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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09

| Adeline" on all occasions and on the
least excuse, and are forever whacking
each other on the back and shouting
Alta Boy!" And the lovely French adj
ventures, instead Of being repealed by
these rusticities, as are the snobbish
young New Workers who are also pass.
engerS on the ship and quite ashamed
Of their fellow countrymen, Is charmed
by them, and sees Mr.. Turner and his
pals with the almost quaking eyes of
ef1ete EurGpe as the Romans Of today,
marching forth, unconscious Of their
primitive strength, to conquer the world
Mr.. Harrington would scarcely reeog-
nize his novel, but the piece is crowded
with good clean fun" and Is played BY
Mr.. and Mrs. Coburn and their com
pany for all the laughs in sight.
QUITE out of the usual run is the
all-Negro casts playing Of Marc
Connelly's 1.-THE Green Pastures" a re-
lig1ous fable. suggested by Roark Brad
ford'S Southern sketches, cor Man
Adam an His Chillun," in which the
author attempts to present certain
aspects OF living religion In the terms
OF It's believers" The religion Is that o.
thousands Of Negroes in the deep South
who have learned and accepted thS
Bible stories in terms Of their own
everyday lives. Thus the Lord win be q
grave and all-powerful man, with 3
frock coat and q white tie, very much
like their own preacher. And heaven
will be happy and sunshiny place, like
one Of their own fishery picnics, except
that all the blessed angels, old and
young, viii wear wings.
After a brief Introductory scene In
which an old Southern preacher tells
the story Of Genesis to little handful
OF Sunday school children, the play
does, indeed, begin in just such q giori-
fied fish-fry of a heaven. And the Lord
comes in and decides to create the
earth and the race of man and next we
see him raising up Adam in the Gar
den Of Eden.
From that beginning the quaint allie
CORY follows through the story of the
Old Testament, with Adam and Noah
and Moses and all the rest appearing In
the everyday shapes and clothing and
talk OF the preSent-day Negro country
side. There were some 30 scenes, fad
ing into each other in rapid succession,
and between these scenes and some-
times along with them, Negro spirituals,
for which the words and feeling Of the
moment gave the cue, bridged the emo
tional gaps and merged the scattered
episodes into q continuous dramatic
tory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Powell and Risso Swap.

FSAU, they say, snapped his BIRTH
right for mess of pottage, Caesar
snapped his empire for snake bite, Sir
walter snapped his cloak for queens
smile and some of the American people,
at least, are tempting fate with furni-
ture varnish.
There have been happier swaps, how
ever, and one of them was when Johnny
RiSSo snapped his tennis knowledge for
lessons In acting from William Powell.
Risso. now playing a supporting role in
PowelIs first starring picture, street
OF Chance" made this agreement with
the sleek and suave actor of Philo Vance
fame several days after work on the
picture had been started. Both con-
Sloered 1t fair swap.
Risso Is a phenomenon of the tennis
court and Powell, as everyone knows, Is
one OF the more clever opponents OF
cinema villainy. Appropriately enough.
In this picture RisSo plays the part OF
the idolizing newsboy who takes a
chance" and tries to save the life Of the
man who has befriended him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Busters Face Sins.
BUSTER KEAToN il HAVING -.

PUsTER KEATON is having troubles
with the talkies-at least that's
what he says. The regions Of his face
that nave been frozen" since time i'm
memorial apparently, are causing him
worry.
Keeping frozen face while talking
Is ten times as difficult as it used to he
in the good old days of silent action -"
says the placid Buster. I'm those DAYS
practice had trained me to keen a
straight face while doing pantomime'
but when spoke, of course, the natural
expressions that go with words were a
habit. We never paid any attention to
thatr-it wasn't in the picture.
"But in talkies it's different. When I
speak a line find that the expression
that goes with the words is echoed on
my face. It's the habit of lifetime
SO, before speaking have to stop and
remember to Keep my face absolutely
straight. Even at that I guess It slips
over and over again."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09

