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no THE BOSTON GLOBE TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1925 r. AMUSEMENTS THURSDAY NITE Theatres FILENE SHOW AGAIN BIG HIT Nearly I New Bills At DOUBLE BILL ATTHE COPLEY "Shall We Join the Ladies?" and "Isabel" Acted by the dive Players 2 National Vaudeville Artists N. V. A. rg TWO MONSTER "MUSIC BOX REVUE" "ROSE MARIE" AT THE HOLLIS STREET "ROMEO AND JULIET" AT THE SELWYN AT THE COLONIAL' AT THE SHUBERT Cooperative Association Gives "Barbara Lee" "THE IMMIGRANT'1 AT THE WILBUR Drama by M.

H. Guleslan Relating the Rise of a Poor Armenian to Wealth and Fame MID-NITE Musical Comedy With a Dramatic Jane Cowl Again Charms by Her Quaint and Well Acted Little Drama COFI.KY comedy in First time THEATRE "Isabel." a three acts by Kurt Goetz. in Boston. The cast: Plot That Thrills and Melodies Third of Series Surpasses in Beauty of Pictorial Display, Melody Dance and Gayety With Scenes Laid on the Irish Coast BUY SEATS MOW Illusive Impersonation of Shakspere's Heroine SHOWS That Delight Aunt Olivia Klspeth DadnM Isabel Shawle Katherloe Standing1 Wilton Shawle Philip Tonge Mitcby Wordier Huise Peter Graham Alan Mowbray, Followed by We Join the a mystery in one act by Sir James M. Barrie.

First time in i Boston. The caat: 40 40 "Romeo and SELWYN THEATRE Juliet." The cast: Satnaon HOLLIS STREET THEATRE" Loggerheads," a comedy in three acts by Ralph Cullinan. First time here. The cast WILBUR THEATRE "The drama in three acts and seven scenes, by Mr and Mrs M. H.

Gulesian. First time here. The cast: Bailey Hick ijerald Unii.irii John LaDKan Mrs Preen Elapeti Dudgeon1 Mrs Bland Mona tilynne i COLONIAL THEATRE Third annual "Music Box Revue," designed by Irving Berlin and produced In association with Sam H. Harris, staged by Hazzard Short. First time here.

Principals of the company: Florence Moore. John Steel. Josepli Sautler. It Sawyer. Jouodj Burke.

Solly Ward. r'lor-eie i rl nisliawo. Hugh I'amrrou. Pbll Gilbert Lawrence Mr O'Hrien I tvn t'o-ny llalpln I'Ulen llalpln llalpln I hri-tie Barrett I'ailna Collins (Jail Kane Joan na Room Saannon Barry Macoiium Chrenre Handyslde Ainsworth Arnold Allen H. Moore Mlaa Donna Pas Ue Lonp Howard Freeman Clirenre Handyalde Ainsworth Arnold Allen n.

jumre Donna Pas U- Loup Howard Freeman 7 JAZZ BANDS "7 JAZZ BANDS I Best Seats (Reserved) $1.50 B. F. KEITH'S Neweombe Richard Whorf I Franeis C'ompton Madaline Grande Alan Mowbray Lucy Currier I Oie 'Logger heads." which pened an en- iregary Abram Benvolio Tybalt 'apulet I Montague Lady Montague Borneo Parla Peter Nurse to Juliet Juliet Mercutlo Friar Iureooe Willard Joray I Veninn Kelso I Loui Bertm i.ordon Karby QfSjCt Hampton LkBel Hogarth ICvenaen Qiaadea BkadM Rollo Peters George Carter Milton Pope I Jessie Ralph I Jaue COWl I mm i icaerins Mildred Lawrence. if ll Richard Harrison -'r J'nnlngs Hairop Tnrian Arthur Ashley astro Battle Lawrence Mlas Viola Fortesene Nam Jenkins Frank Frayne Sir Joseph Wratbie. Veeriah Nnrskian Miss Marcuerite ItNIMt I Talaat Paaba Ainsworth Arnold aile Veedah's brother Wallls Roberts Sam Howard Vlbert Andmsa Miss Valle "ordley Hulse stau'liu Philip Tonge May Ediss lane Arrol Victor Tan-lv BOSTON THEATRE 11:18 M.

Kroni three to 1(1 falls after I A Policeman. Franklyn Francia Charles Hrokaw John Crawley each of the seven scenes of the thnee i Entire proceed a-o gagement at the Hollis Street Theatre last evening, is a story of the fisher folk of Ireland, vividly told and convincingly acted. Several of "the situations are uncommonly strong and intense. The dialogue Is crisp and there are numerous hearty laughs. The author's character-drawing -reveals considerable skill, and yet it is heightened in each Instance by the ability of the players.

One. fears that the play might suffer in. less competent hands. The present production is fortunate in havintr in the east Whltford Kane acts of "The Immigrant," which had its Mr Clive has chosen for this week YandevUln Artists' Heneflt Fund. production at the Copley Theatre an first Metronolftan Dioduction last eve HUBERT THEATRE "Rose Mario a musical play in two acts.

Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Ham-merstein 2d, music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stothart. Produced by Arthur Hammersteln. First time In Boston. The cast: Serjtt Malooe Charlra Meaklna Lady Jane Beau-ire Kay Black Eagle William Skavtan llawley Byroo Hnstll Kniile La Klimme Paul IVnah Wanda Pbrbe Brune lUrd-Bolled Herman Charlea Kllber Jim Keujon iiuy Robertson K- Mar.e I.a Flamme Btbel lira tier Cora, l-'rye Indications last evening at the Shu-bert Thearre were so highly favorable for the success of the delightful musical Play, "Rose Alarie." that its sojourn In town doubtless will bring about a repetition or the enconiums given Mr Ham-mersteins production in other cities. Th.

re are two acts: but the numerous encores given songs and dances extended tlse performance to a late hour. Beautifully staged and costumed and presented by an excellent cast a real story is told in a way somewhat at variance with the majority of modern entertainments of this sort. There are many changing moods In the play. Drama, plain and eccentric sdjr, romance and tragedy follow in quick succession, the general result suggesting a light operatic atmosphere with grand opera interruptions. Some of the ensembles are made unusually effective because of bizarre and striking costumes worn by the large nlng at the Wilbur Theatre, furnished a good indication of the attitude of the audience, which practically tilled the house, toward this new and original play by Mr and Mrs M.

