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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23

LITTLE Noveiio an d = Mape abel
"The Csmstan4 poulton In attitudes of
Nvwnhv pensive unconvention-
atty scarcely serves to
lift the photoplay version of "The
Constant Nymph," at the Little Thea
ter this week, as far above the rank
and file OF motion pictures as the orig
inal book was above the rank and file
Of novels published some seasons ago.
Margaret Kennedy's book about the
informal nlenage Of the composer
Sanger in the Tyrol had q flavor of
cilaste Bohemianism which marked II
90 an extremely 1inc study of exotic
temperament: The play, which the
author and Basil Dean TRANSCRIBED to
stage form, was reasonably satisfactory
in that medium, but also fell short Of
the book. But the motion picture,
using the actual scenes in the story
for Ms settings, fails almost entirely to
win the Grant spirit OF eccentricity
which pervaded Sanger's brood. Though
the Alps and valleys around the Ka.
rindehutte are beautifully real, Tessa
and Lewis and Lima and Tonia are not
ANY form of the story which fails to
make these characters throb must in
evitably lack successful telling.
The essential fault here is that the
photoplay is wanting in elasticity, needs
the almost iridescent play of tempera-
ment that the tale itself possessed. The
attempt to capture the mood OF these
cratic people is too forced. Lewis
(Novello) and Tessa (Miss Poulton) es-
pecially, the pivotal characters Of the
work, are too plainly under the direc-
tors thumb. They are stiff. posed. in
articulate. Some feeling Of emotional
inSularity permeates the whole tech.
nique, some graceless striving after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23

threatens her present happiness as
the bride Of q promising young
artist % well that one 10 inclined 10
mentally connive with her for the
young mans deception. And so sym
pathetically and convincingly does
March I'LL the role of the artist hus-
band that one is inclined to agree with
him that he was IAN executioner, not
a murderer" when he sent the old lib
the story moves along rapidly with no
DUH moments, although the ending,
which leaves the fate Of the principals
to the Imagination Of the audience, EVIL
IDENTIFY was disappointing to some. AT
any rate all the characters co'.ld be
heard and easily understood-an ex-
ceilent thing in talkies.
The plot essentials are as follows:
When Jeanne announces her engage
nlent to Pierre to Rigaud, wealthy own
ef Of a fashionable shop, and tells him
that her 6ance believes the shop to be
hers and Rigaud her guardian, he gives
ionable church wedding for his ward. :"
Jeanne and Pierre are very happy at
first, but Rigaud must exercise his
power over both until he drives Pierre
almost insane with jealousy ana un-
.. wittinly removes himself from the scene
of action.
On the stage Al Evans and the Palace
SyncopatorS present G. A. Niggemeyer's
production. Romance Isle" featuring
the following entertainers: Sylvia Field,
formerly of Maj. Edward BoweS' Capt.
tol family Of radio entertainers, who
sings one operate and one popular
number; the Candy Hale ballet, Hickey
brothers, who furnish some delightful
comedy: Kay and Sayres. dancers, and
Eileen and Marjorie, tumblers and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23
Fox
ssalnte."

Sort Of celebration one has come 70
expect Of this pretentious youngster Of
cur local movie houses.
The stage show Ia the second Fam
ehon and Marco idea. "Fantasma," an
elaborate affair. hevily frosted. but with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23

In the New Fashions lies genius genius the modem spn-youhl
individual dramatic In evening fashions there every type
from the goddess the mgeue Modern mecuouy
gomed than everafecs this bdke Silhouette sleek moulded
to-the-body, well groomed appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23

freedom Of motion. The scenes La the
Tyroi are beautifully photographed;
there are infrequent passages OF touch
ing dramatic skin.
A Laurel and Hardy comedy is anus
ing, and the $97 Aim, 1.-THE Hollywood
Extra" shows imagination in the use of
impressionistic technique. Current
news events are also pictured on this
weeks program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23
Raucous. indefat-
igable. energetic
almost to frenzy,
Lew leslie
nYa1.al.lainelr,s AnHrf
NATIONAL
"Blackbirds."

