The Salina Evening Journal from Salina, Kansas • Page 16

PACE EIGHT I TTYC SALTXA EVENING JOTRxAC. RATTODAY. ARCTI irr: 'PirS IV fc MS. Tw I i Boys Will Be Peer Amohg Screen Mothers Pi I YJim "Three Sevens A Vanity Fair Girl "Lure of 'v Starts As Leading Man A New Star. TnVVS will be bo-," concerns the rOiotodrama, Girl and the Goose." A Hlvemures of Peep O'Day (Will Mrs.

Mann came to this country from III tostif). before and after he falls Scotland six years ago and started her hJf to an Irish peerage fortune, American screen career at Universal ar-tion occurs in a little Kentucky i City. Vf O'Day, Is a good nltured Antoni Moreno And Jean Calhoun dreamy and mysterious Irish hostler. In "-Three Sevens," Tony Moreno gentle and abused. lie suddenly falls leav tn serial field and returns to ht-ir to a fortune in Ireland and hi5 the romantic photoplay.

He plays the ir ill --t I -V I- VzfrA 'J J-vv 1 1 41" 1 St 4 1 I 1 5 J1 1 A 't1 -K' 1 role of a youth who is unjustly- accused of murder and sentenced' to 20 years at hard labor. While In prison he- and several other convicts succeed in freeing themselves and ousting the villainous warden. "Tony" in the character of the hero then proceeds to hold a court to give the convicts a new trial. On -this remarkable situation the story of "Three Sevens" develops an entirely new angle In the way of a film story. Love, romance and tragedy run a merry race In making up the elements of an'altogether different photoplay.

It gives "Tony a rare opportunity to display those romantic and dramatic qualities which have made him famous. Jean Calhoun, as leading woman in the character of Joan Grade, is bandaging his wounds. Harold Goodwin Harold Goodwin, a new star, has behind him, at the age. of 18, a record of six years of persistent effort In motion pictures part of this time as leading support for prominent stars. Goodwin's first picture as a star Is "Oliver Twist, Jr." The story follows closely the famous navel by Charles Dickens which all the world has read.

The film version, however, differs in this way: The story of Oliver Twist is brought to date, the locale is shifted to the United States, and the Dickens characters are seen in modern clothes, moving amid scenes of today. Ga ret Hughes And Cleo Madison The regeneration of a man's character through a woman's sacrifice -is the basis of VLure of Youth." Florentine Fair is a. famous actress, jaded of the foollightsj. who goes to recuperate first-thought Is to enjoy the boyhood which he has never had. He consequently plays all sorts of boyish games the neighbors think he is crazy.

la crooked iiiwyer). uses this as a hook upon which to hang a plot with which to get Peep O'Day's fortune. Lucy (Irene Rich), the sweet young school teacher, in love with the oting town lawyer, undertakes to reach Peep- O'Day his lessons in the school house, Mrs. Hunter, the willing widow, also out for Peep O'Day's money, sees them there and starts a cennda). Sublette and his accomplices import Kitty from Louisville to ImpofsonaVo.pVep' O'Day's cousin.

She a good hearted soubrette and in a court house-scene which closes the story comes out strong for Peep O'Day and shows "up Sublette and his gang. All ends well and the character, of Peep (VDa Mi gives Rogers an opportunity tb d)s play Tils peculiar and personal humor In several new directions. Irene Rich lis maintains her standards pf atiilify nnd charm. Mann This is the -era of screen mothers. When Margaret Mann took1 the role of the mother In "Heart of Humanity," sho inaugurated a new epoch in screen Up to that time characters In film plays had been pushed into the background.

But Mrs. Maffhs remarkable characterizations and emotional talent appealed so strongly to the public that she was one of the chief attractions of this production. She scored another hit lra similar role in "Once to Every starring Dorothy Phillips, and is now taking a mother part in Eva Novak's current i 'I a. I garage, right around the bend, and get 'em fixed." Meekly the actor retraced his course. "That cop down the road ought to get a bonus from you folks," Ray told the mechanic when he paid a 'hefty bill for the lighting service.

snorted the Knight of th Greasy Overalls. "He owns the' Ponzi, thou wert Indeed a piker! 1 the films via She appeared with Ruth. Roland in "Ruth of the Rockies. After that the film, fans wanted to see more of Norma and they are now having the opportunity. For at the present she is a featured member of the Vanity Fair Girls six carefully selected California beauties who bring Joy to the heart of the T.

B. M. by. their antics in these new comedies. And Norma, -we might say, is the very life of the party.

1 David Winter David Winter, new leading' man for Katherine MacDonald. Winter "broke records for-breaking into the movies by starting as leading man to the most beautiful woman of stage or screen. In a stagnant little town, at the suggestion of Morton Mortimer, rich admirer, bent on becoming her lover. She enters a drug store to" purchase rouge and is spoken to in French by the clerk at the counter. 'Pleasantly surprised at the unexpected circumstance, Florentine invites the young man to her home, and Roger Dent arrives bringing a play he has written.

