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The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Elaborate Revue
On Michel Roof

With perfect weather the Club
Michel roof went gay last evening
in it's new setting atop the Club
Michel, No. / Thomas Circle.
Open to the night breezes on an
sides, the roof has the towns only
hardwood dance floor, and offers
guests complete protection against
rain and cold weather, for in event.
of either, the orchestra, entertain
ers and guests simply move down
stairs into the charming club
room, where festivities will con-
tinue.
Just because the roof is open, is
no reason why the show cant go
on!" A brand new Broadway re-
vue is being presented twice
nightly for the enjoyment of
Michel patrons. Newcomers are
the O'Hea Sisters, and Lois Lay
son. Rudus and Revel, exponentS
of ballroom dancing will continue
to please and the bevy of Broad.
way beauties will go through their
routines wit usual precision.
Others will appear in the preten-
tiOuS revue.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Cubans Continue
At H|i-Hat

Paced " Senor AL Valencia's
tuneful Cubans, gay crowds con-
tinue to tax the capacity of the
Ambassador Hotels smart Hi-Hat
cocktail lounge, where "the diff
ference really makes a difference"
to use the management's way of
explaining why business is so good.
The main dining room, ada
cent the lounge, was put into use
Thursday and last night, and
Manager Frank A. McNey antici-
pates another overflow tonight,
promising meantime that the Am
bassador air-conditioning system
will greet the thirst quencher with
temperatures as cool as may be
found out of doors.
Valencia's troupe, featuring Sc
norita Marta, internationally pop
ular violiniste, are playing their
way deeper and deeper into the
hearts of Hi-Hat patrons with
their low, throbbing, pulsating mu-
sic of the minute. Mons. Louis
Robichaud this week is offering a
tempting new cocktail, entitled
"The Valencia" in honor of the
entertainers.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Jockey Club Has
Track. Flavor

With the opening of the Jockey
Club, at Fifth Street and Florida
Avenue N. E., a new night spot has
been added to the Capitals list
Of gay after.dark rendezvous.
Everything about the new resort
tends to mark it for speedy fun.
The menus are in a form of
real racing program, the trim
mattresses are costumed in riding
breeches, racing silks, boots and
the regular equipment any first
rate jockey might be expected to
affect, and the decorations of the
club itself carry out the race track
motif. Stable misunderstanding
electricity, of course pictures
and other atmospheric touches
give an immediate impression Of
originality, novelty and something
distinctly different.
Music for dancing is furnished
by the original Jockey Club Orches-
ira, conducted by Maurice Har-
mon, and from time to time Betty
Lee joins the orchestra to render a
group of songs in her own infor-
NAL manner.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Lowell lust Rests

The Malcolm Cowleys (editor of
New Republic) will rock the crib
shortly. London Films wants to
borrow Ronald Colman for title
role in "The Scarlet Pimperne"
Lowell Sherman, hired as di-
rector by Universal at five grand
a week, has been collecting the
money regularly without having
done lick of work in three
months-that's how they do it in
Hollywood. The clock presented
to the United States (?) by Ma
poleon rests on the mantel of the
Blue Room in the White House. .
w. S. Muir insists the new Com
modore bar, claimed to be the
largest in the world, isn't-that
the bar in the Hotel Australia, in
Sydney, 140 feet long, has the dis
tinction. Weeks worst pun cred
tied to Ben Pollack: Difference
between Helen Kane and Dillinger
-one boop-a-dooped and the other
duped a boob. Marion Martin,
Hollywood Restaurant beauty, will
do six more shorts with Alex Woll-
colt. with George Jean Nathan
scheduled to appear in one of
them. Leo Donnelly, the fight
manager in THE Milky Way"
dropped out of the cast Wednes-
day night-very i'll.
For eXciti ng moments: The
glamorous Riviera hanging over
the HudSon-to say nothing or
much of the rich Richman chants
and Dolores Farris' fancy toe-step-
ping. Asa Bordages' fast-moving
novel, There Shall Be Laugh
ter" The bizarre Partisan Gar
den at Leon & Eddie'S. Chick
Endor and Charlie Farrell and
their spicy ditties at the Sim
plon. Peter Higgins Irish ballads
at the Paradise. Dawes new car,
which he's too scared to drive.
Sunset ferryboat rides across the
Hudson. Hal Skelly's and Mary
Phillips tender performances in
Come What May" sentimental
but highly entertaining play
most of the critics, notwithstand-
ing.
The Garbo-Mamoulian romance
seems to have gone the way of all
ice, with both keeping mum, as
usual. Ethel Barrymores next
stage venture will be a historical
piece - tentatively queer Isa-
bella" Prince Mdivani barbara
Hutton'S spouse) still limping from
that fall from a polo pony The
motor registration bureau is think
ing of making an extra assessment
next year for special licenses with
your initials. Betting odds-on
have shifted to 5 to 4 on Ross
around Broadway, and special
wagers run as high as 8 to S on
the proviso that all bets are off in
the event of a Knockout from
either boy-the theory being that
McLarnin's only chance to win is
by a kayo.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Here's the Truth

