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The Washington times., 1936-07-25

(which now are familiar to many,
are: Spring Is Here" yours
Sincerely" with a Song in My
Heart" "Baby's Awake Now"
What q Girl' and why Can't I?'
The stage settings are sumptu'
Gus.
Assisting Mr.. Ford in arranging
this version Of the Owen Davis
play was Lew Parker, in charge Of
dramatic direction, and Ned Nc
Gurn. who staged the dances.
Jean Harlow On Screen
On the screen the glamorous
Jean Harlow stars in "Suzy" sup
ported by Franchot Tone, Cary
Grant and Lewis Stone.
The film, a little slow in getting
under way, nevertheless manages
to close a tenacious grip on your
interest and the sequences lead
ing to the climax pack a terrific
wallop.
The story concerns an Ameri.
can chorus girl stranded in
Europe. The plot leads from Lon
don to France. The time Of the
action is Just preceding and dur
ing the World War. The story
contains many elements Of real
dramatic merit, presents many
unusual angles and its treatment
is such that suspense is well sus'
tanned throughout.
Miss Harlow Does Well
Miss Harlow does some Of the
best work I have ever seen her
present. She manages to be real
iStic and plausible, with the pos
Sible exception Of the opening
sequences. Her role, which is
heavy, makes many and varied de.
mandS and she fulfills them like
a master trouper.
Franchot Tone, Cary Grant and
Lewis Stone are excellent in sup.
port.
Bonita Hume, Reginald Mason,
mez Courtney, Greta Meyer,
David Clyde and Una O'Connor
give good characterizationS in the
other principal roles.
The show, both stage and
screen, is unusually long, consti-
tuting real bargain in enter.
tainment. And more than that, it
is consistently good throughout.
j. w. B.
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San Francisco Is Held Over
By Palace Third Week

"San Francisco" which Is set
ting new film records in many cit
les today, bids fair to set one here.
too. Yesterday this film, concern
ing the San Francisco Of the Bar
barry Coast days. entered its third
week at Loew'S Palace. The thea
ter management says II the at.
tendance Of the last two weeks is
maintained, q new all time high
will be hung up by the F Street
showplace.
Starring in this dramatic and
spectacular film are Clark Gable.
jeanette Macdonald and Spencer
Tracy. The action is played out
against the hurly-burly atmosphere
Of what was sometimes then
called "the wickedeSt city in the
world"
The San Francisco earthquake
brings the picture to sudden and
terrifying climax. The sequences
showing the earthquake set a high
mark in motion picture photog-
raphy. y ~ II
The film is excellently wrought.
Well directed and well played, it
has a story which is powerful and
sincere. It is by all means one
Of the must" pictures Of the
year.
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
MI OWE


EARLE-Joe E. Brown earth
worm Tractors" 11:15 q. m,
1885, 4:20, 7:05, $50 p. m
Stage-12:45, $3.50, 6:15, 900
p. m.
FOX-Jean Harlow "Suzy," 1000
"a. M, 100, 400, 7:05 1905 p.
m. Stage-11:40 a. M. 2:45,
5:45. 8:45 p. m.
METROPOLITAN Kay Francis
"The White Angel" 1900 a. M.
los. 3:15, $40, 1920. 9:25 p. m.
COLUMBIA - Glenda Farrell
High Tension" 1920, 2:15.
4:10, Cos. 500, 9:55 p. m.
RKO .KEITH'S-Henry Hunter,
Parole" 11:15 a. m, 1:04, 1853
4:42, 6:Sl, 500, 1000 p. m.
PALACE-Clark Gable in "San
Francisco" 11:40 a. M. 2:10.
4:40. 7:10. 9:40 p. m.
LITTLE-"Dr. Jekyl and Mr.
Hyde" II a. m, 1908 p. m. SIT,
5:26, 1885, 9:47.
1.-THE Plow That Broke the
Plain" 1888. 2:47, Asst. 7:O6.
9s16s
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
14O-MiIe Trip
On Potomac

