New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 24, 1923, Page 4

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, MARCH'M, 1923, NEWSY NOTES OF THE SPOKEN STAGE, THE SILENT DRAMA AND M‘ FRANCIS MAY WINNING SUCCESS IN MUSICAL WORLD OF NEW New Britain Youth, Former | Player in Fox and Lyceum Theater Orchestras, Is Achieving Fame in Me- tropolis. Because New Britain is a compara- tively small city and offers few op- portunities to the aspiring artist or musician, Francis May, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis *May of #44 Broad street, left here one year ago in Jan- uary for New York where he has since begun to make a name for him- self as an accomplishea violinist, A clipping from the Greenwich (Conn.) News and Graphic of a re- cent date contains an account of a concert given by Mr. May. The story states that the g¢oncert given by the local boy was held in conjunction with a sermon delivered before a large congregation at a union serviece in the Presbyterian church in Green- wich. by Rev. Robert F. Speer, one of the foremost speakers on religious subjects in this country and senior secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mission. Praised By The account of Mr. the evening's program is “*Mrs. Harold Wellswood presided at the organ. A feature of the sérvice was the instrumental music furnished by Francis May, a New York violin ist, who has a dio here, Mr. M is a skilled musician and is master of the instrument. As a prelude, he played ‘Cavatine,’ by Raff, and for the offertory ‘Adoration’ by Borowski. The postiude was ‘Souvenir’ by Drd- la. He also played an obligato for a solor rendered by Miss Helen Graves, soprano soloist of the church.” » Critie, > May's part in as follows: Born in New York. Mr. May was born in New York and spent part of Wis life there before coming to New Britain with his par- ents in 1914, He remained here until 1922 when he again returned to New YORK in the Iox theater orchestra of this city as well as the Lyceum theater orchestra and since has played in the Keith orchestra at the H6th mreet theater at Amsterdam avenue, also played at Proctor's 125th nlrvct theater, He has played at St, Stephen's church on West 25th strect and at 8t, Columbus' on West 23d street, also has taught many New York stu. dents and at present has a studio at West 49th strbet, Since his departure for has steadily climbed of musical success until has started to win him recognition among the select circles in New York, 57 New York, he the ladder FRANCIS MAY. | He has, for the past six months, in great demand in and about York at private concerts and teachers predict a great future him. New | To Play at St. Mary's, Mr. ¥ play at the services in St. Hel his ability | been {to duplicate his amazing feats. his for cesses for which Nero was NERO. FOX'S GREAT SPECTACLE, MONDAY Purmng of Rome ls Big Feature-- Fine Sunday Program Fox's ushers in another big week in movie exhibitions tomorrow night \\lth the presentation of two features, e “Married People,” featuring Ma- ‘hvl Ballin, tells a story of domestic trials and tribulations that all but end in the divorce court; the other, “The Veiled Woman," a fast moving story of love and mystery, It concerns the romance of a girl whose lovér deserts her for another, The passing years show the error of his ways and the climax is gripping. Monday sees the opening showing of “Nero,” while the | “Silent Call,” a drama of love and |wolf love, will be shown the last of 'the week. The usual vaudeville bills will be shown, that on Monday fea- turing a wonderfully fine quartet The FFour Iongshoremen. FPossessed of fine voices, this quartet sings some mighty attractive selections and their harmonizing fs exceptionally pleasing. Thé other acts are equally good, assuring the patrons of a well balanc- | |ed program. Little Dolly Dumplings, | lone of the liveliest juvenile acts on the stage, is back again with an en- larged act. This time it is Dolly Dumplings and Ginger, the ginge adding spice to the program. 