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The Washington times., 1927-07-30

romance of Robots, which
graced our speaking stage sew
eral seasons ago.
In Metropolis, the workers
are merely called worknen and
designated by number. They live
miles below the city. Above them,
though stiIl under the city, is
housed the machinery by which
the town Is run. The only bright
moment in the strenuous 10-hour
day the workmen put in is the
respite they enjoy in hearing
Mary, q girl Of their own class,
preach the gospel Of salvation.
no counterfeit the girl apostles
influence. John Masterman. who
runs the city, orders that a ma
chlne-made counterpart Of Mary
be struck off which will prevent
the workmen using their brains
and thus become dissatisfied. Rot.
wang, an inventor, creates an.
other Mary, who causes death,
disaster and ruination IN the city
before she Is finally put to death
herself.
The conception Of elevated
streets, one above the other and
each TANNED with traffic hurry.
ing in the same direction, Is d
spectacle.
The episode In which Mary's
likeness Is struck off from metal,
ana is like its pattern except for
lack Of soul. is astonishing. In
tact. this highly imaginative tale,
NV ita exquisite handling, Is in
VESTED with q deal of realism.
Karl Freund, who photographed
The Last Laugh and Variety
enrned out "Metropolis." assisted
4 BY Fritz Lang, megaphope
erielder.
The German players, Alfred
Abel. Gustav Froelich and Helm.
rich George. appear In the cast.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30

Tie desirability Of having every
branch Of the field ana every i'm
portant news agency reflected in
the board of decision prompted
the selectioa Of M. Koenigsberg,
who is the president Of Interna.
tional News Service. one az the
most important news releasing
channels In the country and serv.
ing q large section of the A1neri.
can PRESS.
The unexpected response on the
part of foreign newspaper and
magazine correspo ndents to the
Laemmle award idea. made it seem
advisable to Mr.. LaemmIe to have
another foreign representative on
the board, in addition to III. Jean
Sapene, publisher OF LIE Matin.
Their choice fell upon DR.. Roland
Ischacht, the Well-known German
author. newspaper man and pub
licist. DIR. Schacht. in addition to
being thoroughly familiar with
moving picture affairs, has the
added advantage Of being known
throughout Europe ana under
stands thoroughly. and even writes,
In many Of its languages.
One Of the conditions laid down
when Mr.. Laemnnle established the
IS 900 Laemmle award was that
each OF the judges must be accept
able to all of the other Judges.
For that reason, Mr.. Hays wrote
to the other five Karl Al. Bickel,
president Of the United Press: Kent
Cooper. general manager of the A.
ISOLATED Press; Arthur II. Kirch-
hofer, president National Press
Club, washington, b. c.: James Il.
QuirlS, editor of PhotopIay Mara.
zine. and Jean Sapene, publisher Of
lie Matin. Paris.
Upon their cordial Endorsement
Of the selection Of DR.. Schacht and
Mr.. Koenigsberg. these two men
were invited to join the board.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
Where Prize Beauties Go

It You have wondered, as /
have often wondered, not where
prize beauties come from, but
where they go, here's the locale
Of one Of them, says writer In
Photoplay Magazine:
Fay Lamphier, the Miss Ameri
ca Of 1926, the American Venus
gal for whom Paramount predict
ed such q future. the greatest
beauty. and SO forth, and so forth.
IL about to play in a. Hal Roach
comedy. It's called Were Women
Ever Wild?" and Fay has thrown
away her bathing suit and put
herself to grass, wearing hula
skirt and a leopard skin brassiere
for the role.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30

some Of his own tricks to his
brief stage appearance, and grad.
ually his father taught him q
number Of acrobatic stunts.
In no time Frankie was part
OF the act and went over big.
In fact the child combined a
pleasing personality with such
genuine and unmistakabIe talent,
that q number of people urged his
parents to try him In the movies.
A screen test won frankie
prominent part In Judgment Of
The Washington times., 1927-07-30

role Of motorcycle daredevil who,
cheated OF his sweetheart by tho
commander Of & rum-Eunning band,
becomes the nemesis Of the gang
sters in q strange tale Of plot and
revenge.
The cast is b notable one. Joan
Crawford plays the leading feni.
nine role. and Ernest Terrence,
Eileen Percy, Bert Roach. Tom
O'Brien, Edward Earle, Paulette
DuVal, Dorothy Sebastian Gwen
Lee and other Well-knoWn players
are included.
During the filming of the picture
much interesting material taken
from police records and the Fed
eral dry force offices was pressed
into service in preparing the rum
running scenes.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
CHRISTIE. STAFF
AUGMENTED
AND BUSY

