New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 28, 1922, Page 5

TAILOR-MADE MAN -TOOPENAT FOX'S Beging Sunday Nigh—t, Gontinuing Throngh Wed.-New Vaudeville Charles Ray-will appear on the screen at Ilox's in “A Tallor-Made Man,” ‘beginning tomorrow night and continuing throngh Wednexday eve- ning. “The Dying Detective,” a Eherlock Holmes feature, will also be shown. as .an added Sunday' evening attraction, while, the vaudeville on Monday, Tuesday and Wed g+sday pin have as a headliner “Walter Wilton and company,” a big Kuropean nov- elty act that has attracted widespread attention all over the cast. Other numbers are Ross and EvAns, novelty acrobats; the Tiller Sisters in a song and musical sketch, and Murray and Stone in a lively comedy offering. “A, Tallor-Made Man" was Written by the late Harry James Smith of Berlin, Conn, and is Charles Ray's first production under the United Art- ists’ hanner. This was one of the most successful stage plays of recent years. The story of this is that of youth clinging . tenaclously to an idea and enthusastically seeing it through; the underlying motif is the belief in the effectuality of ‘good clothes. Replete with wit and galety, this picture car- ries a strong under current of serious philosophy. > Supporting Ray in this picture are: Ethel Grandin, who has the leading feminine role; Thomas Ricketts, Douglas Gerrard, Victor Potel, Edyth Chapman, Kate Lester, Jacquecline Logan, Stanton Heck, Eddie Gribbon, Michael Dark, Frahk Butler, Charlotte Pierce and cthers. Charles Ray appears in this picture as John Paul Bart, a presser of clothes in a dirty tailor shop, who dares Destiny. That clothes make the man is proved in one spectacular scene. Having “borrowed” a suit of evening clothes, the tailor's appren- tice appears opposite the fashionable Knickerboker club, patronized by the nrst families. Here Charles, arrayed in fashionable clothes, even to a silk hat and fur trimmed overcoat, hows and smiles and is immediately accept- ed, though he is unknown. At an- other time he is shown in shabby raiment but in the same locality. He is ignored. The climax of the drama comes when Ray has beeh glven a position of responsibility in a manufacturing concern. A strike is threatened and in a compelling scene he reads the riot act to the strikers, points out their mistakes and succeeds in establishing industrial peace. A jealous rival eventually reveals his real fdentity, but in the end ability wins and he also wins his old-time sweetheart. The vaudeville bill will be changed for the final half of the week, with four new acts belng offered, The mov- ie feature will be Harry Carey in a rattling good western picture, ‘“The Kick-Back.” This picture was bufit like a racing motor-—for speed. As a lone cowhoy fighting desperately againet the plotting ¢f a bhand of crooks, he has a role that suits him “Xell. The famous '‘Prisoner of Zenda” hailed as one of the five best pictures of the year, will be shown at Fox's for four days, beginning November 5. Lewls ‘Stone and Alice Terry are the leading characters and it was di- rected by Rex Ingram. MILTERN PRAISED FASEE New Rritain Man Only One in Cast of “Persons Unknown" Mentioned by Woolcott in His Review. John Miltern, of New Britain is the only member in the cast ot *“Persons Unknown,” a new play which opened at the Punch and Judy theater in New York on Wednesday evening, whom Alexander Woollcott, dramatic critic for the New York Herald, mentions in his review of the play. Mr. Wooll- cott was formerly with the New York Times and is considered to be one of the best critics in New York. He says of Mr. Miltern, the follow- irg: g"l‘he distinguishing feature of the sufficient cast, was the presence of that excellent actor, John Miltern, who appears to have stepped into the shoes of Claude King. He must have played that part before he deserted the cast on she road and hied him to Californla as leading man for the lus- trous Pola Negri." CHANGE OF LIFE WOMAN'S TRIAL Proof That Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is of Great Help at This Period Metr%x)hl, Illinois.