Evening Star Newspaper, June 27, 1926, Page 51

3 « and what they gave resented what had preceded them as superior to their The joy of it all is that the players of today arc upholding the traditions of the past, that week after week they are winning new AAILEEN PRINGLE., eHetropolitan.. Lon Caaney, &clu'cwo News apd Comment By W.H. Landuo;gt. ITH Florenz Ziegfeld picking t world “to glorify the Ameri Lasky starting Arzen de Cserepy, inventor of instruments, to overcome technical difficulties fantastic creation of the imagination, .Australia barring “The Big Parade” a Cecil B. De Mille on the verge of picturing the Christ, which, heretofore, men have not dared to do, the Summer of 1926, even if it is a cool Summer, is staging activities in the film world that ought to set the dumb to talking the dog days out of their turn that this yeal indeed prove greater than all which ha prising and inquisitive Congress has uncarthed the fact that some of our »rmers, or rather would-be reformers, of the movie prob- such for a consideration, not deep down in their hearts, most zealous re ably were mere! where the root of all evil fails to penet - X k% S long as there exists anything in t! which the suspicion or the imagination may fasten to while away an idle hour there will be those who thank God they are not as other men and who are willing, sometimes even v sideration, to hitch their opinions to Sometimes they have their day, and what a day it is! But then, again, the old pendulum of fate swings things be of humanity to forget what is gone enal movie is going to make bigger pictur think. those presentations and prologues—clip and no doubt some of them will go o wonderful. True, the program of the pi podge of diversified entertainment that must, more or less, detract from the interest that heretofore has been bestowed solely upon the pictures. But theater owners who long to share picture makers should not be blamed. but there are so many keeping than if trusted to roam at large give way to the yearning of mammon, be rcached by the two, and then the coming to it. * kK UR friend, Arzen de Cserepy, apparently belies Solomon’s sage and an- cient announcement that there is news reports say that De Cserepy is a trained mechanical engineer, and tions while with the German company, Ufa, that with his marvelous inven 1 he produced picture effects that astonis| has been at work two whole years in t! struments to overcome technical defects in producing the story, and he has arrived in America with marvelous him to assure the public a picture the like of which has never before been There is no announcement that any of his pic- tures thus produced will be shown as a guarantee of what he can do. But this, doubtless, is because it wou'd not be good showmanship to do anything to lessen the curiosity or to detract from the money-paying in- projected on the screen. terest that is expected from his produ of the imagination * kK 'HE world, with all its badness. does spite of all that may be jects, some ideals. it holds s the greate® part of the American world, of the Christ is held in the holiest veneration and.awe. it was firit whispered that the famous “ upon the American stage, there arose It is also going to make better pictures. human frailty time and again. It is even going to take a back seat for who believe that the root .will be safer in their seen of the other character, there are some ob- cred. There may be no real reason for it, but, nevertheless, it will not tolerate profanation of these things. Perhaps to he 60 most beautiful women in the can girl"; with Famous Players- in the production of H. G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds”: with s American propaganda, and with s Greater Movie Season may ve preceded it. Besides, an enter- rate. o a his mysterious world of ours upon vithout the potent force of a con- the world's code of government. vond it, and the happy disposition bles the world to smile again. The es, no matter what any one may It is going to disclose pings from vaudeville, as it were— ver big and folks will think them icture palace will present a hodge- in the rich spoils piled up by the Money may be the root of all evil, in the world. The dilettante must , at least until a compromise can easygoing