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TIIE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: JANUARY 30, 1916 fl ( & Rashes from Fxxmwd ff ' I " ':i fflT- -PHOTO. PLAYS- FOR'OMAHA . A ,JliM$m I X I ArPEARINO AS "MART PAGE'' AT I ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM OFFERED 1 DOR0THT GEEEIT COMHIO TO THE I "OLD HEIDELBERG' COMING TO t lTin nitm nminn ! I THE EMPRESS. BY STRAND THIS WEEK. HIPP THIS WEEK. THE ROHLFF THEATER, Iflul Oil 10 OliiUD f x( x -- ( x--x"1 f7'- STARS HELP FILMS . :: " k g f , - . . i ... ' Legitimate Molt Not Only Commer- v ' '.'.: - ' 1 ' ' '-"'" ! ' ",VM V" ' cially, Valuable, but Improte harel E iV '';''TiV"r''-- V 'i W' Vi.'.V " lTdnp Arti.ttcally. - ' frWne "V I' V'"1 ' ! ? Lf V !r"" WILLIAM S. HART ONE EXAMPLE "DOH'T DO IT," SAYS A MOVIE PLAY STAR Misi Edna Mayo. Ca-Starrini in "Mary Pase" Series, Write, to an Ambitious Girl. 'STAY AWAY F20M MOVIE ACTING M'.pb Kdna Moyo, ro-ar with Henry Walthall Jn "Tb) Ftrange Case of Mai Tago," U.nt" te belag ahown at tlio RrnprPM, ad? U'-k girla to lay away thsir nmbitiom to f t Into the notice. Hore Is a part of a letter h re cently wrtito to a rlrl who had, writ ten her asMnj aIvlre: "You H m hnw l Ri-t Into movl t r-'c'iirn unrt my only biuwf to 'a ay out.' It U tint th py lite it l.iokf to ba yon !t in your ttienter ehnlr a d wstrh m prodnrtlfln. Yoi y you wlnh to hnve a part like mine and wear fiwnn mndq' ly lAdy f'Jf i -Oortion, I alnceroly wish you could, but I iton't t.ellv you can. Kwm Kven M"h So"row. "I have been a vry lucky Klrl, and I enioy my work, but . ' , "I hvn ven murh eorrow around ma In movlnji; rlc tura work, ' Hundred ara atrugRlIng along a extra clrl who wilt rvor pet ny farther hundred like you, who would be tnurh, liapplrr at lom with a biiKbund and iom kiildlva, "Th chanced are all aanlnft you. The battle la not worth the pre My tem perament i especially ulted to moving picture work. I am strong and not eaeily I'loturbed. I enjoy my profession bettor, I believe, than I would a home. I have alwnyt been an actreaa. Dver since I was a tittle slrl I hava been appearlnc In public. was fortunate and I am. happy, Work la Kierr-Wreklr. . . ''But yati, who have a home and friends', stay with them. Do you realise that each scene in a really good play is taken over attd over , again until It is perfect? Do you rra'lie ' the terrible tiredness that cornea after a nerve-wrecking day's work before the camera under glaring lights? "I love to help girls who are struggling to get along in moving lecture. But the best help 1 can give them In to keep them out of it, to persuade them' to stay .t home, to marry one of ihoBs fine young men they know and to have a little home of their own.". , HAS STRONG CAST IN "THE CALL OF THE CUMBERLANDS" The management of the Hipp ' has cxhihpo tor luneoay ana Wednesday a photo-play deallnf with the life Of a Kentucky mountaineer, produced by the following strong cest: , . , S.-unson 8outh ..........PuKtln farnum 8iu-t South HerUeit standing V.llfrwl liorton ....... I'eve t'rtms ....llowud Pavlrs ....rick L(UiaKe .....JH ty Winifred Kiiixatoii .lames rarbleh .. Tsmnn k Kplcer eien llollls .... tallv Bi-lctr Adrlpitnx l.scvtt Mrs. leecctt .... . il v rt 1 t.Sinan Virginia Kolts The production presents Dual in Farnum In a role thst euits him to the fullnens ot his talents. As Famnon South, leader of the cUn of 8 ut!is, Mr. Farnum car r.-s on in sympathetic , favor through ttie trials or feudal Intricacies to the Pinnacle of success a' an artist and on to a true love at the end of a thrilling v story. . . , The last threo day of the week the Hipp will prect-nt I'aullne Kredrlck In "The Bpldt r. In the story Valerie Bt Or Is living with Count Dti Toisey. har nig snendoned her Infant daughter. In order to avenge a rebuff at the hands of an artist, she assist hi piecing her o n daughter In th hands of the profit w count. V lien she discovers the Identity of Joan and attxnipts to- save t-rr. Valerie finds that her daughter has stabbed and klllod ru rolsey. Seising th d us err. she declares she committed the crinw. 