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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1917

Page

6

Gaiety Theatre Burlesque Stars Shine at Week’s Run

Kennedy headlining the Sight Seers at the Gaiety Theatre with partners Miller and Kelley. Warry Kelley handles several roles while Katheryn Dickey Kitty Forsythe Flo Davis and Lottie Blackford portray the chorus. The chorus is described as high grade.

Will Kennedy Sight Seers Gaiety Theatre Rube Jack Miller Harvey Kelley Warry Kelley Gentle Sex Katheryn Dickey Kitty Forsythe Flo Davis Lottie Blackford

Park Theatre Screenings Feature Multiple Stars This Week

Robert Warwick and Doris Kenyon appear in A Girl's Folly at the Park Theatre along with Frances Nelson in One of Many. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in The Great Secret chapter eight. The Selig Tribune and Ralph Herz present Winning and Heiress, while Gus M. Kaiser delights with operatic selections.

Robert Warwick Doris Kenyon Park Theatre Frances Nelson Boston Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne The Selig Tribune Ralph Herz Gus M. Kaiser

Getting Married at Plymouth Theatre a Shaw novelty

Edward H Crosby writes a bold kitchen drama with English views on matrimony and divorce. Faversham lends delicate humor as the bishop, Miss Crosman shows strong comic chops, Cherry shines as a bachelor, Hare and Spong support, and the crowd including Gov McCall approves the two week engagement.

Boston Plymouth Theatre Bishop's Palace Mr. Faversham Miss Crosman Charles Cherry Lumsden Hare Hilda Spong Governor McCall

Getting Married: A Farce On Love And Divorce At The Theatre

The bishop's daughter marriage plans collapse as guests debate matrimony in Shaw's farce Getting Married. William Faversham leads a strong cast including Henrietta Crossman, Charles Cherry, Hilda Spong, Lumsden Hare, John Harwood, George Fitzgerald, and Aileen Hackett delivering sharp satire and brisk wit.

William Faversham Henrietta Crossman Charles Cherry Hilda Spong Lumsden Hare John Harwood George Fitzgerald Aileen Hackett

Waldron's Casino Burlesque Show Highlights Six Diving Belles

The Hip Hip Hooray Girls week at Waldron's Casino features Frolics in the Air a satire by Junie McCree Triple Beds by Fred Chapin and a vaudeville interlude. The Six Diving Belles headlined by Helen Osborn and Clair Farry receive top billing with comic Rob Pierce and Frank Peck filling supporting roles. Dorchester Night Wednesday honors Ben Pierce with local fans invited.

Waldron Junie McCree Fred Chapin Helen Osborn Clair Farry Ben Pierce Dorchester William H. Weston Pierce Frank Peck Helen Vreeland Maybelle Mahlum Leona St. Clair Tillie Stork

Gordon's Olympia Envy Tops the Seven Deadly Sins Offerings

Gordon's Olympia featured Envy as the stellar attraction with Kittie's Band led by J Coates Lockhart and Major Smart receiving strong applause. The bill included Snappy singing and dancing with ventriloquistic feats, Ed F. Reynard and company, Mack and Mabelle, Carl Damann troupe, Reidy and Curry, plus films The Winning of Sally Temple and The Great Secret with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne.

Envy Gordon’s Olympia Kittie J. Coates Lockhart Major Smart Ed F. Reynard and Company Mack and Mabelle Carl Damann Reidy and Curry Sally Temple the Great Secret Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne

Castles Square Theatre Opens with Notable Cast

Aool There Was at Castle Square last night drew strong crowds. William Courtleigh impresses as the perturbed husband, with Miss Conroy superb as the vampire woman. Hallett Thompson shines as the friend, while LEngle, Anderson, and Wichman meet high expectations. The play runs through this week and next.

Aool Castle Square William Courtleigh Miss Conroy Hallett Thompson Miss L'Engle Miss Anderson Miss Wichman

Triple bill features Marie Empress and Wallace Reed.

On Monday to Wednesday Marie Empress stars in The Girl Who Doesn't Know. Thursday to Saturday Wallace Reed co stars with Anita King in The Golden Fetter, a thrilling Western photodrama, with Alice Brady in her Hungry Heart on the same bill.

Marie Empress Wallace Reed Anita King Alice Brady

Exeter Street Theatre Presents Bridges Burned and The Golden Fetter

The Exeter Street Theatre shows Mme Olga Petrova in Bridges Burned and Wallace Reid in The Golden Fetter through Wednesday evening. Ralph Herz offers a comedy Winning an Heiress, with Douglas Fairbanks in The American in the final days. George Beban stars in His Sweetheart, Bray cartoons and Burton Holmes travel pictures complete the bill.

