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The Washington times., 1936-03-17
1.-THE Great ZiesfeId" Opens Here April 19

tons amusement men and were
formally chriStened Saturday
night when A. Julian BrylawSki
broke q bottle Of costly bubbles
over the new mahogany bar.
LIKES DOG PICTURE
Representative William L. Mel.
son. representing the Second Mis-
souri, District where a major por-
ton Of the movie, 1.-THE Voice Of
Bugle Ann" was "Shot" played
host to Q gathering of Missouri
notableS at LOew's Fox Theater
the other day.
Representative Nelson stated
that "every MisSiourian, particu-
larly, is especially interested in
this story.
ABOUT THAT PARROT
About that Earle parrot.
When an African gray parrot
is about 2 years old he is worth
$500, provided he can say half
q dozen words. They are caught
- yCA4 O1O 8A4O OA1APRCN
to Germany across the African
desert, where about so per cent
of them die. They are acclimated
abroad for q few months and
then sent to the United States.
Aoout this time they sell for
$50 to $1O0 each and it IS hard
to keep them with you.
All Of which leads up to one
Of the most interesting acts on
the stage today. John Tic, billed
as "the wonder parrot" works in
the stage show at the Earle
Theater this week. The red
tailed, gray bird is a sensation
John Tio is only Z years old
young for q parrot. It takes
from six weeks to a year fol
John to learn his new bits. Once
learned. he never forgets, and hi
is even q better whistler thar
talker.
The Washington times., 1936-03-17

same nimble Senegambian whom
vaudeville patrons will recognize
as one-half Of the team of Buck
and Bubbles. Ford L. Buck is the
Mingo of Catfish Row. These
tranSplanted stars of the variety
are set congenially since there are
moments when hot-hoofing fits
logically into the action and "It
Amt Necessarily So" is one Of
the GerShwin humorous rhythms
that Comedian Bubbles delivers
effectively.
Probably the most important
acting role in "Porgy" is that Of
Crown. the neighborhood bully
who was destined to be the
nemesis Of the cripple and the
character who provides most of
the dramatic moments of the
play. Entrusted to Warren Cole
men, Crown is portrayed as a
powerful and courageous villain,
dominating the fear.stricken and
superstitious natives with the
art of the actor, merging his iden-
tfty into that Of the desperate
and pursued murderer.
Anne Brown was the BeSs and
sang the important ariaS with dis
tinction. The Maria of Georgette
Harvey stems from the original
cast with Abbie Mitchell as Clara.
the Serena of Ruby Ely and
Helen Dowdy as Lily among others
whose acting and singing made
"Porgy" rhythmic delight. The
chorals are something to cherish.
The score Of George Gershwin
will be treated at length and with
greater comprehension in the music
columns of The Times. Suffice to
say here that it impressed this
critic as blending smoothly and ex-
preSSiVely into the moods of pas
sion, humor, despair, hate. fear
and other emotions Of the script.
"Porgy and BesS" then, in the
operatic version, is something that
every true lover Of the theater will
want to see. Though its action
has been retarded by the interpo-
lationS of the composer and its
steady flow Of rhythmic music is
sometimes monotOnouS, there are
always the striking scenes of
pageantry and prayer. the continu-
Gus movement, which has been
beautifully guided by the hand Of
. maSterful director.
Alexander Stienert led the aug
mented orchestra through the
movements Of the George GerSh-
win score without a recognizable
blemiSh.
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
ByLLOYD PANTAGEs

HOLLYWOOD, March II.
Amazing, the cinema. Pat OBrien
will have to wander about Holly
wood sans salary till the Warner
Brothers epic. "Stags Struck, is
completed. He was suspended
from salary for refusing to appear
in same, in case you have for
gotten.
A beauty salon was too busy a
couple of days last week white
hennaing a police dog for the
Perp's forthcoming picture. Yes,
they do anything in the way OF
Identification, whether it be man,
house, or beast.
Pretty smart gesture on the part
of David Selznick to purchase the
screen rights to THE Garden OF
Allah" Up to date, Robert
Hichen's book has sold 2,OOO, 900
copies, so it's got q ready-made
audience for screening. BY the by,
any extras who give-out verbally
with Arabic, go quickly to the Sell
nick organization and you Will be
signed for the picture.
There certainly are no flies on
Freddie BartholOmew's popularity
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
M MOVIE


