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, 1927-09-15
SHOOT LINDBERGH TO MOON

New York, Aug. Both. -Lindbergh can
have a million dollars by going through
a real marriage ceremony in front of a
moving picture camera and six million
more by accepting business offers ten
dered him since his Paris flight, says
Commander Fitzhugh Green, Secretary
for ~LindberQh, in Popular Science maya
zine. He asserts that among the 35, 900
letters and 100, 900 cables and kilograms
received, there have been several pro-
posals that the distinguished fier attempt
to reach the moon by means Of rocket
shot from the earth. Ibid
, 1927-09-15
U. S. DEMAND FOR CRUISERS.

From Our Special Correspondent.
There was a private meeting of the
delegates of the Naval Conference this
morning, when, | understand, the de-
mands of the British Government on the
vital question Of cruisers were conveyed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
AS HOOTERS THE
MAGLEYS ARE
THE cats"

They're packing them in down
at the Earle this week in what is
really one of the best programs
ever offered the public by that
theater. The whole bill is enter
tanning and every act carries a
punch.
The headline honors go to Guy
and Pearl Magley. famous dane.
ing duo. and their STUNNING
Serenaders." featuring the Mel
vim Sisters and Bobby O'Neil &
Co. in "Oh, Bobby" a miniature
musical comedy in two scenes.
You will go a long way before
you see dancing team that can
compare with the act put on by
Guy and Pearl Magley. There
is a Spanish dance that is the
berries and then an old-fashioned
Colonial two-step that Is very
pretty to watch.
The miniature musical comedy
was well done. the acting of the
whole cast being quite good and
the singing of Bob Wells, played
by Bob ONeil. and Mary Madison,
played by Myra Tracy, was very
pleasing. The real comedy hit of
the show was the offering by. Ann
Francis and Mr.. Wally. One of
the wheezes they pulled: What
do you get when you eat too much
Watermelon" Answer: ''Melan-
chOlia."
Polly and Or in Scene Songs"
contained quite a bit of comedy
that was well received by the
audience.
1t might be added in passing
that. though the act put on by
Ann Francis and Mr.. Wally was
very humorous, the dance, a carl
cature on the Salvation Army,
could be well left out. as do not
think that poking fun at an or
ganiZation which did such fine
work in the World War and is
still doing great work in the coun-
try today. can possibly add much
to their popularity.
A First National Picture was
the photoplay presentation, Broad
way Nights" starring Lois VIII
son and Sam Hardy.
The picture tells of a vaude-
vile troupe composed of a man
and his wife who have a hard
time crashing the big time; in
fact. they never do make the
grade playing together and it is
only when they come to a parting
of the ways. each playing a lone
hand, that they click. The break
occurs when Johnny Fay. played
by Sam Hardy, allows his pro-
pensity for gambling to enter his
domestic life. and Fanchette,
played by Lois Wilson, leaves him
flatter than near-beer. If you get
what I mean. OF course, they
finally make up in the end and
live happily ever after, that is,
after Fay overcomes his weakness
for cracking the bones, and Incl.
dentally saves the day for Fan.
Ghetto. who is about to do a flop.
the result of what the psychologists
would term "a secret inhibition"
namely, her passionate love for
Johnny. A short reel comedy
and Kilograms complete a poppy
program. Adios.-D. J. M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
Swanee Tonight

Swanee. the huge Meyer Davis
ball room under the Earle Thea
ter, will be opened tonight for the
fall season.
During the summer Swanee has
been completely remodeled and re.
decorated. The canopy ceiling
has been replaced by a rainbow
dome to he illuminated by an in
tricate scheme of stage lighting,
Walls and furnishings have been
done over in a color scheme Of
Maxfield Parrish blue, ivory and
gold.
The Swanee syncopators, under
direction Of AL Kamons win again
be the featured attraction of tha
resort. The Syncopators are mum.
bered among the ace Meyer Davis
dance music orchestras and are
also known as one of the most
popular radio attractions in the
country. Their lineup has been
augmented by one Saxophor@
thus making the orchestra an II.
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MERRY WHIRLERS
INVADE THE
STRAND

