Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 5

aklanD'CriBune JANUARY 27, 1917. 'pens loini azimova us SATURDAY EVENING Star 9 Zs Secret NOTABLE DRAMAS "Human Appeal MUSIC TO MATCH WAR BRIDES" EPIC OF THE FILM Will Show Film Classics TO BE PRESENTED BIG PHOTOPLAYS Famous Examples of Producers' Art to Be Exclusive Kinema Features. Orchestration Is Important Aid to Productions, Say Kehrleins. the ruler gives assurances that there will be no more She denrnndii recognition from the state, thus voicing the cry of the women of today and, mayhap, those of yesterday, too. The most remarkable thing about "War Brides" is that the play has been produced, in trenchant denunciation, and yet without showing reels and reels of stagey and stnged battle scenes.

From New York and the Kast has come the news that theatergoers are highly pleased at seeing a truly strong war plctuijg without a lot of artificial battle scenes. Dramatically and technically it is difficult to conceive rf greater story heights as depicted in this cinema production. let. Owing to Its popularity "War is now a familiar story. It concerns itself with war's blow at the women, those wniiii'ii at home while their men folic nrP in the' trenches killing i.nd being killed.

Joan, the leading character, Is the symbol of motherhood driven to a slat" hy the warring nations' total disregard for motherhood. So, when she rebels ngainst the ruler's decree compelling the women to become war brides and bring forth more men for future wars, she rebels. Her bitterness ts' further increased when her husband goes to his brutal death, happy in tho thought thut he has died for nls king and country. She refuses to bear her child until Xaximova's first and only appearance in the cinema will be the initial offering at the new Oakland Kinema Theater this evening. Tts premiere in New York compelled even thut astuto critic' Alan Dale' to pause in the midst of his flippant humor and say that at last "he dolTa his hilt to the screen" and that "War Brides" Is the Very finest film, as far as straight drama fcoes, he had eveif seen.

And it is. Nazlmova in "War Brides" will never be forgotten by the spectator, and the grip and appeal of the play has a true ring. A powerful story has been built up by Herbert Brenon from Marion Craig Wentworth's play Terhaps the ikrthlnktng person be- I lleves not In the supreme necessity of Bandits Rob Swift Co. Paymaster of $1,800 CHICAGO, Jan. 27.

Two bandits held up Fred Hoist, paymaster for Swift near the main offices of the packing concern today, obtained $1800 intended for the men in th sheen house and escaped In Every newspaper man knows what an "exclusive" story means. The "exclusive" means that it is big enough to be really worth while And yet hidden to every other news writer but the man who discovers It and keeps it until the ripe time comes for release. Emll Kehrleln has the "exclusive" picture in Oakland. It will not be shown here again in any other house. The Oakland Kinema Theater will have "excluslves' at frequent Intervals.

The list reads like a march of powerful personalities. Let us mention first Thomas Ince's "Civilization." said to be a powerful ten-reel answer to "War Brides." The name "Civilization" Is a mighty one ther subject ts big and broad and world-wide in meaning-i-the filming Is excellent. Winston Churchill's "The Crisis" will be here in the near future. It is nine reels In extent, and calls for remarkable Imitation efforts on the of Sam Drane as the Immortal Lincoln. good music with motion pictures.

Audiences which know demand. They demand the melody be In keeping: with the theme: that tempo pifrallel the screen presentation's tempo and that no haruh note enter the precincts of Pantomime. Under direction of Paul Sternberg, widely known musician and leader of the bay region, fourteen symphony artists will accompany the action of "War Brides" through well-blended musical Instrument tones. Every mood of Nazlmova and her support will carry a corresponding mood from the orchestra pit. It Is the intention of the Kehrleins to reproduce the film moods In music.

Of course, it would not be practical to have fourteen symphony players on hand for the cheaper-priced pictures. But Oakland motion picture enthusiasts may settle comfortably into the Kinema chairs, knowing that their pictures will be properly interpreted by Sternberg and his men. The big productions will call for the symphony nlavers the smaller features will vr V', --f it Ml fl "TN x4M ft Penny Newspaper Is Doomed, Says Expert CHICAGO, Jan. 27. The penny newspaper is doomed.

Alexander Smith of Chicago, paper manufacturer and banker, told prominent publishers from the Middle West, who were In session here yesterday with the heads 1f great print paper manufacturing concerns for the purpose of discussing the paper shortage, that they would never again be able to buy paper at a price which would permit them to sell their newspapers for one Baker Refuses to Discuss Resignation WASHINGTON. Jan. 27. Bernard N. Baker of Baltfrnore refused today either to confirm or deny reports that he had resigned as a member of the federal' shipping board.

