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The Washington times., 1921-04-17
SHUBERT-GARRICK
"Oper the HM."

1t looks as IL william Fox's "Over
the HilT' will settle down to popr-
lar and profitable run at the Schu-
tert-Garrick Theater. where it Will
begin the fourth week of its sue
cessful engagement this afternoon.
Its big human story with characters
close to earth and those most famil-
lar in every day life give 10 re-
markable appeal-and these are the
kind of people Will Carleton wrote
about in his homeiy poems that are
still remembered after a generation.
The film has wonderful heart in
terest. big story, drama and surprises
and most deftly woven with these, is
TN unusual amount of real fun-and
which, by the way, is exceptionally
clean and without blemish.
Wonderful pathos and a great hu-
man touch Is given out by the part
of the mother. superbiy played by
Mary Carr. Her scenes with the chill
d-en are delightful expositions of the
home life of a devoted mother and
big family of children, while in the
latter scenes. when they are grown
end she is deserted by all except one,
there are long pulls at the hearts of
oil people who have not yet grown
cut of being human.
"Over the Hilr' has q splendid mu-
seal setting. played by an augment
ed orchestra.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
Donald Brian Says Hard
Z, Work Brings Success

lively frowns. on those who attempt
to enter the charmed circle through
the influence and work of others.
1.-The hard road IL the short road in
most worthwhile endeavors. Some
times IL is steep and rocky and the
climbing is rather difficult, but on
reaching the top one il rewarded by
a great satisfaction of having achiev-
ed success unaided and alone. One
cannot skip or shirk the drudge.y
and hope to succeed in any under
taking.
Success lies within ones self. You-
work is something you must do your
self. The labor and thinking must
be your own. just as you must eat
food to assimilate it What others
eat won't do you any good. Inteln-
gent effort will always succeed In the
end, and no one can permanently help
or hinder you. ~.
Sometimes the path seems blocked
and this is too often accepted as tall
ure. but a good idea will always get
over IL properly adjusted to meet eS-
isting conditions. and the fellow tt,t
follows the old adage, try, try again
will surely get there" fH
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
POLIS
"Heuo, Alexander .

The Messrs. Lee and J. j. Shubert
will present Mcintyre and Heath in
the new spectacular musical extrava-
ganza. Hello, Alexander" at Polls
Theater tonight for an engagement Of
ono week
This, the most pretentious produc-
tion in which these celebrated black
face comedy stars have ever appeared,
ran for many weeks at the Forty
fourth Street Theater, in New York,
and at the Garrick Theater. in Chi
cago, attracting great audiences, and was
declared an altogether novel and de-
lightful oqoring. Mcintyre and Heath
recently celebrated the forty-sixth an
niversary OF their stage partnership.
establishing by a wide margin a
record unique in the annals of the
theater. The originality and high
quality of their foolery is quite as
unique as the record of their partner
ship, for during all the years no COM
edy team has even approached their
artistic achievements
Hello. Alexander" which the
Messrs. Shubcrt have supplied for
their present tour, was written by
Edgar Smith and Emily NJ. Young,
with lyrics by Alfred Bryan and music
by Jean Schwartz More than twenty
musical and dancing plumbers adorn
the score. and the latter have been
staged by Allan X. Foster. introducing
many new and startling terpsichorean
variations
The company numbers almost one
hundred people, every member OF
which has been selected with the def
mite purpose OF contributing clearly
fn what ha
markable and unusual entertainment.
Hello. Alexander" Is in two acts
and nine strikingly effective scenes,
and the inevitable minstrel first part,
In which every member of the big
company appears. has been described
as the most elaborate the stage has
every disclosed.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
NATIONAL
"RObin Hood"

