Variety (March 1926)

12 VARIETY WOMEN'S PAGE Wednesday, March 10, 10*3 AMONG THE WHEN BY THE SKIRT Model Dresses Not Practical Collren Moore's picture "Irene" Is more a fashion parade than pic- ture. Although the models shown were beautiful, only a few were prac- tical. Miss Moore, aa the leading model, wore one little flapper dress of pink shimmcry satin made with a box plaited skirt and Jumper like waist with a short square Jacket. A brown brocaded velvet had a sumptuous trimming of red fox. The model was coatlike and worn with a red hat. A green taffeta was made with a buffante skirt. The hem was cut in scallopes and each scallop was a huge open circle. A fluffy evening frock suitable for a debutante was of row upon row of ostrich. A plush evening coat was oddly made inasmuch aa It had no front. The trimming was white fox. Eight girls posed In other gowns all too exotic for anything but revue wear. Some were the hooped variety and others smothered in fringe. Irene Is well worth aeeing and should attract women of all walks of life. LADIES OF THE ENSEMBLE By ROSE ADAIRE Alice "Wood Is leaving "Sweet- heart Time'' to play Betty Comp- ton'a part In "Merry Merry" which leaves the Vanderbllt March 13. Ona Hamilton has Joined "Tip Toes." She was last seen in "Lady Be Good." Well Dressed Show With Lifted Number A very well dressed show Is "The Talk of the Town," at the Columbia last week. The opening chorus had the girls in white and silver one- piece tunics. With the bare legs it made a striking picture. Short black satin skirts had white tops. Of pink, blue and yellow ruffles were another set of costumes. An Alaska number had the girls In white plaited skirts and red vests. White satin capes hung from the should- ers. A Charleston was done in purple velvet embroidered with diamonds. Green and mauve was another color combination made with apron effect In ruffles. The second act in a cafo setting had the girls In different colored taffetas of the lighter shades, made with full skirts. Marie Vernon, a prima donna of the old school, was well dressed at all time*. For her specialty, a blue chiffon was embroidered In vertical panels. A silver creation was draped to the front. Angelus Lee was the soubret In the usual clothes worn by the soubret of a burlesque company. Alvla Baker pleased with a nice voice. One dress worn by Miss Baker was of white chiffon made full with a skirt decoration of orange petals. Gertrude Hoffmann wandered into the Columbia at the matinee at- tracted by the word that a number had been lifted from the Winter Garden show. And sure enough, there was the bathing formation. At the Hip Charlotte Greenwood easily carried the honors of the Hippodrome bill this week. She first appeared.In a gold coat made simply with collar and cuffs of mink. Underneath was a neat little frock of peach chiffon. Miss Greenwood sang a couple of songs, going then Into her excruciatingly funny bathroom sketch. To speak in vaudeville vernacular, the audience were lying In the aisles. Miss Greenwood's pajamas were mauve banded with lace and edged with blue ribbons. The girl of Demarr and Lester wore a chiffon dress of one of the burnt onion shades. The full skirt had a trimming of ostrich with a hat trimmed the same. A white chiffon dress followed, made with Just one layer too little. The bodice was diamond studded. A black velvet tunic had a row of fringe at the belt line and also the fringe was used for a trimming at the back. Diamonds also sparkled on thin costume. Rosa Low, with a pleasing voice and perfect miction, was In the popu- lar chartreuse green taffeta mado with a hem of chiffon. The bodice carried a bertha effect, embroidered in colored roses. A young woman at the piano was In black velvet and rhlncstones. The girl of Harrington and Green, a miss of color, has the very good taste to use no makeup. Her dress was of pink chiffon. Alma Nellson has an act similar to Adelaide Hughes inasmuch as ■ho uses several boys doubling with dances and orchestra. Miss Nellson was admirably dressed three times. A mauve chiffon had tiny ruffles In several shades put on In sections. The long, full sleeves carried the same effect. Flame color was the second costume In chiffon. The ballet skirt was composed of row upon row of tiny ruffles. Diamond banding \ 1 in vertical lines. For the final© a short