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THE TIMES: APRIL 1, 1S15
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LIVE WIRE STUDIO NOTES
NEWS OF BRIDGEPORT'S THEATRES
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STORIES ABOUT STARS
THAT YOU LIKE TO SEE SHINE
EDITED BY DAVID J. LUSTIG-
JOTTINGS 1
By . J. D. 1
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The main topic at the breakfast ta
bles this morning was Tellegen. For
real acting one has to hand it to Lou
for her certainly is an actor that grips
and holds an audience spellbound.
And the show ... .well, ltw as aome
show and then some. It was one of
those rare treats Iheatregoers of this
city are given once in many moons.
But we'll bet a new hat that most
of the people who were present to
witness the pereformance of "Blind
Youth" grave half their attention to
vlvarious Geraldine Farrar who mo
tored down from little old New York
to see the show. Jliss Farrar or
rather Mrs. Tellegen sat in a lower
box and time and again she wa3 forced
to acknowledge the applause tendered
her by the audience.
The newspaper gang of the town
seemed to be all present. That is it
looked that way but of course we
didn't call the roll, frank Montanaye
known to his many friends as "Mon
ty" was there with the glad hand and
there are few men either in or out of
the game that we'd rather shake
shands with. Of course in business
....well, that's quite another story,
eh Monty? Spes sibl quisque.
Friend Edward O'Connor, tne genial
manager of the Park and myself al
most had heart failure when after
someone said Miss Farrar was in the
house, and our eyese were following
the noted diva to he:.- box when out of
the crowd and down the aisle madly
dashed the famous monologuist and
world-famed ( ?) magician, dramatic
critics and everything else not Dr.
Orlndall but our colleague "Doc"
Eddy whom we thought would stand
before the large and intellectual au
dience (as some local critic would
eay) and welcome the dazzling Geral
dine to our city.... but he didn't bo
the night was saved.
And Ed and I once more breathed
with relief.
We sure do agree that It's a. weak
ening life but a merry one.
And we don't charge Eddy a nlckle
for this publicity.
When we glimpsed the great Far
rar we thought of, not the opera
stage with It's wonderful scenery an
lighting effects but of the grey glass
stopped studios, the glaring Cooper
Hewitts, the raucous voice of the man
handling the megaaphone and the
buslting, hustling mob of actors and
actresses and last but not least the
steady purr of the grinding camera
crank.
After all Brldgeporters do apprecl
te a good show, .yep, .after all!
PARK
When the Winichell Smith and Vic
tor Ma'pes eomedty triumph, "The
Boomerang." opens at the Park to
night for three performances it should
bring out one of the largest and most
representative audiences ox the sea- i
eon, for not only doea this attraction j
come to Bridgeport as the high-record
triumph of two reasons In New York
ond another In Chicago, -lut alfto "be
cause David Belasco Is sending the
only company that Is appearing In
tiin piece since, together with the
original BeJoaoo theatre Jfe-w York
production. This Is especially praise
worthy In vlow of the fact that so
many number two companies of New
York successes have been foisted
upon the puibllc eo often. The splen
did cast includes such well known
players as Robert Conness, Harry
HayeHen. John Clements, Carlton. Riv
ers .John, N. Wheeler. George fipel
vin. Louiszlta Valentine, Kaitherine
Hayden, Mary Blizaoeth, Helen Slos
so n. Alma Chester and others.
"The Boomerang" is said Ho Ibe
thoroug-hliy American Iboth In theme
and treatment, and has to do with a
doctor who undertakes to cure a bad
case of JeasoUisy in one of his pa
tients. He gives the impression! that
he is using the most modern and sci
entific methods, when dn reality he is
using only a plain, old-fashioned rem
edy. The comedy scenes are saii.il to
:be thoroughly delightful, bearing evi
dence all the way through of 'having
been treated "by the master hand of
Mr. Belasco.
