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The Province from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • 15

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THE DAILY FROTXNTCE. VANCOUVER, BKITLSII COLTJMBTA, SATURDAYt APRIL 24, 1915. 15 THRILLING STORY OF Film Features for the Coming Week What's On" in the Leading Local Motion Picture Theatres plete organization. It will, of course, find a magnificent ally in the motion Dicture theatre by the agency of the BOY SCOUTS' TRAINING AT THE DOMINION THE MOUNTED POLICE "O'Garry ot the Royal Mounted" Is Stirring Cunartian Drama at the Rex. Those who like pictures of the wild outdoors, of forests, of mountains, or rapid boulder-streaked streams, will enjoy "O'Garry of the Royal Mounted," a Broadway Star feature at the Rex Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The story was written and produced by Ned Flnley, and was designed to be a sequel to "The Strength of Men." The story is a simple one of strong passions and fiercer jealousies, of freedom from police restraint, of ready resort to weapon. There Is World Film Corporation releases of the picture. Novel Feature Xram Illustrating This is a teachy, but not a preachy picture: it doesn't bore you, it inter ests and absorbs you, because its theme is manly, virilizing and making Value and Work on Boy Scout Movement Opens at Dominion on Monday. The House of Schubert-Brady and Pathe Features "Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday The World Film' novel production "The Adventures of a Boy Scout," which 1b Monday's five-reel feature at the Dominion, Is a picture that will for the betterment of the human race. MARGUERITE CLARK INJBRETNA GREEN Marguerite Clark Surpasses All Former Sct-eat Triumphs in Famous Romance, "Gretna Green," at the Colonial.

do much to promote world peace. The war In Europe would not have broken out lost August If the boy scout move abundant atmosphere of the Canadian Northwest. Mr. Finley has the role I of a miner, a partner of Jaw, jealous of the attentions paid to O'Garry by his wife. A year after O'Garry joins the Mounted Police he learns through i police records that Jan Is wanted for murder and that he has deserted a wife and two children.

He goes after i his former partner; several stirring i things happen before Jan Is killed as he is trying to destroy O'Garry. The picture is well acted. Edith Storey is Marie Larose, the wife ofi ment had been in existence 46 years ago Immediately aiter the Franco 1'rusjsian war. Marguerite Clark, the dainty and THE WORLD FILM CORPORATION PRESENTS THE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL FILM "The Adventures of Bov scouts are really voluntary con magnetic little star, who sprang into instant and national Bomilarity as a scripts. They accept the military idea In adolescence.

The militia a state screen favorite through her two pre or country are in reality the custo vious Famous Players' productions, "Wlldflower" and "The Crucible," re turns to the screen at the Colonial on Mondav in the Famous Players Film Company's four-part picturizatlon of Grace Livingston Kumiss' celebrated dians of the land. The boys are the militia by the universal suffrage route. If every boy in the world be-came a boy scout and kept up the military -''idea through manhood there would be no more wars. The men of the world would be leagued together against war, for the pacific side of militarism would prevail. Militarism properly understood is not necessarily romantic comedy.

"Gretna Green," in Scout a Boy which she far surpasses all her former successes. This latest appearance of the diminutive and charming star on the Paramount programme is certain military or miatantism. The World Film Corporation's five to establish her as one of the rore most screen artistes of the world. part photoplay "The Adventures a Boy Scout," which la at the Dominion The play possesses all the essential elements valuable to the successful A FIVE-PART FEATURE OF UNIQUE HUMAN INTEREST, DEPICTING THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF A BOY SCOUT screen drama love, sacrifice, humor, this week, illustrates the practical side of the movement, showing what the boy soout hag to do from day to day mystery and thrill and is of the pic in his work of making; a man of him Pill 1 1 seU by the military way, the care of his mlno' and body, his ethics and morals. There is a human interest side of the picture revolving around the adventures of Tom Slade, a young tough, who is rescued from infamy by turesque period pf the early nineteenth century, when romantic elopements to Gretna Green, a lovers' haven in the north of Scotland, added a dash of excitement to many true love-matches, when hearts reigned over the marts of commerce.

