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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 27, 1924)
“DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS” REMAINS ANOTHER WEEK Gala Week on Omaha’s Screens Starts Today Will Have to Be Busy Every Night of the Week in Order to See All of the Good Ones. Now and then there comes a time when one can declare a gala week In motion picture "weeks.” And this week seems to be one of those weeks. Because. There Is “The Hunchback of Notre Dame," the widely discussed film ver sion by Carl Laemmle of the famous Victor Hugo classic, opening for a two-week engagement at the Brandeis theater. The picture In its initial showings throughout the country re ceived many miles of criticism. Some of it was in favor and some against the picture—hut every one of them admitted the universal Interest that everyone who saw the picture had in it. Some of the critics walled loudly because Mr. Laemmle had stuck closely to the original vitality of the story and had actually brought out on the screen the brutality, the lack of feeling for fellow men and all the other things about the 15th cenury, which are a little out of date today. But the thousands who make up the masses all came to see It—and prob ably will In Omaha.. Then there’s Sir Hall Caine's, "The Eternal City,” opening today at the •Strand. A picture with 20,000 people in the cast and made with a splendor that one hardly believes possible even when the seemingly unending crowds unroll from the thousands of feet of film. "Down to the Sea in Ships." an other of the really vital pictures of real life, that of the whaling days of 1840 opens Us second week at the Sun theater. A picture with all the things In its that every producer dreams for his every film when he dreams it out In his mind. And that’s the reason it's so successful. Then there's the ever popular Tom Mix in hta latest down at the Moon. "Eyes of the Forest.” and at the Ttlalto, Colleen Moore, in a tomboy role in "Painted People." If a body wants to see all the good ones there's hardly going to be enough nights In the week. Thrills, Romance in Whaling Story Thrills, breath taking and gripping, romance, heart interest, humor, pathos and scenic effects that surpass any thing ever before attempted are com bined in the Elmer Clifton produc tion. "Down to the Sea in Ships,” which will be held over at the Sun another week. Before the astounded es’es of the audience is depicted in this amazing drama an aetual combat with a 90-ton whale. This huge leviathan of the deep is seen In battle with a crew of -lx whalemen, one of whom, Ray r MOViej Raymond J&Kee amo "■ J(»fgu.etite Couttot in 'Down to th* Sr* in Ships ' at the SUM *3 £a l^4#A ANO in * The Eternal City "at th Ttattk ^fai/o a no Cotu tte. Gt-if&icU. in'Six Days " AT THE Myse mond McKee, the star of the picture, has launched his harpoon into the ocean monster. All the thrilling de tails of tills unusual combat are vivid ly shown. In which the lives of the participants were in jeopardy many times; the chase, the harpooning, and finally the great njoment when the mammal, enraged and maddened with pain, charged the small boat and smashed It to kindling. The story Is wrlttten by John I,. E. Pell, a native of New England, and the co-operation of all the citizens of New Bedford waa eagerly given in the production of the picture, which Is intended to perpetuate for all time the golden days of whaling. In addition to an abundance of thrills. It is replete with heart Inter est revolving around a beautiful Quaker maiden and a youth not a Quaker, who Iw determined to become a whaleman In order to win the girl of his heart. Raymond McKee is seen in the lead ing male role, with Marguerite t.'oty tot as Patience Morgan, daughter of a God-fearing Quaker, who is por trayed by William Walcott. Colorful Story Rooked at Strand Highly cdlorful is this week's fea ture at the Strand, and exceptionally dramatic. It Is "The Eternal City," presented by Samuel Goldwvn, with Barbara La Marr, Lionel Barrymore. B*rt Lytell, Richard Bennett and Montagu Love In the leading roles. While the production