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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 4, 1922)
THE HEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY, JUNE 4. 1922. Forthcoming Pictures Presage New Era in Cinema Industry Fairbanks and Ray Lead With Clean Stories Splfmlttl Kntrrtainmrnt on Oniulia Scwns Thin Week Norma Talmatlge at Sun Hi lie Daniel at Strand. By JOHN E. KENNEBECK. Smilin' Through," the tweetent cinema story ever told, was the compass needle that proclaimed an era of new pictures was at hand. Norma Talmadge's master piece presaged the renais sance of the films. Movie producers and story writers saw the handwriting on the wall and almost at once be gan the making of better films cinema stories that be spoke a moral and impressed a nation. Will Hays' new order of things in the movie industry was effective! What the near future holds for movie fans may be gath ered from a glance over wire reports from studios about forthcoming pictures. Betty Compton is making "To Have and to Hold," which really should be an enjoyable fea ture; Rodolph Valentino is in the midst of "Blood and Sand," said to be an adven turous and snappy picture: "Borderland," a story of spirits, is Agnes Ayres' pres ent vehicle, which is sched uled for release this fall. "Robinhood" is Douglas Fairbanks' next characteriza tion. Then there's "The Old Homestead," "Nice People," "Pink Gods," "The Bondboy," featuring Richard Barthel mess; Charles Ray in "A Tailor-Made Man." "Suzan- X-'y M ' i 3srV Com soil Be6e JDdinie2& - S4idiri3 &row me Vernon-Smpress Alice JerrTj-VWuse. jRobevi 7tfc7tfimm7bon znyvz2ion7rniZoTZ'tA Program Summary na," 'Omar, the Tentmaker," besides numerous other pic tures of the "better" type in the making. Offerings at Omaha movie theaters this week are replete with entertainment, fun and drama. Cotnpson at Rialto. Betfy Compson's beauty is dis played in a greater variety of cos tumes in her most recent picture, "The Green Temptation," which opens at the Rialto theater, than in any picture she has ever done. As'Gcnelle," the Apache, she is vivacious and daring. Her "Columbine" in the panto mime dance with Theodore Kosloff, is piquant and dainty. As the Amazon warrior, in an other striking dance, she is bold and fierce. In the costume of a Red Cross nurse, she is quiet and sympathetic. As Paris' most noted actress, she is haughty and proud. At a mask ball given by one of Long Island's social leaders, she is the statuesque Grecian maiden. The dancing costumes are gor geous and display Miss Compson's beauty and talent as a dancer to a marked degree. Theodore Kosloff, Mahlon Hamilton, 'Mary Thurman and others are in the cast. Norma at Sun. Ethel M. Dell's novel. "The Safety Curtain," dramatized by Sidney A. Franklin and Paul West, will be shown at the Sun theater the first four days of this week, when Norma Talmadge is featured with Eugene O'Brien appearing as her leading man. This is a revival of the photo play that formed part of the series cf pictures employed to bring Miss Talmadge into stardom on the silver sheet. The story carries the observer in swift scenes from the stage of a. London music hall into the swirl of English army life in India. If you want to be happy don't quarrel over different makes of mo tor cars, especially when he happens to know more about cars than you c!o. This is the decision arrived at by Constance Talmadge, who is pre sented by Lewis J. Selznick in "A Pair of "Silk Stockings," which is to open at the Sun theater next Thurs day for three days. Bebe Daniels at Strand. That the screen public never tires of tense, virile, out of doors drama is shown in the presentation at the Strand this week of "North of the Rio Grande," starring Jack Holt and Bebe Daniels. A well defined plot holds together the units of the tale, novelty being provided by the rather unusual dra matic devices of twin horses. And when one speaks of the equine actors, mention should be made of the mar velous feats of Jack Holt's mount, announced as a champion "jumper." The horse in question certainly adds several thrills to the action. Bebe