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The Brooklyn Ciliim, Saturday, Fetrmry 27, U3 ta, v- IN HITCHCOCK FILM FAMILY PORTRAIT Dining and Dancing evie A Village FiTorhe Angel Vtles and his continental Brooklyn baseball fans. Tht pre, tntatlon cartmonlts wtrt held ay ths Knduro Restaurant on Flatbuslv Avenue Extension, "Johnny Doughboy," Starring Jane miners, upena at the Brooklyn Strand Theatre-Companion Film Is "City Without Men," Featuring Linda Darnell, Michael Duane, Sara Algood and Doris Dudley By EDGAR PRICE In "Johnny Doughboy," which heads the new double feature program at the Brooklyn Strand Theatre, Jane With-ers returns to the screen as a graceful and charmmg young lady The kid star of numerous successes in the past is given many opportunities to display her talents and she comes through with flying colors. YpfMr- rv UrlJ IV T- IIIHMK Noel Coward, Celia Johnson, Ann Stephens and Daniel Massey make up a charming, devoted and happy family group in "In Which We Serve," now in its second week at Loew's Metropolitan Theatre. Joseph Cotton, Teresa Wright and MacDonald Carey in a scene from "Shadow of a Doubt," current at the RKO Albee Theaare. The companion piece is "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." GLENDA Girl1 Musidant Better string tnsemble are featured at the Lev Cabana at No.

185 Wett Tenth ttreet in the heart of Greenwich Village, Manhattan. La Cabana it one of tht most pop ular night spots In tht Village, which is 'decorated in Latin-American cab aret fashion. Juan Castro and his wlft, Carmtn, provide a cuistnt and setting that appeals to all An excellent floor show Is always featured. "Pan American" Rente Chin Lee's Broadway Chlnese-Amtrican rtstaurant will unfurl its most ambitious effort of tht season next Monday whan It will present its "Pan-American" revue. The new offering will feature events and dances of Latin-American countries.

It will feature the Cartwrlghts, a dancing team favorite of ths cllentel of the restaurant Also Louise Celm, singer. Ths Larry Grant Orchastrawlll play for show and dancing. Popular Entertainers Walter Carlson, popular borough master of ceremonies, will introduce the Hersheys, Lee Palmer, Rodint Wallace and Bill Henry's orchestra at the Shore Road Casino. To Entertain Servicemen Harry Lefcourt and his orchestra featuring Jeanne Claire, accordionist, singer curretnly at Rogers Corner, will go to the Music Box Can teen next Wednesday to entertain the merchant seamen and service men. Durocher Gets Fang Album Leo Durocher, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, was ths recipient last night of a testimonial sou venir album containing the autographs of mors than 14,000 rabid To Open March 9 Max Gordon announces that his new production, "Men In Shadow," by Mary Hayley Bell, will open at ths Morosco Theatre on Tuesday svennig, March 9.

Roy Hargravt, who dlrtctcd ths drama, has ths leading role. Tht company includes also Everett Sloant, Dean Harens, Mlchelette Buranl, Joseph De Santis, Ernest Graves, Francis De Sales, Peter von Zerneck, Martin Brandt, Pettr Kntgo, Michael Ingram and Wesley Adams. The setting was designed and lighted by Frederick Fox. "Men In Shadow is currently on view in Boston whtrs it has been enthusiastically received. Closing Tonight For the records: "Ths Moon Vine" ends its run at ths Morosco Theatre tonight after' twenty-ons showings.

Honart eared pon CoUwari Easily the winner of most awards given any motion picture In reecnt years, Noel Coward's "In Which We Serve," now in its second week at Loew's Metropolitan Theatre, in the prowd owner of a number of such credos. Headed by the prized New York Film Critics' Circle's 'Best Picture of the Year' "In Which We Serve," had to overcome stiff opposition from some of Hollywood's utstand-ing prducts. The Natinal Board of Review, which sees more films throughout the year, than perhaps any other body, called the Coward picture, "The Best of the Year." Interna tional honors were given Noel Coward, in behalf of the United Nations when Freedom House inaugurated an annual prize. "For Service to Freedom rendered by this production, In Which We Serve', a stirring dramatization of the noble spirit and enduring courage which unifies the peoples of all nations now fighting for freedom. Over 40,000 movie fans have al ready seen this stirring picture at Loew's Metropolitan Theatre.

Collins to Play Lead Russell Collins is to play the leading role in Ben K. Simkhovitch's 'The Playboy of Newark" which the American Actors Company present at the Provincetown Play-bouse on March 19. TAGE PLAYS MANHATTAN WiBiBapMfiilliiif yi WMyW Wrinaaaa i nj-n i Ian i': ii iih iinr May Go Or There is a possibility now that "Counterattack" may continue itt Broadway tngagement Instead of closing after' tonight's performance at tht Windsor. Columbia Pictures, which backed ths production, is reported, willing to withdraw its previous demand of 6 per ctnt of tht gross receipts In ths event tht attraction was operated under a new management Jules J. Leventhal, It was learned yes- terday, Is interested In offerings; tht play at popular prices.

