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Evening star., 1934-09-16

gift. People living In Q small town
where some local prodigy dwelled
until the footlights got him, always
delight in remembering how Joe
Spavin's boy used to be such o funny
little shaver In the old days, and did
all those tricks down at the lodge
hall. Bergen's history included that
phase, too-performances for the local
gentry. One Of these, which con-
sisted of hypnotizing o window dresser
| in the store where he worked after
school, was q huge success. Bergen
put the fellow under, stretched him
out on the counter and then went Of
and forgot all about it. Cost him
job.
BY the time Bergen was o senior
In high school, his partnership with
Charlie (the dummy, had been
formed. Charlie was his own inven-
ton, modelled after a newsboy. They
have been together so long the master
speaks Of his puppet as he would of
person.
quite q kid" he will say at least
half a dozen times in recounting the
exploits Charlie has shared with him
in show business. You see, he created
the youngster and has had to handle
him as q movie director might control
child actor. There are certain
things Charlie may do, and others
he may not, In any act Bergen writes
for the two of them. Audiences
usually form an immediate sympathy
for the stuffed boy with the wise
ways, and react very unfavorably If
he is mistreated or gets the worst
Of any situation, Just as they would
If nice youngster In q cinema sud-
denly was kicked in the face.
Bergen and Charlie did not hit
their current peak Of movies and big
time circuit at the start. In the
interim he went to Northwestern Uni
versity, enrolled as q medical student
and gradually was pulled from medi-
cine into the dramatic school by the
impelling popularity of his silent part
| ner. They went on tour in the
Summers with punk chatauqua
show. Bergen did his magic and
hypnotizing stunt, too, until one night
a yokel bet him $40 he couldn't be
put away by hypnosis. He couldn't.
The master psychic decided he had
better stick to ventriloquism.
Bergen says practically all the good
ventriloQuists in the business were
born with the gift It can be learned,
as 1t consists Of squeezing the voice
in trick way-either to make it seem
to come from far OF (called the
distant voiceo, or to issue from q
person or object near at hand. The
best in the game, nevertheless, simply
know how without much training.
You ought to hear Mr.. Bergen swal-
low his voice.
Here it goes" he says, and you
can hear the words slowly proceeding
down his throat into the stomach.
Down, down, down."
How is it down there?" says his
| normal voice
Mighty dark, mighty dark" says
the swallowed voice. You'd swear he
| had eaten Charlie.
r. B. p, jr.
Evening star., 1934-09-16

with 1t, her comeback viii make
history.
Lillian Gish plays from time to
time on the New York stage and fire.
quents the set where George Jean Ma
than and others Of the intelligentsia
move. Dorothy Gish lives with her
mother and spends her time between
New York and Europe.
Marguerite Clark doesn't come out
Of her retiremept and fat ended Mary
Miles Minter's career after q tragic
murder mystery blighted 1t. She lives
In Pasadena now and emerges from
time to time to appear st Hollywood
parties.
Bill Hart Lives on Ranch.
Carol Dempster married New York
broker; her retirement also seems
final. William Q. Hart-Two-Gun
Bill-ives on his luxurious ranch
about an hour out Of Hollywood.
Eric Won Stroheim acts occasionally
and has Just completed some work Of
consequence. Norma Talmadge Is on
q stage tour now, but bids fair to
settle down as Mrs. George Jessel and
call professionalism day. Constance
Talmadge Netcher has had no longing
for a comeback since her marriage.
Eva and Jane Novak, ex-screen
heroines, live In Hollywood. So does
Clara Bow, who faded suddenly from
the ranks. One Of the true Hollywood
tragedies Is Billy Bitzer-one-time
cameraman for D. w. Grifith-who
owned the camera trade In 1905 and
made millions. He's q carpenter to-
day on the Hollywood lots and glad
when work is steady.
(Copyright. 1884, by the North American
Newspaper Alliance. Inc0
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Bulls Ears.
\NHEN Douglas Fairbanks was in

