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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-19

rected by Harold Sanford and q number
of vocalists.
Stager," put on O similar weekly period
on o network Of N. B. @. stations.
\
WALTER DAMROSCH leaves Sunday
Wv for his annual vacation in Florida.
While he is away the Goldman
Band will replace his orchestra in the
Electric Hour, and three high school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-19

voices of a church choir. Later she
discovered soprano tones in her voice.
Miss McAfee made her debut over
the Columbia network in the "Mardi
Gras" programs. and since then she
has taken part in a number of other
outstanding broadcasts. Her favorite
roles are Lady Harriet in Martha"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-19

Readily obtained at any drug
store, the genuine easily identified
by the Chas. II. Fletcher signature
and the name Castoria on the
wrapper like this:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-19

orchestras will be heard in his stead In
the N. B. G. Music Appreciation Hour
Friday morning, February 81.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

LILYAN EASTMAN that does) the
play offers a varied collection of
chills and thrills. Everything
from murders (three of ''em) to
ghosts. Excellently directed, the
story is put over by a great cast
of performers, including Lilyan
Tashman as the blondeSt and
most wicked enchantresS we
have ever lain an appreciative eye
upon. The detective, who so ably
untangles the mystery, staunchly
withstanding the fair Lilyan's
entertainments, is William Boyd,
and even an old police court re-
porter has to admit he was as
good "dick" as an actor.
Billy Glason, the Broadway
jester. heads the stage show with
a ba~full of tricks and drolleries
that went over big with the house.
Other acts include the Six Lidpo
Ladies, half a dozen young charm.
ers in speedy novelty acrobatic
presentation; Maddox and Mack,
in skating classic, assisted by
half dozen skillful performers
on the SkateS.-R. S.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
When Feature Is
IShOnn on Screen

FOX-Edmund Lowe in Trans
atlantic" at 11:57 a. M, 2:17,
4:32. 1889 and 9:54 p9 m. Stage
shows at 1927, 3:42, $40 and
9:04 p. m.
PALACE Ramon Novarro in
Son of India" at 1905, 2:15,
4:40, 1925 and 9:4O p. m. Stage
shows at 1880, 4, 6:4S and 9 p. m,
EARLE . Lilyan Tashman in
Murder by the Clock" at 11:24
a. M, 1853, 4:32, 7:16 and 9:55
p. m. Stage shows at 1:l7, 1851,
6:3S ar >! 9:12 p. m.
= R-K.O.KEITH'S-Barbara Stan
wyck in THE Miracle Woman,
at 11:08 a. m, 1:11, 3:14, SIT,
1920 and 9:23 p. m.
COLUNEBIA-Marie Dressler in
Politics." at / a. l., 1875, 2:30,
4:2O, sos, 7:55 and 9:45 p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
NewsGossip
or Radio
World
By BROADCASTER

A symposium Of opinion by
business leaders, manufacturers
and economists on present-day de.
mands of the buying public will
feature a nationwide broadcast
over a hookup of so or more sta
tions at 4 o'clock next Wednesday
afternoon.
Among those whose views on
current buying tendencies will be
quoted are Gen. James G. Har.
board, president of the Raolo
Corporation of America: Roger
w. Babson, Walter Chrysler, Har.
vey FireStone, Merle Thorpe, edi.
tor Of Nations Business, ana A.
Atwater Kent.
A special musical program by
the Atwater Kent Orchestra, un.
der the direction of Josef Paster.
mack, also will include SOLO rem.
bers by a surprise" artist whose
name has not been announced.
Graham McNamee will be master
of ceremonies and the program,
running full hour, will 60 on
the air from WEAF.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

