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CUR THE SUNDAY CITIZEN, ASHEVILLE, N. APRIL 24, 1921 1 SUPERPECIAL A T- TltACTloyS ON PROGRAM AT STRAND THIS WEEKl GALAXY OF STARS ON PRINCESS PROGRAM FOR COMING WEEK "GODLESS MEN" FEATURE DEEP SEA STORY AT THE GALAX MONDAY-TUESDAY "Godless Men." a Goldwyn sUMr. special, will be the feature attraction Tomorrow, Tuesday and IVcdiutular Tom' Mix in "Prairie Trails" win be the attraction at the' Princess to morrow. A story so swift it almost at me uaiax ineaire ror tomorrow and Tuesday. It is said to be on Urenes of gaiety Among- the gayest of New York's gay along the well-known say white way; the merriment In the fatuous cabaret! and cafes, and Ufa In the niost squalid quarter of takes one's breath away.

It is a rousing romance in which a Texas sturdy heart and sturdy hand, won out. There ar more thrills, ro Xorlt east aide have bpen wovon In a masterly manner in the big spe mance, rough riding, gunplay and' ex 'What shall it be? An in, out, spit or speed ball?" asks Viola Dana as she faces the batter In a contest on the Metro lot. This does not happen In her newest picture, however. She merely plays ball to keep fit and trim for her strenuous picture work. Her picture has nothing to do with baseball and sand lot spring training.

"Home Stuff" is the name of her next sto.ry. I -twas adapted for the citement in this than any one pic ture yet screened with Tom Mix. A Torchy comedy, "Tochy's Millions," will be included on the program. Tuesday, William S. Hart in "The cradle of will be the of' ferlng.

In this picture. Hart 1 seen II IV 4 VI screen from the story by Frank as the reformed Square Kelly," an entire different role from what ha is cial production, "While Mow iorlt which comiw to the Strand theatr for a three-day engagement starting tomorrow and lasting through Wednesday. It la difficult to lay a finger definitely on the element In this truly remarkable, picture which ma km the greatest bid for Interest, but it is wife to aay that no other production has ever maintained a greater degree of gripping uxpense. The picture Itself is iu three atories, each of intensely dramatic Interest, the first representing a crucial incident iu the life of a wealthy man and a woman he has married believing her first husband, a worthless cad, dead. Uazey and Agnes Johnson, Maude Adams to Produce.

i. HI Tfc- story enacts itself beyond sight of land, beneath the open sky 0. board a tramp sailing vessel careti-Ing homeward from a long voy The picture was adopted from th-stlrrlng story. "Blak Pawl," by Ames Williams. He has taken for hS chlek character a man hated ns feared on all the seven th hardest skipper who ever 4 rod a deck.

'His first mat his son "Red Pawl reared in hatred and bitter, nesa and lik a. lurking wolf-cub awaiting his chance to overpower hii air on th first sign of weakness led th pack himself. The picture breathes of salt-water the tang of the briny, rest let stretches of the far Pacific liVP1 through it. No vehicle of the screen has ever Interpreted, so strlcklnilr and mighty episodes that can. mi do happen among the hardy men of th sa.

Th climax is tremendous-plunt. ing onward through the trescherou. usually seen in; and the. old adage, "it takes a thief to catch a thief is Although Maude Adams has re exemplified in this plctuse. On the program will be seen Jack Perrln in a fused all offers to appear in motion pictures, It became known last week western "Big Bob." that the distinguished actress will be come a producer of Alms.

For some Wednesday, William Fairbanks will be seen in 'A Western Adventure," with some of the most thrilling stunts time she has been Interested In a new i i i a process for making natural color i ever seen in motion pictures. It is a motion nlctures. and will probably di story of the west, of an ideal young American doing daredevil stunts, that will thrill you. Added to the pro rect the first production herself. Miss Adams will not appear in this film herself and it Is not thought that this work will interfere with her forthcoming return to the stage, which has been announced for nest fall.

