j* co-starred in "A Cup of Coffee," Coffee-William Joyce Cowen play Excellence as a authored Dimwit and to be directed by include Austine McDonald, Evelyn Madeleine Carroll Preston May Sturges. This was origi- Crump, Joyce Pretzfelder, Nancy nally scheduled for Betty Field and Kenna, Gladys Caswell, John Mar- William Has Its Drawbacks HoldeA, but both the latter shall, Lamar Rowland, Gunnar in Film have too on their Portray Mary many pictures Jagdman, Nancy Jean Kimball, Dennie Moore Afraid She’ll Convince respective schedules. .. John Oar- Marjorie Steele, Lillian Guest, Wal- Her Recent Divorce May Provide Seld gets a new type of picture in ter Reser, Patricia Irwin, Allen An- Public She "Hill Doctor.” It’s about a back- drews and Ralph Higbee. Really Is woodsman in with One; A Stumbling Block, However, Kentucky medi- "Family Portrait” is being directed :al leanings. has Keinert Mr. Roach Leaves a “Singapore” by Wolff. Thought In ‘Queen of Queens’ been shelved. It seems that no one Casting liked the in its JAY CABMODY. script present con- By dition. Other _AMUSEMENTS._ There Is such a By 8HEILAH GRAHAM. producers of pictures thing as giving a too-convincing performance on die HOLLYWOOD. with bad scripts please copy. screen, particularly if it happens to be a character repeated with only Madeleine Carroll is being considered by Cecil B. de Mille for the * * * * minor variations in a slew of pictures. Or, if there Id not, Dennie Moore is all-important part of the Virgin Mary in his worried in vain. soon-to-be-produced “Queen Attention John Loder—who has of Queens." The block to the actual Miss Moore, who by this time should have only stumbling signing of Madeleine been for Last 4 Tiasea! left her imprint on the for the Just signed the second role is her recent real-life divorce, which may cause objection from Tanlcbt 8:SO—Mat. Sat. t:S» public mind, is a specialist in playing nitwit blonds with a Bronx accent. masculine lead in “The Modern church authorities. The reaction Nl\T*C“ALa. *. PtmvA nuns to this will decide wnenever a studio needs such a *■—-- paragraph probably Monte Cristo.” When the whether Madeleine gets the role. script WllUAM VESA viao« player, a type which one might was sent to Star Victor Mci-egieri the reverse even whoever is De Mille—Madeleine or some other actress— GAXTON* call common if blonds would may give notion, signed by the Loder role was of such ZORINA-MOORE only ■ length understand though it also assures her steady must be prepared to lead a cloister- * >. how __ and excellence that McLaglen wired employment at a good actress’ ed and careful existence during the impel son- pay. dramatic actress at Warner Bros.! the studio: “Which is my part?” * * making of the picture and until it ally one means * * I am but not en- Methinks there will be some is well Yes, kidding, snip- A N(W the® launched of it, first A sentence “The With Red ping Mr. Loder’s role. MUttcat .. piquant leaps from with the public. tirely. Lady Hair,” thought is of the of which at one time the (lleleaaed hr the North eo*«D» synopsis “One Million B. C.,” When De Mille figured on American Irene BORO ONI Miss Moore. The Hal schedule of Miss A AND A STELLA* CAST OF IN Roach’s new spectacle film chose H. B. Davis, has now Newspaper Alliance, Inc.) result has been which lies on the desk been awarded to the V Mvtit and lyritt by F adjacent to Warner to play Annie, “oomph” her