The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-26

Hipp odr0me. ........,.s SUNSHINE 1lKe
PbotopIays
Grand ................Th The Cr1sls
Nelson. Friends in San Rosario
Dixie. ...........!!.. Texas Ryan
Princess. .............Th The Mortal Sin
v-sVERYoNE Is certain to enjoy "The
Crisis for II tells q story that 10
fiFmiy7 fixed In the heart OF every
fruo American. War, It neither glori-
fies 81 disdains, and those who have
become tired Of horrors Of war" films
may Be certain that 1.-THE Crisis" Is not
propaganda story.
Yesterdays two showings at the
Grand theatre were attended by big
thfongs and keen interest was de-
veloped which will most likely result
81 even larger attendance at the final
performance. Expressions Of approval
Ike those overheard last night as the
crowd was leaving the theatre are
gratifying to the management and are
usually the forerunner Of lot mouth
tono1th advertising. Fortunately the
seating capacity Of the Grand is large
enough to accommodate goodly num-
Der and as all seats are reserved for
fllis occasion the possibility of Jam
Il considerably ,lessened, particularly
50 for those who avail themselves OF
the opportunity to secure seats cary
This afternoon's crowd was consid'
srablys larger than that at yesterday s
matinee, and the special matinee for
ethooi children this morning was well
attended.
4The CrisisH Is conspicuous for the
splendid character types to be found
"a the story which is picturiEatlon
81 winston Churchilrs novel OF the
ClviiWar. Seldom Is finer character
seen than Colonel Carvel, a typlcal
Southern gentleman. It was played by
Maft B. Snyder, an actor who support
ed many notable stars before he be-
esme q player in the silent drama. In
Colonel CaTvel, Mr.. Snyder gave to
lie photodrama world one OF the dis
tinctiye characterizattons Of FINLAND.
Theraiare many pathetic touches to the
stoTy. but delightful strain of hui
nor Is 80 deftly interviewer that at
no time do the situations become really
sppaIing. The character OF Judge
sila Whipple is equally as fine as that
% Colonel CaFVel and more capt..
V6ting creature than Virginia Carvel
wonid be hard to emine. The endur-
ink friendship existing between the
Colonel and the Judge, though they
never meet without quarrelling, until
the final one when the Judge enters
into an everlasting sleep surrounded
BY the principal characters is a
tonching bit Of realism. Usually
deatii.bed scene Is something that
most lovers Of screen dramas would
prefer eliminated, but this one is
80 profoundly realistic and non'hys-
tetieaI that its omission would rob
the piece Of one Of its most endearing
charms
There are many exhibitions of
chiFairy gentlemanly courtesies and
altogether believable deeds Of hero.
ism. So accurately do the feelings OF
eiis characters register on the screen
50 intensely human are they, that one
cannot escape sharing in the sym
pathies, belief and sincerity of both
SIDES whose conflicting opinions on
thesvital question of that time brought
on the crisis.
The scenic features of the play are
speli.binding. Notably among the best
az tie many is the fleet Of war craft
Depicting Admiral Porter's partictpa'
tion IN the great battle of Vicksburg.
The land operations IN this same bat
ne are thrilling and the photography
So clear that the minutest details are
graphically shown.
The musical program rendered on
themasstye Grand organ adds much to
the grandeur Of the production.