Famous Play at the Copley
The Henry Jewett Players revive The Private Secretary at the Copley Theatre in Boston. The production delivers light amusement with clever English character bits led by Rev. Robert Spaulding, a challenging role well handled by Clive. Cast includes Wingfield Permain Craske Joy Leslie Newcombe Roach Relph Repton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Copley Theatre
Henry Jewett
William Gillette
Robert Spaulding
Clive
Messrs
Wingfield
Permain
Craske
Joy
Leslie
Newcombe
Roach
Relph
Repton
Going Up at Colonial Opens Final Week
The Colonial Theatre began its final week last night with steady patronage despite the pre holiday lull. Fred Stone stars in Jack o Lantern to follow, opening on Christmas Eve December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Fred Stone
Passing Show of 1918 Charms Yuletide Audiences at Shubert
For Christmas week the Shubert Theatre presents The Passing Show of 1918 with outside Yuletide attractions, yet patronage remains strong. Eugene and Willie Howard lead the organization as the fast and furious fun keeps audiences entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shubert Theatre
Yuletide
Eugene
Willie Howard
Final week of Cappy Ricks at Plymouth Theatre in Boston
The Boston run of Cappy Ricks ends with strong attendance as Charles Abbe excels in the title role. Following this engagement on December 23 will be Lombardy, Ltd with Jeo Carrillo Grace Valentine and a party of models in the cast, drawing notable city attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cappy Ricks
Plymouth
Boston
Charles Abbe
Lombardy, Ltd
Jeo Carrillo
Grace Valentine
Fiddlers Three Enchants Tremont Theatre Audience
The production enters its third week at Tremont Theatre with Tavie Belge delivering a strong vocal performance and capable ensemble. Hal Shelley provides memorable humor while Louise Groody shines with sprightly dancing as part of the notable cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Tavie Belge
Hal Shelley
Louise Groody
Melodrama at Castle Square opens in Boston
At the Castle Square Theatre yesterday the melodrama For the Man She Loved had its first Boston performance. Mary Ballard frames a tale of devotion amid a murder mystery with police inquiry and touches of comedy. Actors Ayres, MacDonald lead a strong cast as the romantic leads. next week’s show is Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre
Boston
Mary Ballard
Mr. Ayres
Miss MacDonald
Mr. Kent
Mr. Bo
Castle Square Stock Company
Filene’s
Park Square Theatre Presents Up in Mabel's Room
The shrine of laughter is at Park Square Theatre with Up in Mabel's Room starring Hazel Dawn as Mabel. An extra performance is scheduled for Thursday afternoon December 26 with merriment and novel displays that offend by none and delight all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Square Theatre
Mabel
Hazel Dawn
Exeter Show Promotes Moore Mirandy and Young Features
The Monday to Wednesday bill at Exeter includes Tom Moore in Thirty a Week and Vivian Martin in Mirandy Smiles. Remaining attractions spotlight Clara Kimball Young in The Road Through the Dark and Enid Bennett in Fuss and Feathers with Official War Review Pathe News and comedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Exeter
Tom Moore
Vivian Martin
Park presents Alice Joyce in The Captain’s Captain holiday week
Alice Joyce leads the Park program with The Captain’s Captain during the holiday week. Emmy Whelen appears in Sylvia on a Spree, a comedy is shown, and Madame Thecla serves as soloist. Manager Soriero brings in a Santa Claus for children, who proves very popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Joyce
Emmy Whelen
Sylvia
Madame Thecla
Soriero
Santa Claus
Modern Theatre Bills Include Marguerite Clark and Geraldine Farrar
This week at the Modern Theatre features Marguerite Clark in Three Men and a Girl and Geraldine Farrar in The Hell Cat with news pictures and comedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Modern Theatre
Marguerite Clark
Geraldine Farrar
the Hell-Cat
Gertrude Hoffman shines at Keith's Theatre this week
Keith's Theatre features Gertrude Hoffman with novel dances and striking costumes. The program includes The Burglar with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry, Beatrice Herford in new characterizations, plus Billy Gleason Lillian Gonne Bert Albert in On Their Way to School and other acts, including All in Fun, Miller and Capman, Olympia Desvall, the Van Celles, the Pathe Weekly and Red Cross pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hoffman
