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wn vy WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1924 = HERE AND THERE ON STAGE AND Reviews of the Week By Thespian SCREEN "THE FAST SET" Chicago Theatre Frederick Lonsdale wrote a play and called it "Spring Cleaning." It ran here successfully last year. "The Fast Set" is adapted from that play but it loses some of its effectiveness in the transfer. True, it was directed by William DeMille and has such ex- cellent people in the ast as Betty Compson, Elliott Dexter and Adolphe Menjou. But there is less of a thrill than was to be felt in the stage play. The story concerns a bored young wife whose husband, an author, is not interested in the things she likes. Enter the bachelor who understands just such wives. He introduces her into his fast set. Finally the husband in desperation brings a lady of the streets to his wife's dinner party thinking thereby to cure his wife of some of her ways. There is much to do about it but things are subsequent- ly fixed up to everyone's satisfaction. Mr. Menjou is the bachelor and the best thing offered by the picture. Zasu Pitts and Betty Compson are of some considerable help but to my way of thinking Dr. Dexter was not fav- orably cast as the husband. The di- rection and settings are fine. "WAGES OF VIRTUE" McVickers Theatre Glorious. Gloria--Gloria as an Italian girl, product of the slums-- Gloria keeping a small cafe in an Algerian barrack town-- Gloria as the pride of the French Foreign Legion-- It's an Allan Dwan production for Paramount adapted by Forest Halsey from the popular novel of the same name by Capt. Percival Christopher Wren. 3 Ben Lyon, Norman Trevor, Ivan Linow, Joe Moore, voungest of the four "Movie Moores," and other appear in the cast. "Wages of Virtue" is a tale of romance and adventure of the French Foreign Legion. It opens with the star, as Carmelita,. being rescued from drowning by Luigi (Linow), strong man with a third-rate traveling cir- cus. He trains the girl to become a member of the troupe, later killing his young violinist, in a moment of jeal- ousy over love for Carmelita. . Luigi flees the country to escape justice for his crime and enlists in the Foreigp Legion in Algeria. Full of gratitude for his having saved her life and believing in him implicitly, Carmelita flees with him to the little North African town of Sidi-bel-Abbes, where she opens a wine shop. _ Marvin, a young American recruit in the Legion, sees Carmelita and im- mediately falls in love, thus incurring the wrath of Luigi, now the regimental bully, who "frames" it so that Marvin is condemned to "le peleton," the most killing punishment meted out to of- fenders of the Legion's discipline, but Carmelita brings about his release by bribing one of the guards. Luigi decides to take matters into his own hands. There is a terrific fight between the two men. The young American is worsted but Luigi is stabbed in the back by a legionnaire ing has long nursed a grudge against im. Carmelita knows that Marvin will be accused of the crime and, with the aid of John Boule, veteran of the Legion and Marvin's self-appointed guardian she gets the American to the border. A scene of Carmelita and Marvin at the rail of a steamer bound for the States, brings the picture to a fitting close. So much for the storv--and let it suffice to say that, as regards acting, it brings Gloria to the screen at her very best. And it brings Norman Trevor to the screen in a most execellent bit of acting. Majestic Theatre (A) The Family Ford, a lot of non- sense about the car that "Henry" makes. Sort of a burlesque on "Tates Motoring." (B) Irving Edwards. A young man with personality and a good singing voice who gets away much as young Mr. Osterman does on the Orpheum circuit. A very clever single. (C) Sampsel and Leonhard. A funny skit entitled The Woman Hater which has merit and many laughs. (D) Alexander Brothers. Two of the best ball jugglers on the road. Assisted by a young lady who is right up with them in ability to handle the little balls. (E) Lyric Four. Singing topical songs. Artists at taking curtain calls. "FOLLIES" GIRLS IN FILM DEBUT "If Flo Ziegfeld considered them good enough for his 'Follies' they