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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 1923)
New Movie Productions Reflect Coming of Autumn Filming of Historical Events and Current Literature Are Features of New Scenarios—Pro grams for Week Are Announced. Motion picture producers, distributors and exhibitors have returned or are returning from their vacations and are busy with fall campaigns . With summer beginning to fade away and close-ups of oncoming autumn appearing on the screen of time, the movie people are imbued with a zest which is reflected in their publicity material, in the motion picture magazines and in the spoken words of those who promote photoplays. The forthcoming season of theaters offering dramatic, burlesque and vaudeville attractions is another urge which spurs the motion picture peo ple to Increase their speed. i ne producers are going to Amer ican history for some of their ma terial, as well as watching current llterhtitre which bends Itself to screen adaptation, "The Covered Wagon,” which will he shown ir Omaha this fall, is n striking Instance of the • \alue of our history to the screen. , "If Winter Contes." “If Wintner Comes," which has just been released for this territory. Is an Instance of a popular hook be ing taken up by motion picture pro ducers. Of Interest to Omaha movie • patrons Is the announcement that "Hollywood,” photoplay story of the movies, will be shown at the Strand for 10 days or two weeks, beginning Sunday, August 28. The Motion Pic ture news in a recent Issue wrote this of ‘‘Hollywood:” "The whim sical story, the humor, the title and the long list of stars and celebrities— these combined will stimulate deep Jnterest in any community that hnr bors a film theater.” In the cast are many screen favorites whose names arouse interest everywhere. “Four Horsemen" Returning. The return of “The Four Horse men” to the Moon for four days is significant? according to Nathan Fru denfeid, publicity director for the World Realty company's theaters. He asserts that “The Four Horsemen” will be put away for an indefinite period, and this will be positively the last opportunity for Omahans to see this screen feature for a long time. Manager Harry Watts of the Rialto has engaged for this week, as a spe cial musical feature, Warlng's Penn sylvanians, whose advance notices from other cities credit them with unusual ability as syncopators. The screen programs for this week •ontain a variety of attractions, mough to satisfy the rnosf blase movie attendant. "Main Street" at the wirano. "Main Street," screen adaptation nf Sint lair Lewis’ novel of small town life and manners, is the photo play feature at the Strand this week. The east is headed hy Florence Vidor and Monte Blue, who are cofeatured in this story of Gopher Prairie. They are supported by Harry Myers, Noah Beery, Louise Faxenda, Robert Gor don and Joeephlne'^l'owell. Miss Vidor has the role of Carol Kennicott, the leading character in the novel, who is discontented with conditions in the home town and tries to reform everybody In her circle. Monte Blue has the Important part of Dr. Kennicott, playing opposite Miss Vidor. Marry Myers, in the comedy foil in the serious picture, Miss Fazenda 'plays Bea Sorenson, the maid. The- role of Adolph Val borg. the free-thinking laborer, is played hy Noah Beery. P.obert Gor don is cast as young Eric Valborg. who falls in love with Carol, and MisS Crowell take* the part of Wid ow Bogart. Jullen Josephsnn wrote the scenario and Harry Beaumont di rected the production. At Rialto. The Rialto offers for four days, be ginning today, "Bright Lights of Broadway," described as a fast mov ing melodrama of New York's night life. This photoplay tells the story of a country girl's experience in her struggle to reach th“ top of the lad der in New York’s great white way. Starting with a quiet and simple sit uation. the narrative goes into a ell max of dynamic intensity. The cast is headed by Lowell Sherman, Doris Kenyon and Harrison Ford. The story Is said to he essentially a womans story—a life document of n woman's soul, her hopes, fears and ,tHiggles and sacrifices. Kffie Shan non, who appears as Mrs. Grim, is known to (heater goers of the last 30 years. The beauty chorus of the New York Hippodrome an I the Sixteen Tiller Girls from the Zlegfeld "Fol Vaudeville—Photoplay* Present* it* first **mi-annual ROAD SHOW With ail carefully selected acts headed by tha famous vaudeville entertainer, FRANCIS RENAULT “The Slave of Fashion” Style Review Tuesday Matinee Renault’* wonderful (awna, valued at $25,000, on display (or peraonal inapection. 