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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jan 1929, p. 45

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January 18, 1929 ~-a-a_.,..._,_~t-a_a_a_u_ Shore The;t~·;·;·-·] . ,__ -a- WILMETTE LIFE 0 45 Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stevens of Abbottsford road, Kenilworth, have gone to New York. They expect to be away two weeks. "Annapolis," Naval Unusual Play at Goodman Rod LaRoque, Sue·Carol Film, on Teatro's Theater Pleases Audience in Community House Film . . The new play at the Goodman theaProgram Saturday ter, Art Rod LaRocque's latest starring picInstitute, entitled "Six CharScreened almost wholly at and in acters in Search of an Author," created the vicinity of the United States Naval a sensation when it opened last week. The play is so unusual, and contains academy at Annapolis, Pathe's new pic- so many elements that touch upon the ture "Annapolis," featuring John important affairs of life, that it grips Mack Brown. Jeannette Loff, Hugh the audience and holds it tense Allan, and William Bakewell, will be throughout the evening. It was written by an Italian of Sicilian birth, Luishown at the Teatro del Lago tliis gi Pirandello, about ten years ago and Saturday, January 19. "Annapolis" created a furor when it was played in was directed by Christy Cabanne, a Italy. This is its first appearance in graduate of the naval academy and a Chicago. It is given out as "a comedv director of exceptional ability. The in the making," but it contains much story of the picture was written by of the serious, and is weighted with Prof. Royal S. Pease of the Depart- much of the tragic and emotional side ment of English of the academy, and of life. Pirandello has proven his high concerns two naval midshipmen, Bill artistry in the deft manner in which he and Herbert, who · are rivals for the handles the cross currents of the play. l1and of a charming girl. While it has the substance of a plav Clara Bow, Paramount's "madcap of within a play, it still retains, in this tht: screen," joined with Elinor Glyn, master's hands, a unity and claritv that novelist extraordinary, and Clarence enables the audience to follow the Badger, ace director, for the third theme with uninterrupted interest to time to make "Three Week Ends," the the end. The critics speak highly of the work Teatro del Lago feature for this Sun.day, January 20. Their two previous of the Goodman company Miss Joan efforts together were "It" and "Red Madison has made an astonishing hit Hair." Neil Hamilton, said to be one as the step-daughter; Mary Agnes of the screen's best looking men, Dovle as usual carries the mother part .. makes his first appearance opposite with conviction: friendlv Leon Ford is the red-haired flapper. Both Hamilton g_reat as the father, and Roman Boh and Miss Bow have been on the Para- nen. makes the manager live as a mount lot for many months, but they strong and vital character. The plav is being presented every night except have never previously worked to- Sunday night, with Friday matinee. gether. Hamilton has been supporting 'Esther Ralston and Bebe Daniels, IN SUPPORTING ROLE and will be remembered for his imThomas Jefferson, son of the famous portant roles in "The Patriot," "The Joseph Jefferson, creator of the stag-e Showdown" and "Take Me Home." conception of Rip Van Winkle, was Boisterous Farce Comedy signed recently for an important sup"A Single Man," boisterous farce porting role in the Charles Rogerscomedy starring Lew· Cody and Aileen Nancv Carroll picture, "Close HarPringle, will be the Teatro attraction mon:v" next Monday and Tuesday. The tale FANS TO HEAR WARNER . is about a bachelor author absorbed in his health and his work and efficiently H. R. vVarner v. ·ill give his admirers assisted in the latter by an efficient an opportunity to hear the voice which Miss Hazeltine (Aileen Pringle), who's has also won him fame on the legitimighty pretty when she takes off her mate stage in Paramount's all-talkin<.{ 44 glasses. Life moves along smoothly fi :.. 