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Evening star., 1931-04-23

In the continuous test for iodine con-
tent carried on by chemists, certain sea-
weeds, known as kelps, are found to be
more sensitive memiums than any
known chemical.
Evening star., 1931-04-23

With the return of the normal waist
line, belts and girdles and sashes have
reappeared in interesting guise. and in
your Summer wardrobe you should not
fail to take advantage of the variety
that these accessories afford. An all
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white dress may be worn with loosely
knotted sash belt to match the band Of
the hat or there may be scarf to
match An even more interesting effect
is produced by wearing an sll-white
dress and hat with the only color touch
introduced by means of the sash scarf.
The dress shown in the sketch is of
white wool crepe with a sash girdle of
red and white checks. This is loosely
drawn about the waist, tied in knot
at the left, with ends hanging at the
side
If you like, you may wear an oblong
scarf of red and white plaid with
wide crush patent-leather belt. The
belt may be worn over a short faring
jacket with the scarf tied closely round
the neck, with one end drawn down
at the front and the other standing out
jauntily at the left side. A longer scarf
of supple taffeta silk is drawn round
the neck and tied in a bow under the
chin with loops 8 inches long and
ends extending below the waistline.
Ribbon SasheS for evening dresses are
sure to be important with the coming
of warm weather. They may be tied
directly in the center of the back in
front. or at the left side. A dress of
solid-toned silk crepe may have a long
sash to match the dress, tied at back,
front or left side, with band of color
or two colors at the ends. The printed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

REING o native Of Chicago, it Is re-
~ nlArkable that Preston Sturges did
not include q killing or two In his play,
Strictly Dishonorable, particularly as
the first act is laid IN speakeasy.
However, Mr.. SturgeS escaped from
the Illinois metropolis at what used to
be known as . tender age and having
lived in New York for many years he
wisely chose the jovial atmosphere OF a
West Forty-ninth street, New York,
bar room, not infested with thugs.
Leaving Chicago in 1917, Mr.. Sturges
lived abroad for seven years. He then
went to New York and to his first thea
trical job, which was in the capacity Of
assistant stage manager for "Oedipus
Rex" at the Century Theatcr. When,
for the third time, he Signaled for
thunder instead Of lightning during the
stars big speech he was politely but
firmly fred.
The next season Mr.. sturges proved
that all he needed was experience, since
he was q capable assistant stage man
ager for Mr.. Pemberton's production OF
Coin Home" and "Hotbed." In the
Mr.. Sturges versatility does not
end there. He IS the author Of 1.-THE
Guinea Pig" which he himself produced
last season, and when he isn't writing
plays he composes songs--woTds and
music. my Cradle Of Dreams" IL to
be published this month. In this he
had the assistance Of TED Snyder and
Vincent Lopez "After the RAIN and
''Ionley" contain lyrics and music by
Mr.. Sturges, both slated for early
release. His nrSt song was published in
Rign, which Ia In Russia, when young
Preston was but IL years old. II is
called "Winky."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

THE response TO the demand Of . mil
lion MIN fans, 1t u claimed
sequel to Herbert Brenonis masterpiece,
"Beau Geste"-has been filmed by the
same famous director.
The demand for the Aim, It Is said,
originated before G. P, Wren, the
author Of "Beau Geste," had written
= sequel or even had any intention Of
writing one, and so four years elapsed
before Brenon was in q position to
provide Beau Ideal" Is the talking
fllm sequel to his Beau ceste"-a
"Beau IDEAL" equally sensational,
colorTul and sweeping o tale Of adven-
ture and desert drama. Warner Bros
Earle Theater IL now showing this
picture.
Beau oeste" was filmed In 1925.
"Beau Ideal" was not mined until 1880.
Brenon had been planning the sequel,
lt Is said, ever since the inception Of
talking pictures. He saw In "Beau
Ideal" great talking drama that COM
bined natural scenic scope with posi-
biltttes for pant0miEne and thrilling ac-
ton, and so before any one had heard
he wasgoing 70 film Il, except officials OF
Radio Pictures, he began to plan the
big picture, and even made q trip to
Morocco with his chief cameraman
and other technical experts TO photo
graph the scenery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
Maxim Talkies Of Silents

