Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-08

ALA NaZimova, who will be seen in
Eye for Eye" at the Colonial to-
Gay and tomorrow. mas become the
supreme screen star of the day.
Born in Talta, a little Crlmean town
en- the shores of the Black Sea, she
was taken to Geneva when u child.
While here she showed remarkable
aptitude for music and became n.
NloIlnist of distinction at the age OF
twelve. She gave up music as
profession, however, and devoted her
self TO the study OF dramatic art Inn
medlateIy upon graduation she be-
came leading woman with "a stock
company in kostrOma, Russia, and
played ever two hundred parts dur
she moved to Petrograd where she
appeared in the leading theaters in
all prominent roles including "Zaza,"
camille "Magda," "Hedda Gabler,"
"Trilby'. and The Second Mrs. Tan
queray.'' She attempted to make a
production of The Chosen People,"
revolutionary play, but was stopped
by the Russian censors.
1t was in this play, however, that
she made her first appearance III
America, which was produced at the
Criterion Theater. During this time
she appeared in the Russian language
but at the suggestion of Henry Miller
she began to study English and after
four short months appeared as He'd
"a Gabla" in this language. This IS
almost irconceivable but true. and it
mination of this wonderful woman.
NazimoVa's career in this country
mas beeh series OF continuous an1
tremendous successes W hich have
placed her at the top of the ladder of
dramatic and screen fame.
Since War Brides" all her appear
anccs on the silver sheet have been
in Na2mova productions, where she
has appeared in Revelation" which
has been called classic by the most
notable critics of the day, and Toys
OF Fate another super-screen pro-
ducticn. In Eye for Eye" which is
perhaps her greatest achievement and
In which she plays the part of Has
souna, beautiful and fiery Arabian
Slrl, she has added new laurels to her
wreath of fame.
Beautiful Madelaine Traverse is
TIE star of the gripping William Fox
+ c II production
Victoria traction at the Victori,
Io-morrow tomorrow for the one
day only.
The Gamblers Soul" the title of
MISS ITaverse's production. is a SEN
satlohal story of human emotions and
Gynam!c actions, containing a great
neart interest and an appeal which
is sure to hold enthralled the interest
or all Harrisburg movie fans who are
fortunate enough to see this remark
able film.
Well may men dread lovely woman
"Hen lnefe Is purpose behind her
smlle. she can mask hatred, bitter
vengeance, and even murder, behind
glorious smile and reassuring
KISS. such woman of wiles is Marie
Lohr' heroine of when Men Desire"
Marie Lohr's grace aid charm en-
tranced men so that they fought des-
perately among themselves to pos
Sess her. BY dancing for them, she
oewitched them and inhamed their
passions, and while they fought for
her she made her escape.
Just so Salome toyed with the heart
OF King Herod until she had him
completely under her control. Salome
wanted what to her was the most
precious thing in his kingdom-the
head of John the Baptist.
Cleopatra's soft, white hand STAYED
mighty Antony, and caused him to
forget his battles.
When Lady Macbeth wanted the
life OF Duncan, King of Scotland, she
opened wide her castle doors and en-
tertained him royalty.
Then there was Morgiana, who
danced so rovishingly before Ali
B6ba and his guest. Cogia Houssain.
Housaln, who was a thief, and came
with, murder in his heart. was be
side himself at the sight of this beau
tlful slave. But the woman of wiles
knew why she was dancing. She,
too, harbored a dagger in her oosom.
which she plunged into the heart of
her masters guest when her dance
was done.
when Men Desire" is to he shown
at the Victoria Theater, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, with Theda
Bara as the star