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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1916
Page
9
Tremont Temple began its second week with a patriotic performance aimed at arousing love of country and a resolve for peace and security. Audiences reaction showcased the show’s preparedness theme and its call to ensure safety for the nation and its people.
A testimonial from Anamosa Iowa notes relief from displacement and general run down condition after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Mrs L J Hannan describes headaches backache and sister’s illness improving after two bottles. The letter cites widespread acceptance of the remedy for women’s health.
An ad touts Sargel as a safe inexpensive flesh builder that aids digestion to convert food into fat. It claims 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh, with refunds if not satisfied, and warns it is best for those seeking weight gain with cautious use for nervous indigestion.
A widely used New England remedy Oxidaze tablets with instructions to dissolve every two hours for coughs colds and bronchitis. The ad claims it prevents pneumonia and lung trouble and offers money back if no relief.
Boston patrons saw A King of Nowhere at the Shubert starring Lou Tellegen in a romantic hero role. The piece is praised for its stately presence and Tellegen in the French trained acting style, with little accent in English.
A stage review depicts Henry VIII amid gout and paranoia at Hampton Court where Sir Godred King of Nowhere and Lady Margaret clash with wit and danger. Lou Tellegen’s somber Celtic knight and Sydney Greenstreet as Henry drive a romantic comedy with brisk humor and spirited swordplay.
The Cohan and Harris farce remains a rapid-fire draw with Will Deming Grant Mitchell Ben Johnson Marjorie Wood and Louise Drew delighting audiences. Public favorites, these stars depart after this final week.
Charlotte Walker stars in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine and Valli Valli appears in The High Road. The Cumberland Mountains romance and a gripping tale of personal resilience headline the first half of the week’s bill.
Staten Island Actors Home stars join a film campaign by Actors Fund of America aimed at raising 500000 in 15 weeks toward a 1000000 endowment. The project features a homewritten drama directed by Daniel Frohman with Nat C. Goodwin bound for Mirror Films, and appearances by Fannie Ward Marguerite Clark Hector Turnbull and others in varied roles.
Openings drew long lines as Castle film The Whirl of Life drew many away. Vernon Castle and Mae Murray appear in period pieces with svelte dance sequences and colonial romance across Paramount and Selig travel reels.
Mary Pickford appears in Poor Little Peppina at the Modern Theatre for a full week. The film features a charming Italian girl heroine and is described as a dramatic, appealing Mary Pickford piece. The same bill continues with Violet Horner in The Marble Heart, a photo drama of life in France with love intrigue and crime delivering a moral lesson.
The Darwinian themed program at Loew's Orpheum featured Consul the educated simian and his adopted daughter Betty, with comedian Harry Breen and a lineup including Prevost and Brown, Vio and Lynn in The Best of Friends, Grey and Old Rose dance, Dickinson and Deagan, and a feature photo play Hamilton Revells in The Price of Malice.
McIntyre and Heath revived at B I Keiths Theatre after six years in The Georgia Minstrels delighting audiences with Old Southern darky sketches. The program includes William Morris in Mrs Temple's Telegram condensed, The Flower Shop with Hunt ing and Frances, Caupolican’s song and speech, Horelik gypsies, Josie Heather and Casey jr, Heather duo, and Loveland by Bradley and Norris. Joe Weber and Lew Fields billed next week in Mike and Meyer.
The Redemption Club at Charlie Waldron's Casino features Peter Clark's Rosey-Posey production by Walter Pearson. The show wows with music dance scenery costumes and top performances as Grab Dollar and Souse are portrayed by Clare Fivans Harry S. Le Van and Harry Bently. Lead women Mamie Mitchell Billie Davis and Janet Pearson along with Flo and Ollie Sherlock Earl and Marie Gates deliver standout numbers. The first act closes with tableaux including The Spirit of 76 and the Statue of Liberty while the second act parades Broadway favorites and celebrity impersonations.
This week's bill at Scollay Square Olympia Theatre includes Visions De Mi Lola by Clyde Renalds featuring Gertrude Renalds in electro scenic poses. Also on the program are Dow and Dow Hebrew comedians Alexander Patti and company, Miller Packer and Selz, and the Lodi troupe with acrobats. The Fox feature The Ruling Passion stars William IK Shay and Claire Whitney, a fatal love tale from the Far East.
Castle Square Theatre reports high interest for Between the Lines as the Harvard prize play enters its last week. The Craig Players headline the cast in a popular series entry. A Delta Upsilon Fraternity production of King Henry the Fourth part two is planned for Monday and Tuesday, followed by the Craig Players return on Wednesday for the week’s remaining performances.
William Hodge has staged three successive dramatic successes in Boston at the Majestic Theatre. After The Man from Home and The Road to Happiness, his latest Fixing Sister runs into its fifth week, drawing strong approval from local audiences.
