THE' OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, ? PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 19. 1920.
I
IKLNmAf H-BJ f t M B ; v il I
I lZP".r&'. : -US i I Mill . II I
VWitcn . :VU.: . ' -ir ,
i.': r l l - i 'ill
lmmi'mS rird:y:W- :-iuiimrL
it wi f. " gI-l Pieces iJI- -VV'V'i
csmmwJii -' Bii,,-,, iim m ' ! 41 r,c&t w. jjf J
bceiife. Worn SSSiSSSSSsss vrr-j i i i 'r
it9k I , , -I 1 ( M -
Stageland
Hl'JILIO There will be presented at
the Heillg theatre next Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday even
ings, with a special matinee Saturday, a
new play, at least new hereabouta It
had long runs at Geo. M. Cohan's Urand
opera house In Chicago and at the Cohan
A Harris theatre in New York last
season. . , ' .,
The title of the"ttfy is "The "Auittal."
It was written by Rita Welman. a young
genius. The play IS being presented by
the inimitable Geo. M. Cohan himself.
Before the play had .its initial showing
In Chicago, the noted "Yankee Doodle"
comedian "Cohanlscd" It. With his deft
teuohes Cohan made Miss Weiman's
script into a play that Is promised to be
Jo very good that the , patrons of the
telllg theatre the last half of the week,
those who enjoy a thriller, will' be sitting
en the edge of their 'seats during every
minute of the." performance. "The Ac
quittal" is 'a novelty in play writing in
(hst Its story begins where the ordinary
play ends. '
In presenting the play here Mr. Cohen
has selected an excellent cast. Jn the
role of the cub reporter, one of the
principal roles, will be , seen Harold
yermilye, who will be remembered for
his excellent performance last season In
that dellghtf 1 comedy, "A Tailor Made
Man." whefi he appeared as John Paul
Bart. Others in the cast ere t Marie
Louise Walker, Keman Crtpps. Charles
L, Douglass, Mildred South wick, Charles
Mason. John E. Sanders. Harriet May
field and others.
T AKKR When
the curtain rises this
XJ
afternoon on "At 9 :45," a "play un
usual and unique In title as well as
story; will find the Baker Stock company
entering Its third successful week of the
1920-11 season. It Is a play full of thrills.
exciting from start to finish. It is d.f-
ferent. decidedly so, than anything yetl
orierea ana is a real drama of marriage,
murder and mystery.
Director Qilbert declines to tell Journal
readers the story of the play this week
for it is a mystery, which la not Un
raveled till the curtain falls on the last
act The attention is held to the last In
this story woven by Owen Davis, a New
York playwright, whose first play made
him a fortune. He now writes for a
pastime and to keep the producers satis
fied. "At :" la much different, from
li
f"'KE ATING &
Mi'!;i;;i;ii,ii;i!ii:
LYE
MIXE AND IKE
1 BtuilNlNllNG THIS AFTERNOON I
Will
i"MB
I A Play With a Scratch
jreitest dramatic birjii- li "this min'j town'U the Lyric
Jiatinee. ' It starts at 2 o'clock -and you never 'want it to
ult. Prices to and 20 cents. i .i
Evening Show
I Every .TUESDAY Igt the COUNTRY STORE Wep .
Every FRIDAY night the CHORUS ROSEBUDS have their contest i
v'-:- rt - i! -flli failed k y
li v " v. 'V- w lU '"The Actual, ;'7'a s4
'WL
Davis' "Peggy Behave," which closed
last night after a successful week's run.
The Baker leads are exceptionally well
cast in "At 9:45" and Manager Gilbert
is enthusiastic over, the results which
will be forthcoming this week at the
popular Eleventh street playhouse, the j
new home of the Baker patrons.
The usual matinees today, Wednesday
and Saturday will prevail and the bar
gain night tomorrow promises to pack
another, house to see this unusual melo
drama which Is popular with many
classes., of theatregoers.
.The Baker orchestra has a number of
new offerings for this week.
LYRIC Ike not only takes all the fel
low's money away from him In a
little game but hits the loser over the
head with a bottle. Thia brings out the
police and Mike and Ike run to the
mountains for. safety. They find the
health resort named "The Black Cat"
and here they stay. .