db VA1C @AeSNO
this week, has high romance
value and also high newS-value.
for one cannot see THE Son of
India" which was written as a
novel by F. Marion Crawford in
the pre-Kipling era, without a
fugitive meditation upon the
coming pilgrimage of the prophet
Gandhi to London, and upon
what it more portend to the
western world.
Appears Authentic
This Hindu prince portrayed
by Novarro contrives somehow to
be an authentic characterization,
despite it's brooding romantic
color and its fascinating fatalism.
When a realist like Rudyard
K:pling or Katherine Mayo
thunders facts at the world, we
are forced to free ourselves OF
the mystic spell which India
casts over us. Nevertheless, we
believe in this love story-a story
in which Madge Evans does a
delightful piece of acting opposite
Novarro-and believe in it all the
more because of its tragic end,
breaking against the barriers of
blood.
The scenes range from Bombay
to the Afghan frontier, and the
direction and photography are
exc client. A Characteristic
Novarro picture, we should say,
in which Latin passion is subtly
tempered to the deeper note of
sex appeal as known to the Far
East.
Has Canary Trick
Sharing honorS with the film
this week is the well-known Fred
Heating. who brings to magic a
clever line of Broadway patter
and a trick or two which would
win commendation even from
Houdini. OF course, Keating
centers his act about his clever
bird-cage vanishing trick, which
probably is the leading feature of
its kind in the theater today. We
would like to have a faSt-action
camera lens tell us just how and
where that canary and its cage
gets away from our eye.
The supporting stage show, in
cluding the Chester Hale girls
and a team of adagio dancers
and acrobatS, round out a bang
up stage show. Hearst Metro.
tone News, with an excellent
grouping of world news, and an
aerial tour of Manhattan Island
complete the bill.-A. M. j.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

drunks instead Of . cheering
crowd?"
He looked at me. The smile
was still on his face. .
"I Just close my eyes, ne
said softly, land make believe"
His story was over. So I
turned toward the door, picked
my way through the patrons
and had almost reached the
exit when I stumbled over a
man who was sprawled over a
table. He was crying bitterly.
A" "Crying Drunk"
Under ordinary circumstances
I welcome crying drunks with
the same feeling with which
would greet a leper. But this
man was different. His clothes
were expertly tailored. A hand
some carved cane rested beside
him. And what is most impor-
tant in cases Of this kind, he
was crying on no ones shoulder.
Again called the boss to my
assistance. And he told us tie
story Of this mana story that
has many parallels all over the
world.
"All I know about him."
said the proprietor, "is that
he's a New York boy who lost
his left leg while in the avia-
ton corps during the war He
married a girl about three
years ago, but guess he's lost
her now.
Hes been here in exactly
that condition for the last four
nights. We've had to chuck
him out when dawn rolls
around.
TOO bad. Looks like a nice
fellow and never complains
about the liquor. Doesn't seem
to care about anything. Just
lays around that way and cries.
Too bad"
1 AAOOUCup k1C pIODIICGOI
went back behind the bar. And
I walked over to the man VINO
was crying.
Anything I can do, pal?" I
V forward enough to ask.
The man. heavy-eyed and sor-
rowful, raised his head. He
looked at me as if in a stupor.
"I love her So" he :nur
INJURED drunkenly. II, told her
so. 1 told her. An she laughed.
She said I was a silly cripple"
And his head dropped
again.
So, you see, instead of one
story I found two. just two
little bits of life discovered in
a Speakeasy in the space Of
20 minutes.
Simple life. columning
isn't it -
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Weekend Crowds
AtGIen Echo Park

It is an i'll wind that blows no
body good. and the present hot
spell has made Glen Echo Park
the goal of thousands.
Crystal Pool is the. big popular
spot right now. naturally, and
men. women and children are
finding it ideal. In the new Old
Mill the air-cooled boat ride Ger.
tainly packed them in over the
weekend.
The Roller Coaster, Whip, Air.
plane Swings, Ferris Wheel,
Dodgem Ride and everything that
moved drew a full quota of merry,
makers Saturday afternoon and
evening, as well as yesterday.
Picnic parties were numerous
throughout the resort seeking the
sandy hooks which abound at
Glen Echo. AIAA
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
He Don't Like Us

