Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 18, 1916, Page 19

NVB h AT = O ( OMAHA GIRL WHO HAS MADE HIT IN MOVIES. HELEN McMAHON, Playing a Leading Role In *A Young Man's Country.” “A Young Man's Country,” the photoplay promoted and produced by the World-Herald, will be shown at the Gayety today. This interesting and wholly Nebraska play is of un- usual interest to Omahans because of the action centering in this city. Built on a scenario which won the World- Herald prize in a competition, the play shows: A visit to some of Oma- ha's pretentious homes, a bird's-eye view of Sixteenth street by night, the editorial and press rooms of the World-Herald, a journey to Lincoln and scenes on the university campus, a panorama of Wesleyan university and scenes around Omaha, The play featufes Miss Pauline El- sasser and Miss Helen McMahon, two young women who were selected to play these roles after a contest. Other players are people known locally and selected for their several parts. %herc are some fifty scenes in Lincoln and about 150 scenes in Omaha. The pic- ture is in three parts, Miss Elsasser and Miss Mahon will be the ticket takers at the Gayety today. GAYETY PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL SCREEN BILL Manager Schlank of the Gayety has rovided an exceptional secreen bill or his patrons this coming week. World and Paramount features with the music by Huster's orchestra, pro- vide entertainment of a worthy char- acter, Beginnning today, a World feature, with “Alice Brady, is shown. It is called “La Vie De Boheme,” a title that does not suggest much, but the theme of the play is one of heart interest. Passionate, exuberant—a laugh, a thrill, a sob and Bohemian life is immortalized on the screen through the appealing artistry of Miss Brady. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the Famous Players present “Silks and Satins” with Marguerite Clark, In this picture Miss Clark has a wonderful opportunity and is not in he least disappointing at any stage of the play. THEDA BARA AS “CARMEN” ON DUNDEE BILL MONDAY Theda Bara Dundee theater Monday. The com- edies for the evening will be “Their Social Smash,” and “Good Night, Nurse.” The Dundeg theater man- agement is-catering to but exclusive and refined patronage and is trying out the plan of not running on Sun- days. Mr."Hartman says that this is an experiment and if it is successful he will continue running on this plan. ey, a in her famous role,, “Carmen,” will be presented at the | FLASH ~-PHOTO-PLAYS- FOR-OMAHA- | _-DEVOTEES- ——— . EMPRESS SCREEN NUMBERS GIVE INTERESTING PROMISE Starting today, the Empres offers a_ well-rounded photopla; bill. “Flames of Vengeance,” featuring Gertrude Robinson and Iva Shepard, a three-reel Gaumont drama, heads the bill. A society girl breaks her en- gagement with Deyne through foolish jealousy and out of pique becomes engaged to Linton, who sincerely loves her. On the day of her wedding Linton finds her with Deyne and casts her off and she marries Deyne. Twenty years later her daughter is employed in Linton's office. He in- tends to wreck vengeance on her, but at a crucial moment finds he loves her and proposes marriage. This brings about a meeting with the mother, who is now a widow, and a_reconciliation takes place. “Jerry’s Big Lark,” “Star of India,” the big number on the second half, is a story of a valua- ble diamond that is dug up by the slaves of a rajah of India. It is christened the “Star of India,” and is handed down through many genera- tions as an heirloom. It finally be- comes stolen and the pursuit of the thief and final return of the jewel forms a theme that has many exciting incidents, A pretty love story runs through the whole photoplay. STRONG PARAMOUNT BILL OFFERED AT THE HIPP Today and for the coming week the Hipp continues its policy of running paramount features in daily changes. In few picture theaters have such a large list of photoplay stars ap- peared in one