Increased activity at the Chris
tie Studio, where the first six or
So comedies for Paramount are
now in production or in the lab.
eratory. has given new oppor-
tunities to many members OF the
regular Christie production staff.
The corps OF assistant directors.
formerly numbering Bill Holland
and Eddie Baker. has been
enlarged by two promoted prop
erty men. Harry Darcy and
Arthur Black.
In the cutting rooms Arthur
Huffsmith, who was formerly
head cutter on many productions
at the Metropolitan Studios. has
Joined the organization as q per-
manent member of the staff.
Another addition to this busy
department is Holnrook Todd.
A promotion among the ranks
has raised Sid Walsh. an expert
member Of the electrician staff,
TO 4 position as can1eraman. His
first assignment Is with Eddie
Lyons, on new salty comedy
starring the ''rnisfit sailor" Billy
Dooley. which William Watson
will direct. The camera is not
new to Walsh, however, as he
was formerly an assistant cam
eraman before going into the
illumination work.
Frank Sullivan, who for years
was second cameraman OF
team headed by Gus Peterson,
has been given q first camera.
mans berth, following excellent
work done on early releases for
the Paramount-C Christie program.
Alexis Phillips. star Christie cam
era artist. has been recalled from
Metropolitan. to whom he was
temporarily loaned. He vii photo
graph Jack DUffy's and Anne
CORVALLIS first Paramount Chris
tie comedies.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30

INK. The blonde &C her best sug-
gests out of doors, gardens,
breezes, blue sides and sunshine.
She IS at her loveliest in the
morning sunshine ! advise her
70 walk as much as she can and
TO exercise IN the open air.
women blondes. brunettes.
red ads-must not permit them
selves TO grow old unattractively.
It takes effort. One must first
Of ali, Be fastidious: one must
read and keep ones mind tn-
formed and keen; one must exer-
else and keep ones body supple
This marks Hiss Heming'S
third venture into vaudeville.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30

1Ho D1ollUs sTfUuIW FeIHeEuDsF
that she has an inclination to-
ward fairness. rat and forty
was written about the fair. /
have q tendency to gain weight.
II I ate three meals day. how
ever light they were, should
soon be decidedly fat. When /
first began to forego luncheon I
would find myself 1t the faint.
ing point about the middle of the
afternoon. But stomachs are
like crying children; they can be
trained. Mine soon stopped its
outcries.
ssThe blonde should lead the
simple life out Of doors. Al bru-
nette may be pale and interest
The Washington times., 1927-07-30

the Storm" and after that he was
definitely established IN the
movies.
Since that time the little actor
has appeared in many important
pictures, among them SO Big,
which starred Colleen Moore, and
"Kiki," Norma Talmadge's pro
duction.
His latest success IL In the part
of the cripple boy in "MouIders
of Men, !" which Is the feature pic.
ture at the Rialto starting today.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
WOnCler FiIn1

The latest Fritz Lang produc.
ton, Metropolis" win be the
attraction at Loew's Columbia
the week beginning tomorrow.
Filmed in Germany. "Metropolis"
Is declared Ia he the finest and
most imaginative OF all foreign
pictures.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
How Many Fan letters?

It is estimated that 100000 fan
letters pass through the Holly.
wood postoftice monthly, says q
writer In Photoplay. And Colleen
Moore's press agent steps up
promptly to say that Colleen re.
ceiveS 5000 Of them; Billie Dove
$3.50, Richard Barthlemess $500,
Harry Langdon 1000. And so
forth. Combined with the influx
to Culver City, where Metro
Goldwyn Mayer. the De Mile and
Hal Roach studios are located.
would say fan letter writing was
one Of the popular scienceas
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
a Gridder

Eugene Strong. well-known film
player, has one OF the hest roles
Of his career in First Nationals
The Drop Kick" starring Rich.
ard Barthelmess.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
BOARD INCREASED ON
LAEMMLE AWARD

