Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-03
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while others took the opposite view. Al
All events, Tarznn is an animal Of in
| telligcncc, AZ dcmonstrat d by the many
interesting and really human things he did
jimmy Conlin and Myrtle Glass WIRE vrry
clever in their comedy skit, "A Fool, \
| Flirt and Her Father" which wa~ brim-
ming with fun and music. Alice Sheldon
and Lucille Daley entertained charming
| ly with songs and piano. That the Chinese
are not aversc to real American jazz music
WAS demonstrated by the clever work In
| that behalf by Chong and Rosie Moey,
natives OF the Orient. They demonstrated
the fact that they are good singers and
dancers. 81 and Mary Stcbbins, N
"rubes," kept the audience laughing with
their wit and wisdom, coinicL doinU and
card tricks. The Marco twins are good ex-
ponents Of comedy, one being very short
proved To be a very clever and original
blaokfacc monologiist. Richard Vintnor
and company entertained with skilled
manipulation Of heavy weights.
WILLIAM FARnUM AT THE vr.ruRIA.
William Farnun, the famous star Of
William Fox photoplays, Is seen at the
Victoria Theatre in his dc luxe production,
Evolves of the Night" The story IL Of
mining engineer who, having soAght in
vain for copper ore in bis land III the North
west, has converted il into sheep ranch.
While in Chile, TO investigate mines, he Is
imprisoned in mine through mn er-
plos ion, and news IL conveyed to his wife
that lac has been killed. He escapes after
days, but is crazed by his sufIerings.
RUTH cfIrycRp AT THE sAvor.
Wilmington lover, of the photoplay
who Witnessed the opening performance Of
1.-THE Amazing Woman featuring Miss
Ruth Clifford. and an all star cast, now
showing at the Savoy Theatre, enjoyed
an unusual treat in this big double pro-
gram. The other half OF the double is
featured by Harold Lloyd in the third Of
the special 100000 comedies, From
Hand TO Mouth"
"snAvrNas'' COMING To THE PLAYHOUSE
Joseph G. Lincoln has written many
books on the hearty sea captains Of Cape
Cod. and the life Of that Massachusetts
coast. His most popular novel, "Shav-
ings" has been dramatiyed by Pauline
Phelps and Marion Short and will be
presented at Tho Playhouse for thrce days
commencing next Thursday. This etsgc
production has been made by Henry W.
Savage, himself a Yankee with n family
history that makes him appreciate all the
Yankee humor and sterling virtues. So
he has assembled cast Of the most dis
ting,iished comedians To bring Linooln's
characters 10 the STAGE. The scenes are
laid in jed Winslow's (''Shavings") car
penter shop, where he fashions the quaint
toys which have helped tn advertise the
cape the country over. There is also a
garden scene with a glimpse Of the sea
beyond tho sandy dunes of tho cape.
Lovers of the book will find that the stage
version of "Shavings" has acquired even
more Of the humor that marks these YAM
kee characters than they enjoyed in the
book The play has three love stories and
enough suspense to insure its success even
If it were not biosscd with the fun, in
which shaving abounds. The rrnts
are on sale.
THE SWEETHEART SHOP
A new musical comedy with an nlrr-
ing title, "The Sweetheart Shop" will by
presented at The Playhouse, Mondaa,
Tuesday and "Wednesday with Wcdnes-
day matinee.
MAY ALLISON At THE QUEEN.
Upon the first presentation of her
latest production, "The WalkOffe," at
the Queen Theatre, May Allison put her
with the Queen patrons upon
even frrner basis that WAS set by her
work in Fair and Warmer" 1.-THE
WalkIOfs' is the type of a picture that
everyone finds pleasing and enjoyable. II
has rs its heroine nice young American
girl with brains, beauty and sense of
humor which is not the least of her three
assets. The settings of the picture are
particularly lavish and the gowns worn |
by Miss Allison and other women In the |
cast are beautiful.
WALLACE REID AT THE MAJESTIC.
Wallace Reid and his newest picture, |
Hawthorne of the IT, S. A. both made |
their appearances AZ the Majestic Theatre |
Yesterday where they are scheduled TO re- |
main the entira week Hawthorne of the /
L. ;. A. is a pleasing romance of the |
type filled with scenes of
action and love scenes each as effective |
and engaging as the other. Mr.. Reid /
plays the part of Hawthorne of the title
and as such is found to be a young Ameri-
can who somewhat startled Europe when
be broke the bank at Monte Carlo.
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS AT THE RlALTo.
Douglas Fairbank's Week at the Rialto
is now on the second day of its existence
With the star playing for the last time in
'"rhe Habit Of Happiness the first of
the three pictures TO be Shot a there this
week. 1t is breezy, pleasing and active
type of a story and picture and Doug"
puts his stamp of personality on it upon
the first glimpse Of him His supporting
cast is also very good. Tomorrow and
Thursday his feature will be Manhattan
Madness"