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The Washington times., 1930-02-03
PALACE HOLDS
A MYSTERY
THRILLER

The years best seller. "The
Bishop Murder Case" S. S. Van
Dimes fascinating mystery, bids
fair to be a best seller in the
movies, as well, for the S. r. 0.
sign is in rather constant de-
mand at the Palace this week,
And little wonder it Is, since
the current attraction has just
about all the thrills and excite
ment which need be served in
one evenings entertainment.
Following closely the story, re-
Gently published in a popular
magazine, The Bishop Murder
Case" provides excellent mate
rial for sound picture.
Basil Rathbone plays the role
Of Philo Vance, who ferrets
out the secret Of the fiendish
killings. Possessing a remark
ably clear and expressive voice,
Rathbone fits into the very BE-
ing OF the scientific detective
both in appearance and man.
ner. Alec B. Francis, stal Of
innumerable productions, Is
herein cast in a particularly
suitable role, that Of the pro"
fessor. Opportunity for con.
slant use of that facial mask,
for which he is famed, is not
able. So expertly does he carry
his part, that suspense Is main
tanned to the very end. Leila
Hyams is satisfactory as the
professors niece and Roland
Young is Arnesson, his ward.
A large and splendid cast de-
serve a very great portion Of
the credit for the exceptional
success, since individual per
formance is in itself an essen
tial Of the play.
The story cannot, Of course, be
divulged. for those who do not
know the solution must enjoy
the mystery, but let it be said
that even though one may be
familiar with the exciting cli-
max, interest is none the less
keen.
On the stage, Lou Holtz Is
master of ceremonies, offering a
little stepping and wise-cracking
on his own account. Presiding
over the production must indeed
be pleasant as the current Ar
thur Knorr revue, entitled,
"Laceland," is indeed a lovely
and effective bit. Dolores, Eddy
and Douglas, adagio trio, do
some Of that tossing about that
tests the nerves of the audience
even more than those Of the
dancers. The Pearl Twins are
applauded heartily for their de-
lightful dance numbers, and the
Chester Hale girls are unusually
charming in the ballet and
finale.
The Palace Syncopators, un.
der Harry Borjes, assisted by
Charlie Gaige at the organ, pre-
sent a tuneful musical score,
which, with Hearst Metrotone
and M-G-M newSreels, completes
the program.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03

has never been right since the
war.
At q vaudeville actors board
ing house they meet Jackie
Lee, an aspiring little acrobat
and before either Of them Is
aware, to say nothing Of ad-
mitting it. they have both
fallen in love.
Unconsciously they become
jealous Of each other and on
the eve Of their departure on
one Of their best tours, they
engage in q fistic combat. which
ruins Wills arm forever.
Wills knowing that his part.
ner would never forgive himself
for his deed, makes Lee prom.
ise never to tell that his arm
is useless and further urges her
to marry Brown and fill in the
act. All ends well as is noted
in the last scene, when a letter
to the newlyweds announces
that Wills has also married-a
girl he first met in France and
later in the boarding house
although he didn't give her
much time while Lee was
around.
The Femme Follies," an all
girl presentation with the Lu-
cille Sisters. Mile. Morse, the
Vercelle Sisters. HIATT and Her
man, Miriam Hoffman and her
MeloGy Maids, Virginia Bacon,
Mary Marlowe and six English
Tivoli Girls makes a splendid
stage show.
Leon Brusiloff offers a spe'
cial compilation of Fritz KreiS'
ler's melodies as the overture.
AS with all Of Brusiloff's pro
grams, this proves most de-
lightful. Fox Movietone News
completes the bill. M. r. z.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03

Considering It from every an
gle the success Of Maid Mari.
lyn's debut in the pictures
seems assured. She can sing
acceptably, act fair enough, and
begin where ner rivals leave
off when it comes to dancing.
All of these things she does in
Sally" now at the Earle The
ater, and the net result Is a
satisfying two-hour film flip.
The Guy Bolton story Of
sally" is as flimsy as most
musical comedy structures.
There is the obvious tranSpar-
ency of a frustrated love that
you may be sure will end as
happily as 1t does for the poor
little waitress with the dancing
feet. It all moves leisurely and
there is little of the sparkling
comedy which gave Leon Enrol
the opportunity to split the
honors in the stage Sally "
Here we have the cavern
mouthed Joe E. Brown as the
disguised Duke of Sheckogo-
vinia and he is less than an
Enrol, though he strives dill
gently.
Ford Sterling makes his ap-
pearance in, the surprising role
of Pops Shendorff," a German
70 a adhouse proprietor who
mangles the English language
for plenty Of laughs.
Miss Miller sings Look for
the Silver Lining" "A Wild,
Wild Rose" and the other
familiar hits effectively. Then
she goes into the dance and the
picture attains an eminence,
supported as it is by some Splen-
didly staged ensembles Of Larry
Cebalos, witt the art Of the
camera embelliShed by vivid
color pigments. The Sunken
garden scenes are riots Of color.
Alexander Gray has an excel
lent singing voice but is color
less and wooden as a screen
actor.
Because Of the length Of the
feature the supplementary
screen program is reduced to
newsreel. The Breeskin band
presents a musical interlude
plucked from the musical CON-
edy hits Of the past. It is a
melodious ten minutes.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
McCAULEYGIRI
SCORES AT
GAYETY

