THE TIMES: FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1921
FIFTEEN
r-
TOMORROW
Heart what Bon Welch's sister,
who is a Bridge-porter. tays about
his blindness. You'll see liim
Monday night at the Park.
TIMES SCREEN and
"A LITTLE NONSENSE
NOW AND THEN
IS RELISHED BY
THE BEST OF MEN."
STAGE PAGE
Smooth Smokers
TONY MORENO
But a woman is only a
r.oman
While a good cigarette's
a smoke!"
Blng-s Tony Moreno, popular and
handsome Vitagraph star, as he
looks at us and smiles. Perhaps
that's why Tony has never mar
ried, he likes his "Lady Nicotine!"
Mr. Moreno's real name proves
that there's something' in it! Here
it is: Antonio Garrido Montea
gudo Moreno. Yes, he's Spanish,
having c"ne to this country when
he was fourteen years old. ' He
has had a stage career, having
appeared in such good company
as Mrs. Leslie Carter, Mrs. Fiske,
Constance Collier and Wilton
Lackaye. Now he's in the movies,
with no time for the stage.
Tony has been greatly in de
mand for serials, his latest being
"The Invisible Hand" and "The
Veiled Mystery."
WEST END.
Scenic effects of surpassing beauty
and exotic charm are strong features
of "Dead Men Tell No Tales," the Vi-iagraph-Tom
Terriss special produc
tion, which will be shown at the
West End theater tonight. The set
tings form a gorgeous background
for the development of the stirrins
film drama, which is taken from the
famous novel of the same name by
K. W. Hornung, noted author of
" Raffles" and other great adventure
stories.
Some of the most brilliant of the
pictures were taken at sea. far out of
sight of land. Moonlight on he ocean,
wonderful marine sunrises, the sea in
many moods, give an amazingly fas
cinating atmosphere, which is worked
into the story itself. Against the calm
beauty of sunrise and set strange and
terrible events are portrayed, parts of
a plot which never loses its grip on
the audience.
The different colors "show up" dif
ferently on the screen. Champagne
color is favpred by many screen beau
ties because it "comes up"softly. When
choosing materials, the wardrobe de
signer carries a blue glass, which
gives the same color tone as the
screen. She inspects all silks and
other material." through this glass
before purchasing. Some shades of
blue produce a very pleasing and soft
white. Pale yellow and pale pink
are used for tablecloths, bedspreads,
etc., instead of white.
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April 1.
PARK.
Ben Welch, the well-known com
edian, and one of the featured play
ers in "Jimmie," the musical comedy
that comes to the Park theatre Mon
day night, went blind recently while
"Jimmie" was playing in Washing
ton. He has insisted on continuing
to play his part ever since, however,
and manages to do so without giving
any indication of his affliction. He
lost his sight when he left the train
upon his arrival in Washington, and
eye specialists tell him that his nerves
are dead.
A special rug nas been provided
for him to work upon the edges of
which warn him when he approaches
too close to the footlights. He is led
from his dressing room to the stage,
but from the time he leaves the wings
needs no assistance, except that of
the voices of those about him on the
stage. Nothing that he did in the
show previously lias had to be omit
ted, and he sings, jokes and dances
just as he always has done, without
its being in the least apparent that
he cannot see.
GOOD NEWS FOR MOVIE FANS!
What are the secrets behind the moving picture screen?
Does yonr favorite star like cereal for breakfast? Does she
get her gowns direct from Paris? How can you sell yonr scenarios?
The Times Amusement Page Editor has arranged with motion
picture favorites and authorities in film production to answer per
sonally through the columns of this paper the questions sent them
by the thousands of motion picture fans in Bridgeport.
Beginning next Monday this paper will publish the answers of
the stars and producers themselves to inquiries from our readers.
Questions that cannot be' answered in this department because of
pressure of space or other reasons will be answered personally
through the mails.
If there is anything about your favorite screen players or about
motion pictures in general that you want to know, write to Eleanor
Dale, Amusement Page, Care of The Times. You may use a pen
name for publication, but it is important that you give your correct
name and address in case your answer must be sent through the
mail.
SOCIAL MAIDS'
A GENUINE
HIT
(By Times Staff Writer.)
"The Social Maids" are the attrac
tion at the Park theatre for the bal
ance of the week and they should at
tract. Anyone who doesn't like this
show might as well give up the idea
of seeing a likeable show. "The Soc
ial Maids" offer everything a good
burlesque should have.