public will get what is * nothing new under the sun. The hed and amazed all beholders. He his direction, perfecting special in- pieces of mechanism that enable ction of Wells' great masterpiece * hold some things in reverence. In at least, the person and the figure Years ago, when “Passion Play” was to be produced a storm of protest that grew in thunderous wrath until the threat was averted. This, although the “Passion Play” had come down from antiquity 1o God for averting the plague. was clothed in holiness. as the pious offering of peasants In its essence and its every element it Has flippant familiarity that insidiously invades even the holiest of precincts in human life worn off the pious edge which rotected sacred things in the past? It would seem so, even though Mr. ecil B. De Mille protests that in picturing the Christ as the highest type of humanity he will do it with the utmost reverence. The average human will await “The King of Kings,” Mr. De Mille’s There are a feeling somewhat akin to awe. some would vigorously bar curiosity. * ¥ k ND now, swooping down from the accord, a thought may be bestowed upon the arch devotee of things Those whose eyes have been regaled with the beauties of the revues, even of the Ziegfeld revues, will await with keen anticipation a glimp¥e at the famous 60 selected “to glorify the American girl.” The term glorify here seems, to take on a new meaning. Much has been written in prose and poem of the American girl. Orators have spilled priceless pearls harms. But it is doubtful if any of them had in mind the galaxy of femininity that graces the perennial New York revue, unless it might be in other and damper days. fogies who crop out cver and anon seem prone to lend their admiration Every now and then one of them will mutter something about “the old-fashioned girl.” It is doubtful that Mr. Ziegicld will find any of her in his famous 60, and yet she was adorable. feminine. of eloquence upon her and her, to other girls of different charms. She had an outward sign of inward g Broadway galaxics that exploit her physical charms with such vehemence that they have little time to devote to would like to see “the old-fashioned girl of 60. She could be glorified with less * * BL‘T let us not forget that “the speaking stage” is not yet annihilated; that in the weekly gossip it is entitled to at least a small corner. A kindly and vet a critira!_lcucr.of the thusiasm of The Star reviewer in dealir Theater Players, and between the lin writer may be discerned a latent leaning to “other players of other days.” “*Twas ever thus.” There is something in the stock company that seems After but a little while the thought to grip the hearts of its patrons. that they are merely players pursuing the feeling that they are particularly d comes a personal interest in them and stage. The present-day patron resent: whose interest harks back to other day: own idols. friends. new laurels. And justly, too. here and doing now to pay further tri are no longer where praise or blame can help or hurt? excellent players simply take the place and earnestly striving to please and with a friendliness’ that will keep alive the American theater long, long after its professional promoter has consigned it to oblivion, with himself to keep it company. * ik ok WO phetoplay productions of the week gone by—“Grass” and "Moana,” the one the majestic drama of a nation in the pursuit of existence, the other the life story of a primitive and much-maligned people of the South Seas, like clear-cut cameos of truth, s credit to those who made them possible and to the screen, which now and then reveals its value to the world as of entertainment. are such they seem destined to the fat. appreciation save by those who know the diamond even in the rough, and are not 'misled by the sparkle of commo Both pictures are masterpieces, and because they roposed production, with oundaries beyond which * heights to the valleys of popular Somehow the old race that isn't often found in the others. And yet some of us " in Mr. Ziegfeld’s famous group difficulty than many of the others. week takes exception to the en- ng with the efforts of the National es that pen the thoughts of the their usual vocation gives way to dear friends, and with that fceling in