,. The hotel's name is given to the extra
light opera , that opens at the Lyric this
afternoon. Besides the Irish-and the
Hebrew comedians there la a flock of
Rosebud rehorus girls who. sing, and
danoe and make joy for the fellows in
the back rows as well as those who are
able to get the front-row cushions.'.
There are an sorts of people stopping
at. "The JBlack- Cat." One , is a bashful
P MUSICAL
VL COMEDY
FLOOD, Ownerunwwtu,,mm"i
Star In
and a Couple of Meows
Start at 7 and 9
J
jv 5.
9
Isie l
If
tr3
LAGKGAF I
- i
farmer who comes with his city-broke
son. They afford a great deal of sport,
but all this comes to a close when the
sheriff hangs up a "Smallpox Here"
sign. All the help runs, away from the
hotel, but IX e iecomea manager and
makes his friend Mike chief dishwasher.
With all the comedy there are plenty
of catchy songs by the chorus and 'a
number of new hits by the soloists.
Vaudeville
ORPHEUM "Bits and Pieces," a mu
sical review, which in song, dance
and satire travesties six of New York's
principal theatrical successes, is the stel
lar act of the Orpheum show which Is to
open at the Heilig theatre thia after
noon for an engagement of only three
nights and four matinees closing with
TODAY TONIGHT AND
MON. TUES.WED.
NEARLY
MARRIED
A o"iiiaty runny rtvt act
FARCB OOMBOT FBATWRIlia
MADGE
KENNEDY
ISABEL! BHLLIH
A OOMMnv
SKO. I. MILLER
Bens yene Nevsr
MUfMOAL
OHMISTIES
. Oevrt MurJelans te
the King ef ss
HA DOOM AMD
ROBSUBI
."an Mi
ROYAL
..ITALIAN
in aowtts, actNca sub musio or
B";;hsunny; .
WALTER i3. ASH
.,WI2AR OP THI WURLTTZKR
OONTMOOUS rgRFOS)MAWCK TOO AT
the afternoon performance next Wednes
day. "Bits and Pieces" is sponsored by
Joseph Santley and Hassard Short and
the featured artists in the wonder pro
duction are Jack Patten and Loretta
Marks, who were the stars in its pre
miere on Broadway-, and who astounded
producers for the legitimate stage by
their artistry in actually Treeenting six
of their successes in a big-time vaude
ville tabloid. ,
From a scenic standpoint "Bits and
Pieces" is declared by newspaper critics
to be perfect, and the good taste of
everything makes It better than perfect
lllllllllfllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIlllIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIllIllllllIIIII
SCOTTI
AUTOHIO SCOTTI
REPERTOIRE
THURSDAY NIGHT, SepL 30 'Tosca"
WITH EASTON, CHAMLEE, SCOTTI, D'ANCELO
FRIDAY NIGHT, Oct- 1 "La Boheme"
WITH HARROLD, D'ANCELO, EASTON, ROSELLE
SATURDAY NIGHT, Oct. 2 Double Bill "L'Oracolo" and
WITH SCOTTI, ROTH1ER, D'ANCELO, CHAMLEE, SUNDELIUSj ROSELLE,
PRICES: LOWER FLOOR $5.00 BALCONY, FIRST FIVE ROWS $5.00
Remainder of Balcony
Lower Box Seats, $6.00.
Address letters and make checks and postoffice orders payable to Steers ot Comxn, Columbia
Bid?. Enclose self-addressed, stamped enyelopes for safe return of tickets. Orders win be filled strictly 5
in the order of receipt and seats selected as near desired location as possible. AO tickets sent at buy-
ers risk and only in self-addressed, stamped enyelopes. 5
BOX OFFICE SEAT SALE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
It such a condition is possible. The six
ucoessea that oonatitute thia musical
revue ar "Breakfast In Bed." "My Lady
Friends. "East Is West," "The Green
wich Village - Follies," "Scandal" and
Ta for Three." Each piece has Its own
Individual scene and each is as complete
as that of the orifinaL
Jack Patton and Loretta Marlta, stars
of "Bits and Pieces." are well and favor
ably known in the theatre. In vaude
ville they have presented a number of
kits and Mr. Patton has been very
moca. in evidenoe in musical comedy.