The return of the original husband at a time the millionaire's home is being robbed and the discovery of the burglar in the house form a basis for heavily dramatic scene and gives a world of splendid originality in the untangling of the plot. The second picture Is a New York -i southern seas, the schooner Deborah a is suddenly caught in the grip 0f a 1 wild tropical hurricane. Uke super- Version of the notorious badger game as played by a professional vamp, her "WHILt NEW YOR.K. SLEEPS" WILLI A rvV- lOX CT I Off At this Strand Tomorrow, Tuesday and; Wednesday. accomplice, in this epiode trie director has used a itorgeou dancing Kdna Purvlanro to Fore, Having established Jackie Coogan on the pedestal, Charlie Chaplin now plans to givs Kdna Furvlance her big chance for fame and fortune.

Mlns Purvlance will have a part of unusual opportunities In Chaplin's next gram will be a comely "In and Out." Thursday, Connie. Talmadge will be seen in the well known stage play, "Mrs. Lieftllngwelt'a Boots," supported by Harrison Ford and an all-star cast. It is a sidesplitting comedy with every day situations. On the program also Is Franklyn Farhum in a western story, "The Desert Bat." Friday will see the ever popular Frank Mayo In the great spectacle, "Colorado." It has a dash and a whirl that has won this popular actor a true title of "a hero- of romance." A comedy is added to the program.

Saturday another episode of the thrilling and mystery serial, "Fighting Fate." a Mack Bennett comedy, "His MADE IN HE A READ FOR SCREEN men th crew ngnt to keep the hln afloat and win. But there comes another and greater storm- this time a clash of human emotions, with father pitted agalnnt son. The ruthless briv-ery and sacrifice of the victory that befalls will engrave Itself forever on your memory, A special Gristle comedy, starring Bobby. Vernon, and entitled "Btcie from the with "Topics of the Day." completes the program. scene from the Zelgfield Midnight Krollc show with the original cast and the famous Dolores said to be the world's most beautiful woman.

The third story relates a tale of life of the east side, "where civilization's veneer is thinnest; where men do not weigh and measure, but give and lake: Impulse is stronger than reason Tom Moore. Gold yn's contagious two-reelor. The Younger Sot. Wesley Barry and Jackie Coogan are in Kow York. These youngsters have created such a furore that all the grown-up motion-picture stars are mad with Jealousy.

ly smiling la still striving to fill, In the films, every civic po sition. Not content with being mayor of the town in Ben Ames Williams' Miss Chadwlck Is seen as the vounr and law is defied; where lust and love comedy? of the same nam. In it Moore, aa a. New. York fireman, rescues from a burning building a young society woman whose impoverished parents want her to marry a rich idler who is suitor for her hand.

She sees no way out of her difficulties until the fireman suggests that she marry him and promises to leave her at the floor of her home right after the ceremony and never see her again unless she wants him. The complications that arise out of this situation make a particularly entertaining story. The role of the fireman Is said, to fit the personality and acting methods of Mr. Moore' in every respect. atory, "The Great Accident," ne was and foe and woe play together in the nollceman In "omcer ee." a street Youthful Fancy," and a Billy Huge Viola Dana getting the catcher's i signal.

From Their Memoir. sweeper in Rupert Hughes "Hold Sheets." As a boy in Louisville, Tod society girl in support of Moore, while Molly Malone Is cast as her younger sister. Rene Adores, the bride of Mr. Moore, who was wooed and won during th acting of "Made In Heaven," acts the role of Ms slater. Kate Lester and Al FlUon appear as th impecunious dwellers in a Fifth avenue apartment Miss Frederick's Roturn.

to Stage. Although no definite word Is forthcoming, it Is generally understood that Pauline Frederick plans to return to the stage next season in an A. H. Woods production of "Tin Pan Alley," by Leroy demons and Thomas Grant Springer. BrW sold" ita Courler-Journal SIRE AND SON COMPARE Tour Horses," and now ne is a nre-man in his newest comedy.

"Made In Heaven." which Ooldwyn announces for release In the nearfu ture. 1 "Made in Heaven" has been adapt ed from William Hurlbut's stage on the streets. and TWO PLAY VERSIONS glint of life." This episode Is distinguished by remarkable characterization by Marc of the role of a dumb par alytlc, the part of a father who is forced to view eom of the most harrowing experiences without being able to physical or vocally take part. And in this role Mr. McDermott has crested the wonderful effect of express- ing the entire range of emotions, Thomson Buchanan served In the city room under.

