Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1924, Page 28

AMUSEMENTS . Keith's—Jack Norworth. Under the new arrangement of starting the week's bill Sunday in- Stead of Monday, a large crowd was on hand at Keith’s last night and #pparently enjoyed the nice program offered notwithstanding the warm weather Jack Norworth exerted himself just 88 little as possible, but seated be- side a pretty girl at the piano, put forward several new songs that pleased the audience immensely, es- pecially when they referred to topics of the day. Jack has many imitators. but few can come close to him in putting over a song as his peculiar melodious voice brings out all the points desired with telling effect. Dorothy Adelphi, in addition to be- ing very pretty, makes a good foll for Jack's quips and jokes, with the Tesult that the act scored a most em- phatic hit. Monroe and Grant failed to reach Washington in time_ and Binns and Grill opened the performance with a clever atheletic turn that was well received. Keo, Taki and Yokl, ve: satile Jap entertainers proved ir teresting, having. shown a big im- Provement in their work since here last. Ruth Budd has he old act, but she puts so much energy and spirit into her work. especially on the fiving rings, cause pe to forget they sa turn before and applaud heartily. Powers and Wallace with their act, “Georgia on Broadway,” scored their usual hit, both being fairly good sing- ers, and can certainly handle the Southern dialect with effect. A half dozen curtain calls rewarded their efforts. The Cansinos, three men and a girl, in Spanish dances have a big act, the scenery being unusually lavish and beautiful, while their costumes vie with the scenery in richness. Cansino is a wonderful dancer, Eduardo is her equal, and the energy displayed by all made the audience applaud to the echo. Debbs, Clark and Dare substituted for the Hickeys, presented a rough and tumble act that was a scream, the warm weather being forgotten through the medium in time she blossoms out as a cul- tured, refined, faultlessly gowned woman, who routs her enemies and wins joy and happiness. Betty Comp- son fills the leading role admirably, her performance is natural £nd ap- pealing, and she is assisted by Warner Baxter, Noah Beery, Dorothy Cum- ming and Freeman Wood. Columbia i Rudolfl}l Valel’l‘ tino in ‘Monsieur Beaucaire. Rudolph Valentino, the joy and de- light of the -feminine world, has re- turned to the screen in all his glory after a lay-off of two years and is appearing this week at the Colum- bia, in “Monsieur Beaucaire.” 'Ihis picturization of that most de'ightr: little gem of Booth Tarkington ha been widely heralded and pres agented as being one of the big thin of the year and it has some just claim to fame as it is really good and Rudolph has the best part of his life for rapturous love making and romantic acting, but, even So. every girl in Washington not breaking her neck to see the return- in hero.on his first appearance ye: terday. The house was almost fuil, but no mobs. 'Perhaps it s not weather and Labor day week-ending Too much cannot be said in praise of the gorgeous costumes and scenery as fitted the court lite of Louis XV. the splendid cast, who. courtly acting is carried out pluper- fectly, or the artistic handling ot the story as worked out by thg director, Sidney Alcott. Even though some ot seem mechanical and v, the court life of the weak Pompadour held icted with great realism. his best never drew so nd true to life a picture. As is the e with most such “extra super special film: is much too long, though it may aid in fair- nes hat after the first few reels of tedious drawn-out introduction, the action mo along fairly repidly. Tarkington's little romance, which he wrote when young, is very short but teeming over with subtle wit and scintilating passages The screen production has missed much of the subtle humor of the story but makes Moliere natural tangles, has excellent opportunities to use all his artistry. He Is the dash- ing confident cock-sure charmer, with a love affair in England and one at home in Paris in which he is ravish- ing. There are many other chances for real acting and he does them justice, but of course he overdoes his