New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 25, 1928, Page 11

CAPITOL O OFFER - THE Bi CITY Lon Chaney Appears in Under- world Feature Lon Caney—a paradox and a joy forever! No one in the world can look 50 “hard boiled,” menacing and utterly malevolent as this L.on Chaney—and N0 one can look so sympathetic in the very same role, as this selfsame L.on. He is the enigma of the screen For instance, in his latest vehicle, “The Big City,” Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer’s sensational romance of New York underworld life at the Capitol theater beginning Sunday for four days, Chaney plays one of the most dangerous characters in the world, & New York gangster leader. And 10 character could be more danger- ous for an actor. He has to carry the very embodiment of menace and cold-blooded peril—and still be as human as anyone else. No less than a Lon Chaney could play this com- rlex role, and of it Chaney has made a new acting masterpiece, | “The Battle of the Century.” These Gomedians were a big hit at Capitol a few weeks ago in *Leave 'Em Laughing.” the On Thursday the entire program changes and will offer a double fea-| ture program presenting Denny in “Fast and Furlous” ana “The Seccret Hour” with Jean Her- sholt and Pola Negri. Reginala Talk about good news—*“The Pat- ent Leather Kid” is coming soon, 367H ANNIVERSARY LYGEUM THEATER Best of Photoplays to Feature Gala Week Never in the history of Connecti- | cut's leading theaters since the year | 1893 up till 1928 has there becn w theater wit ha more renowned open- |ing date than | had when the doors first | February 25, 1893 to one of most fashionable audiences i ever attended a theatrical perform- | ance. the Lyceum theater opened the which The Lyceum Theater stage started the carcer for many of the | most famous stars which here in person. There NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1928, starring Jetta Goudal and Victor Varconi I8 dramatic and thrilling as well as startling and amazing. Jetta Goudal, exotic star in De Mille pic- tures, is a box office attraction of immense value to picture showmen. Her success in *“White Gold” which recently played here to eapacity houses was phenomenal, but it is safe to say that her current star vehicle “The Forbidden Woman” in which she rises to sublime heights, will be acclaimed her finest stellar appearance to date. When yoh come to see our show today, Sunday, Mon- day or Tuesday, don't forget it is our 45th Anniversary show and an en- tertaining show 1is surely in store. SORRELL AND SN AT THE STRAND Kugmented Orchestra o Play Special Music tory of local motion picture theater annals, has the public of this city been stirred to such a pitch of en- | thusiasm and keen anxiety over the i forthcoming showing of a motion Probably never before in the his- | attraction “The Forbidden Woman" | tion of Hans Wagner at each of the two performances. Shows will be continuous during the showing of this film at the Strand for four days. The vaudeville headliners for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in- clude the inimitable peacock of fashion Francis Renault in a cycle of songs and dancesand a display pt clothes that dazzles the eye, e Cafe De Paree with Cleo LaMarr, Nita Brasso and the 8ix Royal Ar- gentines will present their gorgeous revue of songs, dance and novelti Other acts include the Three Rah Rah Girls; O'Nejll and Vermont and Mason and Bynne, In order to facilitate the handling of the crowds Sunday evening the Strand will open fts doors at 5:45 or fifteen minutes earlier than the usual opening time. PARSONS’ HARTFORD “8idewalks of New York,” the new musical comedy by Eddie Dowling and Jimmy Hanley in which Ray Dooley is starred and which comes to Par=ons's Monday for three nights and a Wednesday matinee, is a fast- moving, hilarious entertainment. filled to overflowing with fun, melody and graceful speclalty dancing. In keeping with its title, the show gives something of a cros-section of life in the metropolis. There are scores of children of an East Side orphan- age, about which the story revolves, quick-stepping policemen, a sexte of youthful pickpockets. For con- trast and to provide motivation for the plot, there arc uptown sociul workers, a dignified philanthropist land a remarkable impersonation of Governor Al Smith. Charles Dillingham has assembled company of more than 100 for the Among the e Smith and Dale, Fiske O'Hara, Eliza- beth Murray, Linda, Ruby Keeler, Dick K Jim Thornton, Jo- sephine |Charles Mast, ancls, |fred Harris, Cecil O [short, Caim ana Gale, ¢ | SUNDAY and MON Fred Thomson | “THE PION | Co-Faature Johnny Hines in HHOME M. Vaudeville Revue Esther Relston in | “THE SPOTLIGHT” | Also “THE LITILE BUCKAROO" This ad and 10c admits a lady to AT THE PALACE | when the pioneers ventured across An excolient double feature pro- |the desert wastes during the hectic gram las been booked for the Pal- | gold rush days or during the time sce theater on Sunday and Monday | when the west “'“: “mb 5°'~}ed~ ot A course they were beset by all sorts ‘1 e n‘ Thomson will ):n‘:cnt TR