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Evening star., 1943-02-07
Acrobats, Beatty's
Lions Top Roster
Of Shrine Circus
Week's Engagement
Benefits Almas
Temple Charities

One of the outstanding aerial acts
In the Shrine Circus opening tomor-
row night at Uline's Arena for a
weeks run will be provided by Les
and Vera Kimris, who have styled
themselves the Free French"
The Kimris offer a death -defying
stunt 80 feet in the air. Their super
structure contains rapidly revolv-
ing miniature aeroplane from which
are suspended the trapeze rings.
Thirty acts are scheduled with the
celebrated Clyde Beatty, world IA
nous animal trainer, his 80
lions and tigers and elephants; his
wife, Harriet, also trainer in her
own right, as the featured per-
formers. The Beatty troupe is COM
ing direct from the Fort Lauderdale,
Fla. jungle ZOO. Beatty's appear
ance marks the first of a long tour
of cities where Shrine Circuses will
be held.
The circus will have II perform
ances-five in the afternoon, the
first on Wednesday at 3 O'Clock. The
show is for the benefit of the Almas
Temple Charities Fund.
Slivers johnson tops the 10 clowns
George Haneford and his bareback
riding family with Kay Francis,
smallest rider in the world, Is on the
bill. as are the comedy bicycle team
of Will Morris and Bobby; Stanley
Beebe and his Bears; Capt. Dick
Watkins and his ponies; the Flying
Ortons: Joe Greer's horses; Capt.
Tiebors seals; Prince Max's ele-
plants, Jim Wong's troupe. and
Peejay Ringens. who leaps off
bicycle 70 feet in air into a tank
With three feet of water.
During the week 10000 under
privileged and crippled children and
more than 5000 servicemen will be
guests Of the Shriners.
TomorroWs performance Will
start at $50 pm. with a United
Nations parade preceding the first
act. Tickets are on sale at Almas
Temple. 1915 K street NV. and
Uline's Arena, Third and M streets
NE
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Hayes as leading woman. He didn't
get her. accepting Julie Haydon es
substitute. The Scoundrel" was
produced in New York and made
money, yet Hollywood remained
aloof from Coward Perhaps the
playwright was satisfied, since the
studio bought his plays as fast as
they were produced, and for good
round sums.
Mr.. Coward Is a master Of the
theater. AS writer, his range is
not easy to parallel, for he is equally
successful in the writing of revues,
comedies, serious drama, clever lyr-
les and musical accompaniments.
He also proves in his picture, I'm
Which We Serve" that he knows
quite bit about film direction. His
name has been in theater programs
for such plays as London Calling
Charlot's Revue. The Rat Trap
Hay Fever" Easy Virtue This
Year of Grace Bitter Sweet"
Words and Music" Conversation
Piece" "Set TO Music" Point Va
laine" and Tonight at $50" He
is also the author of Biographical
volume, Present Indicative" Cur
rently he has "Blithe Spirit on
Broadway, plans to make film YER
sion with himself as star in America
next summer.
Ran Boarding House.
Noel Coward likes to be known as
good actor. gets bit irritated
when some Monday night connois-
seur of the footlight brackets him
as mime who always plays Noel
Coward. This seems to one reviewer
as unjust. for in Tonight at $3.50"
series of sketches played with
Gertrude Lawrence, he disclosed
versatility that few members Of
British or American Equity could
approach.
He is full of creative plans-plays,
music, lyrics, and at the moment
motion pictures to bolster morale
and create better understanding
of our allies in Great Britain. In
| the last World War he served in
| the British Army. but never got to
France. Mustered out, his resources
were so low in 1917 he helped his
mother run boarding house in
Ebury street
Some wonder why he has never
been given title by His Majesty,
when Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Alex
ander Korda and others with less
fame in the amusement world have
arisen Sir Knight. Perhaps 1t Is
| heraI1en ha was opca "a 11o5 tho y,1ov
boy of the theatrical world. He was
audacious, naughty, the pet Of the
Prince of Wales set long before
the abdication. He was in America
when Germany began the war. was
credited with being on an official
mission for the crown. Whether
he was or not he got into some diff
Guilty over the amount Of money he
(See KELLEY, Page ED
Evening star., 1943-02-07
Today's Film Schedules

