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THE PHILADELPHIA 'INQUIRER, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 9, 1921 all the theatre-going world knows, is time keeping on the lot iu ter and "heavy" actors on the screen I amount to anytLSng the drama. i today. He has been the mainstay of isn't ii mi liitcresicu ia mai. villainy in scores of recent Paramount worK. R1IfVHSPfl.

I But and this is the tragic part he Frederick Howard, of the "fcast vii' i.iPL, jf-r -oysm rar- heran ti eft. fat! Not merely plump: 1 in West" com nan tan away from col- iust Dlain faL lege and mads his theatrical debut in 5 Vnw tat ia a irrat heln to fl come- I Mnrv Alonnonr? It av. Oirp a. -1 I a dian. Ask Roseoe Arbuckle or Walter Step," at twerty-live doUars a week.

Iliers if vou doubt this. But fat vil- When he asked for a raise salary I XMs ys.fi I iV'V- lains have-gone out of style except on the show closed. the grand opera stage. Things rapidly reached a climax, in AMUSEHEUTS less Burton could shake the ever-grow- ine surplus avoirdupois, it looked as though he was doomed to comedy or the opera. So a little over six weeks atro.

Burton undertook the task of re ducing. Ask anyone who has battled with fat how easy it is. It isu easy at alL So he found The first step in the anti-fat crusade was the acquisition of a trainer. Under the latter's tutelage, Burton proceeded to work as he had not worked for years There were hours of setting-up exer cises. There were still more hours of hiking.

And there were painful mo ments three times a day, when Burton watched the roost delectable food in the world nass him by. All of which doesn sonnd like evi dence of good fortune, does it? But here's where the lucky part comes in Burton found himself cast in i.eorge Melford's production of "The Jocklins," the Paramount picture which will De seen here for the first time tomorrow at the Stanton Theatre. The company was bound for the tiny California town of Truckee. In the meantime, some WORLD'S MUSEUM Market Eleventh Sti. 11 A.

M. Continuous 10 P. M. A Record-Brcaking Array of Amazing Living Curiosities FIRST TIME HERE RANDION No Arms No Legs Just a human trunk. But, armless and legless, he achieves many marvelous feats.

FIRST TIME HERE SCHLITZIE Last of the Aztecs. An untamable savage specimen of humanity from an age-old race. THE HUMAN SKYSCRAPER CAPT. AUGER Giant of Giants The Tallest Man Who Ever Lived thing like thirty-five pourds of fat had vanished into thin air, leaving the vic tim with a figure that any leading man might envy. Meanwhile Jeanie fllacpnerson com pleted her original story for Cecil De Mille's next super-special produc tion.

It contained a part built to order entitled to perfection ia the wax of motion picture projection. The projection room at the Stanley for Clarence Burton, as he had been before fat overtook him. But the Theatre, which is a large and commod Clarence Burton Cecil D. De Mille re membered was a rather too-well-uphol ions aDartment. will contain a review ing room, where the rewinding and the stered individual: the role required a man of normal figure.

inspection of films is the rheo stat and switchboard department from Right here Burton rabbit foot 2 took a hand in the game. Mellord nn wherein is located the rheostat and electrical apparatus for control of the STANTON Th Paramount produc- ARCADIA The first showing in this tion of ''The Jucklins," which -is city of William DeMille's special basJ on Opie Read's novel of the Paramount production, "Midsummer same name and which achieved an enor- Madness," will take place this week, mous sale after it was published, will The film was adapted from the novel, be the feature heic this week. It is "His 'Friend and His Wife," by Cosmo said that not a scene of value to the Hamilton, and in it DeMille is said to story has been lost in the picturiza- present drama, domestic in character, tion- It will be recalled by many that in the clear light of truth. There is no it revolves around the family of Juck- rlnssinir nvpr of the facts- th nrnhlpm ished his Truckee scenes rather sooner than was expected. Burton returned to switchboard, a rest room with conven Los Angeles and the Lasky studio, te iences for the operators and the motion picture booth proper wherein is located cil B.

