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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
TOMMY SNYDER TO
 ! MAKE DEBUT HERE.
Popular Comedian to Head New and Larger Cast
 Next Week

Presenting one of the largest and best casts yet seen this season, the show coming to the Jacques theater beginning Monday matinee and continuing throughout the week, and labeled as "Bozo" Sny+ der's Own Show features Tommy "Bozo" Snyder, without question one of the most popular comedians in burlesque. His is the panto- mime style of comedy, but with him actions are funnier than words. He is being billed as the Man who never speaks" and if you've never seen Bozof perform you should step over to the Jacques theater, and your time will not have been wasted. On the other hand for those who have al- ready seen the silent comedian. and liked him, new surprises and new laughs are in store, as he has brought with him and is featuring several new scenes and specialties never before done in burlesque.
 The other members of the cast are also well known to regular burlesquers, and include Mickey Box Car" Hardwood tramp con- edian; Louise Frazer, prima donna who has been worlds fair sensa- ton; Tiny Huff, blonde beauty who will feature a modernistic dance; Bob Rogers, singing straightman Jim Hall, character r?straightman Marty Bohn. Joe Penner style comedian; Nancy Lee, singing and dancing soubrette, who as a team with Bohn, under the name of Marty and Nancy, have made quite name for themselves on the burlesque and vaudeville stage; Gertrude Hayes, soubrette who possesses a fine speaking voice and Jean Williams, the featured woman of the show, who is tall and dark and has that certain something about her which makes you like and remember her.
 An unusually fine chorus, taking part in many novelty musical num- bers, completes the cast.
 The entire production is set amidst lavish scenery, gorgeous costumes and intriguing lighting affects. It is show worth while seeing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
GARDEN

A snerry mad musical romance with a mythical kingdom supplying tho comic background. is to be seen on the screen of the Garden the ater tomorrow and Monday. The title is King Kelly of the U. S. A. T starring Guy Robertson, the New York stage star, and 1t opened last night with gales of laughter from crowded house.
 Robertson, the discovery of Mon- ogram executives, makes his debut in this prouction, and bids fair to become one of the screens leading comedians. Resembling James Gag ney very much in appearance, the newcomer adds to the character istic tecnique of his predecessor a beautiful baritone voice. which is much evidenced in the three hit numbers of the picture.
 The picture opens with a troupe of showgirls, managed by Robert son. in the title role, and including such pulchritudinous femininity as Joyce Compton, Phyllis Ludwig, Helen Mohler and Claudia Fargo. Kelly is bound for Europe with the girls, but is refused permission to land. He thereupon trades his con- tract to Franklin Pangborn for one practically as worthless. which gives him full authority to take over and rehabilitate the finances of the small Kingdom of Belgardia.
 The companion feature will be "Thme Tonto, Rim" starring Stuart Erwin and Fred Cohler.
 Current attractions concluding loday are "The Case of the Howl Ing Dog" and "One In Million"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
LYRIC

A new starring romantic team is presented to film audiences In Paramount's "Now and Forever coming to the Lyric theater Sun day. It is Gary Cooper, Carole Lombard and supported by Shirley Temple.
 Together, these three compose one of the most perfect combina- tions seen in films. The charae- ters they play are sympathetic, human and entirely believable. and they enact a story that is. sincere with loads of heart-tugs and tears along with the smiles and laughs.
 Plainly born adventurer, Gary Cooper is seen as a carefree chap who lives by his wits, and hood winks every man he meets. Madly in love with Carole Lombard he even permits his cheating methods to cheat her away from him.
 His little daughter, Pennie, played by Shirley Temple, has been brought up by a guardian. Desperate for money, he even con sents to accep: cash for his right to his own daughter. That is, un- til he sees her.
 Then he carries her away. To- gether with Carole Lombard they lead a happy, carefree life, until Cooper is again tempted to stray from the straight and narrow. At this point the child's love and faith in him is indicated, when,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
DANCE ARTISTS
 | STUD POLL FILM
Fred, Astaire and Ginger Rogers Star in ''The
 Continental"