Met AL Evans remember him
as the piano-playing M. c. at
Loew's Palace) and he shocked
me by asserting bluntly he never
liked Washington. Would be
happy if he never played the city
again. Considers the people
snooty, hard to please and
harder to become acquainted
with. 1 admire his frankness.
Most actors invariably chirp
something about your wonderful
city when in the presence Of a
dramatic editor. OF course, I
think the reason AL didn't like
Washington is because Wash
ington didn't like AL. But that's
another story. He, is now the
permanent director of music at
Loew's Paradise Theater and,
they say, very GOOD one
indeed,
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

witnessed this latest exhibit Of
ziegfeldiana, every seat was filled
and there were a hundred stand
ees. It follows the familiar
revue formula of song, dance,
joke and spectacle with it's most
pretentious tidbit sketch con-
trasting the old-time Rector's with
the modern night club. This is q
skit with an idea cleverly worked
out
Also it impressed me that Ol
Marse Ziegfeld has the logical
successor to the lamented Jack
Donahue on his Follies payroll.
He's a kid named Hal LIE Roy and,
believe me, the hottest and niftiest
stopper these myopic orbs have
glimpsed since Jim Barton stepped
up from burleSque into the high.
priced musicals.
One of the things which set
me pondering was how Vivian
Segals 15-carat diamond found
its way into q boardwalk win.
dow. Il has a price. tag of SILL
900 and is, take it from me,
some piece Of Ice.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Those Fight Films

My resolution not to see a
movie went for a ride when I
noted the films of the Sharkey.
Walker fight emblazoned in the
lights of the Steel Pier at At
lantic City This is one of those
places where you pay so cents
admission and stay for the sum-
mer. There are at least 20 worth
while attractions, all for the one
price, and the pier turnstiles click
from 10000 to $4,000 paid admis-
sions each Saturday and Sunday,
assuming, of course, it's fair
weather.
The fight films were worse
than the fight, if such a thing is
possible. Bryan Morse, sports
editor of The Washington Her.
aid. came within the cameras eye
NJ less than 200 times, but out
side of that reminder of H Street
found more. enjoyment outside
holding my nose and looking
over the 70-ton whale embalmed
for us yokelS.
The fight pictures did confirm
my opinion, originally formed at
EbbettS field, that MIR. Sharkey
could knock out Mr.. Walker any
time he cared to try. I have
been wondering ever since why
Jack Sharkey elected to play
Santa Claus for Mickey Walker
In late July. It must be the in
fluence of the actor-wreStlers.
However. am gradually poach-
ing on the preserves of Kirk
Miller, our sports editor. Beg
pardon. I am indebted to Kirk
for seating me amid such
eminence as Sonny Workman,
Grover Whalen, John F. Curry,
Max Steuer, Phil Plant and
Mayor Jimmy Walker.
And speaking of Jimmy Walker
this seems an appropriate spot
to remark that one of his Eu.
ropean travelling companions at
this very moment is our George
Preston Oong Live Linen) Mar
shall, chronic fight nighter, OF
Washington.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
DressIer-Moran
Film Holds Over

Wrack ones memor: as one
may, it is impossible to recall any
Dressler-Moran comedy which has
left this city after one week.
So it is that Politics" the new
screaming success of that mimi
table pair, Marie Dressler and
Polly Moran, is being held for a
second week at Loew'S Columbia.
Packed with ludicrous situ-
ations and sparkling with an ef-
fervescent dialogue, the picture is
bowling riot. And. pray tell,
what could be funnier than a
city full of political-minded wives
who 60 on strike to bring their
husbands to their point of view?
Marie runs for mayor Of Lake
City on a make our city pure"
ticket and on her success, makes
her companion, tE Snooty Polly,
commissioner of garbage.
The juvenile leads are PLAYED
with finesSe by Karen Morley and
William Bakewell-JAB.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
A Dirty Sketch

