Evening Star Newspaper, October 29, 1937, Page 46

C-S8 AM USEMENTS. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON D. C, FRIDAY, 3 . OCTOBER 29, 1937. AMUSEMENTS. These Alien Words Make Confusing Play Titles But “Tovarich” Means Comrade ® 4 And It Is a Real C ® Miss Greenwood G By JAY CARMODY. OMETIMES drama departments hi tinkle, tinkle, tinkle (our tinkles, As, for instance, when a play like ancient Greeks could take a title there were no drama departments to call in those days and no telephones to call them. (Imagine a drama editor di town that Carterion Barronion had as— good show this week. Or that Mr.| Payettethenes had a drama that was terrific.) But to come, belatedly, to the point, when “Amphitryon” endures through | 1937 A.D. there who do not know what the title means \ B0 the phones, the drama departments | and the curious citizens get together | and everything is straightened out with | the explanation that “Amphitryon” was the name of a husband in‘one of the first and most amusing of all tri- angle plays. But where does the blame fall upon the drama department? In its neglect to explain “Amphitryon” in advance. But such experience is instructive. The department knows better the next time | when a play such as “Tovarich” comes slong. It anticipates, with the advice and counsel of press representatives who come in advance of the play, that a play with such a title needs explnm-J tion. Warner Brothers, who are mak- ing a picture of it, obviously must feel the same way since the title has been gwitched back and forth from “Tovar- | ich” to “Tonight's Our Night"” so many times no one knows where it stands at the moment * “'1‘0\'AR!CH" a Russian word meaning “comrade.” The play is | 2 comedy, one of the most delightful | and artful comedies of several seasons, | a comedy with Marta Abba who is | the penultimate of comediennes. Unless | something has happened to the play or ‘Miss Abba since this department saw it in New York, both are among the ,\'Pll"s major adventures in mirth. 1If the film version carries the «’Wlh." {nal title, it will be the first time Holly- | wood has dared such a thing. n:‘ titles may not be definitive, but they | represent good salesmanship always. | And most of the time, despite <r\ml“ memorable subterfuges, they have been definitive. There is “Live, Love and Learn,” as a case in point. It is about living. loving and learning and all of m are treated with proper lightness by those masters of the light touch Robert Montgomery, Robert Benchley and Rosalind Russell | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer passed up its ehance to come out with one of the most difficult to pronounce titles of the year. however, in Greta Garbo's next picture. “Walewska” was what 1t started out to be, but it is ‘Conquest.” in its final form because the com- pany thought too many persons would be asking too many questions if it retained the name of the lovely Polish lady who thought, and went on think- ing, Napoleon was divine. %l ON' * * * | is E of the more miraculous angles of Helen Hayes’ performance in *“Victoria Regina,” which opened here and probably will run as long as Queen | Victoria reigned. was the make-up which carried her plausibly from young girlhood through her diamond Jubilee. It is one of ths more miraculous angles, also, of Anne Neagle's per- formance in the picture “Victoria the | Great,” which opens at Keith's next | Tuesday. Miss Neagle travels the long road covered by Miss an even six decades. and every lau of the journey so far as her ap- | pearance is concerned ‘is perfect in its conviction of greater maturity. Incidentally, Miss Neagle nas r.o cause for concern as to what the future holds for her beauty if the make-up | artist is right in his estimate of what nature and time hold for her. She will be an extremely ornamental little old lady when the time comes for her | to be a little old lady | Incidentally, “Victoria the Great” was screened yesterday afternoon for | an audience of never-fidgeting critics. | * ox ¥ % E\'ER since couriers from the North brought word of Charlotte Green- wood's coming to Washington, ‘he realist in a lot of localites has been telling them that she could not he as funny as memory said: that it was Just an idealization built up through those years when Miss Greenwood was on the list of products exported to England. The realist in us said the same thing until we went last night