The Washington times., 1921-05-23
STRAND THEATER-
Mae Marsh (Appearing in Person).

She came. she was seen. and she
conquered. about describes the tri-
umphant personal appearance of
petite. wistfully smiling Mae Marsh
at the Strand Theater yesterday,
where she will be seen three times
daily throughout the week in contunc-
ton with the showing of her latest
Robertson-Cole photoplay. "Nobodys
Kid" an adaptation from the popular
novel. Mary Cary" written by Kate
Langley Bosher.
All Washington at some time or
other has seen this talented little star
in one or more OF the large produc-
tons In which she has had important
roles, but this is the FIRST opportunity
this city. or, in fact. any other. has
ever had the opportunity of seeing her
in life. getting close to her. listening
to her soft appealing voice, and
promptly falling under her spell,
which everybody did, young or old.
large or small. and by everybody we
mean an audience of admirers which
packed the house from pit to done.
Miss Marsh gave a delightful little
talk, perfectly characteristics, her un-
assuming natural manner undoubtedly
winning her hundreds of new admir-
ers. Would there were more stars
like her, when seen of the screen.
she 10 perfect-what more can be said.
The picture, 'Nobodys Kid" gives
the star an excellent vehicle for the
display of her whimsical art. the role
of Mary Cary being a sympathetic one
and exactly suited to her. The story
is placed IN an orphan asylum. where
Mary. because of her bubbling spirits
and failure to observe the strict dis
cipline of the institution. has won the
enmity OF the superintendent and
trustee. Mary is not malicious. but
just naturally full OF youthful fun. As
the story develops she finds life more
and more unbearable. About the time
Mary decides that she will run away
from her tormentors an angel in he
form Of q nurse appears at the old
asylum and her outlook on life
changes. She overhears a converse
ton, discovers she has a wealthy
uncle in Detroit, writes him for aid,
and as a result most satisfactory
climax Is reached.
Kathleen kirkham, Anne Schaefer,
Maxine Elliott Hicks and John stop
ping appear in the satisfactory SUP
porting cast
TO make the program perfect, one
OF the best vaudeville bills OF the
season Is also seen. Messrs. Cantor
and Yates presenting melodious
musical comedy satire, me fortune
Queen" in which a quartet of excep-
tionally clever singers and young
lady who dances divinely are seen as
the headline features. The number
is beautifully staged and Is decided
novelty from start to finish. Hanlon
and Clifton open the festivities with
a unique and clever Offering, entitled
"A Quiet Evening at Home" in which
the boys do a little OF everything
singing. dancing. and balancing
stunts, every one of which Is well
done. Hal and Francis, in Town and
Country" present one OF the most de-
Iightfully entertaining song and chat
ter skits of the year, Miss Francis
singing of old-fashioned melodies,
particularly That's the Sweetest
story Every Told" earning enthusi'
astic applause. Joe and Bertha Burke,
in "A Western Union Filtration" made
a decided hit, and kept the house in
roar OF laughter the entire time they
were on, Shaw and Glass keeping up
the good work, and bringing the bill
to a happy conclusion with their
MOSQUITO Trust"