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66 THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: AUGUST 12. 1917. rom Filmland, laslxes PHOTO PLAYS FOR OMAHA DEVOTEES Tn f Exposures BY KILOWATT - ENID MARKEY, (or several year with the Triangle company, baa bow been annexed by the Fox company. Her first appearance on this program tv. 1 1 1 be opposite George Walsh In a comedy tvirama. "The Yankee Way." It Is said that this is an ideal combination. "Danny" Hoiran. property master at the Metro studios In New York. Is ihe, father of a patriotic boy born on draft dsy, July S, at 11:1a In the morning. He was the only child born on that day at tbe hospital, and the nurse." dubbed I1I111 "the little soldier." "lanny" Hoiran before ha If fan his screen career was a pugilist and khowa the world over as "One-Kouivt Hogan." R. C. Cropper, president of Ihe Stumtard Film company, trbvn In Omr.lia Inst week, speaking of the Hilly West remedies, snld: 'Arvld K. Gilstrom Is uur Idea of one fine comedy director. Ills Ions experience, at lh Keystone studios and his talent for devlslng comlo situation tuny any production of his well worth seelne. but In "The Hero," both the remarkable West and his director have outdone themselves in producing a comedy-classic, a sure enough feast of laufhs." la ."JIute Appeal," the Van Dyke-Art Drama starring Jean Hot hern, there are no vtllianr, no unpleasant situations, no 'prob lems' and-no unwholecomeiiesa. H Is there fore a picture of unique appeal. The pro ducers feel that It will be a welcome relief from the usual drama of complicated in trigue and (ex discussion. - There -WW be a trade showing at the Strand theater Wednesday morning at :80 by the Bluebird Photoplays of the big spe cial picture they have Jurt purchased, call ed "Mother O" Mine," featuring the famous Rupert Julian, supported by beautiful Ruth Clifford. This production is said by critics to be the beet that baa yet been exploited as a special by this company, and when one thinks of "Hell Morgans Girl" and "The Katie's Wings," we know we may txpect soma picture. The story tells of a young snob who denied his mother many things but. later realizes the friend she really has been. All exhibitors are invited to be present promptly at 1:30 as tbe regular performance at thkt theater starts at 11. It Is announced that the tongaore distrib uting company has purchased the world right for the famous Alice Howell come dies. They. wlH be distributed through the Bluebird company In this dlxtrlct by Msn ager W. A. Waldon. formerly owner of the Wonderland theater In Hastings. The first releate ts "Haloonettcti." then "Automanl acs." and "Ncptttues's Naughty Daughter" and "Her Barpbaclc t'sreer." Pouglo Fairbanks tooli a lltnv time off from his work to attend Frontier day at Cheyenne. H returned with J. H. Htrick land, the champion bsreback rider of the n-iyl Ua uliui ...irrnlpd another star artist Strickland's home. It to announced by Manog-r Jules Unch mn of the Orand theater that a new ex hlhltors' association Is about to be formed sinong .the suburban nhojien called the Kxhlbltors' Booking ssioelution This will in no way Interfere with the Mstlon Picture Inhibitors' league, but ts lorn J for pro tection in booklnga. It Is thy intention now to' have every one of ths suburban men In this combination mt Ihey v.