And here is an average day in
the life of a Broadway columnist
not as imagined by his seven
readers, but as it actually is:
l P. M.-Arises blearily, stag
gers into the bathroom and swears
violently when he accidentally
turns on cold water.
1:30 P. M.-Trembles into din
ing room, learns his wife has gone
out, so kisses maid instead. Has
breakfast consisting of one cigar
cite, one aspirin, one coffee, and
one Bromo-SeltZer. Dog growls at
him as he puts on his 1929 over
coat. \
2 P. M.-Taxis to his office
where nobody speaks to him but
porter to whom he has promised
pass to Minsky's. Finds that his
secretary hasn't arrived yet. Sits
down at his dust-laden desk and
opens his mail listlessly.
4 P. M.-Sends out for luncheon
consisting of fried egg sandwich,
one aspirin, one coffee, and one
Bromo-Seltzer. He does not eat
the sandwich.
5 P. M. Stumbles upon an
acceptable contribution from Fred
Koszalka and begins to write
feveriShly. Editor calls up to say
copy is late again-and that next
time it will stay out altogether.
Columnist apologies humbly.
7P. M.-Columnist leaves office
for dinner at the corner Coffee
Pot. In that place, he finds his
secretary, who has been there all
afternoon. Secretary says he
thought it was Sunday.
9 P. M.-Goes to a double feat
ure movie house to kill couple
of hours. Finds that he has seen
both pictures before.
1880 P. M.-Begins to wander
from night club to night club.
Breathes stale air and listens to
even staler gags. Gets a head
ache and takes two aspirin tablets.
g. A. M.-Staggers home and
falls into bed with a sigh Of ex-
haustion.
7 A. M.-Alarm rings violently
because wife is getting up early.
Columnist can sleep no longer. He
arises, Stumbles into the living
room and begins to work on his
new book, "101 Ways to Commit
Suicide.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

agents who fight to give him gags
and offers. Situation finally gets
so bad that the gentle, soft-spoken
proprietor throws all the other
customers out Of the place and or
ders the walters to serve no one
but the columnist.
8:59 P. M.-Arrives at an open
ing night. Autograph hunters de-
sert George Raft Clark, Gable,
Peggy Fears and Tammany
Young, and swoop down upon the
columnist.
1890 A. M.-Crosses the Wash
ington bridge with a motorcycle
escort to attend the premiere of
of Ben Marden's Riviera, one Of
the worlds finest night clubs.
Takes a bow, is accorded a 20
minute ovation-and departs.
2 A. M.-Home and in bed. A
bit tired, but happy in the knowl-
edge that his life is extremely
pleasant
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Joan Mari Sings
At RathskeIIer

