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The Washington times., 1929-03-25
HOMECOMING
FEATURE AT
LITTLE

With characteristic starkness
and realism, UFA presented
Homecoming" Saturday at the
Little Theater, which Is now under
the auspices Of the Film Arts
Guild Of Washington.
The picture Is a new one and
this marks one of its first show.
inss in this country. One of the
most unusual features OF this film
is the fact that a story lasting
over a period of more than a
year, with life both in a large
European city and in the dark.
dismal lead mines of Northern
Siberia. being ably portrayed by
three persons.
BY far, the most outstanding
piece Of work has been assigned
to lars Hansen. Nordic youth
Of splendid capabilities whose
work Is well known both here and
abroad. Hansen and "Homecom.
ing" bespeak me~itorious work
both in production and in acting.
The other male part is played by
Karl Frohlich. another member
of IIFA'S cast.
The rest Of the program follows
closely in line with the type of
short subjects best liked by
patrons Of the Little Theater-an
M.G.M oddity. describing closely
the dangerous aspects of Americas
bird. the eagle.
A comedy and a news-reel aug.
ment a delightful program.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
MET HAS FINE
CAST TO SING
"MANON"

The Metropolitan Opera, again
in the hey-day of glorious voices,
seems to be creating new stand
ards, according to that dean Of
critics in New York, w. J. Hender.
son. When "Manon" was given
at 1.-The opera" in New York, on
March IL, Mr.. Henderson wrote.
There has been no such beautiful
and moving performance of Maron
since the days of Jean de Reszke
and his associates"
When Manon opens the Wash
ington season, on April II, at
Polls Theater, the casts will par
allel those other days. when the
two DeReszkes. Melba, Eames,
Plancon, Scalchi and Emma Calve
sang themselves into the hearts Of
posterity, for upon these names
have all standards rested ever
since.
The golden day seems to have
come again. To awaken such en-.
thusiasm from the veteran critic,
almost satiated with music at this
season of the year, tells as strongly
as words may tell, something Of
the gift to music and its elaborate
sister arts, that grand opera at
the Metropolitan brings today.
"Lucrezia Boris Manon last
evening was undoubtedly the best
the Metropolitan has ever known"
filings out Mr.. Henderson in his
eulogy. Her singing of the
'Adieu' would alone stamp her i'm.
personRtion as one of almost un-
rivalled excellence. In sheer vol
uptuousness of tone it stands by
itself, while in revelation of the
character Of Prevost's wayward
heroine Miss Bori has accom-.
plished something that would
have brought glory to an actress
Of the spoken drama
That final comment is the step
forward that grand opera made.
Formerly types and acting were
sacrificed to voice alone, today
with Ponselle in two Of her great.
est dramatic triumps for the
Washington season-and with
this high laudation, grand opera
becomes q dramatic feast just as
it is both a vocal and a spectacu-
lar expression Of the finest operate
art obtainable.
Orders for both season tickets
and single seats are now being
taken at Mrs. Wilson con-
cert bureau, 1900 G St.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
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The Washington times., 1929-03-25
LUCKY BOY IS
JESSEL'S
FEATURE

George Jessel, starring IN
Lucky Boy" at the Metropolitan
Theater, has done much to shake
faith in the "talkies." In this
production, built on a flimsy and
time-worn plot, Mr.. Jessel is Just
about the whole works. His voice
and his ability as an actor seem
to be inadequate to the task.
The thing that is particularly
inept, however, is the motif Ut
the plot-mother love.
Lucky Boy"-in which the
theme song. my Mothers Eyes
liz sung by Mr.. Jessel- is y
slushily sentimental production
stuffed to the gills with stuff
that is, in the patois of the
theater. "sure fire." Only in this
case it isn't.
There are others in the cast
with Mr.. Jessel, of course, out
they are mere automatons.
The subsidiary films are better.
The news reel, in particular,
comes through with scenes of a
storm at sea that are very thrill
ing. There Is a news talkie fea-
turing the three children OF Mex.
lean Ambassador Teller in which
a little girl quite wins the heart
of the audience. This, in fact, is
probably the one thing one will
remember longest.
A Vitaphone short subject com.
edy, in which an erring husband
comes to grief, rounds out the
program,-J. W,IB
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
When Feature Is
Shown on Screen

