The Washington herald., 1917-05-27
Cosmos-VaudeviIie

Joe Woods act de luxe, The six Merry
Merrnaids," in a spectacular scenic oter-
ing Of classic dancing and aquatic featS,
presenting a sextet Of pretty Girls in a
combination unique and beautiful, will be
the headliner of the eight acts Of many
kinds Of vaudeville presented at the Cos
mos Theater this week II IL not the
ordinary feminine diving act, but some
thing much more attractive and unique
Delrnore, Angel and company VIII be
seen in "A Regular Soldier" Pat and
Peggy Houlton, in the latest songs and
dances of Broadway; Holmes aud Hollis
ton, In a real comedy sketch, Looking
for Betty" Cook and Sylvia, in The
Man Ahead Valentine, Cox and com
pany, in a novelty in ventriloquism. and
Frances" a sartorial surprise, in an
Offering which will appeal to fastidious
femininity.
The film features VIII present the Ed
son production. The ROYAL Pauper
with Francine Larrimore as the picture
star; the Hearst-Pathe news pictorial
and selected Paramount comedy pictures.
Todsy's performances, starting at 3
p m. viii present THE Four Husbsnds''
and the other acts of last weeks bnl.
Meoress Garden-SThe Barrier
Rex Beachs celebrated story of Alaska,
The Barrier" superbly interpreted by
an al-star cast, and coming direct from
triumphant run at the Broadway The
ater, New York, will hold the screen at
Moore's Garden Theater all this week,
beginning today at D. m
The Barrier IL the story Of III. love
OF Necia, a white girl, who thinks she Is
a half-breed. for Lieut.. Meade BurreIl a
southerner from Kentucky.
She Is also deeply loved by 'Poleon
Doret. French-Canadian prospector.
VINO has tdoltzed her from childhood.
While Media likes him, her heart knows
only Burrell. The girls supposed Indian
blood is "the barrier" between them.
Finally her psrentage Is firmly estab-
ushed by 'Poieon, who leads the sweet
hearts TO happiness Jumping into his
canoe Poieon goes rowing down the
river chanting a folk song, Apparently in
q merry mood. but In reality with
breaking heart
Mitchell Lewis as the biE-hearted
French-Canadian, gives a wonderfully
VIVID character portrayal. Mabel Juliene
scott acts as the heroine. Others in the
cast include Russell Simpson, Victor
sutneriand' Howard Hall. Mary Kenne-
van Carr, Edward Roseman and W. J.
Gross An especially arranged interpre-
1--WE musical accompaniment will be
rendered by the augmented Garden SYM
phony Orchestra
hoores strand-DougIas Fairbanks.
Douglas Fairbanks, one of fIndon's
best BETS" by special request, will head
the program at Moores Strand Theater
today, Monday, Tuesday and wednes-
day in his clever and original melo-dra-
matte comedy, I'm Again-Out Again"
In the piece Mr. Fairbanks plays the role
OF young man whose ideas Of prepared
ness causes his sweetheart to cast him
aside Tor another who Is less warliks.
Mr.. Fairbanks. as the nimble spostps
OF preparedness, acts with his usual char
acterst1c personal magnetism and
sprtghtliness. and is seen to rare advantage
In I'm Agatn-Out Again" His support
ing company includes Airline Pretty, a
former Wsshingtonian; Frank Lalor,
Helen Greene, Walter Walker, Homer
Hunt and others.
h B. Warner. one of the stages most
torceful stars. who has really made good
In the realm Of pictures, will be featured
In a ytsualization OF James oliver Cur
woods novel of the Canadian woods,
THE Danger Trail"
1t Is a thrilling story settling forth the
adventures OF railroad construction en-
gineer, who saves q beleaguered camp by
Drawing the dangers of the snow-covered
forest trail Other pictures will be
shown daily and special musical accom-
paniments VIII be rendered by the Strand
Symphony Orchestra.
Glen Echo Park.
All arrangements have been made for