The Connecticut labor news., 1923-09-01
THE PALACE.

Labor Day, regarded everywhere as the formal opening date of the fall and winter theatrical seasons, has an unusual significance at the Palace this year. The holiday at the Palace marks the beginning of season hav- ing every indication of proving the most important in the history of the famously beautiful theatre. During the past few weeks the activities of the Poli booking staff have been the talk of New York's theatrical circles, the number and extent of contracts for high class vaudeville attractions made by Mr. Alonzo having broken all records in the United Booking offices, where offerings for the Poli enterprises have been booked side by and Orpheum circuits. Star attractions will be the rule at the Palace from now on, brilliant example of these being made the personnel of the bills fo rthe week beginning Labor Day. Heading the carefully selected show for the first three days of this gala opening week is hte celebrated dancer, Bernicia, famed for her terpsichorean grace and physical beauty. This star of steppers appears in a gorgeously mounted production bearing the title of Court of Old King Co1e," com bination of musical cmedy and ex- travaganza, featuring besides its win some star Fred Frey's widely known Bernician Orchestra. In addition to this perfect musical organization the pretty Bernicia has the further sup port of a trio of splendid entertain Ethel Bixby. Besides this bevy of principals Court of Old King Cole" features a chorus of 15 people, mak- ing the attraction one of the most elaborate in point of cast in all vau deville. Staging, lighting and cstum- ing of this radiant vaudeville offering are along rich, co1orful and the most effective lines.
 Al Shayne, long member of vari ous vaudeville teams, has now burst forth as a single, and a mighty fine one he makes He calls himself "The Singing Beauty" which makes even the title of his act as bur1esque.
 Fred Lindsay, famous Australian sportsman and big game hunter, in his program of native sports and pas times, injects both novelty and thrills into the action of the coming show.
 Two widely known performers among the sextette of acts for Mon day. Tuesday and Wednesday are Stella Tracey and Carl Mcbride, a I pair of dyed-in-the-wool musical com edy artists having every right to en- title their act Bits of Exclusiveness."
 Chadwick and Taylor are pair of colored entertainers just past the pickinannie stage. They display all the energy, get-there and pep char acteristic of the dancing and singing of dusky artists.
 The Mckinley Sisters constitute a inasmuch as they all sing, dance and play.
 Rounding out the strong six act bill for the first half of the week the Palace screen comes forward with the Famous Players production "The Heart Rater," an altogether entertain ing comedy drama starring Agnes Ayers.
 On Thursday, Friday and Saturday the main attraction is Pat Rooney and Marion Bent, duo of artists ad- l mired everywhere vaudeville IS play | ed For their coming engagement the | faus pair appear in their brand new musical comedy Shamrock" with a l cast of 20 people and the musica1ly | famed Shamrock orchestra.
 Other acts appearing at the Palace 1 in support of Pat Rooney's hour of excellence are Billy Beard, "tl1at party | for the south" Billy Kelly and Helen l Birmingham in Tickling Peach" and Weyman and Companion.
 Constance Binney in Midnight" Is | the Palace screen attraction for the | last half of this big opening week.