11 is the only reparation she ten mske to her daughter, and Valerie inds this great eacrlfloe a solace for all tha heartaches she has tmdured since th eount gold lured her from the help less tete sue loved. Crippled Men Cut Up Kindling Wood. Which is For Sale tilppled men and those Incapacitated by other rausea for the hard work of cutting c, have split thre loads of ' Mrnlling wood for Captain Kline of the Halvalion Army Industrial 'home, and ths rjtpto.it) is now inviting Omaha house wifes to buy It at $3 per load, delivered. "It is nk-e dry Unfiling wood.'" said Csptain Kline, "snd I want to tell th people how much I appreciate what they have done and ask them to do more ty buying this wood.'" No able-bodied men are now out of work In Omaha. In fact. Captain Kline hols more than ot men now tor toe cut ting, but cannot find them. On of the men who la splitting wood rss only one arm, Thl week the captain received twelv mew bucksaws and three ! to . be used by don-acd-outers who want . t work. ' H er-nt out twenty-five men on th K end eight far other work Saturday. Time, tide snd tee Want-Ade wait for no ri:r,. Aa c fitajjiiy missed is an pj'f.Mrtanlty lust -'-: a ) fair- L I v - II C- I IF SS II I It v -w-v 2 1 lAl t merclaiiBm. It 1 an artistic value an Li , . W vSML I?2 Mk5 - - I THE 7vf?vi Fmiimaa V ' m 7 Ai7Hu.- Lillian Gish M Me PoAtf - B U i4H1a DHWORTBYPICTURES ONLY ARECENSORED Record Ehowi Have Always -Been the Wholesome Kind, Accord ing to Walter I. Irwin. PURPLE" PICTURES A PERIL In a recent article in McClure'g Maga Ine, Walter Irwin brings out th faot most forcefully with facts and figure to prove that only unclean picture are cen sorod and only wholesome play have n- oyed record runs. At the preitent time motion picture fea ture are divided Into two dlatinct type: Those which depend on the sug gestive and sensational to attract the public. , Those which appeal because of their Inherent worth the artistry of their, theme, anting and photography. Which of the two roads arc the ex hibitors going to follow which makes for the boat intercut of ' the industry as a whole and whloh makes for the most enduring' sucies of the ettfelbttof lndl viduaiiy?; ., .; , f 'PlctwrwetvUU a Pargioeev', Dsre the phoLoplay producers -and ex hibitors deny, as the stage and the va riety house once did, the disaster which itlwsys accompanies unclean things, snd dare they now fail to give serious con sideration to tne fact that it is the qual ity picture which builds th most lasting and the most substantial success for all concerned? The piotur with a purpose the one which is strong without being suggestive; absorbing without being de basingin sort, th . en which Is pro duced by men of Ideas and Ideals and acted, by finished artists of notable car reers. 1 j' . Should we, not b guided by th J'Jdg tnent, experience and representativeness of those who' sponsor the clean picture; s opposed to the producers of th ques tionable? Who ar the better known who stand for the most in the history of the Industrywho have th larger rep resentation? ' . Why Thee Cleaa rtetarea. Why. then, if the questionable picture makes for the fcest Interests of all con cerned, do they continue to put on plo- tures of the type of "The Rosary" (Seltg), The Beloved Vsgsbond" (Paths), "The White, Plster" Esnay, "The Island of Regeneration" (Vttagraph), "Th Great Divide" (Utblnl, etc? Isn't It poestol that It la because they have seen the handwriting on th wall- that they are profiting by th sad expo. rtences of the old-time theatrical pro moters, snd thst they long ago divined that to satisfy the small sex-oravlng por tion of thfc public. It would b necessary to - make each picture more ' suggestive than UiO last, until the time would