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The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Will Rogers Is
Held Over

Will Rogers, actor and humor-
ist, portraying one of Irwin S.
Cobb's delightful characters,
Judge Priest" assures very near
perfect entertainment. Not SUR
prising then that this charming
tale of Kentucky after the War
of the Rebellion is held for a
second week at LoeW's Palace
theater.
AS a medium for Mr.. Rogers
rare personality and talent,
Judge Priest" is probably the
finest choice of his many excel
lent transformations. STEPPED in
the traditions of the South, yet
entirely devoid of offensive
propaganda, this is just homely,
human picture abounding in clean
humor and filled with appealing
pathos.
Stepin Fechit acquits himself
nobly as the Judges handy man,
turning in a highly satisfactory
performance. The supporting cast
includes such sterling artists as
Tom Brown, Anita Louise, Henry
B. Walthal, and David Landreau,
which of itself bespeaks success.
"Tulip-time in Holland" is a
beautiful and interesting pictorial
by James A. Fitzpatrick. Will
Mahoney in a reasonably amusing
comedy, plus Mickey Mouse in an
animated cartoon are additional
features. Hearst Metrotone News
with Edwin C. Hill talking. brings
a varied array of the highlights
in the news world, especially
notable are views of the American
Legion delegates assembled in
convention at Miami, Fla.
H. K.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Loew Shows on
Halloween

Halloween will be celebrated in
gala style at Loew's Fox and Pa
lace Theaters next Wednesday
evening, when a specially ar
ranged schedule will be in effect
arranged so the last complete
show will start promptly at 11:30
o'clock.
The Fox program will start off
with a stage show, followed by the
feature. George Arliss in THE
Last Gentleman" The Palace
will start off with its selected
short subjects and then into Will
Rogers in Judge Priest"
The interiors of both the Fox
and Palace have Halloween at
mosphere. Pumpkins, corn stalks
and autumn leaves abound in the
lobbieS.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27

Mr.. Arliss dons the garb of
a crochety old gentleman Of
Massachusetts,, one of the few re.
naming of a long line of dis
tinguished forbears. The others
of the Barr name, upon first
impression seem a rather unpre.
possessing lot as seen from the
old gentleman's jaundiced eyes.
He gathers them all together to
celebrate a memorial service for
a niece who has died in China.
The results of this rather mourn
full occasion are rather startling.
From this first meeting in almost
20 years. other follow to the
climax, when the old gentleman,
deceased, reads his will. We have
been warned to offer no explana-
tions of this phenomena.
If we could pass lightly over
any of Mr.. Arliss's portrayals,
the film other than this is far
below his standard. A novel
twisting of events. slice of
characterization in a by-play of
reactions, a well-directed finish
and Mr.. Arliss with his usual
perfection of any job is about the
sum and total of this last.
Miss Charlotte Henry. Miss
Edna May Oliver. Ralph Morgan
and Janet Beecher fill ably the
surrounding roles.
The stage abounds in gyrations
of the dance and Bob Murphy.
Mr.. Murphy in that thankless job
of master of ceremonies is genial
and affable even if his jokes and
funning credit his audience with
a minimum of intelligence. He
opens the bill introducing Shep-
ard, Carlton and Company, four
energetic dancers in a variety Of
steps, costumes and routines. His
son and daughter follow in a little
gathering of song and chatter.
Joe Fejer and His Orchestra
give us a bit of modern melody
in a thoroughly modern fashion
aided by two young ladies, Pow
ellish dancer and a personable
blond songstress. The Medley
and Dupree comedy antics round
off the stage billings with their
nonsensical nonsense.
The overture of Merry Widow
melodies is Mr.. Lampkins' offer
ing this week with a vocal inter.
lude. News Flashes complete the
program.-H. W.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Columbia Has
Pursued"

