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Quad-City Times from Davenport, Iowa • 19

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Quad-City Timesi
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Davenport, Iowa
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19
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19 Sunday morning THE DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT AND LEADER June 13, 1926 COMEDIAN HAS He-Man Action Picture Starts Today at Capitol K3i STAR ROLE IN WESTERN FILM The Title: Born in the West. The Stars: Jack Holt, Morris, Raymond Hatton. The Type: Western Drama. The Locale: Colorado. marks had covered all the trails of the West, from the heat of the Panhandle to the snow3 of Montana, is the colorful role which Jack Holt, popular Paramount player, enacts In "Bora in the Holt has played many vivid he-man western roles for the screen hut all ndmlrers aeree that, as "Col BELLE BENNETT, MOVIE ACTRESS, BORN IN IOWA Miss Bennjtt was born in Coon Rapids, and Is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. B. Bennett, former residents of Coon Rapids. Her mother, from an old Southern family, died while- Miss Bennett was appearing In a stage production in San Francisco three years ago. Her father, one of the first managers of a ten-and-wagon show to tour the Middle West, is still alive.

He resides with Miss Bennett at her home in Los Angeles. In private life, Miss Bennett Is Mrs. Fred Windemere. Her husband is a well-known motion picture director. "The Lily," according to preview critics, will prove one of the finest things Miss Bennett has done in nlptures.

Hpr sh nlav tha I ON THE SCREEN I I VWV lit Vy Pure Washed Air to Keep You Cool! ZANE GREY'S latest romance-thriller. No ordinary Western, but a knock-down, dras- out, blood tingling, he-man aetionJ Born to the West Opens Today at Ft. Armstrong Theater, Rock Island. Raymond Hatton, whose comedy team work with Wallace Berry, in "Behind the Front," 1s still a laugh-Jng memory, furnishes many new New Policy Now in Effect orado" Rudd, he gives" his finest characterization to the screen. The picture is a visualization of Zane Grey's story and deals with an enmity between two men, start-in? from a fieht in their school picture of" the great open spaces, with romanco running wild.

There you have it. fans. That's the type of film opening at the Capitol today. Its name is "Born IFMM Mil sternly-repressed role of an elder V'-1B 7 laughs In "Born to the West," Paramount's plcturlzatlon of Zane Grey's story, which opens today at the Ft. Armstrong.

This time the little comedian Is teamed with Jack Holt. Hatton, brave only when his pal. Jack Holt, "Colorado" Rudd, is at his elbow, sister wno waicnes in suence as a younger sister is Blowly crushed by thn tvrannv nf an nnfppllnr fafhpr According to her father, Miss Ben- days and carried on in later years when their paths once more cross Thrills abound. There are some refreshing comedy moments, furnished by two real farceurs, Raymond Hatton arfd Tom Kennedy, remembered for their comedy work In "Behind the Arlette Marchal, Paramount's beautiful French player, and Margaret Morris, last seen in "Womanhandled" with Richard Dix, supply the feminine beauty and romance. Daring escapes, terrifying holdups and a runaway stage coach furnish the pulse-quickening moments.

npu work in tnpRp menlv pmn- THREE UNEQUALED STANDARD ACTS TODSy tlnnal sppnps prllrisps hpr pffnrta in her great portrayal of the mother In the and it la proclaimed to be the type that will make you shudder at the bold adventu of the Westerners and at the same time yearn for the beauty of the romance land. Manager John T. Howard of the Capitol theatre has booked as an added attraction for four days starting today, the Bennett Twins, who will appear on the program with the feature photoplay. These two young misses of 18 and 13 years are not really twin sisters, altho they bear a striking resemblance and have for years been dressed alike. These girls sing with a harmony that is a treat to hear and their remarkable dancing is like clock-work.

They are without doubt the cutest little pair of thorobreds since the Duncan Sisters left vaudeville for musical ten wm in Stella Dallas. SCREENBEAUTY HERE THURSDAY And His Harry Stoddard Streets of New York Band Singers Dancers Comedians Jloslclans AT THE GARDEN JUDGES ANNOUNCED i FOR MUSIC CONTEST Judges in the Music Memory Con-i test which Is to be held at Atlantic City. N. by the Music Division of the General Federation of I Women's Clubs on June 3rd are announced as follows by Mrs. Marx i E.

Oberndorfer, chairman of the 'Music Division: James Francis i Cooke, editor of the Victor 1A A regular hp-mannlr-tnrp nnens at the Canitol with that nerfectlv seems to wiggle in and out of trouble in carefree' manner all thru the picture. "Born to the West" brings Jack Holt to the screen in one of his best roles to date. Margaret Morris and Arlette Marchal, representative American and French beauties, furnish the pulchritude and drama, the former as the childhood sweatheart of Holt and Miss Marchal as a dancehall girl. Paramount has provided a most brilliant supporting cast which includes Oeorge Slegman, Tom Kennedy, Richard Neil and Edith Yorke. There are no dull moments and thrills abound.

