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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 17 Nov 1928, p. 62

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a ---- - Ap November 17, 1928 WINNETKA TALK rt er ---- Shore Theaters News ammo Al Kvale Is Back; Norshore to Show Colman-Banky Film Al Kvale, popular orchestra director at the Norshore theater, will be back this Saturday, Nov. 17, to direct the Jazz Collegians in a gala stage show called "Pickin' Peaches." Al has been spend- ing the last week as guest conductor at the new Paradise theater on the west side. The screen offering tor the week will be "Two Lovers," ranked among the best by both local and national movie critics. '"T'wo Lovers" is said to be the final co-starring picture of Ronald Col- man and Vilma Banky. It is a fascinat- ing story of princes and lost thrones, of a tyrant's oppression and the spec- tacular feats of a masked swordsman who seems to be always on the spot when a good deed needs doing. The work of Vilma Banky and Ron- ald Colman in "Two Lovers" is smooth, romantic, and pictorially satisfying as usual. The mob scenes are impressive, and sometimes unusual, as when the loyal sons of Flanders go through a swamp up to their teeth in mud to reach the castle and protect their prince. The pic- ture is exceptionally well done every point of view. Mackaill, Mulhall Star in Picture at Varsity Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall have the principal roles in "Water- front," picture now showing at the Varsity theater in Evanston. Miss Mackaill, as the daughter of a tugboat captain, lives with her {father and grandfather in a house at the end of a pier and young Mr. Mulhall comes along as oiler on a tramp steamer. His courtship of the captain's daughter is tough and heady and much beset with storms and treacherous calms. The lady has a set idea that she wants to live at the sea side. Father and lover, who hate each other cordially at first, bury the hatchet and unite for the pur- pose of making Miss Peggy Ann want what she doesn't want, that is, to set- tle down on a farm. They concoct a truly masculine plan that works out as the picture will show you. "Women They Talk About" will be shown at the Varsity next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The picture has been called "the best talkie yet." It boasts a cast including Irene Rich, Audrey Ferris, William Collier, Jr., and Claude Gillingwater. One of the best things about the picture is Irene Rich's excellent vitaphone voice. Claude Gillingwater proves that an ex- stage actor, though effective on the silent screen, is much more so in a sound film. He gives a charming characterization of an irritable * old gentleman who enjoys his enemies. The picture is well directed. Theater Ticket Service Launched in Evanston The North Shore hotel in Evanston has opened a theater ticket service for north shore residents under the management of Mildred D. Roche. Seats for the big musical comedies, operettas, plays and similar entertainment in the loop and outlying theaters can now be ob- tained in the lobby of the North Shore hotel, or by calling Greenleaf 6684. The announcement concerning the new theater ticket service states that spe- cial attention will be given to matinee and evening theater parties. from | D. A. R. Recommends That You See These Pictures The following films are recom- mended by Mrs. Newton D. Chap- man of the better films committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution : "The Patriot"--Paramount. Emil Jannings in a thrilling story of Paul [ of Russia. Adult entertainment. "The Dragnet" -- Paramount. George Bancroft and Evelyn Brent in a story of the underworld. Not for nervous women and children but for the tired business man. "A Certain Young Man""--Metro. A drama of English society life the whole family will enjoy. "A Ship Comes In""--Pathe. Im- migrant life in America. For the family. "Finders Keepers"--Universal. An amusing story of army camps at the beginning of the war. Again the whole family may go. "The Yellow Lily"--First Na- tional. Billie Dove and Clive Brook in an adaptation of Lajos Biro's famous stage play. For adults. "Varsity" -- Paramount. Buddy Rogers in a picture stressing the evils of drink. For adults. "The Mysterious Lady'--Metro. Greta Garbo as a Russian spy. For the family "Street Appealing and Angel'--Fox. love