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The Washington times., 1934-05-01
PARKING BAN DEBATE

The Columbia Heights Citizens
Association will meet tonight at 8
o'clock at the Fourth Presbyterian
Church, Thirteenth and Fairmont
Streets. They will receive report
on the proposed all-night parking
ban. Senator Pat McCarran, of
Nevada. will speak.
The Washington times., 1934-05-01
Norton Bill Urged
Bu WaShiNgtOniGnS

Passage Of the Norton primary
bill was urged today by the
Washingtonians.
The organization today wrote
members of the House District
Committee that the proposed bill
is desirable, feasible and practica
bic and would stimulate more
active interest among residents in
local affairs.
The Washington times., 1934-05-01

back to Pennsylvania after having be
White House, perhaps one may discu
Pinchot's hair.
The color, in case you haven't seen
Mrs. Pinchot recently, continues to be
reddish orange. This is Mrs Pinchot's
own idea. She didn't like the hair she
was born with. Said it was meek and
vague. 1t made her look unimportant.
So she frankly had it dyed its present
vivid shade.
The change, she declares cheerfully,
has been very successful. 1t has made
her easily noticed in crowds. 1t has
given her an immediate and definite
personality Whatever she does and
says has a special Importance, because
Of the individuality of her hair.
Mrs. Pinthot always emphasizes her
hair by her costumes. Several years
ago, when Smedley Butler was having
The Washington times., 1934-05-01

A home IL your castle E. your
greatest protection wise invest
home buys advertised for sale in the
WANT AD SECTION of this newspaper.
The Washington times., 1934-05-01
HELENI NIzS IEzSsARY

Now that Governor and Mrs Clifford Pincho have gone
back to Pennsylvania after having been entertained at the
White House, perhaps may discuss the color of Mrs
The Washington times., 1934-05-01
District LO6

District Log
daily of all action in the House and Senate
dealing SOLELY wth the District of Columbia and all
action BY the House and Senate District Committees
and Board of District Commissioners.
Senate
The Senate District Committee did not meet.
Budget Director Lewis W. Douglas appeared before the
Senate District appropriations subcommittee today tory
this page.)
House
The House District Committee did not meet.
Ndcity Citizens Association urges widening Thirteenth
Street from Logan Circle to Florida Avenue Protests
Sisson tax refund bill. (Story this page)
The Washngtonians passage of Norton primary bill
(Story this page.)
Building trades department, A. F. of L. urges mmed-
ate home financing legislation. (Sory this page.)
Board of Commissioners
The Commissioners met as board to transact routine
business.
Chairman W. W. MILAN resigned from the Board of
Public Welfare. (Story this page)
Preparations made to put into effect the liquor
tax stamp law. (Story this page.)
Street track changes in the Southwest section
ordered by the Public Utilities Commission (story on this
pageD
H. Rozier Duaney, r, refused appointment to the box
ing commission (Sory on sports page)
The Washington times., 1934-05-01

daily of all action in the House and Senate
dealing SOLELY .Uith the District of Columbia, and all
action by the House and Senate District Committees
and Board of District Commissioners.
The Washington times., 1934-05-01

farewell party at Quantco the Pnchots among the
particular guests The day of the party suffocangy
ture remained during the entire day. glowing gure
Her gown completely greenbrgh bright green. She
hat but wound scarf of the green around
her head.
When she rod" through the town in open with the
scarf floating from her red hair the Leath
ernecks" were momentarily intmdated
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Late News Of
Broadway

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The two
isiting repertory companies, the
D'Oyly Carte Company at the
Martin Beck and the Abbey The
ater Players at the Golden, will
end their engagements here to-
night. The Gilbert and Sullivan
experts will present "The Condo.
liers" this afternoon and evening,
while the Irish company from
Dublin will offer "The Plough
and the Stars" this afternoon,
Juno and the Paycock" tonight.
Eva LIE Gallienne will suspend
performances at the Broadhurst
for week and Kill That Story
will end its engagement at the
Ambassador.
Four benefit performances are
to be given tomorrow night. The
Newspaper Guild Of New York is
sponsoring an entertainment at
the st. James with numerous
stars. Frances Homer will appear
in Joan of Arc" at the Episcopal
Actors Guild benefit at the Van.
derbilt. within the Gates" will
be given for the Stage Relief
Fund, Calling All Stars" for the
Milk and Egg Leagues Sanato'
rum.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