Keith's
Jimmy Barry
Beatrice Herford
Billy Gleason
Lillian Gonne
Bert Albert
Darrell and Edwards
Miller and
Capman
Olympia Desvall
the van Celles
Pathe Weekly
Red Cross Pictures
Tel. Beach
Billy Glason
Darrell & Edwards
Gonne & Albert
Miller’ & Capman
THE
van Cellos
Mrs
Henry Miller and Ruth Chatterton headlining Dumas comedy
No shows this week at Hollis Street Theatre. Next Monday night December 23, Henry Miller and Ruth Chatterton begin a two weeks engagement in Dumas sparkling comedy of the Louis XV era A Marriage of Convenience. They are supported by a distinguished company of players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street Theatre
Henry Miller
Ruth Chatterton
Dumas
Business Before Pleasure at Wilbur Theatre This Week
The current week only remains of Business Before Pleasure at the Wilbur Theatre. After next Saturday evening the comedy heads for Chicago. The show has proved very profitable here. The Victory Girl will follow on December 23 with Justine Johnston and Harry Conor among the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Theatre
Chicago
Justine Johnston
Harry Conor
Howard Atheneum Burlesque Show Delights Fans
A lively mis of vaudeville at the Howard Atheneum featured Jack Reid and his Record Breakers. Annie Hart and Ify Jansen drew big crowds with sharp comedy while Mildred Howell Toots Kemp and Soldier Ben Hilbert also impressed in acts including The Human Dynamo and the Chateau Thierry veteran’s routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Atheneum
Jack Reid
Record Breakers Burlesque
Annie Hart
Comedienne
Muldoon
Picnic
Ify Jansen
Mildred Howell
Kemp
de Vaudeville
Ben Hilbert
Chateau Thierry
Rhea and Fitch
Renoma
John Coughlin
Human Dynamo
Morton
Dottie Morris
Jack
Hy Jansen
Toots Kemp
Chateau-Thierry
11Th
U.S. Infantry
Old Howard
The Columbia Theatre This Week Highlights Films
The bill opens Thursday at the Columbia Theatre featuring Private Harold Peat in Private Peat and Enid Bennett in When Do We Eat Lila Lee in Such a Little Pirate Olga Petrova stars in The Panther Woman and The Hand of Vengeance screened on and after Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Theatre
Harold Peat
Peat
Enid Bennett
Lila Lee
Olga Petrova
Ven-geance
Gayety Theatre presents Billy Watsons Big Girl Show
The Gayety Theatre features Billy Watson leading a laugh filled week with George E Barnes Beatrice Harlowe Kathryn Pearl Harry West Sweeney and Rooney and a notable ensemble of big girls. Special acts by Beatrice Harlowe Kathryn Pearl and Sweeney and Rooney accompany the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Watson
Gayety Theatre
George E. Barnes
Eeatrice Harlowe
Kathryn Pearl
Harry West
Sweeney
Rooney
Beatrice Harlowe
Franklin Park Theatre Presents A Friendly Visit at 2 am
Franklin Park Theatre shows Burns and Kissen Shannon Banks and company in A Friendly Visit at 2 a m with Gessler and her Dolly and Calerie, Netvs Pictures, a comedy and Unexpected Places with Bert Lytell. Change of bill Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park Theatre
Burns and Kissen
Shannon
Globe Theatre Bills Include Fairbanks and Ferguson
This weeks Globe Theatre program features Douglas Fairbanks in Arizona and Elsie Ferguson in Under the Greenwood Tree along with Hide and Seek and the Pathe Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Douglas Fairbanks
Arizona
Elsie Ferguson
Hide and Seek
The
Pathe Weekly
Mack Sennett
Orpheum Theater Stages Aquatic Act and Film Bill
Patrons enjoyed an aquatic act by John F. Conroy at the Orpheum with a large tank and shapely performers. The program also featured Hall and O'Brien in The Janitor and the Actress, Sam Hearn in The Rube and His Fiddle, Marshall and Welton, Billie Wolgast and girlie, Walter and Are Jones, plus films Hide and Seek and Douglas Fairbanks in Arizona. The bill will be changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
John F. Conroy
Hall and
O’brien
Sam Hearn
Marshall and Welton
Billie Wolgast
Girlie
Walter
Jones
Hall & O'Brien
Archie Jones
Marshall & Welton
Billy Wolgast
The Cavell Case with Julia Arthur at Upham's Corner Strand