WHEN Douglas Fairbanks was in
w Barcelona recently filming exte-
riors for London Films THE Private
Life of Don Juan" he was informed
that Lalanda, famous matador, had
selected him for the honor Of having
the bull dedicated" to him at the
bullfight that afternoon. In accord
ance with the etiquette of the occa-
sion, Doug purchased handsome gift
in the form of a silver cigarette case.
All went off according to custom. The
matador handed up his hat to Doug
before the fight and, when the bull
had been summarily killed, Doug
passed 1t back with the gift inside.
But Doug was little taken aback
next morning when Lalanda called at
his hotel and brought him a gift-the
ears and tail of the lately deceased
bull!
Evening star., 1934-09-16

The American importers OF LADY
Jare" are Arthur Hopkins, a dreamy
.st, and Arch Selwyn, dreamy
sl1o wman, both of them gallantly IN
ten upon an errand Of helpfulness to
the dreamy drama lover. When and
II they saw Miss Marie Tempest play
the comedy in London they must
have said to themselves, she Is tCo
puf gent and too brittle in her inter-
pre- alton of a witty heroine married
to u spectacled biologist and in love
with a melancholy British statesman.
So, after the usual deep thinking
Bro idway conferences, they decide to
hir Miss Starr to enact the character
and to endow 1t with her somewhat
stu| endous theatrical simplicity and
inn cence. They felt that SO sweet
pla, er as Miss Starr was necessary to
the Interpretation In Broadway Of a
nice lady who decently and with no
grett passion abraded her marriage
vows with relative success and eu-
cou ragged others thus to do so.
1t is not for me to say that Messrs.
Hopkins, Selwyn and Franklin are
wrolg In their selection Of Miss Starr
to illuminate In Longacre Square this
spar king heroine Although none of
thea has been in show business as
long as have, bow to their superior
experience and Judgment. There
is, by the way, an aristocratic dope
fieni in the play who shifts morphine
and pulls a gun at midnight upon
Mis- Lila Lee. A cheap novelist pops
I'D now and then and there Is a de-
sectad aviator, eager, as his calling
impji to take q chance in marriage
with a girl whose flying skirts, as
Pntro used to say, are little dusty.
Ir case your taste In acting is op-
ponunt to mine, you will adore Miss
Starr as Lady Jane and win not sus-
pect, as, reluctantly, do, that her
playing is thin and superficial On
Nor day night at the Plymouth there
was gathering Of the loyal clans,
shouting their approval Of the per-
Torrance and proving again that
Times Square friendship Is one Of the
easiest of the social gestures.
II u n
MIR. NATHAN. drama critic Of
ASA Judge, speaks i'll Of the rural
Summer theaters, finding them q
menace Of trash and triviality. Where
upon Mr.. Motherwell, editor Of the
stage, truculently compliments them
as laboratories In which valuable ex-
peatInents are made with the fresh.
rlia1Gt and precise" work Of the
yotlr ger generation. Mr.. Nathan says
Evening star., 1934-09-16