Metropolitan Th ca ters-"One
Night of Love" has made cine.
matte history all over the United
States. 1t is one of those rare pro-
ductions which starts a new vogue
in Hollywood, and following its
success, at least six companies
have put operate stories into
production.
Produced by Columbia Pictures,
it elevated Grace Moore, hitherto
an indifferent success at the mo-
ton picture box office, to the
first rank of film favorites. It
has revived interest in the career
of Director Victor Schertzinger
and raised Tullio Carminati to a
commanding position among the
Gables and MontgomeryS and
Powells, who lead Hollywood's
leading men.
Countless Washington theater-
goers who saw "One Night of
Love" several times during its
previous engagement have clam
ored for a return presentation,
while those who did not see it
have added their voices to the
demand. zone Night of Love" is
expected to make new box-office
history in it's return engagement.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Holmes Talks
On Austria

Burton Holmes yesterday after
noon completed his current season
Of travel lectures at the National
Theater with survey of Vienna
and Austria, presenting the less
known aspects of the city on the
Wien and its attractive hinter-
land. He began with scenes of the
Tyrol, and devoted some interest
ing moments to Innsbruck, cen
ter not only of tourist interest but
of historic Importance as well.
Thence the way led through
some of the beauty spots Of Alpine
Austria, to Salzburg, with the IA
nous castle, and to many of the
mountain lakes. Bad-GaStein and
the little village of Heiligenblut
were encountered on the way to
the highest of the Austrian peaks.
the Gross Glockner: and after
ward, en- route to Vienna, were
viewed the delightful lakeside
home of JeritZa and lovely Hall
staff, famed for its evidences of
prehistoric man.
The trip down the Danube from
the abbey of Melk to Vienna COM
pareS favorably with the celebrated
Rhine journey. On almost every
peak stands a castle or convent
and the Danube, apart from its
color, which is customarily de-
scribed as that of light coffee,
recalls the charm of the famous
Strauss waltz.
Mr.. Holmes presented Vienna
from the point of view of the
tourist, and did not discuss the
unfortunate political disturbances
of that sorely-tried capital, though
he showed views of the great
Karl Marx Hof, the Workingmen'S
apartment house which was
shelled and partly destroyed by
government troops during the
events of last February.
The better-known landmarks Of
Vienna, such as st. Stephens, the
Votive Church, the Opera, the
Rathaus, and Schoenbrunn, were
presented, along with other scenes
showing the life of the Viennese
at various seasons of the year
summer dancing in the park, and
winter skating to music on a
great rink downtown. VienneSe
celebrities, too, were pictured
Richard Strauss, F1anz Lehar, DR..
Steinach and DR.. LorenZ.
The talk closed with scenes of
winter sports at Vienna and Sem
mering, where skiing is popular
paStime, and Ski-joring and curl.
ing the delights of others of the
Austrian people.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
"Bozo" Snyder
At Gayety