Reginald DeKoven's JOY and hap
piness at Ralph Dunbar.s revival of
the composers sweetest and most tune
ful light opera. ROBIN Hood" was
suddenly cut short by death in Chi
cago last March. THE work of this
wonderful American will live. how
ever. for all time to come. because
Robin Hood" will never get stale
or old.
DeKoven's "Robin Hood" lived 500
years ago. and had more than a hun
dred followers in MS band. He was
brigand of parts--he robbed only
the wealthy and was good and kind 10
the poor. All his men wore green and
were dashing, staggering fellows,
utterly without fear. robin Hood"
is generally considered an historical
character. History writer's say he
represents. figuratively, the old Saxon
race. defying the Norman oppressors.
He was well born and we'll bred and
was known as Robert of Huntington,
with the title Earl OF Huntington.
Ralph Dunbar has given the
opera a gorgeous setting and is pre-
senting II with a cast of principals
that includes Miss Paula Ayers She g
pleasing to look upon, the possessor
of wonderful contralto voice, and Is
singing the role of the dashing bri-
gand, "Alan-a-Dale."
James Stevens. Americas famous
baritone, is the LATHE John" of the
opera. Hylan Mostyn Is the "Sher-
iff" Everybody who knows anything
about music knows of Mostyn's con-
tinued success as, an operatic comedian
George Shields, buffo basso OF
note. is the "Will Scarlett." His work
scores favorably with that of Miss
Ayers.
Miss Clara Campbell. late prima
donna with "The Chocolate Soldier"
Is the Maid Marian" John Mac
Sweeney. late of, the Bostopians. has
his old part of "Friar Tuck" Others
among the principals are Sol Solomon,
Joe Cleta Howe. and Sylvia Thorne.
The chorus IL one of the best from
the Dunbar studio. while the cos
tunes, lighting effects and properties
are up to the Dunbar standard.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17

dale claims but three years CT theatr;-
cal experience. In that period of time
she has risen from obscurity to 4
commanding position in her chosen
profession. Her association with MISS
Holt began almost at the outset of
her career. Miss Holt has been on the
stage for nine years, during which
time she has appeared in character
roles in a number of productions
As both recently expressed them
selves, the Misses Holt and Rosedals
intend to continue their stage part
nership in the hope that they eclipse
the worlds record now held by Me-
Intyre & Health-forty-five years of
active association. While they never
intend to enter the domain OF jazz,
they have fond hopes of some day
playing the principal roles in a ro-
mantle operetta-a hope that may
soon be realized. according to a re-
cent announcement by the Messrs.
Shubert
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
SHUBERT-BELASCO
"BuddieS. F"

The Selwyns will present the merry
musical play "Buddies'' at the
shubert- Belasco Theater. opening 10
morrow night with the original New
York cast, headed by Donald Brian.
Peggy Wood and Ralph Morgan.
The play has all the ingredients
necessary for entertainment of a high
order. very pretty love stony with
an abundance OF smart comedy and n
dozen jingling musical numbers are
the elements which cause no end Of
merriment for nearly three hours.
George v. Hobart, the wel.-known
musical comedy writer, is the author
the lyrics and music.
The song hits rendered during the
entertainment include "Italie." my
Indispensable Girl" THE wall OF the
Tale Of the Long. Long Trail" "Dari-
ing l." Hello Home" please Learn
to Love-" ITO BE Together Is the
Thing" ''The Twilight Song" and
Fairy Tales"
The piece is double love story
Babe" the bashful lover. cannot find
courage to tell Julie" the girl Of his
ncaFt Gtslrc, tNat ne azores ner. HIS
buddy, sonny" tries to force matters
by becoming engaged to Julie in order
to make Babe Jealous.
He succeeds beyond his expectations,
for Babe, thinking he has lost Julie,
decides to be avenged. and at this
moment Sonny's fancee appears upon
the scene. Then the fun begins and
complicated situations follow each
other in rapid succession. creating no
end of hilarious mirth. until in the
end everything is satisfactorily ex-
planned and two loving couples go
forth to live happily ever afferward.
1n addition to the stars the com
pAny embraces the following artistes I:
Edouard Durand, Robert MiddIemass,
Bert Melville, James Kilpatrick.
Adrian II. Rosley. Horace A. Ruwe,
Frank II. Woods. Edmnnd c. Yeager,
Grant Erwin, George SeweI. Camille
Dalberg. and Alice and Violet Dunn.
This is the same company that played
"Buddies" for one year In New York,
six months in Chicago and ten weeks
In Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
These Girls SAGE Real Music
I'm q Riot of Jazz

