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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-13
FRIEND OF DEFEATED
FIGHTER KILLS VICTOR

PHILADELPHIA, April 13.-Shot
down by the friends Of man ne
had just bested in fist fight, Wn'
liam Quaile died an hour later IN
st. Mary's Hospital.
/ Rescued from a mob by police
after he had been beaten uncon'
scious, Henry A. Ezria. coiofeo'
South Howard Street near Jackson
is under guard at the hospital &C
cused of the murder.
According to police, Quaile ana
friend of Ezria settled a dispute
with a fist fight on the wharf at
the foot of Laurel Street. More
than 800 persons saw Quaile best
his opponent.
The combatants had shaken
hands and started to walk away,
when Ezria is said to have drawn
q. revolver and shot Quaile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-13

sons. including nine women. were
made the recipients Of degrees and
diplomas, was the occasion OF an
interesting survey OF development
prospects in Burma by Sir HarcourI
Butler.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13

Son of The Sheik," must take
second place, splendid as it is.
AS the last picture for Valen-
tino, "The Son of the Sheik."
might have been something a bit
finer, a bit more in keeping with
all that he stood for, and perhaps
a bit more romantic. But, after
all, it is not the picture that will
last here, but the memory OF the
Valentino that made it. AS a pic
ture, stripped of it's sentiment and
barred to criticism. 1t is a satisfac-
tory sequel to "The Sheik," writ
ten by E. M. Hull and directed by
George F'itZmaurice, who has in
deed turned out a truly artistic
piece of material. interesting
amusing and uncanily eulogistic.
The story? Does 1t really mat
ter? Is anyone really interested
in the son Of the sheik who fell
in love with the dancing girl, was
captured by her father and SAT.
fered untold agonies, only to learn
and believe that 1t was she who
trapped him and caused his SUI.
fering? Does anyone care whether
liz 1lildIly lOuId lIIdL BIG was
not to blame, but only after he
had carried her away to his tent
and taught her the philosophy OF
his tribe? Or can anyone be glad
that he sent her away, back to
her wandering people, to be finally
rescued from a hideous tribesman,
to whom she had been sold by her
father? Perhaps not, but thou
sands will thrill at having seen
the last photoplay Of the greatest
portrayer of our time of certain
type. For this reason the picture
will have its thrills of romance,
its tears of memories, perhaps, and
its laughs of regret.
The scenes are truly magnifi-
cent, glimpses of the desert sands
and their vastness being the ap-
pealing elements of photography.
1t is beautifully acted, Wilma
Bankey, although beautiful
blonde and slightly mistcast,
sweeps aside all prejudices as to
physical digressions in her por-
trayal OF the dancing girl Of the
Cafe Mature equally as fine a char.
acterization as that of the illus
trious STAR e. L. p.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
VAUDEVILLE 100
YEARS OLD TO
CELEBRATE

E. f. Albee. who has been
called the creator of major vaude-
ville.s has indorsed a plan to
observe a Vaudeville Centennial
Festival Year" in America this
coming season to commemorate
the Tooth anniversary Of variety
in this country. The plan took
definite form this week when
managers and executives f--m all
parts of the country met in New
York to appoint committees and
formulat eplans for a national
campaign.
This season marks 100 years
Of variety in America, and
gigantic cross-country celebration
OF this fact is to be launched
to the Pacific Coast and carried
out with an elaborate program
of special events and features.
A century ago there began In
the American theaters the first
self-conscious groupings of a form
of entertainment destined for
worldwide popularity. In De-
cember OF 1926, IN the city of
New York, at the Lafayette The
alter. Laurens near Canal ST..
there was offered for the first
time in Manhattan a real vari-
ETY. program. collection of divers
brief acts, such as had in pre-
vious years served as interludes
between the acts of legitimate
productions. 1t was an interest
ing and important experiment,
soon followed by other New
York houses, notably the Mount
Pitt Circus on Grand Street in
1927.
In other towns around the
country boasting theaters. old
newspaper files show. the idea
seems to have struck in nu-
merous places about the same
time. Vaudeville as it is known
today is the result of that OBJ
scure effort
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13