-lll no doubt be called on by a roinmltloe in the course of the next few days, who will ex plain tho details. Howener, if yoit wsnt In formation' at ones, call Juls Kuclimon at TVcbsttf 78 or louglas 331". At trade showing at the Hun theater the other evening tbu Fox film people showed William Kariium's latfst aupfrfea ture, 'The Contiueror" It is an eight-reel production and la not a foot too long. The poople said that thutr superfiatura would be big and they bit the nail on the.; head. Ta story tells of the life of fiarn H;iUftor, one of the most romantic figures In fc'story. up "ntll the time the territory bow called Texus was raptured from Mexlc. However, it Is not Just dry l.tstort, a It contains one of the most In trertln stories ever told on the screen. The dlreoiinn was under It. -A. Walsh and H andther ft his triumphs. The esst is xcellnt anil Includes Charles Clury, Jewell ('arisen. Jrmle I-ee, James Marcus and othor pleatlii Fox players. Von will en .toy this ' flclure in the very nesr future and you should make It a point not to mist It i , Bills for Current Week fiunVtoii liana, that charming tittle star, will sell newspaper at the Sun the ater today and Monday, It must not be misunderstood, however, that Mis Dana ha been reduced to sueh dire extremity by financial reverses, nor is she doing It for some pet charity. The facts of the case are simply that she Is appearing In a photo play, wherein she nnrlruyn.the part of a lit tl ajlrl newnle of the Vlsst Side. The picture ts entitled "Rosle O'Ctrady." and la a dra matlo romance of New fork's great East tttd tenement district. Tuesday and Wedmsdr.y .Wro presents that splendid little alar of both screen and tag, Mabel T lifer to, In a breath of old Ireland, entitled "Peggy, the Wlll'-o'-the-Wlsp." Embodied In th's delightful little atory If - the boms life of the selfish upper class and the abject poverty of the poor tenant who labor from sunup to sunset so that those who own the land may live In rase and luxury. The kind heart of a little Irish colleen and the dashing wit of a young Irish officer, thess combined with soma of the most beautiful scenes which old Ireland can produce, makes this an excep tionally attractive offering. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew are aa funny as ever In their latest comedy. "Mr. l'arker. Hero." Thursday, Friday and Saturday Manager Coldberg take pleasuro In announcing the return ofthat celebrated slaxe stsr, Due tin Farnuin, after eleven months from tbe croen. In a tltrllllnst, throbbing, western comedy-drams, entitled "Duraud of the Bad 1-anda." wherein a daring devll-may-tare bad .man la redeemed by a governor's tiardon, a woman' tov and three lovable Viddiea, . At the Ulraml Three chmges of program hold forth at the rUrand Ihls week, com mencing .today, when Dorothy Dallun up pears in "Tim Flame of thn Yukon," said by Thomas II. luce to be the licit thing he haa aver done In pictures, "While this pic ture is only here for two days," said Man ager Thomas "I hope every picture fso In Omaha Will nee It. because It has been a big clean-up whereever nhown. and Mr. New man at the Kcgent theater, Kansas t'lty, told me it la the best thing he has run this season." Tuesday till Thursday Charles Ray is presented in "Huddett Jim." a f limita tion of a story of similar nam which re cently appeared In The Saturday Evening Post. The accompanying Keystone com edy 1 called "Danger of a Bride." Friday and Saturday Jack Plchford and Louise Huff appear In George Rroadhurst's well known dramatic success, "What Money Can't Huy." This is the first Paramount pic ture to be shown -at the Strand, which, however, after September i will be the Omaha home of Paramount picture. Impress One of the youngest leading Tfomen In the screen world will b seen here in "By Sight of Possession," the Qrester "V'ttsgrerh Hlue Ribbon feature at Hie Em firesa theater for th flrot four days of this week, starting today. She ts Mary An derson, who has just turned tfi years, and la co-starred with Antonio Moreno. "l(y Right of Possession Is a story of love and politics In which there is a thrilling mine , cave-In a terrific reservoir catastrophe and a real cattle stampede. A womaif