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" WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1923 15 HERE AND THERE ON SCREEN AND STAGE Reviews of the Week . By, Thespian STAGE The North Shore Players, who have produced several excellent plays of recent vears are actively engaged in preparing "The Thirteenth Chair" which will be played in several of the north shore towns the first week in December. A recent glimpse of a re- hearsal disclosed several capable ama- teurs in the cast of seventeen. Two of them are Miss Gene Smith and Mr. Hawley Mertz. Spring Cleaning, which has been running so successfully at the Adel- phi theatre, was succeeded last Tues- day by "The Lady, a new play by Martin Brown, with Miss Mary Nash in the title role. Mr. Lester Bryant has taken over the Central theatre, that cozy house on Van Buren street, and is opening it on November 10 with Owen Davis' comedy, "Home Fires." "Abies Irish Rose," said to be one of the most successful financial ven- tures in recent years, and now in its second vear in New York, is having difficulty in making the necessary ar- rangements for a Chicago theatre. It is due to open here on November 25 but where, no one seems to know. "In Love with Love," one of the scason's successes in New York will invade Chicago on November 19 with the New York cast almost intact. Miss Lynn Fontanne and Ralph Mor- gan are its leading players. The lat- ter will be rembered for his very fine work in "Fair and Warmer" and more recently, in the "Cat and Canary." The New York critics were quite cor- dial to this production. Tt is by Vin- cent Lawrence, who wrote "Two Fellows and a Girl." SCREEN What is said to be one of the most pretentious pictures of recent years, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," opened at the Harris Theatre last Sunday. The production requir- ed months of time and quantities of money and is featured by the appear- ance of Lon Chaney in the leading part. Reports indicate that he has been acclaimed as well nigh remark- able in his characterization of Quasi- mod. FLAMING YOUTH, a First Na- - tional production, shown last week at the Chicago theatre, is entitled to con- sideration largely because of the very fine work of Colleen Moore who por- trays the flapper. The story is sup- posed to show what happens to a modern society Miss who lacks the guiding influence of a sensible mother. Milton Sills and Elliot Dexter add good looks and some good acting. The scenes are sumptuous and the photography good. The special acts which the Chicago theatre offered in conjunction with the picture were the hest I have seen in some time. A moving picture magazine is ask- ing for contributions from readers covering their ideas as to the ten best moving pictures ever filmed. As one might naturally expect, opinions dif- fer to a great extent, but there are several pictures that appear on nearly all of the lists that have been submitt- ed. Here's my list; see if you agree; Covered Wagon Birth of a Nation Miracle Man Foolish Wives The Kid Tol'able David Dr. Caligari ' Passion Broken Blossoms 10. Scaramouche. THE SPANISH DANCER, adapted from the play "Don Caeser de Baz- an," as is Mary Pickford's new pic- ture "Rosita," which will come to Chicago shortly. Thus will film fans have the opportunity of comparing Miss Negri and Miss Pickford in the same role. The tale concerns a gypsy girl who dances, rides, fights and rescues her way through many exciting adven- tures. It is decidedly Spanish and the costumes, settings and spectacles are most elaborate. Pola Negri is the gypsy girl. In spots she displays her particular type of temperament to ad- vantage and certainly looks the part she is assigned. Supporting her are such good players as Antonio Mor- eno, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Beery. The story is highly improb- able but makes good entertainment, particularly if you enjoy Miss Pola Negri. THE BAD MAN, Holbrook Blinn in the titie role: adapted from the play of the same name in which he also took the lead. Here is the story of a Mexican outlaw, a raider, a killer and a general enemy of law and order who does many things not being done in our quiet U. S. A., but whose every evil deed seems to do somebody a lot of good. T am given to understand that it had some trouble passing the CORN tn NV -- censors and it is not particularly dif- ficult to fathom the reason. Mr. Blinn dominates the picture and is capital. Not so much can be said for the bal- ance of the cast except for Charles Sellon who took my fancy with a small part. Because of its novel sit- uations, the Bad Man will doubtless be well received wherever shown. Not the best thing in the world for young children, but then, it wasn't written for their benefit. Scaramouche, now on exhibition twice daily at the Woods theatre is undoubtedly the best picture current in Chicago. This wonderful produc- tion portrays the historical period covered by the reign of Louis XVI of France. It employs thousands of people, elaborate settings and a re- markable cast of fifty principals. Another legitimate theatre will change over to the movies on Novem- ber 4 when the "Hunchback of Notre Dame" with Lon Chaney in the lead- ing role