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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1916)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: OCTOBER 1. 194. 8 K SCENARIO WRITING FOR BEEREAMS Complete Scenario of "Shield ing Shadow" Will Be Pre sented as a Model. FIRST INSTALLMENT TODAY Murh has been Mid and a grrnt I ileal printed about the "easy money" j o He ma'lc cut of movie een;trio ( writing. Many people haye hail a 1 feeling that they could write a j scenario or a mov ing picture .if tlieyj Isiiew just how to telf the stony fori reproduction on the screen. As a matter of interest to Bee read- ', ers an arrangement has been made j whereby a free course in scenario writing will b presented under cir- j cumstances that will permit of great-; est understanding on the part of those i desiring to follow closely the eon- ' struetion of a scenario and the pro-' duction on the screen. 1 The scenario that will be presented ; will be that of the latest I'athc serial j "The Shielding Shadow." Step by step the plot of the story will be unfolded in one episode each week. The reader will have the opportunity of studying the scenario as it is pre pared for the producing director and then going to the local theaters and seeing the result portrayed on the screen. A good method will be to clip the scenario from the paper, take it with you to the theater and watch development step by step. In no other way could such a per fect understanding of the business of writing photoplays be obtained, and every reader interested will appreciate what will in effect be a practical course in the art of scenario writing. "The Shielding Shadow" is one of I he cleverest mystery serials that has yet been released, as it deals with a scientific research that developed a -esult long sought by the scientists. At the Theaters Contlnued from Faff Vour) Filmland Stars to Be Shown on the Screens of Omaha During the Week H. Waldron's "Bostonian Hurles iuers." which will be seen twice daily all Ak-Sar-Ben parade week at the popular Gayety theater. "Up and Down Town." the vehicle which was written by Frank Finney, the comedian-author, lends itself in an ideal way to the introduction of catchy musical numbers. Mae Holden, the soubrette, is one of the best singing soubrettes in burlesque and everyone who knows his burlesque book, knows of the singing ability of Florence Mills, the prima donna. As a matter of fact, most of the principals have excellent voices and do their part toward making this one of the very best musical shows that has ever traveled under the burlesque banner. Today's .matinee starts at 3 o'clock'. There will be a matinet daily all week and on parade days and nights the curtain will not rise until after the pageants have passed the Gayety. "Polly of the Circus," the current week's play at the Krug theater, with matinee today, by the Williams Select Players, ran for a whole year in New York City. There will be twelve per formances given, an extra matinee on Wednesday, at the regular evening prices, and family matinees Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. "Polly" is a "circus ridin' girl," petite and fasci nating, left alone, but not without friends, for "Big Jim." the boss can vasman, and "Uncle Toby," a clown, devote the sweetest of pathetic care to their ward. Polly inherits her mother's spirit and as an equestrienne becomes her worthy successor, a star in the circus ring. She falls from the back of her horse and is carried un conscious into a minister's house, ad joining the circus tent, the home of a susceptible young parson, John Doug las. The circus folk pre-empt the , minister's room and through the care ful nursing of the old colored house keeper the girl becomes convalescent ' and the young parson fascinated. The church folks rebel, while Polly's "par ents" want her back with the circus, but the minister holds greater claims Leopold Godowsky, one of the world's most famous pianists, who ap peared at the Auditorium last season, will open the musical season this year with a recital at the Auditorium Mon day night, October 16. Opening today for four days, the Empress is presenting a special bill carefully chosen for the