"Jerri McCauley and her Rec
ord Breakers" is the best show
to hit the Gayety in some tine.
THE Girl With It." is the
way Miss McCauley Is billed on
the program. The man who
thought of that title did not
have to do much studying to
pick that label as she is Miss
Personality, herself.
Some reasons why the revue
Is good, are Dolores Shaw, the
Dancing Clark Sisters, who also
vocalized and played saxo-
phones; Jack Ryan, who sings
q ballad about the Unknown
Soldier in an appealing way;
Charles Smith. a good come
dian; Ward Caulfield and Frank
Smith, who not only says funny
things, but says them in a fun
nler way.
Auction night Is Wednesday,
and Amateur night is Friday.
Manager Lake guarantees you
a good time either night.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
MET PRESENTS
MAUGHAM'S
DRAMA

The same type Of distinction
which made 'Disraeli" q mem.
orable milestone in the develop.
: ment Of the talkies is to be
. found in THE Sacred Flame"
transcribed with vivid fidelity
from the play Of the same
name by Somerset Maughan,
and revealed at the Metropoli.
tan this week with a cast which
reflects the highest credit upon
all concerned III the production.
Perhaps 1t is too much to say
that the striking portraiture of
the mother, by Pauline Fred
erick, effaceS all memories Of
the same role the stage play Of
q year ago. Not in years has
Miss Frederick had such an op.
portunity as is afforded her in
1.-THE Sacred Flame" and 1t
ought to establish her beyond
all cavil in the new Metier
which the films have created.
Many of the weaknesses Of
the play-chiefly due to the
rambling. irresolute manner in
which its main theme gets
under way-are successfully
camouflaged in the Warner
Brothers version. There is
skilful foreshortening done by
the director, Archie Mayo, here
and there to cover up the bald
spots" in the original, and q
sharp accent and emphasis at
the real nerve centers Of the
story, so that it would not be
far from the truth to say that
the original production has
been improved upon.
There Is a morbid and NOR
dant touch to the story, so that
not inconceivably it may be
caviare to the general classi-
fications Of moViegoers; but
The Sacred Flame" is but one
Of the most effective examples
Of genuine drama that the talk
les have yet given us. The
acting of Conrad Nagel as the
unfortunate aviator husband,
and Of Lila Lee as the wife, is
almost up to the standard set
by Miss Frederick. The entire
supporting cast is more than
adequate.
The supplemental features Of
the Metropolitan bill-includ-
ing the appearance Of the well
known Vaudevillian, Hershel
Henlere,, in a Vitaphone vari-
ety-are excellent.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03

DESSAD AVNN udGluS - -
that goes on in the wings
Of the theater; the jealousies,
loves, hates Of the players that
cause the manager such trou-
BILE: because the star has an
outburSt of temperament, the
commedienne suddenly finds
herself playing the leading role.
It's a great life and when you
are teamed with the worlds
greatest lover, who Is so blind
that he will not see how much
he means to you, only the fact
that you are q trouper, like
your mother before you, gives
you the strength to 60 on with
the show.
It has color, a good singing
chorus, the aforementioned
stars and the inimitable duo,
Marie DresSler and Polly
Moran, who are hilariouSly
funny. Jack Benny gives a
splendid performance as the
manager and there is an all
too-brief glimpse of Gwen Lee.
The leading lady, whose name
eludeS us, is best forgotten.
The subsidiaries include a
Harry Langdon talking comedy,
mildly amusing, and brief ad-
dresses by the leaders Of the
fi1e-power naval conference are
brought to US by Hearst Metro
tone News.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
)RTJO1 rs ANGLING FOR AMOS AND ANDY IN PERSON
When The Features
Are Shown on Screen

