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FLOYD GIBBONS, famous war cor
respondent and idol OF radio listen
ers, newspaper and magazine readers,
has been captured by the movies, and,
it is said, he will receive for his I'M
usual services more actual cash than
has been paid any other male star.
Mr.. Gibbons will appear In series Of
pictures. entitled Floyd Gibbons Su-
preme Thrills" to be made by A. p.
citation with R-K-O Van Beuren Cor
poration and to be released by R-K-O
Pathe.
Gibbons will appear as himself In
each of the pictures and will personally
interview wartime and other celebr1-
ties. obtaining first-hand human inter-
est stories Of their supreme thrill IN the
war.
"The Headline Hunter thus actually
returns to his old role of war corre-
spondent. but takes his audiences with
him to hear, see and thrill to the great
moments that urged great men to great
deeds in a great war. Known for his
virile stories, Gibbons, through the
movie medium thus, for the first time,
will be able to deliver his thrills first
hand to his ver-growing public.
The series of pictures will be pro-
duced in q New York studio and will
not in any way interfere with Gibbons
broadcasting, but as an actor by day
and a radio speaker by night, in addi-
ton to keeping up with q multitude OF
writing demands, Mr.. Gibbons will be
permitted to continue as an uncontested
candidate as the worlds busiest man.
Floyd Gibbons own life has been as
exciting as any of the World War celeb
rifles he will interview in his talking
pictures Born in the center Of ma
tional Observation-Disclosures, D. c.
he grew up IN en- international atEnoS-
phere that groomed him as future
citizen of the world. Immediately upon
graduation from Georgetown University
he entered the newspaper career that
has taken him to the exciting places
of the globe at their most exciting
HIS first city editor he says, fired him
from a S7-a-week Job as q cub on the
Minneapolis Star. But his crowded ca
reer was soon in full successful swing
to develop him into one OF the keenest
Of observers to record the drama OF life
and vitalize 1t Tor the millions.
The assignment to cover the Battle Of
Naco in Mexico gave him his first eX-
perience as. war correspondent in 1914.
He remained across the border to re-
port several rounds OF revolutions, and
when Villa went on his daring rampage,
Gibbons was with him. Then, when
Gen. Pershing came down to punish
villa, Gibbons joined his expedition.
Gibbons experienced his first World
War thrill when, en- route to London
as war correspondent for the Chicago
Tribune aboard the s. S. Laconia, the
Cunarder was torpedoed by German
submarines. The thrill hunter was re-
ported lost at sea, but, among others
picked up by a steamer from a lifeboat
tossed about all night, Gibbons reached
Queenstown Harbor, ireland. From
there he cabled 4,000-word story Of
the sinking. which was printed in the
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Screens Motif for 1881.

50 much q manifesto as an agreement
among themselves. It set standards 10
which the corporation heads would re-
quire their executives, directors, writ
ers, cameramen and actors to adhere.
AS in every case of the PRONUNCIATION
Of code, the effect was at first Mega
tive. Its spirit, as interpreted by some
Of the creators Of dramatic material for
the screen. was Thou shalt not
'The creative mind, however, Is never
truly hampered by the restrictions Of
reason. New deflnitenesS given to the
direction Of its efforts is bound to result
in new excellence in the product
created. And SO, whereas one effect OF
the code in 1880 was the elimination Of
details in photoplays already made or
planned, the codes influence upon the
1881 production seems to have begun in
the building UP Of the programs of the
Individual studios. In other words,
those concerned with the production of
motion picture entertainment, having
first found what they cannot do, under
the code, have also by experience found
what they can do-and have set out 70
do 1t to the best Of their ability"
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Carl Laemmle's Biography.

John DRINKWATER'S volume, THE
Life and Adventures Of Carl
Laernmle," recounting the career Of the
noted fllm pioneer and Universal Pic
lures president. recently announced. re-
veals the uphill struggles and brilliant
success OF Mr.. Laemmle, from the days
Of his youth to that evening last Mo-
venber when his production "All Quiet
on the western Front" won him the
highest honors filFndom could bestow.
1.-THE Life and Adventures of Carl
LAemMle' Is dedicated to Mr.. LaemEnles
only grandchiid, Carol Laemmle Bergsre
man, aged 2 months. The Universal
executive has autographed the first copy
TO his son, who At IS Is In charge OF
all Universal production activities ana
in motion pictures.
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comedy hit, featur-
ing Roger Pryor
and Sally Bates,
which will be pre-
scented here under
the auspices of the
Professional Play
ers, following a run
Of $50 performances
on Broadway.
1t is from the pens
of Albert Hackett
and Frances Good
rich, with the story
of Steve and Anne.
q pair Of modern
sophisticates, who,
in the beginning Of
the play, are con-
cerned only with
Darties and good
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Gibbons Now a Movie Star