To the fans who like their
entertainment turned out in gen.
erous doses of light comedy with
touches of melody scattered here
and there between the laughs,
we're going to recommend 1.-THE
Merry Whirl Revue" at the
Strand theater this week. Along
with a crowd of other folks, we
witnessed this attraction yester.
day, and were not alone in find
ing something of an amusing ma
ture in every number on the pro.
gram.
Some attention must be paid
to the humorous bits on the bill.
Jack Hunt stars in these. and he
makes good with original meth
DDS and some new ways of get
ting the laughs. Following him
closely in comedy way, are
Bert Marks, Billy Gilbert and
Gilbert Mack. These are the
comics and they come through
with many laughs during the
course Of the performance.
The girls are many and charm
ing. First, there is Bebe Tohin,
a wonder. In colorful dance crea-
tons. Mile. Valeska owns
good voice and a knowledge Of
how to use it. Pearl White con.
tributes some ''blues" melodies
that are very enjoyable. Backing
up the stars is a chorus of pretty
girls with ginger, snap and en-
ergy flashing in every effort they
put forth.
The screen features are ex.
cellent this week. "The Last
Outlaw" first time ever shown
in Washington, is about the best
we have seen for some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
''CISSY' LOTUS
AND BANG-UP
SUPPORT

Cissie Loftus-that seems to
sound much better than Miss
Cecilia Loftus-easiIy triumpIls
at B. f. Keith's this week in her
Impressions of Stars of Today
and Yesterday" She has the
slrenesa Of the veteran in all
she does and deserved the hearty
applause going her way last night.
Perhaps her best impersonation
among many good ones was thai
Of that Washington girl, Flor
ence Reed, in The Shanghai
Gesture" That closed her act
and sent her on her way laugh.
ing, for she seemed to rise to
the warmth of her greeting.
Harry Roye and Billee Maye.
held over for a week, came back
with a new dancing act which
scored another hit. They are
the quintessence of sprightly mo-
ton and airy grace.
And that gwafus act, with
little Marjorie White and Ed
Tierney, that was WOW Mar
jorie has more, gwafus pep in
her makeup than any gwafus
half dozen gals ever seen in any
gwafus playhouse anywhere. Don't
miss that gwafus act. It's wise.
cracking comedy stuff of the
gwafusest kind Imaginable.
Stan Kavanaugh, a jugg ing hui
morist, drew many laughs with his
stuff. and his juggling is worth
seeing. Beulah Stewart and Verle
Harrison, in Partisan art poses,
were a triumph Of beauty. coupled
with excellent lighting effects.
As We Were" has musky
odor, showing t"thriIling'' house
party on Thursday afternoon in
April, 1875. The boys and girls
OF long ago certainly knew how TO
put on a party, even If they did
call it a musical" Almira Ses-
sions, the Texas GuIDan of 1875,
kept everything moving. even to
the gent on his way to the punch
bowl.
Winfred Byrd, att;red like the
fire chiefs daughter. handled her
piano as though born to it. the
Second Hungarian Rhapsody be-
Ing particularly well received.
Jed Dooley and toe shapely
Audree Evans were entertaining in
their wise.cracking.
The usual house features scored
their customary laughs.
Il
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
OUR Mr.. jim RING
TAKES A PEN
IN HAND
Atldntic City, Saturday.
Dear Mr.. Phillips Tor Phelps):

