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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
4
A long-ago review praises a white and blackface stage act with a humorous performance. The piece notes strong songs including Lest We Forget and an elaborate scenic finish in the first act, highlighting the show's entertaining elements despite dated context.
The church choir of St Pauls Episcopal presented a minstrel show last evening directed by Choirmaster Theodore W Braitling with end men Walter Gregory Robert Fox Ralph Spoettle and Edgar Lumb. Soloists included Ralph Spoettle Harry Drake Edgar Lumb Bob Fox Peter Burns and others. Lighting costuming and decorating were supervised by Ralph Schaalman. a chorus list features many church members. The program repeats tonight at 715 pm with a sale of Christmas gift articles at booths behind the Parish house.
London dispatch cites M Pulman alleging American capital uses the American Legion and the Ku Klux Klan as instruments against labor. He accuses capitalists of exploiting the crisis to attack workers and predicts future class conflict in the United States. He says Samuel Gompers maintains friendly relations with the American Legion. Paris report notes Gana Walska buying the Champs Elysee theatre.
The Plaza theatre starts its program today with added features including the Blessed Sacrament Four, a Bridgeport boy choir, and the star film Oathbound starring Dulvin Farnum with Ethel Grey Terry and Lefty Flynn in the cast. A new Twenty Century Promenade revue promises comedy, dancing and music, plus Yerke’s Happy Shamon will perform Saturday matinee and one evening show. The Majestic offers Dreams For Sale by Poli Players, Slippy McGee next week, and Poli's vaudeville features David Schooler in Music Hath Charms with a strong ensemble and insights on modern piano technique.
A busy Polj Theatre program features Shura Rulova and her Russian Ballet with Flores La Due, Wardell and La Coste in a comedy sketch, and Katherine MacDonald in Domestic Relations. Also on screen Gloria Swanson stars in The Impossible Mrs Bellew at Poli Palace with a midwinter fashion show and continuous daily features. William H. Brown is reappointed county sealer for five years, earning $1300 annually, while Mabel J Hadley sues for $10000 damages over a car collision with Joshua Kent named plaintiff.
An advertisement promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a quick relief for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache and stiff neck. It claims instant heat within three minutes improves blood circulation and relieves soreness. The ad urges readers to buy genuine Rowles branded jars at drug stores.
Last night Nell O Briens Minstrels on an eleventh annual tour delighted a large audience at Park Theatre with singing dancing and lively humor. The parade through the streets earlier promised a treat and the performance delivered with tuneful harmonies and brisk tempo. The show featured darkey comedy including a lounge scene that drew big laughs in a satire of minstrel performance. Frank Crackers Quinn supplied many jokes while O Briens organization handled the dance number and chorus with notable energy.
Chicago dispatch reports twelve men and one woman arrested after a $19,000 robbery of T. J. Caldwell JA messenger for Logan Square Trust and Savings Bank. Police recovered several thousand dollars. two masked bandits remain sought after attacking James B. Warren diamond offices.
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