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Tl An -------- Se am ct 1 ' nr 'current WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1923 15 HERE AND THERE ON SCREEN AND STAGE HERE and THERE on Stage and Screen By Thespian AMATEUR . GREEN STOCKINGS, a comedy by A. E. W. Mason, presented by the Winnetka Community Drama club on November 7 and 8 with the following cast: Admiral Grice...Mr. Milton Higgins William Faraday...Mr. Lloyd Faxon Colonel Smith... Mr. Stanley Simpson Robert Tarver....Mr. Ralph Varney Henry Steele....Mr. Alfred Freeman James Raleigh..Mr. Charles Eastman Martin..........Mr. Donald Murray Celia Faraday....Mrs. John Marshall Madge Faraday (Mrs Rockingham) an haa ass NI188 Leola Spafford Evelyn Faraday (lady Trenchard) SEV, Mrs. Harry Cadenhead Phyllis Faraday Thise is the play which Miss Mar- garet Anglin used so successfully: in these parts a few years ago. It is one of the kind that presents serious dif- ficulties when attempted by amatuers. There is so much conversation and so little action that the histronic abil- itics of the amateur is severely taxed. You may recall the story which re- volves around an old country custom of making the oldest unmarried daugh- ter wear green stockings at the wed- ding of a younger sister. Here we find Celia, twice the wearer of the stockings, faced with the necessity of repeating the process as her younger sister announces her engagement. In desperation she declares her own en- gagement to a ficticious Colonel Smith, who she says, is "fighting in Africa." Life for her immediately changes 'but complications develop when a real live Colonel Smith eventually appears on the scene. I'rom a professional viewpoint there is much that might be criticised in the performance, with one exception, of an English accent; the dragging of the]. last act (so common in amateur per- formances), the unanimated speeches of one or two members of the cast and the somewhat unconvincing love mak- ing of the Colonel. But an amateur play should really stand or fall on the answer to one question;--Was it en- tertaining? And" 'Green = Stockings seemed to please many in the audience on Thursday evening. Two distinct groups were evident in the ca%t. One indicated theatrical experience, the other the lack of it. Mrs. John Marshall, as Celia, achieved a good characterization of the down- trodden eldest daughter. Mrs. Mer- ritt Lum, as the dignified Aunt Ida, was particularly good-in the- third act. Mr. Ralph Varney, playing the rather dense young Englishman aspiring to Parliament, had good stage presence and somewhat of an English accent. Mr. Milton Higgins as the overbear- ing Admiral, ran true to form and showed the ability he has previously displayed. Small parts were accept- ably played by Messrs. Faxon, East- man and Murray. The stage setting was excellent and Mrs. Sherman. Goble, who directed, is entitled to much credit for the man- ner in which she was able to over- come obvious difficulties. STAGE THE . LADY. by Martin ADELPHI THEATRE Here is startling; melodrama and one of the interesting things of the season. Comedy, pathos, melodrama, French, English, Ttalian, music hall, brothel and Monte Carlo are all bound round with unusual trim- mings. A prologue, four acts and an epilogue, take you from 1900 to 1921 and to Harve, Marsailles and London. It is the story of twenty years in a woman's life with all the cards on the table. The story of a music hall singer who wanted to keep clean and go straight--and be a lady. who loves, marries unfortunately, loses husband and baby and then spends the rest of her life trying to find the child and still maintain her self re- spect regardless of conditions. It is a daring piece of work in some re- spects; there is considerable rough talk (mostly in French) and a start- line scene at Madame Blanche's which may have come as something of a shock to at least a part of the audience. Mary Nash is "The Lady." And what a splendid heroine she makes. Her emotional scenes are well nigh perfect and her third act climax posi- tively gripping She plays the young music hall singer or the old woman who runs the inn, equally well and makes her sad audiences feel the real- ity of each of her sad experiences. Brown What more can one say for an emo- tional actress. Ffizabeth Risdon, as