Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-17

| DART MCSutCneOn works, is expect
ed to surpass in popular appeal the
other, which is now in its tenth sea-
son and is being played by half a
dozen companies.
Cinema-opera, the latest sensation,
as exemplifed by Clune's cinema
spectacle Ramona" will begin its
last week at the Brandeis theater to-
day and will bring its engagement to
a close on Saturday, September "a.
Nothing like this combination of
picture, stage production and music
has previously been seen and its COM
quest of Omaha theatergoers was
complete. 1t is new, novel and unique
treatment that cannot fail to have a
tremendous effect upon future photo,
plays. For the first time Helen Hunt
Jackson's well beloved novel has been
successfully put in dramatic form. II
embodies all the naturalness and
charm, the simplicity and pathos of
the lives Of the lovable people of Cali
fornia of old. The singing arraign-
ment of the despoiling OF the Mission
Indians is even more forceful in the
play than in the book. The realism
is softened by the poetic treatment
of the theme and the exquisite beauty
of the, photoplay. but it is none the
,ess forceful on that account. Mrs.
Jackson's book was followed faithful
ly by Donald Crisp and the result
was that he transferred Ramona" to
the screen, living, breathing thing
Of infinite delicacy, beauty and charm.
Naturalness and humanness are the
outstanding features of this wonder
full creation.
Music, settings, direction, photo
play and superb acting blend into
harmonious whole that makes IRA
mona the triumph of modern times.
Titles are often misleading, and
Ninety in the Shade" which is the
title of the entertainment which is
'eing produced all this week at the
popular Gayety by "A New York
IirP company is one of the instances.
4 burlesque book never gave its CO.
nedians more to do, and Harry Bent
ey, Clare Evans and Irving Sands
airly revel in the opportunity they
lave been given. Laughs come so
'ften and are so hearty that the show
deserves that much abused appelation
= laughing show" The whole pro-
uction has been put on in the credit
Bile manner always typical of the
wner, Peter S. Clark, and all along
he circuit it has been drawing large :
audiences, which increase in size as
he week advances, which must be
ccepted as proof of the shows
'orth. Mile. Babette, Frances TAFT
'otsford and Sylvia Brody interpret
he feminine roles. The musical pro-
ram is rich in quality and there are
audeville specialties and scenic nov
tiles galore. Today's matinee starts
{ 5 o'clock Beginning tomorrow
mere will be a ladies' matinee daily
Il week.
Arizona proved to be happy Sc
,ction as an opening play for the
ew stock company at the Krug thea
r last night. The Williams Select
layers established their fitness in
Ills class Of plays. For the week of
eptember 24-30 the Williams Select
layers will present E. E. Roses
lay, The Rosary" Week of Octo-
er ~ (Ak-Sar-Ben week., Fredcr-
X Thompson's play. Polly of the
ireus; week October s, The Fatal
Iedding." and week of October IS,
Tho Call of the Heart" Seats for
] OF the above performances and
Tiers to be announced later may be
REQUIRED one week in advance at the
Ok office.
Permaln, the wizard Of the concer.
ma, who can get as much music
1t OF this dimlnutlve instrument as
ordinary organ player and pre-
nts selections ranging from grand
'era to popular ballads and ragtime
eddleys, opens his engagement at
g Empress today for the first four
Iys OF tho week, Who Is Who" is
e play presented at the Empress for
Q firt time today and Charles A.