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MONDAY BROQKLYN TIMES. UNION MAY27.493&, CA f'G MeiT and Their Prey 1 aaBaaa). d. (. Both Sides the Curtain TheiSGur rent Cinema ROWLAND FIELD: 8KYMOUB ROMAN Screen Notes -V' 'Cecil B.

DaMIII' nut for Paamount will "Samson and' Delilah," which slated U'etart flv weaki after th completion of "The Crusade." Th studio ha purchased th crn tight to th mualo and th libretto of th opera ihiell Hammctt'i New Film, "Mr. Dynamite, '4 Stati Edmund LowelAt the RoxyThealre Jan i the National Theatre, the Players', Club will present its thirteenth annual spring revival for s.weekXJ run. Th play this year is George M. Cohan's melodramatic i farce, "Seven Keyf to and it is to be acted by starry company headed by Mr. Cohan himself arid including such estimable actors as James T.

Powers, Walter Hampden.1 Zita Johanm, Ruth James Kirkwood, Irene Rich, i Kiepura Featured At 55 th, St. playhouse ot that nam. Jean! MacPheraon and Harold Lamb are now th research on th story. Five-year-old Betty Holt' con Kitvwir. th.

Polish tenor who; will hortly be teen Ernest Edward J. McNamara, Josephine Hull IfilmB emanitlnir from the Paramount studios, is starred tract with Paramount ha been approved by th Loa Angeles Bu parlor Court The child I a datar of young David Holt also under contract to Paramount, and others. another Gaumonl British; production at the 55th Street The photoplay, "My Song for You," especially notable, for Mr. Kiepura's'yolden voice, for Johnny: Arledg ha been added to the cast of principals In "Anchor Awelgh," he musical ro hnie Hale comedy, and for some competent acting on mance Which win be filmed. In large part at th U.

0. Naval Acad part of AHeen Marson, a newcomer, i KUpura Role Suits fv Tenor to Perfection The recorded (uccms of th new GB musical oomsdy romance, "My Haart is atarrlng th oelebraUd young tenor, Jan KJa pura and now playing at th Brooklyn Strand Theatre, furnish yet anothar screen proof that ther la now a definite place for mualo on the screen. "Be Win Tonight" Klapura'a last (tarring venture, want far toward proving thta assertion, which was doubted by many big film executive, and "My Heart la Calling." -with It wld popular appeal, which extend to all real mualo lover, clinches th argument In favor of film song and melody. It would be difficult to imagine a more appropriate role for Jan Kiepura than that of a carefree, talented, youthful tenor, who bo-come the financial salvation of. a stranded opera company In Mont Carlo, after many misadventures.

He fills the part with all the aklll and ease born of experience, for Kiepura' professional knowledge of the world during the seven year has been before the public, ax-tend to wld limit. He haa aung In Milan, at La Seals: In th famous opera house of Bueno Aires; with th Paris Opera Company, at the great Albert Hall In London: with the Chicago Opera Company and the Vienna Opera Company. In fact he la atlll under contract to the latter organisation, where be made his first big operatic hit aa a mere boy In the early twenties, and a Kiepura night in Vienna la looked upon by the music-loving citizens as an event of supreme Importance. Marts Eggerth, th beautiful blonde Hungarian actress, of Continental fame, Is Klepura'a leading lady In "My Heart la Calling." and Bonnie Hale, England premier comedian, fun-maker extraordinary, in the role of manager of the Insolvent opera company. flvea an oppor- emy at Annapolis, Md.

Arledge will start for Annapolla next wefek with Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Ity. to alnc at frequent Intervals, I that, to this department, leave Ron Alexander. Lewi Bton and more to desired In a' film other. th London rights to both "Personal Appearance" and "Celling Zero," It is announced today. The first play will be presented by Gilbert Miller tn England next In association with Mr.

Pemberton. and Jack Waller will produce th Aviation play In London. Tb Rlts Brothers have wlth-1-, drawn from the cast of Karl Car, roll' "Sketch Book," now playing In Philadelphia. Th revue come to the Winter Garden next and will be the week' only opening on Broadway, -i It la probable that Ina Claire will have the leading rols In "First Lady." th play by George 8. Kauf- 4 man and Katharine Dayton, which Sam H.