1. The Doctor's Secret," adapted till the girl next door comes home from the James M. Barrie play, "Half from school. Maggie, the girl, and An Hour." her mercenary mamma think it would be nice to have the writer man's milRaymond Griffith, the little high hat lions. They start teamwork, with the been a result that the bachelor author falls Paramount has release, entitl up d- 1 for "Post for Maggie's wiles. The girl and her Mortems." It is an all-talkie. gang make a ninny of the literary gentleman, who, in the nick of time, of gypsy lore and life. Miss del Rio's sees himself as-well-Miss Hazeltine interpretation .of Rascha, the bear sees him. And so the story goes. tamer's daughter, is excellent. PhotoBen Lyon plays the role of an graphically the picture is a vision of American-born son of Austrian par- beautiful paintings that move along ents in the film, "Dancing Vienna," with increasing gorgeousness. coming to the Teatro next W ednesday. The picture is a romantic love story of modern Vienna in which music and the dance play a predominant part. Lyon is featured in the T elepbone University 8500 cas t along with lya Mara, noted European film actress and prima ballerina. His screen abilities are well known. He has made screen love to many of the noted women film stars, including Colleen Moore, Pola Negri, in a new Gloria Swanson, Dorothy Mackaill, comedy Barbar LaMarr, Anna Q. Nilsson, Viola Dana, Blanche Sweet, and Pauline Starke. Dolores del Rio's latest production Reserye for United Artists, "Revenge," will be Seats Now shown at the Teatro del Lago next Evening at 8:10--liOe, 7&e, 11.00 Thursday and Friday. It is the third Matinee Wed., .t Sat. --l&e, &Oc. picture directed by Edwin Carewe and starring Miss del Rio, "Resurrection" -Monday, Jan. 2latand "Ramona" having preceded it. "Revenge" is taken from Konrad Bercovci's story, "The Bear Tamer's Daughter." Mr. Carewe has assembled a cast that gives a true picturization _,__,____ __ News -o-Mr. and Mrs. George Kibby, 835 Wilmette avenue, entertained eighteen members of . the Fellowship club last Saturday evening. ·-~--------·--------.:.---~--. i -o- Dr. C. G. Smith, 1325 Greenwood ture, "Captain Swagger," synchronized avenue, is among the Wilmette denby Phototone, will be seen at the Com- tists atending the national convention munity House next Tuesday, January of dentists at the Hotel Stevens . . 22. The scenes of this picture are laid in wartime France and New York. Mr. LaRocque has the role of an. At11erican aviator who after the armistice finrls himself again st the rocks financially and who decides to become a highwayman, but when he meets a charming girl in highly dramatic circumstances, love turns his plans awry. Sue Carol is the girl. Other noted players in the cast are Richard Tucker, Victor Potel, and Ulrich Haupt. Episode 3 of "Tarzan the Mighty" -Now Playingalso will be an attraction at the Community Honse on Tuesday. Sound A Y SJDeopatlon! Next Friday, January 25, "Take Me and Collegians "Show Girl" Home," with Bebe Daniels in th.e leadIn " 'lth ing role, will be shown there. Miss Allee White "Zig-Zag Daniels" role in "Take Me Home" is and ·All·Star Follies" an entirelv different one from those Cast her fans have witnessed before. She is cast as a chorus girl in a New York -Starting Saturdaymusical comedy, who helps a young man \vin a job in the show and then Beautiful falls in love with him. Her characterization is an outstanding feature of the film. Comedv has been submerged, with drama emphasized . Neil Hamilton has the role opposite the star, with Joe Brown, Lilyan in an exotic drama Tashman, and Doris Hill making up the balance of the featured cast. An added attraction on the Friday program at Community House next A story of the glorious days of week will be an M. G. M. novelty, romance-glittering splendor a~d uHeart of General Lee." magnificence! AL 11'1/AJ.E BILLIE DOV· E with ANTONIO MORENO "ADORATION" -On the Stare- A collection of 84 models of Chinese pagodas, made by Chinese orphans in the Jesuit Institute of Siccawei, occupies one of the galleries overlooking the central hall at Field ~I useum · of Natural History. The famous Natural Bridge of Virginia is represented by a faithful miniature model in Field ~f useum of Natural History. A model of the moon, believed to be the largest and most elaborate ever made, is to he seen at Field Museum and His Jazz Collerians in ALKVALE "BLUE REVUE" Brilliant! 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