The Republican journal., 1918-04-18
COLONIAL THEATRE.
Franci, X. Bu.hman on Thursday, Douglas
Fairbanks on Friday, House Peters ON
Saturday, Vivian Martini Monoay'
Madee Kennedy on Tuesday,
Kitty Gordon Wednesday.

Seldom has the dual star combination
Francis x. Bushman and Beverly baynee
appeared in a better photoplay than .heo,
White and Blue Blood" which is oMefed
Thursday, matinee and evening. ms Is
light, breezy story in five parts, pro-
duced by Metro and contains many lnter-
esting scenes, including those OF IoA
hunt. True Boardman in his original ana
unique character of ''Stingaree, and
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew IN Metre
comedy, complete this most interesting
Offering
Reaching for the Moon, Douglas
Fairbanks latest production for AIRCRAFT
to be shown Friday. was written by ANITA
Loos and John Emerson, exp essiy Tor
the noted star, who fairly revels IN the
part of Alexis, a youth occupying
humble position in button factory until
he discovered he was the missing heir to
a European throne Aircraft has been
lavish with this production, which is
crammed full of humorous situations and
thrilling incidents The adventures OF
Alexis are extremely trying, and falr-
banks is afforded ample opportunity OF
displaying the extraordinary athletic skill
for which he is noted. Alexis learns that
the royal road is rocky one. He is beset
at every turn by assassins, who constant
ly hatch plots against him. Terrific en-
counters take place, and he escapes with
his life only by virtue of his physical
proves. While Astounding in humorous
situations, the play is philosophical IN its
theme, ana yzing the psychology OF hap
piness, and discussing in an able manner
the serious question of what constitutes
success Fairbanks is supported by
notable cast, including Frank Campeau,
Eileen Percy and Eugene Ormonde.
House Peters in the exciting play, 1.-The
Rail Rider" is the big attraction Satur-
day. The story follows: Drastic orders
signed 'B'' nearly caused strike on
small railroad operated and domineered
by New York financiers. After the re-
ceipt of one of these orders, Jim Lewis is
appointed committee of one to wait on
"B' He does He also meets the boss,
daughter, saves the roads stocks and
bonds from being pilfered by the mys-
FERROUS "B, achieves the purpose he
started out to accomplish, and also wins
the girl. A thrillful photoplay supreme.
Nothing snowy, elaborate or preten-
tious, just nice Ebony" story of every
day people doing everyday things is "a
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Lincoln's Cape Cod story, offered Mon
day with the daintiest of stars. Vivian
Martin as the fisher maid, ably sup
ported by Theodore Roberts. There is
much in it that will tickle the Riddles
and nothing they should not see. Benja-
min Chaplin as Abraham Lincoln in "A
Presidents Answer" a great story of
the Chivalry of War will also be shown
Monday.
The appearance of Madge Kennedy,
night in "Nearly Married." picture
version Of the famous stage comedy by
Edgar SeIwyn, is a combination that
should prove most successful attraction
when shown Tuesday. Madge Kennedy
is the same capable young Coincidence
whose work supplemented the laugh
provoking situation of Margaret Mayo's
screen version of ''Baby Mine, and made
that photoplay one of the really pro-
nouhced hits of the year. "Nearly Mar
ried," as the second starring vehicle OF
Madge Kennedy, is worthy successor to
"Baby Nine" being a rapid-tire comedy
with action from start to finish, and a
swift succession of thrilling situations
calculated to entertain nation. The
various happenings, involving young
bridal couple who become separated with
in couple of minutes after the wedding
ceremony is performed; professional
correspondent with an eye for business;
friend who makes things worse by trying
to repair the mischief done; and a Flndu
inn-keeper angling for automobile trade
with broken bottles strewn in the road,
provide fun that is literally fast and furl-
Gus. The current episode of IA, laugh
ter of Uncle Sam" and the Current Events
with the latest pictures of the boys at the
front will also be shown.
'.The Divine Sacrifice" new World
Picture Brady Made, telling SURPRISING
story of modern life and mother love, is
coming on Wednesday. Kitty Gordon,
the famous beauty, is the starin the pro-
duction and she is seen in one of the most
unusual and effective roles in which she
has ever appeared. You will berinterest-
ed. by this production.