It panied me that one, of the
brightest shows on Broadway
Band Wagon" should offer one
Of the fouleSt skits. Not so in
decent as downright common
vulgarity. So low that, to be
painfully descriptive, it smells.
This in a musical that boasts
the AStaires, Frank Morgan and
others Of real talent. Still there
were many laughing. and that
justifies the comedy according
to the managers.
think when Band Wagon"
hits the road next winter it will
find a different story. Audiences
away from ultra sophistication
will resent this plain filth and
the sketch will be tossed in the
alley where it belongs. The road
refused to enthuse last season
over the d1rtiest scenes in Flying
High" and that should teach
somebody lesson.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Medal for BeryI
For Her War Work

One of Beryl Mercer's most
cherished possessions is a medal
presented to her by Queen Alex
andra of England in apprecia-
tion of her work as an enter
tainer during the World War.
Miss Mercer, who plays a
character role in THE Miracle
Woman" Columbia's drama show.
ing at R-K-O Keith'S Theater,
was enjoying a successful career
on the New York stage when the
great clash came, but being a
loyal English subject. she went
home at once to do her bit. AS
soon as the Armistice was signed
the actress hurried back to
Broadway and her work.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
nmHeO
All Day
= MARK HELLlNCER

NEW YORK, Aug TO-
sroled along Broadway last night and wondered what
would write for today. Something new, thought would
be nightly appreciated by you well by But the
ideas refused to come. Ideas funny that way. Of
course could about heart broken chorus girls Or
starving actors Or the exconvct who given
chance to go straight.
But all this is the old stuff. Something
what wanted. One by the ideas popped in my head
only to fall again Somehow the old bean seemed to
have run of juice It's terrible confession make
felt that under the circumstances the best place to
tn he'd
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
ZiegfeId Does 1t

Whenever Mr.. ziegfeld sets out
to give his rivals something to
remember him by he usually sue.
ceeds. His current Follies is
worth all the trouble of getting
seats, a production that is
drenched with gorgeous colors and
costumes, prodigal with the most
enhancing array of beautiful girls
I have ever seen assembled on a
stage.
On the fate July night that I
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

DOLn OF SSIlSa'
tionaliSm and
mediocrity. He
goes along he
even tenor OF
his way, main.
tanning a fairly
gh average,
and his latest
film, THE Son
of India" again
displays him
in a sound,
W ork manlike,
appealing role.
This movie,
which is visible
at the palace
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

t HI n 3 S Cnat
could be trans
ferred in t o
in tie I e S | ng
type. It's part
of the charm
of a vacation,
this gathering
news nuggets
leisurely.
Still l made
a sol Ia ton
not to attend a
movie show or
scribble a note
while I was
away and al
most kent. both
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

taken from Ru-
fuS Kings best
mystery seller.
This critic con-
feSses to a per-
fectly beautiful
case of goose
flesh for which
the cooling sys-
tenn employed
by the theater
was in no way
responsible.
For tn o S e
who like 'em
(and we confess
to being one
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Larrimore Back

Francine Larrimore has arrived
on the Mauretania from a trip to
Europe, She will appear at the
Belasco Theater next october in
S. N. Behrman's Brief Moment" "
under Guthrie McClintic's di-
rection.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Music Show Readv

BEST Wishes" a new musical
play by Ralph Spence and Tim
othy Whalen, with music. and
lyrics by Harry Tierney and Ray
mond B. Eagan, has been added
to the lengthy Shubert schedule
for the season.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
.LiIyan Tsshman
As Wholesale
Killer

Not one blood-curdling trick is
overlooked in Murder by the
Clock" the current thriller at
Wa Brothers Earle Theater
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

However, there's the first days
column to be filled so why not
set, down some vagrant obServa-
tions? All right. There's the
green light.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
In
Romantic
India