Bozo Snyder and his show, be-
ginning yesterday at the Gayety,
set new high mark for bur-
lesque performances for the sea-
son. Not only is this show keyed
to a faster and livelier tempo,
but it presents a wealth of talent.
Bozo Snyder, the silent comic,
heads a notable cast in his usual
humorous manner. The most
novel comic in burlesque, his
style never Wearies. Mickey
Markwood, another trouper and
a headliner himself, appears in
many skits. all carried off in
that large and insouciant Mark
wood manner. Marty Bohn, an
eccentric comedian, went over big
with the house. Bohn also pre-.
sented some very excellent eccen'
trio dancing.
Jean Williams, a beautiful
woman and favorite of Washing
ton audiences, is welcomed back.
She appears in all too few num-
berS and her appearances on
stage are too brief. Possessing
a pleasing stage figure and
winning personality she typfieS
burlesque at its best.
Tiny Huff. a vivacious- platinum
blonde, new here, does a novel
dance number, although all her
appearances were enthusiastically
received. This youngster is a real
find.
Lola Bartram, billed as the
World Fair beauty prize winner,
presents a pleasing number in the
fan dance and her other special
ties. Others in the feminine con-
tingent are: Gertrude Hayes,
Louise Frazier and Nancy Lee.
Bob Rogers and James Hall are
straight men and do a nice job
of it.
The musical score is far above
the ordinary, but the selections
chosen for Miss Bartram's num-
bers could be improved.
The performance is the liveliest
and best that the Gayety has had
this year. R. S.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

No expense has been spared in
the filmed edition of the musical
comedy which delighted Cont
metal audiences for so many
years.
The story of Ali Baba and the
Forty Thieves has been retold
with the Oriental opulence befit-
ting its theme. Old Bagdad
comes to life with a glitter of
satins. damasks, pearls, dancing
girls, banquetS, testers and mer-
chants. And best of all is the
tuneful musical score which gives
both chorus and solo artists lilt-
ing tunes of many varieties.
Anna May in Big Role
The American-Chinese actress,
Anna May Wong, has an import
ant part in the recounting of the
story of the poor merchant who
discovered both wealth and trou-
BILE in the two words, Open Ses-
ame."
Miss Wong, looking extremely
lovely in a variety of Oriental
costumes, is the spy who brings
the villainous Abu Hasan within
the wealthy merchants gates.
First he comes in the guise of
Chu Chin Chow, Oriental mer-
chant of great wealth. The visit
of the importer is the signal for
many flamboyant sequences of
feasting and entertainment.
The second visit of the intrepid
and cruel thief occurs when Ali
Baba is entertaining the Kalif.
This time Abu Hasar is disguised
as a slave.
More Pageantry
Again the signal for pageantry
is sounded and, while a sour-faced
Kalif threatens his host with
death if he isn't entertained, the
show goes on.
Between the two banquets a va
riety of things happen. Ali Baba
changes his rags for brocadeS, his
son makes love to pretty slave
girl, the rich brother is hanged
and quartered and then sewn to-
gether again by a clever cobbler
and Anna May Wong is chained
to the wheel which makes magic
of the words, "Open Sesame"
"Chu Chin Chow" is a lengthy
picture-so long, in fact, that dull
moments are inevitable. But the
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

Irving Cummings, director Of
the current hit. "The White
Parade" is causing many a frown
on the Fox lot because he refuses
to sign a new contract. Despite
offers of a nice increase IN salary
and chances to be loaned to vari-
Gus other major studios (where he
could make nice bonuSeS) he is
set on his plan to visit Europe for
three months. Now that Doris
Deane, one-time wife of the late
Roscoe Arbuckle, has her divorce
from Elmer S. Hartz. wonder if
she'll resume that romance Of
long ago with a certain local legal
chap?.
Wanderings around Hollywood
:. Prompted by the enthusiastic
preview reception of Babes in
Toyland, a leading independent
producer is cooking up a deal with
Chester Franklin to megaphone
Jack and the Bean Stalk" be-
lieving that the fantasy type Of
yarn is coming back. 1t was Chet
who made the fairy tale for Fox
some years ago, with Virginia Lee
Corbin, Gertrude Messenger and
Francis Carpenter in the leads.
Roy Del Ruth lost his voice while
directing Chevalier in "FolieS Ber
gere" and resorted to a black
board to chalk out his orders. -.
Junior Laemmle is burning up the
telegraph wires trying to get
Wendy Barrie to a contract at
Universal -. Clarence Brown is
still searching for an actor to do
"Ah, Wilderness" despite the fact
that Lionel Barrymore, w. C.
Fields and Will Rogers have all
been announced. Clarence says
"taint sol" June Brewster is
testing for a role in Call of the
Wild" with Gable.
Boulevard Buzzings. Colleen
Moore's famous doll house is to-
day being insured for the amazing
sum of $4,000, much less than
it's actual value. Jack Warner
and Sam Goldwyn have had their
differences at various times, but
the topper came when Sam
learned that his young son ap-
pears in Filtration Walk" Many
of the cadets at Black Foxe Mill
tary Academy, where youthful
Goldwyn attends. appear in the
Warner film. Gene Sheldon,
whom we raved about sometime
ago. is being brought back to Hol-
lywood by RKO for work in "Ro-
berta." He had to go to Chicago
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
SHOULD MOVIE CRITICS CRITIC? - AH%ssc pssn @ ssnd - CT
Brooke Pupils
In Drama
Recital

