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WILMETTE LIFE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1924 15 RE AND THERE ON STAGE AND SCREEN riews of the Week By Thespian STAGE "ta Balieff, the impresario of the ve-Souris," who is responsible small way for the measure of which that entertainment has ed at the Garrick, has taken the ary steps to become an Ameri- itizen. He is not a Russian, as be supposed, but an Armenian was brought up in Russia and founded the "Chauve-Souris" or Theatre." pending openings in Chicago ers include: January 6--"Moon- new musical comedy by L. ence Weber, comes to the La- Mr. Weber produced "Little James" which has had much ess in New York this season, nuary 6--Another musical piece, Town Clown" by Aaron Hoff- and Harry Ruby, enters the ois. . nuary 6---Al Jolson returns with bo" for a three weeks stay at Apollo. nuary 7--E. H. Sothern and Marlowe arrive at the Great- hern for a three weeks repertoire hakespearean plays. SCREEN ration week certainly brought larpe group of pictures inter- g to children and in which chil- of the screen take an active The Chicago, Rialto, Randolph McVickers theaters featured pictures this week, thus giving e of you who have been wonder- why there were not a greater ber of talented screen children, a nee to answer your own question, four pictures displayed are re- ed below. "BOY OF MINE" First National Picture Chicago Theatre ere is that capable little fellow, Alexander, doing the best work has yet displayed in Booth Tark- on's story of human emotions re- ving around a boy. here is the banker father who sn't understand his son and the ther who does. The actions of the ther, his strictness and concern re- arding family position and family ame finally force the mother to take boy away to an environment in hich he may develope in accordance ith her own ideas. Loneliness and pse of time change the father's view int and aU is well in the end. , Such a brief recital of the story ves you but a faint idea of the fine man qualities that run through the cture. It is, indeed, a splendid study natural boy. Ben Alexander is remarkable child actor and I think u will agree that he is better than adults supporting him in the pic- re. At the same time, let it be re- rked. that they are very good, ecially Henry B. Walthall as the her and Rockliffe Fellows as the chelor doctor. Nor should we for- t to mention the little colored boy. ne Jackson, who plays with Ben d shows rare ability. If there's a boy in your family, if u like boys, or if you just nautrally e a good "boy" picture, go see this, nd take your own boy or your ighbor's boy with you. "BIG BROTHER" A Lasky Production McVicker's Theatre This second of the "boy" pictures taken for its appeal the story by ex Beach which is really propo- anda for the "Big Brother" move- ent. In fact the picture opens with quotation from Theodore Roose- lt on the subject. Mickey Bennet is the boy, a tough d, taken in charge by the leader of iitorious fans- His own brother has been killed in gang wir and Mickey begins to look on his new found foster brother as whose actions and career h° ould aoe. The bov's announced d=- re to grow up to be like this gang ader results in the tatter's reforma- on but only after a series of thrills nd tears. Into the story are woven e probation officer, the local priest, he done fiend and the charity wo'k r. ach doing their full share to make he picture interesting. Tom Moore is the leader of the ang and the Big Brother. In gen- ral way he is very good although not lways convincing as an underworld aractej. Charles Henderson, as ather Dan. the two fisted reliR ous' entor of the district is very fine. ut td Mickey Bennett go the laurels. e is a tough kid to the life. 'DARLING OF NEW YORK" Universal Picture Randolph Theatre Here is a piece written for and ound little Baby Peggy, the ador- le little girl whom you have flgen and again in shorter pictures. She is the life of the picture from start to finish and is the center of aU its activity. There are scenes in the Ghetto, and in palatial homes, thieves, fires and kidnappings are introduced but Baby Peggy manages to live through it all and finally come back home safe and sound. The assisting cast is competent enough but Baby Peggy is the draw- ing card in which really gives her the first big chance she has had to act naturally and attractively. The chil- dren will love this picture and so will many a grown up. "THE BAREFOOT BOY" Rialto Theatre Another boy named Frankie Lee does the best he can to make this an interesting picture and he has the as- sistance of several reputable actors. But the fact remains that it is a rather dry affair and not to be com- pared, to my way of thinking, with the other "boy" pictures in town. The title*reaJly signifies little in this picture and the action is mechanical and more or less uninteresting. Its all about a run-away boy who comes back to his old haunts some years later after making a lot of money thinking to get even for some of his boyhood insults. But a pretty girl steps in and its all off. Otis Harlan, Tully Marshall and Raymond Hatton assist. supported by Alice