Evening Star Newspaper, May 12, 1924, Page 10

National—"Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall." ', “Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,” | with Mary Pickford in the role of the { I i heroine of medieval romance, was Presented last night at the National-— # happy combination in which the foremost theater of the Capital play- ! #d host to the supreme figure of the screen. The star's right to this dis- tinction was never more triumphant- ! 1y demonstrated than by an audience ! that literally packed the house in de- fiance of the storm. { | With Charles Major to provide the } iplay, Marshall Neilan to produce it { and a Yhoroughly high standard cast to interpret royalty, nobles, armored knights and high-ruffied ladies of the | Elizabethan reign, there was but one feudal custom lacking—a herald to stand forth and challenge to combat any criticism that Mary Pickford can i portray only the emotions of child- hood. ~At first glimpse of Dorothy in { ‘her ‘stone-walled boudior friveling with her maid instead of obeying her { father's order to come down stairs and be betrothed to a cousin she had never seen, the audience, natur- ally recognized the,sunny hair, the dimples and radiafit freshness of “America’s Sweetheart,” but the in- stant she stepped into the feudal at- mosphere of the plot, Mary Pickford of Hollywood, became M ress Doro- ! thy Vernon of Hadden F 1. ‘ _ Bethrothed when a child to Sir John Vernon, son of the Earl of Rutland, ¢ who has spent his youth abroad, an enmity between the two houses finds Dorothy about to be betrothed against her will to a cousin she has never seen. Just before the wedding she meets and falls in love with Sir John, and the plot weaves itself into dramatic complications before its final happy end. Queen Elizabeth has been invited to the wedding and, with 200 armed warriors, the Earl of Lelcester, her then cavalier, and her customary promise to off with the heads of whoever might chance to displease her majesty, the story carries its elimax to Haddon Hall. Dorothy's betrothed, a Scot and upholder of Mary Stuart, has conspired to rescue Mary from Lochleven Castle and have her secreted at the castle of the Earl of Rutland, with Sir John, a loyal Englishman, to convey her secretly to his home. Dorothy, believing she bas cause to be jealous of Sir John's faithfulness, tells Elizabeth that Queen Mary is in England and that Sir John has brought her over. When the queen, her retainers and Bosts have left the great hall, leav- ing Dorothy to the realization of ! what she has done, it doesn’t seem as if any woman on or off the stage could more poignantly reveal the suffering of one who had condemned ; the man she loved. It is a big mo- ment in the play, though the greatest thrill of the entire production is Dor- othy’s ride to Rutland Castle to warn the earl and his son before Eliza- beth's soldiers can get there. It is 2 gallop, up the stone steps of a parapet, along a narrow wall, down 8n all but perpendicular ~ slope, through water, over ditches, with a j dump from one broken height to another and the clearing of a high, spiked fence that gave evidence that, When it comes to riding, Mary Pick- ford can hold her own with Paul Revere. are Eames might have been incarnation of Queen Elizabeth, so true to type in dress, trickeries of manner and personal resemblance did Bhe invest the character of that mon- arch. Her jovial enjoyment of a Bood little story told by the Earl Of Leicester and her later enjoyment . ©f a year's banishment to Sir John Who has just saved her life, and Braclousness with which she spares the head of Dorothy, who has de fended her from Sir Malcolm's sword, gre among the delights of the play. Mme. Carrie Daumery, as the arro- nt mother of Sir Malcolm; Estelle aylor, as the tenderly sad Queen 9f Scots, together with such actors Both of ‘stage and screen, as Allan Forrest, in the role of the heroie lover, Sir John; Marc McDermott Anders Randolf, = Wilfred Lucas, ! Courtenay Foote, Eric Mayne sng Colin Kenny, portray other leadin, characters of the play, & o PDII‘ .S—HAHICTiCB . = “America,” David Wark Grim i th’s | Temarkable portrayal of the struggles { f our forefathers for liberty, began ls' fourth week at Poli's yesterday. Even thougn the story now is widely . the i-hgc&nales. picture still thrills and i riffith, in directing this m; - tute fiction for fact in the historic 'Illll:iden(s of the American revolution