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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe 2-door sedan,
sssS CASH :Ra aasm. ss4s 0rsn.
as sise tsSer bssns. ;fdan Il II
months; nys s.y ksasSnsy asSs Motors 1nc bole Genn
ey siy do1s 1gs4 b,:nc. q qse
Mr.. Shsrkey. Dupont 1900. Dealer
PLYMOUTH 1897 de luxe touring sedan;
low mileage. radio: real buy. $565; trade
and terms. Emerson 5493. Dealer.
rLyMGuTH t6ir 1899 de de luxe M coupe rumble
s4Ss. Dealer. VS. '' Ava S'o'' A'' ''-'
PLYMOUTH 1887 4-door touring sedan.
black; 1000 miles: private: must sell; can
ton; private owner: $3.50 today. philips. SHi
phone Ivy 1915. deorgia Barbecue. Jefi-
Davis highway. Arlington.
nnn2 asas sedan sedan slfs Dertss.
pss1 ss g. s.in small monthly
roHfTI|Aca arlv. lsas station saaS :ssoa used y
Tleea. 4ssi Conn. sSS sye 0ei ciev:o oeI s4oi. Mf'
PONTIAC 1895. convertible coupe: clean
Come e new eS Seso a4Se sfe dealer Mr. Flood 4@2l
.3,r PONTIAC 1898 4iSoor SEDAN; .aas Isrss trunk
dssler ns s.s Flood ass1 ccnn ssSS cieS s4S
PONTIAC 1885 de luxe 2-door tour. Sc
ss'as cess stSs az IS dealer Mr.. Flood 4ssi
PONTIAC 1884 sport coupe with rumble
..spsa inside. d:t ssE Il 6 out s00 on 'Hss
$3.50. See Mr. Rosenthal for this Special 81 @
s;Ss.H HsIf w. ns ssyss NJ ssfI 4So New
PONTIAC 1898 convertible coupe. 8 cyl;
beige 18th tan top: red leather upholstery;
Sesd WI 3 'ess Conn 'sea c.v 81 ssof dealer Mr.
PONTIAC 1888 suburban station wagon;
de,s Sody Sw a:na.. IKE new
% ssfa ia1s 4 H191Gs if1sr s9nt.s st. ns
Adams O57b
PONTIAC 1888 coupe; practically . new
car. put you can save; safety shift and
direct factory Pontiac dealers. I4I9 Irv-
ing st. NV. Adams O575.
f,GfNITiAc I,f,I r,a9 1898 e9nye.tible sedan; beau
chromium wheel trim. Siaet vhipeosd pSrtas top;
driven carefully a few thousand miles:
easy q. NJ A. 9. terms. Arcade Pontiac a
direct factory Pontiac dealers. 1419 Irv-
ing st. NV. Adams O575.
Ss p.ss n,s5 ss5 4eSoF ,1aa, sHak e1.
Sailt-n trunk tires fRH1ss IKE new. 1n'aae me-
chanieslly VII pass your most careful
sa seeS b.trss fsnsnsi sf4i Service 1ae
PONTIAC 1881 4-door sedan; motor and
tires In good condition; price. $50 cash.
S1S 8th st. ne.
PONTIAC 1898 and 4-door trunk Sc
dams; of1cials cars: attractive discount.
tiac; Inc; Rosslyn. Va. Just across Key
PONTIAC 1886. with a good will euaran-
finish; upholstery, tires, motor, paint ike
new: Call Mr.. Rankin, Oxford 1906. H.
J. Brown, Pontiac. Inc.
Evening star., 1938-07-17
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PONTIAC 1899 2-door touring sedan; built
terror clean and unmarked; efficient l.
order; good rubber. 1885,. auarsnteed.
NV: District sIOo. open eyeninss :
PONTIAC 1895 6-cylinder. 2-door tour
ical condition, radio equipped See this
M snsle eeiS Hotop co New 70 YorE ss sys NV
Open evenings and Sundays.
PONTIAC 1887 coupe; black Fisher body
draulics; Just nicely. broken in By original
owner; economical business car and very
smart for your personal use; excellent mo-
snteed; easy terms. Emerson & Orme.
Buick. 18th and M SITS NV. District S100.
Open evenings
motor. heater. radio; completely refnished;
you couldn't select a nicer or more COM
iortable it car at this price for your vaca-
ton trip; price. S435. Warfield Motor Co..
1928 Sherman ave. NV. Adams 5000.
PONTIAC 1886. with a goodwill guaran-
tee; 5-passenger touring sedan: S-cylinder;
excellent black paint; fine. clean uphol-
' ;os II sose si oniord i'5tRsa hsSs nG'o5
Brown. Pontiac. Inc.
sTUDEBAKER 1887 St. Regis cruising
sedan Dictator: original Bermuda blue:
owners shame name on on rsauest,: REDUCED ~ to
SSg7;; Lee p; Butler. Inc, 1121 21st NV.
sTUDEBAKER Dictator roadster. 1884;
motar quiet and 1o smooth; Butler bonded;
I12l 21st NV. District 1918.
sTUDEBAKER 1887 Dictator touring Sc
sas nsro1 that b.ss 81 eohdon
throushout and priced below average for
this type Of car: 1895 Warfleld Motor
Co. 1923 Sherman ave. NV. Adams 5000.
TERRApLANE "a de luxe 2-door. orisi-
bsrs.in srs at sssa sa dawn baance
month. ANY car down payment. Logan
Motor Co. 18th and N sts. NV
TERRApLANE 1894 sedan. good condition.
$40 = st. ne. Apt: 201. Atlantic 544s.
TERRAPLANE 1885 2-door sedan; black
satin nnish built-in luggage compartment
ss4s Mp %oss So sD9tss; Ssnsopb 1st sse tires
TERRAPLANE 1887 sedan: original maroon
finish; low mileage: excellent condition in
every detail; was S667. now S537 Owners
nsme Ts1, on. on reauesn; Lee 2; Butler, Inc.
TaFs ss.n assS; iSi low 1s2a .s. fsSa
S39! towners name on reouestl Butler
eonned. h;ssr,c hss D. Butler. Inc" l1@1 21st
WILLIS WILLIS 1881 1SsS ro.dster;. scon9mleal 8
l421 Monroe. Adams 1859. 49,
FOR TRADEEauity in 1887 Dodge sedan
Ior 1898 Plymouth. 1913 Nichols ave. Sc.
STATION WAGON. Chevrolet, 1885; excel
brake Innings thoroughly overhsuied; all
windows. glass. Must be seen to be ap-
preclated; Price reasonable. Fleming Mo-
TOR Co, 2155 Champlain st. NV
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PLYMOUTH 1885 sedan: driven 1900
mies. and slike new throushout: real
parsaln at S45S: terms. Car No 26l
Phone US, We will bring 1t to you. Man
deL Chevrolet, 1900 Nichols ave. Sc. At
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PLYMOUTH 1885 two-door touring sedan;
LOOKS LOOK, and runs almost like a new car; in
nnest condition throughout; nowhere in
washington. Maryland or Virginia can
Sou beat this car at our honest price Of
S4oO: liberal. money-savine General Mo-
Tors terms. Owens Motor Co. 1928 Geor-
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AUTOMOBILES WANTED.

