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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

Walter Catlett, Harold Huber
and John Carradine.
The picture is a Twentieth
Century-Fox production.
PERKINS ON STAGE
Johnny Perkins, the we'll
known ton of fun" is master
of ceremonies for the stage pres
entation and spills quite a few
new and funny jokes. Toward
the end of the show he looSens
up and breaks into song, rem
dering a ditty which, he says,
he composed in honor of his re-
turn to Washington. Be that
as it may, Mr.. Perkins is a lot
of fun and I, for one, am glad
that the Capitol is keeping him
for second week.
A novelty in stage acts is
presented by Walter and Paul
Briant. It is a difficult act to
describe, being done in panto-
mime, but is funny and reveals
a market ability for comedy on
the part of both participants.
IN NEW ROUTINE
Sheila Barrett, noted imi-
tator, gives us a routine that is
brand new and quite as good as
anything she has ever done. To
give you an idea-She opens up
with a scene from "Gone With
the Wind" casting Fanny Brice
as Scarlet and w. C. Fields as
Rhett.
Mann, Dupree and Lee, two
men and a girl, present a rou.
tine of smooth and beautiful
dance numbers.
Sarah Ann McCabe, quite a
comely looking lass, by the way,
offers a well-rendered cycle Of
songs.
A number of good short sub
jects complete the screen pro-
gram. j. w. B.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
War Shots Top
At Trons-Lux

The news reel portion of the
Trans-Lux program this week
headlines the Japanese inva-
sion of China, showing scenes
of the invaders marching into
old Pieping. There are action
shots, also, of a Japanese cruiser
Smelling a Chinese seaport with
their usual brutal disregard Of
civilian lives.
This unwarranted and unjuS-
titled invasion Of a peaceful ma
ton is one of the incredible
things of this age. AS such it
deserves the headlines it is get
ting.
There are many noteworthy
news shots on the program in
Guiding William Green, outlin-
ing the policy of the A. F. Of L.:
the WPA protest march on
Washington, whaling in the In.
dian Ocean, women jockeys stag
ing a race and Lew Lehr, funny
man, who has a scoop" this
week.
An issue of the March Of Time
includes a well presented exposi-
ton of the merit system in gov
eminent as opposed to the Spoils
system, a question that should
appeal to Washington audiences.
There is, in addition, a colored
cartoon comedy and another is
sue of Stranger Than Fiction"
always an interesting subject.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
Roadsiders to Give
Texas Night Monday

The second week of "A Texas
Steer" at the Roadside is due to
start off with a bang. Mon
days performance has been des-
ignated as Texas Night" and
the officers of the Texas Society
expect a goodly gathering Of the
Lone Star States washington
residents.
A number Of the representa-
tives from Texas are still in
town and the RoadsiderS are
particularly anxious to intro
duce to them the Honorable
Maverick Brander, who, theatre
cally speaking, is the Texas
Congressman Of 1890.
"a Texas Steer" continues
throughout all of this week, and
then yields the hayloft stage to
the closing production of MUIR
der in the Red Barn"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
Love Under Fire"
On CapitoI's Screen
Stage, Screen
ForeGoodd at
Capitol

Love Under Fire" current
screen feature at Loew'S Cap
itol Theater, is a story played
against the background Of the
Spanish war. 1t is romance and
adventure done with the light
touch and constitutes excellent
screen fare.
In addition to a novel story,
well enacted, it also has as an
extra added attraction Borrah
Minevich and His Gang, har-
monica players par excellence.
The story concerns the holi-
day Of a Scotland Yard man,
who for his vacation chose
Spain of all places. Don
Ameche plays the part Of the
policeman.
FALLS IN LOVE
On his journey he meets and
falls in love with an English
girl Loretta Young.). Imagine
his surprise and embarrass-
ment when his office calls him
by long distance and instructs
him to arrest this girl for grand
larceny.
There you have situation,
not new, but in this case ex-
tremely well handled. He makes
the arrest, but in his efforts to
escape from Spain with the girl
the tempo and the tension of
the picture increases.
BRILL Mt DIALOGUE
You will find this well-done
and entertaining fare. The dia-
logue in many of the sequences
is brilliant and amusing. Mr..
Ameche, as the debonair detec-
tive, and Miss Young, as the
young lady with quite load
on her mind-and conscience
turn in characterizationS that
you will enjoy.
In addition to the two leads,
the cast includes Frances Drake,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28