Henry Watterson. It was a page from the past that DESIGNS GOWNS FOR "A Message from Mars, a waxweii Karger production for Metro starring Bert Lytell. presented to the famous ALICE LAKE IN UNNAMED PICTURE TEN MINUTES' WEAR -1 star's father, William H. Lytell when without moving from his invalid ne viewea me compietea mm in mo chair or a- motion of his lips, merely through the medium of bis eyes does New-York studios of the company in West 61st recently. For the elder Lytell had been one of the first to see the presentation of the internationally famous stage play by Richard Ganthoney when It came to this country a score of years ago, The father was then a well known Arthur Sommers Roche, a contributing member of Metro's staff of famous writers, has provided Alice lake with the plot' for her -latest 'special production a -picture that is as yet untitled.

Filming of the new picture will he- gin with a strong cast at Metro's studios in Hollywood within a few days. The story has been adapted for the screen by Edward Lowe, of Met ro's scenario department. Wesley Ruggles, who directed Miss Lake in her two preceding pictures, aJso will direct this production. i For Miss Lake this story will prove unique in at least one In actor, while Bert was but a young. Ster.

But so vividly did the stage play appeal to Mr. Lytell that when he Among the many precedents 'that have been established by Nazimova In the making of her elaborate pro ductlon of "Callle." for Metro is one Involving the costumes in which she will appear. a French fabric maker was called into conference to plan a new material, Parslan looms were called into service to weave it, and Miss Na-tacha Rambova designed one garment that will be seen for about 10 minutes only when the picture is given Its public showing, i Because of the distinctiveness of the material and design it can never again be worn, Fifteen garments worn during the different stages of the production are unique in their originality, 'They are typically Nazimova gowns, each portraying the fascinating personality of the great Russian artist. For the opera scene, Nazimova will wear an opera gown of gold metallic learned tils son was to star in a screen' he express the thoughts of the cripple and it is during this wonderful portrayal the Mr. McDermott clearly defines himself as one of the most capable actors of the scren.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday says the dictionary, "A form-enveloping article of women's apparel." But this is the only one definition and there are many derivations of that particular -word these days, And the latest achievement to come under that designation is described aa being the "million dollar amalgamation of loveliness, a tricolor twist of girls, comedy, thrills and amazing achievements" produced by William Fox under the direction of Hampton Del Ruth and composed of one thousand of the most attractive and alluring specimens of girlhood known wherever fair women are found and admired as '''The Sunshine version of it he informed him he wanted to see the picture, to com pare it with the original stage play. When jthe final work of cutting and titling the picture had been completed, Bert sent word to his father and with the elder Lytell explaining about the action of the stage and, comparing the screen version with the orginal, the presentation of 20 years later was run off, it she will appear as the possessor of great wealth a fortunate role that never before has been given her. Poverty and rags or at best, moderate prosperity have been the nearest approach to affluence her story writers and directors have provided for her. cloth. Fashioned of one straight piece of the material it is wound about the SURVEY SHOWS CHORUS GIRLS SAVE MONEY GENEVIEVE BERTE REFUSES STAGE OFFER That the modern chorus girl is not the spendthrift of the popular stories is Indicated by a survey recently made anion the members of the chorus of Genevieve Be'rte, the.

Uttfe Christie bathing beauty who deserted the ranks of the one-piece 'swimming spits for stardom, has turned down "Qood Times" at the New Tork Hip body and caught over each shoulder with a narrow strap. One single fastening holds the gown in place. The silver camellias are the only adornments to the costume. With this gown Is worn a striking dpera cloak of black and silver cloth, studded with heavy silver camellias the garment that required the especially designed and woven material. Unable to purchase the quantity required for one cloak, it was necessary to have made in wholesale lot, sufficient of the rich cloth to make a score of cloaks.