Ramon Novarro is one of the
few head-liners of Hollywood who
seems able to avoid the pitfalls
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Late Stage News
Direct From
New York

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-"I Love
An Actress" a play from the Hun
garian of Loszo Fodor, has been
purchased by Chester Erskin, who
will produce it for the Erlanger
office. Mr.. Erskin made the adap.
tation into English. THE Jewel
Robbery" another play by the
same author. has been announced
for presentation here by Paul
Streger.
Billie Burke's engagement in
'"rhe Vinegar Tree" at the Cur
ran Theater, San Francisco, has
been extended until August %.
After that time Miss Burke may
tour through California and the
Northwest in the comedy.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
New "BIackbirds"

Mack Gordon and Harry Revel,
who have several numbers in the
Ziegfeld "Follies," have completed
the score for 'FaSt and Furious"
a negro revue now in preparation
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Mary Charles Sings

A program of popular songs
will be offered by Mary Charles,
soprano, during her broadcast
over the Columbia net
work at 6 o'clock tonight, in
which she will be accompanied by
Freddie Rich's Orchestra. This
will be the singers second pro-
gram since her return from Lon
don, where she spent a months
vacation.
She has brought back from
England several novelty songs
which she plans to introduce on
her weekly broadcasts.
In response to numerous re.
quests from his radio followers,
Guy Lombardo will lead his Royal
Canadians orchestra in a special
arrangement of that popular song
success of three summers ago,
Chloe" as a feature of the pro-
gram to. be heard over the WABC-
Columbia network at o'clock to.
night.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
First Speakeasy

Suddenly came the thought I
had been looking for. l would
enter, I decided, the first speak
easy to which came. Where
one finds liquor, one will al
ways find characters. And
where one finds characters, one
will always find stories. Hence
1 determined to collar the first
character that l would meet.
He would tell his story and I
would have my column
The first speakeaSy I struck
was a new one on West 56th st.
' shook hands with the proprt
etor and wished him well.
Good luck to you, LOU"
said, "any material around here
for a little yarn?"
He looked around. And
pointed suddenly to a short
gray-haired man who stood be-
hind the free lunch counter.
There's a great character
for you, Mark" he said. That's
Joe Murphy. A great singer
once upon a time. Now he's
serving the customers in this
joint"
I nodded knowingly.
Another Old Story
Same old story" I supposed,
another down and outer. Looks
like a nice old chap, too. Poor
fellow"
The proprietor grinned.
Save your sympathy" he
said. "Joe's got more money
than both of us put together.
He comes to work in his own
car and owns a couple Of
apartment houses over in Jer-
sey.
Get him to tell you his story.
You'll probably get a laugh or
two"
I walked over to Joe Murphy
and introduced myself. He had
two of the kindliest blue eyes
I've ever glimpsed. And as he
spoke those eyes twinkled on
and on.
Il haven't much of a story"
he said. I'm a married man.
the father of three fine chill
dren and I'll be so years Of age
next week. I guess you won't
be able to see much of a story
in that, even though it's the
greatest story in the world"
looked at him. His dirty
apron hung loosely from his
frame. A soft smile played
over his face.
But why" I asked. ARE
you singing songs and serving
food in a joint like this? What
makes you work when you have
plenty of money. And why do
you stay up all night when
YOU might be asleep in your
own home?"
Insomnia Victim
Murphy smiled indulgently.
There's nothing mysterious
about it," he said. Il simply
suffer from insomnia. had to
get some sort of night work
and this is about all there is.
Here I'm as happy as I can be.
II was on the stage for a
good thirty years and I've sung
before the best audiences in
the world. Take a look at
this clipping. And this one.
And this.
"Now, of course, the voice
isn't what it used to be. But
it's still good enough to beat
out these youngsters around
here. They sing songs about
daddies and mamas and hot lips
and things-and the most they
ever get is a dollar from a party.
But I stick to my old num-
bers, MY Wild Irish Rose" MY
Hearts Delight" THE Story Of
the Rose" Little Tommy Muir
phy," and lots of others. For
every dollar that the young fel-
lows earn, I get five. So I guess
the old songs are still the best. =
He stopped. His story seemed
to be over. But 1 was not salts
fled.
Joe" 1 asked. "you seem to
be a happy character. But
doesn't your heart hurt some
times? You sang for many
years before huge audiences in
large theaters. How does it feel
to face four unappreciative
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Evans Is
Not. DC.
Booster