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AS THE CRITICS SEE THEM
PLAZA (Review)
"A Man in the Open" featuring
Dustin Farnum is one of the finest
that versatile star has ever appeared
in. In the first place it is a very
strong story adapted from Roger Fo
cock's famous novel of the same name.
Mr. Farnum's role is that of a man
who has been disappointed by life
and buffeted by a cruel fate that
seems destined to snatch happiness
from him forever, but takes a decid
ing turn for the better only after a
series of very startling events have
been unfolded on the screen. He
plays it well and sustains his charac
ter with remarkable skill all the way
through. The feature is in six parts.
The headlining act is Felix Herman
and Co., whom the billing says is
brother to Herman the Great. Mr.
Herman has a very novel and enter
taining act and his various tricks were
done in a, decidedly clever manner.
Mahoney Brothers in a comedy sing
ing and dancing act were the hit of
the bill in laughs and applause. The
younger of the brothers is a naturally
funny chap who knows how'to sing
and dance to good advantage. The
act is one of the best comedy of
ferings seen here this season. Carlita
and Lewis, a man and woman in a
skit entitled "Luzon Love". It is well
handled and the two performers nave
splendid voices. The operatic num
bers and ragtime done simultaneous
ly by the two was quite an ovation.
Burns and Burns, in equilibiistic man
euvers were well received. Gaumont
News showing many happenings of in
terest especially views from an aero
plane going up Fifth avenue while the
Twenty-Seventh Division was march
ing. Universal Screen Magazine was
also entertaining.
LYRIC (Review)
Interesting and gripping in theme
and unusual in ending, the play pre
sented by the Poli players at the Lyric
theatre this week will no doubt draw
full houses at each performance. "The
Easiest Way" by Eugene Walter,
which has been successfully staged in
New York by David Belasco portrays
the character of a beautiful actress
who Is drawn into "easy" life by the
attentions of a. wenlthv broker and
who later meets the only man she
really cares for.
In the character of Laura Murdock,
tho actress, Miss Alice Clements is
most appealing in her portrayal. The
Poli leading woman Is the pathetic
figure the author has created. With
wealth surrounding her and admirers
at her feet, she carries her part with
grace and charm. When she is re
duced to poverty she lights bravely to
escape the clutches of the waiting
broker "who tempts her back to a life
of luxury, so that she may remain
true to her husband.
As the broker, Walter Marshall,
shows much realism in his work. He
is the kind-hearted tempter who. has
acquired the belief that women are
mere playthings and to his own sat
isfaction carrios out this belief. Grant
Erwin has a rather dramatic part this
week, but does not allow the humor
ous touch to escape and furnishes
some of the comedv for the nlav.
Clay Clement, ably portrays the I
strong character of John Madison, the
newspaper man who has learned to
love the actress.
Miss Mabel Griffith, in the charac
ter of Erne Sinclair, who has already
chosen "the Easiest Way" in life, fur
nishes both comedy and pathos to the
play and does her part in an extremely
natural manner. May B. Hurst, as
Annie, the colored maid, in Miss Mur
dock's apartments, scored a hit with
her negro dialect and make-up. Miss
Hurst, as usual. Is excellent in her
character work.
Some stunning creations in gowns
are incidentally displayed and the
scenery is especially worthy of men-
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Last Time Today, Matinee and Night
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tion. The setting sun in the first act
which is laid in a summer country
ranch house, on the site of the Ute
Pass, near Colorado Springs, and the
growing dusk of the evening are
splendidly carried out.
POLIS.
(Review).
One of those pleasant surprises that
vaudeville is always trotting forth i
in the program at Pali's in the offer
ing of Robins and Partner. Billed as
"The Human Music Store," Robins is
all that and more. His burlesque on
dozen instruments that he resurrects
from various parts of his person is a
scream.
