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LAKE TRIBUNE SUNDAY MORNING JUNE 6 1937 Gomta Town with Thus when he begins to lose he is certain that his luck will soon change He finds himself with a good hand and he bets far more than he should Whereupon A H el linger tic “This is a crime boys” he cried He pointed to the Btack of bills in front of him “Look here I’m almost two hundred to the good already!” Mr Blair accepted a new hand and opened the cards slowly “That’e the way it goes Mr Withersby" he obseived “in both poker and life The winning hands are dealt to but one man at a time And tonight you seem to have been chosepby the fates” Mr Shor nodded his complete agi eement “Quite right Mr Withersby” he said “Mr Blair speaks the unadulterated truth Verily to-- " night is your night And you merit your winnings too Because if I piay say so Mr Withersby you play an exceptionally Tie Lamb AT nest There was a knock at the door’ was a jolly knock such as a tiactor salesman might be exto deliver Mr Blair pected nodded to Mr Shor Mr Shor nodded to Mr Blair Both gentlemen adjusted their ties vests and smiles It Grad-we- undeniably beautiful the cauls were in readiness — and the sucker would arrive in a short time Surely this was the card sharps’ heaven L Bothjsmiled dreamily as they thought of the sucker they were about to greet His name was Withersby Mr George Withcis-bHe was a ti actor salesman on vacation and he just loved a sensible game of cards Not too steep of course Just sensible Mr Blair hummed softly as he stood beside the window “It’s a beautiful evening Gradwell” ho sighed “Truly beautiful” He pinched his fhumb and forefinger together “There is a hint of perfume in the air A subtle hint” Mr Shor sniffed gently “Yes my dear Mickey” he agreed “You are quite correct It is good to be alive on Buch an evening as thisl” — “Come in!” The door opened in walked VI y soon The lamb the game was in It was sociable game an Between ly Mr Shor and latest quips of the And when Mr George day the gentle sucker Withersby told a d story of how he had sold a tractor to a deaf farmer both Mr Blair and Mr Shor fairly shook with laughter Naturally Mr Blair and Mr Shor lost ten of the first twelve hands You know of course that the sucker is always permitted to n extensively at the beginning Thu builds his confidence and renders him ripe for the pluck-mg that is sooirfo f ollowv — hands mother” ds -- Mr-Bla- related the fine long-winde- game" Mr Withersby beamed in a manner that seemed to illuminate even his collar button He slapped the table jovially “Thanks Mr Shor This is no mutual admiration society ha-h- a but I must Say that you fellows play a mighty smart game ” yourselves Yes indeedy So the game continued - ha-ha- "This is a crims boys I’m almost two hundred to the good already the hoys allowed the lamb to prosper The bills piled up in front of the salesman Soon — very soon now — the game would switch with dramatic suddenj ness And it was at that precise moment that Mr Withersby did the completely unexpected He quit! Yes my friends that’s exactly what he did He pushed the cards away and stood up j “I’m going to leave you boys for awhile” he announced “I’ll be back in about half an hour” Mr Blair almost burst a gas- ket Mr Shor coughed violently into a handkerchief “Why— er — why certainly Mr Withersby" said Mr Blair “You are at liberty to leave whenever you wish of course But since you intend to return might I ask your reason for leaving?” The salesman spoke very so- 'berry “It’s because of my dear de- parted 'mother” he responded reverently “I once promised her I'd never win more than four 1” the departed is a thing of great rarity” Mr Withersby was paying very little attention He was too busy placing the extra four hundred dollars in a wallet thatrwas already fat with bills Then he picked up his hat and walked to the door Mr Blair held the door open for him The two men shook hands warmly And the “sucker” apologized again “I’ll be back in a few minutes boys” he smiled “I’m sure you’ll both have better luck then” “Oh yes” chorused Mr Blair and Mr Shor" "Positively hundred dollars from my friends in one sitting at cards “That’s what I’ve won- - here boys Four hundred dollars So that ends this game I’ll take a turn around the block come back here and start a new game In that wajrp I’ll be keeping my promise to mom” Mr Shor seemed to be verging on apoplexy But Mr Blair had recovered his composure completely “Why certainly Mr Withersby” he asserted “You were under no obligations to explain to door closed and the lamb either Mr Shor or myself This gone Mr Blair walked has been strictly a gentleman’s to a closet and drew out his valise game You do exactly as you deem best “Mickey” said Mr Shor from “But I might add sir that the depths of his chair “I deeply taken your explanation was Yeryjtouch — ing indeed Such reverence for Mr Withersby is not coming -- !”tv -- THE -- DECISION features Charles Winninger George Brent and Anita Louise Winninger who seems to be in almost every film released these days does a swell job as Cappy — and the entire film is decidedly The