Making Talkies of Silents
rs n wise for . aim director TO take
his silent successes and make them
into talking pictures2
Alfred Gantel1 Is doubtful, but this
young FOX director Is preparing to
make q sound version Of Daddy Long
Legs" . Mary Piekford picture Of the
silent past. Janet Gaynor win have
the leading role.
'"rime plays Q trick on our memo
ries," says santeT, in explaining why
the average reaction TO . sound version
If . silent picture Is that the old pic
ture was superior.
mo matter Il the new Aim Il superior
In every way, the illusion Of memory
n 20 strong that the talking picture
version IL liable 70 saf1er BY COM
A reason advanced y that for the
silent picture the audience supplied
much of the illusion. But In the talkie,
Ere director and the cast provide 1t al.
an the silent picture, each person
In the audience would supply the voice
and expression Of the hero and the
heroine that he thought they should
have, the woman giving 10 the hero
the voice Of the man that meant most
Is her in her own life, and each man
doubtless did likewise.
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T'HE relentless cruelty Of "vengeance

THE relentless cruelty Of . vengeance"
= slayer, VINO kills several innocent
persons In order 10 cover up the
object OF his original crime, Il absorb
inr the interest Of washington thea
ter-goers ct the FOX, In "Charlie Chan
Carries On" q continuation Of the i'd
ventures Of the famous Chinese detec-
tive, whose sage observations and
shrewd understanding Of human nature
have brought him recognition as one
OF the smartest fiction" detectives OF
modern times.
Charlie Chan Il the creation Of Earl
Derr Eiiggers, widely read mystery
novelist, and the wise Oriental's kx-
periences have long been known to
readers OF the Saturday Evening Post.
In the present series Of dramatic cpl
sodes Chan u said 10 fairly hold his
listeners and spectators spellbound, be-
cause he has faculty Of iTiventtng his
dramatic experiences with the. SEM
blance Of real life.
The story, beginning IN London,
travels all the way around the world
before the solution 10 the first murder
Is found. But In the finding Of that
solution sacrifices are made; innocent
people die, and the most resourceful in
spector Of Scotland Yard falls before
the cunning hand Of the mysterious
killer. Il Is all exciting enough to
rouse the most blase theater-goer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

A BEAUTIFUL photograph, sent 70
"A the publisher Of q leading MIN
magazine, introduced Mary Aseor
TO the screen.
Her portrait, mailed 30 tE1lstingly,
eventually was entered into beauty
and fame" contest, staged BY one OF the
Brewster publications, and when II
emerged the magic words, second prize
winner" were inscribed upon 1t. The
prize was q trip TO Hollywood ana Q
role In q two-feel picture which was
produced but never shown.
It was rather disappointing intro
duction to the movies, hard one tinan-
cially. because it left Miss Aston facing
poverty. She returned to New York
and through the efforts Of Charles Al.
bin, the photographer who had sent
her photograph to the filtn magazine,
she obtained q small role in THE Beg
Ter Maid" That was her first picture.
FER latest Is Behind once Doors"
for Radio Pictures.
Miss Aston went back TO Hollywood
in 1928 with q Famous PlayefB-Iasky
contract 10 appear IA ITO the Ladies. "
Between 1928 and 1926 she Travelled
back and forth between New York and
hollywood, making pictures on both
sides Of the continent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
BURTON HOLMES, THURSDAY.

