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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
BY BONNIE AIKMAN
Star staff Writer

The fellow had sold himself
to show business. It was cash
on the line all the way and
that first payment came
hard.
Look son." his MON had
said, "if you'll get UP on that
stage I'll give you a dollar"
The cool business exchange
was set at the National
Theater only a little more
than two years ago during
additions for the road COM
pany Of THE Music Man"
Seven-year-old John, Mes
senger Of Arlington, his mere
presence in the theater the
result Of q gentle ruse, per-
haps pondered wistfully his
absence at that first neigh
borhood softball game and
then considered his financial
state. Seconds later he was
on stage singing that grand
old show stopper. Happy
Birthday"
Career Goes On
Feliciations, 1t turned out,
we're in order. Johnny's de-
livery Of the song not only
earned him his first dollar in
show business but won him
the role Of Winthrop, the
lisping brother Of Marian the
Librarian.
And 1t launched him into a
career Of leading TV roles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18

Note On Broadway Negro
performers are seeking i'm
proved status. The record OF
recent events and some hopes
for tomorrow are examined in
the following article. The du-
thor is president of the Negro
Actors Guild and pice preSt-
dent OF Actors Equity, the
union Of all stage players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
Johnny Was q Pro
Before He Had Job

and summer stock which this
week finds him back at the
National where he has Just
Joined the cast Of THE
Sound Of Music" As Kurt,
one Of the seven Trap fam
lily children, he begins his
longest run to date. q nine
month tour in ten cities as
far as the West Coast.
Johnny, q good-natured
sandy-haired youngster with
freckles, Is one Of three chill
dren Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Messenger. All but a married
sister Joined him for an in
terview this week at the Ma
tional, and 1t was soon ap-
parent they were no mere
booster committee.
His mother, Kathryn, now
manages his career and his
sister. Gretchen. stands by
when he needs q dancing or
script coach. Gretchen is q
former member Of the Beau
ty Dots dance troupe Of Vir-
ginia with whom she was
booked into" New York
nine times in three years for
TV and stage appearances.
Mr.. Messenger Is q hand
some ex-Marine who stands
by with quiet encourage
ment.
"Johnny's never had q
professional acting or sing
ing lesson" Mrs. Messenger
said. II suppose you could
See MESSENGER, Page E-s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
BY JAY CARMODY
Drama Critic OF The Star

Federico Fellini, q master
Of irony among his other
dazzling gifts, has come up
with one of the summers best
in his latest film, ga"
On the face Of it, this latest
work of the Italian wizard
has every mark Of the movie
that is classified as nom
commercial. Nevertheless, as
the facts of life go these days,
""81a" Is one Of the seasons
most commercially successful
films. On the basis Of a rela-
lively few metropolitan show
ings, Fellini's film is in the
first 10 at the box office and
threatening to move upward
as 1t goes into wider exhibit
ton.
Almost EffrOntery
Its initial momentum, Of
course, is easy to trace. This
Is a natural result of the COM
bined artistic and commercial
impact Of La Dolce Vita"
This contemplation of the
decadence Of Rome's idle new
rich, and some Of the old
aristocracy, was the stuff of
sensational drama.
Fellini's next film had to
profit accordingly. It could
sustain itself, however. only
by virtue Of its own merits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
WRITINGS THE DEVILS CHOSEN
TO OPEN ARENAS NEW SEASON

John Writings THE Devils" will open Arena Stages
l4th season october 80 its performance here repre-
senting the plays premiere in America.
Writings play, adaptation Of Aldous Huxleys
THE Devils Of London first presented in London
In December 1861 opening to Of that seasons most
excited sets OF notices The Huxley volume published In
1882 deals with recorded incidents Of dabolism in the
18th century France its principal figures priest and
group Of Ursuline nuns
The play, so far the only one definitely announced
for Arenas l963-64 program will be staged by Zelda
Fichandler. the theaters producing director. Mrs.
F1chandler directed last seasons ~ Angry Men,"
Of the highlghts Of the 1923 program
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
SCREEN

