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HALIBUT PRICES

PRINCE RUPERT, B. C., Oct. 2. Fifty six thousand pounds of hali- but were sold here yesterday. Amer ican halibut sold for 5 and 21.8 cents and Canadian for 5 and 19.8 cents.
 SEATTLE, Oct. 2-Three vessels brought 36,20O pounds of halibut Ito port yesterday and sold for 12 land 21A cents.
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TIDES TOMORROW

Low tide, 4:23 am, 21 feet. High tide, 10:56 am, 13.5 feet. Low tide, 4:43 p.m., 46 feet.
 High tide, 10:44 pm, 13.9 feet.
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The Washington times., 1930-08-16
D. w. GRIFFITH SELECTS
so BEST PICTURES

lmess exhibits. It will soon be re
made as talkie.
16. Orphans Of the Storm" !"
which had both Of the Gish sis
ters. Lillian and Dorothy, in the
film story Of The Two Orphans. :"
II. "The Covered Wagon, /" that
saga of the West which brought
James Cruze to the front as a
director.
is. rry-Go-Round," directed
by Rupert Julian and which made
star of Mary Philbin.
18. THE Hunchback Of Notre
Dame" which was one Of the
great achievements Of Carl Laem.
mile. 1t presented Lon CLANCY
ais the groteSque and deformed
cripple of the famous Cathedral
and started the vogue for the
Ion Chaney catalogue OF dis
guises. It was directed by Wal
lace Worsley.
10. Down. to the Sea in Ships. +"
directed by Elmer Clifton, which
had q little extra girl playing
a tiny role who is the Clara Bow
Of today.
20. Little Old New York." a
costume play of the days when
Fulton operated the first steam
boat and Commodore Vanderbilt
laid the foundation Of a great
fortune. It had Marion Davies
as its star and was directed by
Sidney Olcott.
81. "The Sea Hawk" directed
by Frank Lloyd, which had Mil
ton Sills in one Of the greatest
rough and tumble fights ever
caught by the cameras.
40. Monsieur Beaucaire," an
other Of the Rudolph Valentino
pictures which was directed by
Sidney Olcott.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Whoopee at Lido
For Art Shires

Whether it's cold or whether
it's hot-no matter what the
weather, Jardin Lido, atop the
Arlington Hotel goes on its merry
way making new friends every
evening.
During the past week stage
celebrities. who journeyed Lido
wards included the popular pair
of funSterS so prominent In the
Palace Theater stage show, Jack
Wolf and Paul Garner and a
group of their local friends-for
Washington is home sweet
home" to these boys.
Wednesday night the sky play
ground was the scene of a happy
party in honor Of Art (Whata-
mani Shires' twenty-third birth
day and a good time was had
by ALL" Members Of the ball
club and sports writer's from the
leading Chicago and Washington
papers were included among the
guests.
Les Sheriff. and the Lido band
continue to dispense the newest
dance tunes in their own dis
tinctive manner. The moderate
convert. so cents Monday through
Thursday, and 81 on Friday and
Saturday is still an important
feature.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Picks Seventh Heaven

81. Seventh Heaven" Austin
Strong'S moving love story of a
French gamin which made Janet
Gaynor and Charles Farrell
scheen stars. Frank Borzage di-
rected this.
3s. "The Patriot" Another
Ernest Lubitsch picture and by
many rated the greatest of all
features made by Emil Jannings
in America,
80. Sunrise" another picture
made by the German, F. w. Muir
nau, recalled for its fogs, subtle
ties and symbolism.
40. THE Crowd" directed by
King Vidor and featuring Eleanor
Boardman.
Al. THE King Of Kings" Cecil
B. De Miles second chapter of
film history dealing with the Holy
Book.
~. "Disraeh," directed by Al.
fred Green. The first talking
picture made by that the great
actor. George Arliss.
43. "Smilin' Through" the pic
tire made from Jane Cowl's stage
play which starred Norma Tai
madge. It was directed by Sid
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Dorothy ReUier Gets
Iona Term Contract

