Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-29

Leafs Mann-Louis Manns promi-
hence as an actor covers two decades.
A. co-star with his wife, Clara Lip
man. he made himself famous as a
comedian. In this decade. as a star
alone, he has become ono Of the most
1orceful Of dramatic actors. With
Mss Lipman. he will always be pleas
Psris." The Telephone Girl" The Girl
in the Barracks" "Au on Account of
Eliza" '.rhe Red Kloof' and several
other musical plays and comedies BY
himself, The Cheater," which Incl
waiting a Husband" 'The Man who
stood Still" and The New Generation"
have served him we'll
Mr.. Name theatrical attainments.
however; .ntedats al these; In 1.-THE the
nsnt in the support Of Edwin Booth
and John Mccullough. and he has
played practically every important role
b the classics suitable to his physique.
70 most proud 10 his association with
Ogcar wilde when Mr.. Wilde came to
America to produce Vera. the Nihiiist,
tho first Of his works to be seen here.
parts and was Mr.. wildes associate In
the staging.
The Open Booking systen-Loew's
Columbia Thsater announces an impor-
tsnt change Of policy which IL to take
erect next Sunday. It 10 the inausura-
tien In Washington Of the so-called
~open booking system. which. IN real.
tSeatrical exclusive star-booking sys-
tenn. Under the terms Of this scheme
enc photoplay house in every Dig city
viii tie up with yearly contracts a ma
4esity Of The f.|ou. aim star, STAR and the
snssG
For example, Loew's Columbia Thea
ter In now said to hold exclusive hrst.
run contracts for all screen plays to Be
Mary Pickford. Douglas Fairbanks.
George NJ Conan. Marguerite Clark.
billie Burke. Pauline Frederick. Nine.
Ola PetIova; vivian Martin, w, Wehac ace
numerous lesser lights. Other celebrt-
ties are to be added to this list at the
expiration Of their present contracts.
This plan. It Is said. will increase the
psrticipsle in the open-booking ar
ran1emsnt, but the theory is that the
elimination Of everything but the pest
a. well as the costliest photopiays viii
10 Offset the high cost Of the nrst-run
appropriateness"
The xrst booking under the new sys-
tenn 10 Marguerite Clark in The ANA
HONS, WHICH Will DC ESlC0oSo ASAS SAA1~
day.
Gowns Galore-An array Of gowns
that will go straight to the feminine
heart were worn by E1da Miliar in pos
ing for Tier Exceliency. the Governor"
Two evening gowns were imported.
one q silver tissue cas-: with pink and
made with the fashionable billowing
barem skirt. the other an apple green.
hesh and silver combination Of satin
and lace. Paquin model. worn at
an afternoon reception in the play. Is
royal blue and black chiffon over
raped with black chantilly lace and
trimmed with organize collar and
gown Is OF orchid Georgette simply
trimmed with organdie collars and
cuffs. and blue silk military coat Is
one of the seasons novelties gray
ladycloth gown IL trimmed with blue
fox fur and q Lanvin model of blue
satin is fashioned in the youthful bout
FAINT style. A sand coIored gabardine
10 p1eated full, trimmed with brown
bone buttons and finished with white
satin collar and cuffs. navy CAB
ardine suit is edged with black braid
and worn with a white broadcloth
waistcoat. white furs ard black
saucer.shaped hat