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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24

What happens when a distracted
wife and mother il caught by the
bonds Of a disastrous first mar
rage just as she Is finding second
love, provides starkly dramatic ac-
ton in "A Bill of enforcement"
Ciemence Danes vital human in
terest drama now at the Beverly
theater.
Maureen 'Hara. sensational
Irish star who leaped to fame in
the recent THE Hunchback of
Notre Dame" heads a distin-
guished cast which includes
Adolphe Menjou, Fay Banter,
Herbert Marshall, Dame May
Witty, Patric Knowles and
c. Aubrey Smith.
Laid in a quiet English village.
the story deals with the plight of a
divorced wife whose shell-shocked
husband returns home after many
years, arriving on the eve of her
marriage to another man. Fay
BANTER and Menjou play the
couple.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24

pater is Make Yourself al
Home" with a pinch Of Langford
hospitality added for good meas
IRE Theme song Of the produe-
ton Is Swing Low. Sweet Rhy-
TIM which Miss Langford sings
IN swank night club sequence.
Melody is carried through into
the finale and it II the winner over
a swirl OF hit tunes that have
been tops" every year since 1871.
In the spectacular finale IN
which the costumes Of $50 dancers
are a parody to their songs, sucn
favorites as Sally "Margie.
sweet sue" Romans" ''Dinsh."
and Mary Lou" vie for first place
in the song convention of 1871.
The peoples choice Is Frances
Langford, Miss Hit Parade Girl OF
1871 and Swing Low. Sweet Rhy-
thm'' is the winner. in one Of the
hottest song campaigns OF the
season.
Hugh Herbert. Mary Boland,
Phil silvers and Barnett Parker
head the supporting cast.
Hot Steel" featuring Richard
Arlen. will share the screen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24
Big Time Show
Due This w eek
Club Moderne Will
Note Anniversary

The Club Moderne, this Friday
night, will present Earl Mossman.
titled BY Walter winchel Beau
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24
Mickey Rooney Burns Up the Drums
AT Music Box in Strike Up the Band

Four weeks Of strenuous prac-
tics came to climax when
Mickey Rooney played the trap
drums with an orchestra, render
ing Drummer Boy" a compost
ton written by Roger Edens and
featuring a spectacular drum solo
by Rooney. The number In one of
the highlights Of Strike Up the
Band" lifting musical of youth.
now at the Music Box theater.
Mickey and Judy Garland head a
cast that includes Paul Whiteman
and his famous orchestra. June
Preisser, William Tracy, Larry
Num- and other clever juveniles.
Mickey. who can play almost
any instrument. coached himself
for the drum episode. declining the
aid of a professional drummer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24

When neighbors in the star dress
ing room building at Metro
Goldwyn- Mayer objected to his
practice he moved the drums to an
old sound booth where they
couldn't be heard and perfected his
noisy technique behind soundproof
walls.
Twelve song hits, old and new.
are heard in Strike Up the Band"
including the title song by George
Gershwin, Our Love Affair" NO
body" when Day Is Done" end
such old-timers as Heaven Will
Protect Working Girl" and The
Curse of an Aching Heart"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24

White Scandals, and other hit
shows. He does one-footed tap
dances that have no equal. produe-
ing as many taps with one foot as
most tap dancers do with two.
Earl Mossman Is know n
throughout the show business as
the bet dressed song and dance
man on the road today. He Will
be one of the principals of the
Paramount Follies Of 1910 fast
moving revue which will be Of
fered at Club Moderne this Friday
night in honor of the popular
clubs first anniversary party.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24
Frances Langford and Kenny
Baker Co-star in New Musical
HUGH Herbert MorY Bolund ond Ann
Miller Heud Tuneful Cast List

r.. L amaze with the new 1871 fashions and dance
Turns Of the Republic film Hit Parade of l94l in when
Kenny Baker and Frances Langford steal the spoeeh "
five captivating tunes. = a.. aas.k. Yourself at
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24
BING REALIZES AMBITION

When Bing Crosby qualified re-
Gently for the National Amateur
golf tournament. he realized one
of his two top ambitions. The
star OF Paramount's Rhythm on
the River" also wants to breed a
Kentucky derby winner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24

II you're not using 1t, sell It with
a Fast Action Times Want Ad.
Phone Main 1851.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24

The Langford contraito WIS les
way into the heart Of Baker with
the swing-blues rhythm OF VINO
Am l. and the musical COMEDY
star answers her with In the Cooi
Of the Evening a sure fire eaten
in new melodies. When MISS
Iangford as a radio singer estao-
fishes herself on more friendly
terms with radio station owner
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24

