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Evening star., 1940-03-15

think it would be q protracted siege
IN which hundreds of houses would
starve themselves out of existence.
Duals first popped into the movie
landscape early In 1890 as q depres-
sion antidote and with few excep-
t1ons have spread to every State In
the Union. Texas, for instance, Is
one State that has managed to keep
. majority Of its screens 1iickerinR
under the old two-hour presentation
scheme. IF street also has its
honor-Ed0
It mustn't be overlooked that 10
years Of duals have reared an en-
tirely new audience that can't even
remember the days of single-fea-
ture shows. This faction wouldn't
submit to q return to the simmer
diet without bitter battle. ASK
any movie-goer between the ages OF
IL and 20-and this youthful group
comprises at least Is per cent OF the
screens total audience-to state a
preference and you'd get an almost
solid vote in favor of doubles-and
the longer the show the better.
OF course, there will continue to
be rare exceptions, such as Gone
With the Wind" which is dual in
itself-but as for a general return
to the old order, 1t isn't in the
books. Producers and exhibitors
are resigned to that situation and
the small minority of diehards who
rise occasionally to vigorous protest
might better save their breath.
Il
Village goin's-on-Bob Taylor and
Barbara Stanwyck double park on
Sunset to watch sidewalk vaude-
vile show marking the gala pre-
miere OF a new grocery market.
They gasp at the antics of the man
on the flying trapeze. The crowd
gasps, too-but at Bob and Bar
bara Hattie tMammy) Nc
Daniel is the new heroine of Gen.
tral avenue, great white way of Los
Angeles colored district. As the
Academy Award winner drives her
big red car through the streets (cut-
out open), playboys on the corner
scream, "Yoohoo! Hi'ya, Hattie!"
Buxom Hattie waves and smiles
acknowledgment. Sorry, gentle
men," she says, got no time to
socialize."
The event you'd figure would turn
into a rip-roaring comedy festival
took place the other night at the
Brown Derby. The Ritz brothers
and the Marx brothers got together
for supper-and there wasn't a wise
crack all evening. They soperly
proceeded to tear apart a preview
just witnessed Joan Bennett
proudly boasts to friends that she
grows all the table vegetables used
in the Walter Wanger household
in her own backyard garden, doing
all the cultivating herself Years
greatest collection of glamour, not
barring the Academy Awards dinner
was the "Gambol of the Stars" held
in the Ambassadors Cocoanut Grove
Thursday night for the benefit OF
the "A Actors Guilds. Practically
every name" in the business turned
out and sight-seers stormed the ho-
tells entrance and corridors for q
f1rst-hand look at Hollywood's blue
book.
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Evening star., 1940-03-15

"Fahl Neverl The public makes
stars. And the public keeps them
stars, even II they have some bad
pictures. Few stars ever lost the
public's favor. Mostly It's Just the
poor Aims producers give them"
Pasternak Is in q position, at the
moment, to speak out on that point.
A recent opus titled "nestry Rides
Again" is proving one Of the best
money-1naKers In months. It's q
tribute to his idea that the Ameri-
can public wasn't tired Of Marlene
Dietrich; It Just wanted to see heI
in something enjoyable.
But does he take the credit?
Decidedly not.
"It isn't my fault" he exclaims,
rocking back and forth excitedly in
his diversified chair. She's only az
good as she ever was. 1t was just
my privilege, I am telling you, tc
be able to present her in an enter
tanning part"
Pasternak carries that privilege"
idea all through MS WORK. PROBABLY
no producer has gone out Of his
way as often to give lift to those
who need 1t. ...-.
At 18 he came to America in 1920
He punched holes In leather belts
He picked chickens. He finally be-
came bus boy In the old Para
mount Astoria Studio. BY 1923,
he'd caught the eye Of Allan Dwan,
the director. Dwan made him an
assistant. Five years later he was
an associate producer for Universal
sent to Europe to look over the
foreign situation. He was to be
gone a month. He stayed eight
years, made 46 films.
When Universal reorganized, he
returned. But he belonged to the
old regime. He and the director
Evening star., 1940-03-15
His Hat Size
Has Stayed
The Same
Joseph Pasternak
Wants No Credit
Fo1. Successes
Fer Successes

