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The Washington times., 1932-01-02

StarsOpen
Monday

Eight performances of the
worlds greatest operate master
pieces-"Rigoletto," III Trova-
tore" Romeo and Juliet" Car
men," Faust" "Hansel and
Gretel" and "Pagliacci"-will be
given at the National Theater
during the current week by a
superb company of artists-the
Cosmopolitan Grand Opera Com
pany-under the musical and
artistic direction of Jacques Sam
ossoud. former conductor of the
Russian Imperial Opera and the
producer of THE Kings HenCh-
man" which washington saw
here several seasons ago. The
week of grand opera is under
the local supervision of Mrs.
Wilson-Greene.
Eight Performances
There will be six evening per-
formances and two matinees, be-
ginning Monday, January 4, at
$40 p. M, with a performance
of "Rigoletto" in Italian. III
Trovatore," also in Italian, will
be sung on Tuesday evening,
January 5, with Romeo and
Juliet" in French the matinee
attraction on Wednesday after
noon, January 6.
"Hansel and Gretel" in German
and "Pagliacci' in Italian will
form a double bill to be given
on Wednesday evening, while
Faust" in French is announced
for Thursday evening, January z.
Carmen" IS to be offered Friday
evening, January 8, with the
"HanSel and GreteP-"Pagliacci"
double bill on Saturday afternoon,
January 9. At this performance,
"Hansel and Gretel' will be given
in English. The week will close
Saturday evening. January 9, with
performance of "Rigoletto" in
Italian.
Symphony of 81
Mr.. Samossoud will personally
conduct the symphony orchestra
of 81 at the first performance of
each opera. Angelo Canarutto
will conduct all other perform
ances. A chorus and ballet of 40
will be seen in practically all the
performances to be given here.
Franc Palmero is assistant con-
ductor; Benjamin Altieri, stage
director, and Albert Deichler.
chorus master.
Evening performances will start
at $40 with matinees at 2:20
p. m. Popular prices will prevail
during the entire engagement.
The Washington times., 1932-01-02

What a gay, joyous adventure
the smiling Douglas Fairbanks
takes us on in his record jaunt
around the world. We sail from
San Francisco, passing out
through the Golden Gate and
headed for the land of the rising
sun with a brief but interesting
stop at Honolulu en- route; then
on toward the wonders, the eX-
citement of the Orient. The vast
ness of China, the charm of
Japan, the delights of personal
entertainment by the popular
King of Siam and his lovely
young wife; then into the jungle
for an exciting leopard hunt, the
thrill of the kill, the amusing
effect upon Doug.
Into India, land of mystery,
with it's age-old superstitious, it's
magic and its sacred city of
Benares. It was in India that
our guide and lecturer, Mr.. Fair
banks, was suddenly reminded
that we had but four minutes in
which to reach home and keep
our record intact. Upon the
magic carper we sailed over the
broad Atlantic, over the towers
of Manhattan, were fired on from
Chicago and then we saw the
towers of that other coastal en-
pire city and dropped easily into
the catch-net at United Artists
studios, exactly on time!.
1t was a great trip, Douglas; I
hope you'll take us on another.
There are several short fea-
lures, interesting and amusing,
including the latest Paramount
news events, a Looney Tune car
toon comic and a Warner Bros
Vitaphone short with Horace
Heidi and his Californians.
It's a great trip and a great
show; not a slow moment.
Don't look for "For Rent" signs
consult the vacancies advertised
daily in the Rental Columns of the
The Washington times., 1932-01-02

