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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

AFTER years of retirement from the
legitimate stage, Robert Downing. a
Washingtonian, Is this season re-enter-
ing the arena of his former hiStrionic
achievements.
Mr.. Downing began his theatrical ca
reer in 1876 as member of O stock
company, and by hard and persistent
effort advanced in four years to the
leading position in the company. He
played with all the great comedy and
tragedy stars, who in those days trav-
eled from one prominent stock to an
other as guest stars" as they were
called
He then became associated with Mary
Anderson, remaining with her until she
made her first trip to Europe 1t was
to Mr.. Downing'S Ingomar that Miss
Anderson played Parthenia, in which
she became famous. He had been in
Vlted to accompany Miss Anderson to
Europe, but receiving an offer from
Joseph Jefferson to play light comedy
roles in his repertoire, and believing
that season or two in comedy would
complete his training, he remained with
Mr.. Jefferson for two years.
While with Mr.. Jefferson he was an
proacned by the poet of the SierraS,
Joaquin Miller, who had just finished
play dealing with the life of the IA
nous stage driver Of the Sierras, Hank
Monk. In this play he made his first
stellar appearance. with his own COM
pany. After a two years run of this
play ne made q large production of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
A Cast Cosmopolitan.

WILMA BANKY, who makes her first
full-length talking screen appear
ance in Sidney Towards "A Lady to
Love-" directed by Victor Seastrom, has
a cast cosmopolitan to say the least,
The players literally come from the
four corners of the earth.
Miss Banky is Hungarian, Director
Seastrom comes from the land of the
Swedish icicle," Edward G. Robin
son, who plays the role of the Italian
Tony, halls from Bucharest, Rumania:
George Davis is a native of Belgium
Gum Chin curiously enough first saw
the light of day in Canton, China:
Harry Bucquet, assistant director, was
born into q London fog, and besides the
goodness Italian, Henry Ar
meta, Robert Anes, Lloyd Ingraham
Richard earle and Anderson Lawler are
the upholders Of the talent Of our own
native land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
Didn't Sign ON Dotted Line.

MARY LEWIS, Metropolitan Grand
Opera star, recently agreed to enter
the field of the talking pictures through
the Pathe studios, and her contract is
unique In theatrical history for the
agreement was wholly without sigma
The arrangement was consummated
before microphones and cameras that
recorded sound upon film. Mr.. Derr
ana Laura Hope Crews, representing
Pathe, and Miss Lewis sat Quietly. while
the terms of the contract were repeated
verbally. Every word of the principals
TO the transaction was registered. Fol-
lowing which Miss Lewis and Mr.. Derr
shook hands and announced to the
microphone that they were entirely sat
asfled with the terms Of the contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
Will Make Music for
"Lilliom."

p ICHARD FALL, the Viennese com.
poser, who had this country as well
as his own grooming "Oh, Katerina," q
few years ago, recently, came to these
shores to write the music for Beatrice
Lilies new picture, THE London Pa
rade." Fate. however, in the form OF
the managerial Winfield Sheehan, or
dered things otherwise, so that when
Mr.. Fall reached Hollywood he found
he would have to do the music for Il IL
lion" instead
Incidentally, "Lilliom" will serve
Janet Gaynor for a return to the
straight and legitimate drama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
Made Shaw Talk.

WORD has come via Quinn Martin
that weInigh the impossible has
peen achieved. It seems that a Aim
reporter has managed to worm his wav
INTO the sacred den Of the dean OF the
nterati u. p. Shaw, and has made the
immodest sage talk. The result fol-
lows: AoA
Says Mr.. Shaw: "It may take seven or
eight years, but by that time an artist
VINO Is exclusively a 'talkie' artist. as
opposed to stage, or silent Aim artist,
WI nave been evolved. Let producers
Is already excellent and concentrate on
the human side of 'talkie' making.
AS soon as the present boom com.
menced, ! made a personal appearance
on the taking screen. Since that ex-
per1ence I have become convinced that
persons speech and actions can be
reproduced as effectively on the screen
as II he were addressing the audience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
Stage and Screen Attractions This Week.

