Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-21
DOUG's START
WAS A ACTOR.
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dorm in Denver in May, 1888, it
was the proud ambition OF his
parents to see Douglas Fair
banks, mining king, and after grad
uating from the Denver high school
and Jarvis Military academy he was
sent to the School OF Mines at Gold
en-, Colo. Before he had learned
very much about sciences. ark and
ethics of mining, however, he saw
Frederick Warde in his repertoire
of classic plays and promptly decid-
ed that as a mere capitalist he would
be wasting time. At Richmond,
Z Va, he made his first appearance
with Mr.. Warde in the role of Fran
co.'s in "Richelieu." In speaking
Y about his initial stage work the en-
ergetic actor recently said: "In my
first Characterization and in that of
Florio in The Dukes Jester which
followed, / failed to make any per-
csptible dent in the classic drama,
but probably wore the most aston
ishing costumes ever beheld on the
native stage, having been fitted out
BY a we'll meaning but misguided
wardrobe mistress in odds and ends
OF ancient, modern and medieval
garb." So successfully did his cos
tune affect the players who hap
pened to be on the stage whenever
he made his entrance that Mr..
Warde released him without visible
signs Of pain to Herbert Kelsey and
Efie Shannon in Her Lord and
Master"
Mary Pickford, film star, is now
Little Sister of the Navy" This
title was conferred recently amid
the firing of salutes at an impress
sive naval ceremony on board the
battleship Texas during the stay of
the great Pacific fleet in Los An
geles harbor. Those who partici-
pated in the ceremony were Ad-
nniral Hugh Rodman, commander OF
the Pacific fleet; Rear Admiral
Jayne, in charge of the Twelfth Ma
val Reserve district; Capt. F.. H.
Schofield, commander of the Texas,
and other high navy officers.
The distinction was bestowed up
on Miss Pickford in appreciation OF
her work during the various Liberty
loan drives. In the Victory Liberty
loan campaign, little Mary acted as
sponsor of the Texas with the result
that this ship sold more bonds than
any other vessel in the navy, thus
winning for the little star the priv
ilege Of becoming Little Sister of
the Navy"
After Miss Pickford was declared
Little Sister of the Navy" the
crowds watched her raise the George
Washington pennant, awarded the
ship as a trophy for winning the
Match the Navy" bond selling con-
test.
This flag was flown by the trans
port which took President Wilson
to France, and Miss Pickford, as
sponsor of the Texas, was entitled
TO the privilege of raising it.
To show her appreciation of the
honors bestowed by the Texas, THE
Little Sister of the Navy" presented
the ship with a silver loving cup and
gave 10000 cigarets to the crew.
M The Omaha Daily Bee Screen
Magazine for the current week has:
"Move in With the Landlord and
Be Safe" PROTECTING landlords
and increased rents do not bother
Mr.. and Mrs. Wren, who solve this
problem in unique and original
manner.
Meet Mr.. White and Mr.. Pinck
Of Buffalo, who believe that per-
!, sons name should fit his job.
Tho Male Mosquito is an Ardent
: Lover" Blind from birth, he is
constantly seeking his true love.
Romeo and Juliet were amateurs at
the gentle art of making COM
pared to the Jersey "skeeters."
"How to Comb Your Hair" The
life of your hair depends on the care
you give it, by Lillian Russell.
Strange Creatures of the Ocean
Border" A weird revelation of
beauty and life asit is.lived in new
No Mans Land"
Getting Acquainted With Their
mite" Did you know that new iron
can be made from old, providing
you can stir up 1000 degrees of
heat to do it with?
. Fable of Funnyland." How a
wise old owl changed boys opin-
ion about those eternal cats.
Futurist Movies, A unique presen-
.ation of . world-famed hero. This
magazine is produced by the Uni
yersal.
Many people did not have chance
to see the Miracle Man." at the
Rialto, SO Harry Watts of the
Strand theater has put picture on
the shelf, and will run this picture
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day. It has broken all records in
Omaha for pictures. The Strand is
always looking for its patrons
amusement, and Mr.. Watts has been
following the run of this picture
closely, so no doubt he will put some
figures up at his house that will be
hard to beat.
Omaha people may find a little
added interest in Douglas Fair
banks latest picture. now being
shown at the Muse and Sun thea
tiers from the fact that it was pro-
duced under the direction of an
Omaha boy. Joe Henneberry will
be we'll recalled by those who at
tended school at Lake and Lothrop
schools IS years or more ago. He
grew from infancy to boyhood in
the north end of town. His father
was an invalid, and his mother
worked hard to support her hus-
band and family, but with much sue
cess. Several years ago the family