THE OMAHA SUNDAY BSE? i JUNE 22. 1919. 10 A 1 ALL STARS IN THIS CAST On f he Screen in Omafia- Virtually an all-star cast presents rri. H- Tt,,. n.,.,mct Vf " Itylall Caine's masterpiece, directed y nugn rora, wnicn wuroe snown t the Strand this week. Ttln. rn! n( Marv MacVeif t frO- traye.d by- Katherine MacDonald, .on et of- the . most beautiful of ac tresses, vvlip will be remembered for i hen excellent work as Lady Diana i, in "The Squaw Man." a Cecil De j&Iirie Artcraft" special, and for her ;vork in support of Douglas Fair- - jbanks-and William S. Hart, as well in other notable pictures. Miss ' J&IacDonatd is fitted in every way !for the tremendously powerful emo tionaPpart in the Caine picture, for lie is not only beautiful but ac complished in the histrionic art and ; gifted with a splendid sense of pro portion. Her rendition is declared ito be a worK o: real an. ! Millon Sills, seen on several oc casions as leading man for Clara TCimba-ll Young, a well known actor of the screen,' is cast as Martin Con rad, the intrepid young explorer, Avhose love for Mary is one of the i'lnspiring features of the theme. He (is particularly excellent in the emo tional moments with which the pic ture abounds. ! Theodore Roberts, the veteran i character actor, is David McNeil. Ihe stern and unyielding father of Wary. He is hard1 as flint, proud as Lucifer and he sacrifices his child fn the alar of his selfishness. The art i? a most -absorbing one and is portrayed by Mr. Roberts with infinite artistry. i Ja:k Holt, who was "Cash Hawk Ins" in 'The Squaw Man," plays the feivy role of Lord Raa, the scape prate 'scion of a noble family. The v - art ,'is" a despicable one and it is a tribute to an actor's genius that he s able to interpret it in such con vincing Fashion as Jack Holt has done. f Fritzi Brunette, a well known screen actress, depicts the adven " ttireis. Alma Lier, and does it with treat art and a verisimilitude that h rare even in these days of fin ished acting. The difficult charac t?f teoomes real and convincing, in Vliss Brunette's capable hands. There is probably no more intir estin? figure in the motion picture world today than Samuel L. Roth- 8P'C'- "L "it y Eleven years ago, in the small town of Forest City, Pa., Mr. Roth apfel began his connection with mo on pictures. His theater was a ilapidated room in the rear of a bar." His chairs were hired from the loeal undertaker, "Standing room 6nlJMn those days often meant 'that the seats were off at a funeral. Sit was there that Mr. Rothapfel con Iceived the idea of introducing music appropriate to the action and theme fof his pictures. This made an in stant appeal. " i U B Before " then, unintentionally so. Rrverything had been done to make fehe actual presentation of the pic Itures ineffective and ludicrous. Jigs 'fwere played for death scenes and Movers kissed to funeral marches, ac fcording to the whim of the local ipjano player. 'A thorough musician himself, Mr. r'Rothapfel realized that music was what "the silent drama" needed to supplement and complete it and that without music it could only b a Jialf art. In, line with this idea, as I&uccess came and with it opportuni ty, he was gradually able to engage larger orchestras to accompany his 1 . i . -it.: fhe short space of 11 years, he had progressed from that small back room in Forest City to the director- nure -tneaters in. tne woria ana was putting on musical motion pic Jture programs of such merit and dis tinction that he commanded the respect and admiration of the yorld of art. ' Babies ha've frequently played im- ortant parts in picture plays, but t's doubtful if ever before there has een written a "baby part" so highly atenal to the development of a storv as that in the latest Marv RAf ile Minter mcture. "A Bachelor's ifeWife," which comes to the Sun to Hday. Well does Emmett J. Flynn, sswno directed tne picture, realize tne jjtrials of a "family photographer." unareas ot teet ot him were spoil- d by the child's sudden fits of "tem- erament. . Patience and persever- nce, however, finally won through 'to success, and many remarkable lose-ups were secured which are itartniH V W lb 0 - A A n aiiJiannaa tans is 1 rv- v. 1 t. ti as, u vj 1 v 11 vv a w Maim, '"How cunning 1" or "Some Lfeabyl:; . Mary Miles Winter has never (looked