The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-07

Ave languages, Including that OF her
native landi Foster Ball and Ford
West; the Moscogni brothers; Heras
and Preston Offering "A very fast ana
recitals and the Pathe News Pictorial.
Loew's Columbia: Films. i
Geraldine Farrar in ''Maria Rosa"
ERALDINE. FARRAR will be
seen in her third fim at Loew's
IL Columbia today. Monday. Tues
day and wednesday. in Maria
Rosa founded on the stage play Of the
same name, by Guido Marburg and Wal
lace Fitzpatrick. This picture 10 said by
those who have seen II to be better than
either OF Miss Farrar's former successes,
Carmen and Temptation"
Maria Rosa" tells the absorbing story
Of a young Spanish peasant girl for
contest. One OF the youths. Ramon. IL
of a Jealous nature, and not liked by
Maria Rosa. The other Andres, Is her
favorite: These roles will be played re-
Wallace Reid. Ramon manages to get
rid Of Andres by having him falsely ac-
cused Of a crime for which he Ii SEN
fenced to prison. Believing Andres dead
Maria Rosa, after much persuasion. nm
ally concents to marry Ramon. On the
wedding day Andres returns and the
whole plot Is revealed to Maria.
Thursday. Friday. and Saturday. SEES
sus Hayakawa. the eminent Japanese
actor. who created n sensation in The
Cheat" will be seen in Allen Souls.
a play written especially for him by
Hector Turnbull A splendid Lasky-All
Star cast will appear In support OF Mr.
nayakawa. including Tsuru Aoki. a
charming japanese girl.
Gayety: Burlesque. Billy
Watson's Beef Trust.
~ LILY WATSON with his far
~ famed Beef Trust Burlesqucrs
makes his final appearance at
the Gayety Theater this week.
for at the conclusion of this season. this
popular comedian. who is financially In
dependent. will retire from the stage to
give his attention to his various theatre
cal and other business enterprises.
In response to many requests along
the circuit he is presenting during his
farewell tour his greatest and most
Alley" and 1.-THE Lucky Girl" which
have become classics OF the burlesque
Mr.. Watson Is supported by q strong
bard. Kathryn Pearl. Lew Reynolds.
Billy Swan, Jean Leighton. Margaret
Newell and Annette Walker. The
chorus. from the proportions Of which
posed OF twenty girls. Each Is well be-
yond the weight Of $50 pounds. which
for his company. v
Lyceum: Burlesque. "The
Girls Behind the Counter"
|" wo burlesques and an attractive
olio comprise the attractions
| O.. -
the Lyceum. THE Girls Behind
the Counter Is the title Of the first
burlesque. It is a travesty on every
day life in a great department store.
AS detectives In search of shoplifters.
Matt KoIb and Harry Rogers shoulder
most of tho comedy. but they are ably
assisted by Evelyn Price. Hazel Grant
! and Kitty Warren and a chorus or
twenty girls. The second burlesque
has been named Tho Isle Of Nowhere"
ship-wrecked sailors. who are. east
ashore on the mythical island of NO
where" Pleasing specialties have been
arranged for the olio. among which Is
an exposition OF classic and Oriental
dances by Mile. La Grace. a celebrated
danseuse. The runway. extending
from the stage. down into the audi
ence. will continue to be a feature.
Garden: Films. Billie Burke
In "Gloria's Romance"
n ISs BILLIE BURK. pictured In
| MI "Gloria's Romance" will con-
| IVY stitute the headline attraction
at Moore's Garden Theater
Sunday, Monday. and Tuesday. ''Gloria's
Romance" was especially written for
Miss Burke by Mr. and Mrs. Rupert
Hughes. Miss Burke, In her role of
Gloria Stafford. the daughter of New
York banker. appears as a youthful and
vivacious girl. bubbling over with good
spirits and cheerfulness. The program
on these days also includes big Jim
| Garrity," In which Robert Edeson posed
in the leading role. The play is a strong
story of mining camp life. the big scene
depicting the flooding Of mine. Mr..
Blossoms co-star Is Eleanor Woodruff.
On wednesday 20, and THURSDAY the prin-
Winnifred Greenwood, Franklin Richie,
Eugene Ford. Clarence Burton, and
others, The auxiliary attraction will be
Frank Daniels In Mr.. Jacks Artistic
Sense"
| On Friday and Saturday D. w.
Griffith will present Lillian Gish in
sold for Marriage"
THE Other her. Man Man" ~ viii form the
Special musical accomplishments will be
rendered by the Garden Symphony Or
chestra.
Strand: Films. Mary Boland in
"The Stepping Stone"
A Moore's Strand Theater on sun
. n day, Monday. and Tuesday.
~ Mary Boland, remembered as
John Drew's leading lady for
} several seasons, and Frank keenan, will
be pictured in 1.-THE Stepping Stone.
Miss Boland In THE Stepping stone
, portrays a devoted wife. whose aid
, makes possible the rapid rise of heI
ambitious but weak husband. nv. Kee.
I nan has the role OF a powerful financiei
who eids the man because of his admir-.
) alton for the woman.
: The auxiliary feature will be Buck
ing Society" with Chester Conklin. OR
. Wednesday and Thursday Paying tn,
A Price," posed by Mabel Taliaferro, will
be the principal attraction. Harr,
!. Wheaton also appears on these days II
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