H. Gulesian. Mr Gulesian, an Armenian by birth, unusually interesting double bill, which was applauded with remarkable onthus- iasm last night bv an audience which practically lilied both lloor and balcony. Kurt Goetz, a Teutonic dramatiet not hitherto known here, is represerued by i a three-act comedy, adapted to the TREtVIONT Tho BIGGEST AND BEST OF ALL1 ONLY 6 NIGHTS 2 MATS. MORE Macoiium who themselves It li Nelvin Know, harles oHimima Dorothy DtUey, the three Wainwrlf lit slstaf Buetia Vlata.

Krlc Titus and HsHru Rich. Irving Berlin's third annual "Music Box Revue" has been almost two years coming; to Boston, but It is such a gloriously colorful and dellghtfully entertainlng show that it Wat) worth waiting for. Certainly the audience that crowded the Colonial Theatre to its capacity last evening enjoyed It all Immensely and had not the rule against granting encores been rigidly enrorced the performance would not have ended until midnight. Like the Ziegfeld "Follies." "Music Box Kevjues" are comparable only with themselves: all are so good that it is merely a matter of personal taste whether one edition Is better than another. Perhaps the present edition is lef overwhelmingly gorgeous in scenic and sartorial display than Its predecessors, but artistry and real beauty have compensated for anything that may have been lost in lavishneas.

In abundance and variety of entertainment there has surely been no decrease, ant' in Individual merit the performers will not suffer by comparison with the best of the past. The fun Is a varied as it is amus CA co-jiprrl who Is credited with having made a American bv Arthur Richman, A HEW MVSCAL COHCOY rAwr- 4r NED WAV BURN Next Mon 2 Weeks Seats Now and entitled "Isabel." Barrio's "Shall We Join the I.adles" the first act of a thrilling melodrama whii-h the dramatist has chosen never to continue, fills the residue of the evening. Isabel" Is full of epigrammatic wit. wholly artificial, and in the tone of 18th century sophisticated comedy. Vet the most amusing scene in it is largely farcical.

The drunken foolery eeems spontaneous, the wit, in Mr Richman's version at any rate. 16 not seldom ia-bored and self conscious. The Karrie play assembles a group of at table. The host after dinner tells the guests that one of the 12 has committed a murder, but he does not know which one is guilty. Incidents are so arranged that everyone of the 12, and the two servants in the room as well, pnntrk-a tr.

env nr Ar onmAlhlncr trt 1TI- That Shakspere has not lost his drawing power, and that medieval romance still has charm in an age of pictures and Jazz, was shown by the large audience which greeted Jane Cowl last night at the Selwyn. A more beautiful heroine of the classic drama never faced the footlights of a Boston stage. To beauty and the charm and freshness of youth Jane Cowl adds talent and a sufficient measure of experience, and thus commands succe-s as few actresses of this generation do. That the pleasure of the evening was not confined exclusively to the audience was manifest when Miss Cowl came before the curtain at the close (bf the third act aud expressed her gratification at being able to greet so friendlv gathering in the city where she was born and with which she had so many pleasant associations. The role of Juliet has been the goal to which -he ambition or countless actresses has aspired.

Few. however, in attaining it have played the role with more earnest passion, in which youthful impulsiveness is constantly in conflict with girlish modesty. To the role of Romeo Rollo Peters brings a sufficiently Juvenile face and figure. In this respect he excels many with whoso acting The playgolng public Is familiar. Of course the balcony scene is always the one most vividly remembered.

This was attractive in every way, and it was played with rare skill. -Mr Peters is not free from mannerisms of speech and of pose, but his act-ng is always earnest, and in reading his lines the ring of sincerity is generally present. Gordon Burbv's I'snnioi handsome fortune in this city during the last SO years, has with the aid of Mrs Gulesian produced a play in which the hero Is an Armenian immigrant. A pathetic figure on his arrival at Ellis Island, on of his poverty, friendlessness and ignorance of English, the hero not only becomes very prosperouis within a few years by means of real estate operations, but after a romantic courtship he marries a charming daughter of the Commissioner of Immigration who would have deported the young man on his arrival had not the tender-hearted daughter surreptitiously loaned the unfortunate fo) needed to Insure his admission. After the second act, when all the members of the cast had come on the stage and bowed their acknowledgements to continued applause by the audience Arthur Ashley, the star of the cast, suggested that the appearance of Mr and Mrs Guleelan seemed to be the logical thing.

The Idea seemed to be what the audi I groups of girls. Other big numbers IOVEG-SHAOOWS ANYRtVUE I CV0t PRODUCED ANYWHfi Iee," th fllene foop rathe musical comrdy which opened last nlajht at the Tremont Theatre, can be compared favorably With previous aucceaaeg of the sarrw, organization, frame can iro no higher, for the F. A. annual musical comedies have attracted attention all over Xew Kngland. and even on Broadway, New York, for their originality and tun- fui melodies.

Thi year 1. Harlow. W. Ul nd G. O.

Uoldle. the authors of the book, have taken their Inspiration from three sources, all of which are of universal interest. The comedy centers round cross word puzzles; the plot concerns a radio invention, and th of the heroine, as well as the of the show, comes from the trad name of the frocks worn by the girls in the chorus. It Is a reason for unending: wonder to most people who follow dramatic events closely that every year the K. C.

A. mauages a successful musical comedy. A New York producer con-aiders himself lucky to get a real hit in five years, but the F. A. shows not only prove a hit every year with their audiences, but they are staged as elaborately aa any legitimate play, and re attended yearly by Broadway scouts who seek material for the next season musical plays in New York.

Iee" has all the merits of a "Broadway musical play," and in addition has some new ideas not yet tried out. a group of chorus arirls who dually nave enthusiasm and l. and the famous "ponies," who bring down the house every year by their dancing. The story of "Barbara Lee" concerns the fortunes of young Tom Brown, who has Invented something which will enable, the radio audiences to see. as well hear, the people who are performing tor them.

Miles Hawley. the villain with the little mustache and sophisticated manner, steals the' blueprints of the Invention. However, what he thinks re the blueprints are really cross-word nuzsles. put Into the blueprint envelope as a Joke by two of Tom's friends. Barbara l-e, the heroine, "wins a dancing and popularity contest which Hawley Is promoting, and te taken to vew York.

