American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-05-03
pearl OF THE ARMY"
PEARL WHITES NEXT
Most Popular Serial Star to Be seen
in Big aPthe Military Mystery Serial
Every Friday. Starting May IL at
the Auditorium.

Pearl White, the most popular ser
ial star in the world viii next be seen
as an American Joan of Arc in Pathes
big military mystery serial, Pearl of
the Army" outrivaling in interest and
in popular appeal, Neal Of the Navy"
the successful navy serial released by
Pathe sometime ago.
The true atmosphere of Uncle Sans
land forces is pictured with an exact
ness of detail that evidences the care
full study made by Guy W. Mcconnell,
the author Mr. Mcconnell has spent
much Of his life studying army condi-
tions from the viewpoint Of the enlist
ed man, of the officer and also Of the
departmental man. In the prepara-
tion if his picture story he has had the
active cooperation and advice of one
of the country's greatest military ex
perts.
Pearl of the Army" is heralded as
the serial that will unmask the secret
foes who menace our peace and pros
perity. Ii will also bring home forci-
bly, TO the motion picture millions the
dangers that many see ahead Of US
because of our unpreparedness.
The serial was produced by the
Astra Film corporation under the di-
rection of Edward Jose. who produc-
ed The Iron Claw" George b. Seitz.
author of The Iron Claw" and The
Shielding Shadow" has adapted the
story.
In Pearl Of the Army" Miss White
plays the role of Pearl Dare, a twen-
tieth century Joan of Arc who awakens
us TO the dangers surrounding our
country. Her millions of admirers
who have followed her adventures in
the "Perils of Pauline" The Exploits
of Elaine" and more recently The
Iron Claw" will welcome her return
in this patriotic picture which gives
her the greatest opportunity of her
career. She is supported by an all
star cast about which further an
nouncement will be made.
An example OF the possibilities for
American scenario writer's in the mo-
tion picture industry can be seen In
the following statements made by
+ Louis ]. Cashier, president of the AS
p ira Film corporation.
I'VE have constantly in mind th'
importance of good stories. In line
p with the policy of Pathe we are add
ing to the forces of the Astra compan,
the greatest directors and the bes
r. known actors in the country todal
{ We are making every effort to NEE
the demand and we feel safe in sayinl
t that in The Shielding Shadow an'
5 Pearl of the Army we have produced
t two serials that demonstrate the wortl
( of the ideal on which the Astra Film
!. corporation is built-that every Off
f cial is capable of doing his share o
r. the work"
q George B. Seitz is the most success
= full writer of serials in this countr
g today His work on the Exploits o
n Elaine" and The Perils of Pauline
y was largely responsible for their grea
success He was the sole author O
5 "The Iron Claw" and The Shieldin
! Shadow"
i Pearl of the Army" has all the es
= sentials of a successful serial. 1t ha
Pearl White supported by an all sta
e cast. excellent production, and stor
j. of romance. mystery and adventur
e with a compelling love interest
e Motion picture theatre managers ar
h enthusiastic about this serial and tn
first run houses at which it can b
seen will be announced in the nea
future.