Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, October 26, 1924, Page 17

Advance notices of Buster Keat- on’s new Metro feature, “Sherlock Jr.," declared it to be the most orig fpal comedy ever made. This pro- duction opened last night at the Rialto theater and entirely bore out the claims made for it—*Sheriock Jr,” is truly the suna.” Never'has such a de- lightful combination of fantasy and fun been put together in any the- atrical medium, stage or screen. The. picture kept the audience in stitches from the opening scene to the final fadeout as Buster trudged and scampered across the screen with face as long as an eight-day jock. Keaton has outdone his ork in “Out Hospitality,” which, by the way, was one of the clever- est satires on American life in the early’ eighties that has ever been made ~ itten by “Gag” Men. “Sherlock Jr, is a knockout, This Joseph M, Schenck production is written by Jean Havez, Joe Mitchell and Clyde Bruckman, Keaton's fa- mous “gag” men, and the treatment is just as novel and refreshing as the idea itse?f. How, as a small:town operator, Buster ts accused of the theft of a watch by the villain, his disgrace, Some months ago the attention of the motion picture theater-going pub- lic was invited to a photop'‘ay entit- led ‘Where the North Begins,” fea- turing Rin-Tin-Tin, ‘famous ‘police dog.” It has since been the gossip of the film trade that the claims made for the picture were not as glowing as are sometimes made. But “Where the North” Begins” caught the public's fancy and. more importantly} Rin-Tin-Tin, the fe9- tured actor, was accepted as the most wonderful dog that had ever ‘been seen on stage or screen and was made a “star” practically over night. The “Wonder Dog” has made an- other picture for the same producing company, Warner Brothers and this time it is one especially devised to show him at his very best giving him opportunities -far beyond those which were, afforded in the previous photoplay. If will be of interest to’| observe just how great an Bviaston’ he is given vide a Ukiag Ate Your: now playing and how mu pe Hy up 4 he climbs as a preferred attanotion in the country’s theat Background and “atmosphere” are always wonderful assets for a human star, often counting for as much as does his or her ability. The same rule probably applies-in the case of A SCRAMBLE IN CELLULOID Directed by Buster Keaton a picture “nut.” | Just about the cleverest satire on Hollywood “something new under | Ruth Holley, RIN-TIN-TIN, WONDER DOG OF SILVER SCREEN, SEEN AT BEST ‘IN “FIND YOUR MAN,’ AMERICA BUSTER KEATON ‘A hilarious, not to say delirious, story about a youth in a small town:who is operator in the projection booth of the local movie theatre, and from long associa, | tion with the celluloid: becomes Also KINOGRAM NEWS and HODGE PODGE NOVELTY RIALTO they were the pets of the Aero out- dog, offered his services to coast. Nanette, fancier of this particular breed of dogs. y ‘ Needless to sayrin Ps picture work Rin-TinTin 1s trained, handled and ‘directed by Lieut. Duncan, who by the way is never seen on the screen. In the many pictures in which he has appeared the dog has given indica- tion that there is nothing possible for @ canine which he cannot be trained to do. The manner in which he masters his “part” is almost un- ‘canny. Not only does he seem to un- derstand what is required of him, but he seems to respond almost as rapidly as the humans -with whom he works and who can be definitely and precisely instructed in the Eng- Ush language. Rin-Tin-Tin’s career as a ‘'star" may properly be said to date from bis first appearance in Warner Brothers’ classics of the screen, Prior to that time he had had im- portant parts {in such pictures as “My Dad,” with Johnny Watker; “The Masquerader,” with Guy Bates Post; “The Man from Hell's River,” “When Romance Rides, Wildfire,” ‘Flash of the Blue Lake Ranch,” and various Snub Pollard comedies. But in none of these pictures jias the part the dog played been funda- Mental to the story as it was in “Where the North Begins,” as it is in “Find Your Man,” and as it will be in a number ‘of other important Warner Brothers productions in which he