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SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1925 THEATER, GETSINTO THE BLOOD! Emerson Hough’s Ambition Realized in Film Version of Western” Novel; Wide Appeal Is Exploited. of 86” like ‘The Covered Wagon,” is as American as the Great Divide or the Mississippi river. It gets Into the blood as the author ended it should do.” are the words of a western , acquaintance of the late Emer Hough, who described to her his btii6n before he died to be spared ‘4 “to conclude his triol sf novelized history so that the of future generations might be made aware of their debt to tr haye passed to their and more has been accom- says this critic in the film h'g literary master- a film which is now play » Rialto theater “Under the sympathetic direction of Irvin Willat, Emerson Hough's story has been preserved In an amaz- fine way,’ the writer say We are led into the drama across counless miles of Texas range land to the door of the home where Taisie Lockhart presides as owner and as n of the hearts of the men who ye her. * Money has run out and unless the herds of cattle feeding on her land can be taken to market her day with her true friends {is ended. orth qu 8 MAN ACTUALLY SLAYS SHARK IN ‘THE ROUGHNECK, NOW BEING FEATURED AT AMERICA Never. have local picture-goers been given such tremendous thrills as they are getting out of the un- usual undersea battle between a na- tive Tahitian and a huge man-eat- ing shark in the William Fox pro- duction of “The Roughneck,” the at- traction at the America theater to- a and tomorrow. The photograph- of this queer fight stands as one of the greatest achievements of the motion picture camera. Those who see this extraordinary struggle between monster’ and man can have no doubt of it being the real thing, It all happens right be- fore your eyes, without any ‘‘cuts” to allow for tricks. As a matter of fact it is sgid the battle was actual- ly staged a Tahitian, doubling for Anne Cornwall, and how the cam- eraman managed to get the action recorded on film is a studio secret, “To think was to do in thia far away days. And the great trek north begins. Loneliness and desolation He ahead, rivers defy the” travelers. ‘There are thousands of longhorn cat- tle to be sent into and across them; there are wagons and horses and men, There Is a stampede which makes one gather one’s feet up and sit far back in the chair, for fear of being mowed down under the sheer reality of hoofs beating like thunder and sweeping like lightning toward the past one “There are starlit nights and sun- swept dawns, which intoxicate the senses with their beauty; a hero we must love and a villain who fails to gain pity even when he expiates his crimes in the hands of relentless comanches. There is a heroine after our own western hearts. There are love, comedy, gallantry, chivalry and wondrous beauty through it all “Jack Holt and Lois Wilson are the man and girl of the drama. Er: est Torrence, more human than in | “The Covered Wagon,” Ys all ons | could ask of a friend who stands in a father’s place. Noah Berry meas- ures to the full stature of true vil- lany although it is admitted he risked his own life for the sake of this bit of realism. ‘The plot of the famous Robert W. Service story called for the rescue of the hero as played by George O'Brien from an attack made upon him by a shark while he was at- tempting to evade being arrested by swimming to shore after leaping from a liner. Zelle, a native girl as played by Anne Cornwall, happens to be cruising around the bay in a canoes when she discovers the man's danger and she rushes te his aid by leaping into the water and from this point on a real profes- sional shark-fighter takes her place, actually engaging the mamoth mon- ster and slaying {t underwater with a long-bladed knife which be plunges into its heart after getting a grip on its large fin. ‘MARRIED FLIRTS’ TO _ BESHOWN AT RIALTO “Married Flirts," Metro-Goldtyn’s picturization of Mrs, Paramor,” Louis Joseph Vance's novel, which was recently published, Is the fea- ture at the Rialto theater Wednes- day, It is the first production for this company by Robert G. Vignola, director of “When Knighthood Was in Flower,” “Yolanda,” and otker sugcesses. Mr. Vignola, early jn i = motion picture career, directed Pauline Dares Death Phoebe Jane Fairgrave, 22, St. Paul girl, holder of the woman's para: chute jumping fecord, will attempt to beat the mark she set for tha world in 1921, when she jumped 11,500 feet fror an airplane. She will attempt a hew record jump at New Orleans or San Antonio in May Frederick in