ought to be good enough for my modiste scene." Thus spoke Paul Bern, director of the Paramount picture "Worldly Goods" to his assistant Henry Hatha- way. The modiste shop scene, one of the high lights of the picture, neces- sitated the use of a score of beautiful SCREEN models. When the list of more than a hundred applicants has been reduced to thirty, Hathaway referred to the fact that four of the girls were for- merly of the Ziegfeld "Follies," which occasioned the remark by Bern. Jocelyn Leigh, Charlotte Morgan, Jean Laverty and Gwendolyn Lee com- prised the quartet and their beauty was a material aid in making the fashion show one of the most beauti- ful ever shown on the screen. AMATEUR "A SUCCESSFUL CALAMITY" Presented by the Community Play- ers of the Winnetka Community House, Winnetka, November 12 and 13, 1924, by the following cast: Albertine, Mrs. Wilton's Maid....... Miss Mary Harding Conners, The Butler, Mr. Lloyd Faxon Marguerite, Mr. Wilton's daughter. . Miss Helen Davis Emmie, Mr. Wilton's second wife... Miss Mabel Vogel Pietro Rafaelo, An Italian Portrait Painter ........ Mr. Ralph Varney Fddie, Mr. Wilton"s son ...coe.ioew SER Crit Mr. Charles Matz Henry Wilton, A millionaire, who longs to spend a quiet evening at home sue.ns si. Mr. Wm. Boyden, Jr. George Struthers, Marguerite's fiance Mr. Elmer Sipple John Belden, Wilton's partner...... Mr. Ralph Snyder Clarence Rivers, Another fiance...... Mr. Charles Eastman Julia Partington, Eddie's fiancee..... Mrs. Harry Cadenhead Dr. Broodie, The family physician.... Pip IT, Ne Mr. John Marshall I was interested in listening to com- ments of those who saw this perform- ance as they passed out of Rudolph Matz hall. "The best in years," "Better than Enchanted Cottage," "Such a smooth performance," were a few of them. Frankly though, more deliberate consideration would prob- ably indicate.that "A Successful Cal- amity" was not as good as "Mary the Third" or "Officer 666." But the same breath would class it as superior to "Third Floor Back," "The Red Robe" or "Green Stockings." Certainly this clever story of the tired business man who invents his financial ruin that he may have his family home for one evening, is full of clever lines and amusing situations. And the cast as- signed was equal to the occasion. Mr. William Boyden, Jr., Mr. Charles Eastman and Mr. Charles Matz, who were the life of "Officer 666," were assigned three of the important parts and handled them most successfully. Mr. Boyden, as the tired business man, exhibited considerable versatility and was excellent. Mr. Eastman, with fine stage presence, made the most of some clever comedy moments. Mr. Matz as the ambitious son, was well cast. So also was Mr. Faxon, as the butler, while Miss Mary Harding made a vivacious French maid. 2 It will be a pleasure to review forth- coming endeavors of the Community Players if they come up to the stand-|24 ard set by "A Successful Calamity." Neightoring Theaters HOYBURN The screen version of Howard Rockey's novel, "This Woman," is to be the feature at the Hoyburn theater Mon- day and Tuesday, November 23-and 24. The story deals with an unique situa- tion. Carol Drayton, a student of music, alone, discouraged, poor, is compelled to sing on the street to earn some money. Baptiste Stratini, the musical impres- sario of the day, and the wealthy Stur- devants in front of whose home she is singing, call her into the house, and a strange business arrangement comes into existence. Carol is incorporated. Having faith in her ability, the group agree to finance her musical education. The dividends on the stock are to be paid out of her subsequent earnings. Many things happen that are out of the ordinary and affairs wind up with an un- expected romance. Irene Rich, Ricardo Cortez and Louise Fazenda head the cast. "The Girl on the Stairs" will be the screen attraction at the Hoyburn theater Wednesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday "The Social Code" comes to the silversheet of the Hoyburn as the feature. ADELPHI Everything is radio now-a-days. A great singer, a great actor or a politican can be heard over the radio. And as a climax to the popularity of broadcasting, two lives are saved through