Here's som ething for the columns,
Nth Lore from Anne and me:
This Very ultra IetterheGd Of the
Rit@-Cdrlton IS furnished By Miss
WGrreM, the lovely Vir1iniaM uHo
handles the publicity at Atlantic
City's finest hotel, She has been
catching the pageant pGrades from
the Ritz terrace, but tce haze been
forced. to sit IN the Judges stdMd,
although nobody nttstook US for
Judge and asked US to accept any
large sums.
You fctH be Interested, Mr.. Phelps
Tor Phillips) IN knowing that the
tkeGter situation here Is a little on
the tUGme, Nth O. exception Of
Eddie Dot0ling's neI0 "Side1dlEs Of
NeD York." tuith that little rubber
sqWG1Cking doll, Ray DoOIey. We
too many activities and too many
crO1Uds, bat Eddie Is king Of the
bodrdDGlE. He's been plGgin0 Nep-
tame for the pageant, and a lot at
his company are making them
selves popular by being very ObIig-
ing as to entertainments out of
hours, etc.
: This is the first pageant tCe ever
sdW, and il looked all right to US,
but some tell as that it tUGsn't IN
to past standards. The crotcds 1ere
dWtWl, and the seating Grrdmge-
ments Wers slightly bnlleG up. If
they hadn't been ace couldn't hare
had seats In the Judges stGMd,
eVen. Atlantic CITY is specializing
on hot dogs tcith 4ceird sauces
made Of fourteen condiments and
vegetables. One of the leGdtnO VeH-
doris Is an Italian or Greek aclto
calls himself the Puppy Man and
qoeGrs q sheik's head-dress. He
gives a little BhoW, tUhtch isn't
mach, but the mob hangs around.
We haze ICON tS5O bOTes OF CANDY
because men couldn't guess our
ceiOht for 10 cents. One said 2Os,
the other 21S. The scales shotOed
for one night SCds 1917, on another
100. Come 1tP aud see Atlantic
City IN fan, SoheB It's really at its
best. Poor me for ceI, zoe have 10
90 to Net0 York SGW Jimmy Sal
liC0M, orr o'rH, up here yesterday.
No explanations jim RAG.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
COLUMBIA STILL
HOLDING WAR
PICTURE

Stupendous. spectacular, on.
thralling, 1.-THE Big Parade" re.
mains a second week at the Co
lumbia, attracting capacity crowds.
Laurence Stallings' book, a mar
velous and graphic recital of
events in the world war, is filmed
under King Vidor's direction into
. well-nigh perfect production.
A vital. living thing, with all the
realism, the glamor, the horrors
Of war depicted in superb manner.
At this time, when the conflict
Of ten years ago is being revived
and relived through the pilgri-
mage of Americas heroes back to
France to the legion convention.
the picture stirs again the wild
patriotism of the war days.
THE Big Parade" definitely
established John Gilbert and
Renee Adoree in the front ranks
as consummate screen artists. Gil.
bert, as Jim Apperson, an Amer.
lean private Though a rich mans
SOM, gives one of the most sin.
cere, clean-cut and convincing por.
trayals of the screen.
Renee Adoree, as Melisande, a
French girl, loves Jim. Her work
throughout is inspired-she lives
the part-and the climax, wherein
she hunts Jim-as he is entrain.
Ing for the front, is a gem.
Karl Dane, too, became famous
through his character depletion of
"Slim," buddy, and Tom O'Brien,
the third member Of the insep.
arabic trio, added to his laurels.
Most Of the scenes are laid in
France and the extensive and
careful perturbation of the actual
battlefields is one of the most
extraordinary sets ever filmed,
The Big Parade" is, therefore.
q picture no one. should miss
for as an outstanding, dramatic
performance;
Familiar, popular tunes of the
day--such as "Hinky, Dinky,
Farley Vous" and the like are
played with a zest and ardor bv
the Columbia orchestra,
M.G-M news, including a, variety
OF interesting topics, noteworthy.
the shots of the funeral of Mar:
Gus Lowe, is an added attraction,
H. K.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
GUNS, CARDS AND
HELL RAISIIN'
ALL ROUND