~ the Associated Prsss.
HOLLYWOOD,
Joseph Pasternak, who not 50
many years ago juggled dishes as
q New York bus boy. Is one of
Hollywood's finest examples of a
success story with the same hat
size.
This one-time Hungarian immi-
grant lad is q very important reason
why the new Universal Is gliding
along so serenely.
Back about 1896, things werent t
going SO well. Then along came q
Miss Deanna Durbin.
Pasternak saw her potentianties.
He was associate producer on Three
Smart Girls" which started out to
be q p" film and wound up putting
Universal on its feet. "One Hun
dread Men and q Girl" and Mad
About Music" by the same combi-
nation bounced Universal once again
into the top-fight producing bracket.
Did Pasternak make Deanna Dur
bin a star?
Lots of folks say yes, but not
Pasternak.
Me make stars?" he explodes.
Evening star., 1940-03-15


Of three major theater-ch opera
tors who've been quietly testing the
public's reaction to shorter shows.
In widely scattered areas where
the old policy was temporarily REIN
stalled, business dropped OH all
the way from 30 to 70 per cent
The most significant tryout took
place in Chicago, where the Balaban
and Katz Theaters, along with II
independently owned houses, offered
one-feature programs over q recent
week end. Results o fthe expert
ment were pretty dismal and nd
similar attempt is likely to be re-
peated in the near future.
Exhibitors declare the bargain
policy now has too firm q grip on
the public and can't be broken
unless the Nations $4,000 theaters
lined up solidly. Even then they
Evening star., 1940-03-15
He Yells Like Crazy,
But He Really Isn't

There is an actor in Hollywood
who yells himself hoarse every
morning-and he is not crazy.
His name Is Tom Dugan. He
comes to Paramount Studio each
day at 8 am, goes to sound-proof
stage and shouts "Raz ma taz, raz
ma tag until his vocal chords are
completely unstrung. literally. He
shouts other things, too.
Cobe 8 am. and he goes to the
Evening star., 1940-03-15

stage where "The Ghost Breakers" )"
co-starring Paulette Goddard and
Bob Hope, is filming under direction
of George Marshall.
He is in the picture. He plays
the role of raspy-voiced mugg
He got the part originally because
the role called for a man with Just
such a voice. How did he get the
part? He yelled himself hoarse
shouting "raz ma taz" before being
interviewed for the film role.
Evening star., 1940-03-15
Young Writer Must
Tell It to a judge

jeanne Benedict. 15-year -old
writer who has sold her first screen
story to Columbia Pictures, told it
to judge in Hanford, Calf, this
week to enable her to collect her
$500.
Before Joanne could be paid for
her 15C00-word story. Joan of the
Ark" 1t was necessary, to comply
with the recently-enacted Jackie
Coogan" law, for her to have a
legal guardian appointed by the
court in her home town.
Evening star., 1940-03-15
Now MIR. Robinson
Takes Up Freud

"The Life of Freud" a Aim play
based on the life of the late great
psychoanalyst, is announced by
Warner Bros. as an Edward G. Rob-
inson starring picture.
The studio made its decision to
star Robinson in the forthcoming
film following the acceptance given
his performance in "Dr. Ehrlich' S
Magic Bullet"
Guy Endore is writing the scenario
for THE Life of Freud" production
on which is scheduled to follow Rob-
inson's role in Brother Orchid"
Evening star., 1940-03-15

who accompanied him, Henry Kos-
ter, stalled along with little to do.
Then came Deanna. They made
the picture and they made them
selves. -
Evening star., 1940-03-15
Double>Feat Policy
Seems Here to Stay
Chicago Theaters Try Single Film
Bills and Rush Right Back
To More Popular Duals
BY HAROLD HEFrERNAN.
HOLLYWOOD.

