Daily News from Los Angeles, California • 22

tEL BA TED.JQAtXNirWS IBIDAT.raBKTIAB?rB,'ig5? if I ai I- iwentt-two- uji. AT-MAYAN Stem TO -'OOSE; tN 3-DAYS a- in New Dietrichs Role Is Colorful GERMAN OPERETTA RUSSIAN MALE CHORUS IN DEBUT FEBRUARY 16 The Don Cossack Russian male chorus of 3Q singers, Serge Jar off, will make their Pacific coast debut Tuesday evening, Febru- Pleasing Actor Calls Christian Rub Is Sweet fV. A k. U-; When LUcky Day" open? York'withina few weeks, the ipa-Jorfty of the cast of this colored mu-steal comedy which has scored with local audiences during -the past six weeks of its Mayan engagement, will, feel Tight at By ELEANOR BARNES HINA now the focal point of.theTTHE biting wind ie. in- A Christian Rubs -world with the Japanese, had turned nose almost Satsuma plum, colored; the rain poured from his great coat, but ailw JZTJ!" rZZrr, hltllrv.

ting the production allOWS fOT the cheery word was on his lips during "melodies, Merry Wives at Vienna, elaborate German Jilin operetta, opens at the Fllmarte tomorrow. With old worlc set- Al JLovejoy, Alma TraversCf Mildred Washington, Broogiffeld iHif and Lawrence Crlner, Eddie Thompson and others in the com were- featured in New York 1 U-'Only three days "remain before ftlaicky Day" hows, out of the Mayan. wmmm A'rr aa V-, r-v-: if' S1' V-i tfV- 1 h1 W' 1 is j-r i f.v; rf FORECOUM FESTIVITIES WITH ADDED ATTRACTIONS IN SIDGRAUMAN5 NEW PROLOGUE a atPhilhannonic auditorium. will be a Special matinee per-Saturday afternoon, February 20. For nearly eight years the Don Cossacks have been giving concerts throughout Europe, England and Australia.

This season, their second visit to America, includes their first coast-to-coast tour. formance 75 tig WIGHTS 7S.fl?tloj STAGE ATTRACTIONS I won Id rather wo rw plaj RherlMft Holme tliu ha A child aaln ra Chriatma mornlna." Hnmh Xarklnatoit. FAREWELL TO THE STAGE mm GIILEITE SHERLOCK HOLMES wr' mszvewwi (i im I EWASir THE MONSTER Ctwlu hbraarr life gw smamooHamr MOHuenMr vnsnwaur jveMNaaxs ILMl'J ijHBSBBBBSg-arE Nlahtlr iMludiac Iiatin Mat. Wed Sat. OPENS TOMORROW; HAS WfilY FORST Bringing an abundance of Viennese introduction of several beautiful sang numbers which, in themselves sire said to be an evenings enter tainment Merry Wives of Vienna, -again brings Willy Forst before American film audiences who remember the actor for his splendid work in Two Hearts in Walts Time the last German operetta to "be 'exhibited here.

According to New York critics, the forthcoming Filmarte ve hide has been handled as operettas should be-handled on the rcrecn. It Is said, tp have wealth of musical numbers, all of which have been carefully fitted to the 'action of the story. Merry Wives of Vienna" concerns the 10 daughters of an okl German commissioner who walk out of their fathers house when he threatens to bring in a stepmother. They decide to take up their residence with their dancing teacher thereby almost wrecking that young mans romance with his sweetheart. An abundance of humorous situations exist throughout the film which was directed by Geza von Bolvary, also responsible for Two Hearts in Walts Time with Robert Stolz, composer.

Colorful Viennese costumes of 1875 are in evidence throughout the film which comes to the Filmarte with a lengthy and successful New York run to its credit. Wedding Slated For Music Box Theres to be a sure enough wedding performed Saturday evening at the Hollywood Music Box and its free to the public. Vlr- glnla King and Harry J. Jordan two prominent jnembers of the Easy of Zee Zee cast, have already filed their intention to and in compliment to Richard' Wilbur, producer of Zee Zee, have agreed to let the public in on the wedding, to be staged in conjunction with the performance of the French farce. The pair have khown each other since childhood days in Virginia, and their joint appearance in Easy for Zee Zee merely stimulated their boy-and-girl romance.

Both are very well known in Hollywood and Los Angees stage, screen and radio circles. versions of films for Fox and M-G-M. Kringelein in The Grand Hotel at the Beiasco theater is his first dramatic part his very big success on the stage in Europe being as a comedian. UNUSUAL, YES He has a dog that has no tall, and he paid a lot of money for it. Furthermore, Christian Rub is a darling to meet And they say his wife is charming.

Actor JOHN GILBERT Star of The Phantom of Paris, at the Palace theater. Guest STARS TO mitoME you MATS. 1I5-5Q. SPOKEN DRAMA ERLANGEHS BILTMORE Final Week LAST IS) mu MATINEE TOMORROW Prices Eves 5c, $1, $L50, 2, UN, $3 Alats 50c( M. IL50, IS 2 WEEKS ONLY OPENING SUNDAY I Ks vasion and the other great powers girding their loins against a possible war, naturally makes Shanghai Express," which opened at Paramount theater, a very pbpptar picture.

If is surprising how thirsty we are for news from China; and Shanghai Express" provides a fairly impressive idea of just what problems confront tourists or real-. dents of the foreign quarter in Shanghai with the battles raging thick. Furthermore, 'Marlene Dietric is. seen in a role, that fits her well, Josef von who directs Miss Dietrich's raranfqimt films, has kept the star snining through a part that gives her a chance to wear pretty black lace frocks, coqne feathers mi her bonnets and fight off undesirable males seeking her affections. A TYPE: Always Marlene is the lawless girl.