There's a beautiful river trip
every Sunday on board the S. S.
Potomac, leaving Washington at
8 a. m. and cruising down the
Potomac as far as Colonial Beach
which is 10 miles away. There is a
wonderful opportunity to view all
the historic sights to be seen
along the river bank. Upon arri-
val at Colonial Beach there is a
bus connection for Wakefield, the
birthplace Of George Washington.
For those not interested in TAX
ing the trip to Wakefield there is
plenty of time to enjoy picnicking,
swimming on a fine sandy beach
and fishing.
A good orchestra furnishes
music for dancing on the trip,
both going and coming.
The steamer Potomac returns to
its dock, Seventh and Water
Streets Southwest, at 7:30 p. m.
in time for the regular moonlight
cruise which leaves at 8:45 o'clock
every evening for a three-hour
cruise with free dancing to Bernie
Jarboe'S might Hawks"
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JOE BROWN AT EARLE
7 ension'
New Film at
Columbia

High Tension" current at
Loew's Columbia Theater, marks
an entertaining and diverting
film for summer fare. Dramatic
ing the thrills and hazards OF
deep-sea diving, an engrossing
story has been built about this
South Sea enterprise.
Glenda Farrell, Helen Wood,
Norman Foster and Brian Dun.
levy are equally competent in the
enactment of their respective
roles. Not that this film exacts
undue ability from any one Of
them, but the result Is a most
enjoyable program picture never
theleSS.
Foster Is an established artist
and as usual gives q clean-cut and
expert performance. Brian Dun
levy, a newcomer on the screen,
also comes forth with some very
worth while acting. Undoubtedly
his charming manner and com
petent acting may rate him con.
sideration as q future LEADING
actor. ...
The feminine interest is graced
by the vivacious Miss Farrell and
the lovely Miss Wood. Glenda
really carries the picture along,
interfering into 1t the rare com.
edy and lightness which makes
High Tension" enjoyable. Miss
Wood, as the efficient secretary,
makes UP the foursome.
Packed with action and replete
with subtle and amusing situa-
lions, and conversations, the play
may not quite keep up with the
title, but it does make an excel
lent effort.
Hearst Metrotone News Is the
outstanding complementary fea-
ture. The United States Navy
maneuvers are sufficiently inter
esting to make this notable. An
amusing short subject on "How
To Sleep" and a mediocre comedy
complete the program. II. K.
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Steamer Trips
Beet Heat !:

Sitting days and sultry nights
have sent thousands of Washing
tonians and visitors hurrying down
to board the Wilson Lines all
modern steamer "City Of Wash
ington." There is no need to stay
at home and prolong the suffer.
ing you have endured at the mercy
of the suns rays. when you are
within a stones throw Of the 70.
lief you are seeking. ~
The spacious breeze swept decks
Of the steamer offer complete rest
and relaxation to those weary
from traffic congestion, city noises
and soaring summer heat. -.
The dance floor, located on the,
second deck, is by far the largest
and best on the river. The unique
lighting arrangement, Stud d e d
with multi-colored soft glowing
lamps, harmonizes perfectly with
the silvery moonbeams SlantinG
down from a Star-laden sky. AS the,
steamer winds its way up and
down the river you are further
transplanted into q realm Of cons
plete enjoyment by the swing
music of Stephen LeSieur and his
CommodoreS. -
The steamer "City Of Washing
ton" makes four round trips daily.
Stops are made at Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall on the 1000 a.
m. and 200 p. m. trips. The Sun.
set Cruise to Marshall Hall leaves
every evening at $50 p. M, and
dance music is featured on this,
trip as well as the regular Noon
light Cruise. which leaves each
night at $3.50 p. m. Nv
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
White AnqeI'
At the Met

