Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1942, Page 39

AMUSEMENTS, Rooney Portrait of Rooney Has Its Tracy Touches ~ ‘Babes on Broadway’ Finds Best Mimicry In Star’s Unconscious Imitation; Hagerstown Has a Premiere By JAY CARMODY. Second thought department: More enjoyable is “Babes on Broadway” {f you look at it from the standpoint of Mickey Rooney’s hero-worship of Spencer Tracy. At least 12 times during the picture, Mickey, the perfect mimic, is playing himself as he thinks Tracy might play a well-known character named Mickey Rooney. The same vocal quality is there, the same use of the eyes, the same expressive twist of the lips which is one of the better Tracy tricks of register-¢- ing emotion: Deliberately in the picture, Mickey mimics every one from Carmen Miranda to Richard Mansfield, and Sir Harry Laucer. They are very good imitations. None, however, is as good as his unconscious carbon of his idol. Better keep an eye out for it. * ¥ X % Premiere department: When | “Main Street on the March” has its| world premiere tonight at Hagers- | town, Md, it will denote the fact| that Hagerstown has been chosen | as the typical American city in the | Nation's defense effort. The pic- ture, made by Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer with the co-operation of the | O. P. M. and other defense agencies, | makes elaborate use of Hagerstown as its locale throughout the entire two reels. It is not so localized, how- ever, that there is not room in its cast for such Washingtonians as President Roosevelt, Gen. Marshall, | Admiral Stark, O. P. M’s Knudsen and the dominant figures in the de- | fense effort. A number of Washington officials will fly to Hagerstown to attend the premiere of “Main Street on the Face the New Year With Good EYESIGHTA Your Biggest Personal and Business Asset Enjoy in- creased effi- eiency free from headaches, eye- strain and other nervous disorders brought about by weak eyes. 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Not all people, of course, but members of that group which thinks actors are not the most agile-minded type of human. ‘The professional—only one in the cast—who plays Private Dobbs picked up a knowledge of military routine equal to that of a six-month trainee in exactly a day and one half. When the production staff went to rescue him from the ser- geant who had been giving him the | intensive course in routine, it ex- pected him to be a tired, exhausted human incapable of going on from there without a rest. Instead he was as fresh as when the course began, more anxious than ever to get down to the job of playing Private Dobbs. * % % x Still the premiere department: Elaborate are the plans for starting | “Target for Tonight” on its Wash-| ington run in the presence of one| of the most distinguished audiences | possible to assemble. The British film, chosen as the best documentary of 1941, and as one of the best pic- | tures in any classification, will open | Thursday night at the Metropolitan. The invited audience includes mem- | bers of the White House staff, anti- Axis powers diplomats, members of the R. A. F. delegation in Wash- mngton, representatives of the cabinet, Congress, the defense agencies and the various foreign missions in Washington. And the press, of course. E. Morrison Paper Co. 1009 Penn. Ave. N.W. | | NEVER cLOSED RAW BAR | “TANG ‘O THE SEA” FOOD | FROG LEGS “Saute O’Donnell” ¥r. Fr. Potatoes, Cole X2 fiee, Tea, or Glass o o BLUE RIDGE COAL Ce ODONNELLS 1207 E se. | 2 Restaurants lane THE EVENING Roddy McDowell, left, in one STAR, HOW GREEN WAS THEIR VALLEY — Maureen O’Hara and of the touching domestic se- quences in the picture which comes soon to the Palace. Right, WASHINGTON, D. C.,. MONDAY, JANUARY 3§, Anna Lee and Sarah Allgood, who have two of the outstanding subordinate parts in the film, which was directed by John Ford. “Target for Tonight” is the com- plete authorized account of an R. | A. F. bomber raid, an exhaustive, dramatic narrative of the enormous detail of what goes into a singlé | night's foray over Nazi-dominated Europe. * ok % ok Bulletin board: Latest addition to the ranks of Hollywood writer-di- | rectors, or director-writers, is Wells | | Rogt, formerly dramatic critic on the New York World. . . . “Mokey Delano” is the title of his first di- rectoral job. . . . Red Skelton’s col- laborating principals in his next picture, “Ship Ahoy,” will be Bert Lahr and Eleanor Powell. , .. “The Vanishing Virginian” will have its | world yremiere January 23 at Lynch- | . “The Man Who Came to htest production of the | Drama ‘Workshop of the Jewish Community Center, will be presented ‘Jlnuury 27 for patients at Walter Reed Hospital. ., . . Mabel