Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1923, Page 62

AMUSEMENTS. Faversham's Career. WH.LIA!\! FAVERSHAM is coming to Washington In his newest play, “A Lesson in Love,” by Rudolph Beiser and May Edginton. It is interesting. therefore, to re- ecall the plays which have earned him Ligh prominence in his notable career. The briefest would run about as follow: Born Warw ruary 17, 18 debut in New_York, January the following five yeats appeared In “The lll».h»\l Bidder.” “A Sad Co- auette Shi “The Wife, Fenther Brain, he Open Gate, « flmfur[! of Home. (‘,avrk‘e Jemina,” “The Last Straw,’ - ern Maten,” “Settled Out of Court and “Aristocrahy. During_eight Theater Compar b summary kshire, England, Feb- | Ri Made his American Union Square, , 1887. During ars in the Empire his nrost important Celebrates Anniversary. ARRY KFELLY, the droll, almost grotesque comedian of musical comedy fame, recently celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of his debut on the stage. Mr. Kelly iy the son of John T. Kelly, who was prominent in the Weber and Fields productions. He made his appearance on the stage No- vember, 22, 1895 in & minor part with T. 1 Messenger at Im s nce then 1o has played leading comedy roles in many musical productions, includ- ‘hirl of the Eu World,” “His Honor, which he created his famous part of Deacon Flood; “Midnight Rounders” 2nd many other: ' —_— Jolsoniana. AL JOLSON, who is coming to the! Shubert-Belasco December 9 in “Bombo," is not doing so badly for a young man but thirty-eight years of age. The phonograph people, it s said, pay him a yearly income which amounts to about three times the v of the President of the United the Shuberts pay him a stag- Fering weekly guarantee, and he is a partner in the big Winter Garden yroduction in which he appears. A friend close to Jolson estimate & fortnight ago in the blackface nightingale earning not far from a million jollars a vear. Jolson is one of the reatest draw ards on the Amer- nt—and there is a a »ing on for his gerv- His contract with the Shuberts will expire in June, and he has told a few friends that he might be under Tew management next season as a concert_artist. But it is doubtful. The Shuberts’ birthday present to him this vear was a Rolis-Royce, and the comedian is likely to take that into account when it comes time to Bign a new contract. ne of pu he: Tu IS an Amencan. I _spite Stasia of the foreign beauty of Ledova, the premier dan-| seuse, she is an American girl, born, | bred and well known in Kansas City. | . 3 Eraduate of American dancing | | | i no fact, a typical, up-and- coming “Mald ih America,” with all the American pep and dash that seem | 10 set native sons and daughters off | from those of other climes. The fact that she has a Russian name doesn't mean a thing. When she he ballet of the Chicago it was necessary, for | 2 onal reasons, that she assume Russian name, and deciding to get one that would be easy and simple ‘to pronounce and remember, she elected to be known as Stasia Ledova. T'm all American” says the dainty Even a close association wit sian dancing and Russian art has fled to change me deep down inside. ! 1ike any other American girl, I love Kat swimming, base ball, tennls, | and wherever I go 1 give my national- 11y away 0 the first five minutes. T. ARTHUR SMITH, INC,, Presents National, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4:30 PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI, Conductor Soloint ELIZABETH BONNER, Contralto | Ey National, Thursday, Dee. 6, 4130 MME. OLGA SAMAROFF The Greatest Woman Planist Orch, $2.75. Bal. $2.20, $1.65. Gal. $1.65 'vnion-l. Thursday, Jan. 10, 4130 EFREM ZIMBALIST The Violinist Orch, $2.75. Bal. $2.20, $1.65. Gal. $1.65 Nntional, Thursdny, J PABLO CASALS The *Cellint Orch, $2.75. Bal. $2.20, $1.65. Ga . 