Is carted off by her husband (sec- story of her career, too. sometime. C. U. Works Woes of ond), who has departed because All of this drivel is performed by War Ballerina’s to dance an Varsavina wanted again, excellent cast, Miss Young’s sup- and then that lad she jilted earlier port, or more correctly, her competi- Into returns, only to be killed in a tion, including Eugenie Leontovich, Gay Musical Show Sad Career 19th century traffic accident. It Conrad Veidt, Dean Jagger and all winds up with Varsavina teach- John Shepperd. Things being what ing her little girl how to be a bal- they are in the world, something ‘Count Me In’ Is Bright, Melodious At the Pix lerina, arousing the fervent hope more worthwhile might have been that we won’t have to listen to the found to occupy their time. Affair Done on Scale Far Above ‘Men in Her Life’ Usual College Tune Drama AMUSEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS. Bring Tears to By JAY CARMODY. Loretta How to make the most of the present situation may be perplexing Young Last I • Lut ) Days • Oaan Opaa 10:41 to that part of the world the borders of Catholic Daps Dtsrp Opt* 10:41 lying beyond Univer- ■TH* MXN W H*R LOT," * Columbia sity. Not there, however. The master minds of the school’s drama de- picture (tarring Loretta Young; produced “RUDY ARD KIPLING'S and directed by Gregory Ratoff: At have simply worked the situation into a musical adapted “Fingers comedy, from a novel by Xleanor Smith. JUNGLE BOOK" “Countpartment Me Lady At ; In,” which makes a completely merry and melodious way the Pix. The Window” I* TtchtieiUr WHb SA1U cf disposing of it. The Cast. Low AYRES • Lorain# DAY Lina Varaavina BASIL RATH BONE ■. 4 “Count Me In,” which benefits vastly by having Ann Ronell—stage, (Polly Varleyl_Loretta Yount » THURSDAY LOU ecreen and the Hit Parade—as the'•>--- Stanislas Rosin*_Conrad Veidt Slaps BUD David Gibson_ Dean Jagger "Congress of author of its music, could be called Marie _lugenle Leontovich Magic" "COUNT ME IN." an original musical Roger Chevis_John Shepperd CARDINI • KEATING MBOTT-COSTELIO & superb piece of college musical ; comedy by Catholic University'* Harle- Victor _ Otto Kruger quins. written by Walter Kerr • comedy if it and Leo Manilov-Paul GWYNNE In M. G. M's Uugh Hit Brady, with music and lyrics by Ann Baratoff VOLTANE/ BUD AND Rose- Ann were not better Ronell, directed by Dr. Josephine Mc- Todd DUVAL j Nurdo __ _ Rayes LOU ! Garry Callan and Alan set- Billy RITA” than that. It is Schneider, Madame Olenkova _Ludmila » “RIO tings and lighting by Ralnh Toretzka THURSDAY » \ MEAN FUN , | Brown, Llna'a dancing partner_Tom Lado better, not dances by the Earle Theater Roxyette*. FOB. At the University Theater. “A GENTLEMAN I YOU-^ merely musi- The Cast. HARRY Mac ARTHUR 1 but in be- Betsy Brandywine _Marion Wolberg By AFTER DARK” cally, Sherry Brandywine Anne Blair ins spirited and Theodore Roosevelt "The Men in Her Life,” in which Aria* DONLEVY Miriam Brandywine, • Last I Day* • Start Spaa Ifil. intelligent be- James Graham will find Miss Loretta HOPKINS •Prattwi FOSTER Priscilla .Concetta Alonzl you Young i “TO TNE SNORES af TRIPOLI'’ yond the legiti- Alvin York Brandywine Leo Brady portraying a sad toe dancer at the State John PAYNC • Maura** OHARA nate Benjamin Osborne