At first 1 was tempted to
sit right down and dash off a
column that would make your
eyes pop-and maybe tempt
Mrs. Patterson to hire me to
build up her papers. 1 visioned
a column that might knock the
shell" out of Winchell! (Phew!
that's a sampleD planned
to take a rap at movie editors
of today just to prove what a
fine editor I was 20 years ago
on the Cincinnati Times-Star.
Those were the days! When
the press agents were tired, I
used to dig up stories for them
and arrange stunts for them.
Maybe, even then I was more.
press agent than editor, says
you?
SOPHIE TUCKER WRITES
Had a note from Saratoga
today which reminded me Of
the Cincinnati days. Sophie
Tucker dropped a line to say
she had to hurry back to the
studio and couldn't stop off at
Cleveland for the opening OF
broadway Melody" there. How
delighted the old gal is with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

her success in the picture. cts
like a dream" she says. And
when Sophie dreams-it'S a
dream. Way back, just about
the time the U. S. poked it's
nose into the World War, I got
a phone call from Sophie, who
was playing in vaudeville at
Keith'S in Cincinnati. All eX-
cited, she urged me to rush to
the theater for a sensational
story.
In her dressing room, I found
her in tears, reading a letter.
Her boy, it seems, was i'll at
military school. From the size
Of her tears, I felt it must be
serious. 1t was the measles.
ebert Tucker is now manager
for a Loew's theater on Long
1SlandD
THE BIG IDEA
After being assured that
measles are not fatal and ad.
miring 40 pictures of the boy,
Sophie revealed the sensational
story: She had a grand idea!
She wanted me to have the
TimeS-Star launch a nationwide
campaign calling upon all actors
to contribute toward buying a
battleship for the government.
She even had the name of the
ship all picked-U. S. S. TheS.
plan! Sophie, of course. didn't
have the slightest idea what a
warship would cost - but
thought a few quarters and dol
lars from each actor would do
the trick. Her patriotic fervor
filled whatever space she didn't
fill in that dressing room! She
was in deadly earnest.
I could use that yarn for your
column but you'd only say I was
trying to plug Broadway Mel
ody of 1888" even if I didn't
mention Robert Taylor or Flea
nor Powell.
Speaking of the war. reminds
me of the interview I had with
Vernon Castle, in the alley be-
hind Keith's. Vernon. as you
may be too young to remember
%, was C whisp of a fellow,
almost dainty. In that dirty
alley, swaying on his thin,
bamboo cane, he seemed much
out of place. He didn't want to
be interviewed. He thought in
EerviewS silly. He had more i'm
portant things on his mind.
what. for instance?" I
asked. He flushed almost a
blush) and modestly explained
he was studying aviation and
intended to enlist in the air
service. The dancing partner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
KAY FRANCIS AT EARLE
broadway Melody Of 1888
Held Over at Palace

Gay, light, romantic stuff.
the ideal type of summer fare!
Broadway Melody of 1888" stay
ing for a second week at Loew's
Palace, is just that kind of a
show; star-studded for glamour
and PACKED with extra talent
for your amusement.
The story is a sort of hodge
podge made up of sure fire items
such as the race-winning horse
saving the show, 8 dancing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
PRESS AGENT REMINISCES
Kay Francis
On Earle
Screen

The Earle Theater chalks up
a program, both stage and
screen, which should be tops in
the housekeeping order of the
week. The variety offering is
graced by a lovely singer, Mar
jorie Gainsworth, plus half a
dozen excellent acts. The fea-
ture picture finds the stunning
Kay Francis in a highly emo
tional portrayal and the Subsidi-
airy embellishments are of the
best.
Miss Gainsworth is recently
from the Chicago Civic Opera.
Blond and lovely, the delightful
soprano combines a charming
repertoire of classical numbers
and jazz hits. Seldom does an
artist from another forte step
so gracefully to the vaudeville
stage. Only one criticism, she
was heard far too little, despite
the fact that she sang italian
Street Song" September in the
RAIN" and a couple of impro-
vised novelties. Heralded as a
first Washington appearance,
she should find a welcome here
henceforth.
EXPERT DANCERS
The Debonairs, six expert tap
dancers, with top hats, tails and
canes, do some fancy stepping
with the greatest amount of ease
imaginable. Emily Won LoeSon
is a remarkable toe and tap ex
pert, lending charm to the en-
semble.
Four Vespers open the bill
with tumbling and jumping
act, which could scarcely be sur
passed as an acrobatic hit.
A comedy duo, Ross Wyse,
jr., and June Main, introduce
the only rough stuff, which
really dips beneath the usual
standard set for like performers.
KAY FRANCIS FILM
Confession" a First Ma
tional release, is a court room
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
By OSCAR A. DooB

