Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1925, Page 62

2 AMUSEMENTS. Coming‘ Attractions . “ National-—"New Brooms. Frank Craven will bring his own first production to the National The- ater mext week, beginning Monday, March 9. It is entitled “New Brooms" and was written by Mr. Craven and is his first venture into the producing field. Before the piece terminated its g enga nt at the Fulton The- . the actor-author aid jeorge M. Cohan act by walking into one of the parts. So the plece also brings Mr. Craven back to Wash- ington as actor, author and pre- is described as an of American life wher position of father and son are reversed. Thomas Bates is an grouch because he has to give s0 much time to his business. His son preaches optimism and a theory being nice to people. His father him he is all wreng and in order to prove his point turns ever the broom factory for him to run. After six months the young man has ted a cranky disposition, while ther faces the world with a amusing aven’s abilities as a comedian are familiar to all playgoers, and his succe as a playwright was con- spicuously brought out in the sensas tional popularity of his former comedy, “The First Year. The company includes Blyth Daly, Robert McWade, Albert G. Andrews, Harry Leighton, Helen Weathersbuy, Jack Devereaux, James Kearny, Dorothy Blackburn, Deris Kelly and John Ravold. Belasco—"Seduction.” The attraction at the Shubert Belasco Theater next week is described as = romance of the desert by DeWitt Newing, entitled “Seduction.” It is said to be based on ‘‘the undying hate and sworn vengeance of Abd Kl Rah- man against Sir Reginald Wingate for the execution of the former's son, after a fair trial by court.” It is in three sicts, the first lald in the camping place of & searching party on an oasis; the seond in the tent of the Asabie poten- tate where Mile. Pavnova and dancing girls perform Egyptian dances, and the third in the tent of White Sheik, less primitive, but more gorgeous. The cast includes Frank Wileox, Miss Allyn King, Henry Herbert, Yrin O'Brien Moore, Reynolds Den- niston, Dorothy Holmes, L. V. Gran- Hattie Edwards, Prefulla H. Adrian Morgan, Ruth Ab- ward Davidson and Mlle. Lisa FPavnova and her ballet Poli's—"The Gingham Girl." Schwab and Kusell will present the big musical comedy hit, ‘The Ging- ham Girl,” at Poli's Theater next week, mmencing March 8. The announce- is Interesting, as “The Gingham Girl” proved its worth by running ene year in New York, five months in Chi- cago, and it had extended engagements in Boston and Philadelphia. The plece is somewhat different to the general run of musical plays. It is a story with an indescribable charm, depicting the adventures of Mary and Johnnle, twe country sweethearts, who journey to the city to seek fame. There is an abundance »t wholesome humor, the music fs tchy and the production elaborate. The book Is by Daniel Kusell, the music by Albert von Tilzer and the lvrics by Neville Fleeson. The big ancing numbers were arranged by Sammy Lee and the plece was staged by Edgar MacGregor. The cast, headed by Eddie Buzzell, includes Madeline McMahon, Fran- cesca Hill, Flo Irwin, Jack Waldren, Thomas Keogh, Lilllan Young, Vers Thomas, Amy Dennis and George The with a sprightly chorus of singing and dancing girls. Keith's—Sophie Tucker. Mme. Sophie Tucker, international eomedienne, will top the bill at B. F. Keith's Theater the week beginning March 8, with her two syncopaters, Ted Shapiro and Jack Carroll. Earle—Ted Weems' Orchestra. Brown and Sedaro, in “Dances Mod- ernes et Classiques,” a series of beau- tiful interpretative dances, will head the bill at the Earle next week. i Others will include Gordon and Rica, “Two Vaudevillians”; a young singer, Mme. Pompadour, with a remarkable Yocal