Pursued" the new feature at
Loew's Columbia Theater. is a
South Seas melodrama, cut from
a familiar pattern.
The story, which features Rose
mary Ames, Russell Hardie and
Victory Jory, tells of a shady
cabaret lady, whose affections
are sought by two men, with op-
posing intentions. Mr.. Hardie pro.
poses honorable marriage. while
the Jory purpose is sinister. The
opposing suitors come to grips,
but Rosemary Ames contrives to
lend q six-shooter for the big
argument to bring about the
happy ending.
Director Louis King has
screened this without much origi-
nality and had difficulty in max
ing his story ring true. Pert
Kelton supplies a bit of her
characteristic comedy.
On the supplementary program
is Club Continental" which
features the melody of Leon
Belascos orchestra, with George
Givot's Greek comedy. The Para.
mount news reel, with graphic
shots, completes the screen pro-
gram,
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers
Keith's Screen Stars

Running into it's second week
at RKO-Keith's, The Gay Di-
vorcee" bids fair to outdo some
of the earlier successes that
Hardie Meakin has been able to
magnetic to his theater.
Coming as a successor to Fly
ing Down to Rio," this film is all
one can ask for in snappy first
rate entertainment. It bristles
with catchy tunes, smart humor,
gorgeous girls and trick dance
numbers.
The story is that of a lady un-
happily married. To ease herself
out of this sad predicament, she
hires a paid correspondent with
many and funny complications
following. However before the
final fadeout or rather the final
dance step, all StraightenS out
and true love wins.
Fred Astaire (fast becoming a
film favorite, dances through his
part with all the charm, wit, and
abandon he showed in the same
role on the stage. Ginger Rogers
proves a capable partner for Mr..
Astaire, and shows a good voice
with lightness and rhythm i'll her
dancing. The comedy is adepJly
handled by Alice Brady, Edward
E. Horton and Eric Blore.
Tho 6onon ro11Yohnrc orn all that
we can expect from such films;
first honors going to the haunt
ingly might and Day. sequence.
The famed "Continental", while
catchy, proves a bit too long.
Lavishly mounted and expertly
directed, THE Gay Divorce" is
entertainment worth while and
certainly deserves your attend
ance. D. M.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Late News of
Broadway

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-The
final premiere of the week takes
place tonight at the Longacre
Theater where Phil Baker and
Laura Wick will present "Geran-
iums In My Window" The
comedy is the work of Samuel
Ornitz and Vera Caspary and has
Audrey Christie and Bruce Mac
Farlane in the chief roles. Other
players include Harold Waldridge,
Frank Shannon, Cyril Chadwick
and Eda Heineman. Sidney Sal
kow has staged the piece.
The eight openings originally
announced for next week have
dWindled to six. The latest defec-
ton from the list is Dawn
Glory" the Joseph Schrank-Philip
Dunning comedy which was to
have come to the Mansfield next
Wednesday. The production will
pass another week trying out,
probably in Wilmington and New
Haven, and is promised for Broad.
way some time during the week
of November S. Dorothy Hall,
John Sheehan and Millard
Mitchell head the cast.
Potter and Haight announce
that their first production of the
season will be a drama by Wilbur
Daniel Steele and Norma Mitchell
called "Poast Road" Rehearsals
are to start next week if no cast
ing troubles develop. The second
offering of the firm will be Ed
ward Chodorov's adaptation OF
the Hugh Walpole story, Kind
Lady," 1t is scheduled for jan
uary opening.
Irene Rich has withdrawn
from the company of MRS.
Quincy Hollis" the Patterson
Greene drama which has been on
view in a try-out tour. Ernest
Truck is sponsoring the produc-
ton, which was tested during the
summer at Ogunquit and White
Plains.
William Harris, jr., will present
"Oedipus Wrecks" at the Boule-
ward Theater, Jackson Heights,
next week. Frank Craven is
starred in the William Jourdan
Rapp-Leonardo Bercovici drama
and Muriel Kirkland heads the
supporting cast. Other players
include Mary Servoss, David Nor.
ris, Robert Faulk and Thomas w.
Ross. Mr.. Harris has directed
the production. It is promised
for Broadway the week after
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Roberta Here
As Opening
MUSICAL