CAP1TOLPam Beach Story comedy with Rudy Valee
2:o5 45 70 and 1885 Stage Shows 12o 635 and elo
COLUNdBIA-"The Rangers the woods l.
2:40, 4:30, $40. 8:1O and pm
EARLE-Casabanca action
and $40 pm Stage shows: l10 $50 6:25 and 9o5
KEITHS"Arabian Nights" the technicolor
$40, $40, 73O and $40 pm.
LITTLE-"The Bakers Wife,
5:25. 7:25 and 9:35
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Morocco another trail for the three
zanes lilo, 800, 5:25, 7:30 and $40 pm
PALACEThe Black Swan"
2:l0, 4:45. 7:20 and 9:55 m.
PIX"Mr Smith Washington"
l:25, 4, $50 and Oils pm.
TRANS-LUX-NeWs and shorts: Continuous from
Evening star., 1943-02-07

abetted by a well-curved figure
Otherwise they are as far apart as
the poles. Jean was ultra -sophisti-
Gated. Lana's charm has something
to do with a childlike (although
naughty nalvete
There are dozens of Veronica Lake
limitations to be seen here, there and
everywhere in HOLLYWOOD Every
where, that IS. except on the screen
l feel sorry for them. They imagine
that the possession of long, blond
hair worn over one eye is a magic
password for stardom. They fail to
take into account that, while We
ronlca stressed her locks as an
attention-getter, she backed up her
hair, so to speak, with a fine acting
performance in Il Wanted Wings"
And, In any case, it's the sort of
stunt that can only be used once
successfully, so comb back your
hair, all you deluded maidens. and
then we can see whether you have
any acting ability,
Tyrone Power Double.
Shortly after Tyrone Power
proved himself potential star mate
rial in Girls DOrmitory." boy who
was double for him was to be seen
stalking around the Goth Century,
Fox lot in the hope that lightning
which had struck once for Tyrone
would strike again for man who
re5cmbled him. Where that boy is
today I do not know, but I do know
he is not working in pictures. I
suppose that like Tyrone he is now
with the armed forces. a place where
you are not handicapped if you hap
pen to look like the soldier ahead
Of you.
Over at Metro, James Craig has
tSee GRAHAM. Page E-2D
Evening star., 1943-02-07

one defect is lack of those values of
entertainment that make for strong
popular appeal
Set in the final decade of the
18th century and the opening year
OF the 18th. when Thomas jefferson
and Alexander Hamilton were at
grips over conflicting theories Of
government. when France was over
throwing monarchy and when con-
ditions were arising in Europe to
create the inevitability of Napoleon
Bonaparte. this play points definite
ly to conditions and trends as they
have recently existed and still do
exist.
Truly enough The Patriots is
propaganda, But it is also theater.
1t Is theater rising above entertain
ment per sc into work of challeng-
Ing significance. Even granting
lacking quality Of sheer story value.
yet dramatic interest is there. In
seven panels. shown through three
acts. chain Of episode narrative
sustains theme of human aspira-
ton and idealism in stern conflict
against impulses which, if mistaken,
II mlsdirected, are equally sincere,
equally fired by emotions no less
exalted.
The author has conformed his
writing of this play with the fruits of
painstaking research and if he has
not cast new light upon knowledge
held by historians. popular knowl-
edge certainly is benefited
Recreates Interesting Past.
THE Patriots" is a credit to the
American theater 1t recreates the
past in action, in atmosphere, in
Characterization. The settings are
splendidly conceived and brilliantly
executed. This play reveals frame
work upon which was built this Ma
tion as We know it today, and as
there were dangers then, so infer
entially the play warns of similar
perils at hand. No thread of ro-
nance runs through it. There is no
comedy relief. The element of
feminine interest is negligible
Therefore. if it long which
1t may mott will be because of its
authentic value as historical docu-
ment, its poignant bearing upon the
present and. finally. its splendid act
ing, especially its superb characteri-
cations by Raymond E. Johnson as
Jefferson, by House Jameson as
Hamilton, by Cecil Humphreys as
Washington.
Fine Actress, Poor Play.
One metropolitan critic, who
should know better, says that
Blanche Yurka overplays in her role
of mother in that cut-throat melo-
drama. THE Barber Had Two Sons,'
presented by Jess Smith at the
Playhouse. She does nothing of the
sort. She employs all her undoubted
artistry in an effort to do something
Evening star., 1943-02-07