24, 4130 $1.65 National, Thursday, Jan, 31, 4:30 FEODOR CHALIAPIN The Basso Orehe, $4.40, Bal. $3.50, lnb Gal. $2.00, Mail orders socompanied National, Thursday, Feb. 7, 4130 ALEXANDER SILOTI Master Pianist (Teacher of Rachmaninoft) Orch.’ $2.75. Bal. $2.20, $1.65. Gal. $1.65 ! AND LOTTA VAN BUREN Costume Reecital of Mozart Music Orch, $2.75. Bal. $2.20, $1.65. Gal. $1.65 National, Tuesday, March 11, 4:30 | THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC § ORCHESTRA | * WILLEM MENGELBERG, Orch. §8. Bal. $2.80, 33, Gal. 42, ompt Mail orders accompsnied by checks only. National, Tuesday, April 1, 4130 PAYLOWA | York, marb onal roles were in “The Young Son Gounclor: ife,” Wind,"” rs,” Made vai” at “Herod,’ Principal since have been lago in the: Lyric Theater. Hawk," n “John A. poftance of Being Earfiest,” riage,” A Man ‘and His Wife.” “The Conquer- * “Phroso,” August 1 vi ‘he “Sewing the ‘Gudgeons.” “The Masquera- Dreams,” “The Im. “Mar- “Under_the Red Robe,’ Lady My and “Lord and ‘Romeo and Juliet."” * “Brother Officers’ “Diplomacy. hut as star in “A Roval the Criterion Theater, New 1901. Appearances “Imprudenc “Miss cridan in Algy," Julius in and_Lud 'he Faun." f “Lord New York appearances Othello” at York, 1914; etting’ Mare 1916; The’ 014 Country' In "The Prince and the Pauper” in rope’ D WY ited to see Maurice 1 | stage 50 w Levee 920'at the Booth Theater. Janet Richards Tomorrow. At her weekly talk on public ques- tions tomorrow morning at the New | Masonic Temple, Miss Janet Richards will glve her usual interpretive re- view of the outstanding world events for the cially on “The Alleged and trast With What Am Thankful For in 1923 briefly review Gen. V in the Philippines. gin at 10:45 o'clock. past week. speaking espe- ‘Decadence of Its Problems, by Con- ic She will aiso vod’s difficulties The talk will be- W)[nn Visits "Silent” Drama| NN, famous comedian, vis- the United Studios recently surneur, the director, scenes for “Torment.” porductlon, in which the arthquake i3 to be plo- me entered the stage a terrific h pi horror T t his ¥ quake scenc. dinned his ears, walls caved in. | player, liars tumbled to earth, chan- °d to the floor and cries it the air, as Tourneur players through an earth- this is the silent dram claimed the comedian. Offset Slump Talks. duci; WITH most of the Hollywood pro- ng world spreading gloom, following announcements from vari- tudios of suspension of activities, toof t New York, provement program will cagntinue and original re will Maurice Tourneur, iy, F ut-d T Washin VIOLI Auditorium _Central Hi Decembe 8:15 producing chenck and other in. ducing factors continuing directors and play: ahead with plans for nd optimism Is grad- = property pnd re Jrontags presi- ¥, now in he s " word thist' th ome: for greatdr carried on. Richgrd Walton the | First Na [Joseph "M sendent pro- t the United also are tivities own at this pl plans be ctivity ank Liloyd. units, ston Society of the Fine Arts N RECITAL By SYLVIA LENT 2 School ecember 3, 'ickets, $1.00 THE MESSIAH ‘Washington Choral Society Charles Wengerd, Conductor Soloists: Theresa John Wilbourn, tenor; Charles T. Tittmann, planist; CENTRAL Tuesday, Ticke Arthur Jordan High School night of concert. {Dec.8 zauel 445 