Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-29
Theatre News


OuG Oh the ptot plCbuACS MISE -
vidge has been een In Is Joan OF tins
Woods" a World Picture drama by
Louise Vale. The famous star is ably
supported by John Bowers and
George McQuarrie. This picture will
appear at the Ditmas theatre tomor-
row and Saturday.
June Elvidge is seer In a dual role
in this production. Mr.. Bowers and
Mr.. McQuarrie also have unique roles.
Joan of the Woods is a drama OF
great beauty. It starts In the woods
and ends happily In the CITY,. It is
the story of a little ~backwoods girl
who loves a lawyer. She marries- him,
but later humiliates him by her ac-
tions in a big hotel. The lawyer for
gets his love for his wife and deserts
her and her little baby. Then follow
many surprising incidents which add
to the interest and entertainment OF
the picture.
All schemes do not work. but the
one in Social Quicksands" does and
most successfully too. Phyllis Lane
wagered hat she could at least meet
the woman-hater, Warren Dexter and
she tried an unusual scheme. Francis
x. Bushman is Warner Dexter, the
woman-hater and Beverly Bayne is
Phyllis Lane in this entertaining
Metro play which comes also tomor-
row and Saturday. We cannot tell
you all about the scheme in this
paragraph because words are not
adequate to picture this delightful
comedy drama as it is revealed on
the screen.
With that genius and acumen which
have made him the most talked of
person In the show business. Manager
Gus Hill Is presenting this season u
new idea anent the world-famous
George McManus bringing Up
Father" cartoons. 1t is entitled
bringing Up Father at Home" and
involves a number of irresistably
adventures which should help to>more
than endear this unique character to
his already countless admirers and
friends. Walter Vernon will head a
cast of Incompatible artists, includ-
ing Louise Earl, J. w. Clifford, Louise
Wolf, Jack Stanley and Percy Walling.
MI. Vernon will be seen In his role of
Father" while Miss Earle in the
part OF Mother" will once more have
an opportunity of directing the do
nestle course of her ambitious spouse.
The balance of the company is COM
posed of thirty people, which brings
to the fore n of the best singing and
dancing choruses yer mustered in this
or any other country. In fact, 1t can
be truthfully stated they have been
selected for ability alone, coupled with
certain natural charms, plus an indis-
putable and acknowledged talent. II
you have enjoyed Father and his
friends on other occasions, you are
bound to be mor enthusiastic and
full of praise in this instance. The
production will be the attraction at
the Majestic theatre Tuesday matinee
and night. New melodies. new songs
and dances. yet containing a f~iavoring
of those ne'er to be forgotten tunes of
old Erin form an exceptional feature
of this offering de luxe.
Royal.
by Right of Purchase will be the
attraction here at the Royal theatre
tomorrow; it is a Select Picture d.
rected by Charles Miller, starring
Norma Talmadge as Margot Hughes,
a society butterfly. She marries Chad
wick Hines. a rich young lar OF
high social standing. under an agree
ment to be his wife in name only for
three years. At the end Of this period,
If he has not succeeded in winning her
love, she will receive her freedom and
a handsome settlement in addition.
She ONE to realize his worth, espe-
cially in comparison with the worth
lessness of Dick Derwent, a hand
some spendthrift with whom she has
long been infatuated. but Hines
restraints any display of emotion, de-
string not to embarrass her by violat-
ing mis- agreement,
How she plays with fire and is slnged
although not really burned, so to
speak; how husband and wife go their
separate ways to serve France in the
war: how they are both reclaimed and
finally reunited, combine to make a
NJ o CfnRfnrI nhnfAa1oNr ~ - A~~INAA
society life, with Norma Talmadge in
a sympathetic and artistic delineation
STRAND
Appearing in his latest p~hotoplay,
Mr.. Ffx-It," as the expounder of the
theory that happiness is a habit and
comes only to those who afford hap
piness to others, Douglas Fairbanks
will be seen in a new and novel char
acter creation vastly different from
those of the wild West in which he
recently has been seen with such
success.
The scenes OF Mr.. FTx-It" are To-
Gated in the home of wealthy resi-
dents of New York, and he is an all
round fixer of hearts and things.
There is much pickering, petty ha-
treds and jealousy among these arts
~tocratic' men and women, but when
"Mr. Ffx-It" enters q magical trans
Iakes place. he is q gem
ial. smiling chap who laughs and con-
ducts himself in q manner that pro-
the sternest criticisms OF the
maidens and aunts Of the
contracted couples. This does not
dismay him one whit. for he keeps
on fixing matters by practical
OF hfs philosophy, the re-
being a series OF mirth-provoking
developments which AFFORD infinite
to all who behold them.
An exciting scene in the picture Ia
a battle between Mr.. F1x-It" and
several gangsters In the slums. Mr..
climbs down the side OF q
house on q ciotheslins and swings
across q street on an election banner.
This is said 10 be one of the most
thrilling stunts Mr.. Fairbanks ever
has performed.
.Mr. Exit" which will be display
ed at the Strand theatre Friday and
is said 70 be an exceilast
antidote TO the blues. The story was
written by Allan Dwan, who also d.
II. In Mr.. Fairbanks' support
are many aim favorites, including
Marjorie Daw, Wanda Hawley, Cath
crime Macdonald, Frank Campeau,
Stuart and Fred Goodwin,