mine owner runs her property like a man, ts elected ' sheriff of the county, beating the man who haa asked her to be his wife and even ar- ' rest the roan later on when she hi told he haa pulled off some crooked electioneering. the aid of old "Bells," engineer of the mine hoist, the ex-sheriff makes her his wife. Antonio Moreno shows skill along several line entirely different than ever displayed ' by trim before, among which Is the lassoolng of a steer and branding a calf and also 1 when he rides Into a herd of cattle and , stampedes them. The story is by Alvah Milton Kerr. A Foxfllm comedy, "A Bath house Tangle," and the Hearst-Pathe New complete the bill. tllpp Myrtle Consoles and a csf nf Bluebird players will be th attraction of fered at this theater, today and Monday. TM atory is of a party ef pleasure seeker who are shipwrecked on an Island. Some af th inost beautiful scene ever shown n the ereen arc said to be aeen In th ocean and Island scenes, while the story Is eae ef compelling Interest and produced In manner that .keep the Deflator in a wmstant atata of so.uense. Tuesday and Vedocadaf la "Incltl Lee Stewarts slater Stars Who Will Shine on Screen for I . . I IS l: W 9, III I SB TftsT'r II MMBa&eiL !;. fa 11 1 IW. I "Sfs'af ' V I ff I n 1 1 I Vij BabyrtvitOsbornSlyHe Qtfizatezjienry D.Wallhall ''i, i - VI 4". I fl - .fesS-v' A i i. m itSLfi J fV J gSaBBBBBaBBBBBBBBBBsaaiaBBBB ISBar-- TBBBBakBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBIBBBBBaSBaSBaBIBh. 1 Vm&fart Alice Joyce a Vouik&Girbanh (DUNDEE) of Anita Stewart, In af Greater Vitagraph production, "The Destroyer." Th story Is a somewhat different one than has been produced for some little time and makes a restful relief from the stereotyped ones. ThursdayKddy Polo and Prlsrnlla Dean In the latest thrilling chapter of Universale newest serial. "The Cray tlhost," and Lil lian Walker Is also on the bill in a Greater Vitagraph production, "Hesper Of tho Moun tains " In which this dimpled star Is shown to excellent advantage. Friday and Satur day Is the latest Duttsrfly production, "Fol low the Cltrl," featuring tn popular itutn Htonehouse. The story 4s ono that' is war ranted to hold the attention, and tells the story of the romance of a little girl and a big Montana ranchman, with spies and secret service agents thrown In for good measure. Alamo Eddy Polo and PrUcella Dean, supported by an exceptionally fine Ifnl-. vorsal supporting cast of players, will be the headllners at this theater today In thf second chapter of "The Gray Ghost" This Is the screen version of the Saturday Kve nlng Post story "Loot." The opening chap ter last week lived up to tho, promise of the ukhs' man. and It la promised that this chapter tndny Is even more thrilling and mysterious than the first. Jack Mulhall is also In "Three Women Of France," and a comedy completes the bill. Monday will be Hafry Carey In a Gold Seal drams, "The Golden liullct,' the Animated Weekly and a comedy, Dundee There will be no show at this, theater today. Monday is Molly King In a Paths Gold Rooster play, "Blind Man's l.uck," Mn King, although 'a compara tively newcomer to pictures, has always proven that she is a star, as is attain demonstrated In this, her late produc tion. Tuesday Is Dorothy, DaltoD In a pleas ing and refreshing story; VWlId Wlflshlp' Widow," which tells the story of a widow who believed tbst her husband wait a Vmiflel young man, but when aha finds him to have been the opposite, sho mixes . again with a merry crowd. Thfrasday la William 8, Hart In "Wolf Lowry.' Orand Montague Love ts th featured player hera today In a World "Brady-made" production, "The Brand of Satan.' Mr. Love play a dual role In this production, which I hla first atarrlng one, and he handle a difficult role In