New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 11, 1927, Page 21

BSOS M AR SRR AR AI AL AR SRR AR SUARSIAR VARV VRS VI NN E A2 S A bA % % % % 4 % % il !”»'!Ili“ b Unless otherwise indicated. theatrical written by the press agencles for the “The First Night,” a comedy drama featuring Bert Lytell, Doro- thy Revier, Harry Myers and Wal- ter Hiers, and “The Roaring For- ties,” a tense drama of life, tragedy, romance and love in the great city of New York, with Sylvia Beamer is | the stellar role, are the two head- | liners at the Lyceum today and to- morrow. On this program also is the latest episode of the serial “The House Without a Key,” while the news reels likewise show events of interest the world over, not the least of which is the departure of British troops for the Orient. “The Fight Night” presents Bert Lytell as a young doctor who is in- nocently enmeshed with a designing French girl, and Miss Revier 'as a charming girl harrassed by an un- ‘welcome suitor. The doctor and the girl decide to elope but just when it appears that they have eluded their tormentors along comes & person in the guise of the French adventuress and the beginning of their honey- moon. Harry Myers is exceptionally fun- ny as a flat flooted hotel detecth and fat Walter Hiers with his pe- culiar facial expressions is alw: good for another laugh. AT THE RIALTO | Proving itself a delightful story in every way, Rod La Rocque's new star picture “Gigold® has created a fine impression at New Britain's newest theater, the Rialto. This film is a screen version of Edna Ferber's tale of the French war heroes who are known as “gigolos” or dancing partners of wealthy women who fre- quent Paris cafes. La Rocque imper- sonates a young American aviator whose face is mutilated during the war and subsequently rebuilt by the aid of plastic surg:ry. He becomes a changed man in appearance there- by and his former friends fail to recognize him in the gigolo who es- tablishes .quite a reputation in then develops along logically dramatic lines. He meets his boyhood sweetheart, and though she dances with him she fails to show any recognition until she plumbs the depths of his nature which in the old days she under- stood. When he finally realizes that she knows him some startling scenes occur. La Rocque is at his best in “Gigolo” and is ably supported by a strong cast headed by Jobyna Ral- ton and Louise Dresser. The second feature being shown today and t morrow is “Call of the Wilderne: a charming story of a dog's fidelity to his master. The leading charac- ter is played by no less a personage than Sandow, the wonder dog him- selm and he gives his usual pleasing rmance in a role that is fraug with danger and thrills. Another chapter of the current serfal as well as a comedy and news reel will also be shown. THE S'I‘R:\,\'l.) The worlds’ premiere showing of ; L[ [] o Ave = Iyt " ety \‘\ sl ) Notices and reviews in this column are respective amusement company. |'i|i!' | o M i 3 |months, namely, “The Scarlet Let- | ter.” Taken from the American classic by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the photo- play follows the book to the minut- | est detail and readers of this classic will surely appreciate the photoplay. Lillian Gish will be seen as Hester Prynne, her greatest emotional role, | and will be ably supported by Henry | B. Walthall and Lars Hanson. | AMATEURS AT THE PALACE As an added attraction for tonight at the Palace local amateur talent will be presented. The picture program for today and tomorrow consists of two entertain- ing features. Peter the Great, the | miracle dog of the screen in “The | Sign of the Claw” and Zazu Pitts and Mat Moore in “Early to Wed.” Kathryn Perry and Mat Moore are co-starred in the companion feature on this program in “Early to Wed," | which is an unusually matrimonial comedy drama. Again this delightful comedy team are the newlyweds and again they { manage to get themselves involved in a serles of situations that are pathetic as well as exceedingly | opera singer, | appearances, and at the close ! combine. