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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1919

Page

27

Nazimova Stars In The Brat At Bedlay Square Olympia

Nazimova opens her third week in Boston at Bedlay Square Olympia with audiences praising her motion picture star power. The program also features Olympia News Weekly, Outisig Chester pictures and a clever comedy, plus vaudeville heads Leonard and Willard John McGowan and company, James and Bessie Akin, Lady Tsen Mei and Al Golem and company.

Nazimova Bedlay Square Olympia Boston Olympia News Chester Pictures Leonard and Willard John McGowan James Bessie Akin Lady Tsen Mei al Golem

Pickford star leads hit screening at Gordon's Olympia

Jack Pickford's knack for trouble and escape drives the success of A Burglar by Proxy seen last night at Gordon's Olympia. The vaudeville bill features the Astor Four, Lazar and Cale, the Braminos, a comedy playlet Which One Shall I Marry, Black and White, the Olympia News Weekly, the Outing Chester Travel Pictures and a new comedy.

Jack Pickford Gordon's Olympia Astor Four Lazar and Cale Braminos Olympia News Chester Travel Pictures

Upham's Corner Strand Showings Highlight 3 Acts

Marion Davies stars in The Dark Star at Upham's Corner Strand this week with Sessue Hayakawa in The Gray Horizon on the same bill. Hedda Nova leads Thursday to Saturday in The Spitfire of Seville followed by Florence Billings in The Power of a Woman and the Strand organ adds weekly.

Marion Davies Upham’s Corner Sessue Hayakawa Harry Rodgers Hedda Nova Florence Billings

Franklin Park Theatre Show Draws Large Crowds

Charles Klein's The Gamblers starring Harry Morey packed Franklin Park Theatre yesterday. The play is hailed as one of Klein's best efforts and drew sizable audiences in attendance.

Charles Klein Harry Morey Franklin Park Theatre Mack

Sennett Comedy The Dentist Delights Vaudeville Night

Sennett offered The Dentist as a laugh winner and four vaudeville acts stood out as among the best with strong humor and lively performances.

Sennett

Marguerite Clark Stars in Widow by Proxy Farewell

Marguerite Clark performs her Boston farewell in Catherine Chisolm Cushing's Widow by Proxy at the Modern and Beacon Theatres this week. The show, beloved stage piece made famous by May Irwin, accompanies Charles Ray in The Eggs Crate Wallop. A new comedy and the Weekly Town Topics complete the bill.

Marguerite Clark Boston Modern Beacon Theatres Catherine Chisolm Cushing May Irwin Miss Clark Charles Ray Blay

Hitchcock’s Hitchy Koo 1919 Opened at Colonial Theatre

Raymond Hitchcock entered the fourth week of Hitchy Koo at the Colonial Theatre last night. The show features Beau tiful girls costumes and scenery along with Hitchcock’s drolleries. His cast is large with five leading ladies and an Indian ballet among the notable attractions.

Raymond Hitchcock Hitchy-Koo Colonial Theatre

Southern Musical Comedy Company Delivers Hit At Waldorf

The Southern Musical Comedy Company at the Waldorf Theatre drew loud applause for its unusual entertainment with Southern songs and dances. Dorothy Haver and the Keystone Girls will appear the week of the 29th in a bathing and diving act.

the Waldorf Theatre Dorothy Haver Keystone Girls

Waldron's Casino Hosts Billy Watson Parisian Whirl This Week

Billy Watson and his Parisian Whirl perform at Waldron's Casino throughout the week. Watson is a Boston favorite, proven by strong showings in yesterday's performances as his company is assembled with careful selection.

Billy Watson Waldron’s Watson Boston

Stage Show At Casino Posts Week of Capacity Crowds

The casino theater fills nightly for a four scene production featuring Watson's "30 little war brides" with standout gowns. Notable cast members include Billy Spencer Edgar Bixley Pearl Lawler Pearl Turner and Violet Buckley. Rappi the violinist, newly returned from France, headlines a special feature.

Watson Billy Spencer Edgar Bixley Pearl Lawler Pearl Turner Violet Buckley Mr. Watson Rappi France

Gladys Brockwell Leads At St James In Broken Commandments

Gladys Brockwell shines for the Back Bay theatre patrons at the St James Theatre during the first three days of the week in Broken Commandments. The bill also features He Leads Other Fellows, Pathe News, vaudeville by Morrissey and Hollis, Willard Martin and company, and the Alvarez brothers Senna and Webber with Daryl and Thynn, plus Virtuous Men with W K Lincoln and Grace Darling. The vaudeville showcase includes the Harmony Trio, Leslie and Mitchell, Shea and Dunstin, the Five Avalons, Ada Gunter, Thunder Mountain last episode, and more Pathe News.