One OF the most surprising incidents
Of the current theatrical season is the
unusual hit scored by the Misses
Vivian Holt and Lillian Rosedale in
Mcintyre & Heath's jazzifed extrava-
ganza, Hello. Alexander" coming 10
Polls Theater tonight for a weeks en-
gagement
For two years, explain these young
ladies, they have been fighting to pre-
serve their musical purity. The ia3
that Hello, Alexander" is a. literal
riot Of jazz did not daunt these young
ladies nor deter them from carrying
out their plans to interpolate several
operate numbers. Their friends tried
to discourage them, insisting that
opera amongst jazz was just as much
out of place as a business suit NJ a
formal supper. But like the celc-
brated Steve Brodie, they took a
chance"-and won.
The Misses Holt and Roscdale h1ve
had an interesting career. Miss Rose
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
CAPITOL
"Bathi1g Beauties"

Rube Bernstein's Bathing Beau
ties" the big travesty company on
new and original lines, will be the
ofSering at the Capitol Theater this
week, commencing today at 8 o'clock.
and judging from the inspiring re-
ports which have. preceded IL. IT is
altogether probable that IL WIN es-
tablish a record that others in the
future will be judged by, SO far as
concerns plausibility, coupled with
novelty and attractiveness.
The main object to be attained in
the presentation of An entertainment mt
OF this kind. is the greater number of
effective features of a novel nature
to be crowded into entertaining space,
as will share equal interest with q
large array of pretty. talented girls.
and so many really funny comedians
as can be depended upon to relieve
the strain Of the ensemble of chorus
work. Then, too, 1t becomes a mat
ter of positive necessity to provide
scenic equipment and costume Access
sories on a scale of superiative ele-
gance. in order to keep pace with
such offerings as the Bathing Beau
ties" is proclaimed.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
B. F. KEITHS
Vaudeville

This week at B. r. Keith's Theate-.
commencing at the matinee tomorrow
there will be a bill rejecting the
merry humor of the springtime, with
Harry Watson, jr., and company and
Valerie Bergere and company as the
conspicuous stellar lights.
The Watson company will present
the famous eccentric comedian in his
best character comedy role, Young
Kid Battling Dugan," with his up
roariously funny telephone booth
scene filing In. Mr.. Watson Is one
of the best travestists of today In v;iu-
deville.
Valerie Bergere is a familiar name
in every mouth in this country. She
as the pride of Belasco in his prime
and the premier player of Mime. p1t-
terfiy." Her dramatic successes are
too numerous to mention. She was
one of the first from. the dramatic
theater galaxy to enter vaudeville,
in which sphere she has gained fame
and fortune. Her presentation this
time will be equal to her genius for
emotional comedy. ,,N
Joe Morris and Flo Campbell. who
are nearing the headliner boundary.
will be seen in their airy nonsense, '"The
Avi-ate-her." Vincent ODonnell, "1he
Kid Mccormack" long with Gus Ed
wards and strong in Liberty loan and
other war drives. especially here, Will
come along to- conquer this time with
character songs and typical ballads.
Fink's mules will be a genuine
rarity in the field of trained animals.
Claudius and Scarlet, well-known fg-
ures in the stellar throng of the two
a-day, will be another practically
premiere Interpolation.
Others of established reputation for
variety and novelty in their ofrerirgs
will be Henry and Moore. in Guess
Again" the Nathane Brothers, an
agile pair; the three Jordan Girls in
Joy promotion: Topics of the Day.
and the kinograms.
Today at and S:15 p. m. the bill
at b. +. Kefth's will include the sour
Marx Brothers, Sallie Fisher and com
pany, Kaijyama. the twin Netherlands
and all Of last weeks list
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
GAYETY
Girls de Looks"

