The Winnipeg Tribune from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada • Page 23

"OLD BILL THROUGH THE AGES" SOMETHING NEW IN COMEDY Super Burlesque Adapted From Capt. Bairnsfather's Story at Province Next Week "Old Bill Trough ths Affct, vlilch will hm featured at ths Frovlncs theatre next week, la something quit new In the lilm comedy In fact, a supcr burlesqje. The picture nhowi "Old Bill In vartoua tfi ochs, taking part with famous historical vhar actera In celebrated Incident Included among those who figure in hufciorous fashion In the eight reelii of the film are Willian the Conqueror, King John. jurrn Kllzaheth, Shakespeare, and Charles but among; tha moat hllarloualy funny episodes are the latter ones. In which "Old Bill" flnda himself In America.

Thvse Rive Mr. Dentley a chance to make humor one play with contemporary events In the United states and thla part of tne picture Rbould be enjovad equally ly American and British audiencea allka. By JACK JUNGMEYER HOLLYWOOD Occasionally I am persuaded that all Is right In this best possible of movie worlds and then along comes a fellow like Chas. H. Meredith and upsets the applesauce.

Meredith, product of the Washington Square Players, two years ago was one of the screen's most popular and capable young leading men. Doing nicely, too, in a financial way. Blapped amiably on the back around the studios. Matinee Idol and all that sort of thing. But Charlie was the sort that followed the old textbook Injunction to Improve each shining hour.

Had high ambitions. Wanted to help elevate the Infant industry to artistic level. Held It higher than the haunt of hukum. Bo, to get new Ideas, to pull out of the rut, to make himself more worthy of his hire, he went to Europe, absorbing slugecraft, theatrical lure, folk trends to France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland. Austria.

Accounting himself much better quipped tor his profession, he recently returned to Hollywood to find Lis pains laughed at arid himself a suanger. He. the so lately popular Uwding man who had played opposite luosl of the screen's big stars, compelled to plead almost like a novice tor a role. "I thought, said Meredith, 'that philtre makers would be interested ill new Ideas, In comparisons of treatment. In new viewpoints, but they haven't shown much curiosity." fua.iith th iipnditral.

has again found a foothold in the role of movie director in Sum Uold wyn's Potash and Perlmutter in Hollywood." And he's chameleon enough to know what shade of attitude blends with bread and butter, bo he'll get on again. "I've revamped my own views con lderably." be explained, "so the European sojourn wusn't a total loss. I went away a disciple of Nuthan, Mencken and other literary playboys toying with words I have come back with an immense respect for the American middle cluss folk. They deserve being addressed honestly, not as suckers, lu movies and other mediums. "Two years ago I never heard tne word "sophistication" around the studios.

Today every director is mouthing it. We are in the smart set phase of picture making. With it runs the furore for crass materialism, for actuallsm. "In Europe, in (icrmnny especlnllyi they are getting away from that very rapidly on their stage, although not In movies because the latter are made for sale in America. Their stage is using symbolism with tremendous effectiveness.

"from the life of the people, too, new art forms are emerging like the speuking chorus in the pageantry of trade unions; great groups of men, women and youngsters, each group peaking as with one voice, question answering, blending. In dramatic recital; profoundly stirring. "There ARK things happening In the world outside of Hollywood." I IN POLITICS A' Ml OLOA NETHERSOLB Miss N'ethersole, known to theatre iroers the world over, has announced her intention of entering the race for a seat In the British parliament. Captain Ralrnefather wrote tha atory "Old Bill Through the Agea," tha een ario twins; from the pen of that practised writer, Kllot fitnnnnaid. Balrnsfather alao acts In the film, besides naviig do signed an extraordinarily attractive pea ter.

Byd Walker aa "Old 1)111" For the leading; part an a I moat miraculously happy choice haa been riarte In the clever comedian, 8yd Walker. It type, he la old Bill down to the last hair of (ha famous walrus moustache, and he will be found to have entered Into Old Blll'a adventures with wonderful icst, and truth to IKe. With Walker ta associated a dleMnguwh. ed Weet Knd east, and It may be added that the production throughout is on a lavish scale. Including numeroug sets of outstanding altrnctlveneas.

Hound 9 of "Fighting Blood" nlttld "A Mldeumniet'e Nmht Prream" and the Fox Canadian Maws Pictorial, ara otliur program Items. "Gulioplnf Fish" Today 1 "Galloping Fish," tha sensational comedy that hs p'ayed to capacity business tills wtek, closes tonight, tha last now starting at 10 p.m. AMERICA IN "SMART SET" PHASE OF PICTURE MAKING? 1 CHARLES MEREDITH "FAST STEPPERS'' BILLED AT NATIONAL Billy Sullivan. recently achieved a great deal of popularity aa tha star Universal' newest series) of "Leather Pushers." makes his initial appearance na Ths Information Kid" of the screen In "The Empty Stall." the first of "Past Steppers." Jewel, a series of race track features In which he Is starred, at the National theatre the week after next The pictures are based on Got aid Jjeaumont's famous magazine stories, and directed by Edward Laemmle. NEW RialtO MON.