Scattered sights sounds:
you're Of those cusading
yourself at last to the fact that
apparently are here to stay-by approval.
old pe-depon
Subjects slim chance reganng place In movie houses
Evening star., 1940-03-15
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Dinner Or supper 81 so; sat s.. Dane.
Ing, = to 3 Continental Revues twice
nightly and Sundays. No cover. Luncheon.
7bc on Sat. only; dancing.
PAIL MALL ROOM, Hotel Raleish. Penna.
ner from 81. Bert Bernath and his music,
81 30; also during lunch. No COW, no min.
HAY-ADAMS HOUsE-Overlookine white
tmssns.rI H1oss st ieth II and ST: Dining in an
tllity. Luncheon. S5c: dinner. from 81 .25.
Organ music nightly during dinner.
LOUNGE RIVERA. Hotel 24oo 18th st.
Dtnins and dancing to Pete Macias Or
Min. 81; Sat. HOLIDAYS. si:to. CO. :7soo
MADRHLON REsTAURANT. Washinxton
Building, 18th and New York Ave. The
iaVorite place to dine. the popular place
Calvert. Dinins and dancing. Two fiooi
cludine cover. Supper cover, Soc. AD. 07oo
METRONOlH ROOM, Waraman ParI
Hetel. Musi: By Eddy Brandt's Orchestra
En & 81 oS Iaa. sss sesn' ise co "? 1000 g So
LOG TAVERN Riehmend Hewy., 81. mi.
.a1s, rri and sstia ti.a The iTIo'ans tsgns No
EA5Nsow room 4. sa.en 1;,as1 ..asss asss s ,4sn
chestra, 1O.1. Min, Saturday only. 81.
DI $3.50. ]. J. Connolly. Mgr.
MARYLAND CLUB GARDENS On Marlbore
Pike. Featuring Nadine and her coed
band De luxe dinner, S1o5. Dancing
until 2 o'clock Phone Hillside O60O.
GOLD ROOM 1t WESLEY HALL. 1908 X
st. Entertain here. Best foods; unique
service; like most fastidious home.
Luncheon, 75c: dinner. 91.60.
sHAR-ZAD. Cerltsn Motel. Dancing to Bill
Hoyt and Hal Atkinson. 5 to z. 10 to Q.
Min. $50 after 10 pm. NE. 1929.
THE LAFAYETTE HOTEL, 18th and Eye
sts. NV. Luncheon from 65c. dinner
from 81 90. Music for luncheon and din.
ner. Cocktails in Club 16.
IENEs ITALIAN =. 49,. RESTAURANT. 5sI LIZ lse1
epeciahsinE q ssvtclt and SPAGHETTI Phone
Evening star., 1940-03-26
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

The princess tree from Japan,
often confused with our catalpa, is
a clever budgeteer. 1t has learned
when to economic and when not
to, and it has some of the most fas-
cinating tricks you ever heard OF.
1t is high time we knew more Of
this charming fugitive. 1t is named
for Anna PauloWnia, princess of the
Netherlands. 1t is finding great
favor in the Southern part of the
United States and it may be seen
in old pastures, deep ravines and
even in vacant lots in the cities
1t is being priced now as an orna-
mental tree. 1t grows easily from
seed and cuttings.
In early spring the twigs are COW
cred, toward their tips, with panicles
OF pale violet flowers which grow
to be inches long. Then come
the leaves, which are extremely
large and ornamental, especially
when the tree is young. The flower
buds take two years to mature, but
this does not mean the tree is in
bloom every two years, for there
are buds on the tree each year. to-
gether with seed pods, both. mature
and young. The green pods are
coated with thick emulation for
protection from invaders.
The leaves are arranged on oppo-
site sides of the tWigs and if the
soil and climate are to the liking
Evening star., 1940-03-26