Brum m ell Of
II. Cs.
This dapper
gen tic man Is
the personifica-
ton Of rhythm
and grace. He
has appeared ~
m a ny Broad
way successes,
with Earl Car
roll G0rga
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24

Jack Norton. who plays a drunk
in Paramount's "A Night at Earl
Carrolrs," says he has frequently
followed a drunk for 10 blocks
studying his actions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-24
WESTERN CARE

Describing their familiar cos
tunes for the first time. the Marx
Brothers in Go West" use from
tier garb. but keep their famous
facial makeups.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06
Laymen' S Conference Of YIN. c. A.
Will Be Held Saturday, Sunday

The annual laymen's conference
of the Y.M.C.A. viii be held Sat
urday afternoon and Sunday at
Camp Seymour, with the theme of
the conference to be The Layman
In Action" All directors, commit
tee men, club leaders and others
who serve the Y.M.C.A. are invited
to attend. Fathers are urged TO
bring their sons Saturday after
noon and stay overnight. and FAM
lilies are invited to attend on Sun
day. Meals will be served in the
hall for those who make reserva-
tions.
The program viii start Saturday
evening at a $50 dinner, at which
DR.. Cyrus Albertson. pastor of the
First Methodist church, viii speak
on the subject, Opportunities and
Responsibilities of Layman in the
Y.M.C.A." DR.. Albertson, who has
had much experience working with
laymen in the church and in the
Y.M.C.A. and other religious agen-
cies, will introduce topics for dis
cussion and consideration during
the conference. William s. Cham
bers, executive secretary Of the
Northwest council, also viii be
present.
At $50, the following commit
tees will meet for special program
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06

discussion: Boys division commit
tee, ]. c. Beckman. leader and
Royal Lindal; physical education
committee, Harry Burns, leader.
and Harold Keller. secretary;
young mems council. Harry Baker.
r., chairman, and w. C. Chambers.
consultant; membership and execu-
tive committees, Bert sweeting,
leader, and C. J. Shaw. secretary.
Other committees may hold short
sessions. The evening program will
be concluded with a camp fire, with
Royal Lndal in charge.
Sunday morning a second dis
cussion period for the committees
win be held at $3.50. At IL o'clock
there will be q service defeating
the Pops" Drake memorial foun-
tain. Tom Hill Will preside. Joe
Gordon. IT,. will be the main speak
er, and other young men will par
ticipate in the program.
Following the dinner. TO be
served in the dining hall at 2:30.
the committee reports viii be made
to the entire assembly. This will
be the closing feature of the regu-
lar program. The rest of the after
noon will be given over to recrea-
ton and camp inspection. The COM
mittee in charge consists Of Tom
Hill, Mont Downing. Harry Brown
and c. j. Shaw.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06

We eooperatcd. and - wsre
able "a reduce operating eosfs q
the city go. 600 last yesr. desplts
the many improvements nzds n
elected EaxsFner. TN Do - same
ioh - - state 7 did for sezftls.-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06

reduced frum five II - md 4
haif ner cent Ballard - = new
concrete bridge
=IIsa sas al tbs asne IN
- sHaFae
= aaly enc ~. J Hsrre-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06

mi. You didnt have 70 see IT,
transportation system 70 know how
I'D i was You onlv had 20 listen
= =. Dry rot could - found IN
ths timoers a the Cd Ballard
bridge. = span oxsr which ia.ooo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06


Langiie said other state depart.
ments similarly were burdened
with useless employees.
Costs Of government In Washing
ton during the past seven years
have been doubled" Langlie con-
tinued.
Last year more than $780,
100000 was collected In taxes.
hut Taxpayers haven't received
value In return
Under his plan Of sound eccn-
omy," Langlie said. more money
would be available for old-sge PEN
sions, for unemployahle persons
and injured. but. 40 the same time.
costs OF operating the government
would be cut.
Rsps Department
He said unemployment In WASH
ington was unnecessary. that II
was up to the government TO as
sumo leadership. stimulate indus
try, agriculture. find jobs for the
unemployed. II am convinced this
can be done. II Is q wrong concept
to believe there must be unem-
ployed persons"
Langlie orally lambasted oper-
alton Of the department OF labor
and industries. He said II was tied
up with red tape. was grossly mis-
managed, asserting the Thurston
county grand jury last year had
recommended a complete reorgani-
zation Of the department.
Talks Of Record
Injured workmen. he said. found
1t almost impossible to gain COM
pensation without hiring legal aid
Furthermore, he charged the de-
partment with negligence in failing
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06

