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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: APRIL' 28, 1918. 1 I Bessy's Latest Barriscale Takes Up Dd Form of M agic in per Newest Plab of tife for Film Play " .N INTERESTING feature li A 1 concerning Bessie Barris- I ; -I I cale's play, "Within the r -4 Cud." is the historical ac- skiti flA i -,i mu L curacy : of a scorceress , J known as "Tea Cup" Ann. ' 2 ' ew year B ere real ly, existed in old and withered w'Tian who frequented the popular c and read the fortunes of their pt .rons from the leaves ,in their tea cf i. With the money so derived she pt chased necessities for her husband, w,.o was dying in a public hospital. Tti old woman's" husband had, in hu best days, been one of the most f :ou pair.tersyin the country and ht was respecea and admired by the .. r- I and'vrortien in the world of art. A. long-continued illness had ex hr jted what money he had saved and In was dying in poverty. This fact ' w: realized by the hosts of artists wiS visited the cafes where the old woman held seance, and, as a result, money was generously bestowed upon her. Monte. Katterjohn, in writing "Within the Cup" for Miss Barriscale, used the character of "Tea Cup" Ann to excellent advantage 'and her pro p'eciet made in the picture to a great ejc;nt govern the actions and emo-tic-j of "Thisbe Lorraine," the part pe: irayed by MisaBarriscale. Ciyt Brockwell will appear at the Kr. press theater this week in "Her Or. J Mistake." Miss Brockwell pre ei again a dual role two char c:m , tbat are entirely, dissimilar. Tk?s who view the picture will be surprised by the . change in Miss Prockwell'a appearance. In her sec end character she has changed her apf'arance almost entirely by making tip her. nose. She first appears as a wealthy heiress who has been lured away by a crook who is posing as a wealthy man. Some years later this , girl is engaged to the district attorney : of her city when the crook reappears tVi time in court. He is convicted. A young girl who loves him pleads for an opportunity to say goodbye. Hist Brockwell helps jier. Still later, when the crook escapes, he confronts the two girls. The ending is said to be ttirring and sensational. Bills for Current Week ftoa Bhowtnr it th Bun today tnd Mon ' 4ar f Carljrl BlacKwell end Evelyn Or. . ljr. I "A. Leap to Fm," atorjr of today. 1hn U an incident of the world war In thla nletnre. but it doei not form the main motive power for the plot - The atory rune ' wutiv to a logical but amaalnr eonoluelon, Ca the earn prorrara are Mr. and Mra. Sidney Drew In their latest comedy, and ta newest Bua ereen'telsKram. - On Tuea- y, Wednesday and Thursday Beasts Bar-r-cIe Is presented In her second great J aralta plsy. "Within the Cur." The Latin r oarter of Parla and the Bohemian smj v ef New Tork form the locale for the 'eery. It deals with the struggles of a I'wema whe is afraid of love because of a 're which she feels has been fastened ooa her soul. As an added attraction to tals program '.The Spirit of the Red Cross,' a special picture, made under the aupervl ron ef the Red Cross society of the United t(Uts. la shown. It shows the working " land the Idea of the Red Cross from every sngle. On Friday and Saturday, William 1 wmkU to starred In the first picture made t f km ewn company, the William Russell ; rodeetlOBS. Incorporated, entitled. "Hearts IZ2ARST-PATHE NEWS fraasi's ef Events, Csvered la Hears t , rathe News, Ksleased Today. , C.ST.AT LAKES, ILK It's moving day pvea Jsckias get this Spring habit, for with ' i f ami baggage tbey move from barracks lit taut eRy. ' ' r Ajar CIVENS. MASS. Into them, boys, I PV and ginger right from the start. lr'-'od boy are preparing m warm jesl is? Hvna, ., J- r '.rTSANO. CAL. Ever read about ths I , l lhrUa and SpOlsT Here it is and i vhsppeaa U eycUsta trying to reach .. v , , ,- ' ' "T9WSXX W AMERICA The air. e sr twsr an important feature of naval .jm, and the sailors