To-day is Red Letere day in Waterbury theatricals when there will be presented at this PolIs theater the outstanding tilmusical of all time. with the greatest amount of song hits that any pIc- ture has ever been able to boast. more beautiful girls than any other two combined, new sensational dance demonstrated to you by the King and Queen of .'Carloca' Freq Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
 Such song hits as Lets knock Kneez", Night and Day. Needle in a Haystack',, ."The Continental", are among the many you may ex- pect to hear, and then for the seI1- sationai dance of all time The Continental" danced by MT Astaire and Miss Rogers, will thrill you as the "Carioca" never did.
 Thrill follows thrill in this pie ture; song after song and dance numbers that mount sensationa1ly up to the big thrill finale. The Continental" will leave you riveted to your seat and delighted to the core.
 A great many requests have been made to the management of Polls for this picture, but on account of the record-breaking runs that it is having in towns throughout the country it was impossible to secure a print of the picture until now, and the picture that is to be shown at Polls starting tomorrow is the one from Music Hall, New York, where it is now in it's second week and would hold over longer only the bookings of the theater would not allow it.
 In addition to the feature there will be a group of selected short subjects that will be the best ob- tainable..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
CAPITOL

Wake Up and Dream" the sparkling Universal comedy with music which comes to the Capitol theater Sunday, is one of the most entertaining motion pictures of the season.
 A great part of the United States forms a background for this rol- licking picture, since the action opens in Atlantic City, the tradil- tional playground of the country, jumps to New York, and then, af- ter a transcontinental bus trip, to Los Angeles and the studios and bungalow courts of Hollywood, the mecca of actors the world over. Russ Columbo, Roger Pryor an6 June Knight, members Of a small time vaudeville trio, are the centel
 of the swift succession of hilariou. l adventures, and Catherine Doucet
 Andy Devine, Henry Armetta ant
 many other screen favorites pla! important roles.
 The co-feature, written and di' rected by Hecht and Macarthur
 "Crime Without Passion" Is the story of the cleverest criminal law yer in New York who forgets his role as defender or criminals 10 De- come a murderer himself, and who bungles his crime.
 Claude Rains plays the role of the lawyer who makes elaborate plans to cover the supposed mur- der of his former sweetheart. It is only after slip-up in his plans forces him to commit an actual murder that he learns that his sweetheart is alive and only slight ly injured, and that he, himself, is the actual victim of his perfect crime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
ALHAMBRA

Russ Columbo, Roger Pryor and June Knight are coming to the All hambra theater Sunday in Wake Up and Dream.
 Featured with them are Cathar- inc Doucet and Henry Arnnetta. This Universal comedy with music, details the hilarious adventures of small-time vaudeville trio,' (Col- umbo, Pryor and June Knight) Though desperately in need of a job, they flee from an impending engagement in Atlantic City through a misunderstandin which causes them to believe they are be- ing sought by the police, and make their. way to Hollywood and the studios. But their troubles have only Ngun.
 Columbo, Pryor, Miss Knight and Miss Doucet are all heard in catchy songs during the progress of the picture. which also includes in its cast such popular players as Andy Devine, Wini Shaw and Rich- ard Carle. The song, "Too Beauti- full" sung by Columbo, promises to be one of the seasons big hits.
 The co-feature is "Whoopee' starring Eddie Cantor in one of his best pictures of the century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
ROMANTIIIC';' ' COMEDY
 AT STATE TODAY
The Pursuit of Happiness
 Substituted for 'Inli- tatiOn of 'Life'

