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The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Crandalls Knickerbocker-"
Spite Bride.

The art of producing camera
comedies seems to follow a course
or progressive daring and increas-
ing hazards. In "Her First Kiss.
the pictorial absurdity that con-
stitutes the secondary film feature
on the bill at Crandall's Knicker-
booker Theater the first two days
of this week, the players seem to
run unusual risk of becoming per-
manent casualties by driving mo-
tor cars through the sides of brick
houses. toying with high power
protectiles, which in time explode.
and taking lightly the earnest
animosity of several ill-tempered
animals. This particular Sunshine
Comedy runs it's hilarious length
without developing anything that
may be deemed even a suggestion
of plot, but il that be a defect
in photo-comedy any more than
it is in musical comedy the defci-
ency is more than made up by the
originality of the pictured episodes
AMI the maze of Photographic tricks
with which a spectators credulity
is baffled.
Another short-reel feature that
immensely pleased yesterdays ca
pacity audiences at the Knicker-
booker was the new issue of the
news pictorial in which were de-
picted the outstanding events both
here and abroad of the week just
closed. Those who may entertain
no hope of obtaining a closeup of
the youthful Prince of Wales in
the flesh during his prospective
visit to this city. at least may
gain a secure knowledge of his
appearance and bearing from the
results of the indefatigable news
gatherers camera work.
The chief feature of the Knick-
erbocker's bill yesterday and to-
day is THE Spite Bride" a de-
lightfully pictured romantic drama
in which the title role is taken
with complete fascination by Olive
Thomas. one of the most gener-
ously endowed of the screens
younger stars. A complete review
of this subject will be found in
connection with the Metropolitan
Theater.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Poifs-"Daddy LongIeRs.-

Daddy Long Legs" featuring
Mary Pickford. which is appearing
this week at Polls Theater -
truly one of the biggest films Of tho
year. and is undoubtedly quite the
best thing that the talented Young
lady has ever done.
1t is the love story of an orphan
who got off to a bad start in life
In an ash can, and who. during the
long years of childhood, has known
no other home than that within the
cherries walls of the John Grier
Home for Orphans.
Here she mothers and mends all
the other youngsters. all the while
craving for the beautiful things
OF life which are denied her Fin
ally through the ministrations OF a
humane trustee of the home, she is
sent to college by one Jarvis Pen
dleton. His identity is not known
to Judy, and in fancy. she pictures
him as a tall man. hence her love
name for him of Daddy Long Legs.
Pendleton falls in love with her
as does Jimmy MacBride, a college
freshman. Judy's fear of her past
leads her to hide her love for Dad
dy Long Legs. and he in turn fears
that he is too old for her Even
tually. of course. light breaks
through the dark clouds. and happi-
ness comes to the one-time orphan.
The first two reals of the picture
abound in delicious comedy. chief
of which is the ~prune-strike" led
by Judy. and second the uproarious
results of her and a yellow ''purp"
indulging too deeply in a stray jug
of hard cider.
Mahlon Hamilton plays opposite
Mary Pickford in the role of Jar
Wis Pendleton. and lends a distinct
touch to a master film.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Would Let Proletariat
Enter Newport Casino

Newport. K. l.. Aug. 31.-Anybody
with a dollar will be able to get into
the famous Newport Casino grounds
II the board of governors carry ou.
their announced plan at the meeting
this week. All that will be neces-
sary to gain admission to this holy
of holies of the cottage colony will
be the payment of one dollar and
registering ones name.
For some years the bars have bee-
kept up against outsiders, and none
could enter unless vouched for by
a member of the corporlt or a
subscriber and upon payment of a
fee of two dollars for the day. Blu
now Newport is dry, and many things
have changed.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
SUNDAY THEATER OPENINGS

