New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 18, 1930, Page 15

WANY NEW PLAYS ON PARSONS STAGE “The Last Enemy” Opens Mon- day Tor Three Days One - of Hartford the pr the high points of the dramatic season will be sentation by the Messrs. Shubert, at Parsons' theater, for three days. commencing Monday evening, October 20th, of their Engiish importation, “The Last ) “rank Harv which recently pleted a full season's run at the Fortune theater, London “The original English cast will be scen in its presentation in {his country. he Last Enemy,” one of those things which verge on the ex- perimental drama, is distinctly novel it treatnient, combining as it does a deft. realistic major theme i eeom- panied by an undertonc mystigism. This iz achieved thioush the medium of employing the spirits 07 two ¢ . who by virtue of their experiences on carth, are assigned by Heaven to zuide the destinies of th: bey and =i who constitute the principal characters of the play. Daring in disregard for the conventional forn: of the drama, “The Last Enem follows a well sustaincd, plausible sequence which 50 frequently missing in fantastic plays Irank Harvey, from whose hand it comes, is highly Tiritish theater, much heralded characterization of the Duke in “Jew Su Intimate with the problems of stagecraft, he has not allowed himself to be car- ried away by the physical nature of the play, as is attended by the lav- ish, lauditory reviews of the London crit The principal members of the ori- ginal company include Jessica Tandy. Derrick De Marney, George Merritt, Donald liccles, Iiobert Douglas. Frank Harvey, Gwen Dav Turroughs, O. 1. Clarence, Minnic Tosner and Alan Wade . October 23rd, local nlaygoers will have for their enjoy- ment and entertainment at Parsons’ theater, the widely heralded, cele- brated English comedy, “Bird in Hand" written and directed by John Drinkwater. As an assurance that America would sec this great Ing- lish comedy precisely as it was ori- ginally produced at the Royalty theater ov y ago. Lee Shu- hert, under whose direction the pl was brought over, left the entire sclection and complete direction to John Drinkwater personally, and he has sent intact the original company. are ad antarctic explorer notably for his Each season Earl Carroll has a revue on four. having produced a succession of “Vanities” the eighth cdition of which is now running in New York. This year it will be sarl Carrol Sketch Book” which comes to Parsons’ theater, Hartford for three days. heginning Monday, October 27, Matinee Wednesd Iarl Carroll adhcres to the revue type of entert ment which has heen profitable to him for so many vears despite the high cost ot pro- duction and he now is practically alene in this ficld October 30-31 and November Madge Kennedy will be seen in A Miln's delightful comed “Michael and Mary." LY AT PALAIS T s Victor Recordi ehestra pays Palais Royal a decided honor in selecting this beautiful hallroom for s first visit winter season to Hartfopd. wonderful and famous orchestra will appear at Palais Royal this Sunday night October 19th, and will play for dancing from 7:30 to 11 p. m. Known throughout New Eng- lind as the finest dance band in this part of the country McEnelly’s or chestra J. McEnelly, nas a requtation equal 5 i€ mot better than some of the more featurcd New York and Chi- cago organizations. To {he yeunger zeneration McEnelly's Orchestra simply a marvelous from the Butterfly Springficld but to the fathers the name of McEnelly brings back fond recollections of many years gone by when this identical organization® (with of course changes here and there) appearcd in Hartford and vicinity name of McEnelly' ging Orches- So dcvoices of the tepsichorean art, all lovers of good music and those who desire to bring back yaemorics of other days, he at Palais i A VE inelly dance Ballroom in mothers and lioyal baliroom, Hartford, tomorrow | night and dance and listen to the PALACE | NOW PLAVING popular in the | London | under the leadership of I. | is | band | under the | jix Feature Aftractions—2 I e prepared by E. J. i)[clinolly for his first appearance of the year in this city. Follow the crowd. “A Lad;' SurrendeT-s" Is Featured