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- WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1923 15 HERE AND THERE ON STAGE AND SCREEN Weekly Reviews By THESPIAN AMATEUR Anyone with any doubts as to whether the coming generation on the north shore would produce its quota of amateur, or perhaps profes- sional, actors and actresses, would have had their doubts dissipated by viewing the three one-act plays which were given last Friday evening at the Skokie school in Winnetka by the pupils of the Winnetka Public schools. The plays were produced under the direction of Miss Douglass Whitehead to whom much credit is due. The first play was known as "The Stone in the Road" and was played by pupils of the Hubbard Woods school. Thirty-six children composed the cast and danced, talked and sang their way to a successful ending. Out- standing performances were those of Willets Burnham, Hinton Clabough and Gregory Durham, but the rest were so close behind as to make any selection very hard. The second was called "The Rescue" in which Bobby, ably played by John Berden, discovers, in a dream, whence comes .the pains he feels after un- wise eating and is shown the folly of his ways. Fifty-three pupils from the Greeley school were responsible for this pro- duction and in it one noted several extremely clever little girls who danc- ¢d to periection. Particularly gracely were Lucia Perrigo as Health, Helen Stults as Bright Eyes and Helen Smith as Sun- beam. The latter is one of the most graceful little girls it has been my good fortune to sec. The concluding play was entitled "Theseus," a page from Greek myth- ology and somewhat harder to suc- cessfully present than were either of the others. Sixty-five pupils from the Horace Mann school had been well trained for this. There were kings and messengers, Greek athletes and Greek dancing maidens and they all did well. DeForest Davis was a rough old King and Winnifred Dewar quite a pompous Queen. John At- wood made a good Theseus. Probably a thousand people crowd- cd the hall to view these performances and the expressions of surprise and delight at the cleverness of these chil- dren, were very general. STAGE "CHILDREN OF THE MOON" Playhouse Theatre A three-act play by a Chicago busi- ness man, Mr. Martin Flavin. Suc- cessfully shown in New York and now here with most of the original cast. This is a most odd play and its theme perhaps not altogether pleasant since it deals with family insanity. But it is well written, expertly handled and will be much talked about in these parts, particularly by those who are keen students of the drama, which will of course include large numbers of our north shore readers. The story concerns the Atherton family consisting of a feeble-minded grandfather who believes he is in communication with the moon. His wife, sensible, keen and altogether lovable, a daughter-in-law, Laura, and her daughter Jane complete the fam- ilv group. As the story unfolds one finds the full moon having had a great influence on their family history. Jane's father's death in an automobile accident and the loss of her brother from an airplane are laid at the door of the moon's influence on their mentality. But of these things. Jane is ignorant. She falls in love, but her mother violently opposes the match. In the mother's wild effort to stop it she explains the insanity trait to her daughter and so works on her imagination and emotions that she too, as though hypnotized, gives way to the moon's spell. There is more to the story but it is unneces- sary to give it all away. Go. see it hecause it is a wilder theme than was "March Hares" and because it has one of the hest casts seen here this season. Henrietta Crosman plays the grand- mother and furnishes us with another of her finished performances. Beat- rice Terry, as the stern and selfish mother, gives a brilliant interpreta- tion. To her is assigned a hard part which she handles skillfully. Miss I:lise Bartlett, as the daughter, con- tributed a very clear and intelligent characterization and Harry Daniell, as her lover, was capital. "I'HE RISE OF ROSIE O'REILLY" Cohan's Grand Opera House For ten weeks this musical comedy has been sojourning at Cohan's Grand and packing them in at practically every performance. And well it might since it is a true Cohan hit and un- doubtedly the best musical comedy in town. Without a suggestive line, costume or scene, it is the kind of show you are glad to have your mother or sister see. The words and music are from the pen of the inimitable George M. Cohan and he qualifies the title he has chosen by saying that he is "pok- ing fun at Cinderella." For his plot he takes the beautiful, news girl of Brooklyn slums and makes of her a lady. And he lets the son of the Brooklyn millionaire, the president of the "door knob trust," fall in love with her and win her in spite of parental objection. There are a score or more of of principals and fully three scores of chorus girls or chorus men, and how they do dance. All of them dance with one exception, as I remember it, that being Walter Edwin, who so ably portrays the Brooklyn millionaire. It has been a long time since I have seen such a galaxy of dancing stars under the roof. There is a sensational acrobatic dance by Georgie Hale, some whirlwind steps by the Glorias and some high kicking by Tom Dingle and Patsy Delaney. The music seems never ending; the tunes are catchy and well sung. Mar- jorie Lane, with the best voice in the cast (to my way of thinking) has one of the favorites called "Let's You and I Just Say Goodbye" which called for more. Everybody is on the go at all times in this show; nobody seems to rest a minute during the three hours. It's a typical Cohan affair and that means action. Virginia O'Brien makes a beautiful Rosie, Emma Haig a typical Cutie Magee and Margaret Dumont a mag- nificent Mrs. Bradley. The balance of the cast is entirely adequate, including Jack McGowan with a splendid voice. "Rosie" will be in town till Decem- ber 16. It's well worth seeing. VAUDEVILLE The bill at the Majestic this week included a number