appearance this typewriter. girl. And those who caught the IRVING BERLIN Christ in “King BOOK in "The Pursuit “The love that between “sneak” preview of “Torrid Zone” BY MORRIS RY8KIXO sprang up of Kings,’’ Warn- ‘Family Portrait* I Seats Available All Perfermaacea of the that her of Happiness,” young man of the Rock Tribe er was forbidden say enactment a-tough- "Trial of dame with-a-heart-of Mary and the young girl of the shell in his contract gold really Opens Tonight Dugan,” "Three and the ever puts her up there with the actresses people present danger to smoke in pub- The King-Smith Playhouse pro- Men on a from monsters unite who can act. La Sheridan also huge helps lic, to frequent luction of “Family Portrait” opens Horse,” “20th two hostile snags the feminine lead In tribes, and together nights clubs, be Jimmy tonight and continues through Mon- Cagney’s next of Century/’ they undertake to build a new civil- seen with a picture—“City lay evening at the studio playhouse “Torch ization on Conquest.” Song” based peace and under- woman in nuv>- n Rock Creek Park. and numerous standing." * * * * lic, and even to Martha Nash plays Mary in the »]adds new riches other pictures. Jay Carmodr. For the success of their undertak- Tyrone Power Edward | eat in public 1 again gets itory of the family of Jesus. Play- ] W to drama of romance If the dimwits she portrays were ing after all these years see page 1. Arnold as his pappy In srs in Maybe Made- “Brooklyn supporting roles in the Lenore | ... superlative acting!" lesser characters, or done with in- * * * * Sbeilah Graham. Who sells the leine won’t want Bridge.” bridge to I —Camotfy, Star. difference, Miss Moore would not whom? When Sam Washington has a variety of the role unaer sucn siringeni terms. Goldwyn AMUSEMENTS. have to be concerned lest gets around to his they meanings to different persons as- “King of Kings,” by the way, has co-starring plans the the for Lamour and Jon Hall give public impression it sociated with the elaborate enter- been seen by more people than any Dorothy is a perfect bit of he will have the cou- type casting. prise called "Louisiana Purchase," other picture made in Hollywood. sarong-loving RKO They are not lesser In "Macintosh"—from the Som- characters, which is the National— DAFFY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN—Red that Since its release in 1927, 60,000,000 ple packing Shilton, popular erset however, and Miss Moore tosses have seen the Maugham story. ... A lot of stage as well as the house—this clown of the stage and radio, comes bach to town tomorrow to all over the world them off with a particular bril- movie. And it is still going strong. the picture “Virginia” will be made week. headline the new liance of coloring, dumb- vaudeville revue at the Earle Theater. in Richmond, Va. And, glossy Here it was that Zorina "stole" — ■■■■«. * a * * according bells, so to to Producer Edward H. WEEK! speak. a President’s Birthday Ball and re- Raft is Grifllth, George turning producer! the has Her — city already voted $10,000 latest one is a man-hunting ceived a baptism of publicity that Little “Harvest,'* the leading "I’m only going to act in five more for the expenses in connection with mail order house clerk in "Sat- never has been equalled by an un- French film of 1939: 11:10 a.m., 1, says George. “Then I Where and When pictures," holding the world there. urday's