Tribune but a few days after his obitu-
airy was read in American newspapers.
Five weeks after his story was read from
the floor of the Senate the United
States entered the war.
One of the first American correspond
ents to go to the front with the A. Z. F.,
Gibbons remained steadily under fire
until the armistice. It was at Chateau
Thierry that he lost his left eye. He
was honored with the Croix de Guerre
and was later made a chevalier of the
Legion of Honor. Italy awarded him
its war cross. Since the big fight Glib
bons has found adventure in rebellions
in practically every nook and corner Of
the globe.
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"UP POPS THE DEVIL"

A SKTLLFUL combination Of rich
comedy, deep pathos and intense
dramatic defamation are promised at
the Shubert Belasco Theater the week
commencing Monday evening, April ~,
in up Pops the Devil" q riotous
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Flashes From the Screen
News and Comment of the Photoplay
By c. E. Nelson.
By C. e. Nelson.

get singing part in "Seed,"
/ uueried him concerning the mat
ter. WELL" says John, they
needed a leading man for the pic
ture and I happened to be wan
dering around the studio at the
time. They simply called me over
and put me to work."
But you will agree that John is
good actor, even IL they did give
him part where he could not
make the birds green with envy.
THEODORE DRESSER, the nov
elist. is causing all sorts Of
trouble out around Hollywood.
Paramount purchased the movie
rights to his American Tragedy"
and invited the author out to the
Pacific Coast to witness the MAX
ing of the picture. Dresser made
the trip and saw the shooting Of
the first scenes, and then he
raised his voice in anger. The
picture was not following the
story; 1t was a different version
in many respects; and the author
wanted a literal translation.
There were angry words in the
studio and in the Office Of the
producer. Dresser threatened all
sorts Of things and the producer
came back at him.
However, it is a good bet that
the motion picture people will
produce American Tragedy" in
exactly the way they think it
should be produced, whether their
way is right or wrong. B. P.
Schulberg, head of Paramount
production, announces that their
contract with the author enables
them to accept or reject the
authors suggestions. Dresser says
he may go into the courts for a
decision.
Also, Dresser Is up in arms over
the production of a John Barry
more picture known as 1.-The
Genius" Dresser wrote a novel
with that title, and the Barrymore
story has nothing whatever to do
win his (Dreiser's) work, but the
a1thor claims he has a right to
tfe title. According to my infor-
nation, the copyright of a novel
does not include the title, and
Dresser says he understands the
matter in the same way. How
ever, he claims that by long asso-
citation Of his novel with this par
ticular title, he has a Just claim
upon it-that it is his by right of
possession. Again, the author
threatens to go to the courts for
a decision in the matter.
NOW that Warner Brothers
have gone to other studios
and acquired some new stars,
they announce plans for the flu
ture. For instance, Ruth Chat
terton's first picture under the
Warner banner will be released
about the first of next December.
It will be q story of high society
intrigue, bringing to the screen
an entirely new theme and treat
ment." The Brothers Warner
say they are yet unwilling to di-
vulge details concerning the pro-
duction, "Since it is felt that Sc
crecy is necessary to preserve the
idea for the use Of Miss Chatter
ton alone" ::
William Powell's first Warner
production will be Correspond
ent," the star filling the role of a
social outcast. Kay Francis will
be starred in Hungry Wife"
taken from a successful Broadway
production by Arthur Richman.
This picture will be released next
November.
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THE Shakespeare Society on Thurs
day evening at 3 O'Clock. will cele-
brate the poets birthday in . program
at Epiphany Church Parish Hall. Act
v, scene 2 Of Anthony and Cleopatra"
viii be presented with the following
cast: Cleopatra, Mabel Owens wilcox;
1ras, Rosemary Arnold; CHAIRMAN, Kate
Tomlinson; Octavius Caesar, Walter e.
Thorne; Procleus, Eldridge Monroe;
Dolabella, Orrin Elliot; rustic, Clar-
ence RuebSafn.
The feminine costumes are made Of
materials recently brought from the
East by Mrs. wilcox. Cleopatra's gold
shot gAuze mantle and the gold cloth
Of her cap came from india. The
dresses Of her two attendants are Of
silk from Damascus with girdles Of
hand-woven Bedouin sashes.
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FESTIVAL OF NATIONS"
/. FANATIC scenes and sequenc

