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The Washington times., 1936-07-04

Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
and Betsy Patterson of Baltimore,
were married and this is the end
ing that Hearts Divided" pro-
vides in the new version which
opened yesterday at the Metro
politan Theater.
A gay and delightful romance,
the semi-historical story offers
Marion Davies a captivating role
of real charm and Dick Powell,
as Jerome Bonaparte, her sutton,
a chance to sing and show his
heart-winning attributes. Dick
vocalizeS with two songs Of the
heart.
This romance, which Napoleon
opposed, presents the opportun-
ity for that good actor, Claude
Rains, to traipse as the Little
Corsician. Rains gives a bril-
liant performance as Napoleon,
and especially recommended is his
scene with Betsy Patterson
wherein he confessed (privately)
he is a ham actor with an ap-
preciative and receptive audi
ence.
The comedy angle Of this pic
ture has been very cleverly han
died by Director Frank Borzage.
These interludes of subtle laughter
employ Charlie RuggleS, Edward
Everett Horton, and Art h ur
Preacher. This trio represents the
unsuccessful suitors for Betsy'S
hand and favor, and have been
deity handled for dignified but
genuine laughter.
Marion Davies has never had a
sweeter role, nor one in which she
gives such a sympathetic and
moving performance. You will
like every minute of it, including
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
NJ OV l F.
CLOCK

EARLE-Carole Lombard. "Prin-
cess Comes Across" 10 a. m,
1925, 2:55, $40, 7:50, 1920
p. m.
Stage-11:4O a. M, 2:1O, ABS,
7:05, 9:35 p. m.
FOX-Gloria Stuart in Crime OF
DR.. Forbes" IL a. M, 1875, 4:20,
TOO, GAS p. m.
Stage-12:55, $40, 6:25, 9:O5
p. m.
RKO-KEITH'S - Barbara Stan.
wyck, Gene Raymond, in Bride
Walks Out" 11:15 a. M. 1:01,
PAT, 4:33, 6:19, sos, 9:51 p. m.
Observation-Disclosures Davies
in Hearts Divided" 11:45 a. M,
las, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45. GAS p. m.
PALACE-Robert Taylor in "Pri.
vate Number" 1870 a. M, 1870,
1885, $40, 7:4O, GAS p. m.
COLUMBIA-Sylvia Sidney, Spen,
Ger Tracy, in Fury" 11:15 a. M,
1920, 1928, 5:33, 7:4O. 9:45 p. m.
LITTLE-"Ruggles of Red Gap,
with Charles Laughton. Mary
Boland, Charlie Ruggles, ZaSu
Pitts, Roland Young. Feature
starts II a. m, 1:06, 3:13, $40,
1927, 9:34 p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

the more modern tempo, can Old
Fashioned Song to a Young So
phisticated Lady"
Prosper and Marat, two men
doing an athletic turn, open the
bill. The act is an outstanding
one of it's kind, the most difficult
feats being executed with flaw
less precision and ease.
This act is the first athletic
turn have ever seen win an en-
core from a washington audience.
Steve Evans, a blond and versa
tile young actor, does some excel
lent limitations of film notables
and scores also with some original
conceptions.
Harris, Claire and Shannon pre-
sent an exquisite dance turn,
bizarre, novel and excellently
timed and staged. Duke McHale
aids with some of the cleVerest
and fastest tap dancing seen in
some time.
An excellent short subject, THE
Star-Spangled Banner" is among
the subsidiary film attractions.
J. w. 3.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

patients suggestion, so it becomes
suicide, rather than murder. So,
avoid, I say, "mercy-killings" I'M
less you have the strongest kind
of an argument to justify. Com
promise is no excuse for moral
first-degree.
Acted better than It's diluted
subject deserves, the cast of DIR.
Forbes" employs as principals
Gloria Stuart, j. Edward Brom-
berg, Sara Haden, Robert Kent,
Alan Dinehart, Taylor Holmes,
Charles Lane and De Witt Jen-
nings.
A big dose of "hotcha" right in
the middle would help out Ozzie
Nelson's band act. Ozzie has a
fine band, good musicians, a
choice selection of swing and
topical tunes but the accelerator
is never pushed down to get into
high.
Lovely Harriet billiard, pref
tiest girl in Hollywood or vaude-
vile, does Get Thee Behind
Me Satan" and other numbers
to a big hand. CasS Daily, a
bent in the middle eccentric
SongstreSS, soon to be glorified in
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

