S-K'-V ! ! 7MU fLZ&S ''WSJum -rS'.y ? i.jr n EVENING LE1)GEK-1H1LajgujHXA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1017. MAUDE FULTON ACTS IN HER OWN BREEZY COMEDY POPULAR ATTRACTIONS HOLD O v.tSS72 "THE BRAT" REVEALS CHARMINNEW STAR Maude Fulton Is Also Author of Delightful Comedy Opening Lyric's Season A DICKENS-LIKE THEME THtJ BftAT. Cnmt-dy In thri oetii by Mauili Kulton. . (Uagrd by Oliver Moroncn and Krnnk lyn uncltrnnfli, Manaieme.u, Oliver Morusco. Lyrlo Theatre. ' 7,lm.n ! V. Jolin I'lnrtUy Mrs. Pell Forrester Ituth Imlt tlouc.cauit Angela Bmythe. a -lolmtunt. , .Helen htewart Jane da Pew, an arllet Oerlrude Mul'lund Ulanop Ware, ilr. l'urreatir'a brother. ,, Frank Iiin-don Mnrmlllan Forrester, lira. I'orreater'a eldur - aon. a famous noiellst. . . .I'errlval T. Monro S Steven Korreater. hla brother. . .Edmund lo be Urat .Maudo Fulton arirot. a maid JJeasm An.lru TimeThe present. Place New York city. 1 ' I Urawln room or tue torreatera' Home. A winter evening. Act II The novellafa atudy. An afternoon ilx weeks later. -.A.0.' yi Drawlnir room us in Act I. Jlld !ygnt of tho aamo day. Iftnalt audiences aro seldom' so pleasantly pertained as that lucky group of nlay tftera that did not fill the Lyric Theatre lalit night. Quito apart from what tho ,lu iustrlous pijess agent may do, good attrac tions often have subtle. Intangible ways of announcing their presence. A "theatre wise" public generally heeds these indefin able Indications and acts accordingly. Onco In a while, however, a wrong scent Is fol lowed and tho real clue is missed. Footllght fans who disbelieve this should nttond "Tho Brat." They will then learn that u new star, herctoforo unknown as an aclmss, can assume the leading role In a play of her own making and provide a thoroughly delightful evening. They will, learn that even the 'best "dope sheets" are not Infallible, litres hoping that Phlladclphlans will realize this astonishing fact In time to support Maude Fulton's artistic triumph with solid finan cial success. In extenuation of a familiar public atti tude It may be alleged that Miss Filton has been previously exploited In this city only as a graceful dancer Incidental to Vaudeville or musical farce. No atlhorl tatlvo proof of her abilities us a play wright was available. ' Broadway. It Is trtre, Is said to have liked "The Urat," but distrust of Manhattan as a theatrical orncle Is .now very prevalent. Some of the offer ings billed there live on tho "overflew" of nearby hits. Furthermore tho practice of forcing runs In order to keep u playhouse open Is by this time fairly well known. Thoso who stayed ateay from "The Brat" last night may seek to console themselves with such reflection. U&Jyr tho circum stances, they furnish u'acM the or.y com fort obtainable. Miss Fulton's little pby u unpretentious and In that very quality ?; or.o of Its chief charms. It dlsplhja (wither profun dity nor a mistaken aiWt'.tiiin; to reach that state. The thematic i,vls.1ii:;ce Is ancient, but bo dellclously (JrASiOfl with shrewd character touches, w'.t' Uroey, crsdlble col loquoy, with taste end. a Rente of light comedy that move the senilbilitles with out over IntrencVtg on the dangerous ground of sentlmet-tjllty, that ne welcomes In old motivation n-i an old friend. A wise Frenchman has redoced the number of stago plots to thirty-si. It Is the engaging man ipulation of standardized subject matter that proclaims the worthy dramatist. That Miss Fulton is entitled to this distinction Is revealed In the winning fashion in which she has rewritten tho ever-captlvatlng tale et Dick Swlveller and tho Marchioness. , In this Instance tho latter personage ap pears under the gulso of a street waif, a quondam member of the New York Hippo drome chorus, who is a typically LMckenslau blend of artlessness and worldly wisdom. She is hungry, too, and the famous supper In "Old Curiosity Shop" is re-enacted in an admirable scene In which pert Manhittnn slang, faithfully reproduced, replaces tho "classic" cockney of the wistful London slavey.. Delectable Dick Is Imitated in tho two bibulous but magnetic member of a Now York household whose head, a novelist on the track of "types," takes