com when th entire Industry would be hope lessly discredited? Homo of Sam Burns Badly Damaged by Early Morning Fire A broken electrio wire In th attio nf tha iSam Burns. Jr.," home at 4.D South Fortieth, retiaed damage by fir te th extent of about t-.SOO yesterday morning, The l-lsso had apparently been eating It way through the side walla for some time before It was discovered, for by the ttm the department got thera the entire top floor of the beautiful building waa a mass of flames. The department had to apply sevsral lines of hoee before It could control the fire, and by this time th entire roof waa burned off and much of the valuaol furnishing wers totally ruined. , 1 ROHLFF THEATER 2&1 Lsavsnworth Street Buaday Bobert Kaatell aad Geas- vi.ve Hamper In "lae UafaUaJel Wife." tm. Monday Xolbrook Bliaa la Th rasa. iir Cuybeaid. World. Tuesday A. Oteet Mats Poatar. Wsaaeadey Txlaagls Veatara. Doro. thy Utah in Oi Xeldeiberg. TbareAay Pearl Walt and Oeorga Prebart la "Th IUCi Cam. I'athe. trriaey Prank Xeeaaa In Th Cow. era." Trleagte. tmlyEaaie Coy In "A Pevorit pool." Boecoe Arbackle in "Ptcalo Patty's PaU. TriattgW. ItOflCOE (FATTY) ARBUCKU5. An unusually attractive program Is of fered by the Htiand tnia week, consist ing entirely of Triangle productions and Keystons comedies, which ' means that the performances will be of the highest class. ' i '' funday snd Monday, William 6. Hart' is seen in a picturesque western produc tion, "The Disciple," ' together with "Haved By Wireless," one of the most daring comedies the Keystone people have ever put out. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Ueorge Fawcctt . and Willard Mack are seen lit a modern play, "The Corner," a story of th foodstuff market, while the comedy portion of th entertainment wtil be looked after by Roacoe Ar buckle and Mabel Normand, In a Keystone comedy. Fatty and Mabel Adrift." Friday and Saturday, Jan Gray and Tully Marshall,' are presented In "Let Katy Do It," assisted by seven of the moat delightful little kiddles Imaginable, while the comedy part rests on ths shoulders of slam . Bernard, who makes hla Keystone debut in "The Oreat Psarl "THE MONEY GULF" TODAY'S ATTRACTION AT THE GARDEN Tha Garden theater, opposite th "Wood men of the, World building, at 1311 Far- nam street, promises Its patrons a de lightful program-today and will feature "The Money Quit." a story that everyone can understand and appreciate. Alice Holllster will oly th leading role, sup ported by- Harry MUerda. - Ths Garden is endeavoring to give -tha patrons tha beat in music, pictures and comfort The week-day programs are being Improved. BOYD SHOWS "MADAM X" FOR LAST TIMES TODAY Today the Boyd ahows the photo-play production of "Madam X" for th last times. - This film has enjoyed a go"-) run In Omaha due to the prominence of Dorothy Donnelly and the fact that she made such a name for herself In the stage production of the same play. Peo ple Vho saw the stsge production went to inn the photo-play to see how it compared and were surprised to find th photo-drama a- wonderful reproduction. ? , - -' '. ' ' ' Wierd Sorcery and ire oienaea in 'The Black Crook" boasts a record of over 3.009 performances on th stsge a mark unequalled in American theatrical history. Now, for the first time, an op portunity Is given photoplay followers to see this success of two generations.. Ths motion picture production Is announced after the expenditure of over a year tn preparation and many months and thou sands of dollars tn th actual work of staging ths attraction. , . t "'i-JU.I!LMl.i,MJJLJ BJ..mi.lUlMUIaJIUIIimkBl ' CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE AND PHOTO PLAYS WEEK JANUARY 30TH FIRST. HALF Second Episode . The 81 rail if e Case of MARY PAGE with . Kdna Mayo fc Henry R. WalthaJ Ths tiz Agent's Rcir.ar.cd with , G. M. ANDERSON Tho Fable of Flora and AdalKk A Oeo. Ada Fare Keltic Trlhune Weekly No. 10c--AclmItseIon"10e