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6 I.I0N. AND NEW YORK AGE March 21, 1953 I i mm, UTTLE TIM CONSIDIXE restrains hit father Red Skelton from tab Ing a sock at Ned Glisi in thii scene from MGM'i "The Qlown," a dramatic portrayal by Skelton as has been burlesque comic on the brink of suicide, on screen at Loew's Victoria, 116th sL, and Brevoort Theatres Friday thru Monday. The companion feature is "Thunder In The East," starring Alan Ladd and Deborah Kerr. The Horse Laugh Oscar llammerstein's Answer' To Dixie Bias DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (ANP) Arthur Oscar Hamraeritein, commenting on the race conscious lawmakers of Atlanta, who protest lines In a long in "South Pacific" tht hit show playing the Georgia capital, laughed off their criticism branding it silly and stupid.

"The play was not written for propaganda," he aaid, "but the propaganda if they want to call it comes naturally. "I doubt that these two men are true representatives of the people of Georgia. All the evidence is on my side. The people are not staying away from the theatre." Tht furore arose over lines in it fit i irwr.7 I II it I "You've Got To Be Taught To Hate," They read "You have to be carefully taught to be afraid of people whose skin is a little different shade," Two state legislators, David C. Jones and John Sheppard of Ash burn, issued a statement to the effect that the musical is racial propaganda and' "offensie to the South." Jones commented, The play justifies intermarriage inter marriage produces half breeds which are not conducive to the higher type of race.

We in the South are proud people and have pure lines. We want to keep It that way." WEEK ONLY beg. FRJ. MAR. 20th BftUSfCAt MAISTAO UDDY EUA'JOHKONamm JOBNSON Lady ODIVA NOLAN EB EM1TT SLAY ORGAN JAY JMYTHE "PIGMEAT" AND HER AQUA TEASE Wed Nife: Amateurs Sal.

Midnite Show IIUU1JUCV i exotic i Gun bluing ttriUt! mm mm Mcotoe I riA AtDAB tin vjrvouit mi Native fjV iilfflliiiPlllil FRIDAY THRU MONDAY YOU'LL LAUGH YOU' RED SKELTON JANE GREER THtIR USTHOUUTO 10VEI AIAM CORINNf 1 LAD9 tALVfcl I CHARLES DEBORAH BUT Kit IVCKK THUMPER EAST" TO THE dlUULt weotoa 4mC: lOFniKOJ gJfxt i ft taeeatsrv iii 11 CRY! "IJ laMGM'S "The CL017H" NOMINATED FOR 7 ACAOEMT AWARDS Cooper "ciigii rjoorr' 0 HUMPHREY 0GART MMMU1WTMIIM ACADEMY AWARD vltk Mrumt nnoii inYHfl AFRICA! QUEEfl NTtCHNKOlOty THE POWER OF BUILD UP For months now, 20th Century Fox, with an enthusiastic assist from the Negro press, has been heralding the film debut of seductive Boston born nurse and model Vera Francis in "The President's Lady." Spirited press agents spread the untrue rumor that Vera would portray Andrew Jackson's concubine jn the movie, and her name became a fixture in virtually every column in the land. So, what happens? The film is previewed Wednesday and La Francis' role is so small as to be almost non exlitant. The acting plum is really carried by Ruth Attaway, who rated little mention as the "other" Negro woman in the Susan Hayward Charlton Heston starrer. Sported almost entirely through the story, Ruth, a probation officer with the New York State department of Social Welfare, is rewarding in her first film vehicle. She made her stage bow several years ago in "You Can't Take It With You." HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'TO YOU One of the nicest parties we've ever attended was thrown by the employees of the Savoy Ballroom Wednesday night, in celebrating their 27th anniversary.

Every Ioge and box was graced with a birthday cake, an ample supply of your favorite brand, and a) charming host and hostess. Manager Charlie Buchanan outdid himself in making it an eventful night for an concerned. Lovely Fannie Robinson pinch bit for Bessie Buchanan in Charlie's box, and we hated to leave. their JJrd anniversary at the ssme affair were Mr. and Mrs.

Henry (Red) Alien, hosted by Jovial Lewis Henry. On Friday night; April 24, the Negro Actors Guild will present its "Spring Round up and break fast dance at the Savoy Ballroom, The purpose is to raise funds to carry on the NAG'i work of aid' ing indigent members of the theat rical profession, and we happen to know that they are called upon every week. AT LONG LAST It has taken quite a while to awaken the in terest of student nurses in our "Most Popular Student Nurse" contest, but we're on our way. Thanks te eonsclontiona Evelyn diseases at Lincoln hospital, we have been swamped with photos and biographies front the dsss ef '51. Radio commentator Li La Tour, who doubles as public rela i ant at Harlem hoipi til, cidtd to Pt some fire aider the student nurses there.

