Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 16, 1920, Page 4

‘NEWS OF THE THEATRES . REX—FRIDAY AND SATUBMY .'With a story, star and production that. bids to set the pact for screen. -+ attractions for months to come, “Pas- i slons Playground,” adapted from. the . famous story of Monte Carlo, “The ‘Guests of Hercules,” by.C. N. and 7 A.-M. Williamson, will be shown at «/the Rex theatre, commencing Friday. The infinite. opvortnnmos for pic- . turization of the famous gambling story induced Katheryn MacDonald, «“the American beauty,” .to:select it a8 the starring vehicle for her latest release under her contract' with First National Exhibitors’ circuit. . Despite her remarkable past“successes, Miss Mac Donald has never been seen in a picture - that equals Pnsnions Play- ground” for dramatlc moments. ; oonntxe, tadblood ~of a glmblor i hor veins, unknown of the ways of ‘the world, Miss MacDon- ‘ald takes the part of Mqry Grant ‘who leaves the convent upon -receipt ‘of her inheritance tomgke:her way ‘to'Monte Carlo. Here, Mary becomes ‘involved in the schemes of a set of “soclety breeders whose efforts to en- snare her prove ‘to be re] ete with .thrills. F Perhaps no other fictlonlud work dealing ‘with the attempts of titled ‘personages and wealthy men and wo- men from all parts of the world to staketheir.fortunes and titles. upon the chance-devices at Monte Carlo. has met with the popularity of -the “Guests of Hercules.. TUNDER A SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE AT REX TODAY A photoplay starring Monroe Sal- isbury in the picturesque role of:. & Kentucky mountain blacksmith greets the audience at the Rex thea-; tre tonight, where. the star appears in his newest Universal production, “His Divorced Wife,” adapted . to the screen from the magazine story “An Altar On Little Thunder.” - This pic-] ture, which is to remajn at tHe Rex thedtre until Tomorrow, will un- doubtedly please the many admirers of * Salisbury’s particular type of photoplayers. . The gcenes of the production are llid in and about the picturesque mountains of Kentucky and afford opportunities for artistic settings, all of which have been utilized to excel- lent advantage by the cameraman. Douglils Gerard was the director. The picture tells the old, old story of a poor, honest man who wins the Yove of a ,800d woman and triumphs ‘over nbre prosperous but less worthy rals. But in telling of the story “Blmer, Elliott Peake, the author, has employed many unique situations, supplied with' dramatic incidents and drawn many contrasting characters which build -up the interest of the play. Salisbury has. done-some commend- able work in the role of-Ash-Whipple, ‘t‘he best Wlacksmith in the county.” ‘He portrays another of those charact- er types for which he is noted, com- bining in the part the rugged good- ness and gentle humor of an upstand- ing mountainneer. The ability-of the supporting cast is entirely adequate. Alice Elliot plays opposite the star in the role of Nance Haws. Others in the cast are Charles West. Charles LeMoyne, Alfred Aleen, Raymond Gallagher and Little Mickey Moore. MAC GRATH AND DWAN. AN . EXCELLENT COMBINATION /' “The Luck of the Irish,” an Allan ® Dwan production, is the principal at- traction at the Grand theatre. It will be remembered that “The Luck of the Irish” v ritten by Harold Mac Grath and published by a prom- inent periodigal as-a serial. When it appeared in ‘book form, it.. became one of the “six best sellers.” This well-known story needs no retelling. Suffice it to say that the masterful direction and artistry of Allin Dwal ‘has made possible for the screen the story that has thrilled hundreds of thousands of' fiction . lovers. Bring- ing Gibraltar, Vanlce, Naples, Cnlro, Singapore and Hong Kong to’ Cali~ fornia is a feat im itself. Mr. Dwan adheres closely to the story, making ||| the most’ of the action. The fist- fights are the best ever staged for the screén. The: principal parts are played by James -Kirkwood ;as William Grogan, thé plamber philosopher; Anna Q. Nilson:"a8 . Ruth Warren; Harry Nor- thrup’ Camden; Ward Crane as Nortori:Colburton and Ernest Butter- worth’ as the Kid. - The. acting is su- perb; -the. atmosphere, -correct; and the " photography ' excellent. - “The Luck: of 'the lmlfi;fit@g screen treat and an -excellent #uccessor to Allan Dwan’s’ “Soldlfrs'. 