They Include novel gun-play, a horse and rider leaping cliffs to escape pursuers and heart-Btopplng scenes with a runaway coach. John Waters directed the picture under the personal supervision of Hector Turnbull, Associate Producer for Paramount. Lucien Hubbard adapted ihe story to the COPELAND CATTO "Late Stars of Nothing" 81 jaCK XlUil lUC VUy WUU elU BUWl IUO name lium a muuju. The girl in the story is Margaret Morris. Laura Laplante Head Cast of "The Beautiful Cheat," This Week.

comedy, "and show sensational speed and popularity. One New York critic says of the Bennett Twins, "a couple of youngsters who have a great future before them, for there Is no reason hy five years should hot. with proper handling, make them as well known as the Dolly "Colorado" Rudd, a cowpuncher who had lived the rough life of saddle and gun, whose horse's hoof- ilL ROSE KRESS-FOUR "A Revue on Skates" L. F. Rebmann, president, Eastern Music Supervisors Association; C.

M. Tremaine, director, National Bureau Advancement of Music, Mrs. Grace Thompson Seton, president. League of American Pen Women; P. V.

Hogan, Estey Or-can Combanv. and Ralph Flint. The Title: The Beautiful Cheat. The Start: Laura LaPlante, Kate Price, Harry Myers. The Type: Romance.

The Locale: America-Russia. Feature Screen Presentation role; and the others, including Eugenie Forde, Wade Boteler, Rich Critic of the Christian ard TiirlfPr nnH TTVtwl tjor "The Beautiful Cheat." a Uni Science Monitor, screen. versal-Jewel which is coming to The memory contest, designed to cjuit themselves creditably. William Beaudfne deserves a pat on the Garden theatre Thursday, pre spur appreciation of good music, rook coenizance of the Dart the Starring AILEEN PRINGLE Chester Conklin and Lowell Sherman sents Laura LaPlante in another Ftory which includes happenings -r Li cs. i aboard ship.

In her "Dangerous Innocence," which William Seiter directed, the motion picture theatre Is playing In creating audiences and appreciation for good music. essay on "How the Motion Picture Theatre Increased My Love of Music" was required of all ugent direction, as does Joseplr Franklin Poland for his TBmooth and snappy srenario. "That's My Baby" was written especially for Douglas MacLean by George J. Crone and Wade Boteler, veteran writers and gag men. entire company took a trip to Hon olulu and return and spent a week She rame from 'the on the Island shooting scenes for the picture.

Practically the whole of that etory took place on board rocky fastness of Alas, ka Into the shocky fast ness of Broadway ont of Iceland Into loveland What a Woman! What a Plctnre! A vv-- fff. I DULUTH- the gateway! Here sum the restful like voyige, the tour thru the gorgeous West, the fishing trip into the rugged Arrowhead Country. Golf, the lake, the busy harbor, the great iron ore ranges -the Eakeshore Drivel Stop at the Spalding. Enjoy this aristocrat of hotels in the northwest. Write for booklet.

Spalding rates Without hath 1.73 with bath $2.50 $3.00. Excellent cuisine. Added OUR GANG in "Baby Clothes'' iir-'iMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiii'i- I Summer Schedule at P. S. C.

Cafeteria I I JUNE JULY AUGUST 1 I Breakfast 7 A. M. to 8 P'. M. 1 Dinner 11 :30 A.M.

to 1P.M. Supper Hour Cafeteria is Closed Light Lunches, Salads and Fountain Service i 1 In Twildo Court Sunday Dinner Hour Same as Usual Cafeteria 12 to 2 P. M. Sid Chaplin, the smiling funmaker who was featured In "Charley's Aunt" and "The Man on the Box" appears in his latest success, "Oh! What a Nurse' at the Columbia theatre beginning today. Chaplin has made Tapid strides toward the ranks of leading film comedians with whom he now ranks.

If his latest picture is on a par with his two preceding efforts, those who see "Oh! What a Nurse' are due to get a series of hearty laugijs. ship. In "The Beautiful Cheat" Miss LaPlante got another trip this time a four-day voyage to San Francisco and return during which the rhip sequence was filmed. For the shooting of deck a large platform was built and fastened to the side of the ship and thus scenes at the rail were shot. Then the ever ingenious technicians who wanted the ship to roll put a heavy pendulum on the camera which held the camera horizontal on Its hinges while the actual pitching of the ship was photographed.