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Jes.
sci in Lucky Boy" At 1928
a. M, 1:21, 32s. 5:2S, 7:24 and
9:1S p. m.
PALACE-Thnmas Meighan in
'"The Mating Call" At 1925 a. m,
2, 4:20, 7:2O and $50 p. m.
COLUMBIA - 1.-THE BelIamy
Trial" At l1:16 a. m. 1:15, 3:19.
5:25, TBS and 9:Sl p. m. :
FOX-Edmund Lowe and0Lois
Moran in Making the Grade"
At 12:1S, 2:4S, sis, 1923 and $40
p. m.
EARLE-DouglaS MacLean in
THE Carnation Kid" At l1:3S
a. m. 1888. 3:4c 5:37, 1885 and
9:41 p. m.
LITTLE - CEA'S "HomecOm-
ing" At 1880, $3.50. 80. tao and
$50 ,. n.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
Hail English Film

A print of "Piccadilly," the
Arnold Bennet story directed by
e. A. Dupont. which was pre-
ceded by a fanfare of acclaim
from the English critics, arrived
at the New York office of World
Wide Pictures this week and was
first screened for the company's
officials and then for a group Of
persons who have no connection
with the industry.
The verdict Of all was that not
only Is "Piccadilly" all that has
been said Of 1t in advance. but
many were Of, the opinion that in
entertainment and artistry it IL
by far the most complete produc.
ton ever sent to America from
Europe.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
STAGE SHOW IS
BIG FEATURE
AT FOX

With a splash Of color quite
worthy Of the gorgeous effects
created by Earl Carroll. the Fox
presents one Of the best Of the
brief" revues this week. Bert
Fohrman's Jubilee" has every
body making merry with the pop
ular young m. c., ass 'sted In
the fun by Florrie Armstrong. Oh
sen and st. John, Rome and
Cant, couple Of BLACK Blots"
and the Foxettes, the last in a
beautifully grouped ballet mum.
ber. Songs by Miss Armstrong
and dances. both tap and aero
batic, by he other artists afford
charming entertainment.
The screen attraction Is an
adaptation Of George AIDES story,
Making the Grade" and fea-
lures Lois Moran and Edmund
Lowe. A clever comedy that
brings a new and more interest
ing Lois into the spotlight: diff.
cult to believe, folks, but our
sweet little Miss Moran is step
ping out and in this particular
film does a very warm" syncO-
patton bit.
The story Of a boy. reared in a
sheltered manner, educated
abroad, who returns to his home
town to find that he hasn't been
missed much: that no one makes
any effort to amuse him, and in
his efforts to impress the "only
girl" makes a fool of himself,
admittedly, but in a very real
istic fist fight he measures up
to the required standard and
everybody's satisfied.
Edmund Love is very amusing
and his dialogue sequences are q
joy to hear. Lois Moran proves
a regular" girl and is decidedly
refreshing in this picture. The
support is entirely adequate and
the direction Of Alfred Green is
easy and natural.
A Fox movietone short with
Chic Gale in "a Ladies Man" is
excellent. as all Chic's portrayals
are; this time he's a fresh, young
lad from the very small town.
Mr.. Brusiloff directs the Fox
Grand Orchestra in a delightful
arrangement Of Russian airs ap-
propriately called "Moskowski-
anna" and Fox Movietonews,
with news flashes in sight and
sound from all parts Of the
world, rounds out a very good
program.-T. K. Y.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
kitty" Cast Here