Daniels proves that she can ride a horse and appear to just as good advantage against a "cow" Consistent With the Times People with bad teeth and many without teeth have been waiting for reasonable prices in dentistry. We are offering you a beautiful set of teeth for 112.50. A perfect piece of workmanship and material guaranteed, DR. TODD, Dentist Sun Today until Thursday, Nor ma Talmadge in "The Safety Cur tain," Beginning next Thursday, Constance Talmadge in "A Pair of bilk Stockings. Strand Jack Holt and Bebe Dan icls in "North of the Rio Grande." Rialttf Betty Compson in "The Green Temptation." World "Other Women's Clothes." Moon "The Gray Dawn." Empress Today until Thursday, "Queen of the Turf." Beginning next Thursday, "Too Much Wife.". background as in the drawing rooms of her previous productions. Charles Ogle, Alec Francis and Will Wall ing, well known character players, add much to the entertainment values of this picture of wild life along the border. Mabel Ballin at World. How would you feel if you found you had been living in luxury and that the inheritance you had re received from a supposedly wealthy "old lady" had really come from a young millionaire-you had met in the most casual sort of fashion? Would you care to be an experi ment on the part of a philanthropic millionaire? In "Other Women's Clothes," at the World theater this week, this unique situation is dra matically told, Mabel Ballin playing the role of the young girl and Ray mond Bloomer the charitable mil lionaire. She loved him greatly, but after she discovered she had been living on his bounty she gave up her won derful gowns and her luxurious apartment and started out to make her own way in the world. Loving her greatly, he sought her the world over. When he found her she was ragged and dirty. Did he "Other Women's still love her? Clothes" tells. "The Cray Dawn." Have you ever heard of the vigi lantes? Are you familiar with the Ku Klux Klan? The vigilantes in American history were to the west what the Ku Klux Klan was to the south a secret organization devoted to combating the lawless element of ban d'rancisco in the tumultuous period following the gold rush of '49. Benjamin B. Hampton has woven a tense drama around the deeds and fiery action of the vigilantes against the most colorful setting of the most interesting period of the west from his photodramatizatian of Stewart Edward White's famous novel, "The Gray Dawn," at the Moon theater this week. If you relish thrills and action you will find them in 'The Gray Dawn." If you desire a sweet love story, this Benjamin B. Hampton picture will present it to you. Race Story at Empress. "Queen of the Turf," which opens at the Empress theater today, is a race track melodrama with one of the greatest reproductions of a horse race ever flung upon the screen. A group of nationally fa mous turf authorities saw "Queen of the Turf" in New York recently and gave the big race scenes their most enthusiastic endorsement. As a conscientious young bride who determined to make her hus band happy by always letting him do exactly as he chose, but insisted firmly upon doing it with him, Wanda Hawley has one of the most amusing roles of her career in "Too Much Wife," which opens next Thursday at the Empress theater. Katharine Perry, wife of Owen Moore, will appear with him in his current picture, "A Previous En gagement." i Spanish Fashions Are Hats, Parasols and Bags Must Correspond Well Coming, Says Designer Modern women are living in Spanish age when it comes to fash ions, according to Ethel Chaffin, who designs costumes for Paramount pictures. "Our pretty brunettes are effective in' tight bodices, long, fluffy skirts, combs in their hair, a Spanish shawl for a wrap and occasionally an old lace mantilla, explained Mrs. Chaf fin. ' "This does not omit the blondes, They have their wide-flowing sleeves, the hip-length or low-belted jackets, the draped frocks made with scanty folds drawn about the hips, ending in pointed draperies. Along with the Spanish there is also a return of the lovely Irish and Venetian lace which always gives the finishing