AUTOMOBILES WANTED.
CAR u DEALRsm1f gov yoy YIN sen ne sIeS neS
sone o m 1syS iss osf after TuaG5 and $500
PRIVATE PARTY wants clean 80 or ~
Mass. ave. NV. Green.
CASH FOR YOUR TAXI,
te t1T model whether it Is paid fer or not.
Best Prices--Cash at Once!
SUPERIOR MOTORS,
l4th and P NV. Dupont 1900.
CASH FOF: YOUR CAR.
Whether Car Is Paid for or Not.
BARNES MOTORS. 1729 14th st.
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.
AUSTIN PARTS Auburn parts. Buick
B Bsrs ma Phone e'5tass 81 s7al Airport S'aden'-
mspt excellent nnis sh in maroon. very GOOD
suepet' seat cove ., unusual clean car;
stth, NJ and sts NV, Republic 0l45.
ION, economical s-, ylinder motor: beautiful
s. s op s fHsf% ruin r nss 'hsT srns H'ssF
"h .s',S, &C., messl s.Sa, ;S 'oSAy Tsrs, irals
SIspSs" Ss kssSi fSsS Nc go 81 *" 4" 6''h. " and
..'ias. sSifs '';S !. .s' siqd s 9Gs ;S'Go" 81 ~.
euicN 1889 % ". ,sepps og.rs ss,i
s,..Ayts"Swm ssg!.''iis 'Sse''lillYpYy 81 ~, y
nli.sss,.e 'ssSg' 1is's.G:Oa' 'iS,s''' a'oo
s. sY..s TSs s,ii' az, ies; .s; :,s.9
Ss .l.n ~l... SSt ,Ig"s,s
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PACKARD. '33 4-door sedan: s-cylinder
nice car for person who cares: lAak
doTn. S2l month. LOGAN Motor Co :,
18th and NJ SITS. NV.
PACKARD 1881 coupe: real transporta-
tion and good looking; only 500: terms
Logan Motors 01St and Va ave n " MAJ
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FORD 1895 coupe $3.50 Has had excel
lent care and shows it. Spotless gun metal,
baked enamel finish. smooth. powerful and
economical VS. motor, immaculate in
terror and GOOD tires An excellent car
for business or personal use: see 1t today.
Sullivan Chevrolet. 460 New York ave. NV.
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PLYMOUTH 1895 4-door touring sedan
6uilt-in trunk; tan factory finish without
gine famed for dependability; plush uphol-
stery unsoiled; hydraulics: 5 very fine
tlres; S496; guaranteed; easy terms. Emer-
son Orme. Buick. 18th and M SITS. NV.
DiSfrict 81 nA Omen ~
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OLDSMOBH.E 1887 4-door trunk sedan-
The very popular 6-cylinder model in ex-
cellent condition throughout; the black
finish is as good as the day 1t came from
the factory: 1t has a radio. Substantial
reduction will be made over our previous
price to move this car Sunday. We need
the room for new building Liberal terms
and generous trade will be given in order
to move this car. Windridge g. Handy.
Inc. Buick dealers, Rosslyn Va. across
the Key Bridge. Walnut 1902
Evening star., 1938-07-17