RURTON HOLMES, Thursday after
noon, at the National Theater, viii
transport his audience to the little Ba-
varian village Of Oberammergau and
give them q comprehensive idea of the
last great Passion Play and its attend
ant happenings.
The entire lecture-recital will be de-
voted to the play ana to Oberammergau
itself, with no extrRneous picture mate
rial of unrelated interest, thus insuring
to his audience an adequate presenta-
ton OF the colorful village life and Of
the complete stage production.
While the ban on making motion Pic
lures of the play for commercial ex.
ploitation has not been lifted, Mr..
Holmes was fortunate in securing re-
narkable series Of natural-color Aides
showing the Old Testament tableaux
and most Of the principal scenes Of the
productions.
Also Of unique Importance TO q more
thorough understanding Of the historic
cal background of the play and the
players will be the unusual series Of
retrospective films and slides covering
the play years Of 1890, 1900 and 1910.
Mr.. Holmes made his first pilgrimage
to Oberammergau In 1890 and his latest
in the Summer OF 1880. In these four
decades, he says, "there has not been
given q more beautiful, more artistic
or more satisfying presentation Of thiS
great religious spectacle than that Of
the past Summer"
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Home Inspiration.
WILLIAM BEAUDINE Is said to hav

UT1LIIAM BEAUDINE Is said to have
w succeeded as @ director OF kid
stories through observations OF his
own four children. He has also sold
several stories based on their expert
ences, and Is now working on q
scenario for great picture, with his
own children furnishing the plot and
M. Beaudine found his gold mine at
home. He came TO Hollywood from
New York Ia the early days OF Aims,
married, prospefed, reared his young
sters and made D success Is 3 director.
kid pictures do not usually succeed
on the screen because they are UNI
natural" Beaudine says. Il want to
do this one now In the writing as We
live in my house. My boy hauls OF and
hits me like I was his best pal. The
talk that goes around our table Is
typical Of any four children, with the
Oldest trying to boss the others. Why
not make this picture, instead Of hav-
ing lolly-gagging between parents, and
of -springs?"
Beaudine IL now directing women
Like Men," with no men In the cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
FalstaE to Reappear.

N1HrTFoRD KANE win be seen in
~ Elisabeth the queen" at the Ma
tional Theater this week in the
role Of Falstaff.
queen Elizabeth, in one o. the scenes,
summons the players to entertain her
and distract her mind. Then It Is that
the players start an amusing situation
In which Mr.. Kane Is seen In his role
Of Burbage e. Jack Falstaf1.
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the play TO Its sud-
scribers, withdrew
the productio n
from New York at
the height Of its
New York success.
with any other
management tn e
scoring Of such Q
success would have
been O signal to
postpone all other
plans indefinitely,
for elizabeth the
Queen" could count
on crowded houses
for at least twelve
months on Broad
way. But the Guild
decided that no
matter how long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
In Capital Theaters

NATIONAIr-"Ellaabeth che Queen"
Theater Guild win present
elizabeth the Queen" o new
play In three acts, by Maxwell
Il Anderson, with Lynn Fontanne
Is Queen Elizabeth and Alfred
Lunt as the Earl Of Essex, at the Ma
tional Theater starting tomorrow night.
The Theater Guild having promised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

the line at the box ONCE In New York,
It's promises must be fulfilled.
Miss Fontanne and Mr.. Lunt are
fayorites Of the New York stage. Their
commanding portrayal Of Elizabeth and
Essex In Elizabeth the Queen" Is said
TO place them ct the peak Of supreme
performance. The reviewers have
unanimously agreed on their success.
Maxwell Anderson has seen to 1t in his
drama that these characters emerge as
believable and sympathetic figures.
Their story, the tale Of the struggle OF
two strong wills, becomes engrossing
and vital under simple, straightfo
handling. Elizabeth takes her place on
the stage. not in the manner In which
she took it before, but in the spirit OF
modern drama.
me Theater Guild has surrounded
MIas Fontanne and Mr.. Lunt with the
full strength Of the Theater Guild Act
ing Company, including Morris Carnov-
sky. Percy Waram, Arthur Hughes,
Edward Fielding, Whitford Kane, Doro-
thy Patten, Fred Monti, Charles Bro
kaw. Maurice Wells, William Sauter,
Philip Foster, Daphne Sherwin, Ruth
Nelson. Phoebe Brand, John Ellsworth
Phillip Moeller, who usually directs
the Lunts, staged the production. The
settings and costumes are by Lee
Simonson, the Theater Guilds principal
scene designer. The play has been done
on q revolving stage In a turmoil OF
color characteristic Of the Elizabethan
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22


