Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-25
HIII. DRIED MACOMBER
TOPS KETH'S BILL
Claude Gillingwater in Dra-
matte Sketch Another
Good Feature

Ono is compelled 10 search for the
choicest adiectives 70 describe the artistic
pffering OF Mildred Macomber which
headlines the, attractions at Keith's.
enrlne idyig Yes Add to this a fairy
dream and you have slight idea OF the
picture. In an atmosphere which re-
minds one Of classic garden in Greece
or Spain many nlmble dancers cavort,
statues come TO life and haunting melo-
dies greet the ear. And there is consist
ency in these strange proceedings, for
they are all part of the dream Of one
Gsss Holiday, who, while returning from
late dinner, falls on bench and falls
asleep.
Miss Macomber as the nymph-in-chief
presents many fairy-like dances. The
charm of innocence added to a pleasing
fion which enabled her to get gratifying
results.
Willard Foote, the suss Sisters and
the swimming statues added much to the
success of the act.
There is much to think about in the in
tensely interesting dramalet, THE Deci-
sion of Governor Locke" offered by
Claude Gillingwater and Edith Lyle 1t is
the work of Ethel Clifton and Brenda
Fowler and shows the extremes resorted
to by conscenceless politicians The Gov
ernor is running for a second term.
Throughout the political fight, his wife has
been his mainstay on the eve of the
election the leader of the opposition politi-
cal party tells him he will publish an
article In a newspaper reflecting on his
wffe's morals unless he withdraws from
the contest. The Governor learns that his
wife was guilty of misconduct with his
political enemy. but that she was actuated
by q desire to obtain funds in order to
send her husband to n better climate and
rave his life. Instead of withdrawing
from the race the Governor remains on
the ticket and orders the politician to leave |
the State or stand criminal prosecution |
OF course the Governor wins.
This is one of the very best playlets !
offered at Keith's during the present sea |
SON There are any number of tense |
moments and there is an atmosphere of
realism which holds attention throughout
the artistic presentation AS the Cover
nor Mr.. Gillingwater is heart.gripping |
study. Miss Lyle as the loya wife Is at
her best. The supporting company is of
exceptional merit and includes Frederick
Forester. George Thompson and Robert
Brott The playlet was rewarded with
numerous curtains.
Almost continuous laughs greeted Mil
ton and the DeLong Sisters in their crea-
ton, "The Diamond Palace" 1t serves to
show the inside workings of the movie"
business and left very favorable i'm
preston.
The Three Migrants, n standard, sure
fre vaudeville act In vaudeville, hit the
bulls eye as usual in decided fashion.
Vaughn Comfort and John King won the
honors in their familiar sketch.
Coon Town Divorcons." This skit is
spiced with no end of snappy dialogue.
Belle Blanche impersonated and sang with
rood results, The six Schovanis juggled
Ind amused. and other who pleased were
aufgley and Fitzgerald. in songs and
iances. and Roy Harrah and Company, |
'xpert skaters.
Up-to-the-minute events in Mexico and
Genes at the Capitol when President Will |
on sent the last message to Germany, |
we're shown in the pictures. ]. G. c.