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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1917

Page

7

Grand Theatre to Feature The Slacker and Marys Ankle

Wilmington audiences will see The Slacker and Marys Ankle at the Grand Theatre with a 50 performer company in a traveling program. The production stars Gertrude Mann supported by Eddie Mazier and William Thoutson in a comic sea voyage farce with a street parade and band leading the finale.

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Ipi Sun and His Merry Casino Break Records in Atlanta

The text notes Ipi Sun and his Merry Casino troupe performing in four consecutive dates in Atlanta, breaking records this season with stronger audiences and repeated extensions.

Ipi Sun Ceopnens Atlanta Eetore Ono Bonita Iif

Vaudeville Show Promises Variety and Humor

The article lists a lineup including Peare Der JL vallan soubrette Bills batBin Shee, Mildred Baker in Nero pointe dancing, Newman Me jo chtelle, Two dancing Fiends, and The Casino Trio. It describes a lively vaudeville program with 2 shtoponens and several acts expected to entertain.

Peare der JL Vallan Soubrette Bills Shee Souihn Eile Mack’ace Jevans Vaude Tiss Mildred Baker Casino

A Day in Paris Opens Royal Run With Splendor

The opening bill A Day in Paris is described as gorgeous and pretentious with satin costumes and brilliant electrical effects. The production is billed as one of the greatest attractions of the week and season at the Royal theater.

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Chaplin comedies to be reissued by Essango Penote

The article notes 12 great Charlie Chaplin comedies are being reissued by Essango Penote. The Champion, a two reel price fighting comedy starring Chaplin and Edna, leads the lineup and airs next Tuesday. By the Sea with the pretty bathing girl follows the next Tuesday.

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Beauty Shop musical comedy at Academy of Music

The Beauty Shop a lively musical comedy by Pellock Wold and Gebert is set to headline the Academy of Music early this season. The 17 character production features a large chorus and elaborate scenic numbers with 20 song hits and a notable minstrel-style opening. Prices range 60 cents to 1.50 with tax. tickets go on sale Wednesday at Ellington’s.

Academy of Music Beauty Shop Channing Pellock Rennold Wold Charles J. Gebert Gertrude Mann Elvington's N. Y New York Globe Elvington

Popular Broadway Song List From A Production

A fragment lists popular songs tied to a Broadway production. Entries include In A Beauty Shop I Want To Look Like Cillian Russet Saturday Afternoon On Broadway Some Time Tyas In September The Tale Of A Merataid When The Credbtor Comes To Call All Dressed Up and No M Place To Go The Sun shine Maxixe I Love You Just The Same.

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Gus Hills Big Minstrels Finish Long Run at New Stage

Denise Wilson guides Gus Hills Big Minstrels through a 50 week engagement at the New venue. The troupe presented Waltz Me Again as part of a lively program and closed the run with positive notices and audience acclaim.

Gus Hill Big Minstrels Denise Wilson

Clever farce praised by critic for Mary's Ankle at Academy

J. G. H. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch hails the comedy Mary's Ankle as the cleverest light farce in days. The play at the Academy of Music drew a good crowd and delivered abundant laughs with an unusually sharp cast and amusing situations.

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