The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-12
IN THE THEATRES
LYRIC

LYRIC In the early seventies Mark Twain made an extensive trip to the Hawai- ! ian Islands, and we have the result of his travels in his<book "Roughing It. To say that he raved over the | beauty of these islands, would be put | ting 1t mildly. We see reference to this enchanted land throughout all his works. This has been more or less the experience of all who have been permitted to travel to these isles In 1898 these Islands came under the ownership and control of the IL &. A.. and since that time the wonders | of the Ha;waijanS have been made bet ter known, for now they have many boat lines that run regularly, also cable by which they are in touch with These Islands are 2,o00 miles from San Francisco and an equal distance from any other land, are indeed alone in the broad expanse of the Pacific. The new play, "A Daughter of the Sum-" now at the Lyric theatre is a story of an Hawaiian Butterfly, writ ten by Lorin Howard and Ralph T. chanted isles The story Is | a clever one and deals with intrigue and ad< venture, but throughout the whole play there is a most delightful love story.
 POIPs.
 There are nf1estones not only in the lives of people but also of the atres. The coming to Po1rs of Norma Talrnadge for three days commenc- ing tomorrow is a milestone in the the most paramount importance to the thousands of picture patrons who consider Norma Talmadse the best emotional actress on either stage or in '.The Sign On The DooE" a film version of the successful stage play by Channing Pollock It is said to yet appeared.
 Today will zee the closing perform ances of "Pecks Bad Boy" and the such a sensation during his four-day s.reen visit to Bridgeport,
 A vaudeville btlf of more than ex eepttonal merit is closing tonight at of course. top the show. not only as stars but also because their offering Is 1t-carat.
 Un1fl the world series contest is completed, returns of the games will be announced inning by inning from ths Poi stage every afternoon.
 epeeha sehaay fsatups pseD giesuTs week ef engagement '@The Old Nest" Rupert Hughes masterful study of home and mother and the deep problems of both will be the unusual attraction.
 PLAZA.
 ''Wet Gold" the remarkable picture of love and adventure directed by
  Plaza theatre tonight Wet Go1d'' , will lift you out of this humdrum , world and take you into the land of sheer romancef. The trail jumps down the length of continent and then plunges to the very bottom of |. the sea. Wonderful scenes have been taken under water by the use of the Williamson Submarine system of photography. A good vaudeville bill is also appearing.
 Starting tomorrow Tom Mix will present his greatest feature, '"The Big Town Round-Pp," for the last three days of the week, if one may judge by an outline of the story. It's surely a prize winner. action from start to laughs along with the thrills. Chester Poland presents the sensational nov city From Hearth to Moon," a fan tasy with music featuring Jimmie Dunn and William K Pollard, as- sisted by Jean Patterson, Jim Dyon, Wilson Sisters and the dancing moon beams. 1t Is a gorgeous scenic re- production of what Is seen through at Mt Wilson Observatory in Califor- mia. Tom Hoier and Go. in "'Twas Ever Thus" with Sasha Aylorff, Lou Bartels and MarSery Sidman is also. exceptional features.
 WEST END
 Extravagance:" starring the blonde screen beauty, May Allison, comes to the West End theatre today. II This Metro special was adapted | from the story by Ben knnes Williams, More Stately Mansions" which ap- peared in Good Housekeeping Maga- zine, and created a sensation by its astounding portrayal of a current so- cia1 maIady. Those who have read the story will want to behold the taI-a ented Metro star personate the extrav- agant society girl, while everybody | else will wish to see the unusual pie | ture