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ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, SATURDAY, DECEMBER ff, 1941 THIRTEEN Look Who's Back! One Man's Opinion 'I Wake Up Screaming' Proves Slick Mystery By MARION AITCHISON 'Maltese Falcon1 Features Noteworthy Cast of Players By MARION AITCHISOV Walter Wincliell On Broadway Mystery and comedy strike a neat balance In the last-of-the week bill at the Florida theater, with gratifying results in enter An adaptation of the Dashiell Hammett novel, "The Maltese Falcon," now at the Playhouse, la an exciting film that mingles By WALTER KIERVAN (International Sewt gcrtlca Staff Writer) Step up gentlemen Loan win mystery, crime, suspense ana nara-poueq romance with excellent ft winmeni. ine first neia is represented by "I Wake Up Screaming and the latter by "Never Give a Sucker an Even Break." dow to the right, arms to the left. LSL. results.

An all 'round satisfactory cast I Wake Ud Scrcamlne" is a rpnllv alirir mvf soldiers in the basement. No keep your interest at hlch tension from bpelnnln to end. set off The Private Papers of a Cub Reporter crowding please, Turkey plenty for everybody. produces a number of characterizations that are noteworthy, par wun an aoequate flash or romance. Brazil Discussed At Lions Luncheon A view of modern Brazil'! cultural and economic backerounH When the President returned hurriedly from Warm Spring the other day he appeared full of pep despite the burden he is Although Betty Grable, Carole Landis and Victor Mature are the A delegation of penguins Is In ticularly those of Humphrey lice detective concentrates on, Bogart, Mary Astor and Peter particularly when he finds Ma town to present the case for the South Pole.

stars of this film, it's huge Laird Cregar who registers the real im ture and the sister have become pression in his portrayal of a star interested in one another, was given Lions at their weekly luncheon yesterday at the Shrine They submitted the correct an detective who, you know, has The plot is expertly worked Lorre, while a newcomer to the screen; but an experienced stage player, Sydney Greenstreet, comes close to walking away with first honors. something in his character that out with all players giving good carryinjr. it reminded one of us of another time when he returned to the capital after a whirlwind tour that would have knocked out most other men. It didn't even fatigue him. His new aide, looking at him in awe, asked: "Mr.

President, how do you accomplish so much without getting weary The president stared out the car window in silence for a few moments and then said: ''You're lookineat a man who swer In 25 words or less to the unfinished sentence "I Like the performances although Cregar doesn't appear on the surface although you don't know what it is United States because ciun by Frederick Alsbury Pirie, former vice president of All America Cables, Inc. Stressing the Importance of Individual particioation in the work and the surprise turn at the end are the outstanding fea Laid In San Francisco, the ac until the smash finish the story provides. We are giving them nine billion tures. Action begins with questioning You'll go a long time before spent two years trying to learn how to. wink his big toe atrain." tion centers around the search for a legendary statuette of a falcon, supposed to be made of solid gold and encrusted with of a girl and man regarding the That very popular team of master detectives.

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Charles, return to the screen in their first film in two years, of the Thin Man," which opens a three-day engagement at the Florida theater tomorrow. Myrna Loy and William Powell, of course, have the leading roles. This will be the first Sunday opening of an attraction at the Florida theater in many years.

The new film has been booked more or less as a test and if it proves pop-, ular with the public, there will be more of them. you see a daffler picture than "Never Give a Sucker an Even United States' good neighbor policy with Latin American countries, Pirie declared that the two Americas must stand tocether. dollars, a detachment of white wings and four under-age row-boats. They are giving us an IOU, written in native dialect with non-permanent ink. 9 9 9 Phil Baker wag recently Intro Break," but the presence of W.

murder of the girls sister and presents the major portion of the story in flashbacks as each bit of Read good thermometers gems for which an unscrupulous Fields can make audiences laugh Strengthening bonds among ttuced to Dr. Hu 5hih, the Chin ese The conversa at the most improbable of situa collector Is willing to pay a large Under clause 68. half-way tions. lies supposed to write American nations may be aided not only through understanding the Spanish language, but through active interest and an attitude of An out-of-towner in a Radio sum because he hopes to realize from it a sum several times tion turned to economics, and Baker was in doubt about China's exports. He asked: "What is down in the fine print, they re script which is played out in the City elevator wanted to summon course of the picture, even to the larger.

serve the right to kick us in the teeth without notice. defeat of a Hollywood producer the strait-jacket squad for two China anxious to export?" "Right now," replied the am A private detective, rone too and in between he watches over talkers he overheard. "I'll go to particular In his methods, as is "good will." Chares Beeman was program chairman. Annual formal Christmas dance bassador, the the career of his niece, sweet- lunch with you, said the first voiced Gloria Jean who sings de lightfully now and then. Our I-Say-Old-Chap Depart testimony is given.