Columbia Pictures has signed
Dorothy Revier on q new long
term contract. Miss ReVier Is one
of the most popular screen lead
ing women and when not engaged
on the Columbia lot is continually
being loaned to other companies.
Among her most recent sue
ceSses were roles in The Call OF
the West" Vengeance" and
Murder on the Roof" During
the same period she was loaned to
R.K.O for Tanned Legs; First
National for "Sin Flood; Para
mount for ''The Mighty" and
'"The Dance Of Life; United
Artists for The Iron Mask" and
Fox for The Red Dance"
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Nazimova Greatest

8. "War Brides" directed by
Herbert Brenon and generally con-
sidered the greatest picture made
starring Nazimova.
4. "Quo Vadis," a great Specta"
cular screen feature Of before
Christ days produced in italy.
- 5. 1.-THE -Four Horsemen Of the
Apocalypse" which started the
tremendous popularity Of Rudolph
Valentino. It was directed by
Rex Ingram.
6. "The Miracle Man." directed
by George Loane Tucker and
which is written in the annals as
the feature which made stars OF
Thomas Meighan, Betty CompSon
and Lon CLANCY.
7. Broken Blossoms" the poign-
antly sad Chinese drama which
brought Richard Barthelmess un-
dying fame. It was a Griffith
directed feature.
6."Passion," the picture which
introduced the great German
director Ernest LubitSch to
America, and which brought to
the pinnacle, the glamorous pola
Negri, who played the immortal
Madame Du Barry.
9. "The Mark Of Zorro" which
everybody who is a Douglas Fair
banks fan will recall as one Of
his great pictures. 1t was directed
by Fred Niblo.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Griffith Was Leader

80. Beau Geste," a picture di-
rected by Herbert Brenon extol-
ling the fighting qualities Of the
French Foreign Legion and bring
ing forward William Powell.
80. Stella Dallas" the pltifully
sad story which brought fame to
Belle Bennett as the screen
neither and Lois Moran as the
daughter. 1t was directed by
Henry King.
"a. what Price Glory" the
rowdy but graphic story Of the
World war made from the Lau-
renee Stallings play, which made
Edmund Lowe and Victor Mac
Laglen. It was directed by Raoul
Walsh.
IS. "The way Of All Flesh" !"
One Of Emil J&nnings' best pic
lures. Directed by Victor Flem-
ing.
SO. Ben Hur." This was the
first picture to actually cost over
$4,000, 600 to make. Fred Niblo
directed it and it will soon be
made over again as a talkie.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
LATEST STAGE
NEWS FROM
NEW YORK

Chester Erskin has engaged
Katherine Alexander and Warren
William for "Stepdaughters Of
War;" the Kenyon Nicholson play
that is to be Erskin's first pro-
duction for Charles Frohman, Inc.
Miss Alexander was most recently
in Hotel Universe" for the The
ater Guild.
Charles L. Wagner, q deplorer
who has turned this talent to
signing over the scarcity Of good
plays, has abandoned the dour
countenance for something more
expansive. He has brought. in
short, a play by Charles Crouch,
drama editor of the Billboard, or
maybe he just expects to buy one
from him. Crouch has been en-
gagged as press representative for
Wagner and he will. in spare
time, write a play for his en-
ployer. It's all very confusing,
but that seems to be the idea.
Hope Hampton, who has been
singing in opera abroad, was deco
rated in Paris this week by the
minister of Beaux Arts, the medal
describing her as an Officer
Construction Publique," or, in
American. "A girl working for
the public good and betterment." :"
Ed Wynn has received word
from Florenz Ziegfeld, who now is
in the Canadian deeps, that upon
his return next week arrange
mentS will be made for Wynn to
take over the production of
Simple Simon" 80:
The Newport Casino Theater
Company will have Francine Lar.
rimore next week in Let Us BE
Gay" with Henry Hull and Marie
Curtis featured in the cast.
Others include Francis BendtSeny
Edward Cooper, Carol Perrin.
Helen Kingstead, Allen Vincent,
Harold Webster and Mary How
ard.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
THIS ACTOR IS
HEARD BUT
NOT SEEN

