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The Washington times., 1919-08-24
MOORE PLANS FOR BIG
SEASON AT HIS HOUSES

Tom Moore has been out of tine city
for the past month. the greater period
Of which time lie has spent m and
round New York. keeping i'm clOS-
touch w;h the producers and looking
over the theatrical market for the
coming season. in order TO secure pro
ductiOns for his Ria,to. Strand, Gar
den and Leader Thea ers. also FOR his
new Parkway, which will undoubtedly
be completed during the coming sea
son. Mir. Moore has the reputation Of
being one Of the most particular eN-
hibitors throughout the country.
Recent advices from Mr.. Moore state
that he has negotiated for the prcser-
tation in his various houses of many
OF the most notable OF the big produC-
tions by well-known stars. Mr.. Moore
controls the exclusive rights in this
territory for all First National EN-
hibitors' attractions, which include
the latest productions OF Mary Pick
ford. Charlie Chaplin, Constance Tai
mage. Norma TalmaEe. katherin"
Macdonald, and many other noted
screen fav oritcs. together with IN"
special productions Of the eminent di-
reCtOrs. Marshall Neilan and ID. ".
Griffith, So these production viii. o!
course. have their prcIIc- showing in
his own thcaters.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
PALACE TO INAUGHRATE
NEW POLICY NEXT WEEK

Changes of Importance to the the
atergoin; public WI B.. effected tn
the policy Of Loew's Palace Theater
beginning next Sunday. August 81.
After that date, Loew's Palace will
present no photoplay attraction for u
showing less than seven days in
length. and in order to obtain the
highest quality OF film productions
to meet this change Of policy, the
Loew Theater forces will select only
he best pictures made in America.
Loew's Palace Theater has already
combed the producing field for its
future attractions. The Palaces first
picture under this new policy will be
The Valley OF the Giants" a power
full adaptation OF story by Peter b.
kyne, with Wallace Reid in the stel-
lar role. For the second week in
september, the Palace announces
Douglas Fairbanks In His Majecty.
the American" the first picture TO be
released by Fairbanks under his new
lfriliation with d. v. Griffith, Charlie
Chaplin, and Mary PickfOTd. Another
forthcoming Palace feature will he
Elsie Ferguson In The Witness for
the Defense
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
Fred B. Klein to
Manage House
In Cleveland

A rather unexpected surprise came
to Frederick &. Klein, who for the
past four years has. been associated
with LoeWs Columbia Theater of this
city, first in the capacity of assistant
manager to Larry Beatus and then as
manager of the house when Beatus be
came manager OF LOew's Palace
Theater here.
A mysterious notification TO BE
ready" came from New York head
quarters of the Marcus Loew enter
pTises a few days ago. 4 telegram
Saturday morning settled the expecta-
ton with a notice to be on the job
and take over the management of
Loew's Stillman Theater in Cleveland.
The advancement of this young man
ager is indeed one on which he is to
be congratulated. for the new Still
man Theater is said to be one Of the
most beautiful in the West.
Manager Klein has been associated
with theatrical enterprises since he
was seventeen, having Travelled as ser
retary to manager of various Ehubert
attractions. His experIeas-z was well
used in his successful management of
the Columbia Theater, which enjoys a
high place in the estimation of film
fans in Washington. Many friends
will wish Mr.. Klein success in his new
venture, while regretting his depart
ure from the Capital City.
Lawrence Beatus. manager OF Loew's
Palace TheateT, will take over the
management of the Columbia also,
thereby being in control of both Loew
houses in Washington. He will ap-
point a house manager for the CO.
lumbia later.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24

Check ers" the mammoth melo-
drama TO be seen in photOplay form
for the first time in Washington at
era ndaN's Metropolitan and Knicker-
bockers theaters today. is the first
cf the new season bookings for the
Metropolitan, and Will inaugUrate the
week-run policy at the Crandali +
street house.
Some idea OF the ma agnitude-and OF
the cost-of the sUper-films scheduled
for carly showing at the MetropOli-
tan may Le gathered from the gar
Santuan proportions and eXtravaE giant
expenditure represented by the Will
liam Fox presentation Of the famous
Henry NJ. Blossom racing play.
u order TO make the more thrilling
j. spectacular Of the many exciting
scenes marking the climacterlc cpl
sodes in the progress Of an appealing
romance Of the tracks entirely novel.
was necessary to buy permission
10 use one Of the most famous race
courses in the country on gala day
4t the height Of the 70 cling season:
buy freight train TO set on fire, and
DlunE through an open draw bridge
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
"Checkcrs" First of.New
Seasons Big Features