While this vehicle, Cameo
Kirby now playing at the sRialto,
Is certainly not one of the best
pieces John Gilbert has ever done,
1t only goes to prove that there is
honor even among gamblers. The
story is based on life as 1t was
lived by Mississippi steamboat
men back in the days when cotton
was king among plantation own.
ers of the South. -.
Kirby, played by Gilbert, was a
crafty but honest gambler who
sought to save the plantation Of
one wealthy cotton grower when
the latter staked his all on a
steamboat gambling table, Kirby's
craftiness with the cards, how.
ever. took the life of the rich
grower, who committed suicide
when he lost his plantation. Kirby
was shot by another gambler AZ
ne leaned over. the steamers. rail.
ing. He fell into the river and
was thought n1ortally wounded.
1t was hoped that he had
drowned. But
a fortnight later he turned W,
at the deceased plantation owners
nome to turn over the deed to the
property he had won to surviv-
ing heirs. AT the home he met
the late growers beautiful dauGh.
ter and unrecognized by her he
Wooed and won her. Later Kirby's
would-be assassin showed UP, A
oueI easued and Kirby got his
man in fair gun, battle. Then he
told the truth about the card
game. He had played to save the
growers fortune from the hands
OF the man he killed in duel. The
girl forgave him and thereafter
everything was rosy.
1t Is tale one likes to see in
the films because it is more than
likely typical of the southern
gambler of those DAYS but the
piece, as we said before, is not
one OF Gilbert's best. But that
doesn't mean It is not worth
seeing, for it is.
There is short comedy in
which our old college friend.
Eddie Clayton, is starred. The
last time we saw Eddie he was
doing better work in more serious
vehicles. We. don't want to be
too hasty in passine on the comm
out Of a friend in comedy but
from, what we can see and de.
termine we would advise him to
stick to the drama.
A scenic film of a beautiful
California river: International
Newsreel,' which is. BY the way,
quite up to snuff in its Showing
OF the news in pictures this week
and one Of those irlffnitabIe Rox
Rommel overtures-this time a
fantasy on two Southern melo-
dies-round out the splendid
Rialto BILL. -1C. A. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
Eden" Draws Celebrities

DR.. Rudolph Leitner. acting sec
rotary Of the German embassy,
win give a box party at the shu.
bert-Belasco tonight for the pre-.
miers Of THE Garden Of Eden" in
honor Of the two noted German
writer's, Rudolph Bernauer and
Rudolph Osterreichr, authors of
the play. Arch Selwyn, the pro.
Queer. and Avery Hopwood, author
OF the English version, together
with numerous. theatrical mag.
mates and Roxy" of picture
palace fame. have come down from
New York to attend the opening.
The Garden OF Eden opens on
Broadway September 81. and is
expected by those accustomed 10
make prophecies on. such occs.
sions to be one of the genuine
hits OF the new season.
Miss Miriam Hopkins, leading
lady. win entertain the members Of
her company and a number of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12

college" is nothing more than
a series Of Buster Keaton gags
strung together on thin yarn.
Keaton's ludicrous efforts to jerk
sodas. wait on tables. make the
ball team, track and crew are
amusing enough, and in a few
cases side-splitting, but hardly; a
plot. a -..
Strangely enough, Buster doesn't
become the college hero, though he
does win The Girl, and that's all
that really matters.
The director of this piece APP
parently made no effort to create
No one seems to give hang about
Old Clayton. The coach doesn't
rag his men or the dean urge
them on to greater things.
Keaton had developed a number
OF peculiar manneriSms which are
as funny as many of Chaplin's.
But where Lita's devoted husband
plays upon the heartStrings of the
spectators, besides making them
laugh, Keaton strives only to be
funny.
An unusually good presentation
supplements the feature film this
week. The Chester Hale Girls stay
on another week; offering d dance
ensemble in a gorgeous setting.
The girls are attractively costumed
in black and white. Joyce Coles,
premier danseuse: Mile. Ella Daga-
nova and John Triesault supply
some enhancing, esthetic dances.
Rome and Dunn, who harmonic
well, fill a return engagement.
They made quite a hit at the
Palace some time back.
Don Felice is guest conductor
this week.
The "presentation" is broken up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12