There is good comedy, and plenty
of it, the principal women are all tal
ented and ell attractive. There is no
weak sister in the lot, and it would
be easy to imagine the chorus as hav
ing been borrowed from a Shubert
review. George Niblo is the featured
comedian, and with his co-workers,
Johnny O'Donnell and Miss Helen
Spencer, who is a fast and snappy
soubret, much good dancing is fur
nished, and this was just what the
patrons were hungry for. It has been
many weeks since we have had a
dancing production. Miss Mabel
Blake added a toe dance to the carni
val, and she, assisted by Miss Anna
O'Donnell, demonstrated the fact that
a person does not have to be small
and trim to be graceful and light on
her feet.
The show is the fastest moving
burlesque of the season, and none
have been so lavishly staged. One
pink creation early in the first act
gave an Idea of the good thing3 to
come, but the real knockouts were
the costumes wo'rn by handsome Miss
Elinore Wilson, and the costuming of
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MOTION PICTURE EDITOR
The Bridgeport Times,
City.
EMPIRE?
W Continuous 1:30 to 10:30 JP
Today and Saturday
jg The Colossal Photo-Spectacle M
1 THE FATAL 1
4 flOUR m
jt( The Melodramatic Sensation of m
the Decade Produced, on a Scale 91
BS of Unprecedented Magnitude. B
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& ALL STAR C!-ST
Children in the movies receive four
hours' schooling a day, compulsory
under the public school laws. Their
teachers accompany them on "loca
tions." and their lessons are heard
between scenes.
ONE OF MANY
STARS IN NEW
BELASCO PLAY
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CHARLOTTE WALKER
No forthcoming booking will be
more welcome than that secured for
an engagement at the Park theatre
9, with a matinee Wednesday, when
David Belasco will offer his latest
production, "Call the Doctor," a new
comedy fby Jean Archibald, immedi
ately following his engagement at
the Empire theatre. New York. The
piece is expected to find a warm wel.
come at the hands of Bridgeport's
theatregoers, for it is said to be a
comedy of rare charm and timelines-s.
The. cast which will be seen in the
various roles includees Philip Meri
vale, William Morris, John Amory,
Janet Beecher, Charlotte Walker, Jane
Houston, Fania Marinoff, Mrs. Tom
Wise, Barbara Milton. Rea Martin.
"Pest" Verses!
Send In Yours!
More verses today some serious,
some funny, all good. Send in yours,
but make them short. There's till
Saturday at midnight to write the
best verse on the Pest who sits in the
movies and t.ells you all about the
picture. He has seen it before and
jhe wants to tell the world all about
it. More particularly iOU, if you
are within hearing distance!
Write your verses as you like, in
blank, free or regular verse, and
send them in. The writer of the
best verse gets two tickets to Poll's
theater, for next week's perform
ance. Watch next Monday's page for a
new pest. Next Tuesday the win
ner of this week 3 contest will bp
announced.
Here are today's verses:
IDEE WISHES.
I had a quarter and so had Sid
We went to Poll's to see "The Kid."
We sat next to a Pest
Who was telling the rest
All about the picture.
Says me to myself, says I,
If I were a guy,
I would kicck you so high
You would reach the sky!
JAMES DONNELLY,
52 Franklin street.
YERY CUBIST.
He would talk,
While I impatiently listened.
Not 'for a moment would his gab
lessen.
I wished his tongue would stiffen.
My wish it would not come true.
But I told the usher who
Thru the back door kicked him.
HERMAN FRIEDMAN,
406 Pembroke street.
A NEW ONE.
Of all the Pests I've ever seen,
The Moving Pest is one supreme.
She tries three seats in every row
Till the public sighs and wished
she'd go.
She finally goes back to her original
seat.
And there she stays till the show's
complete.
E. HEALEY,
157 Hough avenue.
THE ONLY WAY.
Mary Garden, the singer,
Went to see "The longer,
She sat next to a Pest
Who was telling the best
Ho knew about the show.
Jim Bones, the fighter,
Grabbed him by the collar and
said
"This is the way to go."
THOMAS F. DONNELLY,
52 Franklin street.
Age 13.
Senator Poindexter, in charge of the
Naval Appropriation Bill, abandoned
hope of having it passed at this ses-
NOTHING TO CROW OVER.
Cock-a-doodle-do!
The mistress lost her shoe;
The masters lost his pocketbook.
And don't know what 'to do.
Cock-a-doodle-do !
What will these people do?