is heartbreaking; his vanity
childish.
my mail is growing terrific"
he assured me. LAS matter OF
fact, I don't know what to use
first. 1 received a vaudeville
offer today at a big price.
Maybe I'll take it; maybe not.
How did you do in vaudeville?"
I'm a very bad actor" I
replied.
He shrugged his shoulders.
"Well," he went on, Il guess
maybe I'll be all right if I de-
eide to do it. AS long as
you've got a name, you know,
they don't expect too much.
Just watch me click in a big
way.
well, there's my man now
Excuse me. Glad to have seen
YOU again. If I can ever be OF
any assistance, let me know,
willya?"
In a moment, he was gone.
didn't have the heart to tell
him then what I'm willing to
tell him now. His paper will
fire him as soon as his con-
tract expires, and probably a
little sooner. He has failed.
I wish I had a story for to-
day. 1 haven't any. I'm sit
ting at home and looking at a
Christmas tree. It's beautiful,
really. But it's time to throw
it away. Why can't it last
forever?
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
By ANDREW r. KELLEY

That loveable kid, "Skippy,"
and Lis little pal from across the
railroad tracks, "Sooky," live
again on The screen in Para
mounts INSTALLATION of Percy l..
Crosby's appealing cartoon juven-
lies.
Cartoonist Crosby has a canny
insight into the boyish mind; he
knows the trifling things which
appear important to the cherubic
youngster and he has the happy
faculty of blending these joys and
sorrows into tender and moving
incident.
Cooper Is Star
The result is "Sooky" proves
an engaging perspective of the
small boys moods, of interesting
screen adventures that are charm
ingly pictured with tear drops
chased away by smiles.
1t is little Jackie Cooper who
again triumphs, for Skippy is the
dominating character of the mar
rative. Aided by the sympathetic
direction of Norman Taurog he
duplicates his sterling emotional
acting of the earlier "Skippy"
and "The Champ" Truly Holly
wood genius.
SearI Is Villain
Again it's decreed that the
competent Jackie Searl shall
have the unpleasant task of in
jecting the annoying note. Master
Searl does his task so we'll that
he must soon be nominated for
a more appealing role.
The second attempt to thrust
tiny Robert Coogan into fea-
tured prominence proves less
than inspired. The little fellow
tries hard but he lacks the spark
of spontaniety, and all the studio
encouragement and too obvious
direction do nothing more than
accentuate his helplessness at
tasks far too difficult.
WllldIu NOUeFISOn, GIlIu Deli
nett, Helen Jerome Eddy and
Harry Beresford render splendid
support to the juvenile.
Good Stage Show
On the stage Jerry and her
Baby Grands present a classy
piano act, the Phelps twins har-
moniZe. Burns and KiSSen parody
song hits and Teddy Claire dances
and offers glib introductories. A
merry-go-round finish for the John
and Mary Mason roller-skating
act was enjoyed by those who &C
cepted an invitation to take a
whirl as we'll as by the audience.
The Hearst-Metrotone news COM
pletes a program well studded
with entertaining nuggets.
The Washington times., 1932-01-02

For it's second week under the
new vaudeville policy, R-K-O-
Keith's offers good stage enter
tainment, but it's real punch
comes from the screen, where
Men of Chance" is picture I en-
joyed from start to finish.
Men of Chance" is a race-track
story that is so well served with
good dialogue by Author Weltzen-
korn. so smoothly and convinc-
ingly directed, so well acted by a
fine cast, it unreeled as my first
happy surprise of 1882. 1t was
like buying So worth OF a long
shot and having your steed step
down, if you know what I mean.
Gambling Story
Ricardo Cortez is the big gam
bling man who claims to know
all about horses, bookmakers ana
women. The books set out TO
break this plunger, who is running
their bank accounts, and Mary
Astor is selected as their tool.
Posing as a countess, she soon
wins Mr.. Ricardo's heart and
name and then finds out she is ex-
pected to double-croSS him. The
complication comes when she
finds she is really in love with her
husband. Ricardo eventually
holds the winning ticket and he
also has Mary.
COrtez Is Excellent
Ricardo Cortez is one of Holly
woods best actors and you will
like him here for he is up to
this role every minute. John
Halliday also contributes a pol
iShed performance.
Mary AStor is just adequate.
She had a glorious chance to be
top notch but seems to lack fire.
Kitty Kelly with just a small
chance shows how to make a
bit stand away out. The Archin-
baud direction is Al and the
race track scenes impressively
real.
1t seemed odd to have such
an experienced trouper as Rae
Samuels wear out her welcome
but she did it first show yester-
day. After a dandy impression
with a group of comedy songs
and an encore in which an ado
lescent tap dancer helped out i'm
mensely. the headliner kept steal
ing bows until the audience was
fatigued.
BurleSque Dance
Harry j. Conley offered droll
character sketch featuring comedy
and novel finish. His bowling
off business needs Encouragement.
Vanessi displayed a well-curved
figure. some good dancing and
an excellent quartet in comedy
songs. Chamberlain and Hines
burlesque the sadiStic apache
dance and Behee and Rubyatte
troupe of whirling acrobatS COM
plete the stage show.
The Pathe news reel and
Aesop's Fables round out an ex-
cellent program.
ANDREW r. KELLEY.
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
George Stone
Tops Program
At Fox

