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The Washington times., 1938-09-10
Army Girl" Is ThriN-Looded
Feature at Metropolitan

Saga Of army life and the
passing of the mounted units
is the basis Of the feature pic
ture at the Metropolitan cur
rently where Madge Evans and
Preston Foster put on a show
which is both amusing and
amazing.
Army Grip is the catch title
for a picture-play which tells
of a cross section of army life
in which the cavalry loses its
horses and becomes a mon
strous-lo looking outfit of tanks.
There could be no story of the
military service which did not
make some reference to Judy
O'Grady and her contemporary
and sure enough, we do not go
very far before Madge pulls that
one from the gag-bag.
Love weaveS in and out of the
maneuverS of warfare and when
the hero turns villianous and
then virtuous again, it is only
to make a full length out of a
program picture. There is, how
ever, an apt demonstration Of
the practical use of tanks.
Madge and Preston argue,
ride, talk in a tall manner about
two attractive persons being
playmates, good friends without
becoming entangled in amourous
barbed wire, but love is a sly
thing which walks boldly about
and puts the magic spell where
he touches. So in the end there
is death, the great eliminator,
love, the great commoner and
time the great healer, making
better people of the principals
played.
Madge Evans, sweet, gentle:
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

the script writer's intended.
Which is unimportant.
Effective are Henry Stephen
son, Alma Kruger, Reginald
Gardiner, Joseph Schildkraut,
Joseph Callilea, Barnett Parker,
Henry Daniel, and Anita Louise
in a teeny weeny role.
Costumes fashioned from
miles of silk and satin, royal
plush and ermine, massive set
tings of magnificence, and hun
dreds of huge white wigs, serve
to create, in mood and manner.
another era of French history.
Lavish is the word for the pro-
duction.
Director w. s. Van Dykes di.
rection is well applied in mass
movements. in the handling Of
the rebelliouS mobs, and in
mounting excitement for the
melodramatic incidents of an
overstuffed feature.
Marie Antoinette" is a pic
ture for the discriminating
movie shopper. It has a little Of
everything, including a Norma
Shearer performance that
makes her a formidable con-
tender for another academy
award.
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
Columbia Has
The 7 exams

THE Texans" returns to F
Street, showing currently at
Loew's Columbia Theater. The
scenes are laid in the blood and
thunder days following the civil
war and the thrills and incidents
that are packed into this one
leave little untried.
Joan Bennett, Randolph
Scott, May Robson, head the
cast. The ammunition which is
used is about the most impres-
Sive feature of the film, there
must have been loads of it. Any
way Joan is taking some tools
into Texas. Only through the
courtesy of a tall soldier (Scott)
does she arrive safely with the
wagons, which carry contraband
firearms.
The lovely young Southern
belle owns ranch and more cat
tie than any one person should
possess. Here the Northern SOL
dierS, pictured as beasts of the
lowest type, attempt to do all the
deviltry possible, and only
through the cleverness of the
hero aree the herds headed to
Abilene, Kan, where not only
are they turned into a neat nest
egg for the lady, but a railroad
is saved and every little thing is
set right.
Despite a trite story, with
more than enough of fighting
the civil war all over again, so
much action has been piled into
THE Texans" that it is bound
to be popular film fare.
Another inStallment Of Dick
Tracy tracking down the Grim
inal Stark family and news COM
pleteS the program. H. K.
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

Of showmanship to vaudeville,
consequently his personal-ap.
pearance act moves in the best
traditions Of the two-a-day.
In a well-written monologue,
a Ia Beatrice Herford, he puts
himself in the drawing-room Of
an average family, discusses
movie personalities in a breezy
exchange with its imaginative
members, undertakes Actor Nor
ris and exaltS his colleague.
Clever stuff, well delivered.
Then a little magic, with Ma
gician Morris in simple cabinet
work, very skillfully sold by
bright patter. It all gives the
impression that If vaudeville
had such a thing as q Phi Beta
Kappa key, Morris would be
wearing one.
POETRY IN MOTION
Mario and Fl0S1a are OF the
upper crust ballroom dancing
teams. They come from the
Rainbow Room at Radio City to
reveal a feathery lightness and
flowing grace, whether it be .
slow waltz tempo number, or in
exotic swing. Class, all over.
Sara Ann McCabe has a voice
away above the average micro
phone artist, so much so that
the tough Friday opening audi
ence took "Mocking Bird" and
was won by its coloratura flour
iSheS.
Melissa Mason, queen Of high
kickerS; Vic Hyde's One-Man
Band with its triple play sur
prise, and the Sinclair sisters in
tap dancing routine, complete
the good stage program.
ANDREW r. KELLEY.
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
Is
Great inFun
Capitol

