The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-25
IN The THEATRES
LYRIC.

LYRIC.
Consi derable interest has already
been aroused by announcement of
the coming of that wonderful dra- |
matte sensation THE Lie" which is |
the attraction at the Lyric theatre all |
next week. When it is recalled that |
during is initial production .The
Lie used the largest cast of stars |
ever seen together in any one presen- 1
tation, some idea of the value of this
production as an entertainer can be
everyone should see and if the
opinion of those who have already |
seen it is worth anything those who
do go will be well repaid for the
time spent.
There are but a few opportunities
left in which to see the attractive
drama Branded" which will close
it's run at the Lyric tomorrow night.
each presentation and those who
viewed it expressed themselves as
well pleased with it's every feature.
What is classed by Manager George
Arvine as one of the best of all NOV
ing picture concerts ever seen here
will be the attraction for Sunday
night. AS the feature a delightful
picture played by Marie Doro, in
! ed. Then there will be a comedy by
the Sennett Comedians, Selznick
| News, a two reel thriller and the
usual excellent concert by the Lyric
/ orchestra throughout both perform
ances. The first of these will be
given at O'Clock and the second at
| s O'Clock with but a few minutes in
/ PERMISSION between.
! PARK
| Whimsical Richard Car1e,> in Vic
4 tor Herbert's latest musical comedy
Some Colonel will be the attrac-
ton at the Park theatre, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday with the
usual Wednesday matinee. This is
Bridgeport for several years and it
is promised that his new comedy is
Il a worthy successor to those which
raised his name to the very highest
rank in musical comedy. Mr.. earle
has a method and humor all his
own and this alone without the addi-
ton of Victor Herbert's beautiful and
very danceable music is enough to
secure him a welcome wherever he
goes. In referring to his new play
Mr.. earle says that seldom in his
splendid1y successful stage career has
he had vehicle which better suited
his ability as a fun maker does Some
Colonel AS a New York apartment
house janitor, posing as a politician
tunity to display all his whimsical
comedy gifts. AS Pansy the stage
struck cook, Ethel johnson returns
to the place in Mr.. Carries company
fore her temporary retirement from
: the stage. Others in the company
are Genevieve Davis, Irene Rowan,
Sadie Duff, Lorraine Sherwood,
Eleanor Bennett, Idamae Oderlin,
Louise Dale, Harry R. Hoyt, William
E. Cook, Ralph O'Brien, Howard
Rernig, Frank Clark, Roger Davis,
Abbott Adams, and a bevy of pretty,
tuneful and agile girls.
PARK.
Probably one of the finest shows
now appearing on the burlesque
wheel is the one which is playing in
| this city, this week, gifts and Bits.
Sliding Billy Watson, is the star
l comedian of the show. He has as
much pep as ever and assisted by
| the other principals in the cast, he
! makes the show one to be remem-
| bered.
| There is an unexce1led chorus OF
| refined girls, everyone pretty and a
1 winner and knowing the correct way
l to sing and dance. The costumes are
1 attractive and becoming. The gowns
\ of the principals are exquisite and
4 show the latest fad of the Paris mo-
l diste.
In addition to Billy's girls, the
l ! Charles Ahearn troupe take an i'm
1 portant part in the performance.
I Miss Eleanor Harte is prima don
ma and Walter Morrison leading man
in the stellar company. Margie
! brette and ingenue respectively. Other
1 members in the principal cast are
Charles Ahearn, Jay c. Flippen anc
| Thomas Sprague.