8 B THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: OCTOBER 28, 1917. 3 iffik ttti. AJ'a 91 lasaes ivom IT?' .im PHOTO PLAYS FOR OMAHA DEVOTEES and. Sam Houston Hero of New JStars Who Will Shine on Screen for Omhha This Week Clint ntMimi "Tha PAnrtiiflPAP" ' - ruin uiaiua, imm vvnuviva "The Conqueror," William Fox's stirring photodrama featuring William Farnum, will be seen at the Muse the ater aU week. The life of General Sam Houston is depicted on the screen in a wealth of realism and de tail. The Mexican marauders of the early 40's and their depredations and their repulse by cavalrymen and In dians under General Sam Houston is one of the most picturesque battle scenes ever filmed, no picture except ed. The love story in vine Con queror" is charming, and the Jramatic action is skilfully built to climaxes that reach the acme of motion picture realism. ' William Farnum as Sam Houston, the celebrated Texas hero, is pictured in the colorings so well fitted to his appearance and dramatic skill. The vounger Houston went to live wrth the Indians, where his presence was of much good to the red men. When he met the Tennessee Rose, however, his plans underwent a complete rhanffc. He became ambitious and rnse in hisrh political heights. He became governor of the state and then claimed the hand of his charmer. Then follows in rapid succession his flitting from public life of his old state to the borders of Mexico, where he was prominent in the early history of Texas. His departure from civiliza tion was due to a misunderstanding with his young wife, from whom he parted, almost at the altar. Their dra matic meeting and reconciliation in a convent, amidst the strife of battle, is one of the stirring parts of the fa mous picture. Jean Val jean Comes to -Movies at the Empress An event of note is announced by the Empress theater in the presenta tion of tha magnificent production of "Les Miserables," Victor Hugo's great drama of humanity, for the first four days of the week. There is an atmoss phere to this foreign-made photo drama that is not to be found in those of our own making. The French ac tors give an unusual interpretation of the story, the gestures, tne iaciai ex- ?ressions are almost silent dialogue, hen the scenes of the "old Paris and those of rural France are so different from the beauties of our own country that we have become so familiar with. It is all so different that it is fasci nating". It is a wonderful human in terest story of the life of Jean Val jean, a huge, powerful and uncouth man, who is driven to the theft of a loaf of bread for his sick mother, who is tortured by pans of hunger. The letter which he writes just before his death to Gosette, his little foster daughter, and her lover, tells in a few words the whole idea.of Victor Hu go's wonderful story. "Dear chil dren," he says, "I have suffered much through the miserable theft of a loaf of bread; imprisoned, hounded and dishonored. I have endeavored by a life of repentance and self-abnegation to assuage the troubles of others. Misery concerns us all. Forgiveness is all I ask for any deception I have imposed upon you. Jean vaijean. Every scene of the eight parts and the character portrayals of the French actors are so forceful and natural that one forgets it is but fiction. Pact Assumes Duties ' With Shipping Boarcfp Washington, Oct. Z7. Charles S. Page of San Francisco arrived here today and assumed office as a metrt ber of the shipping board, completing the oersonnel of the board, lie took the oath of office at Seattle and in vestigated shipping conditions on the Pacihc -coast before coming to Wash ington. . y af. P 9. &r V 1, 11 . i Cftae Ofavsh . ? i J7- S '.e it. (I J) fa ,r 7 V ' ZS VI JJ 3?sste2&rHsca7e Dwf.febbaAks JfatfuerHeChrk Geo.tf.Co!an $ilUe$uth CffacVtcirsh Expdsuhs -By KILOWATT- MACK BENNETTS trot Dan, Tt4dr. Is now balnf tmployed by th pro ducer of Paramount comedlea tor bouncing at benefit. Whan par former baa dona hit turn and atlll wlahra to linear befora th footllthta, Taddy hlkaa out on tha alaga and gently but. firmly dra.ta tha actor