part badly. Never once does he fail to “hog the camera" to try to over- shadow everyone's else acting, but his feminine following will not .be displeased at getting too much of him. His worst breech of acting, however, is when he is disguised and hiding to save his life. He never once lets the actors or audience forzet for & moment that he is the Prince, or is it that he is Rudolph Valentino? Nevertheless he is cood. He robs Tarkington's character of a great deal, but still puts a lot more back into it. Bebe Daniels is the heroine. It is a long sten from Charlie Chaplin ple- slinging days and hard to realize it is she but she has risen to it magnifi- ciently. She has a real part that calls for ability and she does it with charm and grace and great deal of under- standing. Lois Wilson, Doris Kenyon and Florence O'Denishawn, have the other leadinz feminine roles, and they are all excellent as well as is the rest of the supporting cast. Owing to the length of the feature, there are no supplementary films. Palacc_é-“Open Al Night." Petite Viola Dana and suave Adolphe Menjou are ordinarily suffi- cient to attract an audience any day or night, but when they appear to- gether in a most appealing story. the ult is scarcely less than perfection. And that is what the Palace Theater is offering this week in Paramount’s new relea Open All Night The story makes no pretense at being deep. That is why it is enter- aining. It simply tries to lead its audience a; into_ one of those dreams that come to most all men and women, especially when they are very young, but never happens in real life. And that is why it Is successful. The problem of the play is fort to answer the ques whether or not the modern girl still loves the caveman. The answer is plain and truthfully that some do and ome do nots It happens that Miss Dana, as Therese, has a gentleman for a husband, Menjou, as Edward Duverne. _ Naturally enough, the charming Dana craves to be “treated rough.” leads all four to the same place the same day. The setting s in gay Pares and there is plenty of foaming beer and sparkling wine to whet the throats of the characters in-the picture. None, of course, manages to flow off the screen. Miss Dana is certainly pleasant to behold throughout the play, but especlally so when she splashes long and carelessly in a bathtub. There are quite a few other occasions when other ladies are no more. careful about what they are wearing, too. Menjou is his old un- disturbed self, just as delightful as a gentleman husband as when he is a villianous lover. Tho Palace has added a very good Mack Sennett comedy, in which Harry Langdon is featured. Topics of the Day make the evening a unanimous laugh and Tom Gannon's Orchestra provides , the necessary amount of melody. Metropolitan—Jackie Coogan in “Little Robin- son Crusoe.” “Make me a child again just for to- night!"—The sentiment of these lincs from the old household poem may safely be followed by the most pesi- mistic of grown-ups in going down to the Metropolitan this week to see little Jackie Coogan in his latest child fantasy, “Little Robinson Cru- The story was writen for Jackie by Willard Mack, and Eddie Cline has ably handled the roduction which adds another succéls to the Doy star's cai-~~ since Charlie Chap- lin and “The Kid brought him fame. The plot is not elaborate nor com- plicated and is built around the cen- tral character, one small Mickie Ho- gan, who at the opening of the story in San Francisco presents a pathetic little figure, recently bereft of both parents and about to be placed on a ship bound for Australia, where his mother's sister has offered him a home. The ship is in command of a brutish uncle of Mickle's, who fears that the lad will make such inroads on the affections of the waiting fos- ter-mother that she will bequeth him her fortune, judging from the sin- ister plotting that starts against the lad immediately upon the sailing of the ship. What would have been Mickie's fate we never know, for the little gods of chance take things in their lo! close at hand, he sees an isl with long stretches of sandy beach and tall, waving cocoanut trees beckoning him thither. Mickie cannot walt for the slow- moving raft, so excited is he, and