The Irish Parliament adopts a constitution for an Irish Free State, which formally comes into existence in December. Between October 1922 and April 1923, the company performs 180 shows in 130 cities. The tour includes a performance at Wichita's Crawford theatre, almost a year to the day since Louise and her mother sat enthralled in the audience. Louise is crouched to the far left. While the filming-going public showed great interest, the major Hollywood producers viewed talkies as an expensive novelty.
Commercial radio is almost ready for operation.
The Charleston appears in the musical Runnin' Wild and goes on to become a national dance craze. Louise's obvious talent ensures she has a more prominent role in the season's more elaborate program. 4 February Mahatma Gandhi, in prison after being found guilty of sedition, is released from a Bombay jail after two years. For a second straight season, Louise performs at Wichita's Crawford Theatre. The Feather of the Dawn.