Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-19
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New Attractions
Acknowledgements n new Ameri-
can drama by Augustus Thomas, pro.
duced by George NJ. Cohan. Although
the plot is not divulged the story is
said to be OF contemporary interest
and TO be told with Mr.. Thomas we'll
known theatrical skill. Emmett Cor
rigan heads the cast, and in the sup
port are Carlotta Monterey, Pedro de
Cordoba, Eleanore Woodruff and John
Craig.
ADELPHI-"Adam and Eva" smart
comedy by Guy Bolton and George
Middleton. joint authors of Polly
with a Past" The plot has to do
with a rich man whose family are
typical of the idle rich. The magnate
subterfuge puts the whole family on
It's own responsibility for winning its
way. Out of this situation many
amusing scenes develop. The cast
includes Molly Mcintyre, William
Boyd, Diantha Pattison and Berton
Churchill.
BROAD - 1.-THE Acquittal," Rita Wei.
mans drama which has been called
the last word in theatrical suspense
and surprise" 1t Is a mystery play,
but one that is not developed bois-
terously or with obvious thrills. The
his wife, ruthlessly bent on exposing
him, and other factors In n triangular
triangle. The feature players are
Crystal Herne. George Parsons and
william Harrlgan.
CHESTNUT--"The whlrl of the Town" +"
the newest Century Theatre Prom
wrote the music and Harold Alter
bridge is the librettist. A colorful
and striking scenic investiture is
creation of Freich modistes. In the
long list Of entertainers are Mile. Anna
Codee, of the "oleS Bergere, Paris:
Brendel and Burt, the eccentric
comedy pair: Clarence Nordstrom,
Jimmy Hussey, Clarence Harvey
and George Price.
Continuing Attractions
SHUBERT -. Jimmie" a "musicom-
edy." book, lyrics and score by Otto
Harbuch, Oscar Hammersten. I'd,
Herbert Stothart and Frank Wandel,
Joint authors of other, entertaining
blends of mirth and melody. Frances
White. the star Is a homeless waif,
who syentuSIly wIGs Hwb,io love- fame nond and
chances for display of her abilities
as comedienne. singer and dancer.
Ben Welch, Harry Delf and Rita
owen are in tho cast. The produc-
ton Is lavish and colorful.
FORREST "Erminie," revival of
SiG1'IS'E With De wolf Hopper. Francis VII;
Whiteslde, Irene Williams Warren
Proctor, Alice Hanlon and Jennie
Weathersby in a cast of real dis
tinction. Special chorus, orchestra
and scenery add assets to what is a
notable revival.
LYRIC-"Smilin' Through" with Jane
Cowl as the charming star in dual
role in a play with an optimistic
message of life after death. The twin
stories of sentiment. tragedy and
hopefulness are dramatic In situation
and striking in characterization.
WALNUT - "The Masquerader." with
Guy Bates Post in striking dramati-
zation OF the best seller" novel by
Katharine Cecil Thurston. Mr., Post
plays skillfully double role OF Il
distinguished statesman. who Is a
drug addict. and hack writer. his
double.
Vaudeville
KEiTHS-Ethcl Levey, noted singing
Comediennc; Jean Adair and com
pany. plnylct; the Marmein Sisters
and David SChooler, dance and music
Ed Gallagher and Joe Rolley, slit
Jack Osterman, monologlst; Mar
Dard. individualstic singer; Emile
and John Nathans. gymnasts, and
Van Cleve and Pets,
GLOBE 49, DOrees Celebrities, singers
"An AlasNan Romance, musical
comedy; HOvtHarris Trio, mlrth'
makers; Edith and Eddie Adair' skit
Edna May Foster and company ski
KINNEY, ShelpS aha c1nlplnS, somS'
ana aaMGeH JOSEF, o,II, d'H' nnm,eGian
edy; Willlam Lemaire, co'ieu'a"
Herman ana Ihito''' shll'
ALLEGHENY - "In Wrong. viii
Frank Whittier; Constance Talmadge
in THE Perfect woman movie
charles Meredith and NSd SphrKS
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