Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-16
In the Silent Drama.

In the Silent Drama.
Strand--"The Song Of Songs" the Art
craft picture starring Elsie Ferguson, and
now being exhibited at this theater. presents
an unusual story. Just as you are heaving
sigh of relief at the triumph Of Lily
Kardos-the role played by Miss Ferguson
in battling the human wolves who beset
the path Of the girl who begins as a sales-
girl and succeeds In winning as a husband
a multi millionaire ex-senator, the woman
scorned takes a hand and contrives to
place the young girl in a compromising
position and the Jealous and elderly husband
casts her off. Then follows a series OF
sensational incidents. A comedy and Strand
Pathe News also shown.
Muse-Alce Brady will be seen today for
the last times at the Muse In "At the
Mercy Of Men" The plot is laid In Russia
where a music teacher insulted by three
army officers of the Russian army. is
forced into marriage to one of the three
men. Tomorrow comes George Walsh in
Brave and Bold"
Sun-Douglas Fairbanks will hold forth
at this theater for the final times today
in the Triangle production, "Matrimaniacs."
1t Is a clever comedy drama story and the
star does a number of athletic stunts. which
combined with his happy personality makes
a photoplay that Is being well received by
those who have attended the past two days
performances. Other good pictures includ-
ing a comedy are also on the bill. Friday
and Saturday comes Henry B. Walthall in
Hoops of Steel"
Brandeis-"My Four Years In Germany"
meaning James W. Gerards record Of his
ambassadorshp In Berlin, q photoplay Of
patriotic value and artistic Importance is
drawing crowds at the Brandeis the
ater The photoplay is an adaptation
of Mr.. Gerards book OF the same title,
and owing to the elaborate care exercised In
casting and production in every detail. the
narrative becomes intensely dramatic when
plCtured on the screen.
Empress-Everybody Is interested In the
land battleship evolved In the present war
BY the British army adapting the American
Caterpiler Tractor to war needs. our
Allies-the Tanks" an official government
picture, showing the tanks In action with
the American army. giving complete
demonstration of the uses to which these
fearsome engines of war are put at the
western front, will be shown at the EN-
press theater as special feature for the
last three days Of the week. Other num-
bers on the bill include Metro photoplay.
"The Landloper," featuring Harold Lock-
wood and Harold Lloyd comedy.
Hipp-Lillian West, Henry King and
in "The Power of Evil" The story is
replete with unusual and sensational mo-
ments. Other good pictures including q
comedy will also be shown. Friday and
Saturday comes Jewel Carmen In William
Fox play The Bride of Fear"
ApollO--Mary Pickford in ''Amarilly OF
Clothesine Alley will be offered at this
theatcr today and Friday. Mary is this
time a scrubwoman in a theater who Is IN
10 naf ~
The manner in which she makes her choice
forms the basis of an interesting photo
play. Saturday comes Ethel Clayton In
The Witch Woman"
Suburban-Ann Pennington In . Para
mount picture Sunshine Nan" will be the
attraction at this theater today. 1t Is
based on the story of Calvary Alley and
tells a human interest story. The trouble
that Is always brewing between the rich
told and the cast of supporting players
all come in for their share Of the honors.
Friday will be william S. Hart in THE
Patriot"
Lothrop-Alice Brady in The Knife"
will be featured at this theater today. 1t
discusses the problem of whether or not
criminals should be operated on In the
hopes that they will then become decent
respectable citizens. Friday and Saturday
Fox super de luxe play When Man Sees
Red"
Hamilton-The william Fox kiddies will
hold forth at this theater today In
Treasure Island" 1t is a screen adaptation
of the famous story by Robert Louis Steven
son and it Is said that the producing COM
pany spared neither time nor expense In
making it q notable production A MUTT
and Jeff comedy will also be on the Dill
Dt,rfn fnyd In n
mount Aircraft play tom and Huck.'
Alhambra-William Duncan will be fea-
tured at this theater today IN The sea
Panther" a gripping story OF the sea tha'
provides the star with an excellent role
Friday Marguerite Clark in Paramount
picture 1.-The Fortunes Of Fiji" SATURDAY
Gladys Brockwell in '"rhe Devils Wheel,
and the HearstlPathe News
Rob,fs-Marv Miles Minter In Powers
That Prey" will be offered patrons of this
theater today. 1t is story Of newspaper
life. how a young girl uncovered crooked
political gang. Friday will be Edna GOOD,
rich in Frohman production Her secone
Husband" Saturday comes June Caprice
in THE Camouflage Kiss"
Grand-June Caprice will hold fortf
here today in the William Fox play The
Camouflage Kiss" 1t tells OF man whc
had propoSeu 10 shi onu nv 10 A.
the nerve to kiss her hired friend tt
kiss her In the dark. Everything was al
right until she discovered the camouflage
Friday Marguerite Clark in Still Waters
saturday. Olive Tell in ''The Girl and the
Judge"
IdeaI-Jack Pickford and Louise Huf
will be offered here today In THE Ghosl
House," a delightful romance Of youth ant
love, Friday comes Mary Pickford in hel
Paramount Aircraft play 'Rebecca O.
Snnnvbrook Farm" adapted from the book
and stage play Of the same name. Satur
Jav. Evart Overton in 1.-THE Bottom Of the
WelI6 and the 18th chapter Of 1.-THE Fight.
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