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ofp NG oY ily TR A. * me -- -picture. WILMETTE LIFE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1924 -15 Reviews of the Week By Thespian STAGE Nikita Balieff, the impresario of the "Chauve-Souris," who is responsible in no small way for the measure of success which that entertainment has achieved at the Garrick, has taken the necessary steps to become an Ameri- can citizen. He is not a Russian, as might be supposed, but an Armenian who was brought up in Russia and there founded the "Chauve-Souris" or "Bat Theatre." Impending openings in Chicago theaters include: January 6--"Moon- light" a new musical comedy by L. Lawrence Weber, comes to the La- Salle. Mr. Weber produced "Little Jessie James" which has had much success in New York this season. January 6--Another musical piece, "The Town Clown" by Aaron Hoff- man and Harry Ruby, enters the Illinois. January 6--Al Jolson returns with "Bombo" for a three weeks stay at the Apollo. January 7--E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe arrive at the Great Northern for a three weeks repertoire of Shakespearean plays. SCREEN Vacation week certainly brought forth a large group of pictures inter- esting to children and in which chil- dren of the screen take an active part. The Chicago, Rialto, Randolph and McVickers theaters featured "boy" pictures this week, thus giving those of you who have been wonder- ing why there were not a greater number of talented screen children, a chance to answer your own question. The four pictures displayed are re- viewed below. "BOY OF MINE" First National Picture Chicago Theatre Here is that capable little fellow, Ben Alexander, doing the best work he has yet displayed in Booth Tark- ington's story of human emotions re- volving around a boy. There is the banker father who doesn't understand his son and the mother who does. The actions of the father, his strictness and concern re- "garding family position and family name finally force the mother to take the boy away to an environment in which he may develope in accordance with her own ideas. Loneliness and lapse of time change the father's view point and all is well in the end. Such a brief recital of the story gives you but a faint idea of the fine human qualities that run through the It is, indeed, a splendid study of a natural boy. Ben Alexander is a remarkable child actor and I think you will agree that he is better than the adults supporting him in the pic- ture. At the same time, let it be re- marked, that they are very good, especially Henry B. Walthall as the father and Rockliffe Fellows as the bachelor doctor. Nor should we for- get to mention the little colored boy. Gene Jackson, who plays with Ben and shows rare ability. If there's a boy in your family, if you like boys, or if you just nautrally like a good "boy" picture, go see this. And take your own boy or your neighbor's boy with you. "BIG BROTHER" A Lasky Production McVicker's Theatre This second of the "boy" pictures "has taken for its appeal the story by Rex Beach which is really propo- ganda for the "Big Brother" move- ment. In fact the picture opens with a quotation from Theodore Roose- velt on the subject. Mickey Bennet is the boy, a tough kid, taken in charge by the leader of a notorious fang. His own brother has been killed in a gang war and Mickey begins to look upon his new found foster brother as one whose actions and career he should ape. The boy's announced de- sire to grow up to be like this gang leader results in the latter's reforma- tion but only after a series of thrills and tears. Into the story are woven the probation officer, the local priest, the dope fiend and the charity worker, each doing their full share to make the picture interesting. Tom Moore is the leader of the gang and the Big Brother. In gen- eral way he is very good although not always convincing as an underworld character. Charles Henderson, as Father Dan, the two fisted religious mentor of the district is very fine. But to Mickey Bennett go the laurels. He is a tough kid to the life. "DARLING OF NEW YORK" Universal Picture Randolph Theatre Here is a piece written for and around little Baby Peggy, the ador- able little girl whom you have seen now and again in shorter pictures. = HERE AND THERE ON STAGE AND SCREEN She is the life of the picture from start to finish and is the center of all its activity. There are scenes in the Ghetto, and in palatial homes, thieves, fires and kidnappings are introduced but Baby Peggy manages to live through it all and finally come back home safe and sound. The assisting cast is competent enough but Baby Peggy is the draw- ing card in which really gives her the first big chance she has had to act naturally and attractively. The chil- dren will love this picture and so will many a grown up. "THE BAREFOOT BOY" Rialto Theatre Another boy named Frankie Lee does the best he can to make this an interesting picture and he has the as- sistance of several reputable actors. But the fact remains that it is a rather dry affair and not to be com- pared, to my way of thinking; with the other "boy" pictures in town. The title really signifies little in this picture and the action is mechanical and more or less uninteresting. Its all about a run-away boy who comes back to his old haunts some years later after making a lot of money thinking to get even for some of his boyhood insults. But a pretty girl steps in and its all off. Otis Harlan, Tully Marshall and Raymond Hatton assist. VAUDEVILLE Several good acts strove for head- line position at the Majestic Theatre this week. A singing ait known as "Indian