Exter Street Mme Olga Petrova

The Blue Paradise at Wilbur Theatre Opens Week

Wilbur Theatre presents The Blue Paradise with Cecil Lean as lead comedian and Vivienne Segal Cleo Mayfield Teddy Webb among the cast. The show runs last evening with music and romance and an extra Thursday afternoon performance announced.

Wilbur Theatre Blue Paradise Cecil Lean Vivienne Segal Cleo Mayfield Teddy Webb

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health

Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims quick relief from distressing cases and notes it is a mild vegetable compound sold in two bottle sizes with a test sample offer.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Love Mill Songfest Captivates City at Colonial Theatre

A musical comedy titled The Love Mill by Earl Carroll and Alfred Francis opened last evening at the Colonial Theatre. Carroll, known for Canary Cottage, brings a familiar musical comedy device with a readable story and lively numbers designed for local audiences.

Colonial Theatre Earl Carroll Alfred Francis

The Love Mill at the Music Hall Delights Audiences

A musical comedy adaptation features Peggy Thompson who succeeds in love while her sisters Millie Lucille mispair. Cast includes Tessa Kosta Vera Michelena Gwen dolyn Piers and Nicholas Thompson with an orchestra and lively numbers like When You Feel a Little Longing. The Love Mill runs through the current engagement.

Nicholas Thompson Lucille Millie Peggy George Dodge Gayety William King Tom Morris Aldar Przeaprodensky Carter Beaumont Tessa Kosta Alice Hegeman Gwendolyn Piers Jeanette Lowrie Vera Michelena Gertrude Clemons Katie Gustav von Seyffertitz Clarence Harvey Trynn Overman Frank Allsworth John McGowan Love Mill

Douglas Fairbanks Stars In The Americano At Old South

At the Old South Theatre during the first half of the week the hero is Douglas Fairbanks in The Americano with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in The Great Secret on the same program. On Thursday Friday and Saturday Dorothy Dalton stars in Chicken Case Casey and Charles Richman in The Secret Kingdom.

Douglas Fairbanks Old South Theatre Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Dorothy Dalton Casey Charles Richman

Franklin Park Theatre Presents Ethel Barrymore in The White Raven

The Franklin Park Theatre showcases Ethel Barrymore this week in The White Raven. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in The Great Secret. Vaudeville features Fred Becker Betty Bruce Stewart Lerner and Ward and E. E. Clive company in One Good Time.

Franklin Park Theatre Ethel Barrymore Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Fred Becker Betty Bruce Stewart Lerner and Ward E. E. Clive

Beacon Theatre Presents Marie Empress and Marie Doro Bill

The Beacon Theatre showcases Marie Empress in The Girl Who Doesn’t Know and Marie Doro in Lost and Won as the leading features through tomorrow night. From Thursday to Saturday Wallace Reid and Anita King star in The Golden Fetter, a Western drama, with Alice Brady presenting The Hungry Heart.

Marie Empress Marie Doro Beacon Theatre Wallace Reid Anita King Alice Brady

Fenway Theatre Showcases Star-Studded Week

Benjamin Christie leads Blind Justice at Fenway Theatre with Mrs. Vernon Castle in Patria. Charlotte Walker stars in Pardners for the final three days. Charlie Chaplin appears in Easy Street and The Great Secret with Francis X. Bushman rounding out the program.

Benjamin Christie Fenway Theatre Vernon Castle Charlotte Walker Charlie Chaplin Francis X. Bushman

Modern Theatre Showcases Clara Kimball Young in The Price She Paid

Clara Kimball Young stars at Modern Theatre this week in The Price She Paid with Lillian Walker in Kitty Mackay on the same bill. Reviewers say the dimpled star was born for her role.

Clara Kimball Young Modern Theatre Lillian Walker Kitty Mackay

Clarifying Cod Liver Oil Emulsions vs Extracts

The article explains Pure Food and Drug Laws target mislabeling of cod liver products. It stresses cod liver oil emulsions like Scott's Emulsion contain pure Norwegian cod liver oil with glycerine, are alcohol free, and endorsed by physicians while extracts are alcoholic and weaker. Scott & Bowne Bloomfield is cited.