week. Today Geraldine Farrar appears in a picturization of “Carmen,” not a burlesque, but the real thing. Monday, Lou Tellegren comes in “The Explorer,” a picturiza- tion of the story by William Somerset Maughan. Tuesday, Mary Pickford appears in a’ sweet little play, “The Girl of Yesterday.” Everybody re- members Blanche Sweet as she ap- eared in “The Ragamuffin” and will e iterested in seeing her again Wednesday. Pauline Frederick, one of the most beautiful of women, ap- f{elu Thursday in “Lydia Gilmore,” enry Arthur Jones' intense drama. Friday, little Marguerite Clark comes to the Hipp as “Helen of the North.” Donald Brian, America's foremost {u;veml‘e star, comes Saturday in “The oice in the Fog,” as tory of the seas by Harold McGrath. ATTRACTIVE PICTURE BILL AT THE STRAND THIS WEEK The Strand picture bill this week will be attractive to all classes of peo- ple, ‘because of the subjects of the various features that appear. Com- mencing today, the attraction is H. B. Warner, in “The Market of Vain Desire,” a stirring story of social life and problems. A Triangle production, the setting, the acting and the atmos- phere will be right. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day, Beatriz Michelena, who has been writing “Talks With Screen Struck Girls,” for The Bee for some time, will appear in Edgar Milton Royle’s well known drama, “The Unwritten Law.” The play lends itself beautifully to icturization and with Miss Miche- ena, a remarkable actres: the romise for these days is very good. eystone comedy accompanies the drama, Another interesting problem play will be rrelented Friday and Satur- day, when Stuart Holmes, Genevieve Hamper and Robert Mantell come to {+~= Strand in “The Spider and the Flys” INDIAN SPECTACLE AT BESSE THEATER TODAY “The Yaqui Cur,” an Indian spec- tacle featuring Robert Harron and | Lionel Barrymore, under the auspices of D. W. Griffith, is the principal feature at the Besse theater today. With this will be presented Helen Holmes in “The Spiked Switch” and Sis Hopkins in a Kalem comedy, “A Bdaby Grand;” also a Vitagraph com- edy. When the motion picture industry first came ‘into being and the shows began to appear in the larger towns, e novelty of seeing pictures that ac- tually “moved” was enough to draw a crowd. We used to make up our minds to go to a picture show, saunter slowly along ‘till we got immediate- ly in front of the ticket of- fice, ive a quick glance to right and left to 3 see if any ac- quaintance was in sight, and then dart into the theater, Inside we saw a drama, usually on the western order, with plenty of cow- boys and Indians, but little, if any, plot or story. Then there was the comedy—a clown fell over a barrel or tipped over. a baby buggy and the chase was on, Everybody laughed and everyone was satisfied. They had seen “moving pic- tures,” so there was nothing to go back to. The theater business did not in- crease, but on the other thand there was a very decided decrease, so the managers began to study the question, The producers also beg\m to study, and i a short time the specializce‘ program began to appear, Stories were told on the screen, the public liked them and demanded more, The producers then turned to the maga- zines for their clues. Specializing on Programs By J. E. KIRK, Manager Pathe Exchange, Omaha. These publications were printing continued stories. The reading public subscribed by the year, or bought the magazine every week or month at the newsstand in order to follow the story. _This idea was carried out in motion pictures and proved an immediate suc- cess. Today the serial story as told on the screen is more popular than ever. The program is completed by adding a picked comedy and a reel showirg; current events and news in which everyone is interested, and we have one of the best entertainments possible to secure. Then the producers began to buy the rights on certain well known books, such as Les Miserables and Quo Vadis. These were