II examine properly equipment
used on dangerous obs"
Of his record as mayor q Seat
tle Langiie had much 70 say.
When ] became mayor Of seat
e. Tire city 49, virtually bank
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06

He attacked the social security
department. singing IL out a. 4
gisring example Of Improper ad-
n-inistration. and went on to PROM
Use that sound direction Of the
department could save tremen-
dously on operating costs.
During March Of last year, that
department alone employed s.4i2
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06

cars drove daily
sreisy Seattle - nne q the
finest transportation systems IN
the nation. 1ts finances are On q
sind hasis. iis hoHzz - demand
Ialzrezs On its warrants hsxe been
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-06
Langlie Tells Of His Program
For State Government Chance
Candidate for Governor Addresses
Moss Meeting ot Lincoln HIGH School

Arthur B. Lanelie Renuhie.r ~.-A;a... - -o..-...
Indicated before an enthusiastic audience At Lincoln high
wednesday night that payroll envelopes of state mepoves
will be just full but not nearly so numerous u h. !; .d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20

Mr.. Wirtz say what they SAID
Except mel and everybody heard
the critics say what they said. Yet
the show goes ahead and plays to
standing room only-at least on
the brisk nights at the end OF the
week.
The painful fact seems to be that
people like ice shows and critics
don't Nor do I, it was discovered
about a half-hour after Norman
Bel Geddes' $4,000 glass curtain
parted to disclose what does happen
on ice, like ice shows.
This was surprising to me be-
cause when I was young man Git
took the draft to make me feel
very young again, but that passed
Wednesday, editors used to send
me out into billiards regularly to
inspect ice-skating competitions
and didn't mind at ALL Yet here
was, sitting on steam-heated plush
where once stood in .unheated
slush, and not liking anything at
all except Joe Cook, the star of the
show and one of the few people
In it who refused to skate.
Mr.. Cook Is Fine.
Joe Cook was fine, although, in
such a huge theater, he is too far
away from the audience for his
own good. And q ballet done by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20

mdlly Ol WllOIu IlcScI IldU Icduy IllCc
gowns of their own. who mistreat
the expensive apparel We hand out.
When newcomer throws her
dresses in a heap on the floor, or
across a counter, we know we are
dealing with a girl who has little
idea of the value of clothes. Conse-
quently, she's probably not able to
wear them satisfactorily
Gowns for star often cost as
much as $500 each; on rare occasions
many times that amount They
never are used again by the same
star or any other star in another
picture. Sometimes an actress will
buy certain gown she likes for her
own use, but otherwise they're all
put in a huge bank Of dresses to
be used by bit players, junior stars
and later by extras"
A 6O-Year old Baby.
Wesley Ruggles, director of "Ari-
IONA" and other action NOTES.-THE
best-remembered pictures Of the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20

Heidi Stenuf and Lloyd Baxter was
quite beautiful, too. In fact, it
broke, or anyway thawed out, the
ice. But everything else the boys
and girls did could have been done
better without skates.
,The ice enthusiasts are making
a TODD about LIE Verne, who can
jitterbug better than any one else
on skates. No doubt she can and,
in addition, she is a beautiful girl
with an attractive stage presence.
But, however well she shags on
skates, think how much better she
would be without skates. This was
the idea that intruded on the whole
show, as far as I was concerned.
The entire huge business, ex-
pensively gotten up, and skillfully
too, seemed to me like the fellow
we used to see in vaudeville who
played the violin while standing
on his head. He did it all right,
but people kept asking him, What
of it," and, when he explained,
would ask, who cares?"
Some Other Items.
There are two other matters for
mention. Blind Alley" forceful,
taut melodrama, which I never
quite have been able to care for,
(See WOLFERT, Page F-3O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20

Is years or more are the thrillers.
That's why I like to direct nothing
else but. Few of them ever fail at
the box office. The Birth Of q Ma
ton certainly was a -tingler,
with its great battle scenes and class
intolerance. There followed In
tolerance Ben Hur,' Captain
Blood Down to the Sea in Ships,
Wings The Big Parade -Hell's
Angels and scores of others. They
can talk about this kind Of . cycle
and that one, but thrill pictures will
always be with us because they've
sung the song Of silver at the gate
more consistently than any other
type, and that includes Aim stars
with nine lives"
Walter Hampden, veteran recruit
to movie pastures, making debut in
"An This and Heaven, Too."-'I'm
Hollywood's 60-year-old baby. I'm
(See HEFFERNAN, Page FAD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
Todoy's Film Schedules