NA11ONAL Almost to frenzy,
"RIackbirds." Lew Leslie's
"Blackbirds" few
into the National Theater last night for
their weeks engagement, playing tine
opening nighG to a full house which
received the all-colored revue with gen.
erous and genuine enthusiasm.
OF the various musical hurricanes
which have swept down from Harlem
to different Broadway stages, none has
won more fiattering patronage than
"Blackbirds." To the energy OF Lew
Leslie, who conceived the plan OF the
revue and seems to have done nearly
everything else for it but change the
scenery. is due the greatest portion OF
such credit as the finished product has
won for itself. The lyrics are by Dor
othy Fields, the music by Jimmy NC
Hugh.
With the exception of two or three
skits, there is very little in "Blackbirds
strictly in the Negro idiom. These sklts'
1t NAV be said, are among the best IN
the show, either for their specialized
"blackface" comedy, their music OF
their adept dancing The specialt1ee
and chorus routine. which are patterned
after the mode of the usual white revue.
are interesting chiefly for the skill and
poise with which they are interpreted
by colored performers, most of whom
are mulattoes, quadroons ana octo-
rooms. The bringing Of their native
agility, gayety and harmontousness to
the conventional revue form makes
these coloied players seem entirely ap-
propriate to the casual routine and IN
vestiture of the stage. The enthusiasts
and moods characteristic tc the negro
in brief. have been wisely adapted by
Mr.. Leslie, and the whole thing goes
off with verve and no little grace
There are, quite naturally. occasiona
stretches which seem superhuous anc
creak a little, but all revues have such
moments.
In Cecil Mack's "Blackbird Choir
the entertainment has one OF its mos
effective attractions.
The dancing of Worthy and Thomp
e6n found, perhaps, the readieSt ap
probation with the Sunday evening
Harriet Galloway, the featured
Coincidence, presented her number
with unaffected buoyancy and as
surance. The burden of comedy restet
upon such harlequins as Sandy Burns
Manton Moreland, Henry "Gang" Jines
Clarence Foster, Beebee Joiner, Lloyt
Mitchell and Derby Wilson. Hild'
Perleno and Roy White, the chic
songsters of the evening, introduced thu
featured tune, II Can't Give You ANY
thing But Love-" Myrtle Watkins ant
Maggie Jones we're also programmed IL
the principals group. the latter appear
ing effectively in the "Porgy" travesty
A graveyard farce, Picking a Plot.
was a comedy highlight OF tn
performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23

transgressions. The French Air Line
Co. has received a summons to appear
before the justice Of peace of st. Ger
nlain-en-Laye, near Paris, and answer
for this infraction by one of its pilots:
Flying hydroplane along forbidden
curb"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23
Air Law FraAing Difficult.

It seems that modern transportation
is progressing too fast for the regula-
tions to keep UP or even to find ade-
quate terminology for new kinds of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23
comedians. screen Snapshots" and
newsreel complete the very entertain
ing program.
GAYETY
might Club
Girls"

Va "A - that there are euCn
"Nipht Club places as night eiune
Eirr. Is made apparent at
the Gayety Theater
this week, where Bobby Wilson, Jessie
Mcdonald and 1.-THE Night Club Oiris
are presenting another OF the MUTUAL
BurleSuue Circuits attractions that
have been trimmed to suit the times,
and yet have not been permitted 70 lose
any Of the features that made bur-
lesuue shows popular with their patrons
In other days.
No matter how attractive a feminine
choral ensemble may be, 1t does pail DIT
unless there be the characteristic Tea.
lures of burlesque and vaudeville 70
whoop things up when feminine charm
seems to be losing its grip. BOBBY
Wilson Is a comedian and singer VINO
knows how to fill such gap and ne ID
quite q clever eccentric in his dancing.
while Jessie Mcdonald is both willy
warbler OF songs and imparts dainta-
ness to her dancing that catches the
crowd. Both are excellent leaders OF
good. company. Others include Walter
Wayne, a humorous chap who also
wins his way with a type OF songs that
seemed quite popular at yesterdays
performances; julie Paulsen, an UNI
usual dancer; Lillian Fernald. Ed Ryan.
a novelty dancer; Ralph Smith and
Fred Walker.
The snappy chorus Is well up to the
mark in looks and accomplishments.
and the show has a fine setting OF
| music, costumes and scenery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23
The Accessories

