Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-27

"Dracula" the mystery play winch
Horace Liveright will present at the
National Theater next week, beginning
Monday evening with matineeS Wed
nesday and Saturday, Is founded on
Bran Stoker's novel. 1t is said tnat
those who once read "Dracula VIII
never forget 1t, so powerful Is its ef-
feet on the emotions, so enchanting
the horror Of its story, the mystery OF
its unfolding and the suspense OF its
climax.
The story deals with q vampire-a
restless roaming spirit that, in human
form, infested the countryside from
midnight to dawn, with ominous warn
ing of his coming, and leaving tarror
and moaning mortals in his wAke. He
fastens his pale lips to the throatS
Of sensitive girls and draws them with
menacing hypnotism toward frightful
doom. This unique mystery play is now
in its fourth year in London, where
1t has made an intense impression.
The American dramatization was made
by John L. Balderson.
In the cast will be seen Marjorie
Devoe, Terrence Neill, Wallace Widde-
combe, Lester Alden, Bernard Jukes,
Carl Reed. Joan Colburn, Raymond
Huntley and Virginia Wallace.
GAYETY-"MOulln Rouge Girls"
With q fiayor OF the Partisan music
hall, Moulin Rouge Girls" new edi-
ton of a noted Mutual Circuit offering.
will be the feature at the Gayety next
week, with much of its former pro-
duction replaced with new and snappy
details and presented by capable cast
Of burlesque players, including Benny
"Wop" Moore, clever Italian character
delineator, as the star, with Nanette
Daley, speedy young soubrette, fea-
tured. Other important players are
Ned Fine. Hebrew comedian: Tom fair
clough, singing straight man; Jess
Mack, fast-stepping Juvenile; Cecil
Reed, dancing soubrette; Madeline Nc
Evoy, prina donna with an excellent
voice; Jean Lee and Sam Rice, jr., and
q fitting chorus ensemble.
Lady of the Vace," a gorgeous finale,
Is taken intact from a musical revue by
special permission. Matinees for ladies
are given on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays.
BERTRAND RUSSELL-SUNDAY.
Bertrand Russell, the English philos-
opher, eSsayist and publicist, will be
the attraction of the National Forum
series at the Jewish Community Gen.
ter Sunday night at 9:l5 o'clock His
subject will be. Civilization and the
Machine"
An experienced lecturer, both at
Cambridge and at Harvard, Mr. Rus
sell has recently been invited to de-
liver special course of lectures at
Trinity College. he is prolific writer
and his articles appear frequently In
leading magazines.
This lertirn ie OYnV, n ,,t,,Iic
and tickets may be obtained at the
Jewish Community Center either in ad-
vance or at the door on Sunday night
PALACE-George Bancroft in 1.-THE
Mighty"
George Bancroft in "The Mighty"
q Paramount talking picture, will come
to Loew'S Palace Saturday. In the
cast with Bancroft are Esther Ralston
Warner GLAND, Raymond Hatton and
Dorothy Revier.
Bancroft is the postwar gunman
who laughs at the law and throws a
draft summons away. Four M. P.'s
put him in the Army and overseas he
goes as private Greason. His natural
instinct for cunning finds him emery
ing from the war a full-hedged major
and a national hero. He is anxious
to get back to his old haunts. He
stops of to see the family of an over
seas buddy, and is offered the position
of commissioner Of public safety and
accepts. Then things happen.
On the stage. the new master Of
ceremonies, Allan Rogers, will be in
troduced in an exceptional presentation
"Sky Harbor," which features Herschel
Henlere, the Collette Sisters, Jimmy
Ray, Cleo Floyd and couple of vocal
lists, Nick Lang and Fred Hughes. The
Hearst Metrotone News, the Palace
Orchestra, Charles Gaige at the organ,
short subjects and comedies will COM
plete the program.
FOX-Paul NUM- in Seven Faces"
Paul NUM- will be seen at the Fox
Theater next week in Seven Faces,
a Fox Movietone production wherein
Mr.. Mum protrays seven distinct char
acters.
Mr.. NUM- will appear in person also
In conjunction with his screen per.
Torrance during the week.
AS lovable old Papa Chibou, care
taker of the Pratouchy wax works, who
wouldn't let Napoleon out of his sight
Paul Mum Is said to have role o.
unlimited opportunities.
The Fanchon and Marco novelty
will be the stage Offering with Johr
Irving Fisher as master of ceremonies
The Fox Orchestra will resume a serie:
of overtures from the Older classics anC
the Fox Movietone News in sound anC
picL Tres will complete the program.
EARLE-PauIine Frederick In "Evi-
dence."
The distinguished emotional actress
Pauline Frederick, comes to the Earl
next week. beginning with the Frida,