Her Affairs are usually outside the conventions, yet, she manages, with an assuredness1 to win the man she loves even though he spurns her for her cruelties and her lack of fidelity. Shanghai Express is a short and noisy picture. It concerns Shanghai Lilys regeneration when love comes, and her determination to give herself to the Chinese bandit leader In order that Captain Harvey, her lover, may be released, as hostage: This Oriental had planned to burn out Captain Harveys eyes because he was to operate on the emperor, but Lily sacrificed herself rather than, let this happen. However, Hue Fei, a Chinese girl, who had resented Henry Changs flirtations, stabbed the soldier In the back. Shanghai Lily then had trouble Convincing her lover that she gave 'herself to the enemy to save his life.

Jules Furthman wrote the screen play based on Harry Herveys story. Lee Garmes photographed it, and this part of the production is very effective. CHARMING Miss Dietrich, especially in the earlier scenes, demonstrated an arresting personality, while Warner Oland's work as the Oriental leader, was exceptionally good. Clive Brook was adequate. Anna May Wong, the Chinese actress who achieved such fame on the London stage, was easily the outstanding performer in cask Eugene Pallette contributed a few laughs; Lawrence Grant was the reformer-missionary, a minor part; Louise Closser Hale held her own as the old-fashioned boarding house lady; Emil Chautard and Gustav von Seyffertltz were well cast.

ON THE STAGE The Bing Crosby epidemic has struck the Paramount this week-radio and theme songs by the crooner are all the rage, with the stage presentation in general being presided over by Georgie Stoll. One Love, a ballet solo by Don Rlccardo, Is intriguing, while Made leine Parker dances an eccentric number. Cuckoo In the Clock, another novelty dance; Lillian Miles, Joyce Murray, Johnny Jones, a contortionist, and some underseas sketches complete a well-done prologue. JACKIE COOPER AT PHILHARMONIC Jackie Cooper will make a personal appearance at ihe Little Princess, which is bmg given tomorrow afternoon at the Fhilhar manic auditorium by the Childrens Theater Guild, under tile direction of Edith Kopelson. Jackie Is coming through the courtesy of M-G-M, and Just recently refused an offer of 110,000 a week to go 9n a per sonaL appearance This is a benefit pexforman for the Parent-Teacher associations, and the money is to be used in their emergency relief fund for needy children.

WHEN YOU LOSE anything, the best possible place to look lor it is in the Lost and Found column of the Classified Section Classification 10. the ceremony of removing goloshes and parking his ujphrella outside the palatial office of the drama editor. Time was short for an Interview -liwaa 6:30 oclock and Christian Rab'was dae at the Beiasco not a moment later than. 7:15 to Hon the makeup of Kringelein. gentle and sweet, this Chris-, tian Rub1 seemed a person tq be protected, really his manner, 'his appearance suggested the sensitivity of David Warfield and he was 'glad, awfully glad, that audiences like his work in GTand Hotel I had hoped to get the part of Kringelein in M-G-ATs film version of Grand notel" aaid Rob simply, but I didnt! I like the role, yet bookkeepers wear very short hair in Germany and they wear spectacles.

I dont in this 'play." The actor is self-effacing in describing his career, although one senses that he has had a vivid background in Oh, the thoughts of a new war makes me very sad," said Rub, who is Bavarian and served in the German army- for years before coming to America almost a decade ago. I am joist teaming to speak English well" he -explained. I crossed the ocean 18 times already, bat I miss good beer. Otherwise, I love it hero the green trees the people and the generosity of the American people." Rub was born -in Passau, of theatrical parentage; his father, Otto, although 75 years of age, is still an active player at the Imperial theater in Vienna. His mother, Paula, was once a stage beauty, but retired 20 years ago to keep house; Marianne Rub, his sister, is a radio entertainer in Breslau.

EARLY START When Christian was 15 he appeared at the Imperial theater in Vienna in a French drama called Fremont Jr. and Riesler Sr, and wqs conscious of the kaisers eyes through his opera glasses focused on him. He became Little Lord Fauntle-roy next. At the age of 17 he joined a company in a small and beautiful town in the Tyrolean Alps, playing everything from very ancient grandpas to very young lovers. Now there is a town where Rub hopes some, day to return.

The memory of the Garden of Roses, one of the famous sights in the Alps, is one he will never forget. Each evening after the performance, friends would gather in one of the picturesque wine cellars of the town, drinking red. wine, eating very black bread, nibbling cheeses and finding life very gtfod. The talks would usually last far into the night. So long as you remain in the underground room, the wine seemed to have no effect, Rub said.

But once out in the high clear air and everybody became very tipsy. He remembers rolling home in carefree manner, while the old night watchman of the village carried his long spear and called out the hours of the night on his rounds, singing a song at midnight. The spear had nor sinister significance, Rub said, but was one which was carried by generation after generation of watchmen. niS HISTORY After tjie season in the Alps, Rub appeared in three theaters in Vienna for the next four years. Next, there was one season in Petersburg and then Christian Rub came tinder contract to the Milwaukee German Stoclc company, remaining two years.

He was then about 23 or 24. ack to Vienna for several seasons and then there was a longing to see the United States again. He. camt to New York and remained with a German theater lor eight years. For three years Rub stepped from the acting end of the business and tried his hand at business.

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