Prior to his sailing for Europe Laemme president az Uni
yesal Pictures decided in view Of the intense interest
aemle award that would be advisable the number
judges constituting the board Of decision seven instead
five
The Washington times., 1927-07-30

atrical Nights reads as a duDli-
cate of the names of the leading
attractions at Capital theaters.
The lie Paradis Band. with its
customary magic facility, Is pre-
senting a series of dance music
programs consisting exclusively of
numbers brought out within the
last month. Dick Timber featured
violinist. and also entertainment
provider. figures prominently in
highlighting these programs with
clever touches. Jimmy Simmer,
formerly with the Meyer Davis
New Willard Orchestra. has been
drafted into lie Paradis Orchestra
an result of the absence OF
Walter Kolk. who is delightinR
the hearts Of the Newport so
ciety crowd. Young Mr.. Sinner
il an excellent comedian. spe-
cializing In mimicking of types
seen about town.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
RUM RUNNING RUINED
BY GILBERT

Converting perfectly innocent yacht into sinister adventurer
Of the deepa modern soop, the interesting task
Of studio ehnans st work in San Pedro Habor in preparation
for Twelve Miles Out John Gberts Metro Mayer
vehicle which Loews Palace weeks
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
BABY STAR AN ACTOR
BORN
()ElJ

An actor he could walk.
That the story Of frankie Darro syeaod screen favoe
HIS parents had great acrobatc vaudeville
close Of which Baby Darro would odde wings to his
parents, BY Of adding kick to
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
NEW THOUGHT FILMED
BY GERMANS

The German motion picture again with "Metropoisn
filmed in Berlin and offered at Loew Columbia the feature
next week The story deals with the problems vsioned e-
cpcis the city where made machinery now
chinery makes man The story M reminiscent Of .R U. r.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
HERE'S CHANCE TO TAKE
YOUR CHOICE

With the week beginning September the National Players win
close their third in Washington with season Of iS weeks
behind ens fact in ITSELF worthy Of mention because the
nationwide average Of IL weeks for repertoire
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
MISS DEL RIO
TO EMOTE in
RAMONA"

Two Of Americas greatest liter.
airy classics, both the handiwork
OF women writer's, win soon be
brought to the screen.
Both Uncle Toms Cabin and
Ramona" the two novels which
have impressed American public
sentiment most iDcelibly and last
ing, were written by women, and
are being transposed into cellu-
loid along lavish lines.
Uncle Toms Cabin" Harriet
Beecher Stoves great classic,
was recently completed by Uni
versal, and Helen Hunt Jackson's
Romano, the fsmous novel Of
early California romance, win be
produced soon by Inspiration
Pictures and Edwin Carewe. Do
lores del Rio, the new Mexican
star. will play the title role in
Ramona, supported by Don
Alvarado and other well.known
players not yet selected.
The screen story is being
adapted by Finis Fox. Edwin
Carewe will direct. and release
will be through United Artists.
The Washington times., 1927-07-30
BLONDES, LIVE CLEAN,
WARNS FIENING

Speaking about these blondes gentlemen prefer Violet Herning
THAN whom there exquisite blonde the sagel,
starring this week IN "snobs' at Keths,
Evening star., 1927-04-22
Hats, y Price

Becoming little Hats for
the little people. Some
simply tailored, others more
elaborately trimmed. Poke
and rolled brim styles Of
straws and of straws COM
bined with silk. All colors.
Evening star., 1927-04-22
Regular Sz.98 to
S9.98 Kinds

Smart little models, for the
2 to 8 year olds, are made of
poiret tWills, novelty tweeds
and homespuns in single or
double breasted styles. They
have loose Innings. slash or
patch pockets. and many of
them have collars of Scotch
plaids.
Evening star., 1927-04-22
Sweaters, $2.98

-Slip-on or h alf slip-on
styles in plain or combina-
ton colors. Some with
stripes OF rayon. Sizes 7 to
IA years.
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1927-05-08
CLUBWOMEN OF THE NATION
Voting Problem Discussed General Council Women
VotersBiennia Council Plans Announced by General Fed
cration-Womans Party Plans Conference and Tea