what they do, both on and of s the predilections of the patron s, just as the patron of those days Why take from those who are bute to those who have been and Steve Cochran’s of splendid predecessors, zealously tood out and above the others, a in the matter of education, as well e of works of high art, a lack of n glass. WASHINGTON, MADELINE @OLLIN S, - RICHARD BARTHELMESS, TivolL. Blighted Hopes. RS. JOHN HARRIMAN, went to Europe recently with the intention of playing leading roles in motfon plctures at the Ufa studlos in Germany, has been obliged to cancel all her plans to work before the cameras because of a face infection, according to a cable recently received The message stated that Mrs. Ti- man, who is € member of the late railroad king's family. will return to New York as soon as she is able. She 1s now in Paris. Just before sailing abroad, she completed a role in D. W. Grifith’s big Paramount spectacle, “The Sorrows of Satan.” Previously she had appeared in a number of fllms @s an extra under her maiden name, Alice Laidley, as she did not wish to capitalize her social standing. Carroll's "Vanities™ + Plays. HE new Fifth Edition of the Earl Carroll Vanitles will g0 into re- hearsal July 12 and will open at the Earl Carroll Theater either August 23 or August 30, The interlor of the theater. will be re- modeled at an estimated cost of $30 000 for the introduction of a new idea, as new as the night club atmosphere of the current edition, but wholly dif- ferent. The new Vanitles will have seven established comedians, three world fa- mous beauties and a host of noveltles, along with a chorus of international and national beauties 100 strons. The current fourth edition of Earl Carroll Vanities will go on tour in- tact, with Joe Cook and Frank Tin- ney, just presented now at the Earl Carroll Theater. The tour begins at Syracuse in September, embracing the larger, or key cities. Mr. Carroll, in assoclation with Nicolal, Welsh and De Milt, will sponsor another edition of Vanities to tour the smaller citles and three-night stands. Almost concurrent with the rehears- als of the new Vanities he In rehearsal a new drama, 11,” by J. Jefterson Farjean. This play was previously announced as “In the Fog.” It will be given an out-of-town tryout and brought to New York in September. “Laff That Off.” now at Earl Car- roll's Wallack Theater, will go on tour, opening in Philadelphla early in September. If the attendance war- rants it, a new company will be or- ganized for the tour, permitting the present organization to run into the coming season. A new comedy by Don Mullally, and another drama, now current in Paris, and being translated for Earl Carroll, are among the new enterprises. There will be one “White Cargo” company for the road in the United States and 10 other companies in foreign terri tory. who and “Return of Peter Grimm." DAVID BELASCO'S stage triumph, “The Return of Peter Grimm,” started on its way to the screen re- cently at Fox Films studios, with Alec B. Francis playing the role cre- ated by David Warfield, Victor Schert- zinger directing, and John St. Polls, who was in the original stage cast, playing Dr. MacPherson, Grimm’s old crony; John Roche as Frederick, Lionel Belmore as the minister, Eliza- beth Patterson as his wife, Duane Thompson as Katle, Mickey McBan a5 Willlam and Bodil Rosing as Marta, D. C, Ceniral. NATIONAL—"The Show-Off,” evening. KEITH'S EARL NATIONAL l‘l.AJ;'EHS—"The Show- Monday night one of the most suc- cessful plays ever presented by the National Theater Players will go into a second week-~"The Show-Off,”" George Kelly’s keen and Jaughable in- sight into the frailties of a certain type of individual. It set a new at- tendance record at the National last week, hence its continuance to this week. ¢ Romaine Callender Is winning new laurels in the name role. Dependable, always for consistently good perform- ances, he rises to the unexpected in the part of Aubrey Piper, a boastful bit of audacity whose chief asset is nerve, coupled with a glib tongue that more often proves a liability. “The Show-Off” was named by Burns Mantle, dramatic critic of the New York Daily News, as the first of the 10 best plays for 1924. He also agreed with Heywood Broun that this play must be considered in the quest