they have produced no discernible
talent; Mr.. Motherwell says they
have Broadway has been enriched,
Mr.. Motherwell claims, by the fertility
Of the roadside shoppers; Mr.. Nathan
states that it has been cheapened and
impoverished. The lie, direct and
with circumstance, having been passed
between two Of the dramas most
active bystanders, the soft touch and
unctuous voice of mediation Is sum-
moned to smooth their rumpled tenn
peraments.
Mr.. Motherwell should understand
that Mr.. Nathan, who Is fond of
nature, is honestly prejudiced, as I
am, against the theater's invasion of
that holy land. The countryside, he
thinks, belongs to Ceres. not to Max
Gordon or the Shuberts. He loses,
although he is Democrat, fields that
are billowy with ripened grain, ORCH
ards laden with the raspberry and the
apricot and cow houses filled with
lowing kline. He adores the lark al
most as ardently as he does the lin
net.
Being what he is, it is not surpris-
ing that Mr.. Nathan feels hostile to-
ward the theater when 1t horns into
his especial and sacred territory.
Plays performed in abandoned bee
hives or wheat bins arouse him to
indignation, and he protests against
them as worthless. Just as he Is
about to WELD his rake or hoe in the
cultivation and enjoyment Of the soil,
along comes band of gypsy play
wrights and actors who by their per-
formances change him Immediately
into a sinister critic of the drama.
Mr.. Nathan, too, should get Mr..
Motherwell's point Of view. A city
chap, though his christened name is
Hiram, Mr.. Motherwell enjoys the
green fields, the forests and the sea-
shores only when shows are being
played In or upon them. A good
denouement or climax, an emotional
second act with an emotional second
well than q sunset, q shower, cucum-
bers and tomatoes asking to be
plucked, or a meadow Of alfalfa. Mr..
Nathan Is old enough to understand
that problem of environment and
to forgive Mr.. Motherwell's opposing
opinions. It may encourage him,
meanwhile, to know that I and others
are with him in q belief that the
country should be restful Summer
sanctuary for drama lovers, preserv-
ing them for a week or two from the
intrusion Of the playwfights, players
and producers.
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Indians to Study Movies.

India Is to have its first motion
picture convention late this year. 1t
will be held in Bombay. At the same
time the Photo-Cine- Radio Exposi-
ton will be open there. This will
embrace the fields Of photography,
cinematography and radio, but the
motion picture is expected to pre-
dominate.
Evening star., 1934-09-16

low and Helen Parrish. Edward Slo-
man directed the flm. There's Al
ways Tomorrow" was adapted by
william Hurlbut from q story py
Ursula PARROT, American writer.
THE Affairs Of Cellini," with
Fredric March and Constance
Bennett, is currently getting the
laughs at the Loew's Palace Theater.
The picture gives q comedy portrayal
Of Benvenuto Cellini, great lover and
great liar.
Frank Morgan, Fay wray, Louis
Calhern, Vince Barnett, Paul Hervey
and others complete the supporting
cast
THE Affairs of Cellini" is based
on the New York play, THE Fire
brand" by Edwin Justus Mayer,
which was adapted for screenization
by Bess Meredyth.
News events, a comedy and short
subjects are added attractions.
THE current week at Warner Bros.
Metropolitan Theater has as its
featured attraction a repeat engage
ment of Bing Crosby's triumphant
Paramount picture, "She Loves Me
Not" which recently finished q sue
cessful week at the Earle Theater.
Miriam Hopkins and Kitty Carlisle
are seen in his support. The program
is completed by special short reels
which include Is minutes Of news
events. Miriam Hopkins, Crosby and
Kitty Carlisle are appearing in both
their singing and acting roles. Ap-
pearing in the supporting cast are
Henry Stephenson, Warren Hymer,
Lynne Overman, Judith Allen, George
Barber and Vince Barnett, who render
a series Of excellent Characterization.
The program is completed by special
short subjects, which include the latest
issue Of the Paramount Sound News,
Buddy cartoon, and Radio Row"
novelty. ~.
"SPRINGTIME for Henry" q comedy
romance that is based on Benn
w. Levy's stage play that ran on
Broadway for eight months, is the
new screen attraction starting Friday
at Loew's Columbia Theater.
otto Kruger, in the title role Of
Henry Dewlip. Nancy Carroll, return
ing to the screen after a lengthy alb
sence, Heather Angel, Nigel Bruce and
Herbert Mundin are Importantly cast
in this highly diverting comedy.
Frank Tuttle directed the picture.
Nigel Bruce and Herbert Mundin have
both appeared in the stage play.
News, events, comedy and short
subjects embellish the new Columbia
program.
Evening star., 1934-09-16

