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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Lifted Nose Lifts Actor

DOBERT BURNS, who plays the
hard.boiled cverseer. witzeI, In
White Cargo" which viii be seen in
Washington today, owes his present
role to a lifted nose.
WitzAl, as those who have seen
white Cargo" know. IL a cynical sun
baked chap. whose strongly sarcastic
character IL engraved on his face.
Forceful features are necessary to the
Characterization.
Lewis Talbot, one Of the producers
Of the present white Cargo" inter.
viewed many prospective Wit2els in
his New York ONCE to no avail. He
was just about tempted to give up in
despair, when he heard a voice in the
outer ONCE. HisTface lighted up. 1t
had resonance, power, clear diction
and just enough Of an English accent
and intonation TO suit: Here was
Witzel. no doubt! He sent the Office
attendant for the owner of the voice.
Then came disillusionment! Despite
the voice. the owner. who was Burns.
lacked the features. He was dish
faced. His nose sank In where 1t
should Ill out. Talbot sadly explained
and Burns left.
Three days later the voice returned,
his face Swathed in bandages. Burns
wanted the part so badly he had hied
himself TO a plastic surgeon and had
his nose lifted! Talbot marveled at
the mans courage and determination
and promised that should the opera
ton he successful the part would
be his.
Two weeks later. his face completely
healed and filled ont. the. actor re-
turned. and the part was given him.
A lift Of the nose was surely ele.
waiting in this case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

there. he replied that money Is scarce.
but the people can always scare up
enough to attend the theaters. You
will doubtless be surprised to learn.
he said, that the show business in
Russia IL exactly az 1t Is here. In
fact, l have seen a great many OF the
very same acts there that are now on
this circuit. The Soviet leaders are
evidently bent on keeping the citizens
amused
Harry Fox. who headed the pro-
gram at Keith'S last week was re-
Gently in London and said that he
noticed King George was an inveter.
ate first nighter, and added that the
Prince of Wales goes his father one
better-as an 'inveterate all nighter."
Washington has been somewhat
backward in producing first-class base
BAH players, but when 1t comes to
actors and actresses the Nations Cap
ital is certainly there or Whereabouts.
Almost every week one or more VINO
claim Washington as birthplace
have been "trotting their stuff" on the
local boards, that comedian Al Jolson
being the latest. Al recently took
fling at the cinema. business. and 1t
resulted in lawsuit that Is still pend
ing Hear him talk: I'm weak mo-
ment consented to go into the
movies. but Hollywood Is no place for
a preachers son. Man. there are so
many wild people around those movie
barns down there as to set an limo
cent hoy like myself crazy. Every
shoemaker should stick to his last,
nd, boy, am going to stick to the
stage business from this out. Oh, yes.
/ think the champion crap shooters OF
the world have moved to Hollywood.
Speaking Of movies, the subject was
under discussion in Manager COch-
rams ONCE in the National one after
noon last week, and a veteran Of Otis
SINNERS company maintained that
the stage 30 years ago was trod by
girls just as beautiful as those today.
He said: The old.timers will recall
the Big Four beauties of those days
and they will agree with me that they
have never been eclipsed. refer to
Effie Shannon, then with the Angus
tin DAILY company: Isabelle Irving. in
senue of Daniel Frohman's orEaniza'
ton, and the two Rankin girls, Gladys
and Phyllis, daughters Of Mckee Ran
kin and Kitty Blanchard. The latter
two began their stage careers with
Mrs. John Drew in her Shakesperean
productions, and in the quaint cos
tunes of the old English plays they
reSembled nothing earthly. l tip my
hat to Mary Pickford and Lillian Gish,
but the four ] have just named were
just AZ beautiful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
In the Local Playhouses
BY FIRST Nl0HTER.

