Wanderer Opens Second Week at Boston Opera House
The Wanderer drew overflow crowds in its second Boston Opera House week. Nance O’Neil and James O’Neill star with a large cast including Charles Dalton Frederick Lewis Lionel Braham and many others as clergy guests from Boston attend the show led by Rev. N B Whitney chaplain of Charlestown Prison.
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the Wanderer
Boston Opera House
Nance O'Neil
James O'Neill
Charles Dalton
Frederick Lewis
Lional Braham
Sydney Herbert
Ernest Cove
Henry Duggan
Jean Stuart
Florence Auer
Jean Robertson
Olga Newton
Edwin Martyn
Sydney Mather
George Byron
C. H. Faulkner
Ketty Galanta
Wanderer
Boston
N. B. Whitney
Charlestown
The Man Who Stayed at Home closes at Copley Theatre
The engagement at the Copley Theatre ends soon as audience numbers rise. The play continues through Saturday evening December 22 before the regular repertory season opens with Shaw’s Fanny’s First Play.
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Copley Theatre
Shaw
Fanny
Adams Shines in A Kiss for Cinderella at Hollis Street
Hollis Street Theatre in Boston enters the final week of Maude Adams engagement. She captivates as Cinderella with heightened enthusiasm in Barrie’s comedy. Next week features three Barrie one acts for theatregoers.
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Maude Adams
Hollis Street
Barrie
Boston
Miss Adams
Show of Wonders at Shubert Ends This Week
The Shubert Theatre presents The Show of Wonders with George Munroe and Marilynn Miller in a lavish Winter Garden style revue. The show closes in its final week as a strong cast supports the principal comedian and a large company. English entertainer Harry Lauder opens a weeklong engagement on Monday December 3.
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Shubert Theatre
George Munroe
Dainty Marilynn Miller
Howard Brothers
Winter Garden
Messrs. Shubert
Harry Lauder
Final week of Love O' Mike at Wilbur Theatre opens
The Wilbur Theatre begins the final week of its successful Love O' Mike engagement with strong attendance and audience delight. The farewell performance is set for Saturday evening. De Luxe Annie is announced as the Dec 3 attraction.
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Love O
Mike
Wilbur Theatre
Majestic Theatre Shows Star William Hodge In A Cure for Curables
William Hodge delivers a popular performance at the Majestic in a comedy praised for its human touches and clever methods. Attendance since opening night a week ago has pleased management, with Hodge’s stay in Boston listed as indefinite.
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William Hodge
Majestic
Hodge
Boston
The Grass Widow Ends Week at Park Square Theatre
The closing week drew another delighted audience as The Grass Widow impressed with its music and sharp lines. The company, led by George Marion and Natalie Alt with Gretchen Eastman Victor Morley and Howard Marsh, has added to its bright laurels. Up stairs and Down follows, a comedy which has enjoyed popularity elsewhere.
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Grass Widow
Park Square Theatre
George Marion
Natalie Alt
Gretchen Eastman
Victor Morley
Howard Marsh
Warfield Honors Herr Von Barwig Run at Colonial Theatre
David Warfield continues his Herr Von Barwig impersonation at the Colonial Theatre. The Music Master remains a crowd draw as Warfield maintains his initial portrayal without changes. The engagement nears its end.
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Colonial Theatre
David Warfield
Herr von Barwig
Klein
Mr. Warfield
David
Tremont Theatre Show 'Turn to the Right' Reaches 100th Boston Run
Last evening at the Tremont Theatre in Boston the play Turn to the Right reached its 100th performance with the same enthusiasm and strong company work. The article notes the show continues with final presentations expected in the latter part of December.
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Tremont Theatre
Boston
Globe Theatre Presents Her Unborn Child In Second Week
The Globe Theatre enters its second week of the melodrama Her Unborn Child drawing large audiences. The present day tale centers on middle class lives and moves directly to a strong climax with abundant humor throughout.
