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) Opening Attractions in Washington Theaters (Continued from Page Twenty.) whose name was not given, did par- ticularly work; also the harpist. The string choir was very good. Metropolitan.—“The Rough Riders. Joining the procession of local m * houses in the ado ption of S: 3 for the the week’s pro- gram, th 1 is offering its initial pro ler the new sched- ule with int production, “The Ro as the featured attraction. a _colorful period of modern American history— the Spanish-Amer’»an W high rank with such pictures as Ironsides” and “The Big Parade, dram; howing periods of our coun- try in time of war. “The Rough Riders” deals with America’s gallant fight for the freedom of its island neighbor, Cuba, from the oppression of Spain. It , 10 the fever heat of patriotism, de- manding war, after the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor, The dominant character President Theodore Roosevelt is force fully injected into the story. “Tedd demanding preparedness and subse- quently celebrated vol- unteer cavalry contingent, known as “The Rough Riders,” which played so prominent a part in the defeat of the Spanish forces in Cuba The charge of “The Rough Riders,” a picturesoue group of fighting men, composed of toughest of cow- punchers, vagrants and a_spr g of dandies, up San Juan Hill spiring picture of p triotism hy sacrifice. _The tropical at of the Cuban drenched and feve reproduced. There is * story runn ough the lightfully N Charles Mack. It cerns two young men from the hisher strata of society, both rivals for the or of the same girl, W o enlist in * h Riders” and rm fea 3 irns to the fair lady again. ion to the fine work of the three principals, ther: much excel- lent acting by the supporting cast, which gives the a diversified . interest. There & parts, replete with mirth, ¢ by Noah Beery and George Bancroft. Also the work rank Hopper, as Theodore Roosevelt, is outstanding. Supplem attractions include news reel, F « excellent orchestral accompaniment of the feature film. RIALTO—"“A Gentleman of Paris.” Light, sophisticated comedy holds the audiences of the Rialto Theater this week under the title of ““A Gentle- man of P: with Adolph Menjou producing all of the sophistication aud most of the comedy. The story is strongly reminiscent of P. G. Wodehouse in his more exalted moments and bears out his usual theme of the devotion of an excellent and intelligent, valet to his master, devotion of a philandering ily intelligent master to his With Adolph Menjou as the philandering master, the play moves smoothly through some very good comedy until the valet discovers that his own wife has been going out with his master. Then the comedy ceases and the play settles down to give the wvalet his revenge. - In such a well acted picture as “A Gentleman of Paris,” it is pleasing to note that neither the comedy nor the pathos is overdrawr, and that there js neither too much of one nor the other in the story. The leading lady, Shirley O'ilara, is a screen discovery. On the stage the presentation is en- titled, “Three Little Maids in Dances That Are Differen The other adde attractions are ‘Model George,” a comedy, a musical novelty by Rox Rommell and the news reel. PALACE—“Running Wild.” Loe Palace Theater has for l';u attraction this week W. C. Field’s Paramount screen farce, ‘“‘Running Wild,” and, judging from the hilarity of the audience, the subhead of the y could well be “Laugh and the World Laughs With You.” Elmer Finch is the head of the Finch family, in name only. He has been married twice, and his second wife is constantly bemoaning the de- parture of her first husband to the other world. Her son, with “ma” as an ally, makes his stepfather's life miserable, Even a rabbit foot and a wishbone fail to bring Finch good Juck in his home or in his office. There is a board of directors’ meeting to consider his dismissal, and he is given just one more chance to make godd in his work. He is told to col- lect a bill which others have failed to _do. His first visit is unsuccessful, but as he leaves he finds a horseshoe, ich he throws over his shoulder, breaks a window and in the chase that follows he runs into the side en- trance of a theater and finds himself upon the stage. He becomes a victim of the magician’s hypnotic powers and is immediately “lionized.” He goes forth a changed man, collects the bill and convinces his household that he 18 *he head of the family. Mary Brian admirably takes the part of Finch's daughter, who is en- gaged to the son of her father's em- ployer. There is serious objection to the friendship of the two young peo- ple, but even an employer may change his mind if circumstances permit. There is an M- { news reel, and the stage features are a dancing en- semble, the De Marcos, and Rome and Dunn, two