I BY ANDREW Il. KELLEY
Rolling along on the open road
and away from the call Of the
typewriter you think Of many
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
New Radio Feature

A novel radio feature, combin.
ing the merits of a general iltor.
nation service with brief insp:ra.
tional sketches pointing out roads
by which interesting people have
achieved worthwhile goals. will
be inaugurated over an NBC-
WEAF network tonight at $50
o'clock.
"E. H. A." will have an inter.
locuter known simply as Luke"
Persons who write to "E. H. A."
are requested not to ask questions
about health, investments or their
love effairs.
Roy Atwell will call upon Ma
rion McAfee, soprano, and Theo
Karle, tenor. for solo guest per-
formanceS during the musical
program to be broadcast over the
WABC-Columbia network tonight,
Wednesday and Friday, at $50
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
DIR. Klein'S Vacation

DR.. julius Klein, Assistant Sec
retary of Commerce. who speaks
each week over the Columbia
Broadcasting System on The
Worlds Business" has suspended
his broadcasts for vacation
until September 20, it was an
nounced today.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

Martha Atwood, who deserted
the Metropolitan Opera Company
for radio, will again be heard as
guest artist over an N.B.C.-
WEAF network tonight, from $50
to 900 p. M, Frank Black will
direct the orchestra.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Helen Gets Role
Did You Know

Did You Know
That the first motion picture
theater, a nickleodeon. opened in
Pittsburgh. Pa, in November.
1905?
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Abandons Movie
Until His Type
Is Changed
By HARRISON CARROLL

44OAA i "NSOp N"A"S &ANS' ~
It's easier for leopard to change
it's spots than for an actor to get
out of his type.
Monroe Owsley. who came out
here to play Ann HardingS
brother in Holiday" Isl about
ready to call it quits. Some time
back he finally won a sympathetic
lead opposite Joan Crawford in
This Modern Age" Now, in the
retakes, he will finish up as the
heavy.
I'm tired of being the society
play-boy with a glass in my hand, :"
complains Owsley. And he evi-
IDENTIFY means it. for his Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer contract is being
dissolved by mutual consent.
The young actor will go to San
Francisco for a vacation, and then
return for one more try at Holly
wood. If the kind of roles he
wants is not forthcoming, he de-
clares he will return to the stage.
Owsley created the role of Ned
in the Broadway production of
Holiday" He played a similar
role in Gloria Swanson's "Indis-
Greet" His only picture in six
months at M. G. M. has been
This Modern Age"
He Wanted Help
Take it from Jimmie Durante,
it is quite a shock to have a
prizefighter knocked from the
ring into your lap. =,
Such. however, was the CO.
median's predicament at a box
ing match the other evening
Startled but sympathetic, Jimmy
laid his hand on the pug's arm,
Take it easy. now" he soothed.
Half-conscious and dreaming he
was in his corner, the pug mur.
mur-Ed Woozily: How am
doing? What should I do next?"
Helen Gets Role .,....
My story about Dorothy Jor.
dams big chance in Heart and
Hand" turned out to be prema,
ture. Some hitch developed in the
negotiations with Metro Goldwyn'
Mayer, so Helen Chandler will
get the role. It is in line with
most of her other parts in the
films-Serious, emotional. The
fragile Helen has played only one
comedy Observation-Disclosures in
Dick Barthelmess' last film.
| did Won Know -