TUES. WED. Every move in the game of love is rital if you hope tc get your man! Modern society Is crowded with por peons a i who learn tie frame early aid soon become experts. Elinor Glyin has created a drilling romance jf a girl rescued from society's auction block. DAYS by Elinor Glyi WITH Corinne Griffith knd Frank Mayo COLONY Cr PORTAGE A 1517 NEXT WEEK monv luei.

wed. "THE FIGHTING COWARD "FLAMING YOUTH LAST SHOWING TODAY "THE OIEL WHO CAME BACK" THE WINNIPEG EVENING TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 3924 TODAY "Galloping Fish" Com.dy Cxiraordiniry THEY CALL HIM THE "RAJAH" fir 2 AV fM, iiiriiMMMlitrtinfttfr'il i'ifci 7' ffnirif i li'ii tfthifti' tiiti ji. jiT hH mini AN interesting contrast in animals is to be seen in the menagerie of the Levitt Brown IIupfrins shows, which is now playing on the St. Boniface show grounds.

In one large cage is quartered "Rajah," a Eoyal Bengal tiger, which is a ferocious beast, while quartered in a nearby enclosure are two freak sheep, which everyone knows are the most docile of all animals. RIP ROARING COMEDY, "THE BRASS BOTTLE," AT GARRICK Maurice Tourneur, the Producer, Tries His Hand at New Type of Production Cat of Clmmctem Horara Vfntlmor Harry Mvera Knkresh e. ARTiinRh KriiPHi Tnrrence Profenior Hnmliton Tully Marshall Mrs. Hamlltun Clftritna Helwyn Rupkln Fori (sterling Vra. Hapkln AjirU Ilerrinn Marjorla Hamiltorl Charlottw Mrrlam Pnmurl Warkerbath Ed JolROn Th Que to Parbara La Marr Maurlr Tourneur for th flrat tlm haa tried hia hnnrt at comely.

But ht hasn't foraaken hla forta tne unusual. And tha combination brlnga ft laugh with every acene aometlmet a chuckle; sotnetlmea a deep, hearty laugh that leaves the ribs sore; sometimes a tltllla tlon of the brain a mentnl InuRh. Thi re lnt a bit of alapsttrK in "The nrnns Jiot tie." a First Notional picture, showing at the Unrrlck, begUming toMay; but every sltuntlon stirs the nslhllitles. With the production or in Hi uss Pottle" Mr. Tourneur realized an ambition he bd held for yenia to concentrate on tho creation of fnughs In place of the gripping dramatic situations which have mntked his work In the past.

The story of a young architect's amusing experiences following on uoquiHition of an old Egyptian brnnn bottle Is replete with highly amusing situatlona following esh other with lightning rapidity and offers an unusiml screen vehicle for the talents of this director. The comedy touchea which have marked Tournenr's work In various plcturlzationa have given an idea of j.unmunit tu this field of entertainment, and with the production of It is newest picture It Is confidently expected that ha will win new laurels. With the Idea of ensuring the laughs offered In the unusual situations oi this plot. Mr. Tountur has surrounded him self with players whosa past pertormam i a prove them supreme in this line oi worn IEEJ aT Mvr.

ai th younc architect, fcrnp.t Torrenc tha ienlr. am! Tully Mal aa tha rrnhliy old prnfeaior airar tna leaillnir comedy rolea. To this trU la tha portrnval of tliat ntuat (1ellrteLy handled lu order to ret tha moat out or thetn. TWO FILM GEMS ATSTARLAND "Let Not Man put Asunder" and "Wandering Husbands" Next Week "Iet Not Man Put Asunder." whlrh cmnes to titariand for three da vs. starting Monday.

Is a daring expose of the divorce evil from several aniflea, and furnishes the plot for aa Intensely Inter emlng dramatic photoplay. It is one of thoaa productions that gets under tha sktn and furntahfs food for thought: one of the few pictures worth talking about and recommending to a friend. It Is the inner tale of six llvpa or three couples who seek to end their troubles In the divorce courts. The separation they receive hv law does not break the bonl which waa In henven and happln'M Is not found In separate paths. The evil and frivolities which lead tu disrupted untens are revealed strikingly clear In tlilx excel lert production.