Gladys Brockwell Back Bay St. James Theatre Lloyd Pathe News Morrissey and Hollis Willard Martin Harmony Leslie and Mitchell Shea Dunstin Five Avalons Ada Gunter

Howard Atheneum Presents Follies of Pleasure

The Howard Atheneum featured the Follies of Pleasure with Clyde J. Bates introducing. Bum Bum drew laughs as Violet Hilson Mae Mills Annette La Rochelle Ruth Barbour Manny Besser Tom McKenna Samuel Klein and James Wendy stood out in a lively vaudeville program aided by a $10,000 beauty chorus and acts including Harvard Trio in Basket Ball on Wheels Vaughn and Dreams and Frank Morrell.

Clyde Bates Manny Besser Vi Hilson Mae Mills Annette la Rochelle Ruth Barbour Looker Lookersville Harvard Frank Morrell Vaughn Preams Howardscope T. H. Ince Midnight Patrol Howard Atheneum Clyde J. Bates

California tenor stars in The Midnight Patrol film

California tenor and the Howardscope presenting the T. H. Ince production The Midnight Patrol is highlighted as a notable screen event with prominent studio backing and likely citywide screenings.

California Howardscope T. H. Ince Midnight Patrol

Bowdoin Square Theatre Offers Variety Program

Pictures and vaudeville entertain audiences yesterday at Bowdoin Square Theatre. The weeklong program features Marion Davies in The Dark Star from a Robert W. Chambers novel, Norma Talmadge in The Heart of Venona, Charlie Chaplin in Shanghaied, and William Duncan in Smashing Barriers. Vaudeville includes Howard and Ross banjo acts, Art Spaulding Trio in Three Jazz Babies, Esther Trio acrobats, Lillian Ruby, and Russell and Evans, with Mildred Parker Orchestra. Next week The Heart of Humanity is slated as the feature.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Marion Davies Robert W. Chambers Miss Davies Norma Talmadge Venona Belasco Charlie Chaplin William Duncan Howard and Ross Art Spaulding Esther Lillian Ruby Russell Evans Mildred Parker Heart of Humanity

Anita Stewart Stars in Human Desire at Gordon's Central Square

Anita Stewart appeared in Human Desire at Gordon's Central Square Theatre last night, telling of an Italian girl who daily brings lilies to lay in the arms of the Frampini Madonna. Five vaudeville acts followed, including Grant Gardner and the Andre sisters. Mrs. Charlie Chaplin's Forbidden will be shown on Thursday to Saturday with a program change.

Anita Stewart Gordon's Central Square Theatre Frampini Grant Gardner Andre Sisters Poole Mildred Valmore McDermott Heagney Arthur J. Martel Charlie Chaplin

Pygmalion Delights Crowd At Copley Theatre

The Henry Jewett Players drew a large audience last evening at the Copley Theatre and received applause for their artistic grasp of the humor and subtlety in Pygmalion.

Copley Theatre Henry Jewett

Gayety Theatre Presents Behman Show With All New Acts

Jack Singer’s Behman Show at the Gayety Theatre boasts a completely new scenery, costumes, and acts for the current week. Singer promises a better show than the average burlesque.

Jack Singer Behman Gayety Theatre Singer

Fenway Theatre showcases Ferguson and Williams in leading turns

Elsie Ferguson enthralled audiences in The Witness for the Defence at the Fenway Theatre with strong film craft. Earle Williams drew praise in The Wolf. Thursday’s slate promises Wallace Reid in The Valley of the Giants and Anita Stewart in The Shadows of Her Past along with Burton Holmes travel pictures and short subjects. Raylan Y. Robison is engaged for all shows and will sing popular selections.

Elsie Ferguson Fenway Theatre Earle Williams Wallace Reid

Lancaster Theatre Presents Hig Bridal Night and Heartsease

Two high quality pictures were shown yesterday at the Lancaster. Alice Brady delivers remarkable acting in a dual role as Tiny and Vi in Hig Bridal Night. Tom Moore stars in Heartsease, with Florence Reed and Vivian Martin to follow Thursday in Wives of Men and The Home Town Girl.

Lancaster Hig Alice Brady Tiny Tom Moore Florence Reed Vivian Martin

Exeter Street Theatre Week Program Highlights

This week at Exeter Street Theatre features Anita Stewart in Human Desire and June Caprice with Creighton Hale in Oh Boy, plus Pathe and Yard. The remainder shows William Farnum in Wolves of the Night and Mrs Charlie Chaplin in Forbidden along with Pathe weekly and comedies.

