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to a THE PHILADELPHIA' INQUIRER. TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 1924 Earle Opens New Play and Vaudeville Fine Array of Motion Pictures on View USUAL INTERESTING HEY DUE IS EARLE OPENS TO Elsie junis heads PROGRAMME "FLAMING YOUTH" IS FEATURE AT STAHTOH Although Not Exactfy Like the Book, Ht Is Full of "THE UNKNOWN PURPLE" Good Detective Story Was the Feature at the Karlton Yesterday Roland West and Carlyle Moore's tense und dramatic Mage piny, "The Unknown Purple," was -shown in screen form at the Karlton yesterday, and the film proved quite as engrossing and dramatic as did the spoken drama. The leading character in the story is Peter Marebtnont, who, having served a term in jail for a crime which Flame Quite an Array ot Popular Screen Players Have Prominent Roles in It "Flaming Youth," although not flam- ing quite so brightly as when it op-! peared throughout the pages of the sensational novel of modern society by Warner Fabian, burns quite enough in the screen version seen at the Stan ton this week. Much in the book has been changed and much has been left to the imagination, but in spite of it the picture still flames. The significance of the picture has been weakened a good deal by the changes, instead of being an expose of modern society as the book was intended to be, it takes for its basis the problem of whether marriage is a cage which stifles love.

The answer is, of course, that real love con never be stilled. It is only the selfish love which perishes in the hangman's noose. The story of the picture, not the book is that of a young girl, brought up in the unconventional, frivolous, pleasure-loving ti nd selfish atmosphere of modern society. Her two sisters are, unhappy in their marriage and she comes to the conclusion that marriage is only a noose and that there should be "some Ilappyland where conventions don't matter." Eventually, of course, after several flirtations and one engagement, she decides that, marriage is the "Happy-land." The experiences of the sitters, which in the book were much more interesting than hers, are only lightly touched upon. The part of the girl is exceedingly well ployed by Colleen Moore, who in appearance is.

almost exactlv like Patricia Frenti.s of the story. Milton Sills is seen as Cary Scott, the man' she eventually marries. Elliott Dexter is natural and couvinc- ing as Doctor Bobs, the family aviser and confessor. fcteumun piays the part ot tne motner. CONDEMNSHIGH TAX Speaker Asserts Industries Have Been Endangered Through Increases The lives of healthy industries have been endangered through increases of taxes since the AVorld War.

and if they are allowed to soar higher, they may" prove disastrous, according to Franklin Spencer Edmonds, member of the State Tax Commission, who ad dressed members of the Republican Women of Pennsylvania yesterday at their headquarters, loll Locust street "The cost of functioning of any es tablishment should be considered before it is taxed," he said. "The aver age concern has two successful years. one indifferent and a losing year in a period of four years. It should not be taxed as high when it loses as when it gains. Another mistake is when a growing concern is heavily taxed.

The mouey paid in high taxes would be placed back in business for future expansions. It would mean more to the government ultimately." 1) OW STM SCREEN Adapted From Owen Davis1 Prize Play an Unusually Fine Production Surrounding Features Were in Harmony and Won the Favor of Audiences "Icebound," adapted from the successful play of the same name by Owen Davis, is the feature at the Stanley this week. The play won the Pulitzer prize last year as the best American drama of the year, and the screen version should be accorded a high place among the motion pictures of the year. Since Philadelphia has not been able to see the stage production, it must at least be thankful for the opportunity of seeing the excellent- adaption which William De Mille has made for the screen. The picture has been developed in a wonderfully realistic manner.

There is no let-down in the picturiza-tion of the icebound repression of the New England town and its people to give a movie star a chance to emote. Nor are there any spectacular or sensational scenes breaking, in true movie style, into the deadly monotony of the narrow icebound lives of the people of the New England town. As a convincing character study, "Icebound" is by far the best picture of its kind. The few characters in the picture were chosen for their ability and they demonstrate it to the utmost. As the youngest son of the narrow, grasping, mean-spirited and hidebound Jordon family, Richard Dix gives an excellent portrayal of the youth, who after having fought in the war.

refuses to settle down again on the New England farm and live the life demanded by family tradition. Lois Wilson, as the ward of old Mrs. 'Jordon, the head of the family, does just as good work as she did in "The Covered Wagon." She Was si good selection for the part. Alice Chapin, as Mrs. Jordon.

