Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-24

new tricks and iiius;ons nc is Offer
ing the most astounding display of
magic.
The Messrs. Shubert announce as
shc forthcoming attraction at the Or
pheum, on Saturday,
The "ShOw May 4, their New York
of Wonders" Winter Garden produc-
/ ton. the show of
Wonders" said to be the most ambi
tious production ever made by that
noted amusement Institution. Critics
say that cast of more than usual
magnitude has been selected by the
Messrs. Shubert to make this attrac-
tion one of the best acted and sung
ever sent on tour by them. And there
is a chorus of rare charm and beauty,
who can also sing and dance. Fifteen
colossal scenes have been provided
for the entertainment. and they rival
an oriental pageant in their regal
splendor. One of them, called over
the Top is marvellous patriotic
effect. designed and written by Lin
coin j. Carter. famous for this sort
of stage material in the old days of
melodrama. This one is said to be
his masterpiece.
!, Draft 25S." Metros great patriotic
picture, will be shown at the Colonial
y,,.,r.u,,.r Thseater to-day
in ''Drnft ass" Mabel Taliaferro.
one of the most
charming and distinguished actresses
on the American stage to-day, plays
the role of Mary Alden, a shop girl.
Mary is real patriot. inheriting
courageous nature from her father,
who was killed at the battle of san
Juan Hill. and from her mother. who
brothers - George and Matthew-are
lacking in genuine patriotism. Her
sweetheart. John Graham (played by
Walter Miller). is a manly chap and
enlists at the first call for volunteers.
George is called in the draft, but he
refuses to go before the local draft
board for his examination. Mary, deep
ly chagrined, takes his papers herself
to the draft board and offers to go
in his place. as women in Russia have
done. While the board cannot accept
her courageous offer, her bravery and
spirit arouse the latent manhood in
many of the men present. who have
been trying to claim exemption on
causes one young man, who has mar
ried to escape the draft, to eNclaim,
Il know I'm yellow. but If you'll take
me now I'll make good. FlnallE,
George becomes imbued with the same
spirit of service, to the great JOY ana
pride of Mary and her mother. Critics
say that in the scenes at the local
draft board rooms. the stars cnarm-
ing personality shines forth with uh,
usual fascination and radiance, ana
her spirit of patriotism is contagious.
His conscience awakened by THE
Whispering Chorus" whose clinging
.'The Whispering heart and brain
Chorus" at the q n quickened
Regent Theater gnawing remorse,
John Trimble.
thief. fugitive and nameless wanderer,
makes the supreme sacrifice to pre-
serve the happiness Of the woman ne
loves. This graphic story is fully
outlined in Cecil b. DeMille's special
production for Aircraft, The Whis-
pering Chorus" which will be pre-
sented at the Regent Theater to-day
for the last time.
Dainty Marguerite Clark. whose
Bah" pictures are well .remembered,
Man." which will be shown to-mor-
row, Rriday and Saturday. This is
reported to he splendid screen sub
iect filled with tense dramatic situa-
tions by the aid Of which an absorb
ing dramatic story is developed. IL
is one of the best photoplays in which
Miss Clark. the sweetest girl in mo-
tion pictures" has been seen in this
city. and it seems certain that her
many admirers here will turn out in
force at the opening display. Miss
Clark is Splendidly supported by
large array of fine screen players.
chief among whom are; Frederick
Warde. the famous tragedian; Richard
y
smith and others.
Irene Castle celebrated every where
as the best dressed woman ip America,
will be at the
MrS. Vernon Castle Victoria Thea
in Convict 993,'' ter to-day and
mt the Victoria tomorrow in
Convict 993,'
a five-part Pathe play, which has been
said by reviewers to be the best pic
ture in which she has yet appeared
This feature signalizes the first ap-
pearance of William Parke as Mrs.
Castles director. and the excellence
of the picture furnishes ample proof
of his intelligent and artistic work
manship.
Theater patrons will receive a sur
prise when they see the role which
Mrs. Castle has at the beginning of
the story. II is that of a convict, sent
to prison for another's fault. How
ever, the charming woman is soon
seen IN surroundings of the sort in
which one has become accustomed to
seeing her, wears numerous beautiful
gowns and goes through thrilling eX-
periences with dash and grace that
is indescribable.
To-day the third chapter of THE
Eagles Eye exposing the German
spy system in America, will also be
shown.