Cardfgan-Pennington elements is
epic In Its scope and sweep. The
part that Shirley Pennington plays
in this fight turns victory toward
the Cardigan banner and q simple
appealing love story furnishes one
or the sweetest climaxes the screen
has seen in months.
Grace Darmond has the role
opposite Reid and her impersona-
ton o. Ann Pennington is charm
ing to the last degree. Kay Lau-
rell. the famous "Follies" beauty.
has a special part. Others appear
ing in the production, which is the
first OF the fuliweek attractions
to be exhibited by the Palace un-
der its new policy, are Will Brun-
ton, Charles Ogle, Alice Taafe, Hart
Hoxie. Noah Beery and others.
A Sennett comedy, '"The Den
tist." is the riotous drollery furn-
nished as the added attraction and
Director Gannon's Symphony Or
chestra, augmented to twenty
eight musicians, gives a sparkling
overture number, 'Mirning, Noon
and Night" by Suppe.
W
Social and Industrial unrest is just
insomnia of the heart. 1t can be
cured by love. understanding and
helpfulness." That is the creed of
Paul. the Russian peasant lad who
accompanies Sonia the fire-eater, to
New York on her mission from the
Russian soviet. This is but one of
the many truisms with which Allen
T11V, :, L.. -f,,I ,@l,
todrama, The Right to Happiness"
which began a weeks engagement at
Moore's Rialto Theater last night.
Dorothy Phillips, one OF the most
appealing emotional actresses Of the
screen. handles the dual role of So
mia, the Russian agitator. and Vivian.
her pampered wealthy twin sister
two parts so radically different that
they stamp Miss Phillips as one of
the most versatile women OF the mo-
ton picture world. Not since THE
Heart of Humanity" have we seen
this charming film star in such a
timely and dramatic photoplay. And
there are many old favorites OF that
phOtOdramatic masterpiece of the
great war assisting Miss Phillips n
''Ths Right to Happiness" Alien
Holubar Is the director of both; he
is also the author of the latest pic
ture William Stowell, her leading
man in the former as well as many
of her successes. occupies a like role,
while others formerly Identified with
Miss Phillips, include Robert Ander-
son. Henry Barrows, Winter Hall.
Margaret Mann. Stanhope Wheat
croft and Alma Bennett. feature
Of the present engagement of The
Right to Happiness" is the magnifi-
cent orchestration furnished by the
Rialto Theater orchestra OF thirty
pieces.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01

be able to straighten them out and
reunite the lovers
Exceptional supporting subjects,
such as the Strand News. Burton
Holmes Travelogue, Topics of the
Day and a most diverting comedy
complete an opening bill that is
worthy of the name In every sense
Of the word.
Moore's Garden-"The Miracle
Mnn"-Ali-star Cast.
Seldom has a photoplay so pro-
foundly stirred Washington au-
dience as did the Paramount-Art-
craft super-production, The Mir
scle Man." at Moore's Garden The
ater yesterday, where 1t opened for
weeks run.
George Loane Tucker. it's pro-
ducer and director. has proven his
right to be numbered among the
elect.
The story cenrers around a
white-haired patriarch Of the hills
who Is credited with power to heal
the sick and crippled. News of his
prowess reaches Tom Burke, leader
of an INSCRIPTIONS band of crooks
In New York's Chinatown. He con-
ceives the idea of using the healer
/ for commercial purposes and TAX
ing the proceeds for himself and
his pals. Rose, the Dope and the
Frog.
Burke Journeys to the village
where the patriarch lives, and, by
pretending to be i'll. succeeds In es-
tablishing himself In the old mans
cottage. Thither come Rose. who
poses as a sweet, innocent girl, and
! the others. On the train the Frog
makes use of his ability to throw
his body out OF joint and attracts
, the attention of Richard King, a
millionaire who is travelling in his
private car with his invalid sister.
The Frog announces that he is GO
/ ing to the Miracle Man to be cured,
which announcement a newspaper
I man hears and scenting goou
story decides to follow King in
turn is inspired to seek help from
the same source for his sister. They
arrive at the village. Coached by
Burke. the Frog crawls, in his dis
torted shape, to the Miracle Mans
! door. and. when the healer appears,
pretends to be suddenly able to
stand erect. But something unfore-
seen happens. cripple boy who has
been looking on. utters a shout and
throwing his crutches away, rushes
to the patriarch's feet. and Claire
King, due to the tense excitement,
{ RECEIVERS use of her limbs and rises
. from the wheel chair which has
/ held her from childhood.
The weeks following see Burke
growing rich on the bequests of
wealthy people but gradual
change takes place in his pals, un-
der the benefcent influence OF the
patriarch. Only Burke is un-
touched. When he thinks King is
about to win Rose. his sweetheart,
| he threatens to kill him. Then sud-
denly. in a great wave OF remorse
he seeks and finds the peace of soul
/ he yearns for. thereby winning
Rose and a brighter future.
A musical score in every way fit
ting and on the same high plane as
the main attraction. is rendered by
the Gardens augmented orchestra.
! which together with exceptional
short reels, completes a wonde rful
I bill.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Moore's Strand-i'The Misleading
Widow Featuring Billie Burke.