Stage and Screen Attractions This Week.
NATIoNAL-'vany Fair of $780," music show. Opens this
evening
AUTHORIZATIONS Downing in Damon Pyhias"
evening.
GAYETY-"French Models" burlesque This afternoon and
evening
FOX-"Men Without Women" This afternoon and evening.
METROPOLITAN-"Song the West" This afternoon
evening
PALACE-"A Lady Love-" This afternoon evening.
R-K-O KEITHS-"The Cohens and Keys in Scotland"
and evening
EARLE-She Couldn't No. This afternoon evening
COLUMBIA-"The This afternoon and evening,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

himself. But that person must know
how to speak.
II consider that my 'talkie' was sue
ceSsful because I am accustomed tn
making speeches in public. 'Talktes'
mace by Ramsay Macdonald and Mrs
Lansbury were successful for the same
reason.
Artists must learn to speak as well
as these two gentlemen. But they must
also learn to act as well as Aim stars
have acted on the silent screen.
AT present very few are able to com.
bine these qualities. Stage artists si,10
and speak well on the 'talkies' but can
only act in q stage-like manner. Film
artists act as required, but cannot
speak correctly.
"A new kind Of artist exclusively de-
voted 70 this type Of entertainment has
TO be discovered before 'talkies' can he
seen at their best
And that's that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

poisoned $50 times. but is still a hand
some dog.
Edward Poland, poet laureate of the
Lambs Club as avocation, has been
acting for 80 years and is yet far re-
moved from the category OF old men
whose characters he portrays. He was
educated at Fordham University, had
his first important stage assignment
with Annie Pixley, then a favored SOU
brette. Following came engagements
with Maggie Mitchell, Joe Murphy, Ma
RE Wainwright, and of late he has been
in The Shannons of Broadway"
What Ann Brought Home" Ghosts"
with the late Mary Shaw. Also, he
has been associated with such celebri-
ties as Douglas Fairbanks, Amelia
Bingham, Mabel Taliaferro, Maclyn
Arbuckle and the Dolly Sisters. He Is
the author of many vaudeville sketches.
one of which. Strictly Confidential" is
a standard vehicle in the varieties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
One of Steve's PLAYS.

THE talking picture rights of Philip
Barry's delightful play Holiday, u
which, incidentally, viii be on view at
the National Theater when Manager
Cochran's stock company comes out,
have been acquired by Pathe for Ina
Claire, according to recent announce
ment.
Holiday" will mark Miss Claire's sec
ond appearance on the talking screen,
her debut having been made in Arthur
1t will provide her with one of those
suave, sophisticated roles for which she
is Justly famed, role which was played
last Winter with much success by Hope
williams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
Variety of Attractions in
The Capital Playhouses

Downing the title role Of ''Ingomar. %
'Ingomar" also was a favorite role In
the repositories of Edwin Forrest and
John Mccullough, famous Shakespear-
can and classic actors of their day.
Mr.. Grossitt, the New York producer,
has provided Mr.. Downing with an un-
usual company of players. Helen Dun
can, the leading woman, comes direct
from the New York Theater Guild, re-
Gently playing the feminine lead in "R.
U. r." in the Guild production in the
metropolis. Herbert Delmore, the lead
Ing man, has been leading man for
Margaret Anglin, Nine. Bertha Ka-
lisch and Otis Skinner, also playing
important roles with Mrs. Fiske, John
Drew, William Faversham, William
Farnum and Dorothy Donnelly. Others
include j. w. Bayley, last season with
the Boston Civic Repertory Theater,
who played Judas Iscariot in the
Passion Play; Eugene Bergman, for
two seasons with Robert Mantell, also
with Margaret Anglin; Harry Hawley,
who played with Jane Cowl in Lilac
Time; Ken Cartier and Aimee An
dree, whose records in the theater are
most creditable.
Mr.. Gressitt also stresses the beauty
and tmpressiveness Of the settings pro-
vided for the plays to be presented here
together with the fact that, in accord
with the latest trend In the theater, the
prices for seats have been very sub
Stantially reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
FOX-"Men without women"

John Ford, who directed -Four Sons. "
the Photoplay gold medal winner in
1923, is said to have contributed an
other outstanding achievement in Men
without Women" the current screen
attraction at the Fox Theater. The
worthiness of the production and the
TACT that 1t was made with the Coop
Grafton OF the Navy, whose officials have
oeen urging its early showing, are said
70 be the reason for bringing the pic
ture TO Washington at this time. 1t Is
FOX Movietone talking picture and
gives thrilling glimpse of what hap
pens when a submarine is sent to the
bottom in collision and It's men are
trapped in steel prison many feet be-
low the surface. The manner in which
the danger brings out the hidden quail
Ties Of each man and the incidental
sowing Of one of the World Wars unex-
planned mysteries lead to a striking
climax.
Kenneth MacKenna and Frank Al
oertson are featured in the cast, which
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

