New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 16, 1924, Page 4

- NEWSY NOTES OF THE SPOKEN STAGE, SILENT DRAMA AND MUSIC - NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, FEBRIjARY 16, 1924. LONDON BARONET’S WIFE ON THE NEW YORK STAGE LYCEUM FEATURE Spouse of British Peer Is One of the Andre Charlot’s Revue of 1921, Stars in London Mayor Paonessa Is For Better t toward better a few the s back of it m positions 1 1 public Hunchback t the Pal g ex Films films big The movems us exemplified by of productions today nportant mer priest opening t. as a strikin better tilms. she and her child wander into his lo- cality as he is about to wed the so- ciety maiden. The denouement of this gripping story of ennobling love %ro- gresses in a most gripping manner {and there comes a meeting between the pair in a lowly negro shanty.| THE WHITE ROSE, !man— the girl of his own rank and ,social circle; the honors and glories [of the pulpit fo gain which he must iforr\‘cr vield his love, which he now | Starts Sunday for Four Days- “Unknown Purple” Begins Thurs. realizes is the only love of his life. Which shall he choose? Th climax of the picturc is a masterpiece of act- ing and theme writing. | One of the best pictures by one of the world's greatest producers—such he White Rose” which opens a f lay’s showing at the Lyccum to- » 1 e y 5 A s Imost tk ing of present day mysiery morrow evening. This D. W. Griftith| oo, i 9. PEEAChL-UAF Taysiory 5 | plays, “The Unknown Purple,” will be production s the gloritication of a'yc¥yi0e'® (e RiGETH. SUTRIT WL b8 used to know and it so Lappens that g | Then comes the choice f# the clergy-| at the Capitol several The photoplay version of one of the | sent Sir Rot endorsed hy woman's love. iden, Mayc Mayor Kinsel- of Schools, Dr. Bridgeport, Jumes C grand knight, Knights of publicly is Beatr famous Supt. s will be sday an As an added Sunday attraction the “Power Divine” will be ented. This is an excellent drama e usual gomedy features and news shown gnd on Monday Wednesday the latest epi | the last three days of next week. The | picture abounds in gripping scenes, but probably none is more spectacu- lar than the uncanny lighting effect. It is from this that the drama gets its name for the mystery surrounds Gene Morgan, the likable Southern- er who made such a pronounced hit weeks ago, comes back on Thursday of next week for a return engagement. Incidental- Iy, he will take a part with the “Home Town Follies.” 1t will be re membered that it was when he sud- | denly appeared from the winge and did an impromptu comedy sketch and | dance number with another act that|tion 1o the Palace management | he leaped Into local vaudeville fame | gecuring the picture for presentation | trick canme is still in the producing at that time. Amnouncement at the Palace that | Lillian Gish in “The White Sister” is | Extra Girl” has been hooked for ear- Ipruceods of the affuir will be used to ;purchnsc scenery for the theater. ! Every male member. of Christie's | new comedy “Busy Buddies” saw serv- {ice in the late war. The comedy | deals in the adventures of three ex- | | servicemen, portrayed by Neal Burns, | Felix Valle and George Burton, Bur- ton is the proud possessor of three a delight. Miss Cleveland recently |decorations. Budd Fine, another played at Parsons’ theater in Hart- | member of the cast, is just recovering | ford in “So This is London,” Arthur | from having been gassed. Even the Goodrich’s latest hit. | extras were ex-servicemen for many = | menibers of the Hollywood Legion | Mayor A. M. Paonessa is develop- | POt took part in it. ling into a strong movie fan. A few| : weeks ago he went to Hartford to see Since his recent romance with Pola |the “Hunchback of Notre Dame” and Negri and its ramifications but littie | he has written a letter of congratula- | has been heard of Charlie Chaplin. on | However, he of the funny feet and business, and his latest effort along these lines—"The Woman of Paris”, «he | With his erstwhile Poli in the leading _ | role, is to be brought to the Lyceum | within a few weeks. | here next week. Mabel Normand's latest hit d 3 to be brought here for an early show- | ly showing at the Palace. ing, with special orchestral accom- | paniment, recalls to the mind of | many theatergoers the original Ly- | will attempt one of the most ambiti- ceum stock company. This troupe|gug productions of their career in the | came here more than 10 years &g0 |nigp school teacher in Bristol to- | with Alfred Cross as the leading man night when they will present for the £ and Anna Cleveland, wife of the man- | ;)00 cure of the public “Three Wise “The Hunchback of Notre Dame™ ager, Mr. Blair, as leading woman. |poo15” Some of the most prominent |one of the most spectacular and | figures in Bristol will appear in the ‘sc(‘nic productions of the scenic di- At that time “The White Sister” |cast includge Judge Roger 8. Newell, | rector's art is to be presented at the was a current New York attraction |Vice-President George 8. Beach of the | Palace next weck. The management and the Lyceum players put it on | Bristol Trust Co. and Roscoe L. Ses- | deserves whole-hearted public sup- with Miss Cleveland as the White sions, Bristol . song leader. Many | port in this endeavor to provide l_!