Most satisfac tory manner. II depicts a role similar t Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde In whioh h ha two personrnlltle. on good and kind, tho other cruel and beastltk. A good comedy Is also shown. Monday Is William Cour teney and Marguerite Snow la a Vathe Oold Rooster play, "The Hunting of the Hawk." C'hsrle Itsy,. Tuesdays William S. Hart, Wednesday! June Caprice, Thursdsy; Pearl White, Friday, and Alma Hanlon- Satur day. ' Muse Henry B. Walthall, America's fore most actor, with Mary Charleson, will be presented to Muse patrons the first two days of this week In "Burning the Candle." A fine, upright young man succumbs to liquor's lure and from a stalwart man I drsgged to tho depth of demon rum' de pravity. He loses his social and business tsndtng and, worst of all, his btlde. The conflicting emotions the desire to regain his lost manhood and olf-respect at war with the temptation to drift along Ufa's broad stream are realistically expressed on Henry II. Walthall face. Only a great actor, such as all the world knows Mr, Walthall to be, could handle this wonder ful gripping portrayal In such a masterful SUBURBAN rlZm" Today at 2:30, 4il8. Si48, Ti30, and ' CARLYLE BLAIKWELL in "THE PRICE OF PRIDE" Monday WILLIAM S. HART In "WOLF LOWRY" ALHAMBRA 24th and Parker Today, CHARLIE CHAPLIN in . "THE CURE" LILLIAN GISH in "SOULS TRIUMPHANT" LOTHROP 1521 Jack Pichford in "Seventeen" Monday and Tuesday Ethel Barry mora in "The Call of Her People" ALA MO 24th and Fort St. Today, EDDY POLO No. 2 "The Gray Gho.tT JACK MULHALL. "THREE WOMEN OF FRANCE" MAGIC MS Today LITTLE JANE LEE CATHERINE LEE . In , "Two Little Imps" Don't Mis This 1 ' ' ' . eatr (APOLLO) (3DVLEVARDJ way. Tuesday and Wednesday Far Wil liam will be the attraction In "The Stolen Treaty." The mysterious disappearance of a secret treaty from the State department sets In motion the machinery of the secret service and rushes a man and a girl through all sorts of exciting adventures. Thursday and for the rest of tho week the attraction will be Bryant Washburn In "The Golden l(!lot." You will . marvel at Hs sim plicity. You will wonder why someone has not thought 'of the same thing before. Its simple action and characteristic naturalness are two of the elements that make this a photoplay that is out of the ordinary run of pictures. Alhambra One of the best bills shown at this theater In quite a while wilt be presented todsy. Charlie Chaplin will no doubt be the leading attraction In hla latest comedy success, "The Cure,'1 In which he has an uproarious time at a sanitarium, and many, new Chaplin stunts are Introduced. Wilfred Lewis and Lillian Gish. co-stars in ' a Triangle production, "Souls Triumphant." It ts a play In which they are shown to unusual advantages and one that will no doubt please the most critical. "Jimmy Dale; Adventurer," ts also on the bill. Monday Is William S. Hurt In his lat est , western classic. "Wolf Lowry." It Is a virile story of tlie great west. In which Hart take the role of a "killer" who In reformed by the lov of a sweet and inno cent tin. Magic, South Hide Little Jane and Kath erlne Lee. tbe two little Fox kiddle that have been een tn so many of this eom psny'i productions, appear In their first starring picture at this theater .today. "Two Little Imps" I the title, and from their action In the past It Is ' almost a certainty that thoy Will do everything In their power to live up to the title and do It In a manner. that will prove aatlsfactory to all concerned. Of course, thero are also grown-ups In th cast, and a clever love atory runs throughout. Other good reels will also be shown. Monday Is Ruth Store house In her latest Butterfly success, "Fol low the Girl," clever little love atory. Boulevard Doiiglaa Falrbank I th