You learn the girl was a waitress in a small coffee shop until a publicity man, a columnist and an actor, became attracted to her and the first wagered he could make a glamor girl out ef her simply by giving her the proper breaks. Mature, Allyn Joslyn and Alan Mowbray are the men in the order given and Carole Landis Is the girl. At first inclined to brush him off, the girl ends up by cooperating whole heartedly in spite of her sister's advice (Miss Grable) and Is squired about by "if you'll wait till I get back from Brazil and Guatemala." The pal promised to wait The Theafer Time Clock the habit of Hammett heroes, becomes Involved in the search when a mysterious woman who, it is later revealed, hopes to deliver the falcon to the collector, ment: Winchell on the air Nov, In the course of events there 23, 1841: the least labor and a wild-eyed studio scene, bits of will be held Dec. 20 in the National Guard armory, with W. J.

Grant as chairman. Lions will also sponsor a Christmas party for members and their families Look for the big eight ball on the box. If you have to pay for it, it isn't a genuine Uncle Sam product. Under the bill of. rights a citizen has the right to bear arms if he can find any.

Thought for the day: No creditor ever won a popularity con Field unique drollery, a glimpse capital can do is support the gov ernment that supports them both' listener then tumbled to the fact that they were a couple of messengers visiting consulates in the comes to him for assistance in of Leon Errol and various others, From the Chicago Tribune's tracking down a man who, she tells him. has run away with her You may question your reason (Saturday, Dec. 6) FLORIDA "I Wake Up Screaming." 2:10, Duiiding, -t with patients of the Crippled Children's Home as special guests Dec. 19 at the Lions Beach club. but you re bound To laugh at "wake of the News' colyum on Nov.

29: "It's about time capital sister whom she is trying to find "Never Give a Sucker an Even A well-known "debutante was 5, 7:50, 10. Murder of the detective's part and labor cot together and sup The Rev. W. Edward Stokesberry Break." The title, so far as we can coaching some of us commoners "Never Give a Sucker an ported a ration that has been all three of the men until a Hol test. wm De in cnarge.

see. has exactly nothing to do Even Break," 3:45, 1:35, 9:20. on the "things one must not do" supporting them both. Harry ner and of the man he is looking for, occurring on the same night, bring suspicion of the police upon him and complications increase wnen one Is in society Frin with the picture, which is quite in keeping with the tenor of the lywood contract interrupts. After she is found murdered, thfrii are rpasnna that all mav ho stance: Never refer to Long LA PLAZA "Birth of the 4, 7, Btrouss." 9 0 9 Lois January, of "High Kick entire affair.

The bill shows for isiana as anything but "the suspected but it's Mature the po-lthe last times today 10. Island" Mrs. Cornelius Van ers." goes good when she tells when they find the girl and an agent of the collector in the detective's apartment, although no one but the girl and the agent have a very coherent Idea of derbilt is always called "Old Mrs. this one. Two rabbits were hav Ing a chat neiiy If you plan to move FIDLER IN HOLLYWOOD "Great Guns," 2:50, 5:55, 9.

rLAYHOUSE "The Maltese Falcon," 1:14, "Hows your family?" one back from the country aroutfd the middle of October always say what the tie-up is. asked. 3:26, 5:39, 7:52, 10. you are staying "until the hunt "Fine." was the reply. "And The action moves along at a Title of Jane Wither's Latest season Always refer to your parents, cousins or any relatives how are all your children's children's children's children's chil BOXY "Henry Aldrich for Presi fast clip, events piling up with a third murder to a dramatic and gratifyingly consistent climax.

dent," 2. 4:50, 7:45, dren's children?" as "the family" Never say you are spending the night in LC7Cii HURRY! LAST DAY! iBNLv A3fCu 1 HITS i lL mA-jAiM f.rable Vie Mature i r' Wake Up Screaminr" I pitm "Nr.VKK GIVE A MThER "Royal Mounted Patrol," 1, Boeart as the private detective Lyn Logan, the gal with a dif 3:50, 6:45, 9:35. New York. Say you are spend ing the night "in town" ferent fur coat for every night in Picture Obviously a Mistake and Miss Astor as his mysterious client both give their usual fine performances while Greenstreet Never let yourself be found the week, is telling the silly CAMEO "Mystery Ship," 1, 3:40, 6:20, around the night clubs in the about the papa fly who been is unusually impressive as tne 9. getting rings under his eyes from company of someone who lives on "the west side" When you By JI.M.MIE FIDLER "Sun Valley Serenade" 2:05.