Brandywine. aspirations Lionel Booth ALVINO REY " Pix, is a motion picture which de- ...THURSDAY « of its type. Of Life Reporter .. Ned Vlehmeyer Nit Better lit hit Orth. Life Girls: Doris McWhirt. Carol Shea, votes Its first hour to exposition. "SONG OF THE ISLANDS” less significance Roberts Starring Margaret This may be will not Batty GRABLE • Vktar MATURK but important to Ancestors: Hal Kelly. Bill Hanley, Ray something you Dooley. Dennis Madden readily believe, but for one whole King 1^ Jack OAKII... i. the naked eye is Bibl Osterwald ^Tho SisttfOy Tommy hour the fact that it Mama's Assistants. there is no discernible move- Ruth von Bramer, Anne Kessinger ment in "The Men in Her Life,” ia lavish and Dr. Heart Dick Sykes Draft Examiners: Kyle Thomas, Cornelius beyond the exercises indulged in handsome. Frizzell. Tony Messuri Jay Carmody. by Miss Young while she is learn- Those are a Burglar _ Tony Messuri Old Dirk__ .Robert Ambrogl ing to become the greatest ballerina couple of virtues that tide one over F. B. I Men: Gunnar Jagdmann. Jim in the world, and probably the most the vagrant awareness that last Diggins. Tom Murray NO Interned Aliens: Pat Davis. Ray McCor- SHRINKING VIOLET—Paulette Goddard, proving3 herself a lady of action, prepares to lob a dolorous. night’s opening performance had its mack. Bill Kyle Thomas, Ray Dooley, belaying pin at an enemy, while Lynne Overman brings up an elderly repeating pistol to This can be but if loose and/or rough moments Hanley pro- pretty tiring, Guard Dennis Madden vide covering fire for her frontal attack, in this scene from "Reap the Wild Wind.” The you like a good maudlin sob story, “Count Me In.” a substitute for Refugee Child_Mary Freeman pic- Cecil B. De Mille’s at the Earle. you will be rewarded by just that, the musical biography of a contem- Boston Sailor _Edmund Butler ture, latest, opens Friday Brooklyn Sailor _ Tony Messuri providing you can weather the first porary figure in the song-and-dance Mama's Refugees: Sadi Koylan, Dick Sundell. Eugene Lerner, Tony Larrea soporific hour. After Miss Young, art, is no half-hearted or half-baked the and authors of “Count Prisoners: Cornelius Frizell. Hal Kelly, composer with the aid of numerous long shots venture into a new field for C. U’s. Bill Hanley. Dennis Madden Me does include such ftmnrilV «' Perfect Sound PhntoPlay. All Tlmr Schedules Given In Warner In.” That not at Bros. Jailer _ Louise Poiesz of someone else, has learned to AIAULPII 8th G S.E. Ads Indicata Time Featare la talented players. Enthusiastically Madeleine as air-raid Americans With the R. A. F. E. Lawrence Phillips’ Theatre Beautiful. Presented. Welcoming Committee: Raven, phases wardening, pre- dance exquisitely and has become grateful rather than awed by Miss Mary Corbett. Terry McQueUan draft for Alterations. Alienist Kyle Thomas liminary examinations, spy- the Lina she has Closed _Theaters Having Matinees. Honell’s in their great Varsavina, participation swing- Staff Officers: Gunnar Jagdmann. Tony trapping quizzes, first-aid courses, >lth * N. C. AreTs7e.