Edna May Oliver, as the old housekeeper, and Ethel Wales, as Ella Jordon, the old-maid daughter, are splendid character types. Waring'a Pennsylvanians are again the principal attraction of the surrounding programme. Their selections for their final week include "Oh Baby," "The One I Love," "Evening." "Raggedy Ann," "Sleep" and "Absolutely." Josef Pasternack conducts the orchestra in the "Raymond" overture. "Pied Piper, Malone" at Palace Thomas Meighan in "Pied Piper Malone," a story of the sea and of Old-port, a port of entry in Maine, with the star playing the role of a mate who has a contender for the hand of the town's one best catch in the person of Patty Thomas, the Mayor's daughter, was the attraction at the Palace last night. The picture was reviewed at length several weeks ago.

when first presented at another theatre, and lias a lot of human appeal in its action. "Her Temporary Husband" Capitol Rollicking farce is the basic idea of "Her Temporary Husband." which was shown at the Capitol last nizht with Owen Moore. Sidney Chaplin, Sylvia Kreamer, Muliy Marshall and others in the cast. It is amusing, interesting and revolves around a young girl who, to win a fortune, is forced to marry within twenty-four hours. How she gets around the situation is breezily told.

"Pioneer Trails" At Regent The gold rush of '49 to the West is. the basis of "Pioneer Trails." which was shown -at the Regent last night with Alice Calhoun and Cullen Landis in leading roles. It is replete with thrills, exciting incidents and is withal interesting throughout. Hordes of Indians figure in some of the exciting scenes and tne wnole picture has the air of realism. "West of Water Tower" Two Houses The film adaptation of the popular novel by Homer Croy.

entitled, "West of the WTater Tower," which involves the romance of a young couple, who, believing themselves married, discover that the ceremony was a hoax, was the central offering at both the Strand and the Colonial last night. Glenn Hunter, a young actor of much talent, has the stellar role, and other players include May McAvoy, Ernest Torrenc-e, George Fawcett and Zazu Pitts. "Black Oxen" at the Imperial Gertrude Atherton's sensational novel, "Black Oxen," adapted to the screen, was the showing at the Imperial last night. It relates the romance between an elderly woman and a young man, the former having gone through the process of gland transference to bring about a youthful appearance. Corrine Griffiths plays the latter role and Conway Tearle that of the young man.

Notables to Attend "America" Here The opening presentation, in this city on Monday evening, March 31 at the Chestnut Street Opera House of D. W. Griffith's newest and most highly praised screen production, "America," will be of unusual interest' because of the notables in the audience. Many educators will be among those 'who see this romance of the Revolutionary period and there will also be present descendants ot men and women whose American ancestry goes back to the time of the war for independence. Griffith himself will be here and he will have with him a party including Carol Dempster, the talented young player, who is in the leading role of the production; Neil Hamilton, who is the leading man.

and Charles Emmet Mack, another member of 'the cast, who is well remembered for his work in Griffith's "Dream Street." A. L. Grey, president of the Griffith corporation, will also come here from New York. CEOOID SHOWN AT FAY'S Vaudeville Acts Were -Largely of Novel Kind; Pictures Proved Quite Entertaining The feature picture at Fay's last night was "Alimony," which purported to herald a warning to those who think lightly of the marriage vows. It tells the story of the rise from humbleness to' affluence of a young couple, through the influence of the man's employer.

As is the rule in all well-regulated pictures, the employer had his eye on the wife, too, and the husband becomes enamored of a gaudy girl. The wife hears something which causes her to suspect, and so she applies for a divorce asking a huge, sum of alimony, so that the other woman will not hare it to spend. There is considerable action, a lot of villainy and some excitement, but the whole picture is far from convincing or even entertaining. Nor was the cast of especial moment. Grace Darmond and Warner Baxter played the roles of the wife and husband, who had their trials and tribulations, but who eventually decided that there was no fun in being nasty to each other.

Ruby Miller, Jackie Saunders, "William A. Carroll and Clyde Filmore were among those the various roles. The usual news and short reels rounded out this part of the programme. Heading the vaudeville was Evelyn Bates and company in a novelty sketch called "The Millionaire." which was replete with amusing complications. Another interesting number was the Chung Wah Trio, three Chinamen, who showed marked ability as comedians and harmonists, and were given a cordial reception.

The De Vries Troupe, an aggregation of female aerialists. performed many daring feats with great agility tind cleverness. Case and Cav-auaugh contributed a singing and dancing act with comedy trimmings that proved pleasinglv entertaining, and Art Stanley, in "A Touch of Melody," had something quite out of the ordinary. The sixth act was that of Gesler and a singing, dancing" and piano-logue, "which 'received unstinted approval from the large audience. MINSTREUTNEW BILL Everything on the Programme at Welch's Proved Amusing The Emmett Welch Minstrels last night provided their friends with an entirely new programme of amusing features, foremost among which was the satire, "The Scandal of Teapot Dome," which included many "discoveries" which had not been dreamed of by the investigating committee at Washington: Boyden Lemuels, Kelley, Bob Girard and the other comedians mixed things up immensely, thus provoking much laughter.

