The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-17
1T THE PICTURE HOUSES



Patrons Of the movie shows arc be-
ginning to appreciate the efforts Of the
management of the Iris theater in pro-
ouct1on of films Of the stars OF the
stage. This was manifest this week in
the Aim Caprice with Mary Pickford
playing the leading role. This Is the
play made famous by Mrs. Fiske with
her husband, Owen Moore.
Miss Pickford is but 20 years old but
is 8. star. David Belaaco has staged
productions with Miss Pickford in lead
ing roles and the little star is now
playing for the movie camera on the
Pacific coast while recuperating from
an operation for appendicitis. Her sal
ary Is $4,000 per year.
Caprice Is four reel drama staeeo
mid English surroundings. 1t was
shown at the Iris Tuesday for the nrs'
time and was so popular with the pa
irons Of the theater that Mr.. Montgom-
cry decided to continue the film TOT tne
remainder Of the week. thus showing II
continuously for four days. This MIN
has given explicit satisfaction. ana nas
in a way, caused the patrons to m
crease their confidence in the EFFORTS
of Manager Grady Montgomery.
Kinemacolor films will be staged at
the Iris Monday and Tuesday. Every
man. a three reel drama. will be the
feature film. This is famous oio
English morality play in marvellous put
natural colors. One reel OF educatlon4
film, The Orange, and reel OF OLD anu
new fashions also will be shown Finn
showing panoramic views Of Venice.
CAL, also will be shown.
The Aurora
The Pathe Weekly Of current events
will be on the program at the aurora
for Monday and Tuesday OF next
week. Three other reels VIII be on
the bill for the same two Gays.
Capture of David Dunno and Con-
science and Temptress. the former
Biograph and the latter a Vitograpn
drama, are said to be good films. Tne
program Is concluded with comedy,
Dina's Dress Reform. For Weones-
day and Thursday the theater VIII
have a three reel Lubin feature, me
Parasite. The character ieaos m III"
picture will be taken by Arthur John-
son ana Lottie Briscoe. fourth
reel. Peitro the Pianist, will complete
the midweek bill. For Friday and
SATURDAY. the feature will be a two
reel Kalem film, The Indians Blood.
A Pathe comedy, Uncle John to the
Rescue, and another good reel, as yet
unannounced. will complete the book
ing for the week.
Warren Kerrigan appears at the
Gem Monday and Tuesday in a two
reel feature, the Magic Skin. An Imp
comedy, Sam Slam EN-. Slammed,
and q drama, Them Old Letters, VIII
also be shown the first two days OF the
week. For Wednesday and Thursday,
Leah Baird and VIM. Shay appear IN
a two reel feature, Watch Dog or the
Deep. A Nestor drama, The Light
ming Bolt. and q western comedy,
Sims Strategy. complete the bill for
midweek. For Friday and Saturday
the management has booked a strong
drama, The Unsigned Agreement, q
two reel Gold Seal picture. There
will also be another drama and q
comedy on the program. Last night
and Saturday Of this week. a good
two reel drama, a comedy and a one
reel drama constitutes the program.
The Best.
The Movie Queen. an original fea-
ture in the pictures, will be the fea-
ture of the Best for Monday and Tues
day. This picture shows the inside OF
the lives Of the actors and actresses
and part Of it is laid in film manu-
and should prove to be novelty
among movie patrons Another film
will be shown on those two days. To-
night Helen Gardner Will appear In
Olga Treskoff, a three reel Russian
picture. The scene Is laid in Russia
and Siberia and the plot depicts the
troubles of the Inhabitants of those
regions. A one reel drama, The Half
Breeds Mercy and q comedy COM
pletes the program tonight.
The Empress.
The Awakening Of Snakevi1le, a two
reel Essanay western comedy, featur-
ing the famous A1kali Ike, will be
shown at the Empress tonight. This
comedy has several characters who
arc well known in movie life, especial
ly Ike and his side partner, Sophia
Clutts. This picture is grotesQuely
comical. By the Two Oak Trees and
Loves Desertion will conclude tho
program tonight. Good programs
have been booked for the coming
week.
The Crystal.
War Time Reformation Is the title
Of the two reel feature at the Crystal
tonight. This picture is strong
drama and is produced by the Gold
Seal company. Sims Last Trick, a
Frontier Universal film. completes the
program for today. For next week
tho Crystal has booked good reels for
every day, several Of them high class
features. The pictures OF the Crystal
change every other day.
Tho Cozy.
The Power Of Light. a strong drama,