P.ML| HUTCHESON Famous Australian Netta Cralg, K. Hubner, soprano; contralto; bass; Charles T. Ferry, Harvey Murray, organist. HI AUDITORIUM December 4, 8:15 P.M. 25 and 50 cents, at Plano Co. and at ts, Pianist Auditorium, 13th & N. Y. Ave. 2561 f ery. SN e B N JEAN BEDIHI'S INTERNATIONAL REVIEW The Show That Tesk Lemnden By Sterm. A BRAND NEW EDITION Telephone Col. cketn, T. Arthiur Sm 3 MISS JANET RICHARDS Public Questionss Home nnd Forelgn Monday Moming New Manonic Temple, 13th St. at 10145 and New York Ave. An interpretive Review of Outstan -l ing Werld Admixsion—60 Events. cents. . CHUCKLES WITH CLIFF BRAGDON AND €C00-COO MORRISEY SOMETHING DIFFERENT The Leion Is A The Fight Sceme The Jaz AND THE FOUR PASHAS GREATEST SHOW IN THE WORLD FOR THE MONEY NEXT WEEK—' Has to Be | im- | Current Attractions I (Continuéd from First Page.) et ford and Madden with an unususl variety of talent; Goldie and Beat In a delightful revue of snappy tiel |°flle-~ and LilRan Faulkner in a spee- {tacular minature revue, “Play Ball | ,Gladys Walton'in her latest star- ring vehfele, “The Wild Party” will be the Jflmlnplly offering for the week, Miss Walton is seen as & 80- | ciety” reporter on & metropolitan dail i~ 'The piay is"based on & newspaper | story in which the facts are twisted, | resulting In a $100.000 libel suit. Minor film features, comedy and educational, will be shown also. Gayety—]ean Bedini's “Chuckles.” Dancing girls, fast and frivolous, comedy, and brilliant showing ot elab- orate gowns and costumes are promis- ed in Jean Bedini's “Chuckles” at the Gayety this week beginning this af- ternoon. This is the show that ran all ‘summer at Oxford Music Hall in {London, England. It has been called an International wonder-show, with its dancing girls, its beautiful scen- ery, its gorgeous costuming and its wholesome comedy. CIiff Bragdon and “Coo Coo” Mor- risey are the featured mirth provo era. Bragdon ia one of the most ver- satile men in burlesyde—he sings, dances, plays a_ cornet, stringed in- | struments and patters ‘along with a smart line of individual comedy. Elaine Beaslee heads the feminine contingent and leads tl}g London Ox- ford wirln in liting melogien a2 en- semble dances, Kearney. | Sterling Sixo l-our -nd Emet ‘Baker are supporting principals. and Ienri Permane, an English music _hail who will offer u novel study in character comedy, He is making his first American appearance this sea- son. The Four Pashas, whirl-wind acro- | bats, will offer a vaudeville interlude with a sensational “punch.”Miss Beas- lee will sing classical songs, and Emet Baker saxaphone selections; all are unusual, Burton Holmes Today. **MOTORING THROUGH ITALY"is Burton Holmes’' subject for his travelogue at the National this after- noon at 3:30 o'clock and this eve- ning at 8:30 o'clock when he will “personally conduct” hiw fellow-travs elers by motor northward from Na- ples through the lovelieat sectiona of | Italy, visiting quaint and plcmre.que out-of-the-way places, such aws the hill cities of Orvieto, i, Perugia, where the ancient and annual “Palio” strikes a new note of old-time pageantry; the tiny republic of San Marino, the tomb of Dante in Ravenna and such beauty spots as Sorrents, Capri, Amalfi, Tompeli and Rome. Hon. Frank W. Mondell will speak at The Franklin Square Hotel Bubject: i “The Congress of the U. 8. Edounrd Alblon Announces Three Performances of Grand Opera by The Washington Opera Company The President Theater |! “Mme. Butterfly” Monday, Dec. 17, 8:15 First Great All-American Cast Edith