Billie Burke, the famous stage and
screen star, delighted a capacity au-
dience at Moore's Strand Theater last
night, where she appeared in her lat
est Paramount-Artcraft picture, 1.-The
Misleading Widow" due for showing
the entire week. She is the charming
heroine of one of the brightest love
stories that have been presented in
recent years. the show being the
screen version of the recent stage
success, "Billeted," which many will
recall with pleasure. The plot is ex-
actly in keeping with the personality
of the beautiful star, and is just the
sort Of story with which the one and
only Billie Burke can charm an au-
dience. 1t is strictly up to date, as
well, the leading men being two re-
turned army officers.
The story centers around pretty
Mrs. Betty Taradine, who has taken
into her home in a small New Eng
land town, two convalescing officers
4 Col. Preedy and his aide, Capt.
Peter RymiIl-and because she and
her chum, Penelope Moon, live there
alone the Rev. Ambrose Liptrott and
his sister, Miss Tabitha. are quite
concerned over the scandal.
Betty has a husband somewhere
he left her years before because she
was hopelessly extravagant - and
when her bank informs her she has
again overdrawn her account she gets
an idea: she announces the death of
her husband in South Africa, in or
der to collect his life insurance Com
plications arise when Capt RymilI
arrives and proves to be none other
than the dead" husband; the situ-
alton continues to grow worse until
matters get into an awful jam-to
the onlooker 1t seems that the most
clever scenario writer would never
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Great Falls Park.

At Great Falls Park today enter
tainment is provided pleasure seek
ers which includes concerts by the
Ladies' Victory Orchestra and dane
ing in the large pavilion overlooking
the falls. A showing of feature mo-
ton pictures and a variety of amuset
ments for the children are provide /
Fast electric train service to and
from the terminal at Thirty-sixth and
NJ streets northwest is provided.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Professor Celebrates 99,h Birthday

Stephen ]. Sedgewick. aged 50, who
was one Of the surveyors of the trans
continental line of the Union Pacific
railroad claims to be one of the busiest
"young-old'' men in these parts. He
is working on an illustrated Bible anG
at the same time collecting genealog
ical data to completely describe hi
family tree. But he took day off yes
terday to celebrate his birthday,
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01

the boy-pai of a rich young society
oacneior, exacted from the grateful
man that he marry her-a professional
oiVer and swimmer-iust marry her
ana give her his name and a part of
ms money That was ali:
nuch Is the basis of the plot e,
BESSIE Barriscale's most recently re-
essed photoplsy Starring vehicle
which was shown as the feature or
the bill at Crandaps Theater YES
leruay and will be continued as the
mayor attraction at that house through
uesosy. The dubious romance SO
oarlhsiy and originally begun, led to
a series OF bewildering situations that
Iortn one of the principal elements
OF cnarm In film story that is un,-
iormiy interesting. prolific in scenes
oL Exceptional artistic value and act
Win consummate skill by a. cast
Whlch Is distinguished almost as
Inueh % oy the sterling work of Jack
as og the delightful impersona-
''oh ohereo py Miss Barriscale.
one feature OF the picture which
uon or the unfair sex is found in the
picturesqueness of the maRnifcen,
costumes worn by the star. The men
perhaps, will be equally attracted nv
the spectacle of Miss Barriscale exc
cutting intricate dives clad in a silken
one-piece bathing garment of ultra
smart design.
The entire production is one thar
reflects great credit upon the produc-
ers and the supporting cast acouits
itself with rather more than usual
credit. The photoplay is superb.
The early-week bill at CrandalI,s
Is completed by an array OF abbre-
waited picture subjects and orches-
tral accompaniment which highly
Pleased yesterdays capacity audi
ences.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Nat,o.nI rh.=te-.Po.Iyanna."