leara bow to build wutged ,aan-of-wr., . TVAiaiNGTOK. D. C. America sympe 1 " 'tea with Chili in the untimely death of i ambassador, the late Doa Santiago Al- WASHINGTON, D. C Right up to the . r Hones, mighty Britannia rumbles its ' f and President Wilson aspects the big 1 monster. . , fKX ANTONIO. TEX. Bonds,, bonds, drive for Liberty never stops. Sec T 1 Adoe appeals to the "Solid South" t ewd eubscrtptior -- r "-u-N , f 1 t .X" or Diamonds," a thrilling drama dealing with a gang of diamond thieves, and Is parked full of fun, thrills and surprise. Blllls Rhodes' newest little comedy and the newest Sun , screen tolegrsm are also featured. ..' :. . Strand Owing to the popularity of the Charlie Chaplin comedy shown at . the Htrand theatet the last week, Managtir Thomas announces that for the' first time In the history of that house, he has held over for two mere days this comedy of all comedies, which will be presented In addi tion to Reiau Ilayakawa In "Hidden Pearls." stirring story of Hawaii, Not only has the Chaplit picture broken all house reoords at the Strand In Qmaha, but wher ever shown for that matter, such theaters as ths Strand In New York, for example, having done more business with this pic ture than any other time In their history. In fact, the business In Omaha was so large that President Ulank had to come over from Pes Moines to augment the ushers to keep ths crowd moving and Incidentally, of course, see thtt the new Rlalto was rushed all possible In Its construction. "Tuesday to Saturday comes Mary Ptckford In her latest offering, "Amarllly of Clothesline Alley," ssld to be the most humorous thing "Little Mary" baa ever done. Next week Enid Bennett In "Naughty Naughty" and that speotaoular etory of the Jungles, "Tariao ot the Apea." Vase Sunday and Monday the attraction' at the Muse will be Mabel Normand, In her latest photoplay, "The Floor Below." Ths question is, "What did Mabel find on the floor below T" A Sunshine comedy and Clara KlmbSU Young In "The Reason Why" will be the attraction for three days beginning Tuesday. It Is said Miss Toung Is at her best In this photoplay even surpassing her last play, "Ths House of Olass." Friday and Saturday r'the Lea children will be atarred In the Fox photoplay, "American Buds." The story la full ot comedy and Just ths sort ot play to bring all from ths baby up to see. Also ths fifth episode ot "The Eagle's Kye" will be shown. F.ach episode Is com. plets. They explain the system which the Germans had planned on bringing disaster to this oountry, but all fell through, thanks to our secret service men, Empress Gladys Brockwell, the William Fox star, will appear at the Empress theater for the first four dsys of ths week, starting today In "Her One Mistake." Mine Brock well presents again a dual role two char acters that are entirely dissimilar. The ending Is stirring and sensational. It Irs Brockwell does some very clever work In this play. "The 8ptrlt of the Red Cross." a motion picture by James Montgomery Flagg, produced by Jack Eaton for the American Red Cross, will be shown on the screen for the first halt ot the wejk. A Mutt and Jeff. comedy, the most wonderful laugh makers aver made, will also bs shown on the screen for the first half. For the last halt of the week the photoplay attraction will be a Metro photodrama. "The Claim," featur ing Edith Storey. Edith Storey has the role of Belle Jerome, who loved her baby more than anything else In the world, but didn't just see how she was going to take care ot It when her worthless husband deserted her. Hipp There will be but three changes .of program this week. Today and Monday offers Ella Hall and a typical caat of Blue bird players la "A Mother's Secret" The story telle ot a mother who married an English officer and. believing that ahe can not have social position with a child byher IDEAL "vt$ i Today and Monday CONSTANCE TALMADGE "THE STUDIO GIRL" ; CHARLIE CHAPLIN ia THE RINK" DUNDEE 