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2 AMUSEMENTS. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JANUARY 6, 1924—PART 3. AMUSEMENTS, ... 19 1 *Idol of Paris™ L g g s I cast a shadow in the path of Jolt the cinema trend into newer HAEEERLE ™ N YORK SYMPHONY i ORCHESTRA ed from situations. dramatic heights must be screened. WALTER DAMROSCH, Conductor. Poll's Theater—Tues., Jan. 15, 4:30 Buch storles as yet unscreened are found among forelgn literature par- Soloist, Georges Enesco, Violinist which are generally considered ‘sure- Seats on sale Mrs. Greene's Bureau, Droop's Nl CurrentAttractions| Y Walter Beck as Glovanuil the aged il IHHK,I [l])l: tyrant of l{imlllfli,‘flr‘ld R‘()h- ert Bell, thful brother, to be one’of the funniest acts of the|Trt Bell, ‘as the youthful ‘brolter keason, Ilu Plano Movers and the | eoiey® NP calls in Actre: ! rant, composer Of | ¢h, yoice of the youthful Francesca, producers and have scared many of them to a point where they dare not attempt anything beyond stories that have about as much dramatic strength !as the average nursery rhyme,” de- clares Marshall Neflan. “The fear- of attaining dramatic Bal Boheme Willard, Jan. 7 :\m’ I-lfl tax), 9 (Continued from First Page.) threadbare through constant use and ticularly. ituations that have been worn fire' with American audiences must | yan gng Tickets (lnciuding be eliminated. Tragic drama, if prop- On Sale New Wi ¥ . . assisted by Mildred{hiy prother's bride, plaved by Jose- “eele: r ana the irish i ar as an add- ed attraction. t will sing wnd play some of his old-time fa- vVorites and quite a number of new melodies. Others on Cook, with Doroths tn “A Smart Production, harmony songs, dances and numbers on piano, violin'and saxophone: Ward wnd Bohlman, in a mirth-provoking kit, ¢After the Banquet,” and thel Geraldine Miller Trio, exponents of | wihletic art “White Tiger” is the title of the Universal photoplay which will be ¥hown. It features Priscilla Dean in w story of the underworld, written | wnd directed by Tod Browning. It concerns a girl raised without know edge of the difference between right wnd wrong and who believes that xlick work In slipping a_string of pearls off a society woman's neck is her rightful contribution to progress us a useful and active citizen. Wal- Beery., Raymond Griffith and Moore also are in the cast. film features also will be shown. | the hill include Kddie nd Gladys Shaw, introducing Gayety—"Step on It. ‘Step On It the attraction this week at the Gavety, it is unnounced. | brings to Washington one of the, world’s greatest illusionists—Horace Goldin, “shiek of the spirits, wizard of illision and headmaster of the cross-cut saw.” Goldin comes to rlesque from Keith vaudeville cir- it and brings one of the highest-, paid acts in burlesque. He saws a Swoman in two, makes a girl step out | of a moving picture to light her cig- , and human beings to vanish | to the air at his command. George Nible and Helen Spencer head the big cast of “Step On It which is said to be a show of magnificent stage set- tings, gorgeous costumes, delighttul comedy satires, wholesome comedy und tuneful melodies. George Niblo is a tramp comedian of the late Nat Wills type, and Helen Spencer a fast-working and high- spirited comedienne who leads the musical numbers and does her own #pecialty. Others are Adele Ferguson, ima donna; Juanita Mitchell, in- genue: the California trio, vocalists; | Jim Hall, leading . and Marty Se- | mon > chorus numbers elghteen comely voung misses. 