range; Frank Marino and Ton Martin, “comedians from sunny Italy” “Young Ameri a playlet with many Yearty laughs, and Nixon and Sans, blackface comedians. The photoplay will Xisses,” a_ Paramount ing Richard Dix Strand— Watch the Drums’ The Jack Powell Sextet in a musi- cal act of harmony and syncopation, entitled “Watch the Drums,” will head the program at the Strand The- ater next week. Bob Murphy and in a comedy skit, called “Combining Business With Pleasure,” is also bill- ed, and others include Robinson, Jan! and company in “The Woman Pay Paul Murray and Gladys Gerrish in “Studying Stars,” and M. Gintaro, nov- etly top spinner and juggler. The photoplay will present Bebe Danlels and Norman Kerry in their latest Trio Production, “Daring Youth,” a drama of part-time mar- riage, with a new idea on how to tame a wife. Iee Moran, Arthur Hoyt, Lillian Langden and George FPearce are in the cast. Gayety—"Runnin’ Wild, E@ E. Daley presents his new ver- mion of “Runnin’ Wild" at the Gayety Theater next week, with Billy Foster featured. John O. Grant, leading man; Sam Micals, Jew comic; Hazzard and Spellman, dancing bovs; Edythe Bates, prima denna; Babe Healy, soubrett, Mildred Helmes, ingenue, end Audrey McVay, dancer, complete the cast of principals. There will be & score of chorus girls, two scenically attractive acts and a number of vaudeville specialties. Mutual—"Stepping Out. The Mutual Theater, next vf‘?tk. will have as its attraction ‘Stepping Out.” Ziegfeld Follies March 22. HE Ziegfeld Follies, eighteenth edition, is announced for the week be picture, “Too Many featur- of March 22 at the National Theater. — DANCING. PROF._AND MES. A AKHER -nm)m 3127 10th st now.: e a to 11 p.m., with orchi Jessons by appolnfment hcing. DA\/ISO\ 'S Teach sou to damee rectly 1o a few loss: Btrictly private: aay ass & MATN *Colleglate, ""Miss Fowler—Capitol Hill, New, ln(er»su‘n thorough instruetion. H‘\R’] AND jALKS N HEALTH STUDIO, 1628 K N.W. Danelos lessous strictly private. Prask. GLADYSE WILBUR Ballroom and Stage Dancing. cipg. Dupunt 8t Fr. 148 PRIVATE 5. or $1 3.w. Phone Pot. TTL. Course 7 1638 19th st. i It is acclaimed as gorgeous, color. ful and spectacular and loaded to the muzzle with comedy skits, travesties and satires. The company of 117 members in- cludes Hazel Dawn, Johnny Dooley, Eéna Leedom, Charles King, Lina Basquette, the sensatienal. Mosconl! acrobatic dancers, Bert and. Betty Wheeler and an army of giorified beauties who have never appeared in Washington. Mall orders will be recelved now. (Continued from First Page.) the Wilson Sisters and Margaret Ross. and Odeo, Burope's master pan- tomimist, with Arthur Flagel's organ recitals. Strand—Madeline Berlo and Company. Madeline Berlo, champion swimmer, and her Diving Girls, in “A Marvelous Aquatic Spectacle. given in a huge glass tank erocted on the stage, will head the bill at the Strand this week, beginning this afternoon. Added attractions include the in- imitable trio of comedians, McDevitt, Kelly and Quinn, in a song and dance, act, “The Piano Movers and the Aotre, Don Romaine and Willlam Castle, blackface comedians, in “Hot From Dixie”; Al Abbott, monologist and i{mitator, in “At a Home-talent Show," and Max York's Fupils, sev- eral trained dogs, In “Clever Canine Capers." “Listen, Lester," the musical com- edy adapted to the films by Trie Pro- @uctions, will be the screen attrac- tion. In the cast are Harry Myers, Louise Fazenda, Alec B. Francis, Lee Moran, Eva Novak, George O'Hara and Dot KFarley. The picture is said to emphasize pure farce entertain- ment. The story revolves around the attempt of a gay old philanderer to recaver letters he has been indisereet enough to write to one of his amours, Short films include a comedy, enti- tled “Blue Blood," and the Fox