De Mile "Volga BOatman IN
its theme, though it is without
the intense and gripping love
story that made the latter film
of more than passing import
ance. Corinne is the Grand
Duchess Tatiana, an alluring
and majestic figure caparisoned
in her court garments. There
is the expected revolution,
spectacle that lacks force and
fails to impress but which
serves to carry the narrative to
America where it ends with
the former royal grand dame
finding happiness and peace
in little New Jersey village.
Corinne is the same gorgeous
creature who has lured legions
to the cinema palaces. In the
early sequences one has a chance
to note that in addition to other
charms she has the slender and
youthfully rounded Pickfordian
legs. OF her acting little can
be said. The sweeping and in
tense love that would lead
grand duchess to forsake all the
pomp and luxury of regal SUR
roundings for a modest house
wife's niche in a New Jersey
hamlet is lacking in the Griffith
Interpretation. A cold and life.
less beauty is Corinne. On the
other hand, Einar Hansen, a new
foreign importation is the lead
ing man and he gives a thor
oughly worthy impersonation.
Claude Gillingwater also adds
much to the picture.
Miss Madeline MacGuigan,
comedy Irish lass, provides lovely
melody with her violin. She Is
mistress of the instrument in
group of semi-classical and popu-
lar numbers that won generous
applause. A comedy, news reel
and finished orchestral interpola-
tions complete an entertaining
bill.-A. K.
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(Hal for SHORTY who, along
with a few hundred others,
made reluctant obeisance to this
Midas of the show world. In
cluded in the few hundred were
Anne Nichols and her husband,
Mr.. De Lignemare; Clifford
Brooke and d. Tierney, Jack Com
molly, Capt. Bob. Cleland, Miss
Inez Pyle, Ralph Palmer and
the little woman. At the last
moment Judge Andrew Kelley,
the old caution, sent regrets and
the rest Of us just had to make
the best Of it.
"Abbie's Irish Rose" as even
the duIler of our morons know,
recites the saga Of Lady Chum-
ley's diamond tiara which is
SWITCHED during gay dinner
party at her East Side villa.
Suspicion falls on Measly, the
butler whose last words before
Inspector Thumkins clapped the
nippers on him were II can't
abide cinnamon toast.
Now, then, my man, none OF
your fly tricks on me" cautions
Thumkins, whereupon Measly re-
moves his mustache, his shoes,
weskit and dicky and turns out
to be Measly, the butler.
Well, there's great deal OF
rag, tag and bobtail about it all.
Even the brightest of us is at
his wits end every minute but a
program note, signed by Stoddard
Taylor and dated at his hut in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
ONE RIFT IN A
LAUJDABLE
Lutte

An Orpheum unit show swept
the crowd along with it at the
Earle yesterday with a beauti-'
fully staged and interesting pro-
gram from the time the lights
. said "a" until they reached that
particular symbol of the alphabet
indicating that the picture was
to begin. The picture stumbles
horribly out of line with the bal
ance of the show.
Featured in three out of the
five acts on the program is a
group of eight dancing coryphees,
we'll trained and good singers.
They give a splash of color and
variety to bin that even with
out them would be excellent.
1.-THE Dance Club" sumptuously'
staged and wonderfully costumed,
is probably the high light of the
evening.
"Jerry's Piano Girls" in which
four connely young ladies at four
baby grands are heard stimuli
taneously, is another feature de-
serving of q more extended re-
view than can be given here.
Gibson and Price appear in a
novelty, opening the bill. Calvin
and .O'Connor, assisted by Ann
Vesey, present a black-face turn.
Walter Brewer gives a mono
logue that ranks with the best.
The featured picture, 1.-THE Last
Frontier CO.. starring William
Boyd and Marguerite De La Motto,
is a pretty dull affair.
There isn't much to the story
and most of the action consists
of buffalo hunting and Indian
fighting while the heroine Is max.
ing up her mind on the marriage
question. However intriguing the
nuances Of q maiden's Psychology
may be in prose or in poetry or
in life, 1t is a darned hard thing
to put on the screen.
Anyway, in this case the heroine
didn't make up her mind until
the seventh or eighth reel-Aat
least three reels after this re-
viewer had ceased to care whether
she ever got married or not
j. w. b.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
Baby Grands at Earle

At the Earle this week there Is
presented one of the, neatest
musical acts now booked over
vaudeville time. "Jerry's Piano
Girls" or as they have sometimes
been called, GERRY and Her Four
Baby Grands," appear in Bits O.
Dream Music" on four grand
pianos, utilizing a voice or two of
exceptional quality and otherwise
adding novelty to musical turn
that stands at the top. Mary
Washburn directs this clever
quartet of artistes. Dorothy Dale,
in addition to playing the piano, is
soprano soloist; Priscilla Holbrook
is first pianist. and Florence
Shewell solo pianists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
BY TRIM
TOPPING AT
KEITH'S