But before Barbara jroes tTaulev stals some money from Plnk-hsm Standlsh. Barbara's uncle, and the hlame Is cleverly placed on Tom Barbara goes to New York to try to free her sweetheart from this stain on his character, and managee to aid Tom's friends in keeping Hawlty from pelltng the fake plans to Judge Rlcrurds. Of course Barbara and Tom are finally married, and Hawley Is 'hown to be the instigator of all the evil in to play. Leah Ainsworth in Title Role I Ah Ainsworth takes the role of Ttarbara Le. She is a charming dancer, and has much grace and stage personality.

As Barbara Lee she makes a de-lurhtful heroine, and deserved all tne applause that was heaped on her. Howard Rerolg. who has sung In previous Ttlene shows, was admirably cast ror the role or hero. To a pair nJ feet, he adds a well trained nd pleasing voice. He icutarljr effective when he ang Vlrinla Barbara Lee" and hen You re ATheodore Richardson was well cast as the villain, and did his "dirty work as expertly and skilfully as if he had been on the stage for some yeare and was not a member of the Fllene Cooperative Association.

Robert Winternltx. a former favorite in F. C. A. shows, has the part of Spike Burns, who is a fricr.d of the hero and Is the comedian of the show In between times.

O. Sheldon and Grace Hunter also are good Tor several laughs during the course of the play. Betty Weber and Wary Whelan are charming as foils lor Miss Ainsworth. and furnish plenty of love Interest. There are plenty jr specialties that deserve commendation.

Including the v. un i LOEW'S ORPHEUM Continuous 9:13 A. M. to 10:30 P. M.

National Vaudeville Artists' Wtek were responsible for the plav's first presentation at the Cherry Lane Theatre, New York. The action takes place In Lahinch. a seacoast village or County Clare. The plot is based on a reud betwseo the ilalpins and the Barretts. Ellen Hal-pin, widow of the man who was murdered some 20 vears previous, makes her home with her brother-in-law.

Corny Halpm. Christie Barrett, brother of the man who committed the crime, makes his sudden appearance from Australia. He has come to offer marriage to the wldoxv with whom he has been in love since they were boy and girl together. Halpin and her brother-in-law believe that is the widow's daughter, Norah, he wants to marry. Norah's secret meetings with Barrett, who has enlisted her aid in trying to bring about a reconciliation between the families, Is discovered.

Then there follows a heavy scene, made all the more complicated by the machinations of the sly and tricky Padna Collins. Through love, forgiveness and faith In high ideals a reconciliation is finally effected. Whatever reaction one receives from the narrative js perhaps less Impress than the di' play of technique by this unusually br cast. There is Whitford Kane in one of those roles he invariably handles with a deft touch, evoking sympathy and admiration. He plays Corny Halpin with sureness.

making him a lovable soul, slow of wit. over-honest and a trifle provoking because of his admirable qualities. And yet Corny can be vigorous enough when aroused. At such times he Is as Arm as he is tender In his dulet moments. Through the sheer force of his acting Barry Macoiium makes Padna Collins an wholly disagreeable sneak.

It must be a difficult task that confronts an PARAMOWT offers criminate themselves. Barrie gives no clue to the mystery in the end. It is a case of "The Lady, or the Tiger?" I Both pieces are acted well. Both obviously gave great pleasure to last night's audience. Goetz's play has been Influenced by JllfffnY QILDEA CO.

With BARNEY NORTON In "THE GREAT LOVER" (EngafwJ espedaiy for If. V. A week I Thaw Popalar Battaa Beyi O'NEIL BROS IJAN.W and FRA'K ence naa in mina tor applause was redoubled and the Joint authors or the SACKCLOTH AND SCARLET play came out and were given an ova- uae, Maw, and bcnnnzier. it poses. tlon during Which a beautiful basket with no hint of moralizing seriousness, of roses was passed over the footlights the problem what should an honorable to Mrs Gulesian.

man do when he Is in love with with ALICE TERRY (EdisjmJ especially i fcr N. V. A wwk Phillips Ellsworth OTHER BIG ACT3 eriectHe. as was Mr Crawley's Persona- snow mem in marvelous cieatiuua ue.i to feminine eyes. And the girls display graceful alertness In their, work and perform their musical tasks admirably.

The story starts in the Canadian woods, thence to Quebec, the difference In localities giving splendid chances for variety in sartorial and scenic lines. The story tells or the love or Jim Kenyon ror a little French girl Rose Marie, whose brother has compelled her to become engaged to Edward Hawley, an unscrupulous and wealthy lover. A hair-breed named Wanda kills her husband while Jim is in their cabin and as the guilt is fastened upon htm he runs away. Finally Wanda's confession clears Jim and there is a satisfactory finale for the reunited couple. The leading role is played by an artist new to Boston.

Desiree Ellinger, a prima donna from Covent Garden. London. Petite, vicacious, attractive, a fine singer and equally competent as an actress, her triumph was immediate. Her voice is a sweet and high soprano of grand opera caliber, very expressive and under complete control and all her numbers were Insistently redemanded. Miss Brune was also enthusiastically received, and deservedly too, jfor she played a dramatic role admirably and li.

dancing was really wonderful illustration of verve, sinuosity and dexterity. She figured as leader in the feature ensemble of the play, a picturesque totem dance, a combination of gyrations, queer garbs and eccentric steps that roused the audience to great enthusiasm. Mr Robertson was a worthy and pleasing lover and sang very well. Mr Silber, comedian, and Miss Kay, comedienne, ul ruar j-aurence. The part of the nurse was in the verv Jessie Ralph, and I rho ract eLILUAN Ml sn was well selected and adequate to all earlier street scenes lacked a little of the prominence which is usually given them, but the performance va sufficiently long, and after all the parts of the storv which are told In the brawling of Verona's streets were the least Important portion.

The storv of the plav transpires main- i another man a wife. in Mils case me ly in New York, though there are question is put up to the wlfe by-scenes in Waterburv, Conn, and one I husband and lover. Which of them giving a glimpse o'f a massacre by does she lova? But she says she loves Turks fs in Armenia. them both, in different ways. The plot is well thought out and Is In the original this piece is probably-cohesive.