The first half of the week features Julia Arthur as Edith Cavell in The Cavell Case at Upham's Corner Strand. The program also includes official fleet surrender pictures, Tom Moore in Thirty a Week, Louise Rodman and Arthur Martell at the Strand organ, and Mildred Harris in Borrowed Clothes with The Forbidden City and Norma Talmadge on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Arthur
Edith Cavell
Cavell
Upham's Corner Strand
Tom Moore
Louise Rodman
Arthur Martell
Strand Organ
Mildred Harris
Charlie Chaplin
Norma Talmadge
Fenway Theatre Shows Elaine Hammerstein in Her Man
Fenway patrons enjoyed Elaine Hammerstein in Her Man, with Mabel Normand in A Perfect 36 and a United States official War Review. Thursday to Saturday feature Maurice Tourneur Sporting Life, Gladys Leslie in The Beloved Impostor, Burton Holmes Travels, Pathe News, and Mutt and Jeff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenway
Elaine Hammerstein
Mabel Normand
United States Official War Review
Strand
Maurice ‘Tourneur
Sporting Life
Gladys Leslie
The She Devil at Scdllay Square Olympia Tonight
Theda Bara stars in The She Devil shown this week at the Scdllay Square Olympia. An official photo captures the unconditional surrender of the German battlefleet to the Allies. Vaudeville features the Steiner duo Lillian Calvert Dave Thursby Chinese musical novelty Zerthos and his dogs, Hide and Seek Mutt and Jeff and the Olympia News Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
Scdllay
Olympia
Steiner
Lillian Calvert
Dave Thursby
Zerthos and His Dogs
Norma Talmadge at Codman Square Theatre Bill
Norma Talmadge headlines at Codman Square Theatre in Her Only Way this week with Harry Houdini in The Master Mystery and four vaudeville acts. The bill will be changed on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Talmadge
Codman Square Theatre
Harry Houdini
Waldron's Casino Show charms with Hello America cast
Merriment and melody fill Waldron's Casino as Joe Hurtig presents Hello America with a remarkable cast led by Lewis and Cody and including Margaret White Owen Martin Shaw Jee Kitty Glasco and Billy Hill. A Liberty Statue picture opens the curtain and the second act features twenty chorus girls in lively singing and dancing sequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriment
Melody
Joe Hurtig
Waldron
Lewis and Cody
Margaret White
Owen Martin
Shaw and
Jee
Kitty Glasco
Boston
Billy Hill
Beacon Theatre Week Schedule Promises Starred Screenings
The Beacon Theatre presents Geraldine Farrar in The Hell Cat and Marguerite Clark in Three Men and a Girl for the week along with newsreels and short comedies.
Ashes of Love leads Boston Theatre program this week
The leading film at the Boston Theatre is Ashes of Love with James K. Hackett in the principal role. The cast includes Effie Shannon Mabel Juliene Ruby de Remer Paula Shay and others. Vaudeville features Cartmell and MW Harris Norton and Noble Jennie Middleton Tom Kelly and Kajuama. The Pathe Weekly and Red Cross pictures complete the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James K. Hackett
Effie Shannon
Mabel Juliene
Ruby de Remer
Paula Shay
Cartmell
MW Harris
Norton and Noble
Jennie Middleton
Tom Kelly
Kajuama
Pathe Weekly
Red Cross Pictures
Film stars at Lancaster Theatre this week
Tom Mix in Fame and Fortune and Marguerite Courtot in The Unbeliever play the first half of the week. Norma Talmadge in The Forbidden City Enid Bennett in When Do We Eat and Houdini in The Master Mystery fill out the schedule for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Marguerite Courtot
Lancaster Theatre
Norma Talmadge
Enid Bennett
Houdini
St James Theatre features Sporting Life and vaudeville acts
The St James Theatre screens Sporting Life in the first half of the week along with the seventh episode of The Iron Test and five acts of vaudeville. Also showing are Griffiths The Greatest Thing in the World and Harry Houdini in The Master Mystery, with the Pathe Weekly on after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Life
St. James Theatre
Griffith’s
Harry Houdini
Pathe
Gordon's Olympia Show Headlines Bessie Barriscale Title
Gordon's Olympia presents Bessie Barriscale in Two Gun Betty with a vaudeville lineup including Charles Martin Freemor and Lewis Meadow Brook Lane the Jolly Plack Tar Edwards Brothers Matt and Jeff a Mack Sennett comedy and the Olympia News Weekly plus the surrender photos of the German battle fleet on view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Barriscale
Gordon’s Olympia
Charles Martin
Freemor’ and Lewis