Scott & Bowne Bloomfeld Hed Lorib

Theatrical Week at Keiths and Related Vaudeville Acts

Gladys Clark and Henry Bergman present original songs with Cliff Hess on piano at Keiths this week. Belle Baker, hailed as the Mary Garden of syncopation, delivers a standout performance. Adelaide and J J Hughes offer The Garden of the World in a clash between Peace and Civilization. Hugh Herbert returns in The Prediction. George Rolland and company star The Vacuum Cleaners. Charlie Olcott presents A Comic Opera in 10 Minutes, with Bradley Ardine Miller Mack and Mrs. Vernon Castle in Patria.

Gladys Clark Henry Bergman Keith Cliff Hess Belle Baker Miss Baker Mary Garden Adelaide J. J. Hughes Hugh Herbert George Rolland and Company Charlie Olcott Bradley and Ardine Miller and Mack Mrs. Vernon Castle

War's Women at Bowdoin Square Theatre Faces Women Viewers

Bowdoin Square Theatre presents War's Women this week with Frank Keenan supporting the lead. The photoplay emphasizes women's wartime burdens and audiences praise the serial Patria and The Great Secret continuations. Ting Shan Wang troupe adds a noted vaudeville act as seven other features are offered. Washington's Birthday program starts at 10 am for young patrons.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Frank Keenan Vernon Castle Ting Shan Wang Washington

Doll's House at Copley Theatre Impresses City Audiences

Copley Theatre presents A Doll's House by the Henry Jewett Players to strong notice. The company is praised for its versatile dramatic range and careful training. On Thursday the English cast members plan a banquet in honor of George Washington.

Henry Jewett Copley Theatre Doll's House Thien Henry Jewett Players A. Doll George Washington

Tremont Theatre Delights With Miss Springtime

The Tremont Theatre continues to fill houses with Miss Springtime a light comedy with music. The score features a chain of pleasing melodies and a delicate romance throughout. Principal cast includes Frank MelIntyre Harrison Brockbank Frank Doane Ethel Pettit Zoe Barnett Wilmuth Merkyl and Mae Hennessey with a famed chorus. An afternoon show is planned for Thursday.

Tremont Frank MelIntyre Harrison Brockbank Frank Doane Ethel Pettit Zoe Barnett Wilmuth Merkyl Mae Hennessey

Boston Theatre show features The Tiger Woman and Zara to Uncle Tom

The Boston Theatre presents Theda Bara in The Tiger Woman and Will H Murphy with Blanche Nichols in From Zara to Uncle Tom this week. The vaudeville bill includes Primrose Four three Musical Misses Lamb and Morton and Thornton and Thornton. Also shown are Mrs Vernon Castle in Patria episode six and the comedy There’s Many a Fool.

Theda Bara Will H. Murphy Blanche Nichols Boston Lamb Morton Thornton Vernon Castle

Seremonda Opens at Hollis Street With Julia Arthur

The Hollis Street Theatre opened the second week of Seremonda last evening with Julia Arthur in the title role. The house was well filled and the performance praised for a beautifully presented play and well trained company.

Julia Arthur Hollis Street Theatre Miss Arthur Seremonda

Globe Theatre Features New Films in Daily Lineup

Loew's Globe Theatre presents a rotating all film program highlighting George Fawcett in The Heart of Texas Ryan. Myrtle Gonzales stars in God's Crucible on Wednesday, Viola Dana in Sweet Rosie O'Grady on Thursday, Ann Murdock in Where Love Is on Friday, and Dorothy Davenport in The Girl and the Crisis on Saturday.

Loew's Globe Theatre George Fawcett Texas Ryan Myrtle Gonzales Viola Dana Rosie O’grady Ann Murdock Dorothy Davenport

Orpheum Bill Features Many Acts in Holiday Show

The Orpheum Theatre showcased a ten person Southern company in Holiday in Dixie Land. The bill included Reed and Wood Leonard and Anderson Bernard and Lloyd in I Need a Lawyer Foster and Ferguson the Four Valdares and Ti Ling Sing. Also shown were current news a comedy and The Witching Hour a film adaptation of Augustus Thomas drama.

Orpheum Theatre Orpheum Sunny South Dixie Land Reed and Wood Leonard Anderson Bernard and Lloyd Foster and Ferguson Four Valdares Ti Ling Sing Augustus Thomas

Park Square Theatre Delights with Fair and Warmer

Park Square Theatre enjoys solid comfort as Fair and Warmer proves a pronounced hit. The merry farce is bright and laughable with capital performances by Madge Kennedy and John Arthur. An extra show is added for Thursday afternoon.