CAPTTO-Ducy" madcap comedy with Ann Sothen 425 ITO
and s55 pm. Stage shows: $40, 6:25 and s:1o pm.
World in Flames ctua account of the decade
2, $780, S, 645 825 and 1905 m.
EARty Conquest conquered by Ann Sheridan and James
$780, ITO and 955 Stage shows $40 625 and
9pm.
What They Wanted dramatic affair with
Carole Lombard and Charles Laughton 1855 $780, 745 and
$40 pm March of Time 3:35, $50, TBS and go pm
Bakers Wife" who and crisis IN
this bright French Aim 3:55, $50. 7:5o and $50
Comedy" Rosalind Russell
plenty Of time for it, 245 72o and $40
PA1AcE1he meets Bean: $40,
Ass 715 and e:35 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20

aCCOSUcO WIFI, i lecl KNOW YOU
from your films" But in nine cases
out of ten stars today are nothing
like the characters they portray in
the movies.
For instance, Shirley Temple of
non-screen life is quite different
from the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
right in her movies. I remember
talking to Shirley just before a
take" for Young People" We
were discussing clothes and politics.
Shirley's contribution to the con-
versation was intelligent and adult.
Her voice was free of lisping, her
face minus grimaces. "All right,
Shirley, we're ready" said the as
sistant director. And Shirley i'm
mediately contracted q lisp, her eyes
widened babyishly as she went in
to rescue some one or other from
something or other. Whichever di-
rector is able to transfer the Shirley
Temple Of real real to the screen is
going to start her on q new and
better movie career. .s -.
Mickey's No Joke Now.
"Oomph" girl Ann Sheridan is
nothing of the kind in private life.
This is the first thing that strikes
you when you meet her. But the
recent revelation Of q similar state
of things in the non-career life Of
Hedy Lamar must have been quite
q blow for those who exclaim at
her Sirenish antics in the movies.
The so-called glamorous Lamar
loathes dressing up. She pre1ers
Stacks any day or evening-and
prefers home to the bright lights OF
restaurants and night clubs.
When strangers are introduced to
Mickey Rooney, they usually giggle
and wait for him to mug, waggle
his head or burst into tears-as
per his pictures. Mickey might have
obliged . year or two ago, but now
the No. ! box-omce wonder is as
sober in non-acting life as = Judge
is supposed to be. He has even
given up pursuit Of the fair sex
well, almost. And Is only funny
when he takes himself too seriously.
!. It's almost too well known for
comment that the xany men Of pic
lures are depressed looking indivi-
duas in private life. The Ritz
brothers try valiantly to put on q
humorous show for non-paying
customers. But I prefer them when
they relax, Jack Benny-away
from his script-always sounds and
looks like . man with q terrific
problem on his mind. -. The
Marx brothers, with the exception
Of Groucho, who Just can't help
wise-cracking al the time, are SOM
ber citizens OF . gloomy inner
world in which everything to Judge
by their faces-is going to rack
and ruin. Even Bob Hope Is now
separating his screen and radio
personality from that Of his nom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20

working life. He says it's too firing
to keep up all the time.
The Bogart Problem.
And all the horror men-Lugosi,
Karloff, LORE, ETC.. are as tame
and gentle as trained white mice
in the sanitary of their own homes.
Karloff. I am told, lies on the floor
for hours and lets his baby daugh-
ter romp all over him. And LORE
faints at the sight of blood, Lugosi
is positively good looking-under-
meath his whiskers of villainy.
There's no fear of any one walking
up to either Of these three gentle
souls-off duty that is-and gush-
ing, I feel I know you" However.
it would be sort of interesting at
that If movie villain carried over
in private life. Imagine calling on
Karloff and the door being opened
by Frankensteini
One Of these days some one will
explain to me why Humphrey
Bogart. one Of the few men In pic
lures with a college education. IS
always cast as a grade "A" ignor-
anus. Or why Nat Pendleton, who
was graduated with honors from
Columbia-the university not the
studios the No. I dumb boy Of
pictures.
Those of you who enjoy the smart
sophistication Of Myrna 10y and
Irene Dunno on the screen; might
be disappointed in meeting them In
real life. To maintain conversation
with Myrna-who is extremely nice,
let 1t be said-requires endurance,
invention and determination. Miss
Dunno, who Is rs nice as Myrna,
goes in for private life dialogue that
sounds good when she says it-but
afterwards you ask, What did she
say?"
Decker Always Disguised.
1t was interesting to hear jackie
Cooper. recently discuss Betty Field,
with whom he .co-starred in Seven
teen" You'd never recognize her"
said jackie. Tn the nrst place,
she's about Is years old. In TIE film
she managed TO look II. And her
voicGsis dlfferent-it's almost - low
as mine. She pitches 1t high for
the screen" All Of which makes
Betty = good actress and gives her
q good private life disguise.
II you expect to recognize Albert
Decker away from the camera-vell,
it's just impossible. I think only
his wife and daughter know the
real Decker. He was hidden behind
little yellow toupee and . padded
stomach when I saw him last at
paramount in you're the One"
He shaved his head smooth - an
egg for ''Dr. Cyclopsn I'm not
quite sure what he did fnr Strange
Cargo" but he did something.
Released b the Nssss AK:r'ssn Ssvsass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
Your Fav0rite Film Star
Is Different off Screen
4 Feel Know You Is the Greeting
They Always Get, but Usually
The Happy Fan Is Wrong
By Sheilah Graham.
By SheiIah Graham.