to the National to see her in “Leaning on Letty.” Well, Miss Greenwood is as funny es ever, which may even be an under- | statement. She may even be tne one | woman in the world who has done what every woman has been told: ‘ namely, to make the most of her fig- | ure. Her dance following the end of the play is the perfect illustration of what Miss Greenwood really can do‘ with her figure. It is a large figure, you know, and may have the added | feature of being double or triple-joint- ed. Miss Greenwood did not actually roll them in the aisles—no one does— but she bounced them in their seats | as hard as theater customers have | been bounced all season. It is not esthetic, but it is fun On the same bill Romaine Callendar ! turns out to be a much more villainous villain than in the days when he played Summer stock in Washington. Watching the two of them, Miss Green- wood and Mr. Callendar, has a quality v GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE For the Washington Forum 1937-38 lecture series at Constitution Hall.l | Tickets for only not en sale until Tuesdsy morning. You will save by busing a series ticket today, Saturday or Eminent British__ Novelist-Philosopher In Person His Stimulating Subject “A View of Things to Come” Mr. Wells suggests a_new type of hue man organization supplementary to our existing social and political institutions. Nov. 23, Dale Carnegie Jan. 25, Counte de Sales Feb. 24, Sinclair Lewis Mar. 10, Thomas Mann ~ $4.40 Series Tickets $4.40 $6.60—A limited number—=86.60 Season Tickets on Sale at Brentano's, 1322 F St. N.W. ‘Willard Hotel Theatre Ticket Ageney NAtlonal 3575 Mavfiower Theatre Tickst Ageney Mayfower Hotel, Dlstrict 3000 John, who doesn’t look it, has been |around the National since both of them were much younger . . . That | today's war headlines | Begins Season. «through a code devised by the latter's -given -kind omedy. ambols. ave only themselves to blame for the whatever yours does) of the telephone. “Amphitryon 38" comes to town. The like that and get by with it because rawing things on papyrus to tell the of old-timesiness about it that is prac~ tically irresistible. * ¥ ¥ % The Columbia and Palace, Ray Bell also are going to have special shows on Haloween B Which will be tomorrow unless the papers are wrong . . . For a long time we have been mtenqu to point out that one of the pleasanter promotions around the National is that of John F. Kintz to the position of head usher . .. distinguished-looking gentleman who reunioned with Charlotte Greenwood after the theater last night was Stod- dard Taylor . . . They used to get along very nicely when he was man- ager of the Belasco in its earlier legi- timate days, and they still do . . . Rob- ert Horton will tell Variety Club luncheoners Monday what is behind . William Dolph and Dr. Frank T. Shyne will be | kings for the day. Georgetown U. Group | ’l‘HE Mask and Bauble Club of Georgetown University swung into action in Gaston Hall last evening, presenting a program of three one-act | plays which represented a most accept- | able commencement of the current drama season at the Hilltop. The| players went through a favorably | impressing oiling-up of thexr \hespxm talents in preparation for “Amaco,” | the full-length drama to be presented | in December. The capable direction of Arthur Behrens was in evidence, and the settings were most acceptable. “Nettie,” by George Ade, began 1hc! activity, with Thomas Mullahey, | Cletus Keating and Robert Merkle| offering equally meritorious efforts as | the three suitors of a gold digger who is found out to be such ilk only after the three find themselves at a table in a hotel dining room which she has had reserved for her permanently. Dexter Hanley proved an authentic waiter and Willlam Meehan an au- thentic messenger boy. me Conscious,” pocket-size | thriller by S. O. Griffen, was the| second presentation, a piece wherein a | writer of detective stories is confronted | by a discharged chauffeur, bent upon | enacting the author's “perfect crime” but fails when the sheriff is summoned wife. Edward Keenan was a bit short of convincing as the writer, John Smith superb as the representative of law and order. Daniel O'Donovan like- wise as the criminal, William Wilson and John Haffen adequate in their bits. The program was concluded with “The Monkey's Paw,” eerie opus de- vised by W. W. Jacobs, which was treatment by William Driscoll, Robert Barnitt, Lewis Towers, Alphonsus Donahue and Carl Watson. All of the players in this finale were well acquainted with their tasks and | worked together to excellent effect | They succeeded to the full in capturing the weirdness surrounding the magical C. A Special Our regular $10 MACHINE- LESS Croquignole Permanent Wave. For Limited Time Only Lobby Woodward Bldg. 15th & H N.W. 