De Mille saw the rejuvenated actor and promptly assigned him to the projection machines and in this will be located not two as is the cus-; the role in question. lins and their neighbors in the rural is introduced in a straightforward man- METROPOLITAN As distinguished a districts of North Carolina, and the ner and the inner workings of the minds ast of stars as has ever-been torn in all theatres at present but three machines and these will be the young school teacher, who, disliked and cf those concerned are laid bare. It has brought together in one film drama ap-diccouraged by his own people and his Up Ktat-orl that it- is a litoral rpmrtT-a pears in "Dead Men Tell Tales, most powerful projectors made. p- He Got Money A few years ago said President neighbors in Alabama, comes -to board Df the four walls -of two homes. Thejtbe production, made by Vitagraph, I with the Jucklins and teach the coun- fh.mn ctil hnmo th imorf I which is to be shown here this week.

For Having Fun Mastbaum. in speaking about the projectors, the price of these three projectors would have erected one of the try school. Two delightful romances I Df domestic relationship: proves that Catherine Calvert, a noted star of the EXTENDED ENGAGEMENT OF KLIECICO are oemopea, one 01 leaus people mav not play with fire without speamng stage anu who una iuaue a the supposed murder bv Al Juckhn of I I brilliant success on the screen because finest of motion picture houses. They "Sav. it was a shame to take the cost and with these in opera his nvaL after the latter makes a mo hrm tk.

tIo I or her charm, emotional and dramatic money. 1 had more iun wnne we were tion it means that patrons of the btan- jlishtinz remark about his eirl. Bt i A work, nlavs the leading feminine role. makine Tae County air tnan i could The Dancing Bushman clever plot manipulation the author the th th 4 Acting honors for the men are divided lleS Jt, suPPsel murderer, and by word turn the whole, thing into a SeyffefrtltzA the introduction of surnnsine circum- 1j tL.t x. 6 El Herbert and Percy Marmont.

each buy anywhere in the world with twice as much as I got." said Wesley Barry, the freckled-faced kid whose work in ley Theatre will be able to see the pictures more distinctly from all parts of the house for experts have assured me that in no other motion picture theatre in. the country can. a more powerful TOGETHER WITH Maurice Tourneur pictunzation of stances proves lira technically inno- "deswte the fact cent. Then comes the big surprise fin- 5n slrfj lowing. In a similar manner every Neil Burgess famous rural drama has machine be found than these.

It is the elevated him to stardom. County 20 ish and everything ends happily. Prac- hi Ph production has been car- tically an aU-star cast was employed Jn Ju ried out alog the. -very best lines, Strange Living Curiosities Fair" will begin a two weeks' engage desire of the Stanley Company, in every Hundreds of thousands of ment at the Metropolitan Opera House, Blue, who pllys the llading role and hS2' TJ VL dollar, were spent in filming the big artistically. beginning i ebrunry o.

motion picture theatre under its direction that the best of projection be given." "Did vou ever climb a slippery pole is rapidly traveling the road to star-1 ri 7- tv spectacular features, including tnc 1 momentary infatuation of a pretty worn- Kirin. ih ONE ADMISSION TO ALL or chase a greased pig? If you didn't you have missed something in the line of excitement." this clever boy How to Make a be portrayed the role of Love in an, whose husband neglects her, for at Be with the death its pas. "Everywoman." The leading feminine another man. Matters are complicated sengers. The scenic investiture is 5 art is in the capable hands of Mabel tht admirer is her striking, beautiful and truthful to the nlienne Scott, who has become im- husband closest friend, and also the last detail.

The greatest care has been Husband of ner own girl chum. There is t.t.n tn transnnso tn th sreen pvprv actor who has appeared in productions with many of the leading stars of the 7. Tli. M.w.TATXoa L-i Picture Funny What makes a funnv motion picture remembered as the youngster who peeped through key-holes in "Male and Fe were in the keeping of Chas. Ogle, Ruth no.

star in the cast, but a umformly possible dramatic quality inherent in Henick. Fannie Midgely, Zell Coving- talented galaxy of players, among whom the story, and to do it in a clear, sym- ton, Winter Hall, J. ii. Dumont, Guy Lr? Jack Holt, Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, pathetic and virile way. "LVad Men Oliver and other capable players.

