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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

14

Carrillo Headlines Keith's With Global Variety Act

Leo Carrillo headlines Keith's as a musical comedy star. He performs in multiple dialects including Chinese Italian and French to elicit curtain calls. The show features Tom Patricola Irene Delroy Fay Marbe Paul Decker Cansinos and Harry Stephens Louie Brunnelle Carl Emmy and McInntosh Maids in a lively vaudeville program.

Leo Carrillo Keith’s Ataraha Keith's Rome Tom Patricola Irene Delroy Harry Stephens Louie Brunnelle Carl Emmy McInntosh

Pauline Frederick Stars in Madame X at Gordon's Cambridge

Pauline Frederick appeared last evening in Madame X at Gordon's Cambridge Central Square Theatre. The production showcased dramatic opportunities for her skills, with a vaudeville lineup including Dé Daro and Ze Maltre and others. An entirely new program is planned Thursday featuring Charles Ray in Ah Old Fashioned Boy and five fresh vaudeville acts.

Pauline Frederick Gordon Cambridge Central Square Theatre Allen

Burlesque at Howard Atheneum Stages Tempters Show

The Tempters Company led by Lew Talbot presented A Study in Aviation at the Howard Atheneum with Bert Bertrand heading the cast. Pettis Judah Anha Fink Gertrude Ralston Manny Koler and others performed burlesque numbers while Pickforda George and Little Garden and McFarland and Palace were on continuous bill. Next week The Cabaret Girls burlesque company will add a carnival of fun.

Howard Atheneum Tempters’ Company Lew Talbot Bert Bertrand Pettis Judah Anha Fink Gertrude Ralston Manny Koler Brad Sutton Johnnie Goodman Leo Zorn Harry Condon Fred Quick Howard Standard Pickforda George

East Is West at Shubert Theatre Boston Runs Through Week

The play East Is West at the Shubert Theatre in Boston enters its final three weeks with strong box office receipts. Fay Bainter headlines the engaging and charming comedy drawing solid support from local theatergoers.

Shubert Théatre Boston Fay Bainter

Love Flower at Scollay Square Olympia

The Griffith production Love Flower shown at Gordon's Sedilay Square Olympia Theatre last evening begins an extended engagement. Richard Barthelmess stars as a wealthy plantation owner with Carol Dempster as the daughter whose love for her father drives the plot. George MacQuarrie and Anders Randolph also appear in notable roles with Florence Brough Crawford Ment and Adolphe Lestina in supporting parts. The program includes The Stymplia Weekly in a vaudeville act.

Griffith Sh & Blass Gordon’s Sedilay Square Olympia Theatre Richard Barthelmess Carol Dempster George MacQuarrie Anders Randolph Ameee Florénce Bhof Crawford Ment Adolphe Lestina Stymplia Weekly

The Forbidden Thing Tops Bowdoin Square Week

Allan Dwan's The Forbidden Thing leads Bowdoin Square Theatre for the week with a tale of lasting faith amid tangled romance. Also showing Blue Streak McCoy with Harry Carey and Mack Sennett comedy Great Scott. vaudeville features include Samstead Marion and others. bargain acts Friday. upcoming Drag Harlan and The Prince Chap starting December 13.

Allan Dwan Bowdoin Square Theatre Harry Carey Blue Streak McCoy Scott Samstead Marion McBride Shely and Gazette van and York Mildred Parker Ines Hanley William Farnum Harlan William DeMille Prince

DeMille Style Picture At Gordon's Olympia

Gordon's Olympia Theatre screens Something to Think About a rural drama with Jeanie Macpherson script and a cast led by Elliott Dexter Gloria Swanson Theodore Roberts Monte Blue Mickey Moore Theodore Kosloff Julia Faye. The film pairs a country tale with DeMille production polish and runs through the week with vaudeville acts.

Cecil B. DeMille DeMille Gordon's Olympia Theatre Jeanie Macpherson Ruth Anderson Markley Elliott Dexter Gloria Swanson Theodore Roberts Monte Blue Mickey Moore Theodore Koslofe Julia Faye Olympia Weekly

End of Boston run for Erminié at Globe Theatre hints New York start

Preparations for the New York engagement of Erminié follow a closing Boston run by Jakobowski's Mélodiets. Francis Wilson De Wolf Hopper headline a star cast with Nete Williams Madge Lessing Whiteside and others. A final few performances invite audiences to witness a season treat at the Globe.