actors and actresses awakened one morning to find themselves stranded The manager had departed during the night with the few bucks in the company's treasury —and the cast was in a very sad position indeed In desperation the troupe decided to put on two shows in the small town in which they were stranded The money if any would then be divided among them In that way they migh t be able to struggle back to Broadway One of the actors an extremely thrifty gentleman accepted the position of manager He promptly informed the troupe that the only way they could get out of town would be to watch every penny None of them was to spend a single cent that might be considered unnecessary The company agreed That night as the first oi their two performances the outfit gave a very pathetic performance of “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin” After the final curtain had fallen the manager as was customary stepped out to announce the show for the following evening “ You have been a wonderful audience" he asserted "And to show our appreciation we are going to preas our final produc sent to you tomorrow evening tion in this wonderful town— that truly grand play ‘ Beau Brummel’ “As a special feature the character of the dashing handsome 'Beau' will be played by our leading man-M- r Clyde Le Claire!” The manager bowed and stepped offstage In the wings a very nervous Clyde Le Claire grabbed him forthwith " This is awful!” he cried "Lookingas I do 1 can’t play the dashing 'Beau' In order to do that you’ll have to give me the price of ahalrcut!” The manager turned white Jfle wheeled immediand raced out on the stage again ately “ One moment please!" he roared to the departing audience "This is an extremely special announcement To show you our further appreciation of your kindness tonight we have just decided to cancel to morrow’s performance of ‘Beau JBtummel’ “ Instead we will enact that great masterpiece— FROM PROPER SPURT Phil Baker comes the? sad story of the girl the college quarterback Ever since the wedding the chap hasn’t spoken a word to her Seems that everything he knowrsisa secret between him and the coach! Unipleasant entertainment versal is turning out some very enjoyable little films these days two of the most recent being “LET THEM LIVE!” and “AS GOOD AS MARRIED " Doris Nolan and John Boles turn in crisp performances in the latter picture while “LET THEM LIVE!” is a punchy political yarn with a sock twist Too bad Universal hasn’t some bigger box office names Their pictures rate the extra push “MOUNTAIN JUSTICE” presents Josephine Hutchinson as Vera Maxwell storm-cente- r of the famous y patricide case It is a strong uncompromising picture that has been expertly directed by Michael Curtiz Some people will like this film a great deal Unfortunately I am not one of them hill-bill- Louis Golding that deft who wrote “MAGNOLIA jSTREET’ makes another strong bid for rewards with his new novel “THE DANCE GOES ON” Spun through turbulent years of war and revolution it is the dramatic love story of a ballerina who was swept to dangerous political heights by her skill and beauty It’s a sure bet the ladies will take “THE DANCE GOES ON” to their hearts One part dry irony one part each of successful and unsuccessful romance a dash of insanity shaken well in a Mediterranean resort and served with merriment — that’s the recipe of the cocktail story that Pamela Frankau has concocted in “LAUGHTER IN THE SUN” Morrow issues this novel at $2 and it’s guaranteed to leave you with a giggle hangover er best-sell- 4 boys ALL right we go "new our ser-ie- s of pic-tur- and girls with a from OUR BA-B- Y e Pic-tur- e num-be- r one is Here you see him As a school-bo- y To-da- y do not things the teach-er- s e dol-lar- s tick-e- t same for the a four pay It is a strange world is it not? of the New num-be- r e two is Carl Hub-be- ll York As a grow-in- g boy Carlnev-e- r dream-e- d of g play-e- r at base-ba- ll While the oth-e- r lads were with bats and balls Carl would skip rope and that— well if h So the mor-a- l is kld-diplay a I was-nso warm ’I’ll bet I could think of a moral! Here e num-bthree is Miss Son-j- a Hen-i- e in a mud pud-dl- e she is at the age of Son-j- a y can to have all mud pud-dls- a dol-la- r in-t- o froa-enthe mil-lio- n and she is skat-in- g of freeze They say she i class with the great-es- t e her so he to ba-b- Eu-gen- m y aud-i-enc- pnv-i-leg- Pic-tur- Gi-an- ts be-in- prac-tis-i- hop-scotc- hel-u-v- ’t Pic-tur- er af-fo- rd To-da- ed Ty-ron- - er s with his song “Sing to Me On-l- y with Thine Ice” In his four is John ALBUM - -- '— Pic-tur- e r num-be- fav-or-i- te re y first n pel-te- d here by art-i- st with apJohn is g Win-chelSince that and old ples faced an John has nev-square-l- y — so that was the real start of the pro-filPic-tunum-bfive is W C Fields As a ba-b- y Bill -want-ed You see him here lookto be a mat-in-snd try-in- g to find at least one ang-l- e ing in the mir-rHe nev-e- r from which he might be call-e- d hand-som- e found the ang-l- e I Pic-tur- e num-be- r six is Miss Mar-th- a Raye As a lit-tl- e ' lov-e- d to vis-i- t the zoo But she