Enter the voice-at.the-telephone
actor!
This unseen thesepian, Henry
Thommen. by name, made his
debut in the filming Of the First
National Vitaphone feature. 'The
Dawn Patrol" starring Richard
BarthelmesS at Warner Brothers
Earle Theater for q second week.
There are scenes in the unfold
ment OF The Dawn Patrol dur
ing which a voice Is heard over
the telephone. The voice Is
that of the division commander
sending orders. to squadron
commander. This dialogue COM
ing over the wires had to be re-
corded so that the full effect Of
the drama could be secured.
Thommen was engaged as "the
voice." and although he will be
heard he will not be seen in
THE Dawn Patrol"
THE Dawn Patrol" was di-
rected by Howard Hawks and is
the first picture in which Barthel-
mess appears minus a leading
lady. The story is heralded as
the most dramatic BarthelmesS
vehicle since "Torable David" "
It is dramatically q story con-
corning the adventures of a group
of British flierS in the early years
Of the World War who are forced
to face the better equipped Ger
mans with antiquated planes and
machine guns.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Zuzu Pitts Has Role
In Columbia Comedy

With the signing Of ZaZu Pitts
and Robert Ellis for Columbia's
THE Squealer," under the direc'
ton Of Harry Joe Brown, the COM
pany went on location. Jack Holt
and Dorothy Revier are the fea-
tured players in this authentic ac-
tion drama, which depicts life on
the old Barbary Coast and Is an
adaptation of the famous stage
play Of the same title.
Zazu Pitts, who is a unique
movie type, has been kept busy
by various picture companies
since the advent Of the talking
picture. She scored notably as
Timmons in Her Private Life;
Twin Beds" "Oh, Yeah" and
This Thing Called Love-"
Robert Ellis is q veteran stage
and screen personality. He has
been featured in such productions
as Broadway" Restless Youth"
and "UndertoW."
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
FRANK FAY IS
LAUGH CHIEF
OF FARCE

Sophisticated, indeed, "Matri-
monial Bed is served with trim
mings for the theatergoers who
enjoy farce with a Partisan back
ground and a bit Of snappy dia-
logue. Current at the Metropoli-
tan, Warner Brothers latest pic
ture seemed to engage the atten-
ton of the, majority at that house
last evening. True, the individu-
ais own taste may likely gauge
the amount of enjoyment realized
The Washington times., 1930-08-16

Two years later she marries an
other, The household always
holds the first master in es-
TEEN to the embarrassment OF the
later incumbent. A hairdresSer Is
called to dress the madam'S hair,
and when it is found that he is
none other than the first husband.
exCit 2ment runs rampant. Inc
ensuing predicaments are exd-
plaine in that he has lost his men,
ory, A series of more or less, anus
ing situations with some little at
tention to the risque, finally ends
IL the unweaving Of a web which
has appeared almost impossible.
Frank Fay has the pivotal role,
which he handles for the most
part with a keen sense Of the
necessity for fine acting II this
portrayal is to be kept intact.
Even at that it is a hazardous
undertaking. James Gleason Of
fers the usual Interpretation OF a
slightly henpecked spouse one ex-
poets from him, and II he Is not
quite so funny as he has been at
times, perhaps the part itself has
limitations. Beryl Mercer and
Lilyan Tashman are satisfactory
in the leading feminine roles with
the votive offerings, this. time,
going to the blond Lilyan.
Rudy Vallee sings the "Steln
Song" for an animated cartoon.
A news reel touching upon a
number Of diversified events OF
the day rounds out the program.
HK.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Offers No Apology