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist, NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927. with finesse. He makes a fine ap-| pearance on the stage and the Old | Timers are fortunate to have him with them for next week’s perform- | ances. Jack Kiley, one of the best end-| men in amateur circles, is a fortu- nate guy, for when they were hand- ing out minstrelsy requisites his came in two packages. Jack not only possesses an excellent singing| voice, but can put a joke over in Dockstader fashion as well. He in- jects a lot of pep into all of his of- ferings and “Si Si Senor,” a Spam. ish song he has chosen for his num- ber, will surely be one of the hits of the production. Jack will also step |a few, or we miss our guess. | SUNDELILS SINGS = HERE ON SUNDAY | Wennerberg Chorus and Bach Chorus Also on Program The program of the concert to be | given by Marie Sundelius, famed and the Wennerberg | and Bach choruses at the Capitol | theater Sunday afternoon was an- | nounced today. Mme. Sundelius will | appear in several groups of songs, | the two choruses will make several | will | director of the Wennerberg chorus and Prof. Per Olsson, director of the | Bach choru: will share the conduc- | tor's dias. Among Mme. Sundellus’ offerings | ed by tyy humorous. This time they live be- yond their means to impress their | neighbors and the possible clients of | the young husband, with almost dis- | astrous results. | “Early to Wed” is one of the fun- | nlest pictures that Mat Moore has | played in. On the same program s the first | (3) De Svenske i episode of the serial “Fighting With | (P) Muntra Mustkanter ... Buffalo Bill* which is a story taken Wenuerberg AMaleiiShonus from the life of Col. William Cody. (Soructed by Do Aildalaty will be a group of Swedish songs, & group of American songs, and a bril- | liant selection from the Italian school. Among her songs will be | one by Griffes. The complete pro- grom follows: T. A. B. MINSTRELS The minstrel overture to be pre- sented by the Old Timers in the (a) Jungtrun Gick at Killan . | er victories. play | auditorium of the Y. M. T. A. and | B. society’s new $180,000 ciub house | on Main street next Tuesday and| Wednesday evenings is bound to| leave a lasting impression on mirth- and-music-lover of this city and vi- | einity, judging from the snappy| | e Coogan in “Johnny Get Your | r Cut” was given vesterday at the Strand as the photoplay frature for the week-end bill. Jackie once again won his way into the hearts of New in audiences in his new style of Jackie with his hair cut fs ne grand “Kid" as of role, he vaudeville bill includes Broadway favorite, Johnny Barry with his company in a skit by Bil K. Well entitled “T'll Kill 'Em. Other acts on the gram include Fulton and Mack: Newhoff and Phelps: the Jimmie Brothers and Day Sisters and the Russland orches- ext week's attractions *“New York,” a startling film of the celebrated novel of the name. This picture will begin a four day engagement at the Strand on Sunda The vaudeville on Mon- day will be headed by the preten- tious offering Tillis and Larue Co. with Joe Seidler and Matt Gibbons. The Strand management will g include, the ! JOHN J. KILEY manner in which last | hearsal went off. Everything, from the opening to closing choruses, | went off in ding-dong fashion, and |it is expected that Sunday's dress | rehearsal will see the acme of per-| fection reached. | We are presenting pictures of two| old-timers today, mention of whose names can but cause onme to recall | many pleasant evenings of enter: | tainment in days of old. They are | Edward J. Sheehy and John J. Kiley. | Ed Sheehy, one of the old bunch, | night's re- Swedish Folk Song | (b) Pehr Spelman .... o iviee.... Swedish Folk Song (¢) Visa . .. Peterson-Berger (d) Det Driver en Dug ... Sjogren | (e) Silkesko Over Gylden Laest . Viklund Mme. Marie Sundelius Miss Marion Simms, Accompanist v (a) Dalmarsch . Wideen (b) Og Jeg Vil Ha'e Mig En Hjertenshjaer . Soderman | Wennerberg Male Chorus (Conducted by Prof. Olsson) v By a Lovely Forest Pathway Griffes Song of the Palanquin Bearers Shaw She Stands There Smiling .. . Lieurpance omes on the Ski Clough-Leiter | . Arditi aran Rose .. . undelius Mme. Marie § VI (a) Spin! Spin! . Jungst (b) Viking Song .. Coleridge-Taylor Wennerberg Male Chorus and Bach Male Chorus (Directed by Dr. Ahlquist) STATE THEATER, HARTFORD The greatest picture attractfon of all times comes to the State theater, Main and Morgan streets, Hartford, Conn., for an engagement of one week starting this Sunday night. That picture is “Don