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Love
Marguerite Clark Has
Plenty of It and Money
Besides in Her Latest
Drama of "Reel" Life
.HE vanitv of riches i the
I dominant note of "Rich
X I Man, Poor Man," ' the
raramount picture- tar
ring; Marguerite Clark,
which is at the Rial to.
This fact is dramatically
'reseri ted in various ways in the un
olding of the story by Maximilian
; Foster which charmed the public as
serial in the Saturday Evening Post,
proved one of the best sellers in book
form, and enjoyed a long run in a
Broadway theater. when adapted to
the stage by George Broadhurst.
A Wall street financier, cold, selfish
and heartless, disowns his daughter
for eloping with a poor man, and she
passes forever out of his life. As the
years go by and time lays its heavy
hand upon him he begins to realize
that life devoted to the worship of
.Mammon brings little happiness, and
?hen a young woman, played by
Marguerite Clark, is foisted upon him
as his grandchild he eagerly welcomes
her. lie realizes that a rich man who
neither loves nor is loved is a poor
' man indeed.
Betty Wynne, the girl, derives , a
goodly measure of happiness in the
humble boarding house in which she
lives, and the really black clouds only
appear when she has changed her
sphere in life and is surrounded by
L wealth and luxury. .The poor man
who has taught her the joy of living
and the rich man who comes into her
lift are both ardent suitors for her
hand, and desoite the pressure
brought to bear upon her to accept
the wealthy man she obeys the die
tates of her heart. The wisdom of
her choice is shown in the Surprising
ending of the picture, when it devel
ops that the man she loves is in fact
the grandson of the old man who had
been made to believe that she wis his
relative, and all are brought to a
realization that wealth is not happi
ness. "Rich Man, Poor Man," was di
rected by J. Searle Dawlcy, who has
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TODAY MONDAY
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been responsible for the staging' of
rnany of Miss Clark's most successful
productions.
Apropos of the ricent ruling from
Washington that pne-fifth of future
film exports from this country must
be educationals, E. W. Hammons.
vice president and general manager of
the Educational Films Corporation of
America, said:
"I am sincerely glad that the
United States government has taken
a stand against the exploitation of
harmful stuff or of trash that cannot
benefit this country in the eyes of
allies and neutrals. Whatever puts
the United States in a favorable light
before the rest of the world is help
ful. The -beauty, strength and re
sources of these United States: the
exploitation of our high . level of
civilization; our free public school
svstem; our kindly industrial rela
tions; our great institutions: our
natural wonders; our methods of
transportation; our business and man
ufacture all tend to help the cause. So
do all fiction pictures with a patriotic
purpose or even without professed
propaganda, but wholesome, sweet
and representative of the best in the
national life.
"On the other hand, the run of ten',
twent', thirt melodramas, transformed
into films, is absolutely useless and
vicious so far as exportation purposes
are concerned, and (I might indeed
add) to our own population in this
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"SOCIETY FOR SALE."
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in "BLINDFOLDED."
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Qwar crisis. Such plays are not truly
rtpresentatives of America, because
they might be the product of the
panders to low taste in any land. In
the same category are pictures dealing
with squalor and vice in the most back
ward regions of the countrv, things
that show degenerate mountaineers or
foreign-born communities or Indus
trial Workers of the World gather
ings; they are untruthful because they
are unrepresentative and there is no
reason why they should be permitted
to go abroad and render a false ac
count of us."
"Patriotism," the latest Paralta
play, featuring Bessis Barriscale,
gives her one of the best opportuni
ties of her long and most successful
career to display her talents to the
best possible advantage. While not
a war picture, it has to do with what
is most in the minds of all of us dur
ing these critical times, and as you
sit spell-bound watching this story
unfold in its most unusual manner,
you will be tilled more ana more
with the spirit of "patriotism," and
will go away more thankful than ever
that you are an American. Miss Bar
riscale takes the part of a Red Cross
nurse, whose work is making history
in this present world war, and the
story filled, as it is, with human heart
interest, is one that makes you feel
that, after all, motion pictures are
doing their bit to help America win
the war. "Patriotism" will be shown
at the Sun theater three days, Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday.
A Pertinent Question.
The Interviewed Yes, I lost my
husband In the disaster.
The Interviewer Total loss, or was
he Insured 7 Judge.
GRAND
16th and
Binney
Today at 2. 3:30, 6:30, 8 and 9:30
ANN PENNINGTON, in
"SUNSHINE NAN."
Mbnday and Tuesday,
"TARZAN OF THE APES."
IDEAL
16th and
Dorcas ,
Today and Monday,
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG,
in "THE REASON WHY."
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Klalto Mruerlt Clark In "Rich Man,
Poor Man." I th Rlalto offering th first
four days of thli wk, tbia being ldlsa
Ciark'i Initial appearanc at tba RlaltOjloo.