An admixture Of farce and
satire, Hold That COED" was
given its world premiere at
Loew's Capitol yesterday. A
rowdy, cockeyed and pungent
tale about pigskins and politics,
the film is based upon the late
Huey Longs forays into the
football armament.
A star-filled cast, some lively
tunes, q running series Of gags
with an "Of Thee I Sing" flavor,
some swell football shots and q
novel treatment Of story, COM
bine to highIght the picture,
but 1t is John Barrymore, work
ing like q Trojan, who runs
away with the laurels.
With that mad twinkle in his
eye and an unsurpassed knowl-
edge of the timing and pace,
so essential to true comedy, the
aging actor gives q remarkably
gay caricature of a rabble-
rouSing governor who has am
bitions for the U. s. Senate.
Opposed to him in the race
is George Barber, a candidate
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
= "RACKET BUSTERS" THRILLS
"Rocket Busters" Is Thrilling
Story Of War on Crime by
Fearless Prosecutor

characters and incidents portrayed Racket Busters
fictitious you can't be blamed if the picture conures
thoughts of District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey of New
York and his war the underworld.
Whether they intended it that way the new feature on
the Earle Theater hits the nail the headlines
presents Walter Abel public prosecutor who bears
striking resemblance to Gotham's Man of the Hour
In Racket Busters the chief of the racketeers Hum
phry Bogar of the sinister look and the snarng basso
voice that seem to fit crime overlords.
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

their capture and return, the
mock trial, and the tragic
queens sentence to The guillo-
tine.
This is unquestionably the
most complex and exacting
role to which Norma Shearer
has yet applied her abundant
talents. She makes Marie An
toinette a frivolous but full
blooded girl craving true friend
ship and real affection in the
early years of her reign. Here,
always, is lovely tapestry.
It is as Marie Antcinette. the
mother, in the later sequences,
when her career has been
touched with heavy trials and
sorrows, that Norma Shearer
provides the real tender and
touching moments of the pic
ture. And her very best acting.
The vacillating King Louis
XVI, as portrayed by the Eng
lish actor, Robert Morley, be.
comes through his understand
ing touches the most forceful
characterization of the diStin-
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

SPLENDOR AND LUXURY
Then her introduction to the
court and intrigueS Of Versailles;
Her enmity with Madame Du
Barry, and the influence that
siren exerted over King Louis
XIV are depicted, prior to her
ascension to the throne.
Marie Antoinette soon dis
covered that her weakling hus-
band was untitled for marriage,
gave herself up to capriciouS
pleasure, to frustrating as far
as possible the scheming Due
d'Orleans, to mild flirtations
and a daring friendship with
Count Fersen.
Meanwhile, the revolution Is
fermenting, Madame La Notes
famous swindle, involving the
Cardinal, brings further
embarrassment, and her extrav-
agencies incite the bourgeois to
sinister murmuringS.
1t all eliminates in the storm
ing of the Palace, the precipi-
tate flight of the royal family,
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
Last Two Doys at Glen Echo

Don't say you were not
warned! # you want to take
one last fling at glorious Glen
Echo, you must do it today or
tomorrow, for the park closes
down at midnight Sunday night.
Dancers have an opportunity
to enjoy one of the best bands
in the land. Little Joe Hart
and his outfit are packing them
in the Spanish Garden ballroom.
Joe has that extra something
that wins friends, apparently
and is ably assisted by his or
chestra, plus Art Lund, vocalist
Of the Toni Martin type.
The Crystal Pool, World
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

