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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1922)
'im: UKK: OMAHA. MM... .WHIU !.. VMS. World Theater Opens Doors; Chaplin and Rogers at Rialto Theodora' sit Sun: (iloria Snaiisoii IMas at Strand 31 n i 1 i lijrli' I5.iy I iMlnri'l ;U Mimmi; 1'iM.Ii-li Wir" ;tl lr.tii"li i: hi Hutlrr at World. By JUMN K. KI.NNLBECK 'Iht'atir rw in Omalui will lie Kjrleam this w'k with aniKmnemit'nt of mime of the hest attractions of the season. Prinstaiu-e. I here's Claries Chaplin. kinr f eorneily at the Rialto in "I'ay May." i" conjunction with Will Ujrers in "One Cloriotis Pay," a serirt-eomeily. Then there . "'l-'ooli.sh Wive."," featuring Knrieh von Stroheini at the I'.raiuleis theater; "Theo.lora." d.-pict-injr the love eseapade of one of history's infamous women, at the Sun theater; lavid Htithr in "Sitting on the World" at the new World theater, and (lloria Swanson in "Her Husband's Trade mark" at the Strand. Charles Kay is the chief at traction at the Moon theater in "The narnstortner," a .-torv of a "hick." So movie fans in Omaha have a wealth of entertain ment in store for them this week. Worlil Opens. tJi'fs .1 girl's ii'iipiiiii tn.ilili tier li.iir Arc lilomli s murp luklf thau KixU of fl.nktT pinj'ti'N'-oti ' lo ri(! Iir.uls Mirk to tlirir 111111 tiifiro loyal Iv titan ihoir lin Iitt-r and d.irkrr U-r-'f Tlicc will be finc-tiii v" will l' M -kin; wlicn (nt sc "SiHinij on ihr Woi'M" at tlio nnv World tlifatcr wliii'll ojx npd vilrrday. When t!ic whole oi hi little "hark honir" world ha turned against him. thinkinit tin lies of hi slacker Mal were true, t al I'liie'-. little red heacled friend, ny I'tdhrad. r-tood In- anil iiit "peiM'er" into his tlelei- Miinatinn to aveiiRe hi name and j reputation. lo.y Mood hy while tin hem "lieked the tar' out of the slanderer who stole his sweetheart while lie' was roup, as well as his fair name. ! And Rosy stood ly in the end while tne fickle sweetheart came hack to "marry her Cal after all." I! ut once was cnoiiph for Cal, the homespun hero. "Tell that to the marines," was his answer, and turned to little Rosy Redhead. And Rosy Redhcard stood hy for ever after. "Foolish Wives." "Coolish Wives." an extravagant picturization of life and adventures at Monte Carlo, made hy Erich vjn Stioheim, is at the Brandeis theater this week. In the lavishness of its sets, the absolute accuracy of its details and its unusual characteriza tions, it is reputed to outstrip any thing hitherto attempted for the screen. Miss du Tout, the blonde beauty who plays the wife of the American ecnsul, has heretofore been seen in starring roles in several Universal features. Miss du Pout was "dis covered" by von Stroheini. however, and her starring vehicles have been made since she worked in "Foolish Wives." "Theodora." Most of the so-called historic spec tacles have at one time or another in the course of the productions Da TODAY ONLY Continuous Starting at 12:15 MONDAY - TUESDAY BESSIE BARRISCALE in 'The Broken Gate" Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday "QUEEN OF SHEBA" Klrat Time at the Bargain Irlee Inc. Tax GRAND locusT TODAY PRISCILLA DEAN IS Yt5VY t i C7 ,. - "i ltt-0Lr .'H. A- ' 4 I I r P I ,Av-if S-liJs j a- '' Al . ii I Charles Chaplin 5 r shown the woman character 'in a dot, the fun is fast ami snhtlc. Kieatcr or less decree ff wanton-, Joel'; transformation from the nrs. Nothing of this sort is m'cii j farm hoy to the Thespian is ii.it in " Theodora." which oiens toilay it ural and latiKlialde, and Kay's ad the Sun theater. iniitrs will enjoy "The llariisionmr'' Theodora, thouKh t!ic daughter of j a they never had any oihis prc a lion tamer, was really one of the ) views productions, most hrilliant women in all historv i ' and at least after her marriage to I the r.mperor Justinian, was a model wile until tier one love altair Willi Andrea the commoner, which af fords the theme for Victorien Sar- j 1 don s immortal drama. 