The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 1, 1923, Page 12

j ' “Laughs on the Stages * *out-back,” PAGO 12 | “Comedy Prevails on Boards “So 'This Is London,” tho sma: Ing comedy hit which Ge | Cohan presents, is coming Metropolitan theater Sunday night, | with Mr. end Mra, Coburn in the} leading roles, This delightfully en-| fortaining satirical travesty is tho first Cohan production to visit tho Pacific coast since “Mary” of tune- ful memory, and is to be given here With identically tho samo cast as When it was seen in Chicago last It is claimed that “So This Is London,” was written with the ob- Ject in view of demonstrating the Billiness of the existing antipathy Detween Americans and English men, It also shows, by means of feveral interesting stage tnnova- tions, that this mutal dislike is oc- easioned principally thru a miscon- ception and an exaggerated idea ‘of each other's manners and char acteristics. Ono of tho scenes, Known in theatrical parlance as a/ shows the American's! fd@ea of an English family, and Jator on a similar expedient gives the Britisher’s view of what he Considers to be the typical Ameri- an family, and both exposition are @ seream, equally funny to Ameri- cans and Britains. | Of course, there Is a delightful Jove story in “So This Is Lon-} @on,” but the familiar complication, $n which the son of the American father falls in love with the Eng- Yshman’s daughter, much to the} @iscomfiture of both families ts glv-| 2 a new twist, which, by cleverly} contrived conflict and the element Not continual surprise, provides a} ‘very diverting plot | POPULAR ACTRESS | HEADS ORPHEUM BILL Headed by May Wirth, the well- Known bareback circus rider, the few bill at the Orpheum promises Beveral delightfully entertaining fea- Miss Wirth has a new equestri- @nne act, which she presents with the aid of “Phil,” called the world's greatest riding comedian. The act} ds staged wi Beveral beau the number. to beauty, and} horses grace een proving & the clr 1 along es. Dring a breezy little dialogue, cou- pled with dancing, in this attractive | turn. The sketch of the week Js Molly | Fuller's * which is ranked @5 one of th m= in vaude Ville. A ca i-known and| ‘capable may be se With Mins Fu Of variet Some b O introduced by Jim and . called American A “take the cake.” 8 entertaini @y seen on a vaudeville stag “Upside Down, 2 in 1," is a In the cast fational skating act, presented Dunbar as Mi Beege Qupec, which ts filled with | pal, Reece G: kK surprises | Bingham and Jea " , “YES, MY DEAR” miss, a newcomer with the compar IS PANTAGES FEATURE Heading the new bill at the Pi tages th opening with § day's m ee will be Nat “C The Star Trio will offer “That Cld Haines his company of 12 In|Gag of Mine”; Mildred Markle will one of the real hits of the season,| render another of “Yes, My Dear.” The act is hand- lections; H rd fomely staged, supporting an at- f dozen chorister tractive chorus and a cast of six|and seen in snappy song Principals. The costumes are said numbers, and Bess Hill co to be the last word in artistic “la new comedy m forts and enhance the attractiveness} With Kisses” wi 6 led of this presentation. Haines ap-| Bingham. Dears as a flirtatious husband, Miss! Hermic's “sup. Sadie Duft as the wife, both fur-|ista* will have ishing clever comedy situations. | The burden of the song numbers | hits, fall upon Joseph Freeman and Bar-| the sta bara Eisele with Florence Talbot| promise a8 a stunning motion picture vam- pire and Freddie Flynn as the bell- hop, round out a company of ex- cellence. As the added attraction, the bill Will include one of deville’s Most talented comedians, Milo. He will offer originality and novelties|™ for which he has received consfder- able fame. “Keeping Things Roll billing of fered by Clifford speedy routine of tions and fuggling Program of these t ists. Tom Overhold and Lillian Yo will present their well known com- at DI 80 c ¢olorful ef da to tiveness of this production “NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH” < NEW SHOW Whether he n or on. writes them, V farce mu ways ev nt m the NEW Market Theatre First et. Pike and Union “A Big Time for Your Dime —Always” SAT., SUN. and MON The Mighty Drama of FLESH and STEEL— “WESTBOUND LIMITED” One of the screen sensations of the year, Other Attractions— PLEASANT JOURNEY” An “Our Gang” Comedy “A Topics of The Day Asop's Fable ANY TIME ALL FoR 10 43%," —____ | sion, | will further make he and choristers will cavort on the {ilumin. | PLAY “Lat ii, rece " BE SEATTL S (1) Mr. and Mrs. Coburn, Met ak. (4) Nat “Chic ” Haines, Pantages. ( ropoli: )E ed vers Will King has his hand ‘ogram of la appealing garb, and ed