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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
10
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap corns remedy from Cincinnati genius. It claims a few drops lift a sora and remove hard and soft corns or between toe calluses without soreness or irritation.
An advertisement extols Radway's Jellform in a tube as cleaner and more convenient. It promises painless use with no blistering or skin discoloration and a quick vanished healing effect with a warming soothing action.
Clayton and Elisa and Eduardo Cansino headline a whirlwind 1919 Dance Creations at Keith's Theatre with James Clemons and Joseph Regan, Wilbert Dunn. Corinne Frances and Bessye Clifford add comedy and beauty while Leon Varvara impresses at the piano. A storm delayed scenery and sent Thomas Shea to Springfield.
The Royal Vagabond continues its fourth week at the Colonial Theatre with strong audience appeal. Robinson Newbold leads a witty cast as George M. Cohan’s lively book lyrics and music energize the show and sustain its popular success.
Howard Atheneum ushered in Old Home Week with a lively burlesque show by Girls From the Follies, featuring Fred Binder Larry Largeveo Anna Armstrong Elsie Donnelly Shirley Mallette and others. An strong vaudeville bill followed with Adler and Dunbar Marshall and Covert Martini and Henry Walthall in False Faces. Next week Round the Town will headline the burlesque attraction.
Buck Jones delighted patrons as a wild west star in a program at Loew's Columbia Theatre. The companion feature was The Virtuous Vamp with Constance Talmadge. Week announcements list varies including What's Your Husband Doing and The Luck of Geraldine Laird, The Third Degree, His Wife's Money, Double Speed, The Trembling Hour, The Great Air Robbery and Salome.
At Gordon's Cambridge Central Square Theatre last night Douglas Fairbanks in when the Clouds Roll By was shown with five vaudeville acts including Burke and Betty Hector the wonder dog Mercer in Aerial Surprise Fuller and Zieman in Rollin em Where They Ain t and Whitfield Ireland in The Belle of Bingville A complete change of vaudeville and photoplays is announced for Thursday Friday and Saturday with Mother and the Law a Griffith production.
The Loew's Orpheum programme features Married via Wireless winning the grand prize for a nautical musical comedy with elaborate scenery and a strong cast. Other acts include Pete Pinto and Boyle in The Mysterious Trunk Lillian Watson Seymour and Jeanette in The Two Midnight Hooters and a sharp shooting exhibition with Lieutenant Fernand. The picture of the week stars Alice Brady in Sinners.
This week at the Modern and Beacon Theatres features Wallace Reid in Excuse My Dust Marguerite Clark in Easy to Get and Harold Lloyd in Hand to Mouth. The program is packed with speed and humor and aims to satisfy local film fans with popular comedies.
Mary Young stars in The Outrageous Mrs Palmer at the Arlington Theatre with John Craig directing. The show draws thousands weekly and tonight’s performance benefits the Associated Irish Societies campaigning for the ease of the Irish bands. A matinee Friday showcases other local players.
Waldron's Casino features Harry Hastings in a full week show with Dan Coleman as star comedian. The lineup includes William Wainwright as Coleman's foil Phil Peters in multiple eccentric roles Olive Te Compt Marjorie Mandeville Alma Bauer and Hazel Lorraine with a chorus of twenty four young women.
On March 15 at the Boston Opera House F Ray Comstock and Morris Gest present the second costume version of Chu Chin Chow. The show features 141 new mannequin costumes from England and duplicates of London jubilee edition outfits from His Majesty's Theatre. Original cast members Lionel Braham Marjorie Woods Don W Ferrandou Eugene Cowles Hattie Carmontel Stella St Audrie Albert Howson Helen Gunther Felice de Gregoriom George Rasely Gladys Earlscott Theral Lakg reprise their roles.
The second week of the Greenwich Village Follies opened at the Shubert Theatre in New York with Frances White James Watts Ted Lewis Ada Forman and Al Herman leading a vibrant cast and chorus. The production drew strong praise for its settings and performances and has drawn interest in Boston though the engagement is limited.
The Magic Melody by Sigmund Romberg opens at the Majestic for a four week run starting next Monday. Leading the cast are Charles Purcell Julia Dean Tom McNaughton Bertee Beaumonte Carmel Myers Earl Benham Renee Detling Alleen Poe and others with a chorus of beauties.