the stage lady She it is} of no morals is stunning and her char- acterization is remarkable. Victor Morley (late of the song and dance) makes a capital gambler, while Lud- milla Toretzka is a most realistic Madame Blanche. Mention should also be made of Brandon Peters who gave such an interesting performance as the lost son. It is a particularly fine cast from start to finish and is certainly one of the best acted melo- dramas I have ever seen. There is no denying "The Lady's" very entertain- ing qualities and it's in for a success- ful time at the Adelphi if I am any judge of theatrical values. ILI, - SAY Theatre A musical revue headed by the Four Marx Brothers erstwhile head- liners in vaudeville. For years it has been a distinct pleasure to attend vaudeville performances of which they were a part, but in this, their first venture into a full evening's enter- tainment, they acquit themselves in great style. They are about as funny as any comedians you can remember and also quite versatile, two of them be- ing musicians of ability. After see- ing the performance your only regret seems to be that you didn't see more of them during the evening. Around themselves they have gathered singers, dancers. scenery and costumes (or lack of them) and altogether it makes a lively revue. You will particularly remember the brother who works in pantomime and the Napoleon and Josephine burlesque in the last act. SHE "IS. Studebaker There is no question about the Marx Brothers running away with the show, but some of their assistants de- serve mention. Miss Lotta Miles adds good looks and a little singing; Cecile d'Andrea and Harry Walters several stirring dances; Miss Florence Hedges a little of both while a nobby jazz band tops it all off. "I'll Say She Is" is certainly good fun. It will stay at the Studebaker until November 17th. VAUDEVILLE MAJESTIC THEATRE The bill at the Majestic this week is better than usual and is headed by the following acts: Robinson's Ele- phants, four ponderous beasts led by Minnie; 108 years old, doing unusual tricks. Great fun for the kiddies. Seattle Harmony Kings, ten musicians with an unusually clever playing lead- er, practically stopping the show with syncopated airs. Laura Guerite, acceptably portraying several differ- ent types in song. : SCREEN THE ACQUITAL, Universal Picture. CHICAGO THEATRE. A; murder mystery affair in which court room scenes predominate and play an important part. Has a familiar look in many places and is rather long drawn out. It displays the usual contributions to plays of this type including the old man's money and the poisoned tablets. But it keeps you guessing pretty well to the end and is aided by some good acting on the part of Claire Windsor and Richard Travers. Those who like this type of play applauded; the bal- ance appreciated the very fine special acts which the Chicago Theatre pre- sented and for which they have made such a reputation. Yj | Neighborhood Theaters ] ed, HOWARD THEATRE The screen adaptation of A. S. M. Hutchinson's famous novel, "If Winter Comes" is booked for the Howard theatre on Thursday and Friday of this week. Percy Marmont, well known on both stage and screen, has the leading role. For Saturday, November 17, the Howard presents Dustin Farnum's lat- est picture, "The Man Who Won." Sunday's attraction will be "Rouged Lips," starring Viola Dana. Norma Talmadge's latest triumph, "Ashes of Vengeance," comes to the Howard for Monday, Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Thursday of next week. ADELPHI THEATRE The celebrated comedy "Potash and Perlmutter," starring the. great com- bination which made that Montague Glass play such a notable stage suc- cess--Barney Bernard and Alexander Carr--had its final showing at the Adelphi Thursday of this week after a sensational "run" at the north side play house. For Friday and week the Adelphi has secured that widely advertised play, "The Merry Go Round," in which Mary Philbane and Norman Kerry have the leading roles. "The Midnight Alarm" will be the Adelphi offering for Sunday, Novem- ber 18. "Human Wreckage," a picture ex- posing the dope traffic, and produced by Mrs. Wallace Reid, following the tragic death of her brilliant husband, will be shown at the Adelphi on Mon- day and Tuesday of next week. Mrs. Saturday