In the pictures favor may be
enumerated the remarkably fine
character performances of Wal
lace Berry and George Ban
croft, as evil pair of Tartars
as the art of makeup can con-
ceive; the battle scenes wherein
the Constitution is besieged
from land and water by Tripoli-
tan pirates and, particularly,
the handling of the deck scenes
by Director James Cruze.
Just why anyone was retained
to write a STORY" around this
historic frigate, is hard to UNI
derstand. All that was needed
was an editor to forestall the
deadly anachronism. After that
a script clerk could have done
the continuity.
The picture is more Of the
story preceding enlistment of
the Constitution to war on AL
gerian pirates, than it is of the
old ship herself. About two
thirds of the tale is devoted to
happenings aboard the ship.
Esther before Old Ironsides in
vades the guns of Tripoli and,
for the first time in American
history, hoists Old Glory on
foreign soil. These preliminary
events, mostly scenes aboard
ship with its motley of sailor
characterization, are less than
spectacular and the mediocre
touch is confirmed by the moon
calf episodes between Esther
Ralston Ia beauty, if ever and
Charles Farrell. For the Far
rell gent this department cares
very little. He plays his role
in the tempo of a fellow who's
licked from the start.
Johnny Walker, as Stephen
Decatur, looks like a Pythian
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12

en- route to lodge night. That
brannigan face of his was never
meant to beam beneath a
chapeau.
There are countless others in
the group scenes and in these
Cruze again demonstrates an
uncanny knack in commanding
action from a milling MOB.
Whatever credit is to rebound
goes to the Cruze direction, in
the main, and to Paramount's
enterprise in squandering a huge
budget for a faithful reproduc-
ton of Old Ironsides and for
its further enterprise in tackling
a story that must depend on the
favor of hundred per-centers for
dividends.
An enlarged orchestra attends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12

Washington friends at q birthday
party at the Carlton Hotel tonight
following the performances.
Avery Hopwood. the author Of
the play, will be present, as viii
Arch Seiwyn the producer, and a
number Of diplomatic and social
lights Of Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
Our "StoIen Bird"
Editor Has a
Holiday
Dear Mr.. Phillips:

Dear Mr.. Phillips:
Billie Dove in ''The Stolen
Bride" must be a good show.
My personally conducted tour
to the Metropolitan yesterday
was forced to retreat by the
overwhelming numbers waiting
in the lobby. My trusty dog
team was haFnessed and /
mushed nOrthWard to the Am.
bassadOr. Arriving in . near
state ea collapse / was re-
vived by a good swig Of Bur.
glnay, but passed out again
when / saw the thrOngs filling
the spacious lobby.
The doctor tells me / may
try again today, taking good
care TO put no severe strain
on my heart. j. w. b.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
Just This Side of Our
Expectations
By HAROLD PHILLIPS

Laurence Sangs having something of locally this
week He Is represented two at the Columbia by The
Big Parade and at the National 0ld Ironsides For the
first named which by far the better pcure he got infinitely
money than he did for onsde What this proves don't
know. What do know that "Od onsides faulty built
picture expanded beyond its story values topheavy that its
theme is gooey and nspid beyond digestion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12

with pleasant short film subjects.
Aesop's Fables and M-G-M News
reel.
M-G-M Is getting away from the
stereotyped news features. burn.
ing oil plants. the fleet on parade,
ETC., and is going after unusual
shots and quaint news happen.
ings.-B. n. o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
Henley Colnpany Returns

Hobart Henley and the Mixed
Marriages" company have re-
turned from location at La Jolla.
Lew Cody and Aiieen Pringle are
teamed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
Chautard Added. to Cast

