The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-16


 Tonight gives the last opportunf+v | to see the splendid show now heinz offered at the Plaza theatre. The Feature photoplay is Fighting for | Gold' with Tom Mix The story is based on the famous book. .aTba Highbinder," and is so well produced and acted that 1t ranks with some of the best pictures of the year. Ade Ialde Bell of the famous dancing team, Bell and Glazer, is here with her Clef Club Jazz Band and she is scoring some hit in her new produc- ton. Miss Bell is an excellent dancer and her musical accompaniment by the band is an attraction that must De seen and heard to be really ap- preciated.
 Corcoran and Mack were a riot at every show and their engagement to- hlSht will mark the passing of one of the funniest vehicles offered in some tune. Their style of comedy, song and dance is original and never fails to register. Gertrude Newman, "The Jazz Girl" has a number of brand new songs which, coupled with her pleasing personality, make the best sort of entertainment. Mahonev and Auburn are jovial tossers that are pleasing immensely. Other fea- lures complete the bill.
 Tomorrow comes the much await ed photoplay feature, "The Forbid den Room" with charming Gladys Brockwell in the leading role. It is said to be one of the best dramatic stories that Miss BrockweII has had and when her previous offerings are taken into consideration this photo play should reach a high mark of excellence and emotional force Dawne June. the Venus of the Sea. fin an aquatic diving act. is the fea- ture act with many other good fea- lures in support.
 WEST END.
 The story of "IAttle Comrade,'' the latest Paramount picture in which Vivian Martin appears, is based upon The Two Benjamins.' by Juliet Will Dor Tonpkins, one of the best-known of American novelists. The picture version will be seen at the West End theatre tonight. In the supporting cast Is Niles Welch, who plays the leading male role, and a number of other well known players
 Those who have read the original story will, undoubtedly, be more than anxious to see 1t on the screen, for 1t was one of the most gripping tales tAAaC AIdS COLlo out or the war and it's problems. Like all the writings of Miss Tompkins. it abounds in human interest and wholesome ideals, and contains many amusing comedy ] touches.
 Tom Mix in ''six Cylinder Love- two acts, will also be shown Tomor- | row and Friday, Fanny Ward in Common Clay" seven acts.
 LYRIC.
 "Weary Wives is the funniest | comedy that has been presented in | Bridgeport in many a day and the 1 audiences so far have shown their | appreciation by the continuous | laughter which filled the Lyric from l the time the curtain rose until it fell | on the finale. As the play progresses the fun increases and at the finish the i audience is almost in convulsions and l only the final drop of the curtain re- lieve5 and saves the situation The play tells a story of three wives tired | of their husbands who all become in with another man, a foot ball player. From sheer ennui he en- courages them but in the end when 1 he finds them a source of trouble tries to rid himself of them and the 1 husbands arrive just in time to pre- vent further complications.
 For next week the Poli Players are one of the biggest sensa- tions of the season. Eyes of Youth" has been acknowledged by critics as the most spectacular production that has been presented and the Lyric is fortunate in being l