crystal ICKY HYLA re the biggest < d Paig WILL KING _& COMPANY “NOTHING BUT THE HERMIE KING ANDHIS SUPER* SYMPHONIC SOLOISTS dea ‘Grit’? to h support of Hunter who made h * and Ow yed the ro! 1 the ITAGRAPH } ake t comp: Avo a nd his n ¥ will prod favorite le me to Vitagr ¥ er film | MADISO: JACK KAUFFMAN bet, First and Second PRESENTS Dick Hyland & Co. (Famous Hebrew Comedian) pa je That Snappy Musical Comedy “LET’S GO” FEATUL Enid Bennett in “Scandalous Tongues” 10c y TO-’-DAY Until FRIDAY 20c 30c If you can not ; et a “iat on the ower floor, the Balcony ~. VIEW OF THE crys- TAL RUNWAY CAN BE HAD FROM ~ ANY SEAT IN THE THEATER Star Pirate Fale Theme for Films mo Ce. ding oh ‘The The Mollie Fuller, Orpheum. (8) Dick Hyland,| ssie Hill, Palace Hip. Att “WHITE SISTER” IN EXTENSIVE SHOWING Boston and San Franckico will be tho next two citf to “The White sister," Lillian Gish's great est dramtic triumph and one of the in tho film series of thag this ts the first time he haw poured under the out alno |( STUDY OF BEES MADE IN FILM SIDE light on bee culture ts brought out in ono of the "Secrets of Life’ series of micro: ple pletures mado by the young Hid Smith, well known comedian, |has been added to the wt of the | ducatlonal-Cameo Comedy company directed by Gil Pratt Altho Smith has gained fame and |following as one of the ‘Hallroom | tion, 1 Cameo banner, ind Virginia Vance are the current produe. nc outstanding succeane of the fall | California aclentist, Louis 1. Tol ph White Sis-|] hurst enter the rth|] In “The Boe,” the next pleture of the series to be distributed b: Educational film !xehanges, Ine., it in shown that natur not provide enough queen bees to sup: ply the keepers of the bees, #0 the aploulturist “manufactures” queens to his needs, and for male to others starting aplaries, The process of this “manufacture’ ts clearly shown in this microscop- loa) study of the honey-makers, month of {ta run on Irondway, Now York, and is also being shown tn a leading theater in Chicago and Phil adelphia. The appeal of “The ls explained by Misa Ginh's consuny mate artistry and thé exquisite love. linens Of the settings, ull of which were made in Italy, and which re ot the charm and beauty of the novel, by F, Marion Crawford, from which the ploturo was adapted, | PANTAGES! ° Mate Uiny 280, Kyens 7) White Sister” LDINECTION JENSEN & VON HEADERG ) Always the Best for The Libert NOW — Thrilling Crowds With Ite Mystery— The Amazing Story of a Woman Who Lived Like a Guest NAT “CHICK” HAINES “Yes, My Bear” With Sadie Duff, Florence Talbot, Barbara Eisele, Joseph Freeman, Freddie Flynn Clifford & Grey * ‘They Keep Things Notling Worman & Mack Two Melodious Chaps ANNA Q. <—NILsson MA in-0222 A First National Attraction, With Anna Q. James Kirkwood Ruth Clifford Joseph Kilgour Tully Marshall A woman vanishes! ORPHEUM & CIRCUIT VAUDEVILLE Twice Daily, 2:30-8:15 — New Program Tomorrow KIGHTS, 150, 25c, 50c, 750, $1; Mats. 150, 250, 50 ORPHEUM CONCERT ORCHESTRA | 8:15 A strange man ap- pears! Is there foul play? Or are this man and wom- an the same person? Toples of the Day—/Esop’s Fables 3 is Ss GEORGE RAE BEEGE & QUPEE “Upside Down 2 in 1” JIM and BETTY MORGAN “Songs Somewhat Different” MOLLIE FULLER if “Twilight” SIGNOR FRISCOE| _ 9:09 Also— “Stage Fright” An “Our Gang” Comedy 7 2:53 8:38 3:05 8:50 Call Main 0012 for infor- mation about a at The 1 3:24 The Popular Phonograph Artist waa | MAY WIRTH |, with “PHIL” the World's Greatest Riding Comedian —— rms ONE WEEK ——MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY — GEORGE MCOHANS INTERNATIONAL LAUGHING SUCCESS BEN HARRIET RYAN & LEE in “One & Won Is To” FOUR AMERICAN ACES & QUEEN Flying Exhibition 9:43 10:01 THE PATHE NEWS There’s a Matinee every ¢ at The Orpheum. Same big program, Matinee prices, Any seat may be reserved for any perform | SUATTID's LHADING THEATRE METROPOLITAN 2, NIGHTS - 2 MATINEES 32°23 Under the Auspices of Nile Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine SOUSA BAND Lt.Commander JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, Conductor FOUR BRAND NEW SOUSA PROGRAMS Band of One Hundred. AND HIS Arthur Goodrich with MR& MRs.COBURNAnn 2 Including the Following Soloists: Nora Pauchald prano| Mx, Anthony Mal Corangiais Bias Kona ganar i ctnet|e Rca pane: Muses 9 Mr. George J. Carey phone | mee, Sritiie neti To My Patrons: I had the pleasure of seeing “So This Is London” Mr. William M. Kunkel. 1" Mr. Gus TR, oe in Ghicagg and tO personally endorse the play as the best of tn Bento Getincas ce x oe ne . y with an ellent compan: GEO. T. HOOD, Manager. - a txt PRICES—Nights, 50, $1, $1.50, $2.50; Wed. Mat 1c, $i, $1.50; Sat, ‘Mat. 00,’ §1, $1.50, 82