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::: WILMETTE LIFE, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1924 . IS HERE AND THERE ON STAGE AND SCREEN Reviews of the Week l'I By Thespia,. ll ---------------J HOWARD Neighboring Theaters Australian Ex-Premier to Speak at Evanston STAGE NEW YORK CITY Feb. 10, 1924 The wheels of fortune, turning as ~he y ofttimes do, made it possible to see two of New York's leading attractions this week. In the thought that they might be of interest to you, Lhey are reviewed below. ZIEGFIELD FOLLIES Staged by Ned Wayburu Thi s, the eighteenth and newe t edition of the Follies holds forth at the New Amsterdam Theatre. In a recent review of the production, the dramatic' :r itic of Theatre Magazine made some rather caustic remarks concerning it, much to the outspoken indignation .Jf Mr. Florenz Ziegfield. Still, I seem to sense some of the critic's meaning when he intimates har thi· newe r · l:<olhes fail<; to live up to its predecessors. There are beautiful girls, much delightful dancing and a few precious moments of mirth, but the stars of yester-year are ADELPHI not to be found, at least not in any M b 1N d · "Th E G' , abundance, and they are sadly missed., a c orman m e. xtra trl True Fanny Brice Ann p · t has been booked for th1s week-end and J~mes J. Corb~tt shouidn~~: b~ at the Adel~hi theatre. It ts the overlooked but those others who made story of a lprl who ran away fro!fl Follies history are among the missing., hom~ to gam fame a~d fortune Ill As usual the production divides it- ~o.vtel~nd, but who, mstead, found self into two acts, each of many dts1llus10n~ent, hard wor.k l\n~ blasted scenes. Some are pretentious and hopes. M1ss. Nor~an? ts sa Hi to be beautiful stage pictures; others serv- at her best m thts ptcture. ing largely as an interlude for scene For Sunday and Monday, March shifting. In fact one lasts Jess than 116 and 17, the Adelphi management a minute. To these are added one has secured "The Herit3'-ge of the or two bits of comedy that are clever. Desert," a screen adapt3'-tton of Zane Reflection indicates the outstand- Grey's story of that title. · ing features to be: On Tuesday of next week Adelphi (1) Fanny Brice in real comedy patrons will see "The Meanest Man moments and the hit of the 111 the World." show. "Reno" is the showing for Wed(2) AMATEUR NIGHT, a careful nesday and Thursday. reproduction of the similar scene Attractions se~ured for the early of years ago when those who future include "Why Worry," "Pied thought they possessed talent Piper Malone," "Shadows of the East," :vere given their chance to prove "The Fool's Awakening," "The Next tt. One of the funniest things Corner," "George Washington. Jr." I have seen. (~) SH./'\DOWGRAPH. an optical illusion for which specia l colNEW EVANSTON ored glasses are furnished each seat holder. Glenn Hunter, who created a sensat4) MAID OF C:O{ .D . ;~ m;~rvc.-ll)tts sta'ge picture and dancing num- tion wi1n.,. nrs p!J'r'trdy."j'l ot fhe tttle ber emp loying the entire chorus role in "Merton of the Movies" on the legitimate stage in New York and and several feature dancers. (5) THE SOCIETY BREAK Chicago, is appearing in his debut picDOWN, a physical culture bur- ture this week at the New Evanston lesque with James J. Corbett theatre, Sherman avenue, Evanston. "West of the Water Tower" is the :1nd Tack Norton. (6) T ~YTNG TO GET INTO THE vehicle in which Hunter has a role FOLLIES. Just what its name very similar to that depicted in the implies with two rather out- stage success and those who witnessed spoken songs sung by Edna the Merton performance ~ppeared well pleased with the youthful star's Leedom. May MeThere is little question but that this cinematagraphic efforts. new Follies will furnish considerable A voy and Ernest Torrence head a enjoyment for the usual throngs bt1t brilliant supporting cast. r have a premonition that when it Beginning Monday, March 17, the n;achcs Chicago (if it ever does) there New Evanston presents Thomas will he changes in the cast and a Meighan in his most recent producreduction in the present box office tion entitled "Pied Piper Malone." It price of five fifty per seat, (and try is heralded as among Mr. Meighan's and get them at that price.) really great pictures. "In Search of a Thrill," starring Viola Dana, will be viewed at the Howard, Friday and Saturday of thi s week. The film endeavors to explain "Nhy Americans go wild in Paris." It i the story of a girl and the Apaches of Paris depicting the dizzy dance of life in the world's capital of pleasure. Tom Mix will be seen ou the How 1. rd Sunday bill in his latest thriller. 