New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 4, 1928, Page 13

R s A b e e lllll BURLESQUE AT GRAND The New Grand theater in Hart- ford opened yesterday afternoon with a bang. The newly decorated playhouse delighted those who at- tended and Frank Damsel's * Flyers” was received with round after round of applause. ‘Those who know and like bur- lesque will find it here in its latest form, Under the able directors of the Mutual circuit, each show goes through its paces many times in ad- vance before it is released. Noth- ing is being spared to give the pub- lic its money’s worth in entertain- ment and clean fun. From far-off California comes Frances Farr, the statuesque and splendidly-voiced prima donna of “High Flyers.” This young woman from the Golden Gate state has achieved far more in a few years in stageland than many of her sis- ters after & much longer period of atriving. Of well-to-do parents, Miss Farr was given every musical and vocal advantage from early girl- hood on, and at 17 had gained lo- | cal fame as one of the finest sing- | ers in San Diego. She and Mike Backs, the clever Hebrew comedian, are jointly star- red in “High Flyers." WONDER PROGRAM AT STRAND Great entertainment is to be found at the Strand with the present photoplay and which will be repeated today and again on Wednesday. Included among the vaudeville offerings are The Three Arnims, presenting a sensational athletic act; “At the Metropolitan” 18 the title of a comedy singing act offered by a cast of three clever people. Alice Joyce and Girls present a very finely pro- duced singing, dancing, and musical act, the four girls being very clever entertainera and Miss Joyce excelling at the piano; Joyner and Foster registered the big hit of the show. These colored comedians, songsters and dancers are about the best seen here in quite some time. The show closed with “The Pirate Queen,” & very good offering with great singing ensembles and colorful scenery and costumes that put the act over for a hit. The photoplay feature offers Marion Davies in her greatest role in “The Cardboard Lover” as adapted from Jeannes Eagels stage success. It is a delightful story just full of bright comedy, beautiful settings, and a story that one will find real entertaining. On Thursday the management offers as the main attraction, the personal appearance in vaudeville of Peaches Browning, the mest talked about girl in the world. Peaches will be here attired in the latest fashions and wearing the jewels that the noted *“Daddy” Browning gave to her. There will also be other select vaudeville acts and the feature photoplay will present S8ue Carrol, Lew Cody, and Eileen Pringle in “Beau Broadway.” There will be eontinuous performances for the last half of the week. CAMEO THEATER, BRISTOL New Britain lovers of dramatic shows will find a delightful eve- ning's entertainment at the Cameo theater in Bristol, on Wednesday and Thursday, matinee and evening. The Garrick Players, well known stock organization, now appearing at the Cameo for the fourth week, will present a wholesome and re- treshing comedy “Mary's Other Husband.” It is one of the most hilariously funny plays that has ever been presented in this vicinity. Tickets for Wednesday and Thurs- day evening may be reserved by phoning Bristol 1860. Free parking space for automobiles is provided in the rear of the theater. CAPITOL BEGINS SUNDAY 1t Packs the Power and Punch of & Machine Gun! STAN l)AIHI vaudeville program | Best Scats Never Over $1 Daily Matinee—3: Evening—23c, 50c, 75c, $1 lilmlllll i u'n--- i '- b ||! Iumlu EadPi\2 Oules othorwies tadicated. theotrice) Botires aé roviews 1o thie coloms arv W0 by rem agencies for the espertive CMUGImMR! Sompany. CHARTER OAK FAIR ‘Wednesday and Thursday, the two big days of the Connecticut Fair in progress this week at ter Oak park, hold many tions for out-of-town guests, a ing to Henry Trumbull, president of the fair association. On Wednesday, Mayor's Day, the |} full program of entertainmen vided for the rest of the week will include Wild West Rodeo, band con- cei%s, fireworks, trotting races, run- ning races, circus acts, horse pulling contest and other amusements. largest dog show ever held in Con- necticut opens on Wednesday and the second annual Charter horse show swings into action the finest herse flesh in New tand will be exhibited. intercst will be the gaited horses, jumpers, hunters, nies and driving horses. On Governor's Day, all past lators will hold their land state will attend and to with 200 state officials and the leg- arranged islators enjoy a barbecue by the Hartford park depar These guests of the fair will vi various exhibits and view the reg- ular entertainment provided during fair week but will hold their «on in a special tent being erected for the purpose WILLIAM HAIN The most human the American screen. personal That is the William Haines of “Ex- cess Baggage” whichis at the tol today and Wednesday. Haines who won his reputation as a wisecracking Point” and “The Smart Set,” has blossomed out in an athlete of *“West attrac- Of special polo po- reunion and according to the present