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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 22 Dec 1928, p. 62

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as on : ] 3 MY soma es _, un ps el a ays hs | | December 22, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 53 Shore Theaters LaRocque Stars in "Captain Swagger" at Teatro del Lago Rod LaRocque's new Pathe picture, "Captain Swagger," which comes to the Teatro del Lago this Saturday, December 22, was enthusiastically re- ceived by a preview audience at the Alhambra theater, Los Angeles. A leading critic had this to say about the picture: " 'Captain Swagger' is in every way a good show with its exciting plot, interesting characters, and sump- tuous backgrounds. Rod LaRocque as the Escadrille, Ulrich Haupt as the German aviator, and Sue Carol as the waif of New York night life, entertain in every sequence in which they ap- pear, and the star, Mr. L.aRocque, par- ticularly shines in the character of the lovable, if braggart, 'high society' wastrel." Charles "Buddy" Rogers has the leading role in "Varsity" at the Teatro this Sunday, with Mary Brian and Chester Conklin furnishing support. The story deals with a whimsical jani- tor whose aim in life is achieved when his son comes to college. The scenes for "Varsity" were actually taken on the campus at Princeton university and were supervised in the making by a committee from the faculty of the uni- versity. Norma Talmadge Stars "The Woman Disputed," the love and hate drama of an outcast wom- an's redemption, brings Norma Tal- madge to the screen of the Teatro del Lago on Monday and Tuesday in what is said to be the greatest role of her career. There will be a special matinee on Tuesday, Christmas day. This United Artists' picture is based on the sensational stage play of the same name by Dennison Clift. The story as translated to the screen by C. Gardner Sullivan, has in its film manifestation, all the drama, virility and charm of the play, authorities who have seen both versions state. The players appearing in support of Miss Talmadge in "The Woman Disputed" are well known to picture-goers. Gi!- bert Roland, hero of Miss Talmadge's "The Dove," plays a like role in this film, Arnold Kent is the rival suitor. A notable cast appears with Lew Cody and Aileen Pringle in their lat- est co-starring vehicle, "The Baby Cyclone," Teatro attraction for next Wednesday. Among the well known players are Robert Armstrong, Gwen Lee, and Clarissa Selwynne. "The Baby Cyclone" is the story of a little Pekingese dog named "Cyclone," brought into the lives of two couples in different social worlds. Women quarrel over the ownership of the dog, and men whine bceause their wives love the dog more than their husbands. A fine mixup is born, and amid many hilarious complications it works to a clever dramatic twist that solves the problem and leaves everybody happy. COMMUNITY HOUSE Tues. Dee. 25 Fri. Dee. 28 Dolores Del Rio Chr tstmaxs Warner Baxter i Bay "Ramona" No glen daw MOTION American Love PICTURES Classie Alcyon Theater Announces Christmas Week Program The Alcyon theater in Highland Park announces that it will inaugur- ate its Christmas week program with the showing of "Varsity," sound and talking picture. "Varsity" is a college romance starring Charles (Buddy) Rogers and Mary 'Brian, and will be shown on Sunday and Monday. Be- sides the regular picture a program of vitaphone acts will be presented, in- cluding the Four Aristocrats, Florence Moore, a musical sketch entitled "A Night in Coffee Dan's," and a novelty Christmas reel, "The Wooden Soldier." On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday the Alcyon will offer the great talking comedy "Beware of 3achelors," with William Collier Jr., and Audrey Ferris. On the same pro- gram will be a vitaphone two-reel talking comedy sketch, "Giving In," with Harry Delf and Hedda Hopper, and Brooks and Ross in melodious harmony. "Women They Talk About," star- ring Irene Rich, will be the Alcyon at- traction on Friday and Saturday. The Pearl theater in Highland Park continues to present three acts of vaudeville every Saturday and Sun- day in conjunction with first run fea- ture photoplays. O. P. Heggie, one of the best known Broadway actors, left New York last week to take a featured role in a new Paramount all-dialog picture called "A Genius is Born." Conway Tearle is playing in talkies for Tiffany-Stahl SALABAN & KATZ RSHORE HOWARD AVE." CLARK --Now Playing-- AL KVALE On the Screen and Milton Sills Jazz with Collegians Thelma Todd "Hold On"| 'The Crash' --SATURDAY-- In Romantic Sound! "FAZIL" with CHARLES FARRELL of "7th Heaven" fame and Greta Nissen --On the Stage-- AL KVALE aids, w a Brilliant, Star-Studded Revue "Gypsy Land" Every Friday Evening Is "NORTHWESTERN NIGHT" Come at 9:00 P. M. T he Theatre Beautiful ALCYON HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. THE HOME OF TALKING PICTURES Telephone H. P. 2400 J. B. KOPPEL, Manager Every Evening at 7:00 Doors Open at 6:30 Matinees Saturdays 2 to 5:30 Continuous Sundays 2 to 11:30 GALA CHRISTMAS WEEK PROGRAM Friday and Saturday, December 21 and 22 Matinee Saturday 2 to 5:30 THE TALKING PICTURE "THE LAND OF THE SILVER FOX" Starring Rin-Tin-Tin, with Leila Hyams and John Miljan also ON THE VITAPHONE Harrington Sisters--Gene Morgan and Band Harry Conley in "THE BOOK WORM" Latest Story of "The Collegians" At Saturday Matinee Only--Kiddies' Hour Episode 3--' "The Mystery Rider" Oswald Cartoon News Events Sunday and Monday, December 23 and 24 Continuous Sunday 2 to 11:30 IN SOUND AND TALK Charles (Buddy) Rogers "VARSITY" also ON THE VITAPHONE The Four Aristocrats -- Florence Moore "A Night in Coffee Dan's" Novelty Christmas Reel-- "The Wooden Soldier" Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Dec. 25, 26, 27 Special Christmas Day Matinee Tuesday--2 to 5:30 THE GREAT TALKING PICTURE William Collier Jr. and Audrey Ferris "BEWARE OF BACHELORS" also ON THE VITAPHONE HARRY DELF and HEDDA HOPPER in great 2-reel talking skit--" GIVING IN" BROOKS 8 ROSS--Two Jolly Boys in Melodious Fun COMING SOON--ALL IN SOUND Women They Talk About nnapolis The Man Who Laughs The Outcast Show Folks Fazil The Perfect Crime venge Manhattan Cocktail arked Money Mother Knows Best how Girl The Good-Bye Kiss ins of the Fathers Brotherly Love he Little Wildcat The Home Towners WWhite Shadows AL JOLSON in "THE SINGING FOOL" At the PEARL HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. TELEPHONE H. P. 1036 Open Saturday and Sunday Only Three Acts of Vodvil every Saturday and Sunday Saturday, December 22--Evening Only Glenn Tryon -- Patsy Ruth Miller "THE GATE CRASHER" Episode 1--"WHEN THE EAGLE FLIES" LATEST NEWS EVENTS 3 -- Acts of Vaudeville -- 3 Sunday, December 23--Continuous 2 to 11 Hoot Gibson "THE DANGER RIDER" UNIVERSAL TWO REEL COMEDY NEWS EVENTS At the Matinee Only -- Episode 6 -- "THE CHINATOWN MYSTERY" 3 -- Acts of Vaudeville -- 3

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