ANBASSADOR-"PT-109": based on President Kennedy's
exploits World War naval officer; Cliff Robert
son; 1880, 4:10, 645 and 800 pm.
world Of his own profession; l. 3:l5, 535, 1855 and
1910 pm.
CAPTToL-"Captan Snbad"; adventure in Technicolor;
2, 1855, $780, 745 and GAS pm
DUPONT-'The Thrill Of It All" Doris Day, James
Garner in romantic comedy; 1875, 1885, $40, TAO
and $40 pm
KEITHS-"The Great Escape; dramatic breakout from
German POW camp; 1890, $3.50. 6:l5 and 91O pm
Neutrality-suspicious. on the Noon; Margaret Ruther-
THE Mouse That Reared; lis, $685. 4:45 $50, $40
and 9:45 pm.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" lao, Ais, 6:45, 9:25 pm.
ONTARIO-Lawrence Of Arabia; motion picture Of true
distinction with Peter OTooe the legendary hero;
and 8:15 pm
PALACE-"Come Blow Your Horn; vesrion Of the
Broadway musical with Frank Sinatra, Molly Pcon;
1:25, $780, 5:35, 7:40 and 9:45 pm.
PLAYHOUSE-"The L-Shaped Room; sincere, moving
film on sensitive subject; l. sos, 5:10 1920 9:25 pm.
PLAzA-The Fourth Sex; lilo, 2:35. 1855, $685. 655.
$3.50 and 1905 pm.
ToWN-1rma La Deuce" inspired by the French musical;
!, 3:40 $40 and pm.
TRANS-LUX-Bye Bye Birde film version of the cheer
full Broadway musical with Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke
Ann-Margaret; 1880. 3:10 Sis, 1920 and 9:25 pm.
UPTowN-"How the West Was Won; screen epic in
Cnerama with all-star cast; 2 and pm
WARNER-"Cleopatra"; the screens al-me high adven-
ture in hyperbole-big beautiful, bright; and 1880
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18

Of participation on the part
of the Negro actor.
Some few years ago 1t was
estimated that Of the head
liners in the variety and
night club field, Negroes
constituted between % and
rs per cent of the total num-
Der employed, but below the
star level, scarcely any Negro
talent was used.
Opera Work Scarce
In the field Of opera, there
are five or six Negro artists
doing leading roles, with a
handful being employed from
time to time as extras or
Supernumeraries. For a num-
Der of years industrial shows
have been a good source Of
employment for performers
but fewer than 10 Negroes
have been used in such shows
over the last IL years.
The reluctance to employ
Negro talent is the same in
all forms of entertainment.
Some casting personnel are
shocked at the mere idea Of
using Negroes in any but
racially designated parts.
In the field Of art and
entertainment, where In most
cases individual decisions de-
termine artistic values and
requirements, freedom Of
choice must be maintained.
The problem here is to keep
such selection imaginative
and bias-free and still main
tain such freedom.
AS has been pointed out
from time to time. Negroes
could be. and have been in
rare instances, cast as mill
tary personnel, civil servants,
lawyers, clerks. policemen
and so on without altering
the artistic intent or integ-
rity Of the production. In
some cases, artistic values
have been heightened.
Sometimes when Negro
actors show up for casting
calls, they are told that
there are no Negro parts"
No such announcement is
made to actors Of other racial
or religious groups.
1t is the contention OF
Negro actors that they are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
BY FREDERICK ONEAL


NEW YORK.-The efforts
of the Negro actor to secure
broader employment oppor-
tunities is but a part of the
overall struggle by the
Negro people for full and
meaningful recognition on
the American scene.
Performers are now and
have always been identified
with and involved in the
fight for equal rights and
justice for all people. Some
Of them have been black
listed; some have even lost
their lives as an indirect re-
suit Of such activity. It is
therefore timely and inter-
esting to note what has been
happening to the Negro artist
In his own fled.
There were 81 Jobs avail
able to Negroes on the
Broadway stage surfing the
last season, 1962-63. This fig
ure represents approximately
2la per cent of actors en-
ployed during that period.
The number Of Negroes en-
ployed fluctuates from season
to season according to the
number Of predominantly, or
all-Negro. shows done.
The Actors Equity Commit
tee on Ethnic Minorities Is
mainly interested in the
number Of roles In which
minorities are cast that are
not racially designated, Ell
ther by tradition, reference
or directed Interpretation.
Figure Meaningful
The committee feels that
this figure is more meaning
full as q barometer In the
changing Of casting patterns.
In this respect some slight
progress is shown in that Is
shows employed Negroes in
such integrated parts, the
highest number over the last
eight years during which
such records have been kept.
Equity and other major
performing unions make no
racial listing Of membership,
and no estimates have been
made Of how many Negro
performers are available)
The Co-ordinating Coun-
ell for Negro Performers was
organized in New York In
1851 for the purpose Of en-
larging Job opportunities
and changing existing cast
ing patterns as they affect
the Negro artist. The council
discovered through a survey
in 1858 that Negro actors
constituted less than one
half Of l per cent Of the
total number Of performers
shown on the television
screens during a one-week
period.
This was at q time when
four networks were In opera
ton and a well-publicized
all-Negro show was a part Of
the weekly entertainment
fare. II might also be inter-
esting TO note that during
this same period II was es-
timated that there were be-
tween $4,000 and 100000
Negro television set owners
in the New York City area
alone.
While figures on employ
ment OF Negroes In motion
pictures are not available at
the moment, regular movie
goers can testify TO the lack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18