They'll miss a first-run mov
film
'Twill make them cry: "Boo-hoo!"
POUTS
vauoeviu-e' L& photo-piayi
NOW PLAYING
WEST EiND
Tel. Bar. 7773.
TONIGHT )
Vitagraph Present;
"DEAD MEN TELL
NO TALES'
SEVEN ACTS.
(A Tom Terris Production.)
From the Famous Story by E.
W. Horning, author of "Raf
fles." Etc. .
Ecatnring CATHERINE CAL
VERT AND STAR CAST.
Spectacular Scenes of a Burn
ing Vessels and Mighty Explo
sion Destroving the Ship.
SAT. "A BROADWAY
BUBBLE"
NOTICE
Big New
Feature
Picture
Complete New Show
VAUDEVILLE
Dane
St. George's Hall,
396 Stratford Ave.,
Near East Main Street.
Sat. Evening, March 5th.
8 TO 13 P. M.
Watch Us Grow.
KEEUNGS NOVELTY
ORCHESTRA.
ADMISSION' 23o
SUNSHINE
GIRLS
In a Grand Musical Comedy
Production.
W ill and .ilarion Moore
Presenting
"WHERE'S THE RICE"
By Tommv Grav.
CiOLDEE and THORNE
"The Dancing Girls"
ALD1XE and WR5GHT
AND OTHERS.
NOW PLAYING
Charles
Chaplin
in the Comedy that Took a
Year to Make
Follow the crowds to
MONDAY, MARCH 7
Only One Performance
Direct from the Apollo Theatre,
New York.
A LAUGHING, PRANCING, SINGING, DANCING, GORGEOUS
GIRLIE WHIZ BANG!
HOT PROM NEW YORK TRIUMPHS
JKRTUmfWAMERSTEfN Znitcnittces-
KID
COMING SUNDAY
'OUTSIDE
THE LAW"
New Vaudeville Bill
A Musical Comedietta
MING TOY
WITH GIRDS A PLENTY
!I1IIIUHUIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIP
TEMPERING STEEL E
Is an Art 1
rz Hardening the Body Is a S
Science
WATER DOES BOTH
Experts Tell You How at the
I ATLAS I
1 TURKIS'H i
I BATHS
ADDED FEATURE
BENDEK & MEEHAN
Just a Couple of Men
Gone Wrong.
LEOX1E & GILLESPIE
In Operatic and Up-to-date
Song Selections.
JOE MARTINI
Wop Monologist
WAYNE & BELL
Novelty Dancing
i A T H E N E YV S
a a nhww
Ef WMTI
IN THE MUSKOMEDY REVELATION,
Amusement Calendar
A DAILY FEATURE.
PLAZA Vaudeville and feature picture, Charlie Chaplin in "The Kid."
Matinee and evening. Feature goes on at 1:30, 3:15, 6:10, 8 and 9:50.
Special music under direction of Carl Larson.
POLPS Vaudeville and featuro picture, Charlie Chaplin in "The Kid," a
great picture. Matinee and evening. Feature goes on at 1:30, 3:15,
6:10, S and 9:50. Special music under direction of Samuel Davey.
LYRIC Stock company presents matinee and evening "The Big Game."
A virile play dealing with a big husky who is suffering from the birth
mark of cowardice. ,How he finally finds himself and revenges and
punishes the villain -ho has-taken his wife from him makes an in
teresting play. V
PARK Matinee and evening, Joe Hurtig's "Social Maids," high-grade
burlesque, featuring George Niblo and Helen Spencer, whirlwind
dancers. Matinee performance 2:15, evening 8:15.
EMPIRE Feature picture, "The Fatal Hour," mystery play, with star
cast. Feature goes on at 2:10, 3:40, 5:25, 7:25 and 9:15. Also
comedy and news reels. Music under direction of Charles S. Ferrett.
WEST END 1241 State street. Splendid feature, "Dead Men Tell No
Tales," taken from the Hornung book. Catherine Calvert is the
lead. Comedy and news reel also. Evening performance only. Fea
ture goes on at 7:45 and 9:15. Organ music.
ELITE 2314 Main street- Feature picture, Wanda Hawley in "Her Be
loved Villain.'' Comedy and news reels. Feature goes on at
7:45 and 9:15. Evening performance. Organ music.
LIBERTY 1292 State street. Feature picture, Enid Bennett in "Her
Husband's Friend.". Matinee and evening. Feature goes on at 2:15,
7:15 and 9:15. Music by Beethoven Trio directed by E. Rhey Garrison.
