Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-26

AFADIA--"Iiddon Pearls" with Sossua
UayaSawa. Scenario by Ecuiah Marie
DiX ana directed b. George II. Mrlford
Paramount production.
With the excellent artistic possibilities
that are to be found in the Hawaiian
lSands 1t Is 10 be regretted that this
production does not prove n better pic
torial background for this story. The
element of suspense that has heretofore
been present in other lIayakawa
scenarios is lacking The chief merit Is
the Interpretation.
Sessuc Hayakawa Is a good actor and
his work equals that Of the best screen
pantomimists. lie 'is strikngly express
sive with his eyes and hands. Margaret
Ioomis comes forward as a leading
woman Of ability and her charming
chara cterlzation Of a Hawaiian girl Is
done with sincerity. 1t has been u long
time since James CruZc has been seen
upon the screen and his presence is
very welcome in the role Of Tahona, a
native. Theodore Roberts again gives
an able portrayal Of vigorous man.
Florence Nidor has the role of an Amer
lean girl and Gustav Won Scyferritz that
of her father Others who play prom
incrt parts are John Eurton, Jack Holt
and Henry L. Woodward.
The story hinges upon the hiding Of
some pearls and the efforts to ward Off
rapacious traders. The ban of taboo
plays a prominent part in the action.
The love Of a girl Is responsible for the
safety of the gems and the due triumph
Of virtue.
vICToRIA--.nThc Light, within, - with olGa,
and directed by Larry TrimDic. Pctrora
productions
The human appeal in this latest FIN,
story produced by the Olga Petrova
partly compensatcs the loss Of action
Possibly some of the fault is the CEN
sor's. Nevertheless, the picture offers
good entertainment and the work Of the
star is especially good. She gives the
screen the study of a woman physician
with a leaning toward meteorological
work, Her character IL not unlike that
presented In the short-lived French play
The Torches"
Nine. Petrova's role is rcplete will
cmotlonalism and the star rises to ar
tistic IN her portrayal of mother whos'
life Is divided between the love for hel
son and her work. Lumsden Hare en-
acts the husband. who leaves her il
order that he might seek pleasure
Thomas Holding is the physician an'
erstwhilo lover. The discovery OF !
serum is an important incident in thi
story, whose details are not here dis
closed because Of the novsl ending.
Assisting players include Clarenc
Heritage, Freddie Verdi, Evelyn Dunn
and Fred c. Jones. fhc settings hav
been arranged with artistic Skill
REGENT" broadway Bill" with liarol
Lockwood. Written and directed pg fre
]. Balshofcr. Metro production
This production has been placed upo
h. I;at ttn epnEOrS as Dtln
worthy picture, and 1t is deservin
Of attention. The charm Of outdoo
life is constantly emphasized. The Jun
from a Broadway life to that of Il lumbe
foreman Is made by Lockwood, as IN
hero. The star has selected Marin
Mansfield for his leading player an
while her part does not require muc
acting, she knows how TO invest 1t wit
beauty and personality. Il. Stanto
Steck, who will be remembered as IN
one who played the big TURK II
"Katinka," Is cast as n foreman or
lumber camp owned by The heroine
father. Steck gives the role n touch
realism and looks the part of the bur.
villain.
At times tho lack OF action Is fau
but the beauty of the outdoor phot
sraphy and the good acting of Lockwo'
are Conversations. Cornish Beck. ia
mond c. Hadley, Bert Starkey and
W. Black have supporting parts.
les Miserables.' with William Fa
mum as Jean Vatican, Is the cure
photo-play feature at the Strand tn
atre. The I.ocnsts chief film offering
'''rhe Marrow Trail" with William
Hart. rr4
Professor Barnes TO Lecture
Prof. Earl Barnes will continue
course on "The History of Civilization
n under the auspices OF the Uniyersi
*. niafion Han. Oer1nantoWu. The subi1
&. ~ N H(1ls or(oAl AntiQulty Toink(