"The Candy Shop" is another pleas
ing feature, being a musical comedy
In miniature. There are half a doz
n good-looking girls who afford a
pretty and active background for
Earle Lloyd and Eleanor Varcoe to
whom are assigned the principal
roles. There are several very good
song numbers and the whole produc
tion is equipped with special scenery
and some pleasing costumes.
Wallace Reid, the dashing young
film ..hero, is seen in "Alias Mike
Moran," a story of love and the war.
It is based on the Saturday Evening
Post novel, "Open Sesame." The
Pathe Xews is another film fea
ture. "What Happened to Ruth." a sa
tire on the eternal triangle, was pre
srnted by Fred La-Due and Jessie
Parker with the assistance of a "a
volunteer" in the audience. There
were a lot of laughs in the skit.
Manning and Lee, in songs and
patter under the title "After the
Show," were quite entertaining; and
Winton Bros., presenting a series of
difficult athletic feats, received their
share of the honors of the show.
PARK THEATER,
(Review).
Lou Tellegen and Mrs. Lou Telle
gen (nee Geraldine Farrar), shared
the plaudits of a large audience at the
Tark last night. Lou from his place
behin the footlights in the leading
"w uuuiduu mmtu)
"Blind Youth," and Geraldine from
hfr place in the lower right hand box,
where she was discovered during the
intermission between the first and
second acts and forced to bow sev
eral times in response to the hearty
applause her appearance provoked.
Eridgeporters have seldom been hon
ored with the appearance of a nota
ble prima donna, save in a profes
sional rolo during a concert, and
those present last night showed their
delight, especially during the second
act when Mr. Tellegen blew a kiss to
his talented spouse.
A complete triumph was scored by
Mr. Tellegen as Maurice Monnier, a
rehabitulated artist, who, after
months of wandering through the
slums of Paris returns to America
to gain fame as an artist.
The initial act depicts a studio in
Paris shared by Monnier and two
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! fellow craftsmen, "Tubby" Matthews ;
Mark Smith), an American, and
Louis Delmas, (Ralph Locke), a
Frenchman. They bemoan the fact
that their friend Maurice has "gone
to the dogs," because of disappoint
ment in a love affair with "Connie"
Chandoce (Jean Robertson), a noted
French beauty. After four years
with Maurice, she has married a rich
French nobleman, but attempts to
reclaim Maurice. He upbraids her.
much to the Joy of his friends, and
decides to sail for America.
The second scene is in Maurice
Monnier's Xew York studio, where he
has attained fame and fortune, main
ly because of the help of his model,
Frances Grander, (Miriam Sears),
who accepts his offer of marriage.
With him in Xew York is his mother,
Mrs. Wilton, (Jennie A. Eustace)
who, following his father's death, had
remarried while Maurice was still in
Paris. He also has a half brother,
Harry Wilton (Sydney Ricasl, who
informs him he is about to be mar
ried. What is Maurice's surprise
when he learns that his brother's in
tended wife is none other than the
illustrious "Connie." A striking
scene is staged in which Maurice
tells Harry of his knowledge of
Connie, and bess him not to marry
her, not because of any love Maurice
has for him (Harry) but because of
their love for their mother. Harry
refuses, and Maurice proceeds to
prove Connie's un vvorthyiness by
calling her on the 'phone, professing
to love her, and inviting her to his
studio. Harry, finally, convinced of
his mistake, decides to spoil his
brother's happiness and invite:
Frances to the studio. While sup
posed to lie secreted behind a curtain
to gain proof of Connie's falseness, he
disappears, and after Frances has
found her in the arms of Connie,
Maurice, in explaining the trap, is
unable to produce the witness, and
when Harry comes in, apparently
from the street, he disclaims any
knowledge of Connie. A ring on the
lady's finger finally betrays him, and
all ends happily.
The entire cast Is well selected, and
the acting of Mark .Smith and Ralph
Locke deserves especial mention, as
does that of Miss Robertson and Miss
Sears.
WOULD YOU LIKE A BABY?