'l'he Wyatt Sisters have a catchy bit and Walt and Walters have a rovelty stunt | that has gone over big at every the- ater in which it has shown, The wildest imagination can scarce- Iy conjure up the fabulous and extra- vagant excesses of the reign of the | tyrant Nero, emperor of Rome. He did | things never before heard of and nn lemperor who followed him' has da;ed et on the screen, in the wonderful photo- | play “Nero” one can see the worst ex- noted. {They are shown in all their devilish |ingenuity. The director, before film- May will be home from NeW jng this picture, made an exhaustive ork for the Easter holidays and will study of the pleasures and crimes of Mary's| the emperor so the spectator can see York, this time to take up the study church on Easter Sunday. John Crean, | Rome as it was in the time of Nero. & of violin music. Before leaving this city York he conducted a large pupils and at one time shared a studio with Professor I'rederick Har- | mon in Booth's block. He had ciass of 25 pupils, His aspirations® led larger fields for struction. technique of the violin under of the famous masters who conduct | studios in New York and Greenwh‘*h and at the same time conducts classes | of his own.in both places. He is in Greenwich on Tuesday and Iriday. Played in Local Theaters. Mr. May was at one time violinist LYC for New a him learning to and seek in- class of | has planned an given at In addi- there organist of this church, and is now arranging musical score to be masses on Kaster Sunday. |tion to the organ and choir will inish the music. scenario writers Three have been rs, motion picture producers. These include Edmund Goulding, who has| Mae Murray's and, most of Barthelmess' screen stories; who wrote many Frank written Dick { Frank Dazey, Keenan stories, who wrote many of Charles Ray's ‘ films. EUM —— THEATER —— WEEK OF MARCH 26TH Sunday—Monday—Tuesday—Wednesday The Most Discussed Photoplay of the Season “Are Rich Men’s Wives to Be Pitied, Envied or Scorned” Featuring HOUSE PETERS and CLAIRE WINDSOR “RICH MEN’S WIVES” A Prefer red Picture See This Picture—See This Show. Mon., Tues. and Wed. ALL HAIL THE PRINCE Prince and Princess De Bourhon - — VAUDEVILLE He will be at the Lyceum in all his glory. Other Acts HALL VAN & LEE CHARLES GIBBS JOE MACK and GIRLS Good Vaude¥ille elahorate | scenes, the jtg be a 14 piece orchestra to fur-| and Agnes Johnson, The picture abounds in spectacular but the burning of Rome is principal sensation and judging from reports, the producers have suc- ceeded in overtopping anything here- tofore shown as a fire scene. With the exception of the parts of Nero, Poppacea and Marcia, all players, and there are thousands, are He is studying the higher |added to the staff of Warner Broth- native Italians, where the picture was | some | | \acmavlv taken, What is declared to be one of the most picturesque and vivid dramas of the sea ever screened will be shown {4t this theater on April 2, 3 and 4 yhen Richard Barthelmess and Dor- fethy Gish will appear in their latest | success “Fury.” PALACE SUNDAY NIGHT—Excellent Double Photoplays CONSTANCE BINNEY “The Case of Becky” the | Divorced From Gould, Keeps Children When the marital difficulties of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Gould, Jr., were solved in a Nice, France, divorce court, custody of the two children was awarded to the mother. Mrs. Gould, formerly ! Laura Carter |is Mrs. Gould with her two children, George J. Gould 3rd (left) 4and Maughn Carter Gould. RICH MEN'S WIVES T0 SHOW AT LYCEUM TWondertul Picture Begins Sunday --Prince “De Bourbon” Monday horses are much in evidence in the picture and it is at a horse show, where the leading lady has entered several of her favorites, that she imeets House Peters, the leading man. It is when her horse wrests a cup from one of his favorites that he be- gins to get interested. This is the be- ginning of a whirlwind courtship that culminates in a marriage amid all the splendor and magnificence that could be expected from a man whose mil- lions count him among the leading | men of the nation.” Tt is later that | the story develops its more serious The show of Rich Men's Wives at ‘(ho d.ycenm tomorrow night, Monday, ‘Tuz-sd:n and Wednesday eclipses any- nmng in the motion picture line that | has ever been shown in New Britain this year. Femihine Toveliness plus