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In Aleutians 1i y'AvV' Local Boys Anticipated Dramatic Power Of A Nazi Brat BY E. B. KATKXIFFE. ABOUT two years ago the run of war plays and motion pictures followed a rather strong melodramatic line, as playwrights and scenarists sought to translate headlines of a world shaking Soldier Critics Of Movies Are Very, Very Frank Tlw following artirlp nrilten hv l.ii'iilcnant KHiisoh.tf mn of Mf, and Mrs. Nullum Kansiilmfr Hlilille Mreet, and a reporter on The Fnquirer staff until his enlistment two year, ago.

1 he artirl was passed by the rensnr for I the. area in which Lieutenant Kansohnff is stationed. fcd.l BY. LT. JERRY X.

RAN'SOHOFF. DISPATCH TO ENQtTIBER. AN ADVANCE ALEUTIAN BASE tDELAYED) iPn slt A -r 'Si i drama into drama encompassed by a pro-cenium arch or THE total absence of women in his place makes movie criti-Kr tVio t.i ornn1 motion picture screen frame. The emphasis of the works was on action rather than character and such characters as were presented were RAUCUFFE. deal more outspoken than you will find it at the Albee or Palace.

And this discussion, often in Anglo-Saxon monosyllables, may work for the good of the industry yet, who knows? These GI (Government Issue) critics voice their opinions frequently, and with certain vehemence during performances, and their sometimes salty expressions add a certain freshness to the movie fare. This spontaneous criticism not only adds to the enjoyment of the show, but. also might give the movie critic (professional) a new insight into his work. 'aft7 7 42 "4 i The local Bijou is nothing hut an overgrown Quonset hut which Eccentricities Of Falstaff Brought Out In Elgar Music BY MARY LEIGHTON; INCLUDED with Tchaikowsky's popular filth symohony and Grieg i concert overture, "In Autumn," on this week's program to be playeu by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, is Sir Edward Elgar seats close to 600 heavily clad pa trons. In spite of a certain amount of soundproofing, and questionable indirect lighting, the theater-goer has the impression that he has sud symphonic study, "Falstaff," which, under Eugene Goosscns direction, denly shrunk to one-tenth normal size, and is seated in a section of will receive its first performance in Cincinnati.

Also, Artur Rodzinski, newly appointed conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, has programmed the composition for this afternoons broadcast. Furthermore, Verdi's opera, is to be one of the Metropolitan Opera's revivals this season. Uncle Sam Helps Out Films; Loans A Marine Sergeant pretty much stock figures whose likenesses had been noted in too many preceding works. As a result of the character and plot cliches of the early World War II dramatic works, the casualties among them were very heavy. And the paid observers of the theater scene were given to much speculation in print as to what could he the cause of the flops and what type of work would likely prove more durable and popular.

i It was during this period of Speculation that a certain aisle-Bitter from an Elm Street afternoon newspaper and I (having witnessed a particularly corny screen war epic) retired to a Vine Street tavern to ponder over wartime stage and screen and to be inspired so to do by the stimulating inspiration of a couple of sarsaparillas. AS I RECALL, nur conversation, we eventually found ourselves in agreement on two points although virtually in disagreement, on everything else (which is just, fitting, proper, right, and as it should be). If I'm not mistaken, it was I who pompously prophesied the war play that really would have a chance for successful current presentation and future revival would be one in which the Nazis were treated as reasoning human beings. The playwright would have to show how they had gone antisocial through a combination of circumstances that would make their deterioration a logical and understandable process to playgoers in the civilized world. It was the gentleman from Elm Street who allowed as how a play So a renewed acquaintance with' withnllt Hit Uniht.

a galvanized iron culvert. Wind whistling around the dubious ventilators in the building does nothing to detract from this impression. After the lights go out and the "trailers" start, the audience wait.8 for "News of the Day'' 'to flash on the screen. Newsreels apparently are favorites with the soldiers. But "News of the Day" has a spe the eccentricities of Shakespeare a a gentleman and a soldier, without either dignity, decency or honor." Sir John Falstaff's character seems According to Deighton: He had HUMPHREY BOGART, center, J.