1 neociora s is 1 ja real romance not the fleeting ov I of a wanton, for she sacrifices her j power, her people, even herself, so j I tremendous is the power of her loc. 1 "The Barnstormer." In "The liariistoriner," which is current at the Moon theater, Charles Ray delivers some delightful satire on the barnstorming days of a few- years back. As Joel Matthews, a tanners son, his etiorls at making up at home and his first appearance at the bark of the stage should not be missed, and when the young "utility" man takes the pompous leading man for his hero and models his actions on what that worthy Worth Going Miles to See ARTHUR XXXf udeville&&, iTjr Six "Good Time" Acta V-CA " y LARRY REILLY VOv and Hit Players PlJ "The EndofThe Road" Wj nn DUNBAR AND TURNER rtl rfj SHAW'S SPORTING REVUE RJ DrA MABEL HARPER Assiited by Ethel Fitxpatrick 1M SWAN AND SWAN yVV HAYS GREATEST ORGAN Ernest Nordin and his World Concert Orchestra FOUR COMPLETE SHOWS TODAY VAUDEVILLE STARTS You'll Be PRICES WEEK .DAY MATS. Including Tax Gen. Admission (2,100 seats) .30c Mezzanine . 50c and Ptdiard Uditi0 Strand A vn 1 Rogers 7?iiMo "Pay Day.' Tav 1)av. Charles Chaplin has most popular day of month or vcar for the taken the any week, title oi his I. test screen otiering which opens today at the Rialto theater. The prime comedian, who has es tablished a classification limited to himself alone for unusual ami orig inal comedy, has evolved an entirely new line of gags and laughs for his latest comedy release. Will Rogers, the gum-chewing comedian and rope manipulator in vaudeville, "is the featured player with Lila Lee in "One Glorious Day," a comedy which will be shown at the Rialto this week as an added attraction. The story deals with "Ek," a wandering spirit which pos sesses itself of the body of a sedate professor, causing a remarkable transformation in that gentleman. NOW I ,h:.Tivo,i Continuous Proud to Say a 1 1 1 11 1 v m Children in Arms Not Admitted to the Evening Performances Program Summaru Wortd-Daid l?iii!rr in on the Win hi." Strand tiloru Saiin ni llulutir l rad ui.itk." Kiilto 1-h.irh t lutdiu m Day" ami Will K ki 111 Olorious l.iy." Moon l luiih s II.iv in "ller One I hi' I!arnslornnr." Empret T"d.v until I hut -! . May MeAwiy in "M.-ia!-;" k5m tiinii 'IhuisdrtV. "t ilt v l..nul'r." Brandeiit- I-. i- Ii vmi Mroheun in "1 ...dish tt'nr." Muse loda. "the Hainstorni (t;" tomorrow and Tuesday, "'1 he t'lokeu liate;" Wednesday through Saturdav. " I he Queen ot Shel.a." lltinior and pathos are comhiiied in this production. "Her Husband's Trademark." Gloria Suanson is the featured star in "ller lliishand's Trademark" at the Strand theater this wed.. The trademark in this jasc is a KotkcoiisIv -dressed wife. 'I he hus band is not wealth v, hut hopes to Mtain wealth by inakhiR a snow ot friend I wealth. However, a uimuai f,f both husband and wife returns ' i aid r gaining wealth and greatness, falls in love with the wife, and the husband, to promote selfish, financial ; ends, rather encourages the ro mance. The situation culminates in h very powerful climax in Mexico ! where, alter a thrilling tight with 1 audits the husband is killed and the two lovers find the triumph of their righteous unselfish love. Stuart Holmes plays the husband with all his old-time villainous, suave finesse. Richard Wavne. who is leading man in she role friend, is a former student University of Nebraska. "Morals." the the As a girl reared in a Turkish; harem, and suddenly, at 18. trans-j planted into an atmosphere of British; culture and sophistication. May Mc-: Avoy. in "Morals," which is show- ill the first four days of this week 1 OPEN mi Starting at Noon "The World yAr PH0T0PLAYS$C yyJ Exclusive Showing x L.lf Saturday Evening Post Story QV "SITTING ON THE yA pj WORLD" Wj LJLil "Surprises in AH Parts i jj 1 A of the World" jFj TV PATHE NEWS yCrT ia. Other Features Jr PRICES NIGHTS, SUNDAY MAT. Including Tax Gen. Admission (2,100 seats) .50c Mezzanine (reserved) . . . 75c It llif lMiire theater. ha one of the u'o-t aiipe.ihi k! and deliiihtml jiiinitiiuc iolt eer shown 011 the Willuni I), 'laxloi, who wus nnir dend m hi Hollywood home, di ! in-ffd tin liii ture. I'rdialdy our of the bc-t pet form '.met' of Chinese haiai let iatiou whiih has apfiand in this season's , I hutopl.n s r that of Hunt; I bin ehcinj placed hy lint Giassliv in lr j viil '. WiM.it' latest piodili tiou, j 'h'lftv t'audli's." whiih open lhut j day at 1 tie Kmpre theater. "Queen of Sheba" at Muse. 1 The love romance of the tuo.