the little dancer Into his home and thus uninten tionally starts the wheels of romance that revolve toward Inevitable love passages be tween the alleged ne'er-do-well and the winsome herolno. In the course of this de velopment amusing and appealing contrasts are furnished between modern "nialto" Bo hemlanlsm nt its shabbiest, at once wlso and ignorant, timid and fearless and. always frank, and tho artificiality" of sham bc i.evolence and icy respectability, it would have bceh easy to make such a picture false and saccharine, after tho fashion of "Polly anna" plays, In which goodness and pov erty always go peacefully hand In hand. But the author has avoided such pitfalls. There are occasional technical weaknesses In her work, but Its spirit Is ever fresh, k'm and artistically sound. Miss Fulton's portrait of tho tltlo part 'i spontaneous and vivid. Sho has mag netism, a fine feeling for character value's, a laudable, appreciation of the artistry of restraint and a personality tjiat must make for footltght success. Expert John Findlay In one of his traditional servant parts, Ed mund Lowe as the modern Swlveller; rnnk Klngdon In a familiar ecclesiastical to)t- and Porcival T. Moore as the speci-v.ttr-huntlng novelist contribute ably to a wjll-rounded performance. II. T. C. "Forward March" Cross Keys "Forward March," a musical comedy of fering, proved an excellent headline num ber at the Cross Keys last night. The jokes are up to the minute, and the prin cipals and chorus leave nothing to be de sired. "Love in tho Suburbs," a cqmedy sketch, was also warmly applauded, while McCloud and Carp and several other good nets do their part In the proceedings. . The tabloid musical comedy, "Marriage Bliss," will head the bill tho last three days of the week. Other acts which aro scheduled for the last half of the week Include the Three Bartos, Peters and an ion, Morris and Ormonde, Charles Horn and Flelsoh and Goldie. Texas Ritchie Globe "Texas" Wtchie, gentleman cowboy and soldier of fortune, held the audience spell bound at thq GIoTJb last night with his feats of strength. Breaking boards over his head and driving heavy Iron spikes with his hand were child's play to the man from the Lone Star State. Ritchie Is the veteran of eight revolutions and has taken part In thq round-up f many "bad men" of tho West.. Musical comedy Is well represented by "The Bachelor Dinner," which remains as popular and tuneful as ever. Tho settings are new and the chorus up to the minute. The surrounding bill 'includes Johnny Neff, musician j Hans Robert and company ; Jones and dranley, the Walthour Trio, Jack Marley, Harry and Augusta Turpln, and Pamshaska's Pets. Several reels of motion pictures added to the enjoyment of the evening's entertain ment. Every Woman's Problem Broadway The dramatic sketch, "jfvery Woman's Problem." toqk headline honors at the Broadway last night. The. lines are clever and tlje offering Is well produced. Phylls Gllmore was seen to advantage In the lead ing roje, and tho supporting cast was . capable one. "The Spy," with Dustln Farnum, was the feature photoplay, The scenes are particu larly worthy of note, and the photograpi. exoelUnt. "Wedding Bells." a tabloid musical cqlntdy, was warmly applauded, while other acta that pleased Included the) Georgia Comedy Pour, and Eddie Borden and Bit James. Dwyer. , Kitty- Francis and Comnanv In a musical PROMINENT IN I BBDbBBBBBBBBBBBBBnBBBUHlBBBllBBBBBBBVBHlJh J-. jfffStKt-JtKSBBBBHaBBBBBBBBaH S 9" A V'MM4HuLV f5v ILVtfflLVLliiinilHSHiiflflaHL VTiS5r J? WP Jf Mirinm Cooper has n leading role in "The Honor System," a featured film play at the Leader and several other local motion picture houses. FAIRBANKS AND FAIRY TALE IN NEW FILM "Man From Painted Post" and "Jack and the Beanstalk" Win Favor By the Photoplay Editor STANLKY "The Mnn From Tainted rot." with DoukIhi FAlrlianka. Artrraft, adapted from tho atorv "Sliver Sllppr" by Jackson Oreaory, Directed by Joseph ltcnaberry. Standard comedy material In which an alleged "tenderfoot" displays all the marks manship, ,equestiinn nullity and physical prowess of a "roughneck" Is employed with excellent effect In this diverting film. The locale suggests "Bill" Hart's favorite haunts. It Is the broad Wyoming plains just beforo they shoulder up tp tho rocky Cordllleran ridge. "Hustlers,"' cattlemen, broncho tamcts, all tho concomitants of strenuous ranch llfo abound. Tho "bad men" steal the "girl as they always do when melodrama Is Invoked amid such sur roundings, but there Is usually u laugh close to tho thrills of each exciting situa tion. Mr. Fairbanks arriving nt "V. Bar" with an armful of golf clubs Is an amusing figure, but In this screen drama his assumed greenness Is only n bit of tlotectlvo work utilized to disarm the suspicions of cattle thlevcH, whoso strength and skill ho eventu ally surpasses with the familiar fluency of footllght and cinema heroes. The star takes an amazing leap of fourteen feet from a veranda to a pony's saddle. Ho scales lofty walls and executes shots as unerring as William Tell's. The refreshing ulrlness and grace with which such feats aro per formed, added to Mr. Falrbanks's acuto anil delicious Bense of fun. lend .lightness and charm to the picture. An always, his pantomipio has fow screen rivals. Many of tho outdoor scenes are extremely beau tiful. Some excellent actors compose the sup porting cast. Among them are Herbert Standing as tho ranch owner; "Bustler" Frank Campeau, whoso portrait of tho vllllanous Bill Hecht In "Itlo Grande" re mains one of the most vivid memories of last year's threatrlcal season; nnd Eileen Percy as the young school teacher, who awakens Mr. Fraibanks's sentimental sus ceptibilities. It Is perhaps truo that certain other Fairbanks pictures nre moro original In theme, more novel In development. But few of them, however, testify to better direction or a more magnetic appeal on the part of tho popular film star. AIICADIA "Jack nn.l the lleanMalk." with Francla Carpenter, Virginia I.eo Corhln, Violet lladclirfe. Carmen De Hue and J. O. Tarver. Adapted from the fairy atory by Marv Murllla. Directed by C. M. and S. A. Franklin. I'ox apeclal. , "Men are but children of a larger growth, and tho thanks of many adults as well as youngsters should be extended to William Fox for giving to the photoplay screen this first of a series of films for children. This picture has an appeal that Is unconcerned with age tables. Largo nudlcnces beheld It with enthusiasm yesterday. The story adheres to' the fairy tale of tha boy and the magic beanstalk, and tho value of the motion picture was never moro clearly brought out than In this fairy story set forth by the shadow, rapidly moving figures on the screen. Tho simplicity with which the legend Is unfolded makes It easily understood by the smallest child. There Is another f.ilry story "Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp" now completed for releaso by this tame company. Tho same children appear In It .as In "Jack." They aro actors of u kind rarely seen upon our screens, for never once are they camera conscious. Thuy execute their tasks In an artistic fashion that many an older player might envy. A tribute to the Franklin brothers could be no greater than this proof of their patience and thorough un derstanding of the handling of these many children. The story has a modern touch In the opening and closing, In which it shows two kiddles seeking the enchanted forest where tho glint Is supposed to live. ' They fall asleep,' and their dream shows the fairy story of "Jack and the Beanstalk." with themselves as the principal instruments of his downfall. The photography, is artistic, although occasionally not all of the rich opportunities at hand are realized. The real giant, eight and a half feet tall, fully satis fies the imagination, and his acting lends conviction to tho atmosphere of enchant ment. VICTORIA "I.lfe'a Whirlpool." with Kthel Harrymore. Directed and written by Lionel llarryinore. Metro production. Akin to the whirlpool of the Niagara, Into which the waters from many sources are stirred, Is the motlcm picture screen, for Its restless maelstrom brings before the film patrons unceasing variety of stories. In this one, written and directed by Lionel Barrymore, brother of Kthel, a tale of the sordid side of life Is presented. It was a wise thing oh the part of the