Meadow Brook Lane
Jolly Plack Tar
Edwards Brothers
Matt and
Jeff
Mack Sennett
Olympia News
Tremont Temple Shows Irish Scenic Pictures Popular
The pictures from the Irish Film Company at Tremont Temple draw large crowds with beautiful Celtic scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Robson Wins By Knockout In Five Round Title Bout
Robson of the Quaker club scored a knockout over Laughlin of Philadelphia in five rounds at Central A. C. The early knockdown left Laughlin staggered and Robson later landed a decisive blow to an area near the heart in the fifth. Laughlin, a game opponent, absorbed heavy punishment as Robson pressed the attack. The eight round semi final saw Dan O Dowd stop Jimmie Dunn before the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. O. Laughlin
Philadelphia
Central A. C
Tommie Robson
Robson
Laughlin
Philadelphian
Dan O'Dowd
South Boston
Jimmie Dunn
Pueblo
Col
Johnnie Lynch
Second Round Boxing Bout Sparks Draws at Prelim Night
Willie Roberts of Radio School heated the contest with Young Carlton of Commonwealth Pier, forcing Referen Moore to permit five rounds. In the first six round prelim, Young Trainer split a draw with Young Bruno of East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Roberts
Radio School
Young Carlton
Commonwealth Pier
Referen Moore
Trainer
Bruno
East Boston
Fostering Athletics for Ex Service Men in New England AAU
The New England AAU board of governors met at the Revere House to plan promoting amateur athletics for former war service men. They discussed actions to encourage recreation and competitive sports for ex service members who have served in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Governors
The
New England A. A. U
Revere House
Bowdoin Square Theatre Showcases German Spy Tale
Bowdoin Square Theatre screens The Prussian Curse revealing Captain Horst von der Goltz’s decade in Germany’s secret service. Bernstorff and spies unmasked, with patriotic themes and depictions of Kaiser era cruelty. Also shown The Temple of Dusk with Sessua Hayakawa, Iron Test continuation, and a vaudeville lineup including Toreat roosters Edwards Trio Frank King Madam Flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scollay Sq
Court St
Fox
R. A. Walsh
Germany
Liberty of
America
Horst von der Goltz
Sessue Hayakawa
Fox Sunshine
Torcat
Charlie Chaplin
Drury Lane
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Secret Service of
Bernstorff
Sessua Hayakawa
Toreat
Edwards
Frank King
Madam Flower
Somerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jewett
Plymouth Theatre
Tremont
Castle Square
Exeter Street Theatre
Keith’s Theatre
Columbia
Orpheum Theatre
Upham’s Corner Strand
Fenway Theatre
Scollay Square
Waldron's Casino
Beacon Theatre
Boston Theatre
Bowdoin
Swift & Company
U.S
New England
North Market Sto
C. H. Simons
Babes
Aean Eves
Mats. V
A. Hoa
Lee
J.d. Shubert
Vrectoard & Sat
Barney Bernard
Alexander
All Youth - Sunshine
Messrs. Lee
J. J. Shubert
Justine Johnstone
Frank Fay and
Kleverest
Qancine Khorus Konceivable
Web
Olonial Theatre
Charles J
Ted
Cohan & Harris
Chia UP
Charles Dillingham
Fred Stonen
Wyack O'Lantern
John Cumberland
Walter Jones
Worthy Cca
Mats
Oliver Morosco
Cappy
Ricks
Leo Carrillo
Shubertlh USA
Sgn iv
Wed
William Elliott
Firay Comstock
Morris Gest
Tom’w
Jacey Henricks and
Dorothy Hickey
Crescent Gardens
Revere Beach
Henricks
William Bold and
Rita Townsend
ONGFR
Eves
Sohn Corts
Tawie Belge
Wwe
Cople
Cretary
S & Jordan
Hollis
Ritaym
Apia
Riic
Olympia Wash
BOSTO
Ashes OF Loves
Kajirama
Cartmell & Harris
Thomas J. Kelly
Norton & Noble Burrender
Wehlen
Back Bay
JesiRs Lee
J.J. Shubert
Ana Ging
Hoe Hy
Arden
Man
Burns & Kissen
Bert Lytell
Loew’s
Les Mats
Geraldine Farbear
the Hell Cat
Little Miss Hoover
Fame & Fortune
Danse
Huntington Ave
R. J. Galvin
Ela Behr
Dr. Beland
Canada
Laurier
Berlin
Symphony Hall
John L. Bates
Beland
Krupp
England
Prince von Bulow
Herrick’s
A. Winchester
Boston Jazz
Ireland
Malone
Aviation
Farre
Horticultural Hall
SUN
Aft
Fri
Handel and Haydn Society
Emil Mollenphauer
Mabel Garrison
Merle Alcock
Arthur Hackett
Arthur Middleton
Mischaelman Genius of the Violin
Huntington Avenue
Boston Opera House
Intercolonial Hall
Dudley St
Roxbury
Holt
Lessee
Exeter
Copley Square
Mirandy
Billy Wats
Miss Hoover
ELKS
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Allston
Someerville
Dorchester
Fandel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!