The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-11
AT THE THEkTERS.

Rex Beach's great American ro-
nance, 1.-THE Spoilers. indicates that
fiction may have as high or higher
aim than fact, for in addition to tell
ing gripping and absorbing story, he
has reflected certain phases of clVll-
zation's advance that will never come
again. Undoubtedly this western
world has experienced the last of the
great gold rushes. These picturesque
and frenzied pilgrimages that COM
menced with the Spanish invasion
were continued with the Journeys of
the pioneers over the great plains and
the mountains of our west, IN the
days of 40; and concluded with the
toilsouie rush. to the''klopdike. or the
sailing over seas to the Arctic shores
of Nome These were. potential and
picturesque periods in the big advance
that made Conquest of the unknown
to crafty mems never ending thirst
for gold.
The Spoilers" will be presented in
Topeka for the second time at the
Hip theater for three days, starting
matinee today.
At the Novelty.
Nobody Home which is the at
traction at the Novelty for three days,
starting today, is said to be the most
original of any tabloid ever produced
by Boyle voolfolk. The second scene
| shows the interior Of a beauti II III
in plain view to the audience, three
downstairs and one upstairs Inc
many cOmical situations that can pe
staged in such a scene are unlimited
and the authors have taken full ad-
vantage of the opportunities. me
kitchen, parlor, reception nan ana
spare room upstairs are all utlllzed at
the same time to bring out the ludl-
crous situations. Among the features
in the show are the shadowgraph and
the burlesQue opera finale. The cast
is headed by Harry Z. shannon, re-
membered as the featured comedian
with The Tenderfoot" here last sea-
son.
Carlyle Blackwell at Orphcum.
For the mid-week change at the Or
pheum Carlyle Blackwell is the star
! in a five reel VIM. Brady release en-
titled. THE Last Chapter" The
story is an adoption of Richard Hard
ing Davis's novel, THE Unfinished
StOrv" and is a drama of love and
adventure A part of the film shows
scenes in the heart of Africa. Mr..
Carlyle has the support of an all-star
cast including Miss Edna Mayo, that
/ has won the unqualified endorsement
of the press throughout the entire
east. Mr.. Frank Langley of the West
Motor company is furnishing an edu-
cational reel to complete this fine bill
This reel shows the manufacture of
the great Studebaker car, from the
raw material to the finished product.
| The Pantages vaudeville for the last
half includes bonita, a merry little
soubrette, and the Federal Trio with
bunch of late songs Al the amateur
contest last night Smith Bros. and
Frank Browker won the prizes.
Iris Review.
Rule c. at the Iris last night and
tonight is a railroad story. The plot
, of the story deals with the prohibition
| troubles that have been facing many
! of the big systems of the country for
years.
The condition that existed on the L.
/ B. r. railway which is used in the
/ picture, does not have much connec-
/ ton with the Santa Fe shops in To-
peka Nevertheless, the portrayal of
| the railroad life in Rule G. is not
/ a bit exaggerated and in a convincing
and not effeminate manner breaches
+ the doctrine of prohibition.
The characters are well chosen.
Instead of giving the leads to the
matinee Idol sort of favorite, the
principals look the part of mechanics
and shop workmen. Not a single in
stance is the story overdrawn. 1t Is
thrilling and well worth seeing.
s. T