Manson, Chicago soprano: Paul Althonse, Metropolitan temor; Eilzabeth Bonner. contralto; Patton. baritone, and George Harold Miller, bass-baritone. J “TALES OF HOFFMAN” I ( | Monday, Jan. 21, at 8115, Joset Behwarz of Chicago Opers Garrison of Metropolitan “CARMEN” Monday, March 10, at 8:15. Mabel i Sopnie Brasiau, _Paul Althouse, | arence” Whitehtil | | hrque- Samassoud, Conductor | | i Prices, $2, §3, 34 and 85 Jrashington Opera Co. Q 8t Arthie Jordun Plazo Mail orders now. 1814 Seats Seliing OF 1923 Is A NIFTIES OF 1924." SAVENUE-ABOVENINTH A Great Show Starting Monday “Juvenile Frolics 1924"” A Clever Youthful Revue Including ) “Krevoft,”” Young Russian Dancer, The MAndclll." Bte. RHODES & WATSON “Avlflflch MENU” “THE BRAZILIAN WONDER" A Female Tightrope Marvel Supported by B. B. HILL & QUINNELL wmm-ao-u- Today your last chance for past week's show Follies, Quixey Quartette, Etc., Bte. In the Spotlight. JAMI‘:B K. HACKNTT has left Lon- don for Naw York, and will’ap= Dear on the stage In the early spring. . The mlsre of “I. a Faush P Sner arymore aa its opened t ek, Trane Fonwlok in' the' eas Woman, “The Town Clown,” which A. L. Erlanger (s producing, will open in Atlantic City around the holidaya. Guy Bolton, P, G, Wodehouss and Jerome Kern ~have amain joine hands as unll-hur orn in a musical comedy ealled tting P Which” will be proauud this -# by Comstock & Gest. “The Talking 1 fot,” by Hutchin- ar son Boyd, which opened in Trenton, s | 3cheduied for prementation in York tomorrow night. The cast will lAn:lua. Oswald \orlu and Kathleen Now | Olga Petrova ia due to arrive in New York Christhas eve, and will appear in her own play, “Hurricane.'” The cast of '“fp"y Jim." i which Leo Carrillo will have the role, will {nclude taabel Lowe, Eliza. Y'Xh Patterson, Harry Mestayer and ebrge Farren, ‘Btella Dallaj Olive Higginx Prouty’s novel. will be Droduced by the Selwyna in January, with Mrs. Lesile Chrter as its star. Harry Wagstaff Gribble and Gertrude { Purcell wrote the play. Stewart & French h, producers of “Meet the Wife," after reading the revicws of their new comedy by Lynn Starling, declded that the oritics were right, and that Mary Boland should be featured, A play with tho title “Oncar Wilde" has been accepted for production b: Moss Hart: 7 B i A new play call “The Lilies of the Field.” which has Been succems- ful on the London stage, production management of the Klaws. the fact that a play previously seen in New York bore the same title, the name will be changed for the Ameri- c¢an presentation. John Hastings Hunter v the author, Florence Weber, who played in “The Climax” some venrs ago. is going to be In “Lollipop.” which Henry W. Savage will produce. Lee Simonson is deslgning the set- tings and costumes for “My Dear Lady,” the musical comedy that Law- rence Schwab will produce In New Youk during the holidays. In “Go West, Young “NEW YORK § SYMPH(}NY ORCHESTRA WALTER DAMROSBOH. Ceaducter Soloist, DRUSOLINA OIANNINT, Sepranc 3 Poli’s, Tues., Dec. 11, 4:30 Seatu. Mm. Greeme's Concert Iurea, Poit's ‘l'hut-n ma. Seaty 3rs. "Droop: 18th and u Main 6168 De,Pachmann id's Greatest cug- T . Greend’ od 6. M. ! CLASS VAUDRY, ,_Il s THE VIOR.I.D! BESY TALENY IICWIIVIL LY 218 § 815- SUNDAY MATet: 5 Beginning Moaday Matines AN ALL-STAR' ASSEMBLY The Last Word ia lm\t- b id FOLSOM & DENNY Metropolitan Orchestra Up-to-the-Minute Music and Sengs Mme.Besson & Co. Ia “The Bread-Misted Woman" Dol e CHAIN & ARCHER In Side-Bplittiag Travestiss leading | & dramatisation of | | { running in New York, Peroy