5 Other Big Acts Including “Dance Creations” Klass and Brilliant and a clever supporting show. NEXT SATURDAY V, Gala Fall Opening 7 STAR ACTS 7 -—.’ 5, lies'' interpolate numbers in the cab aret scene. Charles Murray of the. cast will be remembered as a mem ber of the comedy team of Murray and Mack. "Children of Oust." Next Thursday. Friday and Satur day the Rialto will offer Its patrons "Children of Dust," whose east im eludes Johnny Walker, Pauline Gaton and Lloyd Hughes. In this picture the matrimonial bug aboo is threshed out. A little rich girl loves a poor little boy, but her people have It all arranged that she shall marry one of her own set when alls grow* up. Agnes Christine Johmnson adapted the plcturization from the story, "Terwllllgef,” which appeared In one of the national maga zine*. How a gruff old man learns to love children and the world when he is past SO is one of the absorbing angles of the picture. "Legally Dead" at Sun. Milton Pills has the role of a news paper reporter in “Legally Dead." feature at the Sun this week. Claire Adams has the part of Minnie O’Reil ly, sweet girl, who protects her room mate in an hour of need. The story Is based on the scientific discovery known as "adrenalin," a drug which is credited with having restored life In various cases. The story relates ot Will Campbell, a newspaper reporter, who leaves his home after a quarrel with his wife. During his absence he prove* a theory that circumstantial evidence is re sponsible for many men being un justly executed. He commits a minor crlmb and Is sent to a penitentiary where he falls In love with a girl who is serving a term to protect her room-mate. He and the girl are par doned. Campbell is arrested again anrl sentenced to die. He is hanged and then ft medical friend, through the use of adrenalin, restores life. It is said to be a powerful screen drama. ".Success" at World. The photoplay feature at the World is "Success," a mixture of pathos and comedy. The story is of Barry Carleton (Brandon Tynan*, hailed t.y the critics as a worthy successor of the great acter, Booth, is determined that Jane Randolph (Naomi Childers) shall go with him along the high road of success. At the end of a long run of "King Lear" he asks his y A BtatiJoti JT Tyttatti* WSaoXt ZCW%%& o. T/pt-exc& I Vidot' *4 ww ] m f AT TM» , || STRAND fP* Clai*+v4Jaftfj at the ' »UM- ' SoiOefl SJretman aho'Doms Jfejft/on at rutmauto . * We*ry ‘Mull r*»SE Cordelia to ir.arr.v him. whereupon ft series of complications ensue. "Success" Js an intensely interest ing, human narrative, tolil in photo play form. It is a story of theatrical life, written by persons who know the stage end Its folk It is intimately told, the many picturesque details adding reality and colorful atmo sphere. To photoplay patrons it af fords a glimpde behind the scenes into the greenroom of a metropitan playhouse. Situations of real excite ment follow each other in rapid suc cession. it is founded on a stage play that scored success. It is also noteworth that Mr. Tynan appears in this photoplay In the same role v which he made famous on the stage. ‘‘Railroaded," at Moon. Neat Wednesday. Thursday and Friday the Moon theater will offer Its patrons "Railroaded," in which Herbert Rawllnson has the leading role of Richard Ragland. It is a gripping love story of a nohle woman and a human derelict, the elements of love and hate running through the action. The story opens in London. Judge Garvin believes in Inflicting the most severe sentences within his power. His win, Richard, hated the law, the world and all things scenti mental. The son' meets Joan, who pitted her love against his hate. The love interest built around Richard and Joan adds to a story that Is In tensely human and dramatically In teresting. The photoplay was adapt ed by Charles Kenyon from Margaret Bryant's novel, "Richard " Studio Gossip Del Andrews, who directed Lloyd Hughes, Lucille Ricksen and other members of an all alar cast In the Palmer production, "Judgment of the Storm," at Inee studios, "sprung" this one upon his co-workers on* day between bites at a sandwich: "In the early days of our industry there was a certain temperamental director who alwav* wore a rather large felt hat. One day while film ing scenes In a ‘set’ representing the boudoir of a French monarch's lady love, he misplaced the hat, and fretted all one morning over its loss. At noon ‘props’ brought it to him with the wool that It had been found right on the set. "When the picture was finished. * ^^Tke Cast itvcludes HARKYMYERO ALLAN HALE OTIS HARLAN ROBERT GORDON NOAH BEERY LOUISE FAZENDA KATHLEEN PERRY AND OTHERS I ’ * * » ' \ _ 1 I M '| 'll <7he story that made, the world sit up m dazed surprise J ''Far from the maddening throngs of big cities, reposing peacefully in the heart of our country, lie our Main Streets, rich with fasci nating types. Sinclair Lewis wrote of one of them in his “Main Street,” the most talked of novel of the age, discussed heatedly pro and con by every I periodical and newspaper in the country. It is a story rich with the ' heart stuff that captures interest and makes one lose oneself in the throbbing drama unfolded. I , Much Bettor Thai*. The Bool< IN. . ..Ill ..aHIJ Ne^e arvd f Vievs of all 4 ike «o/orld j cJIMMY ADAMS a in a rioi oF Fvttv- U * cra^h ' J ■> dirand ■ ■ COMING AUG. 30. ^WTIIOLLYVOOD' 14mssBi i . JObn9 tl/aded/br Par a mound Super-production noted expert In period architecture and furnishings was Invited to criticise it at a preview He found only one slight technical flaw, but the film was shown again that he might point it nut to the director. “ ‘That cuspidor by the foot of the big mirror is what I object toT de clared the exj>ert. "It’s entirely fop elgn to the period, and—" " 'Cuspidor:* shouted the director. 'Ey Cripes. that's my missing hat"" Omahans Praise Act of Pennsylvanians Omaha 11* who were at Colorado Springs two weeks ago returned with praise for Waring* Pennsylvanians, Who will he at Itialfo theater for a week, beginning today. This special musical feature will be in connection with the motion picture program. This organization of college men has been creating a splendid impres sion during their tour from the Pa cific epast. These ayncopatOrs use 35 instruments and they have an or iginal style of jazz expression. They si>ent six month* on the west coast before starting their eastward totlr. A feature of their program* is the use of a washboard by the banjo player, who manipulates the corruga tions of the board. Manager Harry Watts of the Rialto promises his patrons a musical trer*f this week. Zane (irey s "To the .Last Mail” bus been finished and work will he started filming "The Call of the Canyon” at once. The latter story has not as yet been published. Lake view Park Today al 3 Tonight at 8 DANCING and many other attractions Tuesday, August 21st MASKED BALL Cash prises fsr bsst characters Wednesday, August 22d Union Outfitting Co. Picnic Every lady entering the dance pal ace will be given valuable present 10 Big Days, Commencing Wednesday, August 22d POWWOW Of the Omaha tribe of Indians from Walthill, Nebraska. Tho most un usual and extraordinary attraction ever presented in an amusement park. Ford car will be given away the last day. This Week's Worst I*. V. \Uieeie. The lad who sends out interesting bits from Universal takes hi* type writer this ',«ek to ad\iee the world thht the U. rt. A. navy may be al lowed to use Charlie, the elephant which lias pone "bad,” as a target, as the means chosen of cauulng t'harllie's demise. Shades of forty eleven humane societies, doe* he ex pect to pet away with that? Yellowstone park is the scenic back ground of some of the scenes In Itupert Hughes' "Law Against Law.” MTiee Program. Sunday. "The Four Horsemen.” Monday nnd Tuesday, "The Batt Mpmerit." Wednesday and Thursday, "Oh, Mary Be Careful"’ Friday and Saturday, "Bead Game. ' These Are Picnic Days! Has the bunch in your store or office held that annual picnic this summer? Telephone ATlantic 1120 or Council Bluffs 947 and let us help you plan it. Beautiful park, with stoves, firewood, tables, water, plenty of space—all free! Bathing, boating, dancing, rides, games, free movies EVERY evening. Bring the Kiddies— come with the bunch! Manawa Park (Admission Free) ^f r» wispW'. F^y d!‘'^^^psN^sfHniMK2E3H^4iw9K^^2ilWyi^H^^^SBi^^B^-$,>^^l>iKfli^^^^^^^B Can a Woman Have Love and a Career? Success comes at a price. If a woman de sires a career she must turn her eyes away from love and motherhood. A woman can have a public life. Or she can have a private life. But she cannot have both. Appearing Today at 3, 5, 7 and 9 O'Clock THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL" SAYS: “Waring’* Pennsylvanian*, a doien handsome, musical lads, have come out of the Keystone state to set the soles of the middle west tingling with their symphonic syncopation." “VARIETY" SAYS: "Waring1* Pennsylvanians—one of the biggest h:t- to be made thus fdr in the Chicago Theater.” THE "kOS ANGELES HERALD" SAYS: "Their music has a swing %nl com pelling quality that brings a piquant flavor to every selection they present." PRICES ism&& 35* NIGHTS Cm C Sunday Milt OV/Y Children 10$ ' I Your* Old Friorvd. 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