Barney Gerard's Girls De Looks"
starring those delightful comedy
purveyors. Joseph X. Watson and will
H. Cohsn, is the current weeks offer
ing at the Gayety Theater, commenc-
ing with the usual matinee today.
These two fun makers are well known
to burlesque fans as creators of the
ludicrous characters 'Slitkin ann
Slotkin,' bsrristers-at-law, and have
been heralded around the circuit as
"the Potash G. Perlmutter" Of bur-
iesque. In the present Offering, the
further adventures of Slitkin & Slot
kin are related. although they have
forsaken the law to become bankers
and brokers. An uproarious,y funny
book written Jointly by Barney
Gerard and Joseph X. Watson pro-
vides the vehicle for the mirth max
ing.
Mr.. Gerard has engaged the serv-
ices OF an excellent cast. including
such established favorites as Anna
Propp, Bette Evans, Sam Green,
George Stone and. Kso e. Kalama. the
latter being a clever vaudeville team.
Then there's a charming chorus of
twenty under twenty" which romps
in from time to time 10 participate
in tuneful melody or live.y dance
and then romps of again, only to re-
turn few moments later IN cos
tunes even more attractive than the
last.
Several vaudeville speclalties of
merit are to be introduced from time
to time during the progress of the
entertainment
The Washington times., 1921-04-17

heard of her. Seeking an explana-
tion, he received an introduction and
to his wonderment, learned that she
had never been on any stage except
in oratorio and concert. She con-
fesses a desire to broaden her ex-
rerience, however. and in within a
month, opportunity came to her. as
the leading soprano role of Nadine"
in Mr. Dunbar's production of The
Chocolate Soldier" became unexpect-
edly available.
The part is one of the longest
and hardest in light opera-the char
acter of Nadine" being on the stage
practically continuously for two and
half hours. with about thirty-two
numbers In the music. Miss Camp
hell mastered the role In one weeks
time and appeared with the Dunbar
company in two rehearsals-without
slip, a missed cue, or an error in
either lines or music--a very notable
feat as any one with knowledge Of
the opera will appreciate. She sung
the role 200 times last season, win
ming much CONNIE ndation every
where.
This season her part is even more
difficult vocally, the role of Maid
Marian" being considered by some
prima donnas as even more stren-
uous than most tasks in grand opera.
She is constantly on the stage-and
has duets, trios. quartets, and every
kind of number. including the very
difficult Forest Song" with wonder
full cadenza in the second act
Miss Campbell Is very handsome
woman, a blond. with a form which
attracts the attention of artists and
sculptors everywhere. and will leave
an impression which will be lasting,
among all lovers OF music and Of the
arts, wherever she appears in ROBIN
Hood" this season. under the Ralph
Dunbar management.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17

There is just one way of getting
anything worth while. be 1t on the
stage or anywhere else" says Donald
Brian. "and that is work for it." Mr..
Brian gained wide fame in "The
Merry Widow and other operattas
and musical comedies. He is now one
Of the three stars in the original cast
Of the Selwyn's merry musical play.
"Buddies," which opens its engage
ment at the Shubert-Belasco Theater
tomorrow night.
AN established success himself. he
cay speak with some authority on
the subject of individual progress.
zone maS be specially gifted says
Mr.. Brian, but the best that this VIII
bring one is to make the path little
smoother or hasten the achievement
when the proper effort is applied 10
the task.
''In between the beginning and the
accomplishment. there must be plenty
of good. hard work. Success cannot
be gained In any other way. 1t mat
ters not who or what you are. you
cannot buy success except in the coin
Of labor. for the Goddess of fortune
ia no respector of persons. and posi-.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
CLARA Campbell Concert
Singer Ere Entering opera