News, Orchestra numbers, arranged by Di- rector Arthur J. Manvgll, will feature Irving Berlin's 'okle Blues,” from the “Muslc Box Revue," and Little's “Because They All Love You'" as exlt march. Gayety—"Mius Tnb:lco." Everything from a live-wire group of players to a lively show is prom- ised at the Gayety Theater this week by ane of Columbia Burlesque's two woman producers, Lena Daley, who sponsors her own show, “Miss Ta- basco.” Lena has been coming here for several seasons past. Each year she has added to her following While shs will be in evidence, Lena | will leave quite a lot of the enter- taining to other performers. Head- ing the group of funny men Is Eddie Shubert, who looks and acts like Ed Wynn, but who has an original line of chatter that doesn't infringe. “Billy Bumps” Mack is his fellow funster. Sid Gold, late of vaudeville, is the juvenile, and Martha White the ingenue-prima donna, as well as a singer of popular ditties, especially “blues” selections. Others include Rita singers and speedy Denny, straight man, usually fine baritone; Gladys Jack- son, Shubert and Mack and Jimmy Van, eccentric comedian. “Miss Tabasco” is described as a colorful, picturesque attraction, with clever comedy and many specialties. The chorus will appear on the illu- minated runway. Mutual—"Step Along.” “Step Along” will be the attraction at the Mutual Theater this week. This burlesque organization was launched several years ago and won fame. Each year new faces are added to the company and a new and Doris, dance Lew with an un- The Famens DE RESZKE SINGERS musual Ensemble Four Voices, and SALVI ‘Werld's Greatest Harpist Polt's, Wed., March 11, 4:30 Seats Mrs. Gresne's Burenu, s, R - uresu, Dreep’s, 13tk MRS. H. H. A. BEACH American Composer First Washington Concert Assizted b Gretohen Heod, S'vr-l: I‘)l’! Howe, Pianist. Rauscher’s, March 7, 3 P.M. _Benefit McDowell Colony at Petersbor N.H. Subscription, 8 concerts, mll’. Single concert uding __Mail orders flled now. 1112 Fairmont st Seecond A p-rnrunne In Washington Fridey, March 6, 4:30 =P ALESTI Dramatic Sepreno Prims Donss w Opers Housa Asainted l-y MICHAEL FEVEISKY )hthul Theater Prices—$1.00, a0 sase, Frereis Now on Bala' ot Box 0nEs REINALD WERREHRA’I’H o, With IIIBEISTEII CLUB March 8:39 P. Tiekater Willird News Biand. Wardman ‘Park Theatre Otis Skinner in Kismet Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Special Matinee, Sunda,y 4 PM, Evenings 7 to Admission, Adults 50c, Children 28¢c National National Tues,, 4:30 Fourth Concert of the Seaven PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA Leopold Stekewskl, Conductor T. Arthor ima‘:'fl:" FEsnee ng 1 Conoert Bureau, “STEP ALONG" DNIGHT SHOW MI TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD You'll Find Thia Werthwhile THE _SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, production as well as new costumes are shown. are transforming the hall into & thing of beauty and putting the dancing This year about 40 sin ployed for “Step Along,” which was written, it is announced, to create honest, wholesome laughter, with an occasional dash of spice to pep things up._ Its principal comedian is Max Coleman, others are Bennie Moore, in Italian characters; Mina Bernard, Claire Stone, Ida Bernard, Virginia Beattie, Chester Peter Wells, Rose De Marr, L Southern, and a fast-vorking chorus |,a of pretty girls. A midnight show, starting at 11:30 p.m., is announced for Tuesday night. Arcade. Elaborate preparations for inaugu- ral week have been made at the Arcade to comfortably handle over patrons. Decorators RESIDENT TONIGHT Mire Wed., Thurs, & Sat. POSITIVELY ONE WEEK ONLY Most Sensational Dramatic Success of the Age ers are em- | floor, one of the largest in this coun- try, into the pink of condition. Tuesday