Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-26
FAvERSHAM IS STAR
IN GOOD KEITH BILL
Features Conversational PIayIst
That Is a Decided Novelty
IN Vaudeville

IN Vaudeville
Keith s---On the bill this week ut
keith's is q decided novelty In the way
of tabloid production. " features
Willtam Favershnm. well known lcgiti-
mate star, whose 'Squaw Man is we'll
remembered here. and Helen Daube, n
beautiful and accomplished young ac-
treSs. This is Mr.. Fnvcrsham's first
vaudeville appearance.
There's nothing emotional about the
piece, which is really nothing more
man conversation between tho two
actors. Tho dialogue wns written bv
Alfred Sutro. the noted playwright. IT
concerns IL marriage of convenience.
the parents OF titled young woman
and nn English millionaire. The two
'sit out dance and talk things over
that's all, But the conversation iy
distinctly Sntroesquc and tho acting
snpsrbly done, the combination pro
t"nting u feature entirely new on tho
vaudeville stage and one that exploits
the finished talents Of Mr.. Taversham
TO wonderful advantage. Miss Daube is
not only good r. look at. but Is
clever actress. The dialogue is chris
ranged
Tho rest ~ tho Bill is cas-, oIorz
more average lines. ranging from Miss
Robbie Gordon's living statues. which
open the entertainment. to Sam Bar
ton s grotcsquc efforts IN connection
with the erection of II bed, which prc
codes the exit march. Bar.on's an.
pearancc, incidentally. is hin frat in
Philadelphia in eleven years and the np-
plause which greeted him Yesterday In
dicatcs that he ig worthy Of better place
on the program.
Howard Smith and Mildred Barker
have y clever sketch cullod Good Med
icin". the scene nf which IL laid I'm
Che Office of ono l'r. Graves; Ethe,vn
Clark eings n number Of Joseph How
nrd Hnngs. 70 tho COMPOSERS accom-.
ranioent; Will Burns and EJ LINN are
trick ,dan"c'S J"r Browning delivers
monologuc which he ralls "a Timely
Sermon" Espc and Duttnu contribute
somc ncrobDti" fears and weight ing.
Cling. and jewell and Rita are. nron
the authority Of the program. Joyous
juveniles
Globc-Jimmy Carr and company won
hcaG]in" honors with their h;y time nct
IA Sure Cure for the ElUes.r Mr..
Carr has n novelty orchestra with him
and sings several OF tho seasons hits
Th" supporting show was appropriate
ard included the Robbins Familv, fun.
makers; Felix Bernard and .1oo Duffv.
tkit: Lang and Rlahely, songs: Vi and
Tulll, acrobats: George Roscncr. char.
actor actor. who plays tho part of
boy 10 tho old man; Howard and
White, playlet, and Eiua Drcer. enter.
fa!ncr a feature photoplay rounded
out th" bill.
Allegheny Bob Nelson. singing co.
m"d'an and musical comedy, performer
TRs awarded headino position through
virtue IT hi+ "h'ortH I" plcosr. A com
pany Of scTcral ;alcut"d members uq.
sists. Others on th" bill who ,crseu
were "Hrondwhy Snapshots.r an act
containing much that IL desired in tho
entertainmcnt field: Billy Hughes and
the Elaino Sisters, songs and dancca:
Beriick and Hart. comedy Skit entitled
Tho Ncw!ywcds,' and Morton Ernth
era. harmonica experts. An added fca.
turc wcr" the Gcorgallis. shooting tsar,.
Broadway Carl Francis. Bobby
lRsnys and BESSIE Balm are the rrinci.
pal members Of the company ''F"ur
Queens and q Joker, which walks off
with first position. The act has Rcr-
Gcous costumes and elaborate scenery.
It's members know how "a entertain.
ful ono. Others on the bill who scored
were Jennings and Mazcr. comedians,
in th"ir sktt. iThe tamoutiaSe Taxi:
Adele Oswald, character actress, nnd
] ala. Sribini and Magic. novelty por-
formanr". An interesting photoplav is
included.
Gross Krys The rrimroa. MIN
strcls. which i built along the famous
and efficient cnt"rtlninmcnt policies of
the late George ii. Primrose, proved
an emphetic hit both from n comedy
ano musical standpoint. 1t is m OK
ceptiGnal aggregation ot minstrel men
who offer new ideas In artistic style.
Another striking novelty was "Thn
Story Book Revue presented by
Buster Edwards md n talented cast I
J; was very we'll received. Powers
and Darrell stirred som" quick laughs
with nonsense Offering. Marshall and
Weton sang and danced {" good results
and good act1 wer" also offered by Kat" (
London and company, stns"rs, and
PrevoSt and Goulet. comedy Gymnnsts.
,
fools in "vacution Days proved q H.
distinct hlt at last nights performance
and won round of hearty applause. it
is n musical comedy novelty and adds |
greatly to the programs nttractivcness, !
Other acts We're up to tho house y usual ,
standard and together they formed n .
variety bill which proved quiet pleasing. /
"A Motion to Adjourn,' by Peter Il. ,
Kyne. is the moving picture feature.
Fays--A timely review, Pest Of To /
day" heads this weeks program. It /
IL presented by we'll. balanced company
and WAS ucll received by andisnce1 nt
the initial performances today, Th"rc
including comedy. singing AMI aero
bate features. The bill is completed
by Corinno Griffith in ono Of her host
motion pictures, The ntror"" /
Coupon" and "A two reel Larry Scmou ,
comedy entitled 'Golf.
SiSon's Grand--.A whole evening Of
lauShe with thrills aplcnty sprinkled in /
the show here th!a /
week. MacNrt and Bradford IN Il lively
comedy, Take My Tip pUt the .
wheels in motion and carried away the
biggest load OF laughter. Originality
RddS TO their ACT. Hay Crn ana MlSS
Mare". two Philadelphians, We're wight
IN line with the comedy idea. Mr.. Fern
offered chemical comedy song which
Iis!ntrSratcd the human system and loft
4 res,du" Of laugls. Sharky. Roth and
Hewitt obliged vocally with good re-
suits. and Lew Cooper, h!ackfar"
fold some new stories well
Uncommon Sense