Splendid entertainment awaits
your approval at the Crescent
Cafe -Rathskeller, 72S Fourteenth
st. N. w.
You'll be amazed at the COM
fort and enjoyment during your
well spent time. Be entertained
by Miss Melissa Mclean, of &C
cordian fame, formerly with War
ner Brothers players. and hear
the charming and fascinating Miss
Joan Mari, in the songs you like
to hear. All under the personal
directions Of Maurice Winthrop.
popular man about town. Three
floor shows daily, 1890 to p. m.
and 11:15 p. m.
device Of turning a few gadgets
below.
At the time Of its auspicious
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

Up at 8 A. M.
8 A. M.-Arises with a snap,
feeling full of pep, vim and vigor.
There is a new day ahead; a new
day to be filled with many pleas
ant and exciting episodes.
9 A. M.-Hits for the dining
room, after having enjoyed a cold,
invigorating shower and a brisk
rundown. He finds his wife await
ing him and they sit down to a
tasty breakfast of orange juice,
cereal, bacon and eggs and coffee.
AS he eats, he carries on a spirited
and charming conversation with
his wife.
$50 A. M.-Pats his huge Rus
sian Wolfhound an affectionate
good-by, kisses his wife tenderly,
mods to the buffers and maids, and
goes downstairs to his new Rolls
Royce roadster. He drives slowly
downtown through the traffic as
policemen salute and open the way
for him.
10 A. M.-Arrives at his office
and is cordially greeted by every
one. Enters his office to find that
his highly efficient secretary has
already opened his huge mail for
him. He removes his coat, puts
on a smoking jacket and digs into
the morning mail with a never
failing thrill of anticipation.
1890 A. M.-Offers. Offers. Of
fers. The Gristle Oil Corporation
wants to give him $4,000 for a
small testimonial The Dumbhead
Picture Corporation wants to know
if he'll take $15O,0O0 to star in a
new film to be written especially
for him by George Bernard Shaw.
The columnist tosses the letters
into the waste basket with a smile.
He can't be bothered with insig-
nificant things.
II A. M.-The phone rings.
President Roosevelt calls from
Washington, D. c., with a new gag
he heard at dinner the previous
night. ColumniSt tells the Pres
tdent he regrets his inability to
use the gag, as it has already ap-
peared in his column.
1880 A. M-WriteS his column,
AS he writes, all motors in the
building are Stilled and other
workers walk around on tip-toe.
AS the copy goes to the composing
room, the editor calls the col
umnist to congratulate him on his
sparkling material. Columnist has
his secretary take the message.
11:5O A. M.-The column is fin.
iShed. The columnist arises, dons
his other coat, tells his secretary
to phone Earl Benham and order
five new suits, and goes to the
Waldorf for luncheon. He is met
by Mayor LaGuardia, Greta
Garbo, Joan Crawford, Billy Rose,
John Dillinger, Judge Crater and
Marlene Dietrich, all of whom
have been waiting anxiously for
him.
2:30 P. M.-Attends a matinee.
He sits in the front row, thereby
making the actors so nervous they
are unable to work. But he en-
courages them by smiling warmly
and they work as they never
worked before.
Z P. M.-Dines with his wife at
Dinty Moore'S. Is continually in
terrupted by producers, screen
stars, radio artists, comedians and
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Lake. to Open
"Wednesday
BY Feg Murray

Wednesday night will mark the
Inauguration of Chevy Chase
Lakes season. Eddie Carr and
Al Stern, the managers, have a
new policy this year. Every Wednes-
day, Friday and Saturday
nights will see a name" band
playing for dancing. Al Kemon's
Orchestra, a Maxim Lowe unit, is
the first attraction.
On Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday evenings, there will be
dancing without charge, on a
new band-box floor installed on
the English tavern-like terrace.
Paul Sabin and Tommy Tucker
have been lined up for early en-
gagements, and Isham Jones,
Rudy Vallee and Russ Columbo
are other famous aggregations to
whom bids have been sent.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Lounge Has Its Cooling
system and Sidney's $ Music