Carrol Naish, right, Dan Duryea, left, and Richard Nugent, left center, have the lead BY KOSAIJNl) SHAFFER. HOLLYWOOD, OCTOBER 9. GOVERNMENTAL cooperation with film companies, marked in these times, goes as far back as the dnys when Bill Hart borrowed troupes of Indians from reservations as atmosphere for tha frontier thrillers ihat. first popularized motion pictures. been page to the Duke of Norfolk, a fact wnich certities to nis re ing roles in "Sahara," a melodrama of African tank warfare cial iascinanon.

it you rememnpr spectability of position, and infer- The picture and the story of a tank called the "Lulubelle. entially to his possessing the in The only condition, then, was that the red men be kept insidn a arrives Thursday at the Palace. Latest film venture requiring military cooperation of a large sort stincts of a gentleman; had asso ciated with Sir John of Gaunt, who the one referred to, it is ine one that depicts a number of news shots montaged in the cut-out letters of "news" and "day. The "w' of "news" is the one that soldiers appreciate most. In that letter is shown a well-regulated stockade, safe from firewater, and returned intact to their reservations.

was "When Ladies Fly," story of the WAFS, Women's Auxiliary Fer certainly would have had nothing to do with a poltroon; had served The years between have seen rying Squadron. The cast of 27 and the technical crew of 65 have just for many years in the army and waves of popularity for stories had earned knighthood, then a CINCINNATI timely. Elgar "Falstaff" was first performed at a Leeds Festival October, 1913. At that time (according to the dependable Grove), Elgar "broke through his usual rule of silence as to the intentions of his work and wrote program notes to explain the scenario of his 'Falstaff which, from numerous allusions, show that the symphonic study had been the outcome of an extensive literary study Shakespearean criticism." Mr. Goossens, a lifelong and devoted friend of Sir Edward Elgar, owns the original program notes which were published in The London Musical Times SeptemDer, 1913, and through his kindness in lending me the copy, the following information was available.

ELGAR STATES in the opening paragraph of his explanatory notes: made against the background of West Point, Annapolis, and such centers of military tradition, with the government eager to put these historic spots, and careers at them, in a favorable and romantic light. boxing match, and just before the regular picture fades in, one of the pugilists cuts loose a terrific left which floors his opponent, and the referee begins his count. Soldiers love that "left," and th blow is greeted with a sympathetic "wham" by the critics. This noise is just a warm-up for what is to returned from a three weeks location tripto where, they are forbidden to say. So important is this film considered by the government that permission was given to allow the use of more than 80 planes in certain scenr s.

ENQUIRER purely military title takes his soldiers into the thick of the fight where they are soundly peppered, and he himself must have been in great danger, earns from the Prince, who suppsoed him dead, a tribute of regret he would hardly have bestowed on one whose cowardice he despised." Elgar's symphonic study of Fal I Sereen Music Xiyht t'lubn Continued On l'uge 3, Section 3. Continued On Page 3, Section 1 i or movie about the problems of staff's character, though practically dealing with the savage and men- in one movement, falls into four 1943 SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, tally twisted-up members of the Nazi-propagandized and indoctrinated younger generation would likewise ring the bell in bringing the drama of contemporary life into "If we take the word 'study' in its No kicks were made when tap dancers were starred in such stories, when film tenors yodeled their ditties along the sacred walks and halls. After all, the service is democratic. Present-day film companies are utilizing fabulously expensive government properties as background for their stories, on the theory that not only national but propaganda of the most constructive sort can best be put over by such cooperation. Release and distribution facilities of the large companies are being used for the circulation of such literary use and meaning, the com poser's intention will be sufficiently Mainly About indicated.