Lou Telh gan and Tni Pna Frederick, hive the leading roies l'ainty Marlon Drown, the I it tin song bird, uill prevent ft skit each evening entitled "Knnglaml," On Thuradav. Frldnv and Faturday, Ula Te and Jeme C1rkwood. will te seen in "Wandering Huabands." which answers the queatlon, "Has a woman the right to spy on her hunhind? la It ethical fur her to hlro a detect ve to watch him If se thinks he Is wandering? Or ahould she diadnln to do such things, deeming It uu rthy of her lov." i'hapter two of Ker Pangeroiis Path," which will be the sddd attraction, la a complete story in ltaelf, which appeals to every member of (he family. "The Down and Outt." "This Slid chantrr nne of 'iter will have their last showing today. your cJiild is fretful try a HDD STEEDF'IAN'S POVDER It will relieve him These Powders do not contain poison.nor are they a narcotic.but they act gently on the bowels, thus relieving feverish heat and maintaining a healthy state of the constitution.

Steedmans Powders have been in use over One Hundred Years. cm Unsolicited Testimonials ARE CONSTANTLY RECEIVED 'ULLO, ERE WE ARE rtf AGAIN, MATES TURNED UP LIKE xVil I A BAD yVM At War with MM Melancholy! ImP Old Bill, Bert and Alf IN ADDED SPECIALTIES If. Dl Round Nine righting fjlOOCl "Midsummer'! Night Scream." FOX CANADIAN NEWS STARTS MONDAY 4 MATINEES 10o. 20o EVENINGS 10c, SOo "OLD BILL me AGES" Produced in England by Capt. Bairnsfather Famous Famous For "The Better 'Ole," Alf Button." 'YOR SEE IT WAS LIKE THIS' I get meaaaajs request In ma Iromedl.

ate attendance. Hill," ses I. ur for It." Wore enough was. I rot pulled np before all the "fames sits'7 (yo know, tha I mean). Them was MaJ.

General lenlley, the producer bloke; apt. Hakfnafatlier (my daddy, mm yer might aay and others. dornln' Kill," set en. lientley, quite pleaaant tlke. "Ilo, Mo," ses I to myself, susplclons llke, "YYmVs 'Is little game?" 'mil(" ae "we want oa te fet to work." "Klghto, ses "Where's the warf and who ara wo flghtln'T" "Wo ara at war with the Ntote ot Melanrholy." sea 'e, "and their forces are belns; led by Gra.

I presslon. Tha otd world Is belns; oppressed by this State) ef Melancholy, and ya, Bert and Alf, moat aTo forth and conquer. "That's fine, ses I. Ttiea 'ere we to, and we start forth for one week's offensive at tha PROVINCE NEXT WEEK, WHERE WE EXPECT TO WHIP AT LEAST 50,000 ARE YOU GOING TO BE ONE? Week After Next "The Miracle Baby" "SIX DAYS" IS SMASHING HIT Elinor Glyn Story to be Fea i tured on Rialto Screen Next Week One of the outstanding productions of the present sennoti is Goldwvn's production of "Six 1 ays," an original screen story written by the fnmous English novelist. Elinor Glyn.

author of inree Weeks" and other sensational novels. "Mix T'as will he the attraction at the Rlnlto theatre for fiiroe davs. hegtnntng Monday. The atory haa been directed tor uoidwvn by Charlea Brahin, the man i spnslhfe for "Inivt'n." one of last season's big treat Biict'eases, and the huslmnd and director of the famous Theda Para. He la trw Kcnernlly regarded aitmin of the bigKest directorial assets of the motion picture Industry, The acensrlo for "fll Pnyr called for a section of battlefield trenches, which were built at the (ioidwyn atudlo and 'PLASTIGRAMS" AT THE CAPITOL Plaattgrams.

the brand new departure In the cinema world, which, It Is aald by many authorities, may ex pec tutl to revotutlonlte the Indus; rv, will be one of tite numerous cut standing features of the program at tha apltol then I re next week. Here la somei liing entirely ve a thrill for you thai rtena dee Mpt'on. riiarscjsrs on the screen more than meet you half way almost knock vou down in aatonlshmentl Theie lausb In for every one. which were pronounced perfect Imitations of the real thing by Claude Klnw, one of the principal meni'is or tuw tHxt, and a fantoua English actor who enlisted In the Hrllish army as a "Ton, my at tne outbreak of the war and flnlahod up bv btiug a major. In connection with this trench aval fm the plot rauwn nr a chalk mine, hldi d'algneil by (Vdrle bonai Goidwyn's art director, and which Is regarded as one of tha most unusual motlou picture sets ever built.