1t is claimed o be the “speed show” of Columbia burlesque Arcade. The large orchestra has been trans- ferred to the dancing floor at the rcade, and the added a ction for k will be staged F ay night twelve tiny tots wil give z nce of the Dolls Newman on “Chile” | jin the memory 1M begin Newmi: his annual noon and evening at tional Theater, with starting point of a Jaunt popular trav son this after- the New Na- “hile” as the} uth American ewman found nery in south- In motion pictures and he promises an amazing of lakes, glaciers and canoes, views of the great nitrate . the'copper mines and borax de- | f Valparalso. Santiago. Va Concepeion, Puerto Varas and ! intt. wonderful vs of the ts of Magellan, Tierra de Fuego nal settlement on the Island Robinson Crusoe's island, interesting places and nmer Mr. s prettiest Stra and the of Ushuaia, d oher 1S, *Paolo and Francesca™ At the Ram's Head| Tn the production of “Paclo and Francesea,” Stephen Ph 5" poetic | love drama, by the Ram's Head Play-, ers, which will continue for five more | performances, beginning Wednesday night, at the slgn of the Ram's Head, ! 1Sth street, just south of n.nsachu-{ setts avenue, James Reynolds has! provided what is claimed to be the| most lavish scenic and costumes dis- play of his career as art director of | the organization. { Six settings have been designed by | him and executed under the direc- tion of Robert Byrne, his assistant. The deep red of the stone of Rimini{ is the prevailing tint of all the scenes. | In the first scene of the third a) roadside inn at sunset, the colors and the lighting throughout are effective. in this same scene, in about two feet of space at the back of the stage an fllusion of the far distant towers of | the castle of the Malatesta in Rimin{ are seen in the light of the setting sun, The largest cast that the Ram's | Jiead Players have ever presented Eive the story of the tragedy, with JOHN McCORMACK' Tenor Poli's Thoater, Fri,, Jan, 11, 4:30 Gre 13th_and e “TOMORROW EVE. A MARCEL DUPRE ‘World's Greatest Organist. MES. GREENE'S CONCERT BUREAU, 1300 G St., at Droop's. Tel. Main 6483. Tic) 3: RAMS HEAD PLAYERS 1328%; 18th St., Just Below Mass. Av. Every Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Wight at 8:30; Satirday Matinee o This Week “PAOLO AND FRANCESCA” Season, Students’ and Single Tickets on Sale—Fr. 58 and New Wiliard Newsstand ~ The Washington Society of the Fine Arts PIANO RECITAL " By EDWIN HUGHES Central High School Auditorium Monday E".lhf Jm"’ Tth, 1984, Washington Soclety F loni'aley Quartet Auditorium, Central Sohool Jen, 21; Feb.'11; Mar, :30 P.M. Bizgla aad coume dovote. on sals Arthur Bmith, Ino., 1306 NEW YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ‘Walter Damrosch, Con Auditorium, Central High School January 14—8:30 O'Clock Mr. Damrosch at the piano will analyze the principal compositions before they are rendered by the orchestra. Reserved seats: $1.25, $1.00 and 75 cents, The Waihington Society of the Fime Arts 1741 New York Ave. Telephone Main 7568 BOPHIE BRASLAU cter Jan, 18, 4:90 ipleased w ! chanee to see this pictur | trayal of the phine Hutchinson. Teona Roberts as- sumes the role of Lucrezin, cousin to Glovanni, who, cleve heming and discreet, is finally won by Frencesca arm and lovellness. Anne s Is the blind servant, who feels coming of the tragic hour, and Arthur J. Rhodes e drug seller, fo whom int and . 