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Pi | [ LE WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1923 r-- HERE AND THERE ON STAGE AND SCREEN Reviews of the Week By Thespian STAGE "J ITTLE NELLIE KELLY" Cohan's Grand Opera House Out of the Grand goes "Rosie O'Reil- ly" and in comes "Nellie Kelly." After the tasty salad, the tempting dessert. Here is another Cohan musical com- edy, another Cinderella story of the beautiful daughter of Officer Kelly, who is loved by the handsome boy with millions as well as by the poor but ster- ling youth from the Bronx. Into the proceedings is injected a plot concern- ing the theft of a pearl necklace, a bur- lesque on the mystery plays so much in vogue. Everybody dances of course and there are a score or more of songs. Better songs, to my way of thinking, than were found in "Rosie." But because there is more of plot and perhaps less of speed, there is a difference between the two Cohan shows. Some will fancy one more than the other; it's all a mat- ter of taste. But regardless you'll find much good entertainment in "Little Nel- lie Kelly." (I don't know why they call it "Little," Nellie's a big girl now.) Miss Elizabeth Hines, a beautiful dancer and good to look upon, is Nellie and she covers herself with glory. With her, as the boy from the Bronx, is Charles King. His splendid voice, and sparkling manner added much to the success of things. 1 liked him im- mensely as did the rest of the audience. Arthur Deagon, most agile for his weight, is back again, this time as Of- ficer Kelly. The dancing specialties came in for a well earned share of the applause, es- pecially the excellent work of the Lor- raine Sisters. You will whistle some of the songs as you leave and they bid fair to be quite popular in local circles. Two that struck the fancy were "You Remind Me of My Mother" and "Till My Luck Comes Rolling Along." If you like good dancing and pleasing songs, in fact an all round musical com- edy as clean as a hound's tooth, here's your chance. SCREEN "LONG LIVE THE KING" With Jackie Coogan Chicago Theatre Here is Jackie again but in strange surroundings. All dressed up as Prince Otto of Livonia but still the same lovable boy. Instead of the rags of previous pictures there are military uniforms and royal robes. Lavonia, it seems, is a small country in Central Furope and the story finds the king of that country about to die, leaving Prince Otto as heir to the throne. But there are revolutionists who object to having a new. king and the prince is therefore. kidnapped. Jackie has many excit'ng expericnces, knocks out a few plotters all by him- self and finally is crowned king. Through it all he tries to act prince- ly but it's rather hard for the audience to think of him in that role. He 1s such a regular boy, so full of pranks and doesn't seem to have grown up a bit. You'll want to see this picture be- cause . of Jackie and because of the sumptuous court scenes and rather able cast that assists him. And" you'll prob- ably overlook the occasional incongru- ous twists they give the plot including the injection of an American {family from Topeka. "WILD BILL HICKOK" With Wm. S. Hart "Bill" Hart is back again after an absence of some time. Back with a picture that is much like his previous efforts except for a few more pretenti- ous settings. Wild Bill Hickok, it. is explained, was one of the greatest scouts in the Civil War and the story takes him to. the frontier where life is wild and the shooting certain. Bill sure has his troubles in that rough and rugged coun- try but what happens is quite interest- ing if you like the pictures of the early west. Ot course, Bill Hart wouldn't look right in any other style of picture. In this one he has much to.do besides just look the part, including some sentimen- tal moments that test the abil.ties. There is no. falter'ng on these. Most people would call it a good western story and Mr. Hart's work seems not to have suffered by his vacation. VAUDEVILLE Majestic theatre presented its last week with several good acts. Capt. Betts showed trained scals that 'were very clever, including ore that walked a tight rope while balanc- ing a ball on it's nose. Blanche and Jimmy Creighton gave their familiar but interesting comedy sketch and Kit- ner and Rean.y used some old but ef- fective jokes and crooned several good songs. The patrons Jessie Royce Landis I 0 She first attained distinction for her performances in benefit several years. productions during the war. She is a tained a Dramatic studio in' Chicago. grams. Popular North Shore Dramatist Appears in Schildkraut Play Jessie Royce Landis, well known to every north shore playgoer, who for several seasons has been the director of the North Shore Player productions, | will enter the ranks of the professionals on Christmas night when she ap- pears with Joseph Schildkraut in "The Highwayman," which opens Tuesday of next week at the Playhouse, Chicago. Word that Miss Lan- dis had accepted a prominent part in "The Hi ghwayman" came this week from Sidney M. Spiegel, president of the North Shore Play- ers who, in an interview | with Mr. Schildkraut, learned "that an' im- portant stage personage considered Miss Landis the most remarkable actress he has encount- ered among the younger artists who have come under his direction since his arrival in the United States a few years ago. Miss Landis, in ac- cepling -a part with Schildkraut, is said to have rejected an offer to play the leading role | in A. H. Wood's "Mis- | sion Mary," which is to fl Dc produced in the very #8 ncar future. Rehearsals for "The { Hig hwayman" have been in progress for