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The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
In the Pictures

Alice Hsnlon, . member Of the famous
Hanlon family Of ''superbs" fame, Il
pictured at the upper lsft Of the pic
ture. She graces the cast Of players
that supports Dewelf Hopper and Fran
els Wilson in "Erminie" at the National
this week.
Walter scanlon Is the good looking
fellow with the penetrstins gaze who
decoratss the upper center Of the en-
graver's landscape. He II starred In
Hearts Of Erin" at the Belascs this
week.
Olga Cook, the fair young thing
who peers from the upper right Of the
layout. Is one Of the reasons Why "Blos-
som Time" at Polls this week. Is s1-
pected to bloom with delightfuI fra
grance.
william C'Billy'D Kant peers from
the lower left esrnsr-ths man With the
iron hat, 1t will be seen. II you've ever
observed Kent interpret his svn idea Of
. Peruvian chill you'll want to ses hin
at Keith's this week
Johnny walker, Of the prs-voistsaA
name, observes the world from the
lower right corner Of the pioture-spresd.
He Is one who contributes . hns intsr-
probation in lover the Hin," the Fex
photoplsy success at the esrrick this
week.
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De Wolf Hopper will play opposite
him, William s. Daboll. a famous
actor, now unknown to those whose
memories carry back to the olden,
golden days, scored q decided hit
in the original production.
The title role was sung by that
stately beauty. Pauline Hall. then
in the first flush of her great sue
cess as a light opera singer. Jen-
ME Weathersby made q great sue
cess in the role Of the Princess, an
eccentric comedy role which she
will act again. Marion Msnola. who
was later to become one of the best
known women OF the American
theater, sang a small role.
'Erminie" ran for more than six
months at that time and was subse-
luently revived on many occasions.
Sc that the total number Of the per-
formances in New York City alone
reaches more than 1000. 1t served
Mr.. Wilson for nearly nve years.
and its melodies were the most
widely popula- music of the time.
A number Of other well-known
players scored great success in the
opera in Its subsequent revivals. The
sprightly and charming Marie jan
sen replaced the actress who created
the soubrette role and played IL for
several seasons, afterward going
with Mr.. Wilson when he became a
star in his own name. Jessie Bart
lett Davis, for many years a prima
donna of the Boston Opera Com
pany, was one of the first to sing the
role of Capt; Delaney.
The last revival of ''Ermiuie was
made by Mr.. Wilson in 1902, on
hich occasion he assembled a re-
markable cast. He, of course,
played his original ,ole. Marguerite
sylvia was takel from grand opera
to sing the tttle role and Henry =.
pixey played Ravennes. Lulu
Glaser had the role Of Javotte. This
PRODUCTION was extraordinarily sue
cessful both in Ner York and on
tour.
Following this Mr.. Wilson desert
ed the field Of comic opera to devote
himself to ligh: opera and farce on
the legitimate stage, under the d5-
rection of Charles Frohman. Ho
appeared for many years in such
pieces as The Mountain Climbers" "
.when Knights Were Bold and
The Bachelors Baby"
One Of the most brilliant young
actors in the silent drama is play
ing opposite Edith Roberts In her
latest feature picture, The Un-
known Wife," which is announced
for showing the frst four days Of
the week beginning today at
Moore's Garden Theater. His name
is Casson Ferguson and he IL a
favorite with many who ind clean
entertainment In screen produc-
ionA '"r- -.-S
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.BMrlesque Appeals
Heavily to Women,
Says Theater Man

Increased women patronage at
the burlesque attractions offered at
the New Capitol Theater during the
past few weeks leads Manager Jack
Garrison to believe that the weaker
sex are taking kindly to an amuse-
ment heretofore known as a mans
amusement.
''One-third Of the entire patron
age during the last month has con-
sisted of women and they all seem
well satisfied with the grade OF
amusement offered" says Garrison
According to reports from other
American Circuit managers. bur-
lesque box parties have become a
fad and in every case the patron is
well satisfied.
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A Real Sufragist
Is Margaret Wilson,
Actress at Gayety