8o for relief gular players Joseph p soldier; David " ) ~i: Daniel De | Souza, Corrado; Paul Dollbart, as a trumpeter; Alive Tams, as Tessa, daughter to Pulci, and Frances Leh- man, as Nita, maid to Francesca Tickets may be had at the Ram's Head Playhouse, Franklin 58, am‘Lul’ Droney the New Willard newsstand Lionel Atwill. FTER triumphs on the legitimate stage in “Deburaw’ and “The Grand Duke.” and splendid !ul‘(‘!!l; last geason in_vaudeville in “The White Faced Fool Lionel Atwill, eretwhile Belasco star. has agaln en- tered the field of vaudeville in a short play, “By Right of Love by | dgar Allan Woolf. i Mr. Atw admits that to obtain in one act running twemty-five minutes effects hich are ordinarily brought | about in three acts and couple of hours, requires much greater effort and rare artistry He is, however, making the attempt in th: hort llm»[ allowed a vaudeville act, to achieve | all the effects which a thr act play produce. A self-possessed press representa- inguishad actor as thusiastic in his praise of the ntertainment which cpresents. “In fact” this expresses an arrangement audeville con- two weeks vaudeville writer d. “he opinion that an id would be to play in tinually, presenting every a different sketch. *The Hoosier Schoolmaster™ w! the India Hoosier » production they sug Hodkinson Pie- that the Indiana D. C.. be given a gested to the w poration 1 Washington, As a result_ the plcture is to be shown at the New Willard Hotel ball- Toom Tuesday evening, when the sen- ators and representatives from Indi- ana will be guests of the soclety Miss Jane Thomas, plaving the lead- ing feminine role, arrived in Wash- ington Friday to be present for the premiere in Washington. Her par-i “bond girl” in this plc s that will liv id to be 0 who see her. re is i of t THE PRESIDENT TONIGHT AT 8:30 The Washington Theater Guild, Incorporated Box Office Now Open Main 667 Popular More Sensational Than “The Demi- Virgin"! MATS: Tue Thurs., Sat. at 2:30. Evenings, in- cluding Sundays, st 8:30. By COSMO HAMILTON Next Week: “Lombardi Ltd.” * BELASCOS GREATEST STAR IN A FASCINATING lY RIGHT 7/ LOVE * A ONE-ACT DRAMA &y ANEW ALLIANCE % FAMOUS COMEDIANS JAY BRENNAN 35 5revinn AND S'I'ANI.EY ROGERS “You MusT CoME OVER” . DAINTIESTS/DANCERS EDITH MUSICAL DANCIN G WITH PAUL O'NEAL FRANK TOoNY MARINO & MARTIN IWE LETTER FROM PEETSA-BURGHY RICH HAYES AND HIS VALET “Be BIONGATED PER S ON IFICATION OF UNCONCERNED DEXTERITY HELEN ¥HARRIET SCHOLDER AMERICAS OWN CONCERT STARS THE KiI KUTAS SENSATIONAL ORIENTALS THE STERLINGS THRILLING STUNTS o ROLLERS Ao R VieWs BT ol TODAY AT 3 AND 8:15P M SADDIBTORE M PHONES-MAIN 4484-4485. idol of can debut Theater, new an tion, revue w! Atteridge, berg nd addition, na la - famous Fr tinguished [ Atrons Talented singers to sing them; allur- | stock companies Beginning Tomorrow Night at 8:30 sHUlllT Werid’s Biggest Dramatio Mit sad Greatest Mystery Play of Modorn Times FAREWELL! = v Nights, 80s to $2.50. Innocent Eyes, TT, star of the Casino and heralded as “the Parls,” will make her Ameri- | material. in Waspington, at Poli’s| Mistinguett was last seen in Paris Xt Sunday evening In the |in the revue “En Douce” swhich ava Finte p - | though still current there she left to nual Winter Garden produc- | o5m 045" America. . Prior to that she a new musical | was starred in “Paris Quit Rit” ith hook and lyrics by Harold | “Paris Quit Danse” and “Paris Quit music by Bigmund Rom-|Jazz.’ For an entire year she played Jean Schwariz amd witn | the title role in “Madame San Gene can Schwartz and with |4t (he Theater Porte St. Marten in allyrics by Tot Seymour. The |Paris, and in all her revues Mis- fon will be staged by J. C. lI’:K\x:u m‘.