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Globe Theatre
Les Miserables Play at Tremont Temple This Saturday
Les Miserables presented at Tremont Temple next Saturday features the story of Jean Valjean in pursuit of redemption. The production is hailed as a landmark human drama, highlighting Hugo's famed tale of stigma and pursuit.
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Tremont Temple
Victor Hugo
Jean Valjean
Cigar Factory Boss Faces Skill and Materials Challenge
The article notes the difficulty of obtaining proper materials and skilled labor for cigar manufacture. It argues this test proves whether a plant boss is fit for the job, citing the C. A. CIGAR plant as a case.
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Willee
Vaudeville at B F Keiths Delights Monday Audience
Paul Morton and Naomi Glass shine in 1917-1250 while a Mack Esplan mystery melodrama In the Dark shows humor over suspense. Florenze Tempest charms with The Lily and the Rose and boy numbers. Maude Earle and company present The Vocal Verdict. other acts include Le Maire and Gallagher Battle of Whatsthous e Milt Collins Patriot Ford and Houghton Bits of Musical Comedy the Three Johns equilibrist s Littlejohns juggling jewels and Hearst-Pathé current events finale.
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B. F. Keith
Paul Morton
Naomi Glass
Mack Esplan
Florenze Tempest
America
Maude Earle
Littlejohns
Hearst-Pathe
Beach
Morton & Glass
Milt Collins
Maude Earl & CO
LE Maire & Gallagher
Three Johns
Ford & Houghton
World's Pictures
Waldron's Casino Presents Billy Watson Big Show This Week
Waldron's Casino headlines Billy Watson at the head of his "Own Big Show" this week in Boston. The Original Billy brings top entertainment with Beatrice Harlowe Kathryn Pearl Frances Russell Helen Russell and more. A singing and dancing revue with a capital company and new acts from start to finish.
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Billy Watson
Waldron
Boston
Billy
Waldrons
Krausemeyer
Alley
Philip
Watson
Beatrice Harlowe
Kathryn Peari
Frances
Helen Russell
Harry Montague
Tony Kennedy
Lew Reynolds
Planter and Monday Morning featured at Boston Theatre
Tyrone Power stars in the picturized drama The Planter based on Herman Whitaker novel with vivid jungle scenery in Southern Mexico and a dramatic tropical storm sequence. Lew Madden provides vaudeville satire Monday Morning. Japanese jugglers The Hanamura troupe and others complete the program at the Boston Theatre.
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Boston
Tyrone Power
Herman Whitaker
Lew Madden
Mr. Power
Mexico
Ludwig Hertzer
Hanamura
Lamb
Frosini
Hearst- Pathe Pictures
Franklin Park Theatre Weekly Screen and Vaudeville Lineup
This week at Franklin Park Theatre features Evelyn Nesbit Thaw with Rus sell in Threads of Destiny. Also shown are In the Wake of the Huns and a vaudeville bill with the Weiss company and others. Later, Emmy Wehlen stars in The Outsider and Charlie Chaplin in The Jitney Elopement with a full vaudeville change.
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Franklin Park Theatre
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Russell
Weiss
Glen and Jenkins
Roach and McCurdy
Richard Anderson
Emmy Wehlen
Charlie Chaplin
Park Theatre Show Promises High Caliber Week
A strong bill at the Park Theatre features The Eternal Mother with Ethel Barrymore and The Habit of Happiness with Douglas Fairbanks. Barrymore showcases deep emotional talent while Fairbanks brings his renowned good humor to screen his concept of happiness. The program also includes the usual comedy pictures and a solid musical segment, maintaining Manager Sariero’s high standard.
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Park Theatre
Ethel Barrymore
Douglas Fairbanks
When a Man Sees Red at Scollay Square Olympia
William Farnum stars in a red-blooded drama with Jewel Carmen as Violet North. The vaudeville bill features Gray and Klunker, Weber and Redford, Jimmy Reynolds, the American Minstrel Maids, Kaufman and Lillian, and the Warous Whirlwinds. Pathe News Weekly and other features complete the program.