ter Abel should be a likely NOM
inee for Governor, but that's
getting ahead of Racket Bus
ters." Perhaps it will be the
sequel.
Picture is crammed with &C.
tion. It gives graphic idea Of
how honest labor can be ex-
plotted, Of the ruthless revenge
handed those who oppose the
mob, of the killings and beatingS
that go with the strong arm rule
which bleeds business, STILES law
and order.
Walter Abel gives q powerful
performance as the crusading
prosecutor, Humphrey Bogart a
convincing one as Public Enemy
No. l. There is good support
from Gloria Dickson, Penny Sim
gleton, Allan Jenkons and Oscar
O'Shea.
MORRIS IS TOPS
Director Lloyd Bacon starts
off at a lively pace and contrives
to maintain it to the last foot Of
celluloid.
Chester Morris brings q pol
ished manner and a fine sense
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

CLOCK

CAPITOL-George Murphy,
Marjorie Weaver, Jack Haley,
"Hold That Co-ed," II a. m,
1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10 p. m.
Stage, Red Shelton, 12:40,
$3.50, 6:15, 9 p. m.
PALACE-Norma Shearer, Ty-
rome Power, Gladys George,
Marie Antoinette," 11:25
a. m, 2:40, 6, 9:15 p. m.
COLUMBIA Randolph Scott,
Joan Bennett, "The Texans"
11:15 a. m, 1:20, 3:25, $50,
1885, $40 p. m.
EARLE-George Brent, Gloria
Dickson, Humphrey Bogart,
Racket Busters" II a. m,
1:4O, 4:30. 7:15, 10 p. m.
Stage, Chester Morris, 12:45,
$3.50, $40 and 9:O5 p. m.
METROPOLITAN - Ma d ge
Evans, Preston Foster, Army
GlrI, IL q. m, 4:U0, 3d.
5:25, 1885, GAS p. m.
R.K.O. KEITH'S-Ginger Rog-
ers, Fred Astaire, Luella Gear,
"Carefree," 1880 a. M, 1:15,
3, 4:40, 6:25, sos, $50 p. m.
LITTLE - Daniella Darreiux
Charles Bayer, Mayerling, /.
a. M, 1:20, 3:25, $3.50, 7:3S 9:4(
p. m.
TRANS-LUX-NewS and shorts,
10 a. m, to midnight. shows
IS minutes.
MT. VERNON-Drive I'M
Jackie Cooper, boy Of the
Streets" 8:15, 10:40 p. m.
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guished supporting cast. He is
both pitiful and pathetic, but
so sincere and conscious of his
frailties, appeal must flow to
this most unhappy of monarchs.
Tyrone Power plays the loyal
to-the-end friend of Marie,
Count FerSen. A little more
warmth for this fervid romance
would have made these love
scenes more than casual inter.
ludeS.
John Barrymore in his limited
opportunity as King Louis XIV.
who died of smallpox, checks in
with a commendable score. and
Gladys George makes Madame
DuBarry only as important as
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

FULL OF THRILLS
Through his political connec-
tions, Car Martin plans to ex-
tend his control to New York
City's food supply. This he hopes
to accomplish by organizing the
truck owners into q racket,
disguised under the title Of Pro
tective Association. Then he
would enroll all truck drivers
into a crooked union.
When the Governor appoints
Walter Abel a special prosecutor
to wipe out crime, his assign
ment is much like that given to
Dewey by Governor Lehman
just a few years ago.
Getting evidence aginSt Car
Martin presents difficulties.
Witnesses refuse to testify
through fear of the gang, while
others prefer to deal with them,
rather than jeopardize going
businesses.
George Brent, Oscar O'Shea
and Allan Jenkins are three
truckmen who refuse to yield to
underworld pressure. But
Brent's determination to 60
straight suffers when Car Mar
tin applies his punishment,
burns his truck, threatens his
family.
After the death of two Of his
pals through vicious Martin
killers, George Brent decides to
become a real aide to justice.
It ends Martins reign and the
rule of rackets, finds most of
the mobsters Jail bound. BY the
rule Of politics, Prosecutor Wal
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

Cruise, Dodgem Rides, Midway
and all other amusements will
be running full steam up to the
time, the curtain goes down,
and picnic parties still have a
few days to enjoy the beautiful
groves. Good street car service
is assured all week, and mo-
toriStS will have no parking
problems to worry about.
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
The Machine Age

