Blood and Sand at Hollis Street Theatre with Otis Skinner
Edward H. Crosby reviews Blasco Ibanez inspired drama Blood and Sand at Hollis Street Theatre starring Otis Skinner as Gallardo. Skinner delivers strong Latin passion while Catherine Calvert as Dona Sol matches with graceful realism. The cast handles dramatic scenes well in a two week engagement followed by Mr Pim Passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Crosby
Blasco Ibanez
Tom Cushing
Hollis Street Theatre
Otis Skinner
Joen Gallardo
Toreador
Dona Sol
Gallardo
Boston
Donald
Skinner
Catherine Calvert
Madeline Delmar
Ethel Downie
Pim
Kennedy Associates at Arlington Theatre Opens Season
A large Arlington Theatre audience enjoyed the Kennedy Associates first theatre party of the season with a splendid Ghemian Girl opera performed by a skilled chorus. Attendees included President and Mrs. Joseph P. Donovan, Vice President and Mrs. Peter J. Gillooly, Treasurer Francis P. Bradley, and numerous guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Associates
Arlington Theatre
Joseph P. Donovan
Peter J. Gillooly
Francis P. Bradley
Emma Brauer
Margaret Gorman
Dorothy Finkelstein
Lillian Holden
Fanny Karmensky
Jennie Spiel
Laura Harris
Teresa Craven
Sadie Hall
Philesta Mooney
Helen Webster
Dorothy Brosnahan
Altamith
Bessie Smith
Florence Benton
Ralph McAuley
Joseph P. McNahon
Eugene J. Ferguson
John P. Riley
William F. Duncan
John A. Lyons
Over the Hill film quits Tre Mont Temple engagement
William Fox sensational photo play Over the Hill will end its engagement at the Tremont Temple next Saturday evening despite strong audience interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Tremont Temple
How to darken gray hair with a home mix
A Cincinnati barber with over forty years in the trade advises a simple home formula to darken gray hair. Mix half a pint of water with one ounce bay rum a small box of Barbo Compound and one ounce glycerine. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade is reached.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Daly's Farce at Copley Delights Local Audiences
Henry Jewett players staged Augustin Daly's four act farce A Night Off. A packed house enjoyed rapid action and sharp humor as Professor Justinian Babbitt seeks money while Marcus Brutus Snap hunts a home talent play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustin Daly
Henry Jewett
Justinian Babbitt
Cambridge University
Marcus Brutus Snap
Marcus Brutus
Justinian
Percy Foster
Dierdre Doyle
Xantippe
Catherine Willard
Clive
Peek a Boo at Gayety Burlesque Opens Week
The Gayety Theatre presents Peek-a-Boo a lavish burlesque with two acts nine scenes and sixty performers. Kelso Brothers lead a cast including Florence Darley Howard Morrissey and Pierrette with striking electrical effects and a twenty dancer chorus. The show aims for Broadway style variety and laughter throughout.
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Gayety Theatre
Kelso Brothers
Florence Darley
Howard Morrissey
Edward Guigley
al Dayton
Balzer
Gertrude Mullen
Maurice K. Cummings
Pierrette
Franklin Park Theatre Presents Chaplin and Stars
The Franklin Park Theatre shows Charlie Chaplin in his best comedies today and tomorrow with extra attractions and David Powell in Dangerous Lies. Alice Lake stars in Infamous Miss Revell Thursday through Saturday. Chaplin returns for the rest of the week with a Hope Diamond Mystery chapter and a vaudeville program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park Theatre
Charlie Chaplin
David Powell
Alice Lake
Miss Revell
Fenway Theatre Presents A Man's Home and The Single Track
Last night at the Fenway Theatre the feature A Man's Home starred Harry Morey Kathryn Williams Fatre Binney Matt Moore Grace Valentine and Roland Bottomley The other photo feature was Corinne Griffith in The Single Track The soloist Miss Bernice Batson completed a solid programme for the bill Thursday Friday and Saturday show William S Hart in Three Word Brand and Eileen Percy in Little Miss Hawkshaw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenway Theatre
Harry Morey
Kathryn Williams
Fatre Binney
Matt Moore
Grace Valentine
Roland Bottomley
Corinne Griffith
Bernice Batson
Hart
Eileen Percy
Miss Hawkshaw
Nazimova and Walton in final Exeter showings
Today and Wednesday mark the last chance to see Nazimova in Camille and Gladys Walton in High Heels at Exeter Theatre. For the final three days of the week Constance Talmadge stars in Mamma's Affair and Alice Lake in The Infamous Miss Revell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazimova
Camille
Gladys Walton
Constance Talmadge
Mamma
Alice Lake Ieacen
Loew's Orpheum Show Delights Boston Audiences
A holiday program at Loew's Orpheum Theatre featured the comedy Let’s Go by Batchelor Vert and Kramer with lively acts by Turner and Turner Gordon Duo Harvey De Vore Trin Tom Mahoney and Jewel’s Manniking. Shirley Mason screen debut in Canon go th oe latest news. A new film will premiere Thursday Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loew's Orpheum Theatre
Batchelor
Vert
Kramer
Turner & Turner
Gordon Duo
Harvey de Vore Trin
Tom Mahoney
Jewel
Shirley Mason
Boston
Theodora at Shubert Boston Premier Spectacle
The Italian film Theodora brought by Goldwyn Co. had its Boston premiere at the Shubert Theatre last night. A spectacular production with limited cinema equal. Based on Sardou's play and historical facts with Sarah Bernhardt star power in the original stage version.
