March 12, 194 3 DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle "The Siege of Leningrad" At the Cinema Theatre American Ballad Singers at Fisher Town Hall March 17 The American Ballad Singers, in a program of native music as American as baseball or corn on the cob, will make their Detroit debut Wednesday, March 17, at 11 a. m. in the Fisher Theatre, under the auspices of the Detroit Town Hall. This lively sextet of fine sing- ers, directed by Elie Siegmeister, tell the story of America in song, packing three centuries of Amer- ican folk songs and native ballads into a morning's novel entertain- ment. Elie Siegmeister, distinguished young composer-conductor, is widely known for his "Strange Funeral in Braddock," "John Henry," "Johnny Appleseed," ''A Song of Democracy" and "Walt Whitman Overture," and for his broadcasts and performances of native American music. Gilda Gonzales Back On Fiesta Floor Show Gene Fenby and his versatile vocal and instrumental crew in the New Continental Room and Fiesta Bar of the Savarine lintel have just been extended for an indefinite period. This unique group is an entertainment 'find." Fenby experiences no difficulty in constantly turning out new ma- terial to hold the public interest. His special comedy lyrics on new and old song hits are much sought after. Dick Winkler, the harmon- ica virtuoso and comedy master of ceremonies, continues to head the variety floor entertainment. Gilda Gonzales, attractive Spanish and American songstress, has returned to the floor show by popular de- mand. The Cinema Theatre, home of Russian films, has a superspecial in its new offering, "The Siege of Leningrad," documentary film of the defense of the great Rus- sian city against the hordes of Nazis hurled against it by Adolf Hitler. The feature-length film, record- ed by 22 cameramen over a period of 15 months, records history-in- the-making in the city from a few days before the outbreak of war up to a comparatively few weeks ago. There are unforgettable scenes in profusion. The more vivid of all are the pictures of the men, women and children in the streets. The story is in their faces. It is the story of what we, too, would have to undergo were not the Nazi batallions being halted and beaten back far from our shores. "Seige of Leningrad" is a fac- tual presentation of the horror of total war. It is not a pretty film, but is a great film. The special added attraction is "Shostakovich's 7th Symphony," written under fire—to bring to the world the message of glowing victory played by Leopold Stokow- ski and 100-piece Los Angeles symphony orchestra and present- ing Mme. Maxim Litvinoff and Edward G. Robinson. "The Holy Vow" and "Jolly Paupers" at Littman's Theater The leading attraction at Litt- man's People's Theater is the film "The Holy Vow" with a Po- lish all-star cast. This film of Polish life with actors known to the Yiddish the- atergoing public is a reminder that Jewish life goes on, despite everything. The companion feature that has elicited favorable comment Downtown Theatres is "The Jolly Paupers." This The tremendous response of film was shown as the main at- Detroiters to "Immortal Ser- traction last week. geant" has induced the Fox to INFORMATION WANTED hold over for another week this The addresses of the following first drama of the war in Africa. Many have called "Immortal Ser- are urgently needed for Euro- geant" the most realistic pie- pean relatives: Leo Hirschberg, turization of the present war yet formerly of New York; Ben to come from Hollywood. Mock Krause; Majorovitch of a dental heroics and flag waving are out, clinic. Anyone having such informa- and the great strength of the film comes from the simplicity and tion will kindly call the Detroit believability of the characters in Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, Madison 6970. their respective portrayals. MASONIC AUDITORIUM MON. MARCH 22, 8:20 P. M. MARIAN ANDERSON GRINNELL'S TE. 2-7100 TICKETS 83e to $2.75 Littman's People's Theater 8210 12th St. near Seward Ave. — Phone TR. 2-0100 SUNDAY, MARCH 14-2:45 P. M. to Midnight MON.-TUES., MARCH 15, 16-7:30 P. M. to Midnight Of special interest to Yiddish theatregoers is the announce- ment made of the showing of the two outstanding Yiddish talkie films made in Poland with Polish performers. "THE HOLY VOW Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess,' and, as an aside, in Irving Berlin': 'Louisiana Purchase'. "However, until now only on( solution has proved itself in tin opera house—that of Darius Mil haud in his 'Christoph Colomb. "(2) Another solution for mod ern music was sought in the di section of popularizing atonalit( through an alliance with jazz Here the Jewish contributiot came from Erwin Schuloff, Loud Gruenberg and Gershwin. "(3) Some composers developer program titles as means of catch ing the layman's interest. Her may be cited Mario Castelnuova Tedesco, Hans Gal and Leo Ore stein, to select some very coy trusting types of music. "(4) Some believed that musi education would be a reliable wa of preparing the new listener fo the new music. Here we me( such lecturing and writing con posers as Aaron Copland, Kul Weill, Wolfgang Jacoby and Pat Dessau addressing the young li tenet in kindergarten and schoo Ernst Toch creates the,ode.i etude." Featuring the new programs at the Downtown and Norwoon Paul Dessau, mentioned abov Telenews Theaters is the latest March of Time, "The New