Evening Star Newspaper, June 17, 1923, Page 70

Lincoln Picture Is Big #THE Dramatia Life of Abraham | , Lincoln,” in process of filming %t the studios in Los Angeles, is in he seventh week of production, with least twelve weeks more to go efore the final fadeout. The picture, one-third finiehed, has #lready used thousands of auxiliaries, + mearly a hundred character bits and @ =score of principals, exclusive of way George R-Billings, the Abraham Lin- coln of the picture, and Ruth Clit- ford, who is creating the unusual and charming part of Anne Rutledge, Lin- coln’s sweetheart, who died at New Saler. No single character runs all the but the character of Lincoln from 1831 to the assassination is Marion, author of the script, to be through the picture, said by Frances THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, the longest role ever written for either stage or screen. The picture is, ‘therefore, cast almost from day to-day and the number of characte: from first to last will far exceed th; tions. Director Rosen is onthusiasti: in'a trainee of the United States Vet- erans' Bureau, who is learning po- tion Goldwyn studios in Los Angeles, re- cently demonstrated that war service 1s an asset in times of peace. his praise of George . Nillings, who is playing the rale of ‘Lineoln both a young man and_as the elder esman, and if Mr. Rosen is to be eved the screen is to find a new classic in Mr. Billings’ portraiture of the immortal emancipator. il The Hecht Co. Seventh at F D. Stuck to His Post of any other two American produc- CHARLES A. POLLOCK, during the|p war a seaman in the Navy, now plcture photography at the Rupert Hughes was producing Lis icture, “Souls for Sale.” cages of animals, working in all three rings and an audlence of more than 500 extras. The “blg top” was soaked with ga: line preparatory to “shooting” i elr cus on fire and the resulting panic. Operators of the movie cameras be- C., JUNE 17 The action took place on the stage and in a circus ring. A three-ring sircus was set up, with complete equipment, in- cluding actors 1923—PART 3. gan to grind. “stills.” Suddenly the tank in which tne | gasoline had been hauled inc> ihe tent broke into flames with a_roar and the frenzied team, also ablaze, dashed into the horrified mob within the tent. The movie operators lost their head and stampeded. Pollock mounted on a platform, re- mained at his post, took “stills” until the plates gave out, then he ground out film until that also was exhaust- ed. With the team and the real “mob" rushing toward his platform, he stuck until there was no more to be_done. Pollock’s “stills” are being used to Pollock was taking advertise the play. They have been made into posters. When his train- ing 1s completed he won't need th assistance of an employment bureau. He bas been engaged in advanc:. That Motor Cop Sound. YOU know how your heart sinks into your shoes when you hear the “put! put! " of a motor cycle be- hind your car. Then you know how May Allison felt when she heard it, when driving to location for her present picture, “The Sign.” Expecting to hear “pull over to the | side” from the motor cycle officer, | Miss Allison anticipated him and > | stopped. ! Removing his goggles, the officer | scowlea and said | “What's the big f{dea? I've been | chasing you for a couple of milex Just wanted to say hello! Haven': seen you since you got back from your trip around the world.” Then Miss Allison recognized him He had playved with her in her last Metro picture. “And I was certainly glad to mes him—when I knew he didn't wan, to hand me a ticket,” she declared ’ Seventh at F { The Hecht Co. } Seventh at F The Hecht Co. Seventh at F The Hecht Co. \ Cretonne Overdrapes 79c Bright, attractively colored cretonne of A Sensational Clearance Sale Mohawk Sheets High-Grade Summer Rugs Full Double-Bed Size, $1.75 prre s et W e Bl i % 4] & - match. % The name Mohawk is synonymous with perfect quality in bed linens. T 1,,,50,12,] and omestic 81x90 Heavier grade cretonne, lace edged valance, $1. Every practical housewife is familiar with this brand, with deep- bodied weave of full round cotton threads, insuring the hard, smooth finish which the laundry does not affect. Torn to 81x90-inch size and neatly hemmed. Wide range of colors and designs. Lace edged valances. FExtra good quality cre- tonne, $1.59. 2. Pillowcases to match, 45c. 42x36-inch size. Rippelette Spread, Single Size, *1* Dainty crepe effect summer spread. Cool and inviting. Overlocked ends and sides. Plain white only. Size 63x90 inches. Quantities are 2 Lv‘mltec[ ' s 5 . / Turkish Towels, 35¢ - ) i | o Long Turkish towels. Soft finish, peculiarly absorbent. Overlocked ends. Plain white only. Size 18x36 inches. (The Hecht Co., Fourth Floor—Sonth Anmex) Huck Towels, 10c Deep, absorbent huck weave; 16x32- inch size: made with plain ends. Size 16x28 inches, neatly hemmed and hemstitched. loop. double-thread weave NSNS 2. Awnings, $2.25 Exceptional heavy awn- ing duck. Brown and white woven stripes. Mounted on sturdy frame, complete with ropes and fixtures. Sizes from 30 inches to 48 inches. Awnings, $1.59 Heavy white awning duck with wide green painted stripes. Mounted on strong iron frame. Made to fit spaces from 28 to 50 inches. Com- plete with fixtures. l i,,%' s N\ = Sun Fast Shades $1.50 All-linen shade impervious to and sun alike. ] S . Window Screens