at the Strand When “A Lady Surrenders” opens |its local engagement at the Strand theater Sunday, audiences will be | treated to one of the smartest, most sophisticated dramas of the season. | Adapted from John Erskine's fa- | mous novel. “Sincerity,” the picture | a well-to-do young manufacture and his wife, a successful novelist. When the wife. quite frankly | bered with her husband, writes an | article on marricd life, expressing her opinions as gained through her own experience, the husband malkes 1 date with the author The wife sends her closest friend in order to get her husband's reaction. The complications which follow this harmiess bit of play are far-reach- ig, resulting in one divorce and a bigamous marriage. Directed by John M. Stahl, onc of the best known directors and pro- 2 in the business, “A Lady is one of the most in- resting pieces of entertainment to ccme from Hollywood this season. A brilliant cast, headed by Con- rad Nagel, Genevieve Tobin, | Rathbone, Rose Hobart, Carmel Myers, Vivian Oakland, Franklin Pangborn, and kdgar Norton, por- tray the various characters in this ultra-modern story. | 1“Coquette” to Be Seen |As Presented in New York This week's offering of the New York Players. beginning Monday, )etober 20th, the Capitol theater ords Miss Isabel Jewell the on- }porluml}‘ of showing her histrionic |abilities to the utmost. The picture |version of this play was quite dif- |ferent from the original spoken |drama version, and local theater- | goers will be able to see it as pre- ented in New York when Helen i | Hayes’ interpretation of Norma drew | uch laudatory applause from th metropolitan critics. In “Coquette” the the transition of a carefree and light-hearted belle of a small Vir- ginia village to disappointed and do- | spairing womanhood. Emotional {heights that might well test the | aualities of a veteran actr ar. |reached in its final passage | Two of the company who did not appear in “Apron Strings” will be secn this week. They are Franklin |George and Helen Tenney—sterliny players who acted in this play for the Messrs. Anhalt in their success- ful on of stock in Connectic: his past summer. Naturally new play will accent dificrent nd cach player's prominence vary in consequence Written in its original form by | Ann Preston Bridgers. native of Ra- leigh, North Carolina. and graduais of Smith College. “Coquette” re- {veals everyday life in the home of |a physician and leading citi southern town. Instinct |quette, Norma continues her gentle | philandering until she becomes en- | meshed with a vouth of wayward land lazy habits. A family crisis |arises when D Besant {to sec her suitor. His warning gocs audience secy sea roles will als with the marital difficulties of | Basil | at | each | | forbids her | | unheceded and the consequences pro- | vide the somewhat tragic climax of | the piay. | el s | GRAND THEATER, HARTFORD A well conditioned show, finished in every department and sparkling | with sure fire wit and beautiful girls {opens at the Grand theater in Hart- (ford Monday with the customary {matinee at 2:20. Boasting some of {the greatest stars in vaudeville and burlesque and produced in spectac- ular style. “Peek-a-Boo.” the im- i pending attraction. has made its first swing around the circuit in impres- ive style. Hal Rathbun, Erin Jack- son. soubrette, Leo Fields, eccentric | comedian, and Jackie James, a pert soubrette, the particular stars | with “Peck-a-Boo.” Meehan and Newman, formerly an R. K. O. | broadcasting duo, head the vaude- pecialties found in the offer- ite Life in Paris,” current at- action at the joy spot. will bring to a close its engagement today with at 0 and §:20. Maye and Charles Iy. This lively bit of risian nonsensc has evoked much favorable comment in this city. Ev- v Wednesday evening seven ama- | teur boxing bouts are offered on the | stage of this theater as an added at- | traction. Dick Gray, former match- | malker at Capitol Park, arranges the set tos which start proraptly at 10, almost immediately after the final curtain of the show. A strong card for next Wednesday evening has | been arranged and seats should be veserved well in advance ring LaVilla FOR BEST RESULTS HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS | USE | The Biggest Eniertainment in Town at the Smallest Price of Admission. You/can't Go Wrong. NOW PLAYING us Selected Sound Shorts Would You Sacrifice Love for— “WILD COMPANY:’ A Story of Youth vs. Tradit —Starring— Frank Albertson—Sharon Lynn Coming Soon—"ALL QUIET SUNDAY ONLY ALICE WHITE America's Girl Friend “Sweet Mama”’ A Story of & Show Girl Who Came ‘Through for Her Boy Friend. Co-Feature Strong Wills! Strong Loves! Strong Drama! ‘Double Cross Roads’ LILA LEE Serinl—Comedy—Comic with Is It ¥ le to Get “‘Bayond The Law” An Al Talking Western That Will Be Enjoyed by Everyone from Nix tof Sixty. starring ROBERT FRAZER ON THE WESTERN FRONT” MONDAY ONLY Took Who's Coming to Town MARIE DRESSLER and POLLY MORAN Screen's Panicky Pair ‘CAUGHT SHORT’ A Laughing Panic Co-Fenture A Story ‘The Dude Wrangler’ ORGE DURYEA Selected Nound Shortx of a Pansy Cowboy with ¢ | ler and other federal ithat would be appointed by | dent NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1930. LABOR COUNCIL | BEGINS EFFORTS [ Green and Associates to Carry| Out Tnstructions ‘ Boston, Oct. 17 (P—Tpe execu- tive council of the American Feder- tion of Labor, headed by President William Green, today prepared to | undertake the task of carrying out the mandates of the 50th annual convention which concluded its ses sions here yesterday. The chief business of the council was to place before President Hoov- | officials the federation's unemployment relief plan. This plan provided for the establishment of onc large commit- tee embracing many sub-committees Presi- Hoover, governors of state: mayors of cities and other officials | toinitiate relief measures, Labor o ganizations, both state and lo would participate in the program, the first move heing to provide em- ployment immediately through pub- | lic and private projects to alleviate predicted unemployment distress of the coming winter. Reiterates Policy The convention yesterday reiterat- | cd the poliay of the federation in the past year on prohibition by favoring modification of the Vol- |stead act to permit the use of beer of 2.75 per cent alcoholic content. It rejected resolutions favoring re- peal of the Volstead act and the 18th amendment. Another problem before th executive council concerned ant injunction legislation. The conven- tion instructed its officers to take steps to bring about, if possible, enactment of a so-called anti-injunc- tion bill which is expected to go be- fore congress next December. The bill was declared to afford labor protection equal to that given to or- ganizations of employers. Commenting upon the accomplish- ments of the convention, President Green said its legislative plans werc the most constructive ever develop- ed by a federation convention. He challenged “any man to dispute the remedies we offered for economic ills.” [ not be shown in not at all in Bristol. | with Gary Cooper in the stellar part Joe E. Brown, King of Clowns, at the Embassy Joe E. Brown is here! Breezy the word that adequately describes | “Maybe It's Love.” the Warner| Bros. and Vitaphone comedy-drama which opens today for 4 days only | at the Embassy theater. It is a de- | lightfully entertaining picture, im- | parling the carefree gayety and ro- mance that is part of modern col- lege life. Young people will adorc | it while the old-timers can sit back and enjoy a few hours of renewed youth and amusing memories. One of the outstanding features of this film is the fact that it con tains a genuine all-America” gridiron cleven. This is the time that a real tcam of this sort has appeared in a scrcen produc- tion and more interesting the | fact that cach boy has a role. And | how they play football. | The story, refreshing in itsel | and capably acted by a clever | group of film favorites, is of a lovely young co-ed whose father, president of the college, is threat- cned with a forced resignation because Upton has not won a “big game” in eleven years. Joan Bennett is exquisite as the | co-ed and James Hall, as handsom= Tommy Nelson. Speed Hanson, in the person of Joe I. Brown, hus many hilarious moments. Laura Lee capably assists Brown with the comedy. Gerald