tail, Fellini looked back over
his career and found what
appealed to him as adequate
answers to these questions.
AS for the last one, which
was to determine his treat
ment of the resultant screen
play, Fellini decided the once
creative directors predica-
ment was amusing. This was
the happiest single inspira-
ton that went into the max
ing of "8h". 1t imbued the
character of Mastroianni's
man with those satyr aspects
which dominate his behav-
Jour, his reveries, and his
Nightmares in the movement
Of the screenplay. It liberates
him from the self-pity that
would have made him q de-
pressing artistic invalid, q
type altogether too common
place in literature, drama
and cinema.
The effect Of this is to
make "81a" an affirmation
of life, to project the star
Ting message that Illustration
can be fun, even for the VIC
tim, and most especially for
moviegoerS.
Every Mans Dilemma
Fellini fixes this in an
opening sequence with which
every urbanite In the world
can identify himself. He pre-
sentS Mastroianni trapped In
a traffic jam. a hopeless clut-
ter of immobilized automo-
biles, the natural breaking
point of a claustrophobiac in
an unbearably crowded life.
The sight Of a man going
thus berSerk should not be
laughable, but Fellini and
Mastroianni see that it is.
Thus the macabrely mock
ing mood of the film is set
and what follows, a mixture
of illusion and reality that
overlap on the screen as they
do in the mind Of Mastroian-
mis- character. is often dis
concertingly cheerful. II the
spectator is to find solace for
his amused attitude toward
the hero's plight In "81a," it
must be In the sense that he
never really knows how sick
Mastroianni's man really Is.
True, he has a deathly pal
lor when he goes to spa for
his doctors prescribed ther-
NAL cure, but when he lowers
his dark spectacles for q
clearer view Of a pretty nurse
or studies the dreary gray
ness Of his fellow patients
with a clinical curiosity. his
presence there becomes sus-
picious.
His creative followness
when later he goes through
the motions OF returning to
work. physically improved, Is
equally suspicious. The i'm
preston that he creates is not
that he cannot m axe an
other movie but rather that
he Is not going to make this
particular one, with this par
ticular cast, for this particu-
lar set Of producers.
AflOat on q Nightmare
BY this time thanks to
Fellini's camera magic, the
maker OF "81a" has the
moviegoer floating cheerfully
along on Mastroianni's stream
of consciousness as II he we're
in a canoe with someone else
doing the padding. As. in
deed, someone is.
This someone" Is princi-
pally Mastroianni. but there
are q number Of others, all
obviously delig h ted TO be
working In so imaginative and
perceptive a film as Fellini's.
The most memorable segment
Of these is that composed OF
Aimee Anouk, the wry,
worldly wife Of Mastroian-
mis- man; Claudia Cardinale,
the young nurse who keeps
haunting him; Sandra Milo
as the mistress who Is not so
unscrupulous that he does not
use her adultress' charms TO
try to get her poor husband
q Job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
Negro Faces Hardest Fight
For Equality in the Arts