one Of my last visits friend took me
through the lobby Of q shabby hotel.
"See that man behind the desk?" he
queried. Docs he look familiar to
you?"
I admitted there was q certain
something.
Bronco Billy Anderson" said my
friend, "one-time millionaire cowboy,
hero Of o generation Of boys, and
for some unknown reason, his homely
face thrilled a world Of women, too.
First, the passing of his type. They
got a new kind Of cowboy. That
wasn't a tragedy to Broncho Billy.
He was wealthy. Then came the
tragedy of q financial world. And
with it Broncho's money. Gone the
big shiny car with the bright orange
trim-gone the sable coats and the
Jewels of his wife. Gone the luxuri-
GUS and pampered childhood Of Max
Leone, the little daughter he adored.
Then the business of living and q
job. Just a job to keep body
and soul together"
All Of it, familiar chapter in the
lives Of great cinema stars.
Ex-Stars Do Bits.
It's the casual thing to see Charles
Ray, Clara KimbaIl Young, william
Farnum, Jerry Storm, Helene Chad
wick and Jack Mulhall doing bits
around the studios where once they
reigned supreme. When one radio
hour in Chicago comes on it's Fran
els K. Bushman-once the Frederic
March Of the screen-who Is running
it. And you can 60 to a circus and
see Tom Mix. Some day you'll thrust
your fork into juicy bit of chicken
and never dream that 1t came from
Betty Blythe's Montana ranch, be-
cause she lives on the proceeds of
her chicken-raising these days.
Into the Hollywood studios there
came recently letter from man
who made gelatin history. D. w.
Grifith, who discovered more stars,
invented more camera dodges Gin
cluding the gauze screen for close
ups) and made all the big-name pic
lures Of the American studios at one
time, wanted to know II there wasn't
an opening Of some sort. Couldn't
some one fix it so that he could get
his hand in at the game again. The
letter came from q modest residence
In New York.
When was q little girl Paul
Panther gave me the horrors. He
was the meanest villain In the world.
He's still ambling around Hollywood.
working from time to time, but secure
in a faith that he win be able to stage
a comeback.
Ruth Roland Lives ON Income,
Francis Ford Is doing bit parts
he was once great serial hero. Ruth
Roland lives on her income, but she
Is known as one of the shrewdest in
vestors Of the old gay group. They say
Rod La ROGUE retired with a million.
He lives up at Lake Arrowhead and
seems content to let the movie world
slide by. Theda Bara is the wife of
Charles Brabin and, aside from a brief
flyer in little thester stuff, seems con-
tent to be member of the local
citizenry.
Pola Negri is now lunching and
dining around Hollywood. Looking
quite fit. There is q rumor that Jo-
seph Schenck will will launch her in
another picture. II she is successful
Evening star., 1934-09-16
'Besear's s Opera. "
WARNER BROS. amour

WARNER BROS. announce that
THE Beggar's Opera" one Of
the most famous works written within
the past 400 years, will be an impor-
tant forthcoming production on the
company's 1934-5 program. 1.-THE
Beggar's Opera" has been performed,
since it was written in 1928, on the
stages of practically every civilized
country in the world. 1t has, in addi-
ton, been produced in Europe as a
motion picture in recent years. The
version will be the first American film
production Of the werk by John Gay.
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Honored With Degrees.
IVyASrTrNr1TONr friavds ~ Akrs III

gar Stillman Kelley, q past ma
tional president Of the Federation Of
Music Clubs, win be happy to hear Of
the double honors recently conferred
upon her. She received the degree Of
doctor Of letters from Miami Univer-
sity, one Of Ohio's State institutions,
and that of doctor Of humane letters
from the Western College for Women,
oxford, Ohio. Both degrees were
awarded in recognition Of her service
to the cause Of music.
Evening star., 1934-09-16
No Baer Fight.

MA bAE1t . request tllaI ne le-
turn to the movies as an actor
rather than as fighter has been ac-
ceded to by Paramount, which an
nounces that the worlds heavyweight
champion will be starred in an origi-
nal Damon Runyon story, "Kids on
the Cuff" The film, which Will go
into production some time next
month, is based on events in Baer's
life and will have no connection with
the ring. Adela Rogers st. John viii
adapt Runyon's story for screening.
David Holt, the 7-year-old who re-
Gently was awarded a Paramount con-
tract, will play a prominent role IN
kids on the Cuff"
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Walpole Story.