PONTIAC 1885, with a goodwill guaran-
zee; 5-passenger, 2-door sedan; dark blue
new. Cali MI. k.nkin' ox}ord n3sT Ps1nt lsos hEe
| j. Brown, Pontiac Inc
Evening star., 1938-07-17

PACKARD 1895 model 12O-B sedan, blue
less interior: reduced to $3.50: truly a
bargain. Packard Washington Motor
Car Co, Gath, M and N stsnw. Republic
0l45
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FORD 1887. de luxe Tudor sedan: twin
wipers. etc. white side wall tires: low
mileage by original owner who gave it
best care; not to be distinguished from
new car except for a big savings in
price; S519; guaranteed; easy terms.
Steuart Motors. 9Th and N. Y. ave. NV.
Nat 1000 Omen evenings
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FORD 1896 Tudor sedan $3.50 A real
ant e many thousand Miles Of osTe
free Transportation. Good looking as well
as excellent mechanically Mr.. Rosenthal
is ready to give YOU very critical DEM
onstration Ask to see this car today
Sullivan Chevrolet, 460 New York ave
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FORD 1885 de luxe club cabriolet seats
five comfortably inside; leather upholstery;
ideal for the top-down season at hand
and practical in any weather: faultless
mechanical order: all excellent rubber
immaculate throughout: $465; guaranteed;
easy terms. Steuart Motors 9th and N. Y.
ave. NV Nat. 1000 Open evenings
Evening star., 1938-07-17