Exeter Street Theatre Anita Stewart

Arlington Theatre Retains The Fugitive For Another Week

The Arlington Theatre keeps Galsworthy's The Fugitive playing with John Craig and Mary Young and associates delivering a pleasing performance. The engagement runs this week only. on Sept 29 Potash and Perlmutter will replace it with Craig and Powell in the title roles.

HE Craig John Craig Mary Young Arlington Theatre Castle Square Telephone Beach Filene Galsworthy Arington Theatre Potash Perlmutter Mr. Craig Mr. Powell

Boomerang Thrills at Codman Square Theatre

The Boomerang screens at Codman Square Theatre with Henry B. Walthall returning to lead, delivering standout work. The film draws large crowds and may be among the season’s top pictures, with the bill changing in the latter half of the week to add new features.

Henry B. Walthall Cadman Square Theatre

Lew Dockstader Tops Keiths Theatre Bill This Week

Old-time Negro minstrelsy fades but Lew Dockstader remains a bright headliner at Keiths Theatre with a sharp monologue. Cameron sisters return to vaudeville with Dave Dryer at the piano. Other acts include Elizabeth M. Murray Lee Kohlmar Camilla's birds and the Jazzland Naval Octette.

Lew Dockstader Keith's Theatre Band Wagon Cameron Sisters Dave Dryer Elizabeth M. Murray Lee Kohlmar Camilla's

Fools' Gold Leads Boston Theatre Week

Mitchell Lewis stars in Fools' Gold with Florence Turner and Eveline Brent at the Boston Theatre. Thrilling romance drives the feature, supported by acts including Harry B. Watson in Rubeville Barbette Cole and Denahy Mumford and Stanley, and a special Mary Haynes songs engagement.

Mitchell Lewis Florence Turner Eveline Brent Boston Harry B. Watson Rubeville Barbette Cole and Denahy Mumford and Stanley Mary Haynes and Company

The Crowded Hour at Malden Auditorium

The Temple stock company presented The Crowded Hour at Malden Auditorium drawing strong crowds. Adelyn Bushnell stars as Peggy Lawrence in a tale of marriage strain, wartime trials, and eventual moral reconciliation after a return to happiness.

Temple Stock Company Malden Auditorium Boston Adelyn Bushnell Peggy Lawrence

Columbia Theatre Showcases Louis Bennison and Photoplays

Growing interest centers on Louis Bennison in the Columbia Theatre production Lord Jim shown with Ethel Clayton’s A Soul Without a Window. Hale Hamilton appears in Full of Pep. The week promises two shows daily featuring stars such as Dorothy Phillips Bessie Barriscale June Elvidge Bryant Washburn Hedda Nova and Stuart Holmes.

Louis Bennison Jim Columbia Theatre Ethel Clayton Hale Hamilton Dorothy Phillips Bessie Barriscale June Elvidge Bryant Washburn Hedda Nova Stuart Holmes

Orpheum Theatre Delights With Vaudeville and Film

Patrons at the Orpheum enjoyed Little Lord Roberts in Tealand and the two act program including His Wedding Morn by Dave Austin and His Last Drop by Will Hanlon. La Rue and Stone performed popular songs while Caplane and Weels offered Fun in a Restaurant and Helen Morett. The leading photoplay The Other Half starred an all star cast and the lineup would change for the last half of the week.

Lord Roberts & O Dave Austin Will Hanlon I la Rue & Stone Helen Moretti Caplane & Wells Orpheum Theatre Little Lord Roberts and Company Teyland la Rue and Stone

Bers Pump Handy Billy type sale notice

Sealed proposals will be used for sale of Bers Pump Handy Billy type items. Bids opened at 11 a.m. September 80, 191, at the Office of the Board of Survey Appraisal and Sale Building 38 Navy Yard Boston Massachusetts. Senior Member, Board of Survey Appraisal and Sale, Navy Yard Boston, Mass., provides schedules and further information. JOSEPHUS DANIELS Secretary of the Navy.

Bers Board of Survey Navy Yard Boston Mass Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy

Navy vessel sales and construction bids listed in 1919 notices

The notices list sale and bid details for Sub-Chasers and a tug Fearless in multiple Naval Districts, with cash bids, 10 percent deposits, and bidder rights. It also covers sealed proposals for Marine Hospital remodeling in Boston and dredging in Providence Harbor, outlining dates, locations, and where to obtain forms and specs.

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