of this Reid and James Kirkwood are the stars. "Does It Pay," will be seen at the Adelphi on Wednesday day of next week. and Thurs- HOYBURN THEATRE "If Winter Comes," screen adapta- tion of A. S. M. Hutchinson's sensa- tional novel of that title comes to the Hoyburn for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Percy Marmont, well known stage and screen star, has the leading role in this drama which was staged largely in England in order to get the natural background for the story. Ann For- rest has the leading role opposite Marmont. Rin-Tin-Tin, famous cimena canine, will be seen at the Hoyburn Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday of next week in the picture, "Where the North Begins." The Ridgeview Kennels will HOYBURN THEATRE Matinee 2 to 6 Nights 7 to 11 Saturday, Continuous 2 to 11 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, November 19, 20, 21 "IF WINTER COMES" One of the most conspicuous successes of the screen--a mas- terpiece with a soul--the superb acting of Percy Marmont and ~ntire cast will long be remem- bered. Thursday, Friday, Saturday November 22, 23, 24 "WHERE THE NORTH BEGINS" Featuring RIN-TIN-TIN The Famous Police Dog, whose counterpart will be on hand to greet Patrons. . Of added interest, on these dates will be "THE ANT," first of a series of Microscopic Mo- tion Pictures, called "The Se- crets of Life." NEW EVANSTON "THEATRE "The Big Pictures First,, You can always de- pend on seeing an enjovable program at the New FEvans- ton. Good Music First Run Pictures provide a remarkable likeness of Rin- Tin-Tin to lend atmosphere to the showing of the film. A special attraction for next week- end at the Hoyburn will be the show- ing of the first of a series of one-real dramas depicting insect life. "The Ant," showing some excellent micro- scopic views of ant life, will be next week's film. GIVE "PINOCCHIO" AT TOY CARNIVAL An original dramatization of the Italian classic, Pinocchio, will be pre- sented on December 8, by students of the National Kindergarten and Ele- mentary college, as a feature of the Toy Carnival, to be held on that day in the Evanston Woman's club. The story has been dramatized by Miss Clara Belle Baker and Miss Margaret Farrar, members of the faculty of the college, and the dances are under the direction of Miss Etta Mount. As Pinocchio is included in the reading list for the public schools, and is a prime favorite with children of all ages, a large attendance is an- ticipated, and three performances are being planned, at 9:30 and 11 o'clock in the morning, and at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. The shops of the Magic City will be open from 9:30 until 6 o'clock. Illustrated copies of Pinocchio will be on sale, with other classic books for children, in Mother Goose Gallery, and wooden Pinocchios, carved to re- semble the famous Italian marionette, in company with numberless character dolls and novelty toys, will disport themselves in Happiness hall. Mrs. Florence Capron has charge of general arrangements for the Carnival, which will be conducted by the North Shore Alumnae association of the National Kindergarten and Ele- mentary college, working in coopera- tion with the Builders groups of Ev- anston, Wilmette, Winnetka and Glencoe. NEWELL & OWARD N. W. "L" Station at Howard TODAY AND FRIDAY "IF WINTER COMES" From the Novel by A. S. M. HUTCHINSON SATURDAY DUSTIN FARNUM "THE MAN WHO WON" SUNDAY VIOLA DANA "ROUGED LIPS" MON., TUES, WED. THUR. NORMA TALMADGE "ASHES OF VENGANCE" Her Greatest Success RETCHIN Pick of the Pictures I ADELPH 7074 North Clark St. LAST TIMES THURSDAY "POTASH AND PERLMUTTER?" with Barney Bernard--Alex Carr Vera Gordon FRIDAY AND SATURDAY "THE MERRY GO ROUND" with Mary Philbane--Norman Kerry SUNDAY "THE MIDNIGHT ALARM" MONDAY AND TUESDAY MRS. WALLACE REID and JAMES KIRKWOOD "HUMAN WRECKAGE" WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY "DOES IT PAY" The North Shore's Most Representative Theatres " \ Suede Jackets, Men - Women Basket Balls, and supplies. floor. EVAN Sheep lined Coats, Sweaters of all kinds for Wool scarfs, vests, gloves and tams to match. Basket Ball Uniforms Visit our Toy Department. have all of our Christmas toys al- ready on display on the third Chandler's < fountain Sguare e - Children. We: SS. TOI