Now you can be hypnotized by
machine. Fred AStaire demon
strateS this newest scientific de
vice in his role of a psychiatriSt
in "Carefree," RKO Radios new
musical romance, bringing AS
taire and Ginger Rogers back to
the screen together.
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

Preston Foster, capable enough,
have the lead roles with Ralph
Morgan, Neal Hamilton, H. B.
Warner, Jimmie Gleason, Quinn
williams and Ruth Donnelly in
excellent support.
Augmenting the feature is
a cartoon comedy, an Edgar
Kennedy riot and a newsreel
which concerns itself with sport
ing events throughout these
United States. K. Y.
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
Lucille Is Rewarded

AS a result Of her brilliant
work in "Stage Door," "Joy of
Living" and "Go Chase Your.
SELF" Lucille Ball now is starred
with Jack Oakie in RKO Radios
new comedy, '"The Affairs Of
Annabel."
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

R.
well of thoughtless weaknesses
Out Of four years of careful preparation and studio
search emerges production that staggering in beauty
dripping in splendor richly tinselled with all The mag
ncence Of the French court Embracing carefully chosen
east it must take its place the impressive exhibit
to issue from 1888 Hollywood
The story picks up the careee Marie the time when she
informed by her mother Maria Theresa of Austria of
her betrothal to the Dauphn King of France.
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

Which was un1urIed at LUeW TdIdc6 IHed-
ter yesterday.
Hollywood took Stefan Zweig's biography
as the one presenting the most colorful in
cidents. and volume that tries to weave
out of the mass of documentary evidence
fabric that approximates more truth than
fable.
Some will regard this brilliant character
ization of Norma Shearer as the tempestuous
queen, in the light of a glorification. 1t
surely invests Marie Antoinette with an aura
of glamour, paints her as the tender mother
a.,a &c s4,.a,.s.4l. sc-
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

with the backing of the States
powerful college alumni. Bar
rymore, who has never been to
school and refers to a treacher-
GUS associate as an Arnold
Benedict" is urged to adopt an
alma mater by his two assist
ants, Marjorie Weaver and Jack
Haley.
BARRYMORE SHINES
Accordingly, he selects jerk
water college, engages George
Murphy as coach, builds a mill
lion-dollar stadium, organizes a
200-piece band, and stocks the
school with wrestlers, strong
arm men and professionals he
has hired to play football.
His opponent is a graduate Of
the States leading university
and a rabid supporter Of its
football team. The campaign
thus develops into a bitter dis
cusSion as to the relative mer-
its Of the two teams. AS a re-
suit they decide to wager the
senatorship on the outcome Of
the game.
The pigSkin tuSSle is in keep
ing with the spirit Of the rest
Of the picture, goofy and excit-
ing, with practically everything
in the book happening, and
Joan Davis, in particular, con-
tributing some convulsing mo-
ments.
BY his portrayal Of the low
able fraud who hopes to enter
the Senate, Barrymore once
again demonstrates the truism
that there is no substitute for
quality.
Whether making an entrance
through a trap door in the turf
Of the stadium, delivering q
cliche-filled political speech,
singing in a whiskey- baritone
voice, inquiring roguishly as to
the capabilities of the Presi-
dents team, or whether merely
letting the ham that Is part
and parcel of all fine actors rise
to the surface, he shows clearly
that he can do as much with q
comic role as with a serious one.
AS his old friend, John Nc
Graw, was won't to say, "Class
will tell"
RED SKETON HITS
Red Skelton is back after a
trip to Hollywood and yester-
days reception once more dem
onstrated the hold he has on
Washington audiences. He uses
most of his old stuff, but has
added few new stories which
freShen the act considerably.
He makes a pleasant me. and
manages to keep the bill moving.
OF all the acts he introduces,
Britt Woods seemed to be the
most popular. Britt is an old
hand at the entertainment busi-
ness and his harmonica playing
and gagging reveal the benefits
Of an apprenticeship served in
the old variety school.
Ann Lester does a lot OF
vocal a.tisking-a-tasking, Grace
and Kay Mcdonald trip the
boards with some dance rou-
tines they learned in Babes In
Arms" and Earlyne Wallace
closes the stage show by doing
q solo with the RocketteS in q
whirling, dazzling production
N11mhoTs R. ON
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
Norma Sheorer as Girl Queen
Brilliantly Supported by
Morley and Power
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

