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16   AMUSEMENTS   THE NEW YORK SUN, MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1942   AMUSEMENTS 

Grace Moore Heads Opera Unit 

Voodoo Singer May Join New 'Priorities—Other News. 

Grace Moore, America's busiest star opera, concert, stage, screen and radio, has found time to organize, with Russell Lewis and his associates, a new operetta company which will begin its activities in January, 1943, after Miss Moore's commitments for the coming season at the Metropolitan Opera Completed. 

The organization will be a permanent one, according to the soprano, and will be active at least six months of every year, with famous stars of the opera world making guest appearances in old musical favorites as well as in new creations by America's foremost young composers. Wilbur Evans, one of America's finest young concert artists, who recently played Danilo in "The Merry Widow" in the current Carnegie Hall productions of famous operettas, will be Miss Moore's co-star. It is probable that the first production will be "La Belle Helene," a completely revised version of the Offenbach-Halevy opera, with Miss Moore as Helene and Mr. Evans as Paris. 

Miss Moore was most anxious to have it known that the company will not be a one-season affair but would definitely become a permanent American institution that music-lovers and theater-goers could look forward to each theatrical season, being assured of first-rate entertainment by the most prominent artists of the time. 


Miguelito Valdez, the Cuban voodoo singer who made such a sensational run at the Spanish Theater, has entered negotiations with Clifford C. Fischer for an appearance in the forthcoming "Priorities." The pair are in the midst of financial negotiations now and contracts will probably be signed next week. Valdez, long a classic in his own country, has just returned to New York from the West Coast where he appeared in the Astaire-Hayworth film "You Were Never Lovelier." 


Sammy Kaye, swing and sway maestro, will present his famous audience participation novelty, "So You Want to Lead a Band" at the Stagedoor Canteen tonight at 8:30 o'clock. 
 A soldier, sailor and marine will be asked to step up and lead the band for cash prizes and batons, and in addition tickets to see Sammy Kaye's show at the New York Strand will be presented to the participants.


Leonard Sillman, who is preparing a new musical show for [[covered]] is holding auditions for [[covered]], specialty dancing [[covered]] at Nola Stu- [[covered]], today and tomorrow [[covered]] also looking for a [[covered]] show girl over six feet who can act. 


[[?]]pire Productions has acquired new play by Stephen St. Gage cross, entitled, "The Legend of Lou." It will be produced early in the fall. 


  Baker to Hit Road. 
Phil Baker, the comedian, yesterday decided that he would accompany "Priorities," the vaudeville revue, on the road following the close of its New York run on September 5. Arrangements have been made for the comedian to travel to New York for his Sunday broadcasts during the first four weeks of the tour. Thereafter, he will play service camps near the key cities along the route. 


'Janie' to Open September 7. 
Brock Pemberton's new play, "Janie," will open at the Henry Miller Theater during the week of September 7, after a tryout engagement in Buffalo, with Gwen Anderson in the title role. Mr. Pemberton is particularly fond of the Miller Theater since it was at that playhouse that "Personal Appearance" and "Kiss the Boys Goodbye" scored so successfully. 
   GEORGE RITCHIE. 


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POCKET FIRE BOMB SHOWN AT HEARN'S 

Sabotage Weapon Is Part of Win-war Show. 

AN incendiary bomb fountain pen, such as those found among the sabotage equipment of the late Nazi saboteurs, went on public exhibition for the first time today at the "Win-the-War" show which entered its second and last week at the Hearns Auditorium, Fifth avenue and 14th street. 
  The fountain pen bomb is part of the exhibit of war weapons on the United States Coast Guard. Also among the new exhibits at the show is half of a shattered Messerschmitt, brought down by the R. A. F. over England. This is exhibited by the Canadian Government.
  As the show opened today, J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, sent a special message to the visitors suggesting how the public can aid the FBI. 
  "It is suggested," his message read, "that private citizens can best assist the Federal Bureau of Investigation by reporting to our nearest field division any information coming to their attention indicating a possible violation of the espionage, sabotage and related statutes. This information should be reported to us without prior investigation or evaluation. It is in this manner that private citizens can participate actively with the FBI in our efforts to preserve the internal security of America." 