The first company to visit
America to complete a picture
started in England, arrived last
week on the Aquitania and will
make talking sequences for
kitty" the perturbation of War
wick Deeping's novel. which was
started at Henley, England's fash.
ionable boating center, and will
be completed in the r. C. A.
studio, New York.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25

Seven days left to file your Per
sOnal Tax Return. No excuse can
be taken for the failure to file a
return during the month Of March.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
.GLEANINGS
AND
SCREENINGS
BY ANDREW X. KELLEY

Tom Meighan'S latest picture
"The Mating CALI" deals inn
politely, yea savagely, with the
community buSybOdies who re-
sort to the lash and organize
their own courts. These night
browlers wear black shirts or
robes, thus evading the laws OF
libel for too true picture.
Also Renee Adoree is getting
fat and losing much Of her
"pep." Evelyn Brent runs away
with the acting honors Of this
film, and II Mr.. MeikhaE, .
veteran Of the stage, plans to
remain in pictures, right now ID
the time to begin testing his
voice.
"The Mating Call" is without
a synchronizec score. Was the
canned music missed? Here's
one vote in the negative. The
organ accompaniment by Charles
Gage at the supper show yes
terday was appropriate, we'll
played and completely satisfy"
ing. ..
Harry Borjes pinch-hits most
satisfactorily for Wesley Eddy,
but, even though Il hurts Harry,
Just a dash Of paint on the
cheeks. Spotlights have such a
disagreeable way Of giving
healthy folks q touch Of yellow
iaundice.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
Bebe Daniels Signs
For Four Sound Films

Bebe Daniels, one OF the most
popular Of all screen condolences,
has been signed to star in four
Radio Pictures during the coming
year. it was announced today by
William LIE Baron. vice president
in charge Of production at RKO
Studios.
This quartet Of photoplays will
be all.talking productions. and
will mark Bebe's debut in audible
films.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
Reed Is

Luther Reed, associate producer
Of Radio Pictures. is an aviation
enthusiast. He soon will complete
his training. and once he has OBJ.
tained his pilots license, he in.
tends to purchase an AVro Avian.
startlingly efficient British bi.
plane which Reed believes to be
the latest word in construction
and stability.
The Washington times., 1929-03-25
Gown ExDert

Travis BantOn. who dictates the
styles of gowns, worn by the
women in Paramount pictures.
by that organization.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

death, 1t is wonder there are not more occasions of the sort.
 No one begrudges, providing he has an empty seat or two in his car, the privilege of ride to a way farer who is sweltering along in the heat of the road on an honest er- rand. But that individual is an ex- ception to the rule, He is rarity in- deed. Most of those who ask for rides are to be found standing along travelled roadways, possibly even at jitney- bus stop or near a trolley track. Perfectly capable individuals, they appear to be. capable of earn ing enough money at honest toll to carry them upon their peregrina- tions, and they are not deserving of the slightest attention from passing drivers.
 We cannot estimate the growth of the willingness of autoists to pick up strangers and carry them along the route, but it appears that the num- Der of the hopeful is growing at an alarming rate. Certainly they can- not be isappointed for long periods at time else they would cease their begging. Someone must be giving them a ride.
 There appears to be but one feasible method of checking the nuisance, requiring the united action of all drivers and that is for one and all to refuse to pick up the way siders. Finally they will learn that an easy trip 10 the seashore. the mountains, or the nearest swimming hole is impossible however long they stand and yearn. When they do they will spend their nickels or their dol lars and buy ride and nuisance if not menace on the highway will disappear.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
AN ORDINANCE AGAINST
 PInDLE,RS

The idea of Alderman Nair that the city of New Britain should have some sort of an ordinance restrict ing the activities of door 10 door pcddlers will probably receive. as it should, the unqualified support of all housewives and such husbands who are about their homes for an appreciable time during daylight hours. The gentry who prey upon the 'lady of the house" are numer- our and insistent and just about as big a pest as exists. Capable sales- men they often succeed in prying said lady or her kitchen assistant apart from 2 few dollars for a pro- duct which usually shortly proves its worthlessness at any price. And many of them have ruined the tenn per of the housewife and a good chocolate cake besides by their in- opportune calls during cooking hours.
 Alderman Nalr submits q speci- men ordinance from Waterbury,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
lection of a mans property.