Helton, & mero buck private In the war, s now plaving & part wherein he out- ‘u“:'d(fln L‘ iow and Everett | ™ _ware majors. mnvl 8 reporte ol‘ . Bcott Plus- medy, 6 Vegetable,” mma rmm Atianto Clty, whers Sam H. Harrls rresented it fast week. Is being png‘ d for a New York Showing, Wit Hrnest Truex as the Bores Thomashefsky, the Russian Droducer, has obtalned the rights to Adolph Phillipw’ new: play, “Auction Pinochle,” and will present it at hin New York theater after the holiduys. A y entitled “The Waning Rex " by erie and Fanny Hatton, deal- ing with_ the retention by married women of thelr maiden names, has been produced at Los Ahgeles, and :thlll be rlvnn & New York showing in o David Belasto, in asmoctation with willl Harrin, 'Jr., will present Fay Baln The Other Rose,” in New York month, " Ths play will have ‘ts premier: In Atlantic City tomor row night, and next week will be shown In Washington, prior to its New York nr“enuuon Mlu May Edwinton, co-author of Lasgon in Love,” s an English woman Wrtar witase contribations to American magusines during the last two years have been prolific. Bhe I8 sald to be dellghtfully humor- ous and genuinely human, ahd very young. Gilda Leary, whom Willlam Faver- sham selegted from Broadway's store- house of talented and beautiful actresses to play the ideal woman, Beatrice Audley, in “A Lesson in 1$ a native of British Columbia. Bhe is of English parentage. Jean Bedint's “Chuckles” is the first burlesque show In the history of that branch of entertalnment to have the distinction of having played both America and England. “Chuckles” "The R. B. V. Club Tavites yeu to attead their Fall Dance Saturday Evening, December First The City Club Blue Room. 1320 G N.W. Wells' Society Orchestra Subacription, §3.00. It} e all last summer at the oxford‘hou s of amusement. uso Hall, London, quite a feather in the cap of Columbia burlesque, The London Oxford girls featured with Jean Bedinl's MChuckle#” are reslly an. English fmportaiton, de l'l ¥ thelf me from the Oxford c Hall in London. i6¢ Saxo Band, with Emet ofst, has a repertory from iazz to the classical. William Harris, jr., has begun prep- arations for the'third production of this season, “Outward Bound,” a play by Sutton ‘Vane. This fantasy was necured -by Mr. Harris when it was nrn produced by one of those semi- fonal companies on the outs nm- of Londoh. The play attracted Auch notices during 18 Week engage- ment .fn the Everyman ter it brought into the Garrick and is still funning. Mr. Harrig will present the play (‘n & preliminary tour before opening New York. far At- lantic City and Washington have been announced as booked. Thanksgiving day has come to be recognized as ome of the greatest in the sesson for the Washington F. RAY COMSTOCK and MORRIS GEST Muve the Great Moser to Anncusse The World's Groatest Tragedionne ELEONORA DUSE And Wev Compony From Reme l-n-ll-.-do w POLI'S THEATER Thursday Afternoon lmmber 20th “SPETTRI" (Ghosts) By MENBIR IBSEN MAIL ORDERS ¥OW ts. 85, 'iu 10 -r 'eont fan: SHUBERT GARRICK THEATRE ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINAIRE WEEK OF MONDAY, DEC. 10 Mail Orders, Al—mhul'. Check and Retum Selt-Addressed o fat: oren. 13 Ored,, “"luo. o - ed RICHARD HERNDON Presents & 85; Box (A n,_rshz.u. :l.s‘l'l ats. urs. - Seats, $5. Plus tax. .