WATCHING the actions and listen.
ing to the voice Of Otis Skinner.
one can hardly realize that he Is II
years old. Twice during the play
he had slight slips Of his lines, but
so quickly did ne recover that the
lapse OF memory was hardly notice
able. These lapses would not have
been noticed in any other actor, but
Mr.. Skinner has always been the one
man who never forgot his lines. A
white-haired lady sitting near the
writer last Monday night remarked
to her companion: MY dear, you
should have seen Mr.. Skinner play
Orlando to Modjeska's Rosalind. His
reading OF the lines was perfect and
that great voice Of his, while appar-
emily carrying on a conversation with
his companions in the woods, could
be heard in every nook Of the big
playhouse. He was, and Is now,
wonderful"
That splendid baritone. Indian Chief
Caupolican, who has been appearing
between the pictures in the local
movie houses, Is a college graduate
who had his voice cultivated In
Europe. He is fluent talker and
has had a long experience on the
stage. The chief says that he likes
his present work best, as he is always
assured Of a large and appreciative
audience. On the concert stage one
faces a quiet audience. just as ap
preciative, Of course. but they show
it only in mild applause.
II had a funny experience at tho
Metropolitan recently" said the big
chief, land enjoyed the scene I'm.
mensely. About a dozen OF my
fellow redmen from Oklahoma came
in late one afternoon and when ]
had finished my first song they let
out a series OF Indian yells that GER
tainly startled the remainder OF the
audience. II was true Western
greeting, but i noticed several Old
ladies left the auditorium with undue
speed. tried TO get the boys to
come back at night. but other en-
gagements kept them away. VIII
Rogers promised to come down to
hear me, but ne said he was tied UP
with his White House engagements
and couldn't get away. IL l could
have persuaded that bunch TO come
on the stage and do their native
dance. II would have been worth
WHILE
Jack Carr Of the song and dance
team of Carr and Parr, has been all
over the world within the last year
and but recently came out OF Russia
after an engagement in Petrograd.
Asked about the conditions over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
The Moving Picture Album


with pardonable pride. stella DIAL
las" dealt with a time :honored theme
mother love-but It's development
OF that theme was radically different
from anything that had ever been
tried before in motion pictures.
If Mr.. Goldwyn had wanted to play
safe. he could have modelled Stella
Dallas" on the lines OF over the
HILL" a great box -office success.
ality. not being sure whether the
public would approve or not. The
public has approved Of stella
Dallas" and Mr. Goldwyn has been
amply rewarded.
Samuel Goldwyn is, to me. one Of
the really fascinating figures in the
movie world. More than any other
man. ne has had his ups and downs.
He has gone to the weirdest eE-
tremities Of prosperity, on the one
hand, and misfortune. on the other.
That usually happens to those who
refuse to play safe.
Mr.. Goldwyn emerged from the
glove business to associate himself
Of Paramount.
I'VE have made q lot Of money"
ne told me. but we weren't satisfied.
We wanted to make pictures that
would appeal to a superior class OF
people. SO we starred Geraldine
Farrar In Joan, the Woman and
when that picture played At the
Strand In New York we were de-
lighted to see people In dinner coats
drive up to the theater. We had
landed what used to be known as
the carriage trade
But you can't make pictures just
for that class of people" he FASTENED
to assure me. You can't make
Four million customers aren't even
enough to pay for a picture"
+ Mr.. Goldwyn broke away from
Paramount to form the Goldwyn
Picture Corporation. Then internal
disorders caused his withdrawal from
that organization. and he allied him
self with First National, and sub
sequentlv with United Artists.
Now. as a. result OF stella Dallas"
Sam Goldwyh IL on the crest OF the
wave. How long he will stay there
IL problematical. Even now, he Ia
casting longing eyes toward an ex
pensive and probably improbable
production OF Romeo and Juliet"
Bulletins.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--John Gilbert
has returned from a vacation In New
York, to begin work on Twelve
Miles Out" in which he appears as
a swa sh .buckling bootlegger.
what Price Glory?" In playing here
at the Carthay Circle Theater, and
In earning the same praise that was
its share in New York
Having completed his work in the
John Barrymore picture, THE Rag
ged Lover" Conrad Veidt has gone
home to Germany. Local boosters
accept this as an insult.
There IL a. persistent rumor Of the
engagement Of Lois Wilson and
Richard Dix. both Of whom have
frequently announced their determin
alton not to marry.
Emil Jannings and Wallace Beery
are to make a picture together, What
O battle royal that will he!
Copyright. 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
One Of the Immortals.

HEULAH LIVINGSTONE. scenario
~ editor for United Artists, now IN
Hollywood conferrinG with Joseph M.
Schenck regarding future stories Tor
its stars. has recently been named one
of the ~ immortals In moving pic
lures"
Last week she was a guest OF honor
at q. dinner given by Eugene O'Brien.
An the famous stars in Hollywood
were present. A jazz band supplied
music for dancing, and later Margue-
rite Namara SANG group OF old
French songs. Although the invita-
tons for this party read for dinner
and a dance, many OF the guests
stayed for what is now known as a
dawn breakfast"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
How Broadway Does It.