4 Eort\mer" BUCK JONES 0 “IN “THE LAST STRAW” | Desofllted as e . pew, sensation of ‘the screen, and with a record of having served in two: wars, Buck Jones, .the newest cowboy-soldier star | of Williaim Fox, will make his second appearance at the Grand: theatre next Friday .in a stirring dnmn of qu- ern life entitled ‘‘The Last Straw,” written'by Harold Titus. In “The Last. Straw” Buck Jones, who ‘started his career as a cowboy|' on the Triangle Bar ranch in Mon- tana, who.later joined the Sixth U, '|S. Cavalry-to help put down the Moro insurrection' in. the ‘Phillipines, and: subsequently went to France to fight for the Allfes in the world war, has a strong role, in ‘which he performs many of the daring deeds of horse- manship which made him famous in Miller’s .101- Ranch. Wild West show before he went 'to; France. The setting of {The Last Straw” |® is all western. . In the supporting east .are beautifalrand ' vian Rich, Jane Talle nedy, Charles LeMoyne, Bob ler, and others.. ‘Denison CMft wrote the scenario and directed the: pic- ture. i FINE CAS'I' sr.Um - " i BARRISCALE FILM Bessie Barriscale. is given excel- lent support in ‘‘A Woman Who Un- derstood,” her Robertson-Cole Su-] perior picture, which opens Friday at the Elko theatre, and which is to re- main there for two.days. Added to the vivid charaeterization of Miss Barriscale, who plays the part of a Greenwich Village sculptress, ‘who marries a young musician, there is finished work on the part of Forrest Stanley, as the husband. Dorothy Cumming, in the part of the “other woman’” makes this dis- agreeable role appeal so far as artis- tic standards are concerned, while Thomas Holding, as her firm, sensible husband is strong and forceful. The rest of the cast will be particularly interesting to parents, and of appeal to all, for it eonslsts of four chfl- dren. Little Gloria Holt. phys a nesloct- ed child of a society woman, '~ Stanton Williams and Mary Jane Irving play the son and daughter of ‘the leading couple, while little Joe Butterfield is a street boy, who is a2 model for the sculptress. DOROTHY GISH STAR IN LIVELY COMEDY Dorothy Gish in a lively screen farce, “Remodeling Her Husband"; will be the attraction at the.Elko theatre tonight and tomorrow.. The star has the role of a vivacious young girl who marries a flirt with the idea of reforming him. .After a blissfy honeymoon, they settle down to wed- ded lite. But Friend Husband soon strays from the straight and narrow. At first. Mrs. Newlywed is prone to forgive and forget, .but when an af- fairibetween her spouse and a man curist comes to light, she puts’h foot down and flees to tather. ’ Then, by a most. novel means, she brlnn her erring lesser-half to terms. ' Miss Gish'is declared to be just as vivacious -and ' laugh-provoking ever in “Remodeling Her Husband Her leading man is Jame: nnie, the popular stage player. ¥ ° I R R R R R R R R R R st A SHEVLIN » [ E ARSI E RS IS S S 2 22 Henry Hanson and Harry Amadon motored to Bagley Sunday evening. Andie Scott of Le~nard and Mrs: Tom. Eden and children of Interna- tioral Fa'l left for Wales,” N. D. _ Wedneiday to visit with relatives znd friends. Mr. Hanson, proprietor of the Tocal creamery, has announcedthat he-.is ready to handle all the cpgam from sheqin and community. ith new - equipment he {s able to give the pub- " lic moreé efficlent service. Yalter Tialvorson has accepted a position as assistant in. the ' First State bank at this place, - o . Miss Blanche Anderson left Mon- day for Bemiuji, where she will at- tend summer school at the normal. Miss Madeline Hanson and Miss Edith Brumoton arrived here Satur- day after visiting with friends and relatives in Bemidji a.few days. - Harold Searles arrived here Friday from his ho~e in Montana. He left Monday-for Bemidji where he will at- itend: symmer school at the normal there. ': gl John Desjardines visited in Bemidj on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Rider and fam- ily and ‘Mr. apd Mrs, Heathman and family left Friday by car for differ- ent points in Towa: Mrs. Rider will attend her parents golden wedding while there. . Clifford Degerness and Gordon Noyee motored from Bagley Saturday : evening ‘and spent Sunday at the F. A. Noyes home. ~ Miss, Cecil Halton who has been visfting .at Morris, returned to her home on Friday. Miss Ella Ramstid, who has been “zgetor n the, local school for the “left!'Wednesday: for her | Miss ‘Ramstad year. Bemidji vis- ‘home at Ada, Minn. will not return here nf Mrs. Geo. Felch wi itor on Wednesday. Dorothy and Gordon Noyes return- ed to their homie here Wednesday af- ter visiting the:past two weeks at the L. G. Fairchfld home.in Duluth. Mr.. Teichron. arrived here Friday from’ the'twin cities to mlke an ex- tended visit,, 1 Mrs.. Ed ‘Wright .and: children vis- ited ‘at-the -home of -her parents, M and Mrs. Chas Wiench on Saturday.’ Olga Hannem accompanied by her |mother went to Bagley. Wednesday, where: she had _her ton emoved They returned Thursday.”™ ="~ .. r ' Ladies’ . Ald took ln $83 Saturda ving lunches, ice ‘cream:and lemonade. .. Most of| the “eats” was donated so that . a small portion, ¢. the amount received was needed for expenses. - The ladies now are fully satisfied that the pews which ‘théy ‘have ordered -- for :the -fchureh can be rndl!,!jlld for in full. Rev, -Sorenson . left' Thursday - for Minenapolis. i H] ER R & 84 4#& * ,#k#ii P e The, celebration, at was a complete success. game with the North: Bemidji shop team took place_at. 2:30 with the score of 7-to.17 -Tn favor of Margie. Dr. Winthrop of International Falls‘gave ‘a- patriotic:speech-at the ‘celebration at Margie, :‘Sunday. Miss Bery Jarvis.-of - Breckenridge is visiting at her’ home for a few days. The Gemmel . baseball team will cross bats with the Margle team at Margie Sunday. Miss Birdina |leave for Minneapoljs visit with her sister, AEKKEK KK KK L TURTLE LAKE . t‘ttt*tt##"}#ttt » Miss Vivian Hines of Bemidjt, who has been visiting ‘Mrs, ‘Byron ‘Went- worth ,has returned home.. -* Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Deal were Be- midji.visitors Wednesday. . 0. W. Olsen transacted bifress in Bemidji Monday. ~ _ C. 'Lawrence and . “‘'som; Dudley, were Bemidji shoppers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rhode and son Albert, and Mr. and Mrs. John Good- man and son Curtis, were Sunday vis- itors at the George McTaggart home. Miss Kate Hines who has been vis- iting her sister left Saturday-,for her home at Hines. < Miss Alice and Inez But‘ler visited Mrs.:B. N.'Wentworth Sunday. Mr. Westlin of Has&n, N.:D., who: has been visiting John Peterson left Monday for his home. John Walters was a Sufiday vlsn- llffl’*ii# I of lndependence, spent two weeks here with . relatives, left for Canada Monday. Her daugh- ter Mildred will remain ‘in Mlnnemta for the summer. . Mr. and. Mrs. H.: Robinson ‘of La- vinia were the guests of Mrs. E. P. Cronemiller, and Mrs Geo W Sunday. ! Mrs. L. A Gould, wh has- been staying at the the: past wo' weeks, retirned’ o heb‘home in Eckles Saturday. : Ben Kimber and H. Follet o eral, transacted business in and vicinity last week. A. good many-in 'this commpnity Qonlted a: thiu work Tuesday for: the ofit . of, the, cerretery, cle: the afair to be held the: first n’grt of scphmbor. It is .requested ' thiit. ex- hibits be collected in. view of event:: It is_expetted prizes will be offered for the: bést of everything in the agricultural Jipe. ing exhibits, sports, e out later. Under ‘the.: general supervision of | - Earl H. Martin,- county. agent,.the Holstein Breoders agsociation center- ed at S| n. Jast ! Baturday. All farmers elona exhibltad threir cot ¢ here. - At two o‘clock, _’fhu were given by Mr. 'Martin and also by two men of/the University farm of Minnesota.’ At three-thirty a ball game took place—Bagley vs. Sheylin ended four to one in In the evening the:Woodman De- bating society gave a-dance in the M. W. A. hall. A large crowd from all of the neighboring towns were pres- ent.” The Bagley orchestra furnished the music. The Congregational Aid served lunches, ic ade alkday. Ladies ‘to thinking again. looked \ip Wgdin” with“d smile all over his face. - This. was his explanation: | mneerine Rhubarb, A certain East side man was cos- .| ting the dock' weed 11 his back yard' 71 'with a scythe, '‘and his eight-year-old- son was watching, seemingly engrossed in thought. Presently he asked: “Papa, why does God make dockweed?’ On receiving no_satisfactory reply. he set In a few minutes he AT’ het “God “gor mixed-up when he was making wus rhiabarh, lml‘l »mpnhs Nc.\\fi. hings ‘and thought rhlx Moneer LULTHLCUIUTI L - We are showing a new line of blouses thls Week ' S11k Blou's,e's ‘ ' $8.50, $9.50, $10.00 and $11.50 _ To The Publlc'— THIS FOR YOUR INFORMATION To set rlght the: erroneous 1mpress1on that M. Kaplan is interested in the firm of Clifford & Coe., we - wish.to announce that Mr. Kaplan has not one dollar invested in this firm ‘hor ever 'has had. Y ours respectfully, CLIFFORD&CO., - By G. W.» Chfford . J. Collins. “H. 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