With their usual aim for &C.
curacy and with utmost care
Warmers have gone to work and
turned out another one of their
prize screen essays on the career
Of one so highly thought Of in
the medical world. The Lady Of
the Lamp! Florence Nightingale.
Cast as Miss Nightingale in 'The
White Angel" Kay Francis
heads a large group Of favorites
including Donald Woods, Ian
Hunter, Nigel Bruce. Donald
Crisp, Ara Gerald, Ely MalyoU
and Halliwell Hobbies.
Forerunner Of our present day
executive woman, Florence Night
ingale was far ahead Of her time,
In fact it was a mystery why
so charming a woman would
want to give up marriage, Sc.
curity, her home, and place in
England'S fashionable world all
to answer the call Of the dis.
tressed. But she did all this,
facing the animosity, contempt,
and jealousy around her.
When the Crimean war was at
its height Miss Nightingale was
there in its thickeSt going
through the foul hospitals and
never stopping until she had
done her duty to humanity. Red
tape and petty professional
ethics were nothing to this
dauntless woman. It is to her
credit that today English women
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
PAROLE"

killer is released who has a record
Of is arrests, but only one con-
viction; one conviction because he
was protected. This menace to
society stops at nothing conceived
by the evil brain Of the boss, who
works q neat little chisel racket
Of cutting In on all receipts Of
small merchants This business is
worked under an insurance head.
ing to avoid suspicion.
Several tragedies result from
this lack of decision, understand.
ing and fitness Of the parole board
who have an unhappy habit Of
releasing the wrong criminals.
There is grave responsibility on
all members Of a right-thinking
race in permitting such conditions
to exist and Universal Pictures is
to be congratulated in making the
public parole" conscious.
There is o frail little love story,
but it does not deter the action
Of the play nor is 1t in anyway
necessary to the strength Of the
drama.
The principal roles are well han
died by Alan Dinehart. Henry
Hunter, Alan Hale, Berton
Churchill, Ann Preston. Alan Bax-
ter and q host Of other tried and
true players.
Short features include boring
musical CD interlude. a highly
colored cartoon comedy, q trip
with Lowell Thomas to historic
Williamsburg and a newsy news
reel. K. Y.
The Washington times., 1936-07-25

who become nurses revere her
memory in fitting tribute.
It was only natural that
Queen Victoria would reward
so effacing q woman and in
perhaps what is the best scene
in the picture we see Miss Night.
ingale receive q medal from
her sovereign. Miss Francis
lends dignity in her interpreta-
ton of the nurse. Hers is as
sincere a performance as she has
turned out to date. Donald
Crisp's DR.. Hunt was the best
of the long list Of males in sup
port. He makes q thoroughly
convincing menace.
The Washington times., 1936-07-25

land do very nicely in the parts
allotted them.
Auxiliary attractions consist OF
Paramount News, an Our Gang
Comedy, and Merrie Melodies, an
animated technicolor cartoon.
Always Smiling
Let it never be said that Alex
ander C.. Bolts lacked aggressive
ness. He met every discourage
ment with a smile. Somehow in
his divine way the Lord always
provided for Alexander and his
very mistakes turned into his
greatest successes.
What matter if the ending with
Alexander landing his toughest
customer and winning the gal is
a foregone conclusion. You will
laugh through each scene until
you will find yourself laughed
out. Humor, that runs full length
from slapstick almost low com
edy to some well aimed satire on
modern high pressure salesman.
ship constitutes the sum and sub
stance Of the picture.
On the Stage
The Twelve AriStocrats, a well
timed dance act, open this weeks
stage show with some very mod
ern, very refreshing, and very
ingenious dance routines. They
let themselves go with abandon
and radiate a charm that merits
easy applause.
Number two spot on the pro
gram is the return to town OF
Washington's very own darling
and former mistress Of cere'
monies. Miss Maxine Doyle is
back from California as crisp and
pleasing as ever in an orchid
trimmed Hollywood gown replete
with her inexhaustble supply Of
those inimitable "Tha-a-aa-nk
you" Local girl has made good
and how. She easily and readily
breaks into the popular us 1t
True About Dixie" then "She
Shall Have Music" "The Glory
of Love-" and winding up with
q little ditty in which she tells
us how grateful she is to Wash
ington, to you, you, you, and me.
Old home week at the Earle.
Maxine'S back.
HOW does he do it? That's what
the women gasp when AlphonSe
Berg, speed demon dress creator
actually evolves some very smart
gowns before your eyes. He does
them in minutes-nay seconds. To
watch him transform a panty
wasted stooge into a comely miss
with his bolts of satin brocades
and velvetS is to see a wizard at
work.
Mr.. Chase Scores
Hollywood has been very gen.
erouS in Showering us with her
stars this week. Charley Chase,
Hal Reaches public comedian No.
and ambassador from the stu
dos, comes to the Earle's stage
with all his nonSensicalitieS we
know and laugh at on the screen.
Perhaps a bit older than we had
IMAGINED Chase shows an ease be-
fore the footlightS that is both
natural and enjoyable to watch.
He never proves disappointing and
The Washington times., 1936-07-25