IA Press Agent Who Refuses to Write COumn3
Dear Andy: :4o,
Your invitation to write column for you IS appreciated
and all that-but I'm smart to fall INTO the trap Erety
slick of YOU inviting the boys to do column Tor you-so
that from then they never criticize your suff Know"
ing how bad theirs is to be- No. slree IL stay on my
side of the desk and you stay on yours m not SUCKING out
nv chin for trouble If should fill up your space with
burbs about big fall attractions and talk about Metro
Godwyn-Mayer pictures, like Big City which saw today'
ever language youse guys in Washington And if
don't fiji up the space with LoewNIGM puffs III get sneers
from my 81 Bosses and Leo the lion Will bite the seat OUT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
Gay Musical
OnSCreendt
Columbia

Back to the Columbia this
week, comes you Can't Have
Everything" with its hot,
Swingy, scintillating tunes, COM
bined with comedy "a la Ritz
Brothers," and drama in the
lives of those who "trod the
boards"
This picture may not have
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

stead of all fluff. This came to
mind after seeing Dead End"
a picture that includes a more
or less kept woman as the near
heroine and another very bad
street girl in the cast, plus a lot
of vile little brats. Dead End"
is going to be a hit, says I.
Then take Conquest" the
new Carlo picture. It has a
cute little illegitimate child in
it-without batting a cenSorial
eye. And why not-with news
papers are getting to be as frank
as medical journals or depart
ment store ads-so why not the
movies?
But, Andy, haven't time to
write column for you. Must
sign off now to stir up a cam
paign on big City" another on
the reopening of our Broadway
Capitol Theater, some stuff on
FREELY" (there's SomethingD,
and try to get an angle on "PriS-
oner of Zenda." This new sea-
son is loaded with dynamite
and I can't afford to let a pic
ture be a hit without doing some
work on it!
Some other time, Andy, I'll
dash off a column for you, but
= not now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
Chief of Loew Publicity
Refuses, However, to
Write a Column

During the absence of Mr.. Andrea R. Kelley, drama
editor of The Times on his annual vacation this space
has been occupied by guest columns from varous per-
c1,J;no this series rve present column By Mr. Oscar
A. Doob, Director of Advertising and Publicity of all
LOe1U ThedterS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
Met Offers
Mysteryond
Adventure

An unusual picture and one
which will appeal to those, like
myself, who occasionally like to
see an author give his imagina-
ton free rein, is king Solo
mons Mines" current at War
ner Brothers Metropolitan.
If this film does at times over
step the bounds Of probability it
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
Famous Hop

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 28.-Ray
Bolger, featured in "Rosalie,"
failed to make a living as a
vacuum cleaner salesman, so he
took up dancing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

have the lead; Of course, he falls
in love with her, the usual pro-
duction difficulties arise, he
finds there is more to tighten
ing a show than just doing the
words and music.
The girl loves him and over
hearing that she is the obstacle
in his way up the successful
road, she disappears and starts
training a favorite horse for the
big Saratoga jumping event.
Hokum helps at this point for
the horse takes the big money,
the girl backs the show and 1t
is a huge success, and I mean
huge.
SMART CAST
The plot doesn't really mean
anything but a thread to tie
together the talents of the
smart cast assembled; small
bits are important because they
are so well done; when young
Judy Garland sings her love
song to a photograph of Clark
Gable you forget all about the
other players in the show; there
is a laugh every time Buddy
EbSen rambles across the stage;
George Murphy dances with
ease Of manner that is a de-
light to behold; Igor Gorin's
rich voice records beautifully;
Robert Windhack'S treatise on
the science of sneezing is a
laugh in itself; then there is
the handsome heart-breaker,
Robert Taylor, and the tap-danc.
ing Eleanor Powell, who star in
the piece; Sophie Tucker, Binnie
Barnes, Robert Benchley, Ray
mond Walburn, troupers all,
have important roles.
The shorts include a magnif-
icent traveltalk by Fitzpatrick
on the Teton National Park, an
amusing Mickey Mouse cartoon
and the pictured news of the
day. You'll like this show, it
ranks high for entertainment
value. K, Y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