oA N'AN SNSsSAAaeaAS oeaAAN SSAASSA ~>
and if some of the glamour of the
evening audiences was lacking, an
informality and more intimate at
mosphere made up for it.
The program was opened by Mr..
de st. Malo with Henry Eccles'
Sonata in G Minor" with Edward
Harris at the piano. In this num-
Der in classic style. the very eX-
cellent qualities of Mr.. de st.
Malo's playing we're at once ap-
parent and later more fully revealed
in the Sonata in B Flat Minor, Op.
80" by G. Uribe-H -Holguin of Colom-
bia and a group of shorter COM
positions. The tone which Mr.. de
st. Malo draws from his instru-
ment is warm and pure and while
Its extreme volume is never forced.
there is a rich vibrancy in forte
passages that is smooth and round
This careful consideration of
tonal sweetness was part of the
refinement of musicianship which
Mr.. de St. Malo brings into his play
ing. A technique adequate to all
demands at times was further
frightened by an elan that put a
particular stamp upon it. Thus the
more vivacious movements of both
sonatas were spiritedly played. as
was the "Zamacueca" by J. White of
Cuba, one of the shorter works
that pleased greatly.
His program made known COM
positions by Latin American COM
posers and most important of these
was the Sonata" by Tribe -Holguin
A work of character. it had effective
contrasts in the moderato-scher-
Eando while the andante tranquilo
Y expressive was lovely in line and
theme. Among the shorter num-
bers was "Danza," also by Tribe
Holguin, based on Colombian folk
lore, a clever and fascinating Inca
war dance, "Kcachampa," by A.
Sas of Peru, and l.. Cosmos (BraziD
MAE d'Agua Chante" of Debussyan
toralities yet lovely in mood. and
the "Zamacueca." The artist was
given a most cordial reception and
an ovation at the conclusion of his
numbers in which he had a most
sympathetic partner in Mr.. Harris.
Mr.. de st. Malo. a musical ward of
the Panama Republic, carried of
first prize at the Paris Conservatolre
Evening star., 1940-03-26
Natures Children
Princess Tree
(Paulownia tormentosa)

its value to us as lumber. It's high
est contributions are its beauty and
shade, as well as its very rapid
growth.
Now for its thriftiness. 1t pos
sesses single main root, and should
this become injured or cut off. the
tree Immediately discards enough
of the crown to strike a balance in
its budget of vital supplies. leaving
only enough branches and develop
ing smaller leaves until the root
system has had time to make a
comeback.
Now the tree to us seems perfect,
but we find there has been one CON-
plant lodged against it. The tree,
as we have said. develops thousands
of seed pods. When the wind blows
the cradle will rock" and the clat-
ter of these cradles is a fearful
thing TO hear. if you do not know
what the cause is of the steady
clatter.
Evening star., 1940-03-26

feeling for light ana shade in the
play of vocal color and reaches some
beautiful effects by his skill in
stressing the polyphony of each
song. The pianissimo tone of the
club is very fine and as the diction
is clear, the use of it can be fully
appreciated.
The program consisted Of Handel's
"Hallelujah Amen" Praetorius' 10,
How a Rose" Bach's "Crucifixus,"
Franz's Dedication" arranged by
Mr.. Lowe; Brahms "Trysting Place"
and Sibelius' "Vale of Tuoni.' A
small ensemble sang songs by
Tschakowsky and Protheroe while
the concluding numbers were sea
chanteys and spirituals and college
songs. Soloists on the program were
Mildred Wolf and Tom Newman.
The hall was crowded to capacity
with q most enthusiastic audience.
Evening star., 1940-03-26

