Alma record., 1917-02-08
THE THEATRE
The Idlehour


The biggest attraction al the Idle
hour in the near future is Snow
White lour-reel fairy story releas
cd by the Educational Film company
This delightful play is from one Of
the best known Of GrImm's fairy
tales, which have been enjoyed by
the children Of many generations.
Primarily. "Snow White" is being
shown here for the children. and a
special school childrens matinee will
be given Monday. Immediately after
school II the parents and teachers
OF Alma take any interest IN the pie
lures shown to children. every effort
should be made to insure the success
OF this endeavor, on the part of the
| ldlehour. to occasionally provide eX-
/ ceptionally high class pictures for the
children.
With one exception. the entire cast
OF "Snow White is composed of chill
dren. under sixteen years of age. 1t
is artistic and beautiful in every par
ticular; and while il is primarily in
tended for the children, it will prove
equally enjoyable TO grown ups, as
4 a journey back 10 childhood and as
an enjoyable change from society
drama. western thrills and problem
plays, no matter how good they may
b,. snow White" will be shown
with Liberty Monday afternoon
and evening
The program for the rest of the
week viii be found elsewhere in this
issue
Mrs. Vernon Castle famous
throughout the world, every week for
fifteen weeks at the Idlehour theatre.
That is the promise of Manager Mil
Ter who has made hooking on
"Patria." the big serial I'm which the
society favorite is starred
"Patria" is the first society serial
OF romance and preparedness Many
scenes were taken in Newport, Amer
ca's greatest millionaire resort
"Mrs Verono Castle. the best
know woman in America, is one Of the
most charming stars ever seen on
the screen, says Manager Miller,
who has been given an opportunity
to Judge 'She is pretty and attract
i've and delightfully."- feminine. The
idol of society. every one has heard
OF her though comparatively few have
been given an opportunity TO see her;
and those that have, paid two dollars
a seat We are going to give our
patrons chance TO see her act-and
she really does act--at motion picture
prices"
"Pauia' Is by Louis Joseph Vance,
the famous author of score OF best
sellers including THE Brass Bowl,
THE Bronze Bell" etc. The story
tells of Patria Claiming. a beautiful
young society girl left sole heir to
America largest munition works,
and her splendid struggle against
Baron Huroki, willy foreigner who
is endeavoring TO gain control of
Channings and the $10O.0O0O00 trust
fund left 70 PaTia by her father. She
is aided by Capt Donald Parr Of the
United States secret service. with
whom she is in love. Plenty of action
Is assured
Among the thrills In early episodes
area race between train and an
automobile with the latter dashing
over grade crossing only inches
ahead of the engine this is one of the
best scenes Of it's kind ever flmcdl
patra diving from the height of "a
steamer deck and making her escape
from Huroki; man seizing Pauia
and throwing her over board So am ad-
ventures who looks like her tMrs
Castle in double rolc) may aid HUI
roki. This comes as a surprise to the
spectators, so suddenly is II done ard
il is Il decided thrill
"Patria" has universal appeal and
the charming heroine has demonstrate
ed that IN addition to grace and beau
ty, She is AIN actress Of rare ability, I
and sweet fearless and /
forcefu Adv