New York Erminié Boston Jakobowski Francis Wilson de Wolf Hopper Bose Nete Williams Madge Lessing Pathofid Whiteside Alfte Hanlon Dennie Wetheraby Alexander Clark Robert Broderick Warren Proctor Mafff

Nightie Night at Somerville Theatre Delights Audiences

Somerville Players presented Nightie Night directed by Kendall Weston with Carrol Ashburn as Billy Moffatt delivering rapid fire comedy. Anne Bronaugh led the cast with strong support from Hilda Vaughn Mabel Colcord Caroline Glen Frank Thomas John Gordon and others as the troupe prepares to stage The Calico Girl next week in Boston.

New York Boston Somerville Kendall Weston Billy Moffatt Carrol Ashburn Anne Bronaugh Hilda Vaughn Mabel Colcord Caroline Glen Frank Thomas John Gordon McArdle

Maude Fulton Stars in The Humming Bird at Plymouth Theater

Maude Fulton opened the final week of her Boston engagement in The Humming Bird at the Plymouth Theatre last evening. Misa Fulton as Toinette, a Paris slum girl seeking a new life in New York, wins praise for a performance that has captivated audiences.

Maude Fulton Humming Bird Boston Plymouth Theatre Misa Fulton Toinette Paris New York

The Champion at Park Square Theatre Grows Popular

Grant Mitchell continues in The Champion at Selwyn's Park Square Theatre entering his fourth week. Mitchell acts as William Burroughs returning to England after 15 years in and plays a troublesome role alongside John Bart in A Tailor Made Man.

Grant Mitchell Selwyn Park Square Theatre Mr. Mitchell William Burroughs England John Bart

Shaw Comedy at the Copley Theatre

George Bernard Shaw plays draw strong praise as Fanny's First Play returns to the Copley Theatre after years. The production features a mix of new and familiar actors with Mr. JeWett directing, delivering sharp satire on British quirks.

George Bernard Shaw Copley Theatre Fanny Copley Mr. Jéwett

Vaudeville and Photoplays At Loew's Orpheum This Week

Delightful entertainment runs the first half of the week at Loew's Orpheum Theatre with acts by Morey Sénna and Dean in Home Sweet Home and George L Spaulding with Ella Clay among others. Bryant Ashburn stars in Burglar Proof the photoplay. A closing half features Cantor's Mihelrels and Fatty Arbuckle in The Round Up.

Loew’s Orpheum Theatre Morey, Sénna and Dean Sweet Home William E. Morris and Company George L Spaulding Ella Clay Mélville and Stetson, Jrs Bulah Pearl Castleton H la Toy Bryant Ashburn Cantor Mihelrels Fatty Arbucklé

Charley Ray Stars in Peaceful Valley at Gordon's 614 South Theatre

Charley Ray again demonstrates his talent in rude character portrayal this week in Peaceful Valley at Gordon's 614 South Theatre. He plays Hesiah Howe a hard working farmer lad with a widowed mother and sister to support as humor and pathos mix in the photoplay. Arthur J. Martel provided organ selections while other features completed the program.

Charley Ray Peaceful Valley Gordon South Theatre Ray Hesiah Howe Arthur J. Martel Asia

Gayety Theatre opens week with Jeah Bedini act

Yesterday at the Gayety Theatre Jeah Bedini presented the sensational act Petk-A-Boo opening a week’s engagement. Two leading comedians Clark and Paul McCullough anchored the bill with Florence Darney Freeman and Lewis and the Kel80 brothers among many other acts. The Six High Steppers, the Musical Spillers and the Ignatz troupe were added features.

Gayety Théatre Jeah Bedini Petk-A-Boo Clark Paul McCullough Florence Darney Freeman Lewis Kel- 80 Balser Vernee Ben Guinnell Harry Wilde May Myers Arnette Creon Pierrette High Steppers Musical Spillers Ignatz

Odman Square Theatre Showcases Vaudeville Acts and Films

Corinne Griffith headlines the photoplay attraction in The Whisper Market at Odman Square Theatre. A new comedy elicits laughter as a photoplay supplement and pictorial news complete the program. The week closes with an All-star special The North Wind's Malice plus vaudeville changes and an extra feature The Circus ps with Sone and Katherine Lee.

Odman Square Theatre Corinne Griffith Coylé Sone Katherine Lee

Pagans to Open at Plymouth Theatre with Notable Cast

A two week engagement begins Monday at the Plymouth Theatre for the modern play Pagans. Leading roles include Charles Anthony Mimi Trong Fenwick Helen Ware and Joseph Kilkraud with a supporting cast featuring Harold Vermilye Frederick Burt David Glassford and Alice Fisher.