management to show also such a scream ingly funny comedy as "Balloonatlcs," for the relief was needed. The story of how a landowner forces his tenants from their home for unpaid Interest, the death of the wife and child qt this unfortunate person and his revenge In killing the wealthy owner. Is well told. The whole subject Is vividly acted, but the strain upon the emo tions Is great and needs some contrast, No uttempt has been made to1 produce an elab orate photoplay, but rather to keep to the faithful reproduction of the kind of situa tions that a-e fitting to the unfolding of the story. Miss Barrymore has lost many pounds In weight since her last appearance In films, and th iurely pictorial aspects of her art ars thus appreclably,enhancrd. ( ' . ... ..''',1 ' . FOOTLIGHT AND FILM OFFERINGS , SiEnBliBIIA r 4- & Maude Fulton (above) is tho star of her own play, "The Brat," at the Lyric. Ethel Barrymore (above) may be seen by cinema patrons in "Life's Whirlpool" at .the Victoria. turo story. It turns on the old-fashioned and stalo device of the dramatist which ex plains the surreptitious entrance of a lover Into a house. If ho Is caught, he Is a bur glar. A real burglar enters n house at about the tlmo a prospective bridegroom suspects his hrlde-to-be Is to meet her lover, ltu prospective bridegroom will not accept tho explanation of the burglar and insists that he marry the girl at once. He had provided n clergyninn for the emergency. Tho couple ncr married and tho film tells the story of what happened thereafter; how crooked poli ticians try to send the new husband to jail because he will not do their bidding; how the bride nnd her husband earn money dancing In a restaurant, and how at last tho husband and wife find a real romance. "The Spy," with Dustln Fnrnum, Is the current feature film nt the Regent. Sessue Hnynkawa, the polished Japanese photo player, Is admirably cast In the unusually Interesting screen drama,, "Tho Bottle Iniji, adapted from Itobcrt Louis Stevenson's en chanting Southern Sea talc or tho came title, a story which "Tusltala" himself re told In Samoan for the benefit of his Poly nesia! friends among whom no spent thoj artistically fruitful last years of his ro mantic life. Mary Plckford In "Ilebccca of Sunnybrook Farm," Is the chief cinema offering nt the Locust. "Double Crossed," with Pauline Frederick, Is the Strand's headllner. The Leader Is showing "Tiid Honor System." Farrcll-Taylor Trio Colonial An jtdmlrablo nnd attractively varied vaudovllle bill 3 offered to patrons of tho Colonial Theatre this week, Among tho pleaBlng headline feature nre the Farrell Taylor Trio, Mullen nnd Coogan. Beatrice Diamond, the- Three Huskey Brothers, Al lison, the dibll comedian, and tho Schmet tans. A noteworthy Item on the Interest ing program Is the motion picture play, "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," a charm ing adaptation of Kate Douglas WIggln's very popular tale. Mary Plckford Is seen in tho name part. She has seldom been better plated upon the screen. Buy Your Service Shoes from America's foremost specialists in practical, good-looking, sturdy footwear For school or hos pital, for camp or field, for mill or fac tory; these two big shops are ready with specially designed, comfortable, practi cal, good- looking shoes. Special fittings, spe cial shapes and a wide variety of ma terials and effects to choose from. $6 to $10 Women's new patriotic duties are too important, to tolerate foot discomfort. Jhe Narper Shoe Go. WALK-OVER SHOPS Joan Sawyer, charming exponent of modern dancinc, is a headline at traction at Keith's. MOLLIE WILLIAMS'S OWN TROUPE AT THE CASINO Molllo Williams and her own company furnished patrons of the Casino Theatre last night many a barrel of laughs. The first part of MIks Williams's show Is entitled "A Day at Atlantic City." Tho scene is laid, of course, on the Bonrdwalk, uud dur ing the progress of tho piece qulto a few f-peclnltlcs aro offered. Tho second part of tho program Is called "The Belle of the Cabaret." and It Intro duced another host of entertaining special ties. The principal comedy parts arc In trusted to Billy Mclntyre, Karl Shcahan and Hob Gilbert, while the