and has concertized extensively in
this country and abroad.
Miss de Obarrios program con-
sisted of the Bach-Petri Concerto
in c Minor" Paradisi's "Toccata,"
Brahms "Capriccio in F Minor"
and six Debussy preludes. The
young pianist has strong. resonant
touch that gives authority to her
playing. The power and soberness
of her performance gave way, how
ever, in a most delightful manner
to a light, graceful fluency in the
''Toccata'' and vivid sense of
varied effect in the Debussy pre-
ludes. She has a facile finger tech
nique that best expresses her
pianistic personality in brilliant
passage work for, as earnest as ere
her intentions in numbers like the
Bach and Brahms, she docs not
quite touch the depths from every
musical angle.
She has, however, rare combina-
ton in the power which she can
bring to her tone and the delicacy
which is equally natural for her.
Her easy, enthusiastic manner pre-
disposed the audience Immediately
toward her and as the several facets
of her artistry came to light her
success was pronounced one.
This first presentation of Latin
American artists in full length re-
cital was a happy thought and 1t
is to be hoped that more of the
talent of these gifted countries will
be heard in the same way in the
future
Glee Club Gives Concert.
At Barker Hall, Y. w. c. A., last
evening the University of Rochester
Glee Club gave a concert sponsored
by the Mems Club of Metropolitan
Memorial Methodist Church. The
group of more than 80 young men
is directed by Arthur A. Wh1ttemore,
with Jack Lowe as accompanist, who
also provided some excellent ar
raneements of numbers for the pro-
gram.
The quality of tone which these
singers achieve is unusually mellow.
for the voices are all fine ones and
the balance of sections we'll planned
for Mr.. Whittemore has special
Evening star., 1940-03-26

Of the princess tree these leaves
will reach a width of 80 inches.
Naturally such foliage is ornamental
and supplies fine shade. They are
green from the first of spring until
they depart, which is the time of
the first freeze. Then the sun
comes along, and to your surprise
you witness the disrobing of the
princess tree, at which she does a
thorough job. BY night not one
leaf does she possess.
Then we have the beautiful seed
pod. The authorities say that few
trees produce nearly so many. The
seeds are small and winged. One
pod will shelter as many as 1000
seed children. Now count in your
imagination how many seeds one
fully grown tree will mature each
season. Only a few birds seem to
like them, the bluejays especially.
The wood is soft, light and easily
worked, but it is inclined to branch
close to the ground, which spoils
Evening star., 1940-03-26
Now Amazing Proved
Hygienic Protection
| for Married Women

Thousands upon thousands OF women
have now learned to use q sensational.
scientific discovery for hygienic pur-
poses. This boon to womankind Is not
. poison, yet actually kills germs at
contact. It is called Zonite, and its
action is amazing when used In
|douche 1t instantly kills germs and
bacteria on contact, yet it Is one
douche proved safe-wil] not harm
delicate tissues And Zonite deodor-
|izes-assures daintiness. Helps keep
one fresh, clean and pure. So sue
cessful has Zonite been that over TO-
100000 bottles have already been
used. Get Zonite from your druggist
today. It's surprisingly easy and eco
|nomical to use. Ideal for feminine hy-
|riene. Follow the simple directions and
enjoy proved hyg:enic protection that
YOU may never have known before.
Evening star., 1940-03-26
Two Panamanian Artists
Prove Gifted in Recital
Miss de Obarrio and De St. Malo
Presented at Pan.American Union;
Rochester L. Glee Club Sings
By ALICE EVERSMAN.

Two Panamanan artists Carmen de obaro pianist and Alfredo
de M violn
at the PanAmcan Union The sponsorship
the Ambassador E
the
presentation artists lieu
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Brook|and Citizens Elect
Mclean for 10Th Term

Marvin M. Mclean was elected
president of the Brookland Citizens
Association last night for the Goth
time since 1el0-it was the 18th
consecutive time he has been named
to that office.
At the annual elections. held last
night in the Masonic Temple at
Twelfth and Monroe streets NE,
Joseph P. Quinn was named vice
president. Other officers chosen
were Daniel Masterson, reelected
secretary: Donald Mowbray, re-
elected treasurer. and Mr.. Mclean
and DR.. George r. Ellis, delegates
70 the Federation.
The association went on record
as opposing the legalization Of horse
racing, race tracks and pari-mutuel
betting In the District. Copies of
the resolution were forwarded to the
House and Senate District Com
nirtees.
A committee was named to in
vestigate alleged violations by inter.
state trucking firms Of city ordi-
nances forbidding passage of trucks
on certain residential streets. The
action was IN line with moves by the
neighboring Michigan Park and
Burroughs Citizens Associations.
Members of the committee include
Mr.. Mclean, Mr.. Quinn, Mr.. Master
son and Russell G. Wolfram.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Congress vs.. Newsmen
To Be Ball Come Feature