52nd and Underwood Today at 3, 7 and 9sl "Make Your Blood Boil" en former husband, leaves the daughter In ( the United States. The manner In which she realises her mistake makes an interest ing picture. Tuesday and Wednesday comes Gladys Leslie, the girl with the million dollar smile, in a greater Vltagraph produc tion, "Little Miss No Account," promised to bs a comedy-drama that will be remembered. For Thursday and the balance of the week will be an all-star cast of players In "Ali mony." Ths story Is a dramatic ons, full ot romsnce, love and many tense moments that are promised to be so enacted tbat the Interest will not lag at any moment. Hamilton Jack Plckford In a Paramount picture. "The Spirit of '17," will be the at traction at this theater today. It Is a nplendld story, laid In a small town, and shows how a gallant youth and a mere handful of old war veterans uncover a Oer man plot and bring the offenders to Justice, It Is Just the sort ot play that Is enter taining and makes one glad ot having wlU neaaed It, A good comedy will also be on the bill. Monday comes Baby Marie Os borne In "Daddy's Girl." Lothrop Bessie Bsrriscsle In her first Faralta picture, "Madam Who?" will bold .forth at thla theater today and Monday. The story presents ths star in a role that. Is well fitted to her talents. The time Is during ths civil wsr, the star Is a south erner who haa entered the secret servlcs to avenge the deathe of her father and brother, and Is sent north to obtain In formation. It Is replete with thrills and love affaire that will prove splendid entertain ment. Tuesday will be Mary Plckford In 'The Little Princess," Suburban Peggy Hyland will be seen at this theater today In "The Debt of Honor." Other good plotures. Including a comedy wilt also be offered. Monday and Tuesday cornea Pouglaa Fairbanks In his latest Paramount Artcraft play, "Headln" South." This time the atar is a cowboy, and soms wonder ful scenes and effective horsemanship is so displayed with the humor attached to his clays that it is promised to ne a piay to be remembered. Wednesday. Clara Kimball Toung. Friday and Saturday, "Ths Kaiser The Beast of Berlin." . Dundee One - of the sensational photo plays of the season, "The Kaiser The Beast ot Berlin," will hold forth at this theatet today. Rupert Julian, who plaTs the title role, and also produced the picture has created a screen characterisation that will not soon be forgotten. The picture Is based on fact and fancy, while there la a story In terwoven around one Belgian t family and their experiences that Is well told. Apollo Nell Shipman Is announced as the featured player at this theater today In a Grsater Vltagraph feature, "Ths Home Trail." It tella a story of the big out-doors, love, romance and thrills. In connection will be Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle In one of his Isugh producers, 'JAt Coney Island." Mon day and Tuesday comes Clara Kimball Young In a story of love, romance and rail roads, "6hlrlcy Kays." Hippodrome Dorothy Phillips In a Jewel production "Pay Me," will be presented for the first times In Omaha at this theater today, at la a story of strong men and weak women, and with enough action and ro mantic episodes to please the most bless. Other good pictures, incltraing a comedy, will also be ehown In connection. . Monday cornea Florence La Badle In "War and the Woman," showing how a red-blooded Amer- HIPPODROME ' Today First Tim In Omaha DOROTHY PHILLIPS in "PAY ME" SUBURBAN 24th and Ames Colfax 2841 PEGGY HYLAND in THE DEBT OF HONOR" Monday and Tuesday DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS in "HEADIN' SOUTH" Fri. and Sat. THE KAISER lothrop; ?2l? Today and Monday ' (BESSIE BARRISCALE in "MADAM WHO?" Tuesday MARY PICKFORD in 'The Little Princess" HAMILTON -U2 TODAY JACK PICKFORD in 'THE SPIRIT OF '17" -MONDAY' BABY MARIE OSBORN in "DADDY'S GIRL" T EXPOSURES By Kilowatt THOMAS H. INCB, who knows more aooui making pictures than the arverage In dividual, confeasea tbat when It cornea to being able to photograph a wagon or au tomobile wheel, moving forward, he Is as I moras t as the roost unlearned of film fans.'