for a piece which defies her best
effort.
Thomas Dugan and James Hogan.
West Coast artisans, are responsible
for this 'meller," the best of which
to be said for it is that it fully COM
pensates for John Steinbeck's much
criticized reticences in The Moon Is
Down" The Nazis of Messrs. Dugan
and Hogan are all that you could ask
or expect in brutality and bad man.
ners, even granting that for the
most part they are on the receiving
end of much of the bloody business
set afoot by residents of a Nor
Weeian village militantly inimical to
the presence of German soldiers.
The play has its moments of sus-
pense and thrill, but many more mo-
ments Of sheer ineptitude.
Evening star., 1943-02-07

(See KELLEY, Page ED
Evening star., 1943-02-07
Coming Attractions
Stage.


NATIONAL"
Ing tomorrow evening.
CAPITOL"One Aircraft Alexander
latest venture: starting Thursday.
COLUMBIA-'And} EGrdvs Double Mickey Rooney,
second r street starting Thursday.
EAEYankce Doodle Dandy with James Cagney; returning
Thursday
KETciS"They Me Covered Hope Dorothy
starting
IITLE40000 Kosemen with Taylor
PALACE'In Which Serve" story
PIX-"Silyer Cloud" starting Saturday
Evening star., 1943-02-07

CSee GRAHAM, Page E.
Evening star., 1943-02-07
Ambitious Try to Climb
By Resemblance to Stars
Becoming Carbon Copy
May Prove Real Handicap
To Hollywood Beginners
BY SHEILAH GRAHAM.

- HoLLfWOOD-Ihey are making picture at Warmers called
Thank Your which
This actually
resemble stellar hardly
added publicity
Evening star., 1943-02-07
Noel Coward, From Poverty
To Riches, Via Stage>Screen
For In Which We Serve
He Was Guiding Genius
In Many Departments
By ANDREW r. KELLEY.

Noel Cowards in the title credits for Tn Which We Serve
feature heapng portion of
audiences fatters
somebody wonders why he gorhes Navy
Evening star., 1943-02-07
Thomas Jefferson PLAY
Acclaimed for Sincerity
Recreates Interesting Past
With Lofty Motivation,
Though 1t Be Propaganda
BY LAWRENCE PERRY.

~ NE" IoFk-Ever2 good American andmore mportanyevy
not
nseS o. s. A. presented by the Playwrghts
enough-the National
ol primary appeal the
lofty
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30

only, concluding on Friday evening.
And now for some more sensa-
tional entertainment newS-you've
begged us to bring them back to
Waterbury, so here they are - by
popular request the Strand will pre-
sent on Saturday, beginning four
day engagement, the revival show
ing Of James Cagney. Academy
Award winner for 1912, in Great
Guy, one Of the most outstanding
hits Of his entire screen career.
Great Guy" in which Jimmy CO.
stars with Mae Clarke, will be re-
membered as the picture that was
responsible for Cagney's being sky
rocketed to screen fame. And on
the same bill another grand picture
is presented for your enjoyment
the most thrilling mystery Of all
time THE 80 Steps" - which
co-stars Robert Donat and Made
lene Carroll. Make a date now to
attend the opening performance of
this all-request revival program, at
the Strand, this Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30
George Zilinski
Reported Missing

