Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
ADJUSTMENTS. A

GRANT MITCHELL AT THE PLAYHOUSE.
Beginning Thursday Sam II. Harris
will present Grant Mitchell N The
Champion" new comedy In three acts
by Thomas Louden and A. y. Thomas.
Mr.. Thomas has surrounded Mr.. Mitchell
with n superb company Of artists incltid-
ing Ann Andrews, who will be remembered
as the distinguished leading lady with
William Collier in "The Hottentot," IN
which she scored surprisingly trium-
phant' personal success during the long
Broadway run of Mr.. Golfers play.
Otheres in the notable cast are Jetta
Goudal, Lucy Beaumont, Lydia Bernard,
Arthur Elliott and Westerton.
"rHE HALF MOON" WITH JOSEPH cav
THORN.
Charles Dillingham; announces his latest
offering for the week of September "a ut
The PLAYHOUSE, where Joseph Cawthorn IN
'"The Half Moon" will be the attraction.
This announcement is expected To appeal
to musc-lovers IN particular and exacting
plavgoers in general because OF the ex-
ceptional combination OF producer, star
and supporting cast Of artists and authors
who are responsible for the play.
MACK sENNErT COMEDY AT THE MAJESTIC
Yesterdays presentation Of Mack SEN
nett's comedy f'Down on the Farm, re-
yealed to the big audiences at the Majes-
tic Theatre that IL is still possible to pro-
duce something new IN pictures. The clam
made in preliminary announcements OF
"Down on the Farm" that In 1T would be
found something different" has been
vindlcated in prcsentment unusual III
many ways and unique In treatment.
TOM MOORE At THE QUEEN.
Tom Moore takes tho part OF genial
crook in stop Thief the comedy which
presented him yesterday ut the Queen
Theatre Adapted from one OF the most
successful Of the stage crook iarcesr stop
Thief" repeats its success on the screen;
It's ingenious direction and its careful
casting are important points Of its success.
Its many complcations of plot have been
skillfullv handled and Tom Moore plays
the role OF the crook with inesse and good
humor.
MARY MILES MINTER AT THE HALTo.
Mary Miles Minter was successfully
introduced to the Rialto patrons yesterday
when she made an appearance. IN the
comedy Peggy Rebels" The picture IS
entirely clean and wholesome. Its action
spirited and its story such that 1t holds
suspense and interest all OF the way
through. The special news reel showing the
visit Of the knights m Columbus TO Rome,
the audience with His Holiness, Benedict
XIV and other views OF interest around the
famous Vatican, WAS decidedly well re-
ceived and proved enjoyable to many who
fiocked te see it. 1t is also being shown
TODAY. Tomorrow Robert Warwick Will
be seen in his play called ''The Silent
Voice"
OLIVE THOMAS AT THE SAVOY.
Olive Thomas new Selznick picture,
which opened at the Savoy Theatre yes
terday and will be continued today and to-
morrow, is one which for sheer, gripping
interest has seldom been approached. The
genius of Director Ralph Ince and the
artistry of Miss Thomas have combined
to create as compelling drama as the
screen has ever known. Cast Iii the role OF
"Flotsam," little waif of the sea, Miss
Thomas displays that ability which has
placed her foremost among the screen
stars of today.
FUN AT THE GARRICK.
Fun galore entertained the first l htsr
at the Garrick Theatre last night. L :
Camille Trio, funny acrobats and come
dians. had an act which demonstrated
their ability in their chosen calling.
Ernesto demonstrated musical develop
ment. Fred LaReine, the mystery man,
had everybody much amused with his
electrical experiments and comedy. Ray
mond proved a very clever Statesman y
and his "historic" talk was a scream.
Rhoda Chester and Lillian Allen enter
tanned with songs and piano, giving a
good account of themselves. Van and
Carrie Avery were scream in ''Mme.
Sirloin, Medium" very funny comedy
Joe and Ernie Van are expert saxophone
musicians and clever comedians. Edna
Aug. a charming singer, assumed widely
differentc haracters and she appeared
perfectly at home in both. She has keen