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Drama News and Reviews Where and When Grim c“""i The Is Old Ambassador—“The Glass Me- leans”; 11:25 a.m., 1:30, 3:35, HOW TCNlTe— |- Play English, nagerie”; 1:05, 3:10, 5:20, 7:25 5:40, 7:45, 9:45 and 11:50 p.m. and 9:35 p.m. Pix—“La Traviata”; 1:50, 4, A HUM0INGIN6 THRILLER! Comedy Capitol—“Desert Hawk”; 10:30 5:50, 7:40, 9:35, 11:25 and C»0WTH*» But Not Ruth Matteson p.m. I—IATII n v tW* a.m, 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:15 and 1:15 a.m. 'Last Holiday' Ooueias 11:50 — By Joy Carmody p.m. Stage shows: 12:15, 3, Playhouse “State Secret”; 8:20 10:55 Miss Ruth Matteson who plays the good wife in “The Relapse” Laughs in Face 5:45, and p.m. 11:15 a.m., 1:10, 3:15, 5:25, 7:30, ~ at the Gayety is easy to mistake for an Englishwoman. One seems Of Death Columbia—“Two Flags West”; 9:40 and 11:50 p.m. to be her in 11 9 I VICTOR HERBERT always seeing the middle of English casts, in English a.m., 1, 3, 5, 7, and 11 p.m. Plaza—“The Astonished Heart”; plays which range from Restoration to 1950 model “LAST HOLIDAY." an Associated Brit- Comedy sophistica- ish-Paih release ol ABPC-Wateraate pro- Dupont—“Paris Waltz”; 1:25, 1:30, 3:15, 5:05, 6:55, 8:45, 10:35 JOHNS _ tion. Moreover, no one could be more at home in such a situation, or duction. directed by Henry Cass, original 3:25, 5:30, 9:40 and 11:40 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. story and screenplay by J. B. Priestley. 7:30, series of situations. At the Trans-Lux. p.m. Trans-Lux — “Last Holiday”; Even vocally, which is the usual give-away, Miss Matteson THE CAST belongs. Keith’s—“Outrage”; 11:25 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:10, 2:55, 4:40, 6:25, hawkws she is George Bird Alec Guinness BOB HOPE-HM BALL Nevertheless, quite American: as throuehly as one can be Sheila •- Rockingham-Beatrice Campbell 1:05, 3:10, 4:55, 7, 10:40 p.m. and 8:10, 10 and 11:45 p.m. who was born and reared in Cali- Mrs. Poole -Kay Walsh j 12:30 a.m. Sneak 9 Gambini -Coco Aslan Preview: p.m. Warner —“The Glass Menag- fornia. She is as proud of it as Benn is Daisy Clarence_ Jean Colin by Levy, quite happy to Little—“Back Streets of 11 only Americans and Californians Lady Oswington -Muriel George Paris”; erie”; a.m., 1:05, 3:15, 5:20, drop back 250 years for her role Derek Rockingham_ Brian Worth _FancyT.£§j?.ts. 12, 1:55, 3:50, 5:45, 7:40 and 9:40 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. can be and this goes for her accent on John “The Inspector Wilton_ Bernard Lee Vanbrugh’s farce, Miss Mellows- Helen Cherry p.m. which, if you will listen carefully. Or Virtue in Chalfont ..Wilfred Hyde-White MOVIES — NEIGHBORHOOD■ Relapse, __ Danger.’’ Joe Metropolitan “Bombardier”; TODAY'S Is quite American. Clarence_ Sidney James She is not sure, as who could be 11:15 a.m.. 2:10, 5:10, 8:10 and Color Stimuli FAIRFAX THEATER “American well spoken is as £ that there is a Zane sure, great deal of 11 p.m. The sensation WAHHfcBB89S.