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PART 1 23 SINGER GIVES RECITAL Action Film Tide's End' Premiered BY KATHERINE VON BLON Opens Today 'Walt 'Begins Second Week Emperor Waltz," showing at Paramount Hollywood and Downtown theaters with a cast headed by Bing Crosby and Joan Fontaine, begins a second week today. The story con- AND FILM cerns the antics of a singing salesman, vintage 1890, who endeavors to sell a phonograph to the Emperor of Austria, and winds up winning the heart of the loveliest woman (Miss Fontaine) in Europe. Randolph Scott and Margue An essentially good voice is one of the primary requisites of a singer, but it alone does not insure success to the aspiring artist. Satisfying proof of this was brought out in the recital given last night at the Assistance A challenging and exciting evening was experienced at the rite Chapman costar In "Coroner Creek," film version of the Horseshoe Theater, when "Tide's End" bv Bernard SzoJd and THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1 948 magazine story, today at Or-pheum, Vogue, El Rey, Belmont, Culver and Palace theaters. Heading the supporting cast are George McCready, Sally Ellers and Edgar Buchanan.

Adapted from Luke Short's ensemble, each song or aria emerged as a little experience In itself. The "Se Tu M'Ami" of Pergolesi was exactly the right composition with which to open the program. It was done with finesse and charm. Another outstanding song was Duparc's "L'lnvitation Au Voyage" in which Baudelaire's lyrics became alive and spoke again with new meaning. Maturity Larking Two Heder of Brahms were well sung, but these lacked the maturity and understanding which will surely develop in due time.

Of three operatic excerpts, Charpentier's "Depuls le Jour" from "Eouise" was best suited to Miss Gibson's warm, clear voice. Mr. Taxson played a group of three Brahms selections, but in spite of his. fine accompaniments, the solo works were not Forrest Tucker was premiered by Producer Charles Rondeau. The implications of the piece bear an almost Saroyanesquei quality, yet the material itself is decidedly original.

Forrest Tucker is starred and does a magnificent job. He proved himself not only an immensely resourceful but finely imaginative, actor. Clarence Muse, costarred, contributed story by Kenneth Garnet, the mm was directed by Ray En-right. "My Dog Rusty" with Ted Donaldson, John Litel, Ann Do-ran and Mona Barrie, is the add ed feature. greatly through his rich singing of spirituals and showmanship.

Bernard Szold's direction was League Play House by Ida-Marie Gibson, lyric soprano. The above statement might be taken In a derogatory manner, but as such it is not intended. Miss Gibson, while possessing a very lovely voice, did not rely upon purely vocal attributes to produce the edifying and interesting program which she presented last night. Program Well Suited The young singer selected a program to fit her particular voice and to bring forth its merits. There were no war horses, neither were there any songs demanding a vocal maturity which the singer, because of her youth, has yet to attain.

Miss Gibson had an excellent accompanist in Theodore Paxson. An accompanist can either add to or detract from the charm of the Vocal line and Mr. Paxson's interpretations fell in the former category. With Miss Gibson's velvetlike voice and Mr. Paxson's sympathetic piano accompaniments united in such well-balanced brilliant.

Within the limits of central staging he managed to "Sing? and gUttcrv and iiDustJ very convincing. Some unsteady create a fine feeling of Illusion. Good Theater Predicated on the desire In men's hearts to be given an op rhythms and uncertain technical 4 4. i 4 passages detracted from the t3 beauty of these small tone paint ings. J.

G. portunity to come back and live their lives over again, the play Enterprise Options Paris 'Shadow March' BY EDWIX 6CHALLERT Getting warmer ia the' likelihood that Enterprise will put Erich Maria Remarque's new novel, "Shadow March," into work in the not too distant luture. It very probably will serve for Charles Boyer who ha3 been waiting for the right starring vehicle with the organization. "Shadow March" has just been optioned by the company, and will naturally be a follow-up for "Arch of Triumph," since it is a kind of chronological sequel to that picturized subject It is not a real sequel, however, because the characters are different, but a story of a later postwar period. SEARCH DIRECTOR TO MANAGE 'BATTLEGROUND RKO brings its story of the Battle of the Bulge called "Battleground" a step nearer fulfillment through assigning Fred Zinne-mann as director.

He has been under contract, arranged by Dore Schary, for only a ew. months and during that time was borrowed by MGM, where he was formerly pacted, to take charge of "Act of Violence." Zinnemann qualifies importantly in the directorial field because of "The Search" which he made for Metro. He was also a two-time Academy award winner for short pictures. Jesse L. Lasky and Walter MacEwen, who are to produce "Battleground" which will center on the Bastogne phase of the crucial World War II action, have added Victor Mature and Jack Paar to the star list, originally announced, which included Robert Mitchum, Robert Ryan and Bill Williams.

FLORENCE MARLY MAY ENACT FRENCH NUN Talk is that 20th will seek Florence Marly for the role of the French nun in "Come to the Stable," Clare Luce subject to be produced by Sam EngeL That very excellent character actor. Art Smith, will be seen TV- "The most tpw.w. -production that you are P1V: in a long time bears a distinct cosmic message, yet the whole thing is thoroughly good theater. The dialogue Is finely tempered and penetrative. HONDIU (AU0N KlarlinlMtl MMlMititl Kay's Leap Kay Brown Jumps over from Republic Studios to test for Irving Brlskin at Columbia for a singing role In a new musical western.