Reveries" seemed to have the call closely followed by Biola Tivi- netti company in an esthetic dancing act. A trained pony, Prince Leo was interesting in his ability to add and subtract numbers while Lamberti proved to be an exceellent xylophon- ist. Le] Rae Samuels working on reputation, personality and a few modern songs attained the headline position at the State-Lake theatre. Jack Rose, so- called "nut" comedian, who has a habit of smashing a few straw hats at each performance, seemed to attract the most popular favor. Buffano and his band of six pieces, demonstrated their ability to play late songs in an attractive manner and Jack and June Laughlin with a dancing act did well, ably assisted by several capable helpers. Neighboring Theaters ] 4 NEW EVANSTON "The Light That Failed," film ver- sion of the story by Rudyard Kipling. is showing at the New Evanston Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. Percy Marmont, Jacque- lin Logan, Edwin Torrence and Sig- rid Holmquist are the principal play- ers in this George Melford production which has an interesting English set- ting. Beginning Monday, January 7, the New Evanston offers "Boy of Mine," in which Ben Alexander, one of the wonder children of the screen, is star- red. Supporting the brilliant youth are Henry Walthall and Irene Rich. The story is by Booth Tarkington. HOWARD "Hoodman Blind," a William Fox production is showing at the Howard this week-end. In the cast are Marc Mcdermott, Gladys Hulette and other well known stars. The film is taken from the famous stage success, by Henry Jones. On Sunday, January 6, the Howard offers "Is Money Everything?" a story relating to the machinations of Wall street and gayety of modern society life. George Arliss will hold sway at the Howard on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next wtek in "The Green Goddess," in which he is ably supported by Alice Joyce and David Powell. Scheduled for the near future at the Howard are: "East Side, West Side," "Modern Matrimony," Wesley Barry in "The Country Kid," "Eyes of the Forest." "Anna Christie," "Black Ox- en" and "Little Old New York." ADELPHI "The Gold Diggers," the first screen production under David Belasco's di- rection, and based on the play of that title by the pen of Avery Hopwood, is the week-end booking at the Adel- phi. Hope Hampton, Windham Standing and Louise Fazenda have the principal roles. It is the story of back-stage life and enjoyed remark- able runs in New York and Chicago legitimate houses. "The Light That Failed," starring Percy Marmont, hero of "If Winter Comes," will show at the Adelphi on Sunday, January 6, for a two-day | showing "The Social Code," with Viola Dana in the leading role, will be seen at the Adelphi on Tuesday, January 8, and the picture for Wednesday and Thursday of next week is "The Net." Coming attractions for the Adel- phi are "Three Ages," "Rosita," "Gold Madness," "Stephen Steps Out" and "Wild Bill Hickok." TIPS FOR TAXPAYERS No. 2. Every single person whose net in- come for the year 1923 was $1,000 or more or whose gross income was $5,000 or more, and every married couple (living together) whose net in- come was $2,000 or more or whose gross income was $5,000 or more, must file an income-tax return. Broadly speaking, gross income is all income received by the taxpayer during the year from salary or wages, business, trade, profession or voca- tion, dealing in property, interest, rent, or dividends, or from the trans- action of any business carried on for profit. Net income is gross income, less certain specified deductions for THE NEW Evinsto "The Big Pictures First" THUR.-FRIL.-SAT. Percy Marmont Star of "If Winter Comes" IN RUDYARD KIPLING'S STORY "THE LIGHT THAT FAILED" STARTING MONDAY Ben Alexander HENRY B. 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The normal tax is 4 per cent on the first $4,000 of net income in excess of the exemptions and credits and 8 per cent on the remaining net income. NEW YEAR'S PARTY The First Methodist Episcopal church of Evanston, enjoyed unique New Year's party. Dr. E. F. Tittle, the pastor, invited all" the "tired, retired, attached, and detached Methodist preachers and their wives" to a party in the church, from 7 until 11 o'clock. Dr. Ralph E. Diffendorfer of the Committee on Conservation and Ad- vance, who lives in Rogers Park, and Dr. John Thompson, of the Chicago Temple were the principal speakers. This is the first time these different grades of ministers have ever beem asked to meet together for a New Year's party with their wives. OWARD N. W. "L" Station at Howard Friday and Saturday, Jan. 4-5 MARK McDERMOTT and GLADYS HULETTE "Hoodman Blind" Fighting Blood Round 22 Sunday "Is Money Everything" with MIRIAM COOPER MARTHA MANSFIELD NORMAN KERRY Monday, T day, Wed day GEO. ARLISS In a picturization of the famous stage success "The Green Goddess" The Howard Syncopaters NEWELL & RETCHIN Pick of the Pictures ADELPHI 7074 North Clark St. Friday and Saturday David Belasco's own production of "The Gold Diggers with HOPE HAMPTON Sunday and Monday PERLY MARMONT Star of "If Winter Comes" in "The Light That Failed" Tuesday VIOLA DANA "The Social Code" Wednesday and Thursday "The Net" A story of Paris Night Life with a selected cast The Gumps--"WATCH PAPA" The North Shore's Most Representative Theatres | LAUNDRY TEAM It BEATS... Start the New Year with the NEW HOOVER Convenient Payments An Ironer that you will be proud to own. that can not be beat. at Jones Brothers Co. he HOOVER as it Sweeps One See the APEX as it Cleans The Hoover is guaranteed to prolong the life of rugs 8 Chain Stores 8 1561 SHERMAN AVENUE Phone Evanston 2237