The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-23

-HE entrance into the local amusement
arena of Arthur Leslie Smith as the
stock impresario at the Garrck during
- the current season brings attractive
list of offerings to the Washington theater this
week In addition to the opening of Robert
MantelIs week of repertoire at the National and
the presentation of William Hodges new play
Dog Love" at Polls. the Garrick stock players
open their season with the presentation of "The
Boomerang"
NATIONAL-Five of his most notable Shake
spearean transformations we'll the
Cardinal in Bulwer Lytton's "Rcheleu" will
constitute the weeks repertoire of Robert B.
Manter at the National Theater. opening to-
morrow night The week starts with "Richelieu,"
followed by King Lear" Tuesday night; 'As
You Like it," Wednesday afternoon; Julius
Caesar" Wednesday night: "Richelieu." again
Thursday night: Macbeth Friday night; THE
Merchant of Venice" Saturday afternoon and
Julius Caesar" again Saturday night
This repertoire offers Mr.. Mantell in his verS
greatest roles and gives him the chance Of dis
playing the remarkable versatility that has so
firmly established him as one of the foremost
interpreters of the personages of Shakespeare
and the classic Miss Geneveve Hamper
heads big supporting company selected from
the best talent available the stage of the
united States and England. Her Rosalind. new
last season, and since presented from coast to
coast has given her definite place in the front
rank of the younger generation of American
actresses.
POLPS-"Dog Love" a three act comedy by
William Hodge. and played by the star himself.
is announced as the attraction Polls this
week Dog Love" tells of the adventures and
misadyentures of a young city chap sent to the
country for his health and who there acquires
possession of dog farm. OF dogs he is bliss
fully ignorant. Humans entirely within
his ken, but the of Some of the dogs
left in his charge a hard handle their
ivfA af hla
in abundance descends upon the hapless dog
custodian, and it is the untanglKg OF his
problems in which three acts Of lively comedy
provided There is interviewer romance
add to- the suspense and interest. the
includes Ann Davis, Edith Shayne. Mrs. Charles
q. Craig. Gwyn Tudor. Jonn Webster. George
Barber. Leighton Stark, Philip DuIaIns and
others.
GARRICK-Arthur Leslie Smith will open his
season of summer stock performances at the
Garrick tomorrow evening, the opening bill be-
ing the stock presentation of THE Boomerang"
the famous Belasco stage success The
pany a the Garrick this year is headed by Miss
Wanda Lyon. who is not only an actress but
talented singer. The company includes Sidney
L. Mason. who played opposite Theda Bara and
who with John Drew in "The Cat Bird"
Garry McGarry, prominent in K. of c. activities
during the war, also is a member Of the
pany, which includes Ada Meade well-known to
Washington theatergoers; Dorothy McGrew, OF
the original cast of The Boomerang" Mrs
Charles B. Hanhord, and many others.
THE current week marks the complete dis
appearance from the Washington stage
apparently for the of the summer,
- burlesque 4 theatrical entertain
ment The vaudeville theaters, however.
continue to function brilliantly with the excep-
ton OF the Beasco, which closed week ago
Reiths is celebrating the third of century
anniversary of Keith vaudeville, while notable
bills offered at the Cosmos and the Strand
BF KEITHS-A jubilee bill will be offered
at B. F. Keith's this week beginning tomorrow,
in celebration of the 'Third-of-a-Century"
niversary of the founding of Keith vaudeville
The headliner will be Mildred Harris in Movie
Mad" comedy Of the silversheet by Edwin
Burke. Her support includes s. Miller Kent and
Beatrice Morgan. Other attractions Vivienne
Segal, prima donna, for the first time in vaude-
vile; Walter C. Kelly. The Virginia Judge"
Eva Shirley with Oscar Ader's orchestra and
Al Roth in Songs of the Moment" Emile Lea
will present "Rehearsing for Vaudeville" with
Gil Squres and SAM Kaufman; Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Baker and company in "Prevarication;"
Edward Foley and Lea Lecture in musical comedy
advertisements: Kay, Hamlin and Kay THE
BilIposters;" Aesop's Fables, Pathe Pictorial
and Topics OF the Day.
STRAND-At the Strand. beginning today and
continuing through Saturday next. the Carl
Nixon Revue, a melodouS musical cocktail, Will
be seen as the headline offering. Others appear
ing will include Roy Mack and Peggy Brantley
in "A Whirl OF Grace" Reeder and Armstrong
in "A Piano DIVERSION" William Grew and
Gwendolyn Pates in the domestic comedy
titled ''Ha, Ha, Ha;" and George Mack and
mildred Deane promising something Somewhat
Different. On the photodramatic half of the
bill King Vidor will present Love Never Dies"
picture that combines heart interest with big
moments and wonderful scenic effects. An all
star east has been assembled, including Lloyd
Hughes. Madge Bel1amy. Claire Mcdowell, wini-
fred Greenwood. Joe Bennett, Frank Brownley
and J. Julia Brown. The story was adapted from
VIII Harben's book, The Cottage of Delight"
COSMOS-Bowers and Irwin, Vera Haworth,
Juliette sherlotte and company will present at
the Cosmos Theater this week, beginning to-
morrow, The Elite Revue" a sparkling blend
Of comedy. music and dances. The co-stellar
feature will be the famous old Dixie Four. a
singing quartet. Others will include Thomas
Martin and company in "Jed's Vacation" Soss-
man and Sloan, in breezes from the variety