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The Washington times., 1927-10-01
OF
OUR LOWER
DEPTHS

In these present days Of boot.
leggers, speakeasies, gang kill
ings and gunner arrayed against
the forces of law and order and
with sales ladies of sex furnish.
ing a sketchy background It is
perhaps but natural that the
theater should grasp at the
dramatic situations occasioned by
this war. Such a drama Is "Ons
of the Finest which will be pre-
scented at the National for one
week beginning Sunday, October ..
According to advance reports
zone OF the Finest" portrays a
vivid cross section OF this phase
of life into which is swept a girl
through her infatuation for q
former schoOlboy sweetheart, now
leader of a gang of crooks.
Zone of the Finest Is the COM
bined work of John Wray and
the Nugents as well as Elaine
Sterne Darlington and was
evolved from a one7act sketch by
Mr.. Wray who also will appear
in the play in the role of the
gang leader.
Crosby. Gaige, producer of
Silence The Enemy" THE
Butter and Egg Man" and CO.
producer of Broadway" will
present Zone of the Finest" at
the National and as is to be ex.
pected of this producer has given
this new thriller an elaborate
scenic production for each of the
three acts and four scenes.
Thomas Mitchell. Jane Sey-
mour, John Wray, Raymond
Hacket, Kathryn Givney and
Harry Stubs will be seen In Inn
portant roles while others in the
large cast include Fay Ball,
Judith Lowry. William Corbett,
Charles Kennedy. Edgar Nelson,
William Tennyson. Victor xii.
liam, Velma Forrest, Mfllicent
: Green and Harry r. Irving.
Zone Of the Finest" derives its
title from the name frequently
applied to members Of the police
force Of New York. 1t was
staged by Lester Lonergan, while
the settings were designed by
Yellenti.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Casualties

The dowager, the debutante, the
winsome seminary miss, along
with the smart young business
women of Washington, wear the
most expensive gloves in the
United States, in the estimation
Of those who look after the Lost
and Found" booth in the new
Fox Theater. Hundreds Of ele.
giant gloves, mostly in pairs
have been turned in by the
ushers, and they range in uual.
ity from imported suede and
chamois to exquisite kid and
silk. Verify, milady of Wash.
ington spend a goodly sum for
hand adornment. And many of
the gloves and other lost
articles are yet to be claimed.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Joyous Prospect

The Forthcoming advent of the
President Theater Light Opera
Company has brought a wealth of
favorable comment from local peo-
pie.
T. Arthur Smith, who is spon-
soring this revival in the field of
light opera, is bringing to WASH
ington what will probably be the
most pretentious light opera COM
pany in the country. The cast
OF principals is well-known in the
field of music; the chorus is be-
ing carefully chosen from the
ranks Of the recognized light
opera organizations in the United
States. The company will take
on the semblance of an institution
the principals being used to in.
terpret the leading roles, when.
ever possible, and featured vocal
lists of national prominence being
imported for special presentations.
While the President Theater
Light Opera Company is. un-
doubtedly. a business enterprise
Cno guarantors being solicited it
has many angles and phases
tending toward musical develop
ment.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01


nonprofessional. His latest pic
ture is The Arm of the Law
o.-Pledse tell me the age Of
LeGtrice Joy. Is she married and
4chdt is her dddressf Also tell me
Reginald Denny and Marie Provost.
A.-Leatrice Joy is 80 years old
and is divorced from John Gilbert.
Write her, care of Cecil DeMille
Studio, Culver City, Cal. "Tum-
bling River is Tom Mix's latest
picture. Good Morning, Judge"
is Reginald Denny's latest, and
THE Girl in the Pullman" Is Ma
RE Preyost's latest picture.
Q.-Who 4cas the man that
played toith Jack MulHaH in "Jnst
Another BIoMde?" Where may /
secure a photograph OF hinP
A.-Buster Collier, ir.. played
the part You refer 10. Address
him, care Of Warner Brothers
Studio, Hollywood, Cal.
o.-Please publish In the column
tChere may obtain picture Of
Donald Reed, 4rho played in
"NdHghty, But Nice.'' Also tell me
sUhere I can send for Harry Lang
dor's and HdTold Lloyd's pictureSl
A.--Write Donald Reed and
Harry Langdon, care of First Ma
tional Studio, Burbank, Cal, Write
Harold Lloyd, care of Famous
Players Studio, Hollywood. Don
Alvarado is % years old and is not
married.
Q.-CoNld you name a fet0 oc-
tTesSes 4ghO are oyer five feet HUe
inches In heiOhtg
A.-Betty Blythe Is 3 feet Z;
Clair Windsor is feet G: Lois VIII
son is 5 feet 5; Anna -. Nilsson is
feet Z; Irene Rich is 5 feet s, and
Carmel Myers is feet T.
Copyright, 1927, Famous Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1927-10-01