The characters are thor- somewhat more frankly cynical than oughly human, always Interesting and in the adaptation. But there are in hi a number of instances constantly It elements of fantasy and not a little amusing. Many of the lines contain sheer force, it ta excellent light enter-genuine humor of an original kind. tainment. with the essential unreality Arthur Ashley, as the Armenian hero and consequent harmlessness that Lamb had the sympathy- of the audience found In the works of Wycherly and every moment, and his simulation of i Congreve.

the difficulties of trying to speak Kng- I Miss Dudgeon as Aunt Olivia, a lady lish as an Immigrant was particularly with a ready tongue, unconventional happy. I cleverness, and an immoderate pen- Clarenco Handyside as the kindly I chant for champagne cup, was extra-Immigration Commissioner, Miss Pa's ordinarily amusing. Mies Standing's De Loup as his daughter. Miss Viola performance in the name part was Fortescue as a comedy maiden aunt, added evidence of the great Improve- Ainsworth Arnold, a comedy police- ment her work has shown in her years man; Frank Frayne as a colored porter at the Copley. This is a hard part.

aVM Miss Marguerite Forrest as an demanding subtle acting. Armenian Immigrant girl, were all Mr Tonge as the Professor, her hus- worthy of commendation. band, rose to most of his opportunities. The scenes, unusually numerous for a Screams of mirth from the audience nocwrn play and wonderfully natural greeted his drunken scene with the and complete in every detail, are a lover (Mr Mowbray), whose perform-credit to the Aladdin Scenic Company, i ance showed his accustomed compe- i actor who is forbidden by the playwright II ZMraaVWil In mak'1 any 1 tu sym nemo ikxrvr pathy. All the more credit to this actor THE YOUNGEST" AT THE ST JAMES for his achievement.

OOROTHy GISH Joanna Roos is entitled to the nraisp for her nnrtraval tha rrtle TVUrf? "ft Jf ing, and only rarely is there a snocK for the censorious. There are half a dozen eklts and travesties, contributed by as many different humorists. Most OZ them are clever, but one or two, particularly that in which men are supposed to play cards as women would, could be eliminated iith profit to the entertainment. Most of the music, as heretofore, was written by Irving Berlin and there is much alluring melody. One of the numbers, "All Alone." has probably been heard more often of late in cabarets and over the radio than any other "song hit" of the period.

There are exquisitely decorated settings for all the songs, dances and specialty acts. Hazzard Short, the matt director, lias fairly surpassed himself In several of these. Rarely has anything more beautiful been staged than the California orange grove scene, and ravishingly lovely is the setting of the "Waltz of Long Ago" number with Its amazing transformations. Another of memorable beauty is "The Maid of the Mesh," In which the girls are clothed in woven mesh of gold and sliver metal, shimmering: material of fascinating design that Is made ricli! here in Massachusetts. Nor will Fisherman's Dream." with Its lovely nymphs and illusion of watery depths soon be forgotten.

There is a stunningly effective fiin.ile for the first act in which the company dances with spirited abandon to typical Irving Berlin music, while lights change the color of the costumes. "The Silver Curtain" and The Little Butterfly" are other fine examples of stage artistry. There are so many clever folks In the extraordinarily large company that It is impossible to give all Individual credit. John Steel's beautiful tenor voice was heard with pleasure in many a tuneful number. Not often is a singer of his distinction heard in a revue of this type.

What may be called the prima donna role was agreeably sung by Ruth Thomas. Perhaps the chief personal hit among the fun-makers was won by Phil Baivfr. who. with his concertina and a clever accomplice in an upper box, made the audience fairly howl with hilarity. Johnny Burke's mournrul tale of his experiences in the drafted Army was not new here, but it deservedly won as much laughter as ever In the past.

Florence Moore's comedy meittiodh may be a bit rough but they are undeniably effective and the audience rewarded her heartily. Solly Ward's humor also received cordial appreciation. Joseph Santley and Ivy Sawyer pleased as always In then- own gracious way, whether in song, dance or comedy. Hugh Cameron, the Waln-wright Sisters and a lot of others contributed their best to varied endeavors. Florence O'Denlshawn.

beautiful In body and graceful In every movement, was first among the dancers, but an agile little fairy named Dorothy Dilly also shared largely in the terpsichorean honors. Altogether this "Music Box Revue" is so good a show that the management of the Colonial Theatre will probably have reason to regret that the engagement here is limited to four weeks. v. fc" sw WW PARK WASH ST. a SOVLSTON BEACH 09IO of Norah.

Here Is a character that 'is more than a simple lass of the commonplace melodrama. At least Miss Roos made her such, much to the satisfac MATS SOo -eveS 5OrofS0 SELWYrTKi SQ.B ach 0193 Ytti. Sat. 2:15 tion or a grateful audience. Equally sincere was Gall Kane as Ellen.

Her natural charms and her delightful voice added much to the pleasure of the evening. Frank Shannon, another actor of more than ordinary skill, completed the cast and gave to the role of the returned lover that masterly finish that only a player of his resources is capable. tence. Mr Clive as the Pickwickian Sam I Smith who has assembled the group at I dinner in order to discover the murderer i INA CLAIRE HEADS warranted t'he applause given them and Mr Meakins as Sergt Malone of the Northwest Mounted Police was excellent in various ways. The music.Js thoroughly good and ranges from the up-to-date style to those of the operatic stage.

Splendidly orchestrated and sung delightfully by the big mixed chorus this part of the entertainment gives great enjoyment. "Rose Marie," "The Indian I.ovo Call." "Totem Tom" and "The Door of My Dreams" met with special favor. "Rose Marie" is one of the most charming musical plays produced here in a long time. 2-WEEKS ONLY 2 Arch Stlwyn in Association with Adolph Klaiaer Prewnt mt JANE Cowl of his brother had the velvet glove and the iron grasp the role demands. Tho others in the cast of Barrie's Dlav were BILL AT KEITH'S jail effective.

A word of praise is due; dancing 01 uiuinuw caused a riot of applause, the FV.ena, i .1 si, tarter New Comedy by Graduate From Harvard's School of Drama Acted by Stock Company SAINT JAMES "The Youngest" a farce in three acts by Philip Barry. First time in Boston. The cast: Charlotte Winalow Anna Layng Mark Wmslow jobn Collier Martha Ofirtrj Boberta Lee Clark Auyusia Uinslow Martin Olive Blakenev Bernard Nedell tmv. winlnrIow Houston Kleharda Marjorle North The Boston Stock Company has given many good plays In the last two vears. hut it is fair to say that "The Youngest is one of the best.