Just before the prose of business usurped the poetry of romance In old England. In "Gretna Green" Marguerite Clark portrays the character of Dolly Ersklne, a little English belle and a bit of a flirt, but loyal to her friends and brave of heart. She queens it over Harrowgate's beaux with sovereign sway, until she loses her heart PRESIDENT WO0DR0W WILSON POSED SPECIALLY FOR THIS PHOTOPLAY. JUDGE B. LINDSEY (the Leading Authority on Boys' Training) says of this film: "It is positively one of the greatest feature films yet produced in this country.

It is not only a fine piece of work as a motion picture, but it is a great production as a real contribution to the cause of childhood in this country. It grips the audience from beginning to end. As a beautiful story, wonderfully well acted, and as a powerful lesson, not only as to what the Boy Scout Movement has done, but is capable of doing, it can not be too highly commended." to handsome Richard Murray, a rla- Ine master. She is too proud to con the influence or the boy scout movement, Tom's father gets into the bad graces of the TempleB, rich landowners, near where the scouts encamp, Tom behaves well in many trying circumstances, but young Temple shows himself in the aspect of a "sissy-boy," i. he is effeminate, re-sourceless, timid.

Also it is clear that Mr. Temple himself is antagonistic to the scout movement. The regeneration of young Temple, and the conversion of his father are effected by the force of example the boy mainly by the influence of Tom; the Temples by the heroism of the scouts in trying circumstances. Tom in the picture is a good actor so good that he stands out in the most dramatic manner. The good fellow from the tough is clearly but concisely shown, "Concisely" is the word here there is nothing sickly about Tom; he is a gooa' "tough" and when he decided to become a good fellow by the scout route, he is again thorough and manly in a decisive way.

He makes a fess her affection for him, however, even to herself, but nevertheless often favors him above others with her society. Richard has lost his head and heart, too, and has determined to win the wilful Dolly. Throughout" this period of the story the audience knows that Murray is in reality the Earl of Basset, who, weary of the MISS LILLIAX NICHOLS. The charming; lyrio soprano, who Is singing with Miss Isabel McEwen at tho Ilex. ROBERT WARWICK IN "alias JIMMY VALENTINE" Special Attraction Commencing Monday, May 3 fawning hypocrisy of society, is living incognito in Harrowgate and highly en.loylng his first experiences as a la boring man.

Jan, who, letting herself over a cliff by means of a rope in her effort to rescue O'Garry from drowning, is herself precipitated into the rapid stream, when Jan cuts the rope. Miss Storey is one of the very few young women equally at home in society A friend whom Murray accidentally meets is about to reveal his Identity, but Richard dissuades him from this course, as he has resolved to win Dolly's love In the guise of a riding- lapse a step DacKwara: finding a pocket knife he keeps it instead of returning It to the camp commandant. He is suspected of the misdeed; denies it; is made unhappy ana' finally con fesses. Then he makes reparation, is uirgiven and restored to Erace. The incident Is one of the most touching drama or In those roles requiring proficiency in horsemanship and swimming.

In addition to this feature the usual good comedies, Hoarst-Sellg Pictorial, and Vitagraph Educational, showing the unusual companionship of a dog ami hare. A programme well worth while. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday Charles Chaplin will be with us again In a brand new one-reel comedy entitled "In the Park." Gertrude McCoy in "Her Husband's Son," an Edison drama, which has for its histrionic points a second marriage to Critic Goes to the Rex. The Sunny South come to life," is what one feels at sight of the smile of Gertrude McCoy, the scintillating Edison star, who appears at tho Rex this week In "Her Husband's from Thursday to Saturday, While a theatrical troupe was (passing through her home town. Oxford, Tennessee, a little fairy, then eight years old, wandered along and was given a part s-ulted to her years at the matinee the same day.

That started her career, which from the Lulu Glazer company, started the first of a num the compilation of this series of stupendous spectacles and no expense was spared by Mr. Barker, the famous British film producer, in securing absolute accuracy in every detail of the various ceremonies, scenes, and pageants enacted. The emotional interest of this remarkable film feature is well sustain-ed by graphic scenes of the Crimean and Soudan wars, the Indian mutiny and the Boer war, while the attempt on the Queen's life is depicted yith rare fidelity of detail. Apart from these, all the most momentous and Impressive events in the political and master, and without the assistance of title and position. To save a frivolous married sister's reputation, Dolly asks his aid, and they arrive at Gretna Green to prevent a disgraceful elopement.