Sullivan at the organ an: other screen comics balance up a EMm | but had gone through the | younger | theater most amusing 3-hours of entertain- ment. PAPER ALLEGES KAISER ACTIVE Sags Wil Givng Al {0 Fascist Party Berlin. Oct. 18 (F)—Considerable interest was aroused here today by a story carried in the Achtuhr Abendblatt alleging that the for- | mer kaiser was giving financial sup- port to the IFascist Ger- many. The paper, which gave no authori ty for its story, said money ha never been sent direct to the part medium of various monarchistic organiza tions which developed unusual ac tivity prior to the recent Reichstag elections and through Prince Au- gust Wilhelm, chief politician of the Hohenzollerns. In the clections the Fascists increased their Reichstag membership from 12 to 107. The article alleged that American financial support had been with- drawn from the Iascists. necessiat- ing aid from other sources. The Jewish Telegraph that the former kaiser was the finan- cial angel of the party. Prince August Wilhelm is ber of the INiscist part nounced his affiliation June. party in mem- with it |“The S];)}iel's” at Plainville Strand Theater Picture A special car will leave Central park Sunday evening at 0 for Plainville to accommodate those who plan to sec “The Spoilers” at the Plainville Strand theater. This car will make all stops as on a regular trip, and will issue transfers. It will wait at Plainville for the Strand patrons for a return trip after the show. ver in the history of motion pictures in this section has 2 achieved the popuarity en- this theater. By a busin it sccured the first run the famous Paramount pictures. Th means that for a long time the 19 1931 pictures of that company will New Britain, and = is the attraction for Sunday, Monday | ana Tuesday. DANCING —at— NORDEN BUNGALOW EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Charlestonians Orchestra Admission 50 cents ANCE At “The Colonial”’ Plainville TONIGHT EARL LAMBERT and His Orchestra Will Furnish Music Best of Muuic—Best of HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE DANCE WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29th — Prizes — Warner Brothers BASS Has the Big Pictares What makes a foothall player battic on the gridiron? glory? — SEE CLASSIC! More Fun Doors Open Daily 1:30 P. M. | Join His Sunday Doors Open 3:30 P. M, OTHE Tt it honor? and HEAR At the Mighty Organ Gerald Sullivan Is it victory? 1s it THIS COMEDY Come Early! Every Seat on the Fifty Yard Line— Song Fest LUS O\ R SCREEN | COMICS | Srarss: | FOX NEWS Phone 1010 Agency also said | Plainville | of | “The Spoilers” | [agreed to assume responsibility for [the rent of a tenement in which her daughter was livin CITY COURT HEARY DISPUTE ON WAGE {Question of Responsibility ol Gorbach or Gompany Involved Forty Hours Devotion Hours' devotion will Andrew’s church tomorrow the high n It will clo: Tuesday evening at 7:30. A proce sion will march church Sunday morning and on Tuesd Confessions will be heard Sun; and Monday evenings for adults and or Monday after school for the children of the parish Forty in St at in the o! The Charl Pesesky were Gorbach or by question of whether | Levine and Klim hircd by Abraham his company, the Elaine Realty Ci left for Judge Morris D. Saxc }n, decide in smzll claims court yes- {terday. After hearing part of the | evidence Judge Saxe continued both CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Helen Satula of Park street gave a birthday party last evening in honor of her th birthday. Re- freshments were served and games were played. Miss Satula was the recipient of many beautiful giff Iach plaintift | work donc opment, | Cusale asked for for Point Beach devel- Attorney S. Gerard the corporation, insolvent, owed the cases will be heard time Mr. Gor- appearance problem of paying $1 a week weekly wage scale of $6 with Mrs, Anna Ross by i1 Edward A. M | s heard in the h he plaintiff. Thom ‘w]'\m» lie loaned Mrs. ‘\h' claimed the mone; | Judee saxe disqualified himself | Attorney Harold Eisenberg | who is in his office, represented the but argued now The Kk at which is | money. s [ net [ bach will | [l {on a | lent | wor which an CAPITOL NEW