lovelier or more adorable than . in . the scenes where she and aby hold the center of the stage. Maw L.oMirop r J WILLIAM DESMOND In "MINTS OF HELL" j Lloyd Comedy. Pathe News E i GRAND ,8Bir v SHIRLEY MASON in s "THE WINNING GIRL" . Harold Lloyd Comedy Pat-ho New ?w- V -' flSUBURBAN 24th and Ames EMMY WHELEN in "SYLVIA ON A SPREE'!. Moa. aad Ttws. MARY' PICKFORD in "DADDY LONGLEGS." '1 IIAMILTOni " BERT LYTELL in "Hitting the High Spots" ; FATTY ARBUCKLE COMEDY 3icfyrZ ftHz? QorJoTt (SUBUHSANj I' Bills of the Week. htrancl A liiagnitievnt picturizatioa of "The Woman Tbou Uaveat Me," by Hall Cains, the most famous novel by tbe Manx author, will be seen bere today to Thursday. Hugh Ford, one of the most experienced of stage and screen produc ers, went to California to make the pic ture with a powerful cast which Includes Katherine MacDonald, Milton Sills, Theo dore Roberts, Jack Holt, Fritzi Brunette, Katherine Griffith and others. "The Woman Thou Qavest Me," was produced from the stage by Derwent Hall Calne, son of the author, In 1917, in Boston with success. As a novel It out sold all other works of Hall Caine. As a picture It doubtless will prove one of the screen'! greatest triumphs. The tremendous story of Mary's struggles after being sacrlfled upon the altar of wedlock to a man she hates is unforgettable, and as the story covers a wjde field Egypt, Africa, India, England and the South Polar regions It will be not only power ful dramatically, but colorful and fascin ating In every other way. The production has practically an all star cast of players. Miss MacDonald, a prime favorite, has the leading feminine role and Jack Holt has on of the best roles of his screen career. One of the moat thrilling photoplays seen here this season Is "The Haunted Bedrqom." starring Enid Bennett, which ta the main feature at the Strand theater Friday and Saturday. Idlss Bennett Is a reporter In this picture who Is sent out to Investigate a ghost mystery, and she has several adventures which keep the spectator ever on the threshold of ex pectancy. ' Muse "Playthings of Passion" Is Kuiy Gordons latest screen play here today -to Tuesday. Miss Gordon's latest offering la a brand new story from the pen of William Anthony McGulre, and Is said to present not only a startling story but to afford Miss Gordon abundant op portunity for a display ot many thousand dollars of stunning gowns, exquisite Jewelry and luxurious millinery. One rope of pearls alone In the picture is said to have cost Miss Gordon $100,000. Miss Gordon enacts the role of a young favorite of fashion, who finds life empty, despite her riches, and seeks Idle diversion In tenement visiting. What happens to her there forms the thread of the powerful story and Is j said to lead to a striking climax. Beatrice Mlchelana In "Just Squaw" will be at the Muse Wednesday and Thursday, the first screen play she has made for some time. The barrier of blond stood between this white Bklnned half-breed girl and the man she loved and who loved her. The sealed Hps of her red-skinned guardian stood between her and happiness and he willing to lay down his life for her ready to kill the man who dared hurt her DIAMOND 24th and Laka CARLYSLE BLACKWELL in "THE WAY OUT" Monday ENID BENNETT keirf his oath and let her suffer. It's a thrilling drama a picture with a punch and It heralds the return of the beautiful Beatrlz Michelena to the screen At the head of her own company. "Taxi" Is the latest vehicle for Tay lor Holmes at the Muse Friday and Satur day. It Is the screen production of a story x written by George Agnew Cham berlain. "Taxi deals with New York life In all Its phases and has the hectic, rushing atmosphere that Is typical of the big town. It tells of Robert Hervey Randolph, of an old New York family who la disinherited from his Income when he rescues the rightful heir from the back row of the chorus. Sacrificing his Income, he becomes a taxi-driver. And as a chauffeur to New Tork'a ne-er-do-wells, he becomes a modern Samaritan. Empress "Some Bride," the latest comedy-drama In which Viola Dana ap pears, will be the feature at the Empress theater for a four-day engagement. The play tells of a young bride, who, though she loves her husband, cannot refrain from flirting with other men. His Joalousy and hsr determination