MECSOPOLITAN-Ricardo Cor
tez, in THE Walking Dead." !"
1850 q. M, 1850, $3.50, $50, 7:5o,
$50 p. m.
EARL-Marlene Dietrich. in DE
sire" 1O:55 q. M, 1880, 4:20, 7:05,
$50 p. m. Stage, 1880, 3:35,
6:25, 9:10 p. m.
RKO-KEITH'S-Glnger Rogers,
Fred Astaire, in Follow the
Fleet" 1927 a. m, 1:3G, 1888,
5:36, 7::39, 9:42 p. m.
FOX-Lionel Barrymore in Voice
of Bugle Ann" II a. m, las
4:29, TIA. 9:59 p. m. Stage
1884. 3::38, 6:15, 9:0S p. n.
COLUMBIA-Warner Baxter in
"The Prisoner Of Sharks
Island" 1925 a. m, 1:30, $3.50
$50, 7:35, 9:35 p. m.
PALACE-Clark Gable in "Wite
Versus Secretary" 11:15 q. M;
lis. 3:2O, 5:25. 7:30. 9:35 p. m.
|LITTLE-Nelson Eddy IN Naughty
Marietta" HOO q. m, 1:16, 3.23
$50, 7:35, 9:44 p. m.
HOWARD-"H You Could Only
Cook 1890, $50. $50, 900
lip m. Stage, "Stepin Fetchit,"
200, 500, 800, 1000 p. m.
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have been retained in the operatic
version. They are alive with sway
ing bodies, waving arms and mass
movement, seemed last night to
gain in both vigor and appeal by
the chorals and Spirituals COM
pletely in the mood of the play
wright.
Rouben Mamoulian is q great
director and "Porgy" is his mas
terpiece. So much so that the
drama of the play still is equally
as important as its vocal acces-
SorieS.
The Theater Guild assembled
a cast Of fine voices for this
lyrical tale of the crippled beg
gar. At Howard University they
found Todd Duncan, a professor
of music, well equipped to do
justice both to Composer GerSh-
win and the dramatic character
conceived in the novel OF Dubose
Hayward.
Both in solo and in duet with
Anne Brown, Actor Duncan made
this pathetic figure impressively
real, singing with zest and en-
thuSiaSm.
His II Got Plenty oNuthin' "
registered as the important num-
ber of the GerShwin group.
AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA
"Sportin' Life" the flaShy boot
logger and dope peddler Of the
South Carolina SlumS, becomes the
creation of John w. Bubbles, the
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
First Nighters

Observed ct the opening Of
''POrKy and Bess" at the National
TheateE: The MinisteF Of switEer-
land and Nine. Peter, Mrs. Harlan
Fisk Stone, MP. and Mrs. John
Arthur Hinckley. Miss Lilita Daw-
SON. Miss StellltN StApletOn, Mrs.
walter Bruce Howe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford Phillips, Mr.. @. C. COncan-
non, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh GaFnett,
Mrs. Louis Caldwell, Mrs. George
Hewitt Myers, Miss Mabel Board
man, Miss Caroline Huston ThOmp-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. L. StOddard
TaylOF, Mr.. Roger r, Hall, Mise
Elena de Sayn, Mrs. Ernest @.
walker, Mr.. Mannix walker, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Il. O'COnnell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kaufman, Mr.
Leonard K. Bergman. Mrs. william
Harryman Rapley, Mr.. and Mrs.
James FeHnlmOre Cooper, MF.
Ward MOrehOuse, Mrs. Ellis Nor
gan, Mr.. and MFa. Jack Chase,
Miss Frances Lord and Mr.. Hu-
bert GOOdhue.
The Washington times., 1936-03-17