nev-e- r had girl Mar-th- a s keep-ermuch luck in the put her out a hur-r- y all Seems the that the were feed-in- g her M H of them! am-a-te- ur graph-j-cal-l- be-in- Ber-ma- cab-bag- es ls er re re e! er REQUEST A LAPIDUS tale that has been going the rounds Xx lately has to do with the dialectician who had stretch He Joliet for a three-yeajust been sent to warden stood before the “Well” sbid the warden "yoix’U have to be given 7" a job here What did you do on tJie outside?” tailor a $aid hejvas Lapidus "A tailor?” repeated the warden wrath fully "That’s no good We have too many tailors here He removed two innocent-lookin- g now” eggs from a “Try it” he Invited — ’ The bum bit into the buckwheat cake ' The dialectician shrugged and called upon someone in the audience paper bag “ Ummm ” he nodded “It tastes “If dot’s de case" he suggested "how’s abott sand- - to lend him a hat Down front a greasy bum removed good" The audience applauded again The pitenman ink me on de road?” a battered hat and handed it up The pitchman broke the two eggs and permitted-th- e smiled at the bum His chest swelled with pride “ How do you like the trick?” he asked the TASTY contents to drop into the bum’s hat He then tramp mumbied The bum took1 another mouthful words on into reached several a his set busy unintelligible paraphernalia up pitchman THE corner Before attempting' to sell his the hat and brought forth a buckwheat cake The “Not bad” he admitted hungrily removing his hat wares he tried to draw a crowd try performing a feat audience applauded as the pitchman banded the “But would you mind trying it again — this time with undamaged bat and the buckyrheat cake to the bum a little maple syrup?" of magic r depart" Mr Shor arose from his chair and closed the window somewhat harshly The beauties of the evening had obviously vanished some time before "All right” he grumbled “I will accept your suggestion and start packing I seldom question your decisions my dear Mickey Although I must say that in this case I do no quite comprehend “Mr Withersby has four hundred dollars of our money That as the boys say is not tin Sup-- ‘ pose by some cfiance or other his story is true Suppose he does return Why not wait and see?” Mr Blair snapped the lock on his valise He stood up “Because my dear Gradwell” he replied softly “I have already insured our four hundred dollars 'JusfTbefore MrTWithersby left I lifted his wallet!” Random notes about pictures you are seeing or will soon see: Cappy Ricks is back again in “ THE GO GETTER” a film that CH1NC back through SEAR for good theatrical stories I last week uncovered one that strikes me as being a h oney This tale has to do with the fifth-rat- e repertoire com pany that was playing f the hinterland m well OF THE WEEK Groans f - “Quite right Gradwell” said Mr Blair “As a matter of fact I am by no means certain that Mr Withersby ever had a mother But it ia not for us to complain “We are in a business of a highly speculative nature It is only natural therefore that we should be called up to accept an occasional lgss” — He looked up from his valise “I would suggest my dear Gradwell” he continued “that you too start packing Obviously there is nothing to be gained by lingering in this town any longer Thus we might as BEST BETS Guys Gals Giggles and 'Samson and Delilah’!” and I certainly do ndf'be-liev- e that story about his back the game-enwith the sucker owning nothing more than an empty pocketbook and a pair of trousers if he is lucky As Mr Blair and Mr Shor continued to lose Mr Withersby became increasingly sympathe-- " Short Story the moment life was Veiy lovely indeed for ll Mickey Blair and Shor They occupied the fisuite in town the evening was 3 Po-w- er ev-er- 5f Be-cau- se ls com-plain-- pea-nu- ts - a L vis-i-to- rs Hop Hampton a Odds' And Ends In The Enter -tainfnent World: Hope Hampton j is to be starred in a new picture— I— work will startle you-L- a Hampton is an extremely' attractive woman with a beautiful voice but the public never took her seriously because of her mart riage to the genial and immensely Rec wealthy Jules Brulatour' ord I liked best this week was er “Carelessly” and “It Looks Like Rain In Cherry Blossom Lane" as playecTby “Fatso" Lennie Hayton and his orchestra Enthusiastic reports from the Coast have it that in the “Broadway Melody of 1037” Robert Taylor will croon like Bing Crosby and dance like Fred Astaire Better news would be if he could act like Spencer Tracy! Here and there in the sporting world: As this is written it is even money that JAMES 'J’ BRAD-DOCwill not go the limit against JOE LOUIS when they meet Batting odds the night of the contest will probably be around sixieen-t- o five on LOUIS Baseball wise men ! eel that the NEW YORK GIANTS will finish no better than fourth in this year’s pennant race J J Braddoclt Reports keep drifting in that SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA will be the hottest thing in Coast football this Winter A hectic long shot at the moment is the hunch that they will beat PITTSBURpH in the Rose Bowl on Jan 1 1938 But please don’t telf anyone we said that Iaxk H K -- ' |