It had to be a good show to
make a day-after-New Year Eve
audience sit up and take notice,
but the show at the Fox Theater
fulfills all the requirements.
George E. Stone, young char
acter mime of the screen, making
a personal appearance, has plenty
of vim and a pleasing personal
ity.
He tells his story pleasingly and
then bursts forth in a chasing
the blues away" song with a voice
that isn't half bad.
The rest of the stage show,
Fanchon and Marcos Three Big
Figures" idea, with three gor-
geous backdrops representing the
ideas, is a brilliant spectacle.
Foley and Latour, Harold STAN
ton and Muriel Gardner, a
comely acrobatic dancer, ia k e
the honors. The Five Jansleys,
tumbling experts, and Louis Bar
rison, who dances on stills, COM
plete the program.
Janet Gaynor and Charles Far
rell, that very sweet pair, stay
over for a second week in de
licious," a charming musical ro-
nance, whose music is supplied
by the versatile George GerShwin.
j, A. B,
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
Crawford-GabIe
Team Proves
AHit

The team of Crawford and
Gable is a dish wholly palatable
to the movie public and this pic
ture is garnished in a style totally
pleasing their taste
The lovely Joan essays role
that has become tradition of the
screen ever since one of Michael
Arlen's glamorous heroines was
pictured through this medium.
This, an adaptation Of THE
Mirage" is we'll suited to its star
and serves Clark Gable nicely in
one of the kindliest parts he has
known since his phenomenal rise
as idol par excellence.
A small town factory girl with
grand ideas comes to New York
and meets the epitome of her de-
lusionS of grandeur. He, mil
lionaire cynic of marriage. molds
this raw material into a finished
gilded lady. Love enters, unbid-
den, pits itself against clrcum-
stances and a career and, though
a heartbreaking sacrifice on the
lady's part, wins.
The picture is an excellent mix
ture of ambition, glamour, politics,
and the main theme of love as we
like it, we'll directed and cast with
nicely. Joan Crawford has ma
tured from the dancing daughter
to a poised and not too sophlstl-
Gated emotional actress.
"Possessed'' is not stickler for
reality or probability, but it is
good entertainment and above
average in screen productions.
The New Year program is COM
pleted with Paramount Sound
News, a Hal Roach football COM
edy, and wild and Woolly," an
interesting bit of rodeo scenes
with timely announcing of Pete
Smith.
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
Lisa Gardiner Pupils
In Ballet for ODera

Lisa rdiner, well-known
Washington dance instructress, is
augmenting the ballet of the Cos
mopolitan Grand Opera Com
pany, at the National Theater
this week, with eight of her most
apt pupils.
The Washington girls who will
appear with the opera are Chris
tine Stewart, Jeanne Densmore,
Beatriz, Coles, Faye Rogers, Alice
Louise Hunter, Anne Vucinovich,
Betty Yoder and Eda Vomacka.
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
Ioint Concert

