George Abbott Gives New Life to "The Boys from Syracause"
George Abbott Gives New Life to "The Boys from Syracause" SHAKESPEARE IN GREEK "Tbe $dys from syMacuM?* Musical comedy based on Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Error*." Music by Richard Rodgers....
...The City Council elected him to serve for the unexpired term...
...the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and the American Committee for Christian German Refugees...
...At the Alvin...
...Loyal C. Brooks is active in Broome County...
...Also shown is the effect of other grave world situations upon the U.S...
...The Committee of Medical and Allied Professions, which has been worsting on a Labor Party health program, met on Dec...
...out of war ana counteract Nazi Germany's influence and bid for power in South and Central America...
...In fact, the noblest act of Vic Moore,'as the Ambassador to Russia, who wants to be recalled, is to—kick the Nazi Ambassador in the belly...
...the ever warm Tamara, and a .new vixen called Mary Martin, with a charming bevy of lively beauties— and a crazy plot...
...Patrick Campbell, that of Eliza Doolittle...
...and was its candidate for Congressman in the 17th C. D. in 1937 and 1938...
...Lively and Lovely: "Leave It to Me" DIPPY DIPLOMATS "LEAVE TT TO ME...
...NEW BILL AT JtOXT Darryl F. Zanuck's new holiday screen production, "Thanks for Everything," is the new film feature beginning today at the Roxy Theatre...
...and the solo *orh adfjS Bruce gives clear evieasfct ~i rounded training:—her w%3jej is a fluid harmony...
...13, 14 and 15 at the Bar Association Building...
...Nicholas M. Schenck, president of Loew's, Inc...
...These hearings will be held about the middle of this month...
...Georgfc Backer is an active member of the A.L.P...
...State Department become the nation's No...
...frets some anonymou* Greek,, whose comedy—perhaps with music — rarest...
...I. "Dramatic School," which is Mervyn Leroy's first production for the company, has in its cast—in addition to Miss Rainer and Miss Goddard—Alan Marshal, Genevieve Tobin, Gale Sondergaard, Lana Turner, Henry Stephenson, Anthony Allan, Melville Cooper, Erik Rhodes and Margaret Dumont...
...A cast of well-known French players headed by Charles Vanel, featured actor with the Comedie Francais, Jean Worms, Yvette Lebon, Gilbert Gill, Pierre Mingand, and Valentine Tessier, support Miss Darrieux in this production...
...a«n te "Daddy") chief honors oi the evening...
...radio's new thrill serial which was launched to the radio industry last Wednesday afternoon in the perroquet room of the Waldorf Astoria...
...Darrieux plays the role of a modern Portia who, in a vivid courtroom seene, finds that her plea foi her client is really a plea for herself...
...The costumes, dances, jHtar girls are colorful a? gay, really pleasant to look upon...
...Entitled "Uncle Sam—the Good Neighbor," this new, up-to-the-minute March of Time release reports on the State Department's work to keep the U.S...
...Wendy Hiller co-stars in the role made famous by Mrs...
...Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone...
...NEW FILMS DUE AT CAPITOL THEATRE The Capitol Theatre announces a list of new films from M-G-M studios for the coming holiday season...
...But Sophie Tucker's .advice to her five frolicsome daughters hits high...
...Social Democrats, trade unionists and other friends of the refugees are urged to help...
...The tradition begun by "Of Thee I Sing," if net better, is ably carried along by "Leave It to Me...
...Morris Rosenblatt is club chairman...
...Jimmy Savo and Teddy Hart, the two Dhomios, together with Wynn Murray a good husband—a minor | bigamy the audience will forgive i when Antiphelus comes back from Ihis courtezan to his wife, mm his twin saves his iirtg* mmM . wife's^ sister...
...A new p re-Christmas revue produced by Fancbon and Marco, headlining Bob Howard, NBC radio star, also starts today on the Roxy stage...
...the Committee for Catholic Refugees from Germany...
...In the film, Secretary of Statel mil Hull in an exclusive interview discusses the aims of his policies, and the picture reveals why he believes they will keep the U.S...
...From the play 'by Bella and Samuel Speicack...
...Book and direction by Gernrgw Abbott, dhortography by George Balanchine...
...J These hearings, which are a continuation of the hearings held in the up-state cities, will attempt to define a public health program which will adequately meet the needs of all our citizens...
...3 cheer of "Sing for You&g^QI and "Oh, Diogenes," wHLvIq te oae of the several MlSm "This Can't Be Love" and *M Shortest Day of the Year' S...
...Music and lyrics by Goto Porter...
...r»ia the opening number, where the old merchant's pantomime becomes the policeman's song, through the swiftly shifted scenes (that move silently into order as we watch) to the final clench when mother and father meet, the evening is aripple with laughter...