according to an announcement
just issued from the Fairbanks
company, is Douglas Fairbanks
as the Gaucho in Over the Andes. I"
The reason for changing the
name of the picture is to avoid
confusing it with film produced
some time ago under the title, "El
Gaucho." In order to reap full
benefit from publicity obtained for
the picture under its working
title, Doug authorized including
The Gaucho" az part of the final
title. In time this will be dropped,
but not until it serves to acquaint
the public with the fact that "Over
the Andes" Is the Fairbanks pic
ture formerly known as THE
Gaucho."
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Glory Prologue

Carrying out his policy OF
"judicious extravaganza" s. L.
Rothafel, Roxy" is presenting
an elaborate stage prelude for
What Price Glory" william
Fox's version of the celebrated
stage play. The prelude lasts 35
minutes and contains I6 colorfuI.
snappy numbers. roxy" has
caught the happy-go.lucky spirit
of the American soldier off duty
in France and has woven into
his stage picture the songs of
the A. e. F. and their French
comrades. There are a dozen
soloists from ''Roxy's" Gang.
There are choruses and dances
and at the close thrilling and
spectacular tableau.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Rising Curtains
One Week
Hence

GUNNER, speakeasies and
other underworld atmosphere fea-
lures the new play. 'one Of the
Finest" opening at the National
October .. John Wray and the
Nugents are the authors, Crosby
Gaige, the producer. Among
others I'D the cast Tom Mitchell,
last noted in 1.-THE Wisdom
Tooth" and Kathryn Givney.
SEX" was a play that landed
its talented author. Mae West in
Jail for a short term. Mae is
coming back with a vengeance in
her latest opus, ''The Wicked
Age" at Polls October 9, with
the author IN the principal role.
The cast runs into big numerals.
FIRST time on any stage. "The
Medicine Man" debuts at the
Belasco October 10, with, among
others. Minor Waston. Howard
Lang, John Daily Murphy. Elliott
Lester, author OF the THE Mud
Turtle" Is author and Sam H.
Harris, the producer. Rollo Lloyd
directed.
BLACK and White Revue spon-
sored by Jimmie Cooper who Is
also in the cast, opens at the
Gayety next Saturday. The cast
is composed of white and colored
performers.
IMPENDING a week hence at
the Earle are Bob Hall, Jack Ca.
hill and Herb Willis, H. and M.
Power, and others to be named
) later. The feature film will have
Johnnie Hines in White Pants
Willie"
KEITH'S has a laugh bill for
the week Of October 9, featuring
Herman Timberg and his Laugh
Factory Six other acts and
the house features will be an.
nounced later.
THAT memorable tale Of life in
the Foreign Legion, Beau
Geste," opens at the Columbia
October with Ronald Colnan,
Alice Joyce, Noah Berry, Mary
Brian, Neil Hamilton, william
Powell, Norman Trevor. Ralph
Forbes and Victor McLaglan.
ANOTHER outstanding com.
edy duo in films, Charlie MUIR
The Washington times., 1927-10-01

NEIL HAMILTON was born in
IN Lynn, Mass, September Q.
1899. After a brief stage career,
during which time he appeared
with De Wolf Hopper in The Bet
ter OLE" and with Grace George In
THE Ruined Lady" he was Sc
lected by D. w. Griffith to appear
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Reproduction OF
The Glory That
Was Troy

A magnificent setting rep.
resenting the palatial home Of
Paris in Troy is now provid-
ing the background for the
endeayors Of First Nationals
troupe filming "The Private
Life Of Helen Of Troy"
In contrast to the beautiful
but severely plain sets Of the
hardy Spartans, the Trojan
palace is exceedingly elaborate.
with decorations in bronze
bas-relief and many marble
statues.
1t is here that the Trojan
War ends with the death Of
Paris. Here too, MeneIaus re-
covers his wife and speedily
loses his conviction that he
should take her life to avenRe
the national AffrOnt.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Mary's Progress