New songs and jokes in the first part, as well as Emmett J. Welch's ballads, which likewise were new and of the choicest variety, and the appearance of Gene Finnernan, a novelty dancer who introduced a lot of original steps with line agility, and the various specialties by members of the company rounded out a really enjoyable entertainment. HUSBAND GETS ESTATE Only Beneficiary Named in Will of Woman Who Left $57,080 The only beneficiary under the terms of the will of Mrs. Clara May Knox, 20G3 East Cambria street, who died March 13, is her husband, John J. Knox.

The will was admitted to probate yesterday. The estate is valued at Among other wills probated were those of John Rippel, 1701 South Sec ond street. Jacob E. Eabsen-shade, 2035 North Twentieth street, $6300; Rachel E. S.

Stout. 2727 Seltzer street, 0500; Carrie Hi Griscom, -4026 Spruce. treet, S52O0. Inventories of personal estates filed included the following: Thornton W. Shehnerdine, S05.310.05; Emma D.

Barton. Charles Munder, John II. McFadden, Anna Moore, $5317.19: Martha Seip. $0264.01: James A. Griffiths, S840O.48, and William E.

Winslow, $0000.94. OPERATION POSTPONED Dr. Conwell's Right Eye to Be Treated Next Week An operation to remove a cataract from the right eye of Rev. Dr. Russell H.

Conwell, pastor of the Baptist Temple, and president of Temple University, which wa3 to have been performed in a day or so, has been postponed until some time next week. A similar operation was, performed upon Dr. Conwell's left eye two weeks ago and it was deemed advisable to delay the second operation until Dr. Con-well had. fully recovered from the'first.

He is undergoing treatment for both eyes at present. Dr. Conwell is suffering no serious inconveniences and will today speak at Williamsport. DR. LOFTUS GETS POST Merion Physician to Head Department at Misericordia Hospital The appointment of Dr.

John T. Loftus, of Merion, well known in medical circles here, as head of the department of laryngology in the Misericordia Hospital, Fifty-third street and Cedar avenue, was announced j-esterday by Dr. Ernest Laplace, medical director of the institution. Dr. Loftus will fill the vacancy caused two weeks ago by the death of Dr.

Thomas J. Bayard. He is at present traveling in Europe, but has been notified of his appointment by Dr. La place, and is expected to return to this city within the next few weeks. PRQGRAMiVt he did not commit, succeeds ia discovering the purple ray, which has the property of making a person invisible at will.

lie returns to. wreck vengeance upon his wife, vibo wan the guilty person, and the lover, who had become wealthy troni bis dye pa tent. There fellows many exciting mo- ments keeping the audience keyed up a high pitch, even though not particularly convincing. In the end the inventor marries Ruth, his cs-wife' sister, who has not lost faith in him. Henry B.

Walthall played the role of the wronged inventor, and later Victor Comfort, with a diginity and conviction that was strikingly the most interesting performance of the caM. The latter role of Victor is one which requires infinite polish and Mr. Wal thall gave it that. The balance of the cast was goou witnout neing extraordinary, nnd included Alice. Lake.

Stewart Holmes. Ileleq Ferguson. Frankie Lee, Ethel Grey Terry and James Morrison. The director elipped a cog when he did not insist that Uuth. played by Hejen 1 erguson, shouM rccister the lapse of years between her first appearance and the time when she married the hero.

I his was a a I matter oi some nine auu in iuc t-rm-cal waft an error that- was scarcely excusable. "Little Old N. In 3 Houses The popularity of Marion Davies in the dual role of a girl and a boy in "Little Old New York," a romance of a century ago in the Metropolis, wax further accentuated last night when this "picture was the feature of the programme in the Benn, the GOth St. and the Leader theatres. Its utory has been so frequently described in these columns that further expression is unnecessary.

It is a picture of marked interest and cleanliness. At the (i9th Street added attractions, included "Felix the Krazy Kat," a aod other short reels. Mothers, Do This the Children Cough, Rub Muaterole on Throats and Chests No telling how soon the symptoms may develop into croup, or worue. And then's when you're glad you have a jar of Muaterole at hand to give prompt relief. It does not blister.

