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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1925 HERE AND THERE ON STAGE AND Reviews of the Week By Thespian STAGE COBRA With Ralph Morgan Princess Theatre This is the story of two pals, room- mates in college, who are as opposite as two types can reasonably be. Jack strong, courageous, a great athlete, is a devil among the women and finds it hard to resist them. Tony is shy, dif- fident, a terrible tennis player and at his worst in the presence of the ladies. It sketches with complete sincerity the development of the friendship of these two men, through college, a business partnership and family life. The Cobra (n. A Venomous Snake :- Webster) is a young lady displaying a Jenkyl and Hyde disposition, marry- ing Tony for his millions and behind his back vamping the very masculine and easily tempted Jack. How she succeeds in breaking down the latter's determination not to violate the friend- ship and love he has for his pal and . after four years, she nearly suc- ceeds, makes for good theatre and an interesting evening. This is not the ordinary small town story of the mar- ried woman falling in love with the neighbor's husband. Rather is it a carefully and expertly written play about "pal-ship," the friendship of one pal for another. That a woman should enter the proceedings is natural; that she should be a super-vamp and that bits of the piece should be somewhat exaggerated or emphacized is a man- ager's privilege. "Cobra" ran for eight months in New York and was much admired by the critics. My guess is that much of this praise was due to the presence in the cast of Mr. Ralph Morgan whose boy- ish ways, pleasing mannerisms and general ability to present the shy and retiring youth, are, I think, unequalled on the stage today. It is a real pleas- ure to watch him in his present em- ployment and it brings back memories of "Turn to the Right," "Buddies," Cat and Canary" and others of the many successes in which he has appeared. Miss Clara Moores, playing the vir- tuous and proper secretary, is a pic- torial and artistic success while Walter Gilbert makes a robust "Jack." Miss Minna Gombell, as the cobra, is satis- factory but suffers through having to follow Miss Judith Anderson, who had the part in New York. AMATEUR OUTWARD BOUND North Shore Theatre Guild Despite one or two embarrassing lapses of memory and a third act which dragged perceptibly, the North Shore Theatre Guild gave an interest- ing performance of "Outward Bound" at Winnetka on March 28th. The play is wierd, unique, and at times al- most gruesome but the idea is origin- al, carries through to a logical conclu- sion and the author, Sutton Vane, is entitled to the generous praise he has received as a result of his effort. "Out- ward Bound" ran in London and New York for several months but has never been shown in the West until presented by the Theatre Guild. All of the scenes in the play take place in the smoking room of a boat, --to all appearances an ordinary liner. Seven passengers, each a different type, constitute the passenger list. A first act, which introduces the char- acters, gradually developes the fact, that the passengers are dead and that the boat plies between the "here" and the "here-after." The reaction which takes place as the characters discover this situation is further enhanced by their discovery that they must face the "Examiner" when they land. The meeting with this latter individual is well worked out and the dialogue con- tains food for considerable thought. The play is really built around Ann and Henry, a young couple wha have turned on the gas and attempted to - commit suicide in order to avoit un- pleasant neighborhood talk. They are the only passengers on the boat who realize they are dead. Their attempt to have the "Examiner" dispose of their cases, his refusal because their lives are unfinished, and their struggle back to life, form the basis for an ob- vious sermon on the subject of sui- cide. "Outward Bound" is not actor proof as was evidenced by the fact that character parts in the performance over shadowed the work of Ann and Henry. Miss Julia Hanks, was Ann, while Ogden Cook played the part of Henry. The latter, who displayed character ability in "The Hero," is not