...Moon-struck Victor Moore in a musical comedy...
...Beneath the topsy-turvy story, sharp satire htahs...
...Supplementing this new March of Time feature are 42 news events compiled exclusively by the Newsreel Theatre...
...out of war and pursue a "good neighbor" policy...
...Mend and women, prominent in the motion picture industry, theaatrical, literary and social life joined with executives of the radio industry in welcoming what Radio Attractions, Inc., believe to be one of the outstanding radio programs of 1939...
...Pygmaiibh*' was made by Gabriel Pascal at Pinewood Studios, England...
...3 a; the Labor Club, 63 West 44th St The committee will prepare recommendations for legislative measures and...
...stir well with Cole Porter music, and you've the recipe for a topnotch evening's fun...
...The picture was directed by Henry Decoin from an original story by Pierre Wolf, adapted to the screen by Jca...
...Betty BrSBe *Z figure, grace, charm—aaeTSS...
...Send your bundles to 7 Bast 15th St., Room 505...
...The engagement of "Sweethearts" will be followed by the first popular-price showing in New York of "Marie Antoinette," with Norma Shearer and Tyrone Power...
...tfitC sense of the theatre he hai W»j the many threads into agitfe magic pattern...
...AMERICAN LABOR PARTY ACTIVITIES By AUGUST CLAESSENS /JEORGE BACKER, member of the State Executive Committee, was designated to fill the vacancy in the City Cduncil created by the death of B. C. Vladeck...
...The proceeds of this showing went to four relief Organisations for refugees from Germany: the American Friends Service Committee...
...and Broadway, the new Newsreel Theatre in Rockefeller Center, and the Newark Newsreel Theatres the first motion pictures to tell the complete story behind America's foreign policy...
...SHAW'S "PYGMALIGN* HAS FILM PREMIERE AT ASTOR THEATRE "Pygmalion," the first authorized fall-length motion picture made from a play 1 by Bernard Shaw, was presented by MetroGoldwyn-Mayer at the Aster Theatre yesterday at popular prices...
...Word flashes...
...delegatio nin the City Council, was elected leader of the Council minority in place of B. C. Vladeck...
...only MM inspiration gets him to speak ¦JgT genuine good will among na<9*$tt does he gain his swift recall IHb horse-shoe pitching days in Topeka, Kansas...
...Picked up by Plaotus in Borne, renewed by Shakespeare in Elizabeth's colorful England, it is brought up to date in gay New Tbrft by George Abbott and his many merry assistants...
...Nat M. Minkoff, leader of the 1938 Laborite delegation in the Assembly, and a member of the New York State Commission to Formulate a Public Health Program, will participate in the hearings of the commission which are scheduled to be held Dec...
...1 headline story, the March of Time brings to the screens of the Embassy Newsreel at 46th St...
...than usual...
...Boyer and Henry Deeoin...
...There is still more...
...Especially at Hitler...
...The songs and wise-cracks no more suggestive (save for one Opening sally...
...T. Shipley...
...somehow these BfOadtW daring, moments are far tamer thaawany beriesqae:—that's wm$ is called refined, I suppose: put evening clothes on "your indecency, and 1ST it ts lively wit But W no more than ** spiee in the present program, which has equal flavor of social and political satire, along with its genersl gaiety—and moonface, moon-struck "Victor Moore...
...The evening's fan is assured...
...At the conclusion of the current engagement of "The Great Waltz," the newest of the highly popular "Hardy Family" series of comedies, "Out West With the' Hardys," takes over the screen, starting tomorrow...
...NEW MARCH OP TIME AND CURRENT WORLD NEWS AT NEWSREEL THEATRES As the activities of the U.S...
...He will also tackle Endicott and Johnson City, both large shoe industrial centers...
...In photographing State Department personnel at work they actually traveled a distance of more than twice around the globe...
...and the promises made by the sponsors with reference to the merits of the show was not exaggerated...
...Clothing, stationery, lingerie, antiques, toys, books and other useful articles—new or used—will be welcomed...
...SuJU^ has arranged them with ^fff and beauty...
...At the Imperial...
...vote in the last election...
...Virginia Weidler, Ann Rutherford, Cecilia Parker are in the cast...
...NoayjlP one-part dancing too oftseSijZ^ musicals, the feet, or tWTET Z the arms stirring while tbaEle the body looks on...
...Tamara and Bill i^Sexton have a hit in a droshka: 'Met songs are tuneful and clever...
...FU MANCHU "ARRIVES" The motion picture technique in ballyhoo was applied most successfully in the premiere presentation of "The Shadow of Fu Manchu...
...Add his old pal William Gaxton, bring along the veteran sure-fire Sophie Tucker (who can sing anytime for my supper...
...ever an anon it thrust forth a torked tongue...
