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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1923)
Wide Variety of Subjects for Omaha Film Followers Dramatic Offerings at Picture Houses This Week Represent Farce, Romance, Melodrama, the Tragedy of Simple Folk, or Problems of Marriage. A curious array of pictures will be seen on Omaha screens this week. They do not fall into easily classified groups. There is “Tess of the Storm Country,” Mary Pick ford’s famous vehicle which she has just remade, showing at the Rialto, and next door, at the Moon, there is a revival of “The Secret of the Storm Country,” a sequel to Tess, made by a rival film company and starring Norma Talmadge. Both are stormy dramas of country life and simple folk. Then there Is Harold Eloya s spar kling comedy, "Dr. Jack," at the Sun, and ft good old-fashioned romance of the "Graustrak" variety at the World entitled “If.1 Were Queen.” It abounds In princes and belted earls. The fourth ingredient is troublous married life, with two exposes, very differently treated, in "The Danger ous Age," at the Strand, and "The Forgotten Law” at the Empress. Both point morals, but not tits same one. • • • Sun Shows Lloyd Comedy. When Harold Lloyd started out to make five-reel comedies, there were plenty of knockers w’ho said he should stick to short ones, but "Grandma's Boy” and now “Dr. Jack” prove con clusively that the serious faced comedian can be consistently funny tor an hour and a quarter. Lloyd wrote the picture himself, and he gives another little boost to the Coue theory that people need other things beside? medicines in bottles to make then; well. The plot hinges about a pretty girl who is 'considered an invalid, and is kept one by a scheming physician in order that he may continue to draw large fees from her wealthy father. Dr. Jack, the universal “fixer” happens along and takes a hand in curing her, and incidentally loses his heart. There are plenty of new •tunts In the play, and it is Lloyd’s usual brand of clean humor, which does not depend on horseplay for laughs. • • • Married Life Drama at Strand Hard-boiled eggs were responsible for the love affair of a married man and a young girl/ the central figures in "The Dangerous Age,” now show ing at the Strand. It is a departure from the average motion picture. It centers about a married couple of 40. The woman, essentially a good moth er, has given up romance and devoted herself to the care of her children and her household. But the man still likes to think of himself as young. Failing to Interest his wife in the theater, dancing and other forms of gayety, he looks elsewhere for his companions. Thrills, comedy and dramatic suspense all figure in the plot before the big climax In which the man realizes that his home and family mean everything to him after all. Mary Pickford at the Rialto j Teas of the Storm Country," first made by Mary Pickford eight years ago, has been completely reproduced with the little star in the same role, and this revival Is hailed by all the critics as not only Interesting as re vealing the advance in the art of mo tion pictures but as one of the best pictures of the year. It is at the Rialto this week. The story unfolded in "Tess of the Storm Country" has to do with a group of fishermen who had "squat ted” on lake shore land belonging to a wealthy and tight-fisted man, whose stern efforts to evict the "in truders "form the crux of the con flict. Tess is the daughter of one of these fishermen and it is her win some manner and rare beauty which Inspires the son of the rich man to Intercede‘in behalf of those his father would persecute. This complicates matters as does the advances of a villainous fisherman who seeks the girl for himself. A heart-touching, self-sacrifice on the part of Tess saves the rich man's daughter from dis grace and the ending is such as pleuses everyone after the heroine has gone through all the agonies of having her father arrested and tried for murder. Valentino Still Most Popular Mm in Movies The result of a contest In which the 10,000 largest theaters In the United States were asked to assist B. P. Schulberg, president of Pre ferred Pictures, in selecting a popular *' leading man as a potential successors to Valentino throws some Interesting light on the problem of supplying movie fans with a new hero. Schulberg anxious to acquire the services of an actor whose popularity to a great extent is already assured sent out voting blanks to every im ' portant theater In the country. Re plies were received from about three quarters of those to whom the blankq were mailed. An analysis of the votes In the not quite completed returns showed Valentino still