into the river many feet below. make
financial arrangement for the utiiiZa-
tiOn of a limited express train as set
ting for certain of the action: secure
a racing car capable Of keeping pace
with the train. and finally TO charter
4 giant. late-model hydrOplane with
which TO carry the principals in the
story from a remote spot to the race
course before either the express train
or the racing car could get there.
II is such super pictures as this
that make the approaching season
memOTa Ol" 10 all lovers OF silent
drama. but Checkers is by no means
4 solitary example of what may be
expected at the Metropolitan. Fol
lowing in quick succession will be
seen Eugene O'Bricn's first individual
starring vehicle. The Perfect Lover
one Of the most remarkable photo
dramas ever filmed: Olive Thomas
latest and greatest success. The Spit"
Bride" NIzimOya. i'm THE Brat" by
far the most Impressive production
in which this wonder-wOman has
ever been presented. and many others
Of like Importance.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
First of New Seasons
Musical Plays Is Here

HE first OF the seasons musical comedies is here.
The National, beginning tonight will offer "Look
Who's Here with Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfed.
Leans name, Judge from past performance quite
sufficient guarantee Of unand then Press Agent George
Alabama Florida promises lots Of other good things ncud-
ing numerous girls.
At the Garrick Everywoman" enters upon It's second
week tomorrow night. There will be a special matinee
today rather an unusual feature The play has created
profound impression alone by of its qua-
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
MARSHALL HALL.

The popularity or the daily @ad
Sunday trips which the steamer
Charles Manchester is making to Mar
shall Hall with sa.linEs at 10 a. H..
2.3O and 6:fJ p. m. from the Seventh
street wharf. increases as the summer
progresses. This delightful trip is ful,
OF interest and delight. especially at
Ih-s season At tho Hal. dancing
boating. numerous aHIUsemcuts and
spacious picnic grounds add TO the
attractiyehess Of the trip.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
GAYETY,

Barney Gerard's "Girls de Looks"
organization makes its annual ap-
pearance at the Gayety Theater today
for a weeks engagement 1t serves to
introduce those versatile comedians,
Joseph K. Watson, and Will H. COhan.
The action has to do with the activ-
tiles Of two clever Hebrews who open
an office and pose as patent attor-
neys. Their ignorance Of the law
leads them into numerous complica-
tions. but they make many friends
and later accept nominations to po-
Etical offices, which leads to their ex-
pOsure.
The cast includes such favorites as
GUsSie White. Elsie ECStel. Babe
Eealy. Viyienne Cellai. Andy Gardner.
Ray MoHtg omery and a chorus Of
twenty girls.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
BELASCO.

Part Portuguese, part Irish, part
Dago, and part Swede-a sort OF a
'wop' lis the way George Washing
ton Silver, the principal character of
Up From Nowhere" describes him
self. 1t is a decidedly fresh type that
Booth Harrington and Henry Leon
Wilson have chosen for their chief
figure and a new angle Of American
life they have treated in up From
Nowhere" which opens a weeks en-
gsgement at the Shubert-BelascO The
ateF tomorrow night.
Silver reaches a position OF great
financial power, following a variega-
Ted and picturesque career as a sailor.
John D. Williams makes the produc-
ion OF up From Nowhere" he has
-hosen Norman Trevor for the role Of
Silver, and surrounded him by an
excellent company, which includes Ce-
ell Yapp, Ann Andrews, Frederick
Howard, Grace Reals. Olive Murray.
Leotta Miller. Margola Gilmore, Clar-
ence Bellair, and George Casselberry.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
AT The Resorts
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Among the thousands OF amuse-
ment seekers who will thronE Glen
Echo park today, those who like good
music will have rather the best of
it, for the special free feature will
be concerts this afternoon and eve
ming by Celfo's band.
In addition, all of the amusement
devices will be in operation. Headed
by two big rides, the entertainment
ranges on down to carrousel and
Fairgrounds, so dear TO the kiddies'
hearts. The midway in itself offers
hours OF solid fun.
On week nights. dancing is pro-
vided. An orchestra OF ten pieces
plays from eight TO twelve every
night.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24