Lest you consider that Director
Griffith is VaingloriouS in includ-
ing his own pictures, he offers this
explanation:
"MOdesty under ordinary cir
cumstances WOULD dictate that
one should not include his own
works in such a list as this, but
] have included those Of my own
which l think rightfully belong,
not because l think they are
great but because the public and
the press have generally &C
claimed them TO be SUCH"
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Bureau of Standards
Exhibit in Fox LObby

The popular know Your Gov
ernment" lobby exhibits at the
Fox Theater continue this week,
the current exhibit being from
the Bureau Of Standards.
Few people realize the import
ant part that the Bureau OF
Standards plays in the everyday
life of the American public, and
this exhibit is displayed to bring
out this fact. The Bureau of
Standards, known as Uncle
Sans official testing bureau" is
under the direction Of DR.. George
K. Burgess.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
COlman Appears

10. "The Dark Angel" directed
by George Fitzmaurice, and the
movie which launched Ronald
Colman on the sea of popularity.
II. Driven" directed by
Charles Brabin and released by
Universal.
y IL. THE White Sister," made
from F. Marion Crawford's novel
and directed by Henry King, had
the unforgettahle emotional per
Torrance of Lillian Gish.
8 13. Greed" which disclosed the
directorial talent of the Austrian.
Eric Won Stroheim, and was the
first of the brutally realistic
films.
: IA. ''Way Down East" another
Griffith feature which introduced
Lowell Sherman as a screen viii
lain and had the wiStful Lillian
Gish rescued from the ice floes
just in time.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Lubitsch Lauded

%. "The Marriage Circle" the
first full length feature made in
America by Ernest LubitSch, the
German director.
"a. THE Ten Commandments" !"
q Cecil B. DeMille film drama
tization and treatment Of certain
major incidents in Bible history.
rs. THE Kid" which Mr.. Grit
fifth considers the greatest of the
Charlie Chaplin films and which
created the youngest man in the
world to make a million-Jackie
Coogan.
26. "The Merry Widow" a
Viennese love story directed by
Eric Won Stroheim which was
Mae Murray's greatest picture.
~. THE Last Laugh" a fea-
ture made abroad and shown
without the usual Sub-titleS. 1t
introduced Emil Jannings to
American audiences and was di-
rected by F. w. Murnau..
20. 1.-THE Big Parade" first of
the great war pictures, which
was written by Laurence Stall
lings and directed by King Vidor.
20. "The Valiant" This is the
first talking picture to be in
cluded in the Griffith list. 1t
was directed by Richard Harlan,
made by Fox. and starred Paul
NUM-.
80. "Wings," directed by Viii
liam Wellmar and the first Of
the great pictures to feature the
war as it was fought in the air.
81. Variety" q picture made
in Germany which started the
Hollywood craze for odd camera
angles. 1t was directed by E. A.
Dupont and featured Emil jan
ni,ors and Iva De P1ltti.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
By ANDREW r. KELLEY

Those of us whose knowledge
and devotion to the motion pic
ture dates back beyond the World
War, and even to the days when
it was considered Summing to
slide into the 10-cent movie show,
hold a reverential page in film
history for David Wark Griffith.
The movies owe much to the
Griffith genius. He was the first
director to use the so-called
closeup" He discovered and
developed the great talent, Of
Mary Pickford, Of Lillian Gish,
of Richard Barthelmess, Of others
who went on to fame and riches
by way of the screen.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
MERCER AS MOTHER

Beryl Mercer. who won so
many admirers by her work in
Three Live Ghosts" and Seven
Days Leave" again appears as
mother in Common Clay" Con-
stance Benefits Fox movietone
vehicle at the Fox this week. The
picture is unique in its dramatic
effects,
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
MODERN FURNITURE