|e | Sister. Her work in this emotional ! others will appear and the perform- rpubllc with the best in mo.thm pic- role. that of a girl who, when her |ance will be an excellent one, judging | tures. Undoubtedly the quality of the soldier lover appears lost, takes the |from the manner in which the cast |film will attract capacity houses every veil only to have him reappear, was has carried out its rehearsals. The night that it is shown. Minrsver Bridgeport; Mayor Rogers Middletown, Mayor Guilfoyle bury and u host of others. sode of * Blood” will be|the nature and cause of a strange ray s\'rv(n‘»‘tl: Fe ln.:l hu!f. of the of purple light, the possessor of - week “The Unknown Purple.” one of \nich is able to render himself ine the greatest mystery dramas of “"';\ln(hle to others. The story itself is Mabel Normand’s latest hit, “The Extra Girl,” now showing in Ne§ York, is to be brought to the Palace shortly. Now pla on it in the moted free trade | The Commmity Players of Bristol | aonessa, of this city, mp o tter New the \pprovi Snglish e Reatrice Britain Mayor. New Gy Feb, Britain, ¢k of Notre Dame™ seen Victor Hugo's master- and am frank to state that “The Hunchback Notre Dame,’ is both education ind historically valu- able, and 1 take great pleasure in add- g my endorsement to that of other public men who have approved of this wonderful screen production, T think *The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ is a step forward in the interests of Miss L with exquis- s full of y work her acting They are minencr illiec was born in Toronto, to London by her She has ont parents w she’ was six r home in London ever since fonnd her T.ondon th the Charlot trude Lawrer gagement ir Charl “She first prominency in the vears ago through Likewise, Ger. 1 her first en- 1 ¢ London en with Soiled Embroidery embroidery on materials laundering cover powdered and roll up Then To clean that not stand fwith a thiek French ehalk an muslin for a few days will a Cl of t for six ye coho Engli urtists ir P rush off Very few musi- | i Ameri | | hit as | Their to the come emphatic g womer Hifre it cal produc ca and made such a have th acting of farcieal and is remarkable in t that make up the ) * is Parisian Noavelties Paris openings there novelties in the way ot Is and collars. “THE WHISPERED NAME” with An All Star Cast SUNDAY NIGHT “THE SOUL OF THE BEA At the many style t sketches | ure ™ arl obots, lace frills, lape : LYCEUM :— SUNDAY—-MONDAY—TUESDAY—-WEDNESDAY DW.GRIFFITH presents ‘THE / WHITE ROSE About a Girl Who Couldn’t Stop Loving She loved life, she loved love, and then she loved the Boy. And her love was big enough to dare all, to suffer all, to en:- | o ———— - AMATEUR THESPIANS e ——— et e e e e ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY ~—— LINTON BROS. PRESENT THE —— HOMETOWN MINSTREL FOLLIES Cast of Broadway principals including: Jolly and Wild—Haney and Francis— Ward and Kavanaugh—Rosie and Jollie Coleman—Beatrice Oshorne present day and which ran as a show gne of justified revenge for a great While the story of “The White Roes” is a modern one, it has reflec- tions of an age gone by and of glor- ies gone forever. In filming this pic-| ture Mr, Grifith went into the old| Bayou Teche country of western Lou- | o istana. The tale of a wronged girl; the scorm heaped upon her and the SRR struggle she has in regaining her : s place in the worid is not new, as it LOCAL Talent Included in Blg hgh. tanding In. the south studing| Vaudeville Act for the ministry to carry out his dy-| tng mother’s wish. It was generally, understool that he was to wed the/ hh'lacmnn Monday for an entire week setter films and the manageme: daughter of another prominent fam-|the Capitol will present Linton Bros. :!:.H Il'vfl‘.‘u‘:' ]:1”” ‘:’flr“‘f\‘;f_\""(“‘r‘, dl:: ily, but before starting his career he/Hometown Minstrel Follies with a for bringing this picture to New 80¢s out into the world to see condl.|cast of Broadway principals and fifty Britain tions for himself. Meanwhile there|local boys and girls. This massive ex- SR EseNiE wonte emerges from an orphanage a slip of| travaganza is produced in great style Signed “A. M. PAONESSA. 