lies. but By reson Of the truly re
marks BILE production at the hands o.
the Garrick Players, headed for this
spectacle by Julia Dean.
Up From Nowhere" a modern play
by Harry Leon Wilson and Both
Harrington. makes its bow to Wash
ington theatergOers at the Belasco
tomorrow night. The story would
seem 10 give promise Of an entertain
ing play. while the cast, headed by
Norman Trevor, sounds interesting.
The Gayety offers its third bur
Iesque production Of the season il
Barney Gerard's Girls De Looks" al
ways an attractive offering on the
Columbia wheel 7. T Keith's has
another good vaudeville bill.
For more details. peruse below
what the gentlemen Of publicity Of
fer.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
GREAT FALLs PARk.

Today at historic Great Falls Park
there will be continuous concerts b.
the Ladies' Victory Orchestra, feature
motion pictures, and other special at
fractions Tor the grown folks, as well
as children.
Hike.s, fishing parties, and those
who find delight in kodaking enjoy d
lay at this beautiful resort.
Each evening during the week there
Is dancing in the pavilion overlook IL
the falls, which are made more at
tractive by the display Of fantastic
electric lighting at night.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
GAR0ICk.

So successful has been the engage
ment at the ShUbert-G -Garrick Theater
The past week OF Walter Brownies
morality play, "EveTyw oman" that
the Garrick Players management has
decided 70 continue the attraction
throughout all OF this week with a
special matinee today.
With Julia Dean in the title role
and the other principal parts en-
trusted to Earle Foxe, William Prin-
gle. Eileen Wilson. Doris Sheerin.
Margaret McCambr1dge, Donald dc
Donald and others, and with a sup
porting company Of 100, together
with augmented orchestra, the Gar
rick Offering is the most pretentious
ever attempted by a resident players
organization in this city.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
CHEsAPEAkE BEACH.

All-nisht fishing is one of the most
popular pastimes now at Chesapeake
Beach, the bay resort near Washing
tor. Frequently from 200 TO 300 en-
thusiasts crowd the half-miIe fishing
pier all night long. Trout and Nor
folk spot are being caught in large
numbers.
Bert SaUlsman's jazz orchestra is
still playing snsppy music. The free
dancing pavilion is open every after
noon and evening.
The boardwalk is gay with merry
makers. All Of the anus sments. in
Guiding the big derby racer. are bull
out over the water.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
8 D0UGHB0YS BRINGING
HOME RUSSIAN BRIDES

Eight dOughbOys of the American
forces stationed in Archangel found
the "only girl" persOnifed in the
dark-eyed "barishna" of North Rus
STA, according to word reaching
Washington. The soldiers with their
brides are now en- route to the United
States.
The Red Cross arranged for the
trip of the brides.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
STAGE BEAUTIES GO
TO WORK In STORES

NEW YORK, Aug. 24-Stage beau
ties who, when the Rialto was not
bothered with a thespian strike, re-
ceived fancy salaries, now are earn
ing from SIS to $50 a week in depart
ment stores. according to Mrs. Shell
ley Hull, who is directing a relief
bureau at strike headquarters
Many are acting as telephone oper-
atOrs.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
GAYETN.

The Burlesque Wonder" Joe Hur-
tig's splendid combination of melody,
laughter feminine beauty, elaborate
settings and gorgeous costumes, will
make its annual appearance at the
Gayety Theater next week. A cast
os more than fifty, including a chorus
of twenty-five, is required.
George Murphy is supported by Joe
Mitchell, Frank Martin. Arthur Con-
rad and Charles Fig. Miss Primrose
Seamon is the particular feminine
star, supported by Edna Green and
Berth belmont.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24

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The Washington times., 1919-08-24
METROPOLITAN.

The entire week of August 81 at
Crandalrs Metropolitan Theater will
be devoted to first Washington pre-
sentations of THE Spite Bride" the
latest starring vehicle for Olive
Thomas. The supplementary feature
will be "Yaps and Yokels," a scream
ingly funny comedy starring James
Aubrey.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
CENTRAL COLISEUM.

