Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-28
NOVEL ACTS LEAD
VAUDEVILLE BILLS
Belle Baker Returns to Keith's.
Alexander Carr Leads Shu-
bert list-Other Houses

UoTC IISI-OIn0r F1OuS6S
Keith's - Belle Baker made her frs,
appearance in two years before n Phila
delphia audience and she had n good
reason for staying away that long. She
told full house why in her opening
song. Welcome Stranger" Belle had
several new songs Of more seriou.
character than usual. but she is essen :
TALLY comedienne and as such she
shines brilliantly. As a clever enter
tainer she lived up to all expectations.
She has very pleasing voice and q
personality that goes long way in put
ting each number over. 1t does not
matter so much what Belle sings: il is
tho way she sings it.
The dancing feature of the program
which Is always looked forward to. was
provided by Jennnete Hackett and
Harry Dclmar. Clever performers and
costumes OF rare beauty make this act
especially good. Madeline Lane. Irene
Grlftiths, Betty Kerr. Mary Maxwell and
weeks ana Norwich, the SISTER team, -
| share honors in the Offering,
Lcona Stephens and Len Hoilister
had n sketch called Back in Beverly
Mus. which was well done. although
Miss Stephens in nobhy dances and
songs made decided hit. Toto. the
famous clown. had some new material
IN his pantomimic acrobatic speciality.
sylvia Clark. a clever young artist in
buffoonery. pleased. The Cromwclls.
with gymnnstic novelties: John Orren
and Lillian Drcw. originators who i'm.
itate Kane and Herman comedians.
and Bill and Blondy. agile and dex.
trous lads, complete the bill.
Chestnut Street Opera H0use--Alcx-
ander Carr is the center of interest in
the Shubert vaudeville bill this week.
and scores brilliant hit in the revival
Of "Tobblitsky." or 1.-THE End Of the
World" The comedy simply teens
with humor and is made real by Mr..
Cars talented acting. He is capably
supported by Brandon Peters. as his
son, and Lcnore Massc, as his son S
fiancce.
Comedians and singers hold sway in
the greater part Of the bill. Long and
persistent applause was shOwered upon
Felix Bernard and Sid Townes in their
act. The Speed Kings OF Song" They
were hardly more favored than Homer
Dickinson and Oracle Deagen, IN an
act which jumped from one funny stunt
to another in rapid succession.
The bill was given lively opening
by the IfckfOrds in series of remark
able juggling and gymnastic stunts.
Other acts on the bill were "At the
Club. a trio; Ivcttc. with Eddie Cooke
and kino Clark, in which violin and
saXaphone and jazz tunes featured: Jock
Mckay. n Scotch comedian; Marie
Nnp lStr Val.
impressions from life which drew a high
reward in appreciation and applause,
and the closing ice Carnival" re.
riurk9Rle exhibition of ''ico' skating,
Globe-"An Arabian Nightmare"
heading the bill, is an elaborate produce
tion and admirably presented 1t leads
program that teens with jazz songs,
music and dancing. Ranking second is
u delightful playlct. 'The Comstock
Mystery in which the protean artistic.
Charlotte Perry, appears. There is lots
OF pep in the songs and stories and
dances of Johnny Nestor, Violet and
Louise. Eckhof and Gordon. and Rover
and Selbini. The .Abbots present de-
lightful piaylet, Gilbert and Annette
more songs and dances. and Billy Kin.
kaid proves Il capable Scot entertainer.
Allesileny"Thc Juvenile Follies."
immature musical comedy presentation.
wins headline honors. Rolls and Royce
have a skit which scores a decided hit.
Others who please are Jack Reddy.
songs, and Van and Emerson, ath-
lctcs. "a Connecticut Yankee" is the
feature photoplay.
Cross keys-"Pearls Of Pekin." mu.
steal comedy, headed the bin of mor;t
Murray Nolk. versatile performer. Won
approval. The comedy skit of March
and Williams also scored. BIancbct,c
ana De'cr", piano act. pleased, us
did the ManIean Troupe. cmIiIibrjsts.
~ t"a'ur" photopIay was also shown.
Broadway-"A CONNECTICUT Yo,koo
in King Arthur's Court" MASTERPIECES
in satire and riot of fun, is tho
cinema feature. The acconpanvinp
vaudeville bill is headed By YES. NV
Dear. In this there are n host of
attractive specialties in which n chorus
o.! talented and pretty girls play no
small part. IL IS presented by II larp.
company, which is lavishly costumed.
William Penn There are enough
laughs III the show to make ono forget
Ii'H'ht-u -udF ,rouDIcs. llOvato tho cf-
terycscent vloliniSt. awakpns A lot of
comedy as we'll as melody from his
magic instrument. He brings forth
plenty OF healthy applause. Weber and
Ridenour. artistic and active. land sol.
idly with their versatile dancing Othor
good acts on the bill are Laurie OrI.
way. in songs; Fields and Fink. come.
dIanS. and tho Clown Seal, N.dum mo
Na2lmova in Camille" is tho nhoto.
play attraction.
NiNon's Grand 49, several hours of
constant fun, with many colorfui
features thrown in by way Of varia,ion
tells the story of thf show, Kitty Fran.
els and company are tho hcadincrs
The ''colnpany' includes a dozen stotu.
csqnc and pretty girls who know how 70
slng as well as wear gowns. They offer
n musical skit called .Ambitjon :,
which finds solid favor with tho cus.
TONERS. Gland" and Marion holm CON.
hidrrnhIy in tho laugh line. Tho BIZ also
includes Valentine Fox. unimIr yentri,.
oquint tahill aud ltomaino. comedians
\ Sherlock Holmes drama is among Tho
film attractions.
Fay's - Those who are looking for
something new will hud il here. We'll.
played melodies arc offered by the Fivc
DeNari"s. who appear TO be able n
play nearly everything under the slr