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Ovposite the Palais Royal This Goblin Shouldn’t Scare You Running from Marlene Dietrich probably would be the farthest thing from your mind, even if she has gone and gotten herself all up like a witch, in the Halloween mood a day early. You will see her next in ¢ Anurl ” with Herherr Manhnll i Young Singers To Be Given Gladys Swarthout To Provide Villa OICE training in Italy for many ‘ } poor but talenied young Christmas gift from Gladys Swarthout, who has announced she lodging and instruction will be pro- vided the students by the sta the Villa Le Campora for this pur- pose were carried on by Miss Swar- when she conferred with the owners in Florence. Miss Swarthout first ap- now the negotiations are nearing suc- cessful conclusion, she declared tate would be available for the start of her project by Christmas. Miss tentatively lined up two other loca- tions in Florence, however, either of Campora deal is delayed. Pirst Amer- fcan students will probably be sent Trainin g In Florence. American singers will be a will open a villa in Florence, where Negotiations for the purchase of thout on her recent trip to Purope, proached them two years ago, and The star was assured that the es- Swarthout stated her agents have which will be purchased if the. Le Constitution Hall, Tues. Kveo 3:30 \ 7:15 and | h | & second week: 12, 2:25, 4:50, A\ W, 9:35 pm here and en Metropolitan—"The Awful Truth.” | the gay marital comedy moves here for a second week: 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:35 and 9:40 p.m. Columbia—"The Bride Wore Red,” about a cabaret singer who meets up | with high society: 11:15 am, 1:15, 3:25, 5:30, 7:40 and 9:45 pm Trans-Lux—News and shorts. Show runs 1 hour and 15 minutes continu- ously from 10 a.m. until midnight. Current Theater Attractions and Time of Showing. National—"Leaning on Letty."” Char- lotte Greenwood delves into the com- edy drama: 8:30 pm Earle—"The Perfect Specimen,"” per- fect specimen meets perfect nuisance: 11 am., 1:35, 4:25, 7:10 and 9:55 p.m | Stage shows: 12045, 3:35, 6:20 and| Litl—"The Wandering Jew,” su- | 19:05 pm perbly done story of the man who had | Keith's—"Fit for a King.” Joe Brown | 10 Wait centuries for Christ to r(-mrni and a revolution: 11:15 am,, 1, 2:50, | t0 him: 11:40 am, 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, | 4:35, 6:25, 8:15 and 10 pm. “March | 7:40 and 9:40 pm of Time": 12:40, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:50 and | Ambassador—"Stella Dallas,” Mr 9:40 p.m. Goldwyn successfully remakes one of his silent film successes: 5:30, 7:30 Capitol—*Heidi A | Shirley Temple in the classic story: 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, | | 7:15 and 9:55 pm. Stage shows:| Penn—"That Certain Woman.” Bette | 12:45, 3:30, 6:15 and 9 p.m Davis faces troublous times again: 2, | Palace—"The Prisoner of Zenda,”|3:55 5:45, 7:45 and 9:40 p.m. Sheridan—"Stella Dallas” 5:35, 7:35 and 9:40 pm the exciting tale of romance and ad- :1:30,3:30, venture in a mythical kingdom stays Gite HAULOWEEN MIDNIGHT SHOW ! SATURDAY NITE.! Y, Come as late as 11:30 p. m. SEE A COMPLETE STAGE & SCREEN SHOW plus GOBLIN NOVELTIES AT OUR REGULAR PRICES! / Tickets now on sale Loew's Capitel Box Of A GREATER S\“RLEY 5 Sweetheart . - - in a story all the world loves HEIDI Shtr\;fig!‘w HELEN WES On ffiff n & SANTOS REVUE ve Divertisemen's The World's lnd\- MIDNIGHT HALLOWEEN SHOW SATURDAY Last Full Show Starts 11:30 P.M. Ronald Colman ‘PRISONER#ZENA MADELEINE CARROLL MARY ASTOR DAVID NIVEN RAYMOND MASSEY ' C AUIREY SMITH DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, Jr. MIDNIGHT HALLOWEEN SHOW SATURDAY Last Full Show Starts 11:30 P.M. Tivoli—"Rose Marie,” the MacDon- | 2:25, 4:45, hit is revived: 9:25 pm. HALLOWEEN & THEATRE PARKING ald-Eddy 7 6 P.M. TO 1 AM. CAPITAL GARAGE 1320 N. Y. Ave. Between 13th & 14th TODAY YOU'VE GOT SOMETHING THERE, JOAN! SPE Six feet three conversation in Suage @ Radw Faromies BLOCK & SULLY Return Engagemen MARIORIE GAINS rnu.n \ma Sopeano “ARRS msm umu T“E FOUR ORTB 35- WORTH RA(E!IMANINUFF ianis! Constitution H; MARTINI Dinner, $200. Sot Cover, 55¢. Sat & Hol [N Additional Cover for Dinner Guess 10:30 a.m. PERFECT, CIMEN of all he-man who ean make 5 languages but ean’t make A Warner Bros. Picture with JOAN BLONDELL NUGN NERDERT EOW. EVERETT NORTON & SHANNON IRENE [ARY Th The Triumph IIMIIREIIEWEEK COLUMBIA PICTURES” COMIC MASTERPECE DUNNE BRANT THE AWFUL UTH 0f The Scrasm After A Sensational Week At The Earle METROPOLITAN DOBRS OPEN TODAY AT 10:30 AM. FEATURE SHOWN AT 11:30 A.M.