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Evening star., 1928-05-27
FILMOGRAMS
Bits From the Studios and Theaters.

government. It's title is "Karangi" or
Children of the Sun"
Eva Novak, who has been working
in Australia, has left on vacation for
Honolulu, after which she will return
to Hollywood. She made two pictures
In Australia, For the Term of His
Natural Life" directed by Norman
Dawn, and 1.-The Romance of Runni-
bede',' directed by Scott r. Dunlap.
Film Daily says there is an indlca-
ton Of general swing to talking pic
lures" during the next season. This
will certainly create a demand for
players with good voices in speaking
as well as in singing Romantic dia-
logue in the talkies thus far has been
somewhat rough.
Negotiations are being pressed to Sc
cure Richard Arien for "Companionate
Marriage" the Judge Lindsey story.
Beatrice Van is writing the scenario
and Erie G. Kenton will direct.
In spite of two weeks intensive search
of Broadway shows. cabarets night
clubs and social gatherings, Harry Pol
lard the director, is still undecided who
win play Magnolia and Ravenal in Uni
versaPS screen production Of SHOW
Boat" More than so tests have already
been made.
Following the showing Of Universal's
Uncle Toms Cabin" in Barcelona, Il Is
said the King of Spain commanded a
private screening Of it at the royal
palace.
Vonceil viking, the courageous young
blond who established a record as the
first woman to cross the continent on
horseback, will start her first picture
at Universal City soon. Picture patrons
will recall her personal appearance on
the Rialto stage when she passed
through this city on her hazardous ride.
Preparations are under way for finn
ing the Ttffany-Stahl production, The
Albany Night Boat" an original story
by Ben Grammar Kohn. to be directed
by Tom Terriss. A company will be
brought east, where many Of the scenes
will be taken aboard the Albany night
boat on the Hudson River.
Barbara Leonard. who appears in
Ladies of the Night Club" has been
loaned by her company TO appear on
the stage at the Hollywood Playhouse
under the management of Joseph
Schildkraut. where she will play the
leading feminine role in "Pomander =
Walk"
George Jessel is collaborating with
Isadore Bernstein on George Washing
ton Cohen Aaron Hofman's famous
New York stage success. The Cherry
Tree in which JeSsel will star,
"Sins Of the Fathers" has definitely
replaced THE Man Who Never Missed"
as the title for Emil Jennings next
Paramount production. The picture Is
based on Mildred Grams magazine
story. THE Feeder" Jannings plays
veteran vaudeville trouper. Ludwig
Berger viii direct.
A series of six one-reel Tiffany color
classics will be made in Continental
Europe and northern Africa for the
program Of "a Tiffany color classics for
ls2S-1929. A Photographic unit under
the direction of Curtis F. Nagel VIII
sail for Africa June 8. II Is also an
nounced that a feature-length picture
in technicolor viii be made under the
direction Of Leonce Perret. who directed
Gloria Swanson in Madame Sans
Gene
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Enjoyed Making Picture.

FISHING over the side and bathing
in the Pacific miles out from shore
are some of the compensations Of max
ing a sea picture. according to Ramon
Navarro, who thus enjoyed a most
thrilling vacation, he says, during his
work in Across to Singapore" his new
Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer picture.
"The adventures in the picture were
interesting enough, but the trip on ship
was q good deal more So" says Navarro.
There is always something about going
TO sea that fascinates one and the his
tory of the Narwahi, the old clipper
in which we made the cruise, added TO
this thrill, for the Earwahl Is among
the most notable Of ships Of the Pa
ciiic."
The picture story is vivid adven-
ture romance Of the seas and the Orient
based on the novel by Ben Anes VII
Iiams and directed by William Nigh.
Much Of IL was made at sea, including
the terrific storm, the mutiny aboard
and the attack by Oriental pirates.
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George Bancroft.

GEORGE BANCRoFTS rise to film
- stardom followed long stage and
screen career.
An Easterner. his striking portrayal
Of a Western bad man first brought
him into screen prominence and earned
him long contract with Paramount
Bancroft's stage successes include
THE Trail of the Lonesome Pine, "
Paid IN Full" and the Rise Of Rosie
O'Reilly." His first picture was
Driven" and this was followed closely
by THE Rough Riders" Old Iron-
sides, The Pony Express" and Under
world" the picture which earned him
stardom.
His latest release. THE Showdown. y
is a screen attraction OF the current
week
Bancroft has glowing personality.
He is 6 feet inches tall. weighs almost
200 pounds, and Is lover OF outdoor
life and athletics. He was educated at
Tome Institute and at the Naval
Academy at Annapolis,
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Keith's Able Allv.