IT Is the villain who gets paid and
paid and paid, according to Douglas
Gilmore, one Of the screens debonair
menaceS.
Having made a career Of villainy on
the screen, of course, and having found
1t more profitable than being hero for
beautiful leading ladies, Mr.. Gilmore
defends his course by offering In EVIL
calling for an enviable salary.
THE life of a leading man on the
SCREEN" Gilmore says, sis too short to
please me. Long after pulchritude has
failed leading men and made them ac-
cept second-rate parts, villain can
Still go on playing heavy roles. Good
looks are not necessary to villain,
although at times they are an asset.
A leading man plays straight roles and
frequently finds himself sadly in need
Of good parts. A villain" Gilmore con-
tinues, as really character actor and
has greater variety Of roles into which
he can At"
This particular villain named Gil
more halls from Boston, Mass, and was
educated at Notre Dame. When he fin
tShed college he rebelled against his
parents edict that he accept a Job in
the tool factory Of which his father
was president. He was not certain OF
just what he did want-but he was
sure it did not include work In tool
factory.
On a train one day he engaged in
conversation with a friendly stranger.
The man asked II he were an actor
Gilmore said no. The train was pull
ing into New York and the stranger
rose, but handed Gilmore a card.
When you want to become an actor
come to see me-" the stranger said.
Gilmore read the card, John Gold
en-" The young man recognized the
name Of the New York producer, and
1t was not until he found himself with
out funds in New York that he paid
Mr.. Golden q visit. He obtained a
small part In "Lightnin'" with Frank
Bacon, and decided the stage was his
forte, remaining long enough to appear
IN White Cargo" "The Bad Man"
We Moderns," and to play opposite
such well known stage stars as Helen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09

"He Who Gets Slapped" with the
Provincetown Players Of Massachusetts
and with Bert Lytell in Brothers"
which Is to be one of the new PLAYS
seen for the first time In washington
In the National Players 1880 repertory.
Besides season engagements In Nom
treal, Richmond, Louisville, Province
town and Detroit, Miss Wells has ap-
peared in New York and in Chicago In
such productions as Hell Bent for
Heaven" THE Dybbuk," "Sonya" and
Polly Preferred" and it is only eight
years since she was graduated from
Coe College in Iowa.
Marion started out In the world TO
make a name for herself as a dancer
and college dramatics are said to have
been responsible for this. After two
courses with Ruth St. Denis, however.
the famous Jessie Bonstelle, In Detroit
switched her trend to the spoken ART
and her success in that field has held
her there ever since.
Marion Is slender, 1.-the and graceful
a blonde withal with titan hair and
blue eyes, anG, of course, a collegian. a
member Of Pi Chapter of the Aloha
Gamma Delta Sorority. It Is also said
she has Q very fetching smile,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Villainy AS a Career.

Hayes, Elsie Ferguson and Doris Keane
on Broadway. Then the movies got
him in 1926 and he appeared In several
M.-G.-M. productions.
Being q screen villain for Fox has
been anything but gentle life, he says.
In Married in Hollywood" he had q
scene with Norma Terris in which the
star slapped him, kicked his shins,
pinched and kicked him until he fed
from her room. In Cameo Kirby" he
was slapped in the face by a gauntlet
in the strong hand Of j. Harold Muir
ray. In 1.-THE Big Party" he received
enough blows to make him realize that
the career Of villain is a cruel one in
more ways than one.
And yet he prefers to villain, not
withstanding, for villains life is quite
q paying one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Steve's Biggest Surprise"

