Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-10
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" acting version of the Mutt
and Jeff comics is now running at
the Brandeis. 1t presents the he
roes of the strip" in a series of
grotesque and altogether refreshing
adventures, ludicrous and laughable.
With the exception of the name and
the figures of the ill-assorted pair,
the production is new, and is cast
on fuller lines than any of the lot
yet shown here. William Gardner
, as Mutt and Jerry Sullivan as Jeff
work hard to realize in life the re-
lations of Fishers pets and succeed
to the admiration of all. The story
now being utilized begins with their
visit to Chinatown, where they hit
the pipe" and the dream that fol-
lows is depicted in the various
scenes and incidents that follow A
chorus shapely and sprightly, good
singing and dancing cast and capa-
BILE comedians support the leads. The
songs are we'll put over, and the
whole was we'll received by the audi
ence present last night.
In order to accommodate all of
the public that would like to see
the current Orpheum show, the the
alter would have to be considerably
enlarged. The bill is headed by
John Hyams and Leila Mcintyre,
starring in their model playlet,
"Maybloom." "The Honeymoon"
presented by William L. Gibson and
Regina Connelli, is one of the de-
cided hits of the show. Another
featured act is the musical Glowing
performance contributed by the
Arnaut brothers. The expert exylo-
phonist. LAMBERT, has a spirited
act, and Madge Maitland, the sing
ing coincidence, is particular
| favorite.
A real mystery play, with genu-
inc human story, is THE Revela-
tons of a Wife," now running at
the Boyd. Told in a prologue and
four acts, it unfolds really interest
ing plot, its action being smooth
tand snappy, with plenty of comedy
to keep all moving we'll A good
company is presenting this piece
twice daily, the matinees being for
ladies only.
Nothing more funny has been
offered than Stewart Walkers pro-
duction of Booth Tarkington's
Seventeen" which will be present.
ed at the Boyd all next week.
Gregory Kelly will be seen in the
part he created, that of Willie Bax-
ter, and Lillian Ross and the origi-
nal cast is supporting him. Seats
for the week are now on sale. The
engagement opens on Sunday even
ing.
"A Tailor-Made Man." Harry
James Smiths comedy, will be pre-
sented by Conan and Harris at the
Brandeis for a return engagement
of four days, opening Sunday. This
comedy is American in theme, ac-
ton and atmosphere and will be
presented here with an excellent
cast, headed by Harold Vermilye.
Comedian Lew Hilton and the
patriotic Girls Of the U. S. A." will
hold forth at the Gayety this after
noon and evening for the last two
times and, starting tomorrow after
noon what might be termed the
pride of the Columbia circuit-Max
Spiegels newest offering. "The Abe
Reynolds Revue"-begins a weeks
run. The inimitable Abe, himself,
heads the cast, and it is said that the
costuming of the chorus is unpre-
cedented as to style, texture and
cast. Ladies matinee at 2:l5 to-
day and tomorrow.
Twice Week" is an appropriate
title for the comedy sketch featured
at the Empress this last half. Oc-
tavia Handworth and her company
of players give an Interpretation
that is excellent. An act that reg
listers big is offered by Victor Burns
and Adelaide Wilson. The songs
and comedy Of this talented couple
are in a class that place them way