SShKfH TZk a nattering of rer to star In over the Orpheum Mtgs Bertie prefers her little home Hollywood and the silent drama to the traveling and stuffy hotels on. the At the Hippodrome sis chorus girls have bank accounts, 1S1 own United States 9v have money invested In industrial bonds or conservative stocks. Only 15 admit that they had put their money and their hopes into "wildcat" investments and only five admitted that they bet on the races more than five. times a year. FAMOUS 5mCKR MIDGETS APPKAXUNO 'WJttAAVl 'rOX'S H1PPOBROMIC SIX-ACT SUNSHINE dOMEDV 'SKUVTS The foundation of the cloak la heavy black Silk net.

Equally weighty At th Strand Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Girls," the famous troupe of singer midgets the world renowned Hippodrome, New York, comedian, Clyde Cook, and a host of other comedians of lesser light among them toeing the siimest of ail comedy Slim Hummervllle who acts as the ringmaster In the circus scenes of this gorgeous display of the amusement world gathered together in one absorbingly interesting spectacle of grandeur. In fact the picture is announced as the most stupendous and liveliest laugh-making show ever conceived being six big shows combined into one with a cast of 60 noted comedians, 60 clowns, 59 acrobats and the personnel of three circuses to which has been added the famous Sunshine Girls who are hearalded as one thousand Eves in a Garden of This production made solely for amusement and laughter and the producing firm spent 18 months in the preparation of the spectacle which is without a doubt the 'pinnacle of attempts at reproducing the circus for the screen and when this attraction opens at the Strand theatre on Thursday for a three-day engagement it would not be hard for local citizens to imagine that the "biggest show on arrived in our midst, for the kiddies will bo out in force as always -when circus atmosphere is on hand and there will be, plenty tri ex- PRINCESS silver threads are used in the floral design. A wide band of kolinsky fur forms a border around the bottom of TOMORROW the cloak. 2flcl PBEinsTonic kijEphant For nd PARIS, April 28. Parts of the fos 'PHONE 44 FOR 1 Starting Hours I iAp HOURS: lUt 1 1 :00 A.M.

fO 11:00 P. IF GA LAI silized remains of a prehistoric ele phant, said by experts to be many thousands of years old, have been found in the clay of a tilo works at Chagny, near Chalons-sur-Baone. This WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Is believed to be the first instance in which such remains have been found In Europe. cusea for the "grown-ups" to be seen on the inside of the "big show," STRAND THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY WILLIAM FOX. MONDAY adJTUESDAf I My there i no God I II Here I stand.

Let Him strike A presrnts TOM WILLIAM F02I presents THE SIX ACT SUNSHINE jT4 VIS 7 MIX "Prairie Trails" Also TORCHY'S MILLIONS TUESDAY WJLLIAM S. HART "THE CRADLE OF COURAGE Also "BIG BOB" 'A Western Story WEDNESDAY W. FAIRBANKS In "A Western Adventure" And Comedy. "In Out" THURSDAY CONSTANCE TALMADGE In MRS. LEFFINGWELL'S BOOTS And FRANKLYN FARNUM In "THE DESERT RAT' im 'J' PRODUCED by HAMPTON DEL RUTH PAULINE FREDERICK Supported by 1 ROY STEWART in FEATURING 3000 SUNSHINE COMEDY WIDOWS-THE MOST BEWILDERING ARRAY OF BEAUTY EVER SHOWN ON THE SCREEN-AND THE WORLD FAMOUS SINGER MIDGET TROUPE THE JAZZIEST, FUNNIEST AND MOST THRILLING COMEDY EVER CONCEIVED FRIDAY FRANK MAYO in a Great Western Story "COLORADO" And a Comedy The Mistress of Shenstone From, the Famous Story by Florence LV Barclay The Companion Story of "The Rosary 11 1 SATURDAY FIGHTING FATE A Comedy "YOUTHFUL FANCY" and BILLY RUGE in "BED SHEETS" NOTE: The management of the Gala never expresses an opinion production except on rare occasions, but this picture has our sincere -i Children A Big; Powerful Story of the Sea, Seething with Adventure A Goldwyn Super-Production o.

Also A Special Christie Comedy Starring Bobby Vernon. and TOPICS OF THE DAY Adult stamp of approval from every angle Also a Mack Son net Comedy MUSIC ON THE ORCHESTRAL PHOTOPLAYER i.