convincing as an ardent lover. On the other hand, four of .the "passen- gers" practically ran away with the proceedings. Stuart Bailey, portray- ing a gentleman whose only thought is drink, gave a finished performance which included some emotional mo- ments that were particularly well done. Helen Sandford, as the char- woman, made a distinct hit, handling pathos and comedy equally well. Mrs. Cecil Barns made much of the selfish society matron while J. Williams Macy gave his usual good perform- SCREEN ance as the hard fisted business man. The entire performance was decid- edly interesting, well staged and beau- tifully lighted. Notes A national all star amateur cast of "Outward Bound" is to meet the Little Theatre of Dallas, Texas to present hat play. Representatives from half a dozen cities have been chosen for this work. Mr. J. Williams Macy will represent the North Shore Theatre Guild and will play the part of Mr. Lingley which he is playing with the Guild here. Performances wil be given in Dallas the week of April 20th. On Tuesday, May 5th, at the Eighth Street Theatre, Chicago, The North Shore Theatre Guild will revive "Fash- ion" for the benefit of the Drama League of America. SCREEN THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH McVickers Theatre James Cruze, the director with sev- eral "hits" to his credit, is responsi- ble for this and has done a splendid job. As a play, "The Goose Hangs High" ran for many successful weeks in Chicago. Mr. Cruze has taken it in its entirety, taught his performers the art of being perfectly natural and has given us something well worth while. The story is of an average family in an average town and deals with their life and struggles. Father and mother do all within their power to see that the children have the things they crave. The children, a rather thoughtless group, come home from college on Christmas eve. Full of their own ideas of a good time, they fail to realize that their neglect of parents means a lonely time for both father and mother. They come and go as selfishly as one can imagine un- til they suddenly discover that father 's in financial trouble and then they show their real worth. It is a gen- erous slice of life as it is lived in many a home and I advise every parent to see it and to see to it that their chil- dren see it. You will see some of the best act- ing of recent months. Myrtle Sted- man and George Irving make a very human pair of parents, while William Otis, Jr., Constance Bennett and Ed- ward Piel, Jr. are capital as the chil- dren. Gertrude Claire adds bits of comedy in the role of a disgusted grandmother. "The Goose Hangs High" is a real treat. By all means see it. | Neighboring Theaters VILLAGE THEATRE George Beban, who is thought by many to be the greatest character actor of the screen, will be seen at the Village theatre Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7 in his new picture "The Greatest Love of AIL" Beban stands alone as a delineator of Italian characters and as Joe the ice- man in his latest offering, he again shows his wizardry at wringing tears and laughs alternately from his audiences at will. The story opens in New York's Fast Side, where Joe is shown preparing to welcome his "sweetheart" from Italy. She turns out to be his mother, and her arrival precipitates numerous complica- tions. The mother is wrongly accused of a crime, and Joe . frantically tries to shield her. What happens then makes one of the most exciting and heart-mov- ing stories shown on the screen, with a climax guaranteed to move the most blase. With this picture will be shown a comedy "Are Blonde Men Bashful?" and a Pathe news reel. Wednesday. and Thursday, April 8 and 9, Bebe Daniels, the petite star whom everyone likes, will be seen in "Miss Bluebeard," one of the outstanding pic- tures of the year. The picture is one big laugh after another, all the way through. Also, Miss Daniels has a new style haircut. All the girls will want to see that. It's a great show, with a splendid cast and there is not a dull mo- ment in it. A Pathe review and news reel will be shown with it. The last of the week, Friday and Sat- || urday, will feature Booth Tarkington's big hit "Pampered Youth," taken from his book "The Magnificent Ambersons." The picture has a