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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 May 1924, p. 15

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= WILMETTE LIFE, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1924 HERE AND THERE ·ON STAGE AND SOR.E'EN Reviews of the Week By Thesp;a,. AMATEUR "ICEBOUND" a great painter starts and then his success is assured for the painter adopts him as his very own. . You will find fully as much to enjoy ~n Jackie's work throughout the film as m most of his previous efforts. He ha a. rare sense of what to do in any situation and he can make you glad or sad with equal ease. Take the children to see this. They'll enjoy Jackie, his dog and the other youngsters in the picture. At The Howard .. "Hello I",. "Thank you very m~c.h,"l rectived oa Higgins Hill, the e:xperiGood-bye, -these three express10ns, mental station of the British Broadthe first words ever broadcasted over the Atlantic ocean by a woman, were casting company. NEWELL & '0. 'St. Presented by the North Shore Theater Guild This is the Pulitzer prize play of 1923 about which reams have been written. This is the first time it has been presented by amateur talent. As a moving picture it was recently· reviewed. 1 consider it a privilege to have seen this entertainment. Not that it was per~ct in all departments; but much of the~ork was of such an excellent nature that it overshadowed any discrepancies that might have been apparent. The story, it will be remembered, is not of the Frozen North, but rather concerns a family of chilly people. Into their midst is injected a "black sheep" ~ on whose nature revolts against the characteristics of the rest of his famIly. Also a young woman who for some years has aCted as a general "family helper." In the moving picture Ben, the erring ~on , was portrayed as rather a lovable character) while in the Theater Guild productiop Mr. J. Lincoln Gibson made the char<lfter show more of its shiftless and irresponsible nature. As might be l'xpected the various members of this 1faine filritily presented opportunity for -nme very 'excellent character work. Mr. \ "a n Horne; as the elder brother showed a distinct improvement over anything he has heretofore attempted. Mrs. Henry Tenney, with peculiar voice and make up, was delightful and her exclamation, "O rin, leave the room," was perhaps the most delicious line in the play. Mrs. \\'illiams deserves special mention for having made a great deal out of the part of the young woman. "Icebound," as presented, had a rather good cast, fine direction and many humorous situations. If it lacked anything, it was a degree of "punch" at certain stages. I do not consider it as finished a performance as "Mary III," but in spite of my opinion I have no doubt those who voted at the various performances as to the Guild's most pleasant performance of the year, will give it first place, just as those who voted last year preferred "Bladys" to "Pygmalion" and "1200 a Year" to "Come Seven." The performance of "Icebound" coneluded the efforts of the Theater Guild for the year and as one who has seen all of the productions since the Guild star&ed I want to call attention to the remarkable work that this splendid organiza· · d · 1 th h h If taon Js omg a ong e nort s ore. it was fully realized the Guild would haveafTeasCd'oubfe Its present membership. second amateur entertainment of the week which was enthusiastically received was that given and enjoyed by some sixty members of the Winnetka Reserve Militia association at their fifth annual re-union. Sherman Aldrich with his group of wooden soldiers, Alfred Freeman and his minstrels and Charlie Eastman in a female impersonation were great. "TRIUMPH" A Paramount Production Cecil B. DeMille directed this picture and he did an excellent bit of work. The story is all about a tin can factory and two sons of the owner who are in love with the same girl, a forewoman in the place. Each has his ups and downs, his turns to try his best to win her hand, with the right one finally winning on the last turn of the fortune wheel. It took a good deal of imagination to write "Triupmh" and May Edington, who wrote it, is entitled to much credit. It is so different from the cut and dried films which have been foisted on an qnsuspecting . public the past 'few years that it immediately attracts attention. Add to this the fact that the cast contains such excellent players as Leatrice Joy, Rod LaRocque, Robert Edeson, Geo. Fawcett and Victor Varconi and it is not difficult to see why McVickers held it over for a second week. ADELPHI N. W ...L. Statioa at Howa...l TODAY AND FRIDAY 7174 N...tt. Clark St. ~.-4-'1 LAST TIMICI ,, ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN BERT ·LYTELL LEW CODY IRENE RICH , "FLAMING PASSI9~ JI'RIDAY AKD IA'I'URD.AT "RUPERT OF HENTZAU" IATURDAY Oae Da7 Oal7 MILTON SIU...S ANNA Q. NIELSON "FLOWING GOLD" lUNDAY AND MOl'fDAT : GLORIA SWANSON "A SOCIETY SCANDAL" lUNDAY "ICEBOUND" LARRY SEMON ..,.ROUBLE BREWING· TUESDAY JOHN GILBERT Gloria, Swmson~ in the Paramount Picture 'A Society Scandal'. fields that is reminiscent of the 'tales of '49, will be the principal attraction at the Adelphi on Friday and Saturday of this week. Milton Sills and Anna Q. Nielson have the leading roles and there are many others in the cast who bid for lofty recognition. "Icebound," produced in the s,poken drama by the North Shore Theatre Guild, will be seen in screen version at the Adelphi on Sunday and Monday, May 11 a~d 12. Larry Semon will offer his latest comedy scream entitled "Trouble Brewing" on those days. "Drums of Jeopardy," starring Elaine Hammerstein will be viewed at the Adelphi on Tuesday, May 13. Constance Talmadge comes out of temporary retirement next week to play an engagement at the Adelphi in her latest vehicle "A