Phone tkuias 90. Dorothy Oreen, born In far away Rua sla, .aspired to the stage, when she was very young, Fhe wanted to.be a star of the speaking stage, but an operation on her ' throat, when she was about nine years old left her with partially paralysed vocal chords. She never fully regained the power of oral speech and tha ; growing ambition had to be stifled Later, when motion pictures became a means of entertainment, Mia Green found an outlet for th expression of her dramatic ability. She will be seen Bun day and Monday ' in - "A - Parisian Ro mance," at the Hipp. - Journey with Photo Players William Farnum says ths most nervous time he ever had sines he adopted a theatrical career was that he apent viewing ths - first screen production ha took part In. Farnum was born on the Fourth of July In '78: thus he claims he Is especially fitted by spirit? to play In "A soldier's oath. Ruth, Blair. one of the. stars in "The Fourth Estate," a. newspaper play," W gan her career as an actress at the age of 4 years and months. On returning from a circus ah licked ths coloring off candy dolls and spplled .it, to her, cheeks In- Imitation of ths barebaok riders' makeup and -ussd a rocking horse for her stssd. - . ,1 ' Henry, Walthall was held, up recently and . sqme letters told , the footpads who h was. . .' "So you're' Walthall, eh?" one of ths bandits queried. "I am," responded Henry with dus dig nity. "Don't you know me?" ' 'Sure, sure," rejoined ths bad man. "You're th son of old roan Walthall." "But surely you've seen me In pictures," remonstrated Walthall. "Nsver saw or heard of you before." waa the short reply, and gathering up their, loot the bandits departed. Such Is fame. - " , ' t. , , - - s .. ' , Hobart Henley, who wns' Injured in arf automobile accident, during . the fourth episode of . "Graft." .and who was con fined to a hospital for a month, will soon be himself again. J . -'. t , ' Eyd Chaplin scored a 'hit with Omaha theater-goera this last week when- he was featured in "A Submarine Pirate' at th Strand; 1 Aside- from the' pteasing Appealing Love , i ne mac a vtook .Weird sorcery snd sppesling lovs In terest ar blended In this story. , Herts it. known as ths Black Crook, plunged. Into despair by wrongs Inflicted on htm, seeks comfort In Zamiei, tha- Prince of Dark ness, and makes a compact by which hs will deliver on soul to perdition for each year of life granted him. It la- around his machinations thst the story is built Thla production Is billed for the Empress, February ' ' LAST HALF Victorian Sardou Wittiest Vf French Farce "DIVORCONS" "Why Wast Tim and Money , Getting Divorce When Better . Result Can Be Obtained Mor Wreotly. Tco Clever By Half A Screaming Faroe. ; Soils; Tribune No. Reserved? Keats tOc Extra. i aS i UJlzan Oish -MMe fioMtf The Rohlff theater Is" promising Its patrons an especially strong list of pic turea for the coming week. Today Robert Mantell will be seen In "The Un faithful Wife." Following this will be a variety of first class bills, including ' Old He delherg," a Triangle feature with Miss Glsh In the star rolo. Among the other favorites to be seen at the Rohlff this week are Holbrook Bllnn, .Pear! White, George Probert, Frank Keenan, Eddie Foy and Boscoe Arbuckle. comedy of this particular picture the pro duction was educational to all those -who had never seen " a real submarine per form. Mary Miles Mlnter. the stai1 In "Bar bara Freltchle." "Th Rose of the Alley." and other successes wss known aa Juliet Shelby for several year after she began her stage career. Beverly Bayne, the Metro star, spends part of her leisure time painting with water colors. She hopes to become i proficient portrait painter some day., Ethel Barrymors never allows .her chll dren around the atudlo when she is act ing before the camera. She says they would distract her, iir . .. j fcertrude Robinson, who heads ths cast In "As a woman flowf"" began