Evening journal., 1919-01-20
Attractions At The City Theatres
"MAYTIME" OPENS AT
PLAYHOUSE TONIGHT

"Aiaytime," Is at the Playhouse to-
might. Are you going9" is the ques-
ton which scores OF Wilmlngtonisns
are asking one another today. The ma
iorlty answer Yes" This statement
| Is a fact for the number OF tickets
sold in advance OF this great play with
music which comes 10 Wilmington at
the height OF its popularity, convinces
anyone that this will be the condition
Everyone who has made reservations
are certain 10 find that they will be
pleased and charmed beyond expecta-
ton by the music, the rare story and
the cast Of "Maytime"
The story In particular Is most cap
tivatng, and indeed. many OF the critics
OF New York and Chicago have laid
stress on this part Of the production.
They laud the story because II Is un-
usual; II is rare and In this rarity lies
big part OF this marvellous play with
music. The thread OF the story begins
in 1910 and is concerned with the love
affair OF a young boy and girl who
are disappointed and not able to marry.
The music which Is another OF the
plays attributes Is OF the enhancing
kind that makes an irresistible appeal
10 the audience and carries them
through the generations and times de-
picted and ends by bringing them back
TO the present day.
John Charles Thomas, a well-known
and brilliant baritone, will sing the
leading male role and DOrothle Bige-
low will be heard In the feminine role.
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Fred Stone in what Is considered an
exceptional vehicle for him. Under the
Top" will be at the Majestic today. To-
morrow and Wednesday.
The role Of a young painter. that Is
house painter. OF a little village will ht
stone like the proverbial glove ana
give him opportunities galore to use his
acrObaiic skill which has won him Tame
on the legitimate stage and Is going a
long ways 10 Increase his popularity on
the screen. The story is advanced by
leaps and bounds and literally the leaps
and bounds are those OF the star himself
when he pivOts and leaps and jumps
an over the roofs OF the town. and in
the very dome OF the circus tent that
belongs 10 the company which Is play
ing In town.
The work OF the star sets a merry
pace 10 the photoplsy and It continues
throughout, leaving no room Tor slug
gishness or lack Of Interest on the part
OF the spectator.
At THE QUEEN.
Theds Bara vampire and siren su-
preme OF the screen Is at the Queen
today. tomorrow and Wednesday In
THE She-Devll." In her multitude OF
roles this siren has carried us far from
our sane thinking selves and has
mixed us in the turbulent thrOng OF the
East side OF New York City. She has
transported us into India and has min
gled US with the strangs things OF this
other land. On to Egypt the land OF
the sphinx and so forth In various
potent places OF the world.
In "The She-Devil" she carries US
with her to sunny Spain and the sleep
village Of Juanguera, where as Lolette,
the coquette and siren she reigns
supreme over the hearts OF the young
gallants OF the village. One, bandit
called The Tiger, is her especial slave
and he rObs a stage coach and reaps a
harvest OF jewels all Of which are laid
at Lolette's feet. AS all vampires do
she leaves with the Jewels and then
the main thrill and excitement OF the
story begins.
Miss Bara is certain to be most sat I
lsfying In this role OF a Spanish Juan |
ita, one OF those languid. dreamy |
sylph-like women Of Sunny Spain.
"a CURE FOR CURABLES." Z
William T. Hodge will again come 70 |
Wilmington Friday and Saturday OF |
this week In "A Cure for Curables." In |
which he was so well-liked and so |
keenly enjoyed last season. II IS a |
four-act comedy drama from the pens |
OF Earl Derr Biggers and Mr.. Hodge and |
Is considered the most unusual play |
that this distinguished star has ever /
had. In it he porirays the character !
OF Or. Pendergrsss, a young Kentucky |
physician The play is replete with |
sparkling wit and good American logic. |
Mr.. HOdge will be supported by a care
fully selected cast OF 26 persons. The |
sale Of seats opens tomorrow.