Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 28, 1915, Page 19

B - Lillian Gisk /n *Birth of 2 Nation™ At the Brandeis HE slave trade in America, slavery as it existed prior to the war, and the progress the colored people made after the war is also exemplified in The Birth of a sadun, D W. Griffith's pictorial and musical elab- oration of Thomas Dixon's “The Clans- man” and “The Leopard's Spots,”” which is now playing at the Brandeis theater. This phase of political conditions is traced strikingly from the importation of the first slaves to the troubles that grew out of their freedom and auent enfranchisement and the subse- quent tribulations of the south under carpetbag rule. As a ot prologus to the drama, the arrival of the first “‘cargo” of slavi is presented with his- torlc fidelity. From this the changes to ante-bellum days, depicting the conditions of the negroes in the south at that time. Then comes the turmoil of war, and, finally, the rule of black over white, with a mulatto lleutenant governor in the capital of South Carolina and the Ku riding through the country-side to rescue their women and preserve their tradi- tions. Music lovers are as pleased with this presentation as they would be over a production of grand opera, as its score of martial music, patriotic airs and folk songs 1s played by a symphony orchestra, which greatly enhances the emotional power of the splendid work conse- sort scene Beginning today for four days the of- fering at the Boyd will be tne five-part photo play, ‘“The Cave Man,” with that celebrated star, ‘Robert Edeson. “The Cave Man" is novfl because it is real The story opens like the flash of a gun and has a modern and cloquent appeal. Haullck Smagg (Mr. Robert Edeson) is a coal heaver. He is unkempt, slovenly and almost boyish in mentality. Mis- chief, played by Fay Wallace, is a so- clety beauty who craves excitement., Fate throws these two together, and the story as it i developed is full of thrills, sus- pense and action “Sflver Threads Among the Gold,” a six-reel photo play, in which Richard Jose {s featured, comes to the Boyd for the last half of the week, beginning Thurs- day. This is the photo play that opened Madison Square Garden in New York, the largest picture house in the world, The story is woven around the sweetest of old songs. The theme of the picture is as fine and vivid as the which it gets its name. Continuous showings from 1 to ilp. m. pimsme The Pathe News which will be shown at the Strand today and Monday will contain Kansas foot ball played at Lawrence, 13th. The feature offered today is Turn of the Road,” a wonderful Vita- graph production of the trials and tri: bulations of & young married couple and has been exceptionally well produced and will please each and every person who sees it. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Wm. Farnum will be seen in a thrill- ing mystery story, ‘“The Wonderful Ad- game which was Kans., November ““The venture.” Mr. Farnum s too well known | to Omaha ploture goers to need any introduction and this photo-drama is said to allow him great scope to demonstrate his wonderful versatality. Fridey and Saturday a great study of New York bohemia, entitled ‘“Her Reck- dning,” and featuring Emmy Whalen. This picture is sald to be one of the Klux Klan | song. from scenes of the late Nebraska- | Fay Wallace with Robl Edeson Aé Boyds most expeneive ever produced, reproduc ing one of New York's most famous abarets and Miss Whalen is seen to ex- ceptionally good advantage. As fs usual the Strand orchestra will render a most pleasing musical program. il Beginning today w..n an astounding | drama of dual personality, filling in the | middle portion of the week with riotous | high class comedy by Victor Moore, and | ending the week with Dustin Farnum, |one of America’s most popular actors, the Hipp is offering attractions of de- cided importance and merit Dustin Farnum, supported by pretty Winifred Kingston, appears in the title | role of Booth Tarkington's great story, ‘The Gentleman from Indiana,” It depicts the hero first as a college foot ball star, angd then as a coun‘ry editor, who breaks up a corrupt political machine and fights the night working gang of toughs, called Whitecaps, that did the “dirty work™ of the “boss’’ A delightful ro- mance and many thrills and climactio episodes are included in the action. The feature is the first Paramount release made by the big new producing com- pany, the Pallas pictures corporation. Since Victor Moore quit his successful musical comedy career ang created the famous screen character, Chimmie Fad- den, movie fans have been waiting for his second appearance in that role. As “Chimmie Fadden Out West,”" to be shown at the Hiop Tuesday and Wednes- day, the popular player scores a big hit with his funny Bowery character turned California prospector. With the assistance of ““Ramona,” the Lasky studio burro, much screaming comedy is produced For today and Monday Rock- well in “Body and Soul” will be the at traction. It depicts the remarkable ad- ventures of a young society woman while suffering from amnesa, or loss of mem ory. Florence Liberty afi& Union, Is Message of the Birth of a Nation ‘The Birth of a Natio which, with its superb and inspiring musical setting, rendered complete by a symphony or- chestra of a score of musicians, its be- wildering sound and light and color effects, is still drawing crowded houses at the Brandeis theater, There are twelve reels of vivid, re- alistic spectacles which tell the story of a double