The march Of the feminine move-
ment was not stopped by the Nine
teenth amendment, and before q
decade women will be on the juries,
on the bench. prosecuting criminals
and making the country's laws. ac-
cording to Miss Margaret Wilson,
suffragette extraordinary and fea-
tured star with Joe Hartig's "'Giris
of the U. s. A." this weeks at
traction at the Gayety Treater.
Miss Wilson has possibly done
as much work for the suffrage cause
as any woman in the ranks of the
National woman's party. even
though she never deserted her stage
work five minutes to help push
over the last change in the Con-
stitution.
She made speeches in Brooklyn.
her home, stumped the State of Iowa
for women who were running for
the legislature, and helped write
some of the hygienic laws that are
now upon the statute books Of New
York.
In brief. being an actress has
been incidental with Miss Wilson,
and worker for social and do
nestle reforms and changes are her
big accomplishments.
The Gayety star thinks Justice is
one-sided with men only occupying
the bench and prosecuting and de-
tending the accused. She thinks
that woman district attorney
would be more leinent in somt cases
and unrelenting In others, where
women and children are made to
suffer by the shortcoming of one
upon whom the law laid its fell
clutches.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27

Hill" here and decide for yourself
why is IT that the blase New Yorker.
surrounded by the worlds greatest
forms of stage amusement. has SO
long evinced a preference for this
unusual motion picture.
Paul H. Sloane wrote the screen
story from Carleton's poems, and
succeeded in staging the story with
all the power and beauty Of its
divine olive theme and with lots Of
good comedy relief interpreted
making the subject splendid
equation OF comedy and sentiment
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
"Oyer the Hilr'-Garrick.

"Over the HILL" the William Fox perturbation OF
viii CarIetons Farm Ballads" which has broken
he record of screen attraction tnat ever
visited Broadway. and is still playing to crowaed
in will the attraction at the Shu-
bert t-Garrick Theater beginning tonight Over the
Hill was adapted from Caretons poems by Paul ID;
sloane. he do with the adverstttes OF
a typical American family, the mother Of which Is
Of her little flock. The principal characters; aside
a lazy father and six lively Kids
one Of whom destined figure the black sheep.
As the story unfolds the youngsters are seen grow
ing TO manhood and womanhood. and eventually leav
ing the homestead into the world for them
selves There is comedy in the picture and
the production well said to be of the finest
eve the screen
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"Hearts of Erin "-Belasco.

- All the sparkling wit and romance of the EmsEaia
Isle peryade the dainty comedy. Hearts OF Erin.
which Walter Seaman will present at the e snuoe,s-
Relasco Theater tonight. Mr. Scanlan is newcomer
IN the heId Of Irish comedy, a singer is well
known He won laurels the leading tenor OF VIC
opera, Eileen" In the part OF Barry
Boyne in Hearts o Erin it is said that he has
found a role suited to his personality ana tai
ents and which he gives a most artistic ana ae-
During the performance MI.
Scanisn will be heard in a number of Manager
Cats has surrounded his star with an unusually
strong company, list players contafnfng sucn
names as Ciretna Sherman. Olive Moore. Charles Din
gle Daniel Kelly, Lawrence O'Brien- Thomas r Gl-
lem Larry NcCue and Larry Murphy.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
'sErminie" Revival Recalls
Memories of Other Days
Famous Comic Opera Last Produced in 1908
With Henry E. Dixey and Lulu Glaser.

The Forthcoming presentation OF
"Erminie" at the National tomor-
row night recalls interesting mem
ories of its great success. The first
production was made at the Casino
Theater, New York. in 1856 under
the direction of the late Rudolph
Aronson, and the cast comprised the
most famous light opera singers
and comedians of their day.
Francis Wilson, having already
enjoyed great success in a round
of operas. scored the greatest
triumph of the night in the comedy
role of Cadeaux, the part in which
he is again SEEM In the role which
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VaudeviHe-B. F. Keith's.