to have a good time lead them to the breaking point and he is on the verge of getting a divorce when her woman's wit comes to her rescue and, by a strategic move, she regains both his love and confidence. Others of the cast are Irving Cummlngs, Ruth Sinclair, Billy Mason and Florence Carpenter. A Fatty Arbuckle comedy, the regular Pathe Weekly and an Outing Chester f eature, are also on the program. The photoplay attraction for the last half of the week will be "Tangled Threads," featuring Bessie Barrlscale. It pictures the trials of a young wife when she Is divorced from her husband and separated from her child because another lover zealously Implicate her In a compromis ing situation. Elalto Six distinct features character ize th,- Rothapfel Unit programme which will have tti Initial showing here this week music, enects, magazine, novelty prelude dramatic feature and comedy, all produced and personally supervised by Samuel Rothapfel and each bearing the artistic touch of this man who has been recognized as the greatest exhibitor of the country and is In this program mak ing hlH first step Into the ranks of the producers. Massenet's "Elegle," has been plcturlzed Into Rothapfel's conception of the Idea of the music In a prelude, "The Last Hour." The feature drama of the program Is "False Gods," a strong photo- dramn of the battle love over ambition, with Grace Darling, Harry Mestayer, Hugh Thompson, Alfred Hickman, Ida Darling and Florence Billings In the cast. "Wild Flowers," the comedy piece. Is a distinct noveltv in that It is a comedy piece ab solutely without slapstick effects and without the usual chase 'In It. It tells of the life of two of New York's "chick ens." The complete program, with ef fects and music will be presented at the Klalto with Mr. Rothapfel's own musical Ideas as the finished product of this man who has striven for years to make out of other people's films the thing he has striven to produce himself. The last two days of the week there will bb presented Vivian Martin in "An Innocent Adventuress." Vivian Martin score), an artistic triumph in her char acterization of "Lindy," a sweet, un sophisticated little girl who has been brought up never to commit a wrong or tell a lie. It Is a delightful role and is bandied by Miss Martin in a charming and artistic manner. Sun Mary Miles Minter will be seen in what 1 said to be on of the most captivating role of hsr screen career when she la presented at the Sun Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in "A Bachelor's Wife." It 1 a delightfully refreshing comedy-drama, specially written for th star by Joseph Franklin Poland. The story has to do with the amazing adven tures of a fiery little colleen from Balry hanncck, Ireland, who come to America to visit her cousin. Upon her arrival she learns that her cousin is the mother of a baby and that the husband had deserted them two year before. She seta out to effect a reunion, but becomes involved with the wrong man. How she ultimately straightens out. the matrimonial tangle and lr. the process is wooed and won by the deserter' cousin; form the climax ot thU absorbing tale. Breezy and versatile George Walsh Is to be the attraction at the Sun theater the last of the week when he will appear In a thrilling mystery comedy called "Putting One Over.'' Some Walsh feats of extraordinary daring are promised; but primarily the story 1 said to be an admirable one, replete with humor and with tense dramatic situations and com plications which apparently defy solution. As Jack Trevor, a New York salesman bound for Texas, Walsh 1 caught in a train wreck and a party of daring crooks manipulate his appearance while he Is un conscious, so that he Is made a "double" of the heir to a big estate who has been Close-Ups and Gut-Outs By Gould The Omaha Bee screen magazine, issued by Universal Films which will be shown at the Brandeis today until Wednesday in connection with the presentation of Priscilla Dean in "Pretty Smooth" contains a med ly of educational and humorous bit?. One interesting piece shows aliens in this country who are attempting to leave being forced to settle up their back taxes to Uncle Sam be fore departing. Then there s a series of bathing splashes which ought to please in this hot weather and a humorSns few feet of