Evening Star Newspaper, November 28, 1921, Page 17

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But a vivid imagination would be needed for even average cnthusinsm over the “Mecca” that has been sent here, Messrs. Comstock, and Gest have sent the Fokine -ballet, “Memories of the Past.”” with its “Bacchanale,” and there was evidence last evening that many in the audience enjoyed it. It is a thing of plcturesque beauty and grace, and the “Bacchanale” is ably the last word in such things. The ballet and the bacchamale consti- tute the outstanding feature of “Mecca.” No, there is one more.y The sight il probably haunt all.observing per- sons in the audience last might for a long time. It was the machine-like conductor, who pumped both arms up and down unceasingly for.more’ than three hours beating time for an or- chestra that either was not famiHar with Percy E. Fletcher's music, or else could not agree as to how it should be played. The advance agent of the show, in his own language. stated in yesterday's announcement, *“Washington will see the production’ before its massiveness is cut down to fit smaller stages, or before its big cast undergoes a change.” W. H. L. BURTON HOLMES—“Classic Japan.” “Classic Japan,” Burton Holmes' séc- ond lecture in his present series, was {presented last night before a large audience at the National Theater and 3| will be repeated this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. v considered, Japan is “an or all the world to see its classic traditions and customs,’ and the many phases of modern progress that make this “land of pilgrimages” Mr. Holmes as guide. Beginning with the arrival at Yokohama harbor, the journey leads to Tokio, and after that, by riksha, kago and mountain chair, to the scenic heights of Fuji. with ‘& motion realization of what it | is to be a pilgrim to the storm-bound summit, from the viewpoint of “a tram line to Fuji's base.” In picturing customs of the coun- try, a wedding ceremony in all its details; trousseau, simple rites, the coming to the new home, the feast, the first born, and @ funeral, are de- picted in motion scenes and colored views, and many visits are paid to| palaces, monasteries. tombs and tem- children at work and play, together of Japan; child actors and actresses. and an out-of-door health school,” ali | fof which give convincing impression | that Nippon teachers believe in both | work and play. ne-shots ut New Kyota ife in the transformed ci praying in the temples” lead lecturer to introduce some “gods we ought to know.” Other film incidents | picture “something of thé silk in- dustry of Japan.” a “dash down the rapids of the Hodzu-Gawa,” with in-| cldental glimpses of “the’ gods that | came to America,” a visit to the great Buddha Kamakurd and many other points and incidents of interest, in-| cluding cabaret attractions. geisha ! games in a garden and a “battle of the giants.” shown in a tournament of | treet | of Japan. Idyllic scéne-poems were pictured also during the intermission. Ap ad- ditional oriental atmosphere wa¥ con- tributed by Japanese members of the conference and others iw boxes and throughout the house. The slecture closed with a panoramic impression sacred courts of the Nikko Temple, and the way to the holy of holies, “where the great shogun sleeps.” BELASCO—Shubert Vaudeville. Jimmy Hussey and his old Century Revue headed the bill at the Shubert- Belasco last night, and it apparently fourth showing. Hussey is accounted one-of the best stage Hebrews and he has several new songs upon which he tacks his funny remarks. For the wind up, he offers a burlesque prize fight that causes laughter. The sup- | porting company _includes good | dancers and singers, with about a dozen pretty girls arrayed in unique but abbreviated costumes. { Dave Vine a#und Luella Temple, new- comers_to this section. share honors !u it were the first instead of the | ith the topliners. Vine's jokes are ew and are presented {h an original Joe Jackson offers his ol familiar pantomime bloycle ‘act and AT sl i LD (. _——m‘ . ton’s ‘own- -Douglas McLean.. Her association with . him in photoplays has made - her own talent ‘o well known that it was with an obvious pany that serves to. help.her out so |wi od NANNIE LANCASTER. lhl'y in_“The Foolish that deserve pdtfon or less familiar vy Down ast s & story mors every one, but i ill. generously patronize the thinge: 2 i ) u delightful tour of story-travel, with | ples, with happy glimpses of school | with a film review of “the wee ones ||l wrestling by the colossal Suma-Torl! | of pilgrim multitudes that throng the | went over with as much applause as (|} to would be hard to infagirie thé picturi |as of such profound interest were it produced other ‘than it bas been by Mr. Grifiith’s genfus. The .story of the pldy, which “was adapted to the screen from.the stage, 1s too familiar to require repetition. It concerns a young girl of a New England village who, while on a visit to relatives in Boston, is_betrayed into a mock marriage and then is left to bear her burden alone. Lillian_ Gish offers a_ splendid char- acterization of Anna Moore, the girl, and Richard Barthelmes, us & farmd never to outgrow a hearty ;The sime goes for Vinie sfing grand opera airs, fol- gretly\ ballads and x:dy Doyle gives imita- RIALTO—“The Sheik.” ° “The Sheik” opened to large bus! Dess at the Rialto Jyesterday atter- noon and last night and it will ap- parently take the remaining six days of its showing fo accommodate those who desire to see_this great movie drama. Rudolph Valentino ungues- tionably 1s an extra magnet to the drawing power of the picture, 85 many recall his great work in the “Four Horsemen.” His acting is con- yincing and_ brilliant. also shows wonderful gmprovement in o ot i e Ao o oty hies | S58 son - mymuKthBHcTealc- {8 mod part. The photographic-work of the!