alrver skirt was over a black satin tightly fitting bodice. The limbs were encased In work pants. Ann (Sparky) Wood had a birth- day party recently. Lucille Moore and Trudy Lake are going In Schwab and Manuel's new show "Queen High." Betty AVright, "Sweetheart Time." has been threatening to change her name for a long time. It's happened now and she will here- after he known as Betty Wright, Junior Flora Watson, the ever faithful gum chewer. bobbed her hair and had a permanent. Ethel Maye wants one, too. but the girls think she looke so cute with a Dutch cut. The club formed by the choristera of "Sweetheart Time" and "Tip Toes" will demonstrate their riding ability in Central Park. They are undecided about the name. Sug- gestions are welcome. Ann Eckland, "Tip Toes," claims she could get to the theatre much quicker on a kiddle car than the B. M. T. But no date has been set for the race. Polly Schaffer, Vivian Marlowe, Ruth Conley and Mo'ly Morey (The Big Four) of "Merry Merry." have never failed to have luncheon to- gether once a week through the en- tire season. Of this quartet, all of whom are understudies. Molly Is the only one who hasn't had an op- portunity to play a part. Marcla Bell is going home to Bos- ton over the week end. Marcla Is In "Tip Toes" and will gladly de- liver all messages to any friends. That's fair enough. Edith Hlgglns Is at the "Silver Slipper." Anita Banton and Ger- trude Crouch of "Vanities" have been appearing there on special nights. Who said a woman can't keep a secret? Olivette Florentine of "Vanities" has been married to Don Lindley since October. Ina Claire's Clothes Ina Claire's clothes deserve ali the press notices she has received. Miss Claire as "The Last of Mrs. Chcyney" at the Fulton Is dressing the part delightfully. The models have been widely advertised and one store on the Avenue has every one In sizes from 14 to 18. The first act gown Is of shaded light green chiffon over white crepe de chine. A double bow of the shaded chiffon forms a drapery coming over the shoulders to tie In a bow. Very odd was a necklace of heavy gold links with slave brace- lets to match. The second act found Miss Claire In a pink evening frock made of solid crystal In horizontal bands. The gown seems to be In one piece but close Inspection reveals the top Is no less than a Jumper. The rose pink pajamas have become quite famous. The long straight pants have a velvet coat and chiffon sleeves. The last Jumper effect street dress will be widely copied but only the slender should adopt It. John Gilbert's Suffering John Gilbert arrived at the Embassy theatre with Norma Shearer. Lois Wilson and Richard Dlx. The occasion was the premlreo of Mr. Gilbert's newest picture "La Boheme." Just before the picture started the three guests of Mr. Gilbert leaned over and shook the star's hand, wishing him luck. The nervousness Mr. Gilbert displayed during the picture made one wonder was It worth the agony he was evidently suffering to como all the way across the country. In language none too elegant Mr. Gilbert sweated blood. He mopped his brow, his face and his neck for the two hours the picture consumed. While "La Bohemo" will not go down in movie history as a good pic- ture, Mr. Gilbert walks away with the film's acting. Lillian Glsh Is fairly smothered. Miss Glsh was never Mlml. The picture If It falls has only the adapter to blame. Such liberties as were taken with the story of "Boheme" were a crime. If the story of the opera had been followed the success would have been bo assured the royalty on the music would have been a small Item. "La Boheme" required the Boheme music Just as much as did "The Merry Widow" call for "The Merry Widow" music. A Fine Fault But one trouble in the Richard Dlx "Let's Get Married" picture, <t Isn't long enough. It could run on for hours and still be amusing. What a privilege It must be to play opposite Edna May Oliver. Miss Oliver has a comedy scene, the funniest ever on the screen. Her role here Is not unlike that she has In "The Cradle Snatchers." A gorgeous crystal evening gown Is worn by this talented girl. Lois Wilson ably assists Mr. Dlx, but her clothes aren't up to the standard set by the pic- ture leading women. They are too quiet for an up-to-date society girl Miss Wilson wore Just one outfit that looked the part. It was while driving a