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William Farnum
Scollay Square
Olympia
Farnum
Jewel Carmen
Violet North
Gray
Klunker
Weber
Redford
Golf Links
Jimmy Reynolds
Kaufman and
Lillian
Pathe News
Castle Square Theatre Presents Concert and Photo Play Program
A balanced bill at Castle Square Theatre featured Ruth Every on violin and John Smallman on voice. Screen offerings included News Pictures, Matt and Jeff cartoon, Satin and Calico, and The Tar Heel Warrior with Walt Whitman as plantation owner. Thursday will showcase The Little Princess with Mary Pickford.
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Castle Square Theatre
Ruth Every
John Smallman
Matt and
Jeff
Walt Whitman
Little Princess
Mary Pickford
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sir George H. Reid to Speak at Tremont Temple Tonight
Sir George H. Reid M P and late premier of the Australian Commonwealth will lecture on America and World affairs at the Tremont Temple. The lecture supports the British Imperial Relief Fund in connection with the American Red Cross.
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George H. Reid
Tremont Temple
M. P
Australian Commonwealth
America
Narncy
British Imperial Relief Fund
American Red Cross
George
WM. P
Australia
Red Cross
Burlesque Thrills at Howard Athenium Week
The Howard Athenium presents The Girl in the Bottle featuring Louise Pearson The Million Dollar Beauty with a wide range voice and engaging personality Manny King Harry Seymour and Mike Kelly lead a lively burlesque trio Anna Nose Rose Allen and Annette Ford get special mentions Fred Hall and Eddie Hill shine Also on the bill Four Lukens Al Ripon Jim and Flo Bogart Elite Duo Charles Deighn and John Zimmer Ice show starts at noon on Thanksgiving Day
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Howard Atheneum
Louise Pearson
Manny King
Harry Seymour
Mike Kelly
Anna Nose
Rose Allen
Annette Ford
Fred Hall
Eddie Hill
Four Lukens
al Ripon
Jim
Flo Bogart
Charles Deighn
John Zimmer
Howard
Hamlet
Harry Out
Anna Rose
al Ripen
Flort
Chas Deighn
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Fairbanks and Hart Bill
Bowdoin Square Theatre offers a moving picture and vaudeville bill led by Douglas Fairbanks in The Man from Painted Post and William S. Hart in The Aryan. Fancy Jim Sherwood and a strong cattle rustling segment play beside Western acts Sam Brownell John Judd and a full vaudeville lineup. Next week John Mason stars in The Libertine.
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al Somerby
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Douglas Fairbanks
Painted Post
Fairbanks
Jim Sherwood
Smiling Star
Sam Brownell
John Judd
William 8. Hart
Bessie Love
Lawrence Crane and
Welcome
DeVall Sisters
George Driscoll
John Mason
Atre
Ti Nous
WM. S. Hart
Gayety Theatre Follies of the Day thrills crowds at Gayety
Gayety Theatre hosts Barney Gerard's Follies of the Day drawing two crowded houses yesterday. The burlesque show features new ideas and a versatile book Oh You Shakspere by Gerard. Gertrude Hayes leads a strong company with notable turns by Miss Hayes in The Wanderer burlesque and a clever Wanderer travesty. Chester Nelson and Frank Mackey handle comedy while a young, vibrant chorus supplies musical numbers.
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Barney Gerard
Gertrude Hayes
Miss Hayes
Tisha
Chester Nelson
Frank Mackey
Orpheum Theatre Vaudeville Bill Stages All Star Acts
At Loew's Orpheum Theatre yesterday a strong vaudeville program featured The Six Royal Hussars singing and instrumental act, O'Brien Havel with Miss Valeska in Will Cressy's sketch Ticks and Clicks, May Elinore and Violet Carleton in Nonsensical Nonsense, and numbers by Hickey and Cooper Cook and Stevens and Piquo the clown gymnast. Screen entertainment included News Pictorial and The Silent Man with William S. Hart. The entire bill rotates Thursday with Norma Talmadge in The Secret of the Storm Country.