A wired bulletin from Norman
w. Pyle apprises that 'The Great
Ziegfeld" will open in Washing
ton at the National Theater on
April 10, and viii be shown twice
daily at 2::30 and $3.50 during
the National Theater engagement.
This, of course, is the Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer picture with VIII
liam Powell depicting the famous
glorifier of the American girl:
with Myrna 10y and Luise Rainer
among others in q long and
notable cast.
MR.. BERGMAN DROPS IN
Ward Morehouse, New York
Sun co1umnist and Broadway
scribe, was among those present
at "Porgy and BeSs" last night.
Also first nighter was Leonard
Bergman, generaliSSimo Of the
Erlanger theaterS, seeing "Porgy
and Bess" for the tenth time.
VARIETY CELEBRATES
Variety club put on the sham.
rock yesterday. It was a Seven
teenth of March luncheon beating
the green bell by about IL hours.
That good Dutchman, Harry Lob.
meyer, of the Earle was the mas
ter of ceremonies, and Nate Brown
welded the gavel at the head
table, since Warner Brothers was
the official host.
DIR. Frank T. Shyne represented
the Clan ma Gael and Carter Bar
ron brought the greetings OF
Georgia's Sons Of st. Patrick
Bert Granoff sang q group OF
Erin melodies end George Metaxs
and other acts from the Earle ano
Fox provided entertainment.
Following the dinner the guests
INSPECTED Variety'S remodeleC
quarters on the second floor oi
the Hotel willard. They make q
flashy rendezvous for washing
The Washington times., 1936-03-17

dition to Jack Benny and his
troupe you'll see THE Voice Of
Bugle Ann" with Lionel Barry
more on the Fox screen. Ticket
winners are:
Elmer P. Price, room S22T Navy
Building; Albert EdmonSton, 1241
Potomac st. N. W.: L. G. Gilbraith,
3644 Thirteenth st. N. W.; Charles
Baradinsky, 2116 0 st. N. W.:
Stella James, 1921 Fourteenth st,
N. W.; Mrs. George w. Pfeiffen-
berger, 1903 Shepard st. N. W.:
Florence JansSon, 1717 G st. NV:
Virginia Waldron, 1914 Florida
Ave. N. E.; Harry Kother. 225O
Hall Pl. N. W., and Evelyn Lynch
of 310 Evarts st. N. E.
The Washington times., 1936-03-17

STRIKING SCENES
The first disposition to accord
George Gershwin highest honors
for the musical veneer applied to
a story OF powerful huruor and
brooding tragedy, yields to a desire
to pay tribute to Reuben Mamou-
liam.
Mamouhan it was who first
staged "Porgy" and set within the
confines Of the proscenium tab
leauxs Of startling beauty and of
extraordinary interest. These
dramatic pictures which give a
graphic idea Of life in the poverty
stricken sluns of old Charleston
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
Brilliant Score BY Gershwin
Sung By a Talented Cast,
MomouIion Directed
By ANDREW r. KELLEY

Negro Porgy with by George Gershwn becomes
American folk opera that musicay worthy and yet
flourishes.
Presented by the New York Theater Guild at the National
last night under its embeshed title, Porgy and Bess the
story Catfish Row and it's sbstraum of society," told in
song and native rhyhms up fascinating evening in
4ba fba,fn
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
Marietta at
The Little

Naughty Marietta" acclaimed
by Washington critics as the fin
est musical film of 1885, is re-
vived for a week at the Little
Theater.
Based upon the famous Victor
Herbert operetta, the picture
established Nelson Eddy and
jeanette Macdonald as the most
The Washington times., 1936-03-17

popular singing stars in Holly
wood and accounted for their be-
ing cast in Rose Marie" current
box-office triumph.
The story of the French prin-
cess who travels incognito to
Louisiana and falls in love with
a handsome Indian fighter is en-
bellished with such famous mel
odies as "Ah, Sweet Mystery of
Life" and italian Street Song"
Besides Macdonald and Eddy,
the cast includes Frank Morgan,
Cecilia Parker. Elsa Manchester
and Douglass Dumbrille.
The Washington times., 1936-03-17