How Dolly's reputation is' thereby placed In jeopardy, how, unaware of the full import of what she Is saying, she makes a statement which according to the Scotch law makes her Richard's wife, the many complications that follow this Impromptu marriage, and the delightful comedy of Dolly's final capitulation to the husband she pretends to detect but really adores, are thrillingly unfolded in this fascinating photoplay. This pleasing feature will remain Ht the Colonial from Monday until Wednesday night. Sheep could be purchased for four- GRANDVIEW THEATRE COR. FIRST AVE. AND COMMERCIAL DRIVE On WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the All-British Historical Spectacle in 6 Parts "Sixty Years a Queen Barker's $100,000 Production of Chief Events of Queen Victoria's Reign Don't Miss This Wednesday and Thursday Only "a girl in her a college boy ana Dramatic in the film it shows the tremendous value the boy scouts' organisation possesses in the upbuilding of character.

And Tom is not only brave, but physically brave in his new environment. All the mtlitaiy routine of scout work Is graphically shown, step by Htep. in the picture, which has received the endorsement of Mr. Roosevelt, Mr. Pinchot, Judge Ben B.

Lindsay, and of President Wilson, who posed for part of this picture as a mark of his appreciation of Its moral and educational value. The boy scout movement, moreover, has its own propaganda, press, officiate and com social life of her lllustrous reign re tner nusonna a son), who, given to gambling, Is only won over to his new stepmother by money. A irrand hull ber of Broadway successes for the little lady, who proved ag brilliant as she was beautiful. Four years ago Gertrude Coy forsook the stage for and a shooting episode add a thrilling the screen, and has played leads with cumax to tnis family affair. The the Edison company ever since, Fable by George Ade, and another in sltillment nf the Hazards of Helen pence aplrce In this country In the twelfth century Among her most notable dramatic successes are "A Tragedy of the Ralls," and "On the Stroke of Twelve," though probably the great series will conclude the week and bill CHAS.

CHAPLIN IN vividly portrayed, and spectacles in palace and Parliament of historical scenes, give to this production an unique educational interest. An Interesting feature of this film is that its production was aided by personal advice and information supplied by various members of the Royal Family from the pages of Her Majesty's own diary, in which she kept a. dally and intimate record of the events of her reign. It will be shown nt the Oranrtvlew on Wednesday and Thursday only. CHARLES CHAPLIN IN "HS NEW JOB" operators who have dates; from cuts; from lobby idlsplaiys; from lithographs, and from all censors; Deliver us! "DOUGH AND DYNAMITE" world' Fnvoiite Comedian at the est of her achievements was In such powerful multiple real dramas as "In Spite of All," and "Greater Than Art." She has also won unusual success as a scenario writer, and some of her most popular roles are in her own features, like "United In Danger," and "Kitty's Hold-up." An expert chauf-feuso, Gertrude burns up the gasoline as she burns up hearts, by that youth and beauty which, allied to rare sincerity in has made her one of fllolxj In Ills Most Famous IaiiRhtcr-Raiser.

851 Granville Street Since the new mnnngoment took over 9 The Thin Iiio of Mio Motion TMeture Some Thrill! A running fight between the Occupants of an automobile and an aeroplane, and a continuation of the battle on racing hydroplanes, furnishes the big climax in "The Cipher Key," Lubln three-reeler, wrttton and produced hy George Terwilllger, E.irl Metcalfe and Mary Keane were In the auto, with Herbert Fortler and Kemp-ton Green in the aeroplane. A cameraman took tho scene from another aeroplane. the Globe everyone's asking where all the crowds came from. Hut enterprise creates audiences. This coming week World in Kssiinny Furco Feature at Uie Uroiulway.