Conrad agel, Betty Francisco, Charles Tell No Tales" is from the novel of funny? PM male," the photoniay version of Sir James Barrie's "The Admirable Crich- The laughs in it. of course; but that 1 1 1. 1 is only part of the answer. ton." the same- name by rlornun George Melford directed and produced "Sie- uiuan leignton. uiaire Aiciiow-the uictiire.

which is a truarantee of its ell, Ethel Wales and Charlotte Jackson. ft CheP "it is the war the laughs are placed. famous author of "Raffles" and other "It was funnv." continued Wesley. I adventure stories. It is a storv of the "when Maurice Tourneur asked me if excellence.

The usual supplemental bill, EVENINGS. 8.1 25c TO $1.00 KATIKEE. Tueidy OfjC 35c Thursday and Saturday gavs Iloscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, one of the screen's mot eminent fun-makers, whose latest vehicle, "The Life of the viuiUHiA a story ot vital happen- Australian coJd rush, and of the ras as well as the delightful musical selec ings in a big city after the shades sions aroused bv the lust for the vel- tions, will add to the lustre of the I would mind tating a parr in County and told me what I was expected to do. When he explained Becinninr Tomorrow Evenicr CI of night have fallen, is to be the princi-1 low treasure. A strange and beautiful pal attraction here this week.

It is I love story winds through the tale of Party. the Paramount picture, will have its local premiere at the Palace IN THE VAUDEVILLES about climbing slippery pole and catching a greaseJ tig, 1 thought of the programme. PALACE Roseoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, the most famous fat man in the 5 UlO-ll Hi llir Theatre tomorrow. "It is'not the num called "When New York Sleeps," and is perils unspeakable, and brings at least a melodrama, or, rather three melo-1 two people wholesome and happy MAE DESMOND In Cohan ft Harris' Groatoit Comedy ber of laughs. A motion picture can tunes when our gang at home often 1 I 11 1 ii I.

1 1 FAY'S KNICKERBOCKER Tom have scores of laughs, but if they are uraiuns, ior me siory aeais wun icref mrousu rrik uuuiau lives B. F. KEITH'S The bill announced did that, or tried to do it. just for the fun there was in it. I'd been to not placed right the picture does not Mix.

who is a decided favorite for this week is a particularly i i. i. i it is seen inrourn me eve oi tne motion county fairs and I'd seen big boys and 1 varied one, embracing almost every- among that class of picture fans who get over as a real laugh picture. Ana another picture is hailed as a kuockout 1 Picture camera. The first storv is "Out STRAND William DeMille's Para- i of the Nirht." the second.

"The fiav mount production. tional doings of the West, will be seen as a mirth-provoker when it may have men make monkeys of themselves doing 1 this same thing, but having a glorious time doing it. Wheu Mr. Tourneur told tainment. Occupying stellar position i VIII 1 1 I rS Ji Ll.r-ULJIIll dllll UlTTll A LI7 11111 i 1 kft -1 length feature nictnres to be selected Wbite ay." and the third.

"A Trag- Via est oi Wis loath, with 1 nomas wUl be Mine. Besson. a dramatic in his latest production. ion, entitled "Prai- J'11 because I WA I i.L. 1M AKVtion in a titn ai a viII K.a -rmvn whole picture.

It's just the rrvm th hAst works of noted anthors. ruJ tuc- asi. auu me uitirr is i UT7 artiste "wno wui appear in j. 31- xar- ne Trails, as the feature of the films iWC I it A me what my salary was to be 1 nearly laughed in his face. The thought that r.

I the climax of sensations and realism in I feature here for the nrsfc half of the I nno-ort nln -Half here this week. There is said to be ns tnat are mere are mere ngui tntflll different in content from the which Marc McDermott gives a won- week, with shorter Mms added. Begm- which is said to be tensely dramatic. I was to be paic real money, and lots action from start to finish and Mix as "aicu of it. for sport like that seemed funny 'I- v.

i i I or years tne roiunu cumruiau uf Arhnrkle slnnsricb classfrji. comedv will I derfui portrayal of an old paralytic PS on lhursday, Villiam fc. Hart in Mme. Besson secured the American 1 1 i hlfl Tl AW l-'o vrvlii Ari Al a i -1 to me at the moment. centre of it.

It is the story of the It To7, a- i.u i I makiDf of two-reel comedies of a slap- "But don't forret it no cinch to wj- -v- The first of these is "The Life of the or. move his limbs. He is also the testing Block and other comedy and ment with Charles Frohman, and shin up a pole like that any more than mm Party." adapted for Mr. Arbuckle's use principal player in the other two sto- pictures wui oe tne snow- she will be supported by a splendid it is to fall ove" a pig and get your Tex Benton, lover of the manly life. tltk variety.