FANATIC scenes and sequences
will form a large part Of the
spectacular Festival of Ma
~ tions," which viii be staged for
the week beginning Monday,
April 81, at Constitution Hall and be
sponsored by the Girl Scouts Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. Many Girl Scouts
will actually participate, notably in the
colorful and patriotic finale with Scouts
and flags Of many nations as the out
standing attraction.
The festival will be presented in four
main episodes, occurring In Japan,
Czechoslovakia, Canada and Mexico,
preceded by a symbolic prologue and
interspersed with four interludes, clos
ing with an epilogue In two parts and
finale, in which the entire cast of
800 players will appear.
The dramatic action will be under
the direction of Chalmers B. Fithian,
assisted by Helen ONeill as dialogue
director, and many scene directors.
Stories OF the various scenes and the
lyrics Of the festival are by Ethelean
Tyson Cav. Prologues and interludes
are sun-titled THE Pathway Of Life"
The epiloRue = called "The Reckoning"
ana b divided into two scenes, The
Heart Of Man" and "Retribution."
The Cherry Blossom Festival in
Japan" "a Celebration Of Peace in
CzechoSlovakia," THE VIII Of the Good
Spirit in Canada" and "A Reunion in
the Patio In Mexico" will be presented
with colorful features, dances. choruses
and stage settings Of the countries men
toned.
Settings have been designed by Robert
Byrne, assisted by John Pike, and exc
cuted by Charles w. Barley, assisted
by Thomas Bondell: costumes were de-
signed by Duff Merrick and executed
by Anna Castle, Santa Catonita and
Grace Origlio; architectures were de-
signed by william Cheatham; dances
created and staged by Rita Helmes;
electrical effects were designed by c. B.
Fithian, and win be executed by Lati-
mer Hnowden. Kurt Hetzel is director
Of music for the production, which is
the most pfetentious attempted in this
city Tor many years.
Reserved seats for all performances
are now on public sale at the head
quarters, 1925 H street. Boxes are to
be had OF the committee, headed by
Mrs. Sidney Taliaferro, and at the head
quarters.
The proceeds will 60 to the Capital
fund Of Camp May Father. the Girl
Scout camp In this region at stokesville,
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Coming Attractions

The piece, as constructed by Larry
Johnson, Is built for laugh purposes
only, and in order to get the best ef-
fects, it is necessary to let every one
have free rein. This, 1t is said, Mr..
Brooke intends to do, and much In the
BelaSco manner, for David Belasco has
q belief that II players are restrained
too much comedy falls by the boards.
ITS Wise Child is representative
OF the best comedy existing In Amer
ica While at times 1t is ultra -sophis-
ticated, it never becomes broad or vul-
gar. It is said rather to adhere to what
is known as "naturalness," 80 that
everything which takes place in the
play appears as it might have happened
in the average home This is what Gre
ated its appeal on Broadway, where the
play lasted one fun season and half
before going on the road.
The principal roles viii be taken care
Of by Stanley Ridges, John Warburton,
Daphne Warren-W Wilson and Mrs. Hib-
bard, but there are minor characters
and one in particular, Cool Kelly, the
iceman.
"THE FRENCH MAIDS"
U'THE FRENCH MAIDS" is the allur-
ing title of the attraction that
will bow into the Gayety TheAter on
Ninth street next week, with . cast Of
stellar proportions, including both men
and women Of the Mutual BurlesQue
and Vaudeville wheel, and q smart
chorus with modern scenery and light
ing effects.
CANTOR RoSENBLATT, Next Sunday.
JOSEF ROSENBLATT, noted cantor
tenor OF New York City, whose re-
markable range of voice has brought
him renown in Europe as well as the
United States, will give a concert here
in the Washington Auditorium next
Sunday night, April 26, to meet popular
demand.
The last time Cantor Rosenblatt was
heard here several hundred persons were
turned away from the Jewish Commu
nity Center, unable to secure tickets
at the request Of a great many Of these
folks the washington Auditorium has
been engaged, and Rabbi Rosenblatt will
give an entirely different concert from
the one he gave on his last appearance
here.
Associated with Cantor Rosenblatt are
three brilliant younger Jewish musi-
clans: Jascha Zayde SHERMAN, pianist,
Of Argentina; Josef Gingold, Uolinist, of
Brest-Litowsk, and Henry Rosenblatt,
BARITONE, son OF the cantor.
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times, in which they are Joined by their
many friends in Greenwich Village, the
locale CT the Offering Steves highest
goal is to become a successful writer,
and Anne, anxious that he should have
his chance, prevails upon him to give
up his advertising position and permit
her, as q dancer, to secure the means
for their support while he, undisturbed
by other duties, devotes himself entirely
to his writing. A little Southern vamp
attracts Steve and further complications
are caused by numerous friends who
refuse to be excluded so abruptly from
their lives. Around these situations the
authors have created an amusing and
fast-moving comedy.
The cast, headed by Roger Pryor and
Sally Bates, includes Walter Glass, John
Marston, Brian Donlevy, Isabel Jewell.
Florence Auer, Florence Golden, Henry
howard, Mabel Montgomery, George w.
Callahan and James O. Morton. Worth
ington Miner staged the play.
ats q Wise Child"
ONE OF the outstanding Belasco sue
~ cesses Of the past 10 years, Lau-
renee E. Johnson's play, ITS a Wise
Child" hilarious" comedy, will be
revived by the National Theater Play
ers next week, beginning Monday,
April 81.
In "It's a Wise Child" the players,
under the direction of Clifford Brooke,
will be given more latitude than usually
falls to the lot of repertory company.
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SAT WTNTFRED's WEDDING"
Thursday.
AT w1N1FRED's WEDDING" II