watch watching Dorothy
follow
waiting for the wacks to fall And they usually disappointed
take week for good mature Miss victim
her reputation
Movie stars suffer similar fashion, How often have heard them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
All This That Happens on Ice
Could Happen Elsewhere
New York's New Revue on Skates
Fine if You Like Such Things,
And 1t Has Joe Cook, Too
Rv Ira WoIferf.

Sonia Iene and Arthur Writ each Of whom not only
than both planned 1T Happens Ice
years Broadway Then according Mr. WRIT thought will
be on a another
On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
Nationals Mystery Play
At Least One. on Which
Different Nations Agree
Ladies in Retirement Wins Audiences
And Critics on Both Sides of Atlantic;
Ruth Chatterton to Play Shaw Here
By Jay Car,nody

By Jay Carnpbdy
There is legend only legend understand.
English critics and audiences see the teae from the same per.
tie that what seems to b. comedy to the one
makes comedy
meloda tragedy romantic comedy whatever story
changes The two critics simply agree
1t the fact Of their rreconcab points which
thing OF especial the which tomorrow night
National Ladies Retirement" Percy
and Reginald Denhan being
York for another
there too simply as one Of those psychological
dramas designed to ascnate irrespective
Proves Her Right
To As Stage Actress.
One Of the reasons therefor persons the
in the central role
Ensland foremost stage actresses for quite logical that
she should be known especially after her performances wuerns
Heights" Htons
Alexander Korda production England"
The fact remains that since Miss Robson made her
the stage in Ladies Retirement
audience In that play turned the
to check its includes Estee wnwood
wood deserter obe Esom few declared Engands
beautiful seaborne. Patrick oHdoore etc.
Another I'm
Star to Return to the Stage.
Hollywood parts
those who the PACING Come week from
Ruth chaterton will demonstrate the general idea
years. during apparently grown
day older Miss chatterton will make her first Washington
since last the oney Theater Cochran>
at the National October Eliza Doole in "Pygmaon
any one nave &c S en- a ne So na~ pay ou Oh n
Howard and the never-to be-foygotten Wendy Hitler
Chatterton "Pygmaon"
thaer circuit England pleased
thae discriminating induced
country begin Washington
a night
Miss Cornell Finally Agrees
To First Radio Appearance.
thee and its first lady, November TO- Katharine
Cornell will the air for the m time her actress
Washington will conspicuous breaking
Cone determination connne herself strictly tho stage
back origin. Cornell sought
the American RED Cross
those mpomptu affairs and her idea contrary one was
did not time adequately prepare That her
to Red Cross and it accepted her word for it.
gratitude Cornell promised that would do program
Roll Call.
Heretofore Miss Cornell has confined herself strictly TO- the stage
after
$25oooo
either
Therefore with Helen Hayes having done bot and the
radio performers Miss Cornell has remained
hoIdout the radio.
Red remains to be decided
will Sokow Norman Davis chair
Central Committee the Red Raymond
Gram Swing.
point Cornell agreed to
the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
Chatter on Sound STAGES
Dress Designer, Directors and
PLAYERS Air Their Views
By Harold Hefernan.
By Harold Hefernan.
HOLLYWOOD.

The mikes don't pick all the talk Hollywood sound stages
Let's of gadget listen:
Milo Anderson designer for Warner Bros pictresTs disgusting
feminine players wardrobe
kinder clothes the