Pictured, but these are 80 dramatic hat there really seems little need of the! {nterwoven thread of romance for added color. A more gripping story of the brav- erv displayed, the hardships endured and the sacrifices made by our an- cestors that a new land be born scarcely could be put upon the screen. Strand—Vaudeville. iversified program is offered at the Strend Theator this week, which brought the S. R. O. sign into play sterday. " e KamMes, Master Cracksman,” heads the bill in a thrilllng and mystifying act under the title “Cheating the Grave.” The act gets its name from an escape trick, In which Raffles, after being locked in an airtight steel mausoluem, loaned, according to his statement, by a local casket company, releases himself and is next seo calm- ly walking down the aisle of the theater. Opening office safes while blindfoided and by the sense of touch, and an East Indian Yogi rope trick that causes mirth, are also included in the act. Marie Stoddard, self-styled ‘“vocal gymnast,” proves her case in “Songs, smilos and impressions” and also kept her audience in a gale of laughter with her impressions of an opera star, a burlesque queen, an English chap- pie and others. She also caught on with her violin imitations. Barr, Mayo and Renn, in “She Cares for Me,” offer pleasant comedy and songs; Connell, Leona and Zippy, a well trained ~canine actor, offer “Varieties a la Carte,” which includes songs, dancing, rope whirling and a hoop stunt and dance, and the three Wheeler boys present a good athletic and tumbling act. Baby Peggy, in “The Law Forbids,” the photoplay offering for the weelk, is appealing as a little child in a divorce-wrecked home, while the grown-ups are the flotsam in a whirl- pool of human emotions. Robert El- lis, Eltnor Fair, Winifred Bryson and Joseph Dowling appear in the story. Shorter films round out the bill Metropolitan—"Lilies of the Field.” A strange mixture of mother love and glorified “lilies of the field,” deni- zens of New York's gorgeous, gilded upper_ set of the underworld, is pre- sented this week at Crandall’s politan as “Lilies of the Field. Corinne Griffith is seen in the role of mother, Mrs. Mildred Harker. Her mother’s heart, her stanch, lovable characetr, which is nearly broken on the wheel of a cruel, cheating fate, are superbly displayed by Miss Grif- fith. Her interpretation {s refined, delicate, powerfully appealing. Conway Tearle, as a millionaire in love with the broken-hearted mother, whose husband leaves her, taking away the little daughter, is ‘genuine, direct and thorough, though, at the suggestion of a cynical friend, play- ed comically by Charlie Murray, he puts the little girl through a “ghast- ly test.” The “lilies” are well “arrayed” and panoplied with scintillation, to such effect there is near-glorification of their lot, were it not for the terror cast into their hearts by the fate of their down-and-out sister. The story takes the little mother through an accidental trap. The un- scrupulous husband catches her in a suspicious situation with Ted Con- roy, played by Charles Gerrard, and divorce and the agony of separation from her daughter—a grueling test and a final blow at her sensibilities— bring the drama to a powerful emo- tional climax, but with a happy end- ng. Supplemental reels of Pathe News, animated cartoon and pictures of modeling in wax are entertaining. The musical feature of the program is_“Herbertiana,” a medley of Vio- tor Herbert's popular airs, arranged by Daniel Breeskin and played by the Metropolitan Orchestra. Palace—"Sherlock, Jr."— wyye W Vincennes. Buster Keaton, the screen comedian who has become noted for the fact that he never smiles, is the star of “Sher- lock, J the feature picture at Loew’s Palace Theater this week. The story tells how an earnest operator of the motion picture machine in the theater of a small town aspires to become a detective and also to secure the heart and hand of the vil- lage rich man’s daughter. The fun comes in the novel twist given the dream method of making plausible all kinds of ridiculous and otherwise im- possible episodes. It would not be fair to future audiences to list the many delightful occurrences that aroused continuous laughter yesterday afternoon. It is sufficient to say that “Sherlock, Jr.” is one of the best anti THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, MAY 12 1994 dotes for gloom that have ever come to Washington. It introduces many novel