~ the most tearful time in the world. PABAlrilA ■ time music week .they balance any Messuri. Cornelius Frizzell. Bob Ambrogi. and all VAIKIlalllA "DESIGN for SCANDAL AMBASSADOR Jim Sullivan .Ray McCormick. Pat Davis. quick romance, rationing Heroes of Film The man she ^ ^0*5^ young fancied but with WALTER P IDG EON ROSALIND Mat. 1 P.M. vocal or other shortcomings with a Radio Voices: Ray Dooley. Gunnar Jagd- other of the current minor irrita- Wanger cast aside to her turns RUSSELL Also "8WING IT SOLDIER. LAURENCE OLIVIER LESLIE HOW- mann. Bill Hanley. Doris McWhirt marry tutor, veritable of zest for their ARD. RAYMOND MASSEY in 'THE deluge Junior Roxyettes: Judy Klingenhagen. tions except the tire problem. with a so rvan r Penna. Are. at 21st 8t. up fiancee, Varsavina, her Vlntlib Phone RE. 0184. INVADERS. At 1:15. 3:20. rvork. It is an infectious contrast capt : Rosalita Quesada. June Hampton. Miss Ronell has a 6:20, provided vividly Is of Some husband having died on the of Matinee 1 P.M., Continuous. 7:25. 8:30. Cartoon. for the listlessness of some of the Cecilia Volkmann. Anita Gahn. Jane ‘Eagle Squadron’ Story night Gittlns. Dolores Hannon, Oorinne Cohan. non-conformist (to college musical his MADELEINE CARROLL STIRLING HAY- greatest choreographic triumph, DEN in "BAHAMA PASSAGE Feature 15th * E N.E. musical comedies which may be comedy standards) score for “Count Stamps RFVFST V ‘Who Did Not Wait to Be marries a nice young American lad at I:.'1Q, .1:36. 6:35. 7:.l5. 9:40 DX.TE.IUs I |j 3300. Mat. 1 P.M. your memory. Me In.” From the “All Out Parklnr Snare Available to haunting exciting who owns a lot of steamboats, or rnvcnrcc 2»3I Nichols Are. 8.E. Patrons. life acquiring a family and his pro- bununua TR. GINGER ROGERS. GEORGE MONT- * v v * Bugle Call” number, which opens 8700. of a j Stabbed in the Back’ maybe they are only sailboats, this Shows at 6:15, 7:15. 9:15 GOMERY in ROXIE HART" At fessional one maps and making the show and introduces the 1:05. 2:45. S. Walter Kerr and Leo Brady, au- all occurring some time in the mid- BOB HOPE and VERA ZORINA In 4:30. 6:15. 9:45. world that changes faster than any _"LOUISIANA PURCHASE .” thors of the book of “Count Me In,” astoundingly large cast, through the By HAROLD HEFFERNAN. dle of the 19th Varsa- map could, he is a fine musical century. 13,3 PAIVTRT 3334 wi*. n.w. launch their of mu- second act finale which reprises HOLLYWOOD. wm
Q?«s5rl. Buy be stabbed in the back.” 8333 8* them. that makes the most of a bad case but here she is biting-tongued, ■W TONIGHT AT 8:30 HIGHLAND Kennedy. Nr. 4th N.W. of If With no great box office stars in BUD ABBOTT and KFNNF1W * * * * over-crowding. it does not, member of trio. LOU C08TELL0 in Ituinuil RA. 6000. Mat. 1 P.M. Producer Walter set scheming Swan Only the more solemn of there will be plenty to choose from cast. Wanger Laka; Sehaharaxada; “RIDE CCWBOY.” Parklnr Sparr Available to Patrons. aspects As in Cole- ’EM, CAROLE LOMBARD. JACK out to procure large number of top- “King's Row,” Nancy Gaita Paritienn* At 6:15. 8:00 BENNY the W'ar elude the ministrations of among “There's Work to Be Done,” and 9:50. in "TO BE OR NOT TO BE." j man neurotic Youth- News and Cartoon. At ... plays type __Also I. “Woman of the Year,” “Boodle Is character players In several 3:05. 5:15, 7:25. 