The story of "The Youngest" is the familiar theme of th r7i, y.ltl". ROMEO JULIET" vith. ROLLO PETERS Appears in Comedy Offering, "Right You Are" Margaret Young Also Entertains Miss Jane Arrol for her Miss Valle. One felt that Tther and bigger roles she i misht rise to her opportunities. The audience kept very silent duribs this play, obviously following the plot eagerly.

Many were plainly baffled by the sudden ending, with its utter incon- I clusiveness. Barrie has never yet told who the murderer was. One wonders if 1 he knows himself. If he did. he would perhaps have written the resi of the play.

This double bill should attract capacity houses for more than one wtek. Week of April 13, 8. Bead) IWl NATIONAL VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS' WEEK! special Aitractinos, Innudlne thf star Beginning In the leading vaudaville theatres of North America this I "National Vaudeville Artists' Gala "Week," CLAIRE not understood by the money-making Modern Theatre members of his plan Into this confu- The piftures at the Modern Theitrn nence the program in Keith's in this -ItV Tl .1 slon of the inslows their visitor fro Jdea.Ci.V'ha spoiIed Joung lady wli stay comes for a fd th I this week will include "My Wlfo And long lor specinn, uu whose names were not announced on the program, that sang many of the recent popular songs. Tom Quinn was received vociferously tv his admirers, and he sang "Teach Me to Love." from a former Fllene how. and "Day Dreams One amusing scene was the Ktalto concert, when Charles S.

Buck acted as the announcer of WFCA. and Joseph Sells and Sally Goldstein enacted a scene of a Broadwav play over the radio. The sketch was both unusual and really humorous. The anouncer first told his audiences that the Dr Squtdajett lavender Liver Orchestra was to broadcast a dance program, and then he held up a talking machine which furnished the music. The acene from the Broadway play was amusingly done and showed the absolute boredom of the players as they enacted a tragic bedroom scene.

R. L. Harlow conducted the orchestra and wrote the music, in collaboration with A. Young. Mr Young directed the Planoph lends.

The lyrics were written by L. 8. Bitner and Ned Way-burn staged the dancing effects, which were better than usual this year. Members of Cast The cast included Elizabeth O'Grady as Kale Standlsh. T.

M. B. Hicks Jr as CI retweller, George Campbell as Harold Khepha.d, the young man i i. u-inv well- Tlnrftlil Pmu uo Specially engaged for N.V.A. Week aad MARGARET YOUNO 10 SHERWOOD ENTERTAINERS JOE BROWNING Willie Gladys Ahem.

Potter Gamble Vong Wang Co. Aerial Valentine 1. UlLlUItT. Kreat work for the sick and unfortu fahe determines to straighten un this youngest brother, by showlhg'Vnil-dence in him to make a man of him ty calling as she says. a mouse a lion to make it grow a mane.

The work of all the plavers was cellent. but the shining ligh was that of Houston Richards in the- leading role This young ac.tnr lo.i if5 rule George White's "Scandals" The 1924 version of George White's "Scandals'" will be presented at the Tremont Theatre next Monday evening. It is described as a gloriously colorful show contributed to by a host of clever entertainers. Eves at 8:15 POP. $2 WAT.

TOWW at 2:18 nuie. In nine years, since Tt was organized, it has distributed S801.Ot9.90 to pav vaudeville artists for charitv, illness, funerals, etc. A headliner at the Keith show is Ina t-laire. Belasco star, builder of etago fanie Gold "Pollv Wlth a Pt st." "Bluebeard's Eighth VUe and "The Awful Truth." Her present comedv fTon'mr iihu W'SHUdERT-M ILBUK I innr.7k uemon- THE STIRRING COMEDV DRAMA THE STIRRING tnorSh understanding of the difficult part Intrusted to him and her! ofafha J16 in hff portrayal of the abused youngest child UIlraal The IMMIGRANT a ne piay gives Mr Rlch-rd nnnnrlimliu. "'V'erus playlet, called You writ- i ten by Gene Moakley.

went over big many AMUSEMENTS uveran his By MR. and MRS. GULESIAN With Arthur Ashley and a Distinguished York Cast A Comedy Drama wit a FowfHil Hrart Aeatal make mere farce out of pathetic scenes but be does not fall Into this failing of kTtutbr- little leal, nut he breathes ni I. u- rAASS. AVE.

CONTINUOUS mmuRk WE WJ STATE HOLLIS S2 hLU Mat.Tom'w TONIGHT at 8:15 II IIXKKi- Offers of 1 re. The large audience Vwaved to laugh with him. to crv with hi and to feel. as ir they had happened to themselves the hurts, the wrongs and the triumphs that were his Ably supported In a well-manaaed show. In which not even ht ni Vi.

1 ootn perrormances. The act opens with a conversation i between a young man about town and I a butler, each giving: ihe other his Ideas about love. An actress (Inal an- "listlnsainv' hidln beh'nd a Plan'i Of course the young man and the girl i meet. She appears in two characters as the bad girl and the good girl every' thing working out nicely to provide a suitable climax, of course. Gowned in red.

wearing a beautiful ermine coat. Miss Claire was certainly good to look upon. 1 arils and Cecilia Connors as th. Flo war Obi The ensemble included Crace Ander- on. Loretta Beecy, Irene Cassidy.

Mary I Ceanora, Leoda Couture. Alice Dal-ton, Ida Dube. Estella Dunn. Gertrude Dunning rl Fardy. Gold- atate, ssHeaVbatll Hlgpins.

Agnes Horan. Annette Laweon. Josephine Madden. Marlon Manley. Helen McEachen.

Doro- I thy Perkins. Helen Perkins. Edith Richmond Ridge. Dorothy Stan MCTRO-GOLDWyN program deluxe BUSTER KEATON SEVEN CHAMCES "LADX the NIONT" wM NORMA SHEARER. gave a truly "ROMOtA" ON SCREEN AT THE NEW PARK Lillian and Dorothy Gish Register With Skill in Picturization of Famous Novel "Romola," the new Inspiration picture starring Lillian Gish and featuring the work of her sister Dorothy, was shown for the first time in Boston yesterday afternoon at the Xew Park Theatre before ati audience that sat enthralled as the scenes of beauty were unfolded on the screen.