Emile Chautard, one time de
rector. has been added to the cast
of Now. We're In the Air.
:. The service that you demand from
the firms that you employ decides
whether or mot they are worthy. The
'FWho's WhO' firms on next 10 the
last page are Trustworthy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
In CAMPUS
Capers

Old Clayton where Buster Keaton to college" this week
at the Palace is quite depne of university higher
Who knows it may be the college of the future! For
$4,000 people, large athletic field handful of
students There cassOoms books
such
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12
g Musicians" for Meniou

Vienna has been selected as the
locale Of the next AdqIphe Menjou
picture, tentatively filled. "Musi.
clans" Ernest va ida WROTE the
story,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-12

INSIST-on the delivery Of
d1V. IL you do mot get your
your Times or Herald every
Herald by 2 q. M, The
Times by 5 p. M, or The
Sunday Herald by 8 a. M,
call Main $500. Delivery Is
guaranteed and your copy
win be sent you Immediately
from the Times Company
Office hy apseial mssSoasss.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-29
Eastern Stations

;61-WBRS-Brooklyn-39t
--Iiealth Girl
7:S0-Carlton Collegians
S:SQ-Miller Brothers, songs
4-Theatcr concert
g:30-1talian program
IO--Club program
1O:3G-Dan Wilson's orchestra
1l-Club entertainers
1l:l5-Gene Culinan. pianist
Observation-Disclosures
7:30-Chidren's hour
Songs: soprano; pianist: songs
9:30--E. r. Broad, baritone
9:15-Jrish music
9:45-Songs
10-Twentieth Century orchestra
STANDARDIZATION Isiand-111
7:3O-Niolinist soprano
S-"Genesis, ". +. Hudg'ngs
S:3O-Soprano violinist
Observation-Disclosures
S:30-Dance music
q:3Q-Popular entertainment
IO:SG-Dance muse
11G0-WNRl.- Wood>idc-2o0
7;S0-Paddy Garret. tenor
7:t5-To be announced
S-Songs
g-Watkins' orchestra
l0--Jolly trio
lU:15-Stud program
139G-NRST-Bay Shorc-21G
5:45-EduCational hour
G-I'nCle Dc-Dc
Concert orchestra
5-WAAT-Jcrscy City-23l
G--I.adS' orchestra
New Britain herald., 1927-03-29

IS one Harbor Period
9:3p-Rob"rt Frazier. singer
1p--unkuown Entertainers
fo:3n-Hilly Hays orchestra
ll:3o-Lannin's orchestra
l. mid.-N ormandie EcTue
59O-WOO-Philadclphia--50S
7:30-Dinnor music
Atlantic City-2.5
1:40-"Through the Stage Door
Seaside Trio
Observation-Disclosures
6:3O-Dinncr music
S-program firm WEAF
S;3O-Male quartet
S;30-Male quartet
9-Program from WEAF
1l:30-Weather forecast
Observation-Disclosures
5-News; dinner music
1:30-A. ]. Stattard
-:45-Musicale
Same as WEAF
S:30-French lessons
9-1l:30-Samc as WE,AF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
c 30-Thoater music
7:3O-Samc as WGY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5-Twilight hour; Ozmito club
disclaimer music; radio school
1:45-Art, i. @. Hayward
a:45-News; weather reports
lO-Mack- VIII trio
New Britain herald., 1927-03-29
Western Stations
Observation-Disclosures

Observation-Disclosures
Skinner concert; song recital
markets
7:45-Spring-O. Z. Jennings
S-Musicalc
S;l5-Samc as WIZ
11:35--Theatcr concert
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Same as WEAF
S:30-Elizabeth Graf soprano
10-Samc as WEAF
11:30-DanCe music
Observation-Disclosures
6-Nariety concert
Concert orchestra
Same as WEAf
11-Dance music