not sleeping very well lately. 4:45, 7:25, 9:55. HOLLYWOOD. A Twentieth collector. Lorre is distinctive as the agent and Gladys George, Jerome Cowan, Lee Patrick and Barton MacLane give good sup Seems he has to walk the ceil pletely 'ex' actor." (Columnist Irving Hoffman, "I am working hard now, but in 10 years maybe sooner I'll have Century-Fox executive chided me hear someone remark that they are "in the book" they mean the social register, not the phone di DRIVE-IN- ing with the baby.

the other day for criticizing in port. "The Barrier." 6:30, 9:05. "Some Like It Hot," 8, 10:30. dustrial faults. Said he: "After The Big-Time: Emil Lengd's rectory r.

ever refer to a hangover as anything but "a enough money to buy a country place at Pau, France. Then, no more movies." (Adolphe Menjou, The Playhouse program is all, the business can't be perfect. book, "Dakar," and George NINTH STREET head." We do try to avoid mistakes. Stewart's "Storm," both from rounded out with newsreel, musical short and color cartoon. "Man From Montana," 3:25, Random House Paramount's Doubtless he spoke with hon 5:55.

8:25. Louisiana Purchase," with Bob If you are in the Hunt Set It est conviction, but is that any MORALE MIRRORS "Dressed to Kill," 4:25, 6:55, reason why this columnist an is a grave social error to call the hounds dogs. The huntsman's 9:30. NEW CUMBERLAND. Pa.

unbiased outsider with a pretty fair knowledge of movie prob 1927). WHAT'S NEWS: The Mark Hellingers brought home a boy and girl from the Evanston Cradle And the Raymond Scotts (he's the bandleader) have a new little drum-beater Ha! The title of the new Judy Canova PARK coat is pink not red! Never (U.R) When officials at the Army receDtion center here are asked call the servants anything but lems shouldnt make how they bolster the morale of "Come Live with Me." 7, 9:44. "Doomed Caravan," 8:43. the staff" You go "south" for the season not to Florida Is it any reason, for example. men just entering tne service they answer: "It's all done with Boys in good social standing why I shouldn't point out at this and in the Army are not called Little Boy Gets mirrors." When recruits are received, they walk down an is Hope and Vera Zorlna "Pi-rolito," a rollicking Brazilian number at Copacabana as rendered by Estelita The new girl-show at La Martinique Leo C.

Ttosten's book on Hollywood (Harcourt Brace), a corker Fausto Curbello's version of "Sand in My Shoe," a tuneful rumba at the Stork "Sea Duty." bv Bear Adm. Yates Stirling. U. S. N.

(Rtd.) And H. I. Phillips' slap at a labor leader: "He's the kind of man who would throw a picket line around reindeers the night before Christ film has been changed from "Moon Struck" to "Sleepy Time Gal" Rosalind Russell and draftees, but selectees Smart people don't go to the mountains Wire From F. D. R.

time, the fallacy of starting production (and publicity) on a Jane Withers picture under the title, "Not for Children?" It's as obvious as an old maid's fittings Fred Brisson certainly circulated suing line to be fitted with tneir first Army uniforms. At the end of the line is a full-length y-ou never go out to cock tails but to tea It is a social error to dine before 8 p.m. BEVERLY HILLS, Cal. OF) mirror and over it a sign read that this title must be changed, ing: "You are now looking at the for theater owners wouldn dare Finest Soldier in the worm. feature it in marquee lights.

Shim Malone, 10, only son of Attorney and Mrs. Dudley Field Malone, ill more than two years with a leg infection and now A drunk in the fashionable set is always referred to as a dipsomaniac A social climber is called a pusher You never news of their marriage; they mailed out 5,000 announcements, including Brisson relatives and friends in England and Scandinavian countries The lettered sweater on Joan Blondell is not war propaganda; the garment is- a relic of her Venice high school days Wonder how The theater mans difficulty. of course, is that most people rarely look twice at what they see. Thousands of potential pa facing a major operation, received a telegram from Washing say East Hampton or North Hampton, a radius of about 100 mas. Vlvle nne Segal tells of the two doctors who met on Broadway.

One said in the other: "Hello. ton yesterday which said: miles. The transits Tefer to it as "The Hamptons" And when Entertainments Places to Go, Thing to Do (Paid Adfrtlwmeata) Vrrni under this headln mar occupy minimum of fiva lines or maximum of 10 lines. many times Jane Withers Willi "I just want you to know that see "Naval Academy? Her tnree I am thinking of you and wishing you re going shopping. Saks-Fifth trons, spying that "Not for Children" in lights, would seize the hands of their tots and hasten in search of another theater, believing the Withers' film to be "for adults only." i Avenue is always "Sophie and best beaus, Freddie Bartholomew, Tommy Lydon and Joe E.