feminine cleverness is much in evi- |dence throughout the entire picture and among the stars that appear are House Peters, Claire Windsor, Myr- tle Stedman, Rosemary Theby, Mil- dred June and others. Carol Hall- | oway, another beauty, wears go\vn::’ |that will make the ladies’ hearts pal- pitate in excitement, while Miss Windsor appears in no less than six different cistumes, beginning with a chic tailored suit and ending with a beautiful dancing frock.. In between she is seen in a'smart riding habit, an evening gown, an afternoon gown and la smart sports suit. Thoroughbred social butterfly "~ whose wings are broken on the wheel of jealousy, rev- elry and intrigue, It is a picture big in theme, thrilling in dramatic action and charming in its emotional appeal. Switching from its musical comedy policy for a week at least, the Ly- mented vaudeville program featured by the premier local appearance of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schwarm— Schwarm being the man who mas- queraded as the prince and heir to the French throne. He will appear in several of his characteristic "court” uniforms, while his wife supports the act with a dancing sketch. For the last half of the week onc of James Oliver Curwood’s best known works—'‘God's Country and the Law" ~will be the picture. This is a great picture of the northwest, famed for its wild country, daring Royal Mount- ed Policemen and his bold men. The story is a red-blooded one, filled with thrilling action and mellowed by a love story that is sweet and tender. Pearl Prays MAY ALLISON in “The Woman Who Fooled Herself” . MONDAY—TUESDAY—WEDNESDAY Whitman Bennett Presents His Photoplay of Heartaches and Happiness “Wife If It's Keith’s—It's the B McDONALD AND OAKES “Songs and Taps” COLVIN AND WOODS “The Plot Thickens” Maurice ‘fourneur$s Mammoth Production Wife” With An All Star Cast Including PAULINE STARK KEITH' VAUDEVILLE EMMA RAY “A Surprise” THURQDAY—-I\ATHERI E MAC DONAI D Against Pearl White, star of films that thrill has entered a French convent with |the announcement that the rest of her |1ife will be spent jn meditation and | prayer., 1t would be rude to suggest that it is barely possible she is pray- ing for publicity. '} how In Tow! MARION GIBNEY Comedienne Walter Scharman, son of ‘Mr. Mrs. Willlam Scharman of 156 Cherry street, played in “The Sun Temple” MOND & CO. day evening. PARSONS' HARTFORD MARCH 22-2¢ Thurs., Fri, Sat. Pop. Price Mat. Sat. wicly Vunny to escape ll"rnllml. \|g|||n Hc to $2.50. Mat. 50c to $2. Mall orders now. Seats Tuesdoy The one musical comedy nsation that set Chicago and Boston's feet n dancing. FROM BOSTON EN ROUTE TO NEW YORK. From Sir Hall Caine’s world famous novel of Boston, eloped with young Gold in 1917. Above| side—picturing the young wife as a| ceum next week will present an aug- | and | produced at Parsons’' theater on Mon- | | [ |is happily married to a prosperous “NIFE AGAINST WIFE' PALAGE NEXT WEEK Plcturization of “The Price” to Head Film Bill Pauline Starke has the leading role, in the Whitman Bennett production, “Wite Against Wife" which comes to the Palace theater next week, for an engagement of three days, commenc- ing Monday. As a little French m¥del, who comes to Amerfca in quest of the artist who has won her love, Miss Starke has a role which gives her many opportunities to display her histrionic talent, Gabrielle, the model is heartsick when she learns that Stannard Dole, the artist, is already married to a heartless and selfish woman. Dole succumbs to a fatal {llnég and later his widow again comes into the life of Gabrielle, when the mm Because “System,’ 'a play written by Rev. Dr, George W. C. Hill, pastor of the South' Congregational church, proved such a success at two.per:’ formances' last week it was repeated at the church chapel theater Jlast evoning before another . large au-: dience. —trip “The Christian,” ‘the Goldwyn pic- ture to play at the Palace socon, made such a tremeridous’ hif 1h' Hartford two weeks ago that It ‘will play a re- turn engagement and’ appear at the Strand theater all of next week, be- Lllnnln‘ Sunday night. 