Among those who took the trip and who appear In the cast were Miss LaPlante, Hany Myers, Betram Grassby, Alexander Carr, Youcca Troubetzkoy, Helen Carr, CONTINUOUS P. M. DAILY Four Complete Performances Sunday PRICES Evenings and all Sunday 50c. Bargain Mat. Saturday, 30c.

Children, any time, 10c. Robert Andersen, Helen Dunbar, Tom S. Guise, Kate Price, and Walter Perry. Edward Sloman directed the picture, the story of which was written by Nina Wilcox Putnam. THAT'S MY BABY GOMES HERE FOR 3 DAY SHOWING CHICKEN DINNER (Country Style) 8 HOURS' NOTICE BRIDGE LUNCHEONS Phone Taylor Ridge SOTL A chooboy qnarrel.

Scared for life! A manhood meeting fimimiinmiiimmini I 5 DAYS! BEGINNING iiiiiiiiiumiuiiiiiiiiiii: Pure Air Cool 5 Air With Raymond Hatton of "Behind DIRECTION OF A. H. BLA5K Doug McLean and Margaret Morris Play Opposite in Capitol Show. Mitrv a tr the Front," wppljtny cowboy STARTING TODAY CRAMPTON PLACE State Road No. 3 five miles south of Milan JACKHOLT MARGARET MORRIS RAYMOND HATTON ZANE GREY'S Latest Romance Thriller, I "Born to I the West" The Title: That's My Baby.

The Stars: Doug McLean, Margaret Morris, Claude Gilling-water, The Type: Comedy. The Locale: The Orient. In "That's My Rahy," coming Thursday t6 the Capitnl, Douglas Mart.can proves that lavish set' tings and gorgcoirs backgrounds when combined with hilarious comedy and riotous thrills double the entertainment value of a picture. Much of the Important action in this new rollicking MacLean ve Chicken and Catfish Dinners FOR RESERVATIONS CALL ROCK ISLAND 1815 LUCHMAN'S GARDEN 4501 9th Rock Island. ZAN GREYS A Paramount Ticture with hicle is played against the background of a huge charity Turkish Imzaar.

Color, gaiety, and dozens of lovely girls clad in alluring harem costumes make up a magnificent scene that adds a touch of extravagant beauty to the fast and furious fun. Because of Its slzn and oriental 1 JACK HOLT 1 RAYMOND HATTON Latest romance-thriller with Raymond Hatton supplying delicious comedy as the The Senior Class of the Davenport High School PRESENTS Captain HddIc Jack MARGARET MORRIS AT splendor, the setting is said to mark something of a record for Interior comedy backgrounds. Certainly It supplies a note nf spectacular pictorial beauty seldom seen In comic fllm productions. Altho MacLenn's Is the outstanding performance, he Is ably sup-portd by a enst' of nmplo merit and experience. Margaret Morris brings both talent and loveliness to the role of leading lady; Claude (fillingwnter gives an excellent account of himself in character The High School Auditorium 1 8:00 P.

M. (MB Reduced Prices For the Summer On Monday, Fri. Eve. Adults, 40c; Mat. Adults, 30c.

Children, 10c, any time. KAUTZ MUSIC MAKERS Every evening and all day Sat. and Sun. Added "Till We Eat Ajrain" Bobby Yeroon fontdy Fort-O-Grafs JUME 15th and 16th AH Seats Reserved 50c and 75c Tickets on Sale at Schmidt Music Co. June 12, 14, 15 I DANCING Courageous Brave Spirited are those who are "Born to the West" The fascination of the outdoors with a Delightful Love Story.

FELIX 1 (j ON THE STAGE Those little bare-kneed syncopators BENNETT TWINS KATHRYN and GLADYS who sing harmony with Inimitable artistry and danr rlererly, winning lensatlonal retlewi whererw they appear. I A ti Annual King Shoot Will be Held Sunday, June 13th MAYSVILLE SHOOTING SOCIETY SHOOTING COMMENCES AT 1 O'CLOCK BIO DANCE AT NIGHT MUSIC BY HERB HA.UER ORCHESTRA EVERYBODY WELCOME ANNUAL BIRD SHOOTING WILL BE HELO SUNDAY, 4 5 A Dim! TUP ATM? HBrHFtTn A Greer't Orchestra 5 Gents 50c Ladies 25c VmilUli milium u.ivnuu.n,. Af. MARTEN. LGOO.L Pure Washed Air to Keep You Cool! 1 1 1 1 1 1 i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ii i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 iti 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i i 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 rs ntf-as-f Inn? JUNE 27 I'' ifllJSllllIltltllllllllltllttlltllllllllllKlttlltlllllllltlltltltttlltlltllllttltllllltltftlttlllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllltllllllltll.

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