The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-21
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Human folks, in human emotions and IN
the eTeryday parts Of everyday folks, than
is what one sees in 'Houespu1 Folks. Il
IS just such story as we have all laughed
novels. Thomas Inee may have had The
Gentleman From Indiana" in mind when
he produced the picture, at any rate he
produced the same result on last nights
audience as Harrington has on his readers
It is. rural stuff and small town stuff,
but none of it is burlesqued, none over
pathos and gripping thrills with a simple
little story running thru the plot making
continuity. Lloyd Hughes plays the star
role but there are others who shine with
him, especially the dog. II ever dog
does. He, undoubtedly was trained for HIS
part in the story but no one would know
Il from the natural way in which every
bit of his work is done
Some other critics have declared that
"Hemespun Floks" is on par. with ann
some say it is better than Way Down
East" have not seen the Griffith produc-
zion. but do not believe any screening OF
the play could ever equal this 1nce picture.
by the time word gets around, there will
be few folks who arrive late, who Will get
much choice in location. The feature Is
such RELIEF from the usual run Of sum
that it deserves the best of business
At the Novelty.
II It were not to sustain reputation for
verHcity, would not have the heart to say
the things that must be said about this
bill Folks, il is simply awful. There
may be n chance that these few words
now about to be said are severe, but to
be sure, why just go and see for your
The Gabby Brothers. who open the pro-
gram, do so with some juggling stunts and
a line OF talk that might be bright and
witty, but even in q box seat, half Of it
could not be caught The boys should
take a few lessons in elocutton. Marion
Wondered what was the matter with It
ana stiil uncertain. She can mimic. she
also she can sing bit, but just the'same
her act falls flat. It must be a hack of
personality or ability TO put II over When
the Philharmonic Octette came on, thought
our old friend Jiggs was going 10 give
minutes OF song" If the act could
| IL is IL is tragedy.
Benny Harrison and Company OF one,
audienee. but when Bonnie tried to to sing ls
Il was off; The Leoras IN the ,, aerial
act, iinisD the Dill Really cannot tell what
| Il is like, had to beat il by the time they
! came on Hope they are good and lots Of
applause, but they did not have to be
aEfuliy good 10 seore after what went on
At the Isis.
s'Fair and Warmer has been in Teueka
several times i has been played before
poor companies, but it has not made al
/ appearance here On the screen until yes
| terday when the photodramatfz ton was
| u did not believe that the show could be
screened with any degree OF success, so
| much OF the comedy Of the farce depending
upon the lines, but was mildly surprised.
Cannot be sure, OF course. whether or
| not all the crowd had ever seen the play,
| but II is certain that nearly every funny
/ situation got just much OF q laugh as
| the spoken piece May Allison showed her
! stellar ability IN the Eole Of the wife who
I tries TO be naughty There is nothing
much TO the story Of the farce or to the
l picture either for that matter, but they
seemed to ike IL At yesterdays matinee.
~aad far be Il from the poor unInteIIigene
critic 10 Try to spoil the fun