off. Triangle announcaa that "Betty Take a Hand" la tha prlsa wlnnlaf atory of tha contaat recently conduetod by Triangle through tha Photoplay Magailne. Thla atory la being adapted for acreen work by Jack Cunningham, well-known Triangle aeenarto author, and la being screened at tha Tri angle CulvyV City atudla, with Olive Thomas In the leading role. Hlaa Thomae haa Just completed tha Triangle play. "Jin discreet Conine," for release tha week of November 1U Frank Campeau. who has tha part of "tv-if ' Madden In "The Man from Painted Post,'' tha current Artcraft releaae, baa been re-engaged by UouglaaTalrbanka to. appear In tha next production under the direction of John Emerson. It la very likely that Campeau will be permanently Identified with the Douglas Fatrbanka-Artoraft photo Play , . How's your memory about things con cerning tha photoplay? There have been ao many rapid changes In this fast-growing art or bualneaa, aa yau chooas to atyla It, that It Is Interesting to recall where aoma of today's stars wars several years ago. Do you remember: When Mabel Normand waa known only aa tha "Illograph diving girl." and Charles Murray waa Hogan In a eerlea of their comedy releases? When Allies Joyoe played Weatern atuff for Vltagraplw and William Ridge ley, former husband of Cleo, waa ber lead ing man? When Tom Inca put on "The Battle of Gettysburg" and made Pickett's charge a Joke? When tha Pathes first presented their trick films, wltk miniature aero bale do ing stunta on a woman'a hand, and you wondered how It waa dona? When Sidney Drew went ' Into tha "movies" with tha Vllagraph company and Kalph lace acted aa hie toll In hie first two-reel comedy? When Florence Lawrence waa one of tha leading screen, stars, and Mary Plcktord was unknown? When Henry Dlxey did "David Garrlck" for the Ensanay peopla back In HO, and It was a fiasla because It waa a two-reeler and considered too long? When Mary Mllra Minter played on tha apeeklng stage In "The Littlest Rebel," and carried the honors of tha production away with Duetln and William Farnum playing tha leads? v When Utllai. Oisb danced aa a member of tha chorus 1 support of Gertrude Hoff man In her version of . Mendelssohn's "Spring Bong?" When Charlie . Chaplin played In a vaudeville sketch at tha aid Orand vaude ville house? V When John Aunny was tha leading acreen comedian ? , When "Broncho BlUy" was a great acreen .. i , SjP ;. , ,' - - From a deltcloaa giving suit to foot ban togs la ons of the numerous trsnsitlons required of Ann Pennington In "The Antlca of Ann." a -Paramount picture now being made under direction of Edward Dillon, to be released In October. ' Daniel Otlfether. Balboa's character actor, at In a shoe-shining parlor. Tha colored man who was shining his shoes confided to the actor that he would rather be aoldier nan be In tha navy. Mr, Ollfether Inquired why be had such decided preference. "Well, sah." eald tha colored man, "I'll tell you why. If you Is shot on the ocean, where Is you? But If you Is shot on the land, thar yon Is." "I hsva managed ,o conceal from some people who haven't known me all my life the fact that I got on tha stage by way of comto opera," says Maria Dressier. "It s a fact I had a robust voles and I could alng. I got along splendidly until the manager made ma mad by aaklng me to tone down my songs. Ha said too many pasaersby In the street wera hearing the ahow for nothing.'' Two temperamental young actresses In Taylor Holmes' company at tha Essanay Fstudloa got Into an argument concerning a window during tha filming of "Efficiency Edgar'a Courtship." "If that window Isn't closed Instantly," cried one, 'Til die of cold." And I II smother If It tsn t kept open," shouted the other. , "Wall," aald Mr. Holmea In Bowmonesnue calm, "we'll keep It open until one dlee of cold, then keep it ahut until the other mothers. After lhati perhapa wa can go on with tha picture." Directors William Olttene and his com pany. Including Monte Blue, master awlmmer and horsemen, and Claire MacDowell, are at work on a water picture whose working title Is "Everlasting Mercy." In