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THEATRICAL PHOTOPL'AY SECTION FIVE THE PITTSBURGH PRESS SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 6, 1924 I Stars of Movie World Have Good Roles In Late Releases tT "Hsrr ifr, -r 0 0 WINUUW" ALHAMBRA- 'VHEN A GIDL LQE5. MJJ cOiNNi cXJwtO TRIANGLE V. 1 17 BABY PEGGY IN PERSON AT LIBERTY NEXT WEEK. BABY PEGGY COMING TO GRAND IN PERSON. Prevost and Irene Rich have the lead- ISk Baby PegKy on the screen in a Baby Peggy on the screen in a the dramatic line, rather than the SCENfe comedy field.

Walter Heirs was like Ing roles. Blue gives a manly, strong i.J splendid adaptation of the notea splendid adaptation of the noted 4 Ifl UNUSUALLY FINE FILM BILLS SEEN HERE DURING PAST WEEK i novel. -UftDia novel, 'Captain performance that always convince Theodore Von Elts did creditabl able In a small role, while the best comedy of the picture was the work January." and RITZ of Max Davidson. "Listen Lester," work. OF THE.

U-S-A at the State and Regent, had number Lovely Mary Carr was the fines'. less laughs to recommend as a fea tblng about "The r-pirlt of the U. S- ATTN temperament combined good were the performances of An Baby In person will be the big double attraction at the Grand next week. When General Manager Harry Davis of FEATURED PLAYER IN FILM AT BLACKSTONE. the liilz attraction last week.

Both this picture and "Hold Tour Breath," harked back to war days ture picture, and the former stag success made great screen material. Louisa Kazenda was outstanding among the cast, while Alec Fiances and Eva Novak were nicely cat. Thi and the patriotic theme. There is no one upon the screen today who can so appealing portray a "mother role," plot was light and amusing, the set Mimi Palmierl. the Grand saw fniifH -lfh tings attractive and the direction as Mary Carr and her work Is always -I, I with a romantic story, beauti- ful settings, the etory laid In old Spain, the lure of a bandit life.

Intermixed with some excellent direction and finely drawn Interpretations mad of "Tiger Love," the feature shown at the Olympic theater last week, a highly film. The picture was taken from the Spanish opera, Wildcat," by Manuel penella, and was a remarkable bit of photographic) achievement, Interest was sustained and especially tonio Moreno and Estelle Taylor. Ths entire cast was effective and well chosen. "Hold Your Breath," shown at the Grand and Liberty theaters, had considerable action, together with a slight plot, that combined Into an acceptable comedy. Bulldirrf; climbing," after witnessing Harold Lloyd's "Safety Last," would have to be unusual indeed to impress.

Dorothy De-Vore Is a personable actress, whose facial gifts should take her far In good. noted stage star. "Being Respectable," st tha Aldine "3 Playing the leading and C'ameraphone theaters was ab sorbingly Interesting. There was con a feminine role in and approved "Captain January" as a photoplay rultable for presentation at the Grand, he immediately Invited Baby Peiriry In person with the slderable of a dramatic tendency, "Second ager Harry Davis has decided to continue Its showing a the Rita during a week. It i.as an exr.

ller.t stnry crowded hfort appeal, dramatic tensity, bright comedy end en-thuHiastic, spirited action. Johnnia Walker and Mary Carr are together again In splendid son and mother roles, their first time to be uni'el Is a picture since "Over the Hill." Supporting them Is a brilliant cast in eluding Carl Ftockdale. Dave Kirby Mark Fi-nton, Rosemary William S. Hooscr, Gloria Gary, Cuyl'f Pupplee, Dickie B-andon anrt Newt'n House The Rltx program Includes i lively Charley Chase comedy, "Publicity Pays," the rathe News Weekly and special music. "BROADWAY OR BUST" IN CAMEO UNDERLINE.

while the modern-da question- was which is at the Blackstone theater finely dealt with. Monte Blue, Marie this week, is a r.v-' 1 thought that Pitta- beautiful. Johnnie Walker and Carl Stockdale gave splendid performances, while Gloria Grey was effective. "The Fighting American," had Tat 0Malley, Mary Astor, Haymond Hat-ton, Warner Oland and L'mmett King In the cast, four people who two or three years ago were seldom to be found In the same production, and aj the result the picture proved excellent from start to finish. The story is by William E.