And even though the romance
tends to run along the borderline
of farce at times, the mystery
angle of the film achieves some
moments of a tingling suspense.
The spots of humor, too, prove
highly enjoyable in this film in
which murders are main in
gredient.
The entire action of the play
takes place aboard a luxurious
ocean liner and is reminiscent, to
some extent, of that other film,
Transatlantic" though the pres
ent opus suffers by any such COM
parison.
Photography Excellent
The photography in "The Prin-
cess Comes Across" is excellent
and some of the shots of the sea
deserve laudatory mention.
Carole Lombard, in the part of
the phoney princess, is strongly
and, at times, humorously remi-
niscent of Carlo. Perhaps, inten-
tionally so. Miss Lombard does
an adequate Characterization in a
role that isn't any too plausible to
begin with.
The big sequence, where the
phony princess blows the whole
works over the radio" to quote
one of the characters, is the weak
est spot in this film. This scene
is simply fantastic. This, how
ever. is not properly charged
against Miss Lombard, who has to
play the part as it is given her.
Fred MacMurray has person
atty which turns out to be one
of the chief assets of this film. As
an American bandmaster he does
a very plausible and entertaining
evenings work.
Alison Skipworth and William
Frawley contribute most of the
films lighter moments.
Westerners on Stage
On the stage the spot of honor
Is held by Louise Massey and the
WesternerS who offer music of
the plains as we like to hear it.
Miss Massey and five talented in
strumentalists regale us with Gal
lop Your Troubles Away" lei
Rancho Grande," "Pardner, It's
the Parting Of the Ways and, in
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
Offers
"A Million

IF Had a Million" one of the
most unusual and successful pic
lures ever produced by Hollywood,
will be revived at the Little
Theater next week, beginning to-
morrow. Man of Aran," &C.
claimed by the National Board of
Review as the best movie of 1884.
will be shown in a condensed
version as an added attraction.
Involving eight majop stars,
seven famous directors and a score
of well-known writer's, If I Had a
Million" the story of an eccentric
millionaire who picks six persons
out of the telephone book and
gives each a million dollars,
ranges from hilarious farce to bit
ter tragedy. Each of the episodes,
written directed and enacted by
different people, is complete in it.
self, yet all combine to make a
fascinating whole. In addition to
Charles Laughton, who makes his
Hollywood debut and steals the
picture as the timid bookkeeper
who gives his boss the bird" the
cast includes Gary Cooper, George
Raft, Jack Oakie, w. c. Fields,
May Robson, Charlie RuggleS,
Richard Bennett and Alison Skip
worth.
Man of Aran," conceded to be
the most beautiful and inspiring
authentic sea picture ever filmed,
depicts the struggles of the inhabi-
tants of the west coast of Ireland
to win livelihood from the sea.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
Glen Echo Has
Free Fun

A full-packed day Of fun at
Glen Echo is as easy on the
pocketbook as it is good for the
health and disposition.
Quite a few things at Glen
Echo are absolutely free. Admis-
sion to the park is always free.
So is the use of picnic tables and
chairs in the shady groves, not
to m ention comfortable lawn
swings and other aids to good
times. Latest addition to the
free list are the free swimming
lessons at the Crystal Pool, with
classes both in the morning and
early evening and for adults and
children.
Admission to all the attractions
is always at standard low rate
and there is never an increase in
price, even over the crowded
week-endS and on holidays.
Every modern fun-making device
is numbered among the 50-odd at
Glen Echo. Newest is the re-
splendent motor boat ride with
its winding water course over
looked by two big lighthouses with
rainbow Searchlights. The drive
'em-yourself motor boats steer so
easily that they can be guided by
small boys and girls.
Also add those jolly romping
rides, the Whip" and the "Dodg-
en-" the romantic odd Mill" and
the soaring coaster dips, spinning
merry-go-round with its resonant
calliope music and the thrilling
air rides, not to mention that
palace of Glowing, the Midway
of Fun"
Glen Echo's Crystal Pool is one
of the largest and finest swim cen
tiers in the country, equipped with
a wading pool for children. slides,
diving platforms and a wide sand
beach giving the true Seashore
atmosphere.
Dancing in the Spanish ball
room is given a special lure by
the Swing" of David McWilliams'
12-piece orchestra.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
Fight Films at
Mt. Rainier