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Loew's
Orpheum Theatre
Six Royal Hussars
Boston
O’brien Havel
Miss Valeska
Will Cressy
May Elinore
Violet Carleton
Hickey
Cooper
Cook
Stevens
Piquo
William S. Hart
Norma Talmadge
Lancaster Theatre Showcases Miss U. S. A and The Great Mystery
The Lancaster Theatre presented two photoplays yesterday Miss U S A features June Caprice in a patriotic drama praised for heart comedy and charm The Great Mystery stars Earle Williams as a hunter of men in a gripping detective tale Thanksgiving attractions include Jack and the Beanstalk with the Fox kiddies 3000 strong in the cast
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Lancaster Theatre
June Caprice
Earle Williams
Fox Kiddies 3000 Strong
Exeter Street Theatre Week Attractions
The Exeter presents Pauline Frederick in The Hungry Heart Olive Thomas in Indiscreet Corinne Julian Eltinge in Clever Mrs Carfax and Little Mary McCaliston in Pants for the current week.
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the Exeter
Pauline Frederick
Olive Thomas
Corinne
Julian Eltinge
Mrs. Carfax
Mary MccAliston
Copley Square
Beacon Theatre Presents Reaching for the Moon and Molly Entangled
The Beacon Theatre features Doug las Fairbanks in Reaching for the Moon as the ambitious hero and Vivian Martin stars in Molly Entangled. Both photoplays entertain with lively performances and charming scenes at the week’s bill.
All for a Husband at Gordon's Olympia
Virginia Pearson stars as Myra Haynes in All for a Husband at Gordon's Olympia this week. The program includes Who Is Number One episode four Anna Katherine Green’s gripping screen story, vaudeville cycling act by Frank Wilson, and a mix of songs dances and comedy acts plus Pathe News Weekly.
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Virginia Pearson
Gordon's Olympia
Myra Haynes
Anna Katherine Green
Frank Wilson
Henry
Adelaide
Bennett
Lee
Fagle
Pathe News Weekly
All Star Vaudeville at Loew's St James Theatre
The show featured Bertha Creighton and company in Our Husband, plus Weber and Elliott, Boris Chandler and the De Rose sisters, Herman and Henley and Monroe and Grant. On screen were News Pictorial, a comedy, and The Silent Master with Robert Warwick. The bill changes Thursday to The Silent Man with William S. Hart.
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Loew’s St. James Theatre
Bertha Creighton
Our Husband
Weber
Elliott
Boris Chandler
de Rose Sisters
Herman
Henley
Monroe
Grant
Robert Warwick
Silent Man
William 8. Hart
Intense Cold Numbs Devens Training Ends
Winter weather at Camp Devens chills recruits with temperatures from 12 to 18 degrees and strong winds. Officers fear winter training is unsafe at Ayer and Devens. A Thanksgiving train run is announced with Troy, N Y as the first stop and 22 more specials to follow.
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Devens
New England
Ayer
Camp Devens
Land
Springfield
Worcester
Troy
N. Y
Gardner
Athol
Orange
Greenfield
Shelburne Falls
Hoosac Tunnel
North Adams
Williamstown
Peterburg Junction
Eagle Bridge
Johnsville
Harsh Winter Tests For Draft Training And W C A House Opening
Cold weather hinders training as recruits suffer numb hands and reduced rifle efficacy. Officials warn sending more draftees outdoors risks illness, while heating failures prompt repairs. Hundreds attend the W C A Hostess House dedication with Major General Hodges, hosted by Mrs Endicott Peabody, who spearheads a regional fund drive.
