The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-07
At THE THEATERS.
At the Grand.

Fine Feathers which comes to the
Grand Saturday. matinee and night, is
built upon the premise that graft IL
futile as means to happiness. no
matter how much luxury it brings at
the moment. The story of young
couple, living in Staten Island, paying
for a bungalow in the installment
plan. on a salary of $25 week. is deep
ened into tragedy when college friend,
now become wealthy as contractor.
offers bonus Of $4,000 if the husband
will pass upon an inferior grade of
cement. In the building Of dam After
rebuking his friend, the husband is
finally persuaded by his wife, who be-
l1eves in the scheme, her belief. how
ever, being superinduced by the
thoughts of the luxury it will bring.
From this point the author depicted
graphically what we have always
known: LAS We SOW, SO shall We reap"
At the Hip.
Only few years ago motion pictures
were considered curiosity, those who
attended exhibitions did so purify be-
cause they were curious, the great
American amusement loving public sig
nified their willingness to become low
ers of the silent drama. The industry
has. therefore, passed from an expert
mental and curious stage to one Of
permanency. 1t has reached stage
world primarily because the public de-
manded this class of amusement. Sec
Ondly because such men as w. N. Selig.
who pioneered this business, was far
sighted enough to see that the public
wanted pastime that would furnish
an evenings entertainment and supply
that thrill that everyone whether they
be Americans or foreigners desire.
Thus. Mr.. Selig ventured the task Of
filming Rex Beachs wonderful novel.
THE Spoilers" To complete this pro-
duction. Mr.. Selig disregarded all
thought of expense. William Farnum
was engaged to portray the character
of the red blooded venturesome Ameri-
can; he supplied a cast of wonderful film
performers to complete a perfect pic
ture. Kathlyn Williams portrays the
hardened woman of the north. Cherry
Malotte. Miss Bessie Eyton's concep-
ton of the pure, sweet, innocent Ameri-
can girl Is vivacious and charming,
and carried at all times the heartfelt
sympathy of her audience. THE Spoil
ers'' will be shown at the Hip theater
for the last times today, tomorrow and
Saturday. and those who fail to avail
themselves of this opportunity will
miss seeing really and truly great
picture.
| When one comes to realize that they
can see and digest complete novel In
two hours and fifteen minutes, you will
realize why the picture industry has
grown by leaps and bounds in the past
six or seven years. This picture IL
shown at prices within everyone's
reach.
At the Novelty.
Hal johnson, whose work during the
past season in Look Who's Here has
placed him in a class by himself among
female impersOnatOrs, is one OF thu
cleverest comedians in his line now be
fore the American theater-going pub
lie. He is a natural comedian, a grace
full dancer. and dresses the part will
perfection that wins the admiration O
the feminine part of his audience.
Mr. johnson will be seen in the sta
role in Halton PowelHs big musfca
comedy production 1.-The Little Modesto
at the Novelty for three days com
mencing today.
At the Iris.
Today and tonight closes the en-
gaxement of Mary Pickford as "Cin
derella," and Bray's latest cartoon a
the Iris. In the exquisitely fancifu
fairy-tale, Cinderella" Mary Pick
ford portrays the pathetic but be
witching little cinder-girl who was q
last rewarded for her virtue and pa
thence by a splendid triumph over he
naughty sisters and unkind stepmoth
err. and crowned princess. and sover
eign of her true-love's heart. Thi
new version of cinderella" is a de
lishtful blend OF comedy and pathos
and provides a consummately artist