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- . lost in the general noise. WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1924 11 HERE AND THERE ON STAGE AND SCREEN Reviews of the Week By Thespian AMATEUR An audience that practically filled the Skokie school at Winnetka on April 9, showed considerable appreci- ation of the efforts of a number of amateur actors who gave two short one-act plays under the auspices of the Parent-Teacher association. The first was a comedy called "Tick- less Time" in which there was con- siderable discussion as to the relative merit of sun time versus the usual alarm clock time. Mr. Robert Bryant and Hazel Hartwell had leading parts while Mabel Vogel and Mrs. John Marshall contributed a considerable share to the success of the play. Miss Vogel seemed particularly adapted to her particular part. The second play was Miss Alice Gerstenberg's satire, "The Pot Boil- er" The piece is extremely funny and what we heard of it was much enjoyed. The parts missed were 'those which the characters insisted in hurl- ing at a convulsed audience and were Moral, wait for the laughs. Miss Douglass White- head, Mr. Harry Clarke and Claire Bernhard were particularly effective in this play. The. scenery in the first play was quite striking and I understand it to be the work of Anita Willetts Burn- ham to whom much credit is due. SCREEN "THREE WEEKS" Chicago Theatre If memory serves correctly, "Three Weeks," as a novel was for adults only. In the picture they have altered things to meet an ever watchful cen- sor and still I would suggest that the children might just as well be left at home. That doesn't mean you should rush to see it either because I have a faint idea that you will be disap- pointed. There is the Queen and the King and the young man with whom the Queen spends those "Three Weeks" but although apparently mad- ly in love with each other and al- though there are constant and seem- ingly never ending osculations, one feels a certain lack of realism and sin- cerity. The picture is produced on a big scale and gives evidence of much time and money having been spent on it. The photography is good and the backgrounds excellent. Aileen Pringle, as the Queen, looks and acts precisely as I imagine Elinor Glynn wanted her to look and act. Conrad Nagel as Paul just doesn't seem to be the one for the part to my way of thinking. Perhaps you will enjoy watching them try to follow the book and yet stay within: the bounds laid down by the censor. Yet again you may not. "UNDER THE RED ROBE" Cosmopolitan Production Roosevelt Theatre When you go to see this picture try and arrange to get in at the begin- ning of things; you'll find it hard to pick up the thread in the midst of the drama. This is what is technically known as an historical picture, full of the glamour of king's palaces, armies of court attendants, and supurb scenes. The story, it will be remembered, has to do with Cardinal Richelieu, King Louis XIII, and the capture of a plotter who would overthrow the crown. There is much sword play, hair-breadth escapes, and a consider- able love story. One of the strong features is the work of Mr. Robert Mantell who plays the part of Cardinal Richelieu. In this he is attempting his stage role and is remarkably successful. Charles Thomas gives much to the part of the brave adventurer while Alma Rubens makes a most pleasing Renee de Cocheforet. You may feel that vou have seen vour full percentage of historical films but you will nevertheless be immense- lv impressed with the lavishness of this picture. 7 Neighboring Theaters ) ---- J HOWARD "The Unknown Purple." starring the veteran Henry B. Walthall and other screen notables will he offered as the feature on the Howard bill this week- end. Tt has been highly recommended by the critics. For Sunday, April 20. the Howard has secured "The Night Hawk" in which Harry Carey has the leading role. There will also be special Faster specialties. Charles Chaplin's first serious pro-. duction will be shown Howard patrons on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, starring Edna Purviance in "A Woman of Paris." This film has been recorded as one of the twelve Booked for the Howard Ben Lyon end Colleeh Moore in "Painted People best pictures of recent release and is a testimonial to the Chaplin genius outside the field of slapstick comedy. ADELPHI "In the Palace of the King," starring Blanche Sweet and Hobart Bosworth, will be the principal attraction at the Adelphi theater today. On Saturday, April 19, the Adelphi management will show Buster Keaton's latest scream comedy entitled "Our Hospitality" in which Mrs. Keaton and Buster, Jr. help out with some mag- nificent acting. The plot has some- thing to do with pioneer days. "The Stranger," with Betty Comp- son, Richard Dix and Lewis Stone, heading a sterling cast, will be shown at the Adelphi on Sunday and Mon- day, April 20 and 21. Walter Hiers will appear in a good, wholesome country town drama on Tuesday entitled "Fair Week," in which the corpulent Walter does some amazingly active "stuff." Percy Marmont, star of "If Winter Comes" and other excellent pictures of recent vintage, will be seen with the Novak sisters--Jane and Eva--on Wednesday and Thursday in "The Man Life Passed By." COMMUNITY HOUSE If you relish a good laugh, a tear and a final hearty chuckle, go to the Community House next Tuesday and see "Six Cylinder Love," is the ad- vice. This is a motion picture of the stage play of the same name that re- fbi a alee A SL Interested in a Summer Camp? Many seasons connection with camps. At present a counselor at Camp Penacook, No. Sutton, New Hampshire, one of the old- est and best in New England. Am in touch with other camps for both boys and girls. Can advise you. Catalogues or interview on re- quest. S. B. GROVES 1223 Wilmette Avenue Phone Wil. 559 WILMETTE, ILL. EXTT TLE LEER EEE EL EEE EE EEE EE oF of of ofe of oe oF oe oF obs of oF fe oe of obo oe ode obo d ob ob odeok doko bobo okokob od of obo oo ode oe odo oo oe oe oF ode oo ode odo ode oo od oo ode oo oooh ool cently enjoyed such a successful run in Chicago. The title gives an inkling of the story. A six cylinder car is purchased by a young man who can hardly af- ford it and what happens as a result COMMUNITY HOUSE MOTION PICTURES TUESDAY William Fox, ; 'ELMER CLIFTON PRODUCTION, CYLINDER A-ove 4 EaNEST TRUEX FRIDAY RICHARD BARTHEL- MESS m "THE FIGHTING BLADE" Hardwood Floors Plain and fancy--thick and thin Laid--Scraped--Cleaned--Finished ESTIMATES FREE E.B.MOORE &CO. Since 1878 218 S. Wabash Ave. Tel. Wabash 2020 Announcement Patterson Brothers EVANSTON Will move from 828 Davis Street to their new home at 816-818 Church Street, about May 1st. One block north of Davis Street of this impulsive purchase makes of this picture one of the best satiric comedies yet to be filmed. In addi- tion to this, Chapter 15 of "The Oregon Trail" will be shown. This is the last chapter of this thrilling story of the development of the north. west. On Friday, April 25, Richard Bart- helmess will appear in "The Fighting Blade." This is a story of a famous duelist of the Cromwellian era in Eng- land whose sword, unsheathed to champion a woman's honor, remains drawn for God and country in the cause of thé oppressed against a tyrant. There will be matineces both days at 4 o'clock and evening shows at 7:15 and 9. Children are requested to at- tend the matinee performances. GOD'S BEST AIDS Air and sunshine are God's own aids to human health and happiness. Give your children a chance to benefit from them, advises the state director of public health. NEWELL & OWARD N. W. "L" Station at Howard FRI. AND SAT. Henry B. Walthall "The Unknown Purple" Es SUNDAY Harry Carey "The Night Hawk" MON.--TUES.--WED. Chas. 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