Harrla plana to present early in the new season. "MT BONO roll TOU," Ot mount BrMiah production, directed by Maurlo Blvoy, and bow playlnf at th. bom SI. PlayhatiM, Manhattan, with, a seat which Ineludea Jan Kiepura, Bonnie Halo, Alleea Maraon, Etnlyn will lame, Olna Malo, Reginald arolth an etti.ra. llclv Intended aa a vehicle for a My song tor tou as'ls uaual witn music ncaa, a modicum of plot and fairly food humorou aequen- Plan for Paramount Picture Distributing sales conventions, announced today by Bales Manager Nell F.

Agnew, call for one national convention to be held hare at the Waldorf Astoria on June II, 14, and tt, followed by five regional meetings In New York, he (tar appear aa a celebrated hpean tenor in Vienna. Ha fall ftv with a bewildered I baa somehow become Involved Chicago, Memphis, Kansas City and "Mr. Dynamite" "MR. PTNAlflTB." A tx-tlra my(try by Daahl.ll Mammatt, pro4oM by Unl-rmal, dlrootod by Alan Orouland and praamtad at th Roxy Tnaatra, with Edmund Lowa, J. an DUon, Balh.r Ralatoa, Victor Vareonl, Varna Minor Wat-aon, Itobart Qlaeklar, Jamatoa Tbomaa, Mat McHurh, O.

Pat Grata Mayar, Bradlay paa, Jamaa Burt la. Daahlell Hammett continue his rehaaraaL When ahe i to meet him, later at a prl- I (upper, ha la overjoyed. Wben earn that ahe agreed to the San Francisco. George MeCeU's "Murder In Winter Quarter" ha been bought by Monogram. Donald Woods, Warner- National featured player, ha lint only in order to obtain a for her scoundrelly boy-friend, downcast But be still loves Reading front top 'to bottom are Edward Pawhsy, "Public Enemy No.

1," Robert Armstrong and James Cagney, the Men" who brine tb criminal to justice in the film which I now tn it second week at the Brooklyn Paramount Theatre. been lent to Metro-Ooldwyn-Mayer aware of the girl's nam, Th play, originally presented on Broadway In 1(11 with th late Wallace Eddlnger In th leading role, haa been staged by 8am Forrest, who directed the first production. Otla Skinner will deliver a pclal prologue at th National this evening and th settings for th play have been designed by W. Oden Waller. Tickets for tonight's performance are much In demand and are eagerly sought by th by th broker who are receiving high price for them.

Two plays ended their runs on Broadway on Saturday night Thy war "Th Hook-Up" which departed from th Cort Theatre to make room for the Incoming "Knock On and "Weather Permitting." withdrawn from the Masque after the briefest of engagements. This ts the final week in the engagement of "The Bishop Misbehaves," starring Walter Connolly, at the Golden Theatre. Mr. Connolly has been summoned to Hollywood to resume his film work. Another play which 1 scheduled to close on Saturday night Is "Black Pit" at the Civic Repertory Theatre downtown.

Due to poor bunalne. the Harlem Players ended their engagement at the Lafayette Theatre on Saturday night with a final performance of "The Front Page." The plan to revive "Rain" this week has been abandoned. "Tobacco Road." Jack Kirk-land's remarkable dramatization of the novel by Ersklne Caldwell, reaches Its 660th performances at the Forrest Theatre this evening. It Is planned to continue the play through the summer with Its present play headed by James Bell. "Laburnum Grove." starring Edmund Gwenn.

begin an engagement in Chicago this evening. Following the play's run there, th company will disband for the scm-mer, and Mr. Gwenn will return to England for film work. to play Charles Darnay In that stu for ner. He a tree to in any publlo place, for dio' forthcoming production of "A Tale of Two Cities," by Charles Jan European singing' star who has been signed by Para- mount la due to arrive here on the lie de France on Aug.

21. He will proceed direct to Hollywood. Hi first for Paramount at the West Coast studios will be a leading role in "I Blng of Love." C1 Bette Davis will play tho leading; vl feminine-role opposite Paul Muni In "Doctor Socratea" The plcturo Ity. If the airl will name th and th chanty to whlcn th Dickens. Olivia de Havllland Is playing the feminine lead In "The Irish In Us." ked will go.

