The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-27
In The Theatres
MAJESTIC.


 Everybodys praising the current production of ''Shavings,'' at the Ma jectic Theatre, where the Poi Play. CTS seem to have registered one of their most substantial successes of the season. It's a fine little show. is 'fShavings,'' and especially appro- pfiate for Christmas week as it holds an appeal for children, as well as their adults. ..-.
 There's nothing sensational about the play, which is taken from the best selIefF novel O. the same name, written by Joseph c. Lincoln. There's no tragedy, gun-play or mysteries in and villain comes ou-srn olling cigarettes and stroking his mus tache In fact, none of the old. ia piliar props" are ito be found in ''Shavings," and maybe that is one of the chief factors in its success here
 Perhaps the critically inclined would have no difficulty in discover ing flaws in the. dramatic structure of the piece and would more likely than not question the pIausibIity Of some of the incidents. But the kind ly human sentiment that perVades 1t all makes an, appeal not to be resisted by those who go to the. theatre for pure enjoyment If you liked The old Homestead,''f Way Down East,'' Turn to the Right or similar plays. you will enjoy "ShavingS'' immensely
 Arthur Chatterdon and Nila- Mac, the leading man and woman of the PoH. Players are drawing generous rounds Of applause for their finished acting. To Edward Abbey also goes much praise, for the popular char actcr actor is playing the title role of ''Shavipgs" in way that nobody can forget. ...--
 Not to forget dainty little Miss Marie Blake of Walnut Beach. who hos ecreated a sensation, by, her work as ''Babbie.' This ten-year-old star is easily one of the headliners of show that is full of headline attrac- tons.
 POLES VAUDEVILLE THEATRE.
 A clever vaudeville and picture bill. including Paramounts "The Pride of fPtlomer," a Peter B. Kyne story; has tke last showings at PO1i's vaude- vile theatre this evening. And to- night the prize to some mighty lucky lady patrons will be a costly gift of some exquisite hngeries. The gifts have attracted considerable attention. while on display at NeuhOn's. and unusual interest has been manifest during the engagement of this attrac- ton.
 Tomorrow will see an entire new bin at Poli's headed by the famed and indrnitabel Frisco. the man who invented jazz. and rtghtful1y called '''The American Apache" With him are Loretta McDermott and Eddie Cox, and the trio form the dancing sensation of all vaudeville. and mu- sical comedy dancing riots. Frisco is too we'll known to need an intro
 
 goes has been in Bridgeport before. and lovers of the jazz dance as danced hy those that cr@73d it, will be on hand in a veritable legion to welcome Frisco and his attendants.
 Four c.ther acts help swell a fine bill and tomorrow night only a spe- cial attraction will be another of those enjoyable amateur nights open to any in the state who wish to com rete. and are simon Pure" anna teurs
 Another welcome announcement is the news that Lady Diana Manners is at last to be seen upon the silver screen in Bridgeport. Sue will ap- pear In the feature picture. entitled, that has caused much comment and ia aterest, not only among theatre goers, but in every moving picture colony well. The other usual short film subjects will also be among those present. including a ripe and rare comedy.
 PLAZA ''As nearly perfect as anything ever put on the screen is the way the critic for the New York Tefe- graph reviews Kate Douglas Wiggin's | immortal story 'Timothv QueSt,'' which begins it's euGag agement here in | Bridgeport on Thursday. The Better Films Committee of Atlanta places | its highest endorsement on 1t. Re viewers all over the country are so impressed by its simplicity and beauty.I that they are compelled to write les |