Rudy Wiedoeft. saxophone expert.
worked on a set Western in atmos-
phere. The drop, a 9orkeously col
cred creation, showed the Grand Can
yon. Set pieces provided a cook shack
and a fence. The artist was dressed
as a COW puncher. His program COM
President Charles q. Dawes; "vaise
Mazanetta" and "Ssx-ema," composed
by Wiedoeft, and land Of the Sky
Blue Water" by Cadman. The Anal
verse of the last.named was sung by
woman in Western costume, who
emerged from the door of the shack
Especially striking was the set used
In connection with the appearance Of
Celia TurriIl, mezzosopranO, who
sang the Flower Song" from Faust"
This was a black medallion. In the
oval Of which stood Miss Turrill, at
tired appropriately. Behind her was
a fountain, with rose bushes on either
side. The background was a blue.sky
drop, with stars visible.-Fflm Daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
National, Witwer Week.

honorinE the man VINO has been called
1.-THE dean Of American humor." II
ia expected that Irwin s. Cobb, Ring
Lardner, will Rogers, Bozeman Bull
ger, Frank Sullivan, Franklin P.
Adams, Sam Hellman, Milt Gross and
others will contribute to the national
movement Of appreciation.
Most Of Mr.. Witwer's series, rum
ming from month TO month In various
well known magazines, have been pic
turized by Film Booking Onices-The
Telephone Girl series, The y. Pace
makers, "Bill Grimm's Progress" and
Her Father Said No." from his story,
"Charlotte's Ruse"-while q new series
IL soon to be released under the title
"Wisecrackers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

MAJ. EDWARD BOwES again pro-
a. vided Capitol audiences with an
excellent program last week. 1t was
featured by q ballet from Faust
titled "WalpureiA Night"
The scene. taken from the feature
Faust" represented banquet hall
Including q throne and four silver
columns. 1t was decidedly colorful.
with the ballet and the Chester Hale
girls acting as members of the
court. Mephistopheles John Trie-
sault) entered with Faust rita
Glyndel to show him the dancing in
progress during the feast.
The Capitol Ballet, in orange ballet
costumes, did a waltz. Roland Cue
rard, representing Mercury with
winged hat, executed q dance of Mer-
curry. Then followed the ever-charm-
ing Joyce Coles, who, wearing fiimsy
green dress and long blonde wig,
danced the Bacchante. Closing the
incident, the entire group appeared In
a hacchanal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
IN THE SPOTLIGHT

According to a cable from A. H.
Woods, who is in Paris, the French
composer Raoul Labs will accom-
pany the Guitrys to America.
]. C.. Williamson has purchased the
Australian rights for the two Schwab
and Mandel productions. Queen
High" and THE Desert Song"
weber and Fields are again return
ing to vaudeville for a seven.week
en9agement, starting In Chicago
January g. They win come East In
February.
I.ottie Howell has been engaged for
the prima donna role in Bye, Bye.
Bonnie" the musical comedy which
Lawrence Weber will produce. Doro-
thy Burgess will have an important
role.
A comedy by Dorothy Donnelly will
be placed in rehearsal next month,
and william Hoge will direct It. A
title has yet to be selected.
The movies again will be the back
ground to a stage piece. VIII Nor
rissey will present in January q nust-
cal comedy entitled Polly OF Holly
WOO0, Will MluklS MAiSL AS IHS AO"'
tured player. The book has been
written by Morrissev and Edmond
Joseph, a newspaper man.
A new play by Martin Brown.
called ut Is Love-" Ia now in re-
hearsal In New York. Walter Con
molly will have the leading role.
Max Reinhart arrived In New York
- L. a,nA "a t tO A n
geles to direct a production Of 1.-THE
Miracle" Mr. Reinhart may remain
in Los Angeles indefinitely to direct
several movie pictures.
Another guest director from Ger.
many also arrived last week in the
person OF Rudolph Lothar. He comes
to direct the rehearsalB Of his latest
play, 1.-THE Command to Love-" which
John Tuerk will shortly produce. and
aiso to look over the Aim version Of
skiing Harlequin" which Goldwyn 10
producing.
MAYFAIR" which George c. Tyler
and Basil Dean are producing, will
have it's first presentation In Newark
tomorrow night.
Patti Harold has been engaged for
the musical comedy Judy" which
John Henry Mears will produce
around the New Year.
The indefa tigable Owen Davis lis
employed In making a stage version
Of Homer Croy's book. They Had to
See Paris" It will be presented by
Crosby Gaige.
Richard Ordynski. the Polish pro-
Queer. has bought the Polish rights to
Sam Janney's farce. Loose Ankles. "
as result Of months inspection of
the offerings on Broadway. He has
returned 20 Warsaw with the Loose
Ankles" script, which he intends to
adapt himself.
Man and Woman" a three-act
drama dealing with the sex problem,
has just been acquired by William A.
Brady. The play Is the first literary
venture of Arthur Behrens, an actor
now appearing in Canada.
Albert Lewis returned to New York
from California last week after an in
spection of his new play, "Creoles. y
This is the piece by Samuel Shipman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