As first aid, Musterolo ia excellent. Thousands of mothers know it. You should keep a jar ready for instant use. It is the remedy for adults, too, Rf-lieves e-ore throat, bronchitis, tonsillitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pain and aolit-s of back, or joints, sprains, sore imiHcIe, chilblains, frosted feet and colds of the chest (it may prevent pneumonia). To Mothers Muaterole is lo made in milder form for babies and small children.

Ask for Children's Musterole. CJc and jars Bet than a mustard plaster today recommending Rcsi-nol Ointment as a safe and effective remedy for constant use. Absolutely pure, healing, mildly antiseptic, Resinol will often soothe away in a day or so the most stubborn rash, or the most trifling blemish. Even a light application sinks deep into the pores, attacks the root of the disorder, and starts the skin again acting normally. It jour child has today any spot, rash, or irritation of flic skin, apply Resinol.

Resinol is absolutely harmless. It cannot irritate the delicate texture of baby skin. You can use it without fear. Its results are surprising. $3t a jar at your druggist, or send for a free trial sample to Dept.

10, Resinol, Baltimore, Md. FORMED FOX BILL Romance of Country in Photoplay and in Surrounding Offerings Marshall Neilan went a long distance to procure atmosphere for his picture. Tjpe Rendezvous, whicli was the feature at the Fox last night, although the Ktory trails to America, to make the romance all the more acceptable to the aterage person. There is a note of insincerity in the progress of the picture, which; while it will escape the average fan, is nevertheless apparent to one who has been following the screen for years. Howev it pleased the audi ence at the lot, and that is just what was desired.

It is the romance of a child of royalty in the old Russian regime, who is, left in the care of peasants, and reared as one. Believing that she is fostering the fate of the man she believes is her father she marries a brigand, notwithstanding that she has been awaiting the return of her Americon lover. Some brutal encoun ters result, in which the poor girl is one of the victims. How death comes to the man and happiness to the girl in the return of her lover, furnishes the happy ending. Revolutionary plots and schemes are a part of the action and Mr.

Neilan has left no stone unturned to give dramatic atmosphere, even to the extent of spoiling the continuityor perhaps, the censors have done this for him. Once the action gets into the main story there's a pretty love theme, charmingly done by Lucille Rickson and Conrad Nagel. In consonance with the Russian spirit of the the surrounding bill was made up of atmospheric selections, even to a piano selection by Percy Grainger of the first movement of Tschaikowsky's flat concerto, which was rendered with such effectiveness as to win unstinted enthusiasm. A ballet Humoresque dance by Thalia Zanou and Jack Cartier, with Russian folk song accompaniment, and the Grand Orchestra performance of Tschaikowsky's Fourth Movement still further added to the harmony of the programme. News subjects also pleased.

"AFTER THE BALL" Picture Based on the Famous Song Shown at Victoria A picture which had as its basic plot the famous song of two or more decades ago written by Charles K. Harris, and celled "After the Ball, which was whistled and hummed bv thousands, was the feature at the Victoria last night. A may be imagined, itsis full oi sentimental incidents, some good and others not so good. But as a whole it proved in teresting and somewhat amusing. It is the tragedy which has come into the life of an old man who.

in his younger days, saw his sweetheart in the arms of another at their engagement bull, and retails the harrowing events vhich fol lowed. That a- popular song may be transferred to the screen in an interesting and entertaining manner is amply demonstrated. Miriam Cooper. Gaston Glass and Edna Murphy arc among the players who contributed convincing roles. The settings were tasteful and con sonance with the action of the story.

"The White Sister" in Two Houses The film adaptation of P. Marion Crawford's story, "The White Sister," was the feature attraction in both the Logan and Greet Northern last night. Lillian Gish is the bright star in the titular role of the girl whose sweet heart had been reported killed battle, and who sought the solace of the cloister. It is a beautiful sentiment which is expressed and the picture is filled with engrossing moments. Photoplays Continuing Here "The Ten Commandments" continues to attract large audiences to the Aldine, where it is in the midst of pronounced success.

As has already been asserted in these columns it is one of the most notable pictures thus far flashed upon the silver sheet. "Under the Red Robe" which has been put into a film story, began its second week at the Arcadia Robert Mantell, Rose Coghlan, Genevieve Hamper and a host of other well and favorably known players have important-characters in the development of the plot revolving, around Cardinal Richelieu. It is an elaborately staged production. "Powder River, Let's Go!" began its third and final week at the Metropolitan last night. It is full of interest and shows some of the hardships which our boys experienced while fighting for the freedom of the world, and is being presented for the benefit of ona of the orders identified with the "Doughboys." One Thin Woman Gained 10 Pounds in 22 Days Thin Men Can Do the Same All weak men and women, All nervous men and women, All skinny men and women, take on weight in 30 days by just taking McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets four times a day as easy to take as candy.