Canada". contributes to the Forum ti By treating the subject of Canada's future in a post-war world analysis of Schoenberg's "K as an important question, the editors of March of Time have pro- Nidre," pointing out ho duced a documentary film which reaches a new height in adult film "Schoenberg shunned sentimel entertainment. Included in the programs are news stories from the talky and found a more dramat battlefronts of the world, most prominent of which are the latest and heroic interpretation of tl films to be released by Russia which frankly admit difficulties in prayer." keeping up the pace of their great winter drive. Better let men kill you, the that you should kill them. F( your blood is not any redder th e WORDS AND MUSIC that of your neighbor. By DANIEL L. SCHORR The New Canada for Mozart's 'Masonic Funeral Music.' Incidentally, the 'cantus firms' of this piece bears a close The Jewish Music Forum, pub- resemblance to some of the sac- lication of the Society for the red melodies of the oriental Jews. Advancement of Jewish Musical "In Beethoven's career Jews Culture, is always a fertile source of interesting and schol- were even still more important. arly information. The current is- Honigstein, Eskeles, Geymueller sue contains summaries of pa- —all Jews and bankers—were the pers which emphasize the extent financial advisers of the corn- of Jewish contributions to music, poser. The poet Jeitteles was an both in the 18th century and intimate friend of Beethoven, whose song cycle 'An doe ferno today. Dr. Paul Nettl points out the Geliebte' is set to the former's significance of the Jewish eman- text." Di'. Nettl also points to Meyer- cipation for 18th Century music beer's, Moscheles' and Hiller's re- of Vienna. "Mozart, Beethoven and Schu- lations with Beethoven and dis- bert, living in this age, could cusses Schubert's contacts with not help experiencing the upheav- Salamon Sulzer, cantor of the al which had taken place in the Vienna synagogue, particularly Jewish life around them," he the composer's musical contribu- says. "Their reaction towards tion to Sulzer's work, "Shir these events is worthy of note. Zion." "Mozart's most fruitful lib- Jewish contributions to the de- retto-writer was a Jew — da velopment of modern music are Ponte; so was Baron Wetzlar, to discussed by Dr. Anna Landau. whom the world is indebted for She classifies these as follows: the impetus which he gave to the "(1) In the opera house it composition and performance of was thought that shifting the li- 'Figaro.' Less familiar to the gen- bretto into the center of politi- eral public is the name of Wenzel cal and socialistic propaganda Tobias Epstein, a Jew from Brno, might be a solution (to the prob- a prominent Freemason residing lem of how to bring the listener in Vienna, who was responsible into thinking and feeling the new idiom). Here many Jewish contributions can be found, for Men's Club of City example, Alexander Weprik's propagandistic works; in Max To Hold Joint Dinner Brand's 'M a s c h i n ist Hopkins'; Kurt Weill's 'Mahogany,' Drei- At Beth El March 16 groschenoper' and 'Buergschaft'; The annual Intercongregational in Hanns Eisler's incidental music Men's Club Dinner will be held for the films. Also in the musi- on Tuesday evening, March 16 cal plays of Marc Blitzstein; in at. 6 o'clock in the Social Hall JEWISH CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC .. . 111 7, Al 5P.H. 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LAST THREE DAYSI • REVUE • STARRING SPRING THAW ENDS RED WINTER DRIVE! A FULL THREE HOURS OF ENJOYMENT Prices—ADULTS: 45c, incl. tax; CHILDREN: I5c, incl. tax Dountowners: this Is Especially for You • • 1SETTIE TAYLOR'S "BLUES IN THE GROOVE" Yanks "Mop p" New Guinea! \Yard Fight Against Unseen Foe! The cast of actors in both pictures contain names well known to Yiddish movie fans. SPECIAL DINNER SHOW 7:30 NIGHTLY • DANCING AT 7 • • • • • • • • • 00, C°114 °4". The Perfect Night Club ACTUAL SCENES! BUNA JUNGLE WAR! "The Jolly Paupers No Cover, Minimum, Admission for Dinner Guests Arriving Before 7:30 P. M. — Sat, and Sun. 7 P. M. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DR. B. BENEDICT GLAZER of Temple Beth El. At the re- quest of the participating Men's Clubs the guest speaker will be Dr. B. Benedict Gazer, Rabbi of Temple Beth El. The toastmaster of the evening will be Charles Ru- biner. Henry Siegl, violinist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Julius Chajes, pianist and noted composer, will provide the musical program. The following Men's Clubs are participating: Congregation B'nai David, Congregation B'nai Moshe, the Downtown Synagogue, Temple Beth El, Temple Israel, Congre- gation Shaarey Zedek, Congrega- tion Shaar Hashomayim of Wind- sor. III ritorr PREMIERE — MARCH OF TIME Presents A Pictorial Analysis of Canada's Peacetime Future! FIRST DETROIT SHOWING The Picture Every American Should Seel A Feature Length Film Recorded by 22 Cameramen 515 DAYS OF IMMORTAL HEROISM! SIEGE of LENINGRA A visual record of why Russia today is pressing the invader back so successfully, instead of having long ago come under the Nazi heel. Entirely in English. SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION "SHOSTAKOVICH'S 7TH SYMPHONY" Played by LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI With MME. MAXIM LITVINOFF and EDW. G. ROBINSON Continuous From I I ;45 A.M. Daily CINEMA Woodward at E. Columbia CH. 4052