Plymouth Theatre Charles Anthony Mie My Trong Fenwick Helén Ware Joséph Kildkraut Lesson Harold Vermilyé Fréderick Burt David Glassford Alice Fisher

Charley's Aunt Delights Malden Audience by Temple Stock

The Temple Stock company presented Charley's Aunt at the Malden Auditorium and drew hearty laughter. The performance, featuring a young man impersonating a deaf Brazilian aunt, was praised for its lively and humorous is likely worded as humorful in the review.

Charley Temple Stock Company Malden Brazil Arce

Madam X at Gordon's Strand Theatre

A mother's love for her son who, believed dead for 20 years, alters a woman’s life and leads her to risk telling her story at trial. The program also features The Circus Imps and the Strand weekly, with a full vaudeville act lineup.

Gordon’s Strand Theatre Strand

The Chimes of Normandy at Boston Opera House

Next week the Royal English Opera Company performs The Chimes of Normandy at the Boston Opera House with Jefferson Dé Angelis as the miser and Edith Beamin as Germaine. The Pirates of Penzance headlines the latter half of the week with the distinguished company delivering strong casts.

Boston Opera House Royal English Opera Company Planquettée Normandy Jefferson Dé Angelis the Miser Edith Beamin Germaine

Vaudeville billed at Loew's Columbia with star acts

The initial week program features four vaudeville acts and an all star special The Sap Head Alma Hanlon appears in The Mystic Hour A news pictorial rounds out the first half. For the closing half Tsuri Aoki alias Mrs Sessue Hayakawa appears in The Breath of the Gods and Anna Q Nilsson stars in The Moral Code.

Loew Columbia Theatre Alma Hanlon Thenomen News Pictorial Tsuri Aoki Sessue Hayakawa Anna Q. Nilsoh

Night Boat ends Boston run as booking shift favors Apple Blossoms

The Colonial Theatre wraps up the last two weeks of Charles Dillingham's musical comedy The Night Boat after a mid run booking change moved performances from New York to Boston. Apple Blossoms, another Dillingham hit, now headlines local shows.

Charles Dillingharm Colonial Theatre New York Boston Dillingham

Way Down East Draws Large Crowd at Tremont Temple

Tremont Temple opened another week of Way Down East with a packed audience. The story’s appeal grows with age as screen versions outshine the stage version and Griffith’s filming adds detail and a broader plot.

Tremont Temple Griffith

Fenway Theatre Scheduled Pairings and Performances

Last night at Fenway Theatre audiences enjoyed Tom Meighan in The Prince Chap and Charlie Chaplin in The Adventurer. Thursday venue presents William Farnum in Drag Harlan and Billie Burke in Frisky Mrs. Johnson with Joe Barr as soloist for the final act.

Fenway Theatre Tom Meighan Charlie Chaplin William Farnum Harlan Billie Burke Mrs. Johnson Joe Barr

Lancaster Theatre Presents Big Night With Keaton and Crane

The Lancaster Theatre showcased The Laphead starring William H. Crane and Buster Keaton as co stars in a major season event. Enid Bennett headlines Her Husband's Friend. Thursday brings Wallace Reid in Always Audacious with Olive Tell in Clothes.

Lancaster Theatre William H. Crane Buster Keaton Enid Bennett Wallace Reid Olive Tell

Love at Park Theatre Starring Louisé Glaum

Louisé Glaum headlines at the Park Theatre this week in J Parker Read Jr. produced Love. James Kirkwood supports the star. Also showing The Marriage Pit with Frank Mayo a love drama about a busy businessman. A news weekly and a comedy complete the bill.

Louisé Glaum Park Theatre J. Parker Read, Jr James Kirkwood Frank Mayo

Modern Theatre Presents The Mark of Zorro This Week

Doug las Fairbanks stars in The Mark of Zorro at the Modern Theatre all week. Claire McDowell Noah Beery and Charles Hill Mailes support the star in this mystery picture, classified as one of the greatest on screen. A detective love story is also shown.

Douglas Fairbanks Modern Theatre Claire McDowell Noah Beery Charles Hill Mailes

The Sweetheart Shop Opens Second Week at Tremont Theatre

The Sweetheart Shop began its second week of a pleasure purvey at the Tremont Theatre last night. Harry K. Morton proves a worthy adapter to the musical comed y actors, with Esther Howard as a perfect foil in this comedy creating line. A well balanced cast of supporting entertainers rounds out the show.

