Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 23, 1923, Page 19

Y, DECEMBER 23, 1923 Theatricals Che Casver Suntav Cribune News of Local Offerings PAGE FIVE +: Notes of Filmdom ACTRESS GIVEN PERFECT ROLE America Shows Blanche ‘Sweet in “Anna Christie.” The story of the choice of Blanche Sweet for the title role of Thomas: H. Ince’s remarkable production of “Anna Christie,” a First National release, now running at the Amer- theater for the last times today, screendom. Miss Sweet, after an absence fro: the screen of two years, due to 1! ness. returned to play in “Quincy | | Adams Sawyer” and was so success: | ful that she was given the lead tn “In the Palace of the King." When announcement was made that Ince had purchased screen rights for Eugene O'Neill's successful stace play and was casting the part, a flood of telegrams began to pour in| at the Ince studios: “Blanche Swoet would, make an ideal ‘Anna Chris- tie’.”" D. W. Griffith said, who could do that role and that is Blanche Sweet.” Unknown to the many interested friends who were “pulling” for Miss Sweet, Mr. Ince already had entered | | into negotiations with her for the part, and when announcement of the signing of the contract with her followed on the heels of the story that production plans were well under way, another shower of con- gratulations came from dramatic critics and columnists, trade paper writers, screen celebrities and direc- tors. Miss Sweet's work in this great role is declared to be ona par with that of Pauline Lord, who created the stage part with such distinction that her characterization was chosen as the finest single plece of work in 1922, when the drama was run- ning to crowded houses on Broad- way; later taking London by storm. She is supported by William Rus- sell and George Marion, who created the original stage role of Chris, the father in the story. THRILLER IN PHOTO PLAY AT WYOMING The many perils that attend the making of motion pictures are rare- ly realized by the audience seated comfortably in the theater. This ts vividly {!ustrated during the film- ing of Jack Hoxie's latest produc- tion “Galloping Through” which will be at the Wyoming theater ‘Thursday and Friday. Director Robert North Bradbury's car caught on fire while going down a steep mountain grade and overturned, pinning the director beneath the blazing machine. Jack Hoxie, who was riding Scout, his famous white horse, arrived in time to save his director's life, Finding himself un- able to lift the automobile by hand, Hoxie threw his lariat, which was fastened to his saddle, over a tree limb and secured the other end to the car. Spurring his horse f ward, Hoxie was able in this ma: ner to raise the burning machine sufficiently to extricate Mr. bury and, also, to save a $2.50) camera, the loss of which would have made a serious setback to the production. Mr, Bradbury be- moaned the loss of his megaphone more than the car, because, due to a bad cold, he was hardly able to speak above a whisper. It was therefore found necessary for him to direct the balance of the produc- tion by the deaf and dumb language. Fat ahaha Se ee TOM MIX KEEPS AWAY FROM MIRROR WHILE HLMING “SOFT-BOILED” There may be nothing new under the sun, but Tom Mix behind hora- rim spectacles, wearing the latest garb from the shelf of a second-hand Store, is a close approach to it. He appears in by William Fox, in a role so dif- ferent than any he has attempted that he surprised even himself. “Soft Boiled’ ,comes to the Iris theater for two days, opening to- morrow. No picture starring Tom Mix would be complete without Tony, his wonder horse. In “Soft Boiled” Tony plays his usual prominent part with his usual intelligence, despite the fact! that he found bis master searcely recognizable in many of the scenes. Expecting course chaps, soft