Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-22
MussOlini Shown
In Action; Keith
Film, Parole Girl

A MONG the famous hills Of Rome
"A and on Mediterranean soil which
still suggests the imprint OF classic
leaders, q new Caesar Is seen in action.
The ancient relics heighten the effect
of the picture, "Mussolini Speaks" as
the modern idol Of the Italian masses
calmly Sways uncounted multttudes,
while his versatile mind Is engaged with
the practical enterprise Of restoring the
glory of the past. This is the impress
sion that is given to those who see the
review Of one OF the worlds masterful
figures, presented on the screen at
R-K-O Keith's.
Italy's dominant hero speaks his own
language, for the pictures given In rapid
succession represent real events, par
ticularly the observance of the Fascist
anniversary, but full understanding
of the blunt eloquence of the man Is
impaired through the TRANSACTIONS given
by Lowell Thomas, who has abundant
opportunity for his interpretations, be-
cause of the deliberate manner Of the
picturesque Premier Those who seek
better knowledge of him are abundantly
favored by the fact that, throughout his
speech recalling the history of his ad-
ministration, he faces the camera.
Every reaction to the crowd and to his
associates Is faithfully reproduced, and
when the event is concluded, none can
fail to appreciate the qualities OF one
whose masterful mind has merged the
simple appeal to the people with keen
study Of world affairs and Of the posi-
bilities in his own country.
1t is q long film, and one which
grasps the magnitude Of the plans OF
this official, whose words on many sub
TO ha ~ eff
accomplishment in industry, and his
attention to the development OF rail
facilities, with the construction of an
artistically perfect railroad terminal are
presented in detail, and Italy's African
ventures are shown to have transformed
the desert into fertile fields. 1t is this
area across the Mediterranean that Is
represented as the outlet for the Italian
people, who are encouraged to develop
family life. The problem of meeting
the needs of such q nation, lacking
many of the natural resources Of rival
countries, is wildly presented. With
out coal to mine, white coal is developed
to a high point Navigation interest
creates great liners, bridges and tunnels
restore the luster of the ancients, and
aviation Is the hope OF many of his
followers Machines are run by vol
canic power, and other devices show
the ingenuity of powerful leader. The
Mussolini personality colors the whole
story. He Is revealed as a man who
knows the people of his country, who
is unmoved by difficulties, who is GER
tain Of his own power, and whose am
bition is to rule by the psychology that
glorifies the thought, Nothing succeeds
like success"
Notwithstanding the length of this
unusual feature, Keith's also presents
an entertaining film play. Parole Girl. "
in which Mae Clarke and Ralph Bell
amy unfold the story of an incident on
the borderland of the realm of crime.
Miss Clarke has striking ability in pre-
senting study of character, with I'M
Outstanding of the varying emotions of
woman who has been driven into
crime against her own clear conscience,
and Mr.. Bellamy is a pleasing actor
who invests the man of action with
attractive traits. The production also
includes effective bits by Marie Provost,
Hale Hamilton and Ferdinand Cots
chalk. D. c. c.