The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-28
At THE MOVIES.
The Iris,


The film. "A Daughter of the Hills,
which is being shown today at the
Iris fulfills all former advance notices.
1t Is shown in three parts and portrays
all the innocence OF the mountain
lassie as she herds the hocks OF her
father, meeting Sergius the gladiator
and subsequent marriage. Laura Saw
yer as the mountain girl is supported
by a good company and the dlm pro-
duced general satisfaction. Biblical
history is recalled in that part which
depicts the Apostle Paul chained to
Roman prisoner; Nero. king Of Rome,
debating Roman pastimes to his own
satisfaction. This film is produced ON
the stage under the direction Of DAN
iel Frohman.
macolor film will be shown Monday and
Tuesday. These films are "WatchdogS
Of the World.'' Royal Progress of the
City, London The Day Before the
Coronation The Coronation Cere-
mony'' and "A Narrow Escape" q
will be equal to all other Kinemacolor
programs which have been shown in
the past.
The greatest nlm ever shown at the
Iris Will be run four days next week.
beginning Wednesday. This film. "A
Lady OF Quality" il a five part subject
with Miss Cecilia LOTUS in the leading
role. The film has proven to be one OF
the greatest successes ever produced N
the Famous Player series. This also
is the first film in which Miss LOTUS
ever appeared before the movie camera.
An interesting story il portrayed in
which there is a tragedy as well az
comedy which is sure to meet with the
approval of the public. Miss LOTUS Is
assisted in this production by House
Peters, as the Duke Of Osmonde, Hal
Clarendon, q pleasure loving LODdoner,
Dave Wall. Geraldine O'Brien. Alex
ander and Roy Pilser.
The Best.
THE Cricket on the HEARTH" by
Charles Dickens, is being reproduced
in a two-reel American movie" at
the Best theater today. This picture
is one that naturally appeals to all
lovers Of Dickens. 1t is an unusually
elaborate production Another pic
ture being shown at this theater is a
Majestic love story, THE Jerk. In
this picture Jessalyn Van Trump and
Ernest Joy figure. A good program
is scheduled for the first OF the week.
The programs are now being changed
Mondays, Tuesdays. Thursdays and
Saturdays.
A society drama Of unusual inter-
est Is being presented at the Cozy the
ater In two reels 1t is called The
Dancer" Miss Marguerite Snow and
James Cruze, the well known motion
picture stars, take the leading parts.
1t is a tale OF modern life full OF
heart thrills and romance. 1t is a
human interest story of merit. Pat
Plannagan's Family is a Reliance Of
| fering being shown. Another "Mu-
tual Girl picture will be presented at
! this theater next week. This week
Chapter No. in the series was shown
at the Best theater, due to the fact
! that the big Battle of Waterloo fea-
4 f1r
The Empress.
| "Ail for Her Sake an Edison drama in
Monday and Tuesday. This will be fol-
Three, % and r. Biosraph @ drama. For Her
; Vitagraph comedy, Fatty on the Job. !"
ture. Her Old Picture" viii also be
Sf
Palm, thee Banana and Cocoanut Indus
| For Friday and Saturday. there win be
a special nye-reel feature. Through Fire
full drama and one which is expected to
prove popular.
(--dwin August appears Monday and
Tuesday at the Gem in a strong Irish reel.
Lois Weber in ''Woman's Burden" and
| ..Votes for Men," q two-reel Victor COM
take place about fifty years from now and
is one of the best mock suffrage films
ever produced. There is . possibility,
| argues the management of the Gem. that
| Votes for Men, may become a war cry
Of man in q few years
v For Wednesday and Thursday, William
Shay and Leah Baird appear in q three
feel feature. Price Of sacrilege." Slim.
one OF the best known comedians. Appeaxs
eg in when he Joins the army. For Fri
SGSrth. SaS an' s t"oo1esi Eessir Win & ssres9: "a 3:
Tenant and o. A. C. Lund leading. Bob
Leonard appears In q comedy.
i The Crystal
Che feature attraction at this house for