-1:30- 3:30-5:35-7:35-8:48 abroad shortly after the first of the | year, the singer said. | Miss Swarthout declared she mignt maike another journey abroad at the conclusion of her present Paramount film, “The Yellow Nightingale,” in which she is co-starred with John Boles and John Barrymore, in order to be on hand at the opening of the villa. ‘The charitable project springs from Miss Swarthout's memory of her ¢wn | difficult days before stardom in the Metropolitan Opera. She expressed a wish to help talented singing stu- dents who are handicapped by poverty. Willard Parker, blond and hand- | some, is one of the tallest actors in | films. Parker, now with Warner Bros., is 6 feet 4!; inches tall, weighs 195 pounds. He's a former football player. In “Big Broadcast.” REBZCCA WASSEM, beaut 4 bru- nette recently signed unaer con- tract by Paramount after Frank Lloyd chose her from the extra ranks to portray Lola Montez in “Wellse Fargo,” has joined the cast of “The Big Proadeast of 1938 Leisen is direct Marths Rave, lue and Shirley Ross heading the cast D T — NATiomnL TONIGHT AT 8:30 BARGAIN MAT. TOMORROW | 50¢—$1.00—$1.50 || e omitasLe comeorennt i IN TRE MILARIOUS STAG! T “LEANING DN LETTY ” ‘And Her London Song Hits WEEK BEG. NEXT MONDAY MATS. WED. & SAT. GILBERT MILLER” presents AND s ODRCHESTRA FEATURING Wafl‘x/fiu WILLIAM AT THE PIAND RUDOLF FORSTER PRICES: Eves., 85s to $2.15 Mats., 85¢_to 52.20. Jnel. Yax. ATe TT THEATR nmf-w LT McCARTHY COMEDY, PHATERRELL Sanars. " Football, Races s SHORT SUBJECTS NELEN MACK o PAUL KELLY "THE MARCH of TIME" * MIDNIGHT SHOW HALLOWE'EN Coming . . « ANNE NEAGLE ® ANTON WALBROOK In “VICTORIA THE GREAT" THE SECOND IN NEW CARTOON SERIES WALT DISNEY'S “GLOCK CLEANERS" ACADEMY Of Perfect Snunl Photoslay . Lawrence Phillips’ Tnum Benutitul WILL ROGERS in “AMBASSADOR BILL.” | “ToO WIVES." with ANNE P ‘ CAROLINA SEVENTH HE CIRCLE L AMBASSADOR :"“’ T BARBARA STAN 11th & N. C. Ave. S.E. Air-Conditioned N and “ONCE A 12 Conn. Av oW (‘Ivrvland 5| %, [AVALON me of Mirrophonic § Penna. Ave. at 21l atinees Tues.. Th and. MRS MARTIN JOHNSON AWIFE. ‘DocToR n Costime ‘G z w at_3:00 P.M . Cury, 1333 Wisconsin Xir Comaitioned. - THE m\ Pa. Arve S;E. L1 2408 S TRAVIS. 21 Wisconsin Ave. Cleveland 2345 00 P.M DUMBARTON PAUL MUNI LUISE R TH.” N AVENUE GRANL IRORALD REAGAY 3 CALVERT Nati and 8:00._ " TANACOSTIA. D. C. In Event of Call o M St NW WILL ROGERS in DOCTOR Major Bowes' Amateur Parade. 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Rieardo Corter in “The Californian.” Phone Clevelang 460 Paul Kelly in_“The Frame-Up.” Srousht Popuiar” Demand HIPPODROME ear OtR RONALD COLMAN. JANE WYATT in 1024 LOST HORIZON. !‘mrv Double Feature “Married Before Break- . Boyd. “North of Rio Hallowe'sn _Costiime test Tomorrow_at_3:00 rvl YORK o Rnllr:‘:\:m’:”::u:’m- (‘an NEWTON ™ & 3% Air- (‘nnfilflnned “STELLA DALLAS.” BARBARA sBT(;ww\cx JOHN JESSE THEATER %, Cartier Alr- Conditianed. “MAKE A WISH. BOBB BASIL RATHBONE e §YLVAN i Kirccanditione “LOST HORIZON.” RONALD_COLMAN. JANE WYATT. PALM THEATER °P{ AT “THIN ICE,” SONJA IONE_POWER._ " ARLINGTON, VA. 1320 Wilson Bivd Opp. Colonial Villaxe M?‘n_fmj}‘:.n:fi_ JAMES CAGNEY in “SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT.” Halloween Conu,%» Party on Stage o W ARCAD HARRY CAREY and EDWINA BOOTH in “TRADER HORN.” Halloween Costume Party on Stage 3 P.M. Tomorrow RICHMOND OND *LEXga ‘Today-Tomor.. WILL ROGERS in “HANDY ANDY.” REED "3t 13 Today-Tomor. WARNER BAXTER and JOAN BENNETT in Direction of SIDNEY LUST yine HREEN, VA. BERNHEIMER’S WILSON DEANNA DURBIN and LEOPOLD_STO. KOWSKI in “100 MEN AND A GIR ‘VOGUES OF 1938.” |ASHTON csrenton va. Free Parking s,.r,__mn Cars HARRY CAREY in “BORDER CAFE" MILO Thghiriat FALLS CHURCH, VA. WARNER BAXTER in STATE "‘%;545}‘:"“ “Wife, Doctor and Nurse.’ | R FF "o | > uST‘%‘n} ‘SOULS AT SEA. Free Parking. Y