feminine mem bers of tho company besides Miss Williams are May Sherlduy, Florence Kelly and N'ell Oilbert. French Follies Trocadcro Pretty girls nnd lively comedians, who dispense up tp tho minute comedy In two snappy burlesques presented by the French Follies, pleased tho patrons' of the Troca dero. Lena Dalley and Harry Fields have Important parts in the productions nnd add greatly to the general jubilation. Tho scenery and costumes are all that could be desired. An abundance of catchy music adds greatly to the proceedings. "In Again and Out Again" Empress There arc many funny situations and lines In "In Again, Out Again," which heads tho bill at tho Kmpress. This skit Is presented by a capable cast, who have the knack of taking advantage of every opportunity. AVIlt Kdmunds and Kdna Lcedom, i. pretty Philadelphia girl, scored a decided hit with their comedy and song. Their offering Is up to tho minute nnd is punctu ated with bright lines and funny surprises. Other good acts on the 'bill Include Charles Horn and cortipany and Bradley and Or monde. The p'cttires are' up to tile minute and show a number of views in keeping with tho patriotic spirit of the day. "The Garden of Aloha" Nixon A bill of pleasant surprises is on view nt the Nixon. There Is a pleasing combl nation of class and comedy, and It Is bal ahced to suit those who may be fond of either. "The Garden of Aloha." with Garry SIcGarri. is a worthy headllner. It Is pre sented nlong picturesque lines, 'lth a good sprinkling of catchy music. . The produc tion was rewarded with an abundance of upplause. Stanley and Burns offered a pleasant mixture of comedy and song, which was highly appreciated. Others whoso efforts wcro well reivurued included, Stanley anu Burns., Skipper and Castrup, and tho Six Youngsters. Thrilling situations abounded In "North of Fifty-three." nn Intense. y Interesting photoplay, In which Dustln Farnum Is the star. , Continuing Plays Numerous admirable footllght attractions remain to delight Philadelphia amusement patrons. Fred Stone continues his deservedly triumphant engagement nt the Forrest In "Jack o' Lantern." "The Rescuing Angel," with 131111c Burke, nnd "The Willow Tree," with Fay Balntcr, have entered on the last week of their fortnight's visit to the Broad Street and Garrlck Theatre?, respectively. The huge biblical spectacle, "The Wonder- er," Is drawing playgoers by thousands to the Metropolitan Opera Ilouse. "The Thir teenth Chair," with Its' melodramatic mys tery expertly unfolded. Is still fascinating audiences at the Adelphl. Tan Runftla Norwegian, ,. muck Ruttla Norwegian,... r " iiT iirtMrtnnfri '8.50 '7.50 LAUGHS AND THRILLS ABOUND AT KEITH'S Joan Sawyer, Watson Sisters, El Brendel and Flo Bert Score Big Hits There Is 'a plentiful supply of art and comedy In the show nt Kollh's. Scmcthlng to suit almost any taste may be found on the bill, which Is ono of tho best In many weeks. If you'ro fond of tho artistic you would probably agree that Joan Sawyer, In her modern dances, and Hay Kleanor Ball wcro the best of this week's aggregation. But If laughter und upplauso nro any criterion then' tho Watson Sisters wcro the pneemakors for the entire show. Miss Sawyer, with nn abundance of artistic en vironment and several exclusive musicians, whirled through four or flvo numbers In ns many gowns. Sho wnB piloted by George I Harcourt much after the fashion that sev i cral other nets In vaudeville do about tho same thing. Authorities on terpslchorenn ' assets may say that Mls3 Sawyer Is better J thnn her competitors In this line, but It seems difficult to draw any line. Miss Sawyer liRd a very pleasing personality, and tho lighting and musical effects In her act arc all that could -be desired. Incidental musical numbers were offered by S. 14, Alderfcr, violinist nnd Joseph Iluben, pianist. They won deserving ap plause. Miss Sawyer announced that she was knitting sweaters und other necessi ties for the soldier boys, and offered free wool to thoso who desired to help In this good work. Miss Ball offered a little concert on her violin, which was worth more than the price of admission Itself. Her repertoire went along over a wide range, carrying ccho-s