The Accessories
japanese Cultured Pearls are chosen in
neeklace betting the formality Of this
Gown. A marquise diamond ring and ex.
quisite diamond bracelet complete the jewel
ensemble.
Black Satin Opera Slippers add their con.
tfibutior Of chic and use brilliant buckles.
Buckles ..................... to SZ3.SO
The Stoekinss, sossamer sheer, match ones
skin tones. A French importation. :. $685.
In keeping with the mood Of the modern
who wears this ensemble 10 "Sophisticatien"
the Hudnut perfume che selects:
Ounce size ...........:.... ........ $IE'SV
FASHION SECTIONS, THnp Ftooa.
AecEssoaY SECTIONS, FRsf FLOOR.
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The Weeks attractions in Local Thedters
Reviews Of New Photoplays and Stage Productions

some clever dancing and good comedy
under the icing.
salute" the feature picture. is .
thrilling and rather, genuine story OF
cadets. flags. bugles and traditions with
good cast and certain freshness
Of appeal, despite It's foot ball game
climax. Filmed for the most part at
| the Naval Academy, the "shots" Of AIa-
| napoliS are of, especial interest to
Washingtontans, showing the, mess
halls, the armory and, most familiar
Of all, one Of the famous Navy hops In
progress.
While George o'Brien crashes the
electric lights as the star Of Salute. I"
he is by no means the leading player.
In fact, his part is almost mere back
ground work for william Janney, who
not only steals most of the footage. but
most OF the acting honors as well.
This is story Of Army-Navy rivalry
and its elimination at the big foot
ball game. O'Brien and Janney are
brothers. the former at West Point. the
| latter at Annapolis. O'Brien, as the
foot ball star of Army, is perhaps q
little miScast, although his chest ex-
pansion and his assured swagger fit the
part. The star Of several successes and
of countless far more conspicuous roles
does bring sincerity and an amaz-
AASAy hOyAoAA EO1SC W a paw WLhSAi AlCCuc
more youthful appearance as we'll.
William Janney, the other brother, Is
modified case of the weakling whose
metanorphosis into the college foot ball
hero might disturb the skepticai. but
whose evident acting ability should
please the most discriminating. Helen
Chandler, the star of the Theater
Guilds Faust" is starry-eyed and
charmingly whimsical the Annapolis
sweetheart. June Compton also does a
nice bit as the hometown girl, although
these movie Southerners do put their
"you-alls" to the most astonishing uses
Stepin Fetchit, the colored comic genius
no less. appears several times, to q
devastating effect on the audience.
In the stage presentation Dewey
Barto and George Mann score sen.
Sational success. The audience goe.
wild over this slapstick pair who have
recently graduated from Earl CAROLS
/ "Vanities.' There is singing, dancing
and spectacle. with an elaborate finale
featuring THE Wedding of the Painted
Dolls" The orchestra plays Victor
Herbert's American Fantasy" stirringly
and Fox Movletone News rounds out thu
anniversary bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23

CnAT ANE With two actors Of
II AkAGE the caliber Of Jeanne
Jealousy" Eagels and Frederic
March In the leading
roles, any picture must naturally attain
q certain degree of success. In
Jealousy" Paramount's 100 per cent
talking version OF the stage success
by Louis verneuili. Miss Eagels sngi.
neers the role Of sophisticated
Parisienne whose unfortunate past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23
The Stockings, kcssamer sheer, match ones
skin tones. A French importation. -. 1898

FAsz1oN gEcrroNs, THRp Ftooa.
AccEssoaY SECTIONS, Fnsf FLOOR.
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METROPOLITAN Vim VII T
"The Gold Diggers OF
Broadway"