will oécupy the Harris theatre. Advance notices credit it with having consumed a year's time in the making, as well as a million and a half of money. rr" Neighboring Theaters THE NEW EVANSTON "The Drivin' Fool," starring Wally Van and Patsy Ruth Miller, is af- fording thrills for New Evanston patrons this week-end. The comedy feature is "The Spat Family." Starting Monday, November 12, the New Evanston offers Elinor Glyn's latest film sensation, "Six Days," with Corinne Griffith and Frank Mayo in the stellar roles. "Derby Day" will be presented by that great group of child comedians otherwise designated "Our Gang." HOYBURN THEATRE "The Common Law," showing a group of stars including Corinne Grif- fith, Miss Dupont, Phyllis Haver, Doris May, Conway Tearle, Elliott Dexter, Bryant Washburn and Harry Myers, comes to the Hoyburn to open next week's program. The picture will show on Monday and Tuesday. The Gamma Phi sorority of North- western university will be benefici- ary of the performance on Wednesday, November 14, when "Bright Lights of Broadway" will be the feature. Doris Kenyon, Lowell Sherman and Har- rison Ford are the leading players. For next week-end, the Hoyburn presents 'Potash and Perlmutter," with the original stage cast, includ- ing Barney Bernard and Alexander Carr. Vera Gordon also assumes a prominent role. The picture is said to be a faithful interpretation of the play which appeared for nine seasons in New York and other leading cities throughout the country. . HOWARD THEATRE The film version of the celebrated comedy, "Potash and Perlmutter," by the delightiul pen of Montague Glass, HOYBURN THEATRE Matinee 2 to 6 Nights 7 to 11 Saturday, Continuous 2 to 4 Monday, Tuesday "THE COMMON LAW?" All Star Cast, including Corin- ne Griffith, Miss Dupont, Phyllis Haver, Doris May, Conway Tearle. Elliott Dexter, Bryant Washburn, Harry Myers, and others. Wednesday "BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BROADWAY" with Doris Kenyon, Lowell Sherman, Harrison Ford Auspicess Gamma Phi Beta N. W. Sorority Thursday, Friday, Saturday "POTASH and PERLMUTTER" With original cast including B. Bernard, Alex Carr, and Vera Gordon. Greatest Laughing Hit of Decade. ment at the Howard. The stars who made the comedy famous on the spoken stage also appear in the pic- ture. They will be remembered as the inimitable Barney Bernard and Alex Carr, in the respective title roles. Vera Gordon takes the feminine lead in the production. Potash and Perlmutter played nine seasons in New York. Charles Jones will furnish a thrill- er at the Howard on Sunday, Novem- ber 10 with his "Big Dan." For Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week the Howard management has secured that powerful drama, "If Winter Comes," filmed exclusively in England and considered by critics as one of the best of recent releases. Percy Mar- mont has the stellar role in the pic- turization of A. S. Hutchinson's sen- sational novel. Every player in the cast is a star in his own right, we are told. ADELPHI THEATRE "Rin-Tin-Tin," famous movie dog, brings his great picture, "Where the North Begins," to the Adelphi as the attraction for I'riday and Saturday of this week. You will like this picture if you've ever liked a dog. Zane Grey's latest novel of the west, "To the Last Man," will be seen in picture form at the Adelphi on Sun- day and Monday, November 11 and 12. Richard Dix and Lois Wilson assume the leading roles in this sen- will provide the week-end entertain-' sational drama of the plains. "The Bright Lights of Broadway," starring Doris Kenyon and Harrison 'ord, will be the Adelphi Feature pic- ture for Tuesday, November 13. "Potash and Perlmutter" is book- ed as "containing all the ever known." ed for the Adelphi on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. It is describ- humor, drama and thrill of the greatest char- acters fiction, stage or screen have NEWELL & RETCHIN OWARD NW. "L" Station at Howard Pick of the Pictures Fri. and Sat., Nov. 9-10 Potash and Perlmutter with Barney Bernard Alex Carr Vera Gordon ADELPH 7074 North Clark St. | Fri. and Sat. RIN--TIN--TIN The Wonder Dog in "WHERE THE Nov. 9-10 NORTH BEGINS" Sun. and Mon. Sunday CHAS. JONES "BIG DAN" ZANE GREY'S with "To the Last Man" Richard Dix--Lois Wilson Tuesday with a Mon., Tues., Wed. Thurs. Fri. The Season's Sensation "If Winter Comes" From the Novel by A. S. HUTCHINSON cast of Distinguished Players BROADWAY" Doris Kenyon--Harrison Ford "BRIGHT LIGHTS OF Wed. and Thur. with Alex Carr Potash and Perlmutter Barney Bernard--Vera Gordon Evinsto "The Big Pictures First"' NOW PLAYING Wally Van Patsy Ruth Miller in the thrilling comedy "The Drivin' Fool" and "THE SPAT FAMILY" STARTING MONDAY GREAT LOVE STORE "Six Days" CORINNE GRIFFITH FRANK MAYO And a new "Our Gang" Comedy "Derby Day" MATINEE EVENING 7 to Ak 2 to 5:30 | Elinor Glyn's ; Live In Ease This Winter Enjoy the cozy warmth, the comfort of a bright, cheery apartment in the Library Plaza. The quiet and refinement, the perfect service and cordiality of this new hotel appeals to par- ticular people. A few apartments are now available for the winter at special rates. Wibrarp Plaza EVANSTON. 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