Theodora Empress of Byzantium in Dramatic Film Review
Theodora daughter of a lion tamer becomes a Byantium courtesan and later empress. Justinian pays homage and marries her as conspirators plot against him. The tale follows passion, betrayal, and a deadly love while lions loose in a panic scene thrill audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora
Bysantium
Justinian
Roman Empire
Andreas
Myrta
Marcellus
Théodora
Rita ‘Jolivet
Rene Maupre
Big program at Boston Theatre dazzles crowds this week
A varied Boston Theatre bill headlines Dustin Farnum in The Devil Within a gripping sea tale. Janet of France and Charles Hamp perform A Little Touch of Paris, Musical Eccentrics feature violin and sax, Sherlock Sisters sing, Kareka Brothers perch, and Blue Bert Kenny with I R Nobody present humorous routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dustin Farnum
Janet
France
Charles W. Hamp
Paris
Balfe Opera at Arlington impresses Boston patrons
The Bohemian Girl by Balfe staged by the Boston Society of Singers at the Arlington Theatre drew strong audience approval. Helena Morrill as the Bohemian girl impressed with range and voice. Norman Arnold as Thaddeus and Herbert Waterous as the Gypsy leader received praise for vocal skill. Stanley Deacon as Count Arnheim stood out. Miss Boyden offered a rich mezzo-soprano, with an excellent chorus throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfe
Boston Society of Singers
Arlington Theatre
Frank Waller
Helena Morrill
Norman Arnold
Thaddeus
Herbert Waterous
Stanley Deacon
Count Arnheim
Miss Boyden
Shavings at the St James a Boston Stock Company standout
The St James Theatre hosted Shavings an adaptation of Joseph Lincolns novel by Marion Short and Pauline Phelps with fine acting and staging Walter Gilbert as Jed earns praise Viola Roach shines Phineas Babbett Harold Chase Mark Kent Ralph Remley Theresa Kilburn and others deliver strong turns The production is described as thoroughly American well performed and entertaining though not great drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lincoln
Marion Short
Pauline Phelps
St. James Theatre
Boston Stock Company
Cape Cod
the St. James
Jed
Walter Gilbert
Viola Roach
Phineas Babbett
Harold Chase
Mark Kent
Sam Hanniwell
Ralph Remley
Gabriel Bearse
Theresa Kilburn
Barbara Armestrong
Thoreoughly
Pola Negri Stars in One Arabian Night at Old South
Pola Negri headlines One Arabian Night at the Old South Theatre with Ernst Lubitsch directing. The Bagdad set tale follows Zuleika in a harem and a dancer who captivates the Sheik’s family, a prince, and a sly slave merchant as passions clash and loyalties shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pola Negri
Old South
Ernst Lubitchs
Miss Negri
Bagdad
Zulsika
Nour-Ed-Din
Miss Negrin
A Fromance
Zuleika
The Rose Girl Runs Final Week at Wilbur Theatre
The Rose Girl closes its final week at the Wilbur Theatre after a run praised for its charm tuneful score and witty comedy. The show will be followed by The Night Cap on November 28 with announced performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Theatre
Florence Reed stars in The Mirage at Selwyn Theatre final week
The Selwyn Theatre marks the final week of Florence Reed in The Mirage a drama of intense emotions admirably performed by Reed and her troupe Thurston the magician follows on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Reed
Selwyn Theatre
Thurston
Why Girls Leave Home at Lancaster Theatre
Warner Bros. feature Why Girls Leave Home plays at Lancaster Theatre. The film is described as a big picture that tackles a clear heart of the problem with a constructive story revealing the factors behind the fegeons and suggesting correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Bros
Lancaster Theatre
Big Pictures
Tae Fegeons
Gerard Show at Waldrons Bloom of Burlesque in Boston
Waldron's echoed with laughter yesterday as Barney Gerard's Girls de Looks glittered on stage. Joseph K. Watson and Will H. Cohan head a 60 performer company in two acts and nine scenes with song hits, dazzling dance, and electric scenic effects. Watson and Cohan's farcical sketch Slotkin and Slotkin, Bankers and Brokers, provoked hearty laughter at Wall street satire. The chorus of Girls de Looks numbers about twenty, all strikingly pretty and in their teens, contributing numerous tableaux.