for the great American comedy. George Kelly, who wrote it, is also author of “Craig’'s Wife” awarded the Pulitzer prize as the best play this vear by an American. “Lightnin’,” previously announced for this week, has been canceled for the time being. KEITH'S—Madeline Collins. This week, beginning with matinee today, at B. F. Kelth's Theater, recent stars of “The Student Prince,” Madeline Collins and Leonard Ceeley, prima donna and tenor from the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London, will make their first appear- ance In vaudeville. Bob and Gale Sherwoods and en- tertainers will be featured in classics and jazz, and Ruth Budd, “The Girl With the Smile,”” one of vaudeville’s great personalities, who returns after a long absence. the Entertainment Wantec]. BY ELMER PEARSON, Vice President and General Manager of Pathe. HE motion picture industry is in- terested, not so much in prophets as in profits. But frequently the fore- caster is able to predict with sufficient accuracy the approach of storm clouds and the coming of sun spots, which bear directly on the eventual harvest. ‘The observer in the motion picture field, looking beyond the immediate horizon of gigantic deals, mergers and syndicate operation, cannot escape the colossal figure in the background whom we know, in all lines of bu ness, as the ultimate consumer. He, in muitiples of thousands, ie the arbi- ter of our destiny, and to him must we listen with eager ear for guidance to the fulfillment of his desires and our _successes. ‘The giant public that the motion picture has created and which, by the same token, has created the motion picture, no longer is in the flock that is lured by the bell-wether of tinkling promises. He has a' very positive mind of his own and a sophistication well beyond his actual years. He de- mands not only his money’'s worth, but his time’s worth as well. To him an hour misspent is more to be de- ‘plored than a dollar misspent. In the trade terms of our industry this is called “lhowv," in reality it is a SUNDAY Current Attractions. At the Theaters This Week. comedy. Madeline Collins, vaudeville. i—Lew Kelly & Co., vaudeville. Slar MORNING, JUNE 97, 1926 CLIFFORD BROOKE. Director. ATIONAL PLAYERS Zincoln. Performance tomorrow Opens this afternoon. Opens this afternoon. Others will include Kramer and Boyle, “A Happy Go Lucky Palr,” in extemporaneous funning; Jessie Maker and Willlam Redford, Paul Gerard Smith's novelty, “Rolling Stones,” special stage setting, electric effects and unique gowns worn by Miss Maker; Bob McDonald and Helen Oakes, known as “The Aristocratic} Steppers™; Mack and La Rue in a| whirlwind novelty, featuring a swivel neck twist; Dippy Diers, pantomimist isted by Flo Bennett, and the us screen features, Aesop's fables, topics of the day and the Pathe news. EARLE—Lew Kelly and Company. This week at the Earle Theater, be- ginning _this afternoon, the headiiner will be Lew Kelly and company in his latest serlo-comic playlet, “A Stretch of the Imagination.” The droll Mr. Kelly needs no introduction to Wash- ington - audiences, his character cre- ation of the “dope” being one of the classics of the stage. The added attraction will be Hal Springford in _“Feminine Follles,” wherein he displays an uncanny abil- ity to impersonate the opposite gender. Jesse Block and Francine Dunlap also will appear in “Orchids,” a_miniature musical comedy, by Will M. Hough and J. Fred Coots. Others who will contribute are Mary Gautler and company. presenting a musical and dancing pony, “Boy,” and the Country Club Girls, a quartet of vocallsts, in “On’ the Links of The photoplay be a new Pro- ducers’ releaase, “Silence.” that is now being shown on Broadway at the $1.50 scale of prices. H. B. Warner, its star, is supported by Vera Rey. nolds, Raymond Hatton, Rockliffe Fellowes, Jack Mulhall and Virginia Pearson. Arons’ organ solo interval on the pipe 1 be an added attraction. ceaseless quest for that imtangible everything that is entertainment. In many ways the retailer of motion picture, the exhibitor, is losing direct contact with his publid. Expansion, large theaters, centralized control have forced him to view his business from a new perspective. His vista today 1s national, yesterday it was bordered by the