PLYMOUTH sedan. 1885; new paint, per-
feet mechanically; a very nice, clean little
car At very fair price. $439. At Tom S,
1st and n. Y. ave. ne. Met. Q10l
Evening star., 1938-07-17

PACKARD 1887 six, 2-door touring; low
sass rr.s asn 6adio and heateT White sid.ya
appearance OF new car in every way.
Radio and heater To be sold for unpaid
balance due Terms Adams odA-
Evening star., 1938-07-17

FORD 1887 "S5" coupe. S445. This per-
feet little model has been handled SO care
fully we want to give the owners name on
request. 1t can't be beat for its low price
Get in and give it the works. you'll like it
or we miss our guess. See Mr.. Rosenthal.
Met 2Sll
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PLYMOUTH two-door. 1888. with trunk:
100 miles; new-car guarantee: q beauti-
iuI nne car at substantial saving in price
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C CChRYSLER 1888 de luxe four door sedan
SSnnoeNs Snase broker car true BARGAIN
SIyo. Sia, See dealer. Mr. Flood. 42a1 Conn.
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FORD 1895. de luxe phaeton: If you are
partial to the open car this is the finest
motor completely. checked and ready for
any test. windwings. leather upholstery:
smart and sporty: S325; guaranteed: easy
ave. NV. Mai 3nnn Omen eyenines
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FORD 1885 de luxe Tudor: custom radio:
all dual equipment; spotless inside and
out: splendid VS. motor is reconditioned;
5 very fine tires; $500; guaranteed; easy
terms. Steuart Motors, 9Th and N. Y.
ave NV Nat 3000 Omen evenings
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FORD 1885 Tudor sedan. S249. The whole
qualities, and the one who watches the
budget will appreciate it's low. upkeep.
Splendid inside and out. and our shop fore
man vouches for its mechanical excellence
A short ride over any route you sugsest
will convince you. Sullivan Chevrolet, 460
New York ave NV Met 2Sl1
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ish without q scratch: upholstery is clean
and shows no wear; VS. motor Just nicely
or % Business m car; s475: guaranteed; r az easy easy
terms. Steuart Motors. 9Th and NJ Y.
ave. NV Nat 3O00 Open evenings
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FORD 1895 Fordor touring sedan. New
dition throushout. paint. upholstery like
new; $3.50 cash. assume balance. 1924. due
finance company; includes finance. insur-
anre CSeorria 07SQ
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FORD 1887 2-door sedan; custom radio:
driven little by original owner: appears
new and performs satisfyingly: spotless
inside; nearly new tires; S465; Euaran-
teed. Steuart Motors 9Th and N. Y. ave.
NV. Nat. 5000. Open evenings.
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E,.HEvROLET 1898 master sport sedan: de
p1s monthsp sdthhpped Nld control radio
lantic 2152-J ave- DC. ht-
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PLYMOUTH 1887 4-door touring sedan
low mileage. radio and heater; new-car
condition In every detail. (Owner's name
on request); S597. Lee D. Butler, Inc :,
1121 21st NV. District 1918.
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1888 6 and 8 4-door trunk Sc
cials cars: attractive discount.
u Mr.. Black. H. ]. Brown. Pom
Rosslyn, Va. Just across Key
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:.ss;sss.'.1s 4; q! .S!::!.Ii...lE" I.. 'ssss' 'ss'' .T'E'
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CHRYSLER "65" sedan. S65 cash; motor.
paint tires: ETC.. all excellent. See MI
66urrelL l341 14th st. NV North IOO9e
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FORD 1887 ''S5" Tudor de luxe sedan:
mileage. $4,000; radio; S475.00. Donald
Swanson, 903 Kennebec ave-. Takoma
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3 4-door trunk sedan.
! luxe equipment; Motor
defrosters. electric clock.
ON ium wheel rings, spe-
wheels. well tenders. 6
Tres. metal tire covers;
and in new-car condi-
one year ago; priced at
SSl9; will accept trade.
Evening star., 1938-07-17