Ak-Sar-Ben visitors. "An Inside Job," a comedy dramatic sketch presented by Belle Barchus and company, is novel in con ception. The story commences im mediately subsequent to a murder in a high-class hotel. Exponents of the hand balancing and equilibrium are the Four Ishikawa Brothers, who bill themselves as world great hand equilibrista. "Clothes Make the Woman," is the billing of a clever pair of singing comedians, and Frankie Siegel, the great little min strel girl, complete this very satis factory bill. Omaha Woman Teaches Art of Speech and Song An unusually busy season is antici pated by Ernie Steen Kettleson. teacher of expression, whose studio is advantageously located on the third floor of the Baird building, Sev enteenth and Douglas streets: ' In addition to the regular courses in dramatic art, technique, physical cul ing voice, story telling, physical cuU ture and pantomime, Mrs. Kettelson is also prepared to offer special courses of training for lawyers, teachers, sing ers, Lyceum readers, public speakers and club women. Mrs. Kettelson is a busywoman, for besides her duties in her own studio, she is also a member of the faculties of Brownell Hall and the Young Women's Christian associa tion. In recognition of her ability as a lecturer, she has been engaged to give a series of talks before the nurses of the different hospitals of Omaha. , One of her important assignments this year was the interpretation and direction of the Bird Masque, "Sanc tuary," by Percy Mackay, in June. Her success in coaching the charac ters in this spectacle won her consid erable notice in the dramatic world. "The Pawnshop" Chaplin's Latest Picture at Empress Starting Monday this week for a limited engagement Charlie1 Chaplin is presented at the Empress in his latest comedy, "The Pawnshop." The Chaplin comedies are very expensive Florence Walton-MthMtsa tf E ill l'- JLli v'W ho U r "1 f , teKw'JT J) tlariuerite Clark ' V' ' Holirook 3lJmt At the Hi?? Us7enffarfzs ' SS?H-VV a Dorothy GishMlFf X:&J MtttStiur69 is featured in "Life's Blind Alley." The accompanying picture is called "Slicking the Slickers." Tuesday the feature is "Her Final Choice." "See America First" and a comedy are on the same program. Tuesday the sec ond episode of "Kantomas" is shown, wttlt a comedy called "Movie Struck." and the weekly "Keel Life." Thurs day a Triangle feature production is ofl'errd, entitled "Kye ot the Night." starring William H. Thompson. The comedy is "Tbe IVaion's lard." Fri dav Dorothy tjish. popular Triangle actress, is seen in " The Little School Marni." Saturday the oltrring is a live reel Mutual, "1 Accuse." featur ing Alexander (laden. A Cub comedy calh'd "Oh. for a t'avc Man," is also shown "Van" Has Been in Movies Since Industry Was Infant F. A. Van llttsan, until recently manager of the Film Service, has been in the movies since the industry was in its infancy.' How many years ago he started he refuses to tell, but it was somewhere around the days of the first appearance of the first Passion Play film and that was several years ago. When the hirst I.acnimle oi fice was opened in Omaha "Van" was installed as man ager and at that time he was the youngest exchange manager in tin country. Until a few months ago he remained as bend of the Luemmle service in Omaha, when he resigned to go Into the sup- ly Dusiness lor lumselt. His popu larity among the exhibitors o? the territory stands lilm in good stead in his present business ot supplying everything for photoplay theater equipment. PALM THEATER Fourteenth and Douglas : Charlie Chaplin Welcome You In "TIIECOUIir Hit Greatest Preductlwi ALSO "The Girl From Frisca" Don't Mlu Our CciMdy BuriMqiw -i Shew . 