From Curls to Earrings in
Nineteen Pictures" might be a sub.
title under the general heading Of
The Motion Picture Career Of
Mary Brian"
Mary made her screen debut as
Wendy in Peter PAN" She was
Is then, just from Texas, and wore
long curls down her back.
She is now playing with Richard
Dix. in Shanghai Bound" at the
Rialto as q sophisticated American
society miss. She wears long
jade earrings, smart little hat
and three-inch heels. Mary has
grown up. Shanghai Bound" is
her nineteenth picture. Incl
dentally, she holds the unique rec.
ord of having been featured in
every one of them.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
TRAPSIN' AROUND
THE NIGHT
CLUBS

DECORATORS and electricians
have spent busy week putting
the finishing touches on Club
Lido, the Capitals newest night
club, to be opened next Friday
night in the Hamilton Hotel.
Fourteenth and K Streets N. w.
While done in the Italian style
to simulate garden of Lido,
through utilization of a patio
effect, the appearance of a star
dotted sky is given over the large
dance floor.
Indirect lights of blue, red and
amber throw a mellow interest
with beautiful and bizarre effect.
The Lido Band. which became
30 popular with patrons of Jardin
Lido, atop the Arlington Hotel,
which the same management oper.
ated this summer, has been Ie-
hearsing special repertoire of hot
dance numbers for the opening. An
elaborate entertainment schedule
Is planned.
Horton, former headWaiter at
Wardman Park Hotel will have
charge of the culinary and service
department.
ANNOUNCEMENT is made
from LIE Paradis that beginning
tomorrow, this smart resort will
be open for dinner and supper
sessions on Sundays as through
out the week. The LIE Paradis
band will supply music of its
own inimitable brand.
Fall frivolities of lie Paradis
and the Club Chantecler are now
getting away to a flying start,
with both of these Meyer Davis
resorts featuring individualized
dance music and q succession of
special attractions looming up for
the winter season.
Milton Davis, the new director
of LIE Paradis Band, is register
ing very strong success. A
fine musical background and sew
eral years of experience as the
leader of the Meyer Davis Society
Orchestra combine to ideally fit
this young leader for the difficult
task of producing dance music
that IL gay, rhythmic and still
very artistic.
THRILLFUL dance music il
supplemented by just the right
addition of vaudeville at Swanee,
the Meyer Davis ball room under
the Earle Theater.
Going strong is the report
on the Swanee Syncopators, who
figure as the featured attrac-
ton of the resort. Director AL
Kamons is, il possible, even more
zippy and generally snappy in
his direction than in previous
seasons.
Mamie King. the popular
Capital boy soprano, is register.
Ing nightly hit at Swanee.
The development of this gifted
young entertainer during the
last few months has been truly
remarkable. He has accom-
plished the major part of this
feat during the last few months
while a featured entertainer at
EVELYN Nesbit's cabaret in Allan
tic City. His song presentations
are marked not only by fine
natural singing voice, but YER
satility and a sense of Snowman
ship.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Vital Statistics

The underworld is its own worst
enemy.
Statistics show that more thugs
are killed by other gangsters than
are ever shot by police or put to
death by law,
The crime code of revenge is
dramatically shown in Ben
Hecht's powerful drama Under.
world now being shown at
Loew's Columbia Theater.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Grid Series

Pathe announces the forthcono.
ing of an unusual series of foot
bali produced by Grantlaud Rice
and ]. l.. Hawkinson directed by
the noted N. Y. II. coach.
Chick" Meehan, and titled by w.
u. Hanna, sports writer of the
New York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Up To Her Ears In
Dolls, Connie Is
Content

This craze for collecting
things that people are always
hurting at me doesn't mean
a thing to me-" says Constance
Talnladge. IF l must collect
something I'll stick to my col
lection Of dolls. I've collected
dolls from all over the world;
silly dolls. sensible dolls. dolls
from Russia. and France. and
Japan; dolls that ride, dolls
that walk. dolls that talk,
dolls that dance. just dolls
and friends: that's the only
way collecting gets me-"
The Washington times., 1927-10-01

in THE White
Rose I" TIL is
as followed
by Isn't Life
w o n d er fuIH
a N d 1T h 9
. Street of For.
gotten M en-"
Neil Hamilton
is 8 feet IL
i n c h e 9 in
h e p. h t and
W e / z h s 100
pounds. He is
married tn a
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
FILM FOLKSTERS
Their FGds, FOIEies and
Fortunes

