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The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
The Palace Changes PoLicu.

plan, which means Just what it's
name implies. the selection Of pie
lures from whatever source desired.
without obligation 10 run othe-
works Of the same production com
pany. Loew's Palace Theater. rec
ognizing that under the Competi-
ton created by this new condition.
only the best pictures can hope TO
entire producing field for its future
fractions.
80 an instance OF the quality Of
res that will be seen at tha
during the month Of SEP
each one OF which viii be-
nted Tor full week. in accor-
~ 80 with the new policy OF the
Palace. IL is only necessary TO
mention that the Palaces FIRST pic
ture under this new policy will be
The Valley Of the Giants" a spIen-
did and powerful adaptation Of a
story by Peter B. Kyne. one OF the
most famous writers OF fiction in
America, with Wallace Reid in the
stellar role. For the second week
in September. the Palace announces
Douglas Fairbanks in bis supreme
cinema achievement. His Majesty.
the American" This is the FIRST
picture to be released by Fairbanks
under his new sfiliation with d. W
Griffith, Charlie Chaplin. and Mary
PiCkford. Another forthcoming
triumph to run a week at the Pal
ace will be Elsie Ferguson. in The
Witness for the Defense"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
Tom Moore's S Vacation.

special productions IN which world
noted stars appear, and investigating
numerous spectacular film subjects
now in course OF preparation.
He embraced the summer season a.
Offering HIM an opportunity 20 devote
his personal time and attention 10
matters OF this character. Recent ad-
vices from Mr.. Moore state that he
has been successful in his efforts, and
has negotiated for the presentation. in
his various houses OF many Of the
most notable Of the big productions
and well-known stars.
The bookings just contracted for IN
New York are in addition TO his First
National releases and these aIonG
with his other important new deals
place him in a position 10 offer pic
ture patrons the very best produc-
tions in the amusement field At his
various theaters during the coming
season. An announcement to the pub
lie telling exactly what he has ac-
Complished and the nature OF his
plans for the season will be made i'm
mediately upon Mr.. Moore's return to
this city.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
Mr.. CrandaZPs New Plan.

express train. a high-powered motor
car and a giant, late-model hydro
plane; an amazing revelation of the
Oriental mysteries Of underground
Chinatown, and an unique elopement
The expense of producing a super
feature embodying so many extrava-
gances can be imagined. but Check
ers" only marks the beginning of a
season of superior offerings at the
Metropolitan, so exceptional in con-
ception and in execution that it has
been found necessary to abandon the
fixed policy of presenting two bills
a week.
Checkers" the first OF the new
seasons bookings. inaugurates a
weekrun policy at the F street Gran
dali house, which will be adhered to
in order that the greatest possible
number may be privileged to view the
splendid array of special productions
that has been secured
In immediate prospect are Olive
Thomas in her latest and greatest
vehicle. THE Spite Bride; Eugene
O'Brien in his first individual stellar
play. THE Perfect Lover; Nazimova
in The Brat" the most impressive
subject in which she ever has been
filmed, and innumerable others OF
equal interest and importancA
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
Two Gayety Players
Ban "Slapstick" Fun
In Burlesque Shows

Two star comedians featured in
Barney Gerard's show. Girls De
Looks" at the Gayety Theater this
week are preparing to launch war
fare against "slapstick" comedy.
They are Joseph K Watson and
Will H. Cohan. who today claim to
be the first comedians in burlesQue
to do away with "slapstick" and
smart" comedy, a fact which their
manager. Mr.. Gerard. assigns as be-
ing partly responsible for their pop
ularity along the Columbia Bur-
lesQue Circuit last season.
Watson and Cohan. afreCtionately
known as the "Samese Twins" of
bUrlesque, are united again this sea-
son. Previous to last season they
had been separated for three years
during which time each comedian
was on the vaudeville stage making
several appearances in Washington.
The first thing they agreed upon
their reunion. and which they have
been maintaining, was the abolition
of 'slapstiCk" comedy and cam
patgn among burlesque entertainers
TO make it minus quantity here
after.
it took a lot of hard work. the
comedians agree. to produce what
they claim is the funniest book they
have ever written in their stage
careers. 1t is the vehicle which
serves to exploit the ability Of a
large cast that Mr.. Gerard has given
his show this season. Wearing no
clown" makeup, the two oom-
edIans are able in this sketch to
put ever a brand of comedy that
promises to make a greater hit with
Gayety patrons this year than last
year.
Watson and Cohan have been on
the stage twelve years. They made
their debut together in amateur
theatricals in Boston.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
Bringing Paris Home.