Washington, March 3o-CUPD
Tho War Department made
public today The names 81 s1a
United States soldiers missing
In action In North Africa, many
Of whom probably are prisoners
% war.
Next Of KIN Of personnel ON
thls list reside In Al states and
the District Of Columbia. The
missing include:
CONNECTICUT:
Ek, Pvt. HelmO K.-AIrs. Elm
CInother) 0 South Water ST.,
East POrtchester.
Krizan, Tech 5th Or. John
John KriEan (father) IL High
land Ave-, Danbury.
Ladun, Tech. 5th CIR. John
Miss Ann Ladun (sister) HILL
side Ter, Oxford.
Llxauskas, Cpl. Charles Co.
Mrs. Rose LiEauskas (mother)
liz Park Ter, Waterbury.
Pigaty, Tech. 5th Or. Reno p.
Plgaty, Tech. SHRDLUCMFW
John p. PiGaty (father) 81
Howard Ave-, AnsOnla.
Zllinskl, Cpl. George P.-Mrs.
Amelia Zlllnski (mother) 2SS
North Spring st., Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30

Today will be the last opportunity
afforded you to see the smash double
hit show now showing on the screen
Of the Strand theater. Comprising
this first-run program are two top
productions. THE Ape Man. star.
ring Bella Lugosi In another weird
characterization, and kid Dyna-
mite, one OF the best and funniest
films that the East Side Kids have
made to date. Leo Gorcey. Huntg
Hall, Bobby Jordan and al your
favorites are In 1t, so be sure 10
attend tonight II you haven't yet
seen this bill.
Opening Q three day engagement
tomorrow at the Strand u another
exciting mystery picture, with O
thrilI-a, minute. THE Ghost and
the Guest" Is the name OF this
sEOcker and 1t features James Dunn
and Florence Rice. On the same big
bill is another big feature, Land
OF Hunted Men,, an exciting West
ern featuring those favoritee-the
Range Busters. Remember - this
bill opens tomorrow at the Strand
and viii be here Tor three days
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30
POLLS

Current attractions concluding
their engagement at the Loew Poll
Theater this evening are Three
Hearts for Julia, co-starring the
"Maisie" girl, Ann Sothern, and the
irresistible. Melvyn Douglas: and
Tennessee johnson" with Van Hef-
lin, Ruth Hussey and Lionel Barry
more. If you haven't seen these
two great pictures make sure to at
tend the evening performance as
this great double bill positively
concludes its engagement this eve
ming.
The next super attraction coming
to the Loew Poll Theater, Wednes-
day and Thursday for two days
only, Is another all new all star
vaudeville show. Heading this man.
moth stage entertainment is Hal
Mcintyre and his orchestra, voted
the most popular band Of the year.
Coming on down the list Of top
notch performers next In line is
Doris Dupont. Symphony in Taps;
The Four Earls, roller skating mar
vels, performing their daring feats
on roller skates: and last but not
least, we are proud to be able to
present for your entertainment. the
one and only, Arlene Harris, THE
Human Chatterbox". You've heard
her on the Al Pearce program along
with your other favorites and now
you have the opportunity Of COM
ing down and meeting her IN per-
son. Also featured with the band
Is the very lovely Helen Ward and
handsome Al Nobel. The stage
shows are on at 100, 400, $3.50 and
900 p. m. Make your plans to at
tend now.
On the screen viii be shown for
the first time In Waterbury, MAR.
gin For Error, with Milton Berle
and Joan Bennett. The doors open
at li:45 with the screen show start
ing at 1900 noon.
Coming Friday to the Loew Poll
Theater Is the hit all movie goers
have been breatlllessly awaiting
the greatest love story ever pre-
scented on any screen. "Keeper
Of the Flame" with Spencer Tracy
and Katherine Hepburn. plus an.
other great hit and the latest news
events.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30
UNICIP Al GOLF
COURSE TO OPEN
Park Board Agrees to Ex-
detrimental Test for Few
Weeks