of woodland dances, which ran gracefully Into reveries of the old masters. There was sincerity In every stroke of her bow MIhs Ball plays with a conscience. She stilled all present to more than a. whis per and brought storms of applause when she finished. Tho Watson sisters, whose trunk lost Its bearings, strolled on In street clothes about 10:15 and started a general bombardment. Even feveral blaso Monday nlghtcrs who have seen everything In tho world and wander In theatres Just to fight tho shows Joined In the Joyfest. These sister pals, slim nnd stout, make I; a point to do their iipeclal line Just a llttlo better than others whom you've seen. They put each song over as though the destiny of the country Just depended on It. Their comedy has a click to It. There's an economy of words with a world of thought. They tell you a page In a word. There's cleverness In thefr fussing ubout nnd, for good measure, a dance Is thrown in all of which made it difficult for them to get away from the audience after 10:30. Kl Brendel and Flo Bert, two Phliadel- iiiimmii'iiiiiiiniiiiiill I I li '.' - '.W1'." x X'-! f " .. S.il ,....!, idfS I I lllltllilllli T1 l ' ",Nw . . IV l l ' '. v. '',t" , . "A I y i -k . ttOTfo bW,:;r :n 'jgjSPJr' phlans who figured prominently In "Made In Phllly" and other production;, were Seen In a new skit called "Waiting For Her." Broad Street Station, tho scene of insny local "dates," was the background. This youthful pair, who form d brnnd-new vaude ville combination, gave us something new In the way of comedy nnd' song. Mr. Bren del depicts a Swede's Idea of open-air courtship nnd economy. He tells a story lit pantomime which Is stronger thim words. Brendel shows that he Is capable of higher honors In Btageland and Is heading rapidly In that direction. Miss Bert was n winsome foil for tho comedian. A plenslng personality nnd a good voice, together with handsome cos tumes, further enhanced her value. Tho act scored a decided hit A good crop of laughs was harvested by Bert Leslie nnd company In "Hogan In Mexico." This sketch would bo greatly Im proved If tho participants did not work con stantly at break-neck speed, if It Is neces sary to save time Mr. Leslie might do so by refraining from repeating his laugh lines. If n thought Is funny It Is hardly necessary to express It twice. Winston's water lions and dancing nymphs nro ono of tho best aquatic acts In vaudeville. They serve to show that the sea lion has an almost human brnln. A quartet of these talented sea denlrens and two pretty girls nro seen In the production. Other good nets lncludo Fnrd and Good ridge nnd Lamb and Morton. The retreat of the Germans at the Battle of Arras Is shown In the pictures. J. G. C. Will Oakland & Co. Nixon Grand Will Oakland and company In a .pleasing, singing act entitled "Danny O'GIIl.TJ. S. A.," bubbling over with humor and. of course, not without Its touches of patriotism, was tho chief offering nt Nixon's Grand In ad dition to a splendid stage setting, Oakland and his company carried off the act with ease and grace It overflowed with an abundance of atmosphere from tho Emerald Isle and the musical numbers brought cm 1'hatlc applause. "Morris and Campbell, In the "Avc-ate or." added to the good humor of the audi ence. Maude Hynn. comedienne ; the Kama azwa Boys, Japaneso equilibrists: tho Coon ey Sisters, and Bert and Lottie Wilson fur nished the remainder of the entertainment. There was nn abundance of surprises In the pictures. "Ambition" William Pcnn Tho ridiculous extremes to which some persons will go In order to gratify their aspirations to climb tho social ladder are set forth In ludicrous yet forceful manner In "Ambition," the leader on the bill at tho William Penn this Week. Kitty Fran cis, the Btnr of the revue. Is well supported by a bevy of pretty girls. The elaborato costumes form a very artistic background for the sketch. "Tho Broken Mirror," a comic skit with the Schwartz brothers hhared honors with "Ambition." both In point of npplause and laughs. Other well-received numbers on tho bill are George W. Barry and Maude Wolford and Hendricks and Padula. The photoplay for the first half of the week Is "The Moth," with