Juan,” and it provides that, foremost actor, John Barrymore with the finest role of his career. | “Don Juan” fs a masterpiece. It is a marvelous production that is re- plete with every element that enters | into perfect entertainment. The story | is a picturization of that famous | work by Lord Byron, and tells of the escapades of one of the most fascin- ating heroes of all times. The hero is known as the world’s perfect lover | and what an ideal role it is for Mr. a special morning showing of Jackie Coogan 10:30 for the children. Saturday at . LON CHANEY AT CAPITOL Love, hate, revenge, transition of soul in a man who hates mankind, hut who conquers himeelf—these fortn the motif of one of the greatest otion pictures of the year—"Flesh d Blood,” which opened at the wpitol yesterday. It Is a drama that Il hold you spellbound with its ash of startling events. Lon Chaney, aptly described the man “of a thousand fac plays the leading role of an escaped convict, whose determination to have liberty so that he might look upon the faces of his loved ones, and to mete out vengeance upon the man who brought him such anguish of soul, In a manner which will earn him instant recognition as sereen's greatest character acto The companion feature affords wonderful entertainment and crett Horton and an all-sts in “The Whole Town's Talking adapted from the stage play of ame name. . §. Jeffs and the Capitol orches- tra have a splendid musical pro- gram, Beginning Sunday night for a four 1 « R 1l the day engagement the Capitol will of- | fer a notable film, one that has been a big attraction on Broadway at ad- vanced prices for the past five PARSONS' Hartford 3 NIGHTS B¥ THURS. Matinee Saturday r\wcfimiss FROHMAN Presexts: * SKINNER "7k HONOR OF THE FAMILY* Eve. 50c., $2.88—Mat. 50c., $2.30 —— . EDWARD J. SHEEHY \ is now a resident of Bristol, but the | way he readily consented to be pres- | ent to rende When You Were Sweet Sixteen' shows us whe heart has dined. Mr. possesses a tenor voice of robust| | proportions and puts his solo over| UHARTFORD \ 1 \WVEEK STARTING SUN. | \S NlouT FEB.I3 | THE GREATESTROMANCE s 4 John Bariymore g, oo | Tel. 613 or 1436-5 Open 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. CTAGE BALLROOM Barrymore. The original musical score will be played by the State Symphony orchestra, with a wonderful support- ing program. The overture will be “Faust Fantasie” composed by Gou- nod. Also the “Faust in Modern Rythm.” The stage attraction will be Weliss Fearnly and Tuttle in “Ten Minutes in the Studio;” Bert Wil- | liams and the State Symphony or- chestra will present a popular novel- ty “Which.” The program includes (he State News, and the further ad- ventures of the interesting and enter- taining series "“The Collegians™ with George Lewis, Dorothy Gulliver, | Raydyn Stevens and Eddie Phillips. | READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS FOR YOUR WANTS Concert MME. MARIE SUNDELIUS of the Metropolitan Opera Co. | ! and . Wennerberg Male Chorus at Capitol Theater Sunday Afternoon, Feb. 13 2:15 o'Clock Admission $1.00 Tickets at Hultgren's Jewelry Store and Miller & Hanson Drug Co. —_— Rialto Ballroom Over New Rialto Theater BIG DANCE AND FROLIC SATURDAY NIGHT, FEB. 12 Music by Tom Jones and His Midnight Serenaders (7 Colored Boys) Admission 50¢ o Six | Harrison, and flee with her HARTFORD 13 SOLID - FOR OTIS SKINNER Veteran of Drama Warmly Wel- comed at Parsons’ Theater (By Her (Cast of Characters) . Deering | Willlam Claris | \Courtney White | Royce Lar Edward _Bul Harry Burk] Eugenis Wo . Robert H Captaln Potel vu.... Albert *“The Honor of the Family, four act play, was of secondary im- portance at Parsons’ theater, Hart- ford, last night. The older gener- ation of theatergoers turned out en | masse to extend a cordial welcome home again to Otis Skinner. And such a welcome it was. The man who, as a boy, used to recite pieces in a Hartford Sunday school, receiv- ed a testimonial of esteem in the form of applause that has seldom | been accorded to any person of the stage. Half a dozen curtain calls after the second act were supple- mented with ten or more after the third. Finally, after taking his bows, Skinner complied with the de- mand for a speech, which was mark- | cal Mr., Skinner humor. If the stage established an arbi- trary retirement