‘THEATER* Grey’a "8TORM OVER WYOMING,“* beautiful as any language,” she By Horry MacArthur of color can be Tim Holt, Alao "Beaver Valley.” difference in the sophistication of MORE TROUBLE—Joan Craw- National—“The Great Victor For Additional Information says, “and is quite at home on any another It probably is not possible to produced by stimuli other than .' Call Republic »*»<) the two plays. Vanbrugh’s jest ford impersonates Herbert”; 11:40 a.m., 3:15, 6:20 E. M. LOEWS MT. VERNON stage. It is just a matter of woman with a in about the preoccupation of hu- problem make a full-fledged comedy out of and 9:45 p.m. light, for instance, pressure on MATINEE TODAY ALL THEATERS it with the mellowness OPEN AIR DRIVE-IN speaking mans “Harriet next on the — with, shall one say. love, Craig,’’ the of a man about to die Palace “Toast of New Or- the eyebill in darkness. Rt. 1. 3 Mi. South of Alex 7050. It deserves.” plight complete AL. represents quite advanced think- Warner Theater schedule. AMBASSADOR Kirk Douglas In Cost From 0 Tonight! In of an incurable disease, but “Last "The Glass Menagerie." at 1:05. 3:10. j ••FRONTIER PONY EXPRESS." at 0:30. Miss Matteson speaks it mel- ing on the relations of the sexes. AMUSEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS. 5:20. 7:26. 9:36. Safe Driving Contest. 10:20: Plus TYRONE POWER in "TH* (at the Trans-Lux) ———————n ini tt waunMaMHH Dodge Sedan Free. Blanks Now. BLACK ROSE In Technicolor, lowly, but without conscious ef- If not at as the Holiday” Entry at 7:45. “advanced,” least “free.” Relapse” laugh triumph of 11:35. (Cont. from 0 Every Saturday. Sun- Telephone NA, 1586*7 In fort. To each vowel and con- Restoration playwrights simply the 1948 season in London were comes cheerfully close. It ail OLNEY THEATER, olney. md. ■ipin if« wfTV HUM (III Abbott and Costello day. Mondey-Frday From 7). Sunday. HEW uATETT fy„. i.jo, Man. 2:30 HTHkUn "The Foreign Legion,” at Monday: "SUMMER STOCK." sonant she gives the that is as winds up as a grim jest of an 1:50, 4. 5:65. 9:40. shape regarded romance as more beguil- concerned, if not more so, than 1 Big Wilks Big. Tonight at SiSOt 7:45, and be ironic fate but before it only honestly honorably to ing if touched with elegance. their American associates. overly 2nd Fler Theatre Double Feature: Greenbelt. Md PINAFORE” Golld-A.TS. Series Ml.1VT R4>llinUlWnll CBEEHBELT OR. 1333 expected of it. It amuses her that What is does there is an opportunity for IHt Forest Tucker In known as a “line” in “One never knows and it is a THfATII OUIID preiaeo "Rock Island Trail.” at 1:80. 5. 8:30: RANDOLPH SCOTT “GABBY” HAYES IB to have a GILBERT & "CARIBOO TRAIL." it is sometimes mistaken for what today’s courtship was a kind of little bit too Alec Guinness great SULLIVAN CYRIL RITCHARD * Charles McGraw in "Armored Car exciting until one Robbery," at 3. 0:30. 10: Plus Half- it is and are deal of morbid fun. not; there times splendid arc leading to the same does.” Miss Matteson feels. The Montgomery Light Opera Hour Cartoon Show. Special Midnight Halloween when it annoys her that more desination in the late 17th cen- is a man to Association Spook Show Tonight at 11:30: GEORGETOWN 100 * * * * Mr. Guinness handy Abbot and ***", Costello In "Who Done It. "THE COMMUNITY ART CINEMA.” attention is not paid to speech in tury. have around when you need some Lon Chaney In "The Mummy’s Tomb.” Saturday summary: Modern October 27-28—8:40 P.M. FRANK CAPRA’S schools. Miss Matteson thinks both have acting done and he has a flair nrvnu V Abbott and Costello In will Benefit—St. Johns I0MN VANMUOM'I COMfOV DEi T EiRl* I Production of the JAMES HILTON Novel This she us comedy kick-off Maryland Church—Olney UnOAilOUS "The Foreign Legion.” neglect, feels, keeps dramatic value and that an ac- for that sort of comedy even the at 3:45, in drama season with JOHN MADGI IUTH 0:35. 