Trini. the most beautiful dancer
ever to come out Of Spain, and.
We might add. one Of the most
accomplished, began her second
washington appearance at Keith's
last night. with an act that de-
serves its headlining distinction.
Aside from her beauty and the
]. charm Of her dancing, Trini has
4 most pleasant voice, and she
used it in several numbers in her
native tongue. a marimba band
of great talent. a concertinist and
male dancing partner support
the fair Trim.
Just how this Spanish beauty
likes to be pushed for honors BY
a mere ventriIoquist Is probably
something to be found out only
in the privacy Of backstage. But
Arthur Prince Is more than
mere yentriloquist. This iIlgrat.
iating n1ystifier. in scene on q
British battleship, succeeded In
making his audience forget that
his dummy was dummy the
patter was unfla ggIngly clever.
IN good taste, and didn't depend
upon wise cracks Tor tts gen.
eral substances.
Ben Ryan ana Harriet Lee
thought their dumbell act good
for another turn around the cir
cult, and nobody questioned their
judgment. This is one Of the
best acts Of its kind ana ~ full of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
Lopez, Pioneer

Musical history was made when
Vincent Lopez, the brilliant
young jazz maestro who is at
Loew's Palace Theater with, his
Casa Lopez Club Orchestra, direct
ed the first jazz concert ever given
in the historic Metropolitan Opera
House in New York City nearly 2
years ago. The popular expo
nent of symphonic syncopation
was the pioneer in piercing the
veil of ancient tradition by
welding the baton for a pro-
gram of popular music within
walls that for decades resounded
only with the compositions OF
the recognized masters. During
his engagement here, Lopez will
feature several of the rhythmic
highlights Of that epochal con.
cert
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
COrson Views

First motion pictures of the en-.
thusiastic reception rendered to
Mile Gade, first mother to swim
the English. Channel, are being
shown in the current issue Of
international Newsreel at the
Rialto and Columbia. While the
crowd that greeted the Danish
American swimmer was not as
great as that which honored
Gertrude Ederle upon her arrival,
it was probably the most en-
thusiastic ever assembled in New
York. The pictures also show
the swimmer being greeted by
her two children.
In the same issue of Interna-
tional, Is the christening by
Mayor Walker and the first trip
of the giant sikorsky airship,
soon to attempt the New York to
Paris flight. The pictures show
the big plane circling the capitol
in Washington. Still another
shot shows the first parade Of
Americas prettiest girls who
gathered at Atlantic City for the
title of American Queen OF
Beauty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
STRAND STRUTS
A NIFTY
ARRAY

This weeks bin at the strand
Is headed by d company OF
Russian vocalists, who call them
selves the Volga Singers. They
include a basso, who renders the
Volga Boat Song as 1t should be
rendered, and have repertoire
OF Russian folk-songs as, lovely as
they are novel. A collection OF
really excellent voices with well
chosen repertoire.
Plenty of comedy is found In
the Mere Nonsense" Of Hickey
LIE Van, and the question Of
Savoy and Mann, rs He Dumb?''
is answered in q side-splitting
way.
May Danis claims for herself,
modestIy, /" d little loneliness and
lyrics We admit the loneliness
and cannot deny the. lyrics, but
Miss DAMS is still just pretty
girl who sings.
The Chandons Trio Of trapeze
artists offer "a variety of sensa-
TONS Despite the coldness of
vaudeville audiences TO trapeze
work, these three veterans Of
the flying rings received en-
tnusiastic support in their daring
exhibition Of skill.
"The Waltz Dream" a Metro
feature produced in Vienna, with
an Austrian cast, was pleasant
surprise. This drama of Viennese
life, OF the foihles and follies of
royalty, and the colorful atmos-
phere of old Vienna, proved to be
production full Of power, as
poignant in its appeal as Merry
Go Round" and as exotic as the
Merry Widow. 1t was somewhat
marred by its Continental cast,
who are far behind our American
actors in screen ability, having.
tendency to overaet in moments
Of emotion, and to cariacture
rAlief-H s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
AMBASSADOR
COrinne Griffith.