The girl name kdoor swimming and the This Man's Town Ity. 8h even Invite him to veddlng. Needle to add, th Dolores Del Rlo plan to- come to the metropolis In the very near future for the Broadway premiere ot her newest vehicle, "In Callente." attend the ceremony and By JAMES ASWELL: Is based on the novel by w. r. the new picture starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien, which haa Just started production at the Warner Bros, studios.

Allen Jenkins has been added to the cast as has hi farewell. This disrupts Burnett ervlce, and precipitate th bappy ending. ly Bong for Tou" I a bright Mary Gordon. G. Alexander Powell's story based Naming; names: Charles Ray, once a movie name to brighten any 'marquee, is fighting hard to regain his faded status Among other things, he has written a novel called "Flowers for the Living," which he sells to those who comedy, directed with a brtak- Rosalind Keith, newest player on Paramount'a contract roster, is now en route East to play the leading feminine role In Paramount' "Annapolis Farewell." strange to imported tuma DECORATION tl .25 DAY DINNER Kiepura I delightful tn tne en the life of Garibaldi has been bought by Paramount.

No title has role, and Mr. Hale, aa nis yet been selected for the yarn. working secretary, provides Ial aa4 Dearies Matty write him fan mail. lot the humor, mi Marson Margaret Sangster's serial, "Sur I quite well aa th heroin. Patterson McNutt coined the "Street ot Hits" description for Eaaaaat aal laBtet Nov Mocking for gical Call," that la current in The rir' Delineator, has been acquired by lev) Soviet Talkie WAUTyae.

af Affsbs. Columbia. Filming of Pictures to Be a Part Of Hollywood' Exhibit at Fair output of suoceasful screen melodrama with "Mr, a detective mystery, current screen attraction at th Roxy. It I not that Mr. Hammett has hit the bull's-eye precisely with his new offering, but "Mr, Dynamite" I much batter than the average film of this type that It will perhaps reap encouraging reward In patronage.

"Mr. Dynamite" In many sequences move with the facility that caused his "The Thin Man-to be almost unanimously recorded a one of th ten beat pictures of last year. Parhaps if William Powell had played the title role In "Mr. Dynamite," a he did In "The Thin Man," there would be a different story to tell. But It seemed to that Edmund Lowe, better known in other kinds of roles, is not quite at home as "Mr.

Dynamite." He 1 all right in scene where a bit of comedy is required, but when it comes to tho art of sleuthing he Is not to be seriously compared with the suave Mr. Powell.The latter. In our opinion. I the best detective on the screen. The story of "Mr.

Dynamite" concerns a young man, a sort of interloper, whose success In solving case has brought enmity from the police. The bluecoats are frankly jealous of his way of solving crime, but when a big murder breaks that Involves a gambling house proprietor, and Incidentally his pretty daughter, it Is "Mr. Dynamite" who again figures as the central figure in a manhunt Complications are solved one after another but not so convincingly. Lowe doesn't seem to fit In, although we must say he seems to enjoy his part Ho la surrounded by such competent players as Jean Dixon, Esther Ra'ston. Victor Vareonl and Minor Watson.

45th it. because he had a show in the rue which wasn't doing so well, although all the other were click IRIBHT fComradeal." a Lenfllm ore- Ion, directed by S. Tlmojh.nko. and pitying at tn. A cm.

Theatre, Maa- Hecht-Mac Arthur n. witn emat wntcn includes imiho- ing HI own show failed, but atalov, Anatoli oorlunoy. Mlknatl Dicker With M-G-M the name stuck for 46th and Tatlano Gurotakaya ana Veronica Kaya. Paramount has not exercised Its curiously enough, haa been largely I Is entering Into the Soviet to play on of the roles. Plana are being worked out to Include some ot the moat famoua actors and act he or things, according to tne fry WawSUanoit-ftoM Vn option with Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur for a fourth picture.

The Independent producers made thrco pictures at the Astoria studios In accordance with the Para It talking film importation. Irishl (Comrades)," the cur- Justified by the drama which have subsequently played there. Bruce Caldwell, the Tale football star of recent seasons. Is a personable lad who shows rare good sense Brook Pemberton haa disposed of resses In Hollywood among the guest players. All filming will be done in a special section of the building arranged In such a man cme Theatre screen offering, mount pact which carried an op ncerned as much with ro- AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS tlon for an additional film.