the most popu lar player In the country. Thomas Melglian took second place with Wal lace Reid slightly behind him. Ramon Novarro, Gaston Glass, Robert Frazer and Kenneth Harlan were clustered together for next place. Other play ers *who made a good showing were Malcolm McGregor and Lloyd Hughes, In making a bid to sign the name of one of these •‘comers'’ to a con tract Schullberg was confronted with the court order which binds the win ner to work for Famous Players or not at all. Ill health put Reid out of consideration while Meighan’s con tractual obligations already existing do not leave him open to offers. Ramon Novarro Is also signed up for some time to come with Rex Ingram. The player with the largest number of votes who was not tied to a long standing contract was Gaston Glass who may therefore be considered the winner. Sohqlberg has signed him for three years. Glass who is a godson of Sarah Bernhardt, and who received his early training In her repertoire com pany on the continent, came to Amer lea just after his discharge from the French army. His first part of Im portance was given him not long after his arrival when he was chosen for the lead in “Humoresque.” Attractions of the Week Hialto—"Teas of the Storm Country.” Sun—"Dr. Jack.” Strand—"The Dangerous Age.” Empress—Sunday to Thursday, "The Forgotten Law;” Thursday to Saturday, "The Lavender Bdfh Lady.” World—"If I Were Queen.” Moon—"The Secret of the Storm Country,” Sunday to Thursday; Thursday to Saturday’, "Watch Him Step.” • Empress Divides Week. “The Forgotten Law” now at the Empress refers to an ancient law. carried on the statutes of many states in this country, which enabled a father to will away his child from its own mother, to .provide for its up bringing in whatever manner he him self desired. The cruelty of the sep aration between mother and child brought about through the operation of this ruthless law is shown in all its tragic possibilities in this motion picture. A bitter quarrel, caused by the father himself, has a sudden cul mination in the man’s mysterious death. Unknown to the wife, the er ring man has provided that their child be educated at the home of his broth er, who can see nothing but evil In the innocent wife. Millions for a day! Maybe two days, but that doesn't matter. “The Laven der Bath Lady” comes to the Em press on Thursday presenting Gladys Walton as the shop girl heroine of a story of adventure and sudden riches. Every girl of similar age has at some time visualized in her heart the pros pect of a like Jump into wealth. • • • “Talmadge1 Week” at Moon. It seems to be Talmadge week again at the Moon. This time it Is Norma and Dick. "The Secret of the Storm Country” is a sequel" to “Tess of the Storm Country,” and is now playing. As the little village girl In a squatter settlement, in love with Frederick Graves, a divinity student, and a man supposedly far above her in the social scale, Norma carries her audience through a vari ety of harrowing and emotional epi sodes. In "Watch Him Step,” Dick Tal madge cavorts around a ledge at the top of a 10-story building, walks up the side of a house and carries his girl back down with one arm as easily as we carry our head on our shoulders, dives headfirst over what ever obstacle happens to be In his way; In fact, he literally leaps, dives, jumps and falls his way through five reel^ of comedy drama. • * • Romantic Film at World. Back to the days of chivalry and romance you are carried by Ethel Clayton's production, "If I Were Queen,” now holding forth at the World theater. It has the clash of sword play, of bold warriors and fair ladles and all the charming atmos phere of the quaint little mythical kingdom of the Balkans. It is an adventure, the central figure of which is an American girl. Once mistaken for a queen by a royal prince, who falls madly in love with her, she leads an exciting life. Notables Appear as “Extras.” One of the biggest hotels In San Francisco was "rented” for the film ing of scenes In "Bell Boy 13," comedv farce, soon to be released. Interesting shots In which many of San Fran cisco's notables unwittingly served as "extras” were made for this picture which tells an uproariously funny story of modern hotel life from an en tirely novel angle. Douglas MacLean as a young millionaire who dons the brass buttons of a bell hop after his uncle has disinherited him is said to have done one of the cleverest char acterizations of his comedy career. Neighborhood Playhouses Hamilton—"The Golden Snare.” Victoria—“The Bachelor Daddy.” Grand—"Woman, Wake Up.” Z>i'oJ3 /rrt ac/gi? -SfOOJV 'SmS/s S¥on& — Mary Pickford Poses for Doll Christian von Schneldau, painter of International