tea. tmed player at thl thealer today only, In on of Ma uccese. "Tha Matrlmanlae. GRAND THEATER BEAUTIFUL Today i MONTAGUE LOVE THE BRANDf SATAN' Wadnasda' WILLIAM S. HART "WOLF LOWRY" DUNDEE u"5 NO SHOW TODAY Monday Molly King "Blind Manlluck" Thursday Only William S. Hart "WoTfLory" Only Vaude , ville in Omaha. THE FASHION SHOP A NOVEL MUSICAL COMEDIETTE With a Beauty Chorus of BROADWAY MODELS Van Horn & Ammer Comedy and Whirlwind Roller Skaters A WESTERN DRAMA , In Which a Plucky Little Girl Wins Every Fight She Makes Except Her Battle With Cupid "BY RIGHT OF POSSESSION", WITH j MARY ANDERSON I AND - ANTONIO MORENO Fox Film Comedy,' "A BATH HOUSE TANGLE." PATHE WEEKLY Omaha This Week 1 a f$nuM VoroLhy Datton a Caa Kimball Young lMOHi.tr j He Jumps and romp hi way through the entire production in a manner that haa made him popular and, of course, with hi famous smile In evidence. The story un folds determination to get married despite the protests of the lady's parents, and the manner In which be finally won out. A comedy will also be shown. Monday Is Mary Boland and Wlllard Mack in "The APOLLO Harney 1808 '28th and Leavenworth i Today at 2, 3i45, 5:30, 7:15, 9 ALICE JOYCE HARRY MOREY in "THE QUESTION" Monday MARIE DORO Tuesday WALLACE REID Wednesday VICTOR MOORE Thur MARGARET 1LLINGTON Friday ALICE JOYCE HARRY MOREY MARC MACDERMOTT in ' "WHOM THE GODS DESTROY" Saturday KITTY GORDON I personally and unhesitat ingly guarantee Dorothy Dalton in "The Flame of the Yukon" Which we present today and tomorrow to be one of the best pictures ever seen in Omaha. It's only here two days but don't miss it. t Do-you-believe-in-me Thomas, Mgr. Strand.', AS Fargo and Wells Expressions of Comedy and Musie Eds; of th Abyss," a society story of hu man Interest and beautiful photography. Tuesday, Lillian Glsh tn "Daphne and the Pirate." Wednesday, Nance O'Neill In "The Final Payment." Thursday, Frederick Warde In "The Fire of Youth." Friday, Bessie Barriscsle tn "The Lsst Act." Satur day, William Russell In "High Play." Knhlff Dorothy Dalton I the featured player at this theater today and Monday tn a Trlnagle play, "Wild "Winshlp' Widow." It Is a delightful play with many humorous situation that make It one of the best productions that has been aeen on this screen for many a day. The story Is of a young widow who still holds in her memory the goodness of her late departed. When she finds out that he was not the saint she thought him to be, thing atarted to hap pen. Tuesday 1 Genevieve Hamper In "Tangled Live." Wednesday and Thurs day will be thef latest attraction made by Clara Kimball Young under the banner of her own company, "The Price She Paid. It Is the screen version of the muchly read and widely discussed book of the same; name dv uavm uranam fnimps. it is is doubtful If Miss Young has ever regis tered a more distinct triumph to the screen than in this production. Friday Is William S. Hart in "Wolf Lowry." Saturday, Pearl White In the fifth chapter of "The Fatal Ring," and Florence La Badle In "Her Life and His." Ixthrop Jack Plckford and Louise Huff are the featured player at this theater to day in a Paramount production, "Seven teen." It Is a refreshingly clever story of youth and charm, with an Interest-holding love story. The Hearst-Pathe News and a comedy also presented. Monday and Tues day will be Ethel Barrymore In the firse De Luxe feature made by the Metro com pany, 'The Call of Her People." It Is magnificently staged, with a supporting cast that Is faultless and, although the pic ture is quite long, the direction has been handled so masterly that It does not ap pear to be longer than the ordinary feature production. Mary Plckford will be shown Thursday In "Madam Butterfly." , Apollo Alice Joyce and Harry Morey are the featured