It is it with the ability of ner as to allow the public to be In rejecting the bids running into understood Hecht and MacArthur bvlet worker to rise above the almost within touching distance of will make a series of six for M-G Brooklyn Brooklyn liltie which occasionally be- Executives of the Screen Actors Guild and the Domlnos this week announced the committee In charge of the Motion Picture Hall of Fame at the California Paclflo International Exposition, which open at San Diego Wednesday. These two organizations will stage a motion picture exhibit that will Include tire actual filming of pictures every day throughout the run of the exposition. The film building will be fitted out like a regular Hollywood picture studio. All of the motion picture companies are cooperating with the Guild and Domlnos, and the players. "This exhibit" explains Kenneth M.

negotiations now being made. lira. In the new film, two real money from the professional frrid outfits Instead, he Is tak-ng his bar examination! Upswing note: Clarence Mackay. The three produced by the duo walk out on their husbands. NSSjjeMMSssMsiMsSMMMttsrttlllsiliWf Thomson, secretary of the Screen are: Crime Without Passion, lay becomes an almost doml- who closed his 60-room, 50-servant Once In a Blue Moon" and "Tho note, and a good deal of fine Long Island estate In 1132 for rea By Is derived from so mun- Jimmy Savo appeared tn "Once In a Blue Moon" and Is sons of economy, is reopening the thing as a toothache which CJeature under contract to Hecht and Mac drives the hero frantic Arthur for 1 1 more filma The chauteau But this time it will be on a "modest" scale, 10 or IB rooms open with only 10 or 16 menials to watt on the family hout most of the.

picture's Actors Guild," will be a boon to the thousand of visitor who want to see how sound film are made, but who will not be able to gain entrance to any of the Hollywood studloa Actually the Motion Picture Hall of Fame will be aa much a film studio a any In Hollywood." There will be many exhibits by the various studios. Walt Disney will have on showing exactly how Savo film has been nationally re hg. leased, but has yet to be shown In Ivarlshi" would be a much have furnished many elaborate set that have been used In the filming a New York house. Many millionaires are cautiously moving back into their huge man I enjoyable picture If it were Ichnlcally at fault The film of noted pictures. lonally grows dark, so that It sions round about, on a piecemeal 10-rooms-at-a-tlme basis.

Among the sets that will be seen are: The famous dungeon from Id to distinguish the players. Warden Lewis E. Lawes. of Sing MAKE THIS LIST YOUR PICTURE GUIDE BAY RIDGE SECTION i i ST A LEY, 5th avt. 75th at "Rsbarta," "Th Mseam" EUXTTBA, nth it.

ava. "Eaehsate April" a "Car K. LOEW'S ALPINE, SMh A sth Harlaw. William rowell. "Berckaa." May Rseaoai Caarter Ctaaa Omear.

"Okaj Toata1' Unlversal's "Bride of Franken from, that it Is a frequently delightfully exaggerated piece Sing, is one of th few prison heads in history to earn a large outside stein." Berengaria's cabin from ieay. ut course, points a Paramount'a "The Crusades," a act Income while retaining a reputa Quits Mining for Movies Harvey Stephens Follows Illustrious Kinsman Into Business of Acting. from Walter Wanger'a tion for scrupulous honesty k-e are three comrades. Latsis His book, radio and editorial duties another from RKO's "She," and one from Columbia's latest Grace pctor of logging operations; have mushroomed so that he could runs a paper factory, and Moore film, "Love Me Forever. Lucille Webster Qleason, preat retire on a competence tomorrow, but won't Freed prisoners ask arrives In town to build an bn to the factory.

Zaitsev. the Micky Mouse cartoons are made. Central Casting will display dally a specially made film of a day in th life of a Hollywood "extra." Thi la designed to show the world Just how difficult it 1 to crash into pictures. One of the moat unusual exhibits will be a puppet show In which every puppet is a replica of a noted screen star. This wilt be a musical revue, and among the characters seen- will be Will Rogers, George Raft, Eddie Cantor, Carole Lombard, and even a miniature Sally Hand a a fan dancer.

