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The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Harding Featured
In New Keith Feature

"The Lady Consents" currently
showing at RKo-Keith's. presents
Miss Ann Harding and Mr.. Her.
bert Marshall in q playlet which
is not particularly good nor par
ticularly bad.
P. J. Wolfson, who wrote the
story, evidently had the germ Of
an idea firmly embedded in his
brain. but failed to make us see
it's Importance. 3
This is one Of those stories
which follows a more or less IA
miliar plot. The lovely. chummy
wife of an eminent surgeon Is
not a little distressed to find that
he's husband of seven years stand
ing has suddenly found himself
kissing a pretty young patient,
and rather liking it: the kiSsee
Is an ambitious creature Of sport
ing ability but unsportsmanlike
habits.
This surgeon Is fair game and
she goes out to get him; being
q poor loser she exertS every ef-
fort and wins; the wife takes it
on the chin, and, with the aid Of
very likeable, very real, father-in-
law, manages to keep her chin
up.
Not foI long, however, for
friend husband dislikes a top-hat.
white tie and tails existence and
the young wife dislikeS the Odor
of hospital disinfectants so they
get along not very well. The first
Mrs. Talbot would like her huS-
band hack, but madam number
two just can't see it that way, so
trickery Is reSorted to and life
continues as it did before the
great conquest.
Ann and Herbert are rather all
right together, but each works
pretty hard to attain the proper
degree of decorum; close-upS are
not too kind to Ann and Herbert
does suffer so in all his roles: Ed
ward Ellis as the father Is excel
lent: Walter Abel, Margaret
Lindsay, nka Chase and Hobart
Cavanaugh lend ample support.
Added features include the
splendid eleventh edition Of the
March Of Time, dramatizing cur
rent events: an interesting and
novel nature film showing the
summer habitat Of seals and the
customary newsreel with shots Of
the dog show and the q. s. Coast
Guard at work. K. Y.
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Blossom Time
Here Monday

Our theatergoerS win welcome
the announcement that the fasci-
mating Franz Schubert operetta,
Blossom Time" is again booked
at the National for an engage
ment Of one week only, beginning
Monday, February II, with matt
nees Wednesday and Saturday.
1t is promised that the beautiful
music Of the piece, comprising
more than twenty compositions
and themes of the great master
of melodies, win be sung by a cast
Of unuSua.- excellence with new
and colorful costumes and scenery
to delight the eye.
In this tranScontinental tour
the MeSsrs. Shubert have provided
a east that is receiving high
praise. The cast includes: J.
Charles Gilbert, Helen Arnold,
George Trabert. Robert Lee Allen,
Robert O'Connor, Marjorie Sweet,
Warren Proctor, Jack Burley, JOS
eph Toner, j. Frank Conroy, Mar
ion Weeks. Evelyn Wyckoff, Bar
bara Towne, John Wheeler, Mary
Cecil, Clement Taylor, Ray Ro-
maine, Geraldine Bork and dane
ing and singing chorus of charm
and beauty. An augmented or
cheStra will further add to the
beauties Of the scenes and preSen-
tation.
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Colbert Film
AtCoIumbio

Loew's Columbia presents cur
rently a double bill Of rare inter
est and distinction, q pictorial
description Of Admiral Richard
Byrd's latest trip to Little Ameri-
ca and a return showing Of Claud-
ette Colbert's 'The Bride Comes
Home"
The famed explorer offers an
even more comprehensive and in
formative narrative Of his hazard
GUS Antarctic explorations than
that compiled following the first
journey four years ago, q con-
tinuation or sequel perhaps, of an
experience known to but a few
brave men.
The extent and success of the
Byrd expedition cannot be so COM
pletely comprehended until such
actual Photographic records are
unreeled. No American can afford
to miss it. 1t is stupendous, it is
terrifying, it is exciting and it is
battling.
The comedy, starring Miss Col
bert. assisted by Fred McMurray
and Robert Young, has already
been received with acclaim during
an earlier downtown showing.
Hearst Metrotone shows how
much heavier is the snow in Nip
pom, Japan that in our own fine
Washington, along with a timely
array of pertinent news flashes.
w. H. K.
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Leslie HOWARD AT EARLE
Roft-Russell,
ApoNon at
The Fox +