a whose as 7:55 premiere 2"' Children,” girl known, she was then. 2:45, 4:25, 6:10, and 9:40 p.m. go in for producing them.” He has How do you like the idea of GINGER pursuit of culture is as hopeless Belasco—“Lights Out in an original, with a B. G. (Buddy) De Sylva, pro- Current Theater Attraction* Europe,” already bought Prancis as as her of a suitable Kay a rip-roaring cow- pursuit mate. It ducer, will always remember Wash- the darkness before the doom: Brazilian coffee plantation back- is the kind of dumbbell which Miss and Time of 5:30 and girl? Anway, whether you like as the where Showing 4, 8:15. “Hell’s Angels,” on which he will work only ROGERS ington place George ground, the Idea or Moore can not, Kay has signed to make sparkle, if the terms National—"Louisiana Purchase,” revival of that war epic: 6:40 and as a He doesn’t say yet Preston Marshall introduced him producer. play the top feminine role in the JOES McCREA are not too contradictory, and to new musical with Victor 9:20 p.m. whether Norma Shearer will be the Follies girl who eventually Zorina, western epic—"When the Daltons she does it to perfection with the Trans-Lux—News and this I have ml became Mrs. De Sylva. The house Moore and others: 8:30 pm. shorts; starred in epic, although Rode.” aid of stich lines of dialogue as: Keith’s—"Primrose to continuous from 10 am. no doubt that it was Norma who was Poll’s, now Just a grassy tri- Path,” up * * * * “I’m1 to the if the and narrow with Gin- Open-Air—“Lady for a Day,” with George to become a pro- going washroom, angle in front of the Department straight Inspired Dick Powell and Ellen Drew will ‘PRIMROSE you’ll pardon my frankness,” “How of Commerce Building, but take it ger Rogers: 11:40 am., 1:40, 3:40, Warren William: 7:50 and 10:25 pm. ducer. Raft is currently emoting 7:40 and 9:40 with Ann Sheridan in Drive do you do, I’m sure,” and a num- from De Sylva, he and the subse- 5:40, pm. “They AMUSEMENTS. PATH' _ ber of others which well were Night.” And this will be fol- A A MO RADIO equally quent wife merely kids. Earle—“Dark Command,” lawless Ann Raft’s By PICTURE wiTR illustrate the pathetic futility of her Morrie Ryskind, author, recalls in the Kansas of old: 11 Go-Star lowed by a co-starring picture with days am., MARJORIE RAMBEAU • effort to Ann Miss Shearer—either a remake of HENRY copy what she would call Washington first not as the Capi- 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 and 10:05 pm. Stage Sheridan, whose latest re- TRAVERS • MILES MANDER “class.” tal but as the place where his shows: 12:45, 3:30, 6:20 and 9:05 lease is “It All Came True,” will be “A Free Soul” or “The World We Make.” George Raft’s co-star in “They Drive CtJ iy * * * * a to which no one could write by Night,” to be produced at Warner GREGORY LA CAVA thinks may not be understood, is play Capitol—"Dr. Kildare’s Strange a third act. Bros, from the A. I. Bezzerides novel that she really is a person with in- Case,” latest adventures of Interne Looks like Ann Sheridan is going 0 K.UU entitled “Long Haul.” to Bette Davis as the 'INFORMATION PLEASE* telligence, charm, grace, and ab- And as for Press Representative Lew Ayres: 11 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 7:15 replace top solutely no Bronx accent off the Nat Dorfman, it is the town where and 10:30 shows: p.m. Stage 12:45, AMUSEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS. ! screen. SJie has traveled all over he saw grass. 