- The trouble seems to be. according to Mr. luce, that while ths motion picture business has made tremendous strides, no body has yet been able to make a moving wheel behave on the screen. Observant pat rons of motion picture will recall that when a wheel that la supposed to move forward Is photographed and the finished product thrown on the screen, the darned old wheel sometimes persists in turning backward and all the Ingenuity of the most expert photographers does i not seem to be able to overcome this lllflslon. Mr. Ince Is very anxious to have some bright, clever young person with a scientific turn ot mind and a knowledge of optics and the phe nomena ot vision (whatever all that means), tell him just why a moving wheel Is the perverse thing In the world, when a motion plcturs camera Is grinding out 16 feet of film every second. The identity of the gentlemen who struck the late Mr, William Patterson arid ths precise age of Miss Ann are matters of common knowl edge, when compared to the reason of the misbehavior of a wagon or automoouo wheel In a motion picture. We can not see why they have not consulted the far famed (end justly so) Kilowatt, as he has ths recipe. No doubt the Illusion Is caused by the distance ot the spokes, being such that the motion Is faster than the shutter on the camera. Therefore, Watson, why .not construct a wheel with special spokes so distanced by experiment that this would not occur. Now Watson, the needle and we will proceed todeduce further. What! All out of the "soup?" Very wel), we shall wait then. " Enrico Caruso'a representative lsreported as offering him as a motion picture star. His services can be had for a single feature during the summer for $75,000. It Is under stood that seversl concerns havs the propo sition under consideration. Six thousand miles of film Is unreeled every month before fcnlted States soldiers svery month through ths national war work council ot the Young Men's Christian asso ciation. "The Kaiser The Beast of Berlin," Ru pert Julian-Jewel picture, has been novel ized in 10,000 words. "Cuddles" Edwards, a protege of Qua Ed wards, has been signed by Paramount for three years. Edith Storey has purchased an asroplane. She baa announced that she will enter the government service as soon as she is expert In the handling of the cratt. The Triangle reading department an nounces that during the first three months lean girl outwitted the Germans in the in vasion ot her home. Alhambra Margery Wilson Is announced as the featured player at this theater today In a Triangle production, "The Hard Rock Breed." The story presents tha star to good advantage. On the same program will be Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle In one of his latest laugh producers and the Hearst Pathe News. Mondsy and Tuesday comes William Farnum In a super de luxe feature "The Conqueror." Ideal Constance Talmadge , In a Select picture, ''The Studio Girl," will form the photoplay attraction at this theater today and Monday. The story Is a splendid one On the sama bill will be Charlie Chaplin in "The Rink." In which he demonstrates just how many' laughs a pair of roller skates can producs. Thursday and Friday comes a picture promised to be exceptionally good "Polly ot the Circus," starring delightful Mas Marsh. : v Grand Julian Eltlnga In "The Widow Might," Is the Paramount picture forming the attraction at this theater today, and, Is said to represent ths star's best screen work. ' Lonesome Luke will also be shown In a comedy. Monday and Tuesday comes wiiiiam. o. nan in -wolves or tue Kali. T ,1,1- . . 