spring opening, the MayfloWer
Lounge served as the background
for showing of new summer fash.
ions worn by the swank audience.
1t seems reasonable to assume
that the same people will be sit
ting there all bundled up in furs
when August arrives. why go
away for vacation with the
Mayflower Lounge in town." is a
new slogan that the publicity de-
partment of the famous Connects.
cut Avenue hostelry threatens to
unleash.
Sidney'S orchestra of the many
violins plays for dancing or medi-
tation at the cocktail hour and
supper. There is no dancing but
sweet music from harp and violin
for those who lunch there early
or late. Buddy Harmon, featured
vocalist, and Sidney's versatile
combination, perform very softly
in this soothing atmosphere.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

place and forced them to apol-
ogize-One Of Gordon's latest is
Love Thy Neighbor."
Wild rumor that Jim Moriarty
(former owner of the snooty Marl-
borough House, had died sud-
denly denied by Moriarty Sequel
to Bobb Connolly story aired here
the other day in which close
friends in answer to query from
Colorado on his credit denied
knowing Robert Connolly-his real
name is VIM. Edward Connolly. {.
On B'way. according to A. Murray,
a columnist is known by the COM
pany he peeps (on).
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Gene Smith Dude
Ranch M. {,

One of the gayest after dark
rendezvous of Washington's elite
is the Dude Ranch, a suburban
night spot, of unusual originality
and boasting the largest dance
floor of any club in or near Wash
ington.
Gene Smith, formerly with Tex
Guiman, has been engaged SIS
master of ceremonies. Mr.. Smith
is also a nationally known tap
dancer and took third place in the
international dancing contest at
Madison Square Gardens. Al
Shea's orchestra plays for the
dancers. Vera Miller, fast tap
dancer, and Doc Fields round out
a program of diversified entertain.
ment.
The management announces
that on Wednesday night, Joe
Brown, known to Washington for
his radio programs, will be master
of ceremonies in charge of an
amateur program. being designated
as amateur night. Prizes will be
given and the best performer will
be given at least one weeks en-
gagement at the Dude Ranch.
With the Ranch's popularity
growing, this night spot also is be-
coming a place for private parties
and celebrations.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Clark, Of
Hyattsville, were hosts to a party
of 18 friends, celebrating their
fifteenth wedding anniversary at
the Dude Ranch last Thursday
night.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

noDerC PeSquelra, MeXlco'S Secy
OF state, was in N. Y. Tuesday and
Wednesday on a secret mission,
flying back early yesty morning. /.
Jack Dempsey and 20 pieces Of
baggage arrived in town yester-
day. Helen Kane writes in that
s. r. Weltz and not Arthur G..
Solomon will handle her appeal
from the recent adverse "boop-
boop-a-doop" decision. The Kane
gal, incidentally, will open in the
Hollywood early next mo.
Is it true the F. LaGuardias have
adopted another youngster - a
boy??. Toxic now claims to be
the largest city in the world, ex-
ceeding London's pop. by 650,000
In an unofficial census. From
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