Easter week is treated holiday occasion at
n F. Keith's Theater where the Easter Monday mat
nee is regarded special event.the one TOMORROW
the intent to unusual degree Julian
Eltinge, world famous impersonator of the fem
nine of the species in the garb OF the woman OF the
be William Kent and company in "Shivers;" Jean
Adafr and company in Amy Home;" Bert Levy. the
smoke painter and entertainer; Gordon and Ford in
Recital Classique; the Tinnan Dancers in terps
chorean spectacle Margaret Taylor and other stage
features, coupled with Topics of the Times and the
Z kfnOry
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NEXT WEEKS SHOWS

"
BELAsco-"Bringins Up Father at the
On the cartoons BY George Hcxanus.
HATIoHAL-"A DANGEROUS. MAID"
produced BY Edgar NaoGregor; book
BY O. W. Ball.
PoLrs-Eddie Cantor In the New York
Century Theater .producton- The
B. T. NITH's-van and corbett, and
other acts.
cosNos-collini's Variety Dancers;
''Bstt's Seals" Lieut.. Girard, pianist;
Bert Wilcox in In the Morning"
Reid and Blake, ventriloquists; Hoyt,
Winters and Company; Bob Furrs in
"Bubbles;" forbidden Fruit" and
"Fiokis Fancy"
sTRANp-"Mslody Festival" Skating
Maeks; Jack Reddy in Character
Studies from Life;" Mac and Hill in
\ Quit Owen Moore in The Chicken
In the Case"
/ sAYETY-"Abe Reynolds' Revue" with
Reynolds, Monica Redmond, Dot
Leighton, Flossie Everette, Art Mayor,
Joe neroer, Lloyd Peddrtck and Spen-
Ger spd Rose.
cAPrToL-Pat White. and his "Gaiety
Girls,
PALACE-"A Nessags From Nars,"
starring Bert Lytelf.
METROPOLITAN - George Ariiss In
"rhs Devil"
KNIoKEnBooKE1-sundsy and Non.
day, George Afiiss In "The Devil"
Tuesday and Wednesday, Hobart Bos-
worth In "A Thousand To one;"
Thursdsy and Friday. Jack Pickford in
Just Out Of College" and Buster
Keaten in "The Haunted House," Sat-
urday. Dorothy eish in 1.-THE Ghost in
the esrrst." -
| CRANDAIL's-staf cast n 'Not
Guilty"
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
Rachmaninoff at National.

Rachmaninoff. the great Russian
pianist, will be heard in recital at
the National Theater the last time
this season next Thursday after
noon, March 81, at 4:30 o'clock. un-
der the management of Mrs. VIII
son-Greene. Mr.. Rachmaninoff is a
unique figure in the world of music
today. being recognized as one OF
the worlds greatest conductors
composer and pianist. His program
will include: Chaconne (Bach-Bu
sonD; Sonata Nos (Mozart); Papil-
Ions (Schumann): Nocturae, valse
Polonaise Chopin; Suite, Chill
dren's Corner" (a) Doctor Gradus
ad Parnassum, (bl Serenade of a
Doll. (c) The Little Shepherd, (d)
Golliwogg's Cake Walk. (Debussy)
two preludes, G major and B hat
major (Rachmaninoff).
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Today's Amusements.

eARRICK-"ovsr a. Mn." william
Fex's predpctisn, based On WIN Carrie
tsn's 'Tsrm Bsll.ds."
BELAsoo-w,ltsr scsnles In "Hssrts
Of Elm"
3. p. HITTsvsudevins.
oosMos-vsudeville.
sTIANp-vsudeviIls.
eAYErY-"9irls Of the o. 9. 4, With
Al Shaw and ethsrs-
cAPIToI-yee wItsn's "Huriy BrrS,"
With Joe wilten and sthsrs.
nTRoPoLITAE-chsr Ray and
Clara Hortsn IN "Hinetssa sad
Phyllis"
eALAcE-lssess CTstty'') Arssehis 4.
George Barr Neoutehssn's "Brsvstsr's
HiIhons."
1IAITo-''Blaek Bsssty." Anna Sew
els fsmou "Autobissrsphy Of
,horse."
ooLuHBIA-eesrre Mslfert's produo-
tien. The Faith Healer" with Milton
Sill, and others.
DIcKERBocKER - Charles Ray In
'Ninstsen and fhyiliI."
eARDEH-Edith Roberts In The un-
Known wife"
oRANDALL's-cA.riss Chaplin in The
Kid"
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
Stage Prepares
For Final Squirt
Of the Season
"Over the Hill" Begins Run at
: Garrick-Other Stage Offerings
On Weeks Calendar.