who evolves a scheme that threat
ems humanity, that first appeared
as q novel which A. Merritt titled
Burn Witch Burn" the diStin-
guished Barrymore is a paradox
Of kindly scientist and fiendiSh
villainy.
Fran Lawton, playing the ro-
mantle lead opposite Maureen
O'Sullivan, combines with her to
weave an adventurous love ele-
ment in the strange story of a
human revenge that is more ter
rible by its utilization with the
secrets Of science.
The spectacular scenes In the
scientists laboratory where ami
mails and human beings are re.
duced to one-sixth Of their nat
ural size is just one Of the many
thrilling scenes in 1.-THE Devil
Doll" and is definitely a picture
for the required list.
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
'PIainsnan' Sets to I;
Cover Three Acre:

Three acres Of motion picture
sets are being demolished to make
way for the largest outdoor set
ting in Paramount history.
A total of $4,000 square feet are
being cleared at the southeast cor.
ner of the 27-acre grounds for sets
of THE Plainsman," Cecil B. DE-
Miles epic Of American char
acter which will begin filming
next week, with Gary Cooper and
Jean Arthur in the leading rolesS
The Washington times., 1936-07-25

the comedy and, granting that
they have good parts, they still do
a praiSeworthy evenings work.
Dorothy Scott, Barbara Towne,
Lew Parker, Chester FrederickS,
Ralph MagelSSen. Madelyn Killeen
and Alex Courtney. carrying the
other principal roles, all work
smoothly and each is a factor in
the merriment which at times is
riotouS.
Chorus Is Pretty
An ensemble Of 20 pretty and
shapely chorines is not by any
means the least vital part Of this
gay entertainment. The girls Of
the line worked with rhythmic pre-
cision. and beautiful costuming
has been provided.
Among the, musical numbers
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
The Devil Doll
To Repeat

Picturesque Lionel Barrymore
returns with his infallible artistry
Friday to the Columbia in 1.-THE
Devil Doll" which has Just con-
cluded a successful weeks run at
the Fox. .
The elder genius Of the gifted
Barrymore family plays a role that
would be peculiarly arresting by
any competent actor. Portrayed
by him, it is truly remarkable.
In this story Of q mad scientist
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
Fields Hardships

AS a boy tramp. after running
away from home in Philadelphia.
w. C. Fields went two years with
out sleeping on a real bed. The
star of Paramount'S Poppy" still
regards a soft bed as a luxury, and
now possesses one OF the most
comfortable in Hollywood.
The Washington times., 1936-07-25

enjoyed by the Fox yesterday.
This stage presentation. PROF.
duced by Gene Ford, of the Fox,
evidently strikes a popular chord.
A good midsummer musical COM
edy seems to be just what the Gus
toners want.
For the success of Mr.. Ford's OF.
fering, Ernest Truck and June
Carr deserve q large slice Of ap-
plauSe. Upon these two devolveS
the task Of carrying off most OF
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
|" Earthworm

Dthe way in which he aims many 3
joke at himself shows his ability
in taking it. He offers two songs
and proves his ability toward
lightning creations. If you can
guess what he creates you win the
prize.
The aforementioned Twelve
Aristocrats in a series Of p,azing
colorings wind up the stage show
and send you on your way gayly
humming and laughing.-D.M.
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
Juvenile Players Are
Cast in Rodeo Film