this story of tha sea Director Qlttens plsns some feats of daring In the water, auch aa a knife flcht with a ahark, which promktea thrills for Tri angle patrons., Two hundred of Rutb St, Denis' most pop ulsr dancera appear In Mary Ptckford'a forthcoming Artcraft picture, "A Little Princess,'' now nearlng completion at tha Laaky atudlos In California, under tha direc tion of Marahall Nellan. The dancers per form several oriental numbers and tha entire atudlo stopped work to watch them during tha filming of these scenes. . Edith Storey, who Is now a Metro stsr, says that the Ideal place to play an ad- ?enturoua sport-girl rols adequately Is be bra tha motion picture. Nha declares that a portrayal of such a rola on (he speaking stage la no test of a player's ability to per form the outdoor stunta of riding, shooting and swimming. The celluloid Rlalto Is humming with the announcement that Roscoa "Fatty'' Arbuckle, the Paramount comedian, has just sent a mall volume of original verses to th pub lishers. They ara not llmerlrka, by the way. Indeed, to reveal th truth, "Fatty" has been courting the tragle muse. The volume will reach tha bookstands about Christmas ttma.- Helen Holmes haa been slightly Injured for tha time. If tha plucky IMIen could get 10 for every bruise, scratch or hurt ahe haa received aha would possess a tidy fortune from her bumps alone. There Is on thing about thla flna young actress, she. never courts sympathy and never whlnea. Director David Smith haa had a sufficient number of the O. Henry stories sent, him by th Eaatern Vllagraph offices to last him for some months. Hs haa just completed "Tha Enchanted Klaa." and la now produc ing "Th Law and Order." Chayles Rsy III taking th part of a coun try lad. Nothing new In that, but this tlm he Is a regular fellow ' and not a bumpkin or a boob. Julian Josephson wrdte th tory and named It "Eiry," and gave tha popular Charlie a role which honors ths boys o tha farm a mlehty good Idea at thla time. Vtotor Schertiinger la directing tha picture. . Corlnna Griffith, tha Vltagraph .star, Is now working In a new production entitled "Heredity," under th guiding band of Di rector Robertson, Theda Bar will weaf 40 odd costumes In "Du Barry." At the asm tlm the Infor mation la given out that ahe will wear less than 40 pairs of stockings during th same production. Many of fllmdom's star,' when they at tain feme and fortune, decide they are a little bit better than, anyone elss. Not so our friend "Doug" Falrbanka. Did you aee him when he waa here Monday? The thing that Impressed us most waa that he was HAMILTON SSsi Today BESSIE BARRISCALE In "THE SNARL" Mon MARGUERITE CLARK in "MICE AND MEN" GRAND. THEATER 'BEAUTIFUL ETIIELCIAYTON, in "WOMAN BENEATH" MONDAY "BABBLING TONGUES" TUESDAY n MARGUERITE CLARK inv"THE aAMAZONS" THURSDAY GEORGE WALSH SUBURBAN 24th and Amas Colfax 2841 Today VIRGINIA PEARSON, in "THE WRATH OF LOVE" WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY "THE HONOR SYSTEM" Greatest Photoplay Sine "Th Birth of a Nation" You'll Laugh, Crr, Think, Talk i Just a regular fellow and not one bit stuck on himself. And bellrtve me that famous mile of his would have melted the heart of a cold blooded bill collector, and weHcnow ons that they do aay hasn't smiled In al. moit 40 years. Albert Capellanl. the renowned French di rector haa been signed by Metro Pictures corporation .and will shortly begin his first production under this banner. When Ruth Clifford la seen In "The Sag- age," a Bluebird production. It will make the 100th picture completed by thla com pany. Their first picture was released January 24, 116, and waa Sarah Bernhardt In ' Jeanne Dor." The aerial queen. Pearl White, Is to de sert the field In which she has an unrivaled reputation for a time at least and Is to appear In a number of super de luxe fea tures, to be produced by Psthe. In the Industry there Is a general opinion Miss whit would not forsake th serial field ss ahe has established herself ss a drawing cam in productions of -that nature. The triangle exchange at Buffalo re eently shipped "The Tar Heel