French Models" which returns this
week to the Gayety Theater on Ninth
street after four years of uninterrupted
prosperity, brings an entirely new batch
of novel numbers staged in the most
modern manner.
Phil Perry. producer, presents Viola
Elliott and Jim Bennett as featured
performers, supported by Ella Sears,
Billy Sullivan, Alice Sohn, Jack
Reynolds, Irving Witt, Frankie Clark
and other comedians, singers and
dancers, in new song and dance fea-
lures, staged and costumed with the
proper regard for conceptions of the
present day.
A dashing and efficient chorus will be
much in evidence in one of the most
important scenes, Red Dance" de-
Scribed as "a poem Of flowers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16
NATIONAL-"Vanity Fair Of 1885"


Tonight the new musical revue VAN
1ty Fair of $780," with Cecil Lean and
Cleo Mayfleld featured, comes to the
National Theater for a weeks stay, prior
to Spring run at the Illinois Theater,
Chicago.
The spirit and intent of "Vanity
Fair" as In the early days of musical
revues, Is satirical humor; thus, several
phases of our modern life are good
naturally lampooned. William K. Wells,
author Of THE Cockeyed World" wrote
the book and lyrics, and George D.
West composed the musical score, which
contains conspicuous song and dance
numbers, including when I Dream"
Stay Out of the Shadows" Shake
Your Feet, "Whiteway Blues" "An for
You. Baby" and Loves a Wonderful
Thing" Two of the most imposing
scenes are the Broadway Night Club on
New Years eve and the jungle tom-tom
scene.
From London Mr.. Wintz has brought
fresh group of Tiller girls and he has
engaged Harry Shannon's recording or
cheStra for a musical background and
to set the tempo for the piece. One of
the novelties will be found in 1.-The
Shadowgraph" (third dimension illusory
effect), first introduced in this country
by Florenz Zeigfeld in his "Follies Of
ceit of its kind in the theater.
Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfield have
heretofore been seen more in musical
comedy and operetta than in musical
revue, although as one recalls, they were
co-Starred few seasons back with the
French beauty, Mistinguette, in limo
cent Eyes," at the New York Winter
Garden.
AUDITORIUM-Rob Downing in
Damon and PythiaS."
Robert Downing, an actor of high
accomplishment and distinguished as
ISOLATION with the true greatness of the
American theater in a preceding gen.
Grafton, a native of Washington inter-
nationally known, will be presented at
the Washington Auditorium this week,
by Henri Gressett, with an excellent
supporting company, in revival of two
famous plays with which Mr.. Downing
won fame and success in the course of
q notable career
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, and at the matinee on We'd
nesday, Mr.. Downing will be seen in
Damon and Pythias," the famous play
in five acts by John Banim based
upon Grecian legend of brotherly
love and sacrifice, which suggested and
underlies the rites of one of the noted
fraternal organizations of modern times
Thursday and Saturday evenings and
at the matinee on Saturday the beau
tiful and poetic love classic, "Ingomar,"
translated from the German by Maria
Lowell, will be presented The locale of
"Ingomar" is the ancient Grecian city
of Syracuse. and the story deals with
the fllial love and duty of the Grecian
maiden, Parthenia, who tames the
fierce barbarian. "Ingomar," and then
becomes his bride, the final curtain
falling on the immortal lines Two
souls with but a single thought; two
hearts that beat as one"
1t was in "Ingomar" that Mr.. Down.
ing's name was linked with that of
Mary Anderson, in her time one of the
greatest and most beloved actresses Of
"a American stage. Miss Anderson
saying the role Of Parthenia and Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-03
THREE COAST GAMES
ON TOMORROW'S CARD
Oregon Tackles Trojans, Californis
Plays Washington State and
Huskies Meet Montana,

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 3.-Three
Pacific Coast Conference games will
provide features on Far Western grid
irons tomorrow.
Oregon State will meet the Univer-
sity Of Southern California Trojans
at Los Angeles. The Oregon aggre-
cation averages about the same in the
line as the Trojans-l9o pounds-but
are conceded only slight chance to
win.
California will take on Washington
State at Berkeley for It's first confer
ence game Of the season and Nibs
Prices Bears were favorites to come
out on top. Washington State crushed
the College Of Idaho, ~ to IL, in a nom
conference tilt which exposed o weak
ness on the part Of the starters agains,
passing attacks.
The Washington huskies expect q
stiff battle in their game with Montana
at Seattle. Montana held the huskies
to q 6-6 tie last year and exhibited
considerable energy last week in trounc-
ing Mount st. Charles, SO to o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-03
SCHOOL GR|DDERS
ACTIVE TOMORROW
Central, Tech, Emerson and
st. Johns All to Play on
Foreign Fields.

