Barthelmess Stars in The Patent Leather Kid at Library Theatre
Patrons will see an entirely new Richard Barthelmess role next week in The Patent Leather Kid at the Library Theatre. The First National Pictures epic of the tank corps features Barthelmess as a cynical hard boiled firefighter, a portrayal radically different from his previous work. The film follows his recent Broadway success and adds to Barthelmess’ diverse career spanning Broken Blossoms to Shore Leave and other notable performances.
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Barthelmess
Willee
Richard Barthel Ness
Tank Corps
First National Pictures
Picure
Globe Theatre
Broadway
David
Richad Barthelemess
Saturday Running Wild Farce on Rail Electrification Start
A plan to electrify portions of the Madagascar Government Railways begins late this year and should be completed in roughly six years. The initiative marks a major modernization step for the island nation’s rail system with expected efficiency gains and expanded service.
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Madagascar
Ziegfeld Follies to Play Library Theater May 14
Twenty years after Broadway the Ziegfeld Follies come to the Library Theater on Monday evening May 14 in Glorifying the American Girl. The production features the original New York store cast and is billed as magnificent in every particular with Flo Ziegfelds spirit.
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Library
Broadway
New York Store
Library Theater
Flo Ziegfields
Follis Follica Follies and Running Wild At Columbia Theatre
The era of Follica reaches its twentieth edition with Ruth St Denia and Ted Shawn leading the Denishawn troupe. Andre Monteux and Gene Buck contribute scenes and lyrics while Irving Caesar assists. Also screening at Columbia is Running Wild starring W C Fields as Elmer Finch, a timid man transformed by a stage hypnotist and chasing new contracts. Roy Briant wrote the screenplay.
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Joseph Urban
Zor
Andre Monteux
George B. McConnell
James Hanley
Gene Buck
Irving Caesar
Wm. K. Wells
Ruth St. Denia
Ted Shawn
Denishawn
Denishawns
Broadway
Follies
George E. Wintz
Columbia
W. C. Fields
Paramount
Running Wild
Gregory la Cava
Fields
Elmer Finch
Elmer
Roy Briant
My Maryland at Shea's May opens in Jamestown
The American operetta My Maryland a patriotic tribute with music and story by Dorothy Donnelly and Sigmund Romberg opens at Shea's new theatre in Jamestown on Wednesday. The production aims to appeal to all ages with a grand scale and memorable tunes including Dixie as part of wartime flavor.
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Marland
America
Dorothy Donnelly
Sigmund Romberg
Shea
Bew
Jamestown
New Theatre
Messers. Shubert
Maryland
Shea’s
My Maryland National Operetta Captivates Audiences Across America
Messrs. Shubert present My Maryland a national operetta blending Barbara Frietchie drama with patriotic incidents. The production promises thrilling spectacle and strong musical score. previous runs include 300 consecutive Lyric Theatre performances and tours across the United States and Canada. Donnelly and Romberg previously created Blossom Time and The Student Prince.
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Messrs. Shubert
America
Barbara
Frietchie
Maryland
Lyric Theatre
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Love Beyond Borders in a Southern Yankee Romance
A cautious note on love across lines of war and nation hints at a Southern girl’s devotion to her Yankee officer and their shared struggle for love and country. Mail orders are now being received. Buyers are urged to read the Classified Ads carefully.
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Shea’s Neweatre
Changing crews on speeding trains aims at nonstop runs
British railroads test a corridor locomotive tender to allow engineers and firemen to switch places without stopping the train. If successful, the London to Edinburgh run of 392 miles could be nonstop. Cautious buyers are urged to read the Classified Ads carefully.
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Que Line
Gineer
Fireman
London
Dine Burgh
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