9:40: Ron Randell “LOST HORIZON” University’ the "Tyrant of the Sea," at 2:35. 6:40, from realizing what a musical lan- tress is rightfully as interested in British find in British under- (Mill RIIOTT presentation November 6 of “The Adults, $1.50; Children, 78c MATTKON 8:30. Matinee Only. 2 O’Clocz. Hal- RONALD COLMAN guage we have and how well It one form as the other. he Eves. fl.20, 2.40, 2.00, 3.00; Mats. starring statement. In “Last Holiday” loween Costume Contest. Doors Open at 1:45 P.M. Silver Whistle.” The Robert 11.20, 1.20, 2.40, 2.00. (Tax Incl.) harmonizes with English English. * * * * a farm machinery salesman Feature at 2:44. 5:03, T;22. 9:41 E. McEnroe which starred plays C—PATRICK HAYES Presents— PM VTAT Double Feature: Lon * * * play l*AlsfIiItl * the of who is told by a clinic doctor McCalllstef in "Jot m l She, Cyril Ritchard, star Jose Ferrer on Broadway, and THIS SUN—OCT. 29—4100 From Indiana.” at 2:30. 5:40. 8:45: Miss Matteson, who last season that he has a rare and always p.m. ! CAROLINA “The Relapse,” Madge Ellicott and was the Theater Jimmy Durante In "The Great Rupert." 1 "**£*'*S produced by at 1. 4:05. 7:10, 10. Special Halloween ROY ROGERS in YOUNG BILL HIC- was an extraordinarily sophisti- fatal disease and that he has KOK: LEO John Emery, Who play the prin- Guild last season, is di- Costume Party. Cash Prizes for Pret- GARCEY in “TRIPLE TROU- being PRO BLE.’' Kiddie Show at at most a few TENNIS i 12, Va-Hour Car- cated wife in “Clutterbuck,” an ex- roles at the are only a few weeks, tiest end Funniest Costumes for Chil- cipal Gayety, rected by A1 Barraclough. dren toons. months, left. Alone in the world, Vo -to 1* Years of Age. Free traordinarily sophisticated comedy agreed that Restoration comedy Lynn Clark will SERKIN Tonite 8:30 Doughnuts Given to All Children At- replace Marilyn 1! Constitution Hull P.M. can be he cashs in his life Insurance, Only, tending Special 8creen Attraction: I 6,h considerably more chal- Marcus in George Washington Good Seats Available f "Wizard of Oz." STANTON collects his account, Prices (Incl. Tax): 91 __ lenging than its modern equiva- savings 91.20, 80, |HEDY LAMARR in LADY WITHOUT University’s ‘‘Street Scene,” open- 92.40, 92.70. None hither. “Gorgeous Gulfia" Poulina PniTllM Double Feature: Pan- ■ ETEMME PAMfflE chucks his job and goes off to | : PASSPORT MONTE HALE In "VANISH- lent. ing at Lisner Auditorium Novem- HATES CONCERT BUREAU lalin I Will dolnh Scott in "Cari- " bou Trail.” at 11. 1:35. 4:15. 7. jING WESTERNER." Kiddie Show at 12. “It is she a posh resort hotel. 1109 G N.W. (In Campbell Musie Co.) MORAN BETZ 0:35; 1-Hour Cartoons. completely artificial,” ber 3. Miss Marcus withdrew NA. 7151 Steinway Plano "Chinatown at Midnight. at 12:30, 3:10. 5:50, 40* ‘.'i'J.M10 says, “and both players and au- from the cast because of J. B. Priestley, who wrote the (Former Amate.r (4 Times National 8:30.__ illness. Indoor Champ) Amatenr Champ) Jon Hall In "On the lale diences of today have been reared Miss Clark is a St. original story and the screenplay, f(|f (imp Petersburg and bUMim of Samoa.” at 1, 4:40. SONSETDRIVE:iN~jr8 U Set. Columbia Pike and Shirley Hwy. CAPITAL GARAGE upon naturalness. Reverting to (Fla.) puts irony to work immediately. ~-(ATt SHOW TON IT 7:20 10; Willard Parker in "David girl, with nicely decorative 1-^ Jock Open fi P.M Start! 