—*“I have taken Lydis Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- pound and it is all it claims to be and has confined me to my bed and was only able to be up partof the time, when I was advised by a friend, Mrs. Smith, to J Lydia E. Pinkhem’s ==lVegetable Com- und and Liver Pills, I was so much nefited by the use of these medicines that I was able to be up and about in two weeks. I was at the Change of Life when I began taking the medicines and I passed over that time without any trouble. Now I am hale and hearty, &ll my housework , washing, ironing, ecrub in* and cooking, all there istodo about ouse, and can walk two or three miles without getting too tired. I know of several of my neighbors who bave been helped by your medicines. ' Mrs. EMMA CULVER, 706 E. 7th St., Metropolis, Tllinois. Depend upon Lydia E. Pinkham’sVeg- etable Com%oun . Nervoueness, irrita- bility, heat flashes, headache and dizzi- nese, are relieved by this splendid med- e M TTERALD, % o posssogy Rdewicens: Wanda Haw] # Bumning Sands ! ey, Milton Sills and Jacq seline Logan in the Paramount Picture A George Mellord Production AT THE PALACE—MONDAY—TUESDAY—WEDNESDAY TWO LOCAL VAUDEVILLE PERFORMERS | HAVE TOURED EVERY STATE IN U. S. Mr. and Mrs. H. Clinton Seeley, On Stage Over 20 Years, Each Have an In- teresting Career. Mr. and Mrs. H. Clinton Seeley of 61 Main street, both of whom ' have appeared on the vaudeville, concert and dramatic stage during the great- er part of their lives, are believed to be the only residents living in New Britain at the present time who can Loast of having traveled in every state in the United States and having ap- peared before audiences in most every city in the country of any size. The last appearance of the couple on the stage was in vaudeville during the 1918-1919 scason when they play- ed af the Palace theater in New Brit- ain. Their last performance was on a Saturday evening and on the fol- lowing Monday they made their home at 61 Main street. Interesting Careers. Mr. and Mrs, Seeley have both had an interesting career on the stage and for the past several years have been playing in a double act called the “Musical Seeleys.” The couple met in Salem, Ohio, when both were play- ing on the same vaudeville bill in one of ‘the theaters but in different acts. They met several times after this while playing on the same circuit but when they were routed on other cir- cuits they did not meet again for two years. Plan To Make New Act. Upon meeting after the two year lapse the two performers decided that they should form a double act and appear together. As a result a new vaudfeville turn was seen on, the road. In this act Mr. and Mrs. Seeley intro- duced many new and novel effects in- cluding their famous electrical instru- ments. The stage settings were originated by Mr. Seeley and the act was at that time considered one of the best in vaudeville, While playing in this act the couple had an engagement at the local Fox theater in 1918 and at the Palace in 1919. s Seeley A Local Man. Although boen In a small town up- state, Mr. Seeley's parents moved to New Britain when he was young and most of his boyhood days were spent here. His home was on Monroe street, near Madison. Mr. Seeley first appeared in enter- tainments by playing stag parties and other affairs in and about New Brit- ain, In 1902 he began his real the- atrical career when he joined the Alice Lawrence stock company with a musical novelty act. This was at Rutland, Vermont. In those days stock companies were the reigning hit in the smaller cities and towns. Later he joined the EIlli- son sisters stock company at Dover, N. H.,, where he remained for the rest of that season.” He then joined the stock company in which he played parts and had his musical act. From this company he,went to the Ninth and Arch Museum in Philadelphia, a house which played vaudeville both upstairs and down. MEere he stayed for several weeks until he went to Delaware. After his first five years on the stage he took a vacation and came back to New Britain. Starts Vaudeville Career. By this time vaudeville was coming into its own and more popular with the theatergoers. Mr. Seeley then went to Battle Creek, Mich., where he started a 30 week engagement on the Western Vaudeville Managers' assocl- ation circuit. This led to many other vaudeville engagtments throughout the west in houses booked by J. E. Jackson, Willlam Morris and L. E. Dunningham. These engagements kept Mr, Seeley in the west for several years. Ben F. Mack Plays in The East He then came to the east, playing out of Boston on the U. B. O. time, touring the New England states and Canada. The 20 weeks booking in Canada took Mr. Seeley's act into the Silver mining camp in the Cobait re- gfon. This was one of the first acts to play in that section of the coun- try. Bince they have had a double act, Mr. and Mrs. Seeley have played over the Keith circuit, which ‘is considered to be the hest time in this