3:30, 6:20 and 9 p.m. WALT DISNEY'S read can talk in- * * * * Europe, wisely, Columbia—“Rebecca,” the Hitch- •TUB BOAT ROCKET* on a of telligently variety subjects, Hollywood's faith in its signs is cock-directed film version of the and has such taste in clothes that greater than that of those people novel: 11:35 a.m., 2:05, 4:35, 7:05 .... Bing Crosby • Gloria loan in MIf I Had My Way’* 6he is rated as one of Hollywood's whom the signs would keep off and 9:35 p.m. best dressed women. sound stages. Greater than that Metropolitan—"Too Many Hus- It troubles her that her acting of one unobtrusive little man, at bands," Jean Arthur happily in that SO AMAZING any rate. 11:15 YOU predicament: am., 1:20, 3:25, WONT The U. L. M., the story goes, 5:30, 7:35 and 9:40 pm. calmly walked onto the set of Palace—‘Strange Cargo,” with THEATER PARKING “Lucky Partners” at R-K-O, took a Clark Gable and Joan Crawford: 6 P.M. TO ** sacred seat marked with the name 11:35 a.m., 2:05, 4:35, 7:05 and 9:35 f* of one of the and sat BELIEVE principals p.m. YOUR EYES! 12 P.M. there calmly watching the magic Greatest Thrills on Earth...Wonders Never CAPITAL GARAGE of it all. _AMUSEMENTS._ “Must be some big shot's guest,” Before Beheld Man. 1320 N. Y. Av.„ Bet. 13th fir 14th every one concluded. by The Amazing Spec- The morning’s work done, the °* _Theatert Harlng cast and crew departed for lunch- tacle of the World at the Dawn of ACADEMY ^'<3 Matinm._ Time I E. Lawrence PhllHos' Theater DRIVING eon. The little man went Beautiful away, v .mm**-n&i / i Cent, From ff:M P.M. AMBASSADOR IT too. When they returned, so did SM M A r «.-IM to umrni WILLIAM POWELL and MYRNA LOY In Mat. I P.M. INSTRUCTIONS 4 F.H. Centinanna CLAIRE TREVOR JOHN WAYNE in he. “ANOTHER THIN MAN.” "DARK COMMAND accident-proof dual con- At 1:25. 3:25. he attracted the in- Also 5:25. 7:25. 3 25. News. trol ears. Lady and rentlemen Eventually Today Thru Saturday ” teachers. 7 A.M. to 10 P.M.* terest of Lewis Milestone, directing " 3 “BURIED ALIVE Y ir,‘h * * iul includinr Sunday. Day Only! DLTLKLIRF.VFRI 01n the Mr. Milestone With BEVERLY ROBERTS and ROBERT LI. 3.300 Mat. I P M. picture. Who, Parkins Space Available to Patrons. EASY METHOD DRIVING SCHOOL The greatest air spectacle __WILCOX.__ Walt Disney's Feature Color wanted to was the fellow? 1 know, 1331 H St. N.E. Atl. 8300 Cartoon. 4608 Iowa Aye. RAn. 8384 nATI 1UU AC At 1:;J5. 3:35. 5.30. When no one knew an assistant de- of all time returns— Cent. From 1 PM. .30 9:30. News.v cided to make a "Scientifically Air Conditioned” check. Double 232t~WisTAve. n.wT Feature. PAIVFRTIV1 “Me?” asked the little man in DAVID NIVEN as "RAFFLES." with r WO "315 Mat. 1 P.M. to the other’s OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND. Also RICHARD Available to Patrons. response question. DIX and CHESTER MORRIS in RJ^HY FONDA in John Steinbeck's LOANS “Why, I’m the guy been installing _"MARINES FLY HIGH "_ At 74 years of buying, selling and new elevators in the studio last two “HELL’S “tfc * N c AT« 8K ^ months. Never was on a set be- CAROLINA on diamonds, etc. MYRNA LOY in "ANOTHER THIN MAN," «5 CENTRAL 4-a3‘Fh lending jewelry, fore. wanted to a O Liberal Loans at Lowest Possible Rates. Always get good _and "I WAS A CONVICT.’J_ Opens 10 A.M. Brought Back look at I’d A” “ 8t- by Popular Demand, Ginger Rogers. Thought AN CASH FOR OLD GOLD be kicked off before this. CIRCLE 'SECRETS, OF. ACTRESS At long EDW. G. ROBINSON. RUTH GORDON (Government License) so ANGELS” in OF DR. ,nFR^ Well, long.” "STORY EHRLICH S MAGIC F^NN-mM-'hoP^Sn: :°- ^ * * * * ; With _BULLET."