Official motion pictures of the
Max Schmeling-Joe Louis heavy
weight bout will be shown at the
Cameo Theater, Thirty fourth
Street and Rhode Island Avenue
N. E., Mt. Rainier, Md, for one
week, starting today.
The pictures were taken at the
ringside and show every exchange
of blows, round by round. Most
of the knockdowns are shown in
slow motion.
The film will be shown daily
from 2 p. m. to midnight, start
ing every hour on the hour. The
last show will start at II p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

but it's all in fun and not to be-
taken very seriously, so everybody
has a good time, including the
audience.
The cast is excellent with Bar
bara Stanwyck letting up on the
shouting dramatics she has af-
fected so long, and essaying light
comedy role which she handles
very nicely; Gene Raymond plays
Michael, the husband; Robert
Young is the smiling, helping
friend; Ned Sparks and Helen
Broderick, both droll, Sour-viSaged
players, take care of the most
amusing of the gags; Billy Gilbert
has a small role, also.
It's good for several laughs.
The short features include a
newsreel packed with vital interest;
the newest of the Screen Snap
shots, with the Hollywood reporter
taking us about the places where
the stars shine. A cartoon comedy
closes a program Of good summer
fare, K. Y.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

He is charged
with murder and
his h a n d S are
wiped clean of
crimson only be-
cause Of q series
of court room
episodes that are
slightly / n ere d.
ible.
With all due
respect to Pro
Queer Daryl Fan
uck, and his Gag
erneSS to Jun
abreast Of tn e
h e a d lin e S, he
ought to consult
the cenSorS. Be
cause Crime of
DR.. Forb e S" is
just as tickliSh
stuff as W h e n
the S t a g e pro-
jected "Oly m
oia," is treated
Win Cne SELL
same absence of
courage.
T he average
movie fan is con-
vinced that an
incurable patient
is knocked Off"
The screen au-
thorS merely put
the a 6 ency of
death within the
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

the Shubert musical comedy,
packs a wallop and Maestro Mel
son strikes the target. The band
needs only some smoking hoof-
ing. bright lights to be a riot.
The Fox Movietone News reel
has an abundance of politics and
it's comedian. Phil Lampkin gets
plenty out of the Fox band, with
an overture led minus a baton.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
Gail Patrick Is Given
Murder Mvsterv Lead

Gail Patrick has been chosen
for the feminine lead in Murder
With Pictures" at Paramount
studio. AS soon as a leading man
is selected. Charles Barton will
start directing. The supporting
cast announced will include Grace
Bradley, Porter Hall, Benny
Baker, Ernest Cossart, OnSlow
Stevens, Anthony Mace and Irving
Bacon,
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
Years Are So Long
BouQht for Pictures

Paramount has acquired one of
the most important story proper
ties on the market with the pur-
chase Of Margaret LaWrence'S
novel, 1.-The Years Are So Long"
This novel, which is a domestic
problem story of American family
life, has exceeded 100000 copies
and is in constant demand in pub
lie and arc rental libraries. The
author is represented in this years
list of best sellers with IF I Had
Two Apples"
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
I@DHIC NJ I'D ENDRECI At E0V
Ozzie Nelson's Bond, Starring
Harriet HiIIiord, Fills
The Stage Program
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Hollywood handles red hot topic-mercy kngjust like
you and would uggle with blistering potato, drop same
when it threatens to burn the fingers.
"Crime Forbes the Fox Theaer this week, is
interesting movie escapes being knockout because the story
begins and ends pulling its punches.
Dr. Godfrey mortally wounded beyond the service of
modern surgery medicine, pleads to be put out of his
misery 1t happens that the friendly medco who attends him.
without violation of his ppocrac OATH becomes seriously
involved
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