Its re'ading first bores and then interests her. Roger becomes her protege and' is brought to New York, where he progresses. Mortimer, angered, accuses Florentine of playing with the fires of genius, blackens her character -irt the eyes of Roger's parents. They herJapartment and accuses her of being an adventuress leading their boy astray. Roger refuses to return home.

Then, quite suddenly, he voluntarily comes back, at the destruction of his youthful illusions. What changes his decision and threatens to break his, jcareeT results in a tremendous situation in this fascinating drama of ambition. Norma Nichols Norma made, her debut In A REAL AMERICAN BOY Johnny Jones, the twelve-year-old actor, who is featured in Booth Tark-ington's "Edgar" stories, 'is a genuine American boy. Just. the type of youth had in mind when he wrote these delightful boyhood comedies.

On the legitimate stage, Johnny played in "The Barrier." Jane" and VNju." On the screen has played In "The Walls of Jericho," "The Shepherd of the Hills," etc THIS COP OX THE JOIJ Charles Ray, whose next release will be a screen version of James Whit-comb Riley's "The Old Swimmin Hole," was hitting 'em up along a country, road when a rough voice at the' other end "of a. shining gilt badge ordered him to halt. He did. "Two of lights is turn," growled the limb of the law. "Go back to the Tl SS, I WmWm YOUR FAVORITE WOMAN tfLICKERS ROM JI ILMLAND WE HAVE WITH US NEXT WEEK Pointers About Pictures and Players that Puzzle abroad an' oil steamer.

Yal, though at heart an idealist where women are concerned, is inclined to Skole's synical 'view, because of his unhappy affair with Hulda, his sweetheart in the "old country." Skole tells Yal that all women are designing and deceitful, arid Yal is moved to relate the story of Hulda. "Dat bane one queer Skole. I send t'ousand dollar, to Hulda" to i come to America to marry ftie, and now It bane five year and no Hulda! There are exciting happenings before Hjalmar is reunited with Hulda and convinced that" Skole is wrong about women. It is one of the best pictures Rogers has made. AIL'S I CAL COMEDY AT NEW script from which a motion picture is made.

TURAH Evelyn Greeley is not in stock. She is now with William Farnum. Yes, she was a star and appeared in big productions. Pretty? Yes. Is SIwi Like the Heroine of "The Restless Which type of woman do you prefer? The contented sort who are satisfied to be just wives? Or the restless, excitement-seeking young woman' who ambitions to fill a broader sphere in the world?" It is a heroine of the latter type that is portrayed in Robert W.

Chambers popular story, "The Restless Sex." This novel, which ran originally in a prominent magazine, has been with Marion Davies as the StarBand will occupy the screen at the Palace Theatre for three days beginning Monday of next week. The story around Stephanie CleiandV adopted daughter of a rich New Yorker, who has from birth a craving for excitement. Her restlessness leads her into a loveless marriage, from which, a real romance and a turn of fate extricates her. Ralph -Kellard and. Carlyle Blackwell have- the chief male roles supporting Miss -Davies.

William Fox has just purchased from. Max Brand, the novelist, "Children of Night," a story that ran as at magazine serial and in book form. Brand wrote "The Untamed," which was one of Tom Mix's best pictures, and several of his other stories ha vi found their 'way to the screen. "Children, of Night" relates the amazing adventures of a superman In crookland. STRAND THEATRE Earle Williams in "Diamonds Adrift" Monday: Will Rogers Pawn in "Guile of Women," Tuesday and Wednesday; Rarbitra Castleton and James Ktrkwood in "The Branding Iron," Thursday, Friday nnd PALACE THEATRE Marion Da-vies, in "Th Restless Sex" Mor.djr, MARY Harold Goodwin is a new star.

If you remember him Jt. was' as a leading man. has appeared with several of the younger feminine stars. He Is eighteen and iWfll nppoar in modern versions of clastic fiction by famous authors. an" Pierre becomes furious, over an innocent incident between Joan and the Reverand Frank Holliwell.

the. young parish minister; and in his fury he torands the girk Prosper Gael, New York playwright, interferes, shoots Pierre, and takes Joan to the luxurious cabin which he had built ir the distant hills for a clandestine affair with Betty Morena, wife Of Jasper Morena, New York play producer. Betty has not dared to come to him, and so, knowing better, he tells Joan that Pierre is Believing that, she consents to remain with him. riearing from Betty that her husband is dying, Gael leaves Joan and goes to New York, but is informed when he arrives that Morena is recovering and that Betty is going with him to Arizona. Joan learns that Pierre is alive, but, feeling that, she has sinned Ir-retrivably she runs away to avoid his search for She gets work on the ranch where the Moreans are staying, and when Pierre, seeking her, comes tnere, she flees to New York with the Morenas, -Morena, is to produce a play by Prosper'Gael.

The opening night of the. play whlch is based on the. branding iron, Joan is present with the Morenas. Pierre, who has followed her, is present too. The play, and the sight of Goel, are a shock to Joan, who leaves and goes to the apartment of the Morenas.