Many a sUrdpie has and despiser of womanish manners and received on various of hi customs? falls in love. Whlie one side tom, tif.h"i.5? from Irvin S. nhh's storv of the same nes. lirecior rtraoin nic upon tne comnany inciuuinr tnnora nrooss self all messed up from the grease on itame. Tt will he shown here for the uovel idea of telling his story in three I who is responsible for the superb stag him.

But it is fun. Believe me that first time in this city this week. It is parts and the method will be found un- LOCUST For the entire week The ing of the piece. A new dancing star imnsinr tale of a fat. eood-natured usual and extremely effective.

The oul of Youth, a photoplay of will be introduced this week in Beth was some tricky porker. He could of his nature cries, out for the com- nis comedy efforts panionsh1F love -of J't Mehopl or othTvri a germine ar. TAnnp lflUTr ivHiv for flip salfA nf a- three livin? chaDters from the Tionk of refreshing qualities, will claim atten- I BerL who will Dresent a series of orig dodge and twist and slip through your WITH FRANK FIELDER In the role originated oy John Barrymore hands like he was greased lightning in and strife and all manly things. The mx a stead of a pig. had a deuce of a part oi jac snorter is aoiy iuayeu aa nrnficient.

as the actor prett pair oi eyes, reiuseu a Dnoe mc are iuiu wnu itrriuc purn ana owj vuuu mm n-i jj.hjuui ran uuujit-i that would have made him wealthy heart interest. So entangled do the a by brought up in a foundling home she will be assisted by Jay Velie and and undertook to run a band of milk threads of the plot become that a logi- who afterwards shows the calibre of George Clifford. Special music and tViAir lair A nrcttv cal denouement from the Eneottnr' I the manhood in him. There is a coun-1 lyrics will add to the charm of the Next Week Trail of the Lone-tome Pine." O'Connor, rw orniASTi a nniwir a iny rmmir I n-hn L-o fnltfi vn actress, and the. cast otherwise is up Players-Lasky AUUSEMENTS Mien the Iamous vvampr' and some shady politicians I viewpoint seems well nigh impossible.

I VL yonncai mingue. ioe xiar- act. une oi me uig comcuy sought to lure him from the straight And yet Mr. Brabin solves it to the sat- oW -L-ioyd comedy. "Number, Please" will be Joe took, known as the Une to the usual Mix standard.

A two-part Corporation decided Arbuckle's talents comedy and the usual News and Ldu- be uscd to better advantage in and narrow, but in the end "Fatty" isfaction of everyone. Among the un- and other films will also be shown. Man audeviUe ihow, who combines 1 METROPOLITAN 0PER.A HOUSE 11 Toe. Etc. Feb.

lit GAXA CONCERT triumphed. Viora Daniel is Mr. Ar- usual points of interest with which the almost every phase of this style ot min3 in ruuuu uui iui3 legitimate comedv drama, he welcomed tion of the programme. frnrn the two-reeler to the i mi. a.

buckle leading woman, and the picture overflows, is a gorgeous scene oa-muw i xne ieature nere ior amusement. iave Aramrr the from th I Mondav. Tuesdav and Wednes-1 Bovle make up a new vaudeville team There is also a very inviting array -f ture He has completed WJ Eleven tli nd Iiehili nrlniiliir with Katinee Tomorrow Sqdh. mk IOndler screen's most accomplished "viliains." 1 amsite scenes from the Cafe Palais aay win De tne popular mm star, il- ana tney nave some gouu ugs, a wi of vandeville, witn nomer lna ana three such five-reelers "The Round Company in a delicious comedy sketch, T- 4h. TA(, of tht partv" and "The Frank Campeau.

Vivacious Julia Faye Royale, and a thrilling pistol battle be- liara Farnum, in "If I Were King," of funny patter and the ability to put THE KINATUHE MUSICAL COMXDT POLLY'S PEARLS Violinist Olliit -The Singing Teacher, as one Traveling Salesman." which will soon leading acts. Will J. Lvans, i tt ia ot nrpnt m- and Winitred ureenwod are aiso in- tween the JNew York do lice and a hand tasen irom me iamous Justin Huntley i over pirasmg iujuu. Coloratura. Soprano Metropolitan Opera.