Kathryn Perry and Allan For
rest are the Helen and Warren"
Of William Fox's two-Feel pic
turization of Mabel Herbert
Urner's Easy Payments" being
shown as foremost supplementary
attraction at Crandall's Ambas-
sador Theater the first three days
of the week. The laughable
comedy also enlists the services
of Arthur Housman, Grace Good
all and others. Abbreviated
camera subjects and pipe organ
music round out a bill which Is
featured by First Nationals pro-
duction of Unto Her Kingdom"
starring Corinne Griffith.
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now and then. AS usual the ban
increases the love of the two in
volyed, until they almost pass
out without each other. Those
who remember Francis x. Bush
man in his younger days will
note that he is working for his
living now, and he has his mo-
ments in this picture, though
more of them belong to Billie
Dove. Miss Dove, as Sylvia Jor-
dan, the actress, is very, very
beautiful, and does much fine and
difficult work. Ravenal, the pro-
Queer, is we'll interpreted by War
ner GLAND.
First of all a love story, the
play will no doubt prove interest
in those who like to know about
behind the scenes" There are
the usual minor slips in clarity,
which few pictures seem to be
without, but on the whole, Lois
Weber has done a good job at
directing.
"Miladi's Fur Fashion Show" is
a little sketch in which an ex-
tremely sentimental-acting young
man with a good voice dreams of
not one-but 10 young ladies in
nice, warm coats from the Saks
Fur Company. The models and
coats, besides being in actual
presence, are shown in a moving
picture filmed in Washington set
tings.
"Snookums" in the comedy is
a precious and precocious baby
who does unbelievably clever
things. AS always, Felix the Cat,
is funny In the other comedy,
and the overture, "Vienna Beau.
ties Waltz" got a good hand
G., G.,
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and screen entertainment began.
Al gallery Of 5000 or more aw
the beginning Of what promises
to be a great winter at this
house. They fell for the infec
tious s.. lie and flamboyant arms
Of Rubinoff, guest conductor,
who later appeared as Rubinoff,
violinist. They c1amored for
more from Vincent Lopez and
his Club Casa Orchestra and
they showed intelligent restraint
at enthusing over the Norma
Shearer-Conrad Nagel picture,
"The Waning Sex, an ordinary
story distinguished by nothing
save the posturing and muggfng
Of Norma Shearer, at one time
q lady with promise.
Next week the Palace will have
the eight Victor artists, seen
here before at higher, consider
ably higher prices. Then along
will come Irene Franklin, Jan
Garber's Orchestra. Ben Bernie's
Band, De Courvil1e's Revue. Gee
whilIilxins!
The booking powers didn't do.
more than $50 and 44-100 per cent
right by the slight and agile
Beatus. The feature film seems
to want more than it's endowed
with. This is the only justifi-
able sock I can hand this bill
which stands head and shoulders
above any entertainment bargain
/ have seen. The Shearer film
ma ker them laugh but doubt 1t
will have that effect on Metro
GoldWyn stockholders. Feminism
n old stuff, anyway and older still
when pretty lady who Is ear
marked all over with femininity.
tries to kid us with a boyish
bob, a box coat and a mannish
crayat.
All the house attaches are uni
formed In gray-blue, army style
and a gorgeous new curtain OF
mica brilliance gives q richness
to things that makes you feel
like Sc customer.
Here's the complete layout for
this week:
Overture: Musical Comedy Hits
from sunny" Rose Marie" enc.
No. Nanettes' and ssThe Vagab0nd
King; "Rnbinoff, guest conductor.
Palace Concert Orchestra.
'LOcwss Palace News MaEaxine.D
ssOrganIOgue": .'somefIlInR New BE-
meath the SUM-" by Dick Leibert.
Topics Of the Day" to the tune
Of ''SomeOne IL LOsin' SUSAN"
''Rubinoff." concert yioIlnlst play
Ing Dance Of the Russian Peasants,
q musical transcription OF Rubinoff's
memories. Of his bOyhood In Russia;
Cecilia presented first AZ Fritz
Kreisler would play Il, second as IL r.
written, and third ~ RubinOff thinks
it should be played.
'sAesop's Fables
Personal appearance Of Vincent
Lopez and his Casa Lopez Club Or
ehestra.
LoeWss feature presentation. Norma
SIeareF, IN "The Waning Sex" with
Conrad Nagef. a MetrO-GO ldwyn-
Mayer picture.
Recessional, b. Harry Campbell.
at the Palace grand organ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
CENTRAL
EsteIIe Taylor.

Estelle Taylor who, In private
life Ii Mrs. Jack Dempsey, wife
of the heavyweight champion, is
pictured star Of the bill through
today at Crandall's Central in
Wandering Footsteps, q new
release in which the co-steller
role is played by Bryant Wash.
burn. A fine cast is seen In
support. The comedy is furnished
by "Our Gang in Hal Roach's
two-reel riot, Uncle TOMS
Uncle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13

the Adirondacks, asks that the
solution not be disclosed.
A fine and gorgeous perform
ance is given by Joseph Green
void, as Solomon Levy. The
balance Of the cast Is pretty bad
inferior, I'm told by gluttons
for punishment, to the old Presi-
dent cast which first committed
the piece in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
TIVOLI-
Florecne VidOr.