AMBAsSADOR-sunda Monday and
Tuesday: Joan Blondell and Warren
William in ''Smarty." wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday: Clark Gable in Men
In White" Ben Blue comedy. Saturday:
Frank Bucks wild Cargo" Lanny Ross
song, cartoon.
APOLLO-Sunday. Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday: Clark Gable In Men
In White" Ben Blue comedy. Thursday:
Warren William and Ginger Rogers in
"Upperworld," Langdon comedy. Friday:
Victor McLaglen and Dorothy Dell. in
urday Lew Ayres in Let's Be Ritzy,"
Ralph Bellamy in Crime Of Helen Stan-
ley," silly symphony.
AVALON-sunday, Monday. tuesday
and Wednesday: Norma shearer and
toon. Thursday and Friday: Frederic
March in Death Takes q Holiday"
comedy. Saturday: Richard Arlen in
Come On Marines" vanishing Shadow
No. l." Chic Sale comedy. silly SYM
phony.
AVENUE GRAND-Sunday. Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday: Dick Powell
and Ginger in "20 Million Sweethearts."
Thursday ana Friday: Fredric March in
in "Gangway." Saturday: Richard Arlen
in "Come On Marines" Tom Brown in
Two Alone" silly symphony. Funny
Little Bunnies.
CENTRAL--sunday and Mon day:
Richard Arlen and Robert Armstrong
in "she Made Her Bed" Nat Pendleton
and Ted Healy in Lazy River" Mickey
Mouse in "Giant Land" Tuesday and
in wonder Bar" Charlie Chase in
Luncheon at 12," Edgar Bergen in
pure Feud." sportlight. Thursday and
Friday: Norma shearer, Robert Mont
gomery in "Riptide." Paul Lukas and
Fay Wray in Countess of Monte Cristo."
Buddy cartoon. Saturday: Victor McP
Laglen in Wharf Angel" Ralph Bella
lamy in "crime of Helen Stanley" cara
toon.
COLONY-sunday. Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, Norma Shearer and
Robert Montgomery in "Riptide," Edgar
Bergen comedy: Thursday. Paul Lukas
musical; Friday, Spencer Tracy in The
Arien in Come On, Marines" Harry
Langdon comedy, Popeye.
HOME-sunday and Monday Norma
Shearer in "Riptide," musical; Tuesday
and Wednesday. Frederic March and
Sylvia Sidney in Good Dame" comedvS
Thursday and Friday, repeat engage
Glory" Lee Tracy in 'ril Tell the
World" vanishing Shadow" No. /,
cartoon.
SAVOY-Sunday and Monday, James
Cagney in Jimmy the Gent" comedyS
Tuesday and Wednesday, Gable and Col-
bert in 'It Happened One Night" souve-
mir; Thursday, Lee Tracy in advice to
the Lovelorn," musical: Friday, Jackie
Cooper in Lone Cowboy" comedy;
Saturday. Robert Montgomery in "Mys-
terry of Mr.. X.' sport reel. screen song.
TIVOLI-Sunday and Monday, Frank
Bucks wild Cargo" Borrah MinneA
witch short; Tuesday and Wednesday,
Frederic March in Death Takes HoliS
day" comedy; Thursday and Friday.
Katherine Hepburn in ''spitfire." song
reel; Saturday, Lee Tracy in 'Ill Tell
the World" "Vanishing Shadow No. u
Chic Sale comedy, Silly Symphony.
YORK-sunday and Monday. Barbara
Stanwyck in "Gambling Lady" musical,
cartoon Tuesday and Wednesday,
Eskimo" cartoon; Thursday, Victor
McLaglen and Dorothy Dell in Wharf
Angel" comedy; Friday, Richard Arlen
and Sally Eilers in She Made HeV
Bed" comedy; Saturday. Slim Summerx
VILE and Zasu Pitts in "LovebirdA%
Edgar Bergen comedy.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Ianet's in Naw

Janet Gaynor has been made a
full-fledged member of the crew
of the U. S. S. Indianapolis, flag
ship of the Navy'S scouting force.
She was presented, while working
in Change of Heart" with an of
ficial liberty pass, giving her free
dom OF the ship.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
.adri||onAmdteur
Nights Popular

Madrillon's Monday "Oppor-
tunity Nights" are fast developing
into regular community festivals.
No less than IA ambitious
young folk were on hand to do
their stuff last Monday evening.
The Portuguese "fado," one of
the oldest of folk dances, is pre-
sented at the Madrillon this week
by Donola and Duano, one of
Broadway's most talented dance
teams,
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

The Mayflower Lounge, with it's
cooling system, does not have a
care for summers oppressive as
poets. This room of dignified
design but inviting atmosphere
can equal the temperature Of a
movie theater through the simple
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Kentucky CoIoneIs