night a fox-trot contest for a handsome cup Is announced, and Wednesday night an “inaugural ball” from 9 o'clock to 1 a.m., with an aug- mented orchestra, & bountiful supply of favors and a blaze of color, Conan Dayle's *“The Lost World,” now amazing New York and Boston, will be made by First National, announces General Manager Richard A. Rowland. The new story will be built around the mythical submerged continent of At- lantis, which some selentists declare to have existed in fact and to have been burled, not by the wrath of the pagan gods as suggested by Plato, but {n the great flood of Scriptur sequel to 4,000 dancing P From W. Somerset Maugham's story, “Miss Thempson, By John Colton and Clemence Randolph “‘Rain’ is unforgettable in its sweep. If you haven't seen it, you have missed one of the finest modern plays the theater has to offer.”—Harold Phillips, “The Gate Post.” Nights, e, $1, $1.50 and $2—Mats. Wed., Thurs. and Sat., 50c, 75c aad §1 oLumeia BURLESQL wice DAy 2B e 8N The Queen of Pep & EDO/IE SHUBERT ~ SID GOLD ~"BUMPS * MACK. arnd A TABASCO CHORUS OnTHE ILLUMINATED RUNWAY ed Wirlwind _ of . dazz an Joy !/ NEXT WEEK: Nahoml Tllunday, March 5 at 4: 30 PM WILLIAM WADE HINSHAW'S l-AM()bS PRODUCTION COMIC OPERA ", MOZART’S “The Impresario” ENGLISH Principals—Henri Scott, Hazel Huntington, Harold Hansen, Lot(lce Howell, Francis Tyler. Willard Sektberg, Director. * National, Tuesday, March 10, at 4:30 The World’s Largest and Most Popular Orchestra New York Philharmonic Orchestra WILLEM MENGELBERG, CONDUCTOR Richard Strauss’ “Ein Heldenleben” and Beethoven's “Eroica” Symphony. National, Thursday, March 19, at 4:30 Alfred Cortot THE MASTER PIANIST Tickets: T. Arthur Smith, Inc., 1306 G St. BeLAScO: Mgmt. Lee and J. J. Shubert X Flayheuss o1 Geallty Frosend introduces you te a new charmcter l‘ tho (a woman’ with the ‘et the uction’ of Martin intorceting dre: h for 3 months Theater, and with L. Lawrence Weber the COBBA WOMAN snake)—in_his JITety. whie with RALPH MORGAN A True Stery of a Woman's Consuming Passion for a M— the COBRA wmuuv ou know her. h s _aad l.-'ku -vmml:l The ¢ direct she i S ST o Y Al Men Should See “Cobra”—All Women WIII THE PLAY WITH A GREAT MG.AL I{NOW YE ALL GOOD PEOPLE 0F WASHINGTON THAT THE NEXT \MPORTANT EVENT, FOLLOWING THE INAUGUARAL CEREMONIES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ~ SHUBERT ATRE ONTHE BELASCO DAy, THE EiGHTH DAY of MARCH. 10252 WHEN WILL BE PRESENTED THE STIRRING ROMANCE 2 DUCTION ~ OLD BUT EVER NEW Lo eSO AL A N FIGHTIN ?HvéoP'az‘TECT 10N OF LOVES OASIS AMID THE ENGULFlNG D JOE "Ffi'ififi e, HARRY Next W Out’’ SANDS MARCH 1, 1925—PART 3. HORACE ALWYNE Will Give the Third of His Illustrated Mous u'Tllh on Philadelphia Orchestra Concert Program MARCH 2, AT 4:30 P.M., 1734 N BTREET. General Federation Women's Clubs. Last lunic lTlil. March 30, g "tm.nu. [ NATIONAL POLISH PEASANT ORCHESTRA STANISLAW NAMYSLOWSKI, Cendustor POLI'S THEATER, Menday, Marsh 2, 430 Remainder or S a § PRICES: §230, $2.00. $1.50. 3 mickete Sali 4t the Door. P Tha A Sy, e - MASON HAMLIN PIANO EDOUARD ALBION THE WASHINGTON OPERA CO. Preseats AIDA GREAT ALL AMERICAN CAST DAIL Ll Aun s .82, JOHN CHARLES THOMAS HUNTER KIMBALL TITTMlII SHEFFERMAI \\ \ \ B | L/ \\\ l// ///// S\ I3"‘ Bet.F and AVE / I(Illll POPULAR PRICED VAlIDiVlllE STANLEY SELECTED PHOTOPLAYS SPECIAL INAUGURA[ WEEK PROGRAM ADDED FEATURE MARGUERITE PADULA SONG STUDY OF BOYS EXTRA ADDED FEATURE JAMES TIEHPI.ETOI “A DANCING REVUE" with Ardath DeSales Wilsen Sisters and Margaret Ross ODEO Assisted by “THE ANGELUS SISTERS" ARTHUR FLAGEL 1y OUR FRANK 50,000 KIMBALL ORGAN BROWNE & LA VELLE “DON'T HANDLE THE GOODS” by Paul Gerard Smith ARTHUR BABCOCK And “MLLE. DOLLY Sony “IN GREENWICH VILLAGE" r><=z2> P <omZzo B mm<mr P2 OUR_PHOTOPLAY