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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
19
Cynthia notes a narrator fearing Mrs Wyatt’s gaze as he suspects he marries Christine for reasons tied to a second honeymoon. The lines hint at doubt, hidden motives, and the social pressures surrounding marriage.
Jimmy Challoner a London man of means jealously pursues Cynthia Farrow a famed stage beauty who rejects him for favors from other suitors. After a quarrel he shifts to Christine Wyatt and impulsively plans marriage to her while Cynthia reveals she left him because he was poor. Jimmy mails Horatio a cable announcing engagement to Christine and continues to chase his fluctuating fortunes.
In a hesitant scene at a jeweller, Jimmy Chaloner struggles to appear enthusiastic as Christine pursues a ring. He recalls better moments with Cynthia while Christine’s mother, Mrs. Wyatt, worries about her health. Christine finally chooses a single diamond that flashes on her hand.
Christine and Jimmy face a rushed, hopeful marriage after engagement. Christine frets about possible misgivings as Jimmy conceals past heartbreak. A hospital call for Christine’s mother adds tension, with plans to reveal secrets to Mrs Wyatt. The tale closes with a promise to continue tomorrow.
An advertisement asserts that Danderine prevents fallen hairs and dandruff after application. It promises every hair gains life vigor brightness color and thickness, with a few cents cost for the product.
Anne Bronaugh shines as the role created by Constance Binney at Somerville Theatre, with Carroll Ashburn as lead. Cast includes Mabel Colcord John Gordon Terese Van Grove Myrtle Ellen Clark George Wetherald Jerry Cornell and W. W. Gerald. Kendall Weston oversees scenic effects. Next week: The Crimson Alibi in stock.
At the Malden Auditorium yesterday the Temple Players presented James M Barries comedy What Every Woman Knows. Miss Bushnell played Maggie Wylie and Mr Meade portrayed John Shand with notable fit and the supporting cast delivered an able, satisfying performance.
Mary Pickford stars as Mavis Hawn in Heart o the Hills at Gordon's Olympia. The Kentucky mountains setting and John Fox Jr. story provide comedy and pathos as the latest film screens, followed by a five act vaudeville bill in the Olympia Weekly program.
At the Arlington Theatre the musical farce Look Who's Here delivers a brisk afternoon and evening show. Frank Mandel Edward Paulton and Silvio Hein supply book music for a Boston favorite about novelist Robert W. Holmes and his matrimonial troubles. Cecil Lean stars with Cleo Mayfield Rosamond Purcell in a strong cast delivering vocal numbers and dance routines that heighten the cheerful spectacle.
Barney Gerard presents Follies of the Day at Waldron’s Casino all week with Harry Welsh Johnny Weber and a strong wheel company. Gerard’s new satire The Political Revue features a notable cast including Harry elsh Johnny Weber Mildred Valmore Evelyn Cunningham Gertrude Saffin La Viva and the Three Spanish Beauties along with Sam Green.
The Tremont Theatre enters its second week of Shavings with strong audience enthusiasm. The play delights with love, laughter, wit, sentiment, action, and a lively cast praised for its admirable portrayal and entertaining story.
Francis Byrne stars in Nightie Night at Selwyn's Park Square Theatre with Sussane Villa Theodora Warfield Ruby Craven Malcolm Duncan Grant Mills and others. Lingerie intimate apparel and gowns display draws interest as the second week continues.
Charles Ray stars in Red Hot Dollars with Gladys George at the Park Theatre yesterday and today. Wednesday and Thursday feature Enid Bennett in The Woman in the Suit Case. Friday and Saturday present Douglas MacLean and Doris May in Whats Your Husband Doing.
The Keith's program opens with Hitland featuring ten noted writers and a preholiday hit. The Little Cottage follows, produced by George Choos with eleven young ladies plus Frank Sinclair and Goldie Collins. The show promises clever singing, entertaining dancing, and striking stage effects with additional acts and topics.
The Broadway Theatre offers a mixed bill with Daly and Berlew dancers Marie Stoddard in The Life of the Party Clinton and Harvey and The Four Harmonists. Cecil B. DeMille's Why Change Your Wife stars Gloria Swanson and Thomas Meighan. Roy Frazee conducts a concert orchestra with Edward J. Quiry. Thursday features Mrs Lila Wiles Wyman dancers Howard and Ross Daniels and Walters in The Old Timer with George Breen, and William S. Hart in The Toll Gate.
A holiday crowd filled Norumbega Park as the season nears its close. The theatre featured The Sea Wolf and On With the Dance with Mae Murray. Mary Desmond received strong applause for her singing, with The Peerless Trio and Sherwood also appearing. Children’s film Gloria Joy’s Wanted, A Brother plays Friday at 11:30.
Hollis Street Theatre closes its run of Three Wise Fools by Austin Strong with two holiday-packed audiences. The trio of bachelors Claude Gillingwater Harry Davenport and Howard Gould deliver lively performances. Next Monday Walker Whiteside stars in The Master of Ballantrae.
Clara Kimball Young leads For the Soul of Rafael at the Modern Theatre with Bertram Grassly and Eugenie Besserer among a strong cast. The Hope, Cecil Raleigh’s melodrama, features earthquake scenes in Italy and a Kyber Pass clash between British troops and Afghan locals.
The Plymouth Theatre hosted a matinee and evening showing of Mrs Jimmie Thompson a farcical comedy by Norman S Rose and Edith Ellis under Joseph Klaw supervision. The light pleasant piece drew two audiences and featured a capable ensemble delivering smooth performance and humor.
Eleanor Warren, a wan and shabby young woman, woos Philip Bennett the architect who treats her as a fellow boarder. After a worldly manicure offers practical advice, Eleanor pursues love no longer and leaves her usual haunts.
A boarding house tale unfolds with Eleanor alias Mrs Jimmie Thompson revealing marriage to a Peruvian spouse. Delinquent James Thompson returns, forgives deceit, and various cast members including Gladys Hurlbut as Eleanor and George L. Spaulding as Philip drive lively comic misadventures.
Holiday crowds at Loew's Orpheum enjoyed a vaudeville bill featuring Mary Ann Mack and the Laurel Four plus Weir and Crest Johnny Singer and the Dancing Dolls Smith and Maters Olive De Coverney and Crom and Santorio. Edythe Sterling starred in The Girl Who Dared with Corrine Griffiths later in the week in The Whisper Market.
The film Soul of Rafael was seen yesterday at the Beacon Theatre in a tale set in old California with chivalry and romance. The Hope stars Jack Mulhall Marguerite de la Motte Ruth Stonehouse and Frank Elliott, featuring a dramatic volcanic eruption as a key scenic effect.
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