throwing the cat ahead of him, he leaps into the water and scrambles up onto the shore. Here is a situa- tion and Mickie dramatically meets it and declares himself to be “Robin- son Crusod and the cat, which is of large, black variety he clalms as his man Friday. However, unlike the original Robinson Crusoe, Mickie soon finds the island is inhabited, and that by wild, flerce-looking cannibals. Then the fun begins, and those who love Jackie see him at his best; thrills are followed by laughs and the fun gives way to pathos that does ~ot fail to register, as is evidenced by the suruptitious use of handker- chiefs on every side. Jackle has scored again, “Little Robinson Cru- soe” proves . “Barney Google Around the World,” complled and conducted by Danfel Breeskin, is a lively and diverting overture, well rendered by the or- chestra, a speedy comedy and news reels completing an entertaining bill. Rialto—"Cornered." ornered,” a dramatic moving pic- ture adaptation of Savage's Broadway production of the same name, in which the plot hinges about twin’ sis- separated in early life, who grow up in entirely different spheres, with Marie Prevost in the leading role, gives Rialto patrons a big thrill. One of the twins, Mary, lives in the underworld, while the other, Mar- garet, is a soclety favorite and heir- sss. The latter on a slumming expe- dition crosses the path of the errant one in a cafe. The undistinguishable likeness of the two sisters leads the crooks who are Mary's assoclates to plot how this can be turned to their advantage. - In Margaret's absence, Mary gains admission to the wealthy sister's apartment, where her assoclate crooks are just cracking the safe when Margaret returns, and is shot. Before Mary escapes the police ar- rive, but through a gift for mind- reading she outwits them, The picture ends happily, thanks to the love story it carries. Vera Lewis, Wilfred Lucas, Rockliffé Fellowes and Raymond Hatton complete a capable Mother Joy" is the best of the ‘| the role of “Mickey Hogan," with an interpretative score and Ford Dabney’s latest song and dance hit. Central —"The Man Who Fights Alone.” “The Man Who Fights Alone,” Wil- liam Farnum's first starring vehicle for Paramount, directed by Wallace Wor- sley, producer of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” i the major film offering for the first two days of the week at Crandall's Central Theater. William Farnum in_this production is supported by Lois Wilson and Ed- ward Horton, and a big cast which in- cludes Lionel Belmore, Dawn O'Day and George Irving. The story has to do with a civil engineer and his band of empire builders—a fort of advance guard for civilization which is prepar- ing the great western vastness for the endless tide of humanity to follow. It's a story of a great man's fight against great obstacles—both physical and mental—a tale of outdoors, a romantic story of love and sacrifice. In addition to the major screen offer- ing Mack Sennett presents a comedy, “The Lion and the Souse.” Pipe organ recitals and solo interludes by Mise Thompson and Miss Irene Juno com- plete the bill. A.mbauador-:f ackie Coogan in “Little Robinson Crusoe." The major supplementary offerings at Crandall's Ambassador Theater the first three days of this week will in- clude a new comedy in which Clift Bowes, one of the screen’s popular comedians, in “Don’t Fail’: a new issue of the Pathe News, which shows views of the recent storm on the Atlantic, and other views of the news of the world. The bill is accompanied by tuneful pipe organ recitals by Otto F. Beck. The chief feature for the first three days of the week is “Little Robison Crusoe,” in which Jackie Coogan has orphaned s0n of a hero of the police force, who is shipwrecked on a South Sea Island. The picture is a film version of an FURNITURE SALE Now is the time — original story written for Jackie by Willard Mack and was directed by Eddle Cline. A full review will, be found under Crandall's Metropolitan, where it was also accorded first run in Washington yesterday. DAVIS REFUSES COMMENT ON MRS. SHAVER’S LETTER Criticism of Running Mate by ‘Wife of National Chairman Is Ignored. ABOARD THE DAVIS SPECIAL TRAIN AT PHILADELPHIA EN ROUTE TO WHEELING, W. va. August 