The Washington times., 1926-03-11
Ed. WYNN, EDNA
HOPPER AND
OTHERS

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NATIONAI1-Ed wynn. styling
himself 1.-THE perfect fool" returns
to the National next week, begin
ming Sunday night. in g second
presentation Of his spectacular
fun show, Grab Bag Revue. "
With him comes identically the
same featured players as accom-
panied him on his last visit. These
include Eva Shirley, colOrature
soprano; Doree Leslie, acrobatic
dancer: three Ormonde Sisters.
ballad harmonists; Brenda Bond,
formerly with the Scandals; Aileen
Hamilton, English dancer; Flor.
ence Parker, ballet dancer; Shaw
and Lee, eccentric dancers; LIE
Grohs. acrobatic novelties; Earl
and Bell, singers: Eight Voiga
Boys, Russian harmonistS, and
others, including the large chorus.
There is no head or tail to the
revue. Ed Wynn wears change
OF costume every minute, CABS
on about anything and nothing,
displays his inventions and allows
himself to be pushed out or the
spotlight every now and then by
some Of his associates. All fOr
fun and plenty OF It.
KEITHS THE Keith-Albee road
show. a travelling unit comprised
Of the best of vaudeville acts, oc-
cupies the Keith Theater boards
for the new week beginning Sum
day afternoon. The bill is headed
by the Ling Ting Foo revue, q
jazz fantasy OF the Orient, with
Chinese syncopators and eight
Chinese rosebuds. Charles O'Don-
nell and Ethel Blair win be seen
in q comedy sISit, The Plaster
ers'';; Irene Ricardo, character
comic in Whoa Pagliaccis:
Berkes and Terry, IN Easy. Sail
ing" assisted by Florence Clark,
Virginia Sully and dancing girls:
DuCa1ion, s.the l0Quacious laddie"
atop his ladder; Monroe and Grant,
IN &c Head, Charley, and the
usual house features.
EARLE Edna wallace Hopper.
stflls a flapper IN looks and actions
at the age OF somewhere around
so, returns to the Earle for the
week beginning Sunday. Her last
appearance here was so success
fun as to justify q return date in
the same season. An all new cast
returns with her, Fashion Re.
vue forecasting springs new
fashions for the ladies with wafe-
robes furnished by Lans6urgh
& Brother. A special Friday
morning matinee, for the ladies'
only, win be given by Miss Hop
per.S as on her former engage
ment. The bill surrounding Miss
Hopper brings Guth, Carmen and
Guth; the Princess Ratah, Orr.
entail dancer; Jack Strouse, in.
lover the Phone" and Jean Ora.
nese. assisted BIZ Brother Charles
and Tito de Fiore, IN song rep
ertOire. Films and house features
WIN round out.
WARDAEAN PARK-For next
week. beginning Monday, the Her
bert Players win offer the comedy,
Nothing but Lies piece that
lent to While Golfers reputation
IN days gone BY. Ruth Harrison
win play the sweetheart who
exacts q pledge Of veracity from
her lying beau Parker FennelIyl
and sees him break his vow in a
ticklish situation. Arthur Rhodes
also Is prominently cast. Aaron
Hoffman is the author.
STRAND - Franklin D'Amoure.
with Micly Lopell. tops the new
Strand bin III q collection Of
vaudeville delights classified as
Surprise" Singing, dancing and
such make UP the offering. Other
vaudeville numbers include Bobby
O'Neil In a brief revue. -Four
Queens and q Joker: Larry Rich
and Cheerie in comedy and songs;
Zelda SantIey as Little Miss
Everybody" doing representations;
Mcdonald Trio In bicycle 1feats.
The film feature brings Lew Cody
and Mae Busch in a society
drama. Thine, the Comedian"
Shorter features win round out.
GAYETY-The attraction at the
Gayety next week, beginning sun
day, is Fred Clark's Lets Co."
q Columbia show that has gained
q reputation during past seasons
and one that comes with promise
OF increased interest. Nanny
King is featured comedian. His
'sSolonk' will be remembered as
an expression that has coupled
him with popularity for some
time. Other members Of the cast
will be Nan PaIon, prima donna;
John o. Grant. leading man;
Walter Pep" Smith, Babe Healy.
Jim Pearl. Madeline Lane and
Beth Pitt as chief supporters.
There win be the usual comedy
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