Is sheer beauty, the kind of loveliness that leaves one a little tired but perfectly content. There is a plot, of course, and It Is a very exciting story of the events that happened in wicked old Florence in the 15th century, when tyrants and crowds battled for supremacy, and where Savonarola warned of a vengeance to come, but was burned for hi pains. But the charm of "Romola," the photoplay lies primarily in the exquisite acting of Gish, the absolute "humaness" of Dorothy Uish, and the marvellous settings. The entire picture was made In Italy and Henry King, the director, has managed to make the story authentically Italian In every detail. 'P'-ven Dorothv Gish waves at her beloved Naldo lh the Continental manner, rather than in the American.

There are so many delightful touches of 'detail that every new scene seems a portrait. One could see, aSafn and again, and still find new bits of beauty. The story of "Romola" was written by George Eliot, and in spite or the Tact that the beauteous daughter of the Bardi family Is the heroine, the dramatic interest centers about the villain of the film, one Tito Melema who l.i the man' who almost wrecks the life of Romola. The story of his marriage to Romola. his affair with Tessa, the peasant girl played so delightfully bv Dorothv Gish and his rise and fall from prominence are all shown against the pomp and glamor of colorrul medieval Florence The play begins with the removal of the Medlcis from power, and closes with the death of Savonarola.

Thpri Is a little epilogue, showing the final happiness that comes to Romola and her lover. Carlo, but this is merely the "happy ending" demanded by the motion picture fans. The real ending is the tragic death of Savonarola, when he Is sentenced to be hanged and burned, and the rain falks In torrents, causing a miracle to overawe the hearts of the mob that cried for Savonarola's death, but too late to save the martyr. The cast is composed largely of Italians. There are many names" of prominence In the cast.

Including that of arlo Iuse. th brother of the great actress who died recently in the Vnited Artricars lneludes William H. Powell, who makes a really remarkable portrait of Tito Melema Ronald tolman. who has very little to do as Carlo, but does It very vail' Charles Lane, as Baldassarre Calvo' the man who Anally kills Tito; Herbert Grimwood. who has done a skilful bit of work as Savonarola; and Frank Pugha.

who takes the role of Adolfo effects were omitted. Ti. stellar performance. FEATURE ACTS AND FILMS AT ORPHEUM If yesterday's -program at Loew's Orpheum Theatre is a sample of what National Vaudville Artists' "Week is offering to the lovers of tnis style of amusement throughout the country, then N. V.

A. week comes around all too seldom. The leading acts were Jimmy Giidea and Company In a musical farce, called "The Great Lover." and the O'Neil brothers, local boys, who were heard in melodious song numbers. Other acts included Kav Spangler and company in artistic bits: Phillips and Elsworth in "Protect Me." Carr and Marm in songs, and the Vanderbllts in "Rehearsing for the Millionaire's Ball." The photoplay program presented Alice Terry in "Sackcloth and Scarlet," the story of two sisters, orphans, one of a fine nature, the other, light minded and irresponsible. The elder assumes the sackcloth of expiation for her sister's deeds.

A comedy and news reel also were shown. "Capital Punishment," Film Leader at the Bowdoin The program at the Bowdoin Square Theatre for National Vaudeville Artists' week Includes the photoplay "Capital Punishment." an interesting story dealing with the judicial problem of justice when applied to punishment of criminals. Clara Bdw. Elliott Dexter and Mary Carr have the principal roles. In the companion photoplay.

"Welcome Stranger." the prominent roles are taken by Dore Davl Isod, Robert Edeson and Florence Vidor. It is an adaptation from Aaron Hoffman's play of the same t'tle in which George Sld.iey was star. "The First Car and "Idaho" complete that part of the bill. Five vaudeville acts are included in all programs. There will be an "Opportunity" niKht Wednesday and a "bargain night Friday.

Gordon's Olympia Theatre Milton Sills and Doris Kenyon are the stars of the screen romance, "I Want Mv which was shown yesterday at Gordon's Olympic Theatre. The photoplay is based upon the story of an American soldier who is blinded In war and who weds a French girl who loves and pities him. The girl wire makes a tremendous sacrifice to Insure the soldier's happiness and at the same time test his love for her. This being N. V.

A. week the bill of vaudeville was specially interesting and included comedy and musical turns by IVrmane and Shelley and Bensee and Baird. Vaudeville Artists' Week Among the features commemorating National Vaudeville Artists' Week will be a midnight performance at Keith's Theatre next Thursday, starting at 11:15 A Xew I oinedv In RALPH I I.I.I A "QUO VADIS" FILM AT TREMONT TEMPLE The picturization of "Quo Vadls," shown at Tremont Temple yesterday, was made by Prince Gabriellino D'An-nunzio, eon oi the great hero. It was a large order to make a movie edition of this story of the reign of N.ro. With a free hand the director took hordes of modern men and women, dressed them in Roman robes and draperies, presented Nefo as a vicious, ridiculous old fellow, done slaugh'er scenes to the limit of excruciating detail, satisfying to the most morbid glutton of horrors, put in two atoms of other realism a visit to a soothsayer and a human character of Poppa.i whn might be known as Mrs Nero and treated thefrest aa downright farce.

devour the victims of Nc-ro's displeasure before your eyes. One eees lovely ladles and unrortunate men torn to pieces and there are vivid Pictures or the bloody bone remains, if you Were at first numb to what was happening. One sees a giant elowly break a bull's neck, and there are cloaeups of the heroine's agonv- as she is strapped on The beast's back in peril of mutilation, as well as near views of the bull in its dying moments. There are crucifixions of Christians. There are scenes of debauchery, licentiousness.

Beautiful girl slaves are thrown Into a marole pool and shapelv limbs sink among the tels. Rome burns and there is turmoil. Nero, most cruel and vain of all the Roman Emperors, rules with a pagan lavish ness. He registers 100 percent lust as pictured by Emil Jennings. The lovelv maiden Lygla te portrayed bv Lillian Hall Davis, and Elena Df San-BTo might well have been the Empress she represented.

A multicolor shadow screen was used with effect, operated by John W. Sullivan. Inventor. The orchestra aocom-panving the picture was led bv Frank S. Truda.

SHUBERT Wat. Tom'w, E0c to $2 Binest Mailul Hit Ever Proiatea In Aatrica Arlhiir II am merstein 'a CEVES. 8:20 POP. S2 WAT. TOIW'W 2:20 jcal CoRirdy of All Timr ton.