fields skirt not being able 70 get
far away from the knees This
style made all Paris talk and when
Paris talks there is usually some
thing worth talking about Thou
sands saw Miss Mayfield and ad-
mIred her natty appearance but. Of
course. there were thousands who
did not see her. A good many heard
about IT, however. and il is said
that the unusual crowd that has
been haunting Fifth Avenue since
the day she made her debut there
have come forth with the hope thai
Miss Mayfield may again be inspired
to 90 walking and that she may
select Fifth Avenue once more a.
her scene OF operation.
They say the patient waiter is al
ways rewarded. In this case he
We say he" advisedly-msy be re-
warded by a vision OF what he miss
ed before. He may be: who knows q
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

Changes OF the utmost Importance
to the theater-EoinE public will he
effected in the entertainment policy
of Loew's Palace Theater. begin
ming next Sunday, August 81. On
and after that time Loew's Palace
Theater will present no photoplay
attraction for less than seven days
and in order to obtain the hiTh "st
quality of film productions tc -. et
this change OF policy. the -'rv
theater forces will select o,.. -E=
best pictures made in Amer.
The change in policy at a.. % -
ace is largely due to the r.,
tionary change effected in |.
photopIay producing world - 6
change which generally goes into
effect on September |. Prior to
this time the program system OF
picture selection has been adhered
to generally throughout the film
world. and its evils have long been
recognized. Under the old system
il was almost necessary for q thea
ter of the type of Loew's Palace to
run productions it might otherwise
reject simply because that theater
was bound to present the full line
of attractions of q certain produc-
ing concern if the theater was to
reap the advantage of the better
pictures made by that same con-
cern.
The program system, however. is
7 dead. and IN its place, mOvied0m
has chosen the selective booking
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

Usually it has been found sufficient
to embody just one overpowering eli
max in a single film feature to pro-
vide that essential element inelegant-
ly described as punch" Not so with
Checkers" the mammoth picturiza
ton of the famous Henry Blossom
racing play which William Fox will
present as the spectacular piece de
resistance of the photoplay bill at
Crandalls Metropolitan Theater dur
ing the current week and at Gran
dalTs Knickerbocker today and to-
morrow only.
In Checkers" so many amazing ep-
isodes punctuate the progress of the
appealing romance of the tracks that
the senses are fairly staggered by
the tremendous events reflected upon
the screen.
Among the more novel incidents in
the development of the story may be
mentioned such exciting scenes as
the one in which 4 freight train in
flames plunges through an open draw
bridge into the river many feet be-
low; the complete running of a mile
and a quarter race by genuine thor
oughbreds at one of the most famous
courses in the country on a gala day
at the height of the season: a death
defyinS race participated In by an
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

What's the use Of going to Paris
when you can have Paris brought
over here?
1t may not be within the power
Of Cleo Mayfield. who is being seen
this season in Look Who's Here"
with Cecil Lean, to bring Paris over
here but she is certainly doing all
that she can to gladden. the hearts
Of those who haven't the price or
the time to cross the great pond.
Just to show her good intentions
she appeared the other day in the
latest Partisan style. attracting no
amount of attention and letting Lit
tie Old New York know how much
it is missing by not universally
adopting the style of dress in vogu"
in Gay Paree.
This garb. to use a popular eN-
preston. is very nifty" The dress
is notable for its brevity. Miss May
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

Word comes from the Offices OF the
Ratio Theater that Tom Moore, ac-
companied by Mrs. Moore, has been
out Of the city for the past month, the
greater period Of which time he has
spent in and around New York, the
film center Of the East, keeping in
close touch with the producers and
looking over the theatrical market for
the coming season in order to secure
the pick Of productions for his Rialto,
Strand. Garden and Leader theaters,
also for his new Parkway, which will
be completed during the coming sea-
SON
1t is well known by Washington PIC
ture patrons that Mr.. Moore is one OF
the most particular exhibitors through
out the country as to the class ana
quality of productions presented in his
various theaters, and cost counts but
little, contending that the best IS none
too good for his clientele. This state
ment is further borne out by the fact
that he has spent the greater portion
of what might have been his vacation
period in screening all OF the b.g
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
WHAT PLAYHOUSES OFFER