John Tio went on the air with
Ripley. Last year, the talk of
Miami when shown at Earl Car
rolls Palm Island Casino. Mrs.
John (Jock) Whitney named a
race horse from their stables after
the bird.
The Wierre Brothers on this
bill, are from Germany and
worked overseas for IA years be-
fore they came here last year with
the FolieS Bergere show. At q
performance before Prince George
of England, at the HippOdrome in
London one of the brothers was
injured. The Prince came back
stage to their dressing room and
insisted that he be treated by the
royal physician until he was well,
a matter of some six months.
Ernest Belcher, Cecil B. De
Miles dance director before
Kosloff, ran his own wellknown
dancing academy in Los Angeles,
some IS years ago, and taught
among others, Ramon Navarro
screen star; his own daughter
later to be known on stage and
screen as Lima Basquette, and
Margaret Valliquett. now head
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
| COVER HOLLYWOOD

THE first week Of the general re
lease of his latest, Little Lord
Fauntleroy," the picture crossed
$50. 900 and broke theater records
in two or three big cities.
Funny Out At Warmers: Jack
Goodrich Dick Powell's Stand-tn
for the last two years. has never
been given an opportunity to do
anything else but stand-in. 1t so
happens that he is very good
looking and Is a very capable
actor, so how's about chance At
something better?
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
Loretta Scott Captures the SIS
In Jack Benny Contest

From all the funny wisecracks and puns which fun
Times readers entered in the Jack Benny contest
got his chucke from the joke submitted by Loretta
Scott of 1924 National Press Building to whom the first prize
Of in caShy will he awarded.
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
Back Stage News and Gossip Gathered In The
Green Rooms BY Bill HoyIe

lining the current Earle bill as
June Knight.
Margaret VaIliquett began dan
cling at 7, under doctors orders
as a remedy for infantile pa
ralysis, and kept it up for nine
years, during which time she
day dreamed of film Stardom at
the Virgil Junior High, Los Ange-
les, along with her classmates,
Carole Lombard and Dorothy
Lee.
This engagement at the Earle
is her first vaudeville with the
exception of three years ago
when she played a three-week
holdover at the Paramount, N.
Y. c., with Lou Holtz and Frank
Fay.
A letter from Glen Gray. top
man in the Casa Iona band,
tells that they have taken over
the Rainbow Room in Radio
City. At an opening attended by
Vera Van, Morton Downey, Frank
Fay, Harriet Hilliard, Eddie
Bowling, Ozzie Nelson and others,
they were introduced and toasted
by Ray Noble, former maestro.
in-charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
MALTEMO STATE CHAMP SHOWS IN MAIN BOUT
Grenier, Mays, and KOgan on Well-Balanced Ten
 Boat Program
By JOHN A. CLUNEY (SpOrts Editor)

In addition to featuring the Con- necticut middleweight amateur box ing champion, Sammy Maltempo of Willimantic, Waterbury ring addicts will besurprised at the amount of fine boxing talent that has been de- veloped in this city, mos tof which vii lbe trotted out for inspection and action in the old home town.
 The necessary withdrawal of Frankie Buff will not effect the gen. eral makeup and balance of the show which Matchmaker Dick Gray has put together with the idea of presenting 8 thoroughly enjoyable ten bout program, the first that has been seen in this city for long, long time. Eddie Phillips, an up and coming local product, will take on the state champ, Maltempo, and is rated quite able to hold his own with the sturdy opposition that will beg iven him.
 Classy
 Then there is Eddie Mays, the boy whom Bobby Kelly says cannot miss winding up with the state well terweight title in year or so. Joe Grenier, a local lightweight who has made some real impressions on fans in other parts of the state this past summer. Grenier is liable to create more than little favorable surprise when he squares of for action. Tommy Ciario and Eddie Bellus will be among the other local boys to be seen in action.
 In addition to the local contingent there will be top-1ine boxers from New Britain, New Haven and Bridgeport, with Julie Kogan of the Elm City one of the standouts, as he has yet to lose a decision in more than 20 bouts. Jack Freney will introduce the first pair of mittmen at 8:30 o'clock at which time the show is scheduled to start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
.L|TH SPEEDBOYS
 TAKE THRILLER
Wallingford Team Nosed Out 3l=3O BranfOrd
 Laurels Here Saturday