cit Had to Happen" at the Fox
Theater, tells . modern. timely
story.
Skillfully cast, ably directed,
Cleverly written, it presents q pro
vocative picture Of the racketeer
and his dubious activities in civic
life.
It represents the classic story of
the boy who knew what he wanted
and cared little how he achieved
his ambitions. Raft was q made
to-order hero for the tale.
He is represented as an Italian
immigrant boy who ruthleSSly pro
notes himself to q powerful posi-
ton.
He also determined to win the
wife Of o weak opponent. He
succeeds In doing so and in expos
ing his enemies, after q series Of
convincing situations which pro-
vide amusement for al addicts
to realistic melodrama.
Raft, happily cast as q rough
neck who made good, is at his
best In "It Had to Happen" He
Is supported by an able company.
His leading lady is Rosalina
Russell, who initiates Myrna 10y
successfully. Leo Carrillo, Alan
Dinehart, Airline Judge, Andrew
Tombes are just q few of the able
players who support him in this
uIIitA diVeFting little account Of
how smart little thugs make good
in . big city.
'Tt Had to Happen" isn't q
pretentiouS picture, nor an ex-
hiliarating one. But it Is quite
amusing, lively, well acted, brisk
" directed, cleverly written. Fans
who aren't too exacting win find
it pleasant entertainment.
The stage offers fast and spark
ling entertainment this week.
Dave Appolon's international
Varieties" is crack vaudeville.
Starting with a colorful Oriental
opening this tiny revue in con-
densed form offers a series Of
both amusing and intelligent per
formers. Deserving Of honorable
mention are q young Spanish ven
triloquiSt who Is positively un-
canny in his voice throwing.
Then there is a huSky-throated
blues singer, Olive White, who
manages to set the stage afire
with her vibrant freshness. A
froSty-frocked ballet, Melissa Ma
son, high kicker: Harold Aloma
and Appolon's String Orchestra
are cause for long and just ap-
plauSe.
The Washington times., 1936-02-15

loyal TO the tradition that the job
is to get his man. In this case
the pursued Is the brother of an
opera singer, an; escaped convict
who seeks safety in the remotenesS
Of the mountains.
Jeanette MacDo Donald is the diva
who risks career and health to help
out her Scapegrace brother. Soon
singer and policeman catch up
with each other and fall ip love.
AS they travel over lake and noun
tain they voice their romance in
lyrical music. It is the kind Of
music that makes patrons stay for
a second screening.
TOTEM POLE DANCE
Nelson Eddy is an attractive fig
ure in his colorful uniform. He
sings with that diSarming ease
which makes watching him a pleas
ure and though he is not yet the
worlds best actor he nevertheless
is entitled to his Equity card.
Leading his stalwart cohorts in
song for stirring results Mr.. Eddy
gets his best reaction, sets hearts
tingling. with his romantic arfas
that echo through the valley.
Had jeanette Macdonald less
vocal gifts she could make the
grade In Hollywood as a light
comedienne. With double talent
then her acting and singing is
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Ceiling Zero
Is eQture
At Met

Ceiling Zero" an aviation pic
ture that is packed with human
interest and suspense, return ii to
the Metropolitan Theater yester-
day for a second downtown week.
The picture presents in the
most interesting and graphic form
how haphazard flying has been
replaced by sky touring which
calls for trained and SeriouSmind-
ed men at the controls.
It is safe to say that the able
bodied acting team comprising Pat
OBrien and James Cagney has
never been more happily placed by
HOLLYWOOD. They don't fight
much since they understand each
other but their point Of view Oh
life Is entirely different.
Actor O'Brien is Jake Lee, gen.
eral manager Of Federal Air Lines,
and executive whose daily purpose
is to get the mails and the pas
sengers up and down safely. Jimmy
Cagney is an experienced pilot,
but likes to mix playing with his
flying. Both men were buddieS in
the Army aviation corps, and
Texas, played by Stuart Erwin, is
their best pal.
What Ceiling Zero" shows in
its most exciting moment, is that
Texas can't get his plane down
in a pea soup fog. Texas dies in
making this flight, originally as
signed to Dizzy Davis Cagney, but
the playboy Swapped his assign
ment for a night Of fun.
When it appears that Jimmy
Cagney must wind up as a thought
less and selfish airman he makes
q final flight that shows his heart
is in the right place. It gives
Ceiling Zero" a tragic finish, but
one that is easy to believe.
Isabel Jewell, June Travis and
Garry Owen help the three fea-
tured players by clever character
izationS. Howard Hawks directed
this story by Lieut.. Frank Wead,
and did superb piece Of work.
On the supplementary program
at the Metropolitan Theater are
news reels and selected shorts
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
New Revue'ot
The Howard

