Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-12
NEW CHAPLIN FILM
AT FOUR THEATRES
Norma Talmadge, Wallace Reid,
Madge Kennedy and Tom
Mix in Photoplays
STANLEY. PALACE. ARCADIA AND VICTORIA
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STANLEY. PALACE. ARCADIA AND VICTORIA
--''shoulder Arms" with Charles Chaplin.
Charles Chaplin, whose marriage to Mil
dred Harris has just been announced. was the
means Of packing these theatres all day yes
terday, and kept a long line waiting to gain
admittance. II was another tribute to this
comedian whose followers are legion, and
their admiration was justified In this new
production. for II is his best.
To see MIR. Chaplin camounaged as tree
and to watch his quaint walk while garbed
in this manner Is laughablc, indeed. He is a
soldier who captures the head OF the erst-
while emperor of Germany. but after he has
succeeded i'm accomplishing this he is rudely
awakened by reveile.
a scene showing the hunks in the trenches
and his first attempt TO go over the top will
long remain gem for its artistry True,
there touches OF the slapstick and the
risque, but 1t is all brought in with such fun
that no objection il raised. Several new
tricks have been introduced and the plot is
one that is well worth waiting to see Charles
| Chaplin makes fewer productions than do
| the other stars. but when he does appear
| 1t is in something worth while.
sTANLEY--."Her, Only way with Norma Tat
raeed by Sidney % rsmRn sGfGf seset play anu
Norma Talmadge appeared with Eugene
o,Brien in dream play, Her Only way
which is not up TO this actress standard.
Miss Talmadge Is growing heavier, and shows
| It, although her screen work is not impaired
| In this play. Sidney Franklin directed 1t.
and while he did the bes' he could with a
| story which has been seen before under many
| disguses, IT Is not his best work
| The motivation concerns the choice Of n
| husband for girl who finds that she is pen
| niless, and the selection rests between a
| wealthy man and young man with whom
| she is in love. Ramsey Wallace Is the
wealthy man, while T.. S Warren plays her
| guardian.
| PALAC THE Kingdom Of Youth" with Madse
the story by Charles a LoEue. Godwyn play.
with the help of some good titles this
screen play is a delightful thing and permits
the personalities of the players TO inject
| themselves throughout the unfolding of the
tale. Jealousy which fol- to the lot Of n newly
welded pair Is the main theme. It is done
through the vision method. which Is followed
| by telling the audience of the things which
| fit through the mind OF a person who is
| drowning
Madge Kennedy shows some Of her camera
tricks and makes a capital star. In Tom
| Moore she has n very capable assistant The
work Of these players IS made most effective
by the intelligent direction of Mr.. Badger.
Marie de Wolfe, Lee Baker and Jennie Dick
erson are in the cast
ARCADIA1"Ths Man from Funeral R1nEe.. !.
terjohn and directed by Walter Edwards. Para
| mount play.
This story was written by one of the most
capable writer's now contributing to the
screen, and carries plot which Is stirring as
It is unfolded. Mr.. Katteriohn is now pro-
ducng pictures for himself and If this one
Is any criterion he will be eminently success
full. In the play thu question is raised as to
whether lawyer should have a man con-
victed Of murder when he believes him inno'
cent.
Wallace Reid has been seen in many diff
ferent characters. but this one gives him an
opportunity to display new talents, and he
takes full advantage of every opportunity
In his support is found Anna Little, whose
work is we'll known leading woman
Iottie Pickford, sister of Mary has part
while that sterling character player, Tully
| Marshall, has an outstanding role.
Es ed snS 'z%S,a' n5sy fro" 'Hs
This is n western type of story and runs
along with a lot OF zest because OF its good
direction. Novel stunts are introduced by
Mr. Mix. who does not waste any time In
getting down TO the work before him and
enlivening every scene in which he partict-
| pates
There are plenty Of thrills in this produc-
| ton. such as crossing a chasm on tree
| trunk by a horse and rider. Another stunt
| Is ride up steep hill with the rider in
| numbered by girl he is assisting. The tale
concerns a secret service agent who tries
to obtain evidence against a band of German
spies Kathleen Connors. Jack Dill and Dick
| La Rena have important roles
| REGENT-"The Return of MARY" with May
| Allison story Ivy Hale Hamilton and directed
| by George d. Baker. Metro play.
II Is the unusual twists given this story
| which make It stand out from the general
run of Metro plays Evidently this has beer
accomplished through the combination OF
actor-author and director in scenarioizing the
script
MAY Allison has rarely been seen to better
advantage than in this part, that of cir
loved by her own brother, who does not know
| her identity She has been brought up be
| lieving her foster parent Ia her own father
but her true father is found and the climax
comes when she is put to the test of leaving
her benefactors. 1t is dramatic moment
and well handled. Darrell Foss plays the
brother-suitor and George Burton his father
| claire Mcdowell has the role of wife ant
Baldy Belmont plays small role.
The Strand has Douglas Fairbanks In HI