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McCoy Laboratories, 522 Fifth New York City. Cuticura Toilet Trio Snl for Sample RUSSIAN prog mm mm- URGE HOUSES' Beautiful Playhouse Attraet-, ed Prominent Persons to Its First Performance Programme of Vaudeville of i Standard Quality Included Novelties and Old Favorites Ore of the most notable events in the history of the theatre in Philadelphia took place last evening when the xnagu.hcent Earle- Theatre, at Ek-venth" and Market streets threw its doors open to receive the mightv throng of people who had been assured that tht new playhouse would eclipse in grandeur, in tastefulness and in comfort any temple devoted to vaudeville and pictures in this country. And thev were not disappointed, for nothing more beautiful is to be found in any Tart of the world, if one may take the word of some eminent people who in- pected tjie hoise at the invitation opening yesterday afternoon. Prior to the beginning of the pro-KrarnrDe several prominent people spoke of the long stride Philadelphia has now taken in the matter of sumptuously appointed and artitieallj- arranged theatres. With the rise of the elaborate urfaiu of gold cloth, revealing an act urtain of heavy silken fabric, with lighting effects that added to its lustre: the asbestos curtain having previously been raised and in itself an ornate affair, the vaudeville performance was begun.

Victor Herbert led the orchestra in an overture from his popular "Mile. Modiste," which was.ren-dered with fplendid harmony by the body of musicians who will cater to the public in the future. This was followed by Les IGicks, in a mannikin specialry called. "Enchanted Forest," the little performers were illuminated with electric lights and their antics were real remarkable. It was something out of the ordinary in this style of attraction.

One of the most pleasing, as well as daintily staged features was in which Ina Hayward and Dora Mangbn, two attractive and pplen-lidly voiced yonog women, rendered the neveral selections, with beautiful sewn effects, and were accompanied by "Misba's Boys," a quartette of who added to the ct A zing and dancing act in which Seanlon. Denno Brothers and Scanlan participated, developed a surprise to many in the audience, for after the first or second number one member raised the derby hat and flowing hair demonstrated tbat.it was a woman in men's clothing. Their singing and danc- jug was tnorougiuy enjoyeo. Gladys Clark and Henry Bergman. I both of whom have appeared in musical comedy with sniocess, contributed a fu'ngiDg comedy sketch called "Seminary which displayed their talents to excellent advantage, and Crawford and Broderick in their eccentric comedy, called "A Smile or Two." which was full-of bree7T sayings and orne songs.

Jay lirennan and Stanley Ttogers', in the conversational act which made Savoy and Brennan famous, had the audience in a roar with their amns-jng patter, and the Bellecaire Brothers tid athletic stnnis of a high order of merit. An exit march dedicated by Abe Hablosky, composed by Ionis G. Schra-ler, who is the loader of the orchestra, was rendered and received applause. Altogether the entertainment was interesting and amusing. The audience last nigbt was of capacity size and much admiration for the beauties of the theatre was' expressed.

FARCE AT DESMOND What's Your Vife Doing?" Full of 'Amusing Complications Herbert nail Winslow and Emil Nyitray must assume full responsibility for -any dislocation jaws or the Ousting of buttons occurring at the Desmond last night for they are the prepetfators of "What's Your Wife Doing?" a rollicking farce which was presented by Mae Desmond and her players. Be it known that although it gets off to a poor start it races nwift-jly thereafter and gives one few moments to straighten the face from the last laugh. The plot revolves around ji young ana lrresponsiwe Keener lor the hand of the daughter of a judge. When he interviews "papa" the latter informs him that so soon as be is able to gather ten thousand dollars within a month and he has just received this sum from his uncle to tart in business- consent to the marriage would be given. Oddly enough oil stock figures in the nctiea; for the young man buys some thousands of dollars worth and loans the other five thousand to a friend who is in difficulties.

To insure his acquisition of the sum, which he has foolishly wasted apparently he. becomes co-respondent for a young married couple who want a temporary divorce and he agrees to compromise the wife for ten thousand. But the scheme fails. Meanwhile the oil stock has soared in value, the friend returns the borrowed money and all ends happily. But there are many amusing situations before the finish.