Tn place of sImitation Of Life'' the presentation of which had, to be postponed until December due to circumstances beyond the man agement's control, the State thea ter presents dandy double fea- ture program starting to-day head lined by Paramount's hit The Pursuit of Happiness" starring Francis Lederer with Joan Ben- nett, Charlie Ruggfes and Mary Roland.
 Cast as the shy but charming Hessian soldier who deserts the British ranks because the colonists promise him ''the pursuit of hap piness," Lederer plays with grace and lightness the role of one of the most appealing romantic com edy lovers the screen has present. ed in some time. &a
 With the lithesome Joan Bennett cast as the pretty Puritan and the object of his affections, Lederer goes through his courtship and his first amazed initiation to the cus-, tom of ...bundling,' or courting the lady in bed, fully clothed, with such obvious pleasure and freshness that the first night audience roared its pleasure at his performa nee.
 In the supporting cast of this excellently written, beautifully. -di- rected and acted comedy, are Charlie Ruggles, and Mary Boz land, who impersonate the anxious parents with consummate ability; pretty Barbara Barondess, whose impersonation of the hired girl with the soldier complex is one of the high-spots, of the film, and Minor Watson and Walter Kings ford, excellent and impecca'ble in their execution of important SUD- porting roles. sefs s. @tsth 5| IF
 The com panion feature presents Nancy Carroll in her finest picture, Jealousy" supported, by George Murphy, Donald Cook, Arthur Hohl and others. aaa4
 Jealousy tells the story of prize fighter who kills: man in jealous range after a quarrel with his wife. He allows the girl to take the blame for the crime un- til, conscience-stri he surren- ders and is convicted of the deed.
 The surprise climax to the story Is much too good to expose here, but 1t does not come until there has been unfolded a gripping and absorbing story, Murphy's acting Is finished and his debut will start him long way on the road to screen popularity.
 Lee Ramage, leading heavy- weight challenger, is Murphy's op- ponent in the boxing sequences
 The Stateswih be closed all day Wednesday to prepare for the pre- miefe of the sensational new mu- sical hit Filtration Walk" which takes place in the evening. Doors will be opened at 6 p. m. prompt ly. Watch the newspapers for fur thor particulars concerning this outstanding event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
DANCERS FEATURE
 GIRLS CLUB SHOW
St Mary Damsels 10 Pre- sent Melody Cruise"
 at Buckingham Friday

The advance sale of tickets ir- dicates that capacity audience will greet the St Mary's Girls club of the Immaculate Conception par ish at Buckingham hall on Friday evening, November 30th, when the Melody Cruise,'' song and dance revue will be presented py the club, under the direction of Jack Fitzgerald. As. in previous shows, several new and snappy novelty numbers will be intro- duced and the work of the chorus specially featured. Appearing in solos and dance specialties are: Christine Shannahan, Peg Brown. Sally Forgie, Alice Maher, Helen Garren, Ruth Conley, Lillian Bren- nan, MBetty Maher, Mary Harmon, Chrys Quilter, Olive Madden, De- lores Quinn, Rita McKenna, Ruth Altman and Marie Charran.
 The chorus includes: Eleanor Reidy, Ruth Keavney, Kathryn Egan. Gertrude Phelan, Mary Shu- grue. Kathryn Bresnahan, Madely:l Murphy. Rosemary Mclaughlin, Rita Reilly, Loretta Vance, Irene Brophy, Eleanor Bowling, Nora McNamara, Eleanor Halling, Mary Killian, Kit Kearney, Betty Con- molly, Teresa Murphy, Helen V. Murphy. Anne Zainc, Esther Sui- livan, Helen Theriault, Airline Keefe, Eleanor Hyland, Mary Car roll, Kaye Dwyer, Helen Gervais, Eileen M Shea,, Helen Spillanc, Evelyn Donahue, Kay Scannell, Florence O'Donnell, Mae Whelan, Winifred Beckett, Kay Foley, Helen Quinlan, Anna Curtin, Agnes Carrolan, Imelda Boyce, Helen Miller, Louise O'Connor, Helen Kenny, Dorothy Coogan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
CARROLL.

Pulling the wool over the eyes of the meek, and snaring an innocent man into a pre-arranged romance to ratify her own ends, is the ex- citing adventure planned by "The Richest Girl in the World" in the RKO-Radio attraction which opens Sunday at the Carroll theater. Mir fam Hopkins is starred in the title role. supported by a smart cast.
 The picture embraces the revolt and romance of 'The Richest Girl in the World.". For twenty-two years of her glittering life, Dorothy Hunter satisfied her slightest whims with money. Tdue love was absent for her wooers merely sought her gold. Hence, she put her wealth to practical use to find the ideal man.
 At an Adirondack lodge, noun tain resort for the rich, Dorothy learns the truth about herself and Tony learns the truth about iden- iities-disclosures which alter the situations surprisingly for a happy conclusion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
CAMEO