1 1 1 i , J 4u mi pivuuuwuu ii a io siiuwii iv a rauruac detective, who "cleans up" a division In tested with bandits. Kohlff Viola Dana In a Metro picture "The Winding Trail," will be the photoplay presented at this theater today. A splendid cast haa been rhosen for the support and a pleasing entertainment te promised. Mon day la George Walsh In "The Pride of New York," In .which the star snters the army and goes "over there." Tuesday comes Jack Plckford In one of the season's best pictures "Tom Sawyer," adapted from the Mark Twain story and firmed on the actual locations In Hannibal, Mo. , APOLLO 28th and Leavenworth Today Big Double Bill NELL SHIPMAN in "THE HOME TRAIL" , ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE in "AT CONEY ISLAND" ALHAMBRA ,11'" Today MARGERY WILSON in "THE HARD ROCK BREED" "FATTY" ARBUCKLE COMEDY Mon. and Tue. William Farnum lite I am? s Mm 6 m&" Oft? OC)TXta0 -iijBBfc'S '4-?WSP DAILY At itlS, 8:30, 7:30 and 1:15. . Supper Show Saturday and Sands? at 6:30. Today to Thursday . YT3L FOX Presents ' Gladys Brockwell "Her One'tlistike" Kapid Fire Crook Play. Beautiful Actress Thrills ia Dual Bole. - or of this year 3.&00 stories were read and It produced, a little over 1 per cent Dustln Fsrnum' says his Idea of bard luck is paying a bet at a soda water fountain converted from a bar where you made your bet while In your cups. The Boston Post last Sunday contained the announcement that Charlie Chaplin was recently married to his leading womau, Edna Purvlance. Director Harry Harvey was man-handled by a lion at the Universal zoo, when he at tempted to rescue Maris Walcamp. Em ployes finally succeeded In driving off . the animal. . . THE INEVITABLE. By Dick Willis. The man who talks to ladles with his bat upon his head. The man who sits up, ' tries to tell bis secret falls back dead! Ths fearful fire, the falling hut, the rescue, all In red, .. The poor' girl In expensive nightie, sobbing by the bed, Ths ragged waif with dirty face and hair in lovely curls, The dormitory full of cutest pink pajama girls, The little splke-mustachcd counts, and tall bearded earls, The crook who steals the necklace which Is formed of perfect pearls. The vampire with those clingy clothes who smokes a cigarette, j The deml-mondalne with the furs 'and long earrings of jet, Ths juvenile who loses all at cards Nor on a bet, The girl who's rescued from the waves whose hair's not even wett The western barroom scene with dance- girls and a stirring fight. Ths moonlight on the water, colored blue to prove It's night. The ma-ln-law Who's angular and mean a perfect fright. The kid who leads her parents from the wrong path to the right. The plot that's full of horrors and which proves to be a dream. The puppies In a basket and the kittens licking cream, Ths girl who puts her hand to mouth to stifle up a scream. All these we see three-sixty-five days on the movie screen. Beautiful Olive Thomas, and wife of Jack Plckford, was seen, staggering under a huge load of American Beauty roses the other day at the studio. It was raining pitch-forks, as she dashed Into her car. "She walled, "I've been cheated. It's John Mc Cormack. He cheated me." And she was right. The great tenor had promised to visit the dainty beauty at the studio, and because of the rain he sent the towers In apology.. Mae Murray Is now queen of the newsies. The other night in Los Angeles she led a party of over 100 newsboys to the movies. At last a nonsuperstitlous actress has been discovered. She is Ruth Clifford ot Universal. Miss Clifford recently went to Truokee, Cal., to film some snow scenes. On the train she occupied berth No. 13, and on her arrival at the northern California town, was assigned to room 13; from her window she counted 13 railroad cars side tracked, and the next morning the express man arrived with a package on which 13 cents were due. "Nothing scares me," said the pretty actress as she walked under a ladder. Herbert Brennon, now In England, turn ing out a big romantic war picture for the British government, haa sent a cable asking for certain playera over here to arrange to depart at once for