desire of his immediate clientele. Today the exhibitor, whether he be the operator of a single house or the directing head of a great circuit, can- not fail to recognize the mass-mood. Gone is its old-time maudlin sentimen- tality; gone is its naive response to the multi-colored adjective that gilded the lily. No longer does it believe that there are 52 best pictures in a single year at a single house. It may still nibble on the delectable frosting of the “‘super-ized” picture fare, but when it sinks its teeth it is into the solid meat of entertainment! But most important of all is this great public’s unwillingness to trade two hours of time for one hour of en- tertainment. Moments are precious and Caesar, who sits in the auditoriuni and has paid his money and traded time, is very likely to turn thumbs down on an entire program whose weakest spot has failed to please him. The short film Is, therefore, rapidly becoming the great stabilizer of exhi- bition. It is bridging those deep gaps that show on the business curve be- tween the too infrequent exceptional Jrene RICH an Clive BROOK &ialto. L ) L7 IRENE RICH, ‘mbassador. Hays' Contract Renewed OUNCEMENT has been made that the contract of Will H. Hays with the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors’ Association has been rerewed for 10 years, which means that Mr. Hay will officiate in his present position in the industry until 1936 3 Since Mr. Hays became the presi- dent of this outstanding organization n the film industry March 5, 1922, | progress, as well as the progress of motion pictures, has been onward and upward. Not only are the principles applied to the matter of production, but those which regulate the dealings of the producers with exhibitors gen- erally such as to promote the manu- facture of better pletures, but to pro- mote better feeling and fairer dealing among those interested in the busi: hess of pioture making, distribution. and exhibition. This is the third time that Mr. Hays' contract has been renewed, and the public Is, or should be, deeply in- terested in the renewal, for it means Imuch more to picture lovers than can be told in a brief story. e gt 5 e John Barrymore's Ambition. OHN BARRYMORE, who has left for Honolulu on his yacht, the Mariner, which he has entered in the annual ocean yacht race there, will return to the United States in six weeks to satlsfy an ambition which he has nurtured since the days when he was an fllustrator, to play Francols Villon. 1t develops that when E. H. Sothern was playing the Villon stage charac- {ertzation in “If T Were King," Barry- more, then an lllustrator, designed the posters for the production. Even earlier than that, it seems, Mr. Barrymore’s first accepted painting was used as an fllustration for “A Lodging for the Night,” by Robert Louls Stevenson. % am very glad,” coast dispatches quote Barrymore as saying before he safled on his vacation, “that I am at last to play Villon, and particularly happy that it will come at the begin- ning of my affiliation with United Art- sists Corporation. Circumstances here- totore have prevented my presenting this role in pictures, but now the path is clear. I hope to be able to produce an interesting characterization. My heart is certainly in it.” Mary Pickford Not to Retire MARY PICKFORD is planning at least four more motion pictures, according to an announcement by her New York representative. “Whether or not Miss Pickford ‘makes a motion picture with her hus- band, Douglas Fairbanks, she will be busily engaged in picture making dur- ing the next several years,” reads the statement. “Miss Pickford plans a comedy humorous experiences of a cash girl in a 5-and-10-cent store; a second will be a New England story by a well known novelist; and a third story, as yet untitled, is an original written for the screen, which, while primarily a comedy, shows forcibly the influ- ence of environment.” Miss Pickford is now on a world tour with Mr. Fairbanks. They have already visited Italy, Germany and pictures that register 100 per cent at the till France and are to visit land Russia Jpxt. e s drama, entitled “Cash,” depicting the At the Photoplay Houses This Week. COLUMBIA—"“Good and Naughty. ROPOLITAN—"The Wilderness Woman.” This afternoon and M evening. PALACE— RIALTO—"The