Corinne Griffith Is to do "Ieclaaae. ths hfKhly emotional play made famous on the stage by Ethel Harry, nore. Vnlvernal has decMed makn another t'hsney picture on ths saie of "The Hunrhlmc ot Notre Dame," winch lias proven so surcesaful. It has pun hast'l (Jaston Ueri'ux's novel, Phantom of the opera." whl Rupert Julian will dt rect on a glcnntln Production Will start about A uk tint lt. veterans of the Infant Industry, are gather acm in tha pl' tura "HinipV Wives.

NUf port lug Curmite Or.Iflth and Milton aStllS. I fivonte everywhere I 1 it stands alone I I among sauces. I 1 H.P. flavor if oniB. I I Am Calling Next Week Watch Winnipeg Win Week as it the final one of our contest, and 1 know of no more appropriate title, for with your help I am sure we can make the grade and win.

Before tell you about our coming show, I want to do a little sermonizing something I very seldom do, but honestly, don't you think the time has arrived when every one should quit talking about the "bad business conditions in Winnipeg" and do a little boosting? People have talked "hard times and business depression in Winnipeg" so long that they are beginning to actually' believe this is the worst town in ihe world. One business man told me the other day that in ten years all he looked to be left in Winnipeg was "The Post Office and Eaton's Store." I don't. I think in ten years from now WE ARE GOING JO HAVE THE BEST TOWN IN CANADA. But we are never going to have "the best town in Canada" until we start boosting again. Do you know ivhy Vancouver is going ahead? Because every one in that city will tell you there never was or never will be another city as good as Vancouver.

What's more they believe it. When I came out west last winter to open our Western Division Offices here, everybody told me "The Capitol won't get over; business conditions are too bJd." Today, in our contest, THE WINNIPEG CAPITOL IS AHEAD OF VANCOUVER, CALGARY, TORONTO, OTTAWA, AND MONTREAL. That doesn't look like business conditions are so bad in Winnipeg, does it 1 live out in River Heights and in my block they are building five new houses. I don't know another city in Canada (and I get around to all of them, too) having as pretty a new residential section as Winnipeg. I presume that's due to poor business conditions, too.

What was the matter with our Anniversary Parade the other day. Didn't look like a down and out town to me. They are building a new race track here; They don't do those things in "depressed cities." If the honorable City Council would pass a bv law, makinn it a misdemeanor for any citizen to "talk hard times or bai business conditions," it would be doing a great piece of statesmanship. However, the point I am driving at is this: When I came here I wouldn't let folks convince me that business conditions were bad. I said "we have a great city here; our company invested nearly two million dollars in theatre property here; now let's work hard and put it over and forget all about depressed business conditions." I have already told yon the standing of the Winnipeg Capitol in the coast to coast contest, but I am frank to tell vou I NEVER WOULD HAVE PUT THE CAPITOL AT THE TOP OF THE LIST IF I HAD LET MYSELF BELIEVE WE HAD POOR BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN WINNIPEG.

NOW ABOUT OUR SHOW NEXT WEEK. It's full of novelties, pep and entertainment, so I hope you make up your mind to spend an afternoon or evening with us. First, every afternoon, comes our SECOND ANNUAL BABY SHOW CONTEST. In another ad, in today's paper, you can find full particulars about this contest. All I want to say is that it takes place every afternoon at 3 p.m., and is open to every baby in Manitoba, according to the day's classification.

There is no entrance fee or registration, simply bring the baby down on the proper day. I might add "your baby is your ticket," for all mothers entering babies are admitted to the theatre free. Second, every afternoon and night SOMETHING YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE PLASTIGRAMS. In these third dimension movies, the objects leave the screen and come right out to meet you in your opera chair. This sounds like abroad statement, I admit, but I have not exaggerated this movie in the least, as you will say after witnessing Plastigrams.

Third, our feature picture is COLLEEN MOORE in "WE PERFECT FLAPPER." Here's a photoplay I feel sure the ladies will rave about. It's the story of a modern young flapper who finds she is too "slow" to attract the boys, but discovers, to her grief, when she "speeds" up, she's way ahead of the man she loves; in other tvords, the best description of the feature is this: "The story of a girl who wants to be the kind of a girl the fellows want her to be. Oh, yes, every evening, at 9 p.m., comes oir FLAPPER CONTEST for the prettiest flappers in Winnipeg. Another ad today carries full particulars of this contest, but it is open to every young lady in the city according to the night's classification. Of course, Earle Hill and his Famous Capitnl Orchestra, have a good overture In store this time, "The Hunting Scene," while the ever interesting Capitol News is also part of the program.

Thanking you for the wonderful support given the Capitol during our present trusting that you will see this program, for it is really worth while, Cordially yours, H. M. THOMAS, Western Division Manager, Famous Players Canadian Corporation Ltd, PS. Don't forget to vote for the Exposition bylaw. ft 231.