plans for this day, all governors of New S AT CAPITOL VINCENT YOUMAN Presents “HIT THE DECK" (Cast of Characters) y' Ji Jack Willis James Garrett Hal Gibson Josephine Sabel Queenie 8mith Leslie McLeod . Polly Mara ."Helen LaVonne Willlam McGurn Charles Mitchell Eddie Russell, J Geo. W. Callaha George Bpeivin . Jackie Paige Lee Tong Foo Mary Jenkins errine, Florence Cleona Quiett, Eleanor Mc- Lavinia Looloo Ensign Alan Clark . Toddy Gail Charlotte Payne State Char- ccord- t pro-| Bhewell, Manus. Four Mandarins: James Garrett, Charles Fowler, Paul O'Haire, Sydney Cassi. (By Herald Reviewer) The ¢egitimate theater scason went away to a good start at Par- sons’, Hartford, last night with the presentation of Vincent Youmans' “Hit the Deck,” which quickly de- veloped into a full fledged smash when it opened in New York city last seagon. The attendance was good, considering the holiday, and everyone seemed to have a good time. “Hit the Deck” is just for fun. 1t is founded on Hubert Osburne's “Shore Leave,” being presented in two acts with three acenes in each. The locale is_in Newport, R. I, and a seaport town In China, a quick transformation being carried out by the producers ‘and scene shifters. “Lo00l0o." an orphan, conducts a coffec shop at Newport which is and the chow she serves. She falls patronized by the gobs who like her in love with one “Bilge” who has a female visiting list which includes nearly every seaport at which he has ever touched. He has ambitions The Oak where Eng- saddle legis- En| gether tment. sit the lunch- ity on ! PEACHES The Most Talked About Girl in the World At the Strand in Person—Thurs., Fri., Sat. BROWNING has “Bilge,” his chief aim being to get his master's papers and com- | than at singing. Tand a frelghter. When he hears |d4nce routines were executed in that “Looloo™ has money—she sold | 'anner that won applause. a precious heirloom to get the cash | 1he two song hits and bug a froighter for the man|2re “Hallelujah” sung by Miss She Tovee e desdes 1 Base poth. |bel 200 "Spmelivies T'm Happy Capi- of the show Several difficult | Deputy Coroner Henry C. Stevenson a today in the case of Henry J. Way, | 16, of Danbury, who died on August 30 of injuries received when his mo- toreycle collided with a car in Ridgefield, operated by Walter R. entirely new character; that of & |ing to do with her. No rich girjs for | *INE by Miss Smith and Mr. Mc. Smith of Ridgefield. The accident grown.up adult man who loves {un | him, no sir. Of course, in the end, |GUrn- No two more popular num- |occurred when Way drove his ma- but doesn't allow it to blind him to | they—hut the show can be better [Pérs have come out of the loud chine out of a gas station into the the vital elements of life. There is no use denying it. Haines as the cheap vaudeville juggler and “Excess Bag- | gage” does the very finest work of slack-rope walker of his career. He is interesting, ously vital, dramatic and alive, the moment he makes his entrance, proposing to the adorable Josephine Dunn until the moment when high in the roof of the New York t! he prepares to lay down his remove an obstacle to her success, he holds the attention audience. On Thursday the program changes feature bill and brings a double headed by Lewis Stone and a surrounding cast in ‘The Freedom of the Press,” a great dramatic with a startling climax. feature will offer Reginald in his new peppy story “The Bird." As an added attraction the first of a new series of “Collef will be offered with George and the same cast that were last series. Beginning next Bunday Chaney will be featured in his new While the City Sleeps." photoplay PALACE TOMORROW There have been many aviation pictures set to the screen since the Armistice was signed, but util now has there been an aviatien picture in which such an imposing cast of War Birds appear, as “Legion of the Condemned,"” only does this production itself was directo a former member of the Lafayette Flying Corps, William Wellman. Director William Wellman, also directed “Wings" for mount, was a member of the Lafay- ette Escadrille during the war, J. Monk Saunders, the author of tlLe story, and who also wrote “Wi ‘was an instructor of aviation. The $2.00 Broadway Photoplay Hit NOW PLAYING “High Flyers’ A Crashing, Smashing Hit! of MUTUAL BURLESQUE with A Snappy All-Star Cast of 35 Featuring Mke Sacks and Frances Farr A $5 Show At Popular Prices and 56c The co- coming to the Palace theater tomorrow. ot picture of the air boast of its authentic cast, but the principal female role with William |on Wednesday and Saturday. McGurn playing opposite. Miss curi- | Smith has just enough plaintiveness | Finding of Accidental From |in her voice and enough spirit in her acting to be at home in the character. Mr. McGurn acts just like a fellow whose nickname would be “Bilge” and who would be found in Uncle Sam's sea forces. Josephine Sabel undertakes the task up living up to the standard set by ' Stella Mayhew in the original New York company as the colored cook and protectress of the coffee house | owner. Miss Sabel is one of the | hits of the show and her acting was appreciated. James