strong cast including Cullen Landis, Alice Calhoun and many others. With it will be shown a Mer- maid comedy, "What a Night." It is a very strong story from the pen of Amer- ica's greatest novelist. THE NEW EVANSTON "Too Many Kisses," a new Paramount picture starring Richard Dix and featur- ing Frances Howard at the head of a strong cast opens Monday at the new Evanston for a three days' run. It's a romantic comedy drama laid in New York and the little Spanish town of Potigny in the Pyrenees. The story opens with Dix, as Robert Gaylord, being sent abroad by his father on the pretense of searching for some valuable mineral--in reality to keep him away from his one weakness--women. It's a big laugh when Dix and his companion arrive in Potigny during siesta time. It is the custom in this country for the people to take a nap be- Howard Feature ALMA RUBENS in" THE DANCERS" WILLIAM FOX SPECIAL PRODUCTION tween the hours of twelve and two-thirty o'clock. When the siesta bell rings they stop work and doze off wherever they happen to be. This is the scene that greets the star's eyes when he first ar- rives. A big scene is the annual masquerade held on the town's biggest holiday, with the star and William Powell rivals for the honor of dancing the '"farandole" (betrothal dance) with Frances Howard. The event is an occasion for much color- ful romance and rapid-fire action. And there's a real smash climax when the star escapes and arrives at the scene of the masquerade just in time to en- counter Powell making off with the girl. Here's a scene with a punch for your life--take it any way you like. : Powell has the role of Julio, captain of the guards, in "Too Many Kisses." Others in the cast of the picture are Frank Currier, "Harpo" Marx, Joe Burke and Paul Panzer. THE ADELPHI Next Sunday's feature at the Adelphi theatre will be Jetta Goudal in "Salome of the Tenements," which is the story of a little Jewess born way down in the depths of the Ghetto but who is ambi- tious to rise and she does. In "Is Love Everything?" the new Encore picture which will be the attrac- tion at the Adelphi theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8 Alma Rubens has the role of a young matron, two years married to an indulgent and devoted husband, who, having once made her choice between two men, is again called upon to choose between them. Her dark beauty, gentle manners, poise and intelligence are said to admirably fit her for the part. The story opens with scenes on a luxurious estate in the East, takes its plot to sea on a palatial yacht and casts its principal characters aboard a whiskey ship in mid-Atlantic, where they find themselves refugees after the wreck of the yacht. Frank Mayo, H. B. Warner, Walter McGrail and Lilyan Tashman are seen in the supporting cast. Some of the most beautiful snow shots ever recorded by a camera are shown in "Enticement," the First Nation- al attraction which will be shown at the Adelphi next Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10. Mary Astor, Clive Brook and Ian Keith are the featured players. On Saturday, April 11, the featured attraction at the Adelphi theatre will be Alice Joyce and Percy Marmont in "Daddy Goes A Hunting," a dramatic picture, which tells the tale of an artist who has a difficult time finding himself and his inspiration. In his search for the supreme inspiration he goes through many trials and tribulations which lead him to Paris and other highly interest- ing places. Where he finally finds his true Blue 4/77, AVN ANTE oN Matinees Evenings APN va > 7:15 & 9 All Seats 15¢ All Seats 25c Tuesday. April 7 VIRGINIA VALLI MILTON SILLS in Frances Hodgson Burnett's "A LADY OF QUALITY" Andy Gump Fox News Friday, April 10 GOOD FRIDAY NO MOTION PICTURES Bird of happiness and his supreme in- spiration we will leave you to guess-- or else to see in a worth while picture. THE HOWARD Woman's eternal question, "Is Love Everything ?", and man's too, for that matter, is the theme of next week's principal feature at the Howard theatre next Sunday, April 5. The picture which bears this intriguing title is an Encore production and features Alma Rubens, Frank Mayo, H. B. Warner and other well known players. Tt is a modern domestic story con- cerning husbands, wives and old lovers and revolves