Evening Star Newspaper, October 11, 1926, Page 10

At the Belasco Theater this week is ©one of those little homey, heart-touch- ing comedies which make you chuckle one moment and resent your lachrymal glands the nex rou surreptitiously Wipe away a tear or two. It closely follows along the line of most Ameri- can comedies since the day of “The Old Homestead,” with. of course, a change of scenes, which necessitates change of characters. But the pre- meription rarely varies, with half and half of tears and sunshine, well mixed, and served in generous doses. f That Off” runs true to form. The play 18 not adapted from the French. There 13 not a fluffy bit of lingerie, a naughty word nor a Louis XIV bed in the en- tire three acts. It is strictly an American-made comedy for American consumption—and long may it wave! Even with the entire company on the stage at one time the play does not give the impression of one of the mob scenes from “Ben-Hur.” There are only seven persons in the cast— four men and three women—and they are sufficient for a pleasant evening’s entertainment. The plece was ‘tried out in New York for an entire year before its producer was satisfled that it was ready for Washington audi- ences. The story runs something like this: Threo young fellows—-boon com- anfons and all that sort of thing have rooms together down Eighth ave- nue way. Pledged to stand together through thick and thin, through Win ter and Summer, they are a jolly trio until disturbed by the advent of the girl. One of the lads, suffering from enlargement of the heart or some such atiment, which afterward keeps Tm out of the draft, brings into the happy household the adorable you lady, who has been haunting theatr agencies and slowly starving to death. (This reads dangerously near the Hna of conventional morality in the talling of it, but the play isn't at all that way.) The adorable one poses as +he sister of her benefactor, and every thing runs along smoothly until two of the hoys cast their lots with the forces who are aiding to mako the world safe for democracy. Then the adorable one suddenly leaves for parts unknown, carrying with her the cof- fee-can savings of her three lovesick housemates. (Business of much bitter- ness and faith lost in mankind—or womankind.) The time shifts, but the scenes do not. All three acts have the same set- ting—the inside of the Eighth avenue anuggery. The boys have come march- ing home again, and it is Christmas eve. The lad who stayed behind with Tiis ailment and probably sold Liberty bonds has aided materially in the edu- eation of the house slavey. His was a task almost equal to that of his com- panions, who downed vin blanc and the enemy. A reunion laughs —explanations— more laughs. And three weddings just over the horizon. Curtain. - Don Mullally, the author, has typed a clever little play, and it is produced in a thoroughly_entertaining manner. Larry Oliver, Norval Keedwell and William Gargan, as the Three Man- hattan Musketeers, leave not a thing wanting. Marion Wells, as the wble one, who t of the flickers, and queenish, while Pauline Drake, the slavey who obtains the school erudition, drr of the laughs. Hattie «<onnelly, and (representing the realtors who hold first, second and third mortgages on the rooming house), complete the effl- clent seven. TH'S—Amna Fi . one of our foremost prima donnas, is heading a good pro- am this weck at Kelth's, opening jast night to a large house. Miss F! notwithstanding her forelgn nd there were many present last night from the Old Dominion State to bid her welcome. She is the possessor of a well rounded soprano voice. and her 10 veurs in grand opera have not yet started to affect the bell-like tones of her higher notes. She sang sever: selections from well known opera the start of her program, and then, in response to hearty applause, sang several popular songs in true artistic effectiveness. Her singing of Berlin's “Remember” came as a real treat to the vaudeville fans. VFor show end dash, the act of Tda May Chadwick and her six blondes wins the palm. Miss Chadwick is the acknowledged champion tap dancer of this country and this is the f son she has been out of the big 5 in six ye She has selected a half dozen pretty giris and every one of them can dance exceptionally well. They have been well trained and go h their work with a precision nd confidence that adds a great deal to the.act. Their costumes and that of the star are especially attractive A half dozen recalls rewarded the star company Jans and “two good b ed the laughing hit of the evening. Their nonsense carried many date puns and jokes, and Jans is a dancer of unusual excellence. Little Jerome the clever juvenile mimlc, scored a hit with his imper- ~onations, his dancing being particu- larly good. Sylvia Loyal and com- pany opened the bill with a juggling and animal act: Harry Holman, as- sisted by Edith Munson. put forwar hts old “Hard Boiled Hampton™ fntroducing new jokes and song! Tew Reed and Paul Le Vere have a good musical and dancing act. The Three Kemmys went over big n an artistic_posing_and acrobatic turn. Aesop Fables, Pathe and other house attractions completed the strong bill. L—*“Ben-Hur." ge audience, “Hen-Hur" Harold Whalen, Mann, began fts third week at the National : ’ While all the ac- with ay. their the pl special parts play , | kept pretty bus gone wrong,” record- | up-to- | two marvelous scenes—the wonder. fully realistic battle hetween the Ro- man triremes and the and the thrilling ra £ wherein Ben-Hur drives. not for glory, but for vengeance, and when, with grim determination, he finally wres Massalas’ chariot and drives to victors the spellbound audience breaks into involuntary applause. Ramon Navarro, in the role of Ben- Hur, and May MacAvoy as Esther are ably supported by such screen stars as Betty Bronson, Carmel Meyers, Francis