Lort Frieda Wurlitzer, Herbert Bryant, George Berlow, Clifford Cameron, Arthur Funke, Walter Gardner. Northam Goddard. Donald Ken in. I.av-..:i. Ltvraea Murphy.

Marcus Schnlttman. Albert 5. uarta, Richard 'Wlnslow. The Fllene Rainbow Girls were Klea-r Aram. Mildred Brennan, Laura Brown, Evelyn Goldberg.

Dora Herman, Sally Kurlansky. Jane Leondar, Grace Lynch. Agnes Mahoney. Marion Manama Measltte, Amalie Rausehal, Loretta Roche. Fas "mi uMiubc.

r.i.i.nor i (0T Royal Tbeatrf. fotrnt Garden. W-Seata Selling 8 Week Ahead TH MUStCAL. MRTHQUAKE' wrtk JOE BROWN GLORIA FOV CAsr or go AO WONDER CHORUS AO act or the gripping variety is presented by Margaret Young. the stage and the phonograph records, bne is unique in character vocal work "OCT.

Cry. Cry" was, perhaps, her most popular song number. One roars with Joe Browning, apostle of laughter, whose fun is of the permeating variety. His wise sayinss preaching "A Timely Sermon." are put over with a deft touch. A song, "I Am a Reformer," received generous applause.

Then there are the 10 Sherwoods wno provide a show of their own, a capable group of entertainers who have the krnvk of amusing alons? different path There is variety In their methods if one may apply that sort or changed-about description or their work. Several novelties are combined with VOCa' numbers- dancing also The performers also include "Willie and Gladys Ahearn. in a humorous rope sinning act and well executed dancl number; oyng; Wang and Companv; Potter and 'Gamble, presenting -'In a Nursery. a boy and girl offering, the former giving pianoforte selection- Elsie Hitz. as the heroine of the piece was splendid.

John Collier plaved the most annoying or the brothers with real feeling, Bernard Nedell was more than adequate, and Olive Blakeney and Roberta Iee Clark met every demand. Films and Vaudville at the Gordon Theatres Today and Wednesday the pictures at Gordon's Allston Theatre dU be "Life's Greatest Game" and "Fifth Avenue Models." "Mansion or Aching Hearts" and "That Devil Quemado" will be shown later in the week. "The Dressmaker From Paris" will be the feature film at Gordon's Central Square Theatre today and tomorrow. Beginning Thursday the leading picture will be "Top of the World." Vaudeville is included in all bills. Films are scheduled at Gordon's Fields Corner Theatre as follows: Today "The Mirage" and "The Devil's Wednesday and Thursday.

''New Toys" and "The Burning Friday and Saturday, "Never Say Die" and "The lean Heart." The films at Gordon's Strand Theatre today and tomorrow will comprie Thief in Paradise" and vshn' COLONIAL EVES, at 8:10 COPLEY Fir Sam II it Pop. Mat. Tomorrow: Harris Presents IrrLnji BerHn' Management E. E. CLIA'E Third nualiVIusicBox 'Shall We Join the i An M.

By BARRIK "ISABEL" Mats. Thurv. Sat. 2:15 Staged by Haaaard Short FAMOL8 CAST Ml IC BOX GIBM Evea. 8:1 Special Mat.

Wed. it "'Three Live Prison 11 i ii t. hoots Kenrtlt Mate PLYMOUTH 8:20 ii nPo $2 Hat Tim. 220 a song or two and his partner providln TWICE DAILV caima ihat. APR.

20 The alentines nrnvdl. 7 kD Al3 act. balancing on two revolving Vhck "fW 1Jea for Old" and "Contraband-will be shown beginning Thursday. THE BURLESauE awrid VAUOEOlLLt STOP GO BARRY HANGS HIGH Br LEWIS BEACH With Horman Trevor and Wra.Thoa. Whiffan loaay and tomorrow "The Devil's Cargo'1 will be the star film at Gordon's I odman Square Theatre.

"Xew Tovs" will the picture headliner later In the week. Yaudevilfc Included in all Programs. "The Dressmaker from Paris" and Too Many Kisses' are among film offerings this week at Gordon's Capitol BUSTER KEATON FILM AT STATE Keaton in his latest film come-dy seven Chances." last night kept the audience at Loew's State Theatre in a merry mood at tha funnv antics and humorous, situations which he has introduced this flippant screen plav panion picture. "Lady of the Nhrht mm -Norma Shearer in the featurVd snowed a drama contrasting the and continuing until I a m. There will -be two score acts, contributed I bv representative vaudeville plavers now in town.

The proceeds will be I "STOP AND GO" REVUE AT GAYETY John Barry, the popular comedian, is at the Gayety Theatre leading the cast in the musical hilarity, called "Stop and Go," a ahow in which the fun tarts at the beginning of the opening act and continues, with numerous singing and dancing Interruptions, until the close of the story. Others conspicuous In the entertainment are Ann Myers, pleasing singer, who wears some fetching gowns; Bob Startzman. eccentric comedian: the Carlson sisters, and Victor Bavard. The hook Is hv I B. Hamp and Ruby Cowan furttished the music.

Among the elaborate scenes are, the "Ijtdv the Ump." "The Vampire." and "Stop and Go," The English Gayety Girls and Erford's oddities are special ensembles of an attractive nature. Gordon's Scollay Square "Sally." a picturlxation or the Flor-mi Ziegfeld musical comedy, was the riiagnet that drew large audiences to Gordon's Scollay Square Theatre yesterday. On the screen Colleen Moore makes a dainty, lovable little dancing heroine. Jeon Errol of the original cast and Lloyd Hughes appear In the film. In honor of National Vaudeville Art ta" Week, there Is a special vaudeville bill, the headline attraction being Florence Claire and company in a slng-tac and dancing sketch "iher acts Include Will Ward, song and stories afoOarRMaCk and Wallace, Hector and his trained animals, including a cat: Merrltt and Coughltn.

and the Patricks, gymnaats. Lancaster Theatre At the LaUMMier Theatre today the rtctttraa will include "Playing With lis" and "Let 'Er Buck." Beginning Wednesday "The l.ad" and "The Mansion of Breaking Hearts" will be shown. BOalON STOCK Cu.nPANy IN BUWUOIN SQUARE THEATRE C.i.n i humk frr.m 1 in WilUI. i Hfff Yilh ihf beauty ot the film Is the nnnntTiKv dA "Miss New York Jr" THE YOUNGEST v-omeay or routh and Rc lemanci i I a ui uie musical Burlesque at the Howard accomPan'ment, which has been Newark leads ff Zt GottechalkT gixeii to the N. A.

chanty fund. There will be free shows at the Park-man Bandstand. Boston Common, at noon each day of the week. Jimmy Gallagher and his orchestra or broadcast fame wllll play and there will be varied acts by vaudeville entertainers. (5 National Vaudevilla Atneta' Week Milton SIIU-Derii Keayaa ia "I WANT MV MAN'' Serial v.