Warrior" film from its offices In Buffalo to tha Victoria, Rochester, in 45 mlnufee via Curtlsa air. planey Tha machine left Buffalo at 3 p. m., arrived at the theater at 1:46 and waa on th screen five minutes later. William Fox announces a new star, Ma dame Sonta Markova, a yeilng Russian woman, who haa been In America a short lime. Tha announcement aaya ah Is 21 years old and very beautiful. Bills for Current Week -Strand Sunday and Monday Mm. Pe trova la tha attraction at the Strand In "Exile," a stirring emotional drama, .told In ths uaual excellent Paramount manner, while the remainder of tha week Douglas Fairbanks la seen In "The Man From Paint ed Post," a rip-snorting western comedy drama. Both Petrova and Fairbanks are too well known to Omaha picture fans to need any introduction. Of course, no Strand program would be complete without tha I'athe weekly, while several comedlea will help drive away tha blues. Among ths big things announced for the Strand very short. Iv Is Oeraldin Farrar In tha big cinema spectacle, ''Joan the Woman." v Sun Another one of those funny Skinner storlea la featured at tha Sun today and Monday. "Skinner's Bubble," with the same star, Bryant Washburn, la aa clever aa fhe former two "Skinner" pictures. The story Is by th same author, Henry Irving Dodge, and eupportlng Mr. Washburn la the same cast aa In the other productions. The latest Chrlett comedy, and current events of the world In pictures complete the bill. Man ager Goldberg announces that Harold Lock- wood is booked for the Sun for Tuesday end Wednesday of this week In a seven-act Metro wonderplay. Paradise Garden, taken from Oeorge Olbba' novel of the same name. Sidney Drew comedy, His Double Life,' Is also featured on thlr program. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Virginia Pearson of th William Fox atars appears In "Thou Shalt Not Steal," an out-of-the-ordlnary mystery story; the latest Blllle Rhodes' comedy, and "Mutt and Jeff" car toon' fill out th program. Muse Manager R. D. Shirley announces that for tha entire week William Farnum will be the attraction In a William Fox apeclal da luxe production, "The Con quererV directed by Roual Walsh, who also directed "Th Honor System." It Is bssed on th life story of Sam Houaton of Texaa fame, and It Is said that there I no more romantlo figure In modern history than of thla man. Jewell Carmen, who Is often referred to aa "a dainty bit of Dresden Chlrih," plays opposite him. A battle acena that takes place at night la one of the beet examples of modern photography, and It is said that the producers Spent over $5,000 In the making of these .few ncenes. It Is hu man, appealing and ranks smong the most notable accomplishments of this forceful and convincing actor. Good, clever- corhedy is Introduced throughout that will be appre ciated. IIIpp A new Bluebird star will be Intro duced at thla theater today In "The Lash of Power," which will bo the attraction again on Monday. It Is a strong and virile story with many unusual moments and a fitting vehicle for the star's debut. Tuesday and Wednesdny Mary Anderson In "Sunlight's Last Raid." Tha atory Is one of charm and In which the star Is shown to splendid ad vantage. Thursday only Marc MacDermott and Peggy Hyland in "His Sixteenth Wife," with scenes laid in a Turkish harem. Eddy Polo and Prlscella Dean will be shown In the final chapter of "The Gray Ohost," and Marie Waicamp will also be on the bill In the first chapter of the new great Universal serial, "The Had Ace.'"