“Gn canpot fail to remember pice big scencs especlally s exceiient. 4 turosaue New Eygland around ~Beld: pleasingmusical program enville,” mor tbe villuge people, 50 ranged by Robert Bond Gotta true to life have they been pictured played by the large orchestra, and |}y genuime . artists of stage and received much applause after each |yorodn. sclection. News pictures add to the welcome. op ‘where Doug! “The Foolish Age”—which might be any and all ages, if one goes by buman nature—concern: sweet girl graduate who, ‘by the parting oratory of & professor, de- cides to uplift the r and londy—l[ and .was. well Te- tegler_Bisters. have & et Cway to applasse, sad roway to applause, an Jolly Johnuy Jones does difficult things on the tight wire. ‘The Bhubert plotorial news completes the bill. [ —“Money Is Money.” Tho featyre attraction at tho Strand thia week s, “Money Is Money.” It is & most pretentious offering and a com- plete show in {tself, It is described as “a _fantastic -and futuristic musical farce” and it features Joseph Green- wald and a east of nine capable players. temperamental dec! which begins by defying an adoring papa who made money in pies and & nice young man whose only fault is that he doesn’t need llvllftln’—-lnd there are 50 many men who do! 8o she starts a cheer crusade—entirely .masculine, as to gender—advertises and selects a man “out of luck™ to be her secretary— to be accurate, he_ selects himself— and the crusading begins. | For unexpectedness in the way of | complications, and _ honest-to-good- Agnes Ayers ar- is The Anselsmiths, who head the bill | ags fun, it is seldom tat the voice- - ith *Fastimes in the Junste Land |l Sriiy So”abeuraly. adnfnisters PROSRT__ {CRANDALL'S—“The Speed Girl.” r » | that zestful ng -the classics call a 5 talented artist ‘at his best, gives | punch—with “Byl” Siontana as tne | KNICKERBOCKER—“Two Min- | Bebe Daniels. in her late picturc, The phatoblay, “The Fox.” features | BuncHee,. The [Tess’ otherviss the | tes to Go.” 4 e COSPI AL dnlhie Suh Harry Carey in his firat big Universal- Al RE 1L ia thetobett | syros utes. v nartes | Crandail’s Theater the first three days ewel production. It is sald to be wo Minutes to Goy’ arles | of this week. tary and his ‘Bet-togetber” club of | the first “superwestern” picture ever | ragyrmed second-story men who are as | Ray’s. new comedy of the gridiron, 7 ;& P g 3 .| Written by Elmer Harris and di- screened. The concluding scenes were > o | Ry in ! 2 Tindo At Universsl Clly A DIBHE | o ale oot e as Eh e | e e Tt b e anomoring where & plcturesque stretoh of coURtry | M P e O Tived in A | \Vashington at Crandall's Knicker. “The Speed GIrl” is @ fastzmovide wasg illuminated by a flaring brush N = bocker Theater vyesterday. It wi production with a story based on fire, around w Texas Steer.” 1t is entirely likely jappeal strongly to all who en. te escapades of Betty Lee, wh , around which the dramatic action | &l S as craved action since childhood. What- er Betty went in for she had to be that the members of the “Get-togeth- ! swift-moving and wholesome stori was fiimed. Cnited S ¢d. The regular United States | .5 were addicted to bags of pea-|on the screén. 1t plunges along to Cavalry furnish atmosphere. ; Gavaley furnish atmosphere, The CA5t| futs at a show, so that when they |nerve-tingling climax and seatiers in the lead this ‘desire on her leading feminine role. sat in a box and threw the shells | the field with laughs. The element part creat = thrills as the story j into the audience they wero what |of comedy is stressed by Buster Kea- | 18 unfolded. one might call “at home.” But en- |ton in his laughable two-reel comedy, | Charli Mack Sennett’s ster- ling fun-m. -, is an_added attrac- tion in “His Unhappy Finish.” | joying their own reformation -to the [*The Boat”” Minor. films | extent of rough-houSing the villains | the program. on the stage was a matter so entirely L Unreliable that the chuckle that went ‘GOLUMBIA—“Way Down East.” up from the big audience would have | done credit to a vaufleville “hit’ by Much hasi been said and . written | say Rogers. ‘ |about “Way Down East.” but its r Miss May gives promise of a future turn to Washington at popular pri und | cannot_pass without comment. Photoplays. oot PALACE—"The Foolish Age.” Doris May is'now a screen star of first magnitude-thaving made her |that will mean more than vouth 5, A3 a ief 'of Io- : % o | Deauty. hecause. &he possesses the | great Griffith production, which open- | result stellar debut yesterday at Loew’s| SO0l 1™ hat depends on peithdr. | ed at Loew's Columbia Yesterday and 'lice ithin * fol- Tington's hope for-her suc- | attracted overlowing . audfences in lowing the murders of ¥ Palace Theater before audlences that | \vith Wx defied a persistent rain to welcome {cess goes this personal advice that spite of the driving rain. tends to the onee lcading 1ady of Washing- | she keep with her the admirable com- | illustrate that Washington always [Tand deal T .. 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