Modernistic trends In furniture
might never have been popular
with the public had not motion
pictures introduced them on the
silver screen.
In such a picture as Warner
Brothers THE Matrimonial Bed,"
a modern and ultra-smart comedy
of Partisan life, now at the
Metropolitan Theater, many new
ideas in interior decoration and
moderniStic furnishings are In
corporated,
The Washington times., 1930-08-16


ney Franklin. Another feature
soon to be remade aS a talkie.
A. "Hallelujah," King Vidor'S
feature made with an all negro
cast and telling the striking story
of q primitive Southern people.
AS. Grass" directed by Cooper
SchoedSack.
46. "All Quiet on the Western
Front" This is the only 1880 pic
ture to he included. It was made
from Remarques' great war novel
and directed by Lewis Milestone.
Intolerance" and The Avenging
Conscience" and Robin Hood with
Douglas Fairbanks Robin Hood"
complete the list.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Ss$,

troductory we can proceed to dis
cuss the so best pictures of all
time as selected by Director
Griffith. AS we go down the list
I have added a bit Of accompany
ing detail that may refresh your
memory for some Of these fea-
lures.
/. stella Maris," directed by
Marshall Neilan. which many con-
slider Mary Pickford's greatest pic
ture.
2. "The Birth Of q Nation"
which everybody will forgive Mr.
Griffith for including. since it is
unanimously accorded the laurel
by all critics as the first Of the
great feature films.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
GUS EDWARDS FIND

Herman Timberg now at Loew'S
Palace in Dizzy Daze" who has
to stand on his tip-toes to reach
the height of five feet has big
ambitions. He started with Gus
Edwards, with Eddie Cantor and
the rest, but found vaudeville so
much to his liking that he
stayed in 1t and today Is one Of
its highest priced stars. How
ever he feels he would still like
to do a musical comedy,
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
BEAUTY WINNER

Barbara Blair appearing with
Herman Timberg in Dizzy Daze"
put a dime in the box of the
Jersey side Of the Hudson River
tube to emerge on the other
side as q runaway from home.
She won q title at the Atlantic
City beauty pageant and incl
IDENTIFY an engagement with Her
man Timberg with whom she
created the character OF
''SnOOney."
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Scotland Yard Ends
LOUe'S Vacation

Edmund loves hopes for an
other vacation were cut short by
the decision to start filming i'm
mediately upon Scotland Yard"
the Fox Movietone adoption of
Dennison Cliffs thrilling stage
play, William X. Howard direct
ing.
The beautiful Joan Bennett,
who has just completed the lead
ing feminine. role in "Smilin'
Through" is appearing opposite
Lowe.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16

t n o u 6 n most
adults are apt
to find this
slightly foreign
play rather in
triguing.
The S tory,
like most farceS,
is a bit out of
the ordinary. A
beautiful wom-
an loses her
husband in a
railroad wreck.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16

Fox Theater'S
Free Dancing
School. The
enrolment in
he classes
now to a l S
over 1000, al
though t h e
school is but
a month old.
One set of
triplets and
IL sets Of
t W ms ar e
a m on & the
p upils en-
rolled in Miss
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Selects so Best

David Wark Griffith became
the fndustry's greatest director
and laid the foundation Of many
Hollywood fortunes. Since then
he has always been in the front
rank or close to 1t whenever the
great figures concerned with the
rise Of the movies are discussed.
So with this rather extended in
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
TIMBERG IS AUTHOR

Herman Timberg who Is
featured in Dizzy Daze" now
playing at Loew'S Palace wrote
several acts for the famous Marx
Brothers.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16

} mas put CnlS player uuucI Aohs
term contract.
Returns to Coast
A far cry from the nerve-shat-
tered "Stanhope" Of Journeys
End" to a part in the venerable
farce, Charles Aunt"
Yet this gap will be leaped by
Hugh Williams, whom the Chris
ties have signed for their talkie
of the comedy that has seen
steady service on stage and screen
for many years.
Williams played "Stanhope' in
the Coast production of the r.
c. Sheriff. war play, and did a
fine Job Of the part. Earlier in
his career, it developes. he was
in an Australian company Of
Charles Aunt" In some fashion,
the Christies ferreted this out,
and signed him for the talkie.
Do you remember Sid Chaplin'S
silent version Of this picture?
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
BY HARRISON CARROLL
Copyright, 1880. by Premier
Syndicate, Incl