EARLE-Marilyn Miller In
Sally" AT 1:14, 3:18, sic,
7:f6, and o:20 p. m.
FOX-Robert Ames, Mae
Clarke, and William Harrigan
in mix on Danes" At 1925
q. m. 2;4l, 4:45, 1855, and
10 =. m.
PALACE-Basil Rathbone and
Leila Hyams in THE Bishop
Murder Case" At 11:40 a. M,
2:2O. 5, 1880, and $50 p. m.
METROPOLITAN - Pauline
Frederick in The Sacred
Flame" At ii a. m. 1882,
2:37, 4:24, GIL, 1859, and
9:48 p. m.
COLUMBIA--Bessie Love and
Charlie King in Chasing Rain
bows" At 10:45 a. M, 1880,
8, sos, T:l5, and 9:20 p. m.
R-K.O!KEITH'S-Jack Oakfe
In Hit the Deck" At l1:14
q. M, 1:l6. 3:1s, 5:1t, 7:l7,
and 9;19 p. m.
RIMTO-Lon Chaney and
Mary Philbin in Phantom Of
the Opera" At 1880 q. M.
1880, $3.50. $50, 1880, and
$50 q, m.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
HIT THE DECK
IN FINAL
WEEK

Due to its phenomenal
popularity, RK-o's adaptation
Of Vincent Youman's famous
musical comedy "Hit the
Deck" remains at KeIth's
Theater for a third week.
Blithe personalities, headed
by Jack Oakie, delightful
dialogue, II song hits vivid
chorus ensembles, Q novel
negro spiritualiStic sequence
and q gorgeous technicolor
climax, make this lavish pro.
duction a pleasing sequel to
RK-O's fondly remembered
"Rio Rita" The singing-danc-
ing numbers are so skiifully
blended with the thrilling love
story, you are able to enjoy
both without being conscious
Of where the two are combined.
Jack Oakie, as Bilge Smith,
possesses q contagious grin.
agile feet, a nice voice and q
winning way that makes him
interesting in his plaineSt
moments.
Polly Walker, a pretty
protege Of George NJ. Cohan,
brings a beautiful voice from
Broadway musical comedies
and photographs with a lovely
innocence, that Is ideal fol- the
role Of Looloo.
The supporting cast includes
hundreds Of talented players,
who are headed by the
exquisite Ethel Clayton, hand.
some Wallace Macdonald,
comely June Clyde. and aImor-
Gus Marguerite Padula.
A colorful Fitzpatrick Travel
Talk on sunny Spain presented
with inspiring music accompani.
ment, Radio News Events, and
Fred Clark'S R-K-Olians in
short overture Of funny fool
ishneSS, form the subsidiaries
Of this excellent program.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
NEW MAN TALK
ON 5. AMERICA
TRAVELS

Traversing the paths Of Bal.
boa, Pizarro and Magellan,
photographically. wondrous
sights, incredible beasts and the
earth'S greatest waterfalls were
pictured in a swift panorama
at the National Theater yester-
day afternoon in e. M. New
mans third travelogue Of the
year, Around South America"
Concentrated wonders, with
objects worth a days explora-
ton were passed over with a
picture and a sentence. Cuzco,
oldest city on this hemisphere,
and once the pride of Incan
culture, is but a remnant of a
glorious past. Lake Titicaca,
loftily situated $4,000 feet above
sea level in the Andes Range,
Is pictureSquely dotted with it's
many islands inhabited by de-
scendantS Of the once powerful
Incan horde. Colonies of seals
and penguins' at play in the
Pacific, and the bird isles, where
feathered creatures flock by
the millions.
RainleSS northern Chile, where
borax and nitrate fields spread
in vast areas; the progressive
cities Of Valparaiso and San.
tiago and the Iguazu Falls, COM
pelling and marvellous in beauty,
were the highlight of the photo.
graphic expedition.
Sailing the great Amazon and
penetrating deep into the South
American jungle is easily worth
a trip in itself, as many of
natures most grotesque curiosi-
ties inhabit this sector. Queer
species Of Neptune's king.
dom in all variety and hues
abound in these waters. Birds
Of brilliant plummage such as
the macaw, and the eigrette
and animals of the most un.
usual fauna, such as the three.
toed slcth and the giant ant.
eater, proved a subject of
unusual merit which registered
with the capacity audience that
attended the Sunday matinee
tgaveltalk-CWAR.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03