THIS past week the theatrical in
L dustry and financial circles were
thrilled with the news that Joseph P.
Kennedy. president of F. B. o. Pic
lures Corporation, had with associates.
acquired a substantial interest In the
Keith -Albee- -Orpheum circuit of thea
ters, and had actively joined with E. F.
Albee. president; Marcus Heiman. ex-
ecutive vice president. and the other
officials of that institution in the newly
created Office of chairman of the board.
Mr.. Kennedy is unquestionably q
man of achievement and an official of
great reSourcefulneSs. In him. vaude-
vile is believed to have acquired an i'm
portant ally and great things are ex-
pected of K-A-O as a result Of this
new affiliation.
Coming into the picture industry In
February. 1926, from the banking busi-
ness in Boston, with a general back
ground in the steel industry, Mr.. Ken
nedy has impressed the film industry
with his remarkable personality and
his progressive accomplishments. In a
brief time he has given his company.
F. B. o. Pictures Corporation, new
position in the business and has made
himself an outstanding figure among
leaders OF the industry.
In 1917 he resigned as president of
the Columbia Trust Co. TO become as
sistant general manager of the Fore
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River Shipbuilding Corporation. en-
ploying $4,000 men. A year later he
resigned from the corporation to be-
come manager Of Hayden, Stone 81 Co.
and was affiliated with that firm until
two years ago. when he purchased
F. B. o. Pictures and became owner
and president of the company.
Last year Mr., Kennedy introduced
motion picture course at Harvard
University, and it was under his SUI
pervision that series of lectures on
motion picture production, distribution
and exhibition was delivered at Harvard
by IA leaders of the film industry. In
November, 1927 book called THE
Story of the Films" a compilation of
the Harvard lectures edited by Mr..
Kennedy. was plblished by Chicago
company and met with an eager re-
ception by picture fans generally.
The afilliation of the Radio Corpora
ton of America with F. B. o. is the
most spectacular of the many progress
sive achievements of this young pro-
ducer since he acquired ownership OF
F. p. o. two years ago.
Many consider that his accomplish
ment in bringing the radio industry
and the picture business together,
through the affiliation of his company
with the Radio Corporation OF America,
as the greatest step forward made by
the motion picture industry in decade
Evening star., 1928-05-27

N ATHE Is reported to have sus-
- tanned a loss of upward OF
100000 in 1927, due to mount
l. ing costs, severe competition and
the changing of programs by ex-
hibitors whereby short subjects and
two-reel comedies were discarded for
stage presentations
"Sins of the Fathers" has been
chosen as the title for Emil Jannings
picture. heretofore known as 1.-The
Man Who Never Missed The pic
ture is based on Mildred Grams maya
zine story "The Feeders" and is being
directed by Louis Berger.
Mary Brian will play opposite
Charles Rogers, the star, in his first
star picture for Paramount.
Charlie Murray, who has hereto
fore been teamed with George Sidney
is to venture as a solo star in an z. M
Asher production for First National
which will be directed by William
Beaudine, who is now directing Mary
Astor and Lloyd Hughes in Heart to
Heart"
Don Terry, athlete, college graduate
and globe trotter, has been signed by
Fox and will appear in Charles Francis
Goes story, "Me-Gangster," which
Raoul Walsh will direct.
Warren Burke, son Of John Burke
vaudeville headliner, also has been
signed by Fox and assigned to Road
House." featuring Lionel Barrymore
and Marta Alba.
An original by Ivan Turgenev, a
Russian short-story writer, VIII be
filmed under the title District Doc
tor" with Jean Girard Catherine Hotf-
man and Paul Ellis in the cast.
Wilma Banky's new picture will be
called THE Awakening" instead oil
THE Innocent" 1t is an original by
Frances Marion. adapted for the screen
by Carey Wilson Victor Fleming is
directing and Walter Byron, Goldwyn'
new find" and Louis Wolheim VIII
have prominent roles in 1t. 1t also
is an original Movietone product.
The desire to see John Barrymore's
new picture. Tempest" is manifested
in gross receipts of $4,000 its first halt
of a week at the Embassy Theater,
New York. Barrymore's performance
Is characterized by Film Daily as easily
one Of the high lights Of the year thus
far.
Fail" Charles Farrell and Grets
Nissen's sheik picture that is differ
ent." is said to bring forth signs, Soos
and whatnots from the woman foiks'
It has a tragic ending whose tragedy is
tempered to make it easy.
Television in practical form Is far
off. according to L. M. Clemen, chlet
engineer of the Fada Radio organiza-
tion. who says that wrong impression
is being given the public In announce
ments that it is really near at hand.
"Lindbergh day" was observed
throughout the country in theatsrs ot
the Universal Corporation last Monday.
A cablegram states that ''in an effort
to gain world distribution Russian pro-
auctions units are eliminating partly
or entirely propaganda Of Soviet orr
GIN" This is especially true OF Wufku,
which has studios at Odessa, Jalta and
Kiev in the south Of Russia.
Alexander Marky, Universal director,
is filming a Maori Saga in New Zea-
land, working in cooperation with the
Evening star., 1928-05-27