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Boston
Watson and Cohan
Slotkin
Akit
Wall Street
Lair of the
Bears of Finance
Tremont Theatre Delights With The Love Letter
The Love Letter continues to entertain Tremont Theatre patrons as another week opens. John Charles Thomas and cast deliver a romantic story and charming score in a pleasing performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
John Charles Thomas
Two Little Girls in Blue at Colonial Theatre
The Fairbanks twins entertain at the Colonial Theatre with adventures in an East Indian steamer as their performance unfolds. A company member aids the narrative during the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Twins
Colonial Theatre
Cone of
Bordoni Tops Keiths Bill at the Keiths Theatre
International star Trene Bordoni headlines a balanced Keiths Theatre bill. The program features Ivanoff the Russian dancer, Beth Cannon with Bankoff, Shean brothers, Venita Gould impressions, Vernon Wallace and Maude Powers in Georgia on Broadway, Paul Decker in I Heard, Madelon and Paula Miller, Daly Mac and Daly skating, Mme Bradna in the circus and more with Pathe weekly and Aesop’s fables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene Bordoni
Keiths
Ivanoff
Beth Cannon
Bankoff
Bankoffer
Shean
Venita Gould
Lanore Ulric
Belle Baker
George Cohan
Julian Bitinge
Grace LaRue
Bert Williams
Vernon Wallace
Maude Powers
Georgia
Kelther
Paul Decker
Edwia Burke
Madelon
Paula Miller
Daly
Mac
Mme, Bradna
Circus Beautiful
Pathe Weekly
The Conquering Power and For Those We Love at Twin Theatres
The Modern and Beacon theatres offer The Conquering Power starring Alicea Terry and Rudolph Valentino, adapted from Balzac and directed by Rex Ingram. Eugenie Grandet’s love story unfolds amid provincial France as a gold driven father falters. Betty Compson stars in For Those We Love with Lon Chaney as the reformed gambler in a small town tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern
Beacon Theatres
Alicea Terry
Rudolph Valentino
June Mathia
Balzsac
Eugenio Qgrandet
Rex Ingrahm
Gentua
Balasco Tibanes
Alice Terry
Eugenie
Ralph Lewis
Betty Compson
Mise Compson
Lon Chaney
Lively Howard Show Highlights Burlesque and Vaudeville
The Howard Ath enaeum hosted Chick-Chick Company led by Harry Fields with a lively burlesque show and a strong vaudeville bill. Dixie Mason Helen Dale Betty Gordon drew praise while the Great Blackstone showcased magic in Seized by the Ku Klux Klan. The Paramount feature The Wild Goose impressed, and next week will screen the Dempsey Carpentier boxing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Athenaeum
Harry
Jake) Fields
Boston
Dixie Mason
Helen Dale
Betty Gordon
Great
Blackstone and Company
Charley Bradley
Shapiro
Bernstein
Long Nace
Paramount Picture
Shore Acres Delights Somerville Players Audience
Somerville residents enjoyed Shore Acres for the first time in Somerville with James H. Doyle as Nat Berry Edna Markey as Helen and Arthur Howard as the doctor delivering a skilled performance The matinee on Thanksgiving Day starts at 3 pm The week of Nov % features Over the Hill and debut of Jasmine Newcombe with the troupe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Shore Acres
James H. Doyle
Nat Berry
James A. Herne
Edna Markey
Helen
Arthur Howard
Jessamine Newcombe
Somerville Players
Thrill Films At The Park Feature Clarence Kelland Story
The Park Theatre showcases a screen version of a Kelland story with Priscilla Dean performing log riding stunts in a tale of a lumber city heiress who travels to the North Woods to live with her stern uncle. A silent housekeeper schemes murder to advance a son’s claim to wealth, with Martha Mattox praised for her chilling portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence B. Kelland
Park Theatre
Priscilla Dean
Miss Dean
Big North Woods
Neice
Martha Mattox
Herbert Rawlinson
Miss
Barbery Coast
San Francisco
Gaston Glass
Deauville
France
Central Theatre Opens in Somerville With Star Photoplays
A large gathering attended the opening of Somerville's Central Theatre at 161 Highland Avenue Central Street. Mayor Pl dtridge praised the new playhouse which promises modern comfort and exclusive feature photoplays including Anita Stewart in Playthings of Destiny and H B Warner in Dice of Destiny. The program also featured Pathe news two reel comedy and Eunice Gilman applause winning renditions. The theatre offers matinees at 2 15 and evening shows starting at 8 each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Theatre
Highland Avenue
Central Street
Somerville
Pldtridge
Behelt
Anita Stewart
H. B. Warner
Pathe
Eunice Gilman
Special Thanksgiving Matinee For The Three Musketeers Fans
Manager Meagher of the Globe Theatre announces a special extra performance of The Three Musketeers starring Doug Fairbanks on Thanksgiving Day at 5 p.m. The extra show aims to accommodate continuing popularity of the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Fairbanks
Alexander Dumas
the Three Musketeers
Meagher
The
Globe Theatre
Weldona Praised by Boston Woman for Rheumatism Relief
A Boston resident Mrs S Kitchen describes relief from rheumatic knee pain after using Weldona. She recounts severe morning stiffness and difficulty in daily tasks, noting gradual improvement and gratitude. Weldona Co invites readers to obtain a free book and visit Houghton Dutton Drug Dept for information.