Pleasure Buyers." TIVOLI—"The Blind Goddess noon and evening. AMBASSADOR—"The Wildernes evening. CENTRAL—"The New Champion. WARDMAN PARK—St. Patrick King Arthur’s Cour STRAND—“Wild Justice.” LINCOLN (Colored)—"Old Loves evening. COLUMBIA—"Good and Naugh Pola Negri, supported by Tom Moore, Ford Sterling, Miss du Pont, Stuart Holmes, Marie Mosquini and Warner Richmond, will be seen in “Good and Naughty,” a romantic comedy of New York and FPalm Beach, this week, starting this after noon, at Loew's Columbla Theater. “Good and Naughty” is a picturiza tion for Paramount by Malcolm St. Clair, director of “Are Paresnts Peo- ple?” “A Social Celebrity” and Pola Negri's last starring production, “A Woman of the World,”" as well as of Avery Hopwood's play, “Naughty Cinderella.” Pola has the role of assistant to a | tashionable New York interfor decora- tor who is pressed into service by her employer to portray the part of his fictitious fiancee during a yacht trip | to Florida with a young matron whose husband suspects his wife. Suddenly blossoming into a woman of fashion, she not only succeeds in separating the clandestine lovers, but in winning her employer's love for herself. Other attractions will include the Sennett comedy, “Papa, Be Good"; the International Newsreel and music by the Columbla Orchestra under Leon Brusilof. METROPOLITAN—"Wilderness Woman.” Crandall's Metropolitan Theater an- nounces for this week, beginning this afternoon, First National's picturiza- tion of Arthur Stringer's story of “The Wilderness Woman," featuring Aileen Pringle; Lowell Sherman, Ches- ter Conklin and Robert Cain, together with a short_firstrun comedy, the Metropolitan World Survey, and a specially agranged orchestral program under direction of Daniel Breeskin. The action of “The Wilderness Woman" leads from the Alaskan woods to the haunts of New York's fashionable rich. The story concerns an American prospector who sells his holdings to a Gotham millionaire for $1,000,000 cash. Intrigued by Alan Burkett's vivid .descriptions of the skyscrapers, subways and other modern wonders of the metropolis, the now wealthy poor man decides to take his daughter, Junle, to New York to see the sights, and she insists on taking her pet grizzly cub to the Biltmore as an honored guest. From this preliminary is derived a succes- sion of amusing and suspenseful episodes. Afleen Pringle in the title role is said to reveal surprising versatility and an unsuspected flair for comedy, while Lowell Sherman, instead of be- ing the villain, as usual, appears as the hero of the adroitly woven yarn. Henry Vibart and Burr McIntosh also are in the cast. The concert overture will comprise melody gems from the late Victor ’lx"l:fibert‘s operetta, “The Fortune eller.” PALACE—“The Road to Mandalay.” A thrilling mystery drama, “The Road to Mandalay,” the latest Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer production featuring Lon Chaney, will be shown at Loew's Palace Theater this week, beginning this afternoon. The cast includes Lois Moran, Owen Moore, Henry B. Walthall, Kamiyama Sojin, Rose Langdon and John George. “The Road to Mandalay” is Tod Browning’s production for Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer of the story by Browning and Herman J. Mankiewicz, laid in e Far East, the abode of mystery.” with Chaney pictured as a man who, evil and scarred by the world, achieves regeneration in a great dramatic moment. ‘There is a strong flavor of Joseph Conrad in the theme, and the settings and the denouement, it is claimed, will commend it to,screen fans every- where, The Charlie Chase comedy, the Word”; 'the Pathe ) ‘Topics of the Day and embellishment of the Palace Orchestra under Thomas J. Gannon are other attractions. RIALTO—“The Pleasure Buyers.” “The_ Pleasure Buyers,” starring Irene Rich, the photoplay attraction at the Rialto this week, is a mystery story adapted from Arthur Somers Roche's magazine serial. It is said to preserve the suspense of the original while adding to it an unexpected de- nouement that will surprise even those who have read the story. The case concerns the murder of Gene Cassenas, a gay society favorite, who is shot while sitting in his lux- urious home at a smart resort. The [he Road to Mandalay.” This