COLLEGIANS everywhere. frosh, sem
- iors. juniors, even the time seasoned
old grad. will find in The Poor Nut, /"
the college farce that will occupy the
attention of the National Players this
week, q refreshing revival of memories
long dormant Indeed, every mother
son OF them ought TO get a real kick
out of 1t. for 1t deals with the realisms
Of college life instead Of burlesquing
them. and who that has ever known
them will not feel a stronger heartbeat
and delightful thrill whenever they
are revived.
THE Poor Nut" Is not the idle dream
of an ordinary playwright's imagina-
ton. It is the creation of a young
genius, who was virtually born in a
trunk on the back-stage of a theater
and who was collegiate fiedgling at
the Ohio State University while his dad
was trouping the country over two
a-day circuit.
Sophistication seems to be the heri-
tage of those who are born In the
shadow of the calcium, and so Elliott
Nugent. the young author of The
Poor Nut" when he entered the uni
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Pola Takes Long Holiday.

A LEISURELY three-month auto
I n mobile tour of Europe will occupy
Pola Negri's time beginning June /,
according to plans announced at the
Paramount studio in Hollywood With
the completion OF the Polish stars
present production, as yet untitled near
at hand, she and her husband, Prince
Serge Mdivani, are concluding prepara-
tions for their vacation.
The contemplated tour comprises the
longest rest taken by Miss Negri dur
ing the six years that have elapsed
since she arrived from Berlin to begin
work under her Paramount contract.
The Polish actress present picture.
which has occupied the last several
weeks, is the first picture directed in
America by Ludwig Berger, whose name
became well known here through Gin
derella" and THE Waltz Dream"
Evening star., 1928-05-27

IF extras chewed less gum, says D.
w. Grifnth. the bigger and better
pictures" we hear so much about would
be realities rather than mere topics
for conversation.
The famous director-producer OF The
Battle of the Sexes" noticed while he
was making the picture on the United
Artists lot that q fair average Of three
out of five extra" players chewed
gum.
He has no objection to their doing
that, he says, II they would only re-
member to park the tasteful rubber
product while actual filming is in prog
reSS
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Gum-Chewing Extras. ;"

There IS no way Of estimating how
much film is thrown away annually
because of this one evil alone. But IN
The Battle of the Sexes" know that
I wasted 500 feet Of film. and halt an
hours time-at $4,000 an hCur-oe-
cause some Of the atmosphere players
in the background forgot for the mo-
ment that they were society women and
chewed not wisely but too vel"
It win be recalled that one Of the
most spectacular sequences ever filmed,
the crossing of the Red Sea in Cecil
B. DeMille'S THE Ten Commandments, :"
had to be retaken because the fllm
showed scores OF extra" players mix
ing their emotions with gum.
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Introduces the Mask.

COLUMBIA PICTURES viii introduce
~ the mask for the first time 70 the
screen as a mode Of dramatic express
sion in Name the Woman"
Anita Stewart. who appears as femi-
nine lead In this mystery drama. plays
her most dramatic scenes with her face
completely covered by a Benda like
mask. AS the facial muscles. one OF
the greatest aids for expressing emo
ton. are hidden. Miss Stewart depends
entirely on her hands and the move
meuts Of her body 10 put over her
reactions.
Erie G. Kenton directed Name the
Woman" which was adapted from the
story Bridge"
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Another War Story.
p ICHARD BARTHELMEss and

y ICHARD BARTHELMESS and his
bride are now enjoying their honey
moon in Hawaii, but First National stu
dio officials are preparing for his next
picture, which is to be started upon his
return.
1t is "Out of the Ruins" dramatic
story of France after the war by Sir
Philip Gibbs, eminent author and war
correspondent. 1t will present the
French viewpoint of the war, as "The
Patent Leather Kid" Barthelmess' epic
of the United States Tank Corps, pre-
sented the American side of the war
Other pictures in which Barthelmess
will star during the coming year are
"Mutiny," an original sea story by Scott
Darling, and Diversion" from the play
of that name.
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Christie Comedy.