BRITAIN NEW YORK PLAYERS Present The Comedy Success ‘““APRON STRINGS” Next Week “COQUETTE” The original stage drama. A play you'll never forget. BUY YO RESERVED SEATS IN ADVANCE Telephone 1230 Nightly — 8:15 Mat. Wed., Sat. — 2:15 500 Orchestra Seats 50c¢ was Act- ag in a case ring room. Dillon Itoss $30 but was in gifts be- Tise | ¢efendant Stanley the J. Traceski who sat of CeBrook lce “ream Co. again 8. J. Fazzina for bill of merchandise amounting to reserved decision An attempt made to settle the action but weither side could agree. The com- pany representatives presented pa- | pers and other sheets to prove their clzim. Attorney §. Gerard Casale | represented the defendant | Other findings entered Saxe follows: Connecticut Mrs. Eunice Lohman. Lickwar vs. John Kukish, for grog John Kukish vs. Mrs And Lickwar for $100 rent | juGgment for the defendant. Tn this |case it is claimed Mrs. Lickwar case by Judge Furriers, Inc., Andrew s, RAND HARTFORD Today at 2:20, 8:20 I “NIGHT LIFE IN PARIS” NEXT WEEK, Com. Mon. The Most Sensational Burlesque Vaudeville Riot! |‘PEEK-A-BOO’ featuring i The Brightest Stars | and a | Prize Beauty Music By 3-H HARMONIAN ELKS’ BALLROOM " TONIGHT Chorus BOXING WED. NIGHT | " LIKE A PAGE TORN on A SECRET DIARY Times Today “ROUGH ROMANCE" and 5 ACTS VAUDEVILLE —PALAIS ROYAL— Ballroom De Luxe” 900 Wethorsfield Ave. TOMORROW NIGHT (Sunday, October 19) McENELLY’S Victor Recording ORCHESTRA NEW ENGLAND'S FINEST MELODY — RHYTHM — JAZZ Hartford Dancing 7:30 to 11 — Free Parking Men 75¢ Women 50c At St. Andrew’s Church; i oPEN | ik | | I FOUR-LL! Cleveland— 1 de recently 1 shipment of duc In one of the one GED DUCK | four legs, in place of the comven- tional two. The duck was normal in every other respect. m Si fruit and poultry ler here, re- David Crockett was a member of ‘nited States congress for three didn’t 0ok | {erms—from 1827 to 1831, and again its companions. Sam opened | from 1833 to 1835 His opposition the crate and took out the duck for|to President Jackson led to his de- cxamination. He found that it had | feat. sury crates which TONIGHT AT THE RIALTO BALLROOM 26 Broad Street Over Rialto Theater featuring “HARD HEARTED ANNA” A Mean Blues Singer and Ro San and His Club Diamond Gems New Management Floor Manager —PARSONS— HARTFORD “Playing Broadway Stage Hits” 21 and 22 — Popular Matinee Wednesday THE MOST DISCUSSED PLAY IN LONDON LAST SEASON! Thrilling! Fascinating! Romantic! Messrs. Shubert Present “THE LAST ENEMY” A Fantastic Tale of Adventure By Frank Harvey As played for one entire season at the Fortune Theater, Drury Lane, London. ORIGINAL Evenings: 50¢ to $2.00 H CAST Mat.nece: 30c to $1.50 ENGLI Seats Thursday Three Days Commencing Thurs., Oct. 23 Popular Matinee Saturday WITTY! WISE! WILFUL! GREATEST LAUGH HIT IN YEARS/ JOHN DRINKWATER'S INIMITABLY FUNNY COMEDY A DEFT, MELLOW AND BLITHE TRIUMPH . WITH EXPERT ENGLISH CAST DIRECT FROM OVER 500 TIMES IN NEW YORK * Prices: Eve. Orch. £2.50; Bal. $2. $1.50 and $1 2nd Bal. 75¢ and 50c Sat. Mat.—Orch. §1.50: 1st Bal. 2nd Bal. 50c ONLY—OCT. 27-28-29 A NEW REVUE DIRECT FROM SOLID YEAR IN NEW YORK 1 and T3¢ THRI NIGHTS MAT. WED. g b Cast and Production : by EDI NTOR 56 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRLS IN THE WOR.D COMPANY OF 180 INCLUDING . Order Tickets now to secure choice lo- Mail Orders Now tion.. S3 Giittering Scenes 1000 Laughs CARRO LL s g~ SKETCH WILL MAHONEY B oo WILLIAM DEMAREST y @ THE THREE SAILORS L All mail orders filled in the order in which they are received before sea are put on sale at box office Thursday, Oct. 23. Enclose check or money order with self-addressed and stamped envelope. Prices: Nights! Tower FI. §3.00: Bal. £2.50, $2.00, $1.50; Sec. Bal. $1. Wed. Mat.—Lower Fl. $2.00: Bal. $1.50, S$1.00; Sec. Bal. 75c. OCT. 30-31 NOV- l MAIL ORDERS NOW AT SALE MON JOS. M. GAITES (By arrangement with Charles Hopkins) Presents MADGE KENNEDY A. A. Milne’s Delightful Comedy “Michael and Mary”’ Direct From Season On Broadway EVES. Orch. $2.50; Balc. $2.00, $1.50, $1.00, 75¢, 50¢ PRICES SAT. MAT. Orch. $1.50; Balc. $1.00, 75¢, 50c. Enclose Check, Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelope Yor Return of Tickets.