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THE PITTSBURG PHESS THEATERS AND PHOTO PLAYS MUSIC AND SPECIAL FEATURES PITTSBURG. SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 9. 1919 iky; T. -TSTwB Pitt GOOD MOPNING A mxoN MIRTHFUL OFFERINGS DOMINATE PROGRAMS An unusually interesting list of theatrical offerings have been booked for local playhouses this week and judging from the good things the reviewers have been -saying about them some real entertainment is in store for Pittsburgers. The Nixon will have "Dark Uosaleen," a Belasco production; the AlvhV will amuse with "Good Morning Judge," a delightful musical comedy; "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" will hold forth at the Pitt and the Davis will have five headline acts including the famous minstrel, Lew CSX -7 Cl ADVANCED HER ART U7 PASSING SHOWS WER ALL OF BETTER When Eileen Huban essayed the role of Moya McKillop, the heroine of David Belasco's production of "Dirk Rosaleen." the comedy of Irish life by W.

D. IiepenRta.il and Whitford The passing shows which ment' at tha -Nixon theater tomor- row evening, following Its run In the. Pittsburer theaters last night were indeed of exceptional merit Belasco theater, it marked the seventh for they were all of the better sort and Served to thoroughly ea roie which she has played during her the thousands of theatergoers who turned out to witness brief four years on the stage, in sixi of which she has been seen in Newjthe various performances. iSiot only was the week of Grand Howard Truesdell. Thomas Mitchell, George Fitzgerald, Dan Moyles, John Carmody, Farrell Pelly, Charles McCarthy, Seumas O'Brien, Jack Spear.

Lou Ripley. Millie Aston, Evelyn take 'care the vast number of people whose attendance is anticipated. The cast is headed by Thomas Meighan, a Pittsburg product. Lending variety Vto the Grand's program will be a Sunshine comedy, "Wild Waves and (jpera at the Fitt a success but Ashley, Lillian Jago, Bina Flynn, Syb friends that she has "an absolute con-O'Brien and Nellie McManus. i fldence in her husband's at the Alvin and Nixon were likewise well patronized.

"Penrod' at the' Duquesne proved such a drawing qard, despite the fact that it has visited this city three times already, that it has been decided to hold it over another week. the Duquesne donna and she is surrounded cast of exceptional merit. "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" Is a farce which has delighted thousands' of theatergoers throughout the country and despite Its long run seems to be just as popular as ever. It is brim-full of hilarious fun and the cast coming to the Pitt is said to be one of tle best ever assembled for this particular play. -Arthur Sullivan and Rlcca Scott will present a tabloid drama in the Lyceum vaudeville bill.

It is called "A Drawing From Life," and is said to be decidedly amusing. The Sheridan Square and Harris will also have excellent variety programs. The Gay-ety will offer a new burlesque styled "Girls a la Carte." and the Victoria and Academy likewise promise pleas- bills of the burlesque type. tions. Helene Hamilton and Jack Barnes will play "Just Fun," which is dialogue of Jocund chatter.

"Mo-! ments Musical" are to be given by Rae Elinore' Hall and Joseph Hall, violinist and cellist. The Balliot Trio, Belgian athletes, promise Innovations in equilibristics. Jackson Blew and Memphis Red will impersonate the southern darky. Comic acrobatics are to be performed by Davie and Sissons. News motion pictures complete the list of attractions.

KIXOS "Dark RoralreB." This will be Irish week at the Nixon theater. David Belasco will present "Dark Rosaleen" to the patrons of that house with essentially the same cast as that seen in it dur- mg ua pnenomenai run at tne ceiasco theater last season, when it brok all records for the run of an Irish play go to the Nixon to see a play that is truly Irish will not-be disappointed. "Dark Rosaleen" is a romance In which the portrayal of scenes of Irish life is so realistic that one' can almost get the scent of the Irish heather coming over the footlights when the curtain rises on the first act. One of the advantages secured by Mr. Belasco was in the bringing with his soft Irish voice, -still plays Corny, the gentle village lover.

The rest of the cast comprises John Daly by a Docksrader. "Penrod will be at "Dart Rosaleen" is truly an Irish play and one of the advantages se cured toy Mr. Belasco was in the bringing together of the most Irish cast aver seen In a production organized in tnls country. From the rise or the curtain until the close of the play the laughter is said to be almost continuous and a charming romapce is worked out. The play had phenomenal run in New York nnd entlally the same cast is promised here.