IT n e b r / d e
Walks Out" is a
comedy in which
a girl with a
good job is reluc-
tant about giving
it up to marry a
boy who isn't so
keen about work
ing but who has
ide as a b u I
household b u i.
gets; of course
they marry, be-
aus you t h
must have its
own experiences.
and when the
budget idea fails
the bride walks
out.
A m u t u a ]
friend who has
enough money
but lit tie else
helps them out
and there is a
most amusing in.
lection of farce
in the end the
groom and his
young wife are
gree d to try
again on a more
solid footing, and
it ends with the
usual Hollywood
= o~nu orIiY0n
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
Fields Plans Trip

With the release of Poppy" in
which he returns to the screen for
the first time after nearly years
illness, w. C. Fields is planning a
trailer trip into the Southwest be-
fore beginning his next produc-
ton.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
To Celebrate WeddinQ

Lucille Gleason, noted film and
stage actress, in Rhythm on the
Range" and Jimmy Gleason, fea-
tured comic in yours for the Ask
ing" will celebrate their thirtieth
wedding anniversary in August.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
Stone Whip Expert

Fred Stone, currently appear
ing in new Francis Lederer pic
ture, my American Wife," is an
expert with the bull whip. With
its lash, he can snap the ashes off
a cigarette 20 feet away.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
CoroIe Observation-Disclosures
On Screen at Earle

he Princess Comes Across current at the Earle Theater
and starring Lombard and Fred MacMurray, is
typical Hollywood connection (not in any derogaory
sense) of romance mystery and humor The whole blends
into pretty good mixture for program picture.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
= KEITH'S HAS STANWYCK
1.-THE Bride Walks Out" Stars
Barbara Stonwyck at Keith's

Even rainy Friday could not dampen the ardor OF those
youngsters who believed that could live cheapy as
and then found that they couldn t.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04
1.-THE Crime Of Dr..
Forbes"

Original screen play by Frances
by George Marshall.
CAST
Ellen Godfrey. 49,. Gloria Stuart
DIR. Michael Forbes Robert Kent
Luigi ............ Henry Armetta
DIR. Eric Godfrey j. Ed. BrOmberg
DIR. Anna Burkhat. E. Sara Haden
Prosecuting Attorney. Alan Dinehart
Defense Attorney. Charles Lane
Judge Benson. Dewitt Jennings
DIR. Robert Empey Taylor Holmes
DIR. John Creighton. Paul stanton
Sheriff Neil. ... Russell Simpson
John Dunlap. ....... Paul MCVey
Dean Lewis 49,. Chas. CrOcker-King
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

the incidents that bring in Thomas
Jefferson among other historic
figures.
The Metropolitan is offering on
the supplementary program half
an hour of news reel pictures and
selected short subjects-A. r. K.
The Washington times., 1936-07-04

They Touch on MERCY Killings" But
Not CourageousIy, In This Feature
The Washington times., 1936-12-21

formance through 81 chances.
Bob Refs Of the Boston Bees
turned in an Identical record.
The Bees also led in double
plays, with ITS, and had a record
breaker in Catcher AL Lopez, who,
in 127 games, was charged with
only one passed ball, bettering the
previous standard of two.
OFT Home Run Champ
Getting back to those Giants,
their most noteworthy perform
ance of the Season-aside from
Hubbelrs pitching and the pen
nant payoff-was contributed by
Mel OFT, whose persistence finally
got him there as home run cham
pion.
On two previous occasions, he
belted himself into a tie for the
title, but this time he came
through alone. His total was a
meager 33, compared with Lou
Gehrig's 49 in the American
League, but it was quite sufficient.
For the best all-around batting
accomplishment of the year you
turn to Joseph "Ducky-Wucky"
Medwick of the Cardinals. The
eagle-eyed outfielder hit. 351, led
in hits with 223, for the most total
bases 267, and broke the two-base
record with "a.
The Washington times., 1936-12-21