Would you like a baby? Just a
nice little tiny weany baby, real live
baby? Come to Danny Morgan's
dance Thursday night at the Colon
ial ball room in Fairfield avenue
where a real live baby will be given
away. You've got to be shown? Well,
we'll show you if you come. There
will be an exhibition dance "Tommy
Atkins One Step" the best of them all
with Danny Duggan and Dorothy
Luce, lioston's dainty dancers as the
performers, a lone of evening of
dancing -with music by Murray, and
a good time for every one. Will you
be there? You'll have a good time
if you come. Popular prices. Adv.
The chief objection to the various
brews of near-beer is that they are.
so near ond yet so far. Xashvillo
Southern Lumberman.
Mat, at 2. Prices 1 lo and 17c
Evening 6:15 and 8:30
Prices 11c, 17c, 28c
A GOOD BILL
THROUGHOUT
IN ROGER FOCOCIi'S FAMOCS NOVEL
A MAN IN TEE OPEN
The Finest Picture He Was F.ver Appeared In.
Felix Herman and Co.
(Brother of Herman the Great) In the B1r Novelty Aet of the Season
Your Friends The
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Thursday Evening That Lenox Jazz Band, All the
Way From Boston
Friday Evening School Days, With Bill Toomey
Some Show Admission 40c
M'CORMACK & BARRY, MGRS.
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World Master Play
June Elvidge in "Moral
Deadline"
A Blaster Drama
Latest Episode of ''lure of the
Circus"
MART ANDERSON TALENTED
PLAYER A BROOKLYN GIRL
She Is Leading Woman for Fred Stone
In Picture "Johnny Get Your Gun."
The fa.ee ot Mary Anderson may be
new to admirers of Artcraft pictures,
hut nevertheless she is a well known
screen player of unusual talent and
personal charm. Miss Anderson will
be eeen in support of Fred Stone, the
celebrated smedian, in his new Art
craft picture, "Johnny Get Your
Ojn." at the Poll theatre Thursday,
F'ridai;.- and Saturday.
Though a young woman, M'.ss An-
. FR.ED S TO N fc.
In "Johnny Get Your Gun
AnAOTC&AFT Picture
derson has had considerable ecreen
experience. he was a distinguished
Vitagraph star aixl a-ppeared in many
notable picture successes, among1 these
being "The Hoyden," "The Last
Man," and "The Luck eharm." ITer
most recent picture Ibefore entering
the Artcraft fold was "The Eighth
Great Grand Parent."
Miss Anderson is a Brooklyn girl
and was educated at Erasmus Hall
High school. She proved to be a
garoeful dancer and as a Grecian
dancer she won considerable local
fame.
In "Johnny Get Your Gain," Miss
Anderson plays opposite to Mr. Stone,
her role, being that of a maid whose
beauty wins the love of Johnny Wig
gins, a cowboy motion picture actor
who has been commissioned by Bill
Hurnham, his chum, to assume his
name, prevent the marriage of Bill's
sister to a fortune hunting Count and
to look a.f ter her fortune until he
(Bill) gets out of jail. How Johnny
fulfills his mission forms a story
which must be Keen im its cinema de
velopment to appreciate fully. The
picture was directed! -by Donald Crisp
and the support is excellent.
, CARLITA & LEWIS
'LUZON LOVE'
Gaumont News, Others
Walsh's Colossal Drama
With Charlotte Walker.
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THE
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HIPPODROME
The Theatre Beautiful
GeraldincFarrar
IN
"SHADOWS"
CINEMA BREVITIES
BY I. J. L.
Taking along with her the cutest
pair of corduroys you ever saw, Bes
sie Love took to the tall timbers
near Eureka, Cal., lart week where
she is making scenes for "The Little
Boss." A whole lumber camp is to
be turned over to "Vitgraph. for two
days in order that Miss Love, clad In
the corduroys aforesaid and playing
tho role of a girl taking charge of
her newly acquired property, may
have the facilities to make her story
convincing. Miss Love Is supported
by Wallace McDonald.
