANG FOR IN-LAW TROUBLE Victor Orsatti Tells Court That Bride's Mother Insisted on Living at Their Home. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, August 6.—Too much mother-in-law ruined his mar- riage, Victor Orsatti, agent, testified yesterday in obtaining a divorce from June Lang, pretty screen actress. Orsatti said he was surprised to Mrs. Vlasek, occupying his home when he and his bride returned from a Hono- lulu honeymoon in June “Next day her mother moved away to a hotn’ and my wife went to talk to | her,” Orsatti testified, adding that Miss Lang followed and refused to re- turn without her mother. The marriage of Orsatti and Miss | Lan;: last May 29 was a gala affair. eparated July 12. s G 930 A M TO30P M 3WIMS DANCES :-: RIDES ABIN IOHN O GLEN E£cHO STREET CARS 40 MINUT MOTOR MASS. A ROAD IN 20 MINUTES. Tdng o'the Sed IE A0S lauy 0t Ihq/tt‘ EASID| CHESARE ARD M On the Bay—One Hour Drive Mile Boardwalk and Pier Swimming—Dancing Amusements—Free Parking Freauent Bus Service From 403 11th St. N.W. FOR INFORMATION CALL NAtional 0213 W, M. & A. Motor Lines, Inc. Passenger and Freight Service LEACH MR.TOPPER GOES ¢~ == Edith | A“‘Il.’ WORKING HARD. Under contract to Paramount but a few weeks, and currently playing the romantic lead in the musical pro- duction, “This Way, Please,” Betty Grable today was in line for a similar featured part in Paramount's “Col- lege Swing.” to go into production the middle of July, with Lewis E. Gensler producing. AR Ovation Given Shirley. HONOLULU, August 6 (4#).—Thou- sands of children and adults of all racial strains lined downtown streets yesterday to shout “Aloha” to Shirley Temple on arrival of the child actress from Hollywood. automobile with leis and bouquets. THE INCOMPARABLE PICTURE and TILLY Jean ARTHUR . easy to take Edw. ARNOLD : /n! 19375 Jop Grin-and-Lawgh Sko Fun swings high. wide and handsome . . . as 3 stars and a comedy camera go gay . . . You won't believe your eyes . . . but how you'll howl . . . when a pair of spooks teach a timid soul that life (and gal trouble) begin at forty. ME. STAF] T N Por; Win| arden Stare s Bail Koom Dancinee.Besinners, Advanced. Children, Adults, Studio 1121 Conn. Ave. A. 5058, It's a FEAT to put l,mrnu( in your FEET. but it's the Specialty of the hool with the Modern Ideas 224 T T BN W District 1613 3" Tnséraciion’ Dancing Tuesday and Friday Evenings ___ = A sehonz wmx hed munuar Mpu!fltmn o Don Martini Studios Those who dance interestinoly never meed worry about their popularity. waltz, foxtrot, tange, rumba, tap. Ten Pgtient Talented Teachers Private Lessons ow Ratas! .KinntlL ir-Con Advanced: ned! Children pelted her | 18‘1 H St. N.W. ‘/““"‘“f PAUL MUNI Luise RAINER WALTER CONNOLLY LOSCH Nat. 3767 “Don Martini conducts this branch AMUSEMENTS. The film company was granted a temporary restraining order, enjoin- ing Freddie from performing for any other employer until August 13, when the studio will ask for a temporary injunction and later & permanent|ment for minor burns the star went injunction. home. _— * The best of Edward Amold’s noteworthy career .+« little short of marvelous. ... The time may have been 1864 but Jim Fisk was certainly as dy- namic as anything 1937 has to offer . . . TIMES % The flares went up for a good cause ... it Is a hearty picture-story of a hearty era in American history . NEWS Y There is many a laugh and plenty of enjoyment in “The Toast of New York.” . . . There is no one else but Edward Amold who could fill the role of Jim Fisk ... STAR Y ¢+ You get pretty keyed up waiting to see how it comes out . . . HERALD * *The Toast of New York” is a big picture . . . rich in romance, never any cessation of interest . aer P Gary Cooper Injured. HOLLYWOOD, August 8 (#) —Gnn Cooper was slightly injured by the premature explosion of a firecracker on a movie set yesterday. After treat. the critics like Toast of Now Yerk so will you! 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R. Montgomery and Maripn Davies in “EVER SINCE EVE.” b ing ASm‘lr 800 Cars. MILO -Conditioned ROCKVILLE. MD, | Today Don_Ameche, “30 Roads to Tow ON STAGE, AMATEUR SHOW, 8 P.M. Air-Conditioned. Free Parking. " FALLS CHURCH, VA. | STATE No_PARKING I DICK FORAN O'I'HY LAMOUR in “THE LAST FROM MAD Near 9th Bouble Peaturs “Thunder in the Dick Powell, “On th 9 DlRECTlON OF SlDNEY LUST BERNHEIMER'S E In KEB STRIP.” |