Co. eluded in the supporting cast. of river thieves. There are ntany views McCarthy novel the same name. The City i our, all of whom were formerly who is the natural successor of the late I nietine -Brewster's Millions." Nippon I uo of familiar places in New York.

The attraction for the last three days will members of the famous Paulist Choir, Ciaelfoyle A Lang rnmtJi tl.vw. 91. sz.vo at WIYTUNN'S. 1108 CHESTNUT ST. THTTRSDAT FEB.

3. AT i.ls be Eugene xsnen, in his latest iwc Helen PrimroM I Stanley ft Norton REGENT Maurice Tourneur's latest cast is made up of capable players. Nat Wills, in a monologue called Cheer So it tan be Peen tnat Arbuckle has Up," will introduce new songs and run the gamut of comedy high comedy chatter that will find ready response, and jow comedv, slapstick comedy and ONLY APPEARANCE THIS SEASON Paramount production, "The ruo Danc Bait," will have its first local showing CAPITOL The feature picture" hew f180 tne usuai comedies "Miladv's RUFFO And Astounding- Serial Photoplay "THE INVISIBLE RAY" Chap. 10 "SECRETS OF THE BRAIN'1 Pa the New Every Performance 1. II II.

i- 1. I ilr. -ii i r-m i U1U JlfWS I wnne urennan ana BHVe refined comedv, short comedy ana dainty comedy singing and dancing skit, fp-t-nre comedv. And he has been a here this week. Hope Hampton, the this week will be Thomas Meirh- Busy JJay.

written ana proaucea nj WORLD'S GREATEST BARITONE "The Night Line," a farce with songs Kiw.ress in evervthinc he has es weii-known J.exas screen beauty, plays an "Conrad in Quest of His Youth, the leading role. The picture is a big, a Paramount production, in which the Frioes $1.00. $1.5. $2.00. $2.50, on sala at I RIVOLI Mme.

Nasimova, in "Madame eternal leminme is tae Peaeock," will be the outstand- subject of it, and fun, at the expense and dances, featuring Charles Mac, will sayed. Wherefore, he should be an WXYMAJfJf'S. 1108 CHESTNUT ST. DESIRABLE SEATS STILL AVAILABLE romantic melodrama, bristling with popular star plays the part of a man of ing attraction here throughout the ine ODJf cc- "5li an2 provide twenty minutes ot diverting I HUthority on comedy capable of truth-amusement with special scenery and ap-j fuiy answering the query as to what tnruus ami neart appeal, together witn middle age who finds that it is dim wee. In this the noted star plays the Sd I the Brothers.

MET ROPOLIT AN STSSS; vJLee iVJi LakU 1 We of brilUant stage Alexander, and purienjuices uuu 1 1 tin iivuice win uis- makes a tunny motion picture iunuy. play her cleverness as a comeaienne in exclusive songs and patter. Moron, EuroDe's foremost comedy contortion OPERA HOUSE Friday Evg. Musicales 5 ui, nru ui i lie irii il lirii lie cui irom UUIUF. i I rf Evelyn, coanipiun uau-uouni-ers, ir crook.

Then when he has won her is an unusual story and has sustained trU Th i intmi.w jE vidfl a genuine novelty, while the Mu- gratitude by a seemingly kind act, he interest from start to finish, with the THc ILll lXc sical Hunters, who call their act, "The Lucky Clarence Got Jan. 21st. Feb. 4th, 2rth. Marcli 4th, April 8th, at 8.30 P.