afternoon and evening. This afternoon and evening. This afternoon and evening. e Jay Orchestra. This after- s Woman.” This afternoon and This aiternoon and evening. Players—"Connecticut Yankee at This evening. This afternoon and evening. for New.” This afternoon and | bullet has come through the window from the dark outside. Back of Cas- senas lies a career that has afforded justification for several murders, and suspicion concentrates upon half a dozen people. “The Pleasure Buyers” are a gay social set who flock a the wealthy Gene Cassenas at Palm Beach casino. Clive Brook plays the male lead and the supporting cast includes Gayne Whitman, June Marlowe, Charles Conklin, Don Alvarado, Edward Peil, Frank Campeau, Winter Hall, Frank Leigh and John Dillon. The presentation feature on the stage consists of a bathing girl revue, staged and directed by Mischa Guter- son and composed of local talent from the Gladys Wilbur studio, with a spe- cial uke number featuring Gilbert and Wimp. “The Opera Mirror" has been selected for the overture, and the In- ternational News will complete the il The selection of “Miss Washington” for the Atlantic City beauty pageant is also in progress. The competitors will appear in person each Thursday night and selections made by applause verdict from the audience. TIVOLI—"The Blind Goddess" Blue Jay Orchestra. “The Blind Goddess,” Paramount’s version of Arthur Train's story, will be the photoplay attractfon for the first two days of this week at Cran dall's Tivoll Theater, beginning this ternoon at 3 with Jack Holt, Ernest Torrence. er Ralston, Loutse Dresser, Ward Crane, Richard Tucker, Louls Payne. Charles Clary and Charles Lane in the leading roles. The added attraction, retained through out the week, will be the Biue Jay Orchestra from Johns Hopkins Uni- versity in Baltimore composed of 13 collegiates, who offer many novelties, both instrumental and vocal. They will be heard in two complete changes of program during the week. comedy will be Senett's “Trimmed in Gold.” Tuesday and Wednesday William Collier, jr., Ernest Torrence, Georgia Hale, Brandon Hurst, Joseph Dow- iing, Tom Wilson, Martha Mattox and Melbourne McDowell, in Paramount's “The Rainmaker,” based upon Gerald Beaumont's story. ‘Heavenbent,” to gether with Lupino Lane in ‘“Time Flies” and the Pathe Review. Thurs- day and Friday Richard Barthelmess' production of Richard Harding Davis' tale of Indlan fighting days, “Ran- son’s Folly,” with Dorothy Mackaill, Anders Randolf and Pat Hartigan, also “Helen and Warren” in “Too Many Relations.” Saturday, Tom Mix in “The Yankee Senor,” “Our Gang" in “Better Movies,” Screen Snapshots and “The Radio Detective,” No. 5. and Afleen Pringle, Lowell Sherman. Chester Conklin and Robert Cain head the cast of First National's version of Arthur Stringer’'s story, ““The Wilderness Woman,” to be seen at Crandall's Ambassador Theater the first three days of this week, begin- ning this afternoon, with supple- mentary attractions including an Aesop Fable, added shortreels and pipe organ music. ‘Wednesday and Thursday, Lillian Rich, Huntley Gordon and Vietor ‘Varconi in “Silken Shackles,” a drama of domestic infelicity, together with Charlle Chase in “Mama, Behave™ and added short reels; Friday, Producers’ “Bachelor Brides,” with Rod La Rocque, Elinor Fair and Julia Faye, augmented by Christie’s “Dancing Daddy” and the Pathe Review; Satur- day, Paramount's production of “The Rainmaker,” a story of dual regenera- tion, with Ernest Torrence and Wil- am Collier, jr., supplemented by an “Our Gang" comedy, Screen Snap- shots and chapter play. WARDMAN PARK—St. Patrick Play-, ers—“A Connecticut Yankee at . King Arthur’s Court.” St. Patrick Players, under the di- rection of the Rev. Francis J. Hurney, will stage their “Miniature Revue” at the Wardman Park Theater this week in conjunction with the Moving Pic- ture Gulld's first showing of a reissue of Mark Twain's comic masterplece, “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.” Performances will be given at 7 and 9 o'clock this evening and at these hours for the entire week. There will be a Saturday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Father Hurney will present Estelle Murray and Royal Foster in & new |§ " (Continued on Third Page)