The work is based solely principal divisions which run on without a break. These divisions are not shown in the score, but it is convenient to cite them as follows: I FALSTAFF and Prince Henry. II Esatcheap, Gadshill, the boar's head, revelry and sleep. Ill Falstaff's March, the return through Gloucestershire, the new King, the hurried ride to London. IV King on the Falstaff of the dhistorical MUSICAL MANHATTAN plays (1 and 2 Henry IV and Henry V), and the caricature in the Merry Wives of Windsor must be for BY ALMA LUI5IN.

NEW YORK CITY, OCTOBER 9. gotten." UJVm.1 HlINLr new nas Deen aaueu. nine was wiieu a cuiiipusiu wiuit; Elgar, obviously, had not only Henry V's progress, the repudiation a work, and if he had the good luck to have it performed soonafter- documentary films as the American "Battle of Midway," the British made a scrutinized study of the Falstaff of these plays himself, but ward, the piece would be programmed at a concert which the press would attend and the press would them give opinions on the work the "Desert Victory" showing the North of Falstaff and his death. The first Falstaff theme which opens Section 1, appears in various tempi throughout the work and was influenced strongly by opinions African campaign, and now the Russian "Stalingrad," made before next day In their columns. ILK iT if lit -a.

the theater or picture palace. The passing of time has seen these sarsaparilla-inspired forecasts come true, "The Moon Is Down" providing a good example of what I had in mind, and "Tomorrow The World" (judging by synoptical reports on it) providing something whose advent was foreseen by the Elm Street AND SO it is that I look forward with interest to tomorrow night's Opening curtain at the Cox. cause it will present an opportunity to see what playwrights (and newspapermen) James Gow and Arnaud d'Usseau, in "Tomorrow the World," have done with a theme whose Continued On Next Page. of Shakespearean authorities; among them Dowden, Maurice Mor- Today Shostakovich writes a piano Sonata, No. 2.

It is played lor the Arts Committee in Russia, approved, and then, because these days gann and Deighton. From knits together the whole musical fabric. Second and third personal themes also appear in Section 1, that embattered city by U. S. S.

R. cameramen. Films made wllh government cooperation recently include "Guadal den, "The real Sir John Falstoff is Russians have a few other things than gala premiers to think About, it is released to Russian publishers here for the world's first per a conception hardly less complex. and a fourth is introduced in Sec formance. hardly less wonderful than that of canal Diary." much of it filmed at tion 2.

The initial theme refers to Hamlet." This complexity was Vera Brodsky, regular solo plonist and wjtty gtyle to a 101.e seri. Falstaff in the Prince's apartment a Marine base and employing Ma for the Columbia Broadcasting Com summed up by Morgann as "He is rine personnel, in Southern Cali ous character which he describes himself as his search for a "great, (at court) as "in a green old age, mellow, frank, gay, easy, corpulent, parry, is granted permission by the a character made up by Shakes fornia. "Corvette K-225" was made through cooperation of the Royal publishers, Amrus, to be the first positive theme and deep, optimistic, loose, unprincipled and luxurious." to play the work. The otficial peare wholly of incongruities a man once young and old, enterprising and fat, a dupe and a wit, spiritual content." No question Canadian, British and Royal Neth- premier takes place over Columbia Continued On Next Page. (last Wednesday night), and that harmless and wicked, weak in prin erland Navies.

Convoy scenes were shot at sea off American and Norwegian vessels. afternoon about 30 guests, largely ciple and resolute by constitution, about it, either; this work has that quality. VKRY BRODSKY, a young American pianist who has somehow become identified with modern works, cowardly in appearance and brave in reality; a knave without malice, music critics, are invited to a prehearing of the work in a Columbia studio. Afterwards we are invited Theater Calendar across the street to discuss the So 'OX Tomorrow evening at and all this week, mutineer Weilneidnw and despite her weekly programs of classics over the Columbia System, was guest of honor at the cocktail Saturday, "Tihiiorrow I tie Wnrld," hy nata over some cocktails. All of which looks like progress.