Clara Campbell, the prima donna
of Ralph Dunbar's very successful
revival of Robin Hood" entered
light opera through its medium of
oratorio and concert Born of a mu-
sical family in Frankfort. Ind, her early
musical education was received in
her native heath, her voice being u
soprano of delicate quality and her
instructors speedily prophesied for
her very brilliant future.
At first she was CLASSIFIED as q
dramatic or lyric soprano. but de-
veloped coloraturo qualities-and the
combination makes her invaluable
for a role like Lady Marian" which
really requires both qualities to a
considerable degree. as well as
marked dramatic talent. Instruction
in Cincinnati. Chicago, and New
York followed and then began very
There is scarcely a recognized ora
torio in which Miss Campbell has
not sung the leading soprano role.
often with the very best oratorio
societies in this country and in
Canada. She also applied herself
quite assiduously to the science of
nstruction-realizing that to teach
others was not a natural gift but
an art acquired through hard work.
To this end, Miss Campbell took a
special course in the Chicago Con-
servatory Of Music and has diplo-
ma, qualifying her as an expert in
vocal instruction.
1t was while singing in Mendel-
sohn's oratorio of Elijah" that Mr..
Ralph Dunbar first heard Miss Camp
bell. He was delighted with her ex-
preston and stage aplomb, and
thought, of course, that she had
heen an experienced operate woman
and wondered why he had never
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
Green a Veteran.

Sam: Green, the straight man with
the Gayety this week. is playing his
thirteenth year under Barney Gerard's
management In 1907 he first Joined
Gerard's show when the first "Follies
of the Day" was produced by Mr..
Gerard. Green is admittedly one OF
the best straight leading men in bur
lesque. and in twenty-five years has
been with only two Arms, the other
being the Miner sttEsctions. Green
claims Washington as his home. main
tanning a residence here In kenil-
worth, ID. c.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
Still in Teens.

The diminutive Dunn sisters, who
are members of the orixinaI Bid
dies company supporting Donald
Brian, Peggy Wood and Ralph Nor
gan, which opens It's engagement at
the Shubert-Belasco Theater tomor-
row night. are still in their teens.
They were born in Toronto. their
father being lawyer and ;heir
mother noted musician. The sisters
speak French nuently. having learned
IL while playing In ''Buddies-"
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
They Shine Together.

The Merry Widow" made Donald
Brian a star. "Maytime" was the
vehicle that made Peggy Wood IA
nous. and Turn to the Right" The
play that uncovered a new stage celcb-
rity In the person of Ralph Morgan.
These three stars will be seen to-
gether heading the original New York
cast in George V. Hobart's merry mu-
sicai play, "Buddies." which opens its
engagement at the Shubert-Belascs
Theater tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
THE ARCADE

The two special events staged for
this week at the Arcade should create
lively interest among the dance low
eys of Washington. Tomorrow viii
be. by request, a paul Jones" night.
and on Wednesday a beautiful spring
fete will be the attraction at which timc
floral souvenirs will be given to the
lady patrona. - -
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
She's Riuht Small.

Miss Anna Propp. the diminutive
soubrettc with the ''Girls de LOOKS"
seems to be the smallest girl on the
stage. She is introducing a number
OF dancinA steps taught her by a
dance producer of the Shubert Winter
Garden show In New York. g..
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
Robbins in Boston.

Manager Roland 5. Robbins, OF
Keith's. has gone to Boston for a
short visit to his mother. Johnnie
Chavalier Is flling his shoes here, and
right we'll he fits into them. Johnnie
and mike" at last reports continue
He's a lucky youngster.
The Washington times., 1921-04-17
Shakespearean Star Revives "4As You
s. Like 1t" after a Wait of Ten
Years and viii ShosC it at
NationaI---NewS and
Gossip of Stage
BY LOUIS ASHLEY.

