Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17
THIRD WAR FILM SHOWS
AMERICANS IN ACTION
"Under Four Flags at Stanley.
Wallace Reid at Arcadia and
May Allison at Regent

sTANLEY-"Under -Four Flags" Third
Official United States war picture. Prepared
by tho Committee of Public Information, Di-
vision of Films.
Those who were so unfortunate as not to be
able for various reasons to take part in the
vast final triumph Of democracy overseas can
become in a measure comfortable participants
by viewing the remarkable pictures of this
series. which disclose the almost last stages
Of the fighting on the American, British.
French and italian fronts.
The pictorial story is logically told and
made thoroughly clear by excellently devised
subtitles, while the scenes themselves are
wonderful. not alone for their vivid quality
but for certain unmistakable touches of
genuine artistry. Chief enthusiasm naturally
centers In the deeds of the valorous hosts
from the United States, and our beloved
doughboys are seen In action at Chateau
Thierry Belleau Wood (now rechristened In
honor Of the soldiers from the new worldly and
In the great St Mihiel salient, which was
wiped out by the Americans with such dis
patch that the men overran their objectives.
Soldiers at work and at play on the trans
ports attacks on a submarine from airpanes
and the decks of destroyers are shown with
thrilling effect, while the embarkation and
debarkation of our boys are scenes which
potently rouse the emotions. There are also
many closeup views of such celebrities as
Pershing. Foch Orlando, Clemenceau and
Haig. and one thus gains an intimate life
like glimpse of these men, an impression I'M
possible in a still photograph. The compre-
hensive story is further amplifed by scenes
showing Philadelphia in the midst of Its cele-
6ration of armistice day and a series OF
Gaumont vews, revealing the surrender of the
dishonored German fleet.
ARCAnIA-"Too MANY Nf,lyionso with
Wallace Reid. Story by p. f. Browne. and
directed by James Cruze. Paramount Play.
Wallace Reid is one of the most popular
| juvenile actors appearing upon the screen
| today. and when provided with a good vehi-
| Gle. as In this play, he Is at his best The
play is an adaptation Of Porter Emerson
| Brownies story, Someone and Somebody
| which Gardner Hunting made over for the
| movies. To the screen fans who still remem-
Der that serial production, "Zudora,' the
name of James Cruze will not be new, but
| It Is unusual for actor to turn director,
as has been the case with Mr. Cruze.
1t is gratifying to find in this film the action
| which in many photopays recently Is
notable by it's absence. The audience Is asked
to decide what the hero shall do with the
money a thief returns to him after 1t has
| been given up for lost. This money was IN
herited by book agent who meets the
| daughter of the man from whom his bene-
| factor took the millions. Besides Mr.. Reid
| Ora Carew, Winifred Greenwood. Percy
Williams Tully Marshall, Charles Ogle and
| James Neill have important roles
REGENT-"The Testing Of Mildred Vane."
with May Allison. story by Charles T.
Daxey and directed by Wilfred Lucas. Metro
| play.
wilfred Lucas is another case Of capable
motion-picture actor turning director. He
will be recalled for his work under the Tri-
angle brand. May Allison has long since
made a name for herself an individual
| star and her work with the late Harold Lock-
wood was a good foundation for present hon
ors George n. Parker Is responsible for the
adaptation Of the story. which Is but one or
| many that have been turned out by that
veteran writer. Charles T. Dazey, whose work
| is so we'll known.
To doubt the parentage of his own daugh-
ter is the misfortune of the leading character.
and he turns to his friend, physician. whose
advice is to test the girl by psychological
study. 1t is shown that the physician is a
villain, and true love furnishes the solution
In the end. Darrell Ross is the lover, George
Field the villain and Nibel De Brutllier. the
father. Fred Goodwin also has a small
part.
D. w. Griffith's newest production, Ihe
Greatest Thing In Life" is now at the Vic
toria The Palace screen holds Paulne
| Frederick in "a Daughter of the Old SOUTH
Tourneur's Sporting Life" is at the Strand
and Ethel Clayton. in "Women's weapons
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