a series of pictures, and when he read the Vance novel he decided to film it with Miss Fred. erick in the title role, feeling there was_no one as well equipped as she to play a part that requires such a wealth of emotional and dramatic power., Miss Frederick was delight- ed to create the role, and so a former screen combination was once more renewed,. Has Splendid Cast. The cast of “Married Flirts” comes in the category of “notable.” Besides Miss Frederick, it includes Conrad Nagel, Mac Busch, Huntly Gordon, Alice Hollister, Patterson Dial and Paul Nicholson. The story 1s something new in the way of love complications, for in- stead of the usual triangle, there is a quadrangle, with each side equally inyolved. BORDEAUX, The shrill blare of the phone no longer will Bordeaux. Sleepless Coal Creek Coal $8.50 Per Ton Mine méasufe Moore & Morris Phone 1734 heard residents A. Bishop-Cass Theater TODAY ONLY TOM MIX AND TONY ZANE GREY’S “THE LAST OF THE DUANES” “JUST A MINUTE” ORCHESTRA EVERY EVENING Aft., 10¢ and 20c Eve., 10¢ and 25c Che Casver CINEMA ATTRACTIONS TO NORTH OF $6, NOWAT RIALTO Mrs. Hart Wins Court Battle ‘Mrs, swon'the right to return’ to the screen under her full name. Winifred Hart and her baby have just left the courtroom where she A legal sepa. ration agreement with “Two-Gun Bill.” which provided for her support, but restricted her from appearing in the movies, was declared illegal. ‘The trust fund of $103,000 created for her and another of $100,000 ,for the baby will be held intact. Sunday, Monday, est Torrence, Loise Wilson Holt and Noah Berry in “Nofth of 86” companion picture to ‘The Coy ered Wagon. ; ‘Wednesd: Thursday, Friday— Conrad Nagle, Mae Busch, Huntley Gordon, Pauline Frederick in ‘Mar ried Flirts." Telephone Girls com- edy and Hodge Podge Novelty. Saturday—Starting of Thomas Meighan in ‘Tongues of Flame." Columbia. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday— The New York Roof Garden Revue in the recital comedy, “The Hick ville Junction.” Picture ‘program: Ben Turpin comedy, Pathe Review, Mack Sennétt comedy. Wednesday and MThursday—The New York Rogf Garden Revue in a new show. First run picture pro- gram. Friday and Saturday—The New York Roof Garden Revue in a new musical show, and first run pictures. Ern ‘Tuesday: this city complained against the use of the instrument by American bands in two restaurants, and the Saxophones already have een Admission A40c Children Afternoons’ 10c Evenings 25c America. Monday—George O'Brien and Billie Dove in Ribert W. Serv- “The Roughneck.” Also Chas. Case comedy “Hello Baby” and Fox ws. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday— he Last Man on Barth” with Earle Fox and one thousand beauti- ful women, Also comedy ‘Fast Black” and Pathe News and Topics of. the Day. Friday, Saturday—"Gold Heels” founded on the great racetrack story “Checkers.” Also comedy Sweeties” and Fox News. Sundav Tribune 1 000 WOMEN BUT NO WEN I NOVEL FILM the last man on earth? are A woman, Ww there entire plane This is the highly imaginative and tragically unique sitnation around | which revolves “The Last Man Earth,” coming to the America theater starting Tuesday It is ed upon the story by John D, Swe and dirested by Jack Blyatone The story ts set in 1 when, through a baffling disea called | “masculltis,"" the world is denuded | of all men. For 10 years no ehila| was born and universe of women degenerated to the point where} sport and crime were the two lead ing industries. The film story is a rather vigorous test of the sincerity of that thor- | oughly femfnine expression r| wouldn't marry him if last man on earth." sees it will be likely to statement again, Earle Fox plays the title role and others in the cast are Grace Cunard Gladys Tennyson, Maryon Aye, Clar issa Selwyn, Pauline French, Wil Mam Steele, Jean Dumas Dunkinson, Fay Holder Johnson, Buck Black and Maurer | Murphey There are 1,000 girls tn support of this cast TOW MIX PLAYS LEAD ROLE IN ZINE GREY FILM THRILLER. HERE 'Tom Mix, born to the sa trays the leading chara film version of ‘The Last Duanes,” Zane Grey's forceful story of the west, which will be shown at the Iris theater today only. The Or, if you t would you do was oj one upon this | | girl who | make the | H 1e dium of the scene adds to Gr skill @ greater scope of vision this author in writing word pictures particularly qualifi Tom Mix fs not a cowboy, but v through a role that the has lived all star and story does much toward uine entertainment. The theater will show “The Last of the Duanes” today only. ing opposite Tom Mix is the delightful Marian Nixon. Her fresh piquant beauty adds greatly to the romantic element of the picture. Be wtiching smiles and dimples, flash: ' Iris. Sunday Only.