Virginia Weidler, David Holt and
Billie Lee. three of the youngest
contract players, are additions to
the cast of 1.-THE Big Broadcast Of
1887" radio extravaganza now be-
ing filmed at Paramount under
the direction of Mitchell Lessen.
The Washington times., 1936-07-25

Cast with the star are Guy 4
Kibbe as an eccentric pseudo in
valid whose business tactics date
back beyond '09. June Travis
plays his lovely-to-look-at daugh-
ter. She it is who eggs Joe on
to bigger and better sales. In
supporting roles as small town
types Dick Foran and Olin How
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
Jean Harlow, Fronchot Tone
Star in 'Suzy,' Wartime
Drama, on Screen

Loews through with attraction
this week having Jean Harlow and Franchot Tone uzy
on the screen that gay sophisticated musical comedy
'Spring Is Here the stage Three popular stars in
picture generally draw crowd but Spring Is Here" de-
serves large part of the credit for the capacity business
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
Charley Chase, Maxine Doyle
Star in Fine Stage Show; :
Comedy on Screen

When author William Haze Epson wrote his series of short
stories dealing with Alexander Botts naturaborn salesman
he must have had Joe E. Brown in mind The aphappy
yonmouhed comedian fits the role neatly. In Earthwor
Tractors the Warner Brothers have called the m Joe has
regular field day. rompg through after in fine
The Washington times., 1936-07-25
little ~ +AiT! SE :
WE y:yTSKs :y.HSSy IKE BIC lSiT$5
LAST DAY

ETsdrls March Miriam HOpkIRs h "Dr. J0kyl aRd
NJ. nyde." Also 1.-THE Plow That Broke the PlaiR."
All Conditioned for Perfecs COMfOvS
Evening star., 1936-05-14
NAVY WILL BUILD
/ GIANT DRY DOCK
Admiral STANDBY Reveals
Plans for Hawaiian Defense
Under New Legislation.
Nv tho Associated Press.

By tho Associated Press.
With congressional action nearly
completed on the peace-time record
Navy appropriation bill, Admiral VIII
liam H. Standley. Acting Secretary,
says the Navy is ready to start imme-
date construction OF $l0,0oo,Ooo
floating drydock as part OF the Ha-
waiian island defense line.
He disclosed this yesterday as he
appeared to testify before the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee on the
negotiations which led to the signing
of the new London naval treaty, now
before the committee. The committee
meeting was postponed until today,
however, because Of the absence OF
several members.
Discussed for Is Years.
Construction Of the monster steel
drydock Of a new type and design
superior to that Of any other nation
as a major project in increasing the
Nays efficiency in the Pacific has
been under discussion and considera-
ton for is years. It would be located
ut Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
plans for construction Of the new
drydock have been completed by the
Bureau of Yards and Docks" Stand
lev said, "and we will issue invita-
tions for bids within the next few
days"
The Navy appropriation bill Is now
IN conference between the Senate
and the House. AS it passed the House
It called for expenditure OF S53l .O7O.-
900. The Senate reduced this to
$52s, 100000.
Would Be 1,016 Feet Long.
The new drydock-a gigantic float
ing machine shop equipped to handle
any ship the Navy now has or plans
to build-would be LOIS feet long,
165 feet wide and rs feet from top to
keel.
To handle battleships it would be
able to submerge for docking to q
maximum Of IS feet, which would ne.
cessitate dredging operations in Pear
Harbor before the new dock could be
doated into position.
The Navy's program calls for dredg-
ing of 25,400.000 cubic yards at cost
of S8,000,000. Approximately one
fourth of the required dredging has
been done and 100000 to continue
the work is provided in the apropria'
tion bill.
Great Britain, France, Germany ane
italy all have floating drydocks. Nav!
officers said, but none-including tht
big British dock at Singapore-is o.
the new type to be built for Pear
Harbor.
Davis Ready To Testify.
Norman H. Davis, chairman of th'
American delegation at the Londor
Conference, and members of the dele
cations staff were present, will
STANDBY, ready to give the COMMITTEES
the inside story" of the negotiation
which preceded signing Of the new
naval treaty by the United States
Great Britain and France, wher
Chairman Pitman postponed the com
mittee meeting.
The treaty was sent to the Senat
Tuesday by President Roosevelt, ant
ratification at this session has beel
predicted. It would limit the size bu
not the numbers Of certain types o
war vessels.
Evening star., 1936-05-14