NATIONAL-Cecl Lean and Cleo MayfeId in Look
Who's Here" musical comedy by Frank Mande and
Edward Paulton, with music by Slvo Helm
BELASCO-"Up From Nowhere" play by Booth
Harrington and Harry Leon Wilson, produced by John D.
Williams, with Norman Trevor in the leading role
POLTS-"Mickcy,' Mack Scnnctts $4,000 film comedy
GARRICK-Sccond week OF Julia Dean and the Garrick
Players Walter Brownies alcgorica epic. "Everywoman
B. +. KEITH audevile Clifford Crawford Carlos Sc
baStian Tom Bryan and Lillian Brodcrck and other
COSMOS-Naudcville.
GAYETY-Burlcsque Girls De Looks
PALACE-Dorothy Gish in Nobody Home
RIALTO-Fannic Ward in The Prohecrs."
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
COLUMBIA-Bert Lytell in Easy to Make Money"
KNICKERBOCKER Checkers"
CRANDALL'S-Wiian s. Hart in wagon Tracks"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

the changing OF the style OF architec-
ture from one period to another. Thr
exterior is to be in keeping with the
rest Of the buildings at Universal City.
but IL too will be so arranged as to
be changed quickly according TO the
needs OF the picture
Heretofore, whenever Il has been
necessary to stage motion picture
scenes in or outside Of a large the
ater the motion picture companies ia
Southern California have had to lease
Los Angeles playhouse. move hucr
batteries OF lights downtown. AM
hire AT much expense the house crew
TO assist their own property man, slec
tricisns and stage handk
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
Mabez's Head-First DiUing.

Unexpected situations not called for
the filming of a picture. which, by
their spontaneity often bring many a
brilliant flash into the picture. Such
an instance occurred during the pic
turizing of Mickey" featuring Ma
bel Normand. which is appearing this
week at Polls.
One day Mabel was called upon to
dust a picture in one of the scenes
of Mickey" The chair she mounted
was lottery, and Mabel took a dive
that would have done credit to a
professional water nymph, and
brought up against one of those old
fashioned, nine-foot-high grand
fathers clocks.
She barely had time to throw her
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
STARS FOR LEHRMAN.

Henry Lehrman. who is about to
begin production at his new Culver
City (Cal.) studios on the first OF
his screen comedies for the First
National Exhibitors Circuit, this
week announced the signing of con-
tracts with a number of well known
people who will be prominently
identified with future Lehrman
comedies.
One of his important acquisitions
Is Lloyd V. Hamilton. creator of the
character of Ham" in the Ham and
Bud pictures. Billie Ritchie is an
other famous comedian who will in
future be seen in Lehrman Comedies.
Jack White and Henry Symonds
have been engaged to direct Leh'
man Comedies. under the personal
supervision of Mr.. Lehrman him
sell
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

now head Of Universal technical's de-
partment, is in charge Of the con-
struction. The entire structure Will De
put up so that actual plays may be
given. 1t is understood that num-
Der of the Universal players are al
ready contemplating organizing
stock company, TO put on weekly per
formances Of some OF the new plays.
The stage alone, fully equipped, will
cost $500. A decidedly new feature
is to be worked out in the proscenium
arch. This will be so constructed
that it can be made smaller or larger
as the occasion demands. The IN
terror will be beautifully finished, but
put up IN such . way as to permit
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

hands over her head when the clock
toppled over on her. She struggled
several seconds before Bill Colven.
who plays the butler in the picture,
rushed to her aid. The camera man.
however, realizing the possibilities of
the accident as a bit of comedy. never
stopped turning the crank, and the
incident screened so well that it was
incorporated in the picture.
Sometimes the reverse happens, and
the expected" does not happen. Fol
instance, in one place the directions
called for Mickey" to fall through
the roof and land on her feet. but
after about 'steen attempts in which
she landed every time on her head
she sighed feelingly:
'Oh, for one of those captured Ger
man helmets
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
A COMEDIAN ALWAYS.

