Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-20
kEITH'S-Jack NOrwOrth and Doro-
thy AdeIphi,


The bill at Keith's this week ranks
high. with that sterling comedian,
Jack Norworth. and Dorothy Adelphi
occupying the ead-off position in the
comedy classic THE Nagger." The
Norworths have presented this play
| let here before, but they have I'M
proved it in spots, and as result
the couples reception last night was
even more enthusiastic than on their
| initial appearance. Gus Weinberg Is
the author of the little comedy and
| he has developed scene that Is
bound to be appreciated. A haf
dozen curtain calls rewarded the
Norworths. and then Jack responded
with a couple of new songs.
| William and Joe Mandel are back
with their side splitting burlesque
acrobatic act. Why this clever pair
has been overlooked by the big revues
| is a mystery. They are fun makers
every inch of the way, and Bill, eS-
pecially, classes up with the well
known stars of Broadway. Further
down on the bill number. entitled
The Wager" is brought on with Bill
doing the star part, his burlesquinS
of the quick changes in Oliver
Twist" developing screams of laugh
ter.
Promoter George Choos has sent
down from New York Il splendid
dancing revue headed by Carrie and
Eddy, with Webster Taylor, Harriet
Cole and Gloria Lee acting as the
supporting company. All are good
dancers. and the costumes are hand
some owen McGiveney is back with
his quick change act, bill Skies.
and has added interest to his offering
by throwing the lights on himself
back stage as he is making his cos
tune changes. Sybil Nane, the dam
ty prima donna. records SubStantlal
hit, but certainly allows her pianist
too much leeway. his loud playing
frequently drowning out her beautl-
full voice.
Martin and Martin open the pro-
gram with a very good trapeZe ana
contortion act the man doing his
stunts while on the swinging bar.
Deiro follows with taking airs on the
accordion. The regular house at
fractions fill in the few vacant spots
EARLE-"The Girard Ensemble"
1.-THE Girard Ensemble" direct from
the Golden Gate, led by Mr.. and
Mrs. Girard and their II California
peaches" heads the bill at the Earle
this week. 1t is a festival of color.
wit. song and dance, drawing much
applause from the audience.
Archie and Gertie Falls show fine
acrobatic work. Not only do they
flash cleverness, but also a grace and
ease which places them in class by
themselves. They tumble from one
end of the stage to the other as
though they were made of rubber
The male member of the team does
an outstanding flop, which calls for
skill in twirling through space.
Former Sergt. Charles Mcdonald
the blind baritone, well known by all
Washington, is the next on the BILL
His voice casts it's spell over the au
dience and the way in which he es-
says the part of entertainer makes a
decided hit with the audience.
Hunter and Percival present Sur
prise Novelty" which indeed surprises
and gives the most nonsensical of
nonsense. Bee and Ray German in
Dance Scandals" round out the per-
sonality Of the bill.
The film attraction is "Too Many
Crooks" taken from the book by the
same name. 1t portrays the adven-
lures of crook quartet in Long Is
land society. Mildred Davis and Lloyd
we'll known and capable players.
Kinogram News. an organ number
by Alexander Aarons and the over
ture, 1.-THE Beau IDEAL" by Sousa.
played by the Earle Orchestra, COM
plete the program.
PALACE-"Capt. Salvation"
A powerful story of the first half
of the nineteenth century laid in the
staid atmosphere of puritanical New
England and developing a theme of
moral redemption amid the thrilling
and picturesque background Of the
sea in the days Of giant square-riggers
Capt. Salvation" with an all-star
cast headed by Lars Hanson and
Pauline Starke, opened at Loew's !
Palace yesterday afternoon. 1t is one
of the most dramatic, realistic and
wholesome pictures presented here in
many months.
Excellent dancing, ranging from