One of the most brilliant screen productions seen here in many months comes Sunday to the Cameo theater. This is the unique and lavish musical spectacle, Car avan," produced for Fox Film by the celebrated continental director, Erik Charell.
 Outstanding as Charell's first film effort in Hollywood Caravan" should insure a long and distin- guished career for this gifted pro- er-director in America. His in- itial production for Fox combines splendor of setting and lavish ness unusual in sound films with subtle comedy and sparkling dia- logue. The sweeping exteriors of Caravan" are matched in effcc- tiveness only by the delightful in terludes of intimate comedy.
 A brilliant cast performs this TO- mantle love story of the Tokay wine harvest. Charles Boyer, con- tinental star. appears as a dashing gypsy musician and Loretta Young is a gay countess.
 The companion feature is Crime Without Passion" with Claude Rains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24

jed by much fanfare. A new ad- mission price of twenty-five cents will be in effect. and a fine pro- gram of dance music and entertain ment, including a radio broadcast, will be presented.
 Frank Roman and his Royal Ambassadors, now one of the top notchers in the local orchestra Armament, will be the attraction. The ability of the Ambassadors uL- der MT Romano's baton has gained the. organization widespread rep utation throughout New England. Featured with the band tonight will be a galaxy of entertainers in- cluding Ted Lamb, the W1XRS singing find; Domenic Mecca, ac- cordion specialist; and the Mclean sisters, two little ladies from the Universal studios, whose sweet voices blend in the popular hits of the day. :,
 Patrons of the Hamilton park pavilion are invited to be on hand early tonight to see Frank Romano and his orchestra broadcast di- rectly from the stage of the. park over the new radio station W1XBS. The broadcast will start promptly at S:l5 D. m. and continue until S:45 D. m. over the American Broadcasting system wires. The mike" and remote control 9eqiup-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
onisng Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7heaters
STRAND TO SHOW
 | DOUBLE FEATURE
''One Night of Love- and '.The Dude Ranger
 Start Tomorrow


 Grace Moore in "One Nighf 0f Love" will head the double feature program at Warmers Strand t0- morrow. Monday and Tuesday.
 Miss Moore is cast in the role Qf a roung midwestern girl who goes to Europe to study for an operatics career with the prize money she. has won in radio auditor ccil-s test. There she meets a romantic. debonair music teacher, splendidlvl interpreted by Tullio Carminati. ifa- ternationa1 stage and screen staf, who immediately offers to devel@ op her for the Metropolitan iies New York. But with one reserva-. tion. That their association re- main untarnished by even the slightest suggestion of a love af-. fair.
 Needless to say, Miss Moore witsss the acclaim of Europe and Amerir ca for her glorious voice, but finda fame surprisingly empty without the love and caresses of her music teacher. In fit of temper she leaves Carminati But without his presence her voice chokes in her throat and her heart refusesl to sing
 AO OAAIlaA GCCilC sWAC1C M fr1 Moore stands on the stage of the Metropolitan to sing an enchanting aria is one of subtle sentiment It marks the highlight of a produe- ton that is a milestone in the his-5 tory of the cinema.
 In addition to Miss Moore and Tullio Carminati, the film boasts an imposing cast that includes Lyle Talbot, Mona Barrie, .Nydia Westman, Address de Segurola, Luis Alberni and Jessie Ralph. Victor Schertzinger, who directed. also composed the title song. 4s The companion feature will he "The Dude Ranger" with George O'Brien. Attractions coming dur ing the new week include '.Trans- atlantic M CT y- c o : R u II d. There's Always Tomorrow" Stu . G Y 1 a6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
IT WILL BE A LONG BATTLE

Tn case the former movie mag nate should go ahead with his other suits, pending decision of the suit filed against him by Fox Film, there is no doubt that the studio will seek an injunction pro- hibiting him from receiving any money until a final decision has been rendered on the point of ownership.
 Western Electric Corporation and Electrical Reserach Products, Inc (better known in movie cir cles as ERPD, both have guaran- teed their respective processes to the various studios using them. Consequently, the infringement on Fox's patents really would be by those companies rather than by the studios.
 So the film companies would be certain to sue Western Electric and ERPI for any judgments awarded against them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
OUT FOR REVENGE

against all the major movie com. panies, except Fox Film corpora ton. And the reason he has over looked that company according to those in the known along Broad way, is that he is saving it until the last so that he may avenge his injured feelings. sustained about three years ago when he was forced out of the company. At that time he received a cash settlement of $17,0O0,0OO for his holdings But still he wasn't satis- fled. He wanted to remain in the thick of activity.
 William Fox is said by those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24

ment will be set up on the stage exactly after the manner of the big stations with a force of techni- clans in charge.
 Dancing as usual will get under way at S:30 p. m. and continue un- til 11:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24

by a noble deed of self sacrifice,
 he removes himself from her life
 and makes happiness possible far her. s.sfs The companion feature IS
 Rocky Rhodes" starring Buck Jones, a sweeping story which takes its audience from the Chica- go stockyards to the vast plains of Arizona.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
FRANK ROMANO IN PARK ATTRACTION ]
First of ''New Deal Mites" Starts This Evening at
 Hamilton Ballroom