renown, has become a sculptor, all because Mary Pick ford decided to put a doll on the mar ket. When Miss Pickford decided to go Into the doll business as the result of an insistent demand on the part of countless children who worship at her shrine, a representative was dispatched to Europe to seek a sculp tor of world-wide fame who could do a bust of Miss Pickford from which the Pickford dolls could be modelled. Although eight of the world's greatest sculptors tried, none was able to register that elusive spirit which seems to have endowed Mary Pickford with that eternal youth, which is hers. Then came Christian von Schnel dau, now residing in Los Angeles, who stands in the front rank of contemporary painters. It has been said by critics that the boldness and virility of von Schneidau's canvasses sugggest the qualities of sculpture. Al though he had done practically no modelling since leaving school, this artist decided to undertake the task, with the result that he has pro duced a life-size bust of the cele brated screen star which is startling in its resemblance. It Is estimated that 1,000,000 dolls a year will be produced from this likeness. -Through an ingenious process of reduction a perfect re semblance will be obtained in the doll’s head. Screen Has New Lover - This time It's none other than little Jackie Coogan. In his forthcoming production of “Toby Tyler,” a circus picture, Jackie has his first screen love scene. The purty of the second part is little Peaches Jackson, who has appeared in child roles on the sil ver sheet for several years. Those who have read “Toby Tyler” will re member how “Toby" saves the posi tion of the child bareback rider when she is taken ill and of the love epi sode that followed. When questioned regarding his af fections toward Peaches, young Mr. Coogan said little except that there was no need for undue excitement because his love-making was just part of the picture—that's all. WEEK STARTING MATINEE TODAY MATINEES DAILY 2:15 P. M. 15c, 25c, 50c, NlbHTS 8:15 P. M. 15c, 25c, 50c 75c, $1.00 All Price* Plus U. S, Tex Phone Exchange Number Atlantic 9911 A Musical Event Extraordinary ALBERT— —LEONORA LINDQUIST & ALLEN The Eminent Tenor and Soprano Assisted at the Piano by Charles Lurvey THEODORE BEKEFI I And Company in “Ballot I Divertioament" I A Few Minutea with JACK BENNY JACK NORTON & CO. In "RECUPERATION ” A Healthy Comedy by Hugh Herbert GRACE DORO Asalatcd by Tan Fingart and a Baby Grand LARIMER * HUDSON Eipuinf the Art •( Padraloquct BAILEY & COWAN With ESTELLE DAVIS Prwnt the Second Edition of "THE LITTLE PRODUCTION” TOPICS OF THE DAY AESOP’S FABLES FATHE WEEKLY Lavender Bath Is Mystery to Most Baths were invented in Rome hun dreds of years ago! Roman baths are still in vogue, though their precedence has slowly given way to the more popular Rus sian, Turkish, mud, shower and com mon Saturday night varieties. Now comes the "Lavender Bath." "X must confess I had never heard of one until I started work on tho production,” says Gladys Walton, sta» of “The Lavender Bath L«ady,” com ing to tho Empress. Shannon Fife must have known for he wrote the story. George Randolph Chester adapted it to the screen and he seemed to know what they were. King Baggott, the dlrectpr, said that was his first experience with a bath of that sort. At any rate a lavender bath is some thing decidedly new. The next day after Sidney Smith, creator of "The Gumps,” signed a million dollar contract for 10 more Gumpful years and received a Rolls Royce as a bonus, he signed a con tract with Carl Laemmle to put his unique characters In pictures. Smith’s comedies will not be animated draw ings, but will be acted by real people. The next Tony Sarg's Almanac, re leased by Educational, will be "The Haunted Castle.” How a Picture Got Its Name Much discussion has been aroused by the title of Marshall Neilan’s latest production, "The Stranger's Ban quet,” based on Donn Byrne’s novel of the same name. The significance of the name is found, in these words of the Preacher, the son of Da vid, king In Jerusalem: "There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and It is common among men. A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth and honor, so that he wanteth for nothing for his soul of all that he Heslreth. . . . But a stranger eateth it; this is van ity and it is an evil disease." The latest production deals with the life of Shane Butler Keogh, mighty shipbuilder, who had accumulate! great wealth by his own efforts. When he dies this enormous fortune goes to a son and daughter unskilled in the handling of big affairs. All eyes are centered upon them, and now for the "strangers” the banquet is set. “Bill