‘:&'ll EUROPE’S GREATEST BALLET SENSATION ES BALLETS SUEDOI ROLF de MARE, Director Direct frem the Theatre Purls, after its triumphs e mWfif THE MOST FAMOUS AND FOREMOST BALLET IN THE WORLD AN mnmr-m Am;mx.' ENCES in artistie aehievom _ ‘-n—ld'filfli‘:“mr NEW TO AMERICAN AUDI- usle, dancing and decorative on 1n Ammerics wmil the debnt it the ok e FOUR VaAns Or DL won'ln'A«'l.fn'f'A"i'-? s SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF 35 22z WASHINGTON DEMANDS A nd WEEK “Why dowi spoak fer yoursel » JORR HARLES RAY In the Great American Epic Gourtship Many Eminent Critics Have “Spoken for Themselves.” durey “This flm is Msterically accurate (n overy detail. It is & wenderful productien.” irmt With tremesdeus fere ssd appesl. Ivery Amertosn Mras, Faber Stevensor 'of Motion Pletures, D. C. Federation of Women's Clubs. “Tt s & Weaderful pictuze; 1 fMAN Ghe fisert T Bave ever seen 7 Z AT Capper. 7 Admiral B. W. Eberle. 2 Shows Dally Sunday, 3100 and §:30 F. M. Week Days, 3:30 and 830 P. M, ALL SEATS RESERVED PRESIDENT Nights and Sunday Matinee, 50c, TSe, $1.00 AMUSEMENTY, The Shubert- co, unable to accommodate all thnu Who desire to ses “The Hunch- back of Notre Dame” on turkey day with the regulation matinee and evening performances, has arranged gar an extra matinee to begin at p.m. - Henry W. Savage has about com- Pleted his new cast for “Lollipop,” the V musical comedy by Zelda Sears. Ada May will be the leading lady. Mr. and Mrs. John McCormick stop- ped off in Washington last Wednes day on their way from to New York. Mr. A production ~ manager ~ fo First National pictures coast. Mrs. MoCormick | known as Colleen Moore, star First National pictures. Her next stellar production, “Flaming Youth' will be presented at an early date Crandall’s Metropolitan Theater. “CAPTAIN RIDDO,” A MUSICAL FANTASY IN 3 SCENES, MASTER GABRIEL AND GOHHIY EXTRA ADDED ATTRAOTION, BOB LA SALLE A1 ZIEGFELD “FROLIC” REDFORD AND GOLDIE AND MADDEN BEATTIE VARIETY OF TALENT SNAPPY MELODIRS STYPHOTOPLAN—FIRST TIME BSHOWN: GLADYS WALTON » “THE WILD PARTY” A VIVID, SPICY ATORY OF AMERICAN YOUTH KINOGRAM—EXTRA ?lAfl'nl—coqul:u—nclu LENT MUSIO 0 SHOWS FOR TH! PRICE OF ONE . 16e, S1o—Nights, 23c, t. Mat, Sunder & Melidays exeepted ABSOLUTELY constructed usder spectfications of the U. 8. Bureay of Standerds ming 0 rullag "ol the Diwirict ‘Commissanern One Week Only Starting Tomorrow Night Matinee Wednenday, 50c to $3.00—Regular Matinee Saturday cpresents 7!\: door Flew open ;nd nshe came. Shed an eye forahearth atooth for sweets- Av\dacha‘\z:cfcrfaundfdontmofsfiwl DAVID BELASCO LRI €. ‘No boxes or bundles not even. 2 name. TWO VEARS a4 4he MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Immediately Preceding the New York Engagement DAVID BELASCO (In associatlon with WILLIAM HARRIS, JR.) FAY BAINTER THE OTHER ROSE By George Middleton (From the French of Edouard Bourdet) BURTON HOLMES SCREEN MOTION COLORED JOURNEYS PICYURES N Ew VIEWS MATINEE AT 3:30 e To DA EVENING AT 8:30 MOTORING THROUGH ITALY Prices 50¢c, 77¢, $1.00, $1.50 Plus Tax Box Office Open 1 P. M. URERT-RHAS THEATER SWashington's Playhouse of* Refinement $howing Excluslvely the Worlds Best Dramatic, Lrt&rary and Musical Produetions. PERSONAL DIRECTION MESSRS. LEE weo Jd. SHUBERT SEATS THURSDAY 4 “DIRECT ARDM A.NEW YORK ENGRGEMENT 44 LEE SHUBERT PR ESENTS A WILLIAM FAVE RSHA A '“‘A LESSONI LOVE" Prku Nights, 50c to $250. Mats. Wed. and Sat, 50c to $2. Next Week--- Beg. Sunday Night, Dec. —Jhe WORLD'S GREATEST ENTERTAINER_ ~JOLSON ” g VAéfNZA BOMbO U6 S%RESS0 ’S WONDERFUL NEW THEY Wlnlll. I.IhVE IN ‘Vgg.lIgGM‘sE:ggYsz(‘)%fis if-addressed, ctamped 7o taurs getiing seata Add ten per o = Nights, Except Sat., §1 to §3.00: Sat. Night. $1 to $4. Wed. & &L Mata, 7ie to$1.80.