REGTNNING the production OF a
;arge program Of comedies and fea-
lures for Paramount. the Christie STU
dioS reopened recently with four direc-
tors starting new season pictures.
The new comedies under way are
Confessions ot Chorus Girl" =
Sandy McDuff' Scotch comedy star
ring Jack Duffy, and also Bobby Yer
mons and Billy Dooley's first comedy
for the new year, The directors are
Arvid GillStrom. Harold Beaudlne. VII
liam Watson and William Holland.
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New Meighan Picture.
HUGHES. president

HOWARD HUGHES, president OF
the Cadd0 Company has an
nounced that he has signed James
Cruze 10 direct Thomas Meighan In a
second picture for Paramount release
following THE Racket"
Al the same time Hughes revealed
that he has completed negotiations with
ReK Beach for the purchase of a special
story for Melghan's use under the di-
rectiOn of CTuze The picture, aa yet
untitled will go into production May
70 II III a inelodraina.
According 10 Hughes, the second
Meighan starring picture viii be pro-
duoed on All even more lavish basis
than the first
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Next Griffith Picture.

EHRrT J. LLOYD. vino prepared
the script for "Thf Drums Of
Love" IL now engaged In writing the
adaptation and continuity for THE
Pioneer WGman," the next ID. w.
Dnfiith picture to 90 into production
at the United Artists studio,
The Pioneer Woman" iA described
as an original by Harry Carr. IL Was
bought fIrst by the De Mile studio.
bTifflth plans 10 make this epic 0f The
pioneering days IN Kentucky hls big
gesi feature ~ a years activity which
Includes The Drums 0f Love" and "The
Battle ~ the Sexes"
Production Is scheduled for the latter
part VI June,
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The Fun of College Life.

versity was rich in his inheritance
Not only did it prompt him to keep his
eye wide open seeing things, but ii
also gave him the knack of clothing
incidents with garments of the stage
and to a purpose.
This. perhaps, Is one Of the big
reasons why in a college center like
New York THE Poor Nut" was a
Broadway attraction for ten months,
and its merits as a humorous reflex
OF college life. faithful in It's details,
probably furnishes additional explana-
ton why 1t achieved real success for
six months on the road, for 1t holds
many hearty laugh for those who
have never been real participants in the
unmatchable happenings of life reflect
ed from the college campus.
Evening star., 1928-05-27
Coming Attractions
NATIONAL PLAYERs-"East Is West

NATIONAL PLAYEKS-"EastI Is west.
Next week the National Players will
offer Fay Bainter's great success, East
Is West" which Director Clifford
Brooke originally directed and which
ran for season and half in New
York, with another full season on the
road.
East Is West" Is whimsical tale of
the adventures of a little Chinese
beauty on this side of the water who
in love with an American boy, encoun-
ters unusual adventures, but manages
to extract herself from these predica-
ments and to weave herself into a fasci-
mating romance that has its thrill and
its threat, as we'll as its lighter moments.
Leneta Lane, in the role of Ming Toy,
has in it one Of her foremost opportu-
mites of the season.
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CHEVY CHASE LAKE.

"Torrid dance music" is announced
as a feature at Chevy Chase Lake. a
Capital suburban resort. There Is mu-
sic both upstairs and down." so to
speak, at the lake, with the Swanee
Syncopators on the lower pavilion and
a crack Meyer Davis dance music or
chestra, directed by Ben Levine. on the
upper pavilion. There are very few in
terludes between dances, practically all
intermiSsions being filed In with vaude-
vile specialties.
Great festoons of electric lights that
are reflected in the water iiiumine the
woodland surroundings at the lake.
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Parking Space

0DARKING space. parking space
where is there parking space?''
Glen Echo Park announces wide open
spaces" for automobiles are plentiful up
that way. There are many amuse-
mentS also aside from pleasant resting
places amid the trees.
Outside the park and within a few
feet of its entrance Is large alloca-
ton OF land that makes entrance and
egress of automobiles easy.
Evening star., 1928-05-27
Marshall HalI Opens May 30.