released as multiple reel productions and met in- stant favor with the public. Now the theater manager-can survey his com- munity and give the people just what they ask for. This is not as easy as it sounds, but his profits are in pro- portion to his ability to pick a pro- gram that will please his average au- dience. Good features, hu?luble comedies, beautiful scenics and interesting serial stories are made in abundance, but the poor ones are still more abundant. Then let us take our hats off to the theater manager, who is able by hard work and diplomacy to secure a pro- gram seven times a week which is pleasm&to his audience. Note: Next week we will page & stone, mansger of the THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: JUNE 18, 1916. diminutive size, has been one of the hits in musical productions in the last three years, has deserted the stage and signed a long-term contract with the Famous Players tq star in productions for the Paramount program. Miss Pennington is one of the most popular personalities in the theatrical world despite her small stature and extreme youth; she bubbles over with “HABIT OF HAPPINESS” TODAY AT THE ROHLFF Just imagine a picture in which the star scts out to make the world laugh —to drive dull care away, That is just what Douglas Fairbanks does in the “Habit of Happiness” ofierin1l at the Rohlff today. As you follow him through the slums of New York you'll feel your spirits rise with every foot of the film. For the balance of the week the fol- lowing is offered: Monday, “The Iron Claw,” and Hem_'ly B. V\yulthlll in “Rods of Wrath;” Tuesday, Lillian Walker in _“Green Stockings;” Wednesday, Jane Grey in “The Waifs;” Thursday, return showing of Wilfred Lucas in “Acquitted;” Fri- day, Vivian Martin in “A Modern Thelma,” and Saturday, Roscoe SUBURBAN TODAY AND MONDAY Carlyle Blackwell “Shadows .:)f Doubt.” “HAM_AND BUD,” Comedy. “VIM,” Comedy, " 24TH AND FORT 'ALAMO TODAY “PEG O’ THE RING” Elice Howell, in “The Great Smash.” 16TH AND NEW STAR {&4" SUNDAY JUNE 18TH Barbara Tenant and Howard Estérbraok ANN PENNINGTON, FAMOUS-PLAYERS-PARAMOUNT STAR. Ann Pennington, who, despite her |fun and enthusiasm, and is a natural | comedienne. She will undoubtedly re- peat in the silent drama successes which she scored on the stage. | POPULAR LEADING MAN PRES- ENT ON SCREEN TODAY. Dovglas Peishiunkr AT-TNE ROMLFPF HOUSE PETERS ON. BILL AT THE NEW STAR TODAY House Peters and Beatriz Miche- lena, the author of The Bee's “Talks to Screen-Struck Girls,” will be at the New Star theater today in “Mignon,” a five-reel drama of exceptional value, These popular players have lprelrcd for New Star patrons in “Salvation Nell, “Hand Peril,” and “The Closed Road.” of 16TH at GRAN BINNEY Today KITTY GORDON | VARIED PROGRAM ON THE SCREEN AT THE PRINCESS A large and interesting program will be booked for the Princess this week. Today Edna Maison will be featured in “Alids John Jones,” a two- | reel detective drama, a clever comedy entitled “Good Night, Nu Thomas Jefferson in a drama, Sea Lily,” and “Dark Suspicion,” | a farce comedy, will complete the pro- gram, The attraction for Monday will be “The Scorpion's Sting," a| modern society drama, and “"How Stars Are Made,” a comedy. X “FEAST OF LIFE” ON BILL AT THE OMAHA FOR TODAY | The Omaha offers Clara Kimball Young in “The Feast of Life’, today. The story has been reviewed in these columns and Bee readers are familiar | with it. It is an absorbing screen | narrative. The Omaha is the only | theater in Omaha that is operated en- MON THE COMFY THEATER Where Your Dime Works Overtimo. " That Colebrated English Actor, ARTHUR MAUDE “REVELATION” A _Five-Act_Mutusl Masterplece. ROE tirely by women, with the one excep- tion of the operator. Miss Bessic Neve, manager, is proving herself equal to the job, and is providing that neighborhood with an excellent as- sortment of photoplays. A VOGUE COMED “NATIONAL NUTS” YES—S8c and 10c—ALWAYS SHOW FROM 1 TO 11 P. M. “THE