feminine touch. "The spring vogue calls for gowns and wraps of the same material, soft unusual collars to replace the popular summer ftus. Hats, parasols and bags must correspond and we cannot omit shoes and hose which also must match. The once popular lace mitt is showing itself again, only this time it reaches tothe shoulder. It fur nishes a clever way of finishing the sleeveless summer frock. "In making modern motion pic tures we alwaye attempt to display the most advanced styles and at the same time keep the star in character. Women can be assured, generally, of seeing excellent samples of the fash ions of the day jn pictures which have modern stories." Betty Compson does not live with her husband. She is not married. A specially constructed program cele brating the opening of the great out doors for the cityites who can't have their vacations yet. Today All Week Shows at 11. 1, 3, S, 7 and 9 TirE COMMEND THIS photoplay to you as one of the finest epics of the great outdoors. A dramatic love story in which the settings are the superlative in picturesque ness. As refreshing as a moun tain breeze ; as sporty as a mountain trout. l( 1 JtSStXAS KY PRESeKfTSl ITU. 1 JACK MOLT AND BEBE IN Noth of the Bio Grande (X Cpaiwnount (picture Take a street car ride with BEN TURPIN in a live wire, double-tracked comedy that makes Wattle Electrics look like limousines Step Forward We promise yon the most artistic and beau tiful scenic ever shown on a pieture screen in the Robert Bruce special MY COUNTRY "See America First" STRAND ORCHESTRA, Playing "Chimes of Normandy' Teddy Gets a Role. "Teddy," the famous screen dog, is the latest tddition to the all-star cast of Cecil P. de Mille's produc tion of "Manslaughter," now in pro duction on the west coast. As the canine friend of the chief feminine character played by Lea trice Joy "Teddy" shares screen honors with may of the notables of the cast. Incidentally, the complete cast as announced by Cecil B. de Mille reads like the roster of filmdom's best known players. Thomas Meighan and Leatricejoy head the cast, which includes Lois Wilson, John Miltern, Dorothy Cummings, Jack Mower, Julia Faye, F.dyth Chapman, Casson Ferguson, Sylvii Ashton and James Ncill. One or two roles remain to be filled as the story progresses. m lurked in every shad- f Mffi0j,St fif ow and law-break- Mm' fjStrs $ 1 ?l en held San Fran- 5SSJ Vjrf $m dsco in a grip of ter- WgjL flPTPSlfi fF Iksi ror until. the fast rid- gjt ll (J TJH Lfe vSf rSH in Vigilantes MM , , , ifllfJ ?f. Today Only tf Jttnw M Mim riLXJ PWM-'M "S?r5S 1 Don't FauteS to be at KRUG PARK SUNDAY The big Diving and Swimming Contest giv en for women and girls by the Brandeis Stores will be of exceptional interest to everybody. CONTEST STARTS AT 3 P.M. fht ft 'Tagliacci" Big Musical Comedy and Dance Every Wednesday Night Fireworks Every Friday Night Sunday commencing at 3 p. m. Come to Krug Park to Swim Dance Ride If you enjoy clean, wholesome amusement, come to Krug Park the park that was built for Omahans to enjoy. Don't miss Monday nights. Special features every Monday night BENSON CAR DIRECT TO THE PARK Offers DANCING In roomy, comfortable lakeside dance pa vilion. Music by Omaha's famous Kriss orchestra. BATHING Beach now open. Take advantage of the first warm days of spring for that first plunge of the season ! BOATING Rowboats at reasonable rates. Electric launches! make regular voyages across the lake. PICNICKING Shady Grove picnic grounds; big ovens, clean tables and other conveniences; all free. Your office picnic is invited. OTHER FUN Giant Merry-Go-Round, games and amuse ment devices. Big, fully equipped playground free for children. Free movies every evening. A Street Car Every 10 Minutes Fare Omaha, 10c; Bluffs, Sc Vaudeville 1:404:00 6:300.00 wo shows it m. TODAY Photoplay 122:305 7:30 :4S YOU'LL miss the shew of your life if you don't see this roaring classic of the race track It lifts yon into a seat in a towering grandstand and shows yon the greatest hone race ever staged 1 WHY? The Readers of The Bee Have Faith in Our Want Ads. Because .They. Are Mutual Friends,