country, the Loew, Fox, Sun, Pantages, Or pheum and W. M. V. A Bom In Clevetand Mrs. Seeley, who was known on the stage as Vera Belmonte, was horn in Cleveland, O., and hegan career much against the wishes of her parents although her mother was not as strongly opposed as her father Her opportunity came while she was employed in a large piano store in Cleveland where she sang and play- ed for the customers, A manager heard her and she was given an op- portunity to play the second prima her stage | donna role with a light opera com- pany. She later joined another opera com- pany and while on tour with this one became homesick and jumped the company, returning to her home in Cleveland,, Mrs. Seeley then played many seasons with opera and musical comedy companies, appearing in char- acter and comedienne roles as often as possible. Appears In Stock Mrs. Seeley also appeared in stock, playing with the famous Wells, Stone and Harland company in their music- al productions ‘““Wonderland'® and “Babes in Toyland.” leaving this| stock she joined the Victor Herbert act in vaudeville and then went into a dramatic preduction playing two parts one of which' was a "Dutch” character. Her Own Act. From this company she formed her own act in which she was known as Lena Schultz “The Girl from Hol- land.” Mrs. Sceley appeared for sev- eral seasons on the road with this act which at that time was considered one of the best in vaudeville. It was while playlng in this act at Salem, Ohlo, that she met \Mr. Seeley. Planning New Act. In an interview with a Herald re- porter recently, Mr. Seeley said that he has been building a unique musical Instrument in his mind for some time and he expects to make it a reality as soon as possible. The performer also stated sthat when the new instrument i{s perfected it is possible that he and Mrs. Seeley will again appear behind the foot- lights, thistime with something which will be entirely new and has never before been seen on the vgudeville stage. It is probable that the new act will be completed and ready to go on the road for the season heginning next fall. i AT THE LYCEUM. The management at the Lyceum is prepared for a capacity house Sun- day night, the first Sunday perfor- mance at this playhouse in many, many weeks. Accordingly, two of the best features obtainable have been se- cured. They are Elsie Ferguson in; “Sacred and Profane Love" and Dou- glas MacLean in “The Home Stretch.” Then, beginning Monday, for three days, the feature wiil he Clara I\'Im—‘ ball Young and John Miltern in “The| Hands of Nara,”” while for the last half of next week Jack Holt fin “North of the Rio Grande” will be the feature. Miss Ferguson has returned to the| movies after a long absence and {n the filming of her great stage guccess, “Bacred and Profane Love, an un- usually elaborate array of gowns, dl»‘ rect from Paris, aré worn by the star. The return of Clara Kimball Young to the local screen will be welcomed by her legion of admirers here in| Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's| feature, “The Hands of Nara." The last half of the week brings Jack Holt in “North of the Rio Grande,” a story of western daring, | cold steel and relentless revenge. Tt | pictures Holt as the dauntless son of a western rancher who is murdered | by outlaws. Holt himself hecomes an | outlaw in order to run down the slay- | ers of his father, but eventually the| girl enters, he finds that her fmhor‘l s the guilty man and then love suc-| ceeds vengeance. At this point fate] enters in one of the most compelling| climaxes yet written. 1 The Lyceum already has contracted for a number of super-productions and some interesting announcements may be expected soon. dress, that p: with new life ; 22 \ FAST COLORS 15c¢ A CAKE | No Stained Hands or Utensils SUN SOAP NORTH A MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK S DY ONE Real Dye For ALL Fabrics it MANTELL AT PARSONS' | “Richelien”, Bulwer-Lytton's pow- | erful drama, will be the opening per- formance of the Hartford engagement of Robert B. Mantell and Genevieve Hamper next Monday evening at the Parsons’ theater, Hartford where they begin a week's engagement in Shakes- pearean and classic drama. Mr. Mantell’s vivid portrayal of the role| of the cardinal-minister of France fis widely known. Tuesday's play, Shapespeare's| “Hamlet”” is one of the greatest pro- ductions of the immortal dramatist and gives Mr. Mantell opportunity in the character of the Prince of Den- mark. “As You Like It” for the Wednes- day matinee shows Mr. Mantell