9 35. March oi as to ful Larry Simms makes first ap- Time__ or instances he paid high $1,000 3227 51 WHITE ONLY Cake,” “Stranger Lullaby,” per- LIDO Frank Buck s p* Are. at actors for few hours’ work .! pearance outside “Blondie” series, Thrilling Jungle PFNN 7th 8.1. CANDIES, haps the one torchlike item, only Story—"JUNOLE CAVALCADE Also rLfln FR 5209. Mat 1 P.M. 60c & 80c in which he plays young son of OEG! Tmm, THEATER PARKING “You've Got It All.” Eagle Squadron, composed mostly RANDOLPH SCOTT in Parklnr Space Available to Patrons. I __BELLE STARR,’’ in Technicolor DOROTHY LAMOUR. WILLIAM of American volunteers, organized Blondie and Dagwood Bumpstead. Direct 1304 F Street Not even the to- ny. HOLDEN, EDDIE BRACKEN in "THE college tendency in as unit of R. A. F. ! Bryant Fleming, in role of Gig LITTLE FLEET'S IN." At 1. 3.05. 5:10,
October, 1940, Information ward comparative anonymity can ! latter as his screen 7:15. command .. Norman Reilly Young, adopted 9:25._Cartoon._ Lmnch With Ut Today fighter 1 “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.” divert attention from the fact that name when picture was finished SHFMDAN G“- *,e- * Sheridan. 3* Raine, noted author, who penned «‘h ra- 3,w» 1 »nd_C Mil P.M. there are STANTON sta. N.E. several indi- He’s for man Theaten S P.N. to 1 A.M. noteworthy script, looked on while big camera being groomed leading ABBOTT and COSTELLO in RIDE vidual performances in “Count Me parts Most of action unfolds in EM COWBOY" At 1:30, 3:30. is Often crew, demolition experts and 2.000 Closed for Alterations. 5:30. 7:30. 9 .30 Eyestrain In.” Ann the two Mansion a Blair, single profes- sets—Gaylord and Additional extras spent eight night hours film- The 48th A,f n.w. CTT G» Ave. * Celeavllte Pike. Nutcracker; APEX aaaa VFR CAPITAL GABAGE) sional, gives one as the daughter of courtroom Transportation de- nro Phone SH. 5509. Mat. 1 P.M. ing hospital bombing scene—and Sh®* Pl.ee 1320 N. Y. Aye., Bet. 13th & 14th the Spectre Je la Rote; ,f the Nation^' Caoltai. Parkinr Snare Available to Patrons. Abolished Scien* harrassed, frustrated partment had trouble aplenty: It Free For by patriot marveled "It took me only a Parkins for SOO Cara in Rear. HENRY FONDA. OLIVIA DE HAV- Air father. Others are those of James few minutes to write that had to provide autos, taxis, buses, Capriccio Etpagnol Conditioned. ILLAND. JOAN LESLIE in "THE episode.” MALE ANIMAL.” Graham, the inevitable Brady who j bicycles and even a steamroller The Male Animal.” At 1:10. 3:15. 5:20, Fitted . . . . he said in amazement, "and now !»«».: Ji.Ofl to SS.OO—Mots.: Wed. and 7:25, 9:35. Pete Smith Novelty. tifically With HENRY FONDA. OLIVIA clowns his way through his own which would fit into 1915, 1917, 1918, Sat., *1.00, 14tk look what *1.50, *2.00 (Plat Tax) _ De * P»rk Ed. N.W. happens.” HAVILLAND TTYIHIlITUlil script, Lionel Booth as the pathetic 1934 and 1942 Brent's first scene 6 00 PM' PfatUre CO. 180*. Met. 1 P.M. of women’s work in this GINGER M%NU£HT Scope with Barbara to be the “GINNING ^°7T5°P0n56*t ROGERS. GEORGE MONT- fall-guy father, Marion Wolberg as happened E E 1C S GOMERY in "ROXIE HART." At war is emphasized in picture | H 8t. N.i the and wedding ... He had just returned ATLASdftllaJt* ,_1331 1:45. 3:45. 5:45. 7:45. 9:45. furiously busy mother, Bibi SEATS THURS. NEXT AT. 8300. Cont. 1-11. Miss Barrymore portrays member 2W i MON. Air Con“- Osterwald who is one of the show's from honeymoon with Ann Sheridan! ___ Conditioned. UPTOWN ‘Are. * Newark.