The killing of Sandlands, no mat ter how it happened, will provide ex- celient ammunition for the drys. however. Now they have real martyr in the enforcement service, who is fresh, unspoiled, and decided ly in the public eye. With what tell ing effect they will use him! It will matter little whether it is shown that he was doing his duty or not whether he was morally and legally within his rights to proceed as he did-he will be held up as shining example of the splendid men who risk their lives in prohibition en- forcement
 Likewise the vets will have point for argument. One may not recognize the case when they get through relating the circumstances, but it will serve as talking basis, anyway. And meanwhile the average citizen, who is neither a rabid dry nor a fanatic wet, will wonder just how soon we are to have straight forward, unvarnished facts on some of these border incidents. There was a suspicion that several killings of civilians, notably at Plattsburg, \. Y, and near Detroit, were nothing more than wanton assassinations of law abiding citizens. No one seems to have the straight facts in any of these cases as yet.
 Mr Average Man who thinks over these deaths and the valiant white washing that is being done on both sides, cannot help but feel little bit disgusted with the situation that leads 10 them.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

25 Fears Ago Today

The registrars finished their work yesterday. They received 3SS appll- cations of which 376 were republ- cans and } were democrats.
 The b,.lding committee of the Y. NJ. T. A. B society will recommend an addition of 20 feet on the south side of the present building at the next meeting.
 The Sargent property, which has Teen a subject for jokes on and off the stage for years, has been sold to William C. Hungerford.
 Co. I left for Hart's pond this afternoon where they held a drill. The main object of the trip IS to pre- pare for the trip to Manassas next month.
 The railroad commissioners have crdere ed an electric signal bell at the Smalley street crossing.
 Chief William Rawlings measured the awnings on Main street today and found that most of them were too low. All merchants were or dered 10 place their awnings six feet from the ground.
 It IS expected that eX-Mayor George w. Corbin will be q candi- date for senator at the next election.
 Several men from out Of town arc Investigating the Bosworth murder, being attracted by the S2,0o0 re- ward offered by the state.
 Hundreds of people attended the band concert held last evening al Central park by the Philharmon band under the auspices of the For esters' association.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

which, if adopted. should do much toward curbing the nuisance. Brief ly. it requires that out of town door to door solicitors shall procure a H. cense before practising their sales-. manship, the license to cost $oo week to non residents. That should help.
 There are plenty Of reasons why prrchases should not be made on the door step. the paramount one being that the goods offered are very often inferior and there IS never an opportunity to make the fly-by- night who promised much and sold it live up to his repre- sentations of it's character. The ap- peal 10 a woman's bargaining in- stinct appears in price of the article. she is often getting stuck just the same. Numerous other reasons for barring doorstep salesmen could be quoted. they are unnecessary. be- yond the above cited fact and the obvious presidential character of them.
 In addition to the privilege Of granting licenses for peddling at stiff price the individual empower ed to grant them should also be re- ouired to pass upon the utility and quality of the article to be peddled, with power to refuse a license at any price.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

A few months ago a labcuring' man came in his surgery and con- plained that his wife was suffering very much because her false teeth (not made by Mr Robertson) did not fit her very well. Could Mr. Rob crtson do anything to relieve her? Certainly. was the reply, but not by proXy-the woman would have to come up to the surgery in person.
 When she did come the dentist was mortified. The teeth. two plates of them. upper and lower, were seN- eral sizes too big for the ladys mouth Here and there they were broken, several of the teeth were missing Tn fact" declared MT. Robertson, the dentist that made these teeth for you ought to get five years imprisonment
 oh" replied the patient. "They weren't made for me at all-nlN hus- band bought them from sailor Ior IS pence"
 Copyright John F, Dille Co.)
 National Newspaper Service
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
SOITHERN CHILD WELFARE AND IN NEW ENGLAND

