Evening star., 1942-10-17

follow the rules. There is the
braggart, played by John Carroll,
who recognizes no rules in love and
war, becomes Tiger as the quickest
way to fatten his bank account by
killing Japs for the cash bounty.
There Is the pilot who was involved
in q bad crash Edmund Mac
Donald, wants a chance to re-
habilitate himself. There is the
older airman, not quite up to Tiger
standards, slow on his reflexes, and
eventually grounded. There is the
Red Cross nurse to provide the
romance for thrill-packed scenes.
Spectacular Scenes.
Whether it was for adventure,
profit or pure patriotism, there is
no disputing that the men of the
American Volunteer Group were
more than a match for the brown
men Of Toxic. Not a pretty picture
that compromises with the grim
forces of destruction and death in
battle, but rather a spectacular &C
count of volunteer flyer heroics in
dogfights, generally uneven, and
as history proves, with the Rising
Sun aggressors usually tasting de-
feat.
"Flying Tigers" is a forceful fea-
ture with dramatic impact because
Of good casting. John Wayne con-
tributes his best work since the
memorable Stage coach" looking
and acting the part of squadron
commander. He is ably supported
by Paul Kelly as the aging pilot, and
John Carroll (who looks like a good
choice for Clark Gable roles) makes
the show-off ace outstanding. Anna
Lee, the comely nurse caring for
pilots and refugee children, has a
role brimming with appeal and
makes it count to good purpose.
Mae Clarke, Edmund Macdonald,
Gordon Jones, Addison Richards,
Bill Shirley, Tom Neal, Malcolm
McTaggart, David Bruce and
George Barton are others whose
acting makes this picture of class
A Importance.
Direction Is Fast.
David Miller's direction is fast,
shows at its best in air action where
the fighting is swift, loud and real
istic. Some of the scenes photo
graphed are against the genuine
terrain OF Chang Kai-sheks thea
ter Of war;. and one news reel shot
OF an infant crying after an air
raid. is inserted for the full effect
OF wars tragedy on children. Those
who like war pictures can approach
Flying Tigers" with realization
that 1t Is one of the choicest.
Olive White Stars.
Harry Anger has surrounded his
stage show with great production
trimmings. Begins with Redskins
overture in which one member of
the audience is rewarded with a
Roxyettes football introducing Ben
Beri, nimble juggler. Show stopper
Is Olive White, whose versatile tai
ents include singing, torrid violin
and proficiency on the tenor saxo-
phone. Wally Browns monologue is
staccato and winds up with group
Of scorching lyrics. Adriana and
Charly on the trampoline, with the
Roxyettes closing the footlight ad-
venture with clever bounding ball
number.
Paramount news reel with ex-
eerpts from President Roosevelt's
training speech, and a Looneytone
completes the program.
Dave Ginsburg Salute.
They gave Dave Ginsburg of the
Hyattsville Theater a happy salute
as he entered the Army at the Hotel
Raleigh yesterday matinee. Sidney
Lust presided over the gayety,
which was cheered by Mayor Cover
Of Hyattsville, Robert Sherwood, 1t.
Col. Caesar Aiello, Carol Beatty, Lee
Cheek. Billy Moore, Perry Wilkin-
son, T. Horace Duckett, Alberta
Mcconnell, Ray Gilley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Demma, Donald
Smiley. Marion Caffren, Mr. and
Mrs. George Shepp, Samuel Band
Ter, Meyer Emanuel, Mrs. A. Parlai-
ment, Joe Ginsburg, Cecilia Hoff-
man. Alfred Bandler, Gerry Lust,