X. Bushman, Frank Currier and Nigel de Brulier. A chestra of 30 musicians musical score, by David Mendoza and William Axt. EARLE—* nny Spain.” “In Sunny Spain,” a sparkling fiesta of singing and dancing, is the Yutstanding act of the vaudeviile por- tion of the current bill at the Earle Theater. A half a dozen dancing senoritas, a mandolin orchestra and a vocal duo form the company for this rare bit of entertainment. ~Also, it is a gorgeously costumed affair, in keeping with the Spanish colors. David Ferguson, a character come- dian, scores a decided hit in an amus- ing oneact drama, “The Lucky Sti Assisting him are George L. ing, Geraldine Wood and John Leis ter. RBert Walton, dubbed the “inter- national cynie,” turns loose fire of patter and wise ¢ persuades a cou i | to aid him. “¥ little =kit by B neless individual in assisted by a a box, provoked five encores. ler humor is refreshing. Kay Kody and | Olive Wilson in “Moments of Song” | seemed to pl Just for the sake ase. Iy makes good. The usual news reel, organ recital and orchestrul overture complete a well balanced and entertaining bill. GAYETY—"The Merry Whirl.” The Gayety, in conformity with its new policy of presenting musical re- vues, this week offers “The Merry Whirl,” and a whirl it is beyond doubt, and thoroughly merry, too. The only trouble is that the laugh- ing muscles of the face are apt to be pretty tired by the time the curtain drops, but the show is great for brain fag. Art Harris, an able comedian, in connection with Hal Rathburn, carry the brunt of the comedy part. But the feature that appealed to many was the tumbling act of Dippy Diers and Flo Bennett. Dippy is completely dippy and after a pile of tables get started in motion his audience is thoroughly dizzy. Diers is a famous clown, for- merly of the New ork Hippodrome, and he has n slow-motion dance that 15 as good as any time. The juvenile Williams. Margie ( table in her song numbers and was Dolly Vaughn is a big addition to the program. But not the least on the bill is the Hightower Trio, a group of three high-powered boys who know dancing fast, magiclike footwork. The bill is one of the best of the season. STRAND—“Modern Revue.” An entertainment repast of excel- lence, ushered in by Valentino's ‘‘Son NAAAAAAAAAAAA Quick Service We know the need for quick service, without undue haste, when a careful mor- tician is required. The dig- nity and solemnity of the occasion, however, are re- tained. Model chapel, pri ate ambulances and live in connection. Just Call-- James T. Ryan Mortician 317 Pa. Ave. SE. ' Turns Right Out Itself Lincoln 142 A few draps of “Outgo” in the crevice of the in-growing nail re- duces inflammation and pain and so toughens the tender, sensitive skin | underneath the toenail that it cannot ! penetrate the flesh, and the nail turns | naturally outward almost over night. “Outgo” is a harmless antiseptic, { | manufactured for chiropodists. 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Everything for which the treacher- | our Sahara is famed—thieving Arabs, { lovely dancing girls, fiery desert horse- men, night rides through sandstorms —have Jbeen used in just the right proportion in the feature film, which sho Valentino as Ahmed, the vounger, and Vilma Banky as the dancing_ girl. All of modern on the stage is “Modern Revu; | ot Dorothy Sane bovantly ‘crimson costume and the miraculous swiftness with which Al Newman “hoofs it” really put the act over. The baritone of McGrath blends with Deeds’ high tenor to form a satisfying turn of song and well nigh perfect comedy, while the Weiss Trio's mingling of nonsense, music and acrobatics prove their act one of the best. Gordon and Rica sail through a tricky 15 minutes of hard riding and easy clowning and Furman and Evans win applause with their foolery. Arthur Manvell's orchestral tributes fill the remaining chink in a bill of ablding goodness. “flash” contained in the bt the perfection Metropolitan—“Don Juan’s Three Nights.” The title of this picture, featuring the bill at the Metropolitan this week, probably conveys all there is of theme and atmosphere as well as might a jlengthy review. Particularly for those ‘who like fervid love scenes— many of them well done—"Don Juan's Three Nights" is agreeablo entertain- ment. For those who tind the plot a Dbit slender, however, the bill is well halanced with other features, in- cluding the ey c dances of Rita Owin, late of the “Follies.” As Aridi, the veteran concert | brilliant ladies on the Riviera at his { feet, Lewis Stone, the Don Juan of { the picture, does a conspicuously good of diversity they added harp and|plece of acting throughout. Shirley flute solos to their offering. | Mason, as Ninette, the voung girl who “The Brown Derby.,” a six reel|becomes en d of the pianist and comedy riot, with Johnny Hines us | whose love, for a change, he mildly its central figure, is the photoplay | reciprocates, gives able support in the feature. Ilines is cast as Tommy | production. | Burke, a shy plumber, who ultimate- | Against a background of his nu- merous frivolous amours with the women who pursue him, Aridi's true flair for Ninette finally reveals his Don Juan as possessed of a sensitive conscience. Feeling himself unworthy of her love, Aridi invites Ninette to a cafe supper, where he deliberately degrades himself in her eyes and cures” the voung lady’s passion for him. Aridl further displays his with Ninette young Tover, in which he purn?:ee): spares the young man from injury, but himself suffers one that ends his career as a planist, Aridi, however, S olng o is a ' S 2 e fud:oug_b n his amorous way at Other principal roles in the pie are well done by Malcolm Mc?}:;;;s as the voung lover, Myrtle Steadman as Ninette's youth-clinging mother, and Kala Pasha as a monled hus. band. 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