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| Richard Vintnor who h appearing nj
the Garrick Theatre THE week, il one oi
the clcvcrcst and most dcxtrous strong
men that has been here for somc time. lie
il military man, of fine physique, with
striking military bearing and powerful
lines He not only handles exceptionally
heavy weights, including his assistant,
| who is man, but also jliggles them, nj
| lowing some OF them, when vaulted into
the air, TO Call on his neck and back.
| "sHAvINes" AT THE PLAYHOUSE TONIGHT.
| A cast that would crowd any theatre
on Broadway will be seen mt The Play
house this evening and the rest Of this
week in "Shavinge," comedy of Cape
Cod life, which Henry w. Savage is
about to produce in New York. This
story has NIL the boistcrous fun, as well
as tho heart interest, which characterizes
Joseph G. Lincoln's great novel Of the
same name. "Shavings" il one Of those
American figures who are really most
typical OF Yankee humor. With his quiet
but penetrating wit he holds the pecu-
liaritics Of his nciphbors in check, and his
good common sense is so dependable that
they rely on his Judgment in many
crisis in their lives. The characters who
figure in this story become involved IL
fight for happiness. which is only saved
from tragic issue by Shavings good
judgment. To anyone born In New Eng
land this play is a gold mine of comedy.
MANY familiar figures Of Cape Cod come
10 life behind the footlights James Brad
bury, remembered for his characterized
ton of Israel r. Hubbard in MIR Savage's
other New England classic, along Came
Ruth, is one Of the high lights of 'fShav-
ings." Charles Dow Clark gives another
unforgettable portrait. Clara Moores and
Vivian Tobin add grace and beauty to the
picture. 4 largo cast of noted players is
listed among the denizens Of Orham. the
cape village where the play takes place
"Shavines' will undoubtedly prove to
be one of the memorable theatrical events
Of the year.
THE SWEETHEART SHOP"
Anne Caldwell, ono of the bost-known
librettists of musical comedy produc-
tIons, has written the book and score of
The Sweetheart Shop" which cornes 10
The Playhouse the first three days Of next
week.
REID PICTURE AT TINE MAJESTIC.
Romance fills Wallace Reds picture.
Hawthorne of the L. s. A" H. is a play
based on a charming and romantic tale Of
the love and ambition of a Young Ameri-
can in the politics of small kingdom
somewhere IN the world Hawthorne of
the L. :. A Is playing at tho Majestic
now and Is the reason for the keen enjoy
ment on the part of everyone Of the Reid
fans who finds himself or herself there.
Pauline Frederick IN i"The Loves Of
lefty is booked for showing the first
three DAYS of next week
BRYANT wAsHBuHN AT THE QUEEN.
William Gillette's famous stage farce,
Too Much Johnson of which the actor
was the author, besides being the princi-
pal player, receives its initial screen
presentation under the same title with
Bryant Washburn at the Queen Theatre
beginning today. As suggestive rs the
title may sound, the hero of ''1oo Much
johnson" ~ not named johnson. II is
the assumption of this name and its pos
session by others met by him that cause
the trouble.
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS At THE RIALro.
Today is the last OF the two days al
lotted for the showing Of Manhattan
Madness at the Rialto as part Of the
Douglas Fairbanks week of attractions
nj the theatre. Tomorrow and Saturday
VIC week Will be Drought 10 close Win
the stars picture. "He Comes Up Smil-
ing Everybody who has seen this pro-
duction likes IT. IL is iovial, generous and
humorous story, told by iovial generous
and humorous comedian.
FARNUM FILM COMPLETE TRIUMPH
William Farnum followers and their
name is legion-are> happy over another
opportunity TO see the strong man of the
films J. in new photoplay, Wolves of the
Night, which is the feature attraction at
the Victoria Theatre this week The Viii
liam Fox star scores another triumph