Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-24
HOUDINI ASTOUNDS
WITH NEW ESCAPE
Frees Himself From water.
Torture Cell" at Keith's.
Vaudeville Bills Elsewhere

Keith S - Houdini, known oil over
the universe as the elusive American.
the famous self liberator, heads the bill
this week in one of the most astounding
tricks of his long career. 1t Is his
escape from the "Watet Torture Cell. 4"
This Is Houdini's own invention. Witt
his ankles claSped in heavy pair OF
stocks, strengthened by steel cover
ing, he is lowered head first into q tank
Of water. from which he frees himself
All of those trimmings that make the
hearts of some in the audience "Stop
beating" for the moment are included in
the feat. Among these Is his CautiOnint
Of attendants to be on the alert to see
that nothing goes wrong. He warns
them that If he Is not out of the tank
in n certain length Of time they are T."
smash the glass container in order that
HIS life may be spared. This, of course,
is not necessary. but it serves to keep
the audience on its toes.
Ella Retford. making her first ap-
pearance in Philadelphia, made a de-
Cided hit with her songs and imper
sonatiOns. When she assumes the role
OF Belle Baker, the house 'comc.
down. Her very pleasing pcrsonalit!
adds greatly to her performance.
Fanny and Kitty Watson in Horse
pitality,' We're decidedly clever. Their
songs and funmaking brought fortl
rounds Of applause. Jack McLallen an"
May Carson, roller skate artists, rely
on their repartee to entertain. In thi,
they succeed admirably. ]. KERN Bren-
nan and Jimmy Rule, always popular
here, sing their own songs in their own
FlorcnZ Ames and Adelaide Winthrop
iStg II,
Blunderland' is filled with laughter
The Mcdonald Trio in cycle acts per.
form astonishing feats. The exhibition
is filled with thrills. \ riding exhibition
that is spectacular Is offered by Nine.
Bradna. 1t is called the "Circus Beau
tiful."
Globe-"Earth to the Moon" a
tabloid built along expensive and elab-
crate lines, proved the honor winner.
Others who pleased were the Edmund
Hayes Players, in "rhe Pianc
Movers; Riano. Northlane and
Ward. skit; Jack Morgan md com
pany, farce; Small and Shepherd.
songs and dances; Willie Lang, lnusi-
clan; Three Dealy Girls. singers, and
Peck and Butler, in skit.
Allegheny-One laugh after another
tells the story Of the show Of which
Filtration" n lively comedy with
music, is the feature. Jean Waters
and Jack Debell appear In the leading
roles with good results Lew Cooper
d!spenses' some Afro; ;american conf
cdy and others include Stan Stanley,
always a hit. Lee Mason and company
in a playlet, and Frank and Ethel Hall
in u comedy skit. "a Prince There
Was" is the photoplay attraction.
Broadway-"Thc Music World" Il
production containing several talented
performers, wins headline honors. julia
Kelety has q dance revue act which is
above the ordinary. This act is one OF
the most elaborate Of its kind. Nine
NazimOya in Camille" Is seen in tht
feature photop!ay. This star is ably
assisted by Rudolph Valentino.
Cross Keys-"A Hodge Podge Of
Music" offered by Joe Tcrmini and his
band was appreciated headline Offering
which set the crowd to whisting. Mile
Aurora thrilled every one with her bare
back horse and lion act, wilkins anl
Wilkins offered an amusing Origina
farce, "Oh, Mr.. Man, set to music
Walsh and EdWaTub, WIlh modern tunes
and fancy dance steps. and Ruth Davis
singing comedienne, completed the bill
Juha Kelety, in songs, will be the head.
liner the second part Of the week, whcr
there will be complete change of bill
William Penn - Jack Norton proved
q happy headliner. Wilson and Nc
Eyoy have skit which IL very anus.
ing. Crane, May and Crane were
heard in some song reCitals. George
Stanley and sister in playing the banjo
we're one of the outstanding hits Of
the bill. "The Wonderful Thing" wa,
the feature photoplay,' which rounded
out the bill.
KeystOne-Quick action comedy com
bined with good music was founC
nplenty with several novelties by wa,
OF good measure. The Seven Honey
Boys. a clever minstrel aggregation
headed the bill. They reaped a goot
harvest of applause and laughs. Dal
Coleman and Company in TIE New
Stenog," emphasized the comedy ele
! ment and unfolded good story. Th