In order to make room for our complete line of fall rugs, we have decided to c dispose of all summer rugs at a price that you cannot afford to overlook. It will be to your interest to come early. These Rugs Are Divided in Seven Lots 25—9x12 Bozart and Domus All-fiber Rugs. Sold regularly by The Hecht Co. for S14.75. Special, Monday’s $9.50 sale price, 25—4.6x7.6 Jap Stencilled Rugs. Sold regularly by The Hecht Co. for $2.25. Special, Monday's sale Sl .39 price, 6—4.6x7.6 Deltox Grass Rugs and Crex de Luxe Rugs. Sold regularly by The Hecht Co. for $7.95, $9. Spe- $6 cial, Monday's sale price Natural oil - finished hardwood frames, with fine black wire mesh cloth. Extension style to fit spaces up to 24x33 inches. Larger size—extends up to 30x37 inches, 95¢, inches long, white, cream, blue Made 150—9x12 Jap Stencilled Grass Rugs, green and sold regularly by The Hecht Co. for $5.75. Special, Monday's sale 53.50 price, 300—6x9 and 6x12 Jap Stencilled Grass Rugs. Sold regularly by The Hecht Co. for $4.50. Special, 52.25 Monday's sale price, 75—9x12, 8x12, 8x10 Willow Deltox Crex Rugs. Sold regularly by The Hecht Co. for $15.50. Special, $9.50 Monday's sale price, 2,000 Jap Stencilled Small Grass Rugs 18x36—Sold regularly “The Hecht Co. for 35c. Special, Monday's sale 16C price. Oil Opaque and Flat Finish Holland Perfect Shades, 79¢ Choice of oil finish or linen finish muslin. Colors include green. ecru and white. Perfect Opaque Shades 59¢ Good grade opaque shade cl mounted on serviceable spring . All colors: Light and dark olive, blue, ecru and white. Size 36 inches wide by 5 feet 9 inches long Cretonne Cushions 59¢ Good heavy cretonne covers, filled wit soft silk floss. Large size. Ideal for camp and canoes. New Navy Hammocks $1.85 Heavy, durable white canvas. Strongly hemmed ends with rust- proof brass eyelets. Size 72x36 inches. Complete with rings and ropes. Bar Harbor Cushions, $1 Popular Bar Harbor chair style cush- ions. Heavy, durable cretonne, filled with cot ixture and strongly buttoned and Simmons All-Layer Felt Mattress, *16" A mattress built layer upon layer of soft, resilient felt. Comfortable and restful. ¢ Coil Bed Springs 5 $127%5 A coil bed spring, “built for sleep.” Deep oil-tempered springs that conform ' to lines of the body—sleep assurance. Clean and sanitary springs, finished in drab enamel. Will not rust. All sizes. 54—Sold by by Special, Monday's sale 44c¢ price. 3x6—S o1d regulariy by regularly The Hecht Co. for 81.25 Special, Monday's sale 65C The coverings of attractive art tick and price. closely tufted, with heavy roll. All sizes. (The Hecht Co., Fourth Floor.) (The Hecht Co., Fourth Floor—South Annex,: £} Furniture for Every Room in Monday’s Offerings fi Cfie{]nviaiblg BedRoom’ e “The Yorkshire” Bed-Davenport Suite, $195 Luxurious 3-picce overstuffed suite. with a comfortable double bed, all tucked away ready for instant use. Suite includes a massive settee with barrel arms, large fireside chair and armchair; all upholstered in velour or tapestry. Sani-Cold Refrigerators Seamless Porcelain . Lined One-piece Sani-Cold $38 “The Congress” A Dining Room Suite, $235 ( A suite that will impart the friendliest hospitality to your guests. 10 picces of rich American walnut made after the beautiful Italian renaissance perind design. . Consists of 60-inch buffet with gallery back and lined silver drawer, large china cabinet, large oblong extension table, inclosed server, 5 side chairs and one master chair. Davenport Bed Cane Suite, $195 It seems unbelievable that a cane suite can be made which so completely conceals a _tomfortable bed. Yet, the genuine Kroehler shown holds just as comfortab!e a double 'bed as one could wish for. The bedding and mattress are kept inside. This suite is in the popular Queen Anne style, in dull mahogany finiské and consists of daven- port, armchair and wing fireside chair, Sani-Cold for the smaller home T Pullman Slee “The Waverly” $197 ; An excellent Pullman siceper for the young hopeful. It is made of closcly woven fiber reed, finished in gray or ivory enamel. Has reclining back, adjustable head and windshield. Hecht Co 7th at F Luxufious Couch Hammock, *19% For the quiet hour a couch ham- mock adds a world of comfort to the home. Has upholstered seat and back. “At tension” springs and ad- justable head rest. Variety of painted stripe ducks or cretonnes. The Folding Lawn Settee, 14 A strongly built folding settee. with a comfortable hardwood finish seat and back. The sup- porting framework in red. Easily folded flat. .Period Metal Beds “The Windsor” 312.95 Windsor style, have 16 filler and attractive grille panel ends. Walnut and mahogany finish. Double, single and three-quar- . te gizes. Also full size ivoryenamel. g uomeimenane i 60-1b. Ice Capacity. Rocker, *16™ - SEi SR A delightful high-back fiber reed rocker, with loose spring s upholstered seat. Seat and back upholstered of attractive Seamless porcelain in one piece insures - cleanliness; and is- absolutely sanitary and Seid 3-door front-icing style. Radium .en- hygienic. ‘amel lined. Hardwood case, nickeled Large 3-door front-icing box. Wire | hardware, removable drain. shelves. Beautiful hardwood case, remov- | able drajn pipe. “As easy to clean as a glass bowl.” Excellent sized for the smaller home. Where Behn Syphon Refrigerators Are Sold refrigerator i cretonne. m : Broad restful arms.