comedy effects, and takes advantage of every possible opportunity for creating hilariously funfy situations. The Yale University historical “Chronicles of America” are represent- ed with the episode, “Vincennes.” It tells accurately and with marvelous photographic effects of the trials of George Rogers Clark's little band of two hundred men in struggling across swampy trails {n midwinter to capture the British fort at Vincennes and make the middle west comparatively safe for ploneer settlers. The episode seems a little long for the amount of dramatic interest contained, but is excellent in giving a _vivid_picture of the deter- mined spirit of the forefathers of America. The Pathe News completes the pro- gram. Rialto—"Beau Brummel." John Barrymore is seen for an- other week, starting yesterday, at Moore’s Rialto, in “Beau Brummel,’ to give more Washingtonians than those who filled the house seven times last week an opportunity to be- sti slumbering depths of romance, passion and admi N armer Broa have done well in their screen presentation of “Beau Brummel.” It is more than a roman- tio picture. It has in it the spice of historic significance that is good. In selecting Barrymore for ihe lead no mistake was made. He is fitted for the part. But what is more pleas- ing to the habitual movie addict is the grotping about him of a cast of artists who can adequately support the lead. This Is so much better than allowing a star to do his work in a solitude of mediocrity. In Brum- mel's independence of thought and revolutionary ideas of dress and de-p corum, there seems a breeze from across the sea, where America at lh!l fime had just thrown off England's yoke and started along line of procedurs that toppled old ideals into the trash caps. Brummel, in his leasures of independence, W e- Peating in personality what thirteen Colonies had done a few years previ- ous on masee. e refused to fawn. lived his own life. B here 15 a beautiful ending. Some call it tragic when death stalks into the climax and stops the life ma- chinery of the magnet of attraction. Here, it seemed that the whole play was but a prologue to this last scene and that a greater play was about to Start out somewhere between the stars and the worlds when the spirit of Brummel emerged from his clay and joined the spirit of his love, the y Margery. u’l"‘fie aat deserves honors as well as Barrvmore and his directors. Noo tably Willard Louis as Prince o Wales, Mary Astor as the Lady gery, Carmel Myers, Oren Rich and Alec’ B Francis Tivoli—Vaudeville. A fino program of musical num- bers §4 presented at the Tivoll The- ater this week In addition to sev. aral film attractions. Arthur Flage opens with a grand organ seleotion, Which ia followed by & spirited or- thestral presentation of _Wagners “Rienzi” overture, with Bailey F. Alart oconducting. A thy Seegar, soprano, and Henry White, baritone-bass, won evm.hu- slastio applause from )'uslenlny”s au- Qiences for their duets from “Blos- Som Time the “Daisy Song” and “Song of Love.”” Both singers have voices of fine quality and volume, with the additional charm of clear unciation. ¥ Fhe skillful playing of five natives of Guatemala on marimbas, the na- tional instrument of that country with a cello as the bass for fasoinat- ing instrumental numbers, won storms of applause. The selections were wide in range, including oper- atic airs as well a¥ the popular hits of this season. The players were also provided with an especially col- orful setting of palms suggesting tropical shores in the moonlight with intriguing light effects. An unique feature was an excel- Jent photoplay of ants and their ways of living and working, entitled “The Mysteries of Life” By means of a rovel process recently perfeoted it is possible to see thess industrious in- Sects magnified so that they are fas- cinating to view. The feature ls short and supplied with witty sup- titles. 