The Washington times., 1916-10-08

ter. Barry Lupino. Mabel withee, Kitty
Doner, Alexandra Dogmar, Mile. Isabel
Rodrigues, and the well-known vaude-
Vile combination of Bowers. Crooker.
and Walters, In addition to many other
Broadway favorites, and the far-famed
beauty chorus.
Al Jolson has a part greatly to his
liking In Friday He makes his first
panies his millionaire employer on a
dream visit to the island home Of Rob-
inson Crusoe. Friday. as might be ex-
pected, Is a droll worthless sort Of a
character. with a strong penchant for
out Of the way place. Cannibals. pir-
ates. sprites, and weird animals and
reptiles aidNand abet him in this. AFFORD
ing decidedly spectacular background
An extra performance has been added
TO the usual schedule because OF the big
advance sale. and the fact that Thurs
day will be Columbus Day. A matinee
will be given on that day In addition
TO the regular Wednesday and Saturday
matinees.
Keith's: Belle Story.
Edwin Arden. Vaudeville.
IT Wo stars from widely different
orbits will head tho B. F. Keith
Theater bill this week. One Is
Belle Story. the prima donna Of
''Chin Chin" and the other Is Edwin
Arden. identified with many noteworthy
dramatic productions. Miss Story Is
bidding Keith vaudeville a much regret
ted adieu. as after a short period of re-
tirement from the stage. she expects to
re-enter as q grand opera diva. Miss
Story promises q new repertoire of
songs. including her famous chin
Chin Interpolation.
No Arden will make his vaudeville
debut in "Close Quarters" q one-act
play by oliver White.
here as the director of the Poll Stock
Company prior to the advent Of Harry
Andrews. is with Mr.. Arden. Tho
Four Husbands" with Ray Raymond
and Florence Bain featured. win BE- an =,
Housh. author Of '"The Time. the Place.
and the Girl" while the music and iy-
rics were contributed by William B.
Other attractions will be Thomas Du-
Sylvia Clark. IN Modern vaudeville
Frolics;" Hans Hanke, concert pianist;
Prof. Apdale's geological circus. with
recitals, and the Pathe news pictorial.
Polls, 'The Girl Without
A Chance" Stock.
H"HE Girl without q Chance
will be the weeks attraction
at Polls Thester beginning
| tomorrow night.
The play was frst introduced In Chi
cago. where It had a wonderful success
at the Auditorium.
The Girl Without AZ Chance" gives
the public an insight into some OF the
| nd haf fnl ha A..
grant.
The story pictures In the rrst act, a
little home In Italy. which Is visited by
tourists. The girl becomes infatuated
the action of. the play reverts to Amor
lea. There is wonderful hne Of COM
edy running through the play. which has
a happy ending.
The Girl Without Chance" 10 the
paper man. Robert Sherman, the we'll
known Chicago producer. has given
THE Girl without Chance" a wonder.
full equipment. both in scenery and play
ers.
Gayety: ''The Midnight
Maidens." Buflesque.
LTHE Midnight Maidens'' will
play its annual engagement al
the Gayety TheAter this week
The company presents two
musical burlettas and q number OF
vaudeville specialities.
stolen Sweets" is the title OF the
curtain-raiser serving to introduce the
entire company. The title OF the sec.
ond Is Forbidden Fruits" and Is said
to be a big and sparkling musical sur.
prise.
The personnel of the company includes
Harry Hearn. Charles Carbon, George
Gilday. w. J. Hoyt. Joe Flynn, Helen
Byron. Clara Gibson, George II. Thurs,
ton. Fern. Bigelow and Cooper and
chorus Of twenty singing and dancins
beauties. Among the musical numberi
are I've Proposed to So Many" "Ha.
waiian Moon" ia Wed the Girl ]. Left
Behind" "oh, You Naughty Men," etc
mystery act. entitled 'stslla," ths