"Good Morning Judge" is a mu-sicalized version of a play that has been presented thousands of times in the English language and in ils new form is said to possess all the charm of the past in addition to its delightful musical score. Loretto Sheridan, a Columbus, girl, is the prima AT THE THEATERS THIS WEEK. DAVIS Keith Vaudeville "Dark Roaaleen" Al.VINT....Good Morning Judge" pitt "Parlor. Bedroom and Bath" Dl'dlESXB HARRIS LYCEUM SHERIDAN GRAND GAIETY VICTORIA AC A DEM "Penrod" Vaudeville Pkotoplay Burlesque Burlesque D.WIS Vaudeville. with T.w Dockstader, the American rninstrel and Jean Adair, popular legitimate comedy star, sharing the fOD of the bill, Keith vaudeville shows lit the oavis menci irr.Tnis of erenuine amusement.

Mr. J3ockstader is to deliver a new mono logue entitled "An Earfull. ana an full" indeed it is, for he rambles Through the labyrlnthlan meshes of political discussion touching upon problems now uppermost in the pub lic mind Miss Adair will be aided by Edwin Burke Jefferson Hall, Doris Howard The San Carlo Company with Its large array of vocal artists has really become a home' institution eagerly looked 'forward to Teach season by thousands of music lovers who grasp at thi opportunity to hear the works of the masters at popular prices. The various operas presented during the week were well staged and well sung, all of the artists being in exceptionally-good voice. -Julia Sanderson was just as charming as ever.in,"The Canary" at the Nixon and her partner.

Joseph Caw-thorn, was also In his usual good form. The offering! was refreshing and pleasing and proved to be a big drawing card for. this beautiful the ater despite the fact that the show was presented here before. But' the show- which, perhaps, created the most comment of the' past week was "The Rose of China," a new ANNOUNCE SUBJECTS FOR HOLMES TRAVELOGUES. The management of the.

Burton concluded their engagements the cnarminfr musical comeaies production Just undergoing lta smoothing out process before, being sent' into New York- That it will be one of the big musical comedy hits of the season seems to be the universal verdict of all who were fortunate enough to witness a performanoe. With an imposing quartette of principals composed -of Jane Richardson. Cecil Cunningham, Frank Mclntyra and Oscar Shaw, stunning costume and settings and a story and musical score away above the average, it proved to be about the best show of this seen here in many moons. The Davis program of Keith vaudeville served to' pack that popular home of the high class varieties 'during the week and the vaudeville bills at the Sheridan Square, Harris and Lyceum had much to commend. The burlesque shows at.

the Gayety, Victoria and Academy were all up to the standard maintained by these houses. BEHMAN SHOW COMING TO GAYETY. TVi n. T5 -1, CI 11 At A. i ting It Over." Is the title of th the offer which is renlt with with situations and witty dialogue.

The prima donna is Ameta Pynes and in The Vampire" and "Arabian Nigthe" she has two pleasing vocal numbers, Marie Sparrow Is still with the company. The period represented by Marion Morgan's Dancers in their dance drama at the Dayis theater next week will be in the time of Atilla. 432 A. when the Roman Empire represented the civilization, culture and wealth -i world, and the Huns were a widering race of barbarians. Then, at ft a 1914.

their ambition was world York and the other in Chicago and on tour. Each of these seven parts have been EILEEN HUBAN. totally dissimilar, thereby affording Miss Huban the opportunity of jrov tinuous clandestine aowing- of wild oats! For this sentimental lady has always wanted, a "man with a past" and announces to her astounded Walter E. Perkins (of "My Friend from India" fame) is the love harassed Eda Ann Luke is the professional elopee, and the other roles of pajama-clad rollic -are in the hands of Etta Bryan, Gertrude Webster, Maddah Craven, Will Archie, Noette. Aimes, William.

A. Williams and others. Dt'aUESNE "Penrod," It is a pretty "good test of the popularity of a play for it to be pre sented in a city for a third engage ment within period of 18 months, an(j that the 'last engagement should prove to be so much more ehthusl- astically received than the previous ones that the length of the stay Is doubled. That Is exactly, the experience of the comedy "Penrod" which is tne current attraction at the Du quesne It 'has been authoritatively remarked that in the Penrod stories, Booth Tarkington. has made a close study of the boy of today in his teens.

Lyceum Vaudeville. 5 The bill of diversions this week at the Lyceum will include a fascinating photoplay with a Broadway star Jn the title role and vaudeville acts of the type that appeal most happily, to patrons of highclass entertainment. Arthur Sullivan and Rlcca Scott; are to appear as a special feature of the vaudeville bill and they come the merry comedy "A Drawing from Life," which tells an amusing story sparkling with witty lines. These clever players have been Identified with prominent dramatice organizations and their little comedy is one calculated to please the most critical taste. The photoplay is "Erstwhile Susan," with Constance Binney.