4 girl who has to make her way 2nd the local boys and girls have been attractive to get along she does so| When they appear on the Capitol and soon outdistances other girls, She |Stage Monday New Britain will mar. meets the theological student who|Vel at the talent which they offer, A falls madly in love with hér, yet number of them will offer specialties thinks she is o girl of loose morals and |19 the remainder will be used in the eventusily he fises from her charms. chorus, During the week a popular- | 10w is an ordained clergyman white| [ Lo Cor BB In addition the girl now 18 an unmarried Mother, |y, 0 1o0a1 talent the company car- shunned by society, # : Wild, Hancy and Francis, Ward and Kavanaugh, Rosle and Jollie Cole- man, and Beatrice Osborne. The show will certainly be the talk of the town while playing here and the many friends of the boys and girls who ap- pear will be surprised at the profes- sional air which these amateur actors will carry. The show will remain all week and in conjunction there will be Hayes will be seen in “Let's Sing;"” George Damerel and Myrtle Vail offer “Words and Music,” a clever act that will more than please; and Vivian Cosey's Revuette, with Dorothy Argo and Her Pals. This act is something new in orchestras, us the act shows five banjo players with the young lady at the plano. The feature photo. play for the first three days of the ple who are always wanting luxuries, The prineipal roles are portrayed by an all star cast. Tor Sunday night there will be two features presented offering Thomas Ince's drama “The Soul of the Beast” with Madge Bel- lamy, and Noah Beery; and “The Whispered Name” with an all star cast, On Thursday one of the featurs acts will present Gene Morgan “The | for a solid year on Broadway will be| wrong, shown. 4 dates from the v begining of time. The story starts with a young man of y e o, 8 - ¢ hearsing this past week under the Mayor, Ne 3Iritain alone. She becomes a flapper and be. | ™€ b ot Mty New Britalr lieving that she must make herself| direction of a New York producer, and ries and presents a number of Broad- Despite his suceess, the young eler-| e g | gyman has never forgotten the girl he| Ne¥ principals including Jolly and three other Keith acts featured for the first half of the week. Russell antl week will offer John M. Stahl's “The | Wanters,” a very fine drama of peo- Joy Boy" back agaln after making a | big hit here a few months ago. brace all, never faltering, never weakening. ) \ z, )ie & | The lure of the stage and amateur theatrieals has been responded to by | about 30 New Britain girls and boys who have heen rehearsing this week for the Home Town Follies at Vhtl Capitol next week. When the Ma- sons, the Tabs or other organizations give amateur performances there al- | ways are many who arc anxious to take part and the same is true of this !theatrical enterprise. The girls en- - A O0—NEW BRITAIN BOYS and GIRLS—50 Conate TAGER, frene Dorking, Matte Don’t Miss This Minstrel Follies Extravaganza Shepherd, Retty Evans, Katherine 3 Malioy, Helen Urban, Ruth Andersor = Dty = Margerie Ward, Mary Ogan, Peggy RUSSELL and HAYES O’Connor, Julia Jennings, Petty Stan. - ] - ley, Blanche Mathis, Katherine Sleath “LET’S SING” &%* A Billion Dollars Worth of Humanity In a picture as big as a woman's love—the great, enduring love that will not weaken, will not doubt—a story that leaves you with a warm glow in your heart—uplifting, and bringing sweet ecslacies—a story that brings a smile to your face, tender memories, hopes, a far richer outlook. The Love Story of a Boy and a Girl Alert and stinging with the high pounding pulse of real life. A story as big as a woman's love-——~and her fall. It makes you forget—Tforget yourself and the world. You forget the theatre and the screen—forget the pictured play- You live the story. The Glorification of a Woman'’s Eternal Love and =5 'é__ P DAMEREL and VAIL - i - “WORDS and ML Bertha Plocker, Lillian Winslow and Daisy Coty. The Kenneth Casey Ataro, George Cald gono, Chas. Embry John Mottola, John Barone tegren. VIVIAN COSEY'S REVUETTE — with — DOROTHY ARGO AND HER PALS ers Art Wes- Quits U. S. WEDNESDAY MONDAY TUESDAY John M — BIG VAUDEVILLE BILL — LADIES’ SPECIAL MATINEES ALL WEEK This Coupon and 10¢ Will Admit Any Lady to Best Seats ~ THURSDAY—FRIDAY—SATURDAY “THE UNKNOWN PURPLE” . Taken from the stage play, which played one solid year on Broadway. The Greatest Mystery Play Known bty gy Portrayed By a Galaxy of Stars 80 Gwen. Bhe was born in Chi lives in a Scotland castle. dylyn Field Edmonstone, 24, grand- daughter of Marshall Field, peti- tioned a federal court to refieve hee | of allegianes to America. She is the wife of Charles Fdmonstone, son of | Sir Arelibald Edmenstone, a baronct Thursday—GENE MORGAN “The Joy Boy” BACK AGAIN