An entertainment program that
includes = baseball game between
members Of the fourth estate and
Congress has been planned for the
annual outdoor party Of the Ma
tional Press Club at the Charles
town (W. Va Jockey Club on
May II.
The Goodyear blimp will carry
cabinet officers and other notables
to the outing. Renewal Of the Press
Club Derby, with society beauties as
jockeys, as well as q military race
will be features Of the entertainment
program.
The Outdoor and Sports Com
mittee met today to make further
plans. Ralph A. Collins is chair
man Of the General Committee In
charge and Walter Karig heads the
Entertainment Committee.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Father and Son Dinner
To Be Held Mothers Doy

Mothers Day, May IL, has been
selected for the seventeenth annual
father and son banquet of the WASH
ington Hebrew Congregation Bro
therhood, Chairman Sidney Lust an
nounced yesterday.
ITO compensate for that paradox, +"
he said, "the mothers and daughters
Of the congregation will have a ban
quet Of their own on the same night
at the Brighton Hotel
The fathers banquet will be held
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Bill for Election Of Two
Commissioners Indorsed

A bill providing for election Of
two Commissioners by District resi-
dents, introduced last week by
Representative Anderson. Democrat,
Of Missouri, was approved by the
Southeast Businessmen's Associa-
ton at meeting last night.
Approval was also given D PRO-
posal in Congress authorizing the
erection Of waiting room and COM
fort station at Seventeenth street
and Pennsylvania avenue S. E.
Qualification was voiced by the
association in learning that bids
would be opened this week by the
Commissioners for the $4,000 re-
construction Of a vacant annex at
Providence Hospital. The annex,
once used as an isolation ward be-
fore a building for that purpose
was put up at Gallinger Hospital,
Evening star., 1940-04-09
BurIeith Citizens
Hear ToIk by KuqeI

H. H. Kusel, District smoke In.
spector. told the Burleith Citizens
Association last night Of the need
of more personnel in his department.
stating he had only three men to
check on complaints and carry on
routine inspections.
Neighborhood covenants were dis
cussed, and it was stated that real
estate companies in the area were
cooperating with the association in
the movement. The matter will
come up for definite action at the
next meeting.
The meeting was presided over by
George w. Winfrey, president.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
THE EVENING WASHINGTON c. TUESDAY, g.

will now be used - IN out-patient
department.
Milton Norman, assistant corpora
ton counsel. was indorsed by the
association for the Police Court
judge vacancy.
The group recommended the re.
moval Of the center parkway on
North Carolina avenue Sc. between
Third and Fourth streets.
At annual elections. Arthur j.
ShafIer was reelected president.
Other officers include Adelbert w.
Lee, first vice president; Dolan
Donohoe. second vice president: o.
w. Rickard, third vice president:
Alex j. Berlin, treasurer; Louis F.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
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Evening star., 1940-04-09

service, pointed out that 5000 sewed
and knitted garments and nearly
5000 articles for baby layettes must
be made ready for shipment as
quickly as possible to aid in raliev-
ing the suffering Of thousands of
old persons, women and children in
the war areas.
At the same time. the District Red
Cross announced registrations are
being taken for a class in home
hygiene and care Of the sick, held
or Wednesdays and Fridays from
2 to 4 pm. at the chapter house,
1880 E street NV. Miss Caroline E.
Thompson is tho instructor.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Red Cross Coils for Aid
In Garment Maxine

Women interested in sewing and
knitting were urged today to assist
the District Red Cross In the prepa-
ration Of clothing for needy war
refugees in Europe.
Miss Mabel T. Boardman, chair
man of the chapters volunteer