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New England
Hodges
Endicott Peabody
Groton School
Harold Peabody
Bishop Lawrence
Peabody
National War Work Council
W. Co. A
Chevrons Awarded to Greater Boston NCOs at Devens
Greater Boston men predominate in the list of non commissioned officers whose appointments were announced today at Camp Devens. The 301st Artillery NCOs include several soldiers from the Boston area, reflecting regional representation in the unit.
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Greater Boston
Camp Devens
Appointments Complete Non-Commissioned Ranks in 31st Light Field Artillery
The headquarters company of the 31st Light Field Artillery Regiment under Colonel Brooke announces the completion of non-commissioned ranks. The list includes sergeants etc across multiple towns and even international postings, naming individuals and their cities from Newton to Fall River and Toronto.
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31St Light Field Artillery Regiment
Brooke
Bugler
8. S. Livingston
Fall River
BE. P. O'Neill
Newton
J. L
Obert M. Knight
Winchester
T. C. McDermott
Stoneham
William E. Harle
Jesse F. Swett
Brookline
James M. Linnehan
Dennis M. Cronin
John Crosky
Lynn
H. Grandmaison
W. G. Law
Winthrop
R. W. Noble
H. BE. Atkinson
Thomas Howes
Farmington
Conn
Ringland
Toronto
Canada
L. L. White
A. H. McCarthy
Roxbury
F. D. Rowe
Malden
H. Warren
Swampscott
T. F. Higgins
Paul Frazer
Arlington
S. Habelow
Revere
J. J. Quinlan
Reading
BE. Brayman
Modern Theatre Hosts Vivian Martin In Molly Entangled
Vivian Martin, a dainty film star, appears at the Modern Theatre this week in Molly Entangled. Douglas Fairbanks shares the bill as the smiling hero of Reaching For the Moon.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Beacon Theatre
Smiling Star
Dainty Vivian Martin
Molly Entangled
Vivian Martin
Modern Theatre
Molly
Foreign trade as war winner emphasized at City Club
Walter F. Wyman urged using foreign commerce to pay war loans, arguing a million in postwar profits could cover twenty million in war debts. The City Club Round Table drew a large crowd of trade leaders including H. H. Humphries and Thomas W. Pelham as speakers on boosting exports.
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New England
Walter F. Wyman
National Association of Credit Men
Round Table
H. H. Humphries
The
Boston Credit Men’s Association
0. T. Erickson
Thomas W. Pelham
George E. Parmenter
W. Irving Bullard
Lord
Boston University
Ansel R. Clark
H. H. Morse
Fenway Theatre Opens Week with The Mark of Cain Trio
Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno headline the Fenway bill for the first three days this week in The Mark of Cain. Charlie Chaplin returns in By the Sea. Thursday to Saturday features Alice Brady in The Maid of Belgium with war as backdrop and The Game of Wits starring Gail Kane.
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Vernon Castle
Antonio Moreno
Fenway
Charlie Chaplin
Alice Brady
Gail Kane
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Charlie Chap UN
Del Gainer Enlists in Navy at Charlestown Yard
Del Gainer Red Sox substitute first baseman joined the navy at Charlestown yesterday and will report Monday. His enlistment followed the request of roommate Ernie Shore and he is assigned to the chaplain’s office which oversees athletic events.
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del Gainer
Red Sox
Charlestown Navy Yard
Del
Ernie Shore
Gainer
Elkins
W. Va
Uncle Sam
Chaplain’ Office
Patriotic Concert Honors Local Servicemen Families
A patriotic concert at the Church of the...n in Boston honored boys in service from the first section. Mr and Mrs Michael Begley of 46 Sumner Street were awarded a prize service flag for donating five sons to the country. Belmont Associates organized the event and presented the church with a great American and service flag.
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Church of the Sumption
Boston
Michael Begley
Sumner Street
Belmont Associates
Lexington High School field hockey team wins return game
The Lexington High School girls field hockey team defeated Arlington High School 11 to 1 on Spy Pond field yesterday afternoon in Arlington.
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Lexington High School
Arlington High School
Spy Pond
Arlington
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