Brown Jr. are all in it Robert Taylor's newest gift to Barbara Tappe is always "Herman s. you the best of luck. Keep your chin up. Faith and courage will do the rest." The message was signed Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Bazaar, 2 p.m.; supper, 5 p.m.

burely it would be wiser to BILL MERRITT'S PLACE (Gaady Boalrtardl DiBf tnafaht frem It to 2:34 Orrheatra, Adm. 25c OVr.S AhU DAY MXDAT BEER and WINE lOe Charles Q. Lindbergh was wor Stanwyck is a heart-shaped, platinum house-key. endearingly in Baked ham. candied yams, but change the title now, so the pic ried that there would be no elec tered rolls, green beans, salad, ture can have the advantage of tions in 1942, according to his as much advance publicity scribed and bearing an engraved picture of their home.

tort wayne speech. J-MII-l-LL- LVM1 I AUMJ Our only fret was that someone possible. It is plainly a waste of newspaper space and effort to like him might be elected. Bachelors and Spinsters Have Shorter Life Span WASHINGTON (U.R) The census bureau reports the death rate for husbands between the ages of 35 and 50 years is less than half popularize "Not Children; hot apple pie, tea, coffee; Dec. 6.

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45 cents. Annual Charity Card Party of the Shrine Auxiliary, Princess Martha hotel. Monday, Dec. 8th, only to toss aside that title a few NIKKOINN 19 First Street North LUNCHEON 55c One of those society has-beens, monthshence. 0 who tries to cling desperately to Long ago, I discovered that me youth that has long since motion picture Mr.

Bigs have so that for single men. Dance Maestro Arthur Murray is telling a priceless story (I don't vouch for its truth) about a Crosby horse. Seems that Bing's trainer called in a new jockey and said: "This horse needs a fast workout. See what you can do with him." "You mean," said the jockey, "you want me to ride him around the fled, was making ears limp at many things on their minds, they Wives 30 years and older also have a greater life expectancy Fefes with stories of her much 2 P.M. Public invited, prize every table.

Contract, Auction and other games. 55c admission. are apt to overlook a few seem DINNER 85c Chop Suey j. and American Dishes 9 married career. "My first mar ingly unimportant items.

Often than single men. nage, she beamed, was my an outsider a columnist with the The death rate of divorced per TODAY Christmas Welfare good interests of the business at sons more than 55 years old is most It was an elope ment. one-third greater than married heart, for example will catch such mistakes. Should he not track?" "No," interrupted Crosby. "You just run in front and pace him!" persons of the same age, but the life expectancy of widows and MUNICIPAL Solarium and Spa Pool SVS BATHING AND SWDLMING Bazaar.

Patio, First Ave. Methodist church. Fancy work, quilts, aprons, etc. If it rains will hold it Monday instead. Willing Workers Welfare club.

"By stage-coach, no doubt," no' doubted Eddy Duchin. then call the industry's attention to his findings? I think he widowers is approximately that of should. single persons. "CAROLYN1 Times Square Ticker: John Planes.to Carry Barrymore, one of the screen's By IDOL CHATTER: Why not give I I Swimming" i Appointment biggest idols, will take second Priscilla Lane a title, too "The Opra A.M. Dally, fta 65 Passengers iee A rocheVter CJQ billing to a band leader in his 30C PLUS Chlldrta tax 9e next picture, "Playmates." Kay Kyser will be starred, and under LOS ANGELES (JP) In the in-a-pod: Hugh Herbert and the third face from the top on the totem pole decorating his front lawn Amazing, the number his name, in smaller type, will be the great profile's Barney midst of an unprecedented military aircraft production program, designers and engineers are work- terard, Burlesk star, has started of draftees shouting for Mae an action for infringement against West return to pictures inff on plans to soften the inevita In-a-word description of Carole USUAL GAIETY AND FUN EVERY NITE Unlimited Refreshments i Good Food Orchestra 9 P.