MANAGER COCHRAN has promised
surprises" from the earliest an
nouncement Of his National Theater
Players for 1880. And already he has
redeemed his promise in the new lead
ing man, Walter Gilbert; his charming
new 1ngenue, Marian Sterly, and in the
return OF Romano Collender, one of the
best, and Clifford Brooke, who has been
Identified with the finest productions
That have been made by the players
since their start in 1925.
AND now comes, perhaps, the biggest
surprise OF all in the announcement that
the players this year will have Miss
Marian Wells for their leading woman,
that Miss Wells has never appeared be-
fore In Washington but once, and that
at the Belasco Theater in 1926 In Earl
Carroll's production Of Lar That on;
that she Is thoroughly well qualified to
play Rosalind In "As You Like It" one
night. tense and gripping drama the
next, musical comedy the third night
and follow that up with a stellar per-
romance in terpsichorean production
as evidence Of her versatility.
Furthermore. Miss Wells appeared in
the support of Richard Bennett in the
New York Theater Guild production Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Uncle Tom Missing.

NOW comes a bit Of news that viii
shock the muted sensibilities Of the
most venerable theater goers.
1t has just been reported by that
group Of stage mogulS in New York
who call themselves Equity" that Tor
the first time since 1853 there Is not
to be found one single production OF
Uncle Toms Cabin" throughout the
entire land.
1t seems that ever since this play.
drawn from "the celebrated novel OF
Harriet Beecher Stowe" began its peri
patetic career amidst the "op'ry houses
OF this country, it has been visible In
at least one theater during the year.
Now, alas, after combing the regions
OF the Swamplands and the metropoli-
tan turrets Of all available cities, there
Is not trace Of 1t to be found any
where.
The old classic always gathered
buckets full of tears wherever 1t went
yet all that remains of 1t now is the
ghost Of Uncle Tom, which probably
one OF these days viii make itself talk
on the screen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Hays Optimistic.

WILL H. HAYS has sent out the fol-
lowing ultimatum: To-day sound
Is new" (This is believed to be about
the talkiesD Tomorrow there will be
something else, the enlarged screen, the
third dimension.
Il do not think I am too visionary
when I predict for tomorrow a motion
picture flashed on the screen as large
as the ordinary stage, the figures NOV
ing in perspective, speaking naturally
and in the vivid colors Of life. That
day, In fact, is just around the corner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Author Acting Now.

READERS of Donald Ogden Stew
arts books will have an opportu-
nifty to see what this wag looks like in
Marion Davies latest picture, "Not So
Dumb" The author OF Perfect BE-
haV1or." "Mr. and Mrs. Paddock
Abroad" and Aunt Polly's story of
Mankind" has prominent part in this
screen adaptation of the well known
stage success, "Dulcy."
Wnlle Not So Dumb" is Mr.. Stew
that he is entirely without thpstricsi
experience, inasmuch as he annea red
last year in Holiday" and at the nresA
ent moment Is we'll occupied in the cast
Of his own play, Rebound" '''''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Leila Wins.

I ELLA HYAMS, who plays the leading
feminine role opposite William
HaineS In his most recent starring pic
ture, THE Girl Said No." was selected
by Henry Give, noted artist and Illus
orator. as The Golden Girl" the most
beautiful blonde in Hollywood.
Nearly eight months ago Give went
70 the cinema capital with a commits
sion from Florence Ziegfeld to pick for
MIN the most perfect blonde girl In that
metropolis. The girl was to be offered a
tollles contract. After carefully study
ing the faces and physiognomies Of
o,OOO applicants, Gives artistically
critical eyes fell upon the lovely Leila
and without more ado the contest was
declared closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09