Gael follows her. but she scathingly repulses his advances. The dramatic climax to "The Brand DUDLEY If you don't think Tom Mix can box, just beard him in his boudoir some time. His sirring lartner is Lee Moore, a Pacific Jack Dempsey frequently, In a friendly, bout. IS A WIFE PROPERTY? And Shculd She Be Branded 'as Cattle Are Branded? Pierre Landis, rancher, burned into the shoulder of his.

own wife the mark of his branding iron, to establish before the world his absolute ownership of her. About that Incident is woven the dramatic screen story, "The Branding Iron," which comes to the Strand Theatre Thursday, Friday and' Saturday of next week. In the story Joan Carver held prisoner for years by her drunken father, John Carver, escapes from his mountain cabin and meets and marries Pierre Landis, a young rancher. Brooding over'a warning brought by her father that he has "married the" darter of a bad worn- A picture of importance to be produced and said to be. the most stupendous production ever screened, is "Queen of Sheba." NEW YORK I can only say 'A Connecticut Yankee in King.

'Ar-Arthur's Court" will be shown in New York some time in the near TRYING Eileen Percy is always working. Her current picture is "The flushing Bride." making "The Tomboy" in which she will appear in a role new to her that: of a printer's devil. She is in Tuesday Thomas in "Conrad in Quest of His Youth" Thursday and Friday; Bill ie Burke in "The Frisky Mrs. Johnson" Saturday. NEW THEATRE Billings Booth Musical Comedy company in tht-- second of its Salina engagement, opening with the "King of HeU." Second Week of the Engagement of Billings Stork Company Billings' Booth's musical comedy will begin the second week of its engagement at" the New theatre, with a fantastic production of "The King of Hell." Elaborate scenery and electrical effects showing what, happens when a colored man unexpectedly becomes the ruler of Hades, make this one of the and yet funniest stories ever Owing to the place in which this story is laid, arid the majuner in which it is presented, children under 18 years of age wHl not be admitted to see this production, on Monday, and The king of Spain is said to be th movine-fnirit of a new motion-nic- California.

The fershw.iter shark, is provided with "hinged teeth.) which it can turn inwards to enable It to hold its prey firmly. ture company recently started In being one of the principal stockholders nnd a director. Charles Wellesley, the well-known actor, has been engaged to play one cf the principal roles in a picture William Farnum is making. Mr. Wellesley, who has been appearing in big productions for years, is of the John Mason type and will play a commanding part in the Farnum picture.

ROLLOCK "Continuity" is the Roads made of' glass 'have been suggested for permanent wear. ing Iron" will leave its impression long after you have seen the i $4 Vgy-' I J' Pearl White, In a new picture "she has just completed wears a dress that cost $950 It Is a very delicate fabric, and was completely ruined after one scene in which she was compelled to go out in. a downpour of rain protection. This gives an idea'of what it sometimes costs to dress" for pictures. 'Doris Pawn, a sister of Mrs.

R. Bivens, Salina, who has visited here several times will be seen with WH1- Rogers in "Guile of Women" which comes to, the Strand next week. BILX.IE BURKE NEXT WEEK Appears MThe Frisky Mrs. John-r son" for One Day Only The late Clyde Fitch undoubtedly was one of the most successful play Hp" ''-'-( A -Z'JpM' i' -1-' liiw' Ov- I rr; yy'x T- ferfr v' 'S 'it'' S' -5 At wrights of his dayf One of his most: popular comedies was "The Frisky Mrs. Johnson" and it enjoyed a long run in New York.

This play has been 'picturized with Billie Burke as the star and it will be shown at the Palace Theatre next Saturday jonly. -Miss Burke is delightfully cafet in this picture. She is a gay charming American widow Jn Paris and "wins the reputation of being "frisky" be- cause sne is merely uncojiveuiwiiai. But-she has a brave heart as she proves when she saves her' sister from scandal at the risk of the loss of a strone man's love. Ward Crane is her leading man and heads a high ly competent snpporting company.

WILL ROGERS AS SWEDE In "Guile of Women" Rogers Loses Money and Sweetheart HAS YOUTH FLOWN? Try Falling In Love to Bring it Back Again Have-you felt the corroding effects of time? Do you feel old at thirty-five" or thereabouts? 'il Have you lost your youth? If so, how are you to regain it? If you don't know you see Thomas Meighan In jConrad in Quest of His Which will be shown at" the Palace theatre next Thursday and Friday. This wift do more for you than any physician can do. -The picture is delightful and not only, does the hero again regain the state of being he seeks, but no spectator who is becoming old can view the picture without feeling The recipe for youth, as discovered by Conrad is not the fabled elixir, nor does -it lie in physical culture, but in love. After vainly, endeavoring to "re-live his upast romances, Conrad falls in love with the realization that he is in love, comes the restoration of his youth. Loom is is leading woman and.

Kathlyn Williams, Sylvia Ashton, Mabel Van Buren, Maym Kelso, Bertram Johns, Charles Ogle and other popular -players appear in the cast. I The picture starring Will the "cow-boy will reveal him in' an entirely -different role from any he has j-et attempted. In "Guile of Women" he takes the part of av Swedish sailor and does it -to perfection. The film, comes to the Strand Theater for two days, Toes-day and Wednesday. "Didn't I tole you about voman? By lies she makes herself strong, and by lies she makes man weak! I ts the warning given Hjalmar.

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