harmeny boys. The Palace Orchestra, under Don Felice, presents as an overture selections from “The Chocolate oldier,” which hus lost none of its popular COLUMBIA—“Beau Geste.” “Beau Geste,” the tale of self-sac- rificing brother love which sent three ANDIRONS FIREPLACE GOODS Fries, Beall & Sharp 734-736 10th St. N.W. icture, de- Astor, mmett QUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION That is the joyful ery of thousands since Dr. Edwards produced Olive Tablets, the sub- stitute for calomel. Dr. Edwards, a practicing phy- sician for 20 years and calomel’s old-time enemy, discovered the Saturday | hows a nation aroused | of the late| young gallants into the French for- eign legion, is pictured for the second week at Loew’s Columbia Theater. Rarely has there been a story which | gripped the universal imagination as | forcefully as did this novel of ad- venture and sacrifice, and the spirit of the work has been graphically translated to the silver sheet. The sandy wastes of the Sahara are spread as a background center of this abyssmal loneliness and intoler- able heat, the flag of a French fort, Zinderneuf, gives promise of life that proves not to exist. Thus is the stage set for the strange adventures which follow. Intensely dramatic is the discovery of Zinderneuf, guarded by its army of dead, speaking eloquently of a desperate ruse which had saved the outpost from capture by desert bandits. The story is too well known to re- quire retelling. Excellent characteri- zation has brought it all vividly be- fore the eyes, especially in the inter- pretation of the roles of Sergt. Le Jaune and the three Geste brothers. Ronald Coleman, in the title role, plays his part with the “beautiful gesture” so finely drawn by the au- thor as the characteristic trait of the elder Geste brother. Neil Hamilton and Ralph Forbes give excellent ac- count of themselves as Digby and John Geste, respectively. Alice Joyce and Mary Brian add the feminine touch, the former in the role of Lady Brandon, and the latter as the sweet- heart of the younger Geste, the only survivor of the African service. M. G. M. news features and a pleasing orchestral overture are in- cluded as additional features. LITTLE THEATER—“A Doll's House. Nazimova and Alan Hale feature the Theater Guild program this week THE EVENING oo Press Publhing Co. (New York Warkd) 1927.% By WEBSTER WHEW! | DIONJ- THIMIK HE EVER- WOULD GET OFF My CoaT! ML BETI MISS My TRAIN Mow! @ (mfit/ at the Little Theater in “A Doll's House.” The picture, based on the right of a wife to leave her husband to preserve her own individuality, created wide comment since its a pearance on the screen. The scenario was adapted from the work of Henrik Ibsen, and Nazimova as Nora Hehner has achieved one of her outstanding screen successes. CaughthoId at Noon; Sang that Night! Trust a professional singer to know what to do for a cold! Give him five hours, and he can knock out a cold that would have prevented his sin, Nora Helmer, the doll wife of a struggling bank employe, spends most of the years of her early married life simply as an object of amusement for her husband, but without his knowl- edge has played the part of a real wife and helpmate in a transaction that virtually saved her mate's life. In performing this service she gets her self involved in difficulties that St to a Colad ing one note. The secret of going a whole season without a serious cold is something everybody ought to know. A simple compound does it, and it is obtainable in tablets. Just one will stop a cold with the first sniffle; several will break up a cold that's even reached the stage of grippe! Pape’s Cold Compound costs but 35¢c at any drug stor STAR, WASHTNGTON. ». o threaten ruin to the bank worker as he climbs to an executive post. Here the star is given ample opportunity for the dramatic acting which has made her famous. The picture is interesting, and one of the best things that can be said about it is the fact that it offers something different, something that draws close attention and leaves a definite and constructive thought for the modern to pond Nigel de Bru- tier and Phillippe de Lacy give splen- did support to mova and Hale, A short feature, * aews reel and an omplete the week AMBASSADOR—"The Rough Riders “The Rough Riders,” noted Para- mount production, is on view at Cran dall's Ambassador Theater the first s of this week. George | croft, Mary Astor and head an extraordinary cast E ing shown also at Crandall's Metro politan Theater, TIVOLI—"The Cat B andall's Tivoli Theater the fir days of this week offers the ex- eiting film version of “The Cat 'he Elegy,” a animated cartoon bill thrill dramas. 1t was originally duced by Kilbourn Gordon, fori local newspaper man, but the cam low price. ciate their real worth. 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