Roberta" is scheduled for the
National Theater beginning Mon
day night. This attraction needs
no introduction to the seasons
prospective patrons Of the legiti-
mate theater, as Roberta" was
one of the real hits of New York $
season 1o33-34. and news of its en-
tertainment qualities have long
since found space in local papers.
Roberta" comes here preceded
by the encomiums of New York
where it was one of the outStand'
ing hits in the New Amsterdam
Theater last season. 1t is being
brought forward by its producer,
Max Gordon, intact-that is, with
the entire personnel, which num-
bers about 80 people, embracing
the orchestra and stage crew, and
original stage equipment which
forms the background for its nu-
merous scenes.
While the producer has done
his share in making Roberta" an
entertainment to be sought after
by the public, composer and au.
thor, namely jerome Kern and
Otto Harbach, have done their
share. They have contributed
music and story that compare
favorably to their works OF the
past which take in some of the
finest musical romanceS Of this
country.
Artists of first rank include Ia
mara, Fay Templeton, Raymond
Middleton, Odette Myrtil, Bobby
Jarvis, Sydney Greenstreet, Cali
fornia Collegians, Parker Steward
and ensemble, and a coterie OF
minor principals who fill their
roles with distinction. It is arounc
Aunt Minnie Grade name "Ro
berta," a Paris modiste), ia
cetiously played by Fay Templeton
that the story unfolds. Much OF
the story concerns an All-American
football player who falls heir to
Roberta's Paris dressmaking estab
lishment. Into this situation
which develops into a musical ro'
nance of great beauty. comes
Stephanie, "Roberta's" young man
ager, played by Tamara who has
made the song, Smoke Gets in
Your Eyes" famous.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Toward Has
Fan Dancer

Headed by the famous red-head
dancer, Amy SPENCER, the Howard
Theater is presenting the all star
musical revue, "MuSicana" on the
stage this week.
This fiery red top. who is making
her first appearance in Washing
ton, is called the darling of the
Cotton Club in New York. She
also travelled with Cab Galloway
and his unit for two years. This
week, Amy Spencer does a fan
dance that is especially note
worthy.
Glenn and Jenkins, the most
versatile comedy team on the
stage, and Bert Howell, the sepia
Morton Downey, are other stars in.
cluded in this Snappy revue. They
are surrounded by As other well
known entertainers.
Housewife" with Ann Dvorak,
George Brent, and Bette Davis is
the featured screen attraction. AS
usual there will be a midnight
show tonight with all seats re-
served.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27

500 words to speak and half Of
these she whispers. Won Stern
berg seems to have been salts
fled her beauty was served.
John Lodge, grandson of the
late Senator Henry Cabot Lodge,
is Count Alexi, the pictures lead
ing man, and only better direc.
ton will reveal whether he will
make the Hollywood grade. Sam
Jaffe played the half-witted
Grand Duke Peter, a character
only sketchily developed, Louise
Dresser as the Empress Eliza
beth is hopelessly miscast.
Murry Is Stage Star
England did a much better job
with the same story in Gather
inc the Great" For Elizabeth
Bergner who has neither beauty
or figure was compelled to act
the role-and did.
The stage show at the Earle
has real moments of melody and
grace. Headlining is Baritone
j. Harold Murray with Joseph
M. DAILY at the piano. The Muir.
ray budget included without a
Song" Romance" "C'est La
Guerre" and for an encore the
hit tunes from Rio Rita" of
cherished memory. Murray sings
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
George ArIiss Tops Screen
Program at the Fox;
Bob Murphy Stars