the "dog days," too hot even for the dog to chase cats. Jack Frost on the job is pictured in a series showing what damage a frost can do and there's a bit portraying the highest class beggars in the world, the Sandhus of India, many of them profound scholars. A burlesque news reels and Abe Martin's sayings complete 'V A good roads film has been com pleted by Universal as a part of its educational films series. It has re ceived the support of the Highway commission of the government. Donald McBride has been en gaged to play opposite Mrs. Sid ney Drew in a new series of com edies. He will play as her brother and Mrs. Drew will retain her char acterization of "Polly," in which she was so successful with the late Mr. Drew. Three of the prettiest girls 5n the world appear in the Paramount Sennett . comedy "When Love Is Blind." They are Marie Prevost. Phyllis Haver and Marvel Rea. Marie is a brunette. She is a little California girl of Canadian descent. Phyllis is a dazzling blond, who came from the cornfields of Kansas, tarrying by the way to study art in the Chicago Art institute. Marvel was born on a California cattfe ranch and is a thorough out-of-door girl. All th.ree are wonderful little athletes, which seems to contradict the hot-house idea of pulchritude. Ben Turpin, the Sennett comed ian, says he learned to be funny by pulling taffy with county fairs back in Ohio. One day he tried to add a comic effect by pretending to make a swipe at somebody in the crowd. The somebody couldn't tell from his crossed eyes which way Ben intended to swipe. The result was that a hunk of hot taffy wrap ped itself around the neck of the chief of police of Cincinnati. Ben found it convenient to leave town next day. Florence Reed says, "Most movie extras seem to depend to a great extent on fedora hats and Windsor ties." . killed In the wreck. Of course, Trevor falls in love and find himself in a maze of exciting and mysterious happenings. BoydAurora Mardlganlan, th 17-year old Armenian girl, who take a leading part In th (film production ot "Auction of Soul," which will b shown for th last time today here was once (old for 86 cent in a street corner slave market at Bay arid, where she was stood up in com pany with other naked Christian cap tive for sale. She was purchased for the harem of the notorious DJevdt Bey, and went through frightful experience before shs finally escaped. All these things are actually reproduced In "Auction of Souls." Brandeis Gertie Jone never hit the stage boards of Broadway, but she was an actress Just the ame. Her peclalty was imperson ating a French maid, but the only thing French about Gertie Jones was her habit of taking French leave of her wealthy employers after she had succeeded In re lieving them of a fortune or two of Jewels To other members of the light-fingered craft she was known as the Chatterbox, because her tongue would wag to herself whenever she found herself on the main traveled highway that was likely to lead to the police station. Then one pleasant evening her mistress went out to attend a social affair and left J40.000 worth of "cut ice" in the safe. Gertie had an un successful session with the safe's com bination, queered her own game and was interrupted' before the end of the act by the entry of Jimmy Hartlgan, the world s greatest safe expert. Then came the police and with them a chain of the most amazing events ever re corded by the motion picture camera. To learn what happened to Gertie Jones and Jimmle Hartlgan you must see "Pretty Smooth," Priscilla Dean' greatest "crook" play, which will be shown at the Brandeis for four days starting today. An admirable cast supports Monroe Sal isbury In "The Sleeping Lion," which will be shown at the Brandeis next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Alfred Allen, who play the role of a western ranch-king, is a veteran character actor who has long bees recognized as an artist. Little Pat Moore, four year young, famed for his work- in Cecil B. DeMllle "Squaw Man," play the, part of Tony, a street waff who was adopted by the hero. Rhea Mitchell, former leading woman with Thomas H. Ince, plays the part op posite Salisbury, while Alice Elliott, an Oakland society girl, play hi Italian sweetheart. Herachel Maya 11, one of the screen' beat- known villains, play