The Knights of Lithuania Speed boys got underway to an suspicious start to open the 1936-37 semi-pro basketball campaign last Saturday night, when they nosed out the Wallingford Jack Service five in a thriller that was undecided until tn final seconds of play, by score of 31 to 30. One of the finest crowds was on hand at St. Josephs hall to witness an opener, also saw the diminutive hard worker, Joe Boley score a point from the fifteen foot foul line to score the victory, with g seconds remaining to play. Previous to Boleys foul point scored, Wallingford was awarded three chances. to score a victory from the foul line, but missed out in each attempt.
 Joe Boley, Joe Swasey. Harry Huey, "Hots' Saldukas and Jasilu- mas featured for the Lith array. while Frank Driend, last years New Haven Commercial high basketball captain, John Lacey of Pilpon Prep, New Hampshire and Mickey Milici were the outstanding performers for Wallingford.
 Manager "Jonuk" Lesunaitis has announced bookings with two fast opponents for the coming week. The K. of l.. Speedboys invade West Haven, Wednesday night to meet the Red Devils. four time cham pions of New Haven in the first of a homeand home series, at the West Haven high school gym. The Knight play hosts to the Branford Laurels, next Saturday night, at St. Joseph's hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
CANAD|ENS GO INTO TIE FOR
 HOCKEY LEAD
New York Americans Held Even By Detroit;
 Rangers Win
(By United Press)

The New York Americans were tied for first place with Les Cana diens in the International division of the National Hockey league today and Detroits' Red Wings took sole possession of the second rung in the American group.
 The Wings battled the Amerks to 8 3E3 tie last night, each get ting one point, but it was a costly game for Detroit as it probably lost for the rest of the season the serv- ice of ace defenseman Doc" Young, who smashed into the boards and broke q bone in his right ankle.
 Wiseman of New York and Wally Kilrea of Detroit matched goals in the first period, but the Amerks snatched the lead as Lorne tallied twice in the second. Herbie Lewis got one of them back late in the same period, and sent the game into overtime as he scored the tying goal at 16.57 of the final frame.
 The New York Rangers hold on to their lead of the American divi- sion with their sixth victory of the year, 2 to l, over the Chicago Black hawks. Shibicky and Colville tal- son rang up the lone score for the lied for the Rangers and Thomp- Hawks who haven't won but one game this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
AMERICAN DIVISION
NAUCY Y NETMEN
 OUTCLASS BOSTON
Bridgeport and Pawtucket Also Bow in Borough
 Round Robin

Naugatuck, Dec. 7-The Nauga- tuck "" volley ball team came through it's first test in the new Southern New England Volley Ball league with flying colors Saturday, winning all three of it's matches in a round-robin tourney at the local "Y".
 Naugatuck defeated in succession Pawtucket, Bridgeport and Boston with the loss of only one game. The local players showed some fine voi- ley ball and also displayed the abil- ity to play best when points were badly needed.
 The Naugy combine showed fine team play and much improvement over last year in defense play. At one time during a match five of the six Naugatuck players were of the court in an effort to return ball spiked sharply to the side.
 The scores were: Naugatuck IS, Pawtucket O; Ca shut-out game be- tween teams of this calibre Is a very rare thing); Naugatuck IS. Pawtucket 4: the. locals trimmed Bridgeport by the following scores, l5-7. l2-l5 and 15-6. and defeated Boston, the runner-up, by 1914, 15-8 scores. Boston, which arrived late and therefore had to play three matches in a row, trimmed Pawtucket i5-5, l5-5: took over Bridgeport i5-7. i7-i5: and Bridge port conquered Pawtucket, i5-6, l5-8.
 Captain Fred Ashmore, Carl Hasseil, George Halloway. Joe Smith. Fred Baker. Joe Valinches. Elton Ahramson and Russ Weaving played for Naugstuck,
 Other teams in the league played Saturday in South Manchester. but tho results of those games arc not known here yet. The local outfit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
NAVY GRID COACH
 PRAISES DUBOIS