of interesting items among them being a headliner called "Making Movies" in which the uninitiated are shown the entire pro- cedure in connection with picture making. Another old-timer in new clothes was Conn, Downey and Wil- lard with a sketch, while the Gene Oliver Trio had a mixture of comedy, song and music. SCREEN GREEN GODDESS" Chicago Theatre "THE Adapted from the play of the same name successfully played in many cities and in which Mr. George Arliss starred as he does in this picture. The story presents Mr. Arliss as the Rajah of a country that confines its worship to a green goddess. Never- theless he appears to be a graduate of Oxford and speaks perfect English. Unexpectedly he becomes host to an English group of three, a major, his wife and a doctor. The major is killed, the Rajah seeks the wife, the doctor is to be turned over to a religiously exited mob and other exciting things happen or are about to happen when the day is saved and all ends well. It is an interesting story, worked out in great detail. There are thrills aplenty and you will geatly admire the remarkable work of Mr. Arliss. You will also like Alice Joyce and David Powell and will be impressed by the Oriental atmosphere that prevails. Those who have seen it consider that it is one of the good pictures ~ Neighboring Theaters J NEW EVANSTON Pola Negri remains at the New Evanston throughout this week with her latest success, "The Spanish Dancer," which is attracting packed houses. Beginning Monday, December 3, the New Evanston offers Thomas Meig- han's most recent release, "Woman Proof," a George Ade story in which Lila Lee is the supporting cast. There will also be a Larry Semon comedy, "Lightning Love," and the customary specialties. HOYBURN THEATRE The picture for Saturday of this week at the Hoyburn is "Grub-Stake," in which Nell Shipman is starred. "One Wild Day" is the comedy attraction. For Monday and Tuesday, December J and 4, the Hoyburn offers "Strangers of the Night," a picturization of "Cap- tain Applejack," in which are starred Enid Bennett, Matt Moore and Bar- bara La Marr, "The Eternal Struggle" will be seen on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 5, 6 and 7. Farl Williams, Renee Adoree, Barbara l[.a Marr, Pat O'Malley and Wallace Beery are the stellar constellations. "Speed King," a comedy-drama with Richard Talmadge in the leading role, will be brought to the Hoyburn for showing on Saturday, December 8. The Hoyburn announces '"Rouged Lips" and "The Eagle's Feather" as bookings for the near future. HOWARD THEATRE James Kirkwood, Mary Alden and Elinor Fair will grace the Howard pro- gram this week-end in the picturization of "The Eagle's Feather," a Katherine Newlin Burt story having to do with mountaineer life. "The Eternal Three" will be seen at the Howard on Monday and Tuesday, December 3 and 4. Booked for the early future at the Howard are "Lights Out," "Six Cylin- der Love," "The Gold Diggers," "Three Ages," Mae Murray in "The French Doll," Claire Windsor in "The Acquit- al," and J. Warren Kerrigan in '"Thun- dering Dawn." ADELPHI THEATRE Viola Dana and Tom Moore will be seen at the Adelphi Friday of this week in the production, "Rouged Lips," a picturization of "Up Stage," by Rita Weiman, and depicting life behind the footlights. Tom Mix, in his most unusual role, "Soft Boiled," will be seen on Satur- THE NEW Evinsto "The Big Pictures First" :-: NOW PLAYING :-: POLA NEGRI ANTONIO MORENO and WALLACE BEERY "The Spanish Dancer" STARTING MONDAY DECEMBER 3 Thomas Meighan m "Woman Proof" also LARRY SEMON in "LIGHTNING LOVE" EVENING 7 to 11 MATINEE 2 to 5:30 | HOYBURN THEATRE Matinee 2 to 6 Nights 7 to 11 Saturday, Continuous 2 to 11 Mon., Tues., Wed., Dec. 3, 4, 5 STRANGERS OF THE NIGHT ("Capt. Applejack") Another Outstanding Success with Matt Moore, Enid Bennett, Barbara l.a Marr and Robt. McKim. Thurs., Fri, Dec. 6, 7 THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE "The Law-Bringers" Northern Romance Supreme with Rene Andoree, Earl Williams, Barbara La Marr, Wallace Beery, Pat O'Malley, J. Swickard. Saturday, Dec. 8 THE SPEED KING RICHARD TALMADGE In a Romantic Thriller day. He is supported by Billie Dove. Beginning Sunday, December 2, the Adelphi offers Pola Negri in "The Spanish Dancer," with Antonio Moreno heading the supporting cast. The pic- ture will also show on Monday and Tuesday of next week, D. W. Griffith's "White Rose," star- ring Mae Marsh, will be the Adelphi feature on Wednesday and Thursday, December 5 and 6. "The Eternal Struggle," directed by the man who made "The Storm" and "Hearts Aflame," will be the attraction for December 7 and 8. Pictures to show at the Adelphi in the near future are "Hell's Hole," "Steadfast Hearts," "The Eternal Three," "Strangers of the Night" and "Woman Proof," starring 'Thomas Meighan. NEW ILLINOIS INDUSTRY The "Cotton Belt" has been extend- ed to include a portion of Illinois. The only cotton gin north of the Ohio river has been constructed at Cairo, where the first bale of cotton ginned in this state was produced recently. Electricity is the motive power used 'for the gin. Noted Lecturer Tells of Modern Palestine At the Baha'i temple recently, Jenabe Fazel, a distinguished lecturer, formerly professor in Teheran, Persia, who is now touring America, spoke upon the "Past, Present and Future of Palestine." He dwelt upon the remarkable growth of the population, the new houses, new industries and the brilliant future prophesied for that Holy Land. "The difficulty now," he said, "is the strife among the different religions and races. If the inhabitants can come to see that all races and religions are from one God and Father, whose name is Love, Pal- estine can become again the spiritual center of the world, as she was in the glorious days of the Hebrew prophets and the divine Christ." Mr. Fazel spoke of the marvelous clearness of the at- mosphere and the brilliance of the sun- light in the Holy Land and the wonder- ful spiritual peace that rests over Mount Carmel, where Jesus prayed, and Elijah lived. 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