_News._"Merry_Melody.”_ S^Sub^t. 2931 Nichols Aye. S.E. E. HEIDENHEIMER JEAN HARLOW (the picture *,nn,di'. Near tth S W. Two more pictures with runs long CONGRESS (VE.miE.1/1KENNFHY RA ,1(;no Mat , pM Established 1866 CHAR LAUGHTON and VIVIEN "SCAR- enough to encourage Hollywood to that made her famous) SD*cr Available lo Patrnnv. LETT" LEIGH in "SIDEWALKS OF *> A^.^.kln, LOAN OFFICE 1215 H St. N.W. ■5 CHART ES LAUGHTON. VIVIEN St. make fewer and better films are LONDON" •o c 505 Kin* __ LEIGH in "SIDEWALK® OP LON- ALEXANDRIA. VA. WASHINGTON. --.HELD OVER- DON. “Primrose Path” and “Rebecca.” ,M# WUMB‘,B A~ At 1. 2:35. 4 25 (CIO, 8. War Documentary DUMBARTON K*V- Please.” The former gets a second week at The Ameiins o *:M,_"Information. SPENCER TRACY. ROBERT YOUNG K Keith’s, the later holds over at the ,n "NORTHWEST PENN 7th * 8E~ Columbia to make it a tj'";?-,,'”' fortnight. “LIGHTS OUT Doors Open 12. Show Starts 12:15. ANACOSTIA, D. C. FAIRLAWN RFN'RY FONDA In John Steinbeck's GRAPES CF WRATH At 12:15, "CHARLIE CHAN IN PANAMA.” with 2:40. 4:50. 7:15. IN EUROPE” _SIDNEY TOLER, Also Cartoon. 9:35._ Another for Gale G*' adults, s.v. SHERIDAN * Sheridan. UIVE.CnDC.LlGREENRF! T >A 2'00 Mat. 1 Gale Page will move from the free PARKING Won, PM. D. Walt Disney s Cartoon. PINOC- Tuxedos, Full Dress FAIRBANKS Jr.; JOAN BENNETT in role of Mrs. Knute Rockne in "The GREEN HELL. '"30. 3:30. 5:30. 7:30, Cutaways, chancery 0 31*_Also.,At Newsreel. Jackets 8227 M ST. N.W. NEW SEATS Life of Knute Rockne” to a major UDO G*' At' * Colesviile The latest styles In SILVER Piki “INTERMEZZO" SH 5.500 Mat. 1 P M. all sizes with com- in Drive at and GENE AUTRY in P. a. c part “They by Night” "THE Parklna Snare Available to Patrons. plete accessories. BIG SHOW.” Free Diahee Given Warner Bros. Miss Page will ap- _to the Ladles Thursday Niarht. ..Dlsi^y’s Cartoon. "PINOC- M. STEIN & CO. CHIO. At 1. 3:i(i. 5*5 235. pear with George Raft, Ann Sheri- 608 9th ** n.w. Also Newsreee). L St. N.W. LlIITTIF 1 1 LC Ill5 1714 dan, Ida Lupino, Humphrey Bogart A Bet. F and G. at Connecticut Ave. All French Cast. l4,h * •,*sr"B4~N.wT and Alan Hale in Drive TIVOLI ‘ ol 1800. NA. 2435 “They by “HARVEST.” Mat. 1 P.M. Night.” S2L° CROfBY DOROTHY LAMOTTR GAITHERSBURG, MD. rorF"°PF, ‘,n,-ROAD TO SINGA- j LYRIC lr40' 5:40. 7:45. **•*>"•_Also_New.sreeI.uPnE atAt AMUSEMENTS. TYRONE POWER. LINDA* VbARNELL In "DAYTIME WIFE.” UPTOWN CoBn' Ar® * Newark to 12 Only PRINfFSS 1,19 ■ 8‘- u 2aoe Park'n. 9 p.m. p-®> P^~ rRinVUa Coni. From 1 Sn.eeWA°v« ?.“pI,™ ^ P.M. Walt Disney s Cartoon. "Selentifienllv Air Conditioned.” "PINOC- 30’ S30, Double Feature. "GULLIVER S TRAVELS B210.' Also 7:30’ I •^ta,A2!Ea£rt«s5rr“I EE Also Newsreel iZZ JIMMY LYDON. JOAN BRODEL 1 SHRIMP SALAD in "TWO THOROUGHBREDS Theiter» B>Tfp| Eyt, ELLIS’ Coming Immediate Hits of Our ”_ Perforataeti. ■ Delicious tsd.*. tO 684 " with Hll* L*v. APOLLO ■ Tasty Served SHSPda/'vjests,.^WI. SflM or Brad. SM. Free Perkin*. TBmple in MERRY-MONTH-OF-MAY HIT PARADE^ C. IX5MBARD BRIAN AHRRNE In ''tht blub tnS&F*'BIRD. At 6:15, 8. 9:45. Short. in the CRAB E 4 Imtty Umm I Retort PrcstM ■ “TYPHOON’* “Vigil Night.” DEVIL 6618 c