Park Square Theatre Madge Kennedy John Arthur

Shubert Theatre Presents Eileen in Final Fortnight

The Shubert Theatre opened last evening its last two weeks in Boston. Victor Herbert and Henry Blossom produced Eileen to favorable public response with a strong cast led by Vernon Stiles Edward Martindale Scott Welsh Olga Roller Grace Breen Paulette Antoine and others. A special Thursday afternoon performance is announced.

Eileen Shubert Theatre Victor Herbert Henry Blossom Boston Vernon Stiles Edward Martindale Scott Welsh Olga Roller Grace Breen Paulette Antoine

Dr. Joy's Sanitarium headline at St. James Theatre

The leading act at Loew's St. James Theatre yesterday was Dr. Joy's Sanitarium by a six member company. The bill included Will and Mary Rogers Beulah Pearl the Gliding O'Mearns a pair of modern dancers and Geehan and Spencer. The program featured a comedy current news and the photoplay The Bad Boy with Robert Harron in the cast.

Loew’s St. James Theatre

Charming Widows Burlesque Shines at Howard Atheneum

The Charming Widows burlesque company entertained yesterday with live comedy singing and dancing. Eddie Dale received a royal welcome as Sam Carlton and Jim Cooper drew burlesque fans. Kyra introduced classical dance numbers along with other vaudeville specialties by Kean and Fox Billy Moran George Adams and Eddie Doherty. Washington's Birthday show starts at 12.

Howard Atheneum Eddie Dale Howard Sam Carlton Jim Cooper Mr. Carlton Mr. Cooper Harry Peterson Ada Lum Helen Stanley Mae Cameron Connie Fuller Kyra Kean and Fox Billy Moran George Adams Eddie Doherty Johnson Sisters Washington

Washington Theatre Presents The Gun Fighter and A Girl Like That

The Gun Fighter stars William S Hart leading the bill this week at the Washington Theatre. Irene Fenwick appears in A Girl Like That. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne feature in The Great Secret. Later shows include The Girl of the Timberlands and Lost and Won with Marie Doro.

Gun Fighter William S Hart Washington Theatre Irene Fenwick Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne

Women strike at Hamilton Woolen over foreman rumor

About 200 women and girls, more than a third of the factory staff in Southbridge, walked out today at the Hamilton Woolen Company over rumors that foreman Charles Cornock is German. Superintendent Armstrong says Cornock is not German as far as he knows and expects workers to return. If not, replacements will be found.

Southbridge Hamilton Woolen Company Charles Cornock Benjamin Armstrong

Mayor backs Monahan Circle in South Boston strandway

Mayor Curley proposes naming one circle on the South Boston strandway for the late John L Monahan who was a U S Representative at the time of his death.

Curley South Boston Strandway John L. Monahan House of Representatives

Majestic Theatre Draws Crowds with A Daughter of the Gods

The Majestic Theatre continues its strong run with A Daughter of the Gods drawing large afternoon and evening audiences. Annette Kellermann’s aquatic stunts add to the spectacle and appeal of the show.

Majestic Annette Kellermann

Poslam Promises Quick Relief for Ailing Skin

Poslam claimed to meet every skin ailment including pimples eczema rashes redness and inflamed complexions. The product soothed irritation ended itching and offered rare healing power. Free samples were available by writing Emergency Laboratories New York.

West 25Th St New York City

Crying spells end after Lydia Pinkham remedy use

Mrs Augustus Baughman of Enchant Pennsylvania recalls severe female troubles and nervous strain. After trying doctors she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports regaining health and the ability to work.

Lydia E. ‘ Pinkham Lydia RE. Pinkham Augustus Baughman Enchant Lydia E. Pinkham

Itching Blisters On Baby Head and Face

Mrs Felix Smart of Old Town Missouri describes a baby with itching blisters on the head and face, scalp soreness, hair loss, and sleepless distress. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with healing in thirteen days and notes a free sample offer via post card from Boston.

Felix Smart Seventh St Old Town Cuticura Dept. H Boston

Turn Back to Nature with Q-Ban Hair Color Restor er

Advertising copy touts Q-Ban as a safe natural gray hair solution sold in Boston Cambridge Chelsea drugstores and Memphis Tennessee. It promises gradual even color restoration, a glossy soft look, and a money back guarantee, with additional Q-Ban products available by mail.

Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes Boston Cambridge Chelsea Hessig- Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn

Treatment for influenza via laxatives and A K Tablets

A Lancet Clinic article by Dr. James Bell of New York says excessive medication harms influenza care. He notes patients are seen after fever begins, recommends gentle bowel cleansing with salts or citrate of magnesia, and relief from high fever, headache, and sore muscles with one anti- xamnna tablet every three hours.

James Bell New York City Bell

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