The production at Park Square Theatre winds down its run as two young adventurers rise from misfortune to sudden luxury. The lively comedy delivers romance and danger, marking one of Boston’s most engaging shows in years.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre continues Mike Sacks and the Marcus musical company for another week with the comedy Fun for All. The bill features Murray brothers, Beatrice Miller and others, plus Marguerite Clark in Wild Flower and Pearl White in The Iron Claw. A Mike Sacks imitate contest offers a $15 gold piece Thursday with a full programme change.
Boston Theatre offers The Turmoil with Valli Valli in the principal role a powerful love and business clash set in the Midwest The program includes three other features vaudeville acts Li Hong Thwang and company present The Hong Kong mysteries with magic feats animals birds scenery and The Floating Ball Ben Deeley leads the comedy The New Bell Boy with Marie Wayne Guerra and Carmen Waiva Cummings and Lynch and Zellar among other attractions
Jean Bedini and his Big Novelty Show begin a seven day run at the Gaiety Theatre. The act features Bedini and a top juggling routine with Charlie Mac. Davis and Stafford, a black-face duo, deliver a sharp singing and dancing set ending with In the Jail House Now. Other attractions accompany the program.
Henry Miller and Ruth Chatterton continue in their seventh week at Hollis Street Theatre in a beloved adaption of Jean Webster's story. Chatterton's Judy charms audiences as does Miller's Jervis Pendleton in a witty, upbeat production praised for lively performances.
George MacFarlane begins his second week at the Plymouth Theatre in Heart of the Heather a Scotland set drama about a young adventurer returning to Burley Brig in the Highlands. He performs in a highly lively and engaging manner delivering stirring romance and adventure.
The Colonial Theatre Boston opened its second week of the Boston engagement with Around the Map, a globe trotting musical comedy billed as the most dazzling ever seen on the Colonial stage. The house was full as audiences followed a rapid journey from Paris to New York in three hours.
Loew's Globe Theatre showcases Alexander and Scott in their first Poston appearance in years with blackface routines and impersonations. Gertrude Nowlin, Dave St. Clair, George McFadden, and the Reckless Trio headline a diverse program including aerial acts and a new Pat and Mike bit, running into midweek.
The Hearts of Men features at Franklin Park for the first three days of the week. Patrons urged the booking, and the vaudeville program is of the highest quality. The Iron Claw episode two, starring Miss Pearl White, drew applause.
The Howard Atheneum welcomed a sparkling burlesque show featuring Carol Schroder in a parachute novelty, Harry Seymour, Jim Lake, Sid Gold, Rose Allen, and ex Phillies star Billy Hallman. Acts by Madeline Webb Louise Arkandy the Vascarys Dailey brothers and more drew applause. Friday will host amateur night under Sam Cohen.
Miss Aurore Lacroix, pianist, gave a recital in Jordan Hall. She played Bach, Scarlatti, Gossec, Beethoven, Chopin, and more, with a mix of fluent, decorative interpretations and some technical lapses. The audience was cordial and presented flowers.
Miss Frances Nevin presented the first in a series of opera recitals in the Adam suite at Copley Plaza Hotel with pianist George Copeland. She offered a dramatic reading of Mme Butterfly while Copeland accompanied during the intense moments. The audience showed strong interest and the recital drew a good-sized crowd.
Gordon’s Olympia presents the miniature Musical Comedy Fun in Toyland to great laughter and applause. The Ten Knights of the Desert whirl wind acrobats impress. Jane Plant and Timmons perform a singing piano number. Voy and Lynton, O’Brien and Egomar, and LaReine and Hamil provide variety acts. The Mutual Masterpicture A Law Unto Himself also pleases audiences.
St James Theatre opens with Cecile Weston and Louise Leon singing original songs. The Max Oben troupe showcases acrobatics alongside Burke and Toohey in Casey's Visit. Lemon City’s Paul Quinn and Lew Mitchell perform The Bunkum Goode Gold Mine, with Downs and Gomez in new repertoire. Feature photo is George Beban in The Pawn of Fate.
A sleeping girl at Cambridge Hospital is reported to be asleep after a 14 1/2 hour stretch of slumber. She woke briefly Sunday afternoon and then returned to sleep, with doctors puzzled by intermittent wakefulness and a continued long sleep pattern.
Mr Kemp received 93 110 40 in a suit against Hammond Hotels Corporation lessee and tenant. He claimed loss from a pool room on the hotels ninth floor where he bet on a horse named Allfalfa that finished far behind.
Brookline hosts dual competition at the public baths with Brookline Swimming Club and Brookline Gym A A meeting slated for the evening of Saturday March 1. The small crew of top swimmers from Brookline prepares for the annual event.
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