bt R et { >t Paramount picture, “The Pioneer | pioncer scout, whose business it is The story concerns the days lto d these sterling characters across the desert, The companion feature will offer Johnny Hines, in his latest Firet National Picture. “The Home Made® He is one of the most generous come- dlans in the film indusiry when ft comes to giving his audiences oportunity to get laughs. Sicout. GALA OPENING OF “Sorrell and Son” SUNDAY EVENING With a Specially ENLARGED SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A picture for you, Mother; and you, Dad; and by all means for your Sons and Daughters; a picture for every family! Dedicated To Everybody’s Father! TWICE SUNDAY NIGHT leading citizens in New Britain now, best seatiat matince or evcning: who no doubt have seen and, met these stars who appeared here on | the Lyceum stage in person. Rose | | Coughlan was the first to appear Here with such noted etars as these following her. Ge: Tom Thumb, Digby Bell, ¥ Tanguay, Willlam | 8. Hart, . Regin Denny, Mildred |Molland, XKennoth Harlan, John! | Drew, Lional Barrymore, Joseph | Jetferson, Chauncey Olcott and many others. | The man: of Harlem dancing boys and n gang | picture, as it has manisfested over the opening tomorrow, Sunday eve- ring, of the sensational film, “Sor- rell and Son” which was adapted | from Warwick Déeping's great ecll- ing novel of the same name, “Sorrell and Son™ is dedicated to the fathers of the world and has heen brought to screen by the mas ter hand of Herbert Brennon, Trom all accounts it is no exag- | geration to say that “Sorrell and | | Son™ bids fair to win the laurels of | being the finest motion picture pro- dueed this current year. The Strand i1l present this picture Sunday | Oic NewComB 4 WD S ORCHESTRA, 1d ment of the Lyceum | | Theater for its h anniversary program has sce 1 twvo of the finest feature pictures. Greatest | evening with an espeetally enlargea | | Photopley program ever. Sce t! | xymphony orchcstra under the dirce- | Jetta Goudal and Victor Varconi in | “The Forbidden Woman” and Hoot t e Gibson in “Painted Ponies.” What more could we ask for. The main | Grand Opening [White Gak Inn Plainville Road THE WOMAN LON CHANEY It is a delicate romance told jn a setting of night clubs and bright lights, holdups and police battles. woven intb an amazing blena of thrills, surprises and romance. reeline Day is charming as the shopgirl, while James Murray as the young gangstet who reforms through . WED, ngham Presents her Influcnce to become her lover, i Ray Doole bogus.ahopkeeper, and others ade-| Sidewalizs on Bunday night at 6:30 and 8:15| IGHT and SUNDAY NIGHT program, Stan Laurcl and Oliver | \DAY, MARCH 4th, McENELLY’S convincingly natural in his part. i hae s A= «quately cast are Virginia Pearson as| and continuous shows on Monday, | Dining and Dancing Special Admission Tonight 60c Hardy will be offered in the comedy Entertainment Headquarters Betty Compson is an artistic success | Musical : Rt | [ Alwevs 2 Good Time—Bring Your Friend the night club hostess. Tuesday and Wednesday. Including Checking O’Brien’s Orchestra . \ and also a treat to the eye as the | | T n N E G H T PALAIS ROYAL HARTFORD There will be two complete shows | | As an added attraction on this S New Britain’s Acknold Leading Motion Picture Theater LYCEUM| Today, Sun, Mon. and Tues. %\Sth Am;.sil\‘;::zaa TWICE SUNDAY NIGHT 6:30—8:30 MON.,, TUES., WED. Continuous If you can’t get in to the: first performance Sunday Evening REMEMBER Another Complete Show Follows at 8:20 THE DRAMA OF A MAN A FAIL- URE IN LIFE BUT A SUCCESS y H-B-WARNER - ANNA Q-NILSSON: ALICE JOYCE - NILS ASTHER: CARMEL MYERS *“Sorrell and Son” Will Be Presented SUNDAY EVENING With a Specially ENLARGED SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CONTINUOUS SHOWS DAI 'CAFE DE PAREE with CLEO LA MAR and NITA BRASSO and THE SIX ROYAL ARGENTINES 5 O'NEILL and VERMONT “Two Dark Knights” Smashing Underworld Story Packed With Chaney Thrills! See Lon Chaney, superb as Chuck Collins, gang leader in this most excit- ing of crook pictures! Cast Includes Betty Compson Marceline Day JAMES MURRAY CAPTURED: She was a spy and she loved. bidden of men. knew How was she to escape her :]ven though she was for- MASON and BLYNNE “Melodians” THREE RAH RAH GIRLS | Yvonne, Dot, Ann with VICTOR VARCONI —— Co-Feature — presents 4 " e N We Are Proud to Present for the First Time in This City FRANCIS RENAULT The Inimitable Peacock of Fashion | In a Cycle of Songs, Dances and Clothes f CONTINUOUS | SHOWS WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE 4 DAYS ENGAGEMENT OQF “SORRELL AND SON” DOORS OPEN SUNDAY AP 5:45 — DAILY AT,1:30 EXTRA ADDED HAL ROACH PRESENTS HIS ALL .STAD.S ATTRACTION! Here they are—the two bey who took the laughing g in “Leave "Em Laughing.” PAINTED PONIES {} | “.e:- S . 1t's & Scream! LADIES’ MAT. This coupon and 10c will admit a lady to mat. best seats. No. 7 ‘Collegians’ THURS,, FRI. SAT. Come Find Out What Goes On in “THE "RET HOUR™ dcan Hersholt, I'ola Negri Ladies! THURS., FRI, SAT. 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