Forrest | (remember her?). once a well-known | comedienne on the stage, has an extra role in “Sing Your Worries Away.” Where and When Current Theater Attractions and Time of Showing Stage. | National — “Hellzapoppin’,” that | musical madhouse: 8:15 p.m. | Screen. Capitol—“Skylark,” domestic frolic with Claudette Colbert and Ray Mil- | land: 11 am., 1:40, 4:25, 7:05 and | |9:50 pm. Stage shows: 12:55, 3:35,! | 6:20 and 9 p.m. Columbia — “Two-Faced Woman,” | both faces being Greta Garbo's: 11:40 am,, 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40 and | 9:40 pm. Earle—"“The Man Who Came to Dinner,” Monty Woolley escorting Bette Davis to a larkish fete: 1:40, 4:25, 7:05 and 9:50 p.m. Stage shows: 1, 3:45, 6:30 and 9:15 pm. Keith’s—“Ball of Pire,” Barbara Stanwyck knocks the dignity out of Gary Cooper: 11:15 am., 1:20, 3:25, | 5:30, 7:35 and 9:40 p.m. Little —“Lost Horizon,” Frank Capra discovers Shangri-La: 11 am. 1:05, 3:10, 5:15, 7:20 and 9:40 p.m. Metropolitan—“Look Who's Laugh- | ing,” with C. McCarthy and Edgar Bergen: 11:40 am., 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40 and pm. Palace—"Babes on Broadway."| with Mickey Rooney: 11 am., 1:40, | 4:20, 7 and 9140 p.m. Pix—"A Girl Must Live”: National Symphony Shows Approach of Maturity First Concert of 1942 Reveals Greater Assurance and Abandon; Szigeti Well Received By ELENA DE SAYN. An -outstanding and satisfying concert was given yesterday after- noon by the National Symphony Orchestra at Constitutibu Hall, con- ducted by Dr. Hans Ejindler. The first National Symphoky concert of 1942, it manifested the orchestra’ brilliant progress along the path of artistic maturity. This new phase of development was reflected yes- terday in greater assurance and abandon, lifting the orchestra be- yond the limitations of the difficult years of apprenticeship back of u.‘ and giving the assurance of greater accomplishments ahead. Refreshed by the Christmas vaca- tion, musicians and conductor alike were in top form and the enthu: slastic reception awarded Dr. King ler poke eloquently of the last- |ing impression made by his inspired reading of the work. 5 Individual Touches Revealed. There were many individual touches in his performance of it, with stress placed upon the exqui- site melodic development, variety of ter Strauss’ tone-poem “Don | | pact whole by Dr. Kindler. Sub: merging himself into the composi. tion, to fully recreate the composer’s intentions, the conductor made the | work his own, as it were. Releasing the music from the printed page, he sounded a new and vibrant note which allowed & full appreciation of his sterling musicianship and high ideals. Dr. Kindler bowed ac- | knowledgment a number of times, bidding the orchestra share the ap- plausg with him: Music of four countries, repre- sentative of four centuries, begin- ning with the 16th, made up = colorful program which included the ‘Washington premiere of Ferrucio Busoni’s violin concerto played by | Joseph Szigeti in commemoration of the late composer's 75th birthday anniversary. Famous for Arrangements. Little 1s known of Busoni the composer. One of the great pianists of his time, he is famous in this day and age for his arrangements, which enjoy world-wide popularity. The performance of his violin con- tone color and passionate utterance. | certo, therefore, excited a certain The purlty of the strings and |amount of curiosity, first, ucomlnx;rou‘ | the eloquent phrase played by | | from his pen; and second, as a neg: Millard Taylor, concertmaster, were | lected work at last brought to Ilzht One needs to hear the concerto ‘welded into a c|o¢ely knit and com- | only once to understand why it has De Mille, 60, Makes 66th Film In ‘Reap the Wild Wind’ Director Calls It Biggest, Hardest Job; ‘Pacific Blackout’ Is First Picture To Capitalize on U. S. War Entrance By HAROLD HEFFERNAN, “Reap the Wild Wind"—one of small director group whose names carry marquee punch, Cecil Blount De Mille, now 60 years old, sends 66th | calls it biggest, toughest undertaking of his feature picture to screen . . . HOLLYWOOD. 