Clifford Brooke Academy of
Stage Training last evening in
the National Theater presented a
wide diversified and entertaining
program. Five offerings ranging
from light fantasy to scenes from
ShakeSpeare's "AS You Like It"
and Sheridan'S School for Scan
day" displayed a versatility and
ability more than commendable.
The large group of performers
in each offering were without
exception letter perfect in their
roles and notably poised and
adept in the Interpretation Of their
characterizations. To give individ.
ual credit was quite out of the
question, in fact it is almost i'm
possible to single out any par
ticular persons as the personal
enjoyment of the plays was the
factor which determined the
favorites.
Perhaps, however, "SiXty Sec
onds." a scene from a prison work
room written by Mary Thurman
Pyle, afforded the most melodra-
matte moments of the evening.
Acting of a high caliber was nee
essary in inSuring the success to
which certainly these players may
lay claim. The popular scenes Of
Shakespeare's classic of "All the
Worlds a Stage" were a happy
choice for these young players.
1.-THE Last Christmas" was of the
popular type which appeals to a
cosmopolitan audience and thus
was very well received, and
School for Scandal was eXpertly
interpreted and needs no further
commendation.
I'm the Kitchen of the King"
which introduced the Junior class,
children making their debut pub
lie appearance, proved one of the
high-lights of the entertainment.
Only the announcement that these
young people we're just embarking
upon their careers would indicate
that they we're not already well
versed players.
Mildred Coleman and Maurice
Greet directed this very successful
and very enjoyable program. H. <.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

to be discovered" mind you!.
Charles Kenyon is dishing up the
script of "OutcaSt" for Warmers!
A bit of celluloidiana. When
Roger Pryor Went Golfing in Santa
Barbara the other day so many
ducks flew overhead. he asked per-
mission to carry a shotgun. >.
Marlere Dietrich has been toting
Prince Felixe Rolo, the Egyptian
feller who is said to have more
cash than you have time to count,
to all the gay places in Hollywood
-. Baby Leroy is the latest film
star to go tempermental. For
some reason-certainly his own
he refused to work in "Ruggles Of
Red Gap" and has been replaced
by another child. Short success
story-Agnes Anderson won Hol-
lywood talent contest and a con-
tract with MGM.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

jelly rhythm, the lush extrava-
gance Of the spectacle and the
fascinating plot are welcomed by
those who still believe that fiction
2nd fantasy have an important
place in the movies and that mu-
sic is one of the most important
assets.
RObey Is Amusing
George Robey makes an anus
ing Ali Baba, grimacing and
quaking, dancing and shaking
through his varied experiences. A
more wicked or uglier bandit never
breathed than Fritz Kortner's Abu
Hasan, who Kisses and snorts and
shoots his arrows straight into the
hearts of his enemies.
"Chu Chin Chow" for all the
grusome innundoes of its plot,
never becomes realistic enough to
frighten the child to whom its
story will appeal. It will revive
pleasant memories for those who
recall the stage production.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
About the Drama