Speare OF New Hampshire, program
chairman.
I EADERS Of the National Woman's
- Party from many of the State
branches will come to Washington
| this week TO attend the pre-convention
conference called by the National
Council for May IA and Is.
Two prominent feminists from Lon
don also are expected to attend, Miss
Vera Britain and Miss Betty Arch
dale. Miss Britain will address the
conference at the dinner to he held
at headquarters Saturday night on
The Feminist Movement in Eng.
land"
Miss Archdale, who will be affected
by the passage of the new suffrage
measure in England providing for the
enfranchisement of women from 81 10
30 years of age, will discuss the great
advantages to Ue gained through this
measure and the significance of
Premier Baldwins support of it.
Other speakers at the dinner will
include Miss Rebecca Hourich, vice
chairman OF the Maine branch; Miss
Leila Embers of New Jersey, Mrs.
John Rogers, jr., of New York: Mrs.
Nina Allender. Miss Ruth Hudnut.
Miss Ruby Black and Miss Margaret
Lambie. who will talk on Women
and International Law"
Among the we'll known feminists to
attend the conference from out of
town, in addition to the dinner speak
ers, are Mrs. John Winters Brannan
Evening star., 1927-05-08
NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS
WILL PRESENT SWORD
Midshipman to Be Honored for
"officex-Like Qualities" at
Reunion June /,

The presentation of a sword donated
by the graduates of the class of '97 of
the Naval Academy at Annapolis, and
selected by Admiral Mutton, superin.
tendent, to the mishipman of the
graduating class who has contrib.
uted most by his officer-like qualities
and positive character to the develop.
ment of military spirit and loyalty
within the regiment" will be made at
the thirtieth anniversary reunion of
the class, June /. Another sword will
pe presented TO Midshipman William
harrington Leahy, son of Capt. w.
D. Leahy.
The reunion includes all persons
VINO were ever members Of the class of
~ and their families. A dinner for
members only will be held at the Army
and Navy Club, Washington. the eve.
ming of June /.
Acceptances for the reunion at
Annapolis should be sent to Lieut..
MIA street,
Evening star., 1927-05-08

of New York. Mrs. Clarence Smith
New York State chairman; Miss Mar
garet Wittemore of California, Miss
Maud Younger of California. Mrs
Florence Bayard Hilles of Delaware
Mrs. Arthur Cramer of Michigan
Miss Katherine Fisher Of Illinois, Mrs
Inez Haynes Irwin of New York, well
known as a writer, and Miss Gail
Laughliu of Maine
The business sessions will be held
Saturday morning and afternoon, fol
lowed by the dinner at O'Clock The
delegates will participate in the me.
mortal service honoring Dean Emma
Gillett, to be held in the crypt of the
capitol at ) o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Edith Houghton Hooker.
chairman of the National Council of
the Woman's Party. will preside over
the sessions of the conference.
* x
THE Women's Universal Alliance.
lich has members in manv
States of TIE United States, in Europe
and South America, is bringing TO a
close today its second world welfare
conference. which has been in session
since Tuesday evening. May g. and
before which foreign diplomats and
prominent men and women OF this
country have spoken.
This afternoon the National Wom.
ans Party is entertaining at tea in
the gardens of its | street headuuar.
ters in honor of the delegates and Wis
ltors TO the conference and members
of the alliance
Evening star., 1927-05-08
Bugs Eat Way Through Lead.

Eating their way through an inch
and q half Of lead, some steel wool
wasps recently made their dash for
liberty in London. 4 piece of pine
infested with larvae of this insect
had been used as a core on which to
roll sheet lead. on reaching matur.
ity the wasps started through the
lead instead of the wood They cut
through Is sheets of metal. each of
which was onetenth of an inch thick.
Evening star., 1927-05-08
Nurses Wear Trousers.

Nurses in the operating room of the
klng Edward VII Memorial Hospital. /.
birmingham, are wearing white linen
trousers while on duty. The mascu.
iine attire is favored because 1t does
not nap around, and does not impede
the Wearers as do skirts. Nurses in
otner parts of the hospital still wear
the ordinary uniform.
Evening star., 1927-05-08
Scots Pistol Brings $50.

During the sale of a collection OF
relics which belonged TO the late Sir
John Murray of Philiphaugh, Scot
land. recently, a pistol carried by Sir
Walter Scott while serving with the
Selkirkshire Yeomanry, was sold for
$50. A walking stick. with inscribed
plate. which also belonged to Sir
Walter, was bid in at $27.50.
Evening star., 1927-05-08

blind man of Bangor. ireland. lost
his balance and fell into the water.
His cries attracted the attention of
two men, who with the aid of a boat
hook took him TO shore. Artificial
respiration was applied. and after a
few days in the hospital Rodgers re-
covered.
Evening star., 1927-05-08
STOVER HALL.