romance, which explains the attitude of the north and the de- fense of the stubborn south over the slave issue, and which carries one through scenes of the long, cruel war, its message to the world being ‘‘Liberty and union, one and inseparable,” The magic film reveals the Interiors of northern and southern homes. One sees vast armies mustered to march away to war. In a twinkling the scene changes and the sun shines brightly on a snowy cottonfleld in the south, with scores of negroes of all ages plucking the, white blossoms. Festive little pi- ceninies caper about, and at nightfall in cabin quarters singing and dancing Rohlff’s Beautiful New Theater on Leavenworth Street to Open Today When the Rohiff, the new motion Jicture theater at Twenty-sixth and Leav- eaworth streets, shall have been opened on Thanksgiving day, this busy thorough- will blaze forth in new light and and Henry Rohlff will have realized fare a dream he had two years ago. He 1d he owned a beautiful picture or, with many resplendant lights in ront and his name over the rn- ce. His dream has come true The structure has been fashioned by cxpert workmen in theater construction, ke name appears over the main entrance d %00 lights will shine in a blaze of making this part of Leavenworth street a veritable white way e Rohlff was designed after the best riodels in modern motion picture theate Every feature and appointment was thought out with a view of comfort and safety to patrons torium of the theater feet, with a sloping floor of sufficien pitch to obviate necessity of som tyndants having to strain their ec the plctures. Th the most approved t wit Aicts drawing in fresh air at and other ducts constantly the impure air created in any place many people are assembled iasures pure air at all times The seating capacity is W, Flory affording he andi measures 3)x1%0 necks to of four al the roo throwing ventilation is wh re his systom the seats Leing roomy and of a new pattern, per mitting those In the seats to, witness the Lictures in sblid comfort. The {lluminations in front of the thea- ter will mark the beginning of g new clectrical era on Leavenworth street. The Rohlff will fairly scintillate in a blaze of glory. The main construction of the Lullding was made of concrete and white- veneered brick, and the interior finish ie of old rose color scheme. The celling lights are of the basket type, shedding a eoft light from obscure lamps. Rear and ide exits and other safety-first provisions meke the theater absolutely safe, al though it is a fireproof building to start witt Mr. Rohlff has been in business in the same location on Leavenworth street for twenty-six years and is the oldest mer- chant on this street. He says he knows Leavenworth street is destined to be- come a great thoroughfare, and it was his ambition to own the finest motion pleture theater on the street. The theater is located in the center of & thickly populs i ection and will open upder auspicious clrcumstances. A. A. Watt has taken 'a lease of the theater and announces he will present the best feature films en the market. He | (Contnued oo Page Eight—Col. Threey b RS, 7o Dustin Farnum and Winifred Hingston — Atthe Wipp W Farnum - 4 e Strand are indulged in by the slaves. Bondage | is visualized with its sorrows and its | Joys. As the war progresses great battles are fought, and the thrilling action from rifle fire to cavairy clashes and ar- tillery duels is depicted in pictorial form as true to life as it is possible for the human agency to simulate. Peace is examplified in a brilliantly impressive pageant, and the pictorial story continues with the fortunes of the reunited lovers and the trouble experi- enced in the south over the abuse of political power vested in the emancipated negroés. Mob violence and outlawry are depicted, followed by spectacular views of the Ku Klux Klansmen, who or- | ganized secretly to control the negroes through their superstitious fears. The Klansmen were fearless night riders, tand they wore white shrouds. vengeance were perpetrated under cover of darkness, and the pletures show clearly why such extreme measures were necessary for the continuance of law and order. In point of Interest the Klansmen spectacles rival the war as-| pects of the graphic photoplay [MRS. FOOTE ANNOUNCES DATE FOR BIBLE CLASS | Mrs. D. A. Foote, leader of the nelgh- !bnrhuod Bible classes, will conduct the | class for leaders in the Young Women's | Christian association auditorfum on Mon- day, November 2, at 2 p. m VIOLINS Complete outfits, oonlin— ing of Violin, Case, Bow, Rosin, Etc.— $6, 88, $10, $12 $15, $18 ard up UKULELE M. Nunes & Sons. The only geraine Hawai.- ian Ukulele— $10, $12.50 and $15 ROLLS— 75¢, $1, $1.50, $2 AGS— $2, $2.50, $3, .50, $4, $4.50 $5. $6, $7 and $8 CORNETS, $16 and up. Bugles, $4. $5 and $6 Clarinets, $12 and up Mandolins, 6 and up Harmonicas, 5¢ and up Accordions, $6 and up Drums and Drummers’ Supplies A.Hospe Co, 1513-15 Douglas St, Acts of | the | OUR BUSI- NESS THE FIRST | WEEK--- THEY ALL TOLD THEIR FRIENDS OUR BUSI- NESS ST WEEK THEIR FRIENDS CAME | AND | TOLD | | | THEATER BIG WEEK D. W. Griffith’ MAMMOTH SPECTACLE BEGINS TODAY Who Said ' Omaha Wasn't oTHERS | SOMe Show Town? WHAT | 25¢, 50c, WE EXPECT THIS WEEK | ‘“THE BIRTH OF A NA TION'' will never be presented in any but the highest class The- aters, and at prices ocustomarily charged in such play houses, Daily Matinees 2:15-- 75¢, $1.00 Every Evening -8:15- 50c¢, 75c¢, $1, $1.50 A Few at $2.00 YOU CAN'T AFFORD 10 MISS IT ASK ANYBODY NOTE: e o