rather remarkable talent as singing
Coincidence is for the first time, from
the "talkie" angle, given full sway in
THE Gold Diggers of Broadway" Q
Warner Brothers all-color, singing,
talking adaptation Of the Avery Hop
wood stage success of the same name.
The total difference that Miss Light
ners presence in the film makes in its
entertaining value might justly mark
the difference between middling and
excellent. Without her, this ambitious
effort probably would not be up to the
standard set by its predecessor, ION
With the Show" but by including her
"Gold Diggers" becomes first rate show
manship.
This is particularly noted to point
out the individual triumph of Miss
Lightner in scoring over two other
possessors of big names, reference being
made, of course, to Ann Pennington
and Nick Lucas, also appearing, 1t Is
believed, in their first feature-length
"talkie." Miss Pennington dances with
all of her broadly skill, but
one is continually aware that the
cameras and mikes" are trif1e awful
to her, while Lucas seems altogether
overcome by them.
Nancy Wexford, undoubtedly another
Broadway importation, manages to turn
out a pleasing Interpretation of the
feminine lead, helped along consider
ably by her singing voice, working OPP
posite Conway Tearle, who, incidently,
does splendidly by his role in this, his
movie" comeback.
Acting honors, however, excepting
those which naturally belong to Miss
Lightner, should decidedly be awarded
to Lilyan Tashman and Albert Gran,
two screen veterans whose experiences
here proves invaluable. Gertrude Short,
teaming with Miss TaShman, and Julia
Swayne Gordon, ditto with william
Baewell, are splendid in their rather
minor roles.
It seems unfortunate that the music
especially composed for this production
should so suffer by comparison with
the rest of the show, but unless you are
willing to accept songs such as Paint
ing the Clouds With Sunshine" and
Zip Toe Through the Tulips" the So
called theme numbers of the piece, as
good music, you will likely be disap-
pointed by the score. The expert color
work on the film, however, tends to
Offset this shortcoming and with the
antics Of Winnie Lightner makes of
this show to be seen,. heard and
enjoyed.
Universal, Fox and Pathe news reels
combine to furnish the only subsidiary
which the unusual length Of the fea-
ture permits. ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23

There is o gala birthday
party in progress ct the
Fox this week, with lots Of
tinsel and glitter, color and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23
Not Sketched

Black in its formality withstands the
competition of color-and in this evening
gown for modern woman appears more
striking than ever. The fashion of velvet
and the fashion for tulle combine in smart
alliance--the creation is one Of grace and
individuality, SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-23
COLUMBIA
"The Dance Of Life. !"
With the advan-
tages Of having a
highly successful.

"The Dance Of Life" nigny successIui
as a model of plot development, and an
accurate, and faithful translation into
talking picture form, THE Dance of
Life" showing at the Columbia this
week, contrives to escape the stigma of
repetition which attaches, by now, tc
most girl-and-music talkieb.
Spectators of this screen adaptation
OF "Burlesque" can scarcely help but
feel the dramatic sincerity of Hal
skelly. playing his original role of
sincerity in part which borrows heavi-
~ from the smile beneath-t grease
paint motif that distinguishes "The
Dance Of Life" and, in lesser degree.
the same spirit on the part of Nancy
Carroll In the betrayal Of Bonny.
The story Is that Of burlesque noofer
who gets break on Broadway and for
gets the little girl, his wife, who has
mainly boosted him to the big chance.
nunciation and reconciliation. Lead
ing UP to the finale there are lots Of
show atmosphere and music, some
scenes in technicolor, and very good
acting.
This authenticity Of the sentiment,
Its gallantry and compassion, is well
maintained throughout the picture.
Touches Of unusual conviction are inn
parted to such episodes as Skid's 1ys-
terical burlesque of the wedding ceres
mony before his wife (who Is divorcing
hiTn) and her next-intended; the recon-
citation between Skid and Bonny
while they are dancing a comeback;
the loyalty of the wife to her besotted
mate, and almost unconscious snadings
of pathos In her reactions to the hoof-
er's apathetic conduct.
Dorothy Revier, playing Marco, The
chief temptress; Charles Brown as
Lefty, May Boley as the rotund 0ussie,
Ralph Theadore as the marital near
successor to Skid, all contribute strong
ly 10 the Aim.
Newsreels, an orchestral overture and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Van RynBeatsOhta;
Hennessey Downs
Abe in u. S. Victory
Americans Win Decisive
Margin Over japanese
Davis Cup Stars.