Thl l without doubt one of the bent things
that M1m Clark Haa done In picturea for
noma time, and all admirers of this clever
little actress will be more than agreeably
surprised at the pleasing photoplay they
witness. Thursday, frlday and Saturday
Wallace Reld la seen In "Believe Me Xan
tlppe," the priie Harvard play, which was
presented In Omaha laat year by the
University of Nebraska atudents. Reld le
jeen to excellent advantage In the leading
role, while the remainder of the supporting
cast leaves little to be desired. Next week
"Fall of the Romanoffs'' and Sessue Baya
kawa In "The Braveat Way."
. un Ethel Clayton n 'The Man Hunt."
tells a moat Interesting story of the heiress
who Is tired of fortune hunters and yet
wishes to be married. After study ahe de
cides to go as a stenographer and work for
the playmate of her childhood daya when
she waa poor. Jim Ogden la now manager
of her own mlnea and readily recognizes
her from her pictures but, never saying
a word, he puts the heiress through the
paces When he discharges her ahe telle
him that she Is the owner and Is only angrier
when he tells her he knew It all the time.
Hhe proposes but he will not marry her
But not to be so easily deterred she lays
plana, abducts him and the minister and
takes them to a wild mountain cabin, with
armed guards,, one of whom ehoota Ogden
when he attempta escape. When, however,
ahe la abducted in turn by one of her hired
men, Ogden follows, rescues her and then
the marriage Is fine for Ogden haa shown
his hand Th play ts full of thrills and
the story- of the hunt la one of lively In
terest. Empress How Jane and Katharine Lee
put an army of suitors to flight and mar
ried their aunt to the man of their choice,
la ths story told In "We Should Worry!"
the William Tax picture which will begin a
four-day run at the Empress theater, start
ing today. Jane and Katherine are the
wards of a beautiful young girl who la much
sought after for her beauty and fortune.
The little Impa have chosen the suitor whom
they consider most worthy of her, and
other Jasons In quest of the golden fleece
of the girl's fortune are vanquished when a
new man appears In the field and threatens
to set al their work at naught. Heading
the photoplay program for the last half of
the week, ts a Metro picture. "The Trail to
Yesterday," a rugged romance of the plains
and ranches.-featuring the athletic star,
Bert Lytell. To escape unjust punishment
for crime of which he Is guiltless, Ned
Keegles (played by Bert Lytell) goes west.
As time goes on, he becomes known as
"Dakota," the terror of the plains. A storm
brings Dakota and a girl together In a
lonely cabin. When he learns that she la
the daughter of the man who killed his
father, Dakota forces a preacher, who also
sought shelter, to marry the girl to him.
Revenge haa taken poasesslon of the heart
of the outlaw, but fate ateps In and com
pels him to aid the girl for whom he deter
mined to make life miserable. A spark of
love ts kindled which results In happiness
for the outlaw and the girl.
Htrand Strand patrons are promised two
corking wood pictures this week. Charles
Ray In "Playing the Game, the first four
daya and Elsie Ferguson In 'The Lie,
the last three. Both of these pictures rep
resent the acme of perfect photoplay pre
sentation, and can not help but make good
with all who see them. Ray has a way
alt of his own that makes you cry one
minute and laugh the next, while Miss
Ferguson Is without question the leading
emotional actress either on the atage or
screen today. Next week Dorothy Dal
ton In "Tyrant Fear," and Mary Plckford
In "M Lisa."
Mate A typical William Farnum pro
ductlon 'Rough and Ready" will be the at
traction for three days beginning today,
The strongest point In favor of the photo
drama, la the fact that Mr. Farnum la
well caat "Rough and Ready" carries a
strong dramatic story, la capably produced
and the star Is excellent. A comedy and
News Weekly complete the bill. Wednes
day and Thursday "Madam Sphinx" offers
Alma Rubens In a role of unusual Interest.
She plays the part ef a girl whose guardian
Is alaln and whose murder she eeeks to
avenge by bringing the criminal to Justice.
Her search through the desperate haunts
of the Parisian Apache and Latin haunts
Is on full of picturesque incidents and
adventure. Friday and Saturday Tom
Mix will be seen aa a member of the
Northwestern ' Police and the production
"Ace High." promises to be full of action
ana. .thrius.
Ideal Clara Kimball Toung, In "The
Reason Why," will play here today and
Monday. The play la a vivid 'drama of
love and the troubles and tribulations of
the woman In the case build up a number of
dramatic events which are well produced
by the star. In the supporting cast la the
father of the star, playing the opposite lead,
On Tuesday of this week the first episode
of the great .serial btarrlng Pearl White
and Antonio Moreno, "The House of Hate"
will be run. The serial runs In IS episodes,
each, episode consisting of two reels.
Grand Ann Pennington, In a stirring lit
tle comedy drama, "Sunshine Nan," wtll
be her today only. In the play Miss
Pennington takes the part of a purveyor
of happiness who finds that much-nought
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Lothrop
Constance Talmadge
In "THE LESSON"
Monday and Tuesday
MADGE KENNEDY and
TOM MOORE
In "THE DANGER GAME"
HAMILTON.
