Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-21
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Not since "The Volga Boatman" has
William Boyd had for a starring picture
what he has in The Leatherneck, a
Patile dialogue and sound picture, which
is shown at the Earle Theater this week.
AS United States Marine private who
is court martialed for desertion he has
a role which. 1t is thought. will vastly
enhance his vogue with fans.
Much in the way of romance and
adventure is suggested by the United
States Marines and the producers have
conferred their drama on the adventures
of three Devil Dogs" The result grips
with its drama and thrills because the
adventures through which its charac-
tiers are carried are of an unusual sort.
Alan Hale has been seen with Will
liam Boyd often, and they make a
great duo. Robert Armstrong lends to
the trio something OF the appeal both
of "The Three MuSketeers" and Beau
Geste" Diane Ellis, newcomer to
the films, plays opposite the star
Fred Kohler plays an important part
and minor roles are enacted by Mitch
ell Lewis, Jules Cowles. Jimmy Aldine,
Paul wiegel, Philo Mccullough, Wade
Boteler. Lee Shumway, Richard Neill
and Jack Richardson.
The Vitaphone presentation for the
new week includes Hope Hampton in
the fourth act of Massenet's Opera,
"Manon," and Ray and Dot Dean in
Hes a Devil" "BookloverS," Para
mount novelty reel. and an orchestral
overture complete the program.
FoX-Dorothy Burgess in Pleasure
Crazed."
Monckton Hoffe, one Of England'S
popular authors, Is responsible for the
story Of Pleasure Crazed," which is an
adaptation Of his play, THE Scent OF
Sweet Almonds" It is Fox Movie
tone talking picture and will be shown
at the Fox Theater this week.
It was selected as starring vehicle
for Dorothy Burgess. who stepped from
the footlights to the screen as Tonia
in I'm Old Arizona" The supporting
membered for her performance oppo-
site Paul Mum in THE Valiant; Ken
meth MacKenna. who was once Grace
Georges leading man following his per-
formances in productions of the New
York Theater Guild: Campbell Gullan
an actor of the British stage; Douglas
Gilmore, and Henry Kolker. who makes
his first appearance for Fox Movietone
in the production.
Mr. Hoffe's play was adapted by
Douglas z. Doty, and the screen dia-
logue was written by Glare Hummer,
the brilliant dramatist who wrote
GOOD Gracious, Annabelle." Miss
Hummer is also the composer of the
song, II Only Knew 1t Was You," which
is sung in the production.
The stage program will present John
Irving Fisher as the master Of cere-
monies In introducing its musical COM
edy and revue entertainers.
PALACE-Lon Clancy in Thunder"
Lon CLANCY in Thunder" will be the
screen attraction at Loew's Palace the
current week. CLANCY, as a rugged,
grouchy engineer whose sole purpose in
life seems to be to keep the trains
movin,'" is supported by Phyllis Haver
and James Murray. The picture Is q
romance of railroading, with action
from the start to the final fade-out.
The story opens with Phyllis stealing
q ride on the locomotive in order to be
in time for her show in the night club
at Chicago. CLANCY wants to put her
off, but pressed for time, allows her to
somain. His son and she become init
mate and the boy looks her UP later at
the club. Meantime Chaney's other
son, also a railroad man. is killed while
keeping .sse Jiains moving. ChaneyS
family turn against him for sending
the boy out. To make matters worse
Chaney's train Is wrecked and he Is
retired to the shops and the younger
son tries to get out Of railroading. News
comes of floods In the South. every
available engineer and fireman are
fastened there with trainloadS Of sup
plies. Chaney and his son find them
selves again aboard their old engine
and through the old mans efforts they
reach the flooded area and save an
entire town. Stranded in the town
praying for the trains to come through
are the wife and a child of the dead
son and the sweetheart of the younger
SON. They then realize that the old
mans thought in keeping the trains
moving" was right.
on the stage Herbert Rawlinson goes
to the front with q Jack Darlington
hroduction, Over the Top" featuring