Dangerous Maid." The same "Connie" with a lot of ght in her veins this time. "A MAN'S MATE" MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, TBtiBSDA.Y ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN "DRUMS OF JEOPARDY" ~DNESDAY VAUDEVILLE A decidedly good bill at the Majestic Theatre this week kept the crowds coming at each performance. One of the novelties presented was the "Golden Bird," a trained canary able to imitate bird calls and follow tunes played by a comely young lady. Charlie W.ilson with his familiar monologue was weicorned back and McGrath and Deeds practically stopped the show with clever singing and a good line of comedy. ALICE TERRY RAMON NAVARRO LEWIS STONE A.ND TBURIDA.Y CONSTANCE T ALMADCE "SCARAMOUCHE" "A DANGEROUS MAID" l Neighboring ~neuters HOWARD ,. ._ _ _ l 1 ·······---------------------------------------------,· · · North Shore Homes A BEAUTIFUL NEW ENGLISH COTrAGE; c:cJDaiatina of 7 large room.a with Z baths, bot water heat, ....I aar· age attached, on 86;d.CO foot lot. A ...I buy at $2I,MO. '---------------J A Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell and Lew Cody have the leading roles in "Rupert of Hentzau," which is the feature attraction at the Howard this Friday. It is a story of kings and courts, romance and intrigue with all the thriller trimmings. Saturday's Howard showing is Gloria Swanson's latest triumph entitled "A Society Scandal." Messrs. Rod La Roque and Cortez have leading parts in the brilliant supporting cast. It is a story of modern society life, depicting both its unfortunate and redeeming features. "A Man's Mate" will be seen at the Howard ern Sunday, May 11. John Gilbert has the leading role. "Scaramouche," one of the really great screen dramas of recent vintagf.', which takes its plot from the popular novel of that title, comes to the Howard for four days next week beginning at the Monday matinee. Alice Terry, Ramon Navarrq and Lewis Stone head an all-star cast. The picture enjoyed a record engageJTlent recently in one of the leading dO~J\tO~n theaters. VERY ATTRACTIVE HOME of 6 rooms with Sun Parlor and Sleeping p.orcb. Located east in Glencoe. A home known for its beautiful grounds. 60x200. $22,500. II I Screen Star Sends Radio Meaaa&e Aero·· Atlantic Marion· Davies, famous Cosmopolitan film star, made the . first t~ansat lantic test of the speakmg votce recently from station W..JZ, Wanamaker's. The broadcastmg was relayed from WJZ- to- station - WGY, '· I I I I SERVICE TO THE BUYER-TO THE SELLER I I I I .Walter P~-·Smith & Co. GLENCOE, ILL 332 PARK AVE. Phone Glencoe 411 ·························c·························J F'or Jules Goodman and Edward Knoblock of the well known 'novel of the same name Every written by Robert Keable. Here is interesting food for thought Ha..-o 0111' .........atath-e call aad f ...iah '"·. .·- Purpoae with Just enough colorful matter to tioDa aad ··timate1. make it appeal to the play going element which demands frills with a full meal. As a consequence it is probably the most discussed performance current 14 Prouty Aaaex, Wimaetka in the local theatres and should attract Pt.o- IIZS crowded houses for some time The play details the experience of the Reverend Peter Graham, particularly as they concern women, with special reference to an army nurse and a French girl of the streets who followed the army ..-----·-----Plain and fancy thick and thin ! E. B.MOORE&CO. to the trenches. The action divides it&In<·· 1878 self into five episodes, in two of which I .laid Scraped Cleaned -- finish ... t~d. J· l l tJ s~ w .· t1.1-.h A .... Peter is seen in his church. In the bal--~-c~~."MA TCS ~nee _ _ r .. 1. wat. .·· h 20:."0 ance he is shown as a chaplain in France and London. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~============::::::::::::::::::::::~ In addition to a considerable discussion of life and its problems the producer had injected not a little action, including an airplane raid at night. To satisfactorily present the play a cast of excellent quality has been secured. Particular}~ good is Miss ]etta Goudal as Madeline and Miss Frieda Inescort as is our sch~dule for North Shore I>roperties. If you deJulie, while Mr. H. Tyrrell Davis did sire to sdl your house or vacant and want ~uick ~ction, splendidly as Lieut. Bobby Jenks. "Simon Called Peter" is one of the list your property with us. Our representattve wtll call most interesting plays of the season. STAGE "SIMON CALLED PETER" Great N orthem Theatre An adaption for stage purposes by Schenectady, from where it was mitted to London, Paris and Belgium. The test was a complete success. . h d . Not only was Miss Davtes ear 111 London and Paris, but the transatlantic liners, the Belgenland and Olympic, through the C?-operation .of the Marconi company, ptcked up Mt~s Davies' voice and wirelessed theJr pleasure at the success of the expenment. "Congratulate you upon the wonder~ ADELPHI ful achievement which has given us "Flowing Gold," from the novel by unbounded pleasure and satisfaction." Rex Beach, and a story of the oil trans-~~~======~~:=::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1 AWN I Gs AReal Bargain in Fuel is what Cbicaco Solvay Coke is at thepreeent lOCk bottom price. Thou- H. N. Blasius Co. Hardwood Floors __ &aDda of toae of this economical fuel are heatiq the suburban homes all along the North Shore. Chicago Solvay Coke is smokeless, sootless. leaves fewer ashes to handle and it's zo% elaeaper tllaa bard ...a Fill your bin now with L- CHICAGO A SALE A DAY BolwvCoke A uniform and clean, emokelete fuel for home heating plants. Made in Chicaao &om carefully eelected toft coaL SCREEN "A BOY OP FLANDERS" With Jacki~ Cooga" Chicago Theatre Children on the screen may come and go but there is only one Jackie Coogan. 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