Beautiful country seat in ia
nous Hawksbille Valley; two
miles from Luray, Virginia
brick mansion, Is acres rich
soil; edge Of Blue Ridge Ma
tional Park, on improved high
way; wonderful scenery; cannot
be duplicated.
VIII be sold by public auction
on Tuesday, May 10 at 2 o'clock.
Easy terms.
KEYSER & KEYSER, Attys.,
Luray, Virginia.
Evening star., 1927-05-08
Duke U. Women Win Debate,

DURHAM, n. c., May Z UD.-Up-
holding the affirmative side of the
question. Resolved. That the United
states is justified in her Intervention
in Nicaragua" Duke University won.
an debaters last night won a unani.
nous decision over William and Mary
Evening star., 1927-05-08
w. G.. T. u. Notes

The North Star Union met with
Mrs. Robert s. Whaley Tuesday, at
her home, 1888 Gallatin street. She
was assisted by Mrs. Albert L. Kay.
Mrs. Walter Mitchell, Mrs. Frank
Burger and Mrs. II. c. Mcneil. The
president. Mrs. Eugene L. Thompson.
presented Mrs. A. NJ. Pollock, presi-
dent of the w. c. r. u. of the Dis
trict, who was the guest of honor
The address of the afternoon was
given by Edward Dunford. assistant
counsel of the National Anti-Saloon
League, his subject being, Know
Your City. Before and Since Prohibi-
ton" Miss Mary Apple and Miss
Ruth Thomas presented a musical
group OF songs. after which refresh
ments We're served. The next meet.
ing will be held June at the home
of Mrs. L. NJ. Gustafson, 4304 Eigh-
teenth street.
Evening star., 1927-05-08
Dead Cat Causes Near-Death.

While attempting to dispose of the
corpse of a pet cat by throwing it intC
the sea at Bangor pier, Dan Rodgers
Evening star., 1927-05-08
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Evening star., 1927-05-08

Lady Davies of London. England.
will speak at the Takoma Park Union
meeting Tuesday, pm, at the home
of its president, DR.. Lauretta E.
kress. A large gathering of the
members is eXnecteh
Evening star., 1927-05-08
VERMONT

Offers unusual attractions as a Summer home
and vacation spot Comfortable hotel rooms
each with running water or bath Delight
full lakeside cabins and bungalows Some
with bath and fireplace. Excellent home
products. Tennis, boating. bathing, fishing,
social hall, dancing. entertainments Con
sistent rates averaging $50 to $50 weekly
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June. early July and September reservations.
Thirty ninth season under Christian owner
shin management
Why not rent your home for the Summer
and be carefree with us? Write for illus
trated booklet and full particulars. A. p.
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Evening star., 1927-05-08

Beck. presided. Mrs. Charters had
charge Of the devotions. Mrs. Carlson
reported that the l.. T. l.. were hold
Ing meetings every two weeks. The
Northeast Suburban Union will have
an open meeting, May II, at Sher.
wood Presbyterian Church. Good
program. All interested are invited
to attend.
Evening star., 1927-05-08

The District Noman's Christian
Temperance Union will hold it's insti.
tute, May 13. at 1890 am. and at
: pm, at the Georgetown Presbyte-
rian Church, Thirty-first and p street.
BOX lunch, with coffee and tea served
by ladies of the church.
Mrs r.. c. Dinwiddie will be in
charge of the institute
Evening star., 1927-05-08

The Northeast Suburban Union met
at the residence of Mrs. Haynes, April
n. In the absence of the president,
Mrs. Proctor, the vice president, Mrs.
Evening star., 1927-05-08

The Membership Drive closes today.
A flag will he presented to the union
having the largest per cent increase
In membership.
Evening star., 1927-05-08
The Hotel Lankford

OCEAN CITY, MD.
Opens May 25th. Garage.
OCEAN CITY, ND. THREE BROOM
HECKER.
Evening star., 1927-05-08
BY CORINNE FRAZIER.

~ NE Of the most important of
the many decisions of the
I general council of the Ma
~ tional League of Women
VOTERS. meeting in washing.
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