THE flrst wesk In January, 1927, has
been designated for q nationwide
appreciation Of H. c. 'Witwer by stu
dents OF native literature as the man
whose genius for hufnor has enter.
tanned 90 many Americans.
II. c. witwer Ia known from coast
to coast a. q sparkling writer OF
purely American stories, most OF them
in indigenous dialect. His Telephone
Girl stories, his characterization OF
Gladys MurRatroyd, Of Ben Warren,
Of Bill Grimm I'm "Bill Grimm
Progress" have endeared him to a
huge chuckling audience.
Many Of Mr.. Witwer's colleagues
in the fAld Of humof have already
sisniied their cooperation in thus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Mabel Rowland Here.

MABEL ROWLAND. founder and
IA president of the wonlan's The.
ater, has arrived in Washington to
complete Arrangements for recital
to be given by that orga nization early
On January.
Nrhis win be the second in q series
Of national recitaie In the larger cities.
Their first one was held in New York
last month at the Klsw Theater and
81 was a notable social and artistic
event.
Miss Rowland will be featured In
her original comedy chara cter
sketches or mono.dramas, and there
will he other artists in her support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
Edith Roberts, a Versi6er
The green OF the grass,
The blue OF the sky.
The white. rolling clouds
A.ScurryinG by;
The nod OF the rose.


A.scurryinG by;
The nod of the rose,
The gold In the Fall
Natures a painter,
The best of them ALL"
THESE lines. taken from THE Verse
of a Child" are pronounced typical
Of the mode Of expression, to catch
the elusive fancy of child, by Edith
Roberts, motion picture actress. who
appears in THE Mystery Club
Miss Roberts Is declared a poetess
of note. specializing in the dainty
fragments sent a-winsinR from the
heart Of a child" She has to her
credit several published volumes and
is a prominent member of the literati
of Hollywood and New York.
Something of the daintiness of
her lyrics, it II said, has been cap
tured in the real person by Edith
Roberts. Her winsomeness and APP
peal are not confined to the screen.
In private life she Ia said to maintain
that elm attitude which has made
her one Of the best beloved Of the
screen colony and one of It's most ad
nired young women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Junk" a play by Edwin r. Self,
which Shesgreen e. Vroom are going
to produce, Is carded to reach New
York early In the new year. Sydney
Greenstreet and Emma Dunn are fea-
ture members of the cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Marion Harris. well known in
vaudeville, will have the principal
feminine role in Yours Truly" In
which Leon Enrol will be starred,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

and Kenneth Perkins. in which Rich.
ard Bennett has the leading role. Mr..
Lewis expects to take "Creoles" to
New York shortly.
The new Sam Bernard show, now
scheduled to open in Brooklyn Christ.
mas night will be entitled Piggy"
Irene Bordoni, who closed her New
York engagement in Mozart" last
night will be seen later in the season
In comedy by an English author.
Green Fruit" musical comedy
adapted by Gladys Unger from O
French farce, with music and lyrics
by Maurie Rubens, will be Mitzi's next
vehicle. 1t will be produced in Co
lumbus during New Year week, with
cast including Eric Blore, Eddie
CARVE and Ernest Lambert.
Louis Simon, co-author of Bye Bye.
Bonnie" which opens in Newark De-
cember q, will likewise have the
principal comedy role.
Tadema Bussere, the author Of
"Gertie," has completed the book Of a
new musical comedy, called "Claud.
ine." 1t is scheduled for a Spring pro.
duction.
Helen Hayes liz doing 10 well In Bos.
ton with her performance Of What
Every Woman Knows" that William
A. Brady is contemplating making an.
other Barrie revival for her, to be
tried out while she is in Chicago with
the present play.
Ben w. Levy, author OF This
Woman Business" has finished dra.
matte version of Portrait Of a Man
with Red Hair" taken from g. recent
successful novel. DR.. Louis Sunshine
may produce the new play. but no
Official notice Of date or cast has been
forthcoming.
Louise Glum, the we'll known Aim
actress, is said to be contemplating a
stage appearance in q play as yet
unsolicited.
Marion Harris, well known in
vaudeville, will have the principal
feminine role in Yours Truly" in
which Leon Enrol will be starred;
Junk" a play by Edwin r. Self,
which Shesgreen & Vroom are going
to produce Is carded to reach New
York early in the new year. Sydney
Greenstreet and Emma Dunn are fea
ture members of the cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Albert Lewis returned to New York
from California last week after an in
spection of his new play, "Creoles. 3"
This is the piece by Samuel Shipman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Louise Glum, the we'll known Aim
actress, is said to be contemplating a
stage appearance in q play as yet
unsolicited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Man and Woman" a three-act
drama dealing with the sex problem,
has Just been acquired by William A.
Brady. The play Is the first literary
venture of Arthur Behrens, an actor
now appearing in Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