several weeks and it is said that Schildkraut anticipates an enthusi- astic reception for Miss Landis on opening night. Miss Landis has been prominently identified with north shore and Chicago theatricals for widely known reader and has main- She appears frequently on radio pro- It is not known whether Miss Landis will continue to direct the North Shore Player productions, now that she has entered the professional field. Neighboring Theaters ] J NEW EVANSTON Anniversary week, celebrating the first birthday of the New Evanston, is "proving = very ponmiara with . the patrons of the spacious playhouse. The management also has made a fortunate selection with "His Chil- dren's Children," in which Bebe Dan- iels, George Fawcett and James Ren- nie are enacting the principal roles. There is also the very latest "Our Gang" comedy entitled "A Calm Sun- day," and a speciality prooram featur- ing the Loos Brother: _onz writers, who sing some of ther own compo- citions. a : Mary Pickford makes her regal en- try into the New Evanston next Mon- day with her presentation of "Rosita," whch has becn enjoying a record en- agement in a popular State street heater. : Hcl rook Dlinn, the well known "Lad Man" plays an interesting role n this production and there are a hest of other talented folk of the s lver sheet prepared to entertain in this splendid photo-drama. HOWARD Frnest Truax and a coterie of in- teresting people will offer "Six Cylin-! der Love" as the Howard attraction this week-end. It is the screen adapt- ation of the play which enjoyed an extended engagement in the legiti- mate last winter and has to do with Of Dor enrol the "fate" of a "good fellow." The 'ROSITA' picture shows Friday and Saturday. Charles Jones will be seen at the MATINEE EVENING Howard on Sunday, December 23, in "Cupid's Firearm." The Christmas 2.10 5180, | det ON a holiday bill at the Howard will be featured by the showing of "North of REE Hudson Bay," starring the extremely yopular Tom Mix. The picture shows on Monday and Christmas Day. "The Gold Diggers," starring Hope Ha" pi~n, will be seen at the Howard on Wednesday and Thursday, Decem- ber 26 and 27. It is the film version of the celebrated stage success of that ti'le in which Gertrude Vanderbilt was the .star. Buster Keaton's latest comedy suc- cess. "Three Ages," will be featured cn Friday and Saturday of next week. Coming attractions at the Howard 'nclude George Arliss in "The Green Goddess," "Pleasure Mad," and Jackie Coogan in "Long Live the King." ADELPHI "The Girl Who Came Back," will be the Adelphi offering for Friday and Saturday of this week. Miriam Coop- er, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling. Kenneth Harlan, Ethel Shannon and Zasu Pitts are the principals. "Slave of Desire," I Balzac's immortal story, "The Magic NEWELL & OWARD N. W. "L" Station at Howard Fri. and Sat. Dec. 21-22 EARNEST TRUAX "Six Cylinder Love" FIGHTING BLOOD--NO. 20 Sunday JOHNNIE WALKER "Broken Hearts of Broadway" Monday and Tuesday TOM MIX "North of Hudson Bay" Wednesday and Thursday DAVID BELASCO'S "The Gold Diggers" with HOPE HAMPTON RETCHIN Pick of the Pictures I ADELPH 7074 North Clark St. Fri. and Sat, Dec. 21-22 "The Girl Who Came Back" LARRY SEAMON "LIGHTNING LOVE" Sunday BESSIE LOVE GEO. WALSH "Slave of Desire" Monday "The Marriage Maker" XMAS Tuesday EARNEST TRUAX "Six Cylinder Love" XMAS Wednesday and Thursday MAE MURRAY "The French Doll" | The North Shore's Most Representative Theatres adapted from Skin," will be viewed at the Adelphi on Sunday, December 23. George Walsh, Carmel Myers and Bessie Love are starred in this picture which reveals something of the night life of Paris. The Christmas Day booking at the Adelphi is "Six Cylinder Love," star- ring Ernest Truax, who depicts the man who mortgaged his home and committed an assortment of follies, all in the interest of providing an auto- mobile for his family. Mae Murray, in "The French Doll," will be the feature on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Future pig pictures promised for the Adelphi include: "Strangers of the Night," "Blow Your Own Horn," "Three Gold Diggers." Ages" and "The SANTA CLAUS WARNS Don't let your Christmas day be marred by the danger of fire," is the lasted word from Santa Claus to parents. The old-fashioned method of lighting the Xmas tree and win- dows in the home with candles is hazardous. Strings of tiny multi-colored electric lights can be obtained cheaply, adding much to tree dec- orations and, at the same time, forming an insurance against fire. THE NEW Evan STO "The Big Pictures First" :-: NOW PLAYING :-: ANNIVERSARY WEEK! Starts Monday, Dec. 17th. BEBE DANIELS GEO. FAWCETT JAS. RENNIE "His Children's Children" HAL. ROACH offers "CUR GANG" "A CALM SUNDAY" LOOS BROTHERS THE EMINENT SONG WRITERS i Singing Popular Melodies D. J. GIBBS SPRING At The Organ Latest Pathe News Weekly "A Great Show to Celebrate Our First Birthday" COMING MONDAY MARY PICKFORD with Holbrook Blinn, in the greatest production HOYBURN THEATRE Matinee 2 to 6 Nights 7 to 11 Saturday, Continuous 2 to 11 Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25 THE PRINTER'S DEVIL A typical boy story with Wesley Barry, Harry Meyers and ex- cellent support. Wed., and Thurs, Dec. 26-27 THE LEAVENWORTH CASE With Seena Owen and star cast in highly dramatic production of a famous detective story. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 28-29 ROUGED | LIPS With Viola Dana in her great- est triumph, a delightful en- tertainment which will be en- joyed by every mother and daughter as well as the entire family. 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