—Tom Tony in Zane ¢ the Duanes” and Moment.” Monday, Tuesday—William Far- num in ‘The End of The Trail” and Jimmy Aubrey comedy ‘Pretty, Soft.” Wednesday, Thur Banks of the Wabash.” Mix and ey's “The Last of comedy “Just a a On the Also Dippy ith JACK HOLT LOIS WILSON ERNEST TORRENCE _NOAH BEERY Remember the Starting Time of Shows—1, 2:40, 4:20, 6, 7:40 and 9:20 TO ENJOY THIS PICTURE BE THERE AT THE START Owing to Our Limited Seating Capacity, Patrons Are Requested to Attend the Matinee and Avoid Standing at Night. Do Dad “Love's Reward.” turday—Buffalo Bill, Jr, and Our Gang in is proud to present this great offering— the companion picture to “The Covered Wagon.” another drop from the heart’s blood of America , Emerson Hough, the Author of “The Covered Wagon,” is the Author of “North of 36.” And you'll see Ernest Torrence in an- other lovable “bad” man role. ing eyes in a mobile, expressive face. a simplicity of manner, all of them are Marian’s. But she ‘is generous with her charms and those who see her in this Fox production will be doubly gratified—by Tom's breezy performance and by Marian’s airy vision. Se AON THROWN INTO BAR. LONDON, Jan, 44.—John Markle. after getting too drunk, was throv out of the Crescent saloon by trate barkeeper. Policeman Har Crabb decided that Marnle was too drunk to appear on the street, and threw him back into the saloon again. Musical Program by the NETTO LADIES ORCHESTRA of the west, a task for which he is} his life. This combination of awhor, | making the photodrama one of gen- | America } SCREAM AT COLUMBIA THEATER: Hayseed of e Colum What would you do if you were| Out of t ous ru le | roman mond tongue played } Bud full dian, find: PAGE FIVE. pre i will give on of the department's re ‘ound f being 1 a harmfu’ to su nt in nd. an orle led “A Page of a ish BERLIN, Jan Berlin r I OUTEION| The Roughneck’ \ daring drama that leaps from Frisco to the For I Copyright, 1 CHICAGO, tional ad time levels stories dealt sons for the spirited dis whether a er world sible It is conce do not like dei | World Demand Alone Is Held Responsible Advance. SCOTT. Consolidatec Asso: ) Jan. 24 0O.L The heat to ne publica probabl © stirre ig with ission here corner" exisis or mand alone is dod ex to sé ne activ to | heighten the realism portrayed by | | | | Al A Thi fli Pa Ru No Ru Gloria, Country Girl, wh The Oh! The ee Tl om—vu> = Coming to the Rialto Wednesday Ske easement JE COLUMBIA d pped work re skate of t elt out Author A Pr sens: w tion ie rea dupa at to wheth | respon: | se who | of ities AW BILLIE Fox Ne Shows at 1 5, AE LEM DESMOND’S ROBERT W.S GILLIE DOVE & GEORGE O'BRIEW in" THE 2 South Sea Isles, Story by SRVICE ‘e Spell of the Yukon” of ‘” (eo) ILLIAM FOX SPECIAL FEATURING GEORGE O’BRIEN Supported by DOVE—HARRY T. MOREY Also Charles Chase Comedy—‘‘HELLO BABY” ws—Leffingwell’s Orchestra Tand9 BISHOP-CASS THEATER ing those wheat lopted in ¢ rman ENTERTAIN THE PUBLIC “HICKVILLE JUNCTION HOLDS (2 ates depart- effec vlarm that eal grain of the Unit- » the subject speculation,” ain the con- statement ere warrant who de- exists is rly president Chamber member of ofa h gra. been mention- this writer as » big profits in WORK ON SKATES. Reporters oft ave been to speed up “breaks,"* ANECK ~ 10¢ and 40c TODAY AND TOMORROW EW SHOW TODAY Continuous 2930, 4:45, 7, 9 o’Clock FAMOUS NEW YORK ROOF GARDEN REVUE Presenting ROLLICKING, RURAL A HAYSEED H RHAPSODY ILARITY ENTIRE PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY HOLLY DESMOND MUSICAL DIRECTOR—ART STEVENS srigail Prue, Railroad Inspe A Motion Station Ager e Baggage Sma ckville Band scinating Farm ral Opening If I Can't Get the One I msensical Nons: Swinging Down the Le A Page From Kipling—An ecialty Min -. Hickville ral Finale YOU WILL L THE CHARACTER Freckles, His Mothers His M Jc ther, a Village Gossip Picture ar wants to be t, and everythir usher, who does erette Scene MUS CAL MELO Want ense 4 original A BRITISH conception SOLDIER Dance of the New Mown Hay Band s ar Gosh all Hemlock . oma - gCAST AND NUMBERS SUBJE SPECIAL FEATURE IKE THE PERSON Bud Desmond me, Desmond Robir Desmond Belmont em Desmond Lew Belmont Syncopaters jurden Beauties y DIES Holly and Farmerettes Holly Desmond and Farmerettes ds . ~ Lew Belmont Dell Robinson Desmond --. Nat Royall IN INDIA Holly Desmond and Betty Belmont - Boden Duo Desmond Skyline Syncopaters Entire Company T TO CHANGE “The Hickville Junction” Picture Program—Ben Turpin Comedy—Mack Sennett Comedy—Pathe Review