8:15 Opening Set ¢ . For ‘Hellzapoppin The curtain §pf “Hellzabop- pin’'” at the National tonight will not rise until 8:30, but pa- trons who arrive after 8:15 will miss & quarter of an hour of overture delirium which serves as a sort of audience warm-up for things to come. Matinee audiences, the man- agement would have it under- stood, should also be there 15 minutes early, at 2:15 p.m. not been taken up by other violinists. | | Mr. Szigeti's admirable performance | of it could not conceal the fact that | |4t lacks originality and echoes sev- | | eral, not one, of the best known | pleces in the violin literature. Busoni should attempt to put into one’s own music all that is assimilable of | the composers one admires most and | | loves best.” Violinist Is Recalled. ‘The violin concerto, so flawlessly | | performed by Mr. Szigeii, reflects those of Brahms, Beethoven, Vieux- AMUSEMENTS. mxl'm'su....o NOW..!? GARY COOPER BARBARA STANWYCK In Samuel Goldwyn's Comedy of the Year “BALL OF FIRE” was honest in admitting that “one | ®%i¢ | temps, the “Symphony Espagnole,” | by Lalo, and other works whose familiar passages take other turns and give rise to new harmonies. | Three movements, played as one, had little new to offer, the second showing more of Busoni's individu- | ality, perhaps, and consolidating his | _ eclectic spirit. The violinist was recalled a number of times after| his performance of Corelli's “La | in Leonard's setting, and | after the concerto. ‘William Byrd's “Suite,” consisting of “The Earle of Oxford's March,” “Pavana” and “The Bells,” proved | an effective beginning, full of lus- | uous harmonies and equal opportu- | — | nity to all sections of the orchestra. Danse des Sylphes,” dainty and sweet, and the flery “Rachoczy | March, of Faust,” completed one of the most enjoyable programs of the season. | AHUSEM‘ENTS I' TONIGHT AT 5t Mats., Wed. & Si “ALL 'I’Il'l’ MONEY CAN BUY” LAST 3 DAYS o DOORS OPEN 10:45 CLAUDETTE COLBERT o RAY MILLAND BRIAN ANERNE ‘‘SKYLARK'’ Stage—MITZI MAYFAIR © CARDINI ® Otkers Starts THURSDAY COI.UMBIA‘~' 'NOW . . DOORS OPEN 10:45 Qreta l‘lll~lc'nl BOUSLAS ED_WOMAN"| DNESDA! "'ll‘l FAMBARKS, JR. NTWO-FACI CORSICAN B All Time Schedules Given in Wi Bros. Ads Indicate Time Featu “SWING IT, SOLDIER 2 With KEN MURRAY, FRANCES LANG- )RD, BRENDA and COBXNA SKINNAY and ORCHESTR » TED WITH EVE, NA DURBIN CHARLES BERT CUMMINGS. ra: “Minstrel Days,” with Eddie Ca tor and Al Jolson Monday-Tuesds: Doors Open at 5:30 P.M. Feature lm: 1331 H St | | “BADLANDS OF DAKOTA,” With ROBERT STACK, ANN RUTHER- FARMER _ Also on Bame Program— “TWO LATINS FROM MANHATTAN,” With JOAN DAVIS. JINX PALKENBURG. N_BEDDO! CABOLINA_ = with GENE TIERNEY." 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Remember how he parted the Red Sea like George Raft's hair in “The Ten Commandments”? . . . and how he destroyed Babylon for “Intolerance”? . . . Now he predicts this underwater battle will go down in film history with other super- thrills , . . it lasts almost & full reel. De Mille’s own background always is more fascinating material than | any of his pictures . .. among actors, he’s most-feared director in Holly- wood . atmosphere with sarcastic outbursts —but always gets results . . . Actors consider it distinct triumph to be chosen for his casts . . . of his 66 features, not one has failed to make money . . . weakest was “Three Frightened People,” made shortly after talkie’s take over . . . His “King of Kings,” 15 years old, is still being played and nets Paramount De Mille was first to bestow “glamour girl” title on an actress . .. He treated Gloria Swanson to that sadly mis- used catch line way back when he made “Don’t Change Your Hus- band.” Most background scenes for “Reap” were taken off Florida seas. . . . Back in California, more seascapes shot off Catalina and San Pedro Harbor. . . . De Mille does more re- search, advance planning than any other fim maker. . . . “I make my | | pictures across a duk." he says. * % % % “Pacific Blackout”—First flim to capitalize on civilian defense pro- gram, this movie was ready for re- lease whelywar broke out. .", « Then titled “Midnight Angel,” P nt rushed it back for last-minute le and title changé. . . . Present romantic team, Robert Preston and Miss ODris- coll, who has played only bits here- | | tofore, is publicity department find. is resuit. . . . Production | | bogged down many days because such essential props as Army trucks, | | mobile - antl-aircraft units, range- mmzmdmmt.u- . . shouts, paces and burns originally written for picture of that title, but was used only as back- ground music. . . . Frankenstein, Martha’s dog in picture, is mixed- breed canine actor who made debut in “Reap the Wild Wind” under name of Romulus. . . . Martha was written off in picture’s budget as ideal leading lady. . . . She draws only $150 a week and wore ward- robe costing mere $9.75. * * X x “The Shanghai Gesture”—proves that perseverance often wins . . . This show, presented on Broadway in early 1920's, has been trying to crash movies ever since . . . Eight different treatments were turned down by Hays office on “morals” grounds . Even its title was frowned on for long time . . . finally, independent producer Arnold Press- burger prepared script that “got by.” . . 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