The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Geraldine Farrar--Jeffersou

= One of the greatest moving pictures ac- is Joan the Woman" based on the his- torical story of Joan of Are" in which Geraldine Farrar. the great operatic star, takes the leading role, is being shown at the Jefferson theatre all this week, mati- nee daily. In addition to being a picture well produced, the story is worked up to such state of enthusiasm and realism, excitement and intense interest that the audience marvels at the development of the same.
 Starting with soldiers in the trenches on the British lines, an old sword is dug up. The question arises as to who used this sword and how it was used. A call is made for volunteer to, carry a bomb to an enemy trench and destroy it,zthe understanding being that the volunteer would not return alive. Until noon the following day, time is given for reflection and during that time the old sword comes to the fore in the story of "Joan of Arc' that stirring historical account of the times of Charles VII when "Joan,' the peasant girl, leads the forces of the King of France against the English and the battle of Orleans is won. This scene alone is one of the greatest ever pro- duced on the screen, the elaborateness being hard to describe Of course there is entwined a love story wiIh Joan . involved, the lover being Eric Trent an Englishman. Establishment of the story includes the carousal at the Kings palace and other events during the run or the story. Details throughout the picture are carefully guarded so that the audience be it composed of students or the casual lover of the picture, are interested from start to fnish-hed in awe, as it were, : to the very end. Geraldine Farrar makes a reputation in this appearance and his- tory will not only record her as one of the greatest of operatc stars, but also one of the greatest of movie stars.
 At LOew's BiiOu
 High class entertainment. with suffi cient variety to make it unusually at tractive is offering at Loew's Bijou for the balance of the week. Yesterday an entire change of programme was made and bill that pleased the capacity au- diences at every performance was pre- scented.
 The big feature act, Janet Allen and company, in gripping story of life en- titled It's Long Lane,' held the closest attention of the audience every minute the playlet was being presented. The story deals with the problems that con front the woman facing poverty, and who makes the supreme sacrifice for her loved ones. The action of the playlet is intensely dramatic tt times and Miss AL len proved equal to every occasion. It is play really worth while and ad- mirably presented.
 Animal acts come and go and meet with more or less approval, but that pre- sented by Professor Kutling is easily the most artistic act of it's kind shown here White dogs. and birds, and cats take part in the entertainment and all show wonderful training. The cat is presented in novel and pleasing manner and made decided hit.
 Fields and Wells, two clever comedians and singers, captured the audience with their very clever conversation and their parudies fairly brought down the house.
 Alternating with popular ballads and selections from grand opera, the Elks'