What's wrong Haiiemltoi? Afraid of the competition? Watch our bigger and better pages next week for the first photos of stu dents entering the competition. Fred O'Nell left on the Isle do iiiiun oaiuruar niurutui tv rect the London production ef "Anna Lucasta." Isa belie cooiey will star as "Anna," with Earl Hyman in the juvenile lead, and Lortnso Tucker as the father, and Ray i moved over to Birdland Sunday, with their WHOM show running from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. I Miss PATTI PAGE THE DEATH KNELL The projected legislative campaign against "bottle club" and "after hours" Joints has been felt in Our Town already. Four spots were forced to close down in a hurry, as Monaghan gendarmes scour ed the area with blood in their eyes.

Town Hall concert sponsored, by the National Lawyers Guild Friday night, April 17, will feature the premiere of a highly artistic interracial folk and classical music ensemble. Authentic Americana win be offered by Pete geeger of the Weavers, hsrmonlclst gonny Terry, Na dyne Brewer, Leon Bibb, Hope Feye, Hermit Moore, Alan Booth, Lacy Brown, and Harm Smyles and radio star Bb Howard, crooner Al Martino, and beautiful Sherry Briton opened at the Slum ras Academy ef Mnsie on 14th st, Wednesday. Phillips, the Jersey nurse, leavee for a One month sojourn in the Virgin Islands on March 21. She'll be the guest of Long Island R. N.

Jo Singleton and her hubby. ANTI TRISKEDEKAPHOBIA With an aim to walk under all ladders, break all mirrors, walk in front of all black cats, and generally defy all superstitions, Montague Salmon, managing director of the Rivoli formed the Committee of on Friday, the 13th. Each of the 13 members occupied seat 13 la every 13th row of the theatre. Pianist Milt Buck ner and his trio debunked the 13th by opening at the Bandbox last Friday. famed folk singer, Jowa White brushed aside the omen and opened at Ruby Foo's in Montreal the same night.

Marian Anderson made history Saturday night when she opened to a sold out audience in Washington's Constitution HaU. The ill famed home of the DAR barred Miss Anderson in 19J9, and 75,000 people turned out to hear her sing from the steps of the Lincoln Me mortal. MAKING STRIDES The co ordinating council for Negro per formers, in citing recent gains made in the employment of Negroes in performing fields, reports that Dorothy Candee and Marga ret Tynes appeared In a recent NBC TV opera; Peter Tlscher appointed to CBS press; Arden HaU of Pennsylvania as acceptance editor of NBC, and classical pianist Natalie Hlnderas recent concert appearance over the same network. Under the direction of Ed Cambridge, the drama guild of the. Harlem YMCA presents lotion Vane's "Outward Bound" on'the evenings ef March IT, St and April 3, 4 and S.

There win be a special matinee on Sunday, March St at 3 p.m. Tht Royal Buddies play host at the Benny on Easter Sunday. And don't be frightened by the mug which will head this column next week. It will be me. LISTEN IN to Ruth Ellington James this Saturday morning ever WLIB.

Ruth will interview the critics, and columnists who panned and praised "porgy and Bess." Oh yes, well be there, and we haven't altered our original opinions one iota. It should be very interesting. Undervater Strip, Ballet And Buddy On Apollo Bill BUDDY JOHNSON LADY ODIVA The spectacle of a shapely and entrancing dancer, doing her "bumps" and "grinds" in a large tank of water, is in store for patrons who visit the 125th st. trons who visit tb: 125th st. Apol lo theatre the week beginning Friday, March SO.

Taking a page out of the book of Broadway's "Wish You Wore Here," the Apollo management has booked the svelte Lady Odiva to perform her underwater strip tease and ballet in a huge water tank on the state. Fr novelty and entertainment, this act takes the cake. BUDDY'S BACK For your listening pleasure, famed maestro Buddy Johnson brings his "88s," his sister Ella, and his band baek for an encore. One of the most versatile band lesders and musical organiiations In the country, song writer pianist Buddy Johnson has some new solo and choral numbers which should delight the most discriminating listener. Making their Apollo debut on the same bill will be Emitt Slay and his trio, featuring the sensational orcan of Bob White.

Follow. ing in the pattern of famed or ganists Bill Davis, Jsckie Davis and Milt Buckner, the guitar, bass and organ combination should emerge as one of the music finds of tho year. MORE YET But, that's not all! Roundlni out the show will be Jav Smvth. who dances better on skates than most can on their feet: and "Pit meat" Mirkham, comedy unit, just returned from a two month tour of the middle So. hurry on down to the Aoollo dur ing the week beginning Friday.

you ce glad you did. I MONTGOMERlf CUFT. ANNE BAXTER KARl MAIDEN th Person Slitliil kw latoM IMfBmr THE D0C8X IN THE WINDOW BOBBY SARGENT CLARK BROTHERS JERRYVVALDaniusOHCKESTRA at 5ei it 'vOtt w.tiwA PORGY AND BESS' returned to Broadway Monday to be witnessed by one of the largest 'first nighter lams to greet a show on the which cited Actors' Eauitv'a activ niei as "pressure well directed." The citation ended with admira tion and respect to the associa Won "for its eonduet of this de termined drive for equal rights. We regard it as the theatre'i awn Lincoln Memorial. Certainly he woum nave applauded it beam iy.

