The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-19
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WASHINGTON

The widely read story Of the Ozarks
has been filmatized under the direc.
ton Of Harold Bell Wright, its au-
thor. AS novel this story has at
tanned a popularity which has not
been equalled by any other book in q
decade. AS play the success Of
this work was phenomenal and as q
/. perturbation under the direction Of
Mr.. Wright the story bids fair to mark
an epoch in the art Of the silent
drama
The pictures have been taken in the
heart of the Ozark mountains and In
California. Mr.. Wright and his asso-
ciates have been engaged for months
In this great work. No expense has
been spared. No detail overlooked.
The countless millions who are fami
liar with Mr.. Wright's style and de-
scriptive ability; those who under
stand in even limited way the scope
less possibilities of the motion pic
ture camera can readily realize that
thor should in the world Of reel pic
lures indeed be works of art.
The exhibit is made in ten reels with
Incidental music written and selected
especially.
Coming to the Washington Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, March 20,
81 and %. Two performances daily,
matinee at 2:15 and night, SIS. Seats
reserved for the night performance
only.
Accorded an enviable spot in the
screen sun by his admirable perform
ance in "Oh, Johnny" Louis Bennison
with his lovable, all-conquering breezy
Western personality, gives even more
of his endless store Of mirth-providing
and thrill-assuring expedients in
Sandy Burke Of the U-Bar-U,' Sec
ond in the smiling stars series of
Betzwood pictures distributed by
Goldwyn.
The new production is alive with
opportunity for Louis Bennison, the
cowpuncher, the comedian, the noted
portrayer OF roles that tug at the
heartstrings as readily as they evoke
hearty outbursts of laughter. In short,
the actor, who was hailed several sea-
sons ago as the find" of ytars through
his brilliant work in his stage triumph
Johnny Get Your Cum" undoubtedly
has the most powerful role of his
career in Sandy Burke OF the U-Bar.
u"
Once more the Betzwood Film com.
pany, sponsor for all Bennison pro-
auctions, has seen to it that the I'M
usual types created for the Western
stars second starring vehicle art Civ.
en- life-like characterization by screen
players of recognized ability.
Goldwyn confidently predicts that
Louis Bennison will captivate anew in
SANDY Burke of the U-Bar-U," which
comes to the Washington theatre for
today only.
MURRAY.
Three Faces East" comes to the
Murray theatre March 10. Motion pic
ture stars are reported receiving some
lofty salaries. Be they real or fabu-
lous, II is becoming evident these
screen favorites are to have no mo-
noply in separating photo-play pro-
ducers from the bulk of their invested
or earned capital. The scenarios
writer, il appears, is coming into his
own. There are about half a dozen
makers of original scripts, free lances,
most of whom are reported to be col
lecting from $4,000 to $4,000 year
each from products of their own pens.
Among these are said to be Francis
Marion, Anita Loos, Maibelle Heikes
Justice. c. Gardiner Sullivan. and last, |
but by no means least, Anthony Paul
Kelly, probably the most prolific Of
them all. Mr.. Kelly, by the way, is |
the author of one of the most success |
full spoken dramas of the war, Three
Faces East" which had it's premiere |
in this city. There is a story con-
corning Mr.. Kelly and his satteen |
plays-and its truth is vouched for on
good authority-that indicates the cor
rectness of the statement relative to
large incomes of top-notch scenario |
writer's. This film-play maker has
stated over his own signature that !
he hardly ever spends more than a |
week on a manuscript for screen pro- |
duction.
The life of soldier is tempered |
with smart femininity in the delightful |
English comedy, "Billeted," which |
Margaret Anglin and her original |
New York company will present here |
on Saturday, March %, at the Murray |
theatre. This delightful play, which |
comes here after extended engage