SHRYSLER 1885 sport coupe, perfect
8ns 8iack , nnish: rumble seat. interior spotless
At % onIy ,IyS. "a very attractive and real value
st. NV. District 9I4l o ~oVh
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
Warner Bros. Shifts Monoqers

Promotions and managerial
changes affecting several Of
warner Bros. Washington
theaters have been announced
by John j. Payette, general zone
manager for the Washington
territory. The shifts in person
mel, which are in accord with
Mr.. Payette's policy Of promo
ton from the ranks, are effec-
tive today.
Lamar Keen has been made
manager Of the new Silver
Theater, Georgia Avenue at the
Colesville Pike, which will be
opened later this month. Keen
goes to the new theater from
the Avalon.
To the Avalon goes Fred Mcmillan,
while McMillan's post as manager of
the Savoy will be filled by Leroy
sherman, who leaves tn Tivoli,
where he was assistant manager
Other promotions include: Thomas
Murray, from assistant manager at
the Avalon to assistant manager at
the Silver. Larry Gibson, from chief
of service at the TivOli to student
manager at the Avalon. Earl Heat
Wole. from assistant manager at the
sheridan to assistant manager at the
Tivoli Charles Burger, from student
ha u
ant manager at the Sheridan. Will
liam Bollinger, from student manager
at the York to student manager at
the Ambassador. William Rudden.
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
To Prevent Accidents

Johnnie "Scat" Davis has out.
lined both running-boards of his
car with red glass reflectors as
a night-driving safety device.
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
MOVIE
CLOCK :.

CAPT. O-Randloph Scott,
Joan Bennett. "The Texans"
II a. M, 1:45, 4::35, 7:25, 1910
p. m. Stage, George Hail."
1855. 3:45, $3.50, 9:2O p. m.
PALACE-Don Ameche, Alice
Faye, Tyrone Power, "Alexan-
der's Rag-Time Band" 1855
a. m, 2:20. 4:45. 7:10. 9:55
p. m.
COLUM A-Robert Taylor,
aureen O'Sullivan, THE
Crowd Roars," 11:15 q. M,
1:2O, 3:25, $50, 7:40, and
9:45 p. m.
R-K-O KEITH'S-Ginger Rog-
erS, Fred Astaire, "Carefree,"
1880 a. m, 1:15, 3. 4:4O. 6:25.
sos. $50 p. m.
E EARLEPat OBrien, Marie
Wilson, James Cagney. boy
Meets Girl" II q. m., lao,
4:25, 7:10, 9:55 p. m. Stage,
Tony Martin, 1855, $40, 6:25,
9:1O p. m.
METROPOLITAN Edward @.
Robinson, claire Trevor,
Amazing DR.. Clitterhouse,"
1885 a. M, 1885. 3:25. S:35.
7:35. $40 p. m.
LIT L E-Danielle Darrieux,
Charles Boyer, "Mayerling, I"
II q. M, 1:20, 3:25, $3.50, 7:35,
9:4O p. m.
TRANS-LUX-NewS and shorts,
10 a. m, to midnight. shows
rs minutes.
MT. VERNON (Open Air.
Irene Dunno in Joy Of Living,
at 1850 and 1918 p. m.
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
Artie Shaw Band on the River