Dewolf Hopper and Francis Wilson Will make t
week notable from dramatic standpoint oy tnelr
presentation the National Of the perenay nd popd
IErmne.' Walter Scanlan in romance OF Ireiahu,
-Hearts of Erin" will be at the Belasco; ana
Polls offers a new musical AFFAIR BLOSSOM IIme'
that appears to be something out Of the ORDINARY:
At the Garrick. over the HILL the William FOX
nbotonlay adaptation Of the farm ballads OF Will
Carleton. succeeds d. W. Griniths Way Down s Eass
tnnai run in New York where II broke many nm
records and an exceptionally brilliant engagement
see in ii here.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
Vaudeville

Frederick V. Bowers. the noted composer and
artist assisted by sextet of American Beauties"
will present at the Cosmos Theater this week hand
somely staged extravaganza in three and six
episodes The feature act for the kiddies will be
Merriam's Dogs other acts will include Hudson and
Jones in The Moth and the Flame" a mirthfTl
Hounds" scream in the dark; Aloha and Grille, a
unique Hawaiian speciality and Marie Sparrow, the
girl that makes laughter. The added matinee fea-
ture will Paramount's big Billie Burke photopay
production, "@The Education of Elizabeth" and the
comedy, Sunshine. His Unlucky job" which will
be shown at all performances.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
"HurIy.BurIy"-Capitol.

Joe wilton's Hurry Burly" comes to the Capitol
Theater this week. beginning today IT establishes
precedent in starting the plot Of his show the
deck of dirgfble epassenger-carryfng aeropane
in itself gives scope for new ideas and the author
bright snappily unique comedy vehicle full of novel
surprises capable cast headed by Joe Wilton. Jim
Bennett, supported by Charles Taye Bob Bennett
and Phil FLETCHER. Phil Walsh. Glen walsh Arions
Johnson Mile. Tulane and Nellie Nice make up ali
that be desired in the way Of versatility sur
prise chorus Is composed of galaxy Of very clever
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
Vaudeyile-Strand.

jazzy vaudeville cocktail with a dash of melody,
irth and terpsichore Is the Ske1ly and Het Revue,
the featured number of the vaudeville and picture
bill the Strand Theater beginning tomorrow. 9th
appearing the Easter week program The
Perellos equibrsts; Merle Hartwel, musical COM
edy star. with Marie Franklyn; Will and Mary Rog-
Felix AdIer's 1T Didn't Take the First Time"
Callahan and Bliss in Two Sports From Michigan"
Poor Dear Margaret Kirby" by Kathleen Norris,
with Elaine Hammerstein in the stellar role, and
hlm subjects with special orchestral numbers
arranged nv Arthur T. MAXWELL.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
"Cirls of u. S. A."-Gayety.

Joe Hurtigs Girls of the U. s. A" a combinatio n
of burlesque and vaudeville, this weeks Offering
at the Gayety Theater commencing with this after
Moons matinee. The entertainment is divided into
two parts. the curtain raiser being pretentious
musical travesty: the consisting a long and
var oo specialties, concluding with a clever
buriesque of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar" The
principal members of the are Al Shaw. Marty
ward John Bohlman. Sam Lee Raymond Thomas.
Nettie Wilson, Margaret White, Justine Grey, and
Lulu Coates and her Four Crackerjacks. group Of
choristers ably seconds the work the
principals.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
"Erminie"- National.