This weeks attraction at the Fox is starring Of the
finest Mr. George Ariss. The Last Gentleman his latest
vehicle is far lighter and less thoughtful plane than
of naStn
The Washington times., 1934-10-27

with delightful ease and scorns
the microphone, which in itself
makes his vocal act a novelty.
A solid hit.
Gomez and Winona, one of the
top flight ballroom dancing teams
gave the "Bolero" and q waltz
number with the Straus dancers in
posturing background. This is
poetry in graceful motion.
Miss Hoffman Hits
The laughs of the program are
provided by Charlie Hills comedy
pianologue with Laura Hoffman
as fun foil. Miss Hoffman's top
notes in when Day is Done" and
Trees" came the closest to STOP
ping the show. Carter and Holmes
open the program with some bang
up eccentric dancing, and Ida
Clarke's piano accordion with Bert
Granoff's voice helped out the
Straus dancers.
The Paramount news reel and
Freddy Clark's Gypsy overture
complete a lengthy bill.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27

Scenes Of Glamour
If Director Won Sternberg's
purpose was to tell his history
with camera exhibits revealing
the pomp, magnificence and
pageantry of the royal court
he has in a measure succeeded.
But pages plucked from the his
tory book require something be-
sides the pictures to lend veris-
Similitude and note of au.
thenticity to events they en-
deavor to recreate for the
screen.
The Earle theater's late matt
nee audience yesterday was rest
less when it was not bored with
"The Scarlet Empress" For
not once does it succeed in cap
turing complete attention. The
ears 60 hungry while eyes feast.
Marlene Dietrich has less than
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Carter and Holmes
Added to Earle Bill

Bob Carter and Joe Holmes
have been added to the stage
show program opening today at
Warner Bros. Earle Theater.
Their act, which includes songs,
dances and comedy, is described
as Funny Sayings and Stuff"
j. Harold Murray, distinguished
singer from the musical comedy
stage; Gomez and Winona, grace
full dancing couple; Hill and Hoff-
man, comedy pair, and the
twenty Sara Mildred Strauss
dancers complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Fall Dance Recital
By Pupils Of Hawke

"Jack and the Beanstalk" will
be presented by Miss Minnie
Hawkes. young pupils Saturday
afternoon, November "a, at the
Wardman Park Theater. The
production of the popular chill
dren's play will be given in con,
junction with Miss Hawkes. fall
dance recital.
Jack" has proven the favorite
Of the young people in Miss
Hawkes. dancing classes, and the
forthcoming production will be
the fifth time that it has been
presented by Miss Hawke. The
last presentation was about 10
years ago.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
M MOVIF
O'CLOCK

When the feature begins:
FOX.
GEORGE E. ARLISS in
"THE LAST GENTLEMAN"
II A. NJ, 1:35, 4:15, 7:10,
10 P. NJ. Stage shows at
10: 20, 3, 6, S:45 P. M.
RKO KE1TH's.
FRED ASTATRE in
"THE GAY DIVORCE"
II :32 A. NJ, l :32, 3:32, 5:32,
1882, 9:32 P. NJ.
COLUMBIA.
ROSEMARY AMES in
PURSUED"
II :05 A. NJ, II so, 2 40, 4:25,
Gals, sos, 9 so P. NJ.
METROPOLITAN.
GRACE MOORE in
CONE NIGHT OF LOVE"
lO :3O A. M, II ~, : 10. 4 :O0,
$50, so, $40 P. NJ.
PALACE.
WILL ROGERS in
JUDGE PRIEST"
- 20, 2:4O, 5, 7:1O, 9:35 P. M
EARLE.
MARLENE DIETRICH in
"THE SCARLET EMPRESS
II A. NJ, 40, :25, 7:1O,
$50 P. NJ. Stage shows at
1850. 40, 6:25, sos P. NJ.
HOWARD.
BETTE DAVIS in
"HOUSEWIFE"
80, $50, :O5, 1910 P. NJ.
Stage shows at 2:4O,
$50, 9:O5 P. M.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
Janet Beecher Is
FavOrite in y, 6,