Oliver, winner of the Intercollegiate scenario contest for the scholarship offered by Carl Laemmle, and had strong dramatic values. A typical Carey thrill picture was The Lightning Uider," with Harry native of New lork city. It was there she received her education. Her first burKh's public would like to act ually see and meet this charm 5 1 ing young: lady The invitation was accepted with the result that B.by Peegy will be at the Grand throughout the ambition was to be a concert pianist. To further her education along these lines she worked as a fash-Ion model in order to earn the neces- sary money.

While engaged as a model, she attracted the attention of Mrs. Arthur S. The next attraction at the Cameo theater, opening Saturday, July 12, Carey and Virginia Brown Fair shown at the Rlackstone last week. will be Hoot Gibson, the rough-rid- Ing, versatile I'niversal comedian, in "Rrnadwav nr Hult." which tells the 9 The settings were laid in the Pranlfh atmosphere of southern California and were of unusual beauty. There story of a western ranchman, Baby res-arr.

week for big- anJ little to see. "Captain January" has been a favorite book for many years. It was written hy Laura E. Richards, SDd contains a splendid story of dramatic lneldrnt, pathos and dashing comedy. was much to be admired about th has sold out his place for $2,000,000 film.

FIFTH AVENUE DOWNTOWN Through Passion, Hate and Strife a Woman's Great Love Endures Victor Hugo Halperin's Human Heart Thriller and goes to New York to find the girl he loves, whom he had met in the west. He has some lively expe Ill TV. Tie Spirit ot the V. A. BADV PEGGY.

Bahy Peggy is not only coming to Pittsburgh next week In the photoplay, "Captain January," but the delightful little miss and most famous child in the world, Is going to be here herself and greet her thousands of admirers in the Liberty thjater. The visit of no motion picture star could arouse more anticipatory Interest than of this world-renowned little girl. Theater managers have often been greeted with the question, "Why don't you bring Baby Peggy to Pittsburgh?" "Captain January" a classic of childhood that will plumb the emotional depths of the youthful actress. The cast supporting her is a truly notable one, consisting of Hobart Bosworth, Irene Rich, Harry T. Morey, Lincoln Sted-nan and Barbara Tennant.

Friend, wife of the well known pro-j ducer, who ar- ranged to have her given a trial Mlml Palmlerl. in the motion picture studios. The young lady was successful from the beginning and The Spirit of the U. S. photo rlences, but finally comes out all right and marries the girl.

Hoot, as usual, performs some exciting stunts MODERN SOCIETY DRAMA AT REGENT AND STATE. A theme that Is at once pointant and keeps the audirnce laughing at play of extraordinary human appeal, patriotic fervor, raclner love, humor and thrill, made cuch a hit upon its presentation at the Kits theater during the past week that General Man- his drolleries. He Is supported By a "WBaesa a nU strong cast and striking is the motif of William Christy Cahanne photoplay "Lend rapidly rose to the lists of the featured players. Many celebrated artists will be seen In support of Miss Talmierl and Mr. I.unt In "Second Tour Hus- FAMOUS SCREEN MOTHER IN PHOTOPLAY AT RITZ, ROBERT ELLIS BLASTS FOND MOTHERS' HOPES.

The general expression from actors band," which will be seen this week In the Regent and Stats theaters. This intense drama of modern society deals with the continual "lending" of husbands and other such things by society bell WITH Entertainment Is. of course, the primary objective of motion pictures today, but it Is my opinion that the and directors of motion pictures It that babies and animals are the bent actors because it Percy Marmont Kathlyn Williams George Siegtnann Agnes Aysres Robert McKim Mary Alden time Is near at hand. If not already here, when good pictures will ,1 hose beauty and charm allow her to throw dlscre- tlon to the winds. While this Is but a ba ikele-l ton of the major situation of the photoplay, the! story gradually $4 OTHER ATTRACTIONS Billy Sullivan in "THE FAST STEPPERS" The Christmas Handicap" Screen Snapshots International News Fun From the Press a real message to the I 1 1 1 of patrons of the screen, as well as serving them In purely an amusement capacity." This Is the opinion of Mary Carr, famous screen mother, who has an Important role in "The Spirit of the t'.

S. which continues a second week at Kits theater. "It has been a they are natural. Such, however. Is not the opinion of Robert Ellis, leading man In "For Sale," which is to be at the Grand this week.

Mr. Ellis has played in many pictures in which babies have had interesting parts, so In the light of his long experience he Is prepared to blast the faith of the Idealists by declaring that babies are emphatically not the best actors and emphatically not natural actors. Fond mama may brand this aa heresy, but with Mr. Ellis It stands. "An actor will ascends to a smashing climax which makes for very interesting photoplay material.