ION CHENEY 'PnanIOfn,
gruesome and hideous man with
a deformed face, who goes to
limitlesS means of terroriEing
the patrons and managers OF
tn opera to advance to fame a
young singer, Christina. AS
CLANCY is not heard, you must
content yourselves with the ex.
cellent voice Of Mary Philbin,
who plays Christina. She sings
several numbers from the opera
Faust" which are well done.
Norman Kerry, as her lover, is
also heard, although his voice
seems to lack quality and force.
Scenes in Technicolor Of the
grand staircase and foyer Of the
opera house; the Bal Masque,
with its brilliantly colored cos
tunes, and sets on the stage
from Faust" stand out as. ex,
cellent color photography and a
decided advance over the preVi.
Gus film.
A nautical comedy, with
Charley Chase, and the news
flashes are also on the bill
z. A. w.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
TSCHAIKOWSKY
BY BOSTON
SYMPHONY

One of the most interesting
features Of the only concert the
Boston Symphony Orchestra,
under DR.. Serge Koussevitzky,
conductor, will give this season
in Washington at Polls Theater
on Tuesday afternoon, February
4, at 4:3O o'clock, will be DR..
Koussevitzky's Interpretation Of
TSchaikowsky's Sixth Symphony
THE Pathetique"-which has
been chosen for this concert at
the request of Mrs. Wilson
Green, acting for numerous
local music-loyers who have ex-
pressed a desire to hear the
TSchaikoWSky work.
KouSsevitZky himself a Rus
sian, is eminently fitted by ira
dition and temperament to in
terpret TSchaikowsky and music
lovers are really promised a
treat. In addition. DR.. KouS-
sevitzky will give Ravels mar
vellouS new 'Bolero," one of the
most adroit and amazing bits Of
orcheStration to reach the
United States in many seasons.
The program will close with
two Wagnerian numbers, the
prelude to die MeiSterSinger"
and the prelude to 'Lohengrin."
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
NIXON DANES
LOVE AMONG
ACTORS

Mae Clarke, whom wou may
recall from big Time" Robert
Ames and william Harrigan
make up the starring trio in
mix On Women" a most en-.
joyable talkie with love and
friendship as the theme, now
featured at the Fox Theater.
) One will not find 1t tiresome
to run through this preSenta-
ton Of the ancient story Of two
buddies, who fall in love with
the same girl. Nor will it be
boresome to watch the heroism
of one buddy, when me pre-
ferred to "bfeak Off" rather
than let his pal know he had
injured him fatally.
Harrigan and Ames por-
tray Wills and Brown an aero
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
LOVE AND KING
IN FOOTLIGHT
ROMANCE

Happy days are here again,
and if you doubt me, just HE
yourself to Loew's Columbia
where Bessie Love and Charles
King, popular stars of Broad
way Melody" are now "Chas-
ing Rainbows" for your amuse-
ment.
A sprightly musical show
with humable tunes and an
abundance of comedy, this lat
est twist to the age-old story
of backstage romance lacks the
essential sonnet thing which
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
LON CHANEYS
DEVILTRY IS
HELD OVER

The reJuvenated version Of
"The Phantom Of the Opera"
with music, dialogue and Techni-
color. Is holding forth q second
week at the Rialto. Although
this film contains dialogue only
here and there, with Synchron,
lied orchestra accompaniment
The Washington times., 1930-02-03

In the remain
ing parts, it
far excels lts
predecessor Of
a few years
a g o q n d
proves beyond
all doubt that
t h e talkies
have made"
the movies.
That mas
ter Of disguise
and makeup,
Lon ChaneV.
h e q d S the
cast as the
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
Tiny Dancing Feet

Marllyn Miller, star OF
Sally" has the smallest feet
that twinkle on the silver sheet
with the exception Of those Of
Bessie Love. Miss Miller wears
a size / slipper, while Miss Love
takes q child's size, 1912. The
average size shoe worn by q
girl Of Marilyn's height is S.
Sally" is now being shown
at the Earle Theater.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
Miller-BrOwn Dance

A comedy dance by Marilyn
Miller. star of "Sally" and Joe
B. Brown is one of the mirth-
full feature of this First Ma
tional Vitaphone picture now at
the Earle Theater. Brown pro-
videS many laughs in this all
Technicolor picture, and Miss
Miller is not only a comedienne,
but a singer, dancer and the
premier beauty 0f Broadway.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03

batic team OF
IL years part
nership. They
h We gone
through the
small time"
mill sharing
u p 8 q n d
downs as well
as q general
dislik X e for
W o m e n.
Comes an en-
forced vaca-
fion ha0oiIaa
one of the
boys bangs up
an arm Wi1inh
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
Sensational AdagiO

Dolores. Eddy and Douglas.
the sensational adagio trio now
playing at Loew's Palace Thea
ter in "Laceland' set record
by throwing Dolores % feet
through the air in a game Of
catch. The event was recorded
with a motion picture camera.
The Washington times., 1930-02-03

would make
it a renem-
bered pleas
ure, but quite
juStifies its
title for mo-
mentary en-
joyInent.
It's the tale
of a cour-
ageous little
trouper, the
backbone OF
a road, show.
and she let's
you in on the
always faSci-
MnAiAA alan
The Washington times., 1930-02-03
"SALLY" IS COLORFUL
FILM MUSICAL
nv ANDREW r. KELLEY