A new series of Saturday night dances, to be known as New Deal Nites." will be inaugurated at Hamilton park tonight accompan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
Hollywood Gossip

Action i'm New Film Week by week the movies are returning to the old silent picture technique of making action the keynote of every plot. The most recent film in this category is "The Silver Streak" Although Sally Blanc and Charles Starrett have the leading roles in this story, the real star is the Zephyr train, said to be the fastest in the world. And with a story written around that, there is bound to be plenty of ac- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
Welcome Ducking

Welcome Ducking
 It was hot day and they were shooting scenes on boat just on Laguna beach. Suddenly waiter Connolly slipped and went head first into the water. Throw him life preserver!" screamed everyone at once.
 "Don't you dare!" shouted back Connolly. Its cool here, and I'm just going to stay for a while"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24

who know him to be a very aveng- ing sort of individual. Like an elephant, he never forgets. if he feels that someone has done him
 wrong.
 He thought that when they took away from, him the company which he founded and headed for many years. And now he is unques-
 tionably in position to get revenge
Evening star., 1934-01-05
CIVILIAN DISTRICT
BOARD is INDORSED
Burroughs Citizens Association
Backs Senator King on Stand
on Commissioners.

Endorsement of Senator Kings pro-
posal to make the District Board OF
Commissioners entirely civilian was ex-
pressed by the Burroughs Citizens AS
sociation in a meeting last night at
the Burroughs School, Eighteenth and
Monroe streets northeast. 1t was pointed
out during the discussion that the
Army officer on the Board OF Commits
sioners is usually an out-of-town man.
The association also went on record
ss fayoring construction of a swimming
pool in the Taft Recreation Center,
Eighteenth and Otis streets northeast.
Property owners near the proposed pool
felt that a depreciation in the value
of their land would be the result, but
they were overruled in the vote.
Investigation of the administration OF
the chief engineers office OF the Fire
Department was approved on the motion
of J. NJ Jameson, president OF tne
District Fire Fighters Association. VINO
was one of four new members admitted
to the group. The others were Mrs.
B. w. HOFFMAN, E. H. Libbey and w
G. Tuft.
A committee was appointed to confer
with the Rhode Island Avenue Citizens
Association in regard to the boundaries
of each association.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
DYNAM|T|NGH|NTED
IN FLOOD DISASTER
Alleged Blasting of Dam
Probed in Drowning of
80 in California.
ny the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, January 5-An un-
verified report that check dam mile
above Montrose containing 100000 gal
Ions of water was dynamited, precipi-
tating the New Year day disaster which
lost at least SO lives, was scrutinized by
the sheriff'S office today.
Wide Probe Launched.
The report came as Coroner Frank
Nance announced plans for an eXten-
sive investigation of the catastrophe,
which caused damage of more than So
900 900. He said jury of experts would
be impaneled to decide whether any
negligence was involved and to propose
o preventive measure.
Heading investigation of the dynamite
rumor. Capt Norris Stensland said two
men were under surveillance.
The dam was owned by private
water company. 1t was understood in
vestigators had come upon sections OF
pipe which appeared to have been rip
ped as though by the force of blast.
Search for Bodies Continues.
Meantime an army of $500 men con-
tinued searching for bodies and remoV-
ing the vast amount of debris washed
down from the mountains upon Mont
rose, La CreScenta, La Canada and Ven
ice. The fluctuating death list was cut
down as Implications were Weeded out
and the missing list was trimmed sharply
to 81 with the location of AS refugees.
Evening star., 1934-01-05
FARM MEETING TO HEAR
TALK ON PROCESSING TAX
Fairfax County Agent Expects
Government Official to Attend
Court House Gathering.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
FAIRFAX, Va, January 5.-A meet
ing of Fairfax County farmers interest
ed in securing information on the
processing tax on corn and hogs, has
been called by County Farm Agent H.
B. Derr in the court house here to-
morrow night, beginning at 7:30.
The county agent, who has just re-
turned from meeting of Northern
Virginia farm agents, held at Luray,