-i beautiful woman the world has ever known is told jn "The tjueen of Sheba" which take, the screen at the Muse theater for four days be ginning next Wednesday. Hetty lllythc has the leading role. Chatle Ray is the chief attraction j at the Muse theater today in "The 1 liariistoriner," a series of escapades j of a fanner lad. Bessie I'.arriasalc is starred in I he Hrokcn Gate." at the Muse tomor row and Tuesday. The star is shown as a sweet, sacrificim: mother who has bravely worked for 20 years in I order that her nameless son m'Kio be brought up with every comfort. Suburban Programs Grand. Today and Tomorrow 1'iiscilla Dean in "Conflict." Tuesday Betty Compson in "Pris oners of I.ove." Wednesday Herbert Raw linson in "The Man Under Cover." Thursday and Friday Charle Ray in "R. S. V. 1'." and "The Leather rushers," No. 1. Saturday "It's A Great Life." Hamilton Theater 40th and Hamilton Today and Monda) JAMES .OLIVER CUR WOOD'S "The Flower of the North" Also "Stanley In Africa" and 2-Rnl Comedy More Than a Theater An Institution 9 2:00 4:20 6:45 9:15 Is Mine 99 'On With Dance" Cries Los Angch'8 l.os Angeles, Aptil 15. New York has long been the theatrical center of the United States. But for two njsoiis tUne is now a constant procession westward df aclois and actresses, ! One tea 'on is motion pictures; the' ether i- dancing. I Almost everyone knows that l.o Angehs is the center of the great-1 v t aitistic industry in the world -motion picture prodiiitiou. Few pel sous .ct realize that l.os Angeles is t.ipidlv becoming the ren ter of another great art dancing. In l.os Angeles arc the schools of Frin st Itelehrr. greatest instruc-! tor of the ballet in America; Ruth, St. Denis and Ted Shawn, two f the best known dancers in the' world; Norma Gould, noted ex ponent of interpretative dancing; 1 Theodore Koslotf, Mine. Oirca-t Waska, Adeline I.eonc McAdain, ami many o'hcis. All the way from the Atlantic came I.enore l liic, Ina Claire and- its mm lr I "HER HUSDANDfe i llftii I tkademakk: i 'fir: mtM ;J tparamourvt Picture n " t - V u 2 U f I ill JjRESSED to look like a mil- ' " l ill j : j j llll So that the world would think " 8 k ' M r n LORIOUS GLORIA in L ' , ( '.njl llll a suPer " spectacular !jh i- -MJP A j picture story of throbbing (P3 'n M fh ( '. romance, adventurous ! jf 3 . " l mm ) I' ; thrills and luxurious beau- '' Ml (Xj ty. She wears, as the best ' M ;IX r dressed woman in New IcfIlK Msgl r-WJ j j ; York, forty gorgeous gown K W f si ! jj ; creations, the last word in j (i . jl Wonderful scenes set 7- K AM 'Mill n Savest an richest jrvmk J ,&J llp r New York and in a ro- , 'lLUm. I I ' Vy mantic ha- Jf -y gJ A? n r!iv l.dli.ni and Doiothv tnh t stud under Ruth St Denis To tin l eleste mIiiui) of ! It her come Mildred !t.im, l.H"l Demp ster, Marie I'tevo-t, l'ln!h llavel, Gladys Walton, Btlbt- Rhodes, "1'iaches" Jackson, Margate! Liv ingston, Jack Doiioi.iii and l'.uii"ii Samoniengos. To Koslul! come IVnv t oiup i ii. May McAvoy, Belie Daniels, 1 . 1 1 I.'-e and Agues Ayre, Jtl Adeline Mr Adam's siho,, j. Ji.ncski Rohenotl', lormeilv of th APOLLO 29th and Lenvenworlh "WAY DOWN EAST" FOUR DAYS, STARTING TODAY Showing today lit CU., fi :.'!. S;U. Monday, Tuesday Hint Wednesday, ;:)"i and '.' I". M Admiuion 25c and 15c A two-reel mermaid laughable comedy with a gay cast of funsters 66SPO01 They bet he couldn't stay all night in a wax figure museum but he did STRAND SUPREME ORCHESTRA Harry Silverman, Directing. Offering Easter Fantasia. Haupt at Organ. luipriial i.iii.ei oi He is now appealing m i"tn "the A't i'l I oe at'l l Hixiirtt D .lining." Shannon Dav and Ja in lu e I g.in ate nlhrr ihtiii 1 1 s - 1101.1 il l-o'lu s, iowrn - ho now ie n eil p'.tvils. Deri l IYmIii. ! .ihir damn, i plawng leading I..ICS 111 l Mill'., I ot up. to d.de spoi I ii' h t ie' I'.it '011 will tttid it Hi t. .ting. THEATER 99 Selznick IT-v: wm rod W ; m j wmm I I 1 I 1 "CONFLICT" Continuous show bejinninf at 9 p. y LP n C