One of hstorys most fascinating women, controversial
and provocative figure this day Marie Antonete
roriousIv to life in the 16Ominue motion picture scroll
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
The MOUie Quiz
Ouesfion

What racket is exposed In
Racket Busters? (Check
one(:
( Insurance
{ Trucking racket
{ } Fake weighing Of market
produce { } Quack doctors
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
The MOUie Quiz
Question

Marie Antoinette," in
flight from Paris. who rec
ognized the king, resulting in
his arrest? Check one):
. A priest 9 A dragon
9 A peasant
g An inn keeper
The Washington times., 1938-09-10
HAIADIE AATNIMETTEH 0DEMC Specta
N1ANIE AN OIINkA - vi LINZ and

Spectacular Production of French Romance
and Tragedy Presented at Palace
The Washington times., 1938-09-10

with the backing of the States
powerful college alumni. Bar
rymore, who has never been to
school and refers to a treacher-
GUS associate as an Arnold
Benedict" is urged to adopt an
alma mater by his two assist
ants, Marjorie Weaver and Jack
Haley.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
Wanted 10 Rent

BY PERMANENT family,
2 bedroom, furnished or unfurn-
ished house. Rent must be reason
able. See Strain at Arden Farm
Creamery. 8-17
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
Papers Guarded
In Oil Scandal

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Is. (UP)
Documents which will be used
as evidence to substantiate part of
the state oil scandal charges were
held here today in a safety deposit
box, it was announced by Norris
j. Burke, special investigator for
the state personnel board.
The papers, Burke said, will be
offered in evidence at the pending
hearing before the board of Carl
B. Sturzenacker, former chief of
the division of state lands, and
his subordinate, Arthur H. Alexan-
der, petroleum production inspec-
tor. The two state employees resign
ed several days ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
Legal Advertisement
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY TO SATISFY LIEN

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, C. S. Vogt, Northeast
Corner 9th and Broadway, Ell Cen
tro, Imperial County, California,
will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash. at the above
named place, on Friday, the End
day of September, 1898, at 10 am.
of the said day, the following:
1884 FORD TRUCK, Engine No.
18-768265, 1897 Calf. License PC
D7369.
to satisfy lien for Storage and
costs under sections 427 and 428
of the civil code of the State of
California.
(Signed) C. S. VOGT.
Dated at Ell Centre, California,
this 18th day of August, 1898.
(A15-22)
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
Memorial Road
To Rogers Opened

AMARILLO, Tex, Aug. Is. UP)
"A three day celebration in con-
nection with completion of the Will
Rogers Memorial highway 66 start
ed here today.
The highway was named in hon.
or of the famous humorist, who
was killed three years ago in an
Alaskan air crash. Rogers once
worked as a cowboy in the Amarillo
area.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
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Our work Is quick, efficient and
economical. Phore us for repair,
service or new installation esti-
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
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HOUSE TRAILER, Small, sleeps
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license. Weight 987. 418 S. 9th. st.
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
KOOps For Rent

LARGE DOUBLE ROOM for two
young men. Cooler with 3-speed
fan. Close in. 704 State.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
I3 Business Opportunities

COUNTY DISTRIBUTOR. Auto
item. Selling Dealers, fleet owner.
Excellent profits. Small merchan-
disc investment. Write 203 Broad
way Building, San Diego" 8-17
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
.33-A Auto Loans
Used Cars

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Good ranch truck $4500. 672
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-15
WANT-AD
PAGE
PHONE 800
Transportation

COLLEGE STUDENT wants Grans-
portation Little Rock vicinity by
August 25. Drive for expenses.
References. Ed Thomas, Safety
Corner or 1872 Commercial. 8-16
Evening star., 1938-06-15
TAKES UP FLYING

WARSAW, Poland (P.-Miss Jad-
wigs Pilsudska, younger daughter Of
the late marshal, has decided to be-
come an aviatrix. She is l8 and just
out Of school.
She has always been an aviation
ian and even established a special
club for constructing airplane models
In her school
Wanda, her older sister, studies ag-
riculture.