Marc Klaw presents the musical comedy Dere Mable at the Tre Mont Theatre for a three week engagement beginning next Monday. Star Louis Bennison will play Bill with Sam Ash among the featured supporting cast members.
Last evening at Hollis Street Theatre Bob enters its fourth week of engagement. The charming comedy from Edward Childs Carpenter and Mary Roberts Rinehart features Helen Hayes as Bob delivering a serious, convincing portrayal that brings the character to life for the audience.
Rachel Crothers play about youth and love set in a New York boarding house begins its fourth week at the Wilbur Theatre. Constance Binney and Henry Hull repeat strong performances earning universal audience praise.
Douglas Fairbanks stars in When the Clouds Roll By at Bowdoin Square Theatre with a realistic film plus Dangerous Hours from Thomas H Ince. Piccolo Midgets Rand and Gould and other acts cap the vaudeville. Bargain Night Friday and Auction of Souls next week.
The Waldorf features Alice Lake in a drama hailed as a must see. The bill also includes the Waldorf Musical Comedy company with Danny as premier comedian in In Wrong with new songs and stories. The entire program changes on Thursday.
Mary Pickford's final two weeks in Pollyanna began at Tremont Temple yesterday. The film's strong heart appeal plus abundant comedy gives it first prominence. Eleanor H. Porter’s story translation boosts its charm and influence, with Pickford superb and the supporting cast nearly flawless.
Elsie Janis and Her Gang began the final week of the Tremont Theatre engagement last evening. The musical revue is one of the season’s distinct novelties and has become a popular attraction. Miss Janis plans to travel to many large cities this season, leaving audiences regretful at the brief run.
The Park Square Theatre presents Honey Girl with Edna Bates Louise Myers Lynn Overman George McKay Edwin Holt Peter Lang and others. A crowd of regulars and new patrons enjoy the show with comedy music and solid acting.
Chemist D ji Lane of 532 Lane Building St Marys Kansas claims a simple asthma remedy. He offers a postpaid $1.25 bottle to testers who report effects within ten days, with payment only if cured. No money required, just name and address.
Cecil B. De Mille’s new photoplay Why Change Your Wife opens yesterday at the Park Theatre drawing photoplay fans with lavish staging and gowns. Star performances by Thomas Meighan Gloria Swanson and Bebe Daniels bolster a strong cast praised for acting and wardrobe.
The Plymouth Theatre shows heavy demand for The Girl in the Limousine as thousands seek seats. Cast members John Cumberland Doris Kenyon and Charles Ruggles deliver acclaimed performances noted for broad laughter and high energy.
Yesterday at Gordon's Olympia the photoplay The Right of Way starring Bert Lytell featured two endings inviting patrons to submit 200 word opinions for prizes. Arthur J. Martell impressed on the new Olympia organ while vaudeville showcased Joan S Blondy and company with Maude Dunn Dolly Ward and the Musical McLarens.
Final week at the Majestic Theatre features Theda Bara in The Blue Flame. Allen Dinehart co stars with Donald Gallagher DeWitt C. Jennings Thais Lawton and others delivering both curiosity and entertainment to crowds.
Somerville Theatre presents The 13th Chair a melodrama with suspense to the final moment. Cast includes Bklise Bartlett Audrey Baird and Mr Fassett. Parlor Bedroom and Bath follows on March 15 making a strong week for patrons.
The Globe Theatre bills Elsie Janis in The Imp and Leah Baird in The Volcano along with latest news and a comedy for the first half of the week. Thursday features Alice Brady in Sinners Peggy Hyland in Black Shadows news pictures and a comedy.
The Copley Theatre closed last evening for a private performance. This afternoon the company presents A Night Off, a Daly repertory farce. Mr Jewett casts the show with the leading members in the cast.
Temple Stock Company performs Sauce for the Goose at Malden Auditorium this week. Adelyn Bushnell and Dwight Meade headline in what reviewers praise as bright songs and amusing situations.
A well known druggist reports Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens hair naturally and evenly. Millions buy the Sage Tea Recipe improved formula to restore dark, youthful-looking hair overnight.
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