Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-04

very clever though tricky synchroniza-
ton has taken place, the same Mr. Bar
thickness has an even more engaging
baritone, all of which means that the
popular star has scored something akin
to knockout in this Ibis talkie" debut.
Aside from the personal triumph for
the leading player. the excellent sup
port of capable Betty Compson, who
seems to fit her role as we'll as If not
better than any one else of whom we
can presently think, and the consistent
ly diverting entertainment which
Weary River" as a whole, offers,
would seem ample recommendation for
the picture Two particular noteworthy
minor Characterization are offered by
William Holden. as the -good-to-be-
true warden, and by George Stone in
the familiar role of gangster
In this week of weeks when almost
every radio dial is tuned In on Wash
ington. 1t seems thoroughly appropriate
that that great invention should come
in for its share of glorification in
Weary River" Indeed the plot even
depends in great measure upon it, and
unless Phillips Carlin, the famous an
nouncer. has a movie double, you may
see and hear him too, which, after all,
is very fitting in that Mr.. Carlin is
scheduled to be in town for the in
auguration ceremonies. Don't miss
Weary River" 1t is worth your time.
BY way Of added attractions two
Vitaphone shorts. which are both en-
tertaining, feature Jack Goldie as THE
Ace Of Spades" with his tomfoolery in
one and the team of Jimmy and Betty
Morgan with novel songs in the other.
A Pathe Review in natural colors and
interesting news reels, silent and with
aAie hotter
average bill.
FOX-"New Year Eve"
The shuttle of fate sometimes weaves
strange patterns, as witness the story
New Year Eve" William Fox produc-
ton, current at the Fox Theater,
wherein a marked $l00 bill is an impor-
tant facto in the changing fortunes OF
Mary Astor, her sick little brother,
Charles Morton, and the thief and the
gambler Christmas holidays look
gloomy to Mary, who is out of work, but
in one short week all is changed. the
gambler and the thief have paid their
scores and Mary. her lover and little
brother greet the new year as a new
era Of happiness and promise.
The Foxettes appear sitting on IL lit
tie stools as the curtain parts, and with
heads. arms and feet keep perfect time
with the music: three military lads per-
form tap-dancing steps with military
precision. a Nifty number Is Betsy Rees
of the Ziegfield "Follies" on her toes in
Black Maria" The master of cere-
monies introduces schoolmate, Ruth
Hamilton, who sets him up with riddles
and sings Blue Grass" and What a
Man; Johnny Marvin, the radio voice
with a smile, accompanied himself on
the guitar while he sang Ohio, Where
the Shy Little Violets Grow" and
"Sweethearts on Parade and his
brother Frank, from Oklahoma, yodeled
"Oh, Lady" Both responded to nu-
merous encores. The Sully and Gomaly
team, Beau Brummeis of Broadway"
excited admiration by their difficult
twists and tumbles, and the show ends
with the dainty Foxettes in yellow silk
ruffled panniers staging an effective
tableau.
Enthusiasm is most apparent when a
portrait of the new President is flashed
upon the curtain. lighted In tones of
mauve and orchid, while the orchestra,
conducted by Leon Brusilotf, plays ap-
propriately.
Fox Movietone News introduces Maj.
Seagrove arriving at Daytona with the
car in which he expects to shoot over
the beach at the rate of about 235 miles
per hour Next follows a travelogue
through Cairo and Egypt. Bob Smith
sings a solo entitled Father Machree."
PALACE-"Desert Nights"
To John Gilbert, Mary Nolan and Err
nest Terrence is due the credit for
whatever success may accrue to Desert
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