BUTTERFLY.” “Susie Snowflake” has been chosen ! for the vehicle for Miss Pennington's motion picture debut. This 1s the third time the Famous | Players have induced noted musical | stars to desert the stage for the| screen. The other two were Gaby Deslys and Hazel Dawn. (Fatty) Arbuckle in “His Wife's Mis- take;” also Keystone Players in “A Bathhouse Blunder.” SOUTH SIDE ORPHEUM PRESENTS “REVELATION” With Constance Crawley. AND “NATIONAL NUTS” of "t Submarine® ‘Wednasday. ALHAMBRA MONDAY CHARLIE = CHAPLIN “POLICE.” BI1ST AND D UND EE UNDERWOOD MONDAY, JUNE 18TH Thed: Bara “CARMEN.” “THEIR SOCIAL SMASH.” “GOOD NIGHT NURSE." FARNAM THE HOUSE OF FEATURES Presents ALICE BRADY 10— “TANGLED FATES” ALsSO LAFF JERKING COMEDY G AY With a Noted and Able Cast in A Social Photoplay of Unusual Theme, “SILKS AND SATINS” FRIDAY AND SATURDAY-—Daniel Frohman Presents ANN PEN Famous for her success “SUSIE SNOWFLAKE” A Photoplay of Stage and Village Life. ITS A FOLLOW IT “WHERE EVERYBODY GOES.” Werld and Paramount Pictures. UNEXCELLED MUSIC BY HUSTER'S SUPERB ORCHESTRA. TODAY AND MONDAY—Beautiful and Talented Actress, ALICE BRADY as “Mimi,” in Henri Murger’s Famous Story, “LA Y'Y BOHEME" TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURS.—Famous Players Presents MARGUERITE CLARK b 4 ET BOULEVARD THEATER 33d and Leavenworth, Tel. Harney 1806. Consisting of specially selected comedies ANNA LITTLE AND FRANK BORZAGE The More Beautiful Than Ever Dancing—Fine Hall and Music Free Concerts by Fairbrother’s Band Afternoon and Evenings No charge of admission to park Car fare from Round-trip tickets for children may Manawa cars at the rate of 15c each. “Her Maternal Right.” RUBE MILLER N — COMEDY, Coming Monday THEDA BARA “Eternal Sapho.” Five Shows Today, Starting at 2:30. SEVEN—BIG REELS—SEVEN and dramas, KOMIC KARTOON by Harry Palmer In the Western Romance, “JACK" “HEARTACHES" "A‘:?m: not least, MR. AND MRS. SIDNEY DREW In Their Latest Comedy. Monday at 7:30 and 9 p. m., MARY PICKFORD, in “RAGS.” Hold Your Picnic at . BEAUTIFUL MANAWA ATHING OATING OWLING Various Riding Devices High Class Motion Pictures Every Evening—Free Omaba for adults, 10e. purchi from conductors on § Cents KR"G PAR Car Fare EVERYBODY'S PLAYGROUND A Multitude of Attractions DANCING S<avine PREISMAN'’S ORCHESTRA Glant Coaster Carry-Us-All Fi TR%E v PICTURES JAeL., GROCERS' AND BUTCHERS' PICNIC—JUNE 22. w A NINGTON . before the footlights in E R i G GOOD IMPULSE, l6 D‘Pelkggg TO THE GAYETY @R = i momio See Best Pictures—Hear Huster's Orchestra. X D. 8704 T Summer Term Open. A Harps Rented to Students. M U s E Sundays Continuous Week Days, 1 to §5; TODAY and MONDAY TWO STARS IN A STORY FULL OF LIFE ano SNAP COMING ATTRACTIONS AND " THEATRE TONIGHT, Last Time The Powerful Drama of the Great War. Inside the Lines The Best War Play Since “Secret Service.” wier JUNE An Up-to-Date Comedy Drams of Today. NEXT SUNDAY “Sylvia Runs Away.” PRICES—Balcony, 10c, 28¢; Or- Saturday Matinees, 10c and 25c. EMPRESS Bargain Sh f the Town Continuous Vaudeville and Photoplays le an Today — First Half ‘eature Attraction Sam Curtis and His Golf Girls Big Musical Comedy. JOHN HIGGINS Champion Jumper of the World, PADEN AND REES Comedy, Singing and Talking KAYNER and BOSNER ot TS P E:hl Th sfield and Kid- Qver 100 Owaha Childran), and (e monnt Sisk oenTvenduviler e ™ 10c — Admission — 20c BROS. CHARLES FROHMAN, Presents MAUDE ADAMS In J. M. Barrie’s 4-Act Comedy, “THE LITTLE MINISTER” chestra, 38c, 50c; Thursday and|PRICES—2d Balcony, 50c; Balcony, 78c, $1.00, $1.50 & $2; Orchestra, $2.00. OMAHA'S BEST STOCK COMPANY Hubbard's Political Sensation, “THE BIG BOSS™ " WEEK OF JUNE 25TH T0 JULV T Omaha's Big Socisty Event, “MEG BURNS” NO ADVAN'& e 11 11P.M TllPM S Tues,, Wed,, Thurs.~*THE GREAT DIVIDE,” with House Peters and Ethel Clayton. Fri. and Sat.—"HERO OF SUBMARINE D-2,° Billie Burke in “GLORIA’S ROMANCE.” e e EIS 20-21 %5 y 2:30 ARUW 8:20 Whore the DIME Takes the plscs of the DOLLAR