Needless to say, the Players jumped from real drama to farce without a flaw. Individual mention would be unkind, so smooth was the entire performance. Brevities of 1924" at Casino Lena Daley, surrounded by a group of capable performers, a pretty chorus singers who won more than the U5ual amount of applause, opened the week at the Casino yesterday after-rcon in "Brevities of 1021." The production, in eighteen scenes and two acts, introduced several features out -i the ordinary. One of these, the Snowflake Girl song and setting, was quite as good as anything yet seen at this house. Jack "Smoke" Gray, a blackface comedian, injects much liumor into several scenes and hid work in the phoe shop number was especially good.

Goldie and Burke, flancers, stage a neat turn with many row steps and almost stopped the show nt the initial performance. The of Harry Peterson. Miss Daley, Alma Arliss and Thelma Carleton compares well with any company of the season. Orpheum's Appetizing Bill An appetizing bill of vaudeville and pictures proved joyous to the audiences ar the Orpheun' last night. It had as jM outstanding feature Elsie Pilcer and Dudley Douglas, assisted by George llaft in a dance divertissement which vas received with evidences of enthusiasm.

Other aet3 included Hermine Shone and company, in the comedy ploy-let, "Window George WattP and Belle Hawley. in a combination of comedy and songs: Clifford and Bailey, those blackface comedians who are a riot of fun, and Larimer and Hudson in diverting specialty. The photoplay offering was "The Leavenworth Case," a mystery story in which Seena Owen, the late Martha Man "field and 'Wilfred Lytell had leading roles. Seen at the Alhambra "Bohemian Life," a singing and dan-cins act interpreted by a group of flever people, headed the bill at the Alhambra last night. In the garb of picturepque gypsies they impressed the audience in no uncertain manner.

Other acts included Ayce and Lucille Sheldon in a dainty "sister" act. Hitter and Knnppe in a novel offering, and Mary Pickford in her latest success, 'Ito-ita," the Spanish dancer, on the screen. SCENIC DELIGHT Colorful Conceits of the 11 usic Box" Make It a Distinctive Production Comedy of Charlotte Greenwood and Bobby Clark Keeps Audience Happy The second edition of "The Music Box Ilevue," in two acts and twenty-three scenes by Irving Berlin, staging by Ilszzard Short, was produced for the first time in this city at the Forrest Theatre last night. Included in the large cast were: Chtirlotle Greenwood. Sara Ash.

Amelia At-ln, McCarthy Sisters. Miriam Miller. Irvine Clark McGuMniigb. Helen Itich. Hal Sherman, Kva soble.

Will Archie, John Walsh. John Kane. William Gaston. Until Pase, 1-lia Kk-arJ. Jackie Uurlbert.

Ada Boshvll. an.l Herbert Gel. Unless your taste in revues does not follow that of a crowded house ut the Forrest last night, you will like this second Music Box affair. lu his first edition. Mr.

Berlin presented something distinctive and, fortunately, he has now repeated. In many respects this particular effort in its class is in a class by itself. The music, much of it now familiar, is in the happy Berlin vein, and while some of the lyrics am rather tame, in fact, too much domesticated, there is also a sprinkling of clever lines for the sprightly songs that makes up in p-irt for the lethal qualities of others. Taken as a whole, the revue is nepenthe for the ennuye Napoleon of commercial activities, and by that there is no intention of suggesting that any one was drugged to sleep. The forgetful-ness is induced rather by the stimulating effects of the thing; there is nothing narcotic about it.

There was. for instance, a number of very brilliant fctage settings, colorfully beautiful and imaginative to the last degree. Among therie were "Crinoline L'ays." "The Diamond Horseshoe" and others. There were sprightly dances by Hal Sherman. Ruth Page and a lot of misses who sure could step: there were songs by Sam Ash.

the McCarthy Sisters, Amelia Allen, Helen Rich and Leila llicard. Then, too, there was the chorus. In the matter of fun there were Charlotte Greenwood and Bobby Clark. We mention Boby lasnt, but it's a question which of the two comes first. We can't imagine Charlotte being fun-nierif her name were Violet, suggesting modesty and shrinkage.

If she could be revolved successfully we have an idea she would give- much the appearance of a Dutch windmill. Her long arms and longer legs are anatomical assets she has capitalized and they can always be credited in the profits column. Sometime when we have an off day and don't care particularly what happens, we're going to ask Charlotte whether it is a matter of zoological record that she can kick a giraffe in the face without breaking Ler straight front and. provided we survive the question, demand she demonstrate. Curiosity may be a besetting sin, but it also furnishes meat for interesting contemplation.