the "bad man" who seek to ruin Salisbury. The drama 1 th tory of an Ita'ian immigrant who left New York for the great west, his trial and triumph. Diamond Carlyl Blackwell in "The Way Out," a dramatlo photoplay of how a young man settles a perplexing problem, will be the feature at the Diamond today with Enid Bennett in "The Mother In stinct," a th feature for Monday, with a comedy on each day, Tuesday there la to be presented,, "Th Price of Folly," a dramatlo portrayal or a social problem of today, and also Ruth Roland in "The Tiger's Trail," No. S. June Elvldg In a comedy drama, "The Love Defender," will be shown on Wednesday with a comedy completing the program, and on Thursday come Fritzi Brunette in "The Sealed Envelope',-. mystery drama. Hale Hamilton In "15,000 an Hour," has a stir ring photoplay with tbe making of a million as th theme, and there will also be shown Marie Walcamp in "The Red Glove" No. 15. The final day of the week there will be shown Dorothy Phillip In "The Grand Passion," iand also Eddi Polo In "Th Phantom Fugitive." . . . , iothrop William 'Desmond, In "Mints of Hell," has a strong role to deplck as the feature offering at the Lothrop today, and a Harold Lloyd comedy and the Pathe News afe also on the bill. Edith Storey, appearing in "As the Sun Went Down," and a Mack Sennett comedy, "Her First Mistake," make up the program for Mon day and Tuesday, and Wednesday there is offered Constance Talmadge in "The Girl of the Tlmberclalm'a," In which Con stance stands off a, whole bunch of claim Jumpers with a gun. Gladys Leslie, In a story of the south, "Miss Dulcle From Dixie." will be shown on Thursday, wtth a Fatty Arbuckle comedy and an Outing ''s'tr Pieture also booked. D. W. Grlf- APOLLO2 aBd WALLACE REID in "THE ROARING ROAD." A!so CHARLIE CHAPLIN in "A NIGHT IN THE SHOW." ; . SUNDAY LAST DAY "AUCTION OF SOULS" The) story of Aurora Mardiga. -nian the beautiful Armenian refuge as . vouched for by Henry Morgenthau, former American Ambassador to Tur key, and Viscfunt Bryce's Committee for bhe British Gov eminent. A Film You Will Never Forget s, SUNDAY LAST DAY T Prices: 35c and 50c Matinees 25c Performance continuous 1:15, Sdf, 5ilS, 7.15 and 9:15. Queslionlf a bachelor can have a wje andabdby to boot hoy old is Ann Answer-7b be found in this charming picture mm Mile of a loving loss from Erin On 10 SUNDAY, MONDAY aid TUESDAY I j 1" I - THE OULD SOD! I J I III IF wo want to eniov a i .1, i t licht of Th' Oiilrl thry, see this" latest feature starring "Lovely Mary." The streets and home and hill of Ballyhannock will . warm the cockle ol your heart and to will Mary a sweet "Mary O'Routka." fltr.-s bis film. "Tfa Greatest Thins In Life," a Iocs romance with the war a a background, will be shown on Friday. Saturday there Is offered Charles Ray In "Th Family Skeleton," and a Mack Sen nett comedy. Orpheum South Side, Bessi Barrlscale In "Tangled Thread" will b the photo play offering today at the Orpheum, be ing shown In addition to th regular two act of vaudeville at thl theater. Marlon Davles, In "Th Burden of Proof," will be shown on Monday and Tuesday. The big feature of the week at the Orpheum will be the presentation of "Daddy Long leg" on Thursday and Friday, with Mary Pickford In the stellar role. Friday night there will be held the usual community singing. Hamilton Bert Lytell, tn a story full of action of the Lytell kind, will be th feature today In "Hitting th High Spot," with' a Fatty Arbuckle comedy complet ing the program. Monday there la to b presented Gloria Swanson In "Station Con tent," and also Marie Walcamp in "The Red Glove," No. 14. "A Lady'a Name" starring Constance Talmadge, will be shown on Wednesday. On Thursday there Is offered Monroe Salesbury In "Winner Takes All," and Ruth Roland in "The Tiger's Trail," No. 7. George Walsh, in one of his full-of-fun photodramas, "On the Jump," will be the feature for Thurs day, and on Friday there is offered Bes sie Barrlscale in "The Heart of Rachael," one of the most successful photoplays of Miss Barrtacale's. The final day of the week there is booked "The Mysterious Client," with Irene Castle a the star. Suburban Emmy Wehlen In "Sylvia On a Spree," will be the feature of the Sun day program, and on Monday and Tuesday there Is offered Mary Pickford' latest