Only, of course, this kind of treatment to a new work is hardly typi 'iJ t.ow and Arnallit ri'UHHeaii, Willi rilissa partv after the pie-hearing. Her l.iiudl, I'anl MOirath and Dkklr Tyler. Kirst. attraction in the fliihsrrlntion Ncrles former Rosina and Josef Lhevinne, were there and among cal. For, granted the Sonata is a of the Theuti-r tillfld fnd tile American Theater Society.

splendid and deserving modern com those perusing the score which was being passed around the table. O.V Week Sunday. October 2i, matinees Wednesday and Saturday, Max (onion tircseutH 'Munior Miss," wrillen hv position, its journalistic appeal no doubt largely stems from the fact that its composer's Seventh Sym MiHs Brodsky will play the ho- Oliodorov and loscili Fields, with nata in a public recital at Carne phony recently had its dramatic and ,1 gie Hall early this fall. Vludimar Horowitz is the only other pianist g-MDCUFFE to be allowed, meanwhile, to look through the score before it is pub lished. The publisher tells me Horo The following ratings were given to new feature-length motion pictures now showing in Cincinnati's downtown witz heard the broadcast last week, liked the Sonato very much, and is sensational career.

From Shostako-vitch writing it in Leningrad under fire, all the way to Toscanini conducting the premiere, that symphony had more news value than any other single musical composition of modern history. THE MANO SONATA No. 2 was written last spring, just 17 years after Shostakovitch wrote his first one. In the interval the composer ft iMWH IB i 'miI examining it right now. No one at all, not even Horowitz, is per theaters: llcrmine Monroe, lils Wilson, ftihlie.

Nu-Xent, Itomano, Sherry llcnnclt, Kluiiie Temple, Phyllis lloldcn, Mason and Hal Conkliu. Week Monday, November t. matinees Wednesday and Saturday, Kverelt Marshall in "'The Student Trinee." with l-'rank Hornaday, Laurel Hurley, JMnuir I'nfipcit, Nina V'erala, I'erey Hilton, (iloria Hope, William I'rhiiile, Sylvia Kllssell and Kaymond COX Week Sunday, ovemher 7. matinees Wednesdny and Saturday, Oscar sterling presents "Life Wllh Father, wllh June Walker and Hurry llunnlstrr. IN NO KMIll.lt.

VOX One week. Max (inrdnn presents "The DiiiighKiri," with HihIkcs, llruco McFarlainl, Donald Foster and Nicholas Joy. C'OX One week, matinees Wednesday and Saturday. The brilliant farm comedy, "Dark F.yrs," wllh Tamara (ieva, F.lena and laiitmlllft Toretzka. Hecond attraction of the Theater Oulld and Mir Amerlran Theater Society.

mitted to play it. That privilege is all Miss Brod.sky's. THE WHOLE PROBLEM of prop has progressed from a biting, sat.it- aganda in film is to my mind a Zoo Garden matter of subtlety. If the message doesn't jump out and knock you between the eyes, then the chief difficulty has been solved. The World Theater here is showing two British Information films which succeed admirably in this regard.

New hours for operating the Zoo Title. Theater. Rat'g For Whom the Bell Capitol A "Victory Through Air Power" Grand A "Thank Your Lucky Stars" Shubert A "Fallen Albee "Winter Time" Talaoe "Salute to Marines" Keith' "Honeymoon Lyric "Adventures of RookiB" Grand "Death of Technicolor. Technicolor. Advanced prices.

are from 9 a. m. until 5 p. m. Picknickers already in the grounds are permitted to remain until dusk.

This rule is pleasing to scores of family groups who choose the This generally insurmountable problem is solved and soon forgot- Continued On Next Page. WILLIAM PRIMROSE, concert violinist, will appear in dual concert with Richard Crooks, Metropolitan Opera tenor, at the Taft, November 3. The concert will open the series sponsored by the Cincinnati Concert Management Company. pleasant autumn days for picknick-ing at the Zoo. Scores of invalids FRITZ KREISLER will appear in concert at the Taft November 1 1 as the second artist in the Artist Series under the management of J.