M. ist, will twist himself into all sorts of amazing shapes, and there will be other interesting and diverting attractions to I x. i I eitum 5f I I 1 1 vr A lie xiuvt i auio auu THE Thin in Time star is surrounded by a strong com- old Llovd in his newest comedv. -Num. if ii! "lucr suuri suojms wm icg of the Day fis usual, will be pany and Mr.

lourneur artistry is ex- ber, Please." much interest. ROADWAY EAUTIES FRANCES ALDA CHARLES HACKETT ALLE8ANDBO BONCI AUCB NIELSEN PASWUALE AMATO make a bill of plenty. Introducing Clarence Burton, by his Joint ReciUl pressed in the settings. RTklM U.nlll. nr A T.J TT1 I own statement the luckiest man in pictures! And whisDer this now the IMPERIAL Lionel Barrvmore.

in 7 ALLEGHENY-ping the bill here GLOBE One of the several headline acts here this week will be Car Will be COLONIAL Thomas Meighan in the "The Master Mind," a forceful One;" Wednesday and Thursday. Neal rrJ t5 Car-I minlv figure Note Paramount picture, "Conrad in storv of revenue, will he the leariin at. Hart, in "Skv FSrer" VriHv anA sk T.l'....6 son and His Girls, a terpsichorean J. nmr Because it was not Joiut Recital Joint ReciUl LEOPOLD GODOWSKT MAX ROSEN 1 GIOVANNI MARTINE1XI NINA MORGANA feature unusual in presentation. An With a Broadway Cast Sammr Spears Ray Voun Bert Scott Blanche Zelloh Francis Durand Harry Bell Blanche Bell Wednesday Niht Boxinr-Thursday Nirht Furny Amateurs Friday Nirht Wrestling.

slnsrs so. Qoest of His Youth," will have its traction here for the first thedaVsUrday, "Frisky Mrs. Johnson." pasfimes of Scotland quite entertain: first Germantown showing here during of this week, while for the last three fS," Mme. NaSv1 in "Madame rf -i other is Charles McDonald and Com The connection Detween iuck ana a PRICES FOR THE SERIES: E55S l-nder figure is not so obvious on the The Stumbline Block." Other acts tne nrst tnree aays ot this wees. Xhe days Charles Ray will be seen in the EMPRESS Monday.

Tuesday and I Peacock will be the screen offering, central idea is that one never grows George, M. Cohan comedy, "Forty-five Wednesday, "Behold My other vaudeville acts will include old when one loves. Beginning on Minutes From Broadwav." Thursday. Fridav and Saturdav. "The I Orchestra, Orchentra Circle and first three rows Balcony.

Balcony. A.0p: surface. But Burton sees a direct con neetion. v.milT ircle. nrst ten rows, xa.mi; lamilv 39th ft MARKET STS.

Thursday, Wilu'am S. Hart, in his lat- Right to Love." comedv offering: tho Black and White DANCING It all happened this way. Burton, as include Al and Angy Knight, in a skit; Sophie and Harvey Everett, in a comedy skit; the Lutes, featuring Clara Lutes, the armless wonder; Jarvis and TONIGHT EVERY NITE Circle. $2.50. Tickets now sellinc WARD'S CONCERT BUREAU mi M.Mith Pcnn Snuare est Paramount picture, "The Testing I ma bisct ctdcct TiovitTir un liniicnial minstrel lie line en- CONTEST PALM GARDEN Block," in which the star not only does "AfaHam ravb k- LEADER For Monday and Tuesday, tertainment renlete with songs and hu- Mail orders received until January IRth.

THURSDAT NIunT Harrison, lively skit: Brown and Myr hio hair-raising stunts, but also, does the attraction will be Dorothy mor of the latest vintare: Russell and AMUSEMENTS tie. songs and dances; Hoster and A i 1 I MM-m. M.m.mMb Aa.OV lUl. Uaj Sf I TU 4(1 A 1 1 w-' in "A Romantic Adventuress;" Devitt, who call themselves Acrome- jsvmc acting mat maKes a strone an- Af ku ianon Huston, songs and pianologue, mixed peal to his audiences. ual act, with comedy, and others of equal abil traction will be the new i tv v- xv, nunc a.va mc laei in I vjtj TlTJ.J-.-lJ-1 rri VL An added at- days the feature of the bill wiU be Tom Wednesday and Thursday dians." and presenting an unusu comedy, "The Mix in his latest picture "Prairie jVasnburn Burglar Proof and Fn- and Peters and Labuff, comedy ich is highly Trails which is with da and Saturday, "The Soul of Youth." bats.