HUGH wALPOLE, who came to this
l l country from England to work
with Howard Estabrook on the script
of David Copperheld," will also adapt
his own novel, "vanessa," for the
films. This will be a co-starring he
hicle for Helen Hayes and Robert
Montgomery and will follow What
Every Woman Knows" on Miss Hayes
schedule.
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Jewish Film.

CHALOM AI.EICHEM's portrayal OF
- Jewish life In Russia during the
reign Of the Czar win be presented at
the Masonic Auditorium, Thirteenth
street and New York avenue, today and
Monday, beginning at pm. and Z
pm, respectively, and viii continue
throughout the evening. Laughter
Through Tears" ran In New York Is
weeks. The dialogue in the firm is
entirely In Yiddish with English titles.
Jewish vaudeville will also be pre-
sented as well as short subjects.
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Troupers
Glirnpses of Stage Folk
in Washington
EDGAR BERGEN fell into his career

EDGAR BERGEN fell into his career
- as completely as If some one had
opened a trap-door and he had tum-
bled in. When he was youngster
out in Michigan, he discovered quite
accidentally one day his ability to
throw his voice. Between that meagre
incident and the finished skit he puts
on at the Earle this week, there has
been long and devious course.
OF course ventriloquism Is q divert
ing pastime, and the moment he
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Seaweed May Be Developed.

How to scientifically cultivate sea-
weed may be studied by Philippine
government authorities. Seaweeds, or
edible algae, abound in the coastal re-
gions of the archipelago and are used
in preparing salads, soup and pickles.
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Pictures of the Week f
Screen Attractions and Vaudeville Programs
at Downtown Theaters.

yXI.ARNER BROS Earle Theater
wv this week presents the nth Of
the Warmer Bros musicals, Danes" I"
D romance starring Dick Powell, Ruby
Eeelsr and Joan Blondell. The stage
snte talnment is headed by the
Eirnhcs and their Havana Orchestra,
featl ring Charlie Boy.
The picture is said to contain
nwnser of the catchiest songs Of the
year. These are sung by Dick Powell,
Ruby Eeeler, Joan Blondell and Phil
Regsa. The story Is by Robert Lord
and Delmer Dawes. Joan Blondell
head the cast In the role Of q chorus
girl gy1o delights In embarrassing dig
1ifie,i gentlemen and who eventually
Weds 81 millionaire mcralist. Dick
Powell and Ruby Keeler furnish most
Of the romance as O pair OF lovers
xhose match Is anathema to their
tami les. Three comedians, Zasu Pitts,
jry Klbbee and Hugh Herbert pro-
ride large share Of the COMEDY.
TIE Rimacs, entertainers who have
appe 4red before at the Earle, return
With their Havana Orchestra. Charlie
aoy iS the featured member OF the
aTgr cation. Others are Edgar Ber-
rem, ventriloquist, VIII and Gladys
Aher with Brother Den in "A Spin
,inS Romance" and the Bredwins.
rhe program Is augmented by short
.ees
TED LEWIS returns this week to
ILL lead his Happiness Revue of
;s34 on the stage of Loew's Fox as
. mGior item of the current enter
ainr lent, which includes Death on
he Diamond" an exciting screen
rtyst cry of crime, base ball, laugh
ar snd romance.
"Dsath on the Diamond" Is based
N In original story by Courtland
sitzs mlnons, who authored 10000
With esses." Robert Young and
Gadtee Evans are cast in the major
oles while the supporting characters
IRE played by Paul Kelly, c. Henry
5ordon, Nat Pendleton. Ted Healy,
oayii Landau and others. Metro
jold wynn Mayer produced this pic
ure in cooperation with the st.
.ouk Browns. Many famous stars
G tie ball field are seen in various
equt noes.
Tel Lewis and his Happiness Re
re If 1884" presents the universally
ppu ar bandsmen in a completely
rev show. Another of the popular
rertur8 by the Fox Orchestra with
Phil Lampkin conducting, news
4venis, comedy and short subjects
snnr lete the program.
R-x-o Keith's is now presenting
he United Artists perturbation of
dumas novel, THE Count of Monte
)riSt)." A romance of adventure, the
lin presents Robert Donat, English
sctor last seen here in Life of Henry
IIII, who was imported to Hollywood
g play the role of Edmund Dantes,
While the supporting cast is headed
~ e issa Landi. Others include o. P.
iegge, Louis Calhern, Sidney Black
ner, Raymond Walburn, Luis Alberni,
rene Hervey, Mitchell Lewis, Char
nce Muse and william Farnum.
X
F1R ssIfNTING Binnie Barnes, the
English stage and film star, in
Ter first major American screen
ole, There's Always Tomorrow" now
hayi1g at the Rialto Theater, opens
he lJtnth street playhouse's new Fall
ease n. The picture is said to be so
cali tic and so natural that its plot
righs take place in any ordinary
Anne lean family. Playing opposite
Miss Barnes is Frank Morgan and in
he Importing cast are Lois Wilson.
Garf aret Hamilton, Alan Hale, Louise
.atir leH. Robert Taylor. Dick Wins
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Cast of English Comedy
Headed by Frances Starr
"Lady Jane" Is Now Playing at the Plymouth IN
New York-Messrs. Nathan and Motherwell
Clash on the Summer Theaters
BY PERCY HAMMOND.