With the opening of George Ar
liss in his latest screen vehicle,
THE Last Gentleman" at LoeW's
Fox Theater on Friday, an old
Washington favorite will be
seen in the person of Janet Beech
er, who played a number of stock
engagements in this city in addi-
ton to her appearances here in
travelling companies.
The Washington times., 1934-10-27
J. Harold Murray HeadIiner
Of Program Featuring
Gomez and Winona
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Never has the bewdering beauty of Marlene Dietrich
been srkingly photographed than in THE Scarlet
Empress and since sound pictures became the vogue
has there been provided scenario with such economy
of words.
Such words given the characters chosen to tell the
story of Catherine H. Empress of all the Russa sted
and futile in compounding either interest power.
Evening star., 1934-01-02
Plaza after leaving her home in Penn
sylvania and will leave the Capital
Saturday.

Plaza after leaving her home in Penn
sylvania and will leave the Capital
Saturday.
Col. and Mrs. Wallace M. Craigie
have returned to their home In Edge
moor, after spending the. holidays with
Mrs. Hopkins Heft of Ridge Acres,
Ardsley Park, Irvington-o Hudson,
NY.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph E. Davies left
yesterday for Palm Beach, Fla, where
they will spend several weeks.
Mrs John Henry Dwight will give a
dinner dance tomorrow evening at the
Carlton for her debutante daughter,
Miss Mary Louise Marsh, Miss Marion
Worthington and Miss Alice Fleming,
debutantes Of this season.
Miss Nal Sykes and her brother, Mr..
Charles Scott Sykes, entertained at tea
Sunday afternoon in honor OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William D. Cheatham, the latter
formerly Miss Laura Katharine Field.
Mrs. Mcfarland, widow of Comdr.
Horace G. Mcfarland, U. S. N, was
hostess at dinner Sunday evening at
the Chevy Chase Club, her guests in
cluding the charge d'affaires of South
Africa, Mr.. Scallan; Brig. Gen. and Mrs:
Hugh Matthews, Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund
Brewer Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs.
George H. Calvert. jr.; Mr.. and Mrs.
ton. S. c.; Comdr. and Mrs. Comfort
Platt, Mrs. Walter Lee, cousin and house
guest of the hostess; Mrs. James I. NC
Callum of Atlantic City. Miss Mary
Louise johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin
Goff, Mr.. Waverley Taylor, jr., and Mr..
and Mrs. John M. Hudgins, son and
daughter -in-law Of the hostess, and Mrs
Hudgins' brother. Mr.. Samuel Bigelow,
student at Yale.
Former Ambassador to Italy and Mrs
end at the Carlton, having come on
from their home in New York City.
Former United States Ambassador to
Spain and Mrs Irwin B. Laughlin will
give a dance this evening for their
debutante daughter. Miss Gertrude
Laughlin. The company will number
about 200 and buffet supper will be
served about midnight.
Mr.. Thomas Scott. who is spending
the Winter at the Shoreham, will en-
tertain Saturday night at a dinner
dance in honor Of his son, Mr.. Robert
Scott. The out-of-town guests will in
clude Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Reifschnei-
der, DR.. Cecil Bagley of Baltimore, Mrs
Julia Benton Hopkins of Mcdaniel, Md,
and Commodore and Mrs. Harry Holt,
jr.. Of Hampton. Va
Mr.. Rufus Putnam, Sd, entertained
at breakfast New Year day, his guests
numbering eight.
Evening star., 1934-01-02