TOUR Washington schoolboy foot
~ ball teams are to see action to-
morrow, all on out-of-town grid
irons. Central, Tech, Emerson
and st. Johns are the elevens booked
for action. All are expected to encoun-
ter stern opposition.
Central will engage John Marshall
High at Richmond, Va; Tech will face
its old foe, Episcopal, at Alexandria;
Emerson will have 1t out with MERGERS
burg Academy at Mercersburg, Pa, and
st. Johns will open its season against
Mount st. Joseph's High at Baltimore.
Central will be after its second win
in as many starts, having last week
defeated Gonzaga in the opening game
for both elevens. However, John Mar
shall High, which usually turns out
sturdy elevens, is reported this year to
have an exceptionally husky team and
the Columbia Heights boys are expected
TO have to step to triumph.
Tech, which last week bowed to Bal
timore Poly and then tied Handley High
OF Winchester, Va, playing the games
within less than "a hours Of each other,
W1IL Dc seeking lLS IlrSC Victory. EplSCO-
pal scored over the green Eastern
eleven, 90 to 0, last Saturday. The
game tomorrow should give some idea
as to the relative strength of Tech and
Eastern. The Mckinley eleven tri-
Jumped over Episcopal, to 6. last sea-
son.
Emerson will be playing its third
game, after losing to Woodbury. Forest
at Orange. Va, and drubbing Business
High. The p Streeters probably will
find Mercersburg plenty tough.
st. Johns, which had one of the best
grid seasons in years last Fall, will be
hot after victory over Mount st.
Josephs.
Eastern was to play host to Washing.
ton-Lee High Of Ballston, Va, and
Dewitt and Catholic University Fresh
men were to face in the c. U. Stadium
IN scholastic foot bali games here this
afternoon. Business had an engage.
ment with swavely School at Manassas,
Va.
An tnterclass swimming meet. was To
be held this afternoon in the Central
High School pool. F. J. Drummer. vet.
eran Central coach, was in charge.
Medals were to 60 to the highest a-point
scorers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-03
CHICAGO HAS BIG
FOOT BALL NIGHT
LoyoIa Takes on George
town, Drake Battles Oregon
Under Floodlights.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
~ HICAGO, October 3.--The food
A lights will burn for two foot
ball games in Chicago tonight
Soldier Field, which has seen
everything from solemn religious event
to a world heavyweight championship
hight, will have its first experience with
night foot ball when the arcs are turned
on the game between Drake University
and the University Of oregon.
Drake will have almost the same line
that stopped Notre Dame cold for three
periods last year on the same sod, only
to lose in the final frame. Oregon has
brought husky, tricky squad, under
the direction Of DR.. Clarence w. Spears
Tonight's other game viii be al
Loyola Field. with Georgetown playing
LoyolA.
Dixie Elevens Invade.
Tulane's Green wave and about 25C
supporters were due today for an en-
gagement with Northwestern tomorrow
afternoon, while Southern Methodist's
aerial circus headed into South Bend
IND, to participate in the opening OF
Notre Danes new stadium. Another
Southern invader, Vanderbilt, finished
up the major troop movement In arriv-
ing at Minneapolis to meet Minnesota
Notre Dame will have its top strength
to throw against the great big men from
the South, save only Frank Leahy, tao
kle, out with injuries. Northwestern, on
the other hand, will confront its South
ern competition minus the services OF
the feet Larry Oliphant, end, and Al
Moore, o back.
Minnesota Weak.
Minnesota will be below par strength
with three ends missing and the posi-
bility Of having Clarence Mum, q huge
guard, unavailable from injuries.
Indiana has taken three full squads
to Columbus, Ohio, to open the Big Ten
competition with Ohio State. Illinois
and Michigan looked to the morrow
none to gleefully, the Illinois team COM
posed mainly Of sophomores, to be
tested by Iowa State, and Michigan to
do battle with Michigan State College
Purdue, champion Of the Big Ten, Is
not understanding the strength OF
Baylor, but is putting much confidence
in the work Of her line, which has
shown considerable improvement during
the week. Wisconsin and Chicago play
double headers, Wisconsin meeting Law
renee and Carleton, with Chicago en-
tertaining Ripon and Hillsdale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-03
NAvY'S FIRST TEAM
TO FACE ". & M.
Middies Announce Lineup to
Oppose Notre Dame-1O0
Out for Rowing.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, october 3.-Navy
will start against William and Mary
here tomorrow the same team which
will bear the brunt of the fight against
Notre Dame a week later. This IL the
lineup: Left end, Smith; left tackle.
Bowstron; left guard, Underwood, cen.
ter. Black; right guard, Gray; right
tackle, Bryan; right end, Byng: quar-
terback, Denny: left halfback, Tschirgi:
right halfback, kim; fullback, HAgbers.
The official announcement indicates
that Smith has won out for end over
Miller, and that Tschirgi has the edge
over the veteran Cannon. The latter,
however, has been handicapped by In
juries. Contrary to the general opinion
during practice, the average weight of
the Navy varsity, l7S 8-i1 pounds, u e.
high as that Of last years team.
The line, averaging 1S2 al pounds, 10
slightly heavier, and the backfield
which averages l67% pounds IL little
lighter.
Start Other Sports.
Fall practice in both rowing and base.
ball has started at the Naval Academy.
The former will continue a. long a.
weather conditions permit and the lat
ter Is limited to two weeks.
Over 100, the largest squad at this
time in the history OF Academy row.
ing, reported for that sport yesterday
and more are expected. Dick Olendon
has charge Of the varsity candidates.,
Buck Walsh of the plebes and Sherman
Clark Of the $50 Founders. Assistant
Coach Tom HedermAn is directing the
base ball practice with fair size squad.
---s-------
The New York Giants spend $4,000 .
season for base halls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-03
AMHERST LIKELY
TO PRESS TIGERS
Roper Says He'll Be Pleased
to Win by a Touchdown.
Cornell Strong.
BY w. w. (BILL) ROPER,
Princeton Foot BAN coach