There was a wide belief In official circles, how? ever, that the report was true. He-ports of Mr. Baker's resignation have said it whs due to differences over organization of the board. Jt has been said that William Den-man of San Francisco, named for the six-year term, would be made chairman of the board. nn amomonun.

nn mrh number of men, but every musician present will be a The melody blend Is assured'. Heavier motogrnphle themes demand heavier musical themes, say the Kehrleins. IJght-toned pictures must have light-operatic and musico-com-edy harmony. There is much in their logic. If" mill -TONIGHT' JJTV JP Twice Daily Thereafter 'CCT '4 yy yy 2:30 3:20 p' yy HE CRY of a C.

Sy' S'S I XAZIMOVA IN A SCKNK I'ROM "WAR HRIDI2S," WHICH TION WIH. OPEN KINEMA THEATER TONIGHT. -and in Kehrlein Teaches Lesson in Armchairs- Great Ideals of Art llHE Play's the Thing." William Shakespeare said so a long I nnrl in vrnrt Uvi nnnni-tei-1 liw contention. Proven 1 has it been on the speaking stage proven will it be in the silent A woman's yr yr heart, 'the pkad- t' yy yy yy ing" then the I '7 Sy yy defiant voice of I ySy notKethood cling- y1' 'f ing to the phan- i torn hop of eter- JF Jr nal peace, begging jr that their sons be ul 'rv to them. 1 TIAet.

And, then the I I Shermtn refusal to brine i I drama. The Oakland Kinema Theater management intends proving Of course, the Kinema is artistically successful. It has been reborn. Deco- l- .1" rators have used skilled efforts tor many weeks; carpenters have driven tneir nails of stability genius and labor have accomplished their setting for the drama of tonight and so right now "The Play's the Thingt" The Oakland Kinema, speaking Tfi more children in- yf '3 to the world yr I 'f for the god yjr ofhm terms of periods, is of the Napoleonic. There are roses of that particular French artistic division and hues and draperies.

Then, too, rtoo theater appears larger. It in't thathe painted windows on the walls, througn i men ifie may look at the open sky and leecy clouds painted, too, of course give the roomier appearance. tures shall cotne first In our and Oakland's estimation. We will not cavil to the cry of mere sensation-mongers. As house managers and exhibitors we intend to carry the name of Art capitalize that please along the attraction road in the same degree as the actors or actresses interpreting the roles.

"Tonight, fourteen symphony musicians, -under direction of M. Sternberg, will accompany the action of the film subject. Every portion of the film has been reviewed by the maestro and to it he has' added fitting music. Sternberg Is known for his inclination toward the best only in musir. His -fourteen players are symphony members and they know their classics like I my A's and B's and C's.

They have worked for days at the musical setting. "But one thing you must understand. With all the dainty decorative features with all the air of restful-ness here and the arttclflcal features And, also, one's neighbor has his own chair-arm on which he may rest his thin or pudgy arm. No longer will the neighbor poach on your particular territory digging gently in the ribs struggling bitterly, though silently, throughout the long length of a film for supremacy on ihe rhalr-arm. Each will have his own arm-rest in the Kinema a small thing, though significant.

Comfort oozes from the very atmosphere of Oakland's re-born motion picture house. It is. everywhere. The temperature will always remain at an even tone of seventy degrees. The ventilation system is considered supreme; The chairs are large, easy and restful.

The lighting pleases the eyes. But "The Play's the Thing." Said Oliver Kehrlein. one of the the film Is the main object of our-search today. We will feature no pic- ture with a star just because he on she is a star. The story must be there the great human appeal.

"And so I repeat It again and again and again. Be pleased if you will at the house and the usherette, who looks after the young women folks, and the other small features of this house. But always remember that everything here is here because people must be taken to the land of make-believe for awhile. Always remember that "The Play's the Thing." I "REED OK MURDER CHARGE. --4I 1 I I I clever lamny wno reoreateu Broadway home of screen dramas: "We never boast.

We have done with the mechanical work, and now for the magic artisiry of Nazimova and her pantomimic support. Perhaps a word or two might clarify ideas, somewhat hazy in the mind's eye of Oakland. "We Until al way a consider the play first. The accessories may follow. We go into the open market for our pictures that, we believe firmly, Is the better plan.

Inferior pictures are not for this house. "Our prices are to be elastic. For features such as "War Brides" one price scale will hold; for other and lesser subjects another and cheaper, status will be declared. But the pic-1 AMITE CITY, Jan. 27.

S. E. I 1 i I tf.l II Brown, former mayor of Roseland, fM fa ll mivni uiciivui I I 1 11 Murray Sharkey, former marshal of that town, and A. Germany, a woodworker, all charged with the murder last summer of Alphonse Watson, a prominent resident of Rose-land, last night were acquitted' by a jury in the Circuit Court, here. Grand.

WaflFM A k. DRAPERIES" and HANGINGS for OAKLAND KINEMA THEATRE FURNISHED and INSTALLED by' Orchestra Vsi Marion Craig Wentworth Under the 43 iwl Deft Direction of Paul i I Prices 1 25c I 25c-50c I A Few Loges, 7S OAKLAND Broadway at 15th Phone Lakeside 25 520 Thirteenth St. Bet. Washington and Clay.