LIlc OIlly OLlc WIlOoC CLHplOy-
ment is limited to racial
casting patterns. White
actors can play and are cast
as Indians, Japanese, Arabs
and even Negroes, but the
Negro artist is limited to So
called Negro parts"
The Negro actor feels that
the refusal of employers to
consider them simply as
actors, as is done with other
groups and not as Negro
actors" constitutes discrimi-
nation and even more, but
perhaps unwittingly, an ad-
verse form Of propaganda
having a somewhat damag-
ing effect.
Distorted View
The absence Of Negroes In
any but an occasional me-
NAL role, he feels, gives Q
distorted picture Of one-tenth
Of this Nations population,
which in turn prejudices the
struggle of the Negro for full
citizenship.
Because Of this condition.
ing. the American child of
today is in for a series Of
traumatic experiences as he
grows into maturity. It is
difficult to estimate the total
effect.
What is true Of the Negro
actor is also true Of Negroes
in other branches Of the en-
tertainment field. The Negro
musician In the symphony.
classical and society orches-
tras are equally scarce. Only
a few years ago, the Negro
stagehands in New York City
were in a separate local.
Negro technicians In motion
pictures and television are
practically non-existent.
The same is true In man.
agement circles. Apprentice
ship training In the crafts is
In effect closed to Negro
trainees. Other doors closed
to Negroes include such Jobs
as treasurers, managers,
press agents and ushers.
1t is somewhat surprising
that until 1851. when the
co-ordinating council was
organized. there was no body
Of theater people banded to-
gether for the purpose Of
changing such employment
patterns in the industry.
It would seem that there
was a need for such an Or
ganization many years ago.
II such a group had been in
existence. perhaps the cast
ing patterns Of today which
began on the stage, would not
have become so fixed and
then followed by each sue
ceeding medium as 1t was
born on the entertainment
scene.
Negro actors today are dis
illusioned, frustrated and Bit
ter, and seem determined to
work on their own to correct
the situation. The recent &C
tlVlty OF Negro performers IN
New York and Los Angeles Is
an indication OF THE deter
mination.
They have engaged In
token picketing Of television
studios. producers, agencies,
legit and motion picture
theaters. government agen-
cies and individuals. Some
now speak of a national cam
paign OF "selective buying"
directed against those manu-
facturers and sponsors who
discriminate against the
Negro artist and craftsman,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18
TODAY'S SCHEDULES
STAGE

CARTER BARON AMPHITHEATER-Vict Borge's
Comedy in Showtme"; $3.50 pm
OLNEY THEATER-Jean Anouilhs Time Remembered;
1880 and $3.50 pm.
SHADY GROVE MUSIC FAIR-"Irma La Douce"; $3.50
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18

Will ring out this week Shady Groves Music Fair stage
oklahoma" returns, Tuesday through Sunday. FeSs
Parker heads the male cast Cley To his right
MyrOie who grew up in the Washington and who will
play Ado Annie Beyond Miss MylrOie RenatO Cibe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-18

as the moody murderOus Jud Frye; Sam KresSem, who
pOrrays the ebuient Carnes and Joseph Leon in the
musicals major male comedy role, that of Ali Hakm to
whom Ado Annie Cant Say No" The Musce Fair in its
second season, will play through midSeptember.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29
Home Godsets
New Design Helps
In Cromped Space

can match the extra torque
provided by these two new
short but powerful screw
drivers, he adds. o
Battery Letter Opener
To a world that seems to
be fast changing to battery
operated appliances add a
new automatic letter opener!
It is new, compact and
handy, and viii prove a labor
saving invention. says the
makers. Since 1t operates on
three standard size flashlight
batteries. the need for cords
or plugs is eliminated and
freedom Of movement to any
place in the home or office
Is possible.
All letters are cut 3mm.
from the edge by a recessed
cutter blade which is auto
matically sharpened when in
use. The cutter blade is
hidden so that it can not
cause harm to fingers. In
addition, it can be used to
trim sheets Of paper, photos,
etc.
The unit weighs only ~
pounds and comes in pastel
green and beige. The three
batteries are included with
each letter opener as part Of
the unit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29
BY b. IA. DERWIN
SRar Saeeial Vfr;Nas

The answer to the do-it-
yourselfer's problem Of get
ting sufficient power and
torque to turn and set q
screw in close, cramped quar-
tiers is provided by a new
screw driver just available.
In fact, the manufacturer
has come out with two screw
drivers that are powerhouses
for the home workshop as
well as for professionals,
Each Of these screw drivers
has q blade only two inches
long, set in q plastic handle
big enough FOR a good solid
grip.
The blade on each Of the
screw drivers is square. In
the larger Of the two models
the blade is 5/l6-inch wide
and the handle is 5 inches
long. In the shorter model,
which has a shorter handle,
the blade is -inch square.
These two models, for
manual use mot electrical
power, are the newest addi-
tons to the manufacturers
expanded line.
1t is this manufacturers
belief that no matter how
many screw drivers you can
buy, you will still be con-
fronted with problems which
only these "shorties" will be
suitable for. Nothing is avail
able in close quarters that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29