shirt, spurs and sombrero, Tony encountered Tom Mix in checkered “city clothes” and spats. It may have been indignation or surprise that caused Tony to rear viciously when he glimpsed this, but it was equine intelligence that brought a hoarse horse whinnty when he saw. the horn-rimmed goggles. In “Soft Boiled" Tom Mix plays the role of a young man named Steele, whose temper is quicker to flash than that metal sparks when contacts with flint. How he is to control this temper, first us a shoe clerk, later as manager of 4 questionable road house and eventually wins the girl and a for- tune, combine to produce one of the most effective pictures in which the Popular actor ever appeared. Billie Dove plays opposite him and J, Blystone, directing the picture, is one of the most remarkable of | “there ts |i only one screen actress of the day Brad- | “Soft Boiled,” epee | | Cy From London to Los An, sation in Chicago—everywhere theater, Los Angeles. Rialto. Sunday, Monday and Christmas day—Douglas MacLean in “Golng Up.” Mack Sennett comedy, “Flip Flops.” Kinogram News Weekly. Wednesday and Thursday—Leah Baird in “The Miracle Makers.” DeHaven comedy, “Entertaining the Boss.” Fun from the Press. Saturday — Lionel “Boomerang Bill.” comedy, “Fool Proof.” Pathe News. ‘and America. Sunday—Eugene O'Nelli’s great story, “Anna Christie,” a Thos. H. Ince production with Blanche Sweet and. William Russell. Also an Our Gang comedy, “Stage Fright” and Fox News. ¥ Five days starting Monday— Marion Davies in “Little Old New York,” a picture that is! playing everywhere at advance prices. The America is offering it at the usual scoured the wéstern coast for the prettiest girls in the daring cabaret j goenes. Teas Marion Davies in “Little ol New York” has blocked traffic. je same story. prices. On the same program is) Pathe News and Topics of the Day. Starting Saturday—Charles Jones in his newest picture, “Cupid’s Fire- man.” Also Sunshine comedy, “Somebody Lied” and Fox News. Tris. Sunday. only—“My Old Kentucky Home,” based on the famous old song of the same name. Also the Lee Kids in a two part comedy, “The Wise Birds.” Monday and Christmas day—Tom Mix in “Soft Boiled.” Also Our Gang comedy, “Young Sherlocks”. Wednesday and Thursday— ‘The Midnight Alarm,” with Alice Cal houn and Percy Marmont. Also Snub Pollard in ‘‘The Newly Rich.” Friday and Saturday — Charles Jones in “Hell's Hole”. Also Harold Lioyd in “On the Jump,” and “Hello Pardner,” Sunshine comedy. Wyoming. Today, Monday, Christmas day and Wednesday—“The Mail Man,” a great picture, showing the mail service from start to finish “ANNA | —With— BLANCHE SWEET —Also— OUR GANG —in— “STAGE FRIGHT” Shows at—1, 3,5, 7,and9 10c A BIG CONTINUOUS SOMETHING NEW LAST TIMES TODAY CHRISTIE” Thos. H. Ince’s Great American Drama From Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize Story WILLIAM RUSSELL, GEO. MARION AND EUGENE BESSERER Matinee 2:30, 4:45. Evening 7 and 9 o’clock BILLIE IRELAND’S FOLLIES IN “King Tut’s Daughter” A Novelty Revue SOMETHING DIFFERENT SOMETHING YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS SPECIAL COSTUMES AND SCENERY Feature Picture WESLEY BARRY “RAGS TO RICHES” TODAY ONLY “My Old Kentucky Home” Suggested by the famous song Also— THE LEE KIDS —In— WISE Ss’ 10c & 20c and 40c { _~SQon Three months on Broadway, a sen- The above picture shows one of the drives on the box office at the Mammoth California Everybody is trying to lay down his $1.50 at once to get in, but at the America, starting tomorrow, you can see “Little Old New York” for only 40c—about one fourth the price ch: “Little Old New York” will be the attraction at the America for red there—for this wonderful photoplay. ‘ive days, starting tomorrow. {Ralph Lewis. Also The Gump|in her first big production “The Family in “Uncle Bim’s