runabout Miss Wilson wore a krimmer trimmed coat and cap. Other costumes were mostly sport models. In the Impromptu wsddlng the bridal gown was an ugly lace affair. Marlon Dowllng Is out of the hos- pital and Is going home to visit her mother In Philadelphia for a rest. The girls In "Tip Toes" nearly fainted when Diana Hunt appeared one evening before half hour. Diana Is doubling at the 300 Club, doing a Russian specialty. Marlon Swords of "Sunny" has a beautiful new diamond ring. She isn't ready to say who. Lorna Summervllle In "Sunny" refuses to use the elevator In her house. Lorna walks up six flights of stairs and says she will continue to do so as long as the scales keep going up. Florence and Margaret of the Hoffmann girls at the Winter Garden went swimming at the Shelton Pool. Hetty Wright of "Sweetheart Time" and Teddy Dauer of "Tip Toes" Joined the party. Poor Teddy has had sore ribs ever since. NORMA IN GREEN Miss Shearer's Sports Outfit Panics the Loop Chicago, March 9. Norma Shearer, Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer star, gave Clcago women a knockout drop with her outfit dur- ing her stopover here on her way from New York to Hollywood". The popular actress was attired In a green sports suit, green hat, green moroccan leather purse, and a green silk tie held at the front with an emerald. Envious charges that It was sheer plugging for Mike Arlen were denied by Miss ' If you don't advertise in VARIETY don't advertise THE DRESSY SIDE By SALLIE Funny Farce' The regrettable thing with "Let's Get Married." the screen farce t. that Edna Mae Oliver's role Is so small. Miss Oliver Is very funnv besides a natural comedienne. She plays the brief role of a severe look- lng buyer of Hymn Books. Wild for night life she causes a riot In the Cafe Prodo where Richard Dlx escorts her to prove to his Old Man that he can make good financially. Miss Oliver Is stunning In an outfit of cloth of silver evening dress, cut very decollette. embroidered in pearls, and one-piece princess. It i a short. Over this she has an exquisite coat of the same silver with dees embroidered medallions of gold and pearls. A white fox collar and hues cuffs and silver pumps with nude stockings are worn. In Miss Oliver's living room at the Rltz she Is In a simple black afternoon frock with good lines. Fresh flowers and pretty pillows give the room a homey touch. Lois Wilson plays the conventional romantic heroine. One's first glance of her Is at the wheel of a smart looking roadster, wearing * gray sport coat trimmed with krimmer and a small krimmer turban. The good photography shows her dimples to advantage. On the roadside the meets Dlx and the plot thickens. Miss Wilson Is next at the Club Prodo In a silver outfit that's very elaborate and In excellent taste Her type calls for simplicity In dressing and she lives up to It. Her silver dress Is girlish with a bit of em- broidery and cut V. and sleeveless, with a knee length skirt. The wrap around wrap has fur to top It off and Is most flattering. "Let's Get Married" is rapid, good clean comedy and one of the best laughs of the so far as pictures go. Limit for Fashion Show The director, Alfred Green, has gone the limit In directing "Irene. 1 ; The Fashion Show Is not only lavish In' costuming but In color as well as detail. It's tremendous photography and an eye-feast as well as for the ladles a spring and summer suggestion. On the whole the picture Is corking, full of entertainment of varied variety and should satisfy the mo»t fastidious. Colleen Moore is given much scope, she Is well cast and a splendid actress. Kate Price as her mother, Is Just the human loving Ma and a scream, wearing working clothes set In a frame that In the outset spells poverty. Miss Moore thrown on her own lands a Job finally In New York and Is sent to" the luxurious home of the Marshalls. She is wearing a working girl's outfit of suit, blouse and small hat. She models in Madam Lucy's Dressmaking Establishment. That reveals many manikins dressed In fashion's latest. After three weeks of schooling Miss Moore realises a real ambition In developing grace and looking stunning In the clothes worn at ths Marshall Dress Party, most elaborately staged. The colored effects are beautiful and the clothes of cloth of gold, sliver, chiffons, velvets mads evening and semi and the