can Institute Of Marketing
Systems, a kind of Nation.
wide clearing house for fam
dies on the move. hen
special, personalized housing
problems must be solved,
Diane gets the call. Mostly
through correspondence, oc-
casionally by telephone, she
goes about the business of
matching needs with realities.
Seeks Porch
A typical recent case: A
man made good In his Mid
western home town and was
promoted to q more lucrative
post In New York City. The
house he occupied was in a
nice middle income neigh
borhood where 60-foot elms
shaded his front porch. 1t
was a perfect setting for his
agins mother. who liked to
sit on the porch and watch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29
Tips for Long Moves
By ANDY LANG
Ap NewsfeotuFes Writer


1t is estimated that Z mil
lion families move from one
city to another every year.
Ofzthese, about 70 per cent
must move because of Job
transfers.
A handful Of companies
have the facilities to give
these transferred employees
full assistance in taking care
Of the countless problems in
volved In selling their old
homes and finding new ones.
The other workers must find
help elsewhere.
One of those who has the
unusual Job of giving such
help Is Diane c. Drake Of st.
Louis-yet she never sees any
Of. those who benefit from
her knowledgel
Diane Is known as a re-
location counselor and Is
connected with the Ameri-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29

the world go by. He insisted
that his home in New York
must have a front porch
and that it must be a new
house. ---...
Diane knew that, IN New
York's residential sections,
houses with front porches
are In older neighborhoods.
After q considerable ex-
change of letters, she was
able to convince the man
that a new house In a sub
ruban development would
solve his problem. T h e
proviso that clinched the
agreement was that the
house have a rear patio, so
that the mans mother could
observe community life where
it often takes place In New
York suburban. the back
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29

dishwasher, refrigerator e door with freezer COM
partment) table top range, wall oven with glass
door and rotsserie, disposal, kitchen clocks, hood
ventilator fans beautiful cabinets and viny asbestos
floors Full Easements, full size dining rooms,
two complete bathrooms with colored fixtures,
Sanitas wallpapers, ceramic tile, built.in vanitieS
and glass tub doors and shower doors 8 or
4 bedrooms with full size sliding mirror doors in
master bedroom, all closets featuring closet troeys
instead Of clothes rails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29
BETHEsDA-oPEN SUNDAY. rs

1905 MARYKNOLL AVE-sPACIOUs COLONIAL
hall circulation floor and also features large living with
bright kitchen
with table spacious bedrooms baths delightful screened
Wilson
6-727S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29

COURT-DAYLIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HALL
with bedrooms ga baths spacious living room with fireplace CON-
kitchen, recreation screened porcn
beautifully lot S2s950 shown by appointment MRS
LUDWIG, EN-. 6-091S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29

NOVEL; DRIvE-HARD FIND Low PRICED BRICK
bedroom den and powder
daylight level wooded
Mevern
TO property MRS DEvINE, EN- b-8130
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-29

"a to u acre lots, fully sodded and handicapped
Paved streets, curbs and cutters Copper water
pipes . 82.gal hot water tank 2OOAMP electric
service with circuit breakers All fir lumber
Select white oak floors Heating and central air
conditioning engineered to perfection by Montcref
Chimes, work center, fans, intercoms GAM and FIN
radio throughout the house, and infrarcd heaters in
bathrooms by Nutone Silent mercury switches
throughout Kevinator kitchens including
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1963-10-31
FEMALE
FEMALE
TELEPHONE SALES

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PAPER is LOOKING FOR A PERSON OVER 21,
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SECTION OF OUR PAPER. PREVIOUS EXPERT
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MENT AND INTERVIEW.
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Sentinel Want Ads Call , 49, s$$5,"
FEMALE

NORTH BETHESDA OFFICE
has opening for attractive young
lady with good tipping and abil-
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company benefits, profit shar.
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salary SIS per week. 949-8707.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1963-10-31
HELP WANTED
FEMALE
GIRL FRIDAY
TAKE HIGH SCHOOL
BOOKKEEPING? $3.50

If you did and have a little expe.
rience, this busy executive needs
you to help keep his books. Will
train you if necessary. Relaxed
atmosphere in an Ivy-League
environment. 5 days. Graebner's,
Silver Spring, 8616 Georgia Ave.
JU. 1914. Empl.
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REGISTERED polled Hereford
bull. service age, priced to sell.
OIL. 2-3954.