around the events that happen when a girl obeys her mind rather than her heart in the matter of marriage. "If I Marry Again," featuring Doris Kenyon and Hobart Bosworth will be the attraction at the Howard theatre next Monday, and Tuesday, April 6 and 7. On Wednesday and Thursday, April 8 and 9, the featured film at the Howard theatre will be William Fox's presenta- tion of his film version of the stage suc- cess "The Dancers," an adaptation of the play by Gerald Du Maurier and Viola Tree. "The Dancers" which stars George O'Brien, Alma Rubens and Madge Bel- lamy, is a drama of dance lure dangers. John Gilbert and Eleanor Boardman will be featured in "The Wife of the Centaur" at the popular north limits theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11. "Peck's Bad Boy," that classic tale of our daddy's and granddaddies' boyhood days, will also be shown on Saturday afternoon only. THE HOYBURN "Enticement," the First National at- traction coming to the Hoyburn theatre on Monday is a story of today. It is ultra-modern in tempo, settings, cos- tumes and incidentals, and it is rich in its elaborate scenes and its pictorial splendors. Produced by the Thomas H. Ince Corporation, it was directed by George Archainbaud from the novel by Clive Arden. This dramatic story of a girl's loves swings from Belgium to the Alps, from Paris to London, with the latest fashions in a background of salons, palaces and chateaus. It is a liberal education to follow through the camera's lens, the sequence of the play. We see the famous resorts of Europe, with their gay lights and laughter; we visit the high Alps with their eternal snews; we plunge into the heart of Continental Europes society, then London's. There is a constant pan- orama of Life at its gayest, with always the entrancing, vivid story of "Entice- ment" to lend interest to the excursion. The story of Leonore, the girl whose loves were so "different," is a story that lends itself remarkably well to the rich settings of modern Europe. g : The players who perform against this elaborate and beautiful background are Mary Astor, Clive Brook, Ian Keith, Louise Dresser, Vera Lewis, Edgar Nor- ton, Lillian Langdon, Aileen Manning, Mathilde Comont and Russell Powell. Village Theatre Your Home Theatre J. B. Koppel Managing Director and Tues. April 6 and 7 Evenings, 7:30 and 9 Matinee, Tuesday, 3:30 Mon. George Beban in "THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL" Pathe News and "Are Blonde Men Bashful?" 2-Reel Comedy Wednesday and Thursday Bebe Daniels in "LITTLE MISS BLUE BEARD" also Puzzle and Pathe Review Friday and Saturday, 7:30 & 9 Matinees Saturday, 2 and 4 P. M. Booth Tarkington's "PAMPERED YOUTH" also Pathe News and "What a Night" 2-Reel Comedy Cross Word New Evanston Mon., Tues. and Wed. RICHARD DIX "TOO MANY KISSES" News LAAN Hoybu Mon., Tues. and Wed. MARY ASTOR CLIVE BROOK "ENTICEMENT" Thomas Ince Production | Comedy Thurs., Fri. and Sat. WARNER BAXTER MARY BRIAN DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR. "AIR MAIL" Comedy * News Thurs., Fri. and Sat. IRENE RICH "MY WIFE AND I" Comedy News Daily Shews at 2, 4, 7 and 9--Saturday Continuous 2 to 11 P. M. i FEE FEF ER FEF RFR PRP FPF EP IEF E CPE C0 E060 000 00000000000 Hc House of ARD Continuous Every Day--2:15 to 11:15 N. W. "L" Statien at Howard NEWELL & RETCHIN Pick of the Pictures I Matinees Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays 7074 Nerth Clark St. Sunday, April § Alma Rubens--Frank Mayo "IS LOVE EVERYTHING" Monday and Tuesday, April 6, 7 Doris Kenyon--Hobart Bosworth "IF I MARRY AGAIN" Wed., and Thur., April 8, 9 George O'Brien Madge Bellamy "THE DANCERS" Friday and Saturday, April 10, 11 Eleanor Boardman John Gilbert "THE WIFE OF THE CENTAUR?" (Matinee Only) "PECK'S BAD BOY" Sunday and Monday, April 5, 6 Jetta Goudal "SALOME OF THE TENEMENTS" Tues. and Wed. Alma Rubens--Frank Mayo "IS LOVE EVERYTHING" April 7, 8 Thursday and Friday, April 9, 10 Marry Astor "ENTICEMENT" Saturday, April 11 Alice Joyce--Percy Marmont "DADDY GOES A HUNTING" LAL LLL XX ELE LL LEE LL LL LL LL IIIT ELL LLL LLL LLL Ld d] ALL NORTH SHORE TRAINS STOP AT HOWARD hedeokoh dob bdobdodobdob ob ddohdohob dob db dob db hhh hdd bbb bdob hh dohdoRdhdod bg LATTA LLL LLL ESL LAA IIIT IIIS III III 2d 0222]