31—John W. Davis, the Democrafic presidential candidate, declined tonight to comment on the letter written by Mrs. Clem L. Shaver, wife of the Democratic chair- man, assailing Charles W. Bryan, the Democratic vice presidential nom- inee, for his stand in refusing to co- operate fully with the national ad- ministratfon in the observance ot National Defense day soon after Gov. Bryan publicly announced his oppo- sition to calling civilians from their occupation on September 1Z. Mr. Davis in a formal statement indorsed the stand taken by his run- ning mate. He declared that at this time all the energles of the nation should be devoted to the restoring of the economic conditions in the world. CHILD KILLED BY AUTO. i Taxicab Hits 6-Year-Old Colored Boy—Dies in Hospital. Leonard Gray. colored, 6, ward of the 'Board of Children’s Guardians, who resided at the home of Julia Mills, 2 Nichols avenue, Anacostia, died at Casualty Hospital this morn- ing avout 8:45 o'clock, as a result of injuries received Saturday afternoon when knocked down by a taxicab. The boy was on his way to a store when he was knocked down at Nichols avenue and Sheridan road and rendered unconscious. Walter E. Murphy, driver of the taxicab, resid- ing at 1663 Kramer street northeast, took the boy to the hospital. He will appear at an inquest at the morgue tomorro An automobile driven by James Turner, 3 9th street, was over- turned at Rhode Island and Florida avenues yesterday morning as a re- sule of a collision with another ma- chine. Marion Thornton, colored, 14, occupant of the overturned car, was severely injured. She was taken home. Mrs. Cora S. McKinzie, 25, 818 A street southeast, was injured yesterday morning when knocked down by an automobile at Vermont avenue and I stre She was treated at Emer- gency Hospital for injuries and shock. Diligence is the mother of good luck, iagara Falls Special 16-Day Excursions .80 ROUND $]_ 6= TRIP SEPTEMBER 5 Similar Excursions September 19; October 3 THROUGH SPECIAL TRAIN (Coaches, Parlor Car: Lv. Washington. Dining Car) S 30 AM. She makes an engagement with one, thieu, a famous bicyelist of much ceming brawn, who had been beat- ing up a Parisian butterfly, portrayed very pleasingly by Jetta Goudal, quite regularly. . The butterfly just hap- pens, of course, to meet Edmond and she Is very pleased by his suave, gentlemanly manners. Fate naturally up for it by the grandeur of its scenic effects. M Rudolph, in the role of the dash- ing, hea ing Prince of the hands, a’typhoon wrecks the ship and all the crew go to join Davy Jones except Mickie, who miraculously, ap- pears in the smiling dawn that fol- lows the night of terror, floating on a raft with the ship's cat, the only other survivor, hugged tightly to his breast. As the sun strikes his eves the lad sits up and looks about and of the original fun presented. The Barr Twins, a pair of clever dancers, had little trouble securing encores, as their gowns were elaborate and beau- tiful and their steps accurate and neat, | Blood, a philanderer who arouses the The remainder of the program was|Wrath of his monarch, is banished and filled out with the usual house at. |flees to England where he hides dis- tractions, Aesop's Fables being espe- | Buised as a barber, thereby getting efally funn: himself into all sorts of complicated Strand—Prir;;s Wabhletka Secrets are bared out loud and ad- vice given upon request by Princess Wahletka, the American Indian sect i @ss and psychic medium. who is ap- | bl : | IsRnm il pearing as the headline attraction of | N 1 I I s | | } i ‘1‘ il vaudeville and picture offerings at | i 1t Mllm the Strand Theater this week, and i from the manner in which she an- swered questions yesterday, her pow ers will prove interesting to Wash- ington playgoers. At the opening performance yester- day, she readily answered all que: tions propounded, and practically all Gf them correctly according to those who asked. The scope of the demon- stration was so varied as to include Business deals, working conditions, recovery of money and love affairs, The four Rubini Sisters, present the added attraction in the form of one of a miniature recital of song and instrumental music. Their selec- tions include