With Walter Hampdens excellent enditons Of Shakespearen
classic productions fading what howo in
offng welknown Robert Mane bringing with him
his standard attractions by the peerless author Mane will
the National Theaer for week. beginning Monday April 25
Here the be offered by the Manel players:
Monday evenings Rcheeu Tuesday evening" Hamlet Wednes
day matinee "As You Like IT, Wednesday evening" Richard I
Thursday Kng Friday Macbeth Saturday
Merchant of Venice Saturday evening Julius Caesar
Washington with practically
filling spacious Polls heater performance during the past
Those of Shakespeare will have
ty comparing while renditons fresh their
Mante especially Macbeth
Hamlet" plays the repertoire Of each classic actor
Mr. Hampdn successful visit PoH is worth
seldom received such hearty welcome
did Friday night the close of his The Servant in the
The audience refused depart homewd until Mr. Hampden and
responded the hearty applause
There small doubt of the popularity Of this the Capital
Mante coming reviving Shake
speare you his list He has
scenery play
Roand with Mr. Mane jacques of melancholy
visage
Polls is to San Opera Company
for week. beginning Monday April 25 This is be Washnston
of grand and the San Carlo Company particularly
popular here probably seating capacity
Queena coming
local lovers of music and in addition according to Mr. Gallo Anna
Stella DeMete Sofia Chaebo and Madeline Kettle be
heard in stellar roles Of the nine 81
Among male Sinagra, Spanish
his American Giuseppe Agosn and Giuseppe
Monanel, baritone. de Basi
Natalie Cervi will head the basso section p
i, The San Carlo repertoire follows:
Butterfly with Anna Ftziu, Stella DeMette,
TuesdayLa Boheme with Mario, Madeline Kettle, Gu
seppe Montaneli de Bas Cerv.
WednesdayLa Tosca" with Miss Beina Freeman May
and Sinagra, Montanelh, de Biasi and Cervi
Thursday matnee-"Marha" DeMette
and Agostni, Vale and Cervi
Thursday evenng-"Cavaleria Rustcana,"
Messrs Ineo and DAmco be followed by Il
Pagac with Sofia Charebois and Me nzerio Monane
Friday"Rgoleto" with Misses
Sinagra, vaie, Cervi Biasi .,s.. ....
Saturday matnee-"Camen,' with Stels
Agostini, Montaneli and Cervi ..f
Saturday
and Messrs. Inzerilo de ~l5.f
"The Bird Of Paradise with Florence Rockwell playing
princess weeks
Beasco Sunday evening. @t.f' .t.t
While Miss Rockwell has with Macyp
Up" Theodore Roberts
record various Shakpearean
exeenly
be iderabls n Rokwe performance
Elenor Painter, the revival of "Florodora
Polls beginning
Vienna and is also being sung in Paris.
the will probably the
ington apparently taking great liking for 1t.
Tonight Mcintyre "Helo Alexander"
their baace comedy Tomorrow night the National will have robin
which includes Donald Brian Peggy Wood and Ralph
The Washington times., 1921-04-17

"Over the Hill" will probably remain at the Shubert Ga
ington apparently taking great liking for it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-06-02
Her Locks Were False.

After siege of typhoid fever my
hair all came out and in order to
make it come in better had it all cut
off. Had to wear a wig. One after
noon late / went to the train to meet
some friends and just as the engine
whizzed by there was an unusually
strong gust of wind. To my anr"e-
ment and horror my hat and my hair
went flying down the platform and
there / stood looking for all the world
like brand-new robin. | cried Out ::
"OE. there goes my hat and my hair"
OF course that drew everyone's attcn-
ton and it seemed years before kind
young man returned it to me. wasn't
long in getting away from the curious
crowd; my sisters greeted the newly
arrived friends.-Chicago Tribune.