- Friday and Saturday Ruth StoAehouss In "Society's Driftwood." With the scene opening up with a circus, the spectator is taken through a number of climaxes and situations that will hold the at tention throughout. Rohlff An lntrest-compelllng atory of domestic difficulties is told in "The Master of His Home," starring William Desmond, which will be shown here today. The wife cared mora for social functions than she did about the future of her home, while tha husband longed for a family. Monday Mme. Olga Petrova In "The Waiting 8oul." Tueadsy and Wednesday comes Mae Marsh In her Initial Ooldwyn picture. "Polly of the Circus," based on the stags play of the same name. Some splendid effects are se cured In night photography, and an, entire clrcua was used In making It realistic. The balance of the week will aea a splendid program. Hamilton Bessie Barrlscale wllls be the featured Triangle player at. thla "theater today In one of big dramatic triumphs for ths screen, "The Snarl." The atory Is one of absorbing interest, well directed and with a cast of supporting players that tend to make an Ideal production. A. Mutt and Jeff comedy will also be presented. Mon day Marguerite Clark In a Paramount pro duction, "Mice and Men." Tuesday Charlea Ray In "The Pinch Hitter," Friday and Saturday, little Jane and Katherlna Lee in "Two Little Imps." Lothrop A clever and laughable comedy drama la shown here today In "Skinner's Baby," featuring Bryant Washburn. l tells ALII AMBRA 4th and Parker ToSay BESSIE BARRISCALE in, "BORROWED PLUMAGE" Mon. VIOLA DANA, ia "THE GATES OF EDEN" ROHLFF TODAY WILLIAM DESMOND 2659 Leaven worth in- DUNDEE S2d and Underwood NO SHOW TODAY MONDAY ENID BENNETT, in "The Mother Instinct" , THURSDAY DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS in "THE LAMB" ' FRIDAY Clara Kimball Young, in THE FOOLISH VIRGIN APOLLO Telephone HaineyISOa 29th and Leavenworth Today at 2, 3:45, 5:30, 7:15, 9 EDWARD EARLE in "FOR FRANCE" Monday Bryant Washburn Tuesday Marguerite Clark Wednesday "IRIS" Thursday and Friday GEORGE M. COHAN ' "SEVEN KEYS TOBALDPATE" Adapted from hia own fare com r ' . ody. It's Groat Saturday JUNE ELVIDGE "Master of His Home" MONDAY Mme. Olga Petrova THE WAJT1NG SOUL TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY MAE MARSH , "POLLY OF THE CIRCUS" ? An Exceptional Picture THURSDAY OLIVE THOMAS "AN EVEN BREAK" FRIDAY VALESKA SURATT SATURDAY MOLLY KING No. 16 "The Fatal Ring" MLEUAtl HJ Tel., Harney 4272 HJ 33d and Leavenworth. TODAY ONLY Clara Kimball Young "THE EASIEST WAY' Also Two-Reel Keystone. MONDAY CHARLES RAY . ' "SUDDEN JIM" TUESDAY WILLIAM RUSSELL SANDS OF SACRIFICE' WEDNESDAY HAROLD LOCKWOOD THURSDAY EDNA GOODRICH FRIDAY ONLY DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS t- "THE LAMB" SATURDAY THELMA SALTER "IN SLUMBERLAND" of a young -couple who decided they want a young son to further the family name. Great preparations had been made for the boy, but after thinking the matter over they decided a girl would do aa the first edi tion anyway. Monday and Tuesday comes Mae Marsh In her first Goldwyn picture, "Polly of the Circus," based on the stase pie of the same name. It is In eight reels and does not drag a minute. Thursday, Jack Plfttford In "Freckles." Alhambra Bessie Barrlscale In "Borrowed Plumage" will be the photoplay offering here today. It Is a clever and pleasing comedy drama acted In the Inimitable 'man ner of this popular stsr. Other good reels will also be shown. Monday Viola Dana 'n 'The Gates of Eden" likewise Is a bright and breezy story. Tuesday comes little Thelma 3alter In her first starring produc tion, "In Slumberland." Grand Ethel Clayton In 'The Woman Beneath" is the attraction here today. It is promised to be exceptionally Interesting and tells a story of a New York society girl who marries a man from the west for his money and then later tells him she does not love him. After exciting happenings however she has a change of heart and it ends happily. Monday a heavy drama, said to be true to life, "Babbling Tongues." Tuesday, Mar guerite Clark In "The Amazons." 