suit OF CnlS pollcy, at least, is
that his books are very enjoy
able.
STORY OF ADVENTURE
The story is one of adventure
and mystery. True there is ro-
nance in it, but it is purely a
secondary theme. The narrative
concerns the search for the
tabled mines Of King Solomon
in Africa.
Involved in this search,
through various motives, is q
party consisting of four men
and a girl; one Of the men is an
African chief. After arduous
trekking across the African veldt
and then across a desert, they
fall prisoners to a native tribe
at the scene Of the tabled mine.
Their fate is a long time in
doubt but a revolt in the tribe,
an eclipse Of the sun and a
pitched battle turn things their
way. At the end they are trapped
in the interior Of the mountain,
which Is a volcano. These Sc
quenceS are very spectacular.
FINALLY RESCUED
Finally rescued by their friend,
the chieftain, they get out just
before the mountain crumbles,
burying forever the mines and
their riches.
Paul Robson, as the African
chief, does an excellent char
acterization and his fine singing
is one Of the highlights Of the
film. Cedric Hardwicke, as
Alan Quatermain; Anna Lee, as
Kathy; John Loder, as Sir
Henry Curtis, and Roland
Young, as Captain Good. COM
plete a well-chosen cast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

team better than most, sing
ing star with a glorious voice.
comedy tossed in for full meas
ure and the ever-alluring attrac'
ton of back-Stage romance.
PUTS ON A SHOW
A brilliant young producer
putting on a show stumbles onto
a dancer, unknown but with ex-
citing feet, makes UP his mind
then and there that she should
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

is for the purpose of giving us
added enjoyment. Sir Rider Hag-
gard never let a little thing like
actuality worry him and one re-
suit of this policy, at least. is
that his books are very enjoy
able.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

story, a vivid and dramatic pic.
ture. Miss Francis is Vera
Kirow, standing trial for the
murder of Michael Michailow
Basil Rathbone). The cutback
shows the beautiful Vera, a
dancer. beloved by Michael, but
married to Leonide Gan
Hunter).
The plot is involved, heavy
and an adult quality, but the
acting is of sufficient caliber to
place it in the better range Of
film melodrama.
Miss Francis has many ad-
mirerS, who will find her inter-
probation of the caStoff wife, de-
termined to save a young girl
from harm such as befell her,
a proof that she is capable of
emotional acting of the highest
degree. Others may still enjoy
the sequences in which she is in
her usual role, that of a lovely,
stunning woman, beautifully
goWned.
RATHBONE GOOD
Rathbone does a finished per.
Torrance as the philandering
musician. Possibly he is one of
the most capable when it comes
to the little finishing touches
which mark a player as an ar
fist. Jane Bryan as Lisa, a
young school girl, brings a new
and refreshing parsonage to the
screen. Dorothy Peterson, Don
aid Crisp, Robert Barrat and
Ben Weldon are but a few Of
the well-chosen supporting play
erS.
Crossing the Sahara" a
lovely color travelogue; Charley
Mccarthy and Edgar Bergen in
an amusing short, news and an
animated cartoon round out a
firSt-rate program. H. K.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
TWO HUSBANDS SEEK DIvORCES
Three Petitions Filed in Superior Court Here To.
 day; Charges. Vary

The order of custom is reversed by the ratio of three divorce suits, entered today in superior court for the October term. Generally there are more wives than husbands Seek- ing severance of the marital agree Inents but two. husbands and one wife are petitioners in the suits filed today! .,
 The wife who asks freedom, cus- tody of minor child and alimony in Jane Cecilio, who married Mich- ael Cecilio in August, 1881. She charges intolerable cruelty.
 Louis A. Freer asks Q divorce on the grounds that Q condition of his wife's health was concealed from him. On July 3 this year, he married Mary Balsis Freer.
 His complaint sets forth that be- fore the time of marriage his wife was suffering from tuberculosis and that she had been patient at Wal lingford for treatment. Thereafter, he claims, on July 2, this year, she made known her condition" and went to Cedar Crest sanitoriurn at Hartford for treatment.
 Kenneth Godfrey of Waterbury asks @ divorce from Mary (Nash) Godfrey, whom he married in Sept. 1881, and who, he alleges, deserted him in April, 1883. The defendant Is said to Do living at Southampton, Long Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20

Preparations for the greatest har- vest festival in the history of the city have been completed by com mittee representing the societies of the Blessed Sacrament church un- der whose auspices the four-night event is scheduled to open Wednes- day night on the grounds in the rear of the church. Rev. Edward L, Morrison, pastor and honorary chairman of the festival, has eX- pressed his appreciation to those parishoners who during the past few weeks have contributed much of their time in perfecting plans.
 The entertainment committee has arranged for 0 different program each night and the talent secured Is certain to meet with unanimous ap- proVal. Decorated booths and con- sessions will add greatly to the amusement of all patrons, The wom- en of the parish have already con- tributed much towards the success
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20