saw at to support the President'a
opponent"
Their main thoughts were," he
said. that the President was placing
In jeopardy the Supreme Court IN
this country. I don't IND any such
condition to exist.
II think myself that the juris-
prudence Of this country needs .
little shaking up-new thought and
broadening applied to It. A. law
yer, this thing Of going into court
and citing decisions Of 100 and $50
years ago to determine what shall
prevail In this country today has
warped the minds Of some Of our
lawyers.
when the time comes that the
basic law cannot be made to meet
changing conditions it should be
changed. President Roosevelt realizes
that and, although nothing Of that
nature has been done, II done, II
Evening star., 1936-05-14
SUPREME COURT
SAFE, COLE SAYS
Democrats Warned Not to
"FaII For" Propaganda
of Opponents.
BY the Associated Press.

6y the AkSoc1ate0 Sfe66.
BALTIMORE, May ll.-Repre-
sentative william p. Cole told menu
bers Of the United Democratic Club
here last night not to fall for" any
propaganda that the Supreme Court
Of the United States would be In
jeopardy" If President Roosevelt Is
reelected.
Cole, with Representative Palmi-
sano of the third district, asserted
there are definite signs Of returning
prosperity" under the Roosevelt ad-
ministration.
Cole recalled the primary in the
State between the President and Col.
Henry Breckinridge and asserted Some
of my best friends, especially men
Of the legal profession In this city.
Evening star., 1936-05-14
BOYS CLUB DRIVE
PUSHED BY OFFICERS
Rain Forces Postponement Of
Celebration of Fourth Precinct
| Anniversary.

Armed with thousands Of member
ship blanks, Washington policemen
today vigorously renewed their house.
toulouse canvass for new members
in the Metropolitan Police Boys Club
This drive Is the second phase in the
youth organizations campaign for
S135,000.
Rain last night forced postpone
ment of the celebration, marking the
first anniversary of the founding Of
the Police Departments Fourth Pre-
cint Boys Club. The celebration was
to have been held outside the club
at 472 7 street southwest, where q
boxing ring and hundreds Of chairs
had been erected.
Despite the downpour, hundreds
Of persons inspected the club. The
rain began to fall Just as the affair
was about to get under way with q
parade.
Odicials were not able to announce
Just when the celebration would be
held, but Police Chief Ernest w.
Brown said 1t will probably be within
. week or two"
Evening star., 1936-05-14
Baby Has Host Of "Greats. -

06Uy 13b 4Vst VI 0IS8Jbs
A baby born to Mr.. and Mrs.. Ray
0oulding q Lydney. England. has
only one uncle. boy Of ~. But he has
IS great-uncles and aunts. 30 great
cousins, four great-srandparents and
four grandparents. He may be nick.
named Ray the Great.
Evening star., 1936-05-14

would Be done BY orderly amendment
oe the Constttuttcn."
He predicted that the fcrthcoming
campaign will Be the most interest.
ing presidential campaign this coun.
try has ever witnessed"
Evening star., 1936-05-14
TRAFFIC LIGHT REQUEST
IN BENNING PRESSED
Citizens Association Also Asks
Zoning Commission Probe
Of Junk Yard.

Continued complaints Of traffic con-
gestion at the intersection Of Ben
ming road and Minnesota avenue
prompted the Benning Citizens As
sociation last night to authorize .
request for permanent traffic signals
at that point.
Doubt as to whether the Smith
junking firm, located at the West end
of the viaduct, Is adhering to coming
regulations Of that area resulted in
a resolution to request the coming
commission to investigate the territory
in question.
The Potomac Electric Power Co. will
again be asked to remove a cinder
dump pile which has been a source
Of complaint in past months.
The associations next meeting will
be held the second Wednesday In
October.
Evening star., 1936-05-14

London now has bath room teie-
phones.