4 Dundee There will be no show here to day. Monday "The Mother Instinct," featur ing Enid Bennett and a cast of Triangle players. Tuesday Harold Lockwood and May Allison in "Mr. 44." laid In the lumber camp and full of pleasing comedy. Thurs day Douglas Fairbanks in "The Lamb? Fri day, Clara Kimball Young In "The Foolish Virgin.' Saturday, Charles Bay in "Sudden Jim." y Boulevard Clara Kimball Young In "The Easiest Way" la here today. It Is based on the book and stage play of the same name, a two-reel Keystone scream will also be of fered. Monday Charles Ray in the Saturday Evening Post story, "Sudden Jim." Tuesday, William Russell In "Sands of Sacrifice." Wednesday, Harold Lockwood and May Al lison In "Big Tremalne." Thursday, Edna Ooodrlch In "Queen X." Friday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb." Saturday, little Thelma Salter In "In Slumberland,'' espe cially appealing to the young folks. Apollo The picture that will be seen here today is "For France," and has as the star Edward Earle. The action takes place In thia country and France, and It has a love Admission 10c Today and Monday CARMEL MYERS, in "THE LASH OF POWER" Tuesday and Wednesday MARY ANDERSON, in "SUNLIGHT'S LAST RAID" Thursday (Gala Day) MARC MAC DERMOTT, in "HIS SIXTEENTH WIFE" MARIE WALCAMP, in "THE RED ACE" Last Chanter of - 'THE GRAY GHOST" ' Friday and Saturday RUTH STONEHOUSE, in "SOCIETY'S DRIFTWOOD" LOTHROPI2MX BRYANT WASHBURN in,"SKINNER'S BABY" lond.iy and Tuesday fm if v' V- 5 -r MAE MARSH, ia x "Polly of the Circus" Don't Mita It. them running through It said to be ex. ceptlonally Interesting. Monday a comedy drama, "Filling His Own Shors,'' with Bry ant Washburn, wherein he has a Turkish harem wished on htm, regardless of the fact that he haa a wife. Marguerite Clark will be seen Tuesday. Special attention is called to Thursday and Friday, when George M. Cohan In his own production, "Seven Keys to Baldpate," la presented. Suburban "The Wrath of Love," starring Virginia Pearson, will be the photoplay at' traction here today. It is a strong drama tic story, In which this actress la shown to the best, of advantage. Monday Louisa Glaum in "Golden Rule Kate," a story o the great northwest. Tuesday, Blllle Burka In her first Paramount production of charm and yonth, "The Mysterious Miss Terry." A special attraction is iilled for Wednesday and Thursday and is the William Fox at traction. "The Kpnor System," that played to capacity business at another theater a week or so ago. It is a wonderful story with practically an all-star cast, consisting of George Walsh. Gladys Brockwell, Milton Sills, Charles piary and others. Sunday and Monday, October 28th and 29th MME. OLGA ttUYfl IT" PETROVA in HAILC Tuesday 'Till Saturday, October 30th. Till November 3d Douglas Fairbanks . . IN "The Man From ' Painted Post" athe Weeklv, Today Monday Bryant Washburn IN "Skinner's Bubble! Another one of those clever Skinner stories. Just as good as Skinner's "Baby." NUFSED. : : ' Tuesday and Wednesday Thursday, Friday, Saturday HAROLD LOCKWOOD IN "PARADISE GARDEN" . VIRGINIA PEARSON "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL" JllllnlllliiillHiiMtl!lill:ilill;llnlnl!lli:llililll!lil:il:ilHlillliMintlllllHll:llllllil!ll!lill:ii!lilllilMIMI!ilMlilllilnliiiiiii : The Extraordinary Universal Serial i I "THE RED ACE"J ' Featuring MARIE WALCAMP f i , - a I and a cast of serial stars wUl soon be shown by each and every ex- ' hibitor in most cities throughout this section. Advance screening has s I proven that "THE RED ACE" will eclipse any serial made heretofore by the great Universal plant at Universal City. f Bookings ar now xjbeing arranged exclusively through the jij Laempile Film Service ,1122 Farnam Street, Omaha, Neb. j f Secure Your Date NOW. ' Watch for "THE MYSTERY SHIP" llIl!llllllllllllllll!llnllll!lllllllllll1llllllllll'illtlHlllllllHlllinlll!llllllllll:illlllll!J:IIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIl!lli;MIIIIIIIII!lll5 A vr THRILLS 7- SOBS --- LAUGHS A PICTURE YOU WON'T FORGET THE WILLIAM FOX Wonder Picture ffi IF COME EARLY IN "TIHIIE CQWQUEROIir SUPER PICTURE DE-LUXE 8 REELS A Gripping Drama Picturing the Career of General Sam Houston-. Three Hundred of the Most Famous American In dians, with Their Chiefs, Mexican Soldiers, United States Cavalrymen, Texas Rangers, Trappers and Guides. A PICTURE THAT WILL GO DOWN IN THE ANNALS OF FILMDOM. v Directed bf R. A. WALSH. Who Made "The Honor System" Written by Henry Chruteen Warnack. COST $300,000 8,000 , PEOPLE 1,000 HORSES ALL WEEK, Starting TODAY. AiE THE HOUSE' THAT PUT A-MUSE IN. AMUSEMENT Continuous 2P.M. till 11P.M. Matinee Prices Sane As Night 7