Artie Shaw and his swing-mad
band of entertainers will be the
stars for two S. S. Potomac
cruises on Sunday night-first of
the cruises to get under way at
8:45 p. M, the second following
at 1890 a. m.
Maestro of the swing band,
which has bean selected from
the nations b to play at the
Harvest Moon Ball in Madison
Square Garden, Artie will pre-
sent to Washington the caliber
of note-pushing and unique ar
ranging that gives him claim to
that honor-and his position in
the musical world as Americas
No. / clarinet player.
It was none other than Paul
Whiteman who invited Shaw to
play a clarinet solo on his coast
to-coast broadcast. Even in his
teens, Artie Shaw was known
for his saxophone footing and
arranging-in the band which
included Rudy Vallee and Peter
Arno.
Later with Red Nichols, he
made rapid progress and estab-
lished a new record by "break-
ing up" a mammoth swing con-
cert in New York at the I'm
perial Theater with more
rhythm and gyrations than the
audience had ever seen before.
On Sunday and Monday at 8
a. m. the S. s. Potomac will
cast off lines and proceed from
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
Morris Bows
In Person

Chester Morris, popular
screen star, will come to the
Earle Theater for a week Of per
sonal appearances starting Fri
day, September 8. General
Zone Manager John J. Payette
announced his booking today.
Screen hero of "F1ight from
Glory" II Promise to Pay"
Smashing the Rackets," !" "Coun.
terfeit," 'They Met in q Taxi"
and many other films-includ.
ing the memorable '"The Big
House"-Morris is also noted as
one of the country's best anna.
teur musicians.
First famed as q leading man
on Broadway, Morris has been
in films for nine years. In that
time he has played numerous
types of roleS-from taxi-driver
to special prosecutor, but has
yet to realize his ambition-the
portrayal of a despicable villain
the nastier the better.
The Washington times., 1938-09-01

morrow, and which are included
in the contest are:
Three Loves Has Nancy" at
the Capitol.
"Four's a Crowd at the Earle.
"Carefree," now at RKO
Keith's.
"Alexander's Ragtime Band"
now at the Palace.
THE Crowd Roars," now at
the Columbia.
PICTURES NOW SHOWING
Productions included in the
contest which already have
completed their showingS down.
town, but which will soon be
shown at neighborhood thea
ters throughout the city are:
Little Miss Broadway" with
Shirley emple; Mother
Carey's Chickens" with Anne
Shirley; Professor Beware"
with Harold Lloyd; Gateway"
with Don Ameche; Letter of
Introduction" with Edgar Ber-
gen and Charlie Mccarthy;
Keep Smiling" with Jane
Withers; Rich man Poor
Girl" with Robert Young and
Give Me Sailor" with Mar
tha Rave.
The Washington times., 1938-09-01

that in response.
CONTEST SETS RECORD
On the screens of more than
10000 theaters from coast to
coast, the Movie Quiz is being
plugged, and 100000 is being
spent on newspaper advertising
to start the contest ball rolling
in high speed.
Monroe Greenthal of United
Artists points out that contests
are not new features in exploita-
ton and selling, but none de-
vised up to date has promised
more in prizes, or has greater
mass appeal.
For purposes Of record, jingle
advertising was started in the
United States in 1876 by Sapolio
Soap. In 1892 Proctor and
Gamble (Ivory Soap sponsored
O rhyme contest. In october,
1880, the first contest was
heard over the air and given
radio approval Then came Old
Gold, and now. the greatest of
all contests from every stand
point.
Pictures which open at down
town Washington theaters to-
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
Little Books
'PimperneI'

The reckless adventurer Gre
ated by Baroness Orczy, who has
thrilled millions of readers and
filmgoers through his daring
rescues of French noblemen
from the guillotine, is preparing
to enact new exciting exploits
on a local screen, for the Little
Theater has scheduled the first
Washington booking Of THE
Return of the Scarlet Pimper-
nel."
This Alexander Korda pro-
duction is scheduled to begin its
run at the Ninth Street house
Sunday.
Audiences will be introduced
to a new British motion picture
star in the film, as 1t is hand
some Barry Barnes who plays
the daring Pimpernel in this
perturbation of new series of
adventures taking up at the
point where Robespierre and his
chief of police, Chauvelin, dis
cover the identity Of the man
who has thwarted so many Of
their executions.
The Pimpernel's beautiful
wife, Marguerite, becomes their
target, and her capture leads
to the pictures most stirring
moments.
Sophie Stewart is the leading
lady, and other popular English
performers seen in this sequel
photcplay include Margaretta
Scott, Francis Lister, Anthony
BuShell and James Mason.
Hans Schwarz directed the film
which is entirely different from
its predecessor except for the
dn0ren nF A1yoifoSpaovaf
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
Harris With Benny