England. Griffith has already released' his war drama, "Hearts of the World," with English' capital reported backing It. John Ince Is reported as out to make a big war picture, and Ralph Ince, now in New Tork, la understood to have a war propaganda film under point of prepara tion. For "The Kaiser The Beast of Berlin." the Jewel productions at Thirteenth and Farnam, had a poster In the window, with the kaiser's picture in the center and the wording "Warning Persons throwing at ROIILFF 2559. leavenworih Today VIOLA DANA in "THE WINDING TRAIL" i Tuesday JACK PICKFORD In Mark Twain Story "TOM SAWYER" GRAND 16th and Binney TODAY AT 2, 3:30, 6:30, 8, 9:30 JULIAN ELTINGE in "THE WIDOW'S MIGHT Don't Forget the Matinee Monday and Tuesday WILLIAM S. HART in "WOLVES OF THE RAIL" 15S-HOME. OF THE BIG "INBAD, THE SAILOR'' Presented hy ARTBXB HUSTON CO. Spectacular Fantasy on Modern Arabian Knights. RAWSON & CLAIRE "IN THETJEt TESTEBDAY" Singing and Talking. MARSHALL & COVERT Darktown Dancing Masters. JANE Eccentric - -THE SPIBIT OF THE BED CROSS" Motion Picture by JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG Showing What is Happening "Oyer There" to lour Boy, Tour Neighbor's Boy. Splendid It ork American ! Kea vTusg is BID FISHEBS LATEST MUTT AND JEFF CABTOON. thla poster will not be prosecuted." but as It was on the window, people had kindly been retraining; for fear of breaking the window. However, there was one small newpboy who continually kept running In to Manager Calvert, and was very anxious to know Just when they were going to put up a poctor where he could let his patriotic fervor ex tend Itself. There are now plenty of them around town, and although It'a been a long time since we made mud plea, we would be perfectly willing to dirty them, to perform the aforesaid operation, and with the mud, our hands would be cleaner than "The ilad Dog of Europe." There was great doings at a Los Angeles theater after ths first chow the other eve ning. A benefit was put On for the focal chapter of the Red Cross, and the house was sold out. A dnndy entertainment 'was put on by the film folk. As usual Charlie Murray was mas of ceremonies. Frank Keenan made the opening address, and "Doug," Fairbanks showed hia third Liberty loan film, which is a dandy and should cause the dollars to float In. Charles Ray was quite a busy man ushering the people to their seats. It seemed as If everyone wanted to be shown -where they were to sit by him. During the Intermis sion he donned a white suit with hat to match, and sold those well known "hot dog" sandwiches. Twenty some odd dol lars were taken in by him, and with the 'hot dogs' selling at 10 cents apiece it can be seen that he was handing them out as fast as they could be made. Two films were ehown during the entertainment, one an old Keystone comedy with the original cops, and the other cut-outs of all the stale in the various studios, made Into a picture Today V CflBLVLE BLACKCTELl IN "A LEAP TO FAME" A Picture With a Real Punch Sidney Drew Comedy News Weekly TUESDAY-BESSIE BARRISCALE TODAY AND MONDAY Held Over By Unprecedented Demand CHARLIE CHAPLIN In His Only New Comedy "A DOG'S 1 PLUS SESSUE HAYAKAWA w HIDDEN PEARLS A Thrilling Tale of Hawaii and All Its Splendor DOUBLE SHOWr-25 KANE Comedienne. ,actitIi1B'""B LIFE' with comedy " titles conceived by Charles Murray. Everybody Is reported us having had a great time. and. a large sum Mas' realized for the lied Cross. That's protty good stunt for some Omaha thai ' man . r. as sem .m m nm rw. ftw-s ng- s Admission 10 Cents Today and Monday - ELLA HALL in " "A MOTHER'S SECRET" Tuesday and Wednesday - GLADYS LESLIE in "Littfe Miss No Account Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. ' ALL STAR CAST IN "ALIMONY" "The Tie That Burnt" Monday Continuous Erery Day , Performance 11 to 1L Bring the Children. STARTING THURSDAY Metre Photodrama, "THE CLAIM" frith x EDITH STOREY Story of a Child's Claim en Mother Lore. i r it A