A joint recital will be given at
the Mayflower Wednesday morn
ing by Grace Moore, soprano,
and Myra Hess, English pianist.
Miss Moore, whose blonde lowell
ness and charming voice are al
ways appealing, will sing a diver
sified program. Miss Hess plays
with an irresistible insight and
pianiStic finish.
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
Last Appearance

Leopold Stokowski will make
his last appearance in Washing
ton this season as director of the
Philadelphia Orchestra on Janu-
ary IL, at Constitution Hall. He
has chosen the following pro-
gram:
Fitelberg's Polish Rhapsody; T.;
the first symphony of Lopatni-
koff, and TschaikowSky's Fran
ceSca da Rimini."
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
Cooper Boy
Shines As
Actor
.'SOOKY"

"SOOKY"
At I,oew's Palace Theater. Di-
rected by Norman Taurog. From
the story of Percy Crosby. Screen
play w Sam MintZ, Joe Mankie-
wiz and Norman Mcleod A Para
mount picture
THE CAST
"Skippy' Skinner. Jackie Cooper
"Sooky" Wayne. .. Robert Coogan
Skinny Saunders. ..... .JaCky Scarf
DIR. Skinner So. Willard Robertson
Mrs. Skinner ........ Enid Bennett
Mrs. Wayne. 4. Helen Jerome Eddy
Mr. Saunders. ....... Leigh Allen
Mrs. Moggs. ............ Guy oliver
Mr. Wiloughby. d. Harry Beresford
Hilda Gertrude sutton
KrausmeyeT. ..,...... Oscar APPEL
Officer Duncan. Tom Wilson
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
All In a Day
By
MARK AELLINGER

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.
wish 1 had story for today | haven't any I'm
sitting home and looking at Christmas tree 1t pretty
Beautifully really. But IS time to throw 1T away wish
l had a story for today y =
This afternoon, cab took me to my Office Inc driVer
said his name was Teddy Rose He recognized and he
asked my advice about dancing school he wanted to
open | told him thought it would be waste or time
just the l.,
When reached my office, the driver refused to take
any money lie said the ride was on hlm l insisted Oh
course-but | had fling the money at nm before lie
would accept it. That me kick told my secretary
about it as soon as down at my desk lie was very
nlf
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
CoIun1nist Boasts

Soon he was boasting. He is
one of the chaps who fail to
realize that the pats on the
back end abruptly when the
column is dropped. Unlike
Winchell. he doesn't know that
columnists are only riding the
crest of the vogue. His conCeit
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
Doug Fairbanks
As Guide for
Film Tour

"AROUND THE WORLD IN
EIGHTY MINUTES"
At the Metropolitan Theater. Di-
rected by Victor Fleming. An
original travelogue bv Douglas
Fairbanks. Dialoguee by Robert
e. Sherwood. Henry Sharp camera
man. A United Artists picture.
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
Refuses Free Ride