For those Interested in how sound is recorded there will be a for his autograph when emerging UltWS BAT RIDGE, 72a A 24 avs.Garr Caoper, Aaaa Btea, "The Weddlm KltNs" Bloat Traaalent Hear? Hall, Frsaci rake. Extra Tonlihti Arnataor Canteat RKO DYKER, Mth it. nr. Sth White'! ISM SeaedaU." Talent Kite VANITY, 6th ava. A Mth at "Rumba" A "The Great Hotel Maroar" BEDFORD SECTION LOEWS BEDFORD, Badfa-Bargen.

Jaaa Harimr, William Powell. "Rerkleu." Fran-V; rhat Too; alas Charley Chaae rarordr. Okay TsaU. Bitra Taottc. Laral Amatear Contest.

LOEW'S KAMEO, E. Harlow, Wm. rWeU, "RerUeaa," FraarlMn) Tone 1 plot Charley Chaae Comedy, "Okay LOEW'S BREVOORT. Rosen. "Ufa Bojriaa at Raebella Hudson 1 "Caae of the Carlos Warmi WlUiaaa BENSONHUBST SECTION lIWI nDtWT 1 1 I n-m: makes love to Latsis wire, dent of the Domlnos and treasurer of the Screen Actors Guild, Is chairman; of the committee of noted players Just announced.

The lea, by a generous distribution to speed tne progress ot Broadway with Katherine Cornell tn "Dishonored Lady." Other outstanding performances Include Destined for a career as a engineer, Harvey Stephens instead, drifted into the profession of uctlon. and generally sue- In what he is attempting. But an Illustrious kinsman, Edwin jam calls Latsis from the morrow, and Tomorrow," "The Animal Kingdom." "I Loved You Wednesday" and "The Party's Booth, and is surpassing in Hollywood the success he won on the No logs are available ex- hose destined to be ground Rohaoo; pia. Charley Chaae eamrdy. Okay BOROUGH HAIX AND DOVVNTOWN SECTION LOEW'S MEXBA, Hoar ta KID," Richard BartbehiMaai plna ClanAattt 1-4.

Jul stage. Over." He made his first picture In New laper. Zaltscv, recalling his One of fllmdom most sought- committee members are: Marion Davies, Jeanette MacDonald, May Robson, Ann Harding, Ruth Chat-terton, Joan Bennett Mary Brian, Dolores Del Rlo, Bette Davis, Sally Ellers, Helen Mack, Joan Crawford, Miriam Hopkins, Claudette Colbert Kay Francis, Genevieve Tobln, Thelma Todd. Eddie Cantor, Joe E. Brown, James Cagney, Edward Arnold, Edmund Lowe, Warren William, Robert Montgomery.

Ken avors. takes them rrom tne TTV0U, Fulton at. A Mjrtlt ava "The World Aoeases" A "In Spite of Daaxrr" York with Tallulah Bankhead. It was such a tremendous success that yards, and so completes his special exhibit of sound recording equipment by RCA. Mole-Richardson will have an elaborate display of every type of studio lights.

andevlue RKO ALBEE. Albee sauara 1 Mat a. Tfa. -uh vt-a-, v-T -1 he was called to Hollywood to con Ig. But tne mm, Deing snort Lterlal.

Is almost forced to RKO ORPHEDM. Fullon-Raekwall nl "fi- Whlbi'a Iru Hraadahi a Mnian. tlnue as Miss Bankhead's leading TRANS-LUX, Ml Fulton it Warner Baxter In "Broad tray Mil" ,5 There will be a collection of cam own and would shut down If eras dating from the first one used BOKOUOH PARK SECTION LOEW'S BORO PARK, SUt-N. Croaby, W. C.

Flelda In "Mlailulppl;" plua 3 I did not risk his good Soviet after leading men, he shares honors with Richard Arlen, Virginia Bruce, Bruce Cabot, and Alice Brady in Reliance's "Let 'Em Have It" This thriller of the Federal Government's war on crime, coming on Wednesday to the Rivoli Theatre, was produced by Harry M. Goetz and Edward Small for release through United Artists. neth Fredric March, blow up a bridge and break in America up to the present On display will be hundreds of cos tmm no aurw ia morn, reter Tonlsht, Kem-Fmala Hal Roach comedy, Chester Morris. Richard Tucker, jam. man In "The Cheat." From then on he became one of the most active young men In Hollywood.