UCTREET SCENE" is at last to Wash
~ ington. 1t arrives at the Shu-
bert Belasco Theater this evening with
its heels that it had become q hazard
Gus occupation venttiring to guess
whether or not New York theatergoers
would release it long enough to. allow
the production TO take to the road.
Since January 10, 1929, more than
two years ago, "Street Scene" has cast
its potent spell upon the great theatr1-
cal metropolis, and even staid old Lon
don town, which is seldom prone 70
can, has since last September been the
StalInch supporter and ardent admirer
Of Elmer Rices Pulitzer prize play.
"Street Scene" is a drama OF reality
not q tragedy, let it be understood, but
q drama that smacks hard and insist
entity at the truth So clearly and con-
sistently does it unfold the tale 1t has
TO tell that there is q sense OF caves
dropping, Of peering into other people's
lives, rather than the impression OF
watching actors and actresses playing
before bit of painted canvas.
The single set is the exterior OF q
rather dilapidated brownstone lodging
house In the tenement district Of New
York, and the characters are the in
mates of the fats and those others
whose business takes them into or past
this RAunt structure. With 30 much
visible to the eye as the curtain rises,
the author then rips away the outside
of the building and lays bare the lives
Of those who dwell within. There are
48 characters in the play, each in
tensely interesting and ably interpreted,
Just o vast assortment Of people, none
rich, some gruesomely poor, all strug-
Cling to exc out a meager existence,
gossiping, laughing, quarreling, but
above all living,
The author has shown q section Of
life as it is, not as it might or should
be. The people of street Scene" are
not confined to the tenementS Of New
York City. The same types and the
same sordid conditions may be found
the world over.
william A. Brady's production Of
''Street Scene" with its interesting on
stage sound effects and realistic setting
by 10 Mielzmer, is presented by a large
company, which includes Florence Fair,
Barbara Wilson, Ida Moore, Robert
White, Arthur Behrens, June Webster,
Frank Marine, Lucia Laska, James
Fallon. NJ. B. Samuylow and 40 others.
JUNIOR THEATER-"Quality Street."
BARRIE at his best, in his most
~ whimsical and delectable mood, is
promised by the Junior Theater or
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PIERCE HALL PLAYERS.

THE Pierce Hall Players have an
nounced that the Production Com
mittee for 1.-THE Romantic Houng Lady"
by O. Martinez Sierra, which is 70 be
presented May and 2, win be under
the direction Of Alice Cushman, with
Mary 8. Burr1s in charge Of hand prep
critics; Helen Marie Bollinger, who win
costume the play; John Adams, who Is
designing the set, two Spanish inte-
rfors; Mary Foley Benson, the art di-
rector, and Jennet Cover Is stage man
ager. The business management win
be In charge Of Frederic e. Staebnel
The play is being rehearsed eAcn
Tuesday and Friday evening under tbs
direction Of Miss Ina Halves, and in.
cludes in its cast Laura Stockton Voor-
hees, Roy Gezelius, Catherine Palmer
Mitchell, Edward Nortbrup, DuIan Sell
ers. Arthur RhUrerv Emily Toombs,
Ruth Dehanbaugh and Rosalnira
Colomo.
. The players also are rehearsing 'The
Locked Chest" by John Masefield,
which viii be presented at the annual
meeting April 8. The cast includes
Mabel Van Dyke as Vigdis, William E.
Bryant as Thord, Laurence Staples as
Lord Ingiald and Edward Northfup as
the young Thorof. Catherine Palmer
Mitchell, formerly a student of the
American Laboratory Theater in New
York, viii direct the play, using the
methods OF the Moscow Art Theater.
Only 2S Americans talking pictures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