age, Otis Skinner would now be tucked away in a pleasant room with southern expos- ure looking back on a life of ac- complishment. But fortmnately, | there is no retirement age and Mr. Skinner is looking forward to gre He is one of the sur- vivors of the old school of Ameri- can drama, a voice from yesterday that is still strong and vibrant, “The Honor of the Family” is adapted by Paul M. Potter from the “La Rabouilleuse” by Emil abre based on Balzac's romance Un Manage de Garcon.” The scene is laid in a French household and the time is 1824. Surprising as it may seem to the younger generation, there were “gold diggers” in th days. Such a girl is “Flora Bra played by Jessie Royce Landis. She aims to gain the hoard of “Jean Jacque Rouget,” a doddering, vascil- lating old man, played by Robert lover, “Commandant Max Gilef imper- sonated by Courtney White. But she reckoned without “Colonel Philippe Bridau,” played by Otis Skinner. He ‘blusters into the story, takes com- mand of the household, points out to “the old donkey,” which Rouget ig called, that the girl loves his money, not him, and foils the con- spirators. The ending seems so droll in the light of what happens nowa- days. A modern version would have the young lady suing for breach o promise, making eyes at the ju walking out of court with a large part of her “sugar daddy's” roll and entering her limou: But in Bal- zac's day they did things differently. So “Flora,” outwitted, leaves the house In a rage and disappears into oblivion. There is no need to speak of the work of Mr. Skinner. Words could not add to his triumphs. Miss Landis gives an effective portrayal of “Flora” and her dramatic talents are called upon to the full in 1 act. As the rich old man, Mr. Harrison’s characterization s per- fect. Mr. White, Mr. Deering, Miss Shaw, Mr. Butler and Mr. Burk-, hardt handle their lines well. “The Honor of tt y’ be played for the remainder of the er! k at Parsons’ with a matinee on ; AT TABS HALL The cast of principal characters for "Kathleen” the big musical comedy romance which the Tmma, late Conception Guild, St. Mary's church, will offer on the nights of February 17 and 18 at the new Y. M. T. A. and B. auditorium, is ready for announcement. In addition to carrying the story of the play the principals appear in song and dance roles at the heads of choruses which will glorify mors than a hundred of New Britain’ loveliest girls, The characters in order of their first appearance are as follows Lem Underduck, Flynnville's police torce .. Clem Lewis Old Timers Minstrels Tues. and Wed. Evenings Feb. 15th and 16th at Y. M. T. A. & B. Society’s || NEW AUDITORIUM [ Curtain at 8:15 Sharp Admission .... 50 cents Dancing Will Follow Music by Lynch’s Orchestra ) CLIP THIS COUPON This Coupon amd TEN Cents admits a Lady to Any Seat at the PALACE The- ater MONDAY AFTER- NOON to see Denman Thomson's “SUNSHINE OF Always 2 Big Features Doors Open at 1:30 | out protits to t FLASHES OF LIFE: GIRLS’ CRITICS REMINDED OF THE HOOPSKIRT DAYS London—The Prince of Wales is quite proud of his year's service as president of the British association for the advancement of science. At a banquet speech he set forth that he had been worried over fear that he would be a failure till the trans- lantic telephone started wound up with a gri umph gives the hallmark to my t of offi than $2,000,000 a year and she hn:" just signed a lease on one place at $50,000 annual rental for 20 years. But she thinks it is “terrible” for a woman to be in business. Jersey City through — Having phones to music coming ove major operation w. ed on him, Louis Man ering at a hospital New York—Horace Liveright. jasted 13 minutes, publisher, s that 88 per cent of thetic was used. fiction is produced at a loss or with- & publisher. This is his answer to charges of the Guild that e average and $ novel cost in 30 cents to ma in lots orch A London—Ignatius Tribi M. P. on is still trying to h Lincoln expelled rman spy = it reports are cor he is tryin 100.000 somewh savs Pinet, F ther t their boys lic school, parents here are kee them home and employing tutc an send s of this city York, Peter S N of Passaic raid in association. A woman who or hoop- for \ the opin- Indianola, Io in her day wore Haven — More s best figure sk 1ay , Methodist, lliam Curran AUTO AGCIDENTS the subject. A{ the time of. his death he was writing a history eof the Apache Indians. | 201 FOR THE WEEK Hartford Leads State With 32 Mat. 10c., 15c.