numerous elaborate fur wraps are gorgeoua' Miss Moore looks her best In a refreshing green chiffon with tiny basque and full skirt. A small straw hat Is on her black bob. It is trimmed with rosebuds and a real green Paradise fan Is carried. Most of the headdresses worn In the Fashion Show are of Paradise. A miniature lake reflects all beautifully. Guests wear elaborate evening clothes. A number of entertaining episodes In this cracking good comedy, plenty of pathos as well as humor and "Irene" Is a treat. ' » Society Girl in Simple Gowns "The Cave Man" Is fairly amusing. Marie Prevost, the bored society girl, while not giving a brilliant performance, on the whole Is the beat of the cast. She wears a few simple clothes. Phyllis Haver and Etta Hopper In small parts do well, wearing clothes of no importance. Alice Joyce Must Hold Up Picture "Dancing Mothers" has lost Borne of Its pep m the filming. If success greets this film It will be due to Alice Joyce. Conway Tearle does badly as the he-vamp Jerry Naughton. Little Clara Bow Is the young flapper to perfection. Norman Trevor, although not featured, dominated the male characters. Miss Joyce Is perfectly gorgeous In a Francos gown of white satin and (Continued on page 13) HA-HAING PROHIBITION (Continued from page 1) late, been facing the problem of accommodations. As a result, It has gotten to be the smart thing for ladies of the whisper-lows to stand right up at the bar and rub shoulders with the men at the free lunch counters and at the wet rails. There are still a few speakeasies which operate cautiously and with some pretext at discretion via mem- bership card. Where this Is the case, a small ante-room Is generally utilized for identification before ad- mittance through the locked door. This has created a funny situation at times where the doorman has been forced to insist on "step lively" from the exiting bunch to admit the newcomers. Comment on the admission card thing is a new slant as there are so many wide open places with not even a hindering door to' stay the thirsty ones welcome, that those insisting on Identification are los- ing out. The reason for such seem- ing carelessness is explained through a syndicate of bootleggers operating a string of speakeasies. Caution is unnecessary. In the event of padlocking, a switch to an affiliated barroom is all that is necessary. The tip-off on the new location is easily made. In several cases, the bar is liter- ally moved from one room right next door Into a new business "office." When the padlock on one room ex- pires, business Is again resumed. This method of playing checkers with the government has become a fact from observation. Moving from one floor to another, or across the roof to an adjacent building, or next door, are the simple expe- dients. It takes time for the gov- ernment to function on legal pro- ceedings. There are several ways to stay the time for defense. When the 20 days of final leave have al- most expired, either a consent pad- lock is arranged for or the premises altogether abandoned. Operating under various corporations and making the various barkeeps osten- sable "officers" eliminates, also, an attack from the government for per- sistent Volstead violation. LIFE WEARY (Continued from page 1) through the efforts of local news- paper men. According to information gath- ered by the newsmen, the girl has a mother and father living in Nash- ville. When she was 15 the girl married a man to whom her par- eras objected and they became es- tranged. The girl's married life was soon blasted. Shortly after she separated from her husband and gave birth to a child. To support the baby she turned to the stage. Last November she was In the chorus of a musical comedy stock outfit which played this city. The manager skipped with the funds, leaving the company broke and stranded here. At this time Miss Clark was 111 and missed several performances. She was also wor- rying about her child which died shortly before she came to this city. she got the $3.18 to pay her fare from Waterbury to New York nobody seems to know. She only had been back In New York a short time when taking the poison. She told a number of people here that she was "sick of living." As no Information could he gained by the hospital authorities the girl's remains were placed in the Potter's field early this week.