Sikesr Has New Role Georgs Slegmann, recently seen as Bill Sikes in "Oliver Twist,” is play ing another "heavy” in support of Dorothy Phillips in "The White Fron tier.” Produced by Allen Holubar for Associated First National Pictures, this unusual Canadian woods story gives Siegmann an interesting op portunity in the portrayal of Scar borough. a ruthless frontiersman whose size and physical prowess give him transient authority in a land where might is right. Miss Anna Millar, former manager of the Chicago Symphony orchestra, was brought up on a farm. Four Days Only Starts Today NORMA TALMADGE as “Tess” in “The Secret of the Storm Country” BY GRACE MILLER WHITE LOOK AT THE PRICES H 20c esvaets oer sun. - MATS. W CHILDREN, 10c» TODAY ONLY "mayo - “The Wolf Law" "" '' ~~ Baby Peggy's New Picture Will Show Pearly Gates In Baby Peggy'* new picture one set represent* heaven. The, gate* which open Into the milky way are guarded by the giant Jack Earles who plays the part of St. Peter. Billy FVaney Is a burglar who seeks admis sion. and on being refused he picks the lock of the big gate and steps Into a sea of clouds populated by angels who Jazz to the music of their harps. This cloud set required the work of seven capable artists and carpenters us all sorts of painted effects and mechanical appliances were required. • • • The title of Baby Peggy’s Spanish picture has been changed three tlmSs. It was first called "The Senorlta,” then “Sunny Smiles,” then "Carmen Junior.” In "Carmen Junior,” which will be released shortly, Peggy takes a dual role as a boy and as a girl vamp. Her changes of costume are miniatures of the most elegant and rich Spanish costumes fob toreadors and mantilla draped Cgstlllian vamps. Little Thom as Wonder, a marvelous child dancer, supports her cleverly In several of the scenes. “Carmen Junior” was filmed among the cloisters of the San Gabriel mis sion to Insure the Spanish atmos phere. This mission Is one of the old est In the country and the most pic turesque with its ancient stone walls and beautiful gardens. /Vo More Shootings for Alaska Fans "The people of Alaska are Just as keen picture fans as you will find any where In the United States and, like people in the states, they don't want any more 'shooting gallery’ photo plays. They are willing to wait quite a time to get the high class plays, but they don’t want the out-of-date ones. They read the latest books and newspapers and know what is going on.” So declares J. F. Spickett, owner and manager of the Palace theater, Juneau, Alaska, who lute made the long trip from the gold country to New York for the purpose of finding the right kind. As a starter he has booked “Oliver Twist,” “The Hotten tot,” Richard Barthelmess in “Fury,” and “The Dangerous Age.” Screen Closeups Monte Blue has been appointed the representative of the film industry by the Woman's City club, Los Angeles, in a congressional petition signature drive for the enfranchisement of the Indians. Petitions have been sent to all the Hollywood and New York studios and Blue expects about 6,000 signatures. Blue is a descendant of the Chero kee tribe, and his real name is Blue Mountain. He is at present playing a prominent part in the plcturization of the Charles G. Norris novel, "Brass.” Allen Holubar has returned from Truckee, Cal., with his star, Dorothy Phillips, and the supporting cast of “The White Frontier.” many of the big outdoor scenes having been “shot.” Later Mr. Holubar and his company will go to the northwest where, in Canadian forests, the other big scenes will be filmed. Goldwya has arranged with Erlo von Stroheim to write the continuity for Its first production based upon the lat Frank Norris’ realistic novel of San Francisco “McTeague.” The di rector has gone to San Francisco to prepare the continuity in the story's locale. Jan. 21 The Greatest Picture Ever Made—Bar None r The “Grand Opera” of All Photoplays NEW YORK CHICAGO DETROIT HOLLYWOOD Are fighting to tee it at $1.50 and $2.00 a teat Omaha Gets Bargain Prices Nights and Sunday Mat. Balaony.50c Main Floor .. 75c Boxes.99c Week-Day Matinees Until 5 o’clock All Seats .... 