—Eve. 15c., 2T -, TODAY—SATURDAY PETER the GREAT et U “THE SIGN OF THE CLAW" Reported Feb. 11 (M—Automobile de hroughout the state to- ed 201 for the past week, com- red to 257 the corresponding week 1 ., according to the weekly ac- state depart- 4 Ep. 1—“Fighting With Buffalo Bill” from life of Col. Wm. Cody. the citles, ZASU PITTS — MAT. MOORE YR “EARLY TO WED” TONIGHT AMATEURS The Funniest Night of All —Don't Miss It, n ten. Win- idents last Noted Au s Ar Morgan Woc thor, Is tn Boston 4 ork literary circles, suc- mbed yesterday to pneumonia. He re for four y outhwest Ameri- idered one of compl This Coupon and ten cents will admit a lady to any seat at the Palace Theater on b Monday Afternoon. works on | name in died in 1880 I¢ nd then valued at $50,000 in tr eventually devoted to the education of It is worth more than $1,00 three i ntions are money. to be Los Angel salary of $2,500 t quite satisfactory ads is name of the movle he is suing C r than the horrors. And so v Haven — ge still and ndreds of gallons of denatured and redistilled al ol taken and Robert Vastola and rotta arre e oo | LON CHANEY “Fleshani Blood” hotel with that given gainst bags containing appeared over A Tale of a Vengeance worked out happily. FEB. 17-18 MAMMOTH HILARIOUS BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL COMEDY UCCESS | KATHLEEN 125 — IN CAST — 125 Auspices Immaculate Conception been a eo’fee broke selling coffee direct Then she opened a s and waffles. Now restaurants with a b Teckley Bramble, a Ihonsa pion from 'way b ¢ was decorated Wini R Arabella, V 1s, the Foster Rackliffe, Racklifte, | who reads the mail Warren a and Junior 2 You Jimmy fact Justin Bacor Michael aire .. Kathleen niec ns Swindler, the R nd Zaton Riley. the Dutcl eral store ....... v Muldo Rollingston, with a co! Willlam Kiniry P LYCEUM TONIGHT and SAT. 2 Good Pictures THE “FIRST NIGHT” with Bert Lytell and Dorothy Devore A Picture of 1,000 Also The “ROARING FORTIE A Good Cast Story of New York High Life with nter- esting story, much y funny comedy, and a mu score which raises it above the average offering in its cl Rehears are being ¢ ried on intensively each afternoon and night under the professional di rection of the John B. Rogers Pro- an i HAS VAL Frank E. entine part Richard Rack th Burritt TINE PARTY. Rackliff SATURDAY, FEB. 12 HOME MADE CANDY Quality Ice Cream of All Flavors LUNCHEON SERVED AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY 3 HOME MADE PASTRY Frappes That Are Different with Dainty Flavors Fancy Drinks and Ice Cream Sodas Crushed Fruit Flavors LILLIAN GISH Offers her greatest role in Nathaniel American Classic, “THE SCARLET LETTER” CAPITOL 4 DAYS BEGIN SUNDAY NIGH' Hawthorne's Famous NIN Guild St. Mary’s Church A John B. Rogers Production THE FASTEST 2 HOURS OF THE YEAR TABS EW AUDITORIUM Beery Edith Roberts Jack Mulhall Noah Companion Feature “THE WHOLE FOWN'S TALKING” with Edward Everett Horton PAY MATIN ATURDAY FOR CHILDREN SILVER DOLLAR PRIZE: e e “Greater Vaudeville Season” CONTINUOUS ON SATURDAY! BROADWAY'S FAVORITE COMEDIAN JOHNNIE BARRY AND HIS COMPANY MACK & FUTON | JIMMIE BROS. “Just NEWHOFF & PHELPS Songs DAY SISTERS & RUSSLAND ORCH. ON THE SCREEN! World's Premiere Showing JACE & COOGAN in “Johnnie Get Your Hair Cut” Showing of Jackie Coogan FOR THE KIDDIES SAT. MORNING at 1 180 S. M. Levin, 94 Glen St. and Friend are invited to be our guests. THE NEW RIALTO e " ROD LA ROCQUE IN HIS Greatest Triumph “GIGOLO” A Picture Story with the Grim Background of War Strikingly Unusual in Theme, Beautiful, Dramatic and Thrilling? With JOBYNA RALSTON and LOUISE DRESSLER TSANDOW THE WORLD'S GREATEST DOG in “CALL OF THE WILDERNESS” A Man and His Dog Pitted Against the Untamed Wilds Comedy — Another Chapter of the Serial — CONTINUOUS 3 l’l:l(l\‘l}\l \\'(‘l‘?’—;iT BENEFIT FOR MUSICIAN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND New Britain Mudical Club Announce CONCERT CAPITOL THEATER FEB. 20th SUNDAY AFTERNOON 3:30 o'Clock Including: Mendelssohn Trio Lois Phelps, Concert Pianiste Mrs. Tuttle, Contralto Soloist Anderson, String Quartet Concerted Vocal Numbers Tickets at McCoy's Inc., 246 Main St. and Miss L. P. Farpell Piano Store, 38 Arch St.