The Washington times., 1931-08-06
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Miracle Woman" succeeding
Constance Bennett at R-K-O
Keith'S, and which is hailed by
the advance guard" as being
the finest vehicle that Barbara
Stanwyck has ever had; and
there is also a daring and
original piece at the Fox, Trans,
atlantic" in which Lois Moran
will be seen.
The inimitable Marie DreSsler
stays a second week at Loew'S
Columbia in Politics" which has
enjoyed the full flood of local
favor during the past seven days;
a clever mystery film, Murder
BY the Clock" is to be seen at
the Earle; and Ramon Novarro,
with Madge Evans, will bring
touch of the Oriental to the
Palace in "Son of India"
Here is the full story:
LOEW'S PALACE-Ramon No
varro is to be seen at the Palace
beginning Saturday in his latest
starring vehicle for Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer. entitled Son Of
India In this production No
varro is said to have the type of
role that made Rudolph Valen-
tino famous. Madge Evans plays
the love interest opposite Novarro
with Marjorie Rambeau, c.
Aubrey Smith, Conrad Nagel and
others in the supporting roles.
On the Palace stage Fred Keat-
ing, Americas premier magician,
heads a Capital Theater, New
York, Revue appropriately titled
"Hi! Ho! Presto!" Peggy Taylor,
The Gary Leon Four. Georgia
Hayes. the Chester Hale Girls
and other acts are included in
this production. %
LOEW'S COLUMBIA - Poll
tics" with Marie DreSSler and
Polly Moran continues a second
week at. Loew's Columbia Thea
ter, where it has been enjoying
one of the seasons most success
full runs at the house of hits.
In Politics" Miss Dressler takes
the role of a housewife who lays
aside her home duties to run
for mayor in order to rid the
town of gangsters and corruption.
Miss Moran plays the role of her
campaign manager and chief aide.
In running for office Miss Dress
Ter arouses the ire of the political
machine in the city and it is
necessary to call strike of the
housewives in order to carry out
her campaign to a success.
Roscoe Ates, the suffering
comedian. has the chief support
Ing role Karon Morley and Will
liam Blackwell have the juvenile
roles and supply the heart inter
est.
K.K.O KEITH'S-KeitIi's is now
definitely announcing the showing
of Barbara Stanwyck in her most
recent success, The Miracle
Woman" commencing tomorrow.
Here, advance reports state,
Miss Stanwyck is given the great
est opportunities to display her
dramatic ability Of her screen ca.
reer. Cast as the daughter Of a
preacher. Miss Stanwyck, as Flor
ence Fallon. finds herself without
funds upon the death of her
father. Her father Dies while
preparing his last sermon for the
church over which he had pre-
sided for many years. His daugh-
ter enters that pulpit and Scath-
ingly denounces those assembled.
This announcement is heard by
Sam Hardy. as HornSby, who sees
great possibilities in the girl-he
Immediately goes to work to pro-
mote, or exploit, her virtue and
goodness.
This dramatic story is deftly
handled by Frank Capra, Colum
bia Pictures ace director, who
also was responsible for Miss
Stanwyck's preceding success.
Included in the supporting cast
are David Manners. who scored
in Journeys End" Beryl Mercer
and Sam B. Hardy, also we'll
known player.
FOX-Greater movie season
with a generous parade Of stars is
now in progress at the Fox The
ater, where Transatlantic opens
tomorrow the 1931-1932 movie
season.
Transatlantic" is headed by
Edmund Lowe. supported by Lois
Moran. John Halliday. Greta Mis-
sen, Myrna 10y. Jean Hersholt,
Earle Foxe. Billy Bevan and a
host of others. The picture was
directed by William K. Howard
from the story by Guy Bolton,
with additional dialogue by Lynn
Startling.
Fanchon and Marco brings to
the stage their Talent" idea
starring Harry Savoy. the clever
comic: George P, Wilson with
Adele Beers. Jeanne Carr. the Six
Marinelli Gorls, and the Two
White Flashes.
AS an added attraction at the
IL a. m. and $50 p. m. shows. the
third episode of "The Vanishing
Legion" will be shown.
Bob Hamilton. organ impres-
ario, has arranged a special at
traction, while Al Mitchell and his
music will render a special over
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