EDITORS NOTE: Questions Of
general interest will be answered
in this column. For a personal
reply, incloEe stamped. addressed
envelope. to FILM FOLK EDITOR,
care Of The Times.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Billie Doves Next

"Once There Was Princess" is
for Billie Doves future use. Carey
Wilson is preparing the continuity
and will be the production man.
ager.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
ThurStOn Disn1iSSeS a
Heavy BdngtaiL

The vanishing of 1600pound mdair in one Of the
greatest illusions produced Thurson the
magician who coming Polls Theaer for one week beginning
nioh
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Art Has No Locale

Before his recent departure from
New York city for Los Angeles,
Charles Chaplin wrote, in a pref
ace to This Film Business.
book soon to be published in Eng
land over the name OF L'Estrange
Fawcett. this comment:
by its very essence as a visual
art the cinema Is as universal u
right ITSELF
Substantiating that belief, Chap
lin has not given character names
to his players in THE Circus" nor
has he ever had a character name
himself aimee the early days when
he made The Floorwalker," THE
Immigrant" and other films.
Neither has Chaplin ever chosen a
definite locale for any one Of his
fling.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
Moniker
For Doug's Next

The worlds record for long titles goes Douglas Fairbanks
judging by the title his new picture which
was produced under the Of "The Gaucho.o
The Washington times., 1927-10-01
A Beautiful Neighbor
In 1.-THE Zoo"

Miss Elsie Lawson, Virginia beauty, that State
noted plays the of Honor in the society comedy
The Zoo by Michael Arlen Winche Smith, its
premiere at the National Monday Charles Dillingham; is
making the
The Washington times., 1927-10-01

THE FILM version of the play
seen here some weeks ago.
Alias the Deacon" opens at
the Rialto October 8. Jean Her.
sholt plays the sly gamester who
pretends to be interested in soul.
saving.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01

ray and George Sidney, will be
seen on the Metropolitan screen
in a week in 1.-THE Life of
Riley" Sam Hardy, Myrtle
Stedman, June Marlowe and
others support.
The Washington times., 1927-10-01

KEITH'S has a laugh bill for
the week Of October ., featuring
Herman Timberg and his Laugh
Factory" Six other acts and
the house features will be an.
nounced later.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-21

You can get an answ to any question of fact or Information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington BureaL. 1929 New York avenue. Washington. D. c. enclosing two cents :n stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . personal reply. Un. signed requests cannot be answered All letters arc .-EJitor
 Q. Do alligators have any com- mercial value?
 A. Their skins are of great com mercial value and are used for travelling bags, pocketbooks bill folds. shoes. belts, coat collars and other leather articles.
 Q. Why do soldiers fall out of step when crossing a bridge? ..
 A. To avoid what engineers term critical vibration which tends to weaken the bridge. For this same reason automobiles and other ve- hicles slow down in crossing bridges.
 0. How did the expression "es- capped by the skin of the teeth" originate?
 A. Job 1920, T am escaped with the skin of my teeth".
 Q. What causes lightning and thunder?
 A. Lightning is a sudden illumi- mating of the sky caused by dis charge of electricity from one cloud to another. from a cloud to the earth, or the earth to a cloud. The flash is caused by the heat of the discharge that causes the air to be- come luminous along the line of the electric spark. Thunder seems to be satisfactorily explained by the fact that the electric discharge in forcing its way through the atmos- phere heats the air and vapor lying in its path to q very high tempera- ture, causing violent expansion along it's entire length. The result is a steep compression wave or, what amounts to the same thing. noise.
 0. In making'a formal call how long should one stay?
 A. From one-quarter to three quarters Of an hour is the usual time. Much depends on clrcum. stances and local custom.
 Q. What is the meaning of Carte Blanche?
 A. It is French. a literal trans- lation being white card" but the idiomatic meaning is unconditional permission"
 Q. How often should the teeth be brushed?
 A. After each meal. if possible. When this Is impracticable they
New Britain herald., 1927-05-21
Your Health How to Keep It.
 Causes of Illness
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN Editor Journal of the American Medical Association and of Hy-
 gla, the Health Magazine