"A which was first produced in
4 a Polish last year in Warsaw, and
later in English In London, and
now comes to New York in the hands
Of the Guild Theater Co., will he SO
regarded by most Of its audiences what
ever its content.
1t might as well be granted that those
who are looking for play in the ordi-
nary sense Of the word-for the swift
progress OF a story, for suspense, sur
prise, the dynamic give and take Of
dialogue that marches to some active
conclusion, for what Is usually known
as drama, expressed In visual terms
will not find 1t here. Those, on the
contrary, who are content to listen for
an evening to the political table talk of
the wittieSt writer for the English
speaking stage-talk sometimes very
good, sometimes not so good, the aver
age come and-go of a brilliant play
wright chatting on the subject of de-
mocracy In a moment of comparative
relaxation, will find themselves very
comfortably entertained.
1.-THE Apple Cart" lacks the compact
ness and conventional movement Of the
earlier Shavian days, in which, as Mr..
Shaw used to assure US, he simply bor-
rowed plots and framework from the
routine dramatic cupboard on which to
hang the ideas and arguments in which
he was at the moment interested. It
has none Of the poetry and dramatic fire
OF Saint JOAN" It occupies a position
about midway between the earlier
pieces, in which Mr. Shaw was still.
however he might disdain 1t, writing
for the commercial theater, and Back
to Methuselah." in which he felt that
he had arrived at position in which
he was law unto himself, could ignore
the usual stage limits of time and man
ner, make his own rules and talk in
definitely about whatever might come
into his head.
ME PLUTOCRAT": A dramatic
arrangement from Mr.. Tarking-
tons novel, full of sure-fire caricature
OF Americans versus Europeans, Omaha
versus New York, domestic humor of the
Mr.. and Mrs" type, and so on.
Earl Tinker, the plutocrat Of the
story, is one of those stage pork-pack-
ing millionaires. who, on being intro
duced in the smoke room of q trans
atlantic steamship to an elegant young
painter, grabs the latter's mitt and
pumps it, meanwhile asking House" or
Sign? He and his cronies, all sup
posed to be very big" American bust
ness men, indeed. break into sweet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Thinks Hishly OF. Her Plav.

SHALL always keep The Kingdom
of God in my repertoire" Ethel
Barrymore recently told William Stieg-
Ter Of the Cincinnati Times-Star, "be-
cause regard 1t as the finest modern
drama have ever had. It Is something
more than q play, 1t Is q crusade. What
ever other roles may come to me, I
shall continue to act Sister Gracia to
the end. And that, of course, means
My life has always been In the theater
and always will be there, regardless of
anything else. Even If / had limitless
means, what else would / do, or could I
do, to bring me contentment and hap
piness II add not act?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
Doesn't Copy Dad.

+" a an actor have tried to be Just
"A as different from my father as
possible" says Douglas Fairbanks, jr.,
who is co-featured with Loretta Young
in Loose Ankles"
THAT doesn't mean that don't adj
mire my father very much" Young
Fairbanks is careful to explain. IT adj
m1re him immensely. That's why I
have always had dread Of being COM
pared with him and why made up my
mind, when I first began tn sct in
pictures, that would never. never trv
to initiate his style of acting. In fact,
], would go far out of my way to avoid
the appearance of trying to initiate
MN" Young Doug adds, my chief
nlstr1onic ambition is to play 'L'Aiglon'
on the screen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
The Apple Cart and Others
Reviews of New Broadway Shows.

A NEW Shaw play is always an
~ event" and THE Apple Cart, !"
~ which was first produced in
1 a Polish last year IN Warsaw, and
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-15
COOLIDGE HAS THEM
ALL BEAT

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bowen, OF
California, spent Thurs
day in Coolidge, guests at the R.
]. Jones home. Mr.. Bowen, who
is well acquainted with all parts
of the west. and has Witnessed
the remarkable growth of towns
and cities located under the big
storage dams which have been
constructed during the past thirty
years declares that what has
taken place in Coolidge in the
past two years in building up and
increase of population is dupli-
ca -iCn of what has taken place in
other sections where an ample
uCply of irrigation water has
been assured by building of dams
1t is his opinion, however, that
tn c sa Grande Valley, owing to
th diversity of products, has a
sh de the best of any agricultural
sc tlol with which he is acquaint-
ed He is positive that Coolidge
be h makings of a large city.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-15
court HOUSE
RECORDS