In the current era of high prices,
strikes and unsigned treaties any re-
cipe for becoming glad and remain
ing permanently in that happy state
has a gripping appeal for the every
dsy mortal.
The comedy which Catherine CHS
holm Cushing has woven around POL
wanna" the optimistic offspring from
the pen of Eleanor H Porter, glis-
tens throughout with lines that offer
the formula for contentedness, which
is one reason why it pleased a play
hungry audience at the National last
night.
Viola Harper has the role originally
created by Patricia Collinge-a char
acter bubbling with the spirit and
tireless energy of youth and the unc-
tuous and wholesome humor that
flows sometimes from the mouths Of
precOciOus childhood. The touch of
pathos is so skilIfully mingled with
the smiles that PoIlyanna catches the
heartstrings early in the action and
holds them safely throughout. Apart
from slight deficiencies, probably due
to an opening performance. and
faulty modulation. her performance
was quite satisfactory.
The story of Pollyanna runs along
the conventional lines which play
wrights pick as the path for the
orphaned waif with the main pur-
pose of this particular one to teach
everyone the game OF being happy
a purpose in which she is singularly
successful.
The support Of Alice Baxter as Miss
Polly Harrington, the aunt of Polly
anna, shone exceptionally In the cast
OF players. Fanny D. Hall, Gertrude
Rivers, Helen Gurney. Katherine Ro-
Der, William BlaIsdell. George ALI
son, A. W. F. MacCoIlin. Garland Ca
den and D. J. Hamilton assisted the
lead.
Harold Macarthur was programmed
to play Jimmy Bean" grown up).
i may have been an echo OF the
Actors Equity trouble, but Mr.. Mac
Arthur did not apear. In his stead
was a young woman to whom the
lines were entirely foreign. and
through inability TO look the part
marred what was written to be one
Of the most effective scenes. Other
wise the play moved smoothly.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Crnndall's-ssThc Woman Michael
Married"

Salome asked for the head of John
the Baptist as a reward for pleasing
King Herod with the dance of the
seven wells. Mira Sacky, the beauti-
full mermaid. in THE Woman Michael
Married." who had saved the life of
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Marshall Hail.

While Labor Day usually marks
the closing of the summer resort
season, it is the present expecta-
ton to keep Marshall Hall omen
TO the public so long as the agree
able weather lasts. The steamer
Charles Macalester will continue
its schedule of three daflyy ytrips
from the Seventh street wharves
at 10 a. m. 2.30 and CAS- D. m. and
will stop at Mount Vernon to re-
ceive and discharge passengers on
the first two trips named, daily ex-
cepting Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-01
Loew's PaIace-waIInce Reid in
s'rhe Valley of the Giantx.-

Loew's Palace theater inaugu-
rated its new photoplay season of
seven-day attractions yesterday
with the splendid Paramount-Art-
craft adaptation of Peter B. Kyne's
famous story. The Valley of the
Giants" with Wallace Reid in the
principal role. Reid's part Is one
of the most brilliant he has ever
assumed and in it he scored a
veritable triumph at the Palace
yesterday The production itself is
sweeping and majestic in its power.
poignant in its romantic passages
and marked throughout by unusual
beauty of settings and backgrounds.
Reid plays the role of Bryce
Cardigan. the son of a pioneer Cali
fornia logger. who is entrusted with
the responsibility OF keeping inyio-
late a beautiful glade in the red
wood country called The Valley of
the Giants" where lay buried
Bryce's mother. In the meantime,
INSCRIPTIONS financial forces, led
by Colonel Pennington. are at
tempting to grab the valley Of the
giants" and they find themselves
opposed only by the youthful Car
digan and his aging father, now
half-blind- To make matters worse,
Bryce Cardigan and Shirley PEN
nington. daughter of Bryce's enemy,
are avowedly in love and the con-
sict Of giant forces that follows the
open war between the opposing
The Washington times., 1919-11-07
BAR BABY VAMPS"
FROM GIRL SCOUTS
Crusade Started Against All
Short Skirts, Rouge, and
Flour Faces"

NEW YORK, Nov. IA crusade
against short skirts, high heels
rouge, lip sticks, eyebrow pencils. and
Hour face has been started by the
Girl Scouts in the public schools and
high schools.
THE baby vamp' has 40 pla,e in
the ranks of the scouts said Mis-
Marion Bishop, local director CT the
$500 Girl Scouts in the ritv. we
have no written regulation governing
the matter of dress or the excessive
use of powder or cosmetics, but by
what might be termed 'gentlemen's
agreement girls refrain from short
skirts, high heels, face powder or
rouge.
Each scout in the city is TO he
given the task of converting at least
three others from the use of facial
camouhage, and showing them that
1t is to their advantage to give thr
skin and complexion a chance To
develop naturally"
The Washington times., 1919-11-07
MISTRESS SLUGGED;:
MA|DSERVANT HELD
Servant Accused of Disgusting
Self as Burglar and Beating
Up Employer.