HUMPHREY The story hinges about the career of one Danny, a ne er do-well dreamer, who hangs -Breath-taking about a low bar, Tide's Ena He watches the river and hopes one day to rescue an heiress BLONDELL CARSON a i runtn NW from a watery grave. Eventual ly it does happen but Danny Is drowned In saving the woman. -Setdngsoiiu-r; Later, "up there," Danny pleads with the Keeper to be given an WALTER WMtn WOO. ObMrf TAT OAlNm ur" piece of entertainment" other chance. Abe, the Heavenly Greeter, also speaks for him.

During the argument the Light of the Lord is seen, giving con a3 a crippled Texas cowhand and friend of Joel McCrea in Mil (the world sent. Danny Is even given the opportunity- to choose his own parents. These sequences were rewarding In sheer exuberance ton Sperling's "South of St. Louis. in OIOVcui.

KEEN Um' SiMltrl. Ti-, Shelley Winters is trying to interest Universal-International In a picture about the St. Louis Municipal Opera Company. This Institution has sentimental associations for Shelley because her 5r and picaresque humor. Meets Tragedy Ij Till YEAR'S THRILL SPECTACLE! I Vfslfw lWwjif mweji) A ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S CROSBY-RWNE In 1 Danny chooses finally as hl3 parents a couple whose intense desire for a child has not been mother, Rose Winters, sang there some years ago.

MONTE BLUE BUILDING TOWARD NEW FAME BID Monte Blue, who did well as the sheriff in "Key Largo," is SOF fulfilled. Later he is about to go to Rome to study archjtec ture, but meets with tragedy in the death of his fiancee. Unable I WIuM to adjust himself, Danny again 0. becomes the derelict. mMcCRUumDAY There was a professional stamp to the play.

Charles Rondeau deserves special mention for his excellent perform MARSHALL DANGERS imBASSERMAN etmtW by AintD HITCHCOCK ttAMINO PEGGY HIES ROBERT rri iviii ance. Grace Praglin and Jerry I tVnlllvvLvn Riggio high-lighted the comic with Roland Culver Lucile Wation Richard Haydn Harold Vermityea likely to register even more strongly as a toughie in "The Younger Brothers" at Warners. Character is just about as contrasting 83 can be. Blue, who was formerly a big-time star with the studio, is likely to have yet another striking ascendancy. Because of "A Street With No Name" Donald Buka is reported wanted on term contract at 20th, if a deal can be satisfactorily developed apart from his Howard Hughes commitments.

Sam Engel, producer, is said to be negotiating with him in the East, where picture was previewed with marked success at Riverside, Ct. YELLOW KID' NAMED 'AS DEL RUTH FEATURE Producef -Director Roy Del Ruth now has a story titled "The Yellow Kid" on the list of future undertakings. It concerns activities of a notorious swindler. Arthur Lubin has been elected to direct 'Impact," in which Helen Walker will play a coatarrlng lead. The picture is to be filmed partly in New York, and Harry Popkln, producer, expects to take the cast back in time to see the big fistic battle between Joe Louis and Louis Walcott June 23.

"If This Be My Harvest," the William Bacher production, gets moving todaj-, when the second unit leaves for Northern California to shoot scenes in the wine-producing areas. Robert Montgomery is reported negotiating for the life story cf Admiral Halsey. k4 Charles Bracken Boyyii SING CROSBY BOB HOPE DON'T NOOK NOW ok, BILLY WILDER ill. -v aspects with their voluble portrayals. Ward Blackburn scored as the father and June Fortier as the mother.

Gordon Miller, as the old Shakespearean actor, was outstanding. Stan Jolley, Leo Baj-ard, Elaine White, Bob Scott, Butch Jones, Virginia Belmont and Hazele Franklin pleased. UOYD NOUN BURL IVES 6EBALDIKC WALL In Your Song A or amount Plttvro Bine ioews STATE tirtctil If Pn4ttH kj LOUIS K1KG ROBERT BASSLER Strew, kji Mtrtni iitr nr I Ian 0 lain. DOWNTOWN H0UYW00D tOm Al UOftwt HdtTWOOO ttv )2Jt-0'tN NlCNT HI 3)WOrtH AUMIGW BEVERLY HIllS HculKUlT 1 MI MO OHh iter ow moom o'tT Hand, row" Tenor RaHaelli -i Chinese tffmim mm i-r ton ir Oir.ctt hf ROBERT t. IE0NARB Prt.nct.

EDWIN KNOPF LAST DAY THE COUNTERFEITERS unio.r.nmwvx.Hivii hit Starring AA li. JOHN SUTTON DORIS MERRICK Will Sing Sunday Angelo RafTaelli, whose tenor voice is well known throughout the United States and Canada for his broadcasts, will make his local debut in the American Folk Music Festival next Sunday afternoon at Philharmonic vy wvwvwwv va 'Arch' Due Here June 11 HUGH BEAUMONT wifn ION CHANEY louV fx)uJ by MAWCE H. CONN Diri.tJ by PETES STEWA5T -sa 8S k. i mi Louis Gruenberg created the musical score conducted by Morris Stoloff. "Arch of Triumph," starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer, will open Friday, June 11, at Warners Hollywood Downtown and Wiltern theaters, Based on the celebrated novel by Erich Maria Remarque, the film boasts a cast including Charles Laughton.

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