syndicate. Incl
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Aug. IS.
If rumor be true, Joan Crawford
will be given a surprise package
assignment to play the lead in a
talkie version Of within the
Law"
The plans for this picture have
come up all of q sudden, but
seem pretty definite. I've an
idea the next few weeks may see
the film actually under way.
Within the Law" has q rich
screen as well as stage history.
Originally a melodrama by
Bayard WELLER, lately famous for
The Trial of Mary Dugan," it
was first brought to the screen
with the placid Alice Joyce in the
leading role. Later on, Norma
Talmadge did q version Of il.
The story gives Joan q chance
for some strong dramatic work
Of different sort than the "Our
Dancing Daughters" series. This
should please her, for she claims
to be very bored with this type
Of picture. Wants to do q story
Of drab realism. Nearly all
actors are the same. They yearn
to escape from the very roles
that are putting them over.
Home Lovers
Actors used to be q wandering
tribe, but the movies are settling
them. OF the 296 players under
contract to the major Hollywood
studios, l0S own homes. Almost
80 per cent. The proportion is
even larger among directors.
Fifty-seven Of 1l9 are the figures
here.
Humorous Chefs
A new item on the menu at the
Metro Goldwyn.Mayer commiSSary
is Baked Ham Roll q La Tihbett. ="
It may be unconscious irony, but
practically all Of the sandwiches
and salads bearing the names OF
actors contain either cheese or
ham.
Ernest Westmore of R-K-0 con-
siders that he received the highest
compliment of his career when ne
made up Helene Millard as an old
woman, and her own pet dog
barked at her.
Unluckiest Day
Walter McGrail, film heavy now
doing his stint in Radio Pictures
Losing Came" recently had his
unluckiest day. In getting out OF
bed, he stepped on his glasses,
breaking them and cutting his
foot. Less than an hour later, he
was in q motor collision from
which he escaped with slight In
iuries but with q demolished car.
On reaching the studio, he con-
suited his watch and dropped 1t
on the sidewalk. Then to his
complete annihilation, he sudden
ly remembered he wasn't supposed
to- work LnaC Qay'
Champion Fan a.,
The worlds most ardent fan
Is Father Edward Wagner, who
is now in Hollywood as a guest
of the comedians. Olsen and
johnson. This Milwaukee priest
has a scrap book with all the
clippings he has been able to
obtain about the pair. For the
last six years, come vacation
time, he has bought a ticket and
Joined the comedians wherever
they happened to be. This year
it was Hollywood.
In some instances, limitations
are more expensive tha0 the real
thing. R.K-o has just used SOC
feet OF mahogany paneling in
set because 1t was cheaper than
cardboard painted to initiate the
board.
A Speaking Part
Do you remember Roscoe Ates
the suffering convict in THE
Big HouSe?" He has been signeo
for a speaking part Of one wore
in Amos n Andy's talkie CHECK
and Double Check" His SOLE
contribution to the dialogue Il
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Beauty

Alice Adair has been selected
by Pearl Eaton, Radio Pictures
dance director, as Hollywood'S
perfect Showgirl.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Teaching 1000
Pupils at Fox

Miss Helene Kearney, popu-
lar Washington dancer, who is
the chief instructreSS in the
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Barthelmess Best

Is. '"Tolable David" another
great Barthelmess picture directed
by Henry King. Many consider
this the best Of all the Barthel.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16

HELENE KEARNEY earney's
classes. She is assisted by
Miss Margaret Oulahan.
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
Do You Know

That Henry Fink, George Ban
croft'S confidential secretary and
manager, is the man who wrote
The Curse of an Aching Hearth"
The Washington times., 1930-08-16
VYDRAMA PICKED
FOR JOAN CRAWFORD

, has put this player under long
| term contract.