Chester Conklin, the comedian of
the Sunshine Comedies, is a COM
edian in everyday life just as much
as when he is working in scenes for
the screen screamers. He is the life
OF the studio in the leisure moments;
run seems to bubble within him.
incidentally, Conklin has been in
ABOUT as many comedies as any mo-
uon picture comedian in existence
ne IS pioneer. For long time he
was Charley Chaplin's right-hand
runmaker, and as the ''Walrus" con-
yulsed millions OF picture fans.
His dropping mustache, whence
comes the nickname of "walrus," is
a marvel in hirsute architecture
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
Universal Builds
A Private Theater
For Cinema Scenes

A modern theater seating almost
100 people, is soon to be constructed
at Universal City. Cal, according to
announcement from the New York
offices. The building will cost about
$4,000 and is to be arranged so that
its interior and exterior can be con-
verted on a days notice to suit any
type of architecture required. II will
be used whenever theater scenes are
desired.
George Fl. Williams, who was tech
nical director of the New York Hip
podrome for eleven years. and who IA
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
By EARLE DORSY.


ed owl the OF dramatic by Booth Tar
kngton and Harry Wilson, Immediately displaced
Mr. Norman Trevor had
the chief role the production which has
at the BelascO tomorrow night
Mr. Trevor who managed during the Washington
of Tobys John comedy
avorab In that production he had been frghtfy miscas
role and the denure background
Miss Alberta Burton opposite Characterization his love making
distncly of the umbcr-yard variety.
this recollection
simple that he had been selected
vehicle by Harrington and Wilson The effect similar adding
dish Of sliced peaches with half pint The
preston leading part
up From Nowhere the TarkngtonW effort but fortunately
is role properly reads Alright the bulletins
Baco publicity department Whatever the comedy
placed capable
apparently unhampered interpret which
should properly something notable and
Trevor actually capable performer He has as fair grasp of the
principles acting pesent-day stars but he not
any parts only
tarnish the fair fame that he might so easily gather in roles Of d
type.
With this difficulty removed fascinating evening
the Beasco Booth Harrington, of
his reading public by the
possessions
addicted foreign languages including the
and fine play later, splendid subsequent yarn
Ruggles of Red Cap but its draazaon by
not a success.
Here's how Mr. Wilson's newest effort.
The will be stoutly upheld during
coming week by Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayh
PauItonHen musical comedy Look Who's Her. which At
the title obviously not new since it served
a the Hoy comedy Nora Baye later
Ladies' First but which appeared
Here" monicke last However what's
the isn't working?
Julia Dean will continue her trumphantengagemenahe
Julia Dean will continue her triumphant
Evoman" during the coming week Miss
the Gark during the week have endowed
morality play with bance of performance which
ed OF
original production In Earle Foxe Eileen Wilson and Doris Sheern
supporting trio who have contributed notably
of the production fully uthed extending
or another week
The first step toward nnaonasn in the movies took place
York the other dayhe biggest taken by the
picture industry by the shed its swddlng clothes
Garabaldi the valiant Italian
and fertile field has been
dot for the the director the
moving picture publc-a field hitherto unharvested
The student of the industry knows that the photo
play "Caba produced Italy of sooooo has earned
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

b. F. KEITH'S-Vaudevillee; Lew
Dockstader. Florrie Millership and
AL. Gerard. Craig Campbell. Doo-
ley and Sales, IS 900" the Asahi
Troupe. the kinograms and other
fun features.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
Harrington and Wilson Join
to GiUe the Stage a Comedy

Norman Trevor Cast in a Well-httinS Role in
up From Nowhere" the New Efforts
Title-Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfeld APP
pear in Musical Comedy at the National.
Julia Dean and Garrick Players Continue
"EvervwOman" for Another Week.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

GARRICK-~Here Comes the Bride, e
farce In three acts. by Max Mar
Gin. author of Cheating Cheat
ers," Eyes of Youth" and other
successes: featured in the cast
will be Earle FoNe, Lurleen Gar
rison and the other popular Gar
rickers-
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

CRANDALES METROPOLTTAN -
Entire week, THE Spite Bride. "
latest starring vehicle for Olive
Thomas.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

NATIONAI.-Klaw and Erlanger
and George c. Tvler offer Cath
crime Chisholm Cushing's play,
"Pollyanna."
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

LOEW,S PALACE-Au next week.
beginning next Sunday, Wallace
Reid in a mastery adaptation OF
Peter B. Kyne's famous story,
The Valley of the Giants" with
a brilliant supporting cast.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