Is noted chief ly for its thrilling story, which was written by Sir Hall Caine, It Is par ticularly colorful in Its settings and contrasts. This "dramatic gem of a decade,” as it has Wen described by one critic, was filmed entirely in Italy, most of the scenes being taken in the city of Rome. In the background are visi ble vistas of extraordinary beauty, the beauty that can he found only in that sunny land. Not only are the rare landscapes, with their moun tains. rivers and wealth' of foliage on view, but the panorama of the cam era has caught many of the ruins for which Italy is noted. There is the Appian Way, the Coliseum with Its crumbling walls, the Roman Baths, the Forum and many other spots mentioned in history. Tlie story ranges from the peace ful countryside to the hectic arlstoc racy of Rome, with regiment* tof soldier* and thousand* upon thou sand* of "extras" taking part In the riot scene* where the facistl sweep everything before *hem. “Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Brandeis _i Production of a picture such aa the Victor Hugo classic, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," which opens a two weeks' engagement on the screen at the Hrandeis theater today, costs more than three limes the sum of the largest and most pretentious musical revue ever conceived. "How can they expect to charge So much for a picture?" is a ques tion often asked theatrical or film men. It costs almost as much to pre sent an attraction of the size and scope as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" as it would a good sized show with Its troupe of actors. The original cost of making the picture, which must be prorated among all the prints of that picture, is. of course, the big investment. There were 3.091 actors and ac tresses employed In the making of "The Hunchback.” It took over a year's time—and part of the construc tion work included building a dupli cate of the Cathedral of Notre Dame and eight blocka of the city of Parla as It was in the time of Louis XI, the 15th century. The cast includes many noted film names—none of whom but draw a very good salary each week. And finally In presenting the pic l £yt'e1t 1 ? stbano ^ •Con Chaitfy, d/igal de <c&tufjet' and (patsy 'stCil/et' in * The Hunchback* of Notjze Dame "at the 0RANDE 1 S ture of the magnitude of this one on the screen a special effort is made to do it in style. The local presenta tion includes an extra size orchestra and a choir of voices. - "The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is being shown in 12 reels. Lon Cha ney as "Quasimodo,” the "hunch back," has the greatest role of his career. In support of him are Patsy Ruth Miller as "Esmeralda,” Ernest Torrance as "Clopln,” Tully Marshall, Norman Kerry. Brandon Hurst, Nigel de Bruller, Harry Von Meter and Winifred Bryson. Dustin Farnurn in “Kentucky Days” Dustin Farnum's "Kentucky Days" at the Empress Is a vivid, vibrating story of frontier life In ’49 that has Its inception In the romantic south of that period. The colorful combina tion of Dixie chivilary and the deter mination of the fortune hunters In the California gcfld rush exudes a spirit of adventure that adds force to the picture. The story is that of a man whose wife, believing him dead, accepts the attention of his ruthless cousin. Buck ner. played by Farnurn, believes her faithless. He kills his cousin In a duel and then compels his wife to undergo the hardships of the gold trail as a means of punishment. Their rec dnclliatlon is worked out after a se ries of highly dramatic episodea If) the cast with Farnurn are Margaret Fielding, Bruce Gordon and William P. DeVaull. - Colleen Moore Plays — Tomboy on Screen An actress portraying herself. That Is Colleen Moore's unique leading role in "Painted People," a comedy drama of small town life, at the Rialto. In the picture Miss Moore plays the part of a typical small town "tomboy" who becomes an actress and returns to her home town In a play written around her own life. She pbrtrays the role of "herself" playing baseball on a vacant lot, and the gallery Is composed of players enacting the town's characters