Herman Thuman. i and elderly persons are daily tak ing advantage of the temporary privilege permitted them to be driven through the grounds during Matinee Musicale The opening concert of the Matinee Musicale series will be presented on Thursday morning at morning hours. Susie, the gorilla and the three amusing chimpanzees are now established in their indoor 11 a. in the Hall of Mirrors, at exhibition cages in the Primate House over the winter months. Lions and tigers will be out in the Hotel Netherland Plaza.

Nathan Milstein, the distinguished violinist, will be the guest artist. His ac their open grottoes on pleasant companist at the piano will be Al days until severe weather. Animals bcrt Hirsch. The following pro- on the Veldt will be kept out for some weeks. About 60 per cent w' J- the animals in the entire collec tion are hardy and are kept in the Adagio and Fiitcne.

from the (1. Minor Sunula Haeh (For violin alone) Sonata In I) Minor HraJtma nncerlo No. 1 in 0 Minor Uracil open yaras Dotn summer ana winter. What's Where In Town Today ALBEE "The Fallen Sparrow." Thrilling mystery-drama about a hunted man and his romance with three lovely ladies who hold the key to his freedom. With: John fiarfield, Maureen O'Hara, l'atrlcia Morrison, O'Urlscoll and Walter slezak.

PALACE "Winter Time." Sonja ilenie's latest musical on Ice diverting and pleasant entertainment. With: Oakle, Cesar Komero, Carole I.andls, s. Z. Hakall, and Woody Herman and his orchestra who give out with a number of snappy new tunes. CAPITOL "For Whom The Bell Tolls." Krnest llemlnitway's novel on the screen.

One of the outstanding movies of recent years. A finely conceived, thrlllinitly dramatic, and romantic stnry of an American soldier of fortune and his great love for a Spanish ulrl. With: Inijild lleruman. (iary noper, riatlna Fatlnnux, Akim Tamlroff and Joseph allela. No seats reserved, continuous showings, all seats 73c until A p.

SLID after H. Recommended. (RAMI "Victory Throuuh Air Power." Walt Disney's fnll-lenicth Clnematlr.atlon of Major De.seversky's hest seller, replete with all the Disney touches, almost an education to Itself. Coupled with a sub-par second full-length feature: "Adventures Of A Rookie." Recommended. I.VRIC "The Strange Death Of Adolph Hitler." I nlversal's trip Into the land of wishful thinking is a standurd crime-thriller, with llerr sMrklecruber as principal object of killer's design.

Cast: Lndwlg Honath, Gale Sondergaard, George Dolenti and William Trenk. Added full length musical comedy: "Honeymoon Lodge," starring Harriet Milliard, Oziie Nelson, Ray Eberle, Veloi and lolanda, Rod Cameron and Franklin 1'anghorn. KEITH'E "Salute To The Marines." Wallace Beery versus the Japs In a thrilling, exciting technicolor tribute to I ncle Sam's fighting Devil Dogs. With: Fay Kainter and Reginald Owen. Second week.

SHIBERT "Thank Your Lucky Stars." A bang-up fun musical that forgets Its dignity and steps nut high, wide and handsome along the road to entertainment. A pack of Warner's ton-tMght talent. Including: Rette Davis, Humphrey Rogart, Errnl Flynn, Olivia DeHavlllnod. Leslie, Dinah Shore, Eddie Cantor, Dennis Morgan and Ann Sheridan. Second Week.

LEADING FIGURES in the melodrama, "Tomorrow The World," opening tomorrow night at the Cox are Dickie Tyler and Joan Shepherd, bottom, and Llissa Landi and Paul McLirath, top. Tyler plays the part of a Nazi brat who almost wrecks a Midwestern America hom of a college A HAPPY HOME is broken up (temporarily) in the comedy, "Holy Matrimony," when Baird Creager, a cagey art dealer, turns up at the household of Monty WooHey and Gracie Fields and insists that Monty is a great artist who is supposed to have been buried in Westminster Abbey. The comedy opens at Keith's Thursday..