Dempsey was | alert to all the epportunities offered | by his role as a gob. Charles Fow- | ler, Charles Boyle and John Stanley deserve mention. Of the young wo- | men in the cast Polly Mara :nd | Helen LaVonne were spotted prom- | | heater life to screen of his Reserved Loges Eveni great smash Denny Night glans™ Lewis ; in the | inently. | The chorus was better at dancing (i ———' Lon appreclated than the story can be |SP¢aker during the past year. told. “Hit the Deck” will play at Par- | Queenic Smith appears in the |Sons' for the week, with matinces STRAND VAUDEVILLE path of Smith's car. The latter's vi- sion of the oncoming motorcycle was obscured by trees and shrubbery. i TENDERED SURPRISE PARTY | A surprise party was given in Death Is Returned '°ror of Mortimer Berkowitz last evening at his home 53 Lyons street. Bridgeport, Sept. 4 (M—A finding | About 25 were present and a pleas- of accidental death was returned by | ant evening was enjoyed, TODAY AND WED. ~Joyner and Foster —in— “Runnin’ "Em I‘»agged" ly Ao PICK O’ THE PICTURES! of | “At the Metropolitan” | | rand O i “The Pirate Queen” A Story in Song? 3 Arnims i Sensational never Capilot TODAY and WED, in the 4 by who Para- ‘The Cardboard Lover” She Got Her Man—AND HOW! MARION DAVIES —in— THUR! ings,"” HOT STUFF! AND HAINE GREAT! PICTURE! _—|| THURS,, FRIL, SAT. DOUBLE FEATURES Peaches SUE CARROL, in LEW LEWIS STONE PALACE — TODAY Adolphe Menjou in “A Night of Myster: The Most Talked About Girl in the World! in PERSON! Other Select Vaudeville “BEAU lll((J ADWAY” Continuous Shows FRI, SAT. Browning ©oDy, Al N 1.GLE Sandow, America’s Great: est Police Dog “Avenging Fangs” Romantic Meciodrama of American City Lifet With Marccline Day and a I'ine Cast Thrills from End to End The Garrick —— Co-Feature —— REGINALD DENNY —t— “THE NIGHT BIRD” A Peppy Penny Action Story —— Extra Attraction —— New Series Ot Lt fy SR, FREE PARKING TOMORROW GET ACQUAINTED WITH Connecticut’s Finest Stock Company Now In Their Fourth Successful Week Cameo Theater, Bristol —— e Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 5-6 The Garrick Players Present ‘MARY’S OTHER HUSBAND’ A Wholesome, Delightful Comedy ————— Prices—Matinee 35c; Children 20c ~Orch. 60c: Loges 75c; Balcony 33 Phone Bristol 1860 To Reserve Sents Players 70 BF EXPLANED Prol, Kellr of Purdue Wil Ad- dress Factory Experts Steel specialists and stecl treaters | from New Britain factories are plan- | ning to attend a meeting of steel men | in Hartford tomorrow evening, when Prof. John F. Kellar, who went from the forge to an instructor’s chair in| Purdue university, will deliver the | first of a series of six lectures on | “Steel And Its Treatment” before z; gcflal group of metal workers, in| assembly hall of the Hamord\ Electric Light Co. Steel specialists from a number of | New Britain plants will attend the PROF. JOHN F. KELLAR lectures. Professor Keller is con- e ducting his course under the joint auspices of the Manufacturers’ Asso- | and it is expected that several hun- .|ciation of Hartiord county and (hc“l“ 4 _rictal specialists will represent American Society for stecl treating | the factories throughout the course. Wednesday night's lecture will deal with the manufacture of iron and stecl| ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED from the crude method of rule of| At a luncheon recently given by thumb to the present highly effective Mrs. Fillmore Ohman of Park av: method of procedure control. The | nue in honor of Miss Adeline Oh- industries of Hartford county are| man, announcement was made of the taking a keen interest in this course |approaching marriage of Miss Oh- WEDNESDAY Gaited Saddle Horses . . . . Military Chargers . . Roadster, Harness and Working JACQUELINE ent words clearly and di Don 't fail tosee Princess Jae V. @ THURSDAY Running Races . . ® ® . EVERY DAY Wild West Rodeo . . . Circus SATURDAY World’s bastest Unvers with GEORGE LEWIS ———————————————————— WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY The Big I'."’s Biggest Days MAYLRS® DAY Trotting Races . . . . Running Race- Herse Pulling Contest Opening of the Horse Show Polo Ponies . Jumping Classes Big State Dog Show Opens Over 500 Dogs on Exhibition The Talking Dog She talks like a child . . . zc:iually pronounces differ- . it’s unbel queline—the Talking Dog. See the Arabian Salankis COVERNCRS DAY ano MONSTER LEGISLATORS' REUNION The Gallopers and their Jockeys Horse Show and Big Dog Show Jacqueline, The Talking Dog Auto Polo . . . Fireworks Display’ Agricultural and Industrial Exhibits Cattie. Sheep, Swine and Poultry BIGGESI FLOWER SHOW IN AMERICA AI'TO LACEF DAY Greates! Fair in Connecticut History !man to G. A. Schelln of New York city. The ceremony will take place lon September 16. Teacher a[ Violin For appointment call 361-4 Stupio: Packard Bldg. Arch and Main Sts. PARSONS’ ALL NEXT WEEK OPE:! NEW REASON With the Musicul Smush VINCERT YOUMANS oresents e interrationsl Muscel Comedy Suecess Voo ie Sir % h AND A COMPANY OF SEATS BY MA Oreh. Now Bale. G, Eves. nat. Gal. 50c. Mat . §2, §1.50, §1. Fam S0c. AT BOX OFFICE THURSDAY Classes vable. Acts