'Ladies to · Board." "The Eternal City," featuring such stars as Barbara La Marr, Lionel Barrymore and Bert Lytell is booked for the Howard for showings on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Pictures coming to thf' Howard in the approaching weeks are · ·~~<~dows d the East." "The Wolf Man," "The Heart Bandit," "The Wantcrs," George Washington, Jr .. " "Our Hospitality," "The Love Master." "Lillies of the k'ield." "Paiuted People" and "Flowing Gold." William Morris Hughes, Australia's great statesman and recent Prime ~[inister, will speak at th e Evanston Country club the evening of March 22, for the benefit of the fund for the Women's Buildings of Northwestern university. He has the reputation of being one of the world's really great speakers. With a higher mean ing of the term, hc might almost be described as the world's greatest spellbinder. ior at times of great political excitcment he has often won an election by the power of his wonderful oratory. He will deal with the Pacific as a coming world problem, and will present startling facts to show that the center of trade and political rival ries is destined to be ultimately shifted westward frcm the Atlantic. From the days that be began his ::1reer as a labor leader .nd politician. subs.: nently developing into the most brilli;nl !1lember of the Australian bar, Mr. HU{·hes has been renowned as a clear thlli'<er and a convincing speaker. It was these qualities which made him a power it~ .. Australian politics and led to his beccming prime minister after holding other ~~portant offices. . In referring to Mr. Hughes' gd!s as an orator. an Austr.alian writer recently said: "I had not seen Mr. Hughes for nearly a quarter of a century when I heard him address a public meeting this year. He had changed very littl e. When I first saw him years ago he was making a speech. and si nce then I have come to know him as a great speech maker. 1 NEW KENILWORTH SCOUTS After passing the required tests, the With the music of his voice he can play upon the emotions of audiences following boys have been admitted of all kinds as the harpist fa.md in to member hip in 'the Kenilworth Boy song. Like Lloyd George, he is a Scouts and will be initiated nat wiry, keen Welsh~, full of the week: fibre and energy of his race He is Tom Hicks, Hunter Hicks, George a man of astounding eloquence, who can orate with amazing persiste~cy Kriete, Bill Mesick, Bennie Richards, and precision . What is equally Im- George Saxton, Robert Funchem, Kurt portant, he always backs up .his words Miencke, Dean Vail, and McCloud Prontley. with deeds." NEWELL & RETCHIN H'OW'A-RD N. W . "L'" Station at Howanl Frida)' aad I!Jatarda7 AD~ELPHI 7074 North Clark St. Frida)' aad I!Jat-.r. ..,. VIOLA DANA in MABEL NORMAND in "In Search of a Thrill" 8a~~ada7 "The Extra Girl" 8aada7 aad Moada7 TOM MIX in LOIS WILSON in "Ladies to Board" Moaa.,., Tue·da7, Wedae·d·7 "Herita1e of the Deaert" T11e·4117 BERT LYTELL in LIONEL BARRYMORE · and in BARBARA La MARR "The Meanest Man in the World" Wedauda7 aad T1aanda7 "Eternal City" Thur·cl·"" aad Friday GEORGE WALSH MILDR~D HARRIS i~ · · and CARMEL MEYER " iD I EVANSTON "The Big Picture· Fir.t" NOW PLAYING "Shadows of the'U~'t. "Reno" The North Shore'1 Moat Rep~ntative Theatres - - - \ MARCH SALE STARTING MONDAY "WEST OF THE WATER TOWER" I THOMAS MEIGHAN IN SPECIAL DOWN "Pied Piper Malone" JIA'I'INJIIIII s2·15 a Week PLACES this univ-eraal bousebold servant in yoar home- to cut your laundry billa and add many pleasant hoara to your life. IIIVIIINIJI'G ' . . l1 2 ..... THE SHOW-OFF By George Kelly This comedy of small town life, by the author of "The Torch Bearers," will have a long and successful run in New York while various and sundry road companies wilt find it a profitable .venture. Such is my prediction after viewing it at the New York Playhouse. Not that the "Show-Off" will go down in history as a marvelous bit of writinR" or as a perfect production. x.J.t isn't. But it is "homey," true to life <Thd about as full of good laughs as anythin~ recently developed. It is the type of play the American theatre-goer likes to see and the kind that is well worth seeing. As its name might sugges·t, the Show-Off concerns a type of citizen frequently seen and heard. A young man presenting a "front" but lacking the background that should go with it. A talkative braggard, exa~R"erating, lying and making of himself a general nuisance in his efforts to "show-off." Placed in the family circle of honest, hard working people as the husband of an adoring daughter, You can imagine the comedy possibilities. They are there and advantage is taken of them to the fullest extent. Much has been said by New York critics of the unusual work of Louis John Bartels as the "show-off." That they are right in their judgment is UnC]ue tioned. Mr. Bartels has fully l!rasoed the characteristics of the type he is called upon to play and ·his performance is well nigh nerfect. But don't overlook Helen Powell who portrays the mother. To my way of thinkin~t she is the bi~ hit of the play. I do not remember of seeing anyone in recent times who has R"iven to the stage such a perfect picture of this particular style of womanhood. You and your family will want to see the "Show-Off." 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