 Discovery that the ultraviolet rays Of the direct sunlight are of value in the prevention and in the treatment of disease has caused many persons to give attention to the question of providing such light for the majority of people.
 It was shown that ordinary win dow glass does not transmit ultra violet light, but permits only the heat rays Of the sun 10 come through. Recently several modfica- tions of glass have been developed and are offered 10 builders of hotels and apartment houses as we'll as to persons owning homes and per- sons desiring 10 provide poultry with ultraviolet light.
 A council of the American MedI- cal Association. devoted particularly 10 Investigations of claims made in the field Of physical treatment. has recently made available the report Of it's investigation Of many of these glasses Several specimens Of prepared glass. both transparent and translucent without transpar- oncy, were examined. Some Of them were less expensive than ordinary window glass. In some instances single coating Is provided. which does not tend 10 withstand well the onslaught of the weather. Some glasses Were better than others in transmitting ultraviolet rays.
 The report Of the council is available 10 any one especially in- tereSta1 in this s,I,iact
New Britain herald., 1927-05-21

Whae HavDsaed to the Letter of tho Nystesious Rell-Bearded Msn7
 A ! saw that the soiled letter which the red-bearded man had said was . message had disappeared from the top of the bookcase. l felt my pulses quicken with the consciousness that there was some sort of mystery concerning the bizarre communication and the man who brought 1t, and that Miss Lin- coins desire to see the secret hollow in the gatepost had not been prompted by the idle curiosity which almost had come to believe had actuated her.
 AImost-but not quite. realized tha, from the frs. subconsciously had sensed the terrified comprehen- sion of the "message" which had been 20 spectacularly brought to her and that when she sped back 10 the house upon her pretended errand. had known that it was to retrieve the letter from its exposed position. and to hide 1t securely perhaps even upon her person - although she disdainfully had re- treated when the red-bearded man had extended the soiled envelope in his grimy hand. and arrogantly had commanded him to lay it on the sundial and go.
 Quickly I averted my eyes from the bookcase but not swiftly enough to escape Dicky's keen eyes. I saw him frown. and at Mary's guilty blink Of the eyelids knew that she also had shot a glance at the spot where the letter had rested.
 Fortunately. however. Miss Lin coln, busy with the tea tray, had no. noticed our glances. and for the i rext ten minutes our call followed the perfunctory course of similar ! visits all over the world. Nothing more was said about any further 1 exploration of the grounds. and I. i for one. was well content to stay ! upon the sheltered, homy veranda. ! I had had quite enough excitement for one day. !
 When we rose 10 leave Miss Lin . coin put out her hands irnpulsively . to me.
 You will come again. soon. won't . you?" she asked. Tt is very-lone- ly here, very strange" {
 She was like lovely wistful child !. in her appeal, ard there vanished | swiftly from my mind the slight but {
New Britain herald., 1927-05-21
Loves Enbers Ade3s Garrison's Absorbing Sequel to
 Revelations of Wife"
Beginning . New Serial

very distinct prejudice I had found myself indulsing against her.
 ''Of course We wili," I said cor dialiy. pressing her hands warmly. and you must come to see us often. l hope your aunt and uncle also will be able to come"
 She shook her head regretfully.
 T cannot promise that" she said. Poor Tante rarely even gets out doors. I am sure she never would be able to make the Journey 10 your house. She is very frail. And my uncle--is rather difficult. No. I think I shall come by myself"
 You will be most welcome" I assured her. and she thanked me prettily. said a cordial good-by to Mary and to Dicky. and then. with a palpable air of having reserved the best till the last, she extended a hand to Noel.
 Mrs. Ticer tells me- she said. that l am to be the cause of de- priving you of luncheon, as she cannot get back to her house in time to prepare it. Will you let me make amends by doing me the hon. or to be our guest at luncheon each day."
 Poor Noel flushed brick red at this sudden onslaught, and I saw that Mrs. Ticer had not yet spoken to him about the change which would be made In his daily regime. So far. she evidently had gone home in the middle of the day and pre- pared luncheon for him. From Mary. standing next to me, there came a quick catch of the breath. unheard. I was sure. by the others. and I hastened to the rescue of the 
 You are SO kind" I told our hostess. but Mr. Veritzen Is provided for. You see he is SO old a friend of ours and Mrs. 'ricer is so valued a neighbor that we have arranged the matter be- tween us. Mir. Neritzen is to lunch with us as regular thing, but as I saw her expressive face shad- ow with something very like dis appointed chagrin-"I am sure that very often this Summer We will ex- change luncheon guests. You must come to us and our young people will come to you."
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