Frank Chaves to Filiberto Lopez:
w. D. lot II, blk 81, Casa Grande;
SO.
Margaret Sullivan Whitlow to
Margaret Sullivan Phelps: Q. c. ID.
fract. E1a of E1a of SWA, 35-4-9.
Arizona Land & Investment Co
to G. d. Toland Agreement for sale
of real estate, lots S,9, blk 4, La
Palma.
Carrie Mcdowell to w. H. Laugh
lin: Partial Sat. tract. E11a of NWA
1855 containing 1.S5 acres.
E. G. LAYERS to Harry Mandell:
Deed tract. blk 13, Casa Grande.
w. E. Heron to e. G. LAYERS:
Assignment Mtgs. re lots 16, II, IS,
10 and 20, blk 3. Myers second addi-
tion to Casa Grande.
United States to Raymond H.
Alexander. Pat. Ne of NEA, 21-5-S.
Leroy f. Young to Thos. Qua
relli. w. d. lots and 4, E1a of
SWA, 31-5-16.
Nath. Parks to Dolores Bennett,
Helen T. Smith and Geo. P. Ben
nett: Partial Sat. of Mtg. lots 2. 8,
4, 5 and 6, blk Z, Bennett second
addition to Casa Grande; parcel of
land in SEA, 1866, containing 6.21
acres.
Dolores Bennett to Nath Parks:
Mgt. abov desc. $1730.75.
Floyd c. Templeton to Casa Gran
de Valley Bank: Mtg. B1a of SWA
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-15
GOLDEN FLOW OF IRRIGATION WATER FROM
COOLIDGE DAM OPENING Up GREAT BACK
COUNTRY AND INCREASING POPULATION
AND BUSINESS IMPORTANCE TO COOLIDGE,
THE MARVEL TOWN.

Backing up the Casa Grande Valley in supplying
for the rgatng of lands that have been proved fertile
and productive any in the world the great Coolidge
Dam and in the last days this dam has been the job
mpounding the flood draining from its extensive
watershed Wednesday w. B. Camp at the San
Carlos impoundng barrier stated that the run-off
the reservoir would most likely continue for several days
at the rate of 5000 feet day. better gain of
$4,000 acre feet made in nine days.
Surrounding Coolidge, the town that is growing like
the heart of the San Carlos project influence
of the golden flow of gravity irrigation witnessed
every direction Great of land that but recently
covered with mesquite, greasewood and cactus have
given way to the farmers crops.
The area coming cultivation and the population
of the valley increasing rate that exceeds the anti
cpation of those who worked the claiming of the
Gila river and its tributary streams that during the
and winter food seasons flowed wastefully and de-
structvely arid country to the supplying
pful supply of water to the Indian and white farmers
whose planting of crops along its hazardous
undertaking. These pioneer farmers dreamed of better
conditions backed their dreams by persistent endeavor
the mastering of the Gla and this accomplished
great valley providing work and homes for
future population of hundreds of thousands of people
is coming into being
Coolidge with its rapidly opening up back country is
the wonder spot of Arizona. 1t is destined be head
quarters for only cotton and diversity of other prod
ucts has its territory thousands of of grape
fruit and orange lands. The coming years will witness
large derived from both dairy and citrus deve
opment This the best in the for the central
zng of capital for construction and the
on of realty that will give proper publicity
the big opportunities for farming and business existing
this valley. For such Coolidge is the Ell Dorado
of the Located short distance by rail and high
from the center of population Tucson and
Phoenix, with their combined population running
hundred thousand scramble for Casa Grande Valley
property will take place.
One of the signs the times and advance
the ground floor of Casa Grande Valley advance
ment was week when the Tucson STAR of Tue
SON. took over the Grande Dispatch published
Casa Grande. Another of like nature is the
boards future which will result Coolidge being
the location large local publication with statewide
and national circulation. When things start they keep
moving.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-15