piano solos and duet; cello and flute solos and two ei semble numbers. Dobbs, Clark and Dane, in “Vaude- ville Remnants, with their comical make-ups, dancing and tumbling and songs, had the house calling for en- cores. Lester Calvin and_Charles O'Connor are in “In the Dark” a black-face comedy skit. Emma Ray- mond, assisted by Ralph and Danny Sullivan, opens with a slack wire act. ‘The entire act is performed with the wire held in the teeth.of the two men assisting. Shirley Mason takes the lead in the photoplay, “The French Lady,” an adaptation of William J. Hurlburt's play, “That Strange Woman,” the | story of a Parisian writer, Inez de . | | Ittt st Pierrefond, who, through a_luckless | 4 H | IR H;w‘yjl i marriage is won over to the much | i R discussed theory of free love. She writes a book on the subject, then meets the “real man,” goes home with him to the States and the trouble begins with the boy's mother finally making everything come out all right. Short film features round out the bill. o TR Female “The Female,” a Paramount picture, starring Betty Compson, is the chief feature at Crandall's Tivoli Theater this week. A concert number, Lillian Cross- man, soprano, formerly in musical comedies, and Carl Formes, operatic baritone; petite concert by the Tivoll Symphony, Bailey F. Alart, conductor, and Elias Breeskin, concert master; TFivoli's “Mirror of the Living World,” showing the latest views of the presi- dential candidates and other views of the news of the world, and Lige Con- Tey, in “Wild Game,” a comedy bor- dering on the slapstick, with many a new trick in it, are the complimentary subjects. Far from being obvious, “The Female,” which was acapated from Cynthia Stockley’'s famous novel, “Dalla, the Lion Cub,” strikes out along new trails, develops and main- tains the love interest, and winds up {n satisfactory style. The story con- cerns Dalla. the uncultured but fasci- neting daughter of an African farmer. From her childhood days, playing in & nest of lion cubs, she grows up wild and untamed and proving the &ptness of her nickname, “The Lion €ub.” Love comes to her at last, and short offerings, running for 20 min- utes of real Stan Laurel comedy. Other bits include the “Sportland” of Grantland Rice and pictures of the recent severe storm along the Atlan- tic seaboard in the Rialto Ma The “Dance of the Serpents’ as an overture wins much applause for Director Burrows and his soloists, > — This is the place to buy Furniture THOMPSON BROS. 1220-26 Good Hope Road, Ar. Niagara Falls. .. ... é 10:00 P.M. For Further Details and Booklet, Ask Ticket Agent Baltimore & Ohio In Connection With Reading and Lehigh Valley Railroads C i | I il Ui I il BIG DOINGS! You have a date with Joy—and Paramount! One week in évery year Paramount hands the world, and you, an entertainment bonus, something very extra special like deep dish apple pie with rich crust and double extra cream! This is the Week! Paramount’s the dish and you're the feaster! Step up, step up, for if it's a Paramount Picture it’s the best show in town. WASHINGTON Joins in the Paramouni Week Celebration of the Greatest Movie Season! GREATER MOVIE SEASON LOEW’S WASHINGTON THEATRES CELEBRATING PARAMOUNT WEEK! GREATER MOVIE SEASON R e COLUMBIA i PALACE —— = HOME OF THE “FAMOUS 40" PARAMOUNT PICTURES HOME OF THE “FAMOUS 40” PARAMOUNT PICTURES BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 ONE WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Triumphant Return to the Screen A Story of One Night in Paris « RUDOLPH VALENTINO “OPEN ALL NIGHT” “MGNSIEUR BEAUCAIRE” wr= witn " BEBE DANIELS, LOIS WILSON, DOR!S KENYON and LOWELL SHERMAN VIOLA DANA, JETTA GOUDAL, ADOLPH MENJOU 7 From the Novel and Play By Booth Tarkington RAYMOND GRIFFITH and MAURICE B. FLYNN An Immortal Story Made Into An Exquisite Pictare V' A Brilliant, Sophisticated Parisian Society Comedy, Perfectly Picturized Special Musical Program By the Columbia Orchestrs, Direction of Leon Brusiloff Epecial Music by Palace Symphony Orchestra Under the Direction of Thomas J. Gannon CRANDALL’'S WASHINGTON THE Fourteenth and Park Road Tt N dREATER MOVIE SEASON AMBASSADOR 2454 Eighteenth Street N. W. 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