will be starred in the near future. NEW ‘FIND’ [a FEATURED IN EARLY BOOKING A detailed story of the life of the youthful Neil Hamilton, who plays the role of Charles Verity-Stewart in the Herbert Brennon produetion for Paramount, “The Side Show of Life," featuring nest Torrence and Anna Q. Nilsson, and due at the Rialto theater for three days begin- ning Wednesday, would read like one of Horatio Alger's books on the country boy who made good. Born in Lynn, Mass., Hamilton af- ter completing his regular schooling, spent three years in a theological seminary and then cast about for a Job, but could find/nothing suitable. He finally drifted to the theaterical section of New York City and bra- zenly presented himself at the stage door of a well-known theater and asked for a job. When asked what he could do Hamilton sa‘d he could act, change scenery, take care of the “props” and several other things. Whoever it was that gave him his first job took Hamilton at his word, for. the next night he was on the his dream of great things while showing a picture, and how he final- ly wins out, is told in a series of laugh-provoking scenes that whizz by im rapid succession. There is not a dull moment in the entire picture. Keaton directed the picture~ him- self and*hag inrtdouced many clever situations, His transition from a movie operator to a’ movie actor is ® delightful bit of movie fantasy. Angered by the actions of the vil- lain in the film, he walks down the aisle of the theater, gets on the stage, andclimbs right into the frame of the picture. It is a brand new camera trick, and made. last night’se audience gasp in surprise and then burst out in laughter when Buster found himself in dire predica- ments when the scene suddenly shifted without warning. Has Cast. A brilliant cast appears in support of Buster, Kathryn McGuire is the girl, and Ward Crane playa the suave villain, Joseph Keaton, for- merly a member of the “Three Keat- ons” vaudeville team and Buster's father, adds materially to the worth of the film, Other players in the cast aré Horace Morgan, Jane Con- nelly, Erwin Connelly, Ford West, George Davis, John Patrick and a dog actor and {f it does, Rin-Tin- Tin ought to have the world at his feet. He has already proved that he has marvelous “ability"—and _ cer- tainly nothing that lives or breathes could be possessed of more interest- ing background or atmosphere. Rin-Tjn-Tin is owhed by Lieut Lee Duncan, who served as a member of the 135th Acro Squadron, A. E, F., during the World War. He and his’ sister, Nanette, were captured while they were very young puppies, from the Germans near Metz. The names given them are those of a pair of famous good-luck dolls made and sold by the ‘French during the clos- ing days of the war because of an interesting if gruesome, incident of the great confilct. For many monthe, fit, Lieut, Duncan caring for thenr as their master. Brought to United’ States. stage appearing as an extra. When ” hey. were brought to coun ‘audience Neil ‘help: * bery \evith derahie 4 ana | pot bet paren ena tHe wonderful sagacity of, the male | Pacttle whose health was not Of the best probably because of her experiences in the trenches, was given to Mrs. Leo F. Wann of Hempst L. 1, a well known stage, For this work Neil was hand- ed’ ten dollara_at the end of each week. But he refused to become discouraged, reasoning correctly that he w: ing a wealth of experi. ence that would be valuable to him at some future time. The show in mpi we Sen wa: picture ‘producers on the pink ota Story by EAN HAVE, JOE MITCHELL and CLYDE BRUCKMAN SHOWS 1, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 8, 9:30 TODAY TOMORROW TUESDAY 4 a fhe appearing ‘suddenly failed. Undaunt- he went to another theater hous- aig a stock company and.told the manager a beautiful lie about his jong experience as leading man for a Canadian company. The manager believed? his ‘stery and* gave him a Job. In a short time he was play- ing the juvenile lead and so firmly established himself that he was tak- en by the company on-a tour. Then everything seemed to break wrong, and he found himself turning to motion picture work as a means of livelihood. ‘The “tmotion picture work” consisted of extra parts in various films. Realizing that he would have considerable difficulty in gettiug recognition submerged as an extra in mob scenes, Neil started pulling a few strings, first register- ing with an agency that had consid- erable influence with various promi- nent motion picture producers. In a few weeks Ne!l was called to meet D. W. Griffith, who was look- ing for a leading man for his new picture, “The White Rose.” Mr. Griffith made a test of Neil and told him that he would be notified in a few days if everything was O. K. Two days afterythe test was made Neil read that the D. W, Griffith company had left for Bermuda to start -"The White Rose.’ Neil thought the jig was up so far as getting the part was concerned. To further heighten Hamilton's sorrows thére was a sudden slump in motion picture production in New York and Neil thought he would have to give up his career. When things looked their blackest Hamil ton recelved a cabls from Griffith to come to Bermuda immediately to play the role he had been tested for. Neil played the part so well that he was signed to a long term contract by Mr, Griffith. Next came the role of Nathan Hol- den in Griffith's America." Her- bert Brenon saw him in that role and arranged with Mr. Griffith to have him play in “The Side Show of Life.” Hamilton's part in this picture gives the public its first glimpse of Neil in-“regular" clothes. In “The White Rose” Hamilton played the -role of a poor grocer boy, while in “America” Neil portrayed a Revolu- tionary war character. Why not see what you think of him? THRILLS KEEN IN TRIS. FILM “Flames of Passion,” which plays at the Iris today only, is a story of strong men and the great outdoors, all of its scenes being laid in the great lumber lands of Oregon. To those who enjoy the thrills which can be found oniy in. what must frankly be termed as melodrama; this. pleture will. provide wonderful entertainment. The direction 18 ex- cellent ent, at, @ thrill See Morgan’s Riflemen; Fouted_ America’s, STARTS TUESDAY AMERICA Casver Sunday Cribune CINEMA ATTRACTIONS TO ENTERTAIN THE PUBLIC IGINALITY 5 OUTSTANDING IN BUSTERKEATON' SHEREOCK J. times, that every effort has been made to faithfully reproduce the real atmosphere of logging. camp and lumber mill. ‘This is a fast action picture from start to finish and of- fers many thrills such as a runaway log train, a really fierce forest fire, one of the roughest conflicts be- tween men ever caught by the cam- era, and the rescue of the heroine just as she is about to be torn to pieces by the ruthless teeth of the lumber mill's slant saw! ~ fii cide : § Handy plays the actress, going fishing. Juring the trip alr nuse of all the trouble). | NOVELTIES | IN storm comes up and everyone gets a Newangntuaga:the tHena put | TONIGHT, SUNDAY @ good wetting, the’ actress being a| gets in bad trying to do what he|| MONDAY, TUESDAY ‘ ] singer, can't afford to take chances | thought was the right, thing. | (Auspices B,. P. O. E.) on, wet feet so she changes her “Silk Stockin | stockings on the yacht and in her} And w ‘our not missing “Silk M LBE T rush to get to her hotel in a taxi she | sto®king: you'll be also enjoying cA! R forgets and leaves her stockings on|that extra meastre of entertain. THE MYSTERIOUS board the yacht. ment always thrown in at the Co. D. W. Griffith, responsible to a greater degree than anyone for inno- vations in the making of photoplays, and father of the motion picture as a vehicle for art, has again made a radical departure from establishe custom in the filming of “Americ: the titanic epic of Revolutionary days, which will be shown at Amer- iea theater starting Tuesday. In fact, it may be rightly stated that “America” embodies more dis- tinct novelties in motion picture pro- duction than even the masterpieces with which Griffith hitherto has revolutionized the theater world. Because of the fact that the pro- duction was undertaken at the jn stigation of our mest prominent pa triotic organizations, representatives of which were present at the film- ing of the various scenes, and that through Secretary of War Weeks the United States army ‘co-operated, Mr. Griffith first sought to achieve the most meticulous accuracy from a romantic and historical point of view. To this end he established a re- search bureau of experts to delve into the historical documents housed Love and Romance Nba ROBES? WCHAMBERS = ~ See-the heart shaking’ ride-of of Maul Revere the most famous s_ dramatic scene in the t the century. ians — immortal lovers on horseback, who saved the day for, General Washington, ‘and, most, astonishing villain. Ride with them, “Thrill with ther. Love with them * Dazzling Romance, ' in public and private museums and collections throughout the country. This staff of experts, among whom are numbered the leading authorities on the Revolutionary period have been required to settle every mooted nute details of the War of Ind pendence. Such an apparently triv fal, yet historically-important, prob- lem as the color of Paul Revere's horse occupied the undivided atten- tion of a corps of research workers for-nearly a month. “HER SILK STOCKINGS” WILL BE KNOCKOUT AT COLUMBIA SHOW TODAY ‘The Vogel and Miller company are presenting Sunday, Monday, Tues. and, Wednesday, the rip-roaring the wild riding Virgin- Mad Adventure laughing hit of their repertoire, en- ing in pastures new, law who thinks the old man is right. Having bought a brand new y: the two decide to take a Ilttle piea sure trip with an actress acquaint- ance, so the trip is arranged, and they tell their wi who comes to spend the week-end, and being told that the men are on the yacht, goes down to meet therh, but arrives too !ate as the men have left the yacht and gone to the house in a different direction, 'The young man finding WYOMING PAGE FIVE, thinks they belong to someone in in “The Divil’s Dooryard” is a first titled, “Her Silk Stockings.” In this | the family so he brings them to the {tun feature film that wil grip your show Carl Armstrong proves to the| house and gives them to the old| attention. The Georgia Four will entire satisfaction of the audience | man’s wife (Helen Miller). amuse with sp numbers. that he is the champion of all cham-| Come and hear Armidrong tel! the | The doors are r the first pion liars, ‘The plot deals with old lady where the stockings came | Show this afternoon at o'clock foxy old man, awho believes in gr from. (Is It possible that a’ man can | U t the hours of er_shows start and his son-in- a think of such les and expect people | * 9 o'¢l to believe him?) Will Jeffries takes the part of the son-in-law and has to explain a few things to his wife, played by Char- lotte Earle. Carrie ht es that they are AUDITORIUM There is a friend of the famijy'’s|lumbia theater, William Fairbanks RIS TODAY ONLY FLAMES PASSION A TALE OF THE OREGON LUMBERLANDS —with— GEO. LARKIN and RUTH STONEHOUSE —Also Comedy— “ONE NIGHT IT RAINED” 10c and 20c TOMORROW “THE RANGE PATRO: a pair of stockings “EVERYBODY'S THEATER” ‘FFODAY JACK -HOXIE \ in ‘CUPIDS BRAND’ Also ne MAURINE THE WONDER GIRL Hundreds Receive Advice ach Night ASK McALBERT HE KNOWS Comedy and News THE WONDER DOG HERO OF Ladies’ Matinee Friday “WHERE THE NORTH BEGINS” TIN “Find Your Man” —WITH— JUNE MARLOWE and ERIC ST. CLAIR oO OUR GANG —IN— “IT’S A BEAR” MYRON LEFFINGWELL'S AMERICA ORCHESTRA Shows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, 1l0c and 40. |, { TODAY wonpay AMERICA A BISHOP-CASS THEATER COLUMBIA CONTINUOUS SHOW TODAY, jg Shows Start at 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9 o’Clock . VOGEL AND MILLER’S M ~ Happy Go Lucky Co. Present an Avalanche of Fun in a New Show “Her Silk Stockings” NUMBERS 1, “Clouds Roll By” . Carl Armstrong .--.----- Jefferson Guggles Opening Will Jeffries - Walter Hillingham | 2 (Apple Blossoms Br ceer te Fanos Carrie Handy - -- Valeska Vantaine a eDaya" Charlotte Earle Charlotte Earle - Mrs, Hillingham | 5: Specialt *"Voval and Miller Tim Newman Mpobby.Siseam | 6. 'Linger® = - Sam Leonard Helen Miller . ~-- Mrs. Gruggles 7. Specialty Georgia Four Tom Miller, Fred Vogel ---.---..-- Guests | 8. Finale -—- Hntire Company William Fairbanks in a First Run Picture ‘THE DEVIL’S DOORYARD’ A Spot Light Comedy “PANTS” Shows Today _ Start 2:30 - 4:45 7 and 9 O'clock