of canVaSSing In tho cltyS VotinB districts
 The Booster club was organized by friends and supporters of Mrs Mary Coughlan, Democratic candi' date for town clerk. It already has several hundred members, and its ranks are growing daily. Miss Mary Hennessey is chairman of the or- gani2ation, ,0
 It is planned to have other racial groups in addition to the French form auxiliaries to the club. The organization hopes to wield & strong majority of the city's women voters Into Q pro-Hayes group.
 District chairmen of the Booster club, elected Friday night, are as follows: lSt, Elizabeth Sullivan; End, Dorothy Leary; 3rd, Mary Sciullo; 4th, Mrs. Catherine Will Hams; 5th, Catherine V. Burns; 9th, Mrs. John M. Lynch; 7th, Mrs Thomas Fleming; 8th, Mrs. Mary Doyle Camp; 9th, Mrs. Joseph B. Root; 10th, Mrs. Charles O'Connor; ilth, Miss Elizabeth Hedderman; 18th, State Central Committee woman Mrs. Gertrude Corden; 18th, Helen shanahan; 14th, Mrs. Mar garet Kelly; 18th, Julia Quill; 18th Mrs. James Fitzgerald; l7th, Mrs John Howard; 18th, Mrs. Charles Earth: 18th, Mrs. Belinda Tracy; goth, Helen Driscoll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
Societies Arrange
 Four-Night Bazaar
Formal Opening of Church of Blessed Sacrament
 Event Takes Place Wednesday Night

of the carnival and in addition have been asked to bake cakes or pastry which may be disposed of for the benefit of the parish.
 Until the time set for the ofiicial opening, corps of parish workers will be engaged in the set-up of the grounds and the arrangement of il. luminating flood lights.
 Included on the general commit tee are Father Morrison, Rev. Francis Barrett, Thomas P. Kelly, Francis P. Guilfoile, Lawrence Ryan, president of the Holy Name society; Thomas Lawlor, Robert Moran, Ray Stone, John Collins, Charles Daly, Michael O'Rourke, Mark Tierney, Joseph Cavanaugh, Arthur Sullivan, Frank Leary, Ted Kirby, John Lud- dy, Dr. Harold Parkinson, Fred Harder, Frank Delaney and Edward Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
Dog Bite Case, Pending Four Years, Settled

It was the morning of May 16, 10SS and Albert Hart, described as Q salesman of household coHl- modities was calling on the trade.
 Or such Is the general back ground of the suit for $1,000 dam. ages which was withdrawn today by Mir. Hart's counsel in the court of common pleas.
 There was Q dog and the dog belonged to Alfred and Mar gucrite Bouteiller, it was set forth.
 Just what happened when MT. Hart saw the dog, or the dog saw Mr., Hart. was not described in detail in the complaint.
 But Mir. Hart alleged that he was bitten lon the arm, the back and other parts" .%
 His bites, he complained, were worth $l,00O damages until today, when the case was settled out of court, more than four years after the biting took place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
CARUSILLO STILL HELD APRISONER Constable Frank DiSOmnla to Get Third Blood
 Transmission

Dr. Tohams Cottiero, attending Constable Frank DiSoinma, 45, of 635 Congress avenue, stated today that he could not positively say that DiSomma's chances for recov- cry are good. He added that a third blood transfusion will be giVen either tomorrow or Wednesday.
 Constable Disomma's name has been on St. Mary's hospital danger list since last Tuesday when ho was aomitted after e gun duel on Bank street with Michael Carusillo, 6e, of 250 North Main street. DiSomna was shot in tho side, and the bul- let pierced into his abdomen. Caru. sillo Is still being held a prisoner for Deputy Coroner Walter W. Smyth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-20
Campaign Dates

Sept 2O-Campalgn speech by Controller Daniel ]. Leary, 6:lS D. m., WATR, VERY.
 Sept. 2O-Women's Republican club meeting at Fusion headquar- ters, Cottage place, 3 ?. m, Mrs. Phoebe Emmons presiding. Sept. 2l-Suppper and rally. Italian Women's Democratic club. The Elton, 8 p. m.
 Sept, 2l-Campalgn speech by Sherwood Rowland, VERY, 6:4S D. m.
 Sept 2l-Meetlng of Jewish Democratic club. Hebrew insti- tute, 6 D. Tfi.
 Sept, Reorganization meeting, Franco . American auxiliary of Democratic Women's Booster club' 6 D. m.
 Sept. 22-Fusion rally, Bunker IElII school gymnasium.
 Sept 24--Meeting, Democratic workers of 18th district Ander. son school, 8 ?. m.
 Sept. 30-Jewlsh Democratic club rally, Hebrew institute, 8 D. m.
 Sept. 3O-French Republican rally, Franco. American hall.
 Oct. 3--Itallan Democratic club dinner and rally, Waverly inn.
 Oct. k-EIectlon.