"Stepping Round and Round" q
fast musical revue from up Har.
lem way opened at the Howard
Theater yesterday for q weeks
stand.
Led by the Hardy Brothers
Orchestra, always a favorite in
this town. the show is poppy and
full Of rhythm. Coleridge Davis
is featured at the piano and the
boys specialties in many Of the
special tunes presented by the or
chestra bring back memories Of
when the band used to do. local
halls. Many, many encoreS were
given the orchestra.
Gallie de CASTOR, diminutive
blachace comedian, who has been
a favorite here for many a moon,
handles the comedy this week sup
ported by Wanda Hawley.
Wilma Middleton and Vivian
Brown, two buxom Sepias do some
torch singing in a pleasing man.
ner while Stump and Stumpie,
dance team nearly stop the show.
Another clever act featured this
week is the Lang Sisters, the best
trio Of Sepfa tap dancers seen at
the T Street house. -ne kids are
good and have plenty Of Bill Rob
inSon on their feet. stepping
Round and Round" is a good show
and should not be missed.
On the screen Pat OBrien and
James Cagney are featured in
Ceiling Zero" Special midnight
show tonight. w. r.
The Washington times., 1936-02-15

nothing less than brilliant in
Rose Marie" I like the effective
way that Director Van Dyke has
contrived to weave in operatic mo-
ments in such q way they do not
appear to load the story with pom
derouS music, yet serve his pur-
pose. The Totem Pole dance has
been impoSingly staged as a night
spectacle Of the Indians to make
q striking scene.
The supporting cast has Gilda
Gray in q subdued version of the
shimmy dance featured during q
honky tonk saloon sequence in
which Jeanette Macdonald COM
peteS with her for nonorS. Alan
Jones, Reginald owen, James Ste
wart, Una O'Connor, Alan Now
bray and Herman Bing play the
other important roles well.
Rose Marie" makes a distin-
guished sister picture for Naughty
Marietta" If you love romance
and song with your screen enter
tainment, then Loew'S Palace
Theater should be on your visiting
list this week. a.
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Actor Reaps Profit
From Sill Investment

Ability and 81 hours Of hard
work enabled Rod La Rogue of the
films to realize $1,750 on an $11
investment.
Rod. cast in Paramount's "The
Preview Murder Mystery, has
been building telescopes for the
past 10 years as a hobby. His
latest achievement is Newtonian
reflector, valued at $1,750. Al
though the grinding Of the lenses
took but 81 hours, work on the
telescope progressed over period
Of six months because Of the In
tenSity Of the process. .,.z
Completely constructed in his
home workshop. the delicate in
strument was made from mate.
rails which stood him but $11.
The Washington times., 1936-02-15

FINE DIALOGUE
Into this gasoline station hash
house on the edge Of a sand-Swept
desert comes Alan Squier, a dis
couraged author walking to forget.
Strange that the attractive little
waitress who serves him western
special should be girl Of poetic
fancy-one who reads Francois
Villion-eager to get away and
taste life where culture and the
arts flourish. In ten minutes they
discover they are spiritual mates.
Then arrives Duke Mantee, the
killer, with his gang, but a few
miles ahead Of hard riding posses.
With machine guns and pistols he
takes command Of the Barb-BQ
and its customers.
While they await the sheriff
there is a tenSeneSS and the grim
threat of impending tragedy that
leads all to unbosom their secrets.
Squier sees way to redeem him
self and let his waitress realize
her dreams by getting in the way
Of one Of Dukes bullets. In fact,
he invites death that Gabrielle
may realize on his insurance.
Well, the paSSe arrives. They shoot
it out. A noble gesture is full
filled and a gallant failures tomb
is prepared in the petrified forest
Of dead trees.
1t makes a cracking fine pic.
ture for those who like their en-.
tertainment really grown-up. Les
lie Howard's wide following Will
feel that he fits this role of
delicately balanced emotions as
smoothly as anything he has ever
eSsayed to act. His ariStocratic
manner shines through dust cov-
cred garb, his gentility and ca
pacity for well hammered ro-
nance is well served.
Bette Davis may not be as
spiritual looking as you would
like, but, relieved Of opportunity
for explosive outburs+ and flashy
heroics, she makes the tremen-
dously effective lines count by
subdued acting, which lends
power to the quiet love scenes.
Shes all right.
BEBE DANIELS STARS
Warner Bros. imported Hum
phrey Bogart from Broadway to
enact Killer Mantee, a role he
filled in the stage play. Wise
casting, for Actor Bosart is right
behind the two stars when it
comes 20 honorS. Charles Grape.
win, in an important character
parG, gives a really distinguished
performance.
The stage this week has Bebe
Daniels and Ben Lyon as the "in
person" headliners. A nice couple.
They sing little. kid a bit about
being the happiest married OF
Hollywood, then Bebe passes out
violet bouquets to those fortunate
enough to be in frnt rows. The
wallop Of the act is still the Ric
Rita medley.
The Radio RamblerS do well imi
tating the stars Of the network
studios but their Hollywood i'm
presentations are crude. Grace Du
The Washington times., 1936-02-15