1t won't be long now until the
primary election Will be thing of
the past and the hard work of the
candidates who have had competi-
ton in the field will be over. So
far the campaign for county offices
has been remarkably free from bad
features. The candidates are hav-
ing their little talks with the vo-
ters without resorting to discred-
iting, or saying mean things about
their opponents. One of the candi-
dates, lady, and a very capable
one, is making stronger friends, and
many new ones, by her amiable and
cheerful disposition. This candi-
date with the sunny disposition and
a good word for all, whether her
opponents, or candidates for some
other office, is Mrs. Alberta C.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-15
MAGIC SPOT OF WONDERFUL VALLEY

1857; $4,S5O.
State Water Commissioner to j.
]. Anderson: Cert. water right re
cement or Ilota draw.
w. H. Nelly to j. G. Boswell
Farm Loan Co.: Chat Mtg, cotton.
Stewart H. Appleby to Arizona
Southwest Bank Casa Grande,
Trustee: w. D. lot u, blk Z, Kath-
crime Drew addition, Casa Grande.
Stewart H. Appleby to Arizona
Southwest Bank Casa Grande, TT:
w. d. lot II, blk 6, Katherine Drew
addition, Casa Grande.
United States to Nancy B. Mohn:
Pat. lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Z and 8,
Sec. 1-6-S.
w. Fl. Nicely to ]. G. Boswell
Farm Loan Co.: Chat. Mtg, cotton.
Jesus Gutierrez to J. G. Boswell
Co.. Chat. Mtg, cotton.
Edna Jackson to Bertha l. Free
man ct con-: w. D. lot 5, blk 4,
West Coolidge.
Pinal Co. Title & Trust Co. to
Bertha l. Freeman: w. d. lot Z, blk
2, Seagoe Addition to Coolidge.
Edna Jackson to Bertha |. Free
man: W. d. lot 5, blk Z, West Cool
idge.
Otis j. Baughn to Mrs. Emma L.
Boddeker: w. D. lot 7, blk 10,
Baughn Townsite, Coolidge.
W. A. Templeton to w. c. Wei
mer: Q. C. D. lots 5, 6, blk 7, First
addition. Casa Grande.
Fred Thor, Adm, to Thad Moore
and E. w. Mcfarland: Sat. NEA
1861.
First Presbyterian Church of
Florence to Board National Mis-
sions of Presbyterian Church of U.
S. A: Mtg. lots 6, Z, 8, 9 and 10,
blk 2, Douglas addition, Florence
$4,000.
j. R. Ross to Arizona Edison Co..
w. D. N1s of NEA of NEA of
SEA, 1858.
r. L. Glasscock to Fred v. Slater
and H. A Nafziger: Assignment of
contract re lot 4, in blk 6, North
Coolidge
Certificate Board of Supervisors
of Pinal County, relating to School
Bond Election; no real estate.
John E. Charlton, Adm, to C. E.
Pierce: Deed lots Z, 8, 8, 10, blk l,
Casa Grande.
Gayle H. Nichols, Trustee, to C.
Haynes: Deed hand north of lot 1,
blk 25, of First Southside addition,
Superior
Theo Eder and VIM. d. Schrader
to Carl Eder: Mining deed Tip Top
ct al mining claims.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-15
REGISTRATION IN
STATE TO PASS 12O, 600

Arizona registration for the pri-
m rie9 will pass the 100000
mark it was declared yesterday in
thc office of l. P Frazier, secre-
tary of the state. Registration
books yesterday showed more than
116,000 received at the state offica.
sfinal returns from several counties
were lacking. The highest regis
tration ever recorded in the state
was $4,000 for the 1928 general
election, and this mark will be
broken in the next few days, it was
declared
Maricopa county will add ap-
proximately 5000 registrations with
in the next few days, it was an
nounced. to bring the total up to
the final figures as announced by
the county clerk.
The best previous primary cleo
tion registration was 10000.