1Its photography is admirable The screen feature is “Innocence, with Anna Q. Nilsson as the star. It is a well worked out example of the same old story of a young wife whose former lover jealously hangs around and tries to make trouble for her. In these days of easy divorce such proceedings are particularly dangerous, and the heroine of this picture has to take speedy and melo- dramatic measures to hang onto her husband long_enough to prove her innocence. The settings are the always popular stage and luxurious home types. Scenes of an elaborate costume ball add to the pictorial in terest of the production. Miss Nilsson {s her usual pretty, capable self and handles her role well. The supporting cast s very good. Spe- cial local interest lies in the fact that Earl Foxe, a former stock company favorite, plays the important role of the reckless lover. Subsidiary fllms are “Clouds” and the newsy “Mirror of the Living World."” Columbia—"Mlle. Mid- . night." Mae Murray, in her latest photo- play, “Mlle. Midnight,” is the picture attraction at Loew's Columbia this ‘week. Mae Murray fans will not be disappointed in it, as the story offers the star opportunities to ex- ploit her “line” quite creditably. It concerns a young girl, Renee de Quiros, daughter of a wealthy Mexi- can rancher, who inherits from her grandmother, a coquette of the court of Napoleon III, a strange midnight madness, which, when the mood comes on, leads her into darigg es- capades. During a raid on the ranch her father is killed and she is taken prisoner by the outlaws and made to belleve- by one of them, who is a doctor-hypnotist, that she s insane. Thrilling , scene# follow, in which Renee discovers that her uncle is leading the outlaws and fs trying to do away with her, so that he may inherit the rich lands owned by her :&Lhar. Sh; lx,r:)l course, rescued by young_American, weil acted by Rod La Rocque, and their romance culminates in a midnight marriage before the altar in the cathedral, Wwhich breaks the spell of the mad- ness that attacks her at that hour. In some of the scenes of the days of Napoleon III Miss Murray dons a wonderful blonde wig and is alto- Rether charming in period frocks. She has several opportunities to show her ability as a dancer, both as the little French girl and as the daring, fiery daughter of the Mexican ranchman, Robert Leonard, who directed the g:lce!u,r:,lhs‘u“xokllenl the most out of aterial t is a 1 Murray entertainment. Lps e N:‘unewdcomedy. the International and an orchestral s - plete the bill. R Crandau.a—“Try and Get It." Bryant Washburn is the star of “Try and Get it an enjoyable and wholesome comedy which is the feature at Crandalls Theater th :lah?lemdt’;m! the present Week: &“l: on of the st Ringtailed Galliwampua ® O T0e As the hopeful and sprightly young bill collector who falls in love with the daughter of the man his em- ployer has hired him to hound, Mr. Washburn is_especially capable and convincing. Billie Dove portrays the role of the beautiful daughter. Other members of the cast worthy of men- tion are Joseph Kilgour, Lionel Bel- more and Edward Horton. “About Face” is an added comedy. Central—"Ride For Your Lif:. e The days of thé pioneers in the west are featured at Crandall's Cen- tral this week in “Ride for Your Life,” with Hoot Gibson as the star. The story concerns the adventures of a young rancher Hoot Gibson and his love for a sheriff's daughter Laura La Plante. The bandit during one of his hold-ups discovers within the stage coach the sheriff and his daughter, despite the fact that her father is' minion of the law she ad- mires the bandit and at his request glves him her ring as a keepsake. Hoot Gibson the young rancher also admires the girl and when the bandit subsequently dies as the result of one of his escapades, Hoot gets the ring and, to gain the favor of the girl, impersonates the dead robber. A number of exciting and thrilling ad- ventures ensue including the cap- ture of Hoot Gibson after one of his_exploits. The picture ends with a charming love affair between the young rancher and the sheriff's daughter. The production is full of exciting entertainment and the scenic effects are fine. A Christie comedy “Reno or Bust" featuring Bobby Vernon, news reels and pipe organ music complete an excellent program. Ambassador—"Lilies of the Field." The First National production of Willlam Hurlburt's “Lilies of the Field,” featuring Corinne Griffith, Conway Tearle, Alma Bennett, Crau- ford Kent, Sylvia Breamer, Myrtle Stedman, 'Charlie Murray, Phyllis Haver, Charles Gerard, Cissy Fitz- gerald and Edith Ransom, is shown Visit Our 3rd Floor Exhibit of the “Napanee Dutch Kitchenet” . The World’s Finest Kitchen Cabinet. A Year to Pay The Balance This Model in Ok, $39.75 “The Busy Corner” 6 Can't. wpart Cor- B i by s i 7. Venees theoughont. Radly LEomlomrTee e - :;.I-l Last. N to spenees are cvery- ‘where bhh‘r =and 64 other prac- .l:o:’lb ezn.nni-nm. numerouas tolist. 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