An which is Highly Trails," which is replete with daring aero- ni ra 1 1 lty in the field of entertainment. xoonervme xroiiey, I and amusing situations A WILLI AN PENN "Bits of Hits" a BROADWAY A new musical" tabloid, WORLD'S MUSEUM called "Extra Dry," heads the revue with music; Cunningham and Bennett, in songs and comedy; ALHAM BRA Alice Lake, in "The! AVENUE The feature for Monday bill for the first half of the week, ansnt will oe tne screen and Tuesday will be Billie Burke "Taxie, the educated dog, in a play Strange Freaks Added to Exhibition s1" other attractions include Nazi nonius nere ior tne nrst nan oi tne in Tnc Frisky Mrs. Johnson;" Wed- This Week mova in "Madame i-eacocK: juua Kelety, vocalist; Douglas Flint and i i oriental Kevue, a musi- nesday and Thursday, Olive Thomas in cal fantasy, as the vaudeville head- fin7.oi..rf' Ie.t; Mack and Lane, in a skit; Jean and Valjean, comedy ring performers and Charles Ray in "45 Minutes From Broadway" comprise the bill for the for the Company, in a 'comedy playlet, and nm-, 1 1 im urn mil mniiMMiir 1 1- 1 i. ,1 I it uiu J. nuaj auuuuuoiij 1171 lite LUIfrUL WCCK At.

I I Announcing current week at FTrnW. "Thr tC Kocrs' in "Cupid, the World's Museum at Eleventh and Flannagan and Stapleton, in comedy, first half of the week. Beginning on ni-o-t-. u- i 4. sonsrs and dances.

Beginning Thurs- buttxi. onu iutto flumes i lie uricsi BEEruauoo i i i.il ui Thursday a prominent feature will be ONE WEEK ONLY BEGINNING TOMORROW Tues-hf living curiosities ever SYart of QAnnie WoodanTgorical icaiurcii oi ine aouoie Dill. -i, I i t- ii. a. I i ty ir V.

A Wanda Hawley in "Her Beloved Vil lain with five acts' of vaudeville. iii i uay tne ieature win oe JJOrotny I i. uuc umr me umuascuicui i jjcutt jamcw, i 'III T.it i i' 4. I I nlo X'TT- Car, T'wll th Thmc 3 Performance Daily 2.30, 7 and 9 ipm i rr I uiiiBiii; aaveuiurs leaos on witn unauestionaoiy ine j. APOLLO Monday and Tuesday, Al- Wednesdav.

Woman's Johns, sensational act Sherman, Van KEYSTONE. 'Tonys fearls" a ALBERT E. SMITH PresenU ednesda Thursday and Friday. Charles Ray! to aaly exnimtea. and Hyman.

SOngs and comedy, and.the sprightly musical tabloid, ea ji oois; anursaay ana An T5 Ahis is xTmce nauaion who may De i Muiite Morton Trio, meloaists tures the bill here. Other acts include MSimmuiii'jii-iiuiiiLiji-'jnjj. BuiMnmLiiiiin iiiimiisijs i i 'ijii 1 1 1 1 iiimss i i Friday. "What AVomen Love;" Satur- UTTn Mrv' Atrip orooerlv described as a human trunk. 'Up in Mary's Attic.

the Nippon Duo, Japanese wonder -X I -r--r weij -au; xbCTugu ui xaiiau. Randion came into the world without CROSS KEYS An allegorical playlet, II workers; Helen Primrose, comedienne; Guelfoyle and Lang, in songs, and CEDAR For the first half nf th wooV 1 GREAT NORTHERN Mme. Nazimo Santley and Norton, songs and piano the sUghtest vestiges of either arms th in'a noUy kct; Sher-or legs. Shoulders and hips bounding man, Van and songs and logue. The tenth chapter of "The Vanishing Ray" and Path News will the Paramount production, va, in fliaaame 'eacocK, will "Something to Think About," will be the outstanding attraction here dur- the showing, while for the last three inS the first half of the week.

In this days "A Mormon Maid." depicting Picture the famous star plays a dual chases ffcae life of the Mormons in role of marked appeal. For the last TJtah, will be the featured attraction. three days Tom Moore will be seen in the rollicking comedy film, "Stop, Thief," which scored a decided hit on 7 be shown on the screen. DUNBAR The feature picture for" the first three days will be "The Kentnckian," and for the last three, Chester DeVonde's "Vorces." The vaudeville will include the Ver Valins Duo, musical novelty; Fisher and Ricks, songs and dances; Clarence Muse and Company, in a comedy playlet, "Prejudice;" Jack Wiggins Trio, dancers, and Reynolds and George, daring chair balancers. TAMIL a "Blackmail Tuesday, "The Marriage Pit;" Wednesday.

