The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-27

"Not My Sister,"

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A Triangle-Ince production featur-
ing Bessie Barriscale and William
Desmond.
Grace Tyler, a pretty girl reared
in an atmosphere of refinement, be-
comes an artists model when she
suddenly learns that her mother and
sister are dependent upon her. She
is employed by Michael Arnold. a
sculptor, who longs to possess the girl
and eventually does so only to throw
her temporarily out of his life a
short time later.
In the years that pass the secret
remains hidden. Grace marries John
Marshall, man she loves and who
loves her. The time comes, how
ever. when Arnold. now a successful
sculptor, with worldwide reputation,
comes into her life again This time
he wants her sister Ruth to pose
for him. Grace. while she dare not
state her reason. is firmly opposed
to this. When Ruth insists on ac-
cepting the honor Grace accompanies
her as chaperon. Her husband mis-
takes her anxiety to accompany her
sister
The play reaches it's climax when
Marshall. bursting into Arnold's
studio. finds the sculptor dead and
his wife standing over the body with
a knife in her hand. Marshall is
tried for the crime and only after
the trial is well advanced does Grace
tell her story. But the secret of her
earlier life remains hidden.
Sweet Kitty Bcllairs'
A David BeIasco-Jesse Lasky pro-
duction, in which Mae Murray plays
the title role.
This play is said effectively to re-
flute the theory that costume produc-
lions are unsuited for present day
audiences. Excellent direction and
splendid costuming added to an in
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usual photoplay.
The plot which is somewhat remi-
niscent and complicated, neverthe-
less is developed with force and
clearness. Mae Murray in the delight
full role of Kitty is beautiful, grace
full and vivacious.
PasquaIe.
Morosco-P Paramount release with
George Beban in the title role
A story, beautiful in its sim plicity.
Pasouale, honest, Woodworking italian
loves Margarita and Columbia, his old
horse that drags the fruit cart. When
Pasquale believes that the savings
from his little grocery business are
large to warrant it, he
asks Margarita to become his wife
But while Pasquale has been patiently
waiting for the time when he could
care for Margarita, she became en-
ga ged to Charlie Larkin and marries
him. So Pasquale turns over to Char
lie, his little grocery. and returns to
Italy to join his country's army.
interviewer with the direct simple
plot is a secondary and rather melo-
dramatic one This involves Charlie
who treats Margarita and Columbo
Later Pasquale returns and
events develop that closes the play as
happily as it opened.
Supporting George Beban is an ex-
ceIent cast with Helen Eddy standing
out prominently.
The Ne'er Do We'll"
Spectacular perturbation of Rex
Beach's we'll known novel. Produced
by the Selig Polyscope company, and
features Kathlyn Williams.
Following a football victory. Kirk
Anthony. a college graduate and foot
ball player, and several friends start
out to celebrate. Late that night he
finds himself on shipboard and when
he awakens he is without money and
without baggage. During the voyage,
Stephen Cortland, whom he soon
comes to admire The woman is a
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fluence.
While hunting one day, Kirk meets
a Spanish girl. known only as "Chi-
quita'' He falls desperately in love
with her and tries vainly to discover
her identity. The story of his making
good, of the winning of Chiquita de-
spite the Contemplating of Mrs.
Cortland. of the clearing of his name,
and the final decisive Intervention in
Panamanian affairs of old Darwin K
Anthony is strongly engrossing and
varied by many richly humorous cpl
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