Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-03

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R-K-O KEITHS--"street Girl"
The reopening Of Keith's Theater
under R-K-O management, with its
first talking and musical Radio picture
Street Girl" starring Betty Compson
and Jack Oakie, has been crowned with
such success, 1t is announced, that the
management deems it advisable to hold
Street Girl" over for second week.
Street Girl" has captivating plot,
a generous share Of fine music and a
wealth Of personality in the cast. 1t is
an original story by w. Carey Wonder
ly and concerns the struggles Of a little
group Of muSicians-four boys and A
girl-to win fame after an unpromisins
start In q small cafe in the Hungarian
quarters of New York
Betty CompSon, as little Hungarian
violinist, brings a new charm to the
screen. Her proficiency on the violin
is said to be particularly impressive for
one whose reputation has been built out
side the musical world. There Is also
ture, with three veterans Of the stage.
Joseph Cawthorn, Jack Oakie and Ned
Sparks, and Guy Buccola, q newcomer,
adds to the musical charm with his per-
Torrance on various musical instru-
ments. Ivan Lebedeff, q young Russian
nobleman, who has suddenly loomed
high on the Hollywood horizon, is seen
as the prince.
Gus Arnheim's Cocoanut Grove AM
bassadors play the four original songs
MY Dream Memory" "Lovable and
Swest," "Broken-up Tune" and 1.-THE
Prince of Good Fellows"-written espe-
cially for Street Girl" by Oscar Levant
and Sydney Clare Broadway composers.
and the Radio Pictures dancing chorus,
led by Doris Eaton, musical comedy
star. and the vocal selections Of R~y-
mond Maurel, operate baritone, and
other features Of note.
Fred Clark and his R-K- Olians, the
R-K-O News and other sound and talk
ing features supplement The feature.
GAYETY-"SOcial Maids"
Social Maids" playing at the Gayety
Theater this week. is described as
hurlesque show of the better class, which
has long enjoyed fine reputation. and
comes this time completely transformed
TO meet present-day conditions, with
many modern songs and dances that
are distinct revelations, and The
Gay Modiste" and "Cabarette." appeal
ing musical farceS, that are declared
exhilaratinsly funny. For these sketches
special scenic and costume details are
of the entire company, of which Min
ME Fitz .rald. 1.-THE Personality Girl" is
the star, assisted by Billy Mifflin and
Ben Pierce, underlined as Natures
Perfect Fools; Jack Wald, Arthur
Rampy. Mark Lee, Ethel Speer and
Ruth Donold and an attractive chorus
Of dancing talent. Matinees for ladies
are announced on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, with special attrac-
tons for each.
JANET RICrs S--Tomorrow.
Miss Janet Richards will resume her
annual lecture course on Public Cues
tions-Home and Foreign" tomorrow
morning at Masonic Temple, Thirteenth
street and New York avenue. These
talks give a weekly review of the out
standing world events and are helpful
particularly for busy people who wish
to keep up with history in the making.
The first talk will be a general review
of the most important developments in
the worlds work for the past eight
both at home and abroad. The
progress of the Hoover administration
with its ups and downs" and the high
lights of our foreign relations will be
considered, also renewed FRACTIONAL con-
ditions between certain European
powers, and the youth movement" for
world peace through arbitration. The
use of large European maps contribute
greatly to the understanding Of foreign
affairs.
The talks begin at 10:45 and auto
mobiles may be ordered for 1920.