SDF Convention Endorses FDR
SDF Convention Endorses FDR CONCLUDING a three-day national convention ir Philadelphia, the Social Democratic Federation on September 10 Ctopttd j» resolution endorsing Franklin D. Roosevelt...
...Whispers announced "Down to Miami" as a new "Abie's Irish Rose...
...but he is presented ns a respectable and in the main pleasant I.anker The Jew Morris Mandel...
...The Christian parent msy be what the Jew call* him a stuffed shirtfrotit...
...he acts ihsi way...
...wsys and rsciness of tone snd manners to the acting...
...As Special Added Atfsstions, the stage show preeenOj West A Lexing, comedv team asl the Edwsrds Sisters, Rhytha Dancers...
...j The play's last stop will not be far I from its first...
...PLAYHOUSE The 66th St...
...Universal Military Conscription...
...The CosaadtAos oa Finance jMsm...
...Louie P. Goldberg, second vice-chairman...
...PARAMOUNT HOLDS FILM AND STAGE SHOW The Andrews Sisters, Maxene, Patty and LaVerne, at the New York Paramount Theatre continue to headline the in person show in conjunction with the screes showing of "Double Indemnity...
...Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson are co-starred in "Double Indemnity...
...They have been abandoned...
...No matter how he'd be played, too many persons would object to him...
...Jewish Refugees: The SDF appealed to the British snd Americas governments to open havens in every country and the gates of Palestine for the Jewish victim...
...DANGER SIGNAL "DOWN TO MIAMI...
...States' Bights: The cry of •'elates* rights" it raised by reactionaries of both parties to obscure the real Issues, on which there is no justification for conflict on state lines...
...whose frail beauty wither before us...
...CASANOtA BROWN" AT MUSIC HALL International Pictures' modern romsntie comedy, "Csssnova Brown," starring Gary Cooper snd Teres* Wright, with Frank Morgsn snd Anita Louise, is now In Its New York premiere at Radio City Music Hall...
...The social origin of bigotry was described...
...13th the current douof program of Vivien Leiirh and Cosrad Veidt in Korda's espionalP thriller...
...Except thst after he learns how he's been tricked into "love," young Applegate still wants to marry Gloris Msndel, "Down to Miami" might hsve been written for Hitler.—I wish he hsd been st opening night I ALL OUT...
...Reconversion...
...Active co-chairman are columnist Ed Sullivan and Louis K. Sidney...
...But we must give Harry Green a badge of merit both for hia excellent performance and for his courage in presenting a theme almost foredoomed...
...LAST Stop I" By Irving Kaye Davie...
...The film co-stars Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson...
...Friedrieh Staaspfsr and Solome* 8 wars made aa eloquent appeal on stash* of European social democracy at ths banquet...
...Resolutions on Dangers to s Lasting Peace...
...Presented by Harry Green at the National Theatre...
...Presented by Victor HugoVidal at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre...
...By Conrad Weetervelt...
...Louis Rsiss, James Ones), David A. Eiaenberg, Esther Friedrasn, Saveta fi.rrjala, Joseph Bragin, Theodore Shapiro, David GerUer, Isaac Swallow...
...12) by Sylvan Gotthsl, chairman of ths affair...
...The Warsaw patriots began an uprising on August 1 expecting aid from the Allies...
...But the earlier theme is doublecrossed: there are two pairs of young folks, one Christian, one Jewish...
...Anti-Semitism: Militant anu continious struggle against the growing danger of racial prejudice against Jews, Negroes, Mexicans, and Orientals in the USA, and a fight against fascist and semi-fsacist organisations, was pledjred by the SDF...
...DOUBLE INDEMNITY" A THRILLER—HOLDS OVER AT PARAMOUNT "Double Indemnity," thrilling picturization of James M. Cain's novel of murder and unholy love, continues for s second week st the Nsw York Paramount...
...By Leo Birinski...
...A bad work on a controversial theme, say tolerance, may turn out to be a drive toward intolerance...
...Presented by Kdgar MacGregor at the Ambassador Theatre...
...Staged by J. B. Daniels...