CRANDALL'S KNICKERBOCKER
Sunday and Monday. Olive Thomas
in The Spite Bride" Tuesday and
Wednesday, Bert Lytell in Easy
to Make Money" Thursday and
Friday, Bessie Barriscale in The
Woman Michael Married." Satur-
day, Madame Traverse in Rose
of the West"
CRANDALL'S-Sun Monday and
Tuesday, Bessie Barriscale in The
Woman Michael Married." Wed
nesday and Thursday. Tom Moore
in 'Heartsease:" Friday and Sat,
urday, Norma Talmadge in The
Way Of a Woman"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

GAYETY-"The BurlesQue Wonder" ."
Joe Hurtig's splendid combination
of melody, laughter, feminine
beauty. elaborate settings and
gorgeous costumes. George T.
Murphy heads the cast.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24

POLTS-Rachael Crothers' "A Little
Journey" by the author Of "3s
East" and He and She"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-24
Attractions Listed
At Local Theaters
For Week of Aug. 81

BELASCO-A new musical comedy,
featuring Herbert Corthell, enti-
tied Fifty Fifty. Ltd"
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1919-10-09

Citation for Hearing on Petition to
Sell, Mortgage or Lease Land.
State OF Minnesota, County, Of Stearns,
In Probate Court.
IN the Matter Of the Guardianship Of
John Rennie and Henry Rennie,
Minors.
The State 81 Minnesota to all per-
sons interested IN the sale Of certain
lands belonging to said minors.
The petition 81 Catherine Satzer as
representative Of the above named
minors. being duly nled IN this
court, representing thatsttts necessary
and for the best interests Of said estate
and Of all Interested therein That GER
tain lands OF said minors descrlb-
Cd therein be sold and praying mat a
license. be to her granted TO e the
same;
hereby cited and requireds2t0 now
cause. ff any you have. before TINS
Court Il the Probate Court Rooms in
the Court House In the City OF 81
Cloud in the County of stearns, State
81 Minnesota, on the
17th Day OF OCTOBER, 1919.
at 8 O'Clock a. M.,Why the prayer OF
said petition should not be granted.
witness, The Judge Of said Court
and the seal OF said Court, this 10th
u'' ]. B. HIMsL,
PAIL AHLES Probate Judge.
Atty. 20 1o-1-'
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1919-10-09
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.

60 sSIgt@ssE-E|AET
Estate of Franziska Ergen, Deceased.
State OF Minnesota, County of Stearns,
in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Fran
ziska Ergen, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all persons
interested in the granting of admins
tration of the estate OF said decedent.
The petition Of Ignatz Ergen hav-
ing been filed in this Court, represent
ing that Franziska Ergen, then a res
ident of the County Of Stearns,State of
Minnesota, died interstate on the 18th
day of September, 1919, and praying
that letters of administration of her
estate be granted to him the said
Ignatz Ergen, and the Court having
fixed the time. and place for hearing
said petition.
Therefore, you, and each of you, are
hereby cited and required to show
cause, if any you have. before this
Court at the Probate Court Rooms in
the Court House, in the City Of st.
Cloud, in the County of Stearns, State
of Minnesota, on the
18th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1919,
at Nine o'clock, "A. NJ, why said petit
ton should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court, this 22nd
day Of September, 1913.
court Seal :. B. HIMSL,
1929 Probate Judge.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1919-10-09
Order Limiting Time tn File Claim.
and For Hearing Thereon.

Order Limiting Time ia, File Clalms
and For Hearing Thereon.
State of Minnesota. County Of Stearns
In Probate Court.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of John
Klein, Decedent.
Letters testamentary this day hav-
ing been granted to Frank Hassler.
It is Ordered, That the time within
which all creditors OF the above
named decedent may present claims
against his estate in this Court, be,
and the same hereby Is. limited to
six months from and after the date
jbereof,~and that
FRIDAY, THE 26th DAY OF MARCH
1920, at 9 O'Clock A. M, in the Probate
Court Rooms at the Court House II
the City of st. Cloud In said County
be, and the same hereby Is, liked and
appointed as the time and place Tor
hearing upon and the examination
adjustment and allowance of such
claims as shall be presented within
the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by The
publication OF this order In Der
Nordstern'' as provided by law.
Dated, September goth, 1919
lSeaD ]. B.sHIMShb#a
A. II, KIASEN Probate Judge.
Atty. 25-2-9.