NORMA SHEARER WEDS 


Arrives 15 Minutes LAte in Lucky Print Dress. 
  Santa Monica, Cal., Aug. 24 (A. P.).--Norma Shearer, the screen actress, widow of Iriving Thatlerg, producer, was fifteen minutes late for her second marriage but otherwise everything worked out as scheduled. She is honeymooning in her beach home here today with Martin Arrouge, 28 years old, eight years her junior. 
  Miss Shearer and Mr. Arrouge, who was her ski instructor at Sun Valley, Idaho, were married in a quiet ceremony in Beverly Hills yesterday by the Rev. John J. O'Donnell, a Catholic priest. 
  Flushed and visibly excited, Miss shearer appeared for the ceremony in the afternoon print frock she wore last week when she applied for the marriage license. She wears it frequently and says she considers it lucky. Her only attendant was Mrs. Sylvia Fairbanks, widow of Douglas Fairbanks Sr. Otto Lang, veteran ski instructor, was best man. 



Jolson to Entertain U.S. Troops in Britain 
   London, Aug. 24 (A.  P.).--- Merle Overon and Al Jolson have arrived in Britain to join other stage folk here to entertain United States troops, it was announced today. 
 Among the other are Allen Jenkins, Franks McHugh and Patricia Morrison.

Stage Plays

"A genuine masterpiece." - Watts, Tribune
Angel Street
Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Leo G. Carroll
Golden Thea., 45 St. Cl. 6-6740. Evgs, 8:40 Mats. Wed. & Sat. 55c-$2.20. Air-cooled

"Enormously funny." - Atkinson, Times
Arsenic and Old Lace
Laura Hope Crews - Erich von Stroheim - Effie Shannon - Philip Bourneuf - Forrest Orr. Fulton, West 46th St. Air-Conditioned. CI. 6-6380. Evgs. 8:40. Mats, Wed, & Sat. 2:40

The Hit That Won the Critics' Prize
Clifton Webb, Peggy Wood, Leonora Corbett, Mildred Natwick
Blithe Spirit
Noel Coward's Best Comedy Booth, 45th St., W. of B'way, Air-Cooled
No Perf. Tonight. Mats, Wed, & Sat. 2:40

" 'By Jupiter' is sure-fire smash, by Jimminy." - World Telegram
Ray Bolger in By Jupiter
A New Rodgers & Hart Musical Comedy
Constance Moore, Benay Venuta, Ronald Graham
Shubert, West 44th St. Air-Conditioned Evgs., 8:30. Mats. Wed. and Sat. 2:30
348 Good Balcony Seats at $1.10

100 air-cooled seats 25c to $1.00 and a few at $1.50--Mats. Wed. & Sat. $1.00 Top
John Golden presents Claudia by Rose Franken
St. James Theatre, 44th St. W. of B'way
Eves. incl. Sun. 8:40. Mats. 2:40. No Perf. Mon.

"'Junior Miss' is a joy" -Watts, Her. Trib.
Every Eve. Except Sun. & Mon. at 8:40
Junior Miss
Lyceum Thea., 45 St. E. of B'way. CH. 4-4356
3 Mats. Weekly: Wed., Thurs. & Sat. 2:40
250 seats always at $1.10. Air-Conditioned

"Smash hit musical." -March of Time
Vinton Freedley's Musical Sensation
Danny Kaye in Let's Face it! 
By Herbert and Dorothy Fields
Benny Baker, Mary Jane Walsh, Carol Goodner, Edith Meiser, Vivian Vance
Cole Porter Songs
Imperial Thea., W. 45 St. Air-Conditioned
Eves 8:30. Mats. Wed, & Sat. 2:30-$1.10 to $2.75

'A perfect comedy.' -Atkinson, Times
Life with Father with Howard Lindsay, Dorothy Stickney
Empire, B'way & 40 St.-269 Seats at $1.10 
Air-Cond. Eves. 3:40. Mats. Wed. & Sat. 2:40

Eves. Entire Orch. $1.65,


Astor Roof Farm Thrives

Waitresses on the Astor Roof are anxiously awaiting harvest time to gather theri [[their]] crop of beets, tomatoes, beans and cabbage, all planted in July in the filled-in lily pool at the south end of the roof. The vegetables will be used in the hotel kitchens. 

Movie Notes.

Brenda Marshall, Warner star, has returned to Hollywood after a month's vacation in the East with her soldier husband, William Holden who is stationed in Astoria. Miss Marshall recently completed a starring role in "The Constant Nymph," which the studio has scheduled for late fall or early winter release.