Trémont Theatre Harry K. Morton Esther Howard

Exeter Street Theatre Offers Key Week Reels

The Exeter presents Pauline Frederick in Madame X and a Booth Tarkington comedy and a Buster Keaton film this week. Later the program shifts to Allen Dwan’s The Forbidden Thing and Bebe Daniels in Oh Lady Lady.

the Exeter Pauline Frederick Booth Tarkington Buster Keaton Allen Dwan Bebe Daniels Lady

Beacon Theatre Presents Douglas Fairbanks in The Mark of Zorro

The Beacon Theatre showcases Douglas Fairbanks in The Mark of Zorro all week. 813 a thrilling mystery detective love story shares the bill with a news weekly and a comedy.

Douglas Fairbanks Johnston McCulley Beacon Theatre

Boston Theatre Showcases The Palate of Darkened Windows

The Boston Theatre features The Palate of Darkened Windows as the current feature film drawing applause. A strong vaudeville bill accompanies the program and is regarded as among the season’s best.

Boston

Abe Reynolds Revue Headlines Waldrons Casino Show

Abe Reynolds headlining at Waldrons Casino with a strong supporting cast including Monica Redmond Dot Leighton Art Mayor Lloyd Peddrick George Mercer Flossie Everette Ben Sencef and George Rost. The Columbia Amusement Company promotes the act as a leading burlesque attraction across 42 cities. The Spiegel Beauties chorus adds to the program with singing and dancing.

Abe Reynolds Waldrons Columbia Amusement Company Monica Redmond Dot Leighton Art Mayor Lloyd Peddrick George Mercer Flossié Everette Ben Séncef George Rost Spiegel

Majestic Theatre Hosts Finale of Vogues and Vanities

Majestic Theatre presents Vogues and Vanities hailed as the latest revue. Grace Fisher joins the brilliant cast with key numbers while Johnny Dooley Anna Wheaton and Clifton Webb headline a lively evening of merrymaking and bathing girl sketches.

Majestic Theatre Grace Fisher Johnny Dooley Anna Wheaton William Kent Clifton Webb Robert Emmett Keane

May Allison at St James Theatre in Back Bay bill

May Allison stars in a special production at the St James Theatre featuring a two reel comedy moviet chat Pathe news and five acts of vaudeville including The Sailor's Review the McNaughtons the Shebéey brothers Anetta Lavine and Violet Carlson. Thursday George Walsh appears in The Plunger Bride 18 comedy news and new vaudeville.

May Allison Back Bay St. James Theatre Pathe Sailor's Review the McNaughtons Shebéey Brothers Anetta Lavine Violet Carlson George Walsh

Wilbur Theatre Hosts Bernard and Bordon in As You Were

Sam Bernard and Irene Bordon star in the fantastico musical revue As You Were at the Wilbur Theatre. The duo continues to draw packed houses and near constant laughter as they enter the final three weeks of the Boston engagement.

Sam Bernard Iréne Bordon Wilbur Theatre The Wilbur Boston

Indictments In New York Over Sewer Ballots

Eight indictments were returned today following the discovery of 26 ballots in a sewer entrance on the East Side the day after the election.

New York

Danderine Hair Product Promises Glow and Dandruff Control

A vintage advertisement claims Danderine revives lifeless hair after a massage, making it heavier and fuller with shine. It touts scalp stimulation, dandruff control, and brighter, thicker hair, urging readers to buy at all drugstores.

Homemade cough remedy with Pinex claims and guaranteed satisfaction

An advertisement promotes a home cough syrup using two and a half ounces of Pinex in a pint of sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey. It touts rapid relief within 24 hours, broad throat and bronchial benefits, and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. of Ft Wayne Indiana.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Wanted Free Trip to Boston Prompts Court Arraignment

Robert Lee of Revere sought a free ride from Montréal to Boston. He was arraigned in municipal court on forging and uttering a $60 department store check. Manning of City Hall Avenue Station testified, Lee may face Lynn forgery charges and was held for a Monday hearing.

Robert Lee Revere Montréal Boston Lee Murray Manning City Hall Avenue Montreal Lée Lynn

Lost Both Legs. Supreme Court Orders New Trial

Joseph Bilodeau of Leominster loses an $80,000 verdict for the loss of both dogs in a suit against Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway. The Supreme Judicial Court sustains the railway's exceptions and finds error in the trial judge's instructions, requiring a new trial.

Joseph Bilodeau Leominster Worcester Aga Aceitee Fitchburg Supreme Judicial Court

Walter Hampden to headline Arlington Theatre engagement

June Love ends engagement at Arlington Theatre. Walter Hampden to star in Hamlet Romeo and Juliet Taming of the Shrew Merchant of Venice. Hampden to present a revival of Charles Rann Kennedy's The Servant in the House during the run.

Love Arlington’ Theatre Walter Hampden

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