0:30: BURT LAN- 1320 N. r. Ay*. N.W. Poncho Harding, Counterspy.” at 3:25. 6:05, the older form is a game that freckles to from the His hero, a lonely man who never "... CAPTIVATIH6LY MT" CASTER EDWARD G ROBINSON in htYHi 13th a >4 14th judge picture 8:45. Special Matinee Halloween Show. "ALL both and —CARHODY, STAR " MY SONS” at 0:05, 10:1(0 Plua performers theatergoers before us. Foundry Players had anything before, suddenly KRAMER SEGURA "YOUNG DANIEL BOONE." In Color, at (World Fra BAMF Double Feature: Rocky 0:30. 9:50. have to play. There is always the will start their drama season with has some friends. He is offered (U. S. Fr. WUPIli Sunday. Monday: ABBOTT Toarlnt Champ) Champ) Lane In "Death Valley Gun AND COSTELLO in “AFRICA SCREAMS question, especially on the part “Years Ruth Gordon’s jobs, wins on horse races, can’t Fighter,” at 2. 5:20. 8:40: Howard Ago,” auto- Duff in “Spy Hunt.” at 3 6:20. 9:40. of the that both are lose at softens the hearts • actors, equally biographical comedy with two poker, General Amission 27.26; Ret. Seati Abbott and Costello in NEAT intent the desirable women ti.U0, 22.SO. 23.00 inel. tax. VMIlirnV KBEB-BETHESDA TRICK.: upon game. Monday on of a couple of nbnnblll performances November 3 and "The Foreign Legion,” Ye*. Sir. It’* a neat trick if it can be m GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AT: 11. 1:45. 3:50. 7:55. done, and there a ■■ night's performance was a and finds that every- 5:50. 9:40. IS place where it worry, 4. Jane Plumer Rice is direct- generally *" Cline Arena, Champion Sports, SIS TWO FEATURES! can be done — Cody’s Servicenter. ■ on this score but the in life is At one duoontt#M 13th St. N.W.i Super Music Double Feature: Willard They repair just naturally, ing. Variety Club’s 15th an- thing great. Store, mnffff ADELE JERGENS in "ARMORED about everything! — Nat'l Frees Bid..; AAA s Lfl 11 Parker in "David Hardlna. jo) ^ OUpoMTJOO^ Office. 904 CAR ROBBERY" at 11:30, 2:40. 5 Luggage, handbags, zippers, nylons. ■ audience reaction gave us con- nual show point, when someone jokingly Ellsworth Silver Counterspy." at 1. 4:25. 7:05 10:20. 48 dinner, business’ big- Dr.. Sprint. <2) TERESA WRIGHT. LEW umbrellas and cigarette lighters. Thev ■ Jon H«ll in "On the Isle of Samoa." If035: AYRES reweave ™ fidence. Tuesday night we got wishes for rain, he looks aloft, m "THE CAPTURE ." at 3:45. bums and moth holes. They gest social affair, will be held at 2:36. 6 9:15 Hal'oween Costume I 12:38. 0 50. feature *045. 'Sunday: “ALL QUIET alterations and custom dry ■ the carefree of it with asks for rain and it Party at 3:30. Cash Prizes. "Talent ON' TH* cleaning. Cody's [into swing November 18 at the Statler. gets right FRONT ") Servicenter. 7 l i l ith ■ ULINE ARENA Show" on Stave at 8:30 j Street N.W. An entire building de- m jthe assurance that it was being Only 500 tickets will be sold. in the face. (“BACKSTREETS voted to services. Located right in P > Edmond O'Brien !n "711 ■ regarded as a comedy instead of Children's VnV 4813 the heart of downtown! _ Theater of Mr. has the Mon. Avt. N.w. *»hone 8T Washington Priestley peopled Ocean Delve," at 1:16.- nrftPFY it a °?8 for pick-up and delivery. Mail ■ a curiosity.” will launch its OF PARIS., 3:15. 5:15. 7:15. 9:20. \