The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-14
'FILLUMS' AND ACTORS
The Mystery of Reviewing Four Shows
in One Day Is Solved.


All four shows hit the "oeil de
boeuf." ooh, dear, there is on limit to
my cleverness 1 speak Swedish, Po-
lish and Bohunkus effusively-needn't
mind looking up the word. L had to.
It's French for Bulls Eye."O ePo-
pie wonder how I make four shows
in one day. Here's the secret. At 3
o'clock I dropped languidly into seat
at the Orpheum and watched Bill Hart
do justice to Border Wireless" a pa
triotic and intensely dramatic photo
play. For the first time as a picture
star Hart is called upon to laugh.
There is no more legitimate reason
for Hart to laugh in this picture than
in any of his previous ones, but he
does. 1t is a good Hart vehicle. The
selection for the German types for
spies is perfect. Wanda Hawley, as
the girl, is sweetly effective. It's a
peachy picture. 1 am sure you will
like it. Also at 3 o'clock my wife
dropped haughtily into a seat at the
Iris and she says-says she-'This
adventure of Billie Burke is built on
the DID, old plot of a man and girl,
who get lost, are compelled to stay
out all night, and afterwards to marry,
in order that the girls reputation may
shine on untarnished. The production
is prettily strung together. Has some
bright moments of comedy Miss
in contrast to the woman who plays
the other important part. 1t never
does in a Burke picture, for more
than one woman to be well dressed.
and have moments Miss Burke
must be all or nothing. Well, SO be it,
1 suppose. but I think she rather crabs
her pictures by not being bit more
democratic There you are, she said
it. Now don't blame me. At 1880,
I Topped into a seat at the Majestic.
Hap Moore's Burlycue Troupe had an
other full grown cantata that is Of
fered the patrons as amusement. You
must decide if it is. I am sure I can't
tell. 1 laughed right out loud several
places. L don't know which one is
Moore, but that little skinny bird is
funny. For those seeking light frothy.
effervescent, plumb dern foolishness
with no mental strain, I heartily rec
ommend the Majestic. And then at
nine bells, 1 skidded into the Novelty
just in time to see Eddie Polo fall into
the creek, and then came the first
act. Artois Brothers, they have a dex-
ferrous bar act, one of the best ever
saw. On second were Harris and
Nolan, they are coupla fat, wide,
broad. heavy, thick. plump (use your
own judgmen) girls, one blonde, one
brunette. but oh, buddy, how they do
cut didos and sing and then roast
each other; it's a real likable act. by
two real lilzabIe girls. They were as
sisted by one piano The third act
was Douglas Flint & Co, it is an ex-
pedious comedy sketch which starts
slow but sure finishes big. The light
comedian should try to loosen up, he's
too dog-gone stiff and terrible in
clined to "act" all over the lot. Just
an easy, natural manner would help.
Number fourth act. were Sam and
Ada Beverly; they do a cracker-jack
singing turp. Sans drunk is great,
gets one rather thirsty to watch him.
His Swede songs are a hit. Mrs Sam
| is a right smart looking woman. Mole.
Jesta and Mole closed the bill
think all the bicycle acts should get
| together at least once a year and d.
vide the tricks up evenly-they all do
! tho same stunts. It's a quiet bill, no
| big hit. just an easy running sort that
you might like. And-Oh, 1 nearly
forgot to tell you, I couldn't review
| the chicken show last week. because
don't understand music. And I guess
| that will be about ALL NSA