Two more Kentucky colonels:
Ted Lloyd, young press agent and
author, and Irving Mills, manager
- of Cab Galloway and Duke Filing.
i. ton. H. Neysa MacMein's cover gal
" in current issue of that national
:, women's mag is Madelon Boylan,
- usherette at the Cort Theater. :.
Milestone will draw the director's S
assignment for H. G. Wells Zone
Hundred Years to Come. Jean
. Muir, cinemabelle, and Milton
Sperling, sec'y to Hal Wallis,
p Warner Bros. exec, are Chanting
the Oldest Tune.
The famous Major John A.
("Johnny the HARDY Hughes, Ma
rine Corps hero of Belleau Wood,
present liquor control commits
sioner of Ohio, has mounted the
water wagon after years in which
he was noted for his drinking
prowess Paul Whiteman. for the
first time in yrs, will wear his old
gob's uniform when LaGuardia's S
dinner for the gold braids OF the
fleet is held at the Biltmore June
oneth "A new type of heel being
used by shoe manufacturers
made of pressed saWdust. Ca
brati, famous hdwaiter of Place
Piquale, lost his 7-yr.-old son
Wednesday.
Claire Luce returns to the stage
again as lead in Seymour Hicks
Vintage Wine" to be produced in
London. Ell Gaucho, famous Vii
lage mite spot has been taken over
by Dimitri and Helen Virgil. :. l..
Morrie Ryskind, Arthur Schwartz,
Max and Nathaniel Lief are
huddling with young John Shubert
for new musical to be produced in
fall. Composer April in Paris"
Vernon Duke and Hazel Gray have
parted again-parental objections
:. .Unnoticed by the gazettes,
Daniel ]. Bryant died several days
ago at Wards Island-he was in
the original cast of THE Merry
Widow" and son of one of the first
American minstrels. Lois Moran
will do stock in the midwest.
Songwriter Mack Gordon. insulted
by two window sitters at the N. Y.
Athletic Club stormed into the
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
THE VOICE OF
Broadway
BY Louis SObOI-
PRATTLE AND TATTLE

The Gene Tunneys will drag out their bassnet again next
month George Lauders Sd Mrs Gene Tunney brother
and ternaw) will join the parade of prampushers
Alice Nelson operetta of doz yrs for whom
Victor Herbert wrote ops is living here in utter destituon
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
Oracle As Teacher

Oracle Allen, of the team of
George Burns and Oracle Allen,
once managed a dancing academy
in San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

LINCOLN-Friday to Thursday Gn-
clusive): "Tarzan and His Mate" with
Johnny weismu1ler and Maureen O'Sul-
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

REPUBLIC-Friday and saturday:
Tim Mccoy in Hell Bent for Love"
Sunday to Thursday Gnclusive): May
Robson and Lewis Stone in you Can't
Buy Everything"
The Washington times., 1934-05-19

London comes word that the tenn
peStuouS Tallulah Bankhead has
= lost her popularity because of GER
tain nite-spot mix-ups and that
Doug Fairbanks, sr., is frowned
upon in better circles. Bandit
D1llinger, however, is the topic of
conversation everywhere with Brit
ishers actually glorifying the fel-
low as second Robin Hood-laff
that off,.
Bette Won Arner, blonde dtr. of
: Baron and Baroness Won Arner,
elopes with Xylophonist Jan Aug
ustoff on June 10th. New trend
in Coast publicity started by Joan
Blondell and Clara Bow who an
nounce to press impending baSsi-
netings. Emery Deutsch has bot
the Guarnerius, once owned by
King Charles I'd, paying IS gees
and insuring it for 100 grand. &.
Fashion note for winter: fur coats
will be longer-almost to ankles. :. g.
Warning to nite-club owners: A
short, heavy-set phony baloney
with a round face, calling himself
as my assistant, demanding ring
side tables, ordering wines and
food generously and then slipping
out without paying checks. Turn
him over to the cops, if he invades
your place. .Mencken's former
mag reported for sale again. Z.
Poppy DeAlbrew's Chapeau Rouge
has folded for the season. The
Johnny Dolans (Betty Ashworth)
have brought their 3 mos. merger
to an end. Roger Wolfe Kahn
with his orchestra opens at the
Claremont ON the Drive next mo.
The Washington times., 1934-05-19
All In A Dav
AN AVERAGE DAY
Seein' : Stars
By MARK HELLINGER

Here is average day in the life Of Broadway columns
imagined by his readers: