Evening journal., 1918-07-15
Attractions At The City Theatres
AT THE VICTORIA.

attractions At i
AT THE VICTORIA.
"The Birth OF Democracy" heraldet
throughout the country as the creates
perturbation OF the reign Of terror
Instituted by Robespierre in the Freuct
revolution Will be the chief attraction
at the Victoria Theatre today, tomorrow
and Wednesday.
The production possesses the value O!
tlmeliness when we consider the wave
OF democracy that Is sweeping over the
world. coupled with the fact that his
tory repeats Itself In the Russian revo-
luton. The only difference is that the
Russian people are not being subjected
to oppression and tyranny by the Boil
sheViki as were the French by the self
appointed dlctators in 1893.
For Thursday. Friday and Saturday,
the Victoria management Will show
"Th5 Kaiser the Beast Of Berlin" that
thorough exposition OF Prusslan brut-
ality coupled with an insane passion for
world rule. The picture shows the
Kaiser TO be a war maniac, drunk with
power, and possessing an insane desire
to place the world under German rule.
AT THE MAJESTIC.
Those seeking entertainment Of class
VIII find II In the bill to be presented
at the Majestic today, Tuesday and
The main attraction Is
headed by William Farnum I'm "True
Blue" For action and acting, picture
patrons know they get It in William
Fornum productions. This latest Far
mum picture Is no exception.
in "True Blue" Mr.. Farnum por-
trays the part Of western ranch own
era human, manly man. The story Is
out Of the ordinary and deals with a
phase OF life new to the cinema.
The special added feature is The Al
lies Ofilclal War Review showing the
latest happenings over there. The
laugh feature Is the newest Sennett
Offering entitled Ladies First" and said
TO be 8 comedy chucked full OF laughs.
AT THE QUEEN.
The New York Tribune recently said
This Is the first war OF submarines and
aeroplanes, and II also Is the first war
OF movies. Just at present we should
rate the movie as the most powerful
ally that hard-pressed democracy has
yet been able TO summon TO her side" In
order that this powerful weapon may
be utilized TO its utmost the committee
on public information. Of which George
1reel is chairman, now controls the
work OF the United States Signal Corps
md navy photographers, thus your
Jncle Sam is now producing photoplays
o show you what has been done.
The first German prisoners taken by |
american troops in France will be on .
at the Queen all week. be-
inning today. At best they are not
andsome group. these Huns who fell
nto the hands Of Pershing's men after
brief call by the Sammies on a Boche
rench.
In additional TO the Government war
eature the management has provided
o entertain you layishly. A special
augh feature will be shown, presenting
he sensational Toto" in his biggest
Green hit. entitled "Cleopatsy." laugh
minute travesty on Cleopatra"
lespite the length OF this great show,
Is tremendous rental the management
las decided that in order that every |
,erson see Uncle Sans own picture that
popular war prices prevail.
AT THE SAVOY.
For real thrilling, exciting adventure, |
No Mans Land" a new Metro-play |
starring the popular actor. Bert Lytell, |
which will be seen at the Savoy The |
tire. today and tomorrow, would be i'm /
possible to duplicate. This is a screen |
'erslon OF the novel Of that name by /
he famous author Of adventurous flc-
Ion Louis Joseph Vance.
Mr.. Lytell proves that he Is well |
'alled, "the athletic actor" In this |
picture he rescues man from drown
ng, fights German sailors by the score,
yrests a gun from a would-be suicide,
,lows up an enemy raider with a clev-
'rly concealed bomb. and last but not
the beutiful lady from
he hands Of desperate men,
BAND CONCERTS AT SHELLPOT.
Shellpot Park this week is to the
rOnt with another remarkable bill OF
in the Family Theatre. The,
management has been fortunate this
eason in obtaining bills composed OF
ctors who have played the larger cir
uits and who are now appearing at
,hellpot for the first time in any park
,espite the high quality Of the bills
here has been no increase in the price
4 admission.
The band at Shellpot, which is CIV
ng concerts free 10 the public, is meet
ng with great praise for the excel
ent work which IL Is doing. The danc-
ng pavilion is also attracting crowds.
PICNIC PARTIES AT SPRINGS.
Brandywine Springs Park, as usual,
) offering the public a varied list OF
ttractions and Is entertaining more
eople than II has for years. The long
nd pretty trolley ride to the park ]
tracks large numbers and in addition !
he park is filled with varied amuse- !
tents and attractions. The number OF 5
icnics this year has been unusually
urge. due to the fact that the trans
ortstion companies will not book ex-
ursions out Of the city.
OF THE WORLD" S
TO BE AT PLAYHOUSE
A photograph showing David Wark
rifllth, the motion picture director. and S
vo monks In little French village in