Besides Supplantlng the Card
inals, 1885 leaders, in club field
ing. the Cubs had the best second
Sacker in the person Of Billy Her
man, who led at his position for
the second straight time, and the
catcher nearest to perfection in
the veteran Gabby Hartnett, on
top for the third season in a row.
The enthusiastic old chatterboX
also increased his record to II
seasons in which he has caught
in 100 or more games.
Suhr Tops at First
Other top hands at fielding
were Gus Suhr, Pittsburgh Pirates,
first base; Joe Strip, Brooklyn
Dodgers, third base; Leo Du-
rocher, Cardinals, shortstop, and
John Cooney, Dodgers, outfield.
The Pirates took the club bat
ting title by just shade over the
Cubs and Paul Waner of those
same Pirates hit 1878 for the in
dividual crown, as revealed earlier.
The New York Giants finished
third in fielding and fifth in hit
ting and still won the pennant.
For an additional mark of ex-
cellence, the Cubs had a pitcher
who shared fielding honors at his
position, the same being Tex
Carleton, with an errorless per-
The Washington times., 1936-12-21
Beern1en Win
From Italians
In Feature

Sun Radio soccer team today
remains at the top of the heap IN
the Recreation League, although
the Radio outfit was unable to
meet the German Sport Club
eleven yesterday because OF the
poor condition Of Bennlng F1e!d
where the game was scheduled 10
be played.
Heurich's and Marlboro were
returned winners in yesterdays
games. the former defeating
Italian-American, Al, and the
latter taking a A verdict over
the Democrats to keep their home
record clean of defeats. In the
only other contest, Georges Radio
and Silver Spring played to a q
tie.
Heurich's encountered only me
diocre competition from the
Italian-American team. The field
was Soggy and miskicking was fire.
uuent. However, Sienuta, of Heur-
ich's, managed to score twice In
each half. Sperti scored for the
Italian team.
The tie between Georges Radio
and Silver Spring placed the lat
ter team ahead of the Italians in
the league standing. Treacherous
footing detracted somewhat from
this game.
Marlboro went into quick lead
in it's game and was out in front
80 at the end of the half. How
ever, the winner was forced to
step on it in the second, for the
Democrats got down to business
and forced the home team to the
limit.
The Washington times., 1936-12-21

Perhaps it is that President
Joseph Maloney, of the N. B. A.,
is empowered to speak for that
association, that is, President Ma
loney and the N. B. AS executive
secretary, Edward C. Foster. In
any event, it was indicated, if not
announced, through the two
powers-that-be, that the N. B. A.
will not tolerate the proposed
Freddie Steele-G Gorilla Jones bout,
scheduled for Milwaukee on New
Year Day, for the reason that
Jones was suspended by the N. B.
A. in April of 1888 for stalling in
a bout against Ben Jeby in Cleve-
land. If Wisconsin goes ahead
with the Steele-Jones bout, which
Wisconsin no doubt will do, then
Wisconsin will be fired out Of the
N. B. A.
Apparently, Victor Manhardt,
chairman of the wisconsin
Athletic Commission precipitated
the Wisconsin-N. B. A. quarrel.
IManhardt, who knows his business
most thoroughly, as Wisconsin
promoters and fans alike will tell
you, stated to the N. B. A. that
| if Jones suspension were not
lifted in time to permit the New
Year Day fracas in Milwaukee,
then Wisconsin would up and re-
sign from the N. B. A.
It would appear to one filled
with the Christmas spirit that the
N. B. A. is not at all for peace on
earth and goodwill toward all
men. What difference can ii
make to any one, except the pro.
moter of the Milwaukee fight OF
New Year Day, whether Gorilla
Jones is reinstated or not? Gorilla
must be in need of cash, else why
take on Steele? Of course, pro
feSsional prize fighting, some
times known as hiking, does anc
should have a money motive
Money is what makes the mare
go, and it's what causes Victor
Manhardt and the N. B. A. tc
come to blows.
Then, there is the Freddie Steele
angle. Freddie needs some dough
too. Why should Freddie suffer
because Gorilla stalled in 1888?
The smart thing to do, and the
way to administer justice tenn
pered with mercy at this merry
yuletime, is to commute poo
Gorilla's sentence at once and put
him on probation. Gorilla prob
ably will not have much time tc
stall with Freddy Steele. Besides
The Washington times., 1936-12-21

