Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
''HEARrs or THE WORLD LD--PLAYHoUsE.

''HEARrs or THE WORLD D-PLAYHoUsE.
Every maker of motion pictures from
the halcyon days of the old lone recler'
strives TO put that direct appeal to the
emotions, in one form or other, int o thus
particular production. On the degree oi
his success depends the popularity OF hIs
efforts. He must strike some particular
chord in the gamut Of emotion and strike
it so peBistcntly and insistently that The
human heart, stirred again and again by
that certain appeal, catches and holds
that definite idea. whether 1t be riotous
humor or deepest tragedy ID. w. Grlihth,
in his conception OF Hearts oil the
World" now in its second week at The
Playhouse, took the age old theme OF love,
pictured two girls in love with one man
and sent the man into the nav oi the
greatest war of all times. His scenes OF
war without "A doubt surpass anything
brought from the battlefelds of Europe
to date but without the beautiful story
nc has woven into the production, III
would be merely another war film
As an added attraction for the balance
of the week matinee and night. Philip
APPEL of New York. q baritone sololst OF
note, will sing, Hearts of the World,
new song dedicated to Mr.. Griffith and
written by James W. Casey. Mr.. APPEL
rendered this song ut the performance
last night and received prolonged applause
MONROE sAULsBUnY AT VICTORIA.
Monroe salisbury, known to bc the
only rival of William :, Hart his portrayal
of western character on the screen IL
appearing at the Victoria today, to-
morrow and Saturday in his latest and
what is considered his best picture, The
Eagle" The very name OF the him sug-
gcsts everything that rs associated IN the
American mind about the early west ana
the later frontier days 10 SEQ MIR. Ha'liS-
bury net the character Of the western
desperate is to live IN the west Tor the
time being and TO enjoy the realism of
frontier life.
MAE MARSH AT THE QUEEN
Mae Marsh made her appearance at
the Queen Theatre yesterday IN her
newest Goldwyn picture cnntied All
Women" " And Of all the Marsh pictures
seen here of late the current one takes the
medal for excellence Ii is a picture u
little bit ahead Of anything Miss Marsh
has vet done for the Goldwyn Go. The
human element is prominent throughout
backed by n smooth running, plausible
story. told in logical sequence by capable
cast. Miss Marsh gives a splendid inter
| probation OF her role rising 10 dramatic
artistry From first 10 last she held the
sympathy 81 her audience by her work.
| In fa ct il can truly be SAID that Miss
/ Marsh puts tho picture over with a
wallop in either hand
MARGUERITE CLARK At MAJESTIC
Marguerite Clark, the favoritc star OF
many pIctnrc goefS, whose engagement to
| 4 prominent army officer was announced
/ IN the press recently begins three days
| engagement ut the Majestic TODAY IN a
picturigation of Mrs Harriet lSeccher
! stoves famous novel and play. = ncle
| Toms Cabin, Marguerite clark por-
/ trays the roles of Eva and Topsy, two
/ widely dissmilar charaCteri2atlons, hut
| which she handles with the skill OF the
| true artist The publication OF which did
! much to bring on the Civil War and re-
| suited in the emancipation Of the slaves
! in this country.
/ COOP VAUDEVILLE At SHELLPOT
One Of the brightest and most interest
! ing vaudeville sketches which has been
! sren In Wilmington in long time Is
Mammvs Jubilee which is being pre-
sented rs a portion Of the hill IN the
| Family Theatre at Shellpot Park. II Is
| being gwen by the Selma Corbctt Irlo.
| II is bright and clever, as we'll rs full of
human interest No better presentation
| Of the old Southern NANNY ever
seen on any stage Mae Burns clever
little singing comcdicnne, with an excel
| lent voice. Is also making a decided INT at
the park She makes a number OF quick
changes Of costume and sings splcndidly
BRANDYwINE SPRINGS.
! Brandvwine Springs Park papeals 10
| those who desire 10 rest and those who
desire 10 be amused In addition the long
and pretty trolley ride TO the park at
tracts hundreds Of people