A natural foil for her in some of the scenes is the diminutive Bobby Clark, afore-mentioned, the sawd-off exponent of the cigar butt 'school of comedy. Bobby is funnier than -be was a couple of years ago in vaudeville, and even at that time he was welcomed here with delight. He has a method all his own. a method so peculiarly original that there can be absolutely no basis for the charge that be is, perhaps, imitating John Barry-more in Hamlet. These two.

Charlotte and Bobby or, if you prefer, Bobby and Charlotte; provide the comedy and they made for good fun. Others there are in the, cast who bare not been mentioned personally. They should be but executive authority in inexorable. The order is to cutiit off here. It's cut.

Amusing Bill at the Cross Keys The playgoer who seeks amusing entertainment, will find it in plenty at the Cross Keys. A leading feature last night was "Are You a Lawyer?" a mu sical skit which Lew Seymour, an unctious comedian, and his company, provoked many guffaws. Harris and Griffin, in' "The Sheik of 'til." were riotously amusing, while -other acta which received attention included Adelaide Bell and company, in a deliehtful dancing specialty; the DuFor. English comedians, and the Kismet Sisters, ia feats of strength. The picture feature was "The Lion's Mouse," in which Marguerite de la Motte is prominent.

Diverting Bill at Keystone For those who crave for diverting entertainment the bill at the Keystone will prove enjoyable, at least this seemed to be the verdict of the audience last night. The programme was headed by urke. Walih and Nana, in a breezy comedy skit, called "They're Peculiar," and it proved to be so. Other acts included Dwyer and Orma in a skit called "Just Shirley Dahl and company in a vaudeville novelty; Wil-lard. the man who elongates or diminishes his stature at will, and Weyman and company in an acrobatic act of rruch merit.

The photoplay was "Let's Go," in which Richard Talmadge was the bright star. Kentucky Serenade at Grand Those who enjoy the jazziest kind of good syncopated music were given their fill at the Grand Opera House last nigbt with the programme rendered by the Kentucky Serenaders, who individually and collectively displayed their accomplishments in the musical Une. Other acts included Frances Kennedy, whose song monologue was enjoyable and quite unique in its way: Dunlevy and Chesleigh presented a sprightly skit in which they revealed their talents effectively, and Princess Chin Chee Toy, one of the most accomplished Chinese artistes who have appeared here, contributed a cleverly devised act which scored immensely. The photoplay offering was "Rosita," starring Mary Pickford as the Spanish street singer. Double Bill at the Broadway "The Springtime Revue." which seems quite apropos at this time, was the headline vaudeville offerting at the Broadway last night.

It is a dancing number in which Mile. Mimi and Pomne, a pair of agile and graceful performers, headed the group of sprightly coryphees who danced their way into favor. Valerie Bergere. an earnest and capable artist, with her well-selected coterie of players, presented "Judgment," a dramatic playlet, with fine effect, and other acts included Marion and Martin in a funfest. Johnson and Baker, whose fund of merriment seemed to have no bounds, and the photoplay, "Big Brother," in which Tom Moore plays the leading role.

PLAY GIVEN IN HEBREW Miriam Ellas Presents Performance at Arch Street Theatre A theatrical performance in pure Hebrew was presented at the Arch Street Theatre last night by Miriam Elias, leading actress of the Habiniah, a company of Hebrew players, under the auspices of the Philadelphia Branch. Hebrew Society of America. Several thousand members of the Jewish community here attended the play, the first given in this city. The Ilabimah was organized in Europe several years ngo for the purpose of furthering the Hebrew language and Hebrew culture throughout the world. The Hebrew language has been largely supplanted by Yiddish, a mixture of 11 languages of the world.

Dainty Artist Leading Feature in Bill That Pleases Large Audience El.sie Jr.nl:. delightfully ingratiating. rrl.t noon and uwept a large audience along "ith Lor in her impersonations and charming mimicry. Ono of her features was "Yes. We Have Xo Bananas" as it would be wing by a number of persons, including George M.

t'ohan, Sam Kernard, a typical young Englishman, Ethel Barrymore and a raft of others, febe also did. among a number of other artistic miinic mosaics, the laughing song of an English cockney girl, a gripping little gem in comedy thrtt invited tears the while it. provoked smiles. Miss Janis is accompanied by her own pianist, Lester Hodges, and a baritone. Walter Pidgeon, who sang a couple of numbers in a pleasing voice.