Phil Harris, popular band
leader who comes to the Earle
stage Friday, has just been
signed for the Jack Benny pro-
gram.
Harris will return to the air
with Benny on October 2, when
the program takes the air over
a national N.B.C. hookup.
Contract signed by the pop
ular maestro makes him some.
thing of a triple-threat man. He
will conduct his orchestra, sing,
and banter with Benny during
the series.
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
KELLEYGRAMS

Philadelphia critics went to
town for the first revue of the
new season, "Sing Out the
News" They gave it such glow
ing notices your correspondent
hopes to journey to the Forrest
Theater Saturday and report to
readers later on the perform
ance.
while I'd Rather Be Right"
Is an affectionate lampooning of
the New Deal, the new revue by
Charles Friedman and Harold
Rome, the authors of the earlier
"Pins and Needles" is said to
give the reigning administration
q warm careSS.
The G. o. P. takes a slap in
the skit, II Married a Repub-
lican"; Mayor LaGuardia is
satirically saluted in up Fl
orella";; Hollywood, and spS'
officially, Louis B. Mayer OF M
GIN is recognized in the trav"
esty on Marie Antoinette"; the
finale of the first act presents
Congressional MinStrels, with
the spotlight turned on the lead
ers of Capitol Hill; syndicate
columnists are ribbed in an
other sketch, and New York
cafe society submits to toast
ing, or roasting.
I find the name of Rex In
gram leading the colored choriS-
ters. This must be de Lawd"
Of Green Pastures" in the
Warner Bros. version. I was
wondering just what had be-
come of the sepia film star in
Marc Connolly's pastoral. He
Jumps from Heaven to the New
Deal. Some hurdle.
ALICE BEATS TONY
Well, Tony Martin, in per.
sonal appearances at the Earle
did all right, but he will have to
go back to Hollywood and re-
port to Mrs. Martin (Alice Fay,
''You got me in Washington
playing across the street."
In other words, "Alexander's
Ragtime Band" at Loew's Palace
Theater leads the downtown
movie parade this week, with
Tony's show the runner-up. The
consolation is the Martins kept
1t in the family.
In connection with the sensa-
tional success of Alexander's
Ragtime Band" it is interesting
to note its effect on sheet music
sales of the song as tabulated
In the current VARIETY. 1t
says:
"Alexander'S Ragtime Band"
last week skyrOcketed to hit pro-
portions as . Sheet-Seller, "a
years after its original copyright
In 1914.
What makes the counter re-
vival of this tune particularly
interesting is that its ranking on
the best seller list is not far be-
hind the lead song in Irving
Berlin'S score for the 2Oth-FOx
filmusical Of the same name.
SNOW 1t Can be Told" is No. 3
on the sheet music best sellers
and Alexander" No. 5.
Alexander" is not the first
tune to have staged q similar
sheet sales comeback. Some
have sold more on revival than
when originally published. These
cOmebacks include "My Melan.
chOly Baby" "Shine On, Harvest
Moon" ''Win You Remember.
"Iet Me Call You Sweetheart, "
'RiO Rita" "Ah, Sweet Mys
terry of Life" and Indian Love
Call"
LETTER FROM LONDON
The mail brings a missive
from Mount Royal, Marble Arch
in London, from one of Gene
Eord's Going Native" Washing
ton entertainers Of two years
The Washington times., 1938-09-01

from chief Of service at the Sherldal
to student manager at the York.
The Washington times., 1938-09-01
LETTER FROM LONDON

The mail brings q missive
from Mount Royal, Marble Arch
in London, from one of Gene
Eord'S Going Native" Washing
ton entertainers Of two years