AS to the drama and it's critics
The choicest nugget of my Sunday
reading is provided by j. B.
Priestley, the English author and
playwright who has just returned
to his native heath after a lei.
surely survey Of the Broadway
scene.
Mr.. Priestley's latest play Ia.
burnum Grove" opens at the Ma.
tional Theater on New Years Eve.
Of American criticism he says
among other things;
"It is a pity that plays are not
treated as books are. Publishers,
reviewers, booksellers, the pub
lic-all recognize that books are
written and produced for va
riOus types of readers, that it
is natural that some books
should sell more than others,
that sales and artistic merit are
two entirely different things.
This is common sense.
"But you will not find this
common sense in the ordinary
theatrical world, where plays
are always talked about as If
they were either enormous sue
cesses, smash hits, world beat
ers, or abject failures, flops, mis-.
fires, total losses. Managers,
dramatic critics, actors and
even the public talk in this RI
diculous fashion about plays. 1t
does nobody any good. 1t harms
the welfare of the drama pro-
per-"
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

Through" "Stars On the Window
of Heaven" with a special trum-
pet solo by Phil Lampkin, "Star
Dust" with the saxophone Sec
ton rendering a special solo and
"Stars Fell On Alabama"
An unusual finale will be heard
when the orchestra plays a SYM
phonic version of "Stars Fell On
Alabama" for the first time that
any such version has been locally
attempted.
All arrangements were person
ally made by Phil Lampkin, guest
conductor of the Loew's Fox Or
chestra, who terms this musical
presentation as one wholly in
keeping with the seasonal brisk
ness and spirit that currently pre-
walls.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Cordon-Revel Team
Write Desert Tunes

If you hear any new songs
within the next month abou t
Underneath the Desert Moon,"
or Cactus in Bloom" just blame
it on Mack Gordon and Harry
Revel. The tunesmiths have dis
covered that they can write
melodies while basking under the
desert sun or stars, and have re-
tired to the nearest desert resort
to finish the score of Stolen
Harmony" featuring George Raft
and Ben Bernie.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
''Chic" Regards Old
Hat as Invaluable

Although it cost but 81, an
oily, well-worn hat today was in
sured for more than $1,000 by its
owner, Charles "Chic" Sale, who
considers it his most valuable
possession.
Featured with Randolph Scott,
Mrs. Leslie Carter, K a t h e. e n
Burke. Ann Sheridan and George
Marion, sr., in Zane Grey'S story,
The Vanishing Pioneer" Sale to-
day said that he purchased the
hat 10 years ago from an old
Missouri farmer. when he started
to assemble a realistic wardrobe
for his rural character.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Takoma Show
For Needy

A benefit performance. showing
Joe. E. Brown in "Son of a
Sailor" an Our Gang Comedy
and Walt DiSney's Christmas
Cartoon, will be given at the
Takoma Theater Wednesday, De-
cember 10 at $3.50 p. m.
Admission by contribution Of
new articles Of clothing. food or
toys. The benefit is being spon-
sored jointly by the Lions Club
of Takoma Park and the Takoma
Theater.
All contributions will be dis
tributed by the Lions Club to
needy families of Takoma Park
and vicinity.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

Cne paSC year ,
W i'll return to
Warner B r o S.
M e t r opolitan
Friday. Decem-
ber 81 , for a
special repeat
e n G a g e ment
which will con-
tinue through
Christmas Eve.
A recor d.
bre a X i n 6 a t.
traction during
it's previo is en-
gagements at
Warner B ro S.
~ a q nd
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
M O V If
CLOCK