Will Mahoney, a versatile chap, who calls his act "Why Be Serious?" proved liis right to a prominent place on the bill because he followed Miss Janis, a discounting handicap, and made good. He made good to the extent that the audience permitted him to go only after he had worked himself out. The following and concluding number of the bill demonstrated that an audience can be kept to the end of the show provided there is the right fort cf act. The management tried the experiment of leaving a really good dancing number for the last, and the offering was "Pep Action," with Percy Oakea and Pamela Delour, supported by Jane Moore. It was a whirlwind act that kept the audience in place until the drop of the curtain.

t'Toto," the well-known clown, with a variety of stuff including tumbling and funny, pantomimic dancing, proved a feature of the programme. Hia is an act seldom seen these days, a delightful reminiscence of a bygone popularity. James Doyle and I ranees Pritchard presented an interesting sketch called "In the Lobby." and Julius Furst performed a number of startling balancing feats on blocks. James Pinto and Jack Doyle were mildly amusing in a musical and comedy sketch, and the Brill Sisters, Rose and Bunny, put over a little comedy and sank out of pitch in "Just Peaches." The regular film features were interesting and timelv. BILL AT GLOBE Wide Range of Diverting Vaudeville and Pictures On View A wide range of entertainment wa3 displayed in the programme offered at the Globe last night, with Fred Heider's Follies, heading the aggregu- tion of talent.

This act was chock fall of nifty ard amusing happenings with music and mirth predominating and some dancing as a garnishment. Frank North and Will Halliday were well received in that classic of bucolic short play. "Back to Wellington," which is both amusing and a reflex of real life, and well interpreted. A comedy playlet called "The Wrecker." was mirthfully presented by a wholly capable company and created many breezes of laughter, and the Lomas Troupe of performers in "From the Bottom to the. Top." displayed, their expertnesa with ntiits, infusing a lot of comedy into their btunte.

Oily Moran. who became famous as one of the Sennett comedy girls, was warmly received in her eccentric comedy offering, and Eld Lowry called his act "Keep Similng," which seemed to be about what the audience was doing while he was making fun. Moore and Mitchell, combined acrobatics with dancing, pongs and patter; Charles B. Lawlor and Company, in a lively skit and George W. Moore, a comedy juggler, were others who found favor.

''Moving Day" at Allegheny Frank Hunter and his band of merrymakers in "Moyjng Day." a lively comedy sketch which proved to be all that the title implies, were the headline offering at the Allegheny last night. Among those assisting the comedian were Blanche Latell and Harry Kelly. The act went over with a rush. Miss BQbette, assisted by. her Serenading sextette of jazzy musicians, sang a number of exclusive and catchy songs, and Grace Hayes also contributed a repertory of -ballads but of another distinctive sort.

Valentine Vox, the comedy ventriloquist, created roars of laughter bv the funny things he had his dummy utter. Prof. Nakae and company, a tronoe of Japanese performers, juggled' balanced and did other unusual stunts. The photoplay attraction was Mary Pickford in her delightful portrayal of the Spanish street singer in "Kosita." On View at William Penn Taul Nevins and his company of funsters known as "The Explorers, furnished plenty of amusement their dert novelty, "The Tomb Severs, which headed the bill at the William Penn last night. Tre act was along current events and was chock lull ot hilarious incidents, with songs anl dances predominating.

Other acts included Pet Kelton. a vivacious comedi-ene, whose array of samples proved decidedly appetizing; Fisher and Shepard, in songs and comedy patter; Grace or.fi Rillr. in their agreeable of fering of songs and chatter, and photoplay. ine iiuuirr, Colleen Moore is the bright star. Plays Still Popular Last night marked the beginning of the final week of "The Gingham Girl' at the Chestnut Street Opera House.

It has enjoyed success since the holidays, which speaks volumes for its de lightful qualities. "Chains," the Jules Eckert Goodman drama of morals, began its second week at the Walnut last night. The author has dealt in an interesting and entertaining way with some of the problems of every day life and has made his contention clear without offense. Helen Gahagan and the other members of the company give finely etched characterizations of the people who figure in the story. Passing Show of 1923" began the final fortnight of its brief engagement at the Shubert last night.

It is eo full of variety, jingle and dance that there isn't a dull moment throughout the entire performance. "The Whole Town's Talking," with Grant Mitchell, Frank Lalor and other clever farceurs in the various roles, began the final week of its all too limited visit to this city, at the Adelphi last night. Nothing more genuinely amusing or more artistically done has been seen hereabouts this 6eason. George M. Cohan's latest contribution to the gayety of local playgoers, "The Bise of Rosie O'Beilly" began its second week at the Garrick, last night.

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