Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
ALICE BRADY AT THE VICTORIA.

"At the Mercy of Men," starring
Miss Alice Prady at the Victoria Theatre
today for the last time, is indeed the most
/ enlightening picture on Russia and its
i recent revolution that has been shown on
the film or even the legitimate stage. Al
though the chief plot of the story Is purely
romantic, the setting is SO typically Rus
sian and the characters so real that one
feels as if he had lived in Russia after
seeing the film. One can not help but
| understand more thoroughly the Russian
situation of today if he but sees the back
ground of the Russian revolution as IL is
vividly pictured in "At the Mercy of Men
CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT THE SAVOY.
Charlie Chaplin himslef laughs go
seldom that the public often wonders
what 1t is that makes them laugh. Al
most throughout the five acts of Chase
Me, Charlie, a British version of the
funniest EssanayG Ghaplin comedy, his
face is wrapped In gloom. He expresses
pique. anger, resentment. stupidity, and
almost every other emotion, but rarely
JOY or fun. This film is at the Savoy
today and tomorrow.
MARY PIC KroRD At THE QUEEN.
In these davs of war and screen ac-
tivity. Mary Piclford the queen Of the
screen. is an exceedingly busy woman.
During the shooting Of the scenes of
How Could You. jean" her newest
Aircraft picture in which she today be-
gins four DAYS engagement at the
Queen, Miss Pickford received request
from United States Secretary McAdoo
to do her bit in the sale of Loan Bonds
and she instantly stopped everything
came East and amid the cheers Of clamor-
ing crowds. nohly performed the duties
imposed upon her by Uncle Sam and her
sense Of patriotism Long before she
left California in her Liberty Bond selling
trip, Our Mary" had become Colonel
Mary PIckford, Of the Forticth division
United States Army at Camp kearney.
Cal, where her regiment is located or
rather that part Of II which has not gone
TO France
DOROTHY DALTON AT THE MA ESTrC.
That the splendid bill provided by the
Majestic management is meeting with
the approval Of the picture-goers is evi-
denced by the increase in patronage
Of the second days showing Dorothy
Dalton in The Mating OF NarcelIa.
a Paramount picture, is the main feature
OF the bill This feature offers well
developed plot with an original twist
which adds commercially 10 the stmos-
pherc Of suspense and holds us interest
well Dorothy Dalton as Msrcella per-
forms With grace and charm. In fact
she meets every demand of the role ad-
rniranly. The supporting cast is ca
pablc ono
VAUDEVILLE At SHELLroT
The Family Theatre at Shellpot Park
Is offering clean, diversified program of
vaudeville
Dena Cooper & Co, IN thrilling as
wcll as amusing sketch holds the head
line position and the plot as we'll rs the
characters Is clever. There Is a vein of
humor blended through the piece which
keeps tho audience IN a good humor and
makes il a headhner worth while. Cora.
a canine wonder under the direction of
harieS Det ano does q series of tricks
and feats III addition. satisfaction ard
answering questions which would appear
impossible for dog 1t is an act about
which people talk for hours after the show
Art and Mignon Gardner are Offering a
pleasing comedy skit full of laughter.
songs and dances They show special
set of a moving picture theatre. the lines
arc original and bright and an interesting
story * told Dora Roveni, with her con-
certina offers a pleasing feature of the
bill. She plays wonderfully well and IN
addition has an excellent voice Harvey
and AIcCiill with world Of humor, special
song numbers and stories keep the audi
ence In excellent h umor
MANY AT THE SPRINGS.
Brandywinc Springs Park with its
varied attractions Is doing its old time
business this week and despite al rival
attrac' ions continues to hold its own.