Norma Talmadge. During tho second half of the week there will be featured on tho bill "The FoollHh Factory," William Grew, the Tannean Brothers. Cook and Hothner and "Their Compact," a photoplay. MINT .Bliillil TheyVe Broken Through ! Yes, Triangles have broken through and found a great big glad hand. They're running wild all over Philadelphia. They've got everybody's tongue talking rag-time 'bout 'em. Every dealer, school kiddie and grown-up knows Triangles. Sure they know 'em, 'cause they're just the livest, tastiest bit of pep and go that's hit the town since Billy Penn. Every fellow's best girl keeps 'em in her handbag. Every girl's best feilow has 'em in his vest pocket. They bring 'em out every few minutes watch how they eat 'em up. The nearest store's got 'em but they keep goin' out. Better get a move on and join t.h e big happy family. Hop to it! 11 I ,fi--a aaMra-fM-Jpfc ' " ' Distributors Ripley, Johnson & Co. 34-36 S. lGth St. Phila, Pa. j Try the Peppermint, Clove, AVIntergreen and Cinnamon then you'll know real mints. ssHnnwnn SH EUGENIE BLAK IN HISTORICAL "A Royal Divorce" Well Before Largo Audi at the Walnut';. .A yo A nOYAL DIVOnCK, Drm In flv O. Willi nnd (1. C Cltllnsham. , Jnnn I'. 1-ee. Management) Ktf Hon Co., Inc. Napoleon , ....Alt M4rO.Ula dA Il,.t,iimn,t - . Jnm Jit. Ofl Tullerrnnil .'.... . . T. JT, Oeneral Autereau ,..J. A! J Murit. , ..JoKf joaepnine ,,.,,,. ,.,. ,, eih Stephanie ........... ... ..Fior "A Royal Divorce." a tilav In Rvf I was presented In this city for the flrni fit ihn Wn'nnt Ctm.t --kul.. 1 ..m A human element In the melancholic n up of Napoleon Bonanarta furnishes- tfe thematic material for tho nlay. In wkloi also the gigantic European struggle Is con stantly brought to the mind. That the tovj of a good woman was Instrumental In tlU making of the "man of destiny" Is a par,! mount point In the performance. KucmiM Blair enacts tho rolo of tho unfortUnt Josephine. ; The first sceno Is laid Immediately aftr the end of tho reign of terror In France ad the close of the eighteenth century. NpW leon has been acclaimed etpperor of' tl French people and Is leading his a-swla-f against the combined forces of the' rtW European nations In an effort to conafttar tho world. It Is his ambition to be th l6 of a line of emperors and to found a-W((i dynasty. To strengthen his pos'tlon 'mmt make safe his throne, he Is advised by, hW Ministers of State to divorce Josephine ai4 marry Marie Louise, princess of the royal Austrian house. He accedes to their wIshM much against his own will and finds con solation In the thought that "fate decre4 It such." Miss Blair portrays the role of JosefphdM Bonaparte with Intelligence and skill timi conies from her long years of acting, AJMrt Phillips makes an impressive .Napoleon, while V. J. Hamilton, playing the part of M. de Talleyrand, Is admirable. Florem Hope as Stephanie Is a clever little actrav, but her attempts to be vivacious could 'M, Improved upon to some extent The ta settings, and particularly the one In tfc third act, are very excellent 'Tho White Feather" Orpheum Operations of tho German secret cervix In London at the outbreak of the war w&rs capably portrayed In "The White 'Featfair,'? which opened a week's engagement tast night at the Orpheum Theatre, German town. Tho story concerns a young man wh remained home from the war, und bow'tM was gibed by his friends without deterr ing ,lt. As the action of the play pro gresses, the young man ferrets out a ganff of German spies who have been send In Important war messages from London tp Berlin. The play was well staged and the various roles were capably acted by Fred Forrest Roberta Bellinger, Leone Sotile. Jack -Mori ton, Alfred Beaumont, Clemence Randolph, Mathilda Barlne and Otto Kremm. v r 7 ii?m WJMMallWl'li''iM jlplllllillillllil 'in! i ill hi "BW I'll III II I' I I v srvJBallll fr3 w , JWjbV iU : MtM; 'ritm- WW ''imhSH IMS MAJMMfT T, ' j a uwmmm, op -, iww ' If ' - frl i ntumk. aft 1 taa ',: ..t-fOit-auw- mj v r vfci ,i 4rf, . r-'Mtt'M iff- - h ?- .",. raj-rfc - ' v m,iTtm$;mmm T- Mlaz M -' lit.'-'-ijid1 iri'.'''"i"'r-"" - 'MKtJnQLtt' . m ; acsjsar?
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