There are few better known does
today than Teddy, the Great Dane ap
pearing in Mack Sennett comedies.
Every child in the country knows Ted
dy and his side partner, that cele
brated feline, Pepper. The two are
inseparable companions and they will
be seen again in the new comedy
"Rellly's Wash Day." In the cast
are Charlie Murray, Marie Prevost
and Eva Thatcher.
Viola Dana will return to the
strong emotional type of role in
which she has long been successful In
her new picture. "The Parisian Ti
gress." The scene of this picture is
the Latin quarter of Paris and the
character essayed by the star is that
of a Utile girl of the streets who be
comes a cafe dancer under the brutal
guidance of an Apache lover. John
Ince is directing this production.
Charles Ray dined at a IjOS Angeles
hotel the other day and when the
waiter was serving him he remark
ed courteously, leaning over Charlie's
shoulder, "Filet Mignon, sir? yes sir
beg pardon. I was acting in your
last picture and I think your work
was most excellent sir." The humble
server showed his deep admiration by
his continued deference. In Los An
geles most every one gets chance now
and then to be filmed.
If they should shut up all the pic
ture studios Gladys Brockwell should
worrj-. In addition to the building
business she is establishing, she also
has a two-acre farm in Hollywood, on
which she declares she Is going to
grow everything except butter and
milk. She Is even growing ham and
bacon for she has a fine young porker
hobnobbing with a porker friend, in
the left hand corner of her back yard.
Bill Russell's new picture play from
the pen of Jackson Gregory is entitled
"Six Eeet Four" just as was the mag
azine serial on which the film is based.
But, for the lova Mike where are
they going to get the other two inches?
Bill's only six feet two! Are they
going to turn his boots over to the lo
cal shoemaker with an order for a
couple of extra lifts? When it is re
leased "we shall see.
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A HAPPY, SNAPPY
Dim F4&
Candy
WITH A BIG
Wallace Rei
IN THE COMEDY DRAMA
"ALIAS MIKE MORAN
W H ATH APPEN ED TO RUTH
WITH FRED LA DUE AND JESSIE PARKER
ROBINS & PARTNER
MANNING I WINTON PATHE
& LEE I BROS. NEWS ,
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ALL THIS WEEK
David Belasco's Masterpiece
"THE
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A Play Every Young Girl Should See!
THRILLS PATHOS COMEDY PEP
DONT MISS IT!
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Admission: Mats.-15
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Film Flares
From Flickersville
By D. J.
How dangerous to himself are the
feats of self liberation performed by:
Houdini. the handcuff-king may bo
judged by those who witness the ser
ial, "The Master Mystery." In one
episode Houdini is bound by the emis-:
saries of his enemy, the Automaton,
and placed in an elevator shaft under
a defending freight elevator. To es-:
cape being crushed Houdini In com-:
pelled to free himself and got out ofl
the shaft. He accomplishes the feat,j
but his escape is so narrow that thoi
ropes with which he is bound are1
caught between the elevator cage and
the floor. . Houdini has had many
close calls In his career, but this hi
regards as one of his closest.
The fame of Goldwyn has penetrat
ed the precincts of the Vatican im
ltome and l'ope Benedict has ex
pressed a desire to see a presentation
of Alary Garden's vivid portrayal of
"Thais." This production, as far as
is known, is the first ever to bo
shown in the Vatican. One of the
Pope's reasons for wishing to see
"Thais" is to find out what poignant1
moral lessons may be drawn from
Cinema plays.
Bertram Gra-sby goes to bed by an
alarm clock instead of getting up by:
one can you beat that liert says
if you turn in every nig-ht regularly
early you ;n-e sure to wake up earlyi
enough, and when he hi'.s the morn-;
ing work he is so full of enthusiasm j
that he sk'.ms right through the ',vholi
day without tiring.
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"The Boomerang." at the Jnrk
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