4 For' the first time in the history of the Sock and Buskin Dramatic so- clety of 'Brown’s University of Provi- dence, R, I, a woman will appear in one of its plays. ‘She is Miss Bafth Melser. During her senior year at Vassar she wis president of the dr'-a- matic saclety there, At present she'is in the Jessie Bonstelle Stock company, that city. Miss Meiser will take the: part -of the Unknown Woman in ' Gals- worthy's “The Sfiver Box.”" “She was ' engaged for the part yesterday after: it became known that Samuél E. Wil~ kins, Brown student, was i1l * physician, She brings about the' separation of Gabrielle and her husband, by falsi- fying the diary of Stannard Dole and by accusing the doctor of shifting his affections to a nurse, After a year of heart-rending sep- aration, Gabrielle and her husband are brought together by their child and the malicious widow is revealéd in her true light. “Wife Against Wife” is an adap- tation of George Broadhurst's stage success, “The Price.” The produc- tion was gdirected by Whitman Ben- nett, as a First National attraction. An excellent. cast appears with Miss Starke, among the principal members ‘being Percy Marmont, Fd- ward Langford, Emily Fitzroy and| Ottola Nesmith, The Keith vaudeville lml for ' the first half of the week will feature four acts headed by Emnfa Raymond & Co. in a novelty surprise; McDonald land Oakes will offer a, series of songs and steps; Colvin anl Wood will be well likéd in a skit “The Plot Thick- ens” and Marion Gibney will intro- duce a number of new songs. The Sunday night program’ has two features, with Constance Binney in “The Case of Becky" and May AMi- son in “The Woman Who Fooled Her- self.' As good as a Cook’s tour of England | was a view of the fourteen reels of film brought back by the Goldwyn company which went abroad to film exteriors for “The Christian,” the the Goldwyn picture coming to the Palace soon n which Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Phyllis Haver, .Gareth Hughes were being directed by Maur- ice Tourneur, Eddie Madden, electrician at Fox's *' theater, is again on the jobh after a siege with pneumonia. 1t is only a matter of weeks or months in producing a comedy photo- play, but Pathe's novelty offering, “The Ropin' Fool,"” starring Will Rogers, who is also star of the Zieg- feld Follies, is the result ‘of thiry ° years’ hard and constant practice. “It was this way,” Will' Rogers sald. "My hobby has “always beeh : aghrowin’ trick lasso stunts and ‘I've be#n practicing for thirty years. I suddenly got the idea to make this comedy, ‘“The Ropin’ Fool,” and ‘fea- ture my ropé tricks, because I knew if I didn't get 'em registered on cel- ‘* Juloid before long I'd be too durned" old to ever'do it And the result is the picture. ‘But "’l'h‘ Ropin’ Fool” not .only shows the Cowboy comedian throw- ing a rope around hjs head:and per- forming phenomenal - feats © Jwith his lariat ‘but also shews them tnusually: . clear by means of the slow motion - camera. - This spccial camera . slows the rope action down to ecight times Tess than normal ‘speed and hrings out .every-move ofi Will Rogera and | every movement of -the fascinating- ropp work. When Rogers began work on the picture, he determined inat Jijs rope work should stand out clearly, . and. to do this he made all the “sets” that were to be used as a background of a dark hue, s0 thut the “white- washed” rope would be entirely vis-' ible fo the eye. That he“was fewarded for his’ tireless cfforfs cah be ‘deen, as each particular rope “stunt" he attempts registers ‘amazingly well” on’ thr\ motion pfeturé n‘reon. Rumor has it that Fox's theater afier September 1, 1923, will -be the Capital. At this time the owners of the Palace theater acquire control of the house. the name of MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Direct from long run on Bl'oac'lway. —— The Greatest Picture Ever Made e ol 12—-MASSIVE PARTS—IZ No Advance in Prices Excellent Vaudeville Show 4 LONGSHOREMEN 4 A Great Quartet WALT & WALTERS WYATT SlSTERS: DOLLY DUMPLIN’S With GINGER Don’t Miss Dolly ! ! THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY “THE SILENT CALL” Featuring “STRONGHEART” The wonder dog who saw actual service _during the war and was decorated by the Belgian government for work under fire, | shne