Joyce and David Powell. Scheduled for the near future at the Howard are: "East Side, West Side," "Modern Matrimony," Wesley Barry in "The Country Kid," "Eyes of the Forest." "Anna Christie," "Black Ox- en" and "Little Old New York." ADELPHI "The Gold Diggers," the first screen production under David Belasco's di- rection, and based on the play of that title by the pen of Avery Hopwood, is the week-end booking at the Adel- phi. Hope Hampton, Windham Standing and Louise Fazenda have the principal roles. It is the story of back-stage life and enjoyed remark- able runs in New York and Chicago legitimate houses. "The Light That Failed," starring Percy Marmont, hero of "If Winter Comes," will show at the Adelphi on Sunday, January 6, for a two-day showing "The Social Code," with Viola Dana in the leading role, will be seen at the Adelphi on Tuesday, January 8, and the picture for Wednesday and Thursday of next week is "The Net." Coming attractions for the Adel- nhi are "Three Ages," "Rosita," "Gold Madness," "Stephen Steps Out" and "Wild Bill Hickok." business expenses, bad debts, taxes, etc. The exemptions are $1,000 for single persons, $2,500 for married couples (living together) whose net income for 1923 was $5,000 or less, and $2,000 for married couples whose net income was in excess of $5,000. An additional credit of $400 is allowed for each per- son (other than husband or wife) dependent upon the taxpayer for chief support if such person is under 18 years of age or incapable of self- support because physically or mentally defective. The normal tax is 4 per cent on the first $4,000 of net income in excess of the exemptions and credits and 8 per cent on the remaining net income. NEW YEAR'S PARTY The First Methodist Episcopal church of Evanston, enjoyed unique New Year's party. Dr. E F. Tittle, the pastor, invited all the "tired, retired, attached, and detached Methodist preachers and their wives" to a party in the church, from 7 until 11 o'clock. Dr. Ralph E. Diffendorfer of the Committee on Conservation and Ad- vance, who lives in Rogers Park, and Dr. John Thompson, of the Chicago Temple were the principal speakers. This is the first time these different grades of ministers have ever been asked to meet together for a New Year's party with their wives. VAUDEVILLE Several good acts strove for head- line position at the Majestic Theatre this week. A singing ait known as "Indian Reveries" seemed to have the call closely followed by Biola Tivi- netti company in an esthetic dancing act. A trained pony, Prince Leo was interesting in his ability to add and subtract numbers while Lamberti proved to be an exceellent xylophon- ist. Rae Samuels working on reputation, personality and a few modern songs attained the headline position at the State-Lake theatre. Jack Rose, so- called "nut" comedian, who has a habit of smashing a few straw hats at each performance, seemed to attract the most popular favor. Buffano and his band of six pieces, demonstrated their ability to play late songs in an attractive manner and Jack and June Laughlin with a dancing act did well, ably assisted by several capable helpers. Neighboring Theaters TIPS FOR TAXPAYERS No. 2. Every single person whose net in- come for the year 1923 was $1,000 or more or whose gross income was $5,000 or more, and every married couple (living together) whose net in- come was $2,000 or more or whose gross income was $5,000 or more, must file an income-tax return. Broadly speaking, gross income is ill income received by the taxpayer during the year from salary or wages, business, trade, profession or voca- tion, dealing in property, interest, rent, or dividends, or from the trans- action of any business carried on for profit. Net income is gross income, less certain specified deductions for ETHE NEW &T VANSTOlN "The Big Pictures Pint" NEW EVANSTON "The Light That Failed," film ver- sion of the story by Rudyard Kipling, is showing at the New Evanston Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. Percy Marmont, Jacque- lin Logan, Edwin Torrence and Sig- rid Holmquist are the principal play- ers in this George Melford production which has an interesting English set- ting. Beginning Monday, January 7, the New Evanston offers "Boy of Mine," in which Ben Alexander, one of the wonder children of the screen, is star- red. Supporting the brilliant youth are Henry Walthall and Irene Rich. The story is by Booth Tarkington. HOWARD "Hoodman Blind," a William Fox production is showing at the Howard this week-end. In the cast are Marc Mcdermott, Gladys Hulette and other well known stars. The film is taken from the famous stage success, by Henry Jones. On Sunday, January 6, the Howard offers "Is Money Everything?" a story relating to the machinations of Wall street and gayety of modern society life. George Arliss will hold sway at the Howard on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next wtek in "The Green Goddess," in which he is ably THUR.-FRI.-SAT. Percy Marmont Star of "If Winter Comes" IN RUDYARD KIPLING'S STORY "THE LIGHT THAT FAILED it STARTING MONDAY Ben Alexander FENRY B. 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