FEATURE FIRST_SHOWING IN WASHINGTON “THE BATTLING ORIOLES” A_COMEDY YRIUMPH EARLE NEWS—COMEDY | | WHEELER’S ORCHESTRA | CONTINUOUS ONE TO ELEVEN Sunday at Three YOUR Trip to Washington Will Not Be Complete Unless You Visit the Mag- nificent BARLE THEATER, TONSHTD O |’ AND ALL WEEK Offering Foremost Attractions Under Direction Messrs Held Over By Popular Acclaim! The World’s Oldest assion Adolph and George Fassnacht as Christus and Judas Matinees, 2:20 Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. Les & J. J. Shubert Filmed for the first and only time in 1922—Entire population of Freiburg in cast. PRICES, EVES,, $1, 77c, 50c; MATS., All Seats, 50c ——————————————————————————————————— NEXT WEEK, COMMENOING SUN., MARCH 8, SEATS WEDNESDAY A Big Laughing--Singing--Dancing Show First Time in Washington—THE MUSICAL COMEDY HIT KZINGHA GIR w EDDIE BUZZELL Supported by a SELECT CAST and SELECT ENSEMBLE Nights, 50¢ to §2.50—Thurs. Mat., 50c to $1.50—Sat. Mat., 50c to $2.00 ¥F. RAY COMSTOCK and MORRIS GEST iye the Great Pleasure of Announcing The Return to W , ImmMediately Following the Conlusion of the New York Ilfnnnm, The World’s Most Unusual Theatrical Entertalnment BALIEFF'S CHAUVE-SOURIS e (The Bat Theater ot Moscow) TIRELY NEW PROGRAM LY IN PARIS, LONDON AND NEW YORK At POLI’'S THEATRE For Qas Week Only, Beten Nighte and T £ Gay and Satarday, beg) With & Gala. Fremicre, SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 22 100 to $3.00; Thux Prices—Nights, $! D "‘ \l:"w'n'.. B0c to $2.50 Plus Tax. FARRAR Geraldine G“CARMEN" Prlul-h—o"l-h‘ and -Im, AMUSEMENTS. NATlONAL TOMORROW ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF Only Thester (n Washington offorin i s o~ MIATS. WED. & SAT. CHARLES DILLINGHAM rresexts THE BRILLIANT FEMININE STAR MARILYN MILLER IN SIR JAMES BARRIE'S FANTASY “PETER PAN” DIRECT FROM 15 WEEKS IN NEW YORK NEXT WEEK—-MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY—SEATS THURS! FRANK CRAVEN IN HIS OWN PLAY “NEW BROOMS” MEDY OF THE AMERICAN HOME THE HAPPY RUCCESAOR OF “THY PIRST YEAR" Direct From Its New York and Boston Engagements THE CAPITAL’S FAVORITE PLAYHOUSF upreme Vandenille v ARTI.!T! OF THE WORLD EXCLUSIVELY OELEIIITING INAUGURAL WEEK WITH A SPECIALLY SELECTED ASSEMBLY DE LUXE Engagement Eztraordinary NELLIE & SARA The Beautiful and Talented Sister So- pranos Singing as they Alone can Sing — A Thrilling Pragm of Ezquisite and Duet Song Numbers. The Eminent Dramatic Star THOS, E. SHEA In an Artistic Presentation OLGA MYRA & BITTER SISTERS In “Black & Gold,” a damce fantasy. JAY C. FLIPPEN “The Ham What Am.> STEPHENS & HOLLISTER 4 new and original comedy skit. THE MEREDITHS Dainty Dance Revue. WEYMAN & COMPANION Sensational Athletic Novelty. Eztra Added Attraction The Reigning Comedy Sensation {ROCKWELL Quack! Quack! Quack! Curing the World of All Ills with Laugh Li- quids and Chuckle Pills AESOP'S FABLES—TOPICS OF THE DAY—PATHE WEEKLY WE PLAY LOEW’S VAUDEVILLE STRAN]) BEGINNING TODAY—COMPLETE JHANGE OF BILL. DOORS OPEN 2 P. M -~ %' FAVORITE FOPULAR FRICE VAUDEVILLE Sua {+ £U PAVORITE FOFULAN FRIOK VAUREVILE THEAYEN DR VAUDEVILLE TODAY—3:20, 5:30, 740 and 930 P. M.-0§ SPECIAL INAUGURAL WEEK BILL MADELINE BERLO AND HER FOUR FAMOUS DIVING GIRLS SHAPELY DAUGHTERS . OF THE SEA, IN L Ligert MARVELOUS AQUATIC SPECTACLE THe EXTRA ADDED ATTRACTION McDEVITT, KELLY AND QUINN IN THE “PIANO MOVERS & THE ACTRESS” ANOTHER SPECIAL FEATURE ROMAINE & CASTLE ‘HOT FROM IlIXIE' PEJTPHOTOPLAY—ALW, FIRST TIME SHOWN " oo TRIO nlopvfixfima PRESENTS “LISTEN LESTER” A SIDE.SPLITTING FARCE COMEDY, FEATURING HARRY MYERS LOUISE FAZENDA EVA NOVAK ALEC. B. FRANCIS EXCLUSIVE FOX NEWS—COMEDY—EXCELLENT MUSIO DESTALWAYS BEST FOR LESS—-2 SKOWS FOR PRICE OF 1 g 1063 206="50c Saturday Mat. Sunday and Holldays Exeepted