IULANAEIh ~ NUCAHMI1y High.
MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL, on FRI
Ava day and Saturday nights viii pre-
sent in It's auditorium "Ioianthe," the
comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Extensive preparations have been made
for this production, with its fairy theme
and clever wit. Reports from the school
indicate that unusually good talent has
been secured this year, for most Of the
members Of the cast have had expert
ence in the operas previously given by
the Tech Opera Club.
Those having leading roles are Pearl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
! L'EGARE STUDIO
MAE DAWSON

An forms Of fancy dancing taught, inelna-
lng -, ballet, tag eePtlneeA 0ypsyi enes.ans
Ad1Its ball geem eiass te II Tues, ehiI.
AyenA class. 1850 $50 megnin9s ~ menth.
EAreB neg fer ny nay rectal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

CIV AklHElb8t WAlA1G pCnAB 6JAA~
chronized with music, has no dialogue.
Chaplin has steadfastly refused to per-
NIT any talking in his productions,
holding that the pantomime Is the Sc
cret of the screen.
ats a Wise Child" Marion Davies
latest production for Metro-G oldwyn-
Mayer is the next attraction for show
ing at Loew's Palace Theater. The pic
ture Is an adaptation OF the Belasco
stage success that had . phenomenal
run on Broadway and was on tour the
last three years. A special attraction
has been booked for the Loew stage for
a gala pEe-EAster week show In Ted
Lewis and his famous stage band, con-
sidered one Of the most famous or
chestras in American today.
Harold MacGrath's famous story,
''The Drums Of Jeopardy" will be the
next attraction starting Saturday,
March 2e, at the Ria1to Theater, with
Werner GLAND, June Collyer and Lloyd
Hughes featured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
JANEr RICHARDS. rOmOrrOw.

MISS JANET RICHARDS announces
AVA that the eighteenth and last talk
in her regular lecture course for the
present season on Political History in
the Making" win be given tomorrow
morning ct Masonic Temple, Thirteenth
street and New York avenue, ct 10:45
o'clock.
BY the aid Of large maps, Miss Rich
ards viii touch upon the high lights Of
the worlds work for the past six
months, dwelling especially upon inter-
menace Of war or the maintaining Of
world peace. Under Home Affairs, /"
the ethical significance Of the presiden.
tial trip to Porto Rico and the Virgin
Islands will be discussed, also the po-
litical portents Of the hour from the
partisan standpoint Of the principal po-
htical parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

Only Is Americans talking pictures
were exhibited in Germany last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

JUNIOR THEATER-"Quality Street."
DARRIE at his best, In his most
- whimsical and delectable mood, is
promised by the Junior Theater or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

gani3ation in Quality Street." which
will be presented Saturday ct Wardtnar
Park Theater. Two Of the favorites Of
the Junior Theater company Of two
years ago have returned to the cast for
this play, Leslie Kent who arrived from
New York last week, and Sara Yearley,
who VIII be seen IS the irresistible
Phoebe ThroSsel.
Grown-ups of today will recall youth
full thrills of twenty-odd years ago when
Maude Adams, ambassadors par excel
lence of Barrie, first revealed the
charms Of Phoebe ThroSSel and the
quaint gayeties Of Quality Street. "
Settings and costumes as well aS an ex-
ceptionally streng cast are promised.
Bretaime Windust, who was here In
the Theater Guilds company three
weeks ago, IL now q regular member
Of the Junior Theater Company and
plays the dashing Capt Valentine
Brown In Quality Street." John
Shellie will be the recruiting sergeant;
Kate Conway the Patty, the guardian
angel Of the Throesel sisters; Christine
Ramsey viii be Miss Willoughby, Mary
Buckner the giddy Charlotte Parratt,
Kurt Nothnagel the decorative Ensign
Blades, and Cliffe Adams, David Fisher
and Robert de Lanyare viii be seen in
their accustomed comedy inches, add
ing much to the inimitably funny ball
room scene.
There win be two performances, IN
the morning ct 1880 and In the after
noon 90 1850 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
Central High Spring Play.


