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Show THE CITIZEN 14 SAlLil J&E? KjJ&E&US SHOW BOAT Show Boat, Edna Ferbers novel brought to the screen, is more real than the novel itself. For the stentorian notes of the steam calliope, scream of the whistle as the steam boat comes around the river bend, shouted orders, clang of the engine room bell, and the whirl of the paddle wheel as it goes into reverse are brought both to eye and ear in the fine picture now at the Granada. Show Boat is an ideal sound picture. For it depicts an epic of the Mississippi and a chapter in American history real and yet fantastic. The picture not only is a roadshow film, but it is taken from a high priced New York musical production and is done in movietone throughout. Laura La Plante scores her first talking success in the picture, ably supported by Joseph Schildkraut. Emily Fitzroy, Otis Harlan, Alma e, Rubens, Jack McDonald, Jane Neely Edwards and Elsie Bartlett are the other speaking luminaries to appear. The movie is a page from life itself, and it has not spared any of the scenes of the big show boat of the Mississippi. It is well adapted to the screen, and the tuneful accompanying score and the picturesque settings of the majority of the scenes are well done. Comedy, too, is sparkling, and ready wit flows throughout the length of the film. It is one of the outstanding talking films to come to this city, and was given a fine reception in its premier public show ing Friday. all-talki- ng La-Vem- t PLAYHOUSE The Trial of Mary Dugan intro- ducing Theodora Warfield, the new leading lady at the Playhouse, is having a whirlwind finish to the big week and this powerful play has created a distinct sensation in Salt Lake as it did everywhere it has been presented. The Playhouse production has been classed with the very best of the high priced road shows and has demonstrated that the Metropolitan Players are capable, of putting on a great play in a capable and delightful manner. Beginning Sunday Matinee the Metropoliean Players will be seen in a new play entitled ..This Thing Called Love, one of the outstanding successes of the present year. Miss Warfield will have the opportunity of displaying her exceptional talent in another fine SIKIdDffl S Ben Erway will also be seen to advantage in the role of a man who has spent a great part of his life getting rich in the wilds of Peru. All of the company have fine roles and the offering will be one of the real successes of the season. The Playhouse management are also announcing for early showing another thriller The Wooden Kimono which is full of mystery, intrigue and thrills. rold. THE CITIZENS PLANTING SCHEDULE What to plant next week: Perennials that blossom the first, year from seed; Delphiniums, Balloon flower, Asters, and the others that come bloom in the single season either outdoors or in the house. Fruit trees, evergreens, shrubs, roses, flowering shrubs and ornamental trees. In the vegetable garden: asparagus, asparagus roots, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, chicory, corn salad, cress, endive, kale, kohl-rab- i, leek, lettuce, mustard, onion, onion sets, parsley, parsnip, early peas, Chinese cabbage, rhubarb roots, radish, salsify, sorrell, spinach, Swiss chard and turnips. cel-eria- PANTAGES The feature of the program at Pantages this week is undoubtedly the picture. Alias Jimmy Valentine has been a stage favorite for fifteen years or more. The well known stage and screen star H. B. Warner gained much prominence in the stage version. Now we have another favorite in the person of William Haines the star. The picture is well worked out with a lavish production and is and talk synchronized with sound. The stirring and tense scenes are admirably presented and the favorite play takes on a new interest in modern picturization. The cast includes Lionel Barrymore, who is a star in his own right and one of the best talkers on the screen, Karl Dayne, Tylly Marshall and Leita Hyams together with many others who have made their mark in pictures. The vaudeville section of the program includes five fine acts. W. E. Richie is the original tramp cyclist and his comedy is good. The members of the act all exhibit cleverness and skill. Elkins, Fay and Elkins have a blackface novelty, Hayden and company offer a clever skit entitled Take My Advice which pleases. Allen Kent, Lela, Bliss and Maxine Marshall assist Mr. Caroll and Mann sing, Hayden. talk and dance. The Jean Schwartz Revue features Mina Claire, Kay Macrae and Maurice and. Paige. The bill is completed with several special features and a talking news reel. It is a fine Conference bill and Metro-Goldwyn-Ma- yer c, PROGRESS MADE IN GAS CONSTRUCTION Natural gas will be delivered to customers in Salt Lake and Utah by next September or October, L. Fitzand general patrick, manager of the Utah Gas and Coke company, Ogden Gas company and Wasatch company, announces. Construction work necessary to bringing natural gas to this city has been rushed during the winter months despite the handicap of the unusually hard weather. Ditching, welding and laying of transmission lines have occupied the construction crews to date. Six and a half miles of pipe has been laid between Coalville and Ogden, fifteen miles has been laid between Salt Lake and Ogden and a mile and a half has been ditched between Coalville and Green River. Mr. Fitzpatrick points out that natural gas has been used in eastern cities for forty years, but has only recently been introduced in the west.. In 1927 545,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas was used to supply people. The commodity can be applied to all forms of industry and proves an economical, clean, efficient fuel for household purposes; cooking, househeating, water heating, automatic refrigeration and sanitary garbage disposal. vice-preside- nt 10,-000,0- 00 President Hoovers determination to stop the government oil land leas- ing is going to compel some folks we know of to go out and find a new issue in 1930. Wonder why the pacifists haven't started a drive against our Red, White and Blue song because it contains a line about the army and navy forever.? |