50c Except Boxes, 60c What Is the Dangerous Age ? In the life of every man and woman there'* a dangerous age; at least bo Insist the students of psychology who watch us from the cradle to the grave. It is said to be the time when men skid from the straight and narrow path and women go awandering; but as the sawdust road never did have a strong appeal to men, the masculine is not nearly so interesting as the feminine phase of the problem. Sixteen to 21; 21 to 26; 35 to 60— the various ages computed by those beet qualified to Judge—make It ap pear that the only time the female of the species is perfectly contented and not a thrill hunter is from 27 to 34. Before and after that anything is like ly to happen. John M. Stahl, who directed the "Dangerous Age,” now at the Strand thinks he knows. "Between 35 and 40 e. woman is more in need of self discipline, under standing and will power thun at any other time. More matrimonial ships run afoul of the divorce reef at that mark than at earlier or lutcr periods. While a girl may be more susceptible to temptation at 26 she probably Is not confronted with the innumerable problems that face the older woman. A single woman of 35 to 40 Bees life slipping past her and unless she is of very strong character aha Is more likely to yield to temptation than if she were younger. To certain married women of the same age life get# to be a pretty monotonous thing. They turn to one of two extremes—either seeking the "Jazz life” or giving up entirely and sinking into a deadening household routine with no Interest whatsoever in the outside world.” Stronghearl Has New Leading Lady Strongheart, It would seem. Is about to divide stellar honors on the screen with* Lady Julie, newly Im ported police dog from Germany, In his next two productions. Mr. Trimble and Miss Murfln are at present adapting for the screen Jack London's "White Fang.” This production will be followed by their own original story called “The Phantom Pack." Director Trimble, who is to film these stories for release is at present enroute to Banff, Alberta, Canada, with an extraordinary carload con sisting of wolves, huskies and police dogs. Lillian Rich and Harold Austin have been engaged to play leading "human” roles. Photoplay At 12, 2:30, 6, 7:30 and 10 P. M. Big Tim* Vaudeville At 1:40, 4, 6:40, 9 P. M. 11 TO 11—CONTINUOUS SHOWS IN ROTATION—11 TO 11 FOUR DAYS—STARTING TODAY Vaudeville’s Most Exquisite Offering GENE AND MIGNGN Dancing Stars of Tomorrow, in "May Time Idylls” BERNARD & ERMA “At the Bookstand” • JO^ MELVIN “The Wizard of Manipulation" STEVE GREEN (Omaha’* Own) “VAUDEVILLE’S MAN O’ WAR MILTON SILLS CLEO RIDGLEY JACK MIILHALL in a romance of retri bution, in which a cruel law sanctions the separation of mother and child— “The Forgotten Law” The Most Forceful Drama of a Decade HAROLD LLOYD in “Never Touched Me” MUTT & JEFF in “The Steeplecha»e” FOX NEWS Sutton’s Sensational Empress Orchestra Playing “Teddy Bear Blues," by James Jackson PRICES M&tineo .10f* to 40^ Night .10<* to 50tf Reserved Seats, 50c Phone Jackson 1416 WHERE COAL IS NOT USED Throw off the fears of a bitter winter and join the smiling throng at Miami ARTHUR PRYOR’S FAMOUS BAND Concerts twice daily la tayal Palai Park, December te April CLIMATE—Miami It tha southernmost city on tho mainland of tha United States. The Gulf Stream, passlnfcthrough the Florida straits, la narrowest opposite Miami, where it Is out 45 miles to the Bahama Islands. These two features are accountable for Miami having tha most equable climate In tha world. Average temperature 75.4°. SURF BATHING—You may bathe dally. In comfort. In tha beau tiful, blue-green waters of tha Atlantic, averaging 75° ail winter. FISHING—The Angler Is In his glory around Miami, as this Is tha center of the best fishing grounds in the world—Tarpon, Sailfish, Tuna, Amberjack, Bonefish, Klngfish, and hundreds of other varieties. YACHTING—Miami Is the yachtsman's paradise, the anchorage being along the Bay Shore of Blscayne Bay in front of the Royal Palm Park. The Inland waters for cruising and fishing in this vicinity are the most picturesque In America. GOLF—Six Links, within a radius of five miles, have wonderful trop ical surroundings and cannot be surpassed. TENNIS—Ten municipal courts In the pink of condition; private courts in many of tha hotel grounds. AVIATION—Miami has been the center of Aviation since 1911) the Aeromarine, the Curtiss and the Aero Limited companies oper ate the stations. Air voyages to Palm Beach, Havana or Bimini In up-to-date Flying Boats. POLO—A most popular pastlma at tha Miami Beach Polo Field, where many of tha baet players in tha country contest during tha wintar season. AUTOMOBILING—600 ml lee of fin# rock coated, oil-surfaced roads adjacent to Miami. Terminus of Dixie Highway,Tamiami Trail and the six most prominent National Highways. SIGHT SEEING TRIPS to Or.ngo and Tropical Fruit Grove., Sugar Plantation. In Ev.rgl.dM and to Florid. Key*. OVER tO MILLION DOLLARS worth of Now Hotel,. Apartment House, and Cottage, built during past two years. 75 Hotels. 150 Apartment Houses. Rate, reduced com mensurate with operating eapenaea. Write tor handsome Booklet MAI] CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. MIAMI. FU.