&c T WIN1FEEDS. WEDDING, the
popular musical comedy, win be
presented by the Immaculate Concep-
ton Players for the benefit Of st. James
Catholic Church, In the auditorium. at
Thirty-seventh street and Rhode Island
avenue, Mount Rainier, Thursday at
pm. rT'-'
The cast includes Florence Yocum,
Eleanor Hopkins, Agnes Dowd, Gertrude
Becker, Catherine Ryan, John Sher-
man, William Hannah, Thomas Gal
lagher, Thomas Ryan, Frederick Nolan,
William Stoddard and George Newman.
The play is under the direction Of
Prof. Harry Wheaton Howard.
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DRAMA GUILD-'Windows."
0WINDOWS," by John Galsworthy,
w English dramatist, the third FULL
length play Of the Community Drama
Guild season, win be presented Thurs
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REBE DANIELS forthcoming
picture will be called THE
Maltese Falcon" It is taken from
a story Of the same name by
Dashiell Hammett. The producers
first intended to call the picture
"All Women" Then they changed
it to Woman Of the World" later
going back to the original title.
Ricardo Cortez appears opposite
the star.
Also, the Constance Bennett
picture, which was known as
Virtues Clothes" has been re-
christened. When it arrives in the
theaters it will carry the title of
Bought" The original story was
"Jackdaws Strut" Ben Lyon has
the leading masculine role.
The Dolores Costello picture,
heretofore known as THE Pas
sionate Sonata" will come to the
screen as Expensive Women"
unless the producers change the
title again before releasing.
Radio Pictures announce that
they have solved vexing problems
in voice reproduction; that here
after there will be no cracking
sounds and irl1perfections. They
say this is to be "hailed as the
greatest single step toward ulti-
mate perfection in talking pic
lures"
Nine. $50 Asabuki, national ten
mis-. champion Of Japan, says that
American motion pictures have
proved the greatest stimulus to
athletics for Japanese women.
Mae Murray plays opposite
Lowell Sherman in High Stakes"
and her gowns are said to be
the very latest word from Paris.
Rose Hobart plays the role Of
Myra in the screen version Of the
Robert E. Sherwood play Water
loo Bridge"
The new. novel Impatient Viz
GIN" by Donald Henderson
Clarke, Is being turned into a
movie by. Universal. Sidney Fox
will have the leading role. The
same company's production of
Strictly Dishonorable" will start
within short time, although the
cast has not been selected. Tween
ty-three writers Of stories are now
employed at Universal studio This
is claimed to be the largest staff
ever assembled by a movie pro-
Queer.
Warner Brothers have decided
to do away with 81 openings on
Broadway. 1t was too much money
for the picture fans to pay.
1t has been long time since
we heard Of Dolores Del Rio, so
here Is news: With Richard Arlen
she has been signed for "Rose Of
the Rancho" picture to be made
from the David Belasco stage sue
cess. The Aim will be made in
color and production starts in
May.
Louise Fazenda and Edna Nav
Oliver have been signed for i'm
portant roles in the Juliette
Compton picture Queen of
Hollywood" The story is based
upon a Sinclair Lewis story, Lets
Play King"
Neil Hamilton and Hobart Bos-
worth have parts in the Joan
Crawford picture, Girls To-
| nethef"
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MOVIE players come and go.
Some of them hurry through
Washington. Some hnger a while.
Jbhn Boles, according to his own
statement, would prefer to stay
hx.e. a long time. Il will have to
Arrange my schedule" he told me,
go come to Washington zach
Soring-when the city Is gloriously
il bloom. I always look forward
ts Coming here, where / have
mary friends and where I enjoy
myself so thoroughly"
sJ6Fin, by the way, is a singer who
Loves to sing. He is always sing
ihe and happiest when he sings.
curious as to how he happened TO
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precinct, who died Thursday at Or
lando Fla, from an infected hand,
which had been scratched by a pet
cat, was to arrive here early today.
Tentative arrangements call for the
funeral to be held Tuesday, with burial
in Arlington Cemetery. He is to be
accorded full honors by the police de-
partment. A police escort was to meet
the body on arrival here.
Born in Indiana in 1865, Capt. Hart
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ley came to this city and Joined The
police force in 1891. He served at the
first precinct and at police headquar-
tiers until his transfer to the tenth
precinct as commanding officer. He re-
manned there until 1922, when he re-
tired and moved to Eustis, Fla. Capt.
Hartley served In the Regular Army
before Joining the police force.
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1rathH.