‘- |(nlrod‘|’1r-dd har;:mnthlc " sketches. She has studied the Apache under the direct personal|gance in its original haunts and form fon of J. J. Shubert and her rendition of it is declared cs" is described as a | most sensational. whirlwind of music, color| Surrounding the petite but dis- ish designs, and it is claimed | {inguished entertainer, the Messrs. he greatest achievement in |Shubert have provided a company of medy production on this |extraordinary merit, for following her ¢ ocean ™ appearance here, Mistinguett will go nch actress has won | Immediately to.New York city for an Success in every form | extended engagement. | including the drama, and now ing lauded as the possessor lion-dollar limbs. so that | of the theater may find in rank U comp: Post. ainment at least a bit of | daughter of W. attractions of the modern | known as the sta Pleasing melodies, with | eral of Washingto: ing dances, and costumes whose crea- tions have sent the producers to every point In the world for available —_— One of the important players in the ! UBERT-BELAS THEATER hington's Playhouse of® Refinement Showing Exclusively the Worids Best Dramatic. Literary and Musical Productions. PERSONAL DIRECTION MESSRS. LEE aeo J.J. SHUBERT IV ASSOCIATION WiTH ADOLPH KIAUBER Fresenr AMERICAS MOST RADIANT STAR, JANE CLEOPATRA IN A MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTI OF SHAKESPEARES gt ANTONY avo CLEOPATRA PRODUCTION OESIGNED BY ROLLO PETERS DIRECTED BY FRANK REICHER , o NOTE—Our contract does not permit us to hold tickets or take telephone orders for this attrac- tion, but we will, as an accommodation to our patrons, take orders tomorrow, Monday, January 7, for tickets to be held twenty-four (24) hours, and by 5:00 P. M. Tuesday those mot picked out will be placed on sale. No other announcement on this subject will be sent out. SHUBERT-BELASCO THEATER, %o January 13th FodTar SO BT TR TRl M'fl!"l-lblu—-l in Tre- of the ENTIRE WORLD Wod. and Sat. Mats., 80 to COMING—SUNDAY, TS SRAT » JANUARY 20 . heights that involve tragedy on the screen is another handicap that has hampered producers. tirring situations are needed to “TALES OF HOFMANN” Seats Now erly done, s appreciated as much by the movie patron as it is by the devo- tee of the speaking stage.” Mr. Nellan's latest picture, “The Stirring drama | Rendeg€ous,” will be shown here this January 21st—8:15 PM«—President Theater Washington Opera Company on Edouard Albion, E}enernl Director witl Mabel GARRISON tan Soprano Ralph ERROLLE Chicago Opera Tenor Josef SCHWARZ Chicago Opera Co. Elizabeth BONNER Contralto Box Office President Theater Mail Orders, 1814 G St. N. W. | Prices: $2, $3, $4 and $5 SHUBERT F Street at 7th Franklin 3183 Nights, 56c to $2.50 at 830 ARRICK .= The Littls Thester Obarming $2.00 at 2:20. Tax, 10% Prosenting the Feremest Forelgm and Native Artiste and Attractions. Vocal and Instrumental Astists, A Juggler Noted for al POLI’S ™MEATRE Music by Sigmuad Rembers Behwarts MARY RYAN ~ RED I.IGI'IT ANNIE e A e YR T e et v Deop Purple.’ > SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 4 Nights Beginning Wednesdsy Jan. 16—~Mail Orders Filled— CHARLES WAGNER Will Present ELSIE SIDNEY FERGUSON “ BLACKMER Zoe Akins’ adaptation of a play from the Hungarian by Lazos Biro “THE MOON FLOWER” NOTE—Owing to the elaborate nature of the productiop and to insure a perfect performance Mr. Wagner will devote Mo 3 Tueaday instant day and to final rehearsals, opening Wednesday night, the 16th B B e Starting Monday Matinee All New Acts Booked Through The B. F. KEITH VAUDEVILL EXCHANGE KELLAR MACK & ANNA EARL In a “‘Latter of Introluction.’” Good Material and Ability. CAHILL & ROMAINE A Comeay Ejisods Btarting in A Taxicab' BOBBE & STARK In “One Eventiul Night” A Clever Singinz Couple “TWO TOUGH TENDERFEE One of Mack Bennett's Greatest Sucoosses Beissus RAYMOND'S HOHEMIANS AND GORDON SISTERS with Comedy and Dancing. A Classy Bhew in Ttrels. WILTON ROSS & CoO. Presenting a Comedy Sketch Brilliant With Many Laughs. “LAWTON Twists and LENORE ULRIC morted br s wonderful cast LAST DAY FOR NEW YEAR WEEK SHOW “TIGER ROSE” ., =yor, visic MATINEES THURS. & s, SATURDAY AT 2 P. ML Leo BT Beginning Tomomw Night at 8 ARTHUR HOPKINS Presents JOHN Annmonz “HAMLET” onim X to $1.08, Plus Tax: Tax. Beg. Jan. 13—Seats Wednesday—Mail OrAers Mow, The Messrs. Les and J. J. Shubert Proseat THE NEW MUSICAL PLAY Innocent Eyes Intreducing (Ameriean Debut) @ali Boverty Miidrod Mantey Boeks and Lyries by Marold Atteridge a 3 Additional Lyvies by Tot Seymour Dance Numbers by Jack Mason an¢ . Francis Weldi , orches., $3.00 and 2. » 500 to $1.50; Bat. Mat., [ NATIONAL THEATRE WE PLAY LOEW’'S VAUDEVILLE BEGINNING TODAY—OCOMPLETE CHANGE OF BILL. DOORS OPEN $ ¥. 3. 'S WAVORITE POPULAR PRICE VAUDEVILLS 'lmr.- IO'I'!—FOIJI VAUDEVILLE $SHOWS TODAY—NOTI THE POPULAR ENTERY. , KELL! “THE PIANO MOVERS and THE ACTRESS” EXTRA ADDED ATTRAOTION GRANT & FEELEY-COMPOSER and SINGER TTeEmALOINE | WARDAND | EDDIE 000K QERALDINE MILLER TRIO l '&:’w“mo e Artistic Ashistes A Smart Preduction & PHOTOPLAY—FIEST TIME SHOWN W PRISCILLA DEAN in “WHITE TIGER” ONE OF THE BEST “CROOK” DEAMAS OF THE YEAR OGBAM — EXiRA FEATURE — COMEDIES — EXCELLENT MUSIC I TWO SHOWS F. E ] oY 1ar, e na e, toerer, e, PG E OF ONE "W SENSATIONAL® REPRY - GIGANTIC THE 1924 STAGE SUCCESS WURTIG svo SEAMON'S $IX CYLINDER FUN SURPRISE 'STEP ON IT"- HELEN NiBLo ~» SPENCER EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS THE GREAT HORACE COLDIN THE MAN WHO BROUGHT MAGIC BACK TO LIFE THE'GENIUS THAT MYSTIFIED MILLIONS THROUGHOUT EUROPE'ASIA AND AFRICA ¢ ° 4 POSITIVELY. THE MOST SENSATIONAL ACT. EVER PRESENTED TH%A’EF : ALLTHIS NEXT WEEKS ""HAPPY GO LUCKY" ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF The Steel Curtain censtructed under specifications of the U. S. Bureau of Standards conforming to_ruling ef the District Commissoners. Wednesday One Week Only, Starting Tomorrow ) and Saturd: ghts, $1.00 to $3 Matinees. $1.00 to $250 'The WORLD'S LARGEST and. GREATEST REVUE 3 3634 ANNUAL PRODYUCTION - = * GEORGE WHITES EDITION DE LUX Stk X AS PRESENTED FOR OVER 200 NIGHTS IN THE GLOBE THEATRE. N.Y. AT LAST! ks 1 JAN, 14 Mats. Wed.& Sat JOHN GOLDEN WILL PRESENT The World’s Greatest Play! WITH A BRILLIANT HEADED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON. BE: A . BESS AND GHARLES . EVANS—STAGED BY WINCHELL SmMith = CACON See It While You Can! Don’t Be Crowded Out! You e o miss this ciassic nd heart throl aywoers wuld. have missed “The 014" Homeatond: or o Thy. e o6 for yourself why it ran 3 years in New York and nearly 2 years in Chiepgo, L L ARGAIN MATINEE = WEDNESDAY, ND 31507 SECOND "BALEONY, "soe. BOX OFFICE SALE OP) S NEXT THURSDAX AT 9 A. M. NEWMAN TR AVEI-T ALK Exquisite. Color Views IMPRESSIONS Motion Picturss OF 1923 rwiec TODAY e 115 OHIL L riern PRICESw50c, 7ic, $1.00, $1.50. Plus Tax. Box Office Open 1 P. M. Only Appearance in Washington This Season The Master tw ZIMBALIST Concert Bureau—T. Arthur Smith, Inc., 1306 G Street