IIottie Howell has been engaged for
the prima donna role in Bye. Bye.
Bonnie" the musical comedy which
Lawrence Weber will produce. Doro-
thy Burgess will have. an importan.
role
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

A comedy by Dorothy Donnelly Will
be placed in rehearsal next month,
and William Hoge will direct 1t. A
title has yet to be selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Weber and Fields are again return
ing to vaudeville for seven.week
engagement, starting In Chicago
January %. They win come East in
February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

A new play by Martin Brown.
called ut Is Love-" Is now in re-
hearsal In New York Walter Con-
molly will have the leading role,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

The movies again will be the back
ground to a stage piece. Will Nor
rissey will present in January q r1usi
cal comedy entitled Polly OF Holly
wood" with MidRie Miller as the fea'
tured player. The book has been
written by Morrissey and Edmond
Joseph, a newspaper man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Jack Carr Of the song and dance
team Of Carr and Parr, has been all
over the world within the last year
and but recently came out OF Russia
after an engagement in Petrograd.
Asked about the conditions over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Max Reinhart arrived In New York
last week and goes direct to Los An.
geles to direct a production Of 1.-THE
Miracle" Mr.. Reinhart may remain
in Los Angeles indefinitely to direct
several movie pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Another guest director from Ger.
many also arrived last week in the
person OF Rudolph Lothar. He comes
to direct the rehearsals of his latest
play, 1.-THE Command to Love-" which
John Tuerk will shortly produce. and
DISC to look over the Aim version Of
~King Harlequin" which Goldwyn 10
nrnfIirtpa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Richard Ordynski, the Polish pro-
Queer. has bought the Polish rights to
Sam Janney's farce. Loose Ankles"
as a result of a months inspection Of
the offerings on Broadway. He has
returned 20 Warsaw with the Loose
Ankles" script, which he intends to
ada rat himself
Seward daily gateway., 1926-06-26
NUKA BY QUARTZ G0.
 OPERkTIh6 Dlf, hTE
 PLENTY (lF ORE IN sI6HI

Harry E. Ellsworth, local mining engineer, returned to Seward last eve ming from Nuka Bay, on the gasboa1 Hazel M., Captain Heinie Berger in command. A dense fog lay over land and water yesterday and early las1 night necessitatfng a slow return but the staunch little craft arrived in po-r early. at g D. m. MT. Ellsworth was the only passenger on board
 The Alaska Hills Mines Corp, is working day and night, il is reported and the company has plenty Of ore Downey and Babcock are going ahead very good, everything being fine and dandy. Al Blair has made new dis covery and others, with Blair, have traced the ledge for mile over the hills and valley. Some free gold ap- pears in places but as to just what eE- tent the free gold runs no one can tell at this stage of the game. Johnson and Deegan have just begun to de velop their claims in Quartz bay. The surface indications look fine. Alto gether, it is estimated there are be tween 30 and 40 people in the field al the present time.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-06-26

Mrs. Al Davis, wife of the local bus mess man, accompanied by two child ren, arrived in Seward this morning from Seattle on the Yukon. MT. and Mrs. Davis have taken an apartment in the Arcade building.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-06-26
BASEBALL RESULTS

COAST-Hollywood s, Seattle 5. Portland 0, Oakland 5.
 Sacramento 8, Frisco 6.
 Missions 0, Los Angeles 3. Louis II, Chicago 4 New York 12, II, Boston ?, 4 Cleveland-Detroit,r rain.
 NATIONAL-Boston 7, Phila. s. Chicago-St. Louis, postponed. New York 4, Brooklyn z.
 Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh s.