News Of interest Is contained In the
announcement that Marshall Hall viii
open for the Summer season on Deco
ration day next Wednesday,. This fa-
nous resort on the banks OF the Po-
t0nac will be served by the Charles
Manchester, craft that has endeared
itself TO thousands who have enjoyed
It's sturdy decks.
The Charles Manchester will leave It's
wharf three times daily, at 10 am.
2:30 pm. and Gas pm. On Sunday
IL viii make the trips at 1890 am,
2:30 pm. and 6:45 pm.
On the trip down the Potomac many
historical places are passed. namely,
Forts Hunt and Washington, and. of
course, Mount Vernon the former home
of George Washington.
At Marshall Hall itself there are
numerous improvements and additions
To the amusement devices including a
new Ferris wheel, device called the
figure eight" kissing bug" the
whip. shooter and Venetian swing. For
those who prefer them there are the
shooting galleries paddle stands, etc.
The grounds at Marshall Hall are spa
ctous and fav0rite places for small fam
ily iuncheons. Dancing free on the
pavilion may be enjoyed both day and
night.
The historic old mansion on the
grounds contains wide porchcg and
comfortable chairs. which may be en-
joyed free.
Evening star., 1928-05-27

Renee Adoree made personal ap-
Dearance" via transatlantic telephone
recently when she told an English
audience that she was sorry she could
not come over This novel teIephonic
arrangement WAS arranged by lead
ing exhibitor Of Birmingham, England.
for special showing OF THE Big
Parade"
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ARTS CLUB PLAYS. MAY 1890.

Two one-act plays. Courage" by
Edith Ogden Heidel, and "Stratagem, -
by John Davenport Long, win have
their premiere at the Arts Club Tuesday
at $3.50 pm.
Many OF Mrs. Heidel's plays have
been produced and in play contests
have been awarded first place, but this
is the first Arts Club production OF a
play by Mr.. Long.
Courage" a dramatic episode, will
be played by Miss Ethel Prince, Mrs.
Edna Hilton. Miss Aline Dryden, Mr..
Arthur White and Mr. Paul Graves.
Both Mrs. Hilton and Mr.. White have
been seen in Arts Club plays, and Mr..
White has appeared with the National
Players.
"Stratagem" sets forth an amusing
bit Of trickery which solves the housing
and servant problem for two women
and one man. 1t will be played by
Mrs. Belle Howell Bohn, Miss Anne
Ives and Mr.. Long.
The Westbrook Trio, composed of
Mrs Frank Westbrook, piano; Jeanne
Westbrook, violiniste, and Frank West
brook, jr.. cellist, will give short mu-
sical program between the acts.
The program will be repeated at the
Arts Club Wednesday night at the same
hour
Evening star., 1928-05-27
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

The grand opening OF the season at
Chesapeake Beach. nearby salt water
resort which started yesterday. will con-
tinue with added festivities today. Many
are expected TO visit the bayside to get
their first 1928 Whit Of the salt air
Raymond Kibbey's Milo Ramblers.
who made their debut on the over-the-
water dance pavilion yesterday, will be
on hand again today. The mile board
walk will be ablaze with color and
gayety; kiddies win cavort on the free
playground, with slides. Seesaws and
swings In action, and tons OF sand Will
be ready for juvenile hands.
Bathing win be in order for those who
care for 1t, and the hardheads are said
10 be biting nicely, 10 the glory OF the
fishermen. Fairyland, with the comet,
the whip, the Ferris wheel and the
merry go -round, also VIII be a center Of
interest
Evening star., 1928-05-27

Mary Brian will play the feminine
lead in Charles Rogers first star pic
ture for Paramount. with Chester Conk-
lin In an important part, The produc-
ton viii be based on an original coll
lege story by Wells Root. Varsity" Is
its tentative title.
Evening star., 1928-05-27
GLEN ECHO PARK.

The Saturday half holidays enjoyed
by many WaShingtonians help to swell
the total attendance at Glen Echo over
the week end. These excursions to the
land OF play are eagerly anticipated by
many, for the outdoor amusements, gen.
eral good fun and complete change
from the daily routine tend to tone
up mind and body.
The new Aeroplane Swing just now is
one of the star performers" at the
big free amusement park The ride
through space on this thriller is said
to provide all the sensations of =
cruise in the clouds. The basic struc-
ture, 50 feet in height, gives an impos-
ing appearance at night, with its more
than 700 electric lights.
The Coaster Dip and Derby Racer
have both been greatly improved. and
promise a better ride than ever before
both from the standpoint of comfort
and convenience.
One Of the many new features this
year is the latest appliance in pho
tography, an instrument that will take
pictures Of semi-motion character, of
type never heretofore presented IN
Washington. There is also a new
pleasure giving device to test marks
manship.
Up in the ballroom McWilliams
Orchestra is making itself faporably
known to the dancers. The ballroom
is opened week nights only. and many
60 to Glen Echo for this feature alone.
The park this year is especially at
tractive for picnics for private parties
as well as for organizations.