Final arrangements will be made today. Now Has Ten Service Stars "Junior merry comtdy at tht 46th Street Theatre, has sent Its tenth stalwart Into ths ranks of Uncle Sam's fighting men. He Is Gordon MacRat, who has been replaced by Richard Stevers In ths role of Tommy Ar-buckle. Good1 Seats Available Good orchestra seats are stil available at the eBlasco for tomorrow night's performance of "Dark Eyes," the entire proceeds of which will be turned over to Russian War Relief by producer Jed Harris. First Sunday Performance Paul Muni will give his first Sun day performances tomorrow in "Counselor-at-Law" at the Royals Theatre.

There will be a matlnes at 2:40 and an evening perform ance at 8:40, For Hew Musical Comedy Vinton Fveedley announces tha engagement of Mavis Mlms and Paul Mann for "Dancing in' ths Streets," hew musical comedy by Howard Diets and Vernon Duke. Miss Mlms has ben appearing with Universal Pictures and Mr. Mann is at present on a radio program. RESTAURANTS BROOKLYN COCKTAIL HOUR EVERY RIGHT "FOUR TOPPERS" IMraat frata Hnltrwood SVERV NltHT FREDDY MASTERS anil MUSIC MASTERS CRareaal Bnlled S1 .50 Steak Dinner Fall Canrae QEf. Dinner From ii u'i iW'i ui -i Dave Martin and his Orchestra.

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COCKTAIL HOUR I Tt a fmf COCK in I sannMMarinSRR FARRELL "Goi Strikes Back" In writing "God Strikes Back," Paul Nord, former Greek newspaper man and playwright, does for his country what John Steinbeck did for Norway In 'The Moon Is Down," and what a number of other recent writers have dons for Russia, such as In "The Russian People'' and "Counterattack." Mr. Nord't drama, which had its premiere at the Concert Theatre, 'last evening, is honest and sincere, to say the least, but ht has much, to learn when it comes to writing plays. turn Omor ti ti In "God Strikes Mr. Nord tells tht story of the Nazi Invasion of Greece s4 how tht people of that little country fought It. In fact even today tht spirit of Greect Shows no signs of being.

conquered. AJlkl, Greek actress, snakes her English-speaking! debut in "God Strikes Back," playing the role of Helena Melas. Sha doet quits will, all things considered. Dorman Leonard, Pan Theodor and Ralph Clanton appear in the principal supporting roles. Appearing in "City Without Men," now showing at the Brooklyn Strand Theatre, on the same program with "Johnny.

Doughboy," which has Jane Withers in the leading feminine role. In "Johnny Dougnpoy MISS With is called upon to play dual role. The story deals drl fllm star who rebels will a against playing In "kiddie" pictures and who Km nut 'on the right track by her double, the president of a fan ciub Of. hers. After a case of "puppy love" she agrees to headline a mu- sical comedy consistin gof former Child movie stars on a war bond, selling tour.

This isn't at all diffl- cult for young Miss Withers, as she has proved herself to be one of our best bond-selling agents and her work at soldiers' camps Is known far and wide. Lawrence Kimble adapted the ori- lgnal story by Frederick Kohmer, I providing a well-balanced rame- work for the action and music. The big long hit of the show is "Johnny i Doughboy Found a Rose in Irelend." ruh.r. inrOnrfa "Better Not Roll' Those Blue, Blue Eyes," "Victory Caravan," "It Takes a Guy Like "All Done, All Through," "Give the Kids a Chance" and "Baby's a Big Girl Now." Miss Withers, always a hard makes things hum In -f Johnny Doughboy." Supporting her are Henry Wilcoxon, Patrick Brook who Is excellent In his flrst lead, Demarest, Ruth Donnelly, Etta. McDaniel, and Joline West-brook.

Former child stars seen elude Bobby Breen, Baby Sandy, "Alfalfa" Switzer, Spanky McFar-land, Butch and Buddy, Cora Sue Collins, Robert Coogan and Grace Costello. On the same program Is "City Without Men," a Columbia drama, which features an excellent cast headed by Linda Darnell, Edgar Buchanan, Glenda Farrell, Michael Duane, Sara Algood, Shel- don Leonard, Doris Dudley, Leslie Brooks and Margaret Hamilton, Directed by Sidney Salkow, Brooklyn boy now serving with Uncle Sam's armed forces, it is a well told story. It Is a thrilling tale of girls who live and wait until their men are released from prison. Miss Darnell, cast as Nancy Johnson, does some of the finest work of her career. Playing opposite her Is Mr.