the world's greatest photoplay come On Wednesday and Thursday next fllan will be featured at tho Globe Theatre again starting Monday, In the enterprising Frank Qow will give his natrons at the Broadway a rare Starting April 26 "Dough and Dynamite," a two-reel scream. The scene of the story Is a lausrh with Chas. Chaplin in "His New THE FAINTS PRAYER By Johnstone Craig. From old Alms, and from gome new ones; from doors with surprise springs and from seats that stick; also from seats that llap, bang or squeak; from missing hat-holders; from snags in the aisle carpet; from onlon-fanat-ics; from the garlic creed; from the clan of water-iiieators and from the association of soap-despisors; from piping organs and from sopranos with the gift; From mechanical pianos and from machinist pianists; from full orchestras of three and from full musicians; from three-sheets and from caption grammar; from asthmatics; from thick wheezerB; from tha emotional; from fat crowders; from women's hats; from wet overcoats; from Jockey Club, and from Mary Gurden and from Tuberose; from old maids liusihmuning; from stage preachers, and from those who never heard of Kathlyn; From six reels; from precipice wrestling; from the papers, and from the weapon; from actor's whiskers; from kisses that divert the train of thought; from waits between reels, and from I adjoining waiters; from lack of ven-j tllution; from assorted breaths; from! fires; from singing; from drummers who have seen Vernon Castle; from combined bakery and restaurant elab. Job," his first feature comedy with the Kssanav outfit, in which lire Dcnina the scenes Is denicted In its most orately constructed with three rooms, shops, restaurant and kitchen on the street level end two balterooms In the diverting form.

It is a riot of fun from basement. start to finish, and shows the inimi the leading actresses of tho photoplay world. The Flight That Failed. Helgho for the carefree life of the photoplayerl They work while others sleep. Night Is turned into day and morning turned Inside out but tho story, my hearties! Director John Collins, (Edison), said he wanted a sunrise scene for tha three-reeler, "The Greater Love." No one marvelled at this for John usually gets the light effect he wants.

As no sunrise could be found In the "prop" room, John issued an order for all hands, Including Edward Earle and Duncan McRae, the duellists, to be at the studio at 4 o'clock In the morning. Now John may know a star whan he In all then and In tho bneflcyard table comedian In his most crazy mooa ROADWAV THEATRE I Charlie gets into all kinds of trouble, us sccne-snilter, super ana ueiiomi utilltv man of the company. tones He is a waiter and when the bakers co on strike the proprietor makes him On Monday J. Warren Kerrigan is take their places. Tho strikers buy a to be seen In "The Uuarman or tne loaf of bread, put a dynamite cart 114 BROADWAY EAST NEAR MAIN ST.

Flocks." In this you will see a scowl-ins: Ken-lean! However, all love to ridge Inside of It and then return It to the shop oh tielng too heavy. The see handsome warren rverrigan ii i waiter-baker chucks It Into the oven Just as he Is," without makeup or to cook Home more and then aftPr a while things happen, The explosion, sees one, but he hadn't studied sun The Week's Features of course, wrecks everything and the rises, bo the players were greeted by special costume. But don't fall to see him in this heart-touching play, for he's handsomer than ever In the picturesque Mexican costume. And the play Is biff enough to give him an opportunity to act. last views wo have are of the boss tna nignt watenman with his lantern iaolie digging himself out of the debris of peering into their faces light effect ibrlcks and mortar that wna once taking them for robbers.

They the hake oven and of Charlie's head Murdock Mcyuarrie ana Agnes vsr- non will plav in "The Cameo Ring" slowly emerging from a grent muss of MONDAY, APRIL j6 J. Warren Kerrigan in "The Guardian of tho Flocks" on Tuesday lit the Broadway while on Journeyed to the nearby hill and waited for nearly two hours before the sun was released, ns per Its thoroughly reliable schedule at o'clock in this instance. Mendelssohn and from Lohengrin; from moonlight pictures by daylight; from water passers wOio sprinkle, and from peanut eaters; from those who bank their gum; from explainers, and from the social; from picture that. Jiggle; From "good-night" signs; from next week's advertising; from song slides; i from slow comedies and from quick I Saturday the fourteenth episode of "The Master Key" will unlock two reels full of mystery. The Universal Weekly will Incluue some recent pictures of the Canadian troops on Salisbury Plain just prior to thalr depar "Who Next.