Secretary of the Interior Ray LS- man Wilbur plainly has gone of hls trolley, as one commentator has put It. in claiming that child welfare Is organized better in the South than in massachusetts,. Connecticut cannot help being somewhat interested in such d charge because the Nutmeg system is conducted very much like that in Massachusetts and probably is not inferior.
 Secretary Wilbur refers to the fact that in many southern counties child welfare work is thoroughly organlz- ed on county basis, with paid agents. county. state and federal, at work
 One cannot help coming 10 the conclusion that Secretary Wilbur is deceived by the differing units of government in the South and in New England. There are counties in Ne" England, but they do not figure in the scheme of government as much as in southern and western states. In New England the towns are the inn portant political units, and child welfare is operative largely through the ministrations of town officials and child welfare workers in the towns.
 Another point of importance IS that there is difference between the well populated New England urban districts and the scarcely populated southern counties. some of which do not contain as much population as small New England town. Child welfare on a county unit basis in such a southern county IS the efficient and proper procedure; but child welfare on a county basis in most New England counties would entail an extensive centralized ma chinery that could not peer into the corners of highways and byWays of the towns nearly as effectively as town officials and child welfare workers who are part of the local government machinery and are thor oughly conversant with conditions and their needs of the people.
 It is gratifying to learn, however, that child welfare is being we'll look ed after throughout the South. It would be even better in the South if the welfare of children were look ed after by the time so many of them are of an age enabling them to go to work in the mills. Southern laws are vastly behind the times on this point. What happens in the South in practice is for the counties to oversee the health of children so that when they grow old enough to do mill work they will be able to do a good days work for small pay. That species of child welfare natur- ally does not appeal 10 the con- ,olo
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Aug. 1o.-Forccast for Southern New England: Fair and warmer in the interior Satur- day; Sunday local showers.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair Saturday, Sunday local thunder storms; not much change in tenn perature.
 Conditions: An area of high pressure has moved eastward Of the north Atlantic coast being central southeast of Nova Scotia
 During the last 24 hours showers have occurred in the Middle and north Atlantic states,
 Temperatures have risen some what in the middle Atlantic states.
 The outlook is for local showers and thunder storms on Sunday in the middle Atlantic states. Else where in New England tho weather will he fair Saturday and Sunday.
 Temperatures will rise on Satur- day in New England,
New Britain herald., 1929-08-10

this kind
 Eddy-Glover post !s recognized hs one Of the leeding posts in Sew EnR- land and .ts readiness in uku5e charge ot the -egicral .e.ie. ,net with the stsuncn spprosai o' the mayor and public The importance of the undertaking can c.. readily seen by the fact ina. New York. Boston and Proyidencr ;:skec ,he. the games be played iu their c'.it., The wholy matter i. iiG Lr.deY- taking and involves coasideeal,,. ex- pense and planning but Tddy- 3tcyer post. knowing cf tho character of the citizens, never hesitatsd for a moment in requesting national head quarters 10 give New Britain the honor of conducting the series.
 and other professional men whose time is valuable are on the commit tee and at the meeting held Thurs- days, expressed enthusiasm over the proposition and promised to give their aid in every possible way to help the Legion post and to make the affair boost to the city.
 In New York, where the series was held last year. the boys were housed in halls and given army cots to sleep on. New Brit,in however, is planning to provide separate rooms in hotels. This will give the youngsters a fine opinion of the hos pitality of New Britain and when they return home, their parents will be pleased to learn that the Hard ware City did everything in ifs power to provide for the comfort of their hoNS.