hSr stage career at th aga of 4' years playing boy parts. Iter brother waa cast tor the .boy part In ''Sapho.M At the last minute lie was unable to go on. and little sister took his place. With this Introduction sh has grown into one of the most noted photo play stars. ' William C. Chamberlain, known fa- mlHaxtly as "Bill" to the Qamout follow era, apent three years In Wyoming as a cowboy.' He went west to spend a vaca tion and. th lure of ths land held htm. , The most perfect baby In Illinois, Stacy A. Von Patten. Jr., who took first prise In the baby contest of the Illinois State fair, plays a part In the newspaper play, 'The Fourth Estate." IMPROVERS OPPOSE GRANT - OF NEW LIGHT CONTRACT Tha Clifton Kill Improvement club met Friday evening tfnd went on record as opposing any grant of a new light con tr -X to ths electric light company by the city commissioners. ' Arrangements were also made for a meeting between the school committee of the club and th building commit te of the Board of Educa tion next Friday. Tha club wants the new Clifton Hill ' school built on the present. side of the old school,1 whUe the board appears to favor another location. ADAMS INSPECTING 600 - : DOUGLAS COUNTY BRIDGES County i Engineer. Louts P. Adams is Inspecting .bridges of Douglss county tn accordance with a Nebraska law which requires such action every two years. There at mors than too bridges in th I county. M fl H3 PS Paramount B Fox Photoplays HI 1 1 1 1 1 li ISth and Harrwy Phon Doue las 809 -m hum m DaRirutc . rnMrrrrr rmr.MESTRA Today and Monday - ' Win. Fott Presents Richard Mansfield' Greatest Success, "A Parisian "Romance" t " ; ltll ' 11, Cooper Cliffe and Dorothy Green . Tuesday and Wednesday Paramount Picture Co, Presents, . DUSTin FARNUHa in "The Call of The . Cumberlands" Full of heart-srtpplng human interest and thrills from the well ; known book and play by tTiaHes Neville Bark. ' Thursday. Friday and Saturday Daniel Frobman 'Presents- PAULINE FREDERICK In "Tho Spider" In which the superb emotional artiste presents two distinct y - ' characterisations. f aBMissjJ1'aasfffit Thomas H. Ince, one of the big directors behind Triangle produc tions, recently made some original observations snout the legitimate star and the motion picture drama. Here Is a part of what he had to say on the subject! "Long have I been a believer In the value of the stage star, to the photo dramatic production. Powilbly It was be cause I was reared In te atmosp'iere of the theater and am consequently pre judiced. At any rate the value I have always placed and do still plate upon the big stage star, as far as concerns th -motion picture, is not that alone of com mercialism. It is an artistic value as well. Speaking in the vernacular it Is a fifty-fifty' proposition. The star doea this for th films; the films do that for the star. Hart 1 Example. 'William S. Hart Is, perhaps, the most shining example of the 'fifty-fifty prop osition I have stated. For twenty years he played on the stage. A little moro than a year ago I prevailed on Mr. Hart to come to California and work under my direction in a photo play. He agreed and was surprised to note with what swiftness he, a seasoned actor, .had im proved. He also surprised the revered reviewers who had believed there was no room for Improvement. That Is what the photo play did for' Mr. Hart. Hart Helped Western Dramas. "Aa a result of Mr. Hart's appearance on the screen the western drsma quickly leaped Into popularity a new and greater popularity than that which It had previously enjoyed. The Hart pictures wero in demand by the exhibitors every where because the' public wanted them. There waa a sudden and lasting rejuvena tion and that. In turn, is what Mr. Hart has done for the photo play." t - - "A KNIGHT OF THE RANGE" AT THE FARNAM THEATER ' A tremendous' story of the chivalry of a true-hearted son of the west, where men grow big of heart as well as