With the preparations for the sec dnuph that, completely envelops him. Besides Chaplin there win be "The Trapper's Revenue," a genuine melodrama of the Canadian Northwest In which trappers, Indians, Mounted Po. lice and other characters play an Important part. There will also he an educational entitled 'The Life History of the Silk Worm." This together with the latest war news will make an exceptionally good programme. ture for France.

ond part of the "Exploits of ISlalna" the Paths offices are turning their attention to their next big undertaking. SOME UNIVERSALCAPTURES "Dough and Dynamite" a series of three-reel dramas that is expeoted to start considerable discus TUESDAY Murdock McQuarrie and Agnes Vernon In "The Cameo Ring" The nilqultoim Vnlvornil Are on the sion when released. April 17 Is set for tha release of the first picture in the series. Wai-rwilh Again anrt carl i.amnnue lias Come Ilomei with a Belt of New "Hcalps." The latest acquisition to their now Arrangements have heen made to syndicate the stories of the "Who Paya?" aeries in newspapers throughout the country, Kdwln Bliss will write the etorles, which will be published under the novel-a-week nlan, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY large collection of film stars ar Ho-hcrt Bosworth, Lois Weber and 1'hlllp Hmalley, all who were formerly connected with a large feature company. Ilobert Hosworth will best be remembered by his Vancouver friends for his love-scenes; from saints; from wrinkled ingenues; from tights; from sitting on ono's own hat; from hat-pins; from fat women pnsslng; from programmes; from the lecturer; from colored pictures; from pretty heroes and from country girls with high heels; from imitation cowboys; from villains who tell the camera-man; from stage Mexicans; from parlor seta and from furnished rooms; Prom prop meals and from handkerchiefs In sleves; from wrist watches and from suffragettes; from propnganda; from pictures with a moral; from a serious Keystone; from way mwn east California; from the desert In Pennsylvania; from supers in evening dress; from a big party; from ensemble laughter; From clubs; from conferences; from mngnatos: from society woman-from Wall street, Rdend'ale; from Plotting; from Just-ln-tlme rescues; from polite loving; from fake klfxlng; from leading women who can't put It over; from leading men who aren't there; From PlllSh nt- frnm -m.

CHAS. CHAPLIN In "His New Job" A Riot of Fun In 3 Reels "SIXTY YEARS A QUEEN" IS GRANDVIEW FEATURE Vnlqii SrxvMonlnr nnd TTIstorlmi Feature at tho This Week. Not In the history of local theatrea has an event of greater Interest taken place probably than the production at the Orandview Theatre on Wednesday of the great British historical spectacle, "Sixty Yeara a Queen." This wonderful achievement In motion picture art gives a complete record of the chief events tlfoughout the eporth-maklng elgn of the lata Queen Victoria, to whose memory no part of her world-wide Empire in more devotedly attached than axe the people of Hrltlsh ThH f.imous dim production cost over lino, 000 In the making. Soma 10,000 people In all wore employed In The Biggest Explosion of Mirth ever put in Moving Picture torm COME IN THE AFTERNOON IF POSSIBLE. THE CROWDS WILL BE ENORMOUS.

appearing during the run of the picture. Writing as "The Master Mr. Bliss has been Identified with other motion picture series productions, Sidney Irew In Dram. The Vitagraph Company announoea a three-part Broadway star feature, "Between the Two of Them," as one of the important April releases. Mr.

Drew'a work In "Between the Two of Them" will be a revelation to those who have seen him only as a comedian, the tory being full of dramatic episodes that require emotional and dramatic work of a high order. wonderful enacting of the Sea Wolf shown recently here. These latest star captures will further Increase the ITnlversal's reputation for being everywhere and getting everyone. "Rorr Wnr" Now "Warfare," Exhibitors will ba Interested In tha faot that the Kalem Company has changed the name of the feature, "The Uoer War." and Is now releasing it under tho title "Warfare," The change of title miikes this war picture, among the best produced la locent years, of unusual timeliness, FRIDAY SATURDAY "The Master Key" chines; from glgglera; from other! people's feet; from balky ticket machines; from homely box-office queens; Crom Jordlv ushera: from I i 2 ii.

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