Brown. ALICE ELIzABETH. On Saturday,
STsi illness c 81 hsE pR attsE
.s SSShts oS Fl HsE 81. also saS
friends. Funeral Tuesday. October g. ct
ed .Ss.s a. Int n;. aS@s Ii naon st. Ne e.
Brown. GEORGE. On Thursday. October
zosE DEVISED i: ssn 81 q Charles n
. u and Bessie Brown. brother OF james.
STs R ses ia sT sa.b saS Mt oSr
a:: SShn Hin..s 5sfy. faS:fs
SoSn sa & the above a' 1.. sds.nss'
ssF Mss Ha1s q SsEssFT g 8, S,ta !;
81 Miss Make 4, carbsrry: Mrs J. 4.
tsr u Mrs JOIN Sags MRS an0 v eva
WsmSOlS; Mrs.; george KdiinEn:tt., John + i;
Sssaia .'sse aTsn 'Ss
Chaplin st. NV. on Monday, october 5.
sul ss when: snsne Vi. e 3. 81 o.r a0y e
ment Mount oIivet Cemetery.
CoLBERT. ynENCH. Departed this life
ko ssaikl o fssscE coEskRT Hs iesvs:
other relatives and friends. Remains
Teetlng st =. w. Bundy's funeral home,
07i florida ave. NV. Services and inter-
ment at Rixeyville, Va, Monday, Oc-
COLLINS. CAROLINE BoHRER. On Friday,
ls Spt. oa At lisiesq goR ths
COLLINS. sister Of Susanna Claxton Col
llns; Notice Of services later. Kindly
YERNALD, F1EDERTK A. On Saturday,
OctoeaE .: 1891. at Emergency Hospital,
YRKOEH1K A., beloved husband Of Natalie
r.. FsEpaA and father Of Ernest NJ FER
paid Of Easton, Pa. Funeral services viii
- held ct his late residence, 800 Taylor
81. nv, on Tuesday, October 8, At T:SO
Din. 1ntefment private. 8"
RRNALDl KREDERIK A. District Of Co.
1umbie society Of the Sons Of the Amer
lean Revolution announces with regret
the death Of Compatriot FREDERIR A.
EEEMAtD October .. 1881, at Emergency
ROBERT c. TRACY. President,
W. =. MARSHALL Hecy
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Darn nf Uhanka.

BROOKS, RICHARD Q. Mrs. Mamie Brooks
wishes TO express gratefuI thanks 70 the
Oldest Inhabitants (coloredl. Southwest
ton. co-yorkers and to ell others who sent
noral tributes and sympathy for her de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04
Dratha.

arnold, THOMAS Z: On Friday. oeto-
OF Alice T.. Arnold. aged II years. Funeral
from his late residence, 1904 O q. ne,
Monday, October at : pm. Interment
Rock Greek Cemetery.
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@arriauP.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Married on
SATURDAY, October .. 1881. BY the Rev.
NNAMARA and ELIzABkTH 4. bAsEN-
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Automobile registrations in Finland
are increasing
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BODY DUE TODAY

The body of Capt. James Hartley. re-
tired commander of the tenth police