sc A INNS LITTLE AFFAIR" q three
act modern comedy BY Harry
Osborne, will be the Spring play which
will be presented ct Central High
School on Friday and Saturday eve.
nings Of this week in the school audi
tori1m.
The part Of Ann Lane viii be taken
at both performances by Ruth Martin
Simpson. Others Of the casts for ths
two performances are: Mrs. Bonners
Mildred Mennen. Friday; Veronica, Ann
Dodd, Saturday; Geraldine Bonner
Edythe Lazaroff, Friday; Amanda Chit
tum, Saturday; Mrs. Creswell, Priscilla
Bogue, Friday; Mary Blake, Saturdays
Peter Reynolds, Eugene Kressin, Frt-
day; Frank Kiln1artin, Saturday; Mr..
Bonner. Daniel Pollock, Friday; SAM
uel Norman, Saturday; Harold Bon~
ner, Leo Bernstein at both performs
Ances; Mr.. Virgins, Edward Hopper
Friday, and Frank Leach, Saturday.
To advertise the play two student
assemblies were held last week &C which
an original skit, 1.-THE Trial Of Ann
Lane" written by Howard Smith, Gems
trail student, was presented.
The Spring play Is under the direc-
ton Of Miss Glenn I. Orr and Mrs. Julie
Gill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

81 ABARET GIRLS" heralded e. one
~ Of the very best among the bur.
lesque shows, is this weeks attraction
at the Qayety Theater.
Manager Lake has induced Ann Corio
to be the guest star, and the show, IL
is said, teens with unique features, in
terspersed with effective songs, dancing
and genuine fun flashes Of an up-to-
date offering. It Is especially rich In
point Of color and fantastic atmosphere
and Is In two scenes, "Atta-Boy. Hor-
ace" and Baggage ONCE" n.
The company includes popular come
dams, singers and dancers, among them
Frank x. SILK, the tramp Of tramps";
Frank DuFrane, Eloise Dwan, Almond
Monte, Dorothy Maye, Johnny Baker,
Schaeffer.
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Washington S Players
What Various Dramatic Organisations Are Doing
and Propose to d.

Brown as Phyllis, Virginia Evans g
1olanthe, Louise Keneipp as Queen q
the Fairies, Frank Daniel as Strerhon.
Harry Grow as Lord Chancellor, Joseph
Yznaga as Lord Mountararat, Jack
Meany as Lord Trolloler, Donald Prince
as the Sentry, Mary Talman as Celia.
Thelma Nelson as LEILA and Dorothy
Miles as Fleta.
Among the organizations Of the school
assisting are the Boys stage Crew,
which has prepared the scenery and
viii manage the stage, under the dfrec-
ton OF Mr.. Kriebiel; the Girls stage
Crew, which has made many OF the
costumes, under the supervision Of MrE.
Rush, and the Tech Symphony Orctes-
ira, which will furnish the musical
accompaniment, under the direction q
Dore Walten.
Miss Elizabeth Defandorf has general
charge of the production, Miss Fiorence
Keene is directing the vocal numbers
and the chorus Of so students. and Miss
Rhoda Watkins Is training the dialogue
parts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
On the Horizon

HARLIE CHAPLIla'S first prcp-
duction In three years, city
Lights" will follow "Kiki" into
Loew's Columbia Theater.
ucygtvr TJerI1tq % Vuylafia hain1 gyil-