NEW YORK, Nov. MARY Morris
sey, a maid employed in the house
hold of Charles Shongut was arrested.
accused of having entered the bed
room of her mistress, Mrs. Shongut.
disguised in a mans overcoat and
golf cap, and beating Mrs. Shongut
unconscious. According to the police,
the woman would give no explanation
of her act.
Until Detectives MCGOWAN and
Flaherty, during their investigation
of the affair. came upon a pair of the
Morrissey woman's gloves in Mrs
Shongut's room the incident was
shrouded in deepest mystery Not
even the nature of the weapon en-
ployed by the intruder could be
learned.
Mrs. Shongut is still unconscious
from the effects of the heavy blows
that were dealt her about the head
and body.
The detectives went to the home of
the Morrissey woman and placed her
under arrest. She refused to say a
word about the amazing attack she
had made upon her mistress. content
ing herself with smiling vacantIy at
her inquisitors.
Even when arraigned before Magis-
! trate Dourass Mary proved obdurate
to all efforts of that official to draw
from her some explanation of the
mystery.
The sleuths reported that Miss Nor
! rissey's habit had been to come to the
Shongut home at S o'clock every
| morning to begin her days work. and
| return to her own home at night.
However. they assert, she varied
| her practice and arrived at o'clock
CHE at once picked UP an overcoat be.
longing to Mr.. Shongut. put il on over
her street attire. and covered her hair
and part of her face by drawing
down over her forehead a golf can
of Shongut's that she is said to have
found in the hallway of the suite.
Further investigation hy detectives
brought to light a woman living on
the eighth floor Of the building, he
meath the Shongut apartment This
witness, the detectives said, declared
that she saw Miss MOrrissey. wearing
the long overcoat and golf cap. hur-
rying down the fire escape. and in
quired what she was doing.
II dropped my glasses and am roip,-
down TO get them" was Miss Nor
rissey's reply, according to the wit.
ness
1t was also learned that Mrs Shon-
CUTS assailant locked the door of the
adjoining room, occupied by Mr.. Shon-
gut. When Mrs. Shongut, awakened
by the blows showered on her nv tbe
intruder. cried out, her husband
started to her assistance, but found
his door locked
The Washington times., 1919-11-07
RESERVE ARMY Of
.Ex-YANKSPROPOSED

United States army, composed Of
a volunteer organized reserve made
up of the men who had service or
training in the war with Germany.
is proposed by Representative Kahn.
chairman of the House Military Affairs
Committee.
With a few minor changes in the
national defense act and the holding
out of a few inducements to all hon.
orably discharged men Kahn believes
il possible to bring about the enlist
ment in such a reserve of fully 1,oo0.-
600 men.
The cost to the Government for
maintenance of such reserve would
not exceed $4,000. 600 a year. Plans
of the general army staff for stand
ing army of $4,000 officers and men
would cost nearly billion a year.
Keep Former Units.
Enlisted men in the United States
army would be paid the nominal sum
of $24 a year, but would be supplied
with such equipment as the War De-
partment and Congress should author
ize.
They would be organized in local
units, retaining as far as conditions
would permit, the unit or organization
with which they saw service or had
training during the war period.
They would be allowed commissary
and other privileges of the army, and
their only compulsory service in peace
time would be for a period of two
weeks annually, when they would be
called into mobilization camps for
drill, or really for inspection
Continue National Guard.
The National Guard is to be contin-
ued and encouraged under this plan,
| because no one would be eligible TO
the United States army who had not
| been trained.
1t is believed the young men en-
couraged by the example Of the vet
Grams in joining the United States
army would seek the National Guard
to get their training so as to fit them
selves for later membership in the
United States army. and thereby both
1 services would be benefited.
This program contemplates the side
| tracking temporarily of the universal
| military training plan for which q
majority can not now be mustered ir
the House.
The Washington times., 1919-11-07

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