M. Till Dawn i 9c-25e FREE! WHIZ COMtC BOOKS to thlldrra aptala Marrrl" todny Come Early ha aure and trt youra! Boxy ailmlnnion, alwaya So lor children! ble employment drop when the war ends. Landis: Legotistical Add June Abbott and Costello in federal court. "I heard only two of their broadcasts," wires Gerard, "and I claim both infringe on my 1918 and 1920 copyrighted 'Follies of Havoc to the list of lucky ladies who keep curves by eating hearty And, John E. Canady of Lock What happened to the big the Day' shows An agent build-up Warners announced for i is offering a line of debutantes heed Aircraft told an employment conference yesterday, his firm already has designs for a super air liner which will fly at 350 miles an hour with 65 pas Regis (fine actor) Toomey? to various smart spots for a floor Pome: The news that Fields is on the wagon, makes me suspect show That front page news photo of Doris Duke Cromwell the guy just gaggm If the sengers and have a non-stop range of 4,000 miles.

Richest Girl in the, Alice Faye-Phil Harris baby is i JUTS LAST DAV: Charles Starrett "Royal Mounted Patrol" and JIMMV J.YItON In "Henry Aldrich for Pres." PISNKV CARTOOX finn. Mnn. Tup. Tjrond Powrr "Yank la th R.A.F.," and "Tank a Million" "To predict precisely what type "thumbing her nose" at the photographer was merely out of a boy why not call it Re-Phil? 9-99 "How They Laugh" (On Us) Dee. 10th and 11th at 8 P.

M. focus. She was lifting her hand If you were tuned In on the of planes we will have after the war would be too hazardous." the public relations director said. "I would hesitate to tell you some of Lux Radio Theater program the to arrange her hair (at the pho-tog's request, too) when the shut recent night when Charles Boyer ter snapped The Florida the designs for the future. You was guest star, you no doubt governor isn't foolin Bookies 1 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL would think it was crazy." heard an undercurrent of sobs throughout the show.

Studio who got caught had to put up $1,500 bond and then were slapped with a $1,200 fine. sound men heard them, too, but failed to locate their source until Prosperity Hits the program had ended. They came from Boyer mother, who, Car Repairmen AUDITORIUM Reserved Seat Sale at Llg-gett's. Corner 5t and Central beginning Saturday, Dec. 6th through 11th.

General Adm. 36c plus 4c tax. Reserved, 43c' plus 5c tax. watching her son at work for the HITS LAST HAYS BOBHOPE "Some Like It Hot" and IKO AKII.IO MXI1EBAKKIER" Sun. M.n.

Tnra. "Citifa haiir," ami "Kuva et tlie NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK "NEW YORK (JP) Howard Kiroack, executive director of the Laymen's National Committee, said yesterday that gov irst time since she arrived here SALT LAKE CITY fP) Pros from stricken France, was so perity backfired for 105 railroad thrilled she broke into tears. car repairmen yesterday. THINGS THEY WISH THEY'D ernors to eight states had proclaimed the week of Dec. 8-14 as national Bible week.

They were laid off temporarily, G. Cunningham, master me MlfJ tier love was more dangeroui I than any guns he'd ever faced! I I I GLADYS GEORGE; PETER LORRE NEVER SAID: "George (Cameraman) Barnes and I are so sure 3 PALAIS ROYAL PRESENTS chanic at the Denver Rio Grande Western shops, explained because "the rolling stock is so busy we can't pull it off the road to have minor repairs made." 2 Blj Hiti, Tndav, SAT. NITE WALTZ CLUB DANCE as COOKIES FOR ROOKIES Season Tickets on Sale THE COCOANUTS TOMTE, December 6 9 P. M. GEN.

ADM. 40c Includes Tax SYRACUSE. N. Syra our marriage will last that I want the studio to advertise me as Joan Barnes." (Joan Blondell, 1934) "The day that sees men waiting at the stage door for an electric phonograph to come out will see the day that talkies triumph over the theater." (George Jean Nathan, 1930) "What with books being titled 'Ex-Husband' and 'Ex-Mistress, someone should write a book about John Barrymore, a com SOMA HEME Ciena' Mlllrr'a Orrhettra "Sob Vallry Srrenada" ud mix 'Mystery Ship' 20c ir A A cuse university co-eds, fearing the boys at Army camps might miss the "home touch," organized I Plna 1 Plna yesterday a "cookies for rookies" campaign with student volunteers doing the-baking. 7--- 7 111 It wsi J' Lr4iAiLIslii -A'r i'uli7l Hl li.tt! I F73 9 A COLISEUM TONITE Johnnr mk Hroa -HAS KO.vt MOM ASA" and I lord oln In 1 Kit ratra Jl I.IHL" arenct Mulford's II OVERLOOKING THE Gt'LF OF MEXICO TREASURE ISLAND DINING DANCING With THE HAPPY HOOSIERS "THE BIGGEST LITTLE BAND" SONGS BY AL (SKINNY) WELTON' STEWART- LAMARR San.

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