AlthouRh the municipal golf
course may be opened for an expert.
mental period Saturday, April 3, for
the Following Saturday, the 10th,
the grounds may not be ready for
several days after the ofilcial OPEN
ing, announced Park Superintend.
ent James J. Curtin today.
Since the @. r. and l.. bus for
Prospect goes near the course,
Thomas n. Moore, secretary OF the
park board, said last night that the
company will be requested 10 extend
the route 90 that the bus viii pass
the entrance to the course.
AZ the park board meeting last
night, q vote was passed TO termin-
ate the negotiations for the pur-
chase Of q piece Of land adjoining
the FIRST fairway from John Baker
for $1,000. This money was appro-
priated for In this years budget,
This strip Of land will provide
new parking outlet for the new
parking area on the west side Of the
course.
Gasoline and tire rationing won't
hinder people from playing their
1avortte sport, said superintendent
Curtin and Secretary Moore. who
are convinced that enough people
can get together by alternating the
use Of ane another's cars or by
using the bus, 50 that the continue
ton Of the course will be possible,
financially.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30

1T must be remembered that this
new exploit Of the desert must be
viewed in relation to the general
scheme of action on the whole
Tunisian front. The very fine, I'M
ceaSing advance Of American forces
and increasing activities Of the
French sector and on the front of
the British First Army all play their
part in the combination of General
Eisenhower as supreme commander
and his deputy general, Alexander.
II should not close, however,
without uttering a warning against
any undertaking Of the task which
lies before the whole group Of Allied
armies and air forces in Tunisia.
The country is very difficult and
abounds in defensive positions. But
we have reason to be satisfied with
the progress already made by our
superior forces and superior equip
ment under their skillful and reso-
lutte commanders"
Replying to further questioning,
Churchill added:
New Zealand troops are among
those who have actually. passed
through Gabes this morning. That
I am entitled to say as they are
actually In contact with the
enemy"
Patriots Aid Allies
London, March 30.-(UP) - An
army Of hundreds of thousands"
Of Frenchmen and patriots of other
German-occupied countries will rise
to aid an Allied invasion Of the con-
tinent, General eHnri Honroe Oh
raud, leader in North Africa. said
In an interview published today by
the Daily Mail.
The interview quoted Giraud that
the continental thrust should be
made as soon as Axis forces are
cleared from Tunisia.
Giraud was confident the Tunis-
ian area would be cleared soon and
said its loss to the Axis would fur
ther dishearten Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30


Each succeeding wave of infantry
was hurled back, and at dusk the
Americans stu were holding their
hill position.
Farther south, American infantry
advanced slowly against stubborn
air, artillery and infantry resist
ance,
In the area of FL Guettar the Amer
lean progress was steady In heavy
fighting. The Americans had one
more hill to conquer before there
was any immediate likelihood OF
cutting Of the Axis forces on the
Kehili road.
Judging from the trend of the
fighting beyond FL Guettar and
Maknassy, 1t seemed likely that the
Junction Of the American forces and
the British Eighth Army would be
effected soon.
American fighter pilots scored
nine victories In combat and dam
aged several more Axis planes with
out losing single machine.
CurtisS Warhawks got seven Ger
planes and damaged others In q big
air battle lasting more than On hour.
American-fl Spitfires accounted
for two more.
Among Warhawk pilots credited
with victories was Captain David B.
Rathbun Of Hudson, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30