"The Notorious Miss Lisle;" Thursday, "The Cheater;" Friday, "Fixed By George;" Saturday, The Texan." 7 the spoken stage some years ago. Harold Lloyd' in "Number, Please" will be an added attraction. RUBY Monday, Tuesday and Wednes A TOM TERRISS PRODUCTION FROM THE FAMOUS NOVEL BY the four corners of his trunk are comedy; Kenard and west, a suit; smoothly rounded. Despite this tre- the Gallerini Sisters, musical melange mendous handicap Randion presents a and the Onri Duo, comedy are rare example' of fortitude and perse- announced for the first half of the week, verance inasmuch as he has lifted him- Beginning Thursday "Extra Dry" a1 self, out of the helpless class by train- musical tabloid and a half dozen vaude-ing shoulders, chin, lips and tongue to ville acts will prove of much inter-take the place of his missing members est. in serving his needs.

He shaves him- self with an old fashioned razor; cuts NIXON'S-GRAND The world famed his attendants' hair with the facility of Japanese illusionist, Asahi and an expert barber; threads needles and his company, will head the bill here, always on the first attempt. He wrig- Princess Wab-Let Ka, the Indian gles upstairs or down with extraordin- mind reader will be another excep-ary agility. Briefly without either arms tional attraction. Louis J. Seymour, or legs he performs a variety of amaz- English comedian; Bernard and Garry, ing feats.

syncopaters; Mary Kurtz and Partner, Schlitzie, the last of the Aztecs, is gymnasts; Bennett and Lees, in songs another unique newcomer. Now exhib- and patter and pictures will round out ited for the first time in Philadelphia, the entertainment, this queer living anomaly, the only one day, "The Hope;" Thursday Fri- a PRINCESS Monday, "The Right to da3" and Saturday, "Flying Pat." E. W. HORNUNG A VITAGRAPH SUPERFEA TURE THAT WILL LIVE AFTER OTHER FILMS ARE FORGOTTEN love: "An Jia iasn- ioned Boy;" Wednesday, "The Man ivan F. Simpson started out to Who Lost Himself;" Thursday, Burg- be a newspaper man a reporter on a lar Proof;" Friday, "A Romantic Ad- British religious journal before he en- PRICES INCLUDING TAX Tentnress;" Saturday, Drag Marian, tered upon a theatrical career.

It is II. n. far cry rom'n reUgious reporter to RIALTO Monday and Tuesday, "A acting the role of Watkins, the English Full House;" Wednesday, "An valet to George Arliss' Raja of Rukh, Old Fashioned Boy;" Thursday, "From in Winthron Ames' production of Wil- New Stanley's Projection Room The operating room at the new Stanley Theatre, Nineteenth and Market streets, which will shortly be opened to the public is declared by experts in this line to be one of the most elaborate and completely equipped of any theatre in the world, and that this is of her kind in existence, roust attract IMIAUN iucic ones in "just Pals the attention of all who are interested! will be shown on the screen dur A) in'strange pranks of nature. As years ling the first half of the week, while Witb an All-Star Cast Includins CATHERINE CALVERT MATINEE: 28c; ROX SHTS, 55c EVENINGS: ORCHESTRA 55e BOX SEATS, $1.10 ENTIRE BALCONY, 23c vaudeville will be given by Elkins, Fay of patient training have failed to tame Kw On;" Friday. "Trumpet Island;" liam Archer's play, "The Green God- Saturday, "What Women Love." dess," at the Walnut Street Theatre.

The journal on he worked failed GAVOY Monday. Tuesday and Wed- and Mr. Simpson, at the suggestion o'f Schlitzie occasional inclination to revert to savagery and run wild in a and Elkins. Uelebnaes, Clark and Verdi and others. The.

customary a fact is due to Jules E. Mastbaum, crowd she is exhibited behind; barriers. I change 'will be made on Thursday, when 1 president of the Stanley Company of an iavttir rrr-rrr "i 1 1 A.tTiT- ttM Tftte tvrt r-i- eex are Fwfay and Saturday, "The I twenty-four, hour he had obtained aj All the attractioms mt Urt.

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