The Washington herald., 1919-10-13

Cantaoiie" string quartet. by Tschai-
kowsky.
crandaIrs knickerbccker-tBo
Of Love.-
The most uproarious burlesoue
ever conceived by the imaginative
mind Of Mack Sennett. interpreted
by such cast of buffoons as only
he has the faculties to assemble.
excruciated the capacity audience at
Crandall's Knickerbocker Theater
last night as the secondary feature
OF one Of tho most enjoyable photo
play bills OF the year. Uncle Tom
without the Cabin" with Ben Tur-
pin' the most grotesque figure on
the screen, cast in the dual roles Of
Uncle Tom and Little Eva, is 4
scream from the moment of the in
ltial nash until the final fadeout.
Seldom is . classic OF the melo-
dramatic stage travestied with such
complete disregard for the conven-
tons, even Of buriesque. and GER
tainiy never has a nonsensical
laughing feature ever been more
successful in its intended purpose of
convulsing an audience.
Another feature OF the bill that
elected much favorable comment
was the new issue Of the news pic
torial. which combined with pictur-
lied happenings OF the week other
DTS OF diverting examples of the,
cameras art
The chief offering at the KnIcker-
booker yesterday and today is Louis
Sherwin's maiden effort as an au-
thor for the screen. Bonds of.Loye."
a t0h fRaI I'll
fold talents of Pauline Frederick.
one OF the most gifted actresses in
silent drama. a complete review of
which will be found in connection
with the Metropolitan Theater.
Lyeeum-'sSIiseAief Makerr.,
The Mischief Makers" with the
famous -Paprika Chorus" opened at
the Lyceum Theater yesterday and
played to large audiences at both
performances. The members Of the
chorus. along with the principals.
proved that they were not miss
named and in every way live up to
their torrid title. Joe Wilton and
Joe Field. two very capable and
talented comedians ably care for
the fun department and they are
kept busy throughout the farce put
ting over comedy of the better sort.
A clever vehicle Is provided in
Episodes Oh La La musical
sketch full OF attractive music and
bright lines. There is plenty of ac-
tion from the rise OF the curtain
and the whole production e1udes
pep"
Mabel Clark. Bonni. Lloyd. Julia
Morgan. Sam Rayner and John
Crosby furnish excellent help in
punching across this entertaining
burlesaue. Some of the musical
numbers which were decided hits
Movies sweet Patootie." wed
ding OF the Shimmie and the Jazz"
7 Want Cave Man" and See the
wfmin Swimin..
Gsyety-sHastinEs' Big Show
After the First OF July would
seem to indicate a rather forIorn
subject. but nothing could be for
lorn when Dan Coleman is connect
ed with IT, so even though that Ia
the title OF the show at the Gayety
Theater this week said show -roes
of and over with a regular bang.
Dan Coleman, who is well known
to the burlesque patrons here. Is as
sisted In the comics by Phil Peters.
They make one of the best teams
that have been seen here this sea-
son and are in line for an advance
IL the approval given them by Local
audiences yesterday count for any
thing. William Wainwright Fred
Dale. Frank o'Nefl. Jack SpeIlnan
and Jimmy Hazard are songsters
OF ability and carry leading parts IN
the production. Marjorie Mander-
willie sings and dances exceptionally
well and Ethel AIbertini win the
audience with her voice and person
ality. Others in the leading fem
fnine roles are Hazelie Lorraine and
Alma Bauer. both being worthy Of
mentioning.
The production Is elaborately
staged and uses a remarkable num-
ber of costume changes. A chorus
OF beauties is on hand 70 add to the
occasion and the noise from the
gallery testified to their stepping
ability.