Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-04
MANY ACTS OF MERIT
ON BIG KEITH BILL
Honorary Colonel Lillian Russell
Heads Entertaining Naude-
vile Show

Lillian Russell honorary colonel OF the
United states marines, captured trench after
trench az Keith's last night and aroused
iusillade OF applause, which awakened mem
ores or the old 'Erminie" days. Commenda-
tory adjectives regarding Miss Russell were
all rendered helpless some time ago. One can
NOT say anything more pratseworthy thah
Lillian Russell is Lillian Russell. II was
marine night. and the glintng uniforms OF
officers, including Major General George
Barnett. General Lttleton W. IT. Waller as
well as the olive drab OF many OF the boys
who started the boche chase from Chateau
Thierry emphasized the fact. The prlma
donna sang several pleasing numbers touch
ing on matters of today and yesterday ana
proved that her popularity had not waned in
the least Encores and speech brought her
Offering to happy conclusion.
Jean Adair and company held interest and
won warranted applause in comedy sketch'
Maggie Taylor. Waitress" The happy side
OF camp life was shown by Sergeant Frank
Melting and the "Yip Nip Yaphankcrs' in
athletic feats. Good comedy of rural char
acter was offered by Whitfield and Ireland,
while Marion Harris. Morris and Campoeh
and Johnny Clark and company appeared IN
entertaining acts. AS a special denght TOT
the kiddes there was Lady Alices Pets, an
aggregation of exceptionally weil-tralned
animals. The kinograms included some artis-
tic colored views.
BROADwAY-Abundanc OF comedy and
music mark the show, which is full OF sur
prises. Leona Stevens of musical comedy
fame and William Hollister scored declueu
hit in an act which overhows with laughs
Going Some' the headline attraction ls
presented by a capable cast, which includes
several pretty and gorgcously clad girls. inc
production is staged along elaborate ines
and Is up 10 the minute in the way OF ola-
logue and situations. Don't Change your
Husband" the photoplay attraction, teaches
moral lesson,
GLOBE Haunting melodies Of the past
and present serve to make Night Dominoes
which headlines the bill. an entertaining at
traction. The act met with approval FRANK
Bush the veteran tale-teller lived up 10 ms
reputation, and good acts were also onereu
by Murray Bennet, Harry Bond ana COM
pany Guth, Dennis and Guth Philadelpnla
soldiers; Adams and Thomas and others
Worthy of special mention is the sketch An
Innocent Bystardcr," which tells how mis-
takes lead to serious complications
CROSS KEys-Conroy's Models. all pos
sessing more than ordinarily pleasing voices
have a song and dance act above the aver
age For good measure there Is comedy
act, at the Ebony Club" which features
those two clever funmakers. La France ana
Kenney Peggy Brooks proved an excellent
comedicnne and songster. Other good fea-
lures we're the Honolulu Trouoadours, Nc
Cormck and Irving and the Donald SISTERS
NIxON'S GRAND Charles and Henry
Rigoletto assisted by the Swanson Sisters
and company in Around the World are
the headners They took their audience TO
India, China. Italy, England, Holland ana
France, performing divers feats III the cos
tunes of many lands. new comedy by
Richard Warner. mo Trespassing. was
given by Claire Vincent, supported by Frank
IT, Gardner and company. Other onerlngs
of a wel-appreciated bill were ward ana
Van, "mirthfu melodists TED Doher' III
clever dance act; Brandt and Aubrey, in
skating act and Houdini in the tenth film
episode of THE Master Mystery
NIxON's COLONIAL-Se Seven OF the
| original members of George Evanss OHoney
Row Minstrels presented backface act
| which delighted the audience George Jessel.
| I'm an act entitled Original Moments OF
| Melody and Humor," was another feature
on the program also were ROLAND 1raNers
| and Irene Douglas, Bennington ana scott
and a novel offering called Three Feet of
| Comedy"
| NIxON-In these days of progress the
public is constantly craving something new,
and this is surely supplied In this weeks
show Comedy of the substantial klnd If
supplied in "a Breeze That Blew offered
| by the Doris Lester Trio. Lillian Come ana
| Bert Albert appear In comedy sklt, inter-
snersed with song. Lander Brothers prove
| that they belong in laughland and Collins
and Hart give some inside Information re-
uarding acrobatic feats. AS a treat tor the
| kiddies there are Kuting's animals. The
Lion and the Mouse" is the photoplay at
| traction.
! USICKERBOCKER-T is no end of
| solid entertainment in the current Dill. one
| Of the features is the musical tabloid. Have
a Kiss" presented by a capable cast and
numerous pretty girls. Others who appear
| 70 advantage are the Sperry Sisters, hoe ana
| V,ua md n
| Fields! William Farnum In 'Hoodman Blind'
| "a the photoplay attraction. 1t won favor.
| WILLIAM PENN Comedy proved the
| main element of an attractive bill, Duquesne
| and company leading with an original act
| ,,hich scored Bert and Betty Wheeler ap-
| neared in a skit well named. Bits or Every
| thing" while Dorothy Hayes headed her
| own company in farce called " war Paint;
| ward and Raymond, comedians; the Three
| Rosellas musicians and motion picture
| '"The Great Romance" in which Harold
| Lockwood appears. completed good bill.
| pUMoST's-There are many new fea-
| tures In this weeks bill. An abundance Of
| laughter was aroused by the skit. Marry
| IN Haste-Repent at Leisure" which showed
| the troubles resulting from speedy matri-
| monial ventures Hamilton and Gibson, Joe
| Uortiz and various others offered new
| material with good results.
| ORPHEUM-The Mae Desmond Players
| varied their entertainment with revival of
| ..rhe Girl in the Taxi" a popular musical
comedy with farcical touch. Several of the
| stock fayorites showed their versatility in
| changing from straight to musical comedy
| roles, The tunes and musical accompani-
| noents to the action of the plot went well.
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