Miss Webster waa hailed aa "one of the great ladles of the theatre; one who has used her maenificient talent, sound direc torial judgement, and epic sense or numor to neip ena prejudice ana discrimination in the thea tre." COURAGEOUS TOUR Miss Webster endeared herself to millions of Americans hv her courageous tour of the South last 1 '4 THE NEW PLAYWRIGHTS' pro doction el Ossle Davis, "The Big Deal," which opened last Friday, set a new off Broadway record with the sale of over 1,000 tickets. Talented Ellyce Weir is one of the featured players la the vehicle di rected by Julian Mayfield, and produced by Stanley Greene. About one fourth of the maple fyrup produced annually in Vermont and New York state is used for the purpose of flavoring tobac co. An average person loses from SO to 100 hairs a day without becoming bald, according to scientific tests. Am.

nimiw.r.i.n... in.1 a main stem in many seasons despite fact that premiere was an after as she entered the stagedoor. noon matinee. Above is part of the huge erowd that fought for en Club Afriquc Sparks Show Biz In D. C.

WASHINGTON, D. C. With the opening of Paul Menn's "Club Afrique" the near famine which has had D. C. ites hungry for a new night on the town spot will be greatly relieved.

In order to provide an atmosphere of elegant comfort, Menn imported one of the nation's foremost interior decorators. "Club Afrique" will be more than a show place, however. Menn, who formerly owned the Bengasi Club, has booked a long line of top entertainers into his bistro. Opening February 24 with Johnny Hodges and bis orchestra and the Three of Us Trio, "Club Afrique's" standard of entertain ment starts on a high note. The Capitol's new glamour spot is at 1216 Bladensburg N.

E. Pre opening discussions have already garnered the club a long list of advance reservations from groups and from individual iKouse at the Waldorf Thursday evening. J. Clarence Davies, president of the Bronx community center, made the award to Actors' Equity, through whose efforts segregation was ended duringl952 at the National Theatre In Washlnc ton. Shortly thereafter, both the rord Theatre in Baltimore and the American Theatre in St Louis followed suit HIGH' PRESSURE Honorary resident daranea Derwent accented the award.

So called "lead" pencils contain no lead at all. The core is composed of a form of smooth graphite that is mixed with clay in a proportion of about ten to seven parts. Forest House Cites Stage Celebrities At Waldorf Actors' Equity Association was honored, Margaret Wofister received a special citation and tho cast of "Porgy and Bess" was saluted at the eighth annual award cHaner of the Forest Nelahborhood summer. Under her direction, a mixed cast of Negroes and whites played night after night to mixed audiences in many Southern cities. The only resistance she found was in Louisiana.

The "Porgy and Bess" company came in for a salute "because the producers of this native Amer lean opera had the inspired idea of demonstrating our indigenous culture in Europe, where we are so frequently misunderstood and underrated; and because America urgently needs tht friendship they won for us in Europe. AUDIENCE SAVES Some ISO guests thrilled to and applauded the top flight array of talent which performed in the beautiful 8ert Room. Among these were Jane Pickens, whose "Villa" from the "Merry Widow" was enthusiastically received as was Dario Casslnl, a Freddie Fulton discovery, whose "Be By ove" was reminiscent of the Mario Lan sa treatment, and the Forest House rendition of "April Showers." But, tha, musical treat of the evening was the unannounced appearance of the stars of "Porgy and Bess." Pandemonium broke loose following tho "Bess, You Is My Woman" duet between Leontyne Price and LeVemo Hutchinson. Miss Price encored with "Summertime." Milton Berle as emeee was his usual hilarious self, OUTSTANDING Mrs. Charles Buchanan, and Philip H.

Michaels, co chairmen of the dinner committee, were roundly congratulated for the out standing program lined up for the annual atxatr. Among the persons holding reservations were: Judge and Mrs. J. Wsties Waring, Judge and Mrs. Hubert Delaney, Mr.

and Mrs. James Felt, Monslgnior Cor nelius Drew, Mr. and Mrs. Mon roe Goldwatsr and guests, Law rence Gerosa, Councilman Charles Keegan, Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Mayer, Commissioner E. Boyland, Dr. and Mrs. Harold Ellis, As sistant District Attorney Walter Gladwin, Mr. and Mrs.

Edmund A. Prentis in, and Mrs. Mathilda Miller, assistsnt corporation coun sel of tha city of New York. Com Up and Makt With at tht kVJ' GYPSY TEA CUe TEA ROOM tfttKlnr fra Wli Taa, AOVICE ON tOVE. HIALTH a vtiNEst naiNo voir ro.

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7r Avt. Bot'dng Dales Avci'cSd far OAftCES, VEODLNCS. aed Other SoaUl Craau jtaaianaafa Raiu CenMalaM V. FENTON trance to the theatre. Below is Urylee Leonardos who alternates in the "Bess" role with Leontyne Price.

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