the use of radio in "The Story Without a Name," which will be seen at the Adelphi thea- ter Sunday, November 23. Larry Se- mon will also be seen in "Her Boy Friend." : J. Warren Kerrigan and Lois Wilson traverse the country under the covered wagon caravan, in the "Covered Wagon,' which will be featured at the Adelphi theater Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day. Some of the results and conditions of the gold rush and the desire to use the plough on the Oregon lands arc shown. How the pioneers crossed the country and under what hardships they plodded on to their destination. "Never Say Die" with Douglas Mac- Lean will be featured Thanksgiving matinee and evening. MacLean brings out that whimsical humor that has been credited to him in his previous produc- tions No. 3 of "The Co-Getters" will be on the same program. Monte Blue and Marie Prevost will be seen in the "Love of Camille" Friday and Saturday at the Adelphi theater. The famous story gives the stars an op- portunity to interpret the well-known roles. EVANSTON "America," the moving picture show- ing the conditions and relations of the experiences of early Americans to the present day, will be shown at the Evans- ton theater starting Monday, November This film has attracted nation wide at- H The House of Harmony D Continuous Every Day--2:15 to 11:15 N. W. "L" Station at Howard NEWELL & RETCHIN ADELPHI Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays 7074 North Clark St. Sunday, Nov. 23 AGNES AYRES PAT OMALLEY "WORLDLY GOODS" Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ANNA Q. NIELSON STUART HOLMES "VANITY'S PRICE" --THANKSGIVIN Ge Matinee and Nite CHAS. RAY "DYNAMITE SMITH" LLOYD HAMILTON "JOHNNY JONES" Friday and Saturday RICHARD DIX "MANHATTAN" Saturday Matinee Only In Addition to Regular Show FRED THOMPSON "The Silent Stranger" Sunday, November 23 Agnes Ayres--Antonio Moreno "Story Without A Name" Larry Semon "HER BOY FRIEND" Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday J. Warren Kerrigan Lois Wilson "The Covered Wagon" --THANKSGIVING-- Matinee and Nite Douglas MacLean .. "NEVER SAY DIE" "THE GO GETTERS"--No. 3 Friday and Saturday Monte Blue--Marie Prevost "LOVER OF CAMILLE" Our Gang Comedy "JUBILO, JR." The North Shore's Most Representative Theaters 164 N. Michigan Ave. ESTABLISHED 1854 | C. H. JORDAN & COMPANY FUNERAL DIRECTORS FOR 69 YEARS Davis Street, Evanston, Ill. Phone University 449 Phones Randolph 1346-1347 tention from people interested in the mov- ing picture industry as a means of bring- 'ng history to the attention of those cager to know the career of' the ambi- tious and once persecuted men and wom- en who have helped build up America as it is now. There is not only history in this picture but there is an interesting love story that keeps a strong plot mov- ing. i "America," is a classic, if one is to accept the views of the critics and those who have seen the picture. There is a realistic portrayal of the revolutionary days that show the men and women who fought for liberty, equality and frater- nity. The scenes of the battlefields and the colonial homes stir the imagination to understand the bravery and the tenac- ity with which the colonists held to their beliefs. A "Smoker Extraordinary" which was in every way worthy of descrip- tion was the novel form of fun offered by the Kenilworth club as this week's stellar entertainment on Wednesday night. Far from being a masculine affair, the party was further de- signated as "ladies" night" and the ladies were present is large numbers, as were also. many of hte younger set. The Smoker committee present- ed an elaborate program, with Eugene De Rubini, "the man with the sixth sense" as the star performer. Rubini, who ranks high in world of enter- tainers, is reputed to have come from the prison camps of Russia, where he is said to have developed the oc- cult-pewers which he displayed large- ly to the ctub on Wednesday night. His performance was supplemented with one by Edgar Bergen, the well known magician and ventriloquist. New Evanston Starting Monday D. W. GRIFFITH Presents '""America" A Thrilling Story of Love and Romance. By Robert W. Chambers. 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