GHAMJ "The Mlracb Man." "The Miracle George Loane Tucker's inspired photoplay which will be presented at the Grand this week, has aroused such widespread discussion 'that the management has rinr-irinri to lta nnenlnr tim rom 10 a. to 9 m. each d7 to GAYETY Burlesque. Arthur Pearson's new -burlesque. "Girls a la Carte," which will be presented at the Gayety.

this week for the first in this city, is said to compare', with the big musical shows tp acting talent, pretty girls and scenic equipment. The presenting company is headed by "Jamie" Cough-lin, the' popular burlesque comedian, who plays the role of the sleepy cab driver. Martha Pryor, who enacts the. leading feminine part, is a newcomer to Others prominent In the cast are Ben Bartl, Madeline Charles Belmont' and Leona Earl. VICTORIA Burlesque.

The "Beauty the attraction the Victoria theater this week, opening; with the 'matinee tomorrow afternoon. The show has been seen in nearby cities and comes here with the reputation of being one of the best' "Heading the troupe is a half-caste Chinese prima-donna, Ada Lum, and "Jimmy Cooper, the Beau Brum- niel of burlesque. On Monday night Manager Middle-; ton will present a wresting match 1 between -Mart and Leo Hyatt. Wednesday night A. A.

U. boxing bouts, and on Friday night diving contests by local girls. 1 The 1919 edition of the "Parisian Pets," which on Monday opens a week's engagement at the Adacemy theater." shows a manifest interest on the part of th producers to get away from-the cut-and-dried rules of burlesque production- He has made a special endeavor to give more than the average burlesque show gives, to otfrHnr. Tl ALVIX "Good Morning Judge." "Good Morning Judge" will be the attraction at the Shubert-Alvln this week. The coming of this frothy sirl and music show ushers In a brief season of an offering that is unique in" many way.

Primarily, "Good Morning Judge," although a musical comedy, follows the rigid lines of dramatic construction and unfolds a narrative at "once logical, complete and funny. Sir Arthur-Wing Plnero is the real playwright of "Good Morning Judge," although other writers, and composers; as well, share honors-with him on the program and divided' the huge royalties that the piece has and continues to earn. His famous farce, "The Magistrate," is reproduced bod ily and intact in a new atmosphere. but one situation discarded or a laughing line deleted. For this the author of the book George Has-sell, until comparatively recently a legitimate actor from the Shakespearean stage, and who has been favored by nature with great bulk and well as a strong comedy instinct, heads the distinguished cast, playing the hypocritical and corpulent magistrate.

He will be remembered in this form of entertainment through the laughter he created in the role of the butler in "Love o' Mike," his only previous experience in the mu' sical Held. PITT "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath." parlor, Bedroom and Bath," the A. H. Woods farce success which comes to the Pitt theater Monday evening, has a novel Idea as the'. basis of its laughter.

Most comedies of matrimonial tangle involve a husband who is trying to conceal his love affairs (rast and present) from a suspicious wife. In this piece with its interest-exciting title, we have a husband whq is not concealing, but desperately trying to live up to a reputation for amourous adventures because his wife's admiration for him is mainly based on the erroneous belief that her i Holmes Travelogues announces the i a decidedly amusing burlesque enter-subjects for the coming season in this. tainment is promised. Harry Lander city. There will be five subjects Is the leading comedian and he is iur- each course yen.

the same being rounded by a clever company -jt. given noinies persuiwu, hwimi. here fbegins about the middle of No vember and his travelogues will be given, one subject each week, In the following order: "Belgium," "The Battlefields of France," "Alsace-Lorraine," "Today on the Rhine," and "Vanished Russia." These give a wonderful oonortunlty for the stay-at-homes to see the most vitally interesting portions of Europe as they look at the present time or will indicate the Itinerary for the thousands of tourists who will be visiting Europe coming summer as well as to enable the men who have seen Bervice abroad to re-visit familiar scenes in company with their friends and relative. and Mann Holliner. in a presentation to getner oi tne most insn cast ever of "Ella Comes to Town," a character seen in a production organized In this oomedy in one act.

Gladys Clark and country. From the rise of the curtain Henry Bergman, lately featured with on the first act until the close of the Weber Fields in "Back Again." will play the laughter is almost contin-play "A- Ray of Sunshine." It is a uous. Eileen Huban is still the sons skit with dancing and dialogue. charming Moya and Henry Duffey, ental dancer, and the Academy quar- her versatility, and In every Inlet, boxing bouts on Tuesday and 8tance portrayal has marked a Friday nights andT- the battle royal teadr. advvanc he5 art S0 w.dn.saav day she hae tulileved a posiUon tti dBeBaay- the theater that falls to the lot of Cmtlamea Vest lass ttw.younf aJareseea, Wish Wynne, the celebrated English comedienne from London music is nresent a grouD of char- lltXl IP, 19 tiiwoctiv xr.

acter studfk her own comical crea- Murphy, Dodson Mitchell, P. jr. and master Is engaged la a eon- damnation. 1 V..