A few of his pictures as "Jimmy and Sally," "The Worst Woman In Paris," "Evelyn Prentice," and "After Office Hours." tumes used In famous rums or tne Clark Gable, Warner Baxter. Boris wives 7 Jatsie wire ms-her new hero has feet of LOEW'S ITH 46th-Nw Utrocht.Jran Harlow. Wm. Powell, "Reekkaa." Franrho Toaei ploa Charley Chaae CaoMdy, "Okay Toots RRinirrON Brim uxTlniu past such as one worn by Rudolph Valentino In "The Sheik." Born in Los Angeles, Stephens I Glinka's wife, who had quit sband because she could not Karloff. James Gleason, Leon Errol and Lyle Talbot.

Elaborate plans have been made for the filming of pictures each The Screen Actors Guild la an "Caaln Marder Caaa" OCEANA, Brighton Beach ava "Gold Dhnrrrs of IB35" a "Ufe Beaias at at" Stephen's hobbies are mining the Incessant telephone calls orgailzatlon said to include 90 per cent of the film players of Holly and aviation, hi favorite recre was educated in the public schools of that city and at the University of California at Los Angolea where BVBHW1CK SECTION LOEW'S GATES, Gatea A B'way Harlow. William Powell. "Rerkleas; phrs day. A complete stock company of ations are tennis, golf, swimming came to bother his sleep era, eventually returns. wood.

The Domlnos is composed nicely-cast brilliantly-acted players has been engaged. From time to time guest stars from the Hollywood studios will be on hand from the tall seining walla -AH the homes which harbor infants for adoption in New York find it impossible to supply the demand from wealthy folk for blue-eyed, blond baby boys. The Fredric Marches have two adopted kids. Miriam Hopkins has one, Gloria Swanson one -to list a few at random. Suit Snatchera The holdup artists here who steal clothing from the back of the victim are increasing tn numbers and pose a problem for police.

Late homecoming merrymakers, pounced upon and divested of their outer garments, seldom relish the publicity Inherent In notifying the police. They prefer to dodgo from doorway to doorway and get home if possible with only the smirks of ntghthawk taxi drivers In their wake. It happens that the easiest article of apparel to pawn at the moment la a dress suit This Is hard on waiter working late shifts. Plans For "The Island" Welfare Island, th gloomy gray silver of rock In the middle of the East River, which most Manhattan wrongdoers see at first hand some time in their lives, will be spruced up markedly In the next few: years. For one thing, the prison will be modernised or moved away altogether.

And a vast hospital for the chronically 111, financed by the city, is In store for the Island which is notable for me because it is one of tho grimmest most uninspiring sights in the environs of Manhattan, yet It is In full view of more millionaires than any other piece of East river The high-rent apartment towers cluster 'round. of women of the stage and screen profession. he was prominent in athletics, winning letters In football and basketball. Ha spent several year in BKO-BCSHWICK, B'wsy-Howard. White's H3S Scandala" CONEY 1ID SECTION LOEW'S COMET ISLAND, Surf are.

Claadette Colbert, "Private WorMa," Chaa. Boyerr -i "Mm ml the Ron," airtaf-d Cromwell A Pooeyo RKO TTLTOr, opp. Steeplechase "Hold 'Em Yale" A "It'a a Small World." Taleat and boxing. He has an interest tn several mining properties which demand his attention between pictures. Rated as one of Hollywood' best- his "Tovarishi." The poorly-bed celluloid mitigates It Mexico and apoke Spanish before he learned English.

niia EAST xitv vorc urmnw dreseed men, he is exactly alx feet After college he was undecided LOEW'S NTK1M, Muni. "Bfavek Fwry," Kara Morley, Wm. between mining or aviation as his Wallace Sings Invisible Orchestra Pit" for Earl CarrolYs "Sketch Book" wraai pras vaionons Nnateal "Sbar Nlta at Coeoamit Grove' Extra Taoirntt Seml-Fhmla ha JBJ Roach eomeay. Movie Amatear Contest tall, weigh 178 pounds, and has brown -hair brown eyes. Ho married to Beatrice Nichols, stage actress, -and haa a horn in Beverly Hills.

)n RKO Albee Stage Wallace. whose colora- BLENWOOD. 147S Flatbueh ave "Roberta" A "Hehial tho EvMraca" LOEW'S KINGS. Meal. "Black Fary," Karea 'MwlfT.