in the role of “Jacques'. The role of Rosa- lind is considered Shakespeare's most fascinating heroine, and Miss Hamper makes a deHghtful picture in h"r" youth's disgulse. Wednesday evening, Mr. and Miss Hamper will offer ‘Julius Caesar” a drama in which Shakes- peare gives us a diving panorama of the Romans. “King Lear"” scheduled for Thurs- day night, is one of the most difficult of Shakespeare's creations because of the intense demand upon the powers of the actor. It is here that he stands out as a creative artist. His scene, cursing with tremendous fury | the daughters who had scorned and mistreated him, tenderly stroking the hair of the dead Cordella—played by Miss Hamper—or playing childishly with the fatal rope about her neck, is a powerful embodiment of the part. TFriday night's performance of “Macbeth” gives Mr. Mantell a that he acts as a man ohsessed, a mind deceased, a soul into which the pow- ors of darkness creep slowly. His eyes deepen in their sockets. wrinkles| and pallor are stamped upon him and his hair, bright and flowing in the first act, grows gray and disheveled As Lady Macbeth, Miss Hamper runs the gamut of human emotions in her desire to wear the bejeweled crown. | Fspecially in the sleep-walking scene {s she impressive, where she reaches the limit of physical endurance. For Saturday matinee, ‘“The Mer- chant of Venice” will be glven in which Mr. Mantell will be as with Miss Hamper Mantell seen On Saturday night, the engage- ment will close with “Richard TIL." This is probably the most melodrama tic of Shakespeare's plays, and cer- tainly the most difficult to portray. In this character Mr. rivals, the very power of his genius| has eliminated competitors, and he| today is the only actor capable of im- personating the Gloster. 3 [J | Gossip’s Corner s Skirt Lengths Short jackets of brown caracul are effectively worn with brgwn velvet | or duvetyn one-piece dress row, straight skirt, the | ground by from five to elght inches, | SATURDAY, OCTOBER puft constitutes the entir long, tight sleeve below which reaches combined in a stunning turban of draped black vel- part | |8 as | g Q 1922, White Satin White satin is no longer exclusively | for the bride, but for the soclety hud and the matron as well. Frequently it is made sleeveless, and depends upon its smartness for its line and drapery, Often it is beaded with white or colored beads, frocka that Party ncquired Puft Sleeves, puifs are seen on many sleeves, Sometimes the effort at a in other cases there is like mothers And who would sleeves when there that caps the " de Bhoulder of the new sleeve, but tar over the wrist. RBroadcloth, broadeloth style for youthful | chine, georgette are | very charging, coat (O the softest o Iress. Wide cuffs and the long nar- | 10tted swikses are venile fashions, row collar which reaches to the waist- line are of the fur, The gown is on straight, easy lines and is worn with a rmine White and ermine or this year should style ,and worn short kid gloves vet and silver, y | kiddies love, Victorian Styles Quaint draperies with puffs over the hips and sashes that tie in huge bows are reminiscent of the Victorian juys. Bishop sleeves also are being revived, ’ BY BE HA Marriage A La A little game called Hunt" follows the wedding ceremony in Wales. The bride mounts her horse and gallops away on horseback ac- companied by one of the men of the wedding party. The busband must follow and recapture her and take her to the home he has prepared for her. The coquettish bride often gives her husband a long ride before she per- | mits herself to be overttaken. If You Are Well Bred You aever wipe hands that fruit juice on them on a napkin before you have rinsed them. in a finger howl. To do so leaves an in- (S delible stain prides herself on her linen abhors. | Al juicy or sticky foods should be | caten with a fork. this is that the sight tart apples cup pineapple tuce cup sing. thin slice in thin slices. have ! in small dice Mix all with a ason to faste, Wi and ar sh and dry ange in s of a person | mayonnaise mixed heaten cream. tos may he cut in garnish the salad. covering his face with whipped cream | as he eats a cream puff by hand, or | dripping with juice as he sucks his peach, Is not a pleasing sight. 1‘ Child’s Frock Is Sans Sleeves for delightful being Frenchly sleeveless evening gowns, V8 a charming yoke armhole, nehlest kind of a “dropped shoul Since pleats are the most erepe, At least one dancng he toon NUT AND FRUIT SALAD E. 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