A MUSICAL GEM
I say long live the screen
OperettaS when they are projected
with the nmpid beauty and the
melodious charm Of the new pic
tlre at Loew'S Palace Theater. It
strikes me as the perfect blend Of
classic opera with the red-bloOded
melodrama Of the wideopen
spaces. For music lovers may reve1
in Gounoud'S opera Of Romeo and
Juliet" as a tabloid interlude, or
the snatch of Puccini'S La ToSca,"
which brings out the matured
qualities in the Macdonald voice.
AS for me, I take Composers Ru-
dolf Friml and Herbert Stothart
with their flare for beguiling tunes.
The original story of Oscar Ham
merstein and Otto HarBach has
been freShened UP. It still retains
its open vigor and he-man flavor.
For the handsome Nelson Eddy
is q Canadian Northwest mountie,
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Singing Star Gives
Hand to Set Worker

Not since Francis Lederer helped
trundle the props around the set
has an actor given a hand to the
labor gang until Jan Kiepura
turned stage carpenter the other
day.
Lederer gained fame among the
set workers when he helped them
shift tables and chairs. Kiepura
went him one better on the "Give
Us This Night" set by taking ham
mer and nails and affixing a foot
hold for himself on the side Of q
house,
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Leslie Howard Is Brilliant in
"Petrified Forest" Bebe
Daniels on Stage

Leslie Howard brings his Broadway stage success The
Pered Forest" the motion picture in Hollywood
version that retains all of the arrestng quality of the original
play
Here srewd mngng Of book philosophy with the most
exciting of meodrama story that builds up to tense and
sobbng climax Too bad that Leslie Howard has to die but
it's as logical as February
That the picture at the Earle is interesting from the
first Shots which disclose the poetic vagabond trampng the
desert until the bullet finale due not only to the acting Of
Mr. Howard and his coar Bette Davis but to the clevery
phrased dialogue they called upon vaze The round
table talk in the BarB lunchroom real the ham,
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
Director Displays
Trick" Technioue

A tremulo scale played on the
word ,''Action!" Is one Of Robert
Florey's tricks" Of directing.
AS the director Of Herbert Mar
shall and Gertrude Michael in
their new Paramount spy picture,
Reunion" Florey demonstrates
his technique with each change
Of scene. Florey gives q different
intonation to the word to suit
the mood Of the scene.
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
ROSE MARIE is A GEM
Jeonnette Macdonald Scores
With Nelson Eddy in a
MeIodious Picture
Ry ANDREW B. KELLEY

Naughty Marietta established jeanette Macdonald and
Nelson Eddy as the champion singing of 1885
They their right this title in Rose Marie another
romantic Knockout saturated with gorgeous melodies beau
tifully sung.
Against the rugged background of the Canadian Rockies
the robust notes "Indian Love Ca and ROse Marie,
Love You,' in solo and duet take values they
reach your ear rich volume and with beke sweetness
The Washington times., 1936-02-15
CompIicates Productio

Complicated by forest fires
which denuded hundreds Of
square miles in Southern Cali
fornia, the task Of finding proper
location scenes for the Marlene
Dietrich Gary Cooper picture,
Desire" required that scouts
travel more than $4,000 miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22

The training of man in the navy continues throughout his naval career; the period at the training station being merely the first step in bridging the gap from civilian to military life, introducing the recruit to discipline and naval duties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22

The United States fleet is divided into four main divisions, called forces. These forces are the battle force. the scouting force, the sub. marine force and the base force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22