...Proceeds will go to the United Jewish Appeal for Refugees, Overseas Needs snd Pslestins...
...Stewart, who is having hi* first bigtime chance at Broudway'i coveted vaudeville outlet, had hia share of hard knocks before goinf to Hollywood where he made hit successful debut...
...There ia little use in discussing "Down to Miami" as a play, because fortunately it is bad enough, and not sexy enough, to be headed toward a quick closing...
...Harry Green creates an affectionate figure, in quiet simplicity and innate dignity, in Avrum Dovid, the old Jew...
...There is a first act scene of Russian villagera preparing to "scorch the earth" as the Germans advance, with many good touches...
...on the other hand, is a money-grubber with an annoying accent snd atrociously displeasing manner* tnerhnns intended as humorottsi: plthough he owns the largest department store in Snrinefleld, hs thinks an ocean undertow is cousin r« an octopus, and his inteU'ee'Tf and behavior hardly match those of a spoiled brat of sfx...
...Rebellion in an Old Ladies' Home...
...They are: Barney Balaban, David Bernstein, Nate J. Blumberg, Jack Conn, H. Peter Ratehvon, Marvin H. Schenck snd Albert Wsrner...
...Heading the group of honorary chairman of the producing committee are seven of the foremost leaders of ths film industry...
...For the most part, the acting is as fsded ss the characters...
...The severest punishment of Naxi war criminals was urged...
...Now Russia has annexed part of Poland, and seeks to dictate the composition of the government of the remainder...
...tt HMIeusm...
...The mixture of Nostradamus and orthodox Jewry, the blend of Hitler caricature —» epileptic, fanatic, superstitious coward — leave us with s cross between,a sermon and a symbol that sends us sadly home, convinced that, though "the day will come," it has not yet arrived...
...Polish Independence: No people has fought more heroically against fascism than the Poles...
...No differences in structure, in personalities, no jurisdictional disputes, should be permitted to prevent the unity that is essential to social progress...
...Samuel Nice tad t. Dr...
...Their struggles, under the leadership of socialist and peasant parties, trade nions and other democratic forces, have entailed terrific sacri...
...Ths resolution on Germsny was adopted "in principle," sn dstated that the issue is not s choice between "s hard peace snd a soft peace," but the application of intelligence to the treatment of Germany so as to avoid future aggression, and ensure that Germany would take her place in a future family of democratic and peaceful nations...
...14, it was announced yesterday (Sept...
...William J. Vast Essen, first vice-chairman...
...THE 55« ST...
...the Disposal of Surplus Property...
...Last Stop" is sn 1800 melodrama, with old Indies setting buildings afire, with suspicious deaths dug out of the past and robbery repsid...
...The new NEC will consist of: Sidney Stark, Morris L. Polin, Dr...
...and Grsce Valentint ss the sharptongueii old Irishwoman, become accepts ble even aa caricature: for the director can give no senss of American small-iowr...
...The importance of rebuilding the German labor and social democratic movements, as the only firm base for a democratic Gern.any, was stressed...
...A Jew Faces Hitler: At the National PARADOX OP HITLER -THE DAY WILL COME...
...Say rather that "Abie's" ire rose: the only time Morris Mandel isn't mad is when he's drunk...
...It was inevitable that Hitler come to Broadway, and almost aa certain that he'd prove a failure there...
...Unfortunately, the author lets all of these go by...
...The author hss slso msde them Jews...
...Old Mandel asks voung Rats the raoso of anti-Semitism: "What's wrong with js Jews...
...FREDDIE STEWART BROADWAY'S NEW ClICH Horace Greeley'a "Go West Young Man" again proves itself in point...
...day, Sept...
...Here is a chance for fine characterization, for subtle touches of humor, for tender psthos ss ths dear destitute dsmes quietly persist in their Aght sgsinst the wealthy woman that ia showing them sround...
...This was adapts...
...Msck and Desmond snd Mitchell Ayres and his orchestra...
...In "The Day Will Come," he happens to be badly played...
...Only Enid Markey, as the blown rose, the petals of...