in that Cleveland affair, why did
Gorilla stall? Did someone whisper
in Gorilla's ear that he should
stall? These two questions would
belong before the N. B. A. house,
were it not the merry yule season,
However, since it is the merry
yuletide, please, Messrs. Maloney
and Foster, forgive Gorilla Jones
for his past sin. You see, I, too,
have motive. My good friend,
Ted Jameson, of Peewaukee, Wis,
is to referee, and, I suspect. Ted
needs a bit of dough, too, for
Emmy and the four kids. Ted, I
am given to understand, will
referee the Steele-Jones bout, will
be paid for so doing, and-after
all, Messrs. Maloney and Foster,
what have you against Ted jamie
son?
The Washington times., 1936-12-21
Hendricks PLAY
N. Y. CeItiCs
New Year

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 81.
The Kendrick Brewers meet the
New York Celtics on New Year
night at George Washington High
gymnasium.
Bob Mcdonald, local sports Of
ficial, is making arrangements for
the contest.
The locals will drill three nights
this week in preparation for the
battle.
Bob Walker, Lee-Jackson High
coach, has postponed all basket.
bal activities for the Little Gen.
erals" during the Christmas holi-
days. The next game will be with
Falls Church here on January 8.
DR.. Carl Dreifus, prominent
local athlete, returned home
yesterday from Emergency Hospi-
tai in Washington, where he was
operated on for appendicitis.
DR.. Herbert E. Cross, president
of the Service Club Bowling
League, today announced the sec
ond-half competition would begin
on January 6. The Rotary five
won the first half.
Tonight at 7:30 o'clock a turkey
shoot will be held at the Alexan-
dria Skeet Club. Joe Everley is
chairman of the program.
The Washington times., 1936-12-21
Menorah B0WIers
Grab First Place

Menorah won three from Merit
to take over the top position in
the Hebrew Bowling League as
Sigma Alpha Kappa gave Mar
dele rude surprise with a three
gave clean sweep. Owls also upset
the dope by taking three games
from the Pals.
Berman grabbed individual hon
ors with 154 and 399. Other stars
were schecter, 369; M Himmel-
farb, 1868; A. Jeweler, 361, and
Weinberg, 359. Standings:
The Washington times., 1936-12-21

Travelled far, but players from
these schools won general atten-
ton for their work. They were
Wayne Underwood of Marshall
and Joe Keatley of Concord,
tackles. Both weighed 200 pounds
or thereabouts, and covered their
zones in bang-up style. Love, of
Salem, and Roscoe, of West Lib,
erty, were runners up.
Paul Krumenacker, of Salem,
who made the team last year
again was chosen, along with Bill
Smith, of Marshall. Both were
clever at pass receiving and filled
the other requirements Of first
class ends. Jack Shelton, of Divis,
and Elkins and Klevins, of Beth
any, were selected for the second
team.
Peterson Smart
Peterson, of West Virginia Wes-
leyan, was an outstanding per-
former. He played smart football
throughout the season. He kicked
Is goals from touchdownS out of
16 attempts. Roy Bechtel, also
of West Virginia Wesleyan, wins
a place in the backfield.
Oswald Rometo won the quarter
backs berth by smart and re-
sourceful play throughout the sea-
son. He weighed only 100 pounds,
but his fearless tackling and fiery
leadership made him an outstand-
ing figure on the field.
The first and second teams of
the West Virginia Conference
follows:
The Washington times., 1936-12-21
Wisconsin MayResigr1
From ~ B. A. Body
By HARRY COSTELLO

The championship ranking committee of the National Box
ing Association met the Willard Hotel Saturday Every
thought the single duty of this committee to rank
boxers various weight divisions However the principal
story coming of the meeting had to do with threat to
throw the State of Wisconsin out Of the n. B. A.!