N~seSee@Ne~N4
Montgomery's veteran d esert
troops lost no time In crashing
northward to Gabes - and beyond
- after breaking the Mareth line
BY a bold encircling movement
through supposedly impossible des.
ert lands to FL HANNA.
Ned Russell, United Press Core.
spondent with the Eighth Army at
Ell HANNA, reported that a light
ming attack by British troops and a
moonlight clash with German armor
helped to break enemy resistance.
New Zealanders who were veter-
ans Of the Libyan desert campaign
and Highlanders who had taken
part In the battle Of France, drove
the enemy back through Gabes and
continued on up the coast, appar-
emily keeping up constant pressure
against the strong German rear
guards. The Highlanders In the pur-
suit were from the 5lst division,
which led the smash through the
Mareth line.
The New Zealanders had distin-
guished themselves In heavy fighting
in the Fl HANNA sector after their
great march that turned the Mareth
line.
Losses Severe
As usual, RonInel appeared to be
retiring In good order but was Suf-
fering severe losses.
As the Allied land forces closed
in on ROmmei. the western desert
air force. aided by Americans and
British from the Tunislan side, wad.
ed into columns OF retreating troops.
bombing and Strafing them unmerci-
fully despite weather difficulties.
The coEnmunique listed II enemy
planes destroyed and ten Allied craft
missing.
ofiicers said that the Germans
made o determined effort TO oppose
the air attacks. throwing IN al Of
the fighter planes they could muster
but without important success.
In contrast TO the widespread at
tacks earlier In the campaign. the
Allied air forces concentrated their
full fury against the enemy land
columns, roads and other lines of
communication as they did In Egypt
after the battle OF Fl AlaTnelil.
Fighters. Iow-hylpg fighter boInbers.
and medium bombers such Is the
BaltinloreS and Mitchells took part.
Thus, as the Eighth Army advance
units entered dabes early Monday
afternoon. the enemy already was
being badly mauIed BY cir on ell his
lines OF retirement.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-30
STATE

Performances tonight at Warmers
State theater conclude the engage
ments Of Bing Crosby. Bob Hope.
Veronica Lake, Ray Midland and
over forty other stars in the mu.
steal hit Star Spangled Rhythm"
also Richard Arlen and Chester
Morris In "Wrecking Crew.
Starting tomorrow the State ush-
ers In another giant rnid-week show
treat with "Air Force, the first
factual account Of the arIny's part
In the air war over the South Pa
cific, as the headlincr OF the pro-
gram.
For plot. "Atr Force" has the sim.
pest, yet pefhaps the most dram.
attic story ever told: the daily log Of
Boeing Flying Fortress as 1t makes
its way across the troubled waters
OF the Pacific Ocean.
Directed by Howard Hawks, whose
recent Sergeant York" has made
cinema history. Air Force has a
large cast featuring John Garfield.
Gig Young, Harry Carey, George
Tobias. Arthur Kennedy. James
Brown and John Ridgely.
The actors. under Howard Hawks
able direction, play second fiddle to
the story itself; the real star OF
Air Force" Is Mary Ann" which Is
the afSectionate name given the
BIT by Its nine-man crew.
The story begins when MARY
Ann" and Its crew OF nine take OF
on q peace.time mission TO Honolulu
just before December 7. Unarmed
and unaware OF Its fate, 1t soon
makes the bitter discovery Of the
attack on Pearl Harbor. The bomber
goes from Maui where 1t Is attacked
from ambush to Hickam Field, In
spite Of warnings: then heads for
Manila by way OF Wake Island.
AR Force, perfectly performed,
Is indeed O tribute 70 the heroic
boys who keep 'em flying" All the
hegolsm witnessed and recorded by
our boys fighting IN South Pacific
waters from that fatefuI December
7th rs captured by the cameras.
And for your further enjoyment
the management presents laugh
riot Lets Have Fun" featuring Bert
Gordon, the Mad Russian" OF radio
fame with John Boleg and Margaret
Lindsay.
Don't forget the States Early
Bird Show Thursday morning at
$50 o'clock. This show e Tor the
convenience OF defense workers and
VIII be out ~ II noon.