Coach Tom Hamilton of the U. s. Naval Academy football team rates Ray Dubois, son of MT. and Mrs. Lionel DuBois of May street as one of the greatest fighting linesmen ever to represent Navy" according to a story by J. P. Abramson in the New York Herald-Tribune.
 DuBois was elected the 1887 foot ball captain for the Navy last week. The writer says the local young man is known as "The Fight ing Demon" and lists him among outstanding college football cap- tains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
RED SKINS GAIN CHANGE TO PLAY FOR PRO TITLE.
Game May Go to Chicago or New YOrk-Giants
 Blanked 14-O
(By United Press)

Officials of the Boston Red Skins and the Green Bay Packers met in New York today with National league President Joe Carr to decide whether the two teams will meet in Chicago or New York next Sunday for the professional championship.
 The Red Skins won the eastern division title by defeating the New York Giants in their final game yes- terday, IA to 0, but because of poor support by home fans all season the club management is as anxious as Green Bay to have the playof staged in New York or Chicago the Packers, western division win ners, have host of followers.
 New Champions
 The Bostonians hit the peak of their form as they dusted of the Giants, eastern title team ever since the playoffs began in 1893. It was a savagely played game which sent three men to the hospital despite steady rain which had the New Workers famed aerial attack begged down completely. The Red Skins marched to the Giant four yard line three times before Don Irwin crashed through for a touchdown in the second period. The other touchdown came when Cliff Battles received a punt on his 26-yard marker and skidded his way "A yards down the field. Riley Smith place kicked both extra points.
 The National league schedule was cleaned up as last years champion Detroit Lions stopped the Brooklyn Dodgers, IA to 6, and Green Bay with the western title already cinched played the Chicago Car dinals to a co deadlock.
 Final Standings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
EAGLES WIN

New Haven, Conn. Dec. 7--(UP --The New Haven Eagles. trailing along In last place In the Interna- tional American Hockey league. de- feated the Cleveland Falcons last night, 20.
 HexImer and Mondou scored the goals in the first and second per- iods.
 The Eagles were nine points be- hind thlrd-place philadelphla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
EASTERN DIVISION
WEST SIDE SPEEDBOYS
 PROVE EASY VICTORS

West Side Speedboys put on an exhibition of high scoring when they went to Litchfield last Friday night to meet the James Morris A. O., returning with a II to IA victory, Bradley, Casey, Lackey and Gray scoring most of the points, while the sturdy Speedboy defense kept the opposition down so that no play CT scoher more than a single field goal. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

Eddie Cantor has returned to New York, grinning widely over an amusing experience he had during his week in Boston. Jacques Rem ard, his orchestra leader, was visit ing relatives while the cast filled a vaudeville engagement at the Keith theater. The Hub City is Remarks home town. One day, Cantor want ed to inform him of changes in re- hearsal plans, 50 he telephoned the relatives home.
 "This is Eddie," he began.
 "Eddie?" queried feminine voice, vaguely.
 "Yes, Eddie Cantor"
 A long pause, and then he heard her say to someone in the room, Eddie Cantor's on the phone. You know him-he's on the same bill with Jacques at Keith's."
 Andre KOsteIanetZ was in . dither until within 8 few minu-
 tes of broadcast time, Friday Dramatic events in England
 were the cause of it all.
 KOstelanetz had scheduled
 brand-new composition, "Coro-
 nation "Waltz," written by IT,
 wing Nasloff and Paul Cunning hame, as a tribute to the cor
 onation ceremonies of King Ed-
 ward. He had written his friend. Henry Hall, the British band
 leader, suggesting that Hall and
 other English acquaintances lis
 ten to the program over short wave.
 The selection had been pains
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07


 You will have to be a real "old timer to peg this man correctly, for he was one of the greatest fighters of all time, and inventor of the famous "solar plexus' punch. He came to Waterbury once to give a boxing exhibition at the old ball grounds on West Main street.
 Fridays WhO0zis was the one and only 'Penuch' Guerrera, who played ol; some of the best bask-' etball teams ever shown at Cr0s- by in the days of those Tayrol- made hoop machines that func- toned almost perfectly.