Terr Good, Eddie," "Love of Mike" and
"Prfncesa Pat" are among the produc
tions In whlob. be was entrusted witn
Important roles.
Remaining acts of the new Orpheum
how are "A Modern Simon Xjeg-ree," an
oddity of life, presented by Jack Mac
Bride and Marion A. Day l Dan Stanley
and Al Blrnes in "After the Club" ; Keal
Abel, the man with, the mobile f aoe ; Bob
Charlton, author of 'the famous sonr.
J.-Ia." and Julia Ballew in a feast
for faaMoaable) fancies the Brian ta in
"The Cream of the Movlnr Man." and
LaWteti, who has oridnal ideas in
Jug-gltna;. -
Klnerrams and Topics of the Day, ac
companied by the Orpheum's exclusive
views fa color of Oregon scenery and the
concert orchestra under the direction of
Qeorfe E. Jeffery complete the show.
"DANTAGES Recalling with accuracy
X the gorgeous settings of the an
cient Astee rule comes "Xoctriti," the
latest dance drama presented kT Ted
Shews, who with Rath s)C Denis es
tablished the famous school of dance.
Denlshawn.
Nothing has been left wanting in the
gorgeous production. It carries the au-
dtenot back to the almost prehistoric
days, sartha Oraham, - the latest r
ponent of dance to come from Deni
shawa, has been surrounded by an ex
ceptional company and the act wtn be
one that will mark an epoch lo popu
lar-priced vaudeville.
For those who love the latest in
"J ax, Steed's Syncopated 8eptet will
be presented under the personal direc
tion Of Harry Rogers. Anna Mae Bell,
the popular soloist, and Ralph Hertteln,
the widely known dancer, come fea
tured in the large cast.
Jarrew is an entertaining trickster
who brings his latest novelties and
patter with which to entertain. Gas
Elmore, musical 'comedy star, and Es
ther, a charming dancer, will appear in
their own creation, "Circus Days,"
which gives Mr. Elmore ample opportu
nity to show his skill as an entertainer,
while Miss Esther will be seen in a
series of dances.
Eddie Mack and Dot Williams have
something exceptional In their own
AN T
Uaeeaaled
Matinee
TtiiiTilli-Broadwey al Aider
Dany, III Twice Xlgfctly, 1 M4
POPCLAB PRICES
WXEX COMMENCING TOMORROW MATINEE
TED 8HAW5
"Xochitl
A pAUCE DRAMA BASED 0S AS A5CIF.5T AZTEC LEGEND
WITH MAETHA GRAHAM ASO OTHER ICOTED
DEMSHAW5 STARS
Steed's Syncopated
Septette
"Sp'cy Syncopations"
Jept
:y Sy
in
J arrow -
The Humorous Trickster
e
Mack and Williams
Vaudeville's Novelty Dancers
coicTnnjors ferfohmasce.
OPERA--'.CO
WITH
PRINCIPAL ARTISTS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS I
from
METROPOLITAN
OPERA CO., NEW YORK
ANTONIO SCOTTI,
HEILIG
THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
SATURDAY NIGHTS
(NO MATINEE)
DIRECTION
STEERS & COMAN and
$4.00 and $3.00 Gallery Reserred Seren Rows $2.50
To these prices the War Tax of 10 must
MAIL ORDERS NOW
dances. In which their . original stair
case dance Is featured. Howard and
Fields are widely known as minstrels,
and they will appear in their rmn of
fering, -A RagUiae Dining , Car," as
sisted by Ofcctr Lea
"The Lost Cry - with Juanita Han
sen, has reached its sixth, episode.
Witn today's continuous performance.
comm-mcing at 1:80, the local engage
ment of "A Uil'e Cafe" will dose.