A. Vof.il OLYMPIA upfn more poignantly- exquisite than in "Romola re. been a. film with a more V. A.

WEEK "CAPITAL rUHISHMEaT." witk Clara Bow; alts "WELCOME STRANGER with CORE MVIMMg St John Hi, First Car." 5 wC" "rPORTUMITV MIGHT (WED 1 NftW? Tim Mn anth Tony in --Th Oraawoca Coacli MODERN THEATRE "MY WIFE With IKEN'K BICH "FOLLY OF VANITY" With BETTY BI.YTI1E vVASH. ST. "HAPPY GO LUCKY" SHOW AT WALDRON'S At Waldron's Casino yesterday the "Happy Go Lucky" company offered the feature of the three-in-one continuous program. The produee-s are Hughey Bernard and Sid Lorraine. The leading performers are Ralph Walton, comedian, and Jean McCoy, a soubrette of pleasing personality.

Others, conspicuous In the cast are Emily Keller, singing and dancing ingenue: the Turner brothers, sineers, dancers, acrobats and tumblers: Willie McCabe. comedian: Hubert Armstrong and Nell Gilbert, a singing team, and Van and Hewitt, who sing, dance and display thrilling acrobatic stunts. Among the striking stage settincs are a scene in a street in Hindustan: another soefle along the banks of the river Seine. Paris, and a glimpse of the Moulin Rouge, also in Paris. Vaudeville and photoplays completed a generous and enjoyable program.

Fenway Theatre "Men and Women." the screen version of the Belaseo-DeMiile play, is the feature of this bill at the Fenwav Theatre. The leading characters are'plaved by Richard Pix. Nell Hamilton. Claire Adams nd Robert Edeson. Eddie t'antor in the DeForest Photofilm.

Pathe News and other offerings are on the bill. wnrM ,1 Peaaures fo the under world with the usurious craioti ui uacKgrouna and color. me rich tU Mlx HOWARD "Seven Chances Ml Kl is thn story of "Head Winds." Picture "The Goose Hangs High" "The Goose Hangs High" will continue its prosperous engagement at the with 1 ii Mwnrrr young man. who part program tor V. a.

week at the Howard. The burlesque is a lively musical concoction, the star comedian being Billy (Grogan) Spencer, well known to patrons of the Howard. Anna Armstrong, vocalist, heads the feminine contingent. Others In the singing and dancing forces are Ben I.erner. Ida Blanchard Babe Quinu.

Fred Reese and Jack i oung. In the vaudeville appear the five Bracks, gymnasts; the Cain brother. in uraer in win prrtty rhorna. taudevLLIe and fllma. Ounn-thloc doinar I till 11.

legacy of 7,000,000 has to married bv feature at the Boston seven o-ciock of the saml lit- ror the National nan oi tne Dequest. Seven hundred oriaes. all dressed In whit. lace and 0 Aeei the program at the Boeton Thea- BRAVES FIELD TODAY AT 3 O'CLOCK Ltatriu Joy. ktiMrMl Hat Ernert Tsmact ia "Tha Drmnaaar Iraai Par RICHARD DIX ia "Too Many Kisses' larrm "OT of the valiev CAPTTO.

wucia tancn eniprra nmont Picture part of the show belna a storv ca" for a bri and chase OPENING OF SEASON at lar dancers, and Jackson and Doyle. Torn of the sea. entitled "Head Winds" Flymoutn i neat re two weeks longer. It Is an entertaining, admirably acted play that faithfully reflects a phase of domestic fe in which evervhody Is I interested. There will be an extra performance next Monday.

"Betty Lee" at Majestic Lee." a sprightly musical com- edy with Joe Brown for featured com-edlan, opened at the Majestic Theatre in EXETER BRAVES vs. NEW YORK GIANTS BAND CONCERT AT 1 :30 idy of the Mfrht" showg phases of humanity's struggles. There iV the fight between two women who loved the same man: the tnipu inu mine -ews ao jruininent roles. Tho suh- are shown. RICHARD LEATRICE JOY DIX is "TOO MANY KISSES" a "THE DRESSMAKE1 ftM PAHS' iject is illustrated with several thrim- scenes.

tomedv anH nn-. Tm. Tickets at Partridge's. 49 Tickets at Partridge's, 49 climb upward from Huna are shown Position, and the a voSng arirl sent into the streets with th! Franklin St B0ST0NE 0 National Vaudeills Artists' Week Ceilaea Maera-Ltaa Errol "SALLY" U. V.

A. Ysaril Six The special eludes Teddy colored act i vaUdarOl program ln- lalre and companv, a 1th 12 llve-wIrA SCOUAY SO. OLVMPIA Exeter Street Theatre Today and tomorrow at the Mxeter Street ThesYtra "Too Many Kisses" and The dressmaker From Paris" will be screen attractions. will be the. film leader later In Ihe week.

mm Jturaay evening ior what promises to he a prosperous run. Them is fun in abundance, a touch of melodrama no end of dancing and a lot of tuneful numbers. Hanor 2SSr 1 a State reformatory. Malcolm McGregor Ts seen In support of the star. Topics of the Dav an.J the usual news reel were also uiusiuaiis; Hlllv Hallen.

eccentric comedian; R- Wp anr. company SPECIAL N. V. WEEK ATTRACTIONS" House Peters In -Heta Wins." Teddy Clair A BILLY HALLEN. Bmli Wyaa.

Stanl'y Anaaiis 4 Ptr. Casway. rata. Fgkla, Tsalcs LANCASTER "Playlai Witk Saals" Mary Attar Cll "LET ER KUCK HOOT tlBSOH shown..