The Washington times., 1921-03-27

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meaning just bit sinister, for most
maids are dangerous creatures to the
helpless nale of the species, but q
kindly press agent furnishes intor-
nation that the show Is a musical
comedy, "along new lines" by {. W.
Roll. author of "Parlor, Bedroom and
Bath"
with this clue to the identity ot
The Dangerous Maid" II Is a fairly
safe prediction that 1t Is at least no.
sombre piece of realism a la Russo.
L. Stoddard Taylor's contribution 70
tfe gayety of the week viii be an
opus entitled Bringing Up Father at
the Seashore," presenting MI and
Mrs. Jiggs, the cartoon creations of
George MacManus. This production
iS said to be the best Of all the
Father" series. and the chorus is an.
nounced a. quite a wonderful arrav
Of young ladies,
Eddie Cantor. athletic singer. in
'-rhe Midnight Founders" a Century
revue, will be the attraction at Poli's
the week OF April 3. Along with Eddie
) skIi- s. seen Harry Kelly, Lew II sar.l
ara ar Halperin. who, IL is said, 10
,s aa tarred as soon as play can
Ls md suitable for her peculiar
fsien
B B. Van and James ]. Corbets
will .se the stars of the bill at B. F.
keith's next week. Billy and Jim
were with us not long since in W.T.
liam Rocks Review, where their
work was easily the feature of the
performance. Rather in luck to have
these twice in one season.
word comes from Manager Taylor,
OF the Shubert-Belaso, that arrange
x.kA
Bates Post will be seen at that house
the week of April IL in his phenom-
onal success. The Masquerade"
which recently played here to ca
pacity audiences.
Several hundred members Of the
fashionable Racquet Club were privi-
legged to view an advance showing of
the william Fox film, "Over the HILL"
the current weeks attraction at the
Shubert-Garrick Thester last Wednes-
day evening in the ballroom of the
New Willard Hotel. The action OF the ,
film Is based on Will Cartoons ia |
nous poems. "Over the Hills to the |
Poorhouse" and Back From the Poor |
house"
The distinguished audience gave
rapt attention throughout the nearly |
three hours occupied in its projection |
and comments expressed at its con-
clusion were Indicative Of enthusias-
tic approval, not only for the appeal |
OF ths story and the remarkably skill |
full work in it's player, but likewise |
for the artistry displayed in its pro-
duction.
''Over the Hill Is not a great story |
in the sense in which the adjective Is |
used generally as applying to silver
sheet productions. It boasts no stu
pendous settings nor smashing cli- |
MAKES" of which the publicity man |
loves to prate. Neither does it's cast |
parade the single name of player |
of recognized eminence.
But II does relate a simple. homaly |
story of unde niable appeal which finds
a quick response in the breast and |
mind of everyone that views It. Be- |
cause IL Is not star top-heavy" IL |
more nearly approaches the meaning
OF the much-overworked term, ALI
star cast" for every player handles
his or her part with distinction.
There Is every reason for predict
ing that IL will meet with the same
measure OF prosperity in Washington
that has already been accorded IT in
other large cities OF the country where
IL has been shown.
The Gayety has ABE Reynolds
Revue" as next weeks attraction: the
Capitol announces Pat white and
his Gayety Girls" Cosmos offers
with the Collini Variety
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