Evening journal., 1919-04-17
"GIRL BEHIND THE
GUN" HERE TONIGHT

During the past great war there were
many girls behind the guns, but Of
course this is not speaking literally.
Behind each man behind the gun there
was glrl, and the though OF her
made ia man at the gun more eager
and aua.Uls iO do his best
At lhls particular time one would be
interested in the story of 'lhe Girl
Behind the Gun" in the musical com
cdy Of the same name which Is to begin
a thrce-day engagement at the Play
house this evening.
First IL began by well-known
French actress adoption Of godson,
and when she invited The Fodson 90
come 10 visit her the trouble and COM
plicaiions are most ludicrous..
This musical comedy Is being pre-
sented by Klaw and ErlanFer. and IFS
Wilmington presentation will be given
by the east that gave the production
such "a phenomenal run at the New
Amsterdam Theatre In New York.
10 Is headed by John y. Hazard and
Donald Brian bok Of whom are we'll
known on the stage. and espo,P ny in
musical comedies. The former has won
a name for himself through his drol-
lery and humor, while the latter has
danced his way 90 fame ably helped
md sanctioned by handsome face
Wilda Bennett and Ada Meade are |
he two prima donnas. Both possess /
'eauty and grace IN rivalled proper 4
ions.
John =. Young and Frank Doanc, also
a the cast have well-known character
oles.
Have Heart
Seats go on sale today for "Have a
cart There will be a thrcc-day en-
agement. beginning Monday night.
This musical comedy will serve 90
pen the Easter week Of attractions at
he Playhouse. 10 Is well-bmoWu and
Vceedingly popular with Whining
lnians because 10 has been seen here
n other occasions 20 tho satisfaction
nd enjoyment Of everyone
Henry W. Savage presents the play !
nd is sending to Wilmington the only
ompany that is now playing slave a
cart"
Experience" IS coming again 10 the
'layhousc for three days. beginning
eat Monday evening.
AT THE QUEEN.
m the many stories written OF the |
reat white Northwest none possess
n such great proportions the thrills
nd dramatic suspense that figures I'm
rex Beach's great novel. "The Brand
Alaska, With an OF its great white
beauty and frozen rivers. mountains
nd an elements. forms a most appro-
'riate background for this story nj
mems passions and the dealing of nIs-
lee, 20 those who deserve a.
This novel has been filmed ana |
lndcr the personal direction Of Mr.
leach, who is better capable than any
ne else 10 direct the characters Of his
reation.
Tho picture Is coming 60 the Queen
oday for an engagement OF three DAYS
features three STARS one Is KAY
aurell. a noted Zlegfeld "Follles" girl.
no does for the FIRST time work before
Ie sc<en IN an unusually fine way
hi wins immense popularity because
70. Robert Mckim and Russell Simn-
m are the two others who figure
ost prominently in the picture.
The story Is powerful and appealing /,
d thrills the spectator in no small
gree with the intense dramatic
anes depicted and at the same time
ouses I'm them a keen appreciation
the background Of snowwhite.
AT THE MAJESTIC.
Mice Brady is being shown on the y
zen at the Majestic today IN the Z
llow Of Her Hand" This picture is y
sed on George Barr McCutcheon's u
vel OF the same name and concerns
2 story OF a young English girl who I,
lives In America penniless aud kills >
man I'm seif-defense. =
I Is an unusual and appealing story 10
4 throughout there is an element Of a
'stery and intrigue which Is finally u
'ared up most appropriately in the ltl
ish.
The vivid imagination OF Mr., Me m
'teheon has placed him near the head 81
ihe list Of American writer's. and cl
mas also written stories that have a 81
onderfully entertaining faculty ability ct
'out thcm And al of this entertain fr
Is TO be coupled With Alice Brsdv's
otk as screen star, Always is Miss II
auS capable ami always does she
We her eharacterizations In their frte m
5hts ana shadows to the spectators. n
As Heity, this English girl with i
urder on her hands. she VIII insisnily N
I'd sympathy and that sense ~ rra a.,