The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-13
.ERITORIOUS
PROGRAM AT
COSMOS
Gayety Also Brings New Bill,
Which Boasts Stellar
Quality.

COSMOS-In presenting "Wel-
come 1nn," miniature musical
comedy and the Six Anderson
Sisters in a brilliant musical and
dancing number, the management
OF the Cosmos Theater this week
is offering it's patrons two fea-
lures that are more than suf-
ficient to make it worth their
while to seek seats at the Avenue
playhouse, And that is not all.
There are four other acts, every
one of which is heads above
those usually considered of the
secondary class, not to mention
delightful program of pictures.
The two features are so unlike
to make q comparison impossible.
Welcome Inn," is a bright and
breezy modern production having
its little plot, pretty and appro-
pirate songs and clever lines all
OF which are In the hands of
artists who know their business,
headed by Joe Stanleyi and in
GLIDING five others whose work
indicales the right kind Of ex-
perience.
The Anderson Sisters lend more
OF an artistic touch to the pro-
gram. From the start of this act
1t is plain to be seen that these
girls are musicians and dancers
of no little ability. Classical Sc
lections dominate this offering
although little jazz is allowed
to creep In.
Others who help to make this
aAvH - ~ ~ - Al
son are: Clare and Atwood, in an
bling and acrobatics; Harvey and
Stone in ''VarierIes of 1929"
snappy singing and dance num-
Der; Bob Milliken, monolog1st,
whose jokes, songs and stories
keep 'em laughing throughout;
and Marks and Josephine in
Nothing But Nerve" which en-
braces several well-rendered songs,
clever juggling and a lot Of non
sense. 49,
lone Wonderful Night with
Herbert RaWlinsOn in the leading
role. which Is being offered as
the feature picture, is having it's
first showing I'm Washington.
Movie Chats and International
News complete the bill.
GAYETY-With the old reli-
able comedian Gus Fay at it's
head. the Folly Town company
is giving burleque devotees a
treat at the Gayety this week.
The show; in two acts and a
dozen scenes, abounds in brisk
comedy, songs Of the whistling
kind, and the supporting CON-
pany numbers some Of the best
known people in this field OF en-
tertainment. Two little serio-
comic sketches produced during
the action Of the piece proved en-
tertaining, and gave Harry Kelly
an opportunity to show q clever
dope" characterization.
Gus Fay. always a welcome
visitor here, has Lester Dorf as
his principal assistant In the fun.
making. and they got a lot Of
laughs last night with their trick
costumes and funny antics.
Jacques Wilson, who is mighty
easy to look at, particularly in
a one.piece bathing suit, has her
share Of the song numbers, while
Helen Tarr, statuesQue blond,
held the center of the stage on
several occasions and received
merited appreciation. Plump
Helen Andrews proved 'peppy''
soubrette and was a prime favor.
lite with the audience. Mildred
Holmes is another little lady who
received a warm welcome. Her
musical speciality was particularly
good.
Chick and Burt Hunter and
Dick Cole, a trio Of harmonists,
warbled to the satisfaction of
everybody, and Fred Reese does
his bit effectively.
A typical Cooper chorus added
additional charm to the perform
ance. Their chic feminine grace
was a pleasing contrast to some
of the choristers we have seen at
the Gayety this season. H. w.