Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-02
MANY NOVELTIES ON
VAUDEVILLE BILLS
MADE in PhlIIy" Is shubert
headliner Music Week at
Keith's-Other Programs

Chestnut Street Opera House--The
statement Of Frank Orth that Philadel-
phin contains more talent than any ive
cities in the United States seems to be
borne out by the second edition OF
Made in Philly" as presented to a
receptive and appreciative audience.
Every player in the cast OF seventy
five is n native and resident OF this
city the songs were by local publish .
ers; the costumes were designed by a
Philadelphian and the production was
directed by Philadelphians.
Flo Bert, Southwark. and Elmer
Brendel. Northwest Philadelphia. won
their just share of applause with the
songs, stories and dancing. Veola, Of
Kensington. MS the lead in an Oriental
fantasy. won encores, and Frank Orth
and Miss Bert, with their songs, old
md new. were well appreciated.
Sarah Jones, soprano. and Tom
Jafolln, bass, gave several selections.
Comedy was injected into the play BY
Harold Bryant. Jack Roland, Billy
Starr. Tom Jafolla and Frank Neary
in Hes Right Behind Me-. Val
Adley and his nine musicians did their
part in accompanying and rendering O
number Of selections.
The cast included Pearl Young. Jean
Cozart, James Lewis. Adelaide Bemis.
Lillian Ramsley, George St. George,
Myrtle Palfrey. Mae Carroll, Laura
Clarke, Marie Bonner. Rhea Burke,
Helen Hagen. Emily Burke. Eleanor
| Sandman. isabelle Armstrong, Pearl
Mantell. Alice McGuire. Marion Dornn.
Helen Hugh. George Rcdd. Jack Re.
becca. Joe Conley, Frank Mack and
Andrew Byrne. The scenes included the
Delaware River Bridge and the en-.
trance to the Sesqui Centennial. prov
ing that anything Made in Phil'y' is
worth while.
Keith's--Anatol Fricdland. assisted
by talented cast in musical program
Of rare merit. is the hcndlincr on the
bill this week. The artists appearing
with Mr.. F'riedland are also dancers Of
exceptional ability. Neil Mack. musical
director. sang solo. ''Who,' in n
pleasing manner. He responded TO many
encores. The program consists of a
violin solo by Vera Belmar, and Lucille
Fields contributes vocal selections.
Mary Edwards original Oriental dance
is the last word in beauty.
Hope Eden is mind reader Of merit.
Assisted by Prescott" who passes
among the audience. she reads blind.
folded the past. present and future of
several Keith followers.
Joe Darcy. with his "blackface" fun,
was action every minute he was on the
stage. Hc had a clean brand Of humor
that made decided hit. The Beau.
S;otnra nj. e1,of,h ralloI ssIo n
Reminiscence. in which they have an
opportunity to produce some of their
old time success.
an exhibition Of acrobatics is given
by. girls billed Black and White,
Beatrice X. Eaton. young contralto,
, making her initial appearance in vaudc
vile, gave many pleasing selections
Other acts are Al Markell and Nell Gay
in dances and songs: Billy Wayne ant
Ruth Warren. in humorous argument
and Arthur Kay. William Hamlin AM
George Kay. in gymnastic fcats.
Globe--.Jack Dempsey. worlds cham :
pion. and Georges Carpenter. held over
for another week on the film. were the
big hit of the show. The picture is
remarkably clear and brings enthu-
| siasm to high pitch. Anger and Ad.
ipil, III 'oilltus uHu rOHk, NeTc IuNOE
ties in the vaudeville portion of the
bill Other good acts include Phil
brick and Davoe. Eleanor Pierce
comedienne, and the Santiago Trio.
AllegEeny--Capabl comedians as.
sisted by pretty girls make Pardon
Me- delightful musical tabloid. it Is
well staged and full Of new ideas. Mr.
and Mrs. Mel Burne in "On the Sleep
! ing Porch aroused no end of laughs
Others on the bill were the Dixie Four
Croning and Hart and the TuscanC
Brothers. Betty COmpson in THE Law
and the Woman is the photoplay fea
ture.
William Penn--Harry Holmes ant
F,lorrie lie Nerc led the bill in n novelt!
chatter and dancing act Bert Walton
singing comedian. won applause. Othc,
acts included Thelero's Circus IN ami
NAL act which made n great hit witt
the Youngsters; Shields and Kane. ir
songs. comedy and dances: and tn,
Francis Roberts Trio. comedy an,
song. Constance Talmadge in "Woman' +
Place was featured on the screen.
Keyst0ne-Charles Ahearn led th
hill in q comedy act. Glenn and Jen
l:ins offered comedy chatter; Bell
Montrosc. Il skit, "Her Only Chance"
Mankin. the Frog Man. amused Will
his antics; Hughie and Phoebe Pres
gave bits OF broadway" and chaptc
three Of Go Get En- Hutch" wa
the screen offering.
There's more than barre
Of laughs in the comedy sketch
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