John Van Ryn defeated Yoshiro Ohta
and John Hennessey conquered Tanio
Abe at Chevy Chase yesterday to give
the United States a decisive margin
over Japan in the semi-final round of
American Zone Davis Cup play.
Van Ryn's victory was by score of
6-2, As, 6-3, 60, and Hennessey's
by 60, 60, 6-3.
The United States won four matches
and Japan one. Starting May 80, the
Americans will play the Cuban team in
the final round at Detroit and the VIM
ner of this match will represent the
American Zone against the European
Zone, in which England and Italy ap-
pear to be the principal championship
contender5.
The inter-zone victor will meet
France in the challenge round
Cuba reached the American zone final
by defeating Mexico. The Yankees
whitewashed Canada before taking OH
Japan, which drew a bye.
Van Ryn was beaten by Ohta in ar
carly match In the only contest lost
by the United States and the defeat
was avenged when the japanese cap
tain was outclassed by Hennessey.
Full details of the matches ending
yesterday will be found in the sports
section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
By the Associated Press.


PAINTSVILLE, KY. May 25.-The
15-year reformatory sentence hanging
over the head of little Carl Newton
Mahan, -year-old lad, who shot and
killed his playmate, Cevil Van Hoose,
8, was a step farther away tonight
while societies, lawyers and private
citizens the country over wrote and
wired their opinions in the case to
various officials.
The defense scored its first victory of
what promised to be long legal skir-
naish this afternoon when Circuit Judge
j. F. Bailey issued a writ restraining
County Judge John w. Butcher from
sending the Mahan youngster to the
reformatory at Greendale, KY, where
he was sentenced to serve until 81
years of age by Judge Butcher after a
jury demanded by the defense had
found the lad guilty.
Jurisdiction Is Questioned.
The writ, which stays execution of
the child's sentence, holds that Judge
Butcher exceeded his authority in SEN
fencing the boy. further holding that
Judge Butcher has no Jurisdiction to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
NYE AND BOX ARGUE
NATIONAL ORIGINS
North Dakotan Attacks
Clause as Texan Defends
It in Radio Forum.

Attacked as mot in keeping with the
best interests of America" by Senator
Nye, Republican, of North Dakota, and
defended by Representative Box, Demo-
crat, of Texas, as the heart of our
quota SYSTEM the national origins pro-
vision of the immigration act was the
subject of joint discussion last night
by these two congressional leaders in
the National Radio Forum arranged
by The Star and carried over the Ma
tion-wide hook-up of the Columbia
Broadcasting Co.
Both speakers have been active in
drafting immigration legislation. Sena-
tor Nye is author of the resolution for
the repeal of the national origins clause,
which will become effective July /, un-
less the law is changed. Representative
Box is prominent member of the
House committee on immigration.
Nye Says 1t Is Unfair.
The national origins provision of the
immigration law is unworkable and un-
fair, according to Senator Nye, and was
never intended to restrict immigration
any further than 1t was already restrict
ed by the quotas based on the census
of 1890.
Representative Box declared that all
patriotic organizations which have
worked for immigration restriction now
favor the national origins basis.
Every one of them" he added, "in-
sists upon the retention of the national
origins provisions as the heart of our
keeping America American and are not
playing politics with alien and hy-
phenated blocs."
Senator Nye said that ANY basis of
immigration quotas must be reason
ably accurate before people generally
can be expected to accept it as proper
basis"
If figures were available" continued
the North Dakota Senator. showing
to our land in the Colo
nial days and the early days of our his
tory as Nation, it might be possible
to sit down and work out basis of
But there are no such figures of an
accurate nature prior to 1920.
Data Destroyed in 1912 War.
"A large part of whatever data was
available prior to that time was de-
stroyed in the fires set by the British
in the War Of 1912 when the National
Capitol and records were destroyed"
Following is the text of Senator Nye's
speech:
wish it we're possible to discuss the
merits and dement's of the national
origin clause in the immigration act
without reference to the people of any
country. But it cannot be so discussed,
partly because. as Americans, we claim
the right to some measure of selection
and choice in our invitations to the
people of other lands to be at home
here with us, and partly because some
advocates of the national origins plan
are often resorting to the grossest of
Misrepresentation as to what it is all
about. There has not in many moons
been a question upon which there has
been so much misinformation digested
as upon this national origins question.
The national origins plan had its in
ception back in 1924 and was one pro-
posing the preservation of our racial
by admitting each year as
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