Nana Bryant, stage and screen player, has been engaged by Warners for a role in the studio's forthcoming "The Adventures of Mark Twain," in which Fredric March will be starred. Miss Bryant will play March's mother-in-law in the film.

Drawings by Children Sent to President

An album of drawings bade by Belgian children has been sent to President Roosevelt in one of the forty-one projects of the Foster Parents' Plan for War Children in England, it was announced today by Mrs. Edna Blue, executive chairman.
When application to become a foster parent is made to the plan, a war child is taken from a subway shelter or bombed-out spot into one of the Foster Parents into one of the foster parents $15 per moth for the support of the child. More than 15,000 children have been cared for by the plan since its beginning five and one-half years ago. American headquarters are at 55 West 42nd street, New York city.

Notes of the Studios

Sidney Toler signed for Columbia's Loretta Young-Brian Aherne film, "The Frightened Stiff," marks the return of the popular player to general parts following his appearance for many years in the title role of the Charlie Chan pictures. "The Frightened Stiff" is being directed by Richard Wallace. The story is based on the American Magazine novelette by Kelley Roos.

Robert Emmett Keane, Robert Middlemass, Ben Taggart and Minerva Urecal completes the cast of the Joe E. Brown film for Columbia, "The Daring Young Man," which has Marguerite Chapman and Claire Dodd in the feminine roles. 

At the conclusion of the eighth week run of "This Is the Enemy!" at the Stanley Theater, "Battle for Siberia" will open here for a limited engagement, beginning Friday morning. Formerly known as "The Defense of Volochayevsk," the Art-kino release is now being reissued under a new title. Also, there have been considerable alterations made on the film. Among the players are Boris Blinov, of "Girl From Leningrad"; Lev Sverdlin, of "Guerrilla Brigade"; Boris Chirkov, of "This Is the Enemy!"; Nikolai Dorokhin, Vladimir Lukin, Alexander Morozov, Barbara Miasnikova and others. The film is distinguished by music from the pen of the world-renowned Soviet composer and pianist, Dmitri Shostakovich, who wrote an original score. English dialogue titles are super-imposed throughout the picture.

Rosalind Russell and Fred MacMurray have reported to Producer David Hempstead for their co-starring roles in R.-K.-O.'s "Stand By to Die."

Bonita Granville, with the completion of her role opposite James Craig in R.-K.-O.'s "Seven Miles From Alcatraz," is preparing for a month's tour of army camps. In about four weeks she will meet Jackie Cooper in Cleveland, from which point they will start the tour. 

Simone Simon has completed her leading feminine role in R.-K.-O. Radio's "The Cat People." It is her first Hollywood appearance since she played the mysterious temptress in "All That Money Can Buy."

Loew's Gates, Willard, Coney Island, Yonkers and Delancey theaters will present vaudeville shows tomorrow evening in addition to their screen programs. The Gates will feature the Del Rios, Bo Jenkins, Mary Marlow, Seed & Doyle and Sally, Jack & Bobe. At the Willard the entertainment will be in the hands of The Rexers, Johnny Valente, Anger & Clifford and Federico & Rankin. At the Coney Island the bill will include Chin Wong, Lee Marmer, Bill Mahoney & Jeannie, Fields and George, and the Jolliteers. The Yonkers will present Kay and Karol, Helene Mao, Eddie Miller Joe Browning, and Martin Bros. & Fayne. At the Delancey, Betty & Playmates, Bob Nelson and Maude Hilton & Co. will be seen, while the premier will show Joe O'Brien and Ray and Harrison.

Opening at Loew's Criterion Theater on Wednesday, Universal Pictures will present Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in "Pardon My Sarong," their newest film, following a three-week engagement of the currently showing "Invisible Agent," which stars Ilona Massey and Jon Hall.

"Wings for the Eagle," the story of America's heroes in overalls - the defense workers - with Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan, comes to the R.-K.-O. Palace Theater on Thursday. Jack Carson and George Tobias also have supporting roles. On this same program the Palace will include the first New York showing of the musical film, "Give Out, Sisters," with the Andrews Sisters, the Jivin' Jacks and Jills, and such known comedians as Charles Butterworth, Walter Catlett and William Frawley. 