EN the East Princeton in its openIns
game against Amherst tomorrow
i will run up against the stiffest op-
position. Amherst has a very strong
team, as its score last Saturday dem
onstrated. Princeton has q green team,
composed of q lot of sophoniores.
Practice games against Rider College
and Villanova have given the Princeton
players some outside experience, how
ever. The game should be close. Last
years score was certainly close enough,
the Tigers winning, TO. will be
satisfied with a single touchdown again.
Tryout for Yale.
Yale meets Maryland, reputed to
have another strong team. Yale should
win, but will get a good tryout. Army
should have little dificulty with Fur
man. Brown will do better than AGAINST
Rhode Island. The Brown PLAYERS
didn't get going in the first game. The
line is powerful and should handle its
lighter opponents without much trouble.
Buckneil and Carnegie Tech should
have little difficulty with Albright and
Thiel. Bethany should not give Col
gate much Of tryout. In view of the
teams excellent showing against Mid
diebury, I look to see Columbia run I'D
substantial score on Union.
Cornell has q powerful eleven. the
strongest for several years. Dobie has
some fine backs. Niagara shouldn't of
fer much opposition. Dartmouth will
probably run up o big score against
Bates. Harvard will find little DIM
Guilty with Vermont. The Franklin
Marshall and Catholic University game
should be close one. favor Frank
linMarshall by q small score,
After Ursinus' splendid showing
against Lehigh favor them over Hav-
erford. Lafayette should defeat Mlhl-
enberg, and Lehigh should beat p. M.
G. Last Fall the Lehigh-P. M. c. game
ended in a 1920 tie.
The Navy opens against William and
Mary. The Southerners have good
passing attack, but are hardly strong
enough to hold the Navy.
N. Y. U. and Penn State should win
from West Virginia Wesleyan and Ieba-
non Valley without much difficulty,
though they will meet spirited opposi-
ton.
Looks Easy for Penn.
Swarthmore usually gives Penn a
good game, but last Saturday, much to
my surprise, Drexel defeated Swarth-
more, so Penn should not have much
of a test this time.
West Virginia generally gives Pitt a
hard tussle, and this Saturday should
be no exception. Syracuse, with itG
powerful running attack. should have
little difhculty with Hobart. I favor
Temple and Villanova to win from st.
Thomas and Gettysburg.
Kentucky will get q fine tryout
against Sewanee. Florida and North
Carolina State should have O close
game. Duke probably will extend Vir-
gfnia. Georgia and Georgia Tech should
win without much dificulty FROM Mer-
Ger and South Carolina.
On the whole, few Of the larger
elevens in the East or South will meet
much opposition.
(CopyriEht, 1880. by North American Neva-
AllianrA q ~