1nulIleGeuI.
Refuses Free Ride
why not?" he offere d.
"That driver was proud TO
have you in his cab. You're
Q big shot"
Soon a girl came in to see
me. A high school girl. she
said she wanted an interview
for her school paper. But that
was really a secondary purpose.
What she actually wanted was
some information about a jour
naliStic career. Because that's
the ambition that the kid cher
ished.
whats on your mind?" I
asked her suddenly. do you
want to be a columnist some
day?"
She nodded.
"Why?" I asked her.
She bounced her words. 1t
was an enthusiasm I recog-
nized from my own experience.
And since experience is merely
another term for past mistakes,
I was pretty much at home.
"Oh, she returned. "it would
be so much of a thrill. The
wonderful people I could meet
and write about. The celebrl-
ties who would know me. The
whole thing would be so faSci-
mating"
I don't know why I spoke
as I did. I guess it was just
the mood of the moment.
Gives Her Advice
you're only a baby" I told
her, "and there are doggone
few celebrities who wouldn't
think twice before they refused
to change places with you right
now. You don't know how
happy you are, kid. Try and
stay that way.
What you never have, you
never miss. When you get to
be a celebrity-unleSS you're a
very rare type of individual
you want to be a still bigger
celebrity. And then, when the
parade passes, you grow bitter.
And you first begin to wish
that you had never been
celebrity in the first place.
BE a smart little girl. Marry
some nice boy when the right
year rolls around and have
babies, and things. Forget
about columns and celebrities.
And then, if you have to get a
divorce, it will at least mean
something to you. Good-day."
If that girl hasn't gone back
to her high school and told any
number of people that Hellinger
is crazy, I'll be very much sur
prised.
A few hours later, in the
papers barber shop, I met Wal
ter Winchell. Walter is far
and away the most discussed
newspaper writer in America
today. We started together,
and we are probably two of the
very few men on Broadway who
have remained pals through
the years.
Walter Is Gray
1 looked at Walter as the
barber combed his hair. He is
working very hard today, and
I admire him for it. But he
was able to laugh heartily when
we started. Today, he seldom
laughs. His hair was coal
black when we started. Today,
it is thin and totally gray.
He shook his head in my di-
rection.
You're too stout" he said.
You look bloated. You're get
ting older, kid"
1 went over to Moore's res
taurant for dinner. It was
early, and the crowd hadn't
arrived as yet. One of the
towns younger columnists
drifted in. He had an appoint
ment with a producer, and he
sat down with me to kill the
wait.
CoIumnist Boasts
Soon he was boasting. He is
one of the chaps who fail to
realize that the pats on the
back end abruptly when the
column is dropped. Unlike
Winchell. he doesn't know that
columnists are only riding the
crest of the vogue. His conCeit
The Washington times., 1932-01-02

Whatever your wants may be, there
is always a possibility that they can. be
through the many services
advertised in today's Classified Section
The Washington times., 1932-01-02

consult the vacancies advertised
daily in the Rental Columns of the
Classified Section.
The Washington times., 1932-01-02
Race Track
Story at
Keith's

"MEN OF CHANCE"
At R-K-O-Keith's. Directed by
George Archainbaud. From
story by Louis Weitzenkorn. A
Radio picture.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-04
GsMo
KITCHEN
HOW TO BE A GOOD COOK
BY SISTER MARY
INEA Gnnulo0 Wnlf0uA

tsNAssN NNtbtsHI
Tho old adage which tells us
made" Is an exploded theory to-
day.
Modern methods and equipment.
standard measurements and def
mite and precise information re-
garding recipes make It possible
for the most inexperienced cook
to prepare tasty repasts.
II every untried cook could
realize that recipe Is nothing
more or less than formula" and
attack her cooking problem with
the same attitude Of mind that she
used for her chemistry "lab prac-
tice." she would serve palatable
food and there would be no fail
ures--providing Of course that re.
liable recipes were used.
Before attempting to use any
recipe read 1t through at least
twice. This familiarizes one with
the ingredients and method.
Be sure all ingredients are In
the house.
Organization Is Important
Assemble all the ingredients and
utensils before beginning the mix
ing. This will forestall delay at
any time and save minutes spent
In frantic search for material to
cook or articles to cook with.
Consider the time required for
preparation. cooking or baking
and perhaps chilling in relation
with the rest of the meal.
Measure all ingredients occu-
rately, using standard measuring
cup and spoon. II possible have
two measuring cups. one for dry
ingredients and one for liquids.
Failing this, measure the dry in
gradients first and the liquids Sec
ond. Professional cooks who must
have the same perfect result con-
stantly weigh their ingredients In
order to insure absolute accuracy.
Any ingredients that need spe-
cial attention before combining, as
in the case OF Sitting -four for
cake. should be prepared before
any actual mixing is started.
All measurements are level.
"Heaping" cups and spoons leave
much to the mixers idea of the
meaning of the word. A. "heaping"
teaspoon might equal two level
teaspoons as measured by one per-
son or one and one-fourth as
measured by another. To measure
cupful of any given dry ingredi-
emit, fill the cup. using big spoon
or a scoop, and rounding the ma
terial above the top of the cup. Tap
lightly to be sure any air holes
are filled. and with the dull edge
of knife scrape off the surplus.
making the contents even with the
top of the cup or 'level full"
Flour, confectioner's, powdered
and granulated sugar are usually
sifted once before measuring.
Brown sugar is rolled before meas
uring.
Follow directions exactly. This
applies to the method of procedure
as we'll as to the accuracy in meas
uring and using the specific ingre-
dents called for in the recipe.
II this has not been done. it's not
fair TO blame the recipe for
failure.
After a recipe has been tried In
its original form, ii can be changed
to suit personal tastes.
It's a good idea TO write any
comments about a recipe on the
margin. This data" should be
put down at once while the whole
thing Is fresh In mind, for by the
time the meal Is served and the
dishes washed the definite and
helpful suggestion may be forgot.
ten.
Tomorrow Menu
BREAKFAST; Steamed figs with
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-04
Spread 1t Generously Is
Advice OF Best Cooks