he was like somebody crazy. Wouldn't let anyone else operate. although he was pretty badly shaken up himself. He" Her voice ceased suddenly.
 Dana opened her eyes and stared, dazed, up into Scott's face. Without @ word Scott lifted her in his arms, holding her close against him. Dana could feel his heart racing. Could feel her own heart, leaping wildly like some- thing released from long irnprison- ment.
 Her hand reached up to touch Scott's face incredulously, almost fearfully.
 T died" Dana whispered, many times. And then I looked up and you were here by me-"
 "You thought was hurt, Dana? Didn't Robertson tell you2"J
 He must have explained to Nancy, but I didn't wait to hear. I thought I had lost you" her voice broke.
 Scott said gravely, T was driving in town like the devil, ofl my way to you, when I met this young chap on curve" You operated on him." Dana said wonderingly.
 "rIe had to live" Scott answered grimly.
 "Hes all right?" Dana asked. "He will be-" Scott said. Dana sighed suddenly with tre- mendous relief. She was staring at Scott. Scott who was so won- derful. Who was a wizard with a knife. Who had 50 much magic in his strong, skilled 1ingersl His face before her adoring eyes be- came @ blur, part of whEling panorama. She saw the amazed blue eyes of the nervous woman. Then the blue eyes were gone, too Scott felt Dana's arms about him relax, and then she was a dead weight in his arms.
 Dana opened her eyes. She was in a hospital room, in @ hospital bed. Someone was holding one of her hands firmly. Dana closed her eyes again blissfully. Scott was here beside her. She wanted to be silent, letting this wonderful fact flood her whole being reassuringly, joyously.
 What if 1t should be dream = only a beautiful dream? She turned her head slightly and looked at Scott. He bent and kissed her gently.
 Take it easy, Mrs. S."
 I'm not dreaming" Dana said.
 You have been,' Scott said, squeezing her hand. But you are awake now. That's you and this Is me-"
 Not grammatical, but wonder ful," Dana smiled at him. T fainted?"
 "Yes." He sat on the bed, pull ing her up to @ sitting position bee side him, encircling her closely with his arms.
 Didn't know you liked me that much," Scott said in a low tone. But I guess you do. you young idiot. guess you love me as I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22

The time of the nation is regu- lated by the Naval Observatory in Washington. Here are kept the most accurate clocks in the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22
NAVY NEWS

There is one chaplain for every 1250 men in the navy. At each training station there is always @ Catholic and @ Protestant chaplain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22
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do you-like he'll"
 ~Like hell," Dana laughed out suddenly. HOh, Scott, angel, what a way to describe the heavenly state we're inr"
 Speaking Of heaven" Scott grinned. I've sent for minister and Q license, We have an awfully accommodating bunch of fellows around here"
 Were going to be married here at the hospital?"
 "Just aS fast as we can. So I can hurry you home with the sarlc- ton of the law and begin taking care of you"
 Tt will be forever and ever this time. I promise" Dana said, in . low tone.
 That goes for me, too," Scott said earnestly.
 Tt doesn't seem fair for me to be 50 happy, when I've made Ron- nie unhappy" Dana said thought fully.
 "Ronnie will thank me some day when he Inarries g girl who is as big . fool about him as you are about me-"
 A nurse put her head in the door. "Dr. Stanley, that young girl in 422 has had Q nervous reaction. There's nothing the matter with her, but she's frightened and in- sists on seeing you"
 "All right" Scott said.
 The door closed. Dana smiled at Scott, Don't worry about me. I'm all right. And I'm remembering you're a doctor. I forgot 1t once, but I won't again."
 There's a letter at home from Paula" Scott said, slowly. T want you to read 1t before I burn it. It will make some things clear. By the way, Dana, she's going to be married to that English chap"
 I'm glad Dana said. But ! don't want to read her letter. It isn't necessary. I'm beginning to understand about Paula. And I don't want you to begin telling me professional secrets"
 Scott stood looking down at her. Some day he would tell her about Paula. He owed 1t to her to make that episode in their lives very clear. She would tell him about Ronnie. That wouldn't be neces- sary, either. But he would want her to tell him. just tile same.
 He bent and kissed her.
 Dana lay quietly. smiling hap oily. There had been another quail ity in Scotts kiss. It had held love oh, so much love. There had been, too, a new kind of re- spect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22

The United States fleet is coSfi- posed of various types of coinbatant and auxiliary vessels, each of which has been developed for . definite misslon-though 1t may be used for others with reduced effectiveness. An efficient fleet is composed of ell necessary types in their eroper pro- portion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22

During the World War, the navy strength was about 500,000, one- tenth the number of men in the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-22

Tn peace time, about half of the marine corps serves as marine de- tachments aboard men-of-war or in navy yards. Others are serving in China as legation guards and in our South Sea possessions.
The Arizona gleam., 1936-07-10


Continued: Mrs. Ruby Jones
the. prize appetizer manufac-
turer If Snoonis b a d a
birthday every month"; she
would, still say she was three
months old. and speaking OF
birthdays: Im glad they come
only once a year, And some
people raise their age cne-
year. for every three years /.
Ennis Taylor always looks as
though be wants Ito bat q
wall down Frank Oneal and
Mary Lamb still: wooing
Oochie Kootchie WOO Mr..
Mex night can really strut
around in those white cover.
aIls, and 80 ust reckon
that's that.