Dewolf Honper and Francis Wilson will head the
east Of ErmInie the emnently successful revival OF
the famous comic opera, which begins weeks en-
Easement at National tomorrow evening, IoAoW-
ing a brilliant in New York Boston and else
where. George c. Tyler. producer of many Of the pig
gest recent successes of the stage and Wsm nt re
mum. the idol sponsoring the preseht re-
yiyai Of Erminie" Wilson will be seen in his role OF
the comic vagabond. Cadeaux, while Mr. Hopper VIII
play Of the pompous and majestic fANehnes'
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
Rosa Ponselle at Polls.

Rosa Ponselle. the dramatic So
prano of the Metropolitan Opera
Company, will make her first ap-
pearance in this city in a recital to
be given at Polps Theater Friday.
April 8. at 4:3o o'clock. under the
management of Mrs. Wiison-Greene.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
Philadelphia Orchestra.

The fnal concert of the Phiiadel-
phia Orchestra's Washington series
Is announced for Tuesday afternoon
ct 1880 o'clock at the New National
Theater. under the local manage
ment Of T. Arthur Smith. Nine.
Olga Samaron, premier woman
pianist. VIII be the soloist.
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"The Emperor Jones' s''-BeIa,ce

Charles S. Gilpin will appear in Eugene O'NeIrs
The Emperor Jones' in special performances at the
Beasco Theater tomorrow morning at IL o'clock. Mr.
Gilpih comes to Washingon especially for this en-
at the Princess Theater In New York City. The play
OF the seasons greatest successes. having had
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27

YYIs Beyond the Horizon" many will recall from,
n its appearance here and elsewhere last seasons
4 4 Intimately frank. shockingly verscious-
grmIy realistic bit OF character portrature-hterslfy
harsh but deepetched study Of mans pathetic state
when ground between the upper and neither mfIl~s
OF environment and inclination. q
BY way Of clinching his claim high estate
ONei next gave the STAG through the medium of the
Provincetown Players. The Emperor Jones'" stark
but sterling study Of in which selected hia
central character American negro. formerly Pulls
porter who leaves the States under a criminal
cloud radical republic in the West Indies by
dominating natives with a superstitious belief
his own invulnerabiIity, only fall by the
his bosom.
In "Dnrent- oNeiII went a step further Ez-
boldened. perhaps by his previous successes he
undertakes this the vyisecton of a depraved
sense in q of middle age. a study which
amounts, according TO Louis V. Defoe. Of the New
York World little less than q pstholoeic horror.
For all this. q is sstoundngly capable drama.
which is never affected by it's subject matter,
cept In the opinion of ehautauaua lecturers pros
fessional reformers and their congenita satellites
II Is notable that O'Neiil like many another
uncompromsing analyst of the dIsms. has turned
inevitably toward the tragic Unfortunately OF
ncial inspectors Of the drama forced oNeiIL
for q public back the lamentably small group
of individuals in the commonwealth who consider
treatment rather than subject matter Of primary
importance In the drama
The Washington herald., 1921-03-27
EASTER GLADNESS DAWNS. IN THE WASHINGTON THEATEP
Mr.. Gilpin Enters
By EARLE DORSEY.