Wm. Ganraa I eaoneew anaieai. "Star NWBi Iprano voice won her th big-It of annroval from the Ma- life' work. He tried the copper mines In Mexico, the oil fields of California, and the ports of the world a a seaman. In 1(20, however, he made his theatrical debut with the- Pilgrimage play at Hemet From there a touch of Shakespeare and a two-year tour with Walter Hampden.

A long ex Iwes' Amateur Hour fan, la A new "invisible" orchestra pit is LOEW'S CENTURY. of Red Gap." Chaa. BolarKl; plaa Gaale. Colbert, "It Happened Oam her Drofesslonal debut on Cosmopolitan Corporation announces the purchase of screen right to "Green Light" the remarkable novel by Lloyd C. Douglas which has been a best-seller since Its publication a few weeks ago.

Ege.of the RKO Albee this RKO KENMORE, White's lftag fleandah" 'A TRANS-LTJX, Flatbueh-Church Warner Baxter "Broadway BUI" 7 GRKEN POINT SECTION RKO GREENForNT, 120 Manhattan. "Geo. White's 1S3S Scandala' A "Motive fan "3 perience in several cities as a stock Ir winner currently being actor followed until ho reached ted at this theatre by Jonn Revenge" JAMAICA HRCTinw nr. ooDular radio announcer. LOEW'S VALENCIA, Jamaica ave.

Rlehellea. Arilsa. Maareen O-Ralllvaai leph Cutter, Julias Cutessohn JOSEPHINE HUTCHINSON ota Ethel Saotta. bm mason. Albee' regular preview being installed at the Winter Garden for the presentation of the new second edition of tho Earl Carroll "Sketch Book," Mr.

Carroll having been the creator of the first rising orchestra pit, and also the interchangeable platforms on elevator orchestra pits. The new orchestra pit will be sound-proof, constructed with double walls like an Ice-box, with a foot of insulation between the The edges will be sealed with, cement and the walls inside will be lined with microphones connected to public address loud speakers distributed throughout the Winter Garden. RKO RICHMOND HTLL, WWtaa Mt SeandaJa A "Motive fos'li ill be nushed no to Wed- nrveii(a this week and will Include, PLAZA, Flatbuah are. A Park af rtonht a nu u.i..- a. 1 i ine snowing' ivaj-iuii, i 3ride of' Frankenstein," The innovation will eliminate the distracting gyrations of the musicians, always noticeable in the front rows.

At the same time the new method will insure more even distribution of melody throughout the auditorium. The director, in this Instance. Ray Kavanaugh, will stand In an alcove with just his eyes above the stage level to blend the stage action with tthe music. The director's baton wHl be visible to the players through a heavy glass window. A big advantage to the musicians will be the opportunity' to keep the "Invisible" pit flooded' with light and to wear comfortable Informal clothes.

Also, the players can enjoy more freedom of movement when not on view to the audience. This Installation and that of many new scenic effects requiring Iron and steel construction for "Sketch noveltie Is keeping the Winter Garden stage as busy a spot as when the hundred members of the "Sketch Book" cast were lllle program and 'The In- SANDERS, Proe. Pk. at "Tlmea Square Lady'' A "Ona Hoar Late" RKO MADISON, Myrtle-Wyckoff "Geo. WWlVe'lKU? Scandals HHKF.PSHKAD BAY SECTION SHEEPSHXAD.

Sh. Diiwera nf law' A "life Bexina at the official picture of the McLarnin-Barney noes konship contest this bargain, preview, a Torre Group Raises Sum Toward Dinner The second annual spring dance of the Al Torre Association was given Saturday night in the clubhouse. Fourth ave. and 25th at Proceeds will be used toward a midnight "Spook" perform- LOEW'S BROADWAY, "Fojr Hons Kill." Richard Barthelmeaei alas ON MET: SCREEN "The Bride or Franicen- ne uroen usnie," Gorman roeter FOLLY, Graham ave. A 'Nsaantv Marietta nl.1.

v.w..iii. tlll be staged. The nervous, earted, aged, children of the aWKvv'v' are advised not to attend Eiminr circuit beefsteak party for members next Saturday night In the The dance was under the sponsorship of Joseph Galdo, treasurer, and Joseph- Caggine, trustee. i McLarnin Films lit Angelo Mlgleno waa chairman of xlusive With RKO PATIO, 5TM Flatbuah ave KINGSWAT, Kings lal. ay.

the committee. He waa assisted by AMUSEMENTS Michael White, John Rlccardi and AVALON, Kings Mth mgements have been com-fw hereby the Albee and other. Sun-Queens Theatres of the EmilBlauth. Manhattan "Gold Dirtier af ISM" A "The Caae of the Cnrions Bride," Warren William. Claire Dodd White's Scandala," Extra: "Dixiy aad Daffy" ''llnwelrome Strnnser, J.