Nave YOU ever diagnosed the
cause for the lack of inspiration
In some of the sandwiches you are
served? More often than not the
filling will he tasty, the bread just
right and yet the sandwich fails TO
incite enthusiasm in the consumer.
At this point investigate the a.
mount of butter on both slices OF
the sandwich for 1t Is the butter
that makes the difference between
n tasteless sandwich and one that
fairly melts In your mouth with
delicious and appetlZing flavor.
Cooks noted for their culinary skill
and restaurant chefs who feature
their sandwiches advise the liberal
use of butter In all sandwiches.
Butter to the very edge of the
bread" Is a good slogan for sand"
wIoh makers to adopt.
Dreaming the butter until sole
ana fluffy slmplifles the spreading
process and makes 1t possible to
distribute tho butter equally over
the entire sandwich slice. Besides
tho inimitable flavor 1t contributes
10 the sandwich, the butter Keeps
tho bread from absorbing the I'LL
ing.
sandwiches are most generally
uscd for picnics, lunch boxes, the
main dish of meal and Tor party
refreshments. For all but the last
named sandwiches with the crusts
not removed and substantial filings
arc required. When sandwiches
are served for afternoon or eve
ming parties, small. dainty sand
wiches--ribbon, star-shaped. rolled
rectangular and checkerboard crea-
lions with q small amount or ming
are attractive. II the bread used
for the sandwiches has tendency
to crumble when IT. Is cut, spread
tho bread before cutting.
The green vegetable--lettuce' ro.
mnine, endive, watercress, should
DO washed and dried before used
In the sandwich. To insure the
freshness OF sandwiches which are
made a few hours ahead OF serving
time, wrap them In n cloth thor
oughly rung out of hot water.
An innovation In the sandwich
field Is the graham cracker sand
witch. A generous layer OF cottage
cheese mixed with tart apple
chopped finely placed between
buttered graham crackers Is taste
thrill for the sandwich enthusiast.
Another delicious combination for
the graham cracker sandwich max
err is chopped green peppers, cream
cheese and q bit Of mayonnaise.
II your store of sandwich filings
IL depleted. some of the suggestions
Of the National Dairy council may
prove to be an inspiration:
Filings.
Liver Spread u cups ground.
cooked liver, "a teaspoon chopped
onion, salad dressing to mix. Com
bine ingredients and spread on but
tered bread.
Sweet Peach Sandwich-Mash
drained canned peaches with a
fork. Spread on buttered bread,
sprinkle with finely chopped nuts
and spread lightly with mayonnaise
Cheese and Plneapple-Mix 2
parts crushed canned pineapple