politan Methodist Church, Rev. Harold
Eaton of Bryn Mawr, Pa brother Of the
bride, oficiating. assisted by Rev. Walter
KeSsler of Chestertown, N. Y. A recep-
tion will follow in the home of the
brides parents, at 1909 Livingston street,
in Chevy Chase. D. c.
Former United States Ambassador to
Germany and Mrs. Frederic M. Sackett
have come to Washington and opened
their house at 1929 Eighteenth street,
for the remainder Of the Winter.
Miss Frances Miller, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew j. Miller of New York,
is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. McKenney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnee Breeskin enter
tanned at dinner yesterday in honor of
Mr.. Alexander Sklarevski of the Peabody
Conservatory in Baltimore.
The League of Republican Women
will hold their regular weekly tea at
the leagues headquarters, Sixteenth
street and Scott Circle, Wednesday aft
ernoon. January 8, from 4:30 to 6
o'clock.
Mrs. James Wentz will be the hostess.
The tea room will be open on that day
lOr IIleIuDeIS anu JIlelT 1TlcIlQS.
Mrs. Robert Morris Richards will be
hostess at the card party to be given
at Thomas Circle Club, 1926 Massa-
chusettS avenue, by Our Flag Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs.
William j. La Varre, Mrs. William j.
Showalter and Mrs. Grattan Kerans,
regent, will assist in receiving.
Mrs. William Lee Corbin will be
hostess at meeting of the book hour
section at the Women's City Club this
afternoon at 4:45 o'clock, when Miss
Alice Heaven, president Of the club. will
give an address on Historic Trails of
the Mason and Dixon Line" Miss
Heaven, a member of the District of
Columbia League of American Pen
Women, has made an extensive study
of these trails and has published a book
on the subject. She has had ample
opportunity to pursue her research, as
her Summer home Is at Blue Ridge
0y, T-I,irI Do
Evening star., 1934-01-02

Fitch-Eaton Wedding
In Metropolitan NJ. E. Church.
The marriage Of Miss Jessamyne
Grace Eaton, daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. E. L. Eaton, to Mr.. John Chandler
Fitch of Moores, N. Y, son of Mr.. and
Mrs James Fitch of Moores, will take
place tomorrow The ceremony will be
performed at 4 o'clock in the Metro
Evening star., 1934-01-02

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Evening star., 1934-01-02

Mr.. Rufus Putnam, Sd, entertained
at breakfast New Year day, his guests
numbering eight.
Evening star., 1934-01-02

Mrs. Ben H Fuller, wife Of the major
general commandant of the Marine
Corps, and Mrs. Russell, wife Of the
assistant to the commandant of the
Marine Corps, Maj Gen. John H.
Russell, were honor guests at the weekly
luncheon Of the National Womans
Country Club today.
The marriage of Miss Sallie Phillips
Evening star., 1934-01-02

Mr. and Mrs. Barnee Breeskin enter
tanned at dinner yesterday in honor of
Mr.. Alexander Sklarevski of the Peabody
Conservatory in Baltimore.
Evening star., 1934-01-02

Former Ambassador to Italy and Mrs.
Richard Washburn Child spent the week
end at the Carlton, having come on
from their home in New York City.
Evening star., 1934-01-02

Miss Frances Miller, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew j. Miller of New York,
is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. McKenney.
Evening star., 1934-01-02

Former United States Ambassador to
Spain and Mrs. Irwin B. Laughlin will
give a dance this evening for their
debutante daughter, Miss Gertrude
Laughlin. The company will number
served about midnight.
Evening star., 1934-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Davies left
yesterday for Palm Beach, Fla, where
they will spend several weeks.
The Washington times., 1934-09-08
Outside Steel Union Victor
Of Supervised Election

Lodge in Mcdonald has COM
planned that the Carnegie Com
pany refused to recognize it to
represent the plants employees in
dealing with the company.
Officers of the Company ASso-
citation of Chesapeake and Ohio
Clerks said action by the United
States Mediation Board on the
question whether its secret poll
among the company's clerical en-
ployes shall be certified was anxi-
ously awaited.
The Brotherhood of Railway
Clerks polled a total of 1909
against the company unions 934
in the poll to determine which
group is to represent the clerks in
collective bargaining. In addition
to these there were more than 100
clerks who did not vote, the COM
pany union representatives said.
Company union representatives
said a majority is l,047 and, be-
cause neither side received this
number, the board could not
legally certify the election, and
another vote was necessary.