5c TO ALL 5c Persistent Advertising Is the Road to Success. PIGMY SAVAGE3 AT CIRCUS SIDE SHOW on account of the enormous salary that the comedian draws from the Mutual Film corporation and for that reason it is seldom that the outside cities and towns throughout the state have a chance to see the latest frol ics of Charlie. It will be a treat for out-of-town visitors to see the latest Chaplin comedy, which is 'presented for their benefit for the first time at the Empress on release date. "In the House of the Chief," featur ing Charles West and Eugene Bisser, is the feature for the first four days and is full of highly dramatic situa tions. The weekly pictures of current events complete the picture offering. William H. Hart Stars in "The Disciple" at Dundee The feature attraction showing to day at the Dundee theater is "The Disciple, a lriangle production star ring William S. Hart, the famous cowboy actor. The story is laid in the west and portrays mountain scen ery in its wildest beauty. The com edy with this is called Just a few Little Things." Monday Virginia Pearson is presented in a feature production entitled "Blazing Love," showing the mistake ot age marrying youth. Mack Swain, Keystone come dian, is billed in "Madcap Ambrose." Tuesday Dorothy Gish, Triangle's popular star, is seen in "The Little School Marm." "Beer Must Go Down" is the accompanying comedy. Wednesday there will be no show, Thursday Edmund Breese comes in a Metro picture called "The Song of the Wage Slave. rnaay rrancis X. Bushman, Blanche Sweet and Dor othy Gish share the stellar roles in "Man for a' That" and "The House of Discord." "The Battle of Chile Con Came" is the comedy. Saturday William H. Thompson is featured in "The Eye of the Night." Omaha Theater Offers Strong Programs for Coming Week The Omaha theater, under the ca pable management of Miss Bessie Neve, has become one of the most popular of the suburban photoplay houses. Although Miss Neve has only been in the managerial fraternity for a few months she has stepped to the front rank, according to the testimo ny of her patrons. Today the offering at the Omaha is a Laemmle program, "For Her Mother's Sake," "The Broken Spur," "Musical Madness" and "High Speed," a comedy. Monday a feature will be offered called "Husband and Wife," featuring Holbrook Blinn and Ethel Clayton. Tuesday the offering is "Husks of Love." No show Wednes day. Thursday "The Shadow of Doubt." Friday a Laemmle program; Saturday "The Caravan," "The Boy from the Gilded East" and other com edies. "The Black Terror" Feature At South Side Orpheum Today Barbara Kilroy is presenten today in a Mutual masterpiece entitled "The Black Terror." Comedy is also shown. Monday Harold Lockwood SEE TOYIAND SEE THE FUN FACTORY Moving Picture Machines We have an extra large stock of new, rebuilt and used machines of all makes. Call and see us while in Omaha for Ak-Sar-Ben. Omaha Film Exchange We are the oldest machine and supply dealers in the West and maintain a perfectly equipped and up-to-date repair shop. WMitiiiwtiimimiinmmmin uniting mmmmmm s WSHBSBBO WHEN YOU SEE THE NAME METRO PICTURES IN FRONT OF A THEATER GO IN YOU ARE SURE TO BE WELL ENTERTAINED f3 B.iME;:6irfflam A METRO WONDER PLAY IN ADDITION TO WHICH WE SHOW A METRO TRAVELOGUE Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday THE PHOTOPLAY DEBUT OF The Internationally Celebrated Dancer M MAURICE s FLORENCE WALTOn IN "The Quest of Life" A BIG DRAMATIC STORY Th Famous APACHE DANCE Orlftnatl fcy Mtarin la !mtw duud in TbU Ptctur. SEE THE LATEST "DANCE STEPS P.rformne 2i00, Si4S, B.30, TitS. SiOO Dally. Ill inBIIIIBlBil IB - f."J"-l.L" 11 11 ... 'I SAME Contlauout From 11 A. M. U 11 P. M. SUndird VuudavUla ul Photoplays raivi-"-! iiwtiiimtiiiiwMiii.iimmi.tiirianiiininiuuiMniiMiN BESSE Think of It! Out of fifty-five reels of film offered to exhibitors each week, by the most celebrated producers, the Besse displays forty-five of them. The other ten we consider culls and those 'we reject. This accounts for our uniformly fine pro gramme. The Besse Theater. i KIMBALL PIPE ORGAN I nr M IP o) is for EverybodyThe place everybody goes Turning crowds away every day of the year There's a reason. is for Merriment That is caused by the pleasure of witnessing "Always a Good Show." is tor Popularity Popular shows Popular management and Popular employes Popu lar prices. -is for Reputation-Recognized all over the country as the Leading Vaudeville Theater in Nebraska. is for Excellence Refinement and good taste A theater for ladies and gentlemen. is for 5aefy Sanitation Twenty five per cent more exits than the average theater. Ventilation perfect. is for Satistact ion That all the above good reasons will surely bring.