Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-10

LOU TELLEGEN AT THE PLAYHOUSE.
Lou Tellegen, starring in "rhe Lust
of Gold" at The Playhouse, will conclude
his engagement there tonight. The play
is good one and is in capable hands. 1t
rs worth the best of patronage on the part
Of the public.
THE UNKNOWN PURPLE.
Wilmington is to see and hear things
that have never been seen or heard by
them before, when the famous mystery
play of the year, ''The Unknown Purple,
comes To. The Playhouse Thursday for n
three-day engagement A year of un-
qualified success in New York served
first to introduce it TO the public of that
city in whose midst it stayed year.
Recently "1he Unknown Purple" ex-
perlenced an engagement of ONE time ut
the Lyric Theatre, Philadelphia. 1t
repeated there the New York success and
the success that has been won every
where. The original cast as it appeared in
both New York and Philadelphia will
present "The Unknown Purple" in Viii
mington. IL is headed by George Pro-
bert.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Neil O'Brien and his minstpls viii he
here beginning December l8; ~"Iea for
Three" with Charlotte Walker and
Ernest Lawford. at Christmas, and then
the New Year attraction, "Sce-Saw, re-
Gently hit at the George Nj. Cohan
Theatre, New York
ROSE OF SPAIN" At THE GARRICK.
Rose of Spain, which Marty Brooks
is presenting at the Garriclt Theatre this
week, is one Of the most enjoyable musical
comedies in the varieties, and one of the
clevercst bits Of fun that has been here
for some time Johnny Morris and Jack
Mcclellan, rollicking comedians. are real
" funny They appear to have the knack
for comedy which enables them to quickly
take advantage of any amusing situation
and capitalize it. They arc ably aided by
hcvy Of pretty girls, who dress in Span
ish costumes, dance Spanish dances and
sing Spanish songs.
WILL RoG-Rs AT THE QUEEN.
This is Goodwin Week at the Queen
with the first showing Of Will Rogers
picture, Almost a Husband rs the
feature. This story was one Of human
differences and understanding and could
be appreciated and cnjoyed by everyone.
Almost Husband is really impressive
as a page from the book of human nature.
Will Rogers in his role Of the husband
plays tender role His personality Is
evidenced throughout the entire play
Miss Peggy Wood gives Mr. Rogers eX-
ccllcnt support Larry Semons comedy,
The Head Waiter is the added at
tTac ton.
MARGUERITE CLARK AT THE MAJESTIC.
Majcstics double hill offering is at the
Majestic This consists Of Marguerite
Clarks latest picture, "luck IN Pawn,
and the newest Scnnctt attraction, up
in Alfs Place Little Miss Clark =
picture is pleasing from start u finish
with bits Of drama and much comedy
Miss Clark, always presents IN her screen
figures, personalities that are trim and
lovable Charles Meredith plays the lead
opposite Miss Clark.
At THE yIcroRA
Everyone leaving tho Victoria Theatre
yesterday wore happy smiles There was
a good reason for il, for 4 Danscl IN
Distress. co-starrlng June Caprice and
Creighton Hale, Is one Of tho most de
lightful comcdy-dramaS that ever untold
al on the silver sheet Pelham Grcnvile
Wodchouse wrote 4 Damscl in Distress
and Albert Capcllani produced 1t with
George Aphamhaud directing under MS
personal supervision. With those youth
iul co-stars june Caprice and Creighton
Hale this combination has turned out a
picture that. for entertainment, registers
100 per cent.
JOHN BARRYMORE At THE RIALTo.
Today John Barrymore is to be the
star at the Ralto appearing in his success
feature, The Dictator 4 picture that
was exceptionally popular upon lis first
public appearances because Of its IN
limited fun and clever humor. Tomorrow
for that day only Dustin tarnum Is TO be
featured in The Gentleman from Indiana.
MIR Farnum is q bright and active type
OF q star who has his hands full with the
action of this decidedly clever story
Friday and Saturday George Walsh will
star IN THE Beast