NEW YORK, September 15 1884.
Sr%HOSE who have forced this Summer
drifting life without guidance from the drama will be
relieved that counselor
its outing prepared to steer us again through the devious
wdngs and turnings Of existence returns to its job not
much frehened fear, by of H M Harwoods quzzcal
ndbook Of human conduct London comedy called Lady
While little tired of the old detours
rather competent courier indicating with
jaunty the points of interest
org long and familiar trail Mr. Harwood charts tortuous
course which, followed by Miss Frances Starr her
at the Plymouth Theater ends most plays do before
neighbor noby with stealth will be happy
comfortable combination faithfulnes indety
arcund tea time.
Evening star., 1934-09-16

S &@@ 49,
found he could
make people jump
away from talk
ing dogs or lean
out windows to
answer some one
who was not there
at all, he took 1t
up. He sent for
a 10-cent book
on How to Be-
come a Magician,
q Hypnotist and
a Ventriloquist," "
thereby getting
another pair of
professions added
to his original
Evening star., 1934-09-16
DANCING.
EDW. F. MILLER STUDIO

S14 15th St.-NA. 8O03
II it's danced, we teach IL.
Peyton Penn Studio of Dance, l745 r
81. NV, Met. $3.50. Latest Steps from
Dancing Masters' Association taught.
34th Annual Opening Dance, Mon, Sept.
~, at Prof. and Mrs. Acher's Studio, l127
Fri, $50 to 11:30 pm, with orchestra.
Priv. les. by appt. MET. ALSO. Est. 1900.
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Ex-Famous of Hollywood
Now Doing Minor Parts
Former Stars Haunt Studios for Small Roles.
D. w. Griffith Seeking Chance TO Get
Into Business Again.
by MOLLIE MERRICK.

- Hoywoods history-not since the inception Of this
ndustry-have there been many famous names of the
occupying minor and utterly negligible positions
Yesterdays famous odays nns in the motion picture
casting offices seeking small parts They pathetic
mnders of the transtory quality Of ceuod fame their
enthusiasm for in the meght
quality Actors really fans at heart
Evening star., 1934-05-17
Rum and Butter
Toffee

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flavors, at far below their
regular prices. Each piece
individually wrapped. Really
delicious confection.
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Evening star., 1934-05-17
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