success, "Daddy Longlega," which has been made Into a charming photoplay from the book of the same title. Helen Chadwlck, appearing In "Caleb Piper's Girl," will be the offering for Wednesday and Thursday. Billie Rhode appearing In "In Search of Arcady," on Friday has a charming comedy drama of how an American girl finds that a titled English man can be a real man in spite of her prejudice to titles. Saturday there Is of fered the dramatic photoplay, "Josselyn's Wife," starring Bessie Barrlscale. TODAY TO TU30AY n tiiNoe nap Mtj's BolsKrVl'kl FATTy ARBUCKLE IN 1 a. IMi HALL CAINE'S BOOK IN PICTURES Today Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Apollo Wallace Reld and Charlie Chaplin will both be shown at tbe Apollo today. Reld appearing In "The Roaring Road." a thrilling racing story In which Wally win not ony a rac, but th glrL Chaplin 1 booked In "A Night at th Show," on of the most famous of th comedian' successes and on that ha pleased thousands thl year In U'a r-l-sued form. Annette Kellerman In "A Daughter of the Oods," a fantasy of th sea with Miss Kellerman In a number of her famous diving stunt, will be the at ti action on Monday. Grand Shirley Mason In "The Winning Girl" ha a pleasing comedy drama a the feature her today with a Harold Lloyd comedy and th Path New completing the program. Monday and Tuesday ther 1 offered Elsie Ferguson in "HI Parisian Wife," a trong drama of th screen and one of the finest play ot Miss Ferguson'. J. Warren Kerrigan In one of hi outdoor themes, "Come Again Smith," is the fea ture offering for Wednesday with Ruth Roland in "The Tiger' Trail," No. , also booked. Thursday there Is to be shown Alice Brady in "Her Silent Sacrifice," and on Friday Jack Pickford' comedy drama, "Great Expectations," will be shown and a Bills West comedy. The final offering of the week will be Fred Stone in "Under the Top," a story of circuses. A Vita graph comedy completes the program. Woman thou GrWEST ME? MARRIED! He, a wastrel, traded his name for a wife, and money to spend, on his paramour. , . She, sweet and innocent, was aold like a glare to feed her.?, father's lust for power. Sold to a man he loathed! Yet she was; glowing with youth, thirsting for lore and life. Then cam the inevitable another man, finer, nobler than any aha had known. Was she wrong? As a norel, it stirred two continents, and haa been translated into every civilised tongue. The Cast Mary MacDonald, Theodore Roberts," Milton Sills, Jack Holt, Fritzi Brunette. Path New. Lloyd Comedy. i - t i i Vote for Good Roada Tuesday. Cross Examination Relative to ( H IEEE0 Patron, Q. Exhibitor, A. Patron, Q. Exhibitor, A. Patron, Q. Exhibitor, A. Patron, ' Q. Exhibitor, A. Patron, Q. Exhibitor, A. Patron, Q. Exhibitor, A. Patron, Q. Exhibitor, A. ration Q. Exhibitor, A. What is a unit program? It is a complete program, coming from one producer. What do you mean by a complete program? Feature, comedy, novelty single reeler all being made by one Btudio. isn't this being done now? No, you have to buy your feature from one concern, your comedy from another, your weekly from another, and so on. What's the advantage of getting all the pictures from one concern? You are sure of having an evenly balanced program that is, the sub ject matter of the feature will not conflict with the comedy, and so on. For example, say you have a western feature, the comedy will be the opposite and so on. Why is the program named Rothapfel Unit Program? It is named in honor of Samuel L. Rothapfel, who was the foremost ' exhibitor of America, before he went to producing his own pic tures. Name some of the theaters Mr. Rothapfel managed. Regent, Strand, Rialto, Rivoli, New York. All first-class houses, and whenever you see a theater named as the above, you can figure that they have been named after these theaters. What pictures constitute the Rothapfel Unit Program? .The Word of Fair Water, Record of the Achievement of the Marine at Belleau Wood. (b) The Laat Hour, ncYelty prelude, baaed on Massenet's . Elegie. (c) Epigrams (a thought of equity). (d) False Goda, dramatic feature. (e) Wild Flower, new idea comedy by George V. Hobart. When and where will this program be Siown in Omaha. Jane 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, at the FOR BEST RESULTS TRY BEE WANT ADS