Madge Kennedy and
Tom Moore
In "THE DANGER GAME"
Monday and Tuesday
WILLIAM FARNUM
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EXPOSURES
By Kilowatt
USTIN FARNAM. in the
D minds of many a motion
I picture fan of the country
the ideal conception of the
ideal cowboy, has been ac
corded signal honors bv
little town of San Rodoe,
With ex-president Roosevelt.
many of whose Rough Riders came
from San Rodeo, he will be one
of the honor guests at a great four
day Red Cross rodeo and round-up
to be held there, starting July 4.
Reservations for rooms and camping
grounds are pouring into the little
California town and thousands of peo
ple are expected to be present. In
the four days all the sports and pur
suits of the famous cowboy of the
plains will be brought back and Far
num will take with him his band of
cowboys who have served with him
so many western films. Colonel
Roosevelt expects to meet there a
great rrrany of the old regiment of
Rough Riders, and a joyous reunion
is planned.
William Farnum is working in mak
ing a series of plays based on the
western books of Zane Grey. The first
one will be "Riders of the Purple
oage, wnicn is one oi tne oldest ana
best known of Grey's works.
Select Pictures announces that it
has signed a contract with Marion
Davies and the first picture with the
new star has been completed. She will
be seen in "Cecelia of the Punk
Roses." In the same announcement
the Select company states that the
next play of Norma Tahnadge's has
been finished, "The Safety Curtain."
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Edna Purviance, leading woman in
great many of Charlie Chanlin's
plays, has just returned to the studios
with about eight trunk loads of new
dresses and fussy things she pur
chased when in New York, with the
expecation of having the pleasure of
wearing them in her next play. Imag
ine r.ana wnen tne director announced
that in the new production all she
would need would be a serviceable
calico dress.
Wally Reid was conducting an auc
tion in Los Angeles for the Red Cross.
bomeone passed him a bull pup and
the bids started. He noticed frantic
signals from his wife and thought she
meant to get a good price for the dog.
Finally he cried "Sold" at $1,600. Then
someone told Wally he'could buy the
A PHI I C 28th and
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ALICE JOYCE, in
"The Triumph of the
Weak."
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Emmy Weland
IN
"The Shell Game"
MONDAY
Olive Tell
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"THE GIRL AND THE
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pup back again if he wanted to. It
was one he had given to his wife on
her last birthday.
While D. W. Griffith was on the
western front- he asked a poliu what
he and his comrades did when they
went home.
"Make ze love." responded the
Frenchman, "all ze time we make ze
love."
"Monsieur," he went on, with a
twinkle, 'war is terrible, but not
sometimes so terrible as peace. She
make our own wives love us."
Dorothy Dalton, noted lnce star in
Paramount pictures, will be in Oma
ha on her way east to select gowns
for a big production planned for the
coming month, on Sunday. Miss Dal
ton always makes her own selections
of costumes for plays, saving the firm
the cost of an expensive designer and
incidentally pleasing herself and her
audiences.
H. M. Rubey, president of the Na
tional Film company, equipped his
omce a icw weeKS ago with a ma
hogany desk and chair, an oriental
rug and other appropriate trimmings. 1
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Only big time standard acts booked by Western Vaude
ville Managers' Association in conjunction with the
Orpheum and U. B. O. circuits of New York, are al
lowed to play the Empress.
All Small Time Acts Are Barred.
TODAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Hatch latamura Trio
Japanese Gymnastic Novelties.
Vsyand Usia Monohan & Co.
"The Clowns."
Roller Skating Novelty
Ferguson & Sunderland "oancmg
PATHE WAR NEWS
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Today, Monday, Tuesday
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KENNETH W1DENOR
ORGANIST
Xcxt morning he came to work, a
little late and found an imitation oak
table with the mail neatly stacked
on one corner about the only thing
in sight. Speechless, but ' seething
with a lot of thingjs to say he started
a tour of the grounds. "Smiling" Bill
Parsons sat in the chair in front of
the desk,, protected by the sacredness
of the clicking camera. Further search
revealed the rug being used in the
sequel of "Tarzan of the Apes." Rn
bey's present protection is second
hand furniture, well scratched.
The American Red Cross is or
ganizing a motion picture operating
school for crippled soldiers, through
the New York office of the Red
Cross.
Jay Belasco is making a trip of the
east. When he was two days on the
way to New York the official boss, Al
Christie, received a telegram and is
wondering how Belasco's expense ac
count will look. It read, "have al
ready won expenses of trip playing
checkers." Al's praying that luck
stays with Jay. -;
Figures compiled by the Los
Angeles committee of the third Lib
erty loan drive show that the studio
people there have subscribed $1,274,
900 through the studio organization
and it is estimated that the bonds
bought by motion picture people
there through other channels bring
the figures over two million.
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