story with Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell. Adults. "White Shadows" -- Warner. Monte Blue in a beautifully photo- graphed picture of the South Seas. "Show Folks," Theatrical Picture to Be at Granada "Show Folks," another yarn about the struggles of theatrical people, will be shown at the Granada for one week beginning this Saturday, November 17. It is a talking picture of backstage life. The personality kid, Eddie Quil- lan, who has one of the principal roles, proves amusing. Lina Basquette plays opposite him. Others in the picture are Robert Armstrong, Bessie Bar- riscale, and Carol Lombard. Charles Kaley and his orchestra will have a new stage creation ready for Granada patrons. Robert N. Lee has been engaged by Universal to adapt and scenarize the Leonard Praskins and Ernest Pascal play, "The Charlatan," which was pro- duced in New York at the Times Square theater by Adolph Klauber. Denatured ALCOHOL Why pay more when we sell it at per 85¢ gal. E. B. TAYLOR CO. Hardware 546 Center St. Phone 999 Alcyon to Get Complete Sound Picture Equipment Definite announcement comes from the Alcyon theater in Highland Park that vitaphone, movietone, and coin- plete talking picture equipment will be installed within the next few weeks. This will make the Alcyvon the first motion picture house in the north shore villages having sound picture equipment. Meanwhile, the Graeme Players, who continue to delight capacity Friday night audiences at the Alcyon with their excellent presentation of well known plays, will present the youth- ful three-act comedy drama, '"Ma- ma's Boy," with Joe Driscoll in the leading role. The picture for the eve- ning will be Glenn Tryon in the com- edy, "How to Handle Women." LUNCHEON FOR ACTRESSES Mrs. Harland Fankboner, formerly of Winnetka, and now of Chicago, en- tertained a number of her Winnetka friends at a bridge luncheon Friday at her home in honor of Miss Gladys Hansen of "The Queen's Husband" company and Miss Mary Helen Nash of "The Command to Love" company now playing in Chicago. 2ALABAN & KAT NORSHORE HOWARD AVE." --SATURDAY-- He's back at the Norshore again AL KVALE and the JAZZ COLLEGIANS in "Pickin' Peaches' RONALD COLMAN VILMA BANKY "Two Lovers" ORCHESTRAL FEATURE Norshore Theater Symphony Orchestra --Extra-- FOX MOVIETONE NEWS CHAUNCEY HAINES Organ Specialty EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT is NORTHWESTERN NIGHT Come at 9 P. M. VITAPHONE AND MOVIETONE ALCYON THEATRE Highland Park COMING SOON WATCH FOR DATES THE THEATRE BEAUTIFUL ALCYON HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. Tel. H. P. 2400 -------------- it TE tet -- J. B. KOPPEL, Managing Director Irene Gans at the Organ Every Evening at 7 Doors Open at 6:30 Matinees Saturdays 2 to 5:30 Continuous Sundays 2 to 11:80 Vaudeville Every Saturday and Sunday Sat, Nov. 17 Mat. and Eve. BEBE DANIELS "Take Me Home" Our Gang Comedy "Sehool Begins" Felix - Variety - News At the matinee--Episode 13 "Tarzan the Mighty" Kiddies' Hanoy Hour Special treat of pictures and novelties for the Kiddies VAUDEVILLE Sunday, Nov, 18 Cont. 2 to 11:30 BILLIE DOVE "The Night Watch" Comedy--*"Fisticufis" Topies - Fables - News VAUDEVILLE Mon., Tues., Wed., Nov. 19, 20, 21 3--Days Only--3 JOHN BARRYMORE in his greatest role "The Tempest" Comedy--*"Wife Troubles" Latest News Events Thursday, Nov. 22 IRENE RICH "Craig's Wife" Comedy "Picture My Astonishment" Technicolor Classie Latest News Events Friday, Nov. 23 One performance only at 8:15 GRAEME PLAYERS presenting JOS. DRISCOLL in the famous youthful 3-act comedy drama "Mama's Boy" --On the Secreen-- preceding and following stage play GLENN TRYON "How To Handle Women" Viaphote and Movietone here SOON Wateh for dates! PEARL Tel. H. P. 1036 NOW OPEN DAILY Every Evening at 7 Continuous Sundays 2 to 11 sat., Nov. 17 Eve. Only RICHARD BARTHELMESS "The Wheel of Chance" Episode 6 "TERRIBLE PEOPLE" Cont. 2 to 11 Tin MeCOY "Beyond The Sierras" at the matinee beginning a new serial "THE CHINATOWN MYSTERY" Monday, Nov. 19 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS "R bi H Tuesday, Nov. 20 MICKEY BENNETT "The Head of the Family" Sun., Nov. Wednesday, Nov. 21 REX, King of Wild Horses "Two Outlaws" Thursday, Nov. 22 BILLIE DOVE "The Yellow Lily" Friday, Nov. 28 Revival of the United Artists Special "One Exciting Night"

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