Holt A "Myntery Man. Extra! Thelma odd-Pat-, Kelly, "Ram Varac "NaoKhty Fdanrtta" A "SUr af Mhfctlxht" Point of the Air" A "Life Berlna at "The Weddinir NIsM," "Rocky Mountain Myetery" Fraocla, "Uvln an Velvet" A "Red Hot Tlrea" MarleHa" A "Star of Mldnhrbt" ALBEMARLE, MARINE, Flatbuah A Kings ihaln will exclusively present raaants Ttw THEATRE flcrLD BEST BEATS javwnue RIALTO, Flatbuah ave, A Avenu C. an Erg, u.ao Decoration Day 4 Sat. Mat. (2.711 PARADE A a NMtMrAT rvue JIMMY SAVO limy McLarnin-JMxney Hon lonshlp fight picture, start-fdnesday.

fat alow motion (hots of the FARRAflcrritOl MAYFAIR. Ave. II A Coe lal T.l. COI. K-S22A Point af the Air" A "Ufe Hcxina at af "All the Klnpj'a Hones" GUILD THEATRE, Btd W.

af B'way. MANOR, Con, Isl. ave. A Ave. Bush wick Alumni At Annual Dance The Alumni' Association of Bush-wick H.

S. gave its fourth annual dance in the Hotel Granada Saturday night Benedict Brucla, president of the Ihts of the battle will bo io that decisive mows win oe aiiilv seen In the event of Jitroversy arising concerning Illllll.laj.lhHllii DENNIS KINO in PETTICOAT FEVER RITE THEATRE. ttSW. atth. um test Km -I NEW Lew SUMMER PRICES! association, waa chairman of the arrangement committee.

Assisting him were Theodore Goldstein, -Mat. Than. (Den's Par) ajiat Mrai OaiaON CMA1. OVr eaelata.1 gftAiTAet aaawl i Urn Time Table liawlns tliDM wr morUd for Charles T. Labella, Mis 'Mary TONIGHTaVa.u'sThoI RADIO CITYMUSIC Venecia, Philip Moschttta.

Miss Hmai tnrfav Llbby Marceca, Miss Mary Marino. MASK VAMPIRE kUJEB-ililO, 1:01, Arthur Tltu and Mis Theresa Tusa, faculty adviser. K' METHOrWUTaH ELISABETH BERGNER In "ESCAPE ME Row ot Ili40. ail. JiOJ.

7U. K. 34 ir It 11 Dally Near l. BKW. i.TN VARAbOUNT-UliS.

1:61, EXAM FOR SCHOLARSHIP The Rev. Peter X. Nolan, of Sf." Francis Xavler School president 4f the New York chapter of the alumii tUI- 1XU, iiu.lf.i.l ivilmn-i'lliia-llli KINGS 1)0. 1M. ALDEE-I ntmt DAVIS )' Atar' of Mount St Mary's College, Em -j mltsburg, Md, announced yesterday a competitive examination for a SM.

iwoWf wim wiimers totiff af 9 ''Lionel Barry more, a prominent member of the1 "Mark of the Vampire" cast tins week at Loew's Metropoli-' tah Theatre. Be la Logo! and Lionel: AtwW are featured players. saeee.ea.a.-- aoe after Ciaei Mane lea MIS "the mm. 'TETSTH AVKKIIR Si is scholarship at the college would be Gertrode Mkaeea I aierwna UT HEART IS OALLINSJ tin "Oil for the Lamp of coming to tbo New York Theatre aooni rr, -WTc: vr AP1TOL held Raturday In St Francis Xavler 14.. 8:, 10:02, 11:07.

4 BKUFORDWtfO, 4:11, 12, (- i BROADWAY oisT tn. I "A avMT av Twa aars- a4 I.

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