,
TTIPPODROME Krollc. music and fun
AA in picture form will be me variety
of entertainment that win make up the
new bill at the Hippodrome today. .
t 1 . .u. vlll ni Tna . the
Royal Italian Five, a trio cf men and
two vounr women. Who . feature the
imiMIm nf Rnnnv italv. Their pro-J
gram embraces standard operatic se
lections, and they are also instrumental-.
ists. A Neapolitan scene will provide a
colorful background for the offering, the
press agent announces. -Taanella
Miller and oomsany Will prel
sent a rural emedy playlet. "The New
RAiniar1' hv Txrax Horan. The sketch
is said to offer a blending of comedy
and heart interest, ana
formerlv nrlma donna with "The Sleep-
Ins- TUsntv and the Beast" and Other
successes, wlU interpolate several song
selections,
ennn nd talk vou'va never heard'!
.-A ImmJt v rUMTMl. TP WIlSOB. "A
laughing success" is appended to' the
bilMnf of . Haddon ana iNormen, wn
Am.imr thatr affurin IS "all in fun."
Ulaa MnnnM nromlaM some Startling
new gown creations, and Jack Haddon'
songs are reputed to ee unique.
The Muelcal Christies call themselves
MrMr VinaMsns tts the King of Jas."
and they promise' a Jingling specialty
. . . . i .a
Composed Of popular ana jsss nreivi"
produced upon xylophones, fcraji and
ether Instrumerita
kJmAmm VMMfl In TiiiTlT Htmn.
a faros comedy In which a young wo
man comes nearly being tied te the
wrong man, will be the picture feature.
Camera Man la Author
Norman Dawn, a Universal director.
kAm in the Are-entlne. haa packed
a camera over every famous peak in
the Andes and Is as famlllsr with- the
romance, mystery and traditions of the
ai inirmii mountains aa any er
gon in fUmdora. Recently he wrote a
scenario wnicn ne nas uuea. im mu
of the Andes," and which will be used
. .tirriM vehicle for Frank Mayo.
As a director. Dawn Is responsible for
the production or 1 ne Asoraow mt.
axe." and "Lasca," recent screen suo-
cesBea '
AG E
FRE8E5T8
Howard and Fields
In "A Ragtime Dining Car'
Gus Elmore and Esther
In "Circus Days"
"The Lost City"
with Juanita Hansen
today
COXMEXCrXG AT lit
I1I1U
the
General Dire
ctor
ANB
THEATRE
Sept 30, OcC 1,2
ELWYN CONCERT BUREAU
"Pagliacci" -KINGSTON,
PICCO
Upper Box Seats, $5.00
be added.
Vet Jinds Marriage
Is Worse Than War
Kansas City. Mo.. Sept. 11. Three
months of married life wae enough for
P
STOCK
i
I mm. M
p lilGHTS-SUlie MOM. TCIES. 15T0 l.25
Startinff Today and All Week
THE MELODRAMA OF MYSTERY, MARRIAGE
AND CRIME
;
(fit (S)"
" v ' ii
A Laugh or a Thrill With Every
NEXT WEEK ."BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE
Joseph H. Bmalley. U. a Civil war vet
eran, who has brought suit for divorce
In the Wyandotte county, Kansas, courts.
Last November Smalley and Mrs.
Emma Bmalley. 6. were married. They
lived together three months. He draws
a pension of $50 a month. .,
He said: "It was worse than sl-'et"
HEILIGll
THll WTCCst
WED, THiai, riaL. aAV.
September 22-23-24-25
IpetHal Piles Hatteee !
GEO. M. COHAN'S
raoDccnoif or
ACQUITTAL
A Hew Play by Rita Wsssasss,
With
IT AHOLD VERMILYE
Of -A Tallev-Made Mat Fame
and aa excellent east voder
the personal seperrlsloa. ei
MSU OOHAJI.
rrenlara, tlN to lee.
Saterday
Matinee. IL te ee
TICKET OFFICE SALE OPEXS
TOMORROW
COMPANY
T.ofk of th
ORE PLEA
Clock
'j n
C9
BasrassBsssss:
- Willi! ')' 111,1 I HI'I T
.,i::!:il.i:;;t:l.i!!:iliii!l..ii.:i.iii!?';lnill1
., hi, ii iiwU
ease1 i
nuiiiiuiiiiHuuiuHiinmniuiiinniuinunnuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiioiiuiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiniiimiiiHiiu
7
V