HIPPODROME 1411 Stratford avenue. Feature picture, "The Birth
of a Race." A story of past, present and future. Feature on at 6:30
and 7:30. Music directed by John Reybock.
STRAND 1414 Main street. Feature, Nazimova in "Madame Peacock."
Performance from 1:30 to 10:30.
BROOKLAWN. Special orchestra music for dar. Ing.
CASINO Skating to good music.
"Movie" Goose Rhymes
The Little Girl.
There was a little girl
And she had a little curl
Right in the middle of her fore
head. When she was good she could go to
a show.
But, when she was bad, her parents
said No!" ,
A la Shakespeare.
Avaunt the maid who reaches for her
rubbers,
Puts on her hat, with flourish wide of
elbows
Arranging puffs and ringlets, while
behind her
Sit wrathfully her brothers and Bis
ters Muttering vain threats while still
the film progresses.
Away, uncultured one! Thou art de
spised !
A thousand plagues appal thee! Got
thee hence!
Confound the pest who rushes for the
doorway
Before the hero finishes his kissing!
May dire disaster e'er surround tlUB
human
Who seeks anon to compass the dis
comfort Of all respecting film fans by his
clamor!
The blackest blight descend upon his
head
And fill him ever with confusion!
The Black Sheep
"Baa, baa, villain.
Have you any wool?"
"Yes, I have, sir,
Some for the mistress I pushed in th
lake.
But most for the hero whose honor's
at stake."
STILL PLAYING
THE CONTINUOUS THRILL
THE BIG GAME
All This Week A Play Yon Should See.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Tlie Big Show Featuring
"TRUMPET ISLAND"
SEMON COMEDY PATHE NEWS
The Thrilling Jungle Serial THE SON OF TARZAN
Third Episode.
TWO SHOWS fi 8 P. M. ADMISSION 20o 30c.
NEXT WEEK
New York's Biggest Hit
THE ONLY GIRL
BY VICTOR HERBERT
America's Greatest Composer and Musical Director
SEATS NOW SELLING
ta DEtf WELCH
Prices 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50
SEATS NOW ON SALE
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY MARCH 8 and 9
MATINEE WEDNESDAY
j&nptre. 'Z)rAJcitr&, ZeaJ 6r6: CUizS
PRESENTS
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Distinguished Cast
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ILLIAM MOHRlt8 PHIUP MCR1VAUC
UOMN AMOfiV cIANC UOU3TON
FANIA MARINOFI" MRS. TOM VlSG
BARBARA MILTON RCA MARTIN
Here at Last
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
IRELAND'S GREAT LOVE STORY IN
MOVING PICTURES
Willy
Rielly
AND
HIS
; Colleen Bawn
MADE AND ACTED IN IRELAND.
MUSIC BY MALOXEY'S ORCHESTRA
DR. NORMA N THOMAS
Member of American Commission on Atrocities in Ireland, Will Lec
ture on Ireland's Contribution to the World.
Prices: 50c, 75c A few choice seats at 1.00 On Sale Now
Fifth Concert of the Steinert Concert Series
HULDA LASHANSKA, Soprano.
AND
REINHOLD WARLICH, Baritone,
IN A JOINT CONCERT AT
POLFS THEATRE, SUNDAY AFTER
NOON, MARCH 6th, 3 P. M.
Popidar Prices 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 plus tax
SEATS NOW ON SALE AT
M. STEINERT & SONS CO.,
915 Main Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
N. . . , . i . II, I
The play produce-d under xfe personal direction
or Mn Bolasoo
PICICES
Nights 75c, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50 Wed. Mat. 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50, $2
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TONIGHT
SKATING
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V
A S I N
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tion. DANCE FLOOR COMPLETELY
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Every Saturday Night
TWO ORCHESTRAS
Murray's and Perry's
Continuous Dancinii Until 12 Midnight
Big Time St. Patrick's Night.
PRIZE MASQUERADE AND NOVELTY PARTY
PRIZES GIVEN FOR THE BEST IRISH COSTUMES
TONIGHT
Dance with the
NOVELTY SIX at
Brooklawn
McCOrmack & Barry, Mgrs.
ELITE
Main & Charles St. Tel. N 952-4
7:00 TONIGHT . 9:00
WANDA HAWLEY
in 'Her Beloved Villain'
Realart
Adapted from the Famous
French Play "La Veglione"
COMEDY REVIEW