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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1918

Page

6

Roads of Destiny and Somebody's Sweetheart in New York

The week features plays at the Belasco and Broadway houses with Roads of Destiny by Pollock and Somebody's Sweetheart. The First National Exhibitors' Circuit includes 80 U S and Canadian venues. Patric ia Collinge shines on screen while Pickford commands film rights for both classics. The event conjures theater, publicity, and war charity efforts as audiences bid on boxes for soldiers and stars plan multiple engagements at major venues.

Daddy Long Legs Ruth Chatterton Henry Miller Eleanor Porter Patricia Collinge Miss Pickford Circcuit United States Canada District of Columbia Delaware Henry Story Pollock O Hanop Pme Ted Ry O Felds Hig Iew Abdul Hamid Etrattad Belasco Pollocks Wil Potock Woods O Henry David Mignot Shepherd Poat Monseigneur Marquis de B David Follock Sidney Porter Roral Verson Zieg Oles Werner Knickerbocker New York Mary Pickford Charlie Chaplin Misa Pickford First National Jean Websters Toronto Ask Dad Elliott Comstock & Gest Louie A Hirsch Hector Charlesworth Louis A Hirsch Rafael Joseffy David Belasco United States Circuit Court of Appeals Measrs Winchell Smith Victor Mapes Lila Longson United States District George Ade Ade French Lick Lambs Club Ort Williams Fallon Feld Fort Washington Long Island Bert Lytell Mick Holloway Bmoopy Garden Theater Rica Mitchel Edythe Chapman Col Kenney Pershing Crusader Social Government Alma Fritzl Brunette

Once More History Repeats In New York Theater Sale

New York Telegraph editor Rennold Wolf laments a repeat of wartime theater woes. At Liberty Theater auction for a Frisia-Lambs charity bill, public indifference contrasted with a lineup of fifty star players who donated performances for the United War Charities Fund. The event underscored performers’ patriotism and the public’s tepid support amid ongoing war.

Washington New York Rennold Wolf New York Telegraph India Mr Wolf Friara-Lambs Liberty Theater United War Charities Fund Frisia America

Metropolitan Theater Opens Soon In Washington

The new Metropolitan Theater on F Street near Ninth and Tenth is nearing completion and will open Saturday November 23. The Washington style house by HM Crandall is designed by local architect Reginald W Geare with a 1000 seat orchestra and cantilever balcony. The lobby, marble interior, and mauve lavender decor highlight the Adam era plan. The organ, Bishop synchronized timing, and a two thirds hall arrangement with tunnels are notable innovations. Arthur L D Rob will manage.

4Randalls Metropolitan Atheater Washingtons HM. Crandall Washington Theater Incal Capital F Street Ninth Tenth Streets Tenth Street Fords Theater United States Forrest

Tyler’s tale of The Royal Box and Liebler venture

George C Tyler recalls forming the Liebler Company with Theodore Liebler and Jack Reed after reading Charles Coghlan’s play The Royal Box. Tyler financed Coghlan’s project, then swapped stakes for Reed’s deal on The Christian, which later yielded significant profits though Coghlan died soon after.

Broadway George C Tyler Liebler & Co Mr Tyler Charles Coghlan Coghlan Tyler Jack Reed Gad Reed Theodore Liebler Park Avenue Reed Wan Lasbler Liebler Royal Box Gowangomohawk Tyler Liebler Reed Royal Hox Fifth Avenue Theater Hall Cavies The Viola Allen Coghian

Week's Theatre Guide Highlights Openings and Films

A roundup of openings tonight across venues led by All Woods Productions Romany of Destiny at Poll Theater with Florence Reed returning as star. Ziegfeld Follies 1918 edition at National Theater, Somebody's Sweetheart at Belasco Theatre, Under the Greenwood Tree film at Loew's Palace, Carmen of the Klondike at Strand, and multiple other film and burlesque acts listed for the week. The piece notes prominent names including Floresce Heed, Elsie Ferguson, Norma Talmadge, Bert Lytell, Tom Moore, Alice Brady, Harold Lockwood, Lila Lee, and Florence Reed with diverse venues like Crandall's Knickerbocker and Astor venues among others.

Pol S Floresce Heed Watiowai Ziegfeld Follies Belasco BF Metth Palace Hisse Fergueon Atrawd Clara Williams Fim Hnickerbocker Norma Talmadge Garden Bert Lrtell Crandall Alice Brady Bavot Tom Moore Apollo Atee Brady Avenue Grand Pals Harold Lockwood Ibn Columbla Florence Reed All Woods Channing Pollock Poll Theater Henry Story Miss Alonzo Price Antonio Bafunno Arthur Hammerstein Daintines Caat Nanette William Kent Louise Allen Eva Fallon Mile Marguverite Loew's Palace Theater Elsie Ferguson Eugene O'brien Maxine Elliott Ethel Clayton Ture

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