Included In the list of players are such splendid Dorla kraros. screen stars as Doris Kenyon, David Powell, Dolores Casinelli. Violet Mersereau. J. Barney Sherry and Burr Mcintosh.

Sunday Theaters Special Orchestra Music all Afternoon and Evening By Olympic Symphony and Jazz Orchestras UMBERTO EGIZI, Conductor 1 SIShP Also Jack Dempsey I 5k. 2nd of the "Fight and Win" Series 1 f3V "A SOCIETY KNOCKOUT" 1 "THE FUN SHOP!" 3 I IXTEIIXATIONAL KV8 LOCAL ENGINEERS WILL HOLD BOAT EXCURSION. great pleasure me to have worked In such a picture as The Spirit of the II. S. It is nothing short of a-privilege to be In some small way responsible Robert Ellis.

says Mr. Ellis, accept direction," 'but whoever saw a six-months-old baby do what someone told It?" i I I rrmidm at Itfg Wurliucr Organ Mary Carr. for upholding the Idea of a universal MARMONT IS HAPPY OVER HIS SUCCESS IN FILMS. Percy Marmont is one of the principal players In Victor Hugo Hap-erln's production, "When a Girl An invitation has been extended to all engineering, technical and scientific organisations to attend the annual boat ride of the local chapter, American Association of Engineers, to be held on the excursion steanwir Homer Smith on Tuesday night. July 13.

J. R. Barclay, president of th local chapter, is chairman of the general arrangements committee. L. H.

Gardner, chairman of the fellowship committee, has announced that plans have been completed to take care of the large crowd that Is expected. William Shore. chairman of the ticket committee, reports that he has received an additional peace, and to feel that perhaps work will be of permanent value toward the realisation of that great ideal." MOTOR CLUB PLANNING BIG ANNUAL OUTING. Uniontown, July 5. More than 2.0110 men.

women and children art MOXBAT. TOSSDAT WU)VKSDAT Betty Blythe and Mahlon Harniltoo in "RECOIL" THl'RSDAT, FKIDAT A SATrKDAl Barbara Larnarr Conway Tearle in "THE WHITE MOTH" expected at the annual picnic of the it July 10 at 1 supply of tickets and requests that WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY 7 The Motor they be procured immediately. In orJ I'niontown Motor club, I'awson driving rark. club hns 1.400 members. Loves," which will be at the Olympic this week, and which has Agnes Ayers ss the girt.

Marmont will he the best remero-bered for his excellent portrayal of Mark Sabre In "If i Comes." and of Ihe blind hero In "The Light That Failed." In real life Mr. Marmont Is quite as charming and human I der to avoid the lat minute rush. a. i a jra JOHNNY HINES Rapid-Fir, Peppery Comedian in SPECIAL afn ri-no ftfiifaii lUTrorfT rvortil- DCllAlklC "LITTLE JOHNNY JONES" TT2Z I rlUJfc rrrfi MnaiAur mj. ri FRICXS 5- xivmu uyixvio iTa.cix tt.

Adapted from GEORGE M. COHAN'S Famous Stage Success. MARKiT slC6lli0i a rr i SPECIAL OVERTURE Medley of George M. Cohan Song Hits Aldine Concert Orchestra SCENIC PROLOGUE "Give My Regards to Broadway' Maxwell A Lm and Briaa McDonald IMS WOrm his work In these pictures would Indicate, boyishly happy over his reception at 'aat into public favor. His success In pictures has mada HSV Felix Comely Topics of thr Day "Far Horizons" Beautiful Snow Scenes Mirror of the Living World SAY LOEWS COOLEST SPOT IN TOWN GIANT.

HIDDEN FANS OCEAN-LIKE BREEZES AN EfrO DRAMA OF MOTHER LOVE. PATMOTISM. I I ft CRAUIE CHASE COMEDY ROMANCE. CDfAtuY. THMLL GcNUlNt tNTtrxIAIfNMtN I.

ferry Marmnat. Mm quite enthue-las'ic. Movies have been the salva a it. a -i TTTtltIIITlIXIIITTTTTgTTITTTIXTllIIiriIIiriIIirilHHtTy'TTTTi i i PATHE NEWS WIEKJ.Y punch THAN IN JQUM4Y WAUiiC.H 1 A Jiosr or rt.iii.vi. rn ir j.

mwmwum. tion of many starving actors at times snd make It possible for him to choose the right sort of play with In- MM RAIL PIPE ORfSAN Monday, "THE SOCIAL CODE" JULY 14ti WITH A STAR CAST FEATURING VIOLA DANA THE HILL dependerce when he does return te the foot-'ighla. it i.