players at this theater today in a Greater Vitagraph production, "The Question." It ts a play replete with-sensational and thrilling moments, while the interest la sustained throughout. It Is said to be one of the best photoplays this pair have ever been in. A good comedy will also be shown on the same bill. Mon day Is Marie Doro In a Paramount produc tion, "Hearts of Flame," a picture In which this dainty tar Is shown to the best of ad vantage. Tuesday Is Wallace Reld and Myrtle Btedman In "The World Apart." ROIILFF 2559 Leavenworth Today and Monday . Dorothy Dalton in "Wild Winship's Widow" Tuesday Genevieve Hamper Wednesday and Thursday CLARA KIMBALL ' YOUNG in "THE PRICE SHE PAID" Friday WILLIAM S.HART "WOLF LOWRY" Saturday Pearl White in "The Fatal Ring" Florence La Badie "Her Life and His" BOULEVARD Telephone Harney 4272 33d and Leavenworth s TODAY ONLY DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS "THE MATRIMANIAC" Monday MARY BOLAND WILLARD MACK in "The Edge of the Abyss" Tuesday LILLIAN GISH Wednesday NANCE O'NEILL Thursday FREDERICK WARDE "The Fires' Youth" Friday BESSIE BARRISCALE Saturday WILLIAM RUSSELL in "HIGH PLAY" Cool, Clean and Comfortable Rose Berry Singinf Comedienne ?.vs i W ... .,v ,' .VtV a I 17 V 1 '..... . . . 1 K 1 V Wednesday, Victor Moore and Anita Kin; In "Snobs." Thursday, Margaret lllington in "The Sacrifice." Friday, Alice Joyce, Marc Mac Dermott and Harry Morey In "Whom the God'a Destroy," a story of th lata Irish rebellion. Saturday, Kitty Gordon in "The Beloved Adventuress." Suburban Carlyle Blackwell and June El vidKO. are the feature star here today in a World "BradyMade" production. "The Price of Pride." The play Is one that holds the Interest throughout and is on of the most likeable plays this delightful pair have had. The supporting cast Is all that could be desired and the direction is said to be faultless. A comedv of the kind that is really funny, haa also been booked. Monday la William S. Hart in his latest Triangle (Admission 10 Cents) Today and Monday MYRTLE GONZALEZ in "THE SHOW DOWN" Tuesday and Wednesday LUCILLE LEE STEWART in "THE DESTROYERS" Thursday Only LILLIAN WALKER in "HESPER of the MOUNTAINS" EDDY POLO "THE GRAY GHOST" Friday and Saturday RUTH STONEHOUSE in "FOLLOW THE GIRL" TODAY CHARMING VIOLA DANA -IN- x "ROSIE O'GRADY" A Sweet, Refreshing Offering, Bubbling Over WitH Human Interest. COMING THURSDAY ij r-N pT c J s c G j Wjjj G - BILLY WEST. FUNNIEST MAN ON EARTH The Champion Bombastic Laf f Producer Will Shoot Laf f s Right at You in "THE HERO" Your Theater Manager Will Tell You About West Ask Him Exhibitors Arrange for Booking Dates Now, With Standard Film Corp. 1417 Farnam, Omaha Phone Doug 3217 1 I THE Fp)f!!6 A f i 1 rxtHm 4 I I - sTv7n J 1 t??MVy A VHEeVAl ilililiiiSiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii EARLESS Pearl White commands th big moments of this spirittd photoplay r aerial with poise and power. Yet never does she sacrifice her delightful girt ish charm, her lovabl peraonality. Warner Oland. famous "villain" of Fstria; Ruhr Hoffaaao, Henry OmIU and Earle Foxe lend splendid support to Hiss White. "Tbe Fatal Ring" has been novelized by Fred Jackson and is now appearinf ' !N THE OMAHA TWnAY.fc'E See It on the Screen at Best Motion-Picture Theatres Now PATHfc i Produced by ansa play. "Wolf Lowry." It Is another of thosa strong western plays that haa made ths actor in a class by himself, and In this story he portrays the role of a "Killer" who Is reformed by a young and Innocent girl. Thursday comes Charles Ray, and Friday, Baby Marie Osborne. MUSE TODAY-MONDAY HENRY B. WALTHALL -In "BurningtheCandle" "The Neglect edlYife" News Weekly Tues.-Earle Williams MONDAY DUSTIN FARNUM In "DURAND OF THE BAD LANDS" Directed b OCO. B. SEtTZ