Gift.” Darling of New York.” Thursday and Friday — Jack kaa eet Hoxie in “Galloping Through.” Columbia Starting _Saturday—Baby Pesgy |_Sunday_and_Monday—Billle _ Ire- - Starting Today—4—DAYS—4 ‘The Mailman’ RALPH LEWIS Star Of “IAM THE LAW,” “WESTBOUND LIMITED” and “THE THIRD ALARM” ported By JOHNNIE WALKER AND AN ALL-STAR CAST Also “The ampe’ EMORY JOHNSON’S “Uncle Bim’s GIANT, EPIC OF * HE Gift” SCREEN W sOMING Shows: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 10c——-—-40. WEEK ite SHOW TODAY t: COLUMBIA CONTINUOUS SHOW CHRISTMAS Matinee 2:30, 4:45. Evening 7 and 9 o’clock BILLIE IRELAND’S FOLLIES IN “AS YOU LIKE IT” PRESENTED SO YOU CAN’T HELP BUT LIKE IT Special Numbers, Songs and Dances By HARRY DUNBAR, BUD BROWNEE, LOU NEWMAN THE MISSES TURNER, MURRAY, O’NEILL MAUDINA DUNBAR MRS. BUD BROWNEE JIMMIE BRENNEN, JACK QUINN AND THE EIGHT DANCING BABY DOLLS Feature Picture JACK HOLT in “MAKING ‘A MAN” # many of America's most famous @ tors has pronounced Douglas Mac- ‘GOING UP,” NOW AT THE RIALTO. gy GONVULSED HOLLYWOOD WAITERS Mrs, Lesilo Carter. William DeMille, at the Rialto theater today, Mon- ‘Thomas H. Patton, Laughed ‘sal Rowred at!| Douglas MacLean’s | Funny Work. The Hollywood Writers’ club, whose membership ro'e includes thors, dramatists, actors and direc- Lean’s latest starring vehicle, ‘Go ing Up,” the best picture ever pre- viewed in the club's picturesque Hollywood quarters. “Gding Up” was shown to the “Writers” on the regular “preview night,” {t being the custom of the club members to assemble one night during each week to view new screen productions. From the first reel to the last the audienco was kept in spasms of laughter ané the comments at the conclusion of the showing were the most enthusiastic ever brought forth by any picture prerented at the club. For several days following the preview, Mr. Mac: Lean received a flood of telegrams and letters of appfeciation and con- gratulations. Because of the fact that the Writ- ers’ club is composed of one of the most critical circle of authors and artists in America, the unantmous praise of the organization ts re garded by those in the motion pic- ture profession as the highest com- piiment that may be acccided any production. Among those present at the preview were such celebrities as land's follies. In the musical comedy, “King Tut's Daguhter.” Feature picture—Wesley Barry, “In Rags to Riches.” Christmas and Wednesday—Billie Ireland's Follies in an entirely new show entitled—‘As You Like It" and a feature. picture. Jack Holt in “Making A Man.” Thursday, Friday and Saturday— Billie Ireland presents a special bill of many vaudeville numbers. New songs and his famous beauty chorus. First run picture. “The Wo- man Who Came Back.” ‘ Casper Mirror Works We are prepared to take care of any sized order. Framing and Resilvering Coritractors Please Take Notice 327 Industrial Ave PHONE 442 resentative of Will Hays, Theds Rara, Charles A. Brabi Namara, crestor of the cartoons, Clara Barenger and Jose phine Quirk, scenario writers, Wal- demar Young, president of the club, and many others. ‘Going Up" features the program Hollywood rep- day and Christmas Day. New Year’s Night—Jan. 1 CHILDREN’S AMATEUR THEATRICAL. CONTEST $20.00 IN PRIZES Children Under 15 Make Entry NOW. For FANCY DANCING SINGING CLOG DANCING and BOYS’ SPEED SHOE CONTEST Orchestra Rehearsal Dec. 31, a. m. FUN FOR FOLKS FROM 8 to 80 NEW YEAR’S NIGHT AT THE CHILDREN’S FROLIC Mac Lean ‘Goinc Up TODAY TOMORROW and CHRISTMAS Shows At: 1, 2:40, 4:20, 6, 7:40, 9:20 o’Clock Directep By Ltovo INGRAHAM Maclean at his best in skylarking joy ride of laughs and thrills ! From the knockout musical comedy hit of New York and London Also Mack Sennett Comedy, “FLIP-FLOPS” RIALTO NEWS WEEKLY oo trey av. 40 Dee pound, # eee rere UI FFeSSE ere FEFEESE FOF ee