body, will be th main attraction at the Far- nam today. . "A KnifJUt of th Range" is said to bs a dramatic aensatlon which fascinates' f rom' "th first scene to the big, thrilling climax at the end.' A won derful story of a humble, lover's chivalry. In a glorious - western setting, featuring Henry D. Carey, supported by Olive Golden and an all-star cast. This photo play Is one of the Red Feather human interest productions. , ' TO SEE A REAL GOOD SHOW, HEAR GOOD MUSIC and Receive COURTEOUS TREATMENT, You Must Come to ThcGarden Theater Ths House of Quality Opposite W. O. V. Building. Where yon eaa see S reel of pic tures for Five Coats. Hamilton Theater 40th aaA Hamlltoa Bts. This theater is - disinfected before and after each performance. sJnnday -6-part Mutual Masterpleture "Th Man from Oregon," presenting ' Clara Wi)llama Howard Hickman. Monday Broken Coin Night. Tuesday Prise Night. Excellent 5-re-l General program. Wednesday Big Feature Night. Shadows from the Past. Big 4-reel Kdlnnn Feature SJid a comedy. Thursday Big S-rel General pro gram of best dramas and comedies. Friday The first episode of the flofl-dess,- a real Interesting serial Vtta-s-raph feature. Saturday Big Comedv Night. Be and 10e g WB W wsws "THE MAN FROM OREGON" AT THE HAMILTON TODAY In the story of "The Man from Oregon," Honest Jim Martin from Oregon, ts photographed by an employe of the "Land Grab Syndicate" in the act of making love to Harriet Lane, a brilliant nd beautiful lobbyist. The senator I then Informed that' unless he promises not to speak against the land bill, the p''otoraph will be published. Notwith standing the threat, Martin delivers the speech, but In the meantime, Harriet, ty a clever ruse destroys the negative. f I s the srrerr.es rf the land consp rators. end gains the respect and love of the man whoe car er she had set out to ruin. This story Is the offenrg at the Hamilton theater today. SEVENTY RESERVE SPACE FOR THE CEMENT SHOW Peventy manufacturers have already re served space In the Auditorium for the Mid-West Cement show, which will be held in Omaha February 23 to March 4 in connection with the convention of the Mta-West Cement I sers" association. 1415 FARNAM STREET ' Best Projection. Absolutely rirst Boa Pictures tn On aha. TODAY Sunday, Jan 30. "A KNIGHT OF THE RANGE" A tremendous story of the chiv airy of a true-hearted son of the west. Where men grow big oj" heart an well as body. A Dramatic Sensation Featuring Henry D. Carey, sup ported by Olive Bolton and an all star cast. Children 5c; Adults 10c Shows at 11:00, 18:30, 1:00 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 8:00, B:30. BOYD Pa Last Times TONIGHT. Paths Offsrs Dorothy Donnelly X Oold Booster Play in Five Acts. See tha Great Trial Bosns la Picture. Tr i li m pliant Our program this week 1b a crackerjack all the way through, consisting of three wonderful TRIANGLE FEA TURES and three equally as funny KEYSTONE comedleB. v Sunday and Monday, Jan uary 30th and 31st, William 8. Hart in. his greatest character ization, "The Disciple," a vivid . story of the.,weBt, but bo en trancingly tofd as to Interest the lady patrons as well as th gentlemen, together with " a guaranteed KEYSTONE trouble chaser, SAVED BY WIRELESS. Tuesday, Wednesday and I Thursday, February lBt, 2d and T 3d. George Fawcett and Will ard Mack, in a gripping force ful drama of modern times, "THE CORNER," plus ROS COE ARBUCKLE and MABEL NORMAND. In a KEYSTONE nitle-a-niinute howl, "FATTY and MABEL ADRIFT. Concluding Friday and Sat urday with JANE GRAY and TULLY MARSHALL, together with peven of the roost delight ful "kiddies" Imaginable in a i novelty In photodramatlc, en-' titled "LET KATY DO IT," as well as the eminent comedian SAM BERNARD, in "THE GREAT PEARL TANGLE, a Keystone that's all. Look at this program from every viewpoint and you are bound to like It you cant do btherwtfe. . : - iTAi.Li!;utu'i.ii? .-". t pww e s V4 ' t V. M I i i i