FOX ...
WARNER BAXTER in
"HELL IN THE HEAVENS"
II :O5 a. NJ, 80, 4 :35, 7:2O,
9:55 P. NJ. Stage Shows at
l, 80, 6:35, 9:1O P. NJ.
COLUMBIA
GRETA GARBO in
1.-THE PAINTED VEIL"
II 80 A. NJ, 1 80, 8 :55, :35,
7 40, 9:45 P. NJ.
EARLE -.
GEORGE RAFT in
"LIN1EHOUSE BLUES"
II :05 A. NJ, l 80, 4 :35; 20,
9:55 P. NJ. Stage Shows at
l, 4:5O, 6:35, 9:1O P. NJ.
PALACE
JOE PENNER in
"COLLEGE RHYTHM"
II :25 A. NJ, l 80, 3 :35, 5 :35,
TAO, $40 P. NJ.
RKo-KE1TH's
ANNA MAY WONG in
"CHU CHIN CHOW"
II 40 A. NJ, l 40, 3 40, 5 40,
TAO and 9 40 p. NJ.
METROPOLITAN
GERTRUDE MICHAEL in
"MENACE"
II :25 A. NJ, Ito, 2:55, 4 AZ
6:25, S:10, 9:55 P. NJ.
HAROLD LLOYD in
"CATS PAW"
1890, 8 so, 7 :O5, 1910 P. NJ.
Stage Shows at 2:40, $50,
9:05 P. NJ.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
EthnoIogist in Films

Edward G. Curtis, author of the
noted ethnology, "The North
American Indian" is acting as
technical advisor for the few In
dian scenes in Sylvia Sidney'S new
film, Behold My Wife,"
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Kitty Departs For
New WORK Vacation

Kitty Carlisle, her part opposite
Bing Crosby in Here Is My
Heart" finished, has gone to New
York for a vacation extending
through the holidays. Upon her
return in January she is sched-
uled for the leading feminine role
in an Hawaiian musical, WAIKIKI
Wedding,"
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Is Voice CuIturist

Laura Hope Crews, celebrated
stage and screen actress, who is
featured in Paramount's Behold
My Wife," coming Friday to the
Earle Theater, is one of Amer
ica,s foremost voice culturists.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Heavy Majority Of Scribes in
Favor Of Their Reactions
Instead of Public
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

In revising Christmas card ls-an old Yuletde custom
your drama and motion picture critic stumbled 1882
Forum discussion Should Critic Review Pictures from
His Own Individual Viewpoint Distinguished from the View
point of the Average Film Patron?'
This still debatable question the merry of holly
wrapped bundles and decorations Street arrives
have discussed with theaer executives managers press
agents. editors actors and the super alesmen of the film
change and recorded their conflicting opinions
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

tre as one Of
the major sup
p | e m e n t a r y
features of the
c ur rem t pro-
gram.
Embodied in
t is overture
are the hit
m e l o d i e S,
IS i n g ing A
Song To the
Stars" II Saw
Stars" W t h
S olo by the
violin section,
when S t a r s
Come Peeping
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Lannpkin Plays
To the Stars

"An Overture of the Stars"
described by it's arranger, Phil
Lampkin, as his best effort Of
the year, is being currently pre-
sented by the LoeW's Fox Thea
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
They Think

Washington from time to tune
had it's embryo George Jean Ma
thans as an exhibitor irritant and
the printed expression of imma-
ture and freshman opinion on pic
lures. Not enough, however, to be
a menace as the collective judg-
ment of the movie patron as ex-
pressed from time to time in in
vited referendums reflects the lit
crate findings of the towns major
professional movie judges.
Returning to the main question.
I find my own viewpoint on the
subject succinctly expressed by Ed,
ward Cushing, of the Brooklyn
Eagle, who replied:
"The critic is simply an in.
formed and articulate member
of the audience who, because he
has troubled to acquire certain
kind of background, a certain
knowledge of his subject and is
accustomed to expressing him.
self in written words. voices the
opinions of that section of the
movie audience with which his
prejudices and preferences coin
eide. The average reader looks to
the critic not to supply his Opin-
ions but to clarity and confirm
those he has already formed. His
favOrite critic-the only one, in
the end, whom he reads with
regularity-iS the critic with
whom he finds himself Oftenest
In agreement"
This was as well grounded in
logic way back in 1882 as it is to-
day. Here's more opinions:
Harry Evans of THE Family
Circle:
"The one thing critics should
be aware of is the easily formed
habit of using criticism as a neg
on which to hang wisecracking
satire rather than a means for
the dissemination of informa-