; THEATEHS OENE UriUTTH of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. INCLUDING SUNDAY NIGHT, MAY 24 AUTRY in His Latest Hit, wo. 540*. Mat. i P.M. best vocal and comic assets. None, (Released by the North American WYOMING Parkinr Snaee Available to Patrons. the girls who operate radio, “man” With SMILEY GINGER ROGERS however, is any more likely to be Newspaper Alliance, Inc.) BURNETTE, PAY GEORGE MONT- anti-aircraft and work on _ McKenzie GOMERY in "ROXIE HART." At guns Plus: 1, remembered than the Junior Roxy- PAULETTE GODDARD and RAY 2:45. 4:30. 6:20. 8:05. 9:55. CiUWtlSWlUltl planes Evelyn Ankers is seen MILLAND in ettes, a of and group eight young _ THE LADY Theaten Having Eye. Perfereuaete. as pilot of transport plane HAS PLANS” talented who must be the
most THEATERS girls Technical details handled by Flying Seats Go On Sale Pitted our chorus musical com- PRINCESS lukH|iboNK- APOLLO by registered engaging any Air “W fcjF Wf«|IW0«H?$T»*a Offlver John M. Hill of Eagle Squad- Seats went on sale this BURKA Conditioned. CAROLE LOMBARD. JACK BENNY optometrist only after a rr*® edy ever had. morning 'KEEP EM FLYING” in TO BE OR TflBITE dancing glam ron. a 23-year-old Kansas City NOT TO BE." At of TQilTE for the at the Homer L. Kitt Piano MORA NOW CREWS • EMM VON STROHEIM With_ABBOTT and C06TELL0, 7:10, complete diagnosis enclosed decks. Beer. Responsible production of who six months Co., MARTHA RAYE. CAROL 9:35__ pilot spent flying a*M WOTT1M « EPFK « BRUCE. case. “Count Me an SHANNON FORREST ORR DICK FOR AN. 0618 N w your 1:45 p.m. soft drinks. refresh- In,” inconceivable 1330 G for the Thea- BROS. a Spitfire before he was injured street, Olney Plus: AVALON cruise on such a small WED. A SAT. 1.1S, 1.6*. J.M i C"S iments. A 3-hour job stage, is Ralph in combat crash his next ABBOTT and COSTELLO in "RXDE Spent ter AND opening Monday. EVES, l.lfc l.SB, *.*•, J.7S (Tax I With Madeleine 'EM, COWBOY." At 6:1*. 8. 9:45. • on the cool Potomac. Brown. Even don’t IbcU Carroll f-red seeing it, you convalescent leave on movie set, STIRLING M.A.LEESE believe j Eddie Dowling will rededicate the 1MAT8. hayden “ Free Parking at Dock. that part. seeing to it that players dressed, j lee AVE. GRAND "‘ff-JSS country playhouse with the George ARTHUR LAKE. Optical Company talked and conducted themselves Minn. Ait. PENNY SINGLETON mww y.w S. Kaufman-Moss Hart comedy, SENATOR in "BLONDIE'S BLESSED EVENT.'* just as people do on front, NOW- at^Bennins At 6:15. 8. 10. 614 9th ST. N.W. fighting j “George Washington Here.” Phone TR. 3600 Cartoon.
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CHURCH. * — Fik« s. Fif. MOUNT VERNON Metropolitan “Adventures of ARLINGTONnnitinu l un more GEORGE DINNER PLATES KEYES- Stuart ERWIN st. ox. 2099. MONTGOMERY **t Ma4miy.Bmtimf f*wt-,ttmy 14,11*. Martin Eden,” from Jack London's Evelyn _Ample Free Parkine from Cent ««* —J «a to. Wmtk. It AJ4 in “ROXIE HART.” Seventy-five *