Florence yidor. nicely support
ed. stars on the first bin of the
new week at CEandall's Tivoli, the
title being "You Never Know
Women" This new comedy drama
engaged the interested attention
Of heavv houses yesterday.
The companion attraction shown
through today is Mack Sennetts
two-reel comedy. Fight Night"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
Tolstoy in Hollywood

Count Ilya Tolstoy, second son
of Leo -Tolstoy, author of "Resur-
rection," and the newest recruit
to Hollywood, whittier he win go
with Director Edwin Carewe in a
few days to assist in filming
Resurrection" for United Artists
release, will lend color to the
Hollywood scene.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13

In the 10000 crowd at the
Dempsey.Tunney fight viii be
BOO guests of The Times Herald.
Do You want ringside seat free?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13

Concessions TO operate radio
broadcasting stations in Portugal
have been granted to British in
terests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
PETROGRAD TO JERSEY
WITH CORINNE

Corinne Grths latest Into Kingdom is the
feature Metropolitan this week with entertaining
musical embellishments.
like the exuise Cornne will find this film version Of
the troubles It reminds often Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
AL FOR THE KIDDIES, :
SAYS MILE GADE
BY HAROLD PHILLIPS

initials the of this intended TO mas
querade sung Phillips who SHE'D at cOnfessng he had
either Grants tomb bbies Irish Rose visit
the Belasco last night convinced dis
written Harold Philips
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
RUDY LEAVES A L USH
IMPRINT

Rudolph passed but the Rudolph
Valentino that motion picture public long
as the embodiment of that yet
parsonage familiar to most OF us is the arac
ton at Loew Columbia this week His picture, THE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
FOUR BITS WORTH
EASILY

fashion show two comedies International
and "The Marriage Clause this week
Pardon if this isn't a real bargain
itself with that most interesting
which slipped into stars contract
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13
PARADES
GREAT SHOW
By HAROLD PHILLIPS

Palace Theater fellow
yesterday His eyes gnted that pride channel swim
dealzed Appolos the advertise
who underwear The Beatus spirits were
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-09-13

/ DAY. THOUSANDS
! WERE UNABLE TO
| GAIN ADMISSION
| TO LOEW's PALACE
WHERE Al NE w
| STYLE OF DE LUKE
| E N r ERTAINMENT
BROKE ALL EXIST
| ING ATTENDANCE
RECORDS. FROM
| THE TIME or OPEN
ING LONG LINES OF
| HAPPY CROWDS
WENDED TIL Err
! WAY TO THE NEW
| AMUSEMENT CEN
TER OF WASHING
TON.
THE NEW POLICY
WAS ACCLAIMED
WITH THUNDER
| Gus APPLAUSE.
ON THE SCREEN
| NORMA SHEARER
MORE BE WITCEING
THAN EVER, IN
IT II E w AMIN G
| SEX : A M EFT r q
| GOODWIN MAYER
| PICTURE, CAPT 4
Waited 3 VERYON
AND ON THE STAGE
VINCENT LOPEZ
| HIMSEL. II AND HIS
r A M o u S BRUINS
WICK RECORDING
| ORCHESTRA PLAY
ED THOSE LIFTING
TUNES THAT THIS
MASTER OF SYNCO
| PATTON EXCELS IN.
AND OUR NEW
GUEST CONDUCTOR
| RUBINOFF WITH
HIS REMARKABLE
! MUSICAL ABILITY,
| WAS RECEIVED IN
70 X AL FASHION
WHAT A HIT HE
! WAS AND HOW HE
CAN PLAY THAT
VIOLIN. YOU'LL BE
THRILLED WITH
RUBINOFF'S MUSIC.
THIS TREMENDOUS
SHOW WILL CON
TINUE FOR THE
BALANCE OF THE
WEEK. THE PRICES
OF ADMISSION FOR
M ATINE ES: Or
CHESTRA, Csc; BAL
CONY, 25c; LOGE,
soc. EVENINGS: Or
CHESTRA. SOC; BAL
CONY, CSC; LOGE
SEATS, zoe.
PERI O RMANCE
New Britain herald., 1926-07-31

Ford airplanes will soon be on mass production, speck- ing sky like their autos now dot highways, Edsel Ford, son of motor king, told Pres ident Coolidge at White Pines Camp. "In all our plans for development of commercial aviation we have defense of country in view" he said. Photos show the two, with Ford on top.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-31

Utah is celebrating the 79th anniversary of the day when Brigham Young halted a winding train of prairie schoopers, said "This is the place" and founded a new state. Sidney Davy, grand son of the Mormon pioneer, represents his ancestor in this pose.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-31

Revelations senate probe Illinois O. indicate
 
 
  Attorney Chicago Henry Green treasuer.f&.