It'll make you fighting mad!
Paramount Presents 
"Wake Island"
The Dramatic Re-enactment of the 14 Days That Will Live Forever with
Brian Donlevy [?] Macdonald Carey [?] Robert Preston
Work Premire Sept. 1st, 8:30 p.m.
Rivoli Theatre
Broadway at 49th Street
All seats reserved. Tickets: $2.20 including tax. Entire proceeds to the American Red Cross for its services to the armed forces. Popular prices, continuous performances start Wed. morning at 9:30
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Last day at 12:35; 2:28, 4:21; 6:14; 8:07; 10
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58th St & Madison
at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 PM
Tom'w: Frank Morgan "The Vanishing Virginian"

68th ST. PLAYHOUSE at 3rd Ave
Tyrone Power -- Joan Fontaine
Air-cooled 'T IS ABOVE ALL
at 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30. 9:40 P. M.

Light? If in doubt put them out.

ORSON WELLES'
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2nd Week
RKO Radio Picture
COOL CAPITOL
B'Way & 51st


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Johnny Weissmuller * Maureen O'Sullivan
On Stage  Smith & Dale * Billy House
Linda Ware * Mary Raye & Naldi

METROPOLITAN
JERSEY CITY
NEWARK STATE
Greer Garson * Walter Pidgeon
'MRS. MINIVER'
plus "Bowling Alley Cat: - Color Cartoon
"Exotic Mexico" - Fitzpatrick TravelTalk in Color
News of the Day - Late World Events

DO I LOOK LIKE TARZAN
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ZIEGFIELD 34th St. & 6th Av.
72ND STREET end 3rd Avenue
83RD STREET and Broadway
175TH STREET and Broadway
'ARE HUSBANDS NECESSARY?' Starring Ray Milland, Betty Field, plus
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plus 'FRIENDLY ENEMIES'
Chas. Winninger * Chas. Ruggles

BROOKLYN
Kings
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WESTCHESTER
Mt Vernon, New Roch, Wh. Plains, Yonkers.

MAISIE GETS HER MAN'
Starring Ann Southern * 'Red' Skelton, plus
Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, in M*G*M's 'HER CARDBOARD LOVER'
BROOKLYN
Alpine, Bedford, Broadway, Coney Is, Gates, Oriental Premier
BRONX
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86Th Street, Lincoln Sq.
QUEENS
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Barbara Stanwick 'The Great Man's Lady' plus Dorothy Lamour 'Beyond the Blue Horizon' --In Color!
Bay Ridge 3rd Ave.. B'klyn
Boston Rd and Stebbins Av.
Palace * East New York
Victory 155th ST. & 3rd Av.
Warwick Fulton & Jerome
CHAPLIN 'THE GOLD RUSH'
and Gary Cooper 'SERGEANT YORK'
42nd Street & Lexington Av.
Apollo.. Delancey Street
Boro Park New Utrecht Av.
Dyckman 207th Street
Mayfair 47th St. & 7th Ave.
Spooner SO. Blvd. & 163rd
'I MARRIED AN ANGEL' and 'TWIN BEDS'
Century Nostrand Ave.
Melba.. Livingston St.
'JUKE GIRL'-Ann Sheridan and 'IN OLD CALIFORNIA'-John Wayne
Brevoort Bedford Ave.
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SMASHING ALL ASTOR RECORDS!
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GARY COOPER
THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES
(THE STORY OF LOU GEHRIG)
with TERESA WRIGHT
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AIR-COOLED ASTOR B'way & 45th St. * Popular Prices * Continuous from 9:30 A.M. MIDNIGHT SHOWS

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March of Time - "MEN OF THE FLEET"
Showplace of the Nation
Rockefeller Center
[?]n Technicolor From Felix Salten's Novel Released by RKO-Radio Pictures
ON STAGE: "DEAR DIARY" - Melody, gaitey and dance in Florence Rogge's sparkling revue, with Rockettes, Corps de Ballet, Glee Club. Symphony Orch. dir. of Erno Rapee.
Doors Open Today and Tuesday 10:30 A.M.
Picture at: 11:00, 1:43, 4:41, 7:46, 10:25 * Stage Show at: 12:28, 3:26, 6:35, 9:14
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CHARLES BOYER MICHELE MORGAN
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Last 4 Days
CONFESSIONS OF A BRIDE
ALSO
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57th St. & 3rd Ave.
"Joy of Living" with 
Irene Dunne-Doug. Fairbanks, Jr.
"Kennel Murder Case" with
William Powell-Mary Astor

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