The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-06
In New York
BY PAUL HARRISON


 New York, July 6-At o'clock in the morning the fog 0f carbon monoxide lifts from rialto streets, and the first cool wind rustles the discouraged little potted trees hedging the bistro that is Dave's Blue Room. Ice tinkles in tall glasses and dice rattle in backgan- mon cups. Having the place to themselves now, Broadway folk re- lax and talk ..
 Talk about a young actor whose ego hasn't been exactly dormant during his recent rise to prohni- hence. Mentioning his mother the other day, he declared her a remarkable woman. A most un- usual woman, indeed. And the most remarkable thing about her." he concluded, 'is that she's so modest about me-"
 They talk about the Marions Chase. There were two of them, and both lived in the same hotel, and they both were well-known singers. Greatest difference be- tween the Marions Chase was that one. sang in night clubs and the other warbled for the uppity Metropolitan Opera Company. The. situation naturally led to a good deal of confusion. The opera girl would be bidden to moan torch numbers as a guest star at the opening of Chez Row dy-Dow, and the cabaret enter tainer was begged to vocalize in church choirs, polite musicales and society weddings Each one. resentful of the others presence. refused to move, and difficulties mounted. It was the opera singer who finally weakened. She didn't move, but changed her name. It's Marissa Chase now.
 Dollars Talk
 They talk about Hollywood and the invasion of it's money into the Broadway theater. The big film companies have been bid ding comparatively for screen rights of legitimate shows, and paying huge prices for the suc- cessful movie. Last season War covered that it is cheaper to put up the money and become CO., producers of plays and musical comedies.
 Thus the screen rights are clinched in advance, and when shows make profit on Broad way the producers are doubly re- warded. But even a Broadway flop may be adapted into a sue | cessful fovie. Last season War ner Brothers financed the revue Calling All Stars, expecting hit show and subsequently a hit movie, and got neither. On the other hand, Warmers backed l "The Red Cat" feeling pretty cer- tain that 1t would flop on Broad way. It did, too, but the movie that followed cleared a far great CT sum than had been lost. Opinion is sharply split on whether Hollywoodsmen are rushing in to wreck or revive the flesh h-and-blood drama. If play scripts are read with an eye to future flicker adoption, reac-. tionaries ask, what will happen. to plays of the caliber of ssThe Children's Hour" and "Tobasso Road," which Hollywood dassan't touch. But a lot of showmen whose royalties are divided be- tween Broadway and the Coast believe the drama momst of all needs new blood and fresh mon ey.
 A Lounging of an early morning at tables of the sidewalk cafe, the main-stemmers chuckled over the expierence of Walter Catlett, able actor who went to the cin- ema city. Interviewed by an ex- ecutive who couldn't remember his name, Catlett identified him self as Richard Mansfield. And what shows you been in, MT. Mansfield ?" asked the official.
 "oh, Hamlet, othello. King Lear"
 "Yes. yes," said the other im- patiently. But what modern shows?"
 ''Why not any. You see-". and here he leanded forward and spoke in sepulchral whisper - I've been dead for 20 years!" 44OfAaGssSks NOt Oc&5tck
 Annette Kellerman is in town again, with what seems to be all her old figure and fervor for swimming. Her visit reminds one of the Broadwaymen of a westward Atlantic voyage he madc a good many years ago. From sailing time until the sfip was docked st Manhattan, he didn't see the ,occtfpant of the next stateroom. He frequently heard the person, though - the low means and other distrsssful sounds of maj dc mer. When everyone was leaving the ship, he noticed . mountain of Iuggaes being removed from the atafe- room. On the trunks appeared the words: Annette >Kelisrman I-Neptune's Daughter"
 The talk swings to ono Of the streets most objectionable busy bodieH, and he ia disectsd hy tha goHsips. ''Onig trouble wlth Hiank," observes MaFtln zFeene. lIIm IIne a.I AAa .s