Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
BABE RUTH PLEASES
ON KEITH'S BILL
Swatador Suprema Shows
Some Quite Genuine Tai
ent on the Stage

Keith's That Invincible Infant.
George Herman Ruth. who from April
to mid October. is our most noted
notable. appeared on the stage of
keith's Theatre yesterday afternoon and
evening. and showed himself in many
phases. to such Of the populace as
bravod the worst weather of the year
for It,
"Babe' appeared as the central ac-
tor i'll Skit called "That's Good. And
explained by James ]. Morton. a lesser
luminary. had bad cold and had been
on the road for nearly twenty straight
hours. Notwithstanding. he compared
very ,favorably with Wellington Cross.
his theatrical partner, and capable
comedian.
He was a little husky when he sang
MS part in duet ditty. Otherwise
he was effective.
Nine. Juliettc DiEa, genuinely enough
Fascinating Franco American
comedlenno' sang in two languages
with a great deal of vivaciousness Edith
Claspcr and pair Of partners gave
series of dainty dances that were
called Love Steps,
Tn the bill this week are also Phil
Roy and Roy Arthur. comically dexter
Gus; Paul Murray and Gladys Gerrish.
who hope to get into musical comedy
and show why: the whimsical James
j. Morton. listed with only little cx-
ageration as "a fellow of infinite Jest :"
Ben Wclch. Eight Blue Demons" Of
whirling Arabians, and THE Woman
who Knew, short play in which the
principal part is taken by Madame Bes-
son. wei known to the serious stage.
Globe-.\n abundance of things which
are new is offered. with "The Teacher s
Romance, musical tabloid. heading
the bill. This little production is bright
cned with catchy music and is we'll
staged. Kimberly and Page offer Il
timely skit on the movies and good acts
arc also presented by Barry and Leigh
ton. Mclroy Sisters and Webb and Hall.
Allegheny Edwin August. film
player. appearing in Movie Madness.
scored as honor bearer. Mr. August has
ample and capable support. George y.
brown, champion walker, was seen in a
novel turn. Keenc and Williams have
skit which pleased. Annette and COM
rany have a tuneful act. Otto. Bess
and Otto mixed comedy with talent in a
breezy manner A feature photoplay
was also shown.
Cross Keys-Wilard and Wilson. in
riotOus farce called "The Bandit
Hunters. were the comedy hit Of the
bill. This is an original skit. right up
to the mOment.-and overtlows with solid
laughs. "Annabcllc,' musical COM
edy which mores swiftly, also won
honors. George Armstrong scored with
his monologue and songs. Reilly. Roy
and Burke have some songs. dancing
and pattCr which pleased. Willard and
Wilson are versatile comedians.
william Penn" Bohemia - minia-
ture musical comedy, featuring Alma
NoiIsson scored n deserved and decided
hit. The costumes worn by the mem
hers Of tho company arc appropriate.
Fisher and Gilmore have comedy skii
which pleased Jane O'ROurke and
company in Merely Married" had the
house roaring with laughter. Tuck and
Clare have novelty act.
NiXon-Bobby Heath. assisted by
Adele Speelng. appeared in his own
West Philadelphia ward and won n
unanimous vote of approval. Bobby
has q flock of melodies from his own
song shop all abreast Of the ncws Of the
: day. Jack Norton and company np-
pearcd in 'ReCupcration, a Skit pune
tuatcd with laughter. Others on th"
bill are Black and White in an aero
batc Offering and Gray. Carpenter and
Gray in some brand nCw comedy. Mary
/ Anderson In "TOo Much Marriage" is
| the phOtOplay attraction.
/ KeystOne-Frank Richardson and
company headed the bill with their
sketch Offering. "An Impromptu Re-
hearsul" Another elaborate act was
MalIin Bart and company in "Comedy
Variety Novelties Other numbers
were Perez and Marguerite, novelty Of
fcring: Stork and Clark in songs. and
Lew Cooper. monologUc comedian.
Chaptcr thirteen Of "llurricanc llutch'
completed tho bill.
NixOn's Grand-A comedy >kt called
"In the Swim" heads the bill. There
are two scenes in which timely story
is told to the accompaniment of many
/ lnughs. The comedy is kept moving at
lively rate by Thornton and Craw-
ford Gildea and Jcffes offer lively
singing act, which met with approval
Many new and startling tricks are per-
formed by Lilllan's Pet CANNES. Newell
and Most. singers and dancers, also ar"
on the bill.
! Walton Roof-Guilio Gabricli. billet
aS "'thc Modern Caruso," sings Il va
ricty of songs The remainder of the
entertainment is made up of June Rob.
crts. solo dances; Kenny Trio. songs
and dances. and Armstrong and Ladder,