who are in the theater audience. The theater scene Is one of the humorous high spots. Miss Moore's supporting cast In cludes Ben Byon, Charlotte Merriam, Charlie Muray, Sam l)e Grasse, Joe ^Tosejoto Sttiiiet' in rAINTE D People " AT TMF , R I A LT O I TottiMfiy / IN | Eye sop I THE | Forest Jr AT THE U moon [■ UBL_UHHHK-I v - Colleen .Afoot-e and Cfra tie s "Chic" Sale in'His Nibs' __ AT THE WOR.LO 'VusltK Tatnam -no (Afatgatat Tieldttify in'Kentucky Days -tthe en'PressT-* -* Striker, Mary Alden, Russell Simp son, Mary t'arr, June Elvldge and Anna Q. Nilsson. The story was adapted from the magazine serial, “The Swamp Angel,' Direct From Its Phenomenal Broadway Bncragement, Where It Played Weeks at ^2.00 Top to Capaci*,r Business! The Biggest Picture Hit New York Ever Knew—Brought Direct to Omaha with the Same Spectacular Prologue That Made the Picture Famous in New York. NEXT NEXT SUNDAY SUNDAY written by Riehard Connell, i Chic Sale Comedy Now at the World Standing a* one of the funniest screen comedies of years, "His Nibs, which comes to the World this week. Is no mere freak novelty. It Is true that "His Nibs'’ is vastly different than anything yet created for film laugh purposes, hut at the same time the element of huryor has not been overlooked in the quest for some thing different. "His Nibs" establishes a record for the films in that Charles (Chic) SaU the vaudeville headliner who makes his debut as a screen star in the comedy, actually plays seven roles in the one offering. Sale's remarkable success in the variety theater w*s due to his humor and skill In painting rural characters, for his vaudeville turn, consisted of a whole gallery of widely different types. The action of "His Nibs ’ revolves around a picturesque little village mo tion picture theater. "The Slippery Him Picture Palace" and Mr. Sale plays many of the odd and amusing characters of the locality, ranging from the quaint old proprietor of the op'rv house to the village sleuth and the editor of "The Weekly Bee." Colleen Moore and Josph Dowling head the cast with Mr. Sale. Buck Jones paid $100 for a Ford jto get the license number, which was l the same as his phone number. I , P patvmng EDNA PURVIANCE VRITTCN a rut WRECTtO B/ CHARLES CHAPLIN STARTING SATURDAY MID-WINTER CARNIVALS A Show of Unequaled Vaude ville With Laughter the Predominating Element Originators of the Apache Dance on Skates A MOONLIGHT" MARRIAGE" NOVEL MUSICAL COMEDY With Chad Freeborn, Billy Barrows and Cast of 8 OVERHOLT A YOUNG "Special Delivery” BEN SMITH The Traveling Salesman MANN BROS. "Two Jolly Tor." ARTHUR HAYS "Popo Loro. Mom.” World Famous Chinese Comedian On the Screen—A Unique Comedy Drama Chat. (Chic) Sale and Colleen Moore i. “HIS NIBS” With Sale In Seven Different Character Rolee. mUTH. ILLY GRAVES * AND COM PAN V <3^ 30 /as6 <5'ix Days SeconcL Sensational Veelo of the> Marvel of the yW \a € . Screotl A It is when you see the capture of a ninety-ton whale with its attendant thrills that you grip the arm of your chair and start to rise up from your seat. Stung to fury by the life-taking harpoon, the giant monster of the deep turns, hesi tates an instant, then charges its captors with the speed of the fastest express. The boat is smashed to bits and the crew toss ed high in the air. A quaint and fascinating lova story, with nature giving a glorious back ground. In the Cast CLARA BOW RAYMOND McKEE Marguerite Courtot STARTING SATURDAY “A Woman of Paris” Written and Directed by Charles Chaplin d?Ais LUqqJz SrtcUngr Friday ylmKing of the Saddle, / The Screens ' rz._x_x The Supreme Death* Defying Mix Thrill A Daring Leap From a Horse to an Airplane Mix in a New Role that Will Make Your „ Eyea Roll THE ABOVE ATTRACTION TODAY Continuous ONLY from 12:45 Second Record Breaking Week Acclaimed by Press and Public • the Best Popular-Priced Musical Comedy Organization Omaha Has Ever Seen HALTON POWELL *""1“ * * inti*' rtqio frolic of fllJL c&tcL <sonj£^ On the Screen DUSTIN FARNUM In the Powerful Drama of Love and Adventure “Kentucky Days” And in Addition FINAL STORY OF THE “Fighting Blood” Series f’BCtlVpApA pA TORNADO ^ OP PUN .