Duane, as Tom Adams, an Innocent man who Is sent up the river on the sllmest evidence. Thanks Mr. Salkow very able PHOTO PLATS MANHATTAN BADIO CUT 311 SIC HALL ink Stnwt 4 fth Ataaaa Ronald Colman Greer Garsoa li NttraSaldaya. Hajari "RANDOM HARVEST" Sals Stall tmi iyntlmi OrdMtr Dm Ow KM A. M.

Pletan it: IMS, IM, 4M. 7M. 11:17. I CM Stan Ma at: Itt, 1:11, Itt Muz. SMb RlMma1 CI fell a.4SM iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiia Crystal Ball" Ray ILL AND Paalatta SODDARD HV(TWSMJ wiiwiii.iU.piiW PHOTO PLAYS BROOKLYN ta WICKI '111 Wit HNDH direction and a first-rate cast, "City Without Men" is exciting screen fare.

First Nighters' Guide WEDJiESDAY Gilbert SflUer will present Helen Hayes In "Harriet," new play by Florence Kyerson and Colin Clements, at Henry Miller's Theatre. The play, which traces the career of Harriet Beecher Stow from 1836 to 1863, has been staged by Ella Kazan. Lemuel A) res has designed the settings, Aline Bernstein the costumes. Miss Hayes supporting cast Is headed by Rhys Williams, Sidney Smith, Jane Seymour, Robert Harrison, Helen Carew, John Tetxel, Guy Sorel, Seth Arnold, William Wood son, Betty Wade and Lenore I Wade, The curtain will rise promptly at 8:40. Reopening Tonight Gertrude Lawrence and her starring vehicle, "Lady in the Dark," commence their New York return engagement this evening at the Broadway Theatre after a highly successful road tour.

Supporting Miss Lawrence are Uric Brother- son, Margaret Dale, William rant er, Hugh Marlowe, Richard Hale, John Leslie and Anna Lee. The Moss Hart-Kirt Welll-Ira Gershwin musical which originally had a run of 460 performances (not consecutive, however,) at the Alvin Theatre, will be available at popular prices. PHOTO PLAYS BROOKLYN tlATauaM at A44 "STAR SPANGLED RHYTHM" with 43 stars "Fly By Night' UdMssM "COMMANDOS STRIKE AT DAWN" atarrWHJ "AULHURtl "UUOH VOUR LUIS AWAY" "CITY WITHOUT MEN" Witt) UK OA DAWMEU. JANI WITHERS la "JOHNNY DOUGHBOY" snSTEnCTTTTJTTI JMI.MI I iiimiu a.i,vi:iii,iTl.in,.u MIDNIGHT SHOW TONIGHT iclu4t yaw Tor Aetata; Howl ALAN LADD in HITLER Beast of Berlin Sntanr Btaf Ma Ua "KING of thi CIRCUS" ALUEEva ttru MiTCHcae' fHILSPlTU.Nl NNII JOHSKV COWS WWCHUKl SSakSlifeva serveI or ooKirarl WHICH WESERVE' TNI MeSVf aiMS Over the Bridge Than Men, Say. Sp'dalny Phil Spitalny, director of tht na tion's foremost all-girl orchestra, clalmes to have discovered some feminine traits completely overlooked by the psychologists.

The noted musician is currently featured with his Hour of Charm All-Girl Orchestra in the merry Marching Home" with Allan musical, "When Johnny Comes Jones, Jant Frazee, 'Gloria Jeean and Donald O'Connor playing at the RKO Albee Theatre together with Alfred Hitchcok't suspense-ful "Shadow of a Doubt," starring Joseph Cotten and Teresa Wright "You may think you understand all about femininity but unless you've known, worked with and virtually "fathered" hundreds of 'em, you're only kidding yourself" the maestro said. "For instance takes my girls," he continued, "every one of them is an individual artist the finest in the country, and I've learned that women art not only bttttr musicians than men mbut they do everything mors violently. Their love is mors profound. Their hatt is more intense. Their ability to please is mora pronounced, and above all they have greater loyalty.

They learn fatter, forget easier, and, on tht wholt they work harder than most malt musicians. Spitalny should know what ht Is talking about Girl artists, ha said, are far mora tempermental than men. They require klndntss and but once you have galed their confidence and trust you've gaintd their utmost in loyalty and devotion, ht pointed out. Treasury Award As a rtward for being ths first theatrical company in the nation to co-operate 100 per cent with the United States Treasury Depart ment's weekly payroll savings plan of War Bond buying, ths members of the east of "Junior Miss" win be presented with a Treasury on the stage of the 46th Street Thea tre at today's matinee. John Whitney Richmond, Deputy Statae Administrator of the New York War Savings Staff, will pre sent the coveted flag between the second and third acts to Philip Ober, leading player In the comedy, on behalf of the entire cast, A citation also is going to Special U.

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