The northwestern bulletin., 1923-10-27
Shuttle Along a
Big Success at
the'Met' TheateT

proved to be without any exception
the best of its kind ever produced in
this city. Ever since the announce
ment that St. Paul was included In
its itinerary the show has been await
ed with the greatest expectancy.
On Sunday night Shuttle Along"
opened at the Metropolitan Theatre
and has played capacity houses all
week.
From the opening chorus to the
finale the twenty musical numbers
which were written by the popular
stars Sissle and Blake. who likewise
appear in the production, are real
gems, each in a class of its own.
Some of the Favorites
After witnessing the Shuttle
Along" the most talked of produc-
tion since Williams and Walker, l
shuffled around to the stage for a
little interview with the various stars
who have made this play famous.
Everyone was running hither and
thither preparing for the opening and
the call boy had Just announced
Overture" when we met Noble Sis
sle who with his partner Eubie
Blake composes all the song hits.
When asked about his greatest diver
sion he stated that he spends most
of his. time thinking up new ideas
for the success of the show and ap-
pearing before the public and In
that he finds his greatest pleasure.
Miss Lottie Gee and Miss Edith
Spencer were busy putting on their
makeup and singing a strain from
one of the show hits when / was
cordially invited to be seated in their
dressing room. These two stars re-
mind one of care free school girls as
they are full of fun. When not play
ing on the stage they spend lots OF
time in the movies as they are just
Wild ABOUT them.
Miss Gee who wears her hair bob
bed in a style combination of Castle
clip and King Tut states her great
est hobby is clipping her hair which
she proceeded to do with her mani
cure scissors as there was one little
lock that the barber had missed. She
is also a motor enthusiast and loves
to go horseback-riding. And don't
forget that / love music and singing.
Miss Spencer was busy reading a
telegram which had just come from
one of her admirers-she just has
oodles of them. One day last week
she received fourteen. This is one
of her hobbies; another is a secret
which she won't tell just yet. She
is a lover Of outdoor sports, hiking.
swimming, and last season she was
the pitcher In the Shuttle Along
baseball team. She adores pretty
hat; proudly exhibiting an oriental
creation which she just purchased
from Nine Betty.
Miss Blanche Galloway, secretary
to the Mayor, started in the chorus
over a year and half ago and worked
on up to her present part. She says
she is a regular tom-boy when II
comes to outdoor life. She loves to
go to the movies and Is crazy about
music.
Others Have Their Say
Mr.. Blake appeared for brief re-
spite during which he said his only
hobby is in writing. tuneful melodies
for the public as he must be success
full in his efforts to please the masses.
When at home he enjoys his car in
which he takes long drives as 1t
furnishes quite bit of relaxation
from his intensive study.
Arriving at the dressing room of
Miss Smallwood one of our two-noted
toe dancers We found her pursuing
her fayorite diversion reading a pop
uiar book OF fiction. For two seasons
Miss Smallwood played in the revue
at Atlantic City.
Just then Miss Inez Clough who
is the wife of Sam Peck In the play
came in to wait for her next cue. One
is charmed by her voice which re.
minds one Of Nance o'neil. Her stage
experience dates back to the DAYS
of William and Walker. AS a mem.
ber fthe original Lafayette Players
she is well known for her work in
this stock company. Miss Clough re-
sided in Europe for ten years bu,
she says she loves housekeeping in
her apartment In New York City
where she spends her vacations at the
same time pursuing her music and
browsing with her fayorite authors
Harmony Kings Say
Mr.. VIM. Hahn the celebrated
basso of the Harmony Kings says he
has arrived at the dangerous age
where the ladies are simply irresist
ible. He has many friends In thi.
city where he has appeared with the