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Weldona
Weldona Co
Boylston St
Boston
Houghton & Dutton Drug. Dept
Ladies Must Live at Scollay Square Olympia Theatre
The film Ladies Must Live starring Betty Compson and Robert Ellis dazzles at Gordon's Scollay Square Olympia Theatre surpassing expectations with a thrill packed story and high Tucker standard comparable to The Miracle Man. Supporting cast Mahlon Hamilton Jack Gilbert Leatrice Joy Gibson Gowland and Marcia Moon praised. Also features Clyde Cook comedy The Toreador and a vaudeville program led by Ruth Granville and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Loane Tucker
Gordon’s Scollay Square
Olympia Theatre
Ruth Granville
Miss Harris At Bowdoin Square Theatre This Week
Mildred Harris the screen star appears in person at Bowdoin Square Theatre for the week. She is 20, noted for beauty and a strong speaking voice. A reception for patrons, souvenir photos, and shows including The Son of Wallingford and A Poor Relation accompany vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Harris
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Miss Harris
Charlie Chaplin
Lady Patrona
Fitzmaurice Paramount Debuts at Gordon's Strand Theatre
George Fitzmaurice's Paramount production Experience scored heavily on its first Dorchester presentation at Gordon's Strand Theatre yesterday. Charles Chaplin crowned king of comedians by The Idle Class beginning a week engagement, plus short subjects and an organ recital by Francis J. Cronin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fitzmaurice
Paramount
Dorchester
Gordon’s Strand Theatre
Charles Chaplin
Francis J. Cronin
Tremont Temple to Show Queen of Sheba Matinee
Public seat sale opened at Tremont Temple box office for William Foxs Queen of Sheba engagement next Monday matinee. Miss Betty Blythe stars as the queen with Fritz.tieber portraying King Solomon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Fox
Queen of Sheba
Tremont Temple
Betty Blythe
Fritz Tieber
King Solomon
All Star Show At Colonial Theatre For Disabled Service Men
A 2:15 this afternoon theater benefit at the Colonial Theatre features stars from Boston theatres and other attractions to aid disabled service men in local hospitals. The event showcases unusual proportions and promises a lively bill for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Boston
All Star Bill at Majestic Theatre shines with variety
A vaudeville bill at the Majestic Theatre headlined by Lieutenant Gitz Rice with Hal Forde and Lee White and Clay Smith delighted a large audience. The program featured Robinson's 18 ton military elephants, the Goldsmiths with two poodles, Lucille Chalfant, Mile. Anna Codee, Billy McDermott, Griff, and a News Weekly cartoon, delivering a well balanced showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gitz Rice
Hal Forde
Lee White
Clay Smith
Majestic Theatre
Boston
Miss White
Robinson
Goudsmiths
Lucille Chalfant
Mile
Anna Codee
Billy McDermott
Griff
Plymouth Theatre Hosts The Bad Man Hit to City
The Plymouth Theatre presents The Bad Man a blend of drama and satire. Holbrook Blinn stars as the good bandit drawing new admirers while pleasing current fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook Blinn
Plymouth
Way Down East Opens at Gordons Central Square For Six Days
D W Griffith's wonder spectacle Way Down East opens at Gordons Central Square Theatre for a six day run. The program also features a splendid all star vaudeville lineup and other attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Griffith
Gordons Central Square Theatre
Sage on Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage on Sulphur Compound as a simple at home solution to darken faded or gray hair. It claims an even natural look, a full bottle cost, and results after repeated applications with no visible telltale signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Boston Man Credits Tanlac For Rheumatism Cure
Thomas L. Gannon, long time railroad oiler from Boston, says Tanlac relieved a twenty year rheumatic condition. He reports uniform relief from bone and knee pain, now claims full mobility and strength, calling Tanlac a miracle. Tanlac distributed by International Proprietaries, Inc., and sold in Boston by Liggett Drug Stores.
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Tanlac
Thomas L. Gannon
Warwick St
Boston
New York, New, Haven & Hartford Railroad
Taniac
Boston Common
International Proprietaries, Inc
All Liggett Drug Stores
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Montague Love
Persen
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