a SIDE from being the best alI-round barber fn
- the Jurisdiction, James Tecumseh Wise IA a
a patron Of sports arts and letters II is his
won't between scissor-snppings, TO regale me with
an enlightening discussion of such matters as Mr.
Atrocks proficiency clown the high literary
merit Of CoreIlfs "wormwood" the decadence Of
the gangspirit in South Washington. the marvelous
retuvensting properties certain massage mud and
lastly the profound technical skill certain dramatic
groups within his own race. notably The Howard
Players.
The Howard Players James has freounuy .d-
vised me- are successfully striving toward dramatic
accomplishments that will shortly compel a recoeni-
ion that has been accorded already by more dis
cernng members of their in Washington.
At such times, I forced to admit that the
spectacle Of the Howard Players footight action
is a thing so far denied me, but thinking IL over.
l always forcibly brought TO the conclusion that
the negro, a born mimic and naturally endowed with
thespic accomplishments Of unusual order might
easily evolve series Of native dramatic groups
mean order.
This impression is largely borne out by such va
grant wisps OF gossip a desk Of this sort
from time to time, and II was accordingly a matter Of
some pleasure hear a day back. that the How
ard University players marshaed by their collegiate
dramatic pTeceptor Prof. Gregory had not only made
arrangements to present Eugene ONeiIIs
dramatic discussion complex The Emperor
Jones'" at the Belasco here tomorrow. that they
had with singular and distinctive enterprise
to bring to Washington the now-famous negro star.
Charles Gilpin who would appear in the stellar role
of this o'Nein play.
The first pIeasurabIc reaction to IN. new, how
ever. was Immediately followed by a disappntment.
The management of the affair presenting GiIpin
presenting Gpin for the almost exclusive deectaton
OF their own race. In other words, the seating
rangements for tomorrow's presentation allow en-
block reservations in the audience, which Of
course, that the white element Beasco will be
| limited necessarily to a handful.
II is. Of course, a Datter that should properly
main in the hands Of those who have exercised the
necessary initiative to bring Gilpin here in a much
talked about play and while it is foregone conciu-
sion that the white element would easily contributs
| enough lovers OF better-cass drama for at least
| one performance. the men in charge of the affair
have q perfect right handle the they see
| At, regardless of the effects.
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q
~ yeals that the promoters of the performances
= arranged for mornings show with
the idea OF coaxing Gpin back to town for another
performance Iater-a performance. presumably. for
the whites-but the belief expressed that
GiIpin. the star, will content himself with a single
appearance in Washington. unless it is proposed
send The Emperor Jones" the road subsequent
to the conclusion Of its at the Princess in New
York In the light of the soft-headed rejection ot
oNeilIs earlier play, Beyond the Horizon ] regard
this highly unlikely
Nevertheless. suppress the feeling that
the Howard Players have made a major error The
Howard Players. it is safe to have already
racial field. far. the whites lacked a suitable
opportunity to judge the work Of what led be-
ieve. is by all odds the most finished organization OF
amateur players in the District
1t is idle assume that the Howard Players are
Indifferent the verdict the intelligent
elements OF the community. To assume such a stand
would be to assume the Howard Players lacking in
anything that aproximates Intelligent appreciation
Of their work. 1t is doubtful IL stage
writing affords better opportunity for display of
their talents than oNelrs The Emperor Jones" and
this opportunity Is made doubly emphatic by the
leadership of Charles GiIpin. a who e classsd.
with full proprety and justice among the ten current
stage immortsls Of the season by the Drama League
OF America
Mr.. Gilpin. It is reasonable to believe has the
endeavors Of the Howard Players at heart and prob
ably IL the arrangements had been left 20 him. they
might have been managed differently Under the cir
cumstances, however he will costrbute materially to
his own fame, the fame the Howard Players and
deIectstion local white theatergoers II he viii
consent to make another journey Washington
later under favorable racial circumstances
Gilpins in this play is easily one Of the
highlghts of the current dramatic season. Some
months back. recital of his stage career decorated
the columns this periodical and IL has become in
cressngly dinicut to determine which s the greate
sensation-Gilpins acting oNeflrs plsywriting-
The Emperor Jones'" taken in conjunction with
o'Ners "Dffrent" definitely fufnl the promise that
o'NeiI gave the time his Beyond the Horizon-
first burst upon vision he stands toda y
in native plsywrights and since tho
appearance Of Beyond Horizon" he has definitely
of human impulse and emotion
wis Beyond the Horizon" many will recall from
~ its appearance here and elsewhere last season.
u 4 intimately frank. shockingly versc1ous-
grimly realistic bit OF character portraitureterzIfy
a harsh but deepetched study OF mans pathetic stats