...aad the NEC will start the drive, At soon as funds are available radio win be taken, aad organisers eagagej...
...Directed by Irwin Piecator...
...STRAND HOLDS FILM STAGE SHOW Charlie Barnot, his Orche tra and revue will head the "In Person" show at the New York Strand for a 3rd week beginning to-day, Kay Starr, Peanuts Holland sal Phil Barton are the featured «w ists...
...Dark Journey", and "t Isnd Young in H. G. Wens' leal comedy, "The Man Who Cot" Work Miracle...
...The German officera are neither demons nor puppets, but naturally contrived...
...New National l.iborel-Lsbor ?'"'••' Party: Political realignmenta are due, and the NEC of the SDF will aurvey the Held as to the prospects of the formation of a new party to give a political home to all progessive elements...
...At the banquet oa Saturday evening, a, collection of 11^00 was made...
...Other resolutions were adopted, which can be summarised as follows: Unity la the Labor Movement: The SDF urged the importance of speedy unification of the AFL, the CIO, and all bona fide independent unions, to co - .it the wave of reaction that will seek to inundate the trade unions in the postwar period...
...Algernon Los was elected national Chairmen of the SDF...
...A permanent FEPC was urged...
...steaded the raising ef a UOJM0 e*aQ isetioaal fund, and an additional $t$>* as a publication fund...
...Ths Mandels, including their tricky but silly college-graduate daughter, are precisely the kind of folks no sensitive person would wsnt to be near...
...But there is in this play seed of a wider discord...
...The democratic debt to Poland can be paid only by insiating on Polish independence...
...On screen is the Warner Bret comedy taken from the Bros* way success, "Arsenic snd Cf Lace" stsrring Cary Grant wi» Raymond Massey, Jack Carte* and Peter Lorre...
...This time it is the case of Freddie Stewart, erstwhile East Side Tenor, who is sharing the atage spotlight with the Andrew Sisters and Mitchell Ayres at the Paramount Theatre...
...SDF Convention Endorses FDR CONCLUDING a three-day national convention ir Philadelphia, the Social Democratic Federation on September 10 Ctopttd j» resolution endorsing Franklin D. Roosevelt tor a tCZ' •*•»« ai president, which will be printed here next week...
...Robert M. Weitmann Again Is Chairman of "Night of Stars" Broadway Committee Robert M. Weitmsn, msnsging director of the Paramount Theatre, has for the second successive year been appointed chairman of the producing committee of the Eleventh Annual "Night of Stars," America's huge entertsinment, which will be held st the Msdison Square Garden, Tuesdsy evening, Nov...
...Good lines leap out now and then, especially from old Dovid, But the first two acta are a preparation for the big scene: the encounter of Dovid and Hitler...
...Featured with the "Nation's To* Singin Trio" are be Pat Henninf, former star of "GeoTge White'i Scandals,' and Mack & Desmond, As an extra added attraction the Paramount is presenting Mitchel Ayres A His CBS Orchestra featuring Freddy Stewart and Sid Stanley...
...Directed by Lee Elmers...
...by the end of the evening they have changed partners...
...There ia much to attract us to this play...
...But it ia ths Jewish girl thst wins the Christian boy hy a trick (the old trick of pretending to drown while swimming, with inane additions while pretending to come to...
...In Person the Psrsmount holds over the Andrews Sisters heading a ihow which features Pst Henning, comedy stsr of "Geoge White's Scandals...
...Playhouse announces that it is retaining J* s second week starting v^e"nIJj...
...and on the Treatment of Germany, were all referred to the National Executive Committee for revision...
...The idea emphasised in the Reconversion resolution was that governmentawned plants should not bo disposed of so*as to strengthen big business aad monopolistic trends...
...And this fails...
...Local critics have acclaimed the young singer and the Paramount Theatre audiences, stopping tot show with their applause, show their accord...
...And Instead of throwing the blame for anti-Semitism where it belongs, back on the greeds and the fears of those thst feel it, young Kats launches into so feeble an apolog) for the Jews thst the very excuses seem to condemn them...
Vol. 27 • September 1944 • No. 38