Blonde Mariyn Miller in the Cinderella story Of Sally
makes deectable entertainment In applying the
Hollywood formula to sensational Broadway musical hit
First National has retained and accentuated the Jerome
gems of melody and added to the stage tpse such
liberal spashes Of color you will remember Sally
The Washington times., 1930-02-03

comedy, was unfolded on the
Columbia Theater stage on our
F Street. It was the first at
tempt to make a musical out of
a comic strip-Simple Simon
was running as a daily feature
at the time in The Washing.
ton TimeS-and it failed TO 60
over as q stage attraction.
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
BLANCHARD'S STATION

On Thursday afternoon, May 22,
the Home Economics classes of the
Greenwood High School had on dis
play in their room the works which
they had done during the terms. La
dies of the community were invited
and several from here accepted the
invitation. The work was very neat
" done and all deserve much credit.
During the afternoon refreshments
were served to all guests.
S. F. Collision is reported on the
sick list.
Mrs. Della Russell and Miss Doro-
thy Rust attended a memorial SER
mon on Sunday morning preached
to the p. o. of A. Lodge and several
others combined. This sermon was
delivered in the M. P. Church OF
Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cannon of
Bethel, also Clarence Morris and
son of Harrington called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Rust Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w. Pearson Of
Greenwood spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Harmon.
On Saturday afternoon, May ~,
Fishers school will be closed with
the annual picnic. Don't forget that
everyone of the community is cor
daily invited.
On last Saturday afternoon at Lau-
rel the Perfect Attendance meeting
for the school term of Sussex coun-
ty was held in the Opera House.
Mrs. Alva O'Bier with the scholars
who had been present every day at
Fishers motored down, also Miss
Zilda Russell who attends Green
wood school and has perfect attend
ance for this term also was present.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Zott and son
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Tucker and son Ot
near Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Layton ana
son spent Sunday with relatives
near Goldsboro, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. O'Bier and son
spent Sunday with Mrs. M. A. WeOo
and family of Oakley.
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
MTLLSBORO

The Ever Faithful Auxiliary met
on Tuesday night with Mrs. ii. B
Hickman.
Mrs. Hettie J. Lingo has returned
from a six weeks visit in Philadel-
phia.
MI. and Mrs. William Hearn, OF
Philadelphia, accompanied Mrs. Lin
go home and are occupying their
cottage at Oak Orchard for two
weeks. gt '
G. L. Ellis is at the Emergency
Hospital in Milford fof treatment
and observation. 80
Rev. and Mrs. D. J.'Moore and Mrs.
J. A. Burton returned last Thursday
from most enjoyable visit with
friends in Virginia, and sight seeing
in West Virginia, Maryland and Dis
trict of COLUMBIA.
The choir of Grace M. E. church
held it's weekly meeting Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Lingo.
RumOr has it thai is to
have new doctor.@
Mrs. Matte Shock WIS. G. S.
Williams, Mrs. L. w Washburn and
Mrs. Elbert Evans were luncheon
guests of Mrs. w J. Downing, of
Salisbury, last Thursday.
Mrs. H. l.. Barker, who has been
quite ill, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Floyd Lingo and
daughter, Charlotte, of Harbeson,
visited their mother, Mrs. Lizzie
Lingo, last Sunday.
The baccalaueate sermon was
preached in the school auditorium
last Sunday night by the Rev. Mr..
Huntington, assisted by Rev. Moore.
AS this was a union service, a large
congregation was present to hear
this we'll prepared and ably deliv-
cred message.
The high school seniors will give
their class night program Wednes-
day at p. m. Mr.. Darden will have
charge OF these exercises.
Thursday at s p. m. the eighth
grade class will render promotion
exercise program and receive their
diplomas. George Williams will de-
liver a short address at this time.
The high school commencement
exercises will be held in the school
auditorium Friday evening at eight
o'clock. Hon. Robert G. Houston,
U. S. Representative from Delaware,
will deliver the address. The di-
plomas will be presented by a mem
ber of the local board.
On Saturday, May 81, school will
open at $3.50 a. m. and close around
D. m. Since the reports will be
given out at this time and next
years schedule run it is hoped that
every child will be present.
Mr.. Bennett is also very eager to
have all prospective ninth graders
and first graders here that day. The
prospective first grad pupils need
not report before 10 o'clock.