...He joined the A.L.P...
...Walter Soule is organizing in Rome and Auburn...
...With his usual...
...The plot, of the confusions rising from two pairs of identical twins, masters and slaves, is the basis for hs lively a piece of clever bawdry, mock-merry skid of a musical farce as has come our way in good these many seasons, with clever songs, delightful music, excellent dancing '—and* Jimmy Savo crowning a concordant east...
...In "Abused Confidence," Mit...
...The publicity which preceeded the presentation of Fu Manchu...
...S.D.F...
...Pierre De Nio of Delaware County reports organization of a club in Walton and new clubs in Richmondville, Schoharie County, and in Oneonta, Otsego County...
...Starting December 22, and continuing through Christmas and New Years Day, will be MGM's elaborate musical comedy, "Sweethearts," starring Nelson Edday and Jeanette MacDonald, with most of the famous Victor Herbert music and songs...
...The surmsalkt tics of Savo, the gay pasalnjj contrast of the two n attest tfe eolor and rous eof ancientfiga, —the occasional swoops mBS century to kid in terras oi Stuv speare or today...
...at its formation and is president of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, vice-presiderrt of the American Joint Distribution Committee, member of the State Minimum Wage Board for the Laundry Industry, and he is in charge of the Palestine Pavilion at the New York World's Fair...
...A special benefit preview wat given the night before the opening by invitation from Mr...
...RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT REFUGEES The Women's Committee of the Social Democratic Federation is conducting a rummage sale for the benefit of refugees from the European dictatorships...
...The cast includes '-Wilfrid Law son, Marie Lohr, Scotts Sunderland, Jean Cadell, David ,Tree, Iris Hoey, YiDletTree, Kathleen Nesbitt und Violet Van Brugh...
...tTjsnW IfltflS sings W eoaft* ? *s3JU| manner: "What Can iou%T*3 a Man," "He and She...
...Attired in holiday array these books are obtainable in three and five dollar denominations, and contain one, five and ten cent coupons exchangeable for admission tickets to any RKO Theatre in the United States regardless of where original purchase is made...
...she adds a gleam to the sitST** And George Abbott has Wkmmit up...
...Lyrics Lorent&tert...
...AD *riHmi Long Life...
...they are ri|Hu| ^ large chorus with cnl«r 3L^-* grace...
...In order to present a comprehensive and well-rounded picture of the functioning of the State Department, March of Time's editors sent camera crews into more than 10 countries...
...It, is by trying villanies (or at J$4*t, misdemeanors) that the Ambassador becomes a hero...
...Leslie Howard plays the leading role and is also credited as co-director with Anthony Asquith...
...DRAMATIC SCHOOL" AT THE MUSIC HALL Radio City Music Hall is currently offering Mayer's "Dramatic : School," with Luise Rainer and Paulette Goddard in the principal | roles...
...to "The Sfjifcg Syracuse...
...Sylvester Crowly of Geneva reports a new club in Ontario County...
...the awM Z dances: George Abbott BtH w a laught-snaring recaprtir* of (as, essence of the old Greek mlS in terms of cur time...
...th, 9 p. m., at 258 Kings Highway...
...Councilman Andrew Armstrong, of the Printing Pressmen's Union, and senior member of the A.L.P...
...i It's a hit...
...DANIELLE DARRlEVX IN "ABBSED CONFIDEHCi" STAYS AT THE BELMONT Danielle Darrieux can now be seen in her first modern dramatic role in "Abused Confidence," her last French motion picture, r.ow in its American premiere at the Belmont Theatre...
...Leave It to Me" is thus a generous mixture of musical comedy fare...
...Manhattan, or to the store, MPS third Ave., Brooklyn...
...for proposals to be submitted at .(he hearing of the New York State Legislative Committee to Formulate a Health Program...
...taking turns..y t The dances fx<eL...
...IWT TICKET BOOKS . ON SALE TODAY Starting today, RKO Theatres from coast to coast will place on sale "Hours of Happiness," a gift book of tickets comparable to merchandise orders sold by department stores...
...R.K.O...
...Up-state organization work is in progress, following up the splendid increase in tite A.L.P...
...August Claessens speaks on "Lessons of the Recent Elections" at the B. C. Vladeck Club (formerly Kings Highway Club of the 16th A D*., Kings) Friday, Dec...
...This shares with Mary fu tin's burlesque strip-tease 4*hiie she sings of her faithful...
...In this scene Miss Darrieux is said* to reach new dramatic heights in a portrayal that is said to stamp her as one of the screensmost gifted actresses...
...Jos...
...Shaw himself supervised '.the score by Arthur Honegger and Mslffted on casting #wlnown •SHltvlaa troupers in even the minor roles...
Vol. 21 • December 1938 • No. 50