The weekly dancing contests at the
Central Coliseum are attracting large
crowds Of dance lovers. The floor
space which will accommodate one
thousand couples with plenty Of room
20 dance. is in the prim" OF condition.
Several novel contests arc scheduled
for Saturday night
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
Z. =. KEITH'S.

Clifton Crawford, the star OF many
musical successes. will be seen at B
F. Keith's Theater this week, com
mencing tomorrow. Mr. Crawford
viii offer a series Of new topical
songs, with amiable hUmor inter
spersed, together with few amusing
dance steps.
A noted maestro de danse. Carlos
Sebastian. will be the extra added at
traction in Bubbles" a dance fan
tasy in four scenes.
Tom Bryan and Lillian Broderick
are heralded in a smart interlUde en-
titled Lets Dance" The Arnaut
Brothers. tUmbling clown viOiinists
will be q special feature. Grace DE
Mar. q longtime favorite of the two
a-day. will return and her offering
will comprise topical and ballad
songs.
Other acts viii include Langford
and Fredcricks in 'Shopping;" the
Belle sisters in "A Song and Dance
Revuctte:" Willie Hale and brother
in juggling surprise, and the kinO-
grams.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
CRAEDATIyS.

CrandalFs Theater the week OF
August 81 will present the follow
ing photoplays: Sunday, Monday, and
Tuesday, Bessie Barriscale in The
Woman Michael Married." Wednes-
day and Thursday, Tom Moore in
"Heartsease;" Friday and Saturday,
Norma Talmadge in The Way of a
W oman"
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
NATIONAL.

Cecil Lean. whose comedy work al
ways brings keen anticipation before
il and never fails to leave a trail
Of laughter after it, will be seen at
the National Theater tonight and all
week in 4 new musical play entitled,
Look Who's Here" Supporting Mr..
Lean is Cleo IayfieIj, that attractive
divinity Of musical comedy, whose
popularity iEc.C2@ec U-.th every new
appearance.
The book is By no means pIotless.
Its central figure is i popular author
Of the day wko writes the most won
deTful love stories. but who carries
little OF his love IeTvo- into his every
day life, and who permits his pretty
wife to suffer from neglect. There are
complications which would wiring
laughter from the Sphinx.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
NATIONAL.

Starting next Sunday night and
continuing for a week at the National
TheateT, Klaw & Erlanger and
George c. Tyler will present Cath
crime Chisolm Cushing's play of good
Cheer, "POlyanna," founded on the
book of the same name by Eleanor
H Porter
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
KNICKERBOCKER.

The week Of August 81 at Gran
dalPs Knickerbocker Theater will be
featured by the following first-run
productions: Sunday and Monday,
Olive Thomas in The Spite Bride" q"
supplemented by the Sunshine Com
edy. Her First Kiss" Tuesday and
Wednesday. Bert Lytell in Easy To
Make Money" Thursday and Friday,
Bessie Barriscale in THE Woman
Michael Married." Saturday, Mad
laine Traverse in Rose OF the West"
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
BELASCO.

The season will open at the BelascO
Theater, commencing Sunday, August
81, with Fifty Fifty, Ltd" a new mu-
sical comedy. The play is by William
Gillette. and adapted to the musical
stage by Margaret Michael and Will
lam LennOx, with lyrics and music
by Leon de Costa.
The cast includes Herbert COrthell,
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
POLI'S.

How Mickey" the mischievoUs
imp, has endeared herself to hearts
of WashingJonians is fittingly
evinced by the fact that the film will
hold for the third week at Polls.
Mickey is one OF the film SEN
sations, OF the year, and winsome
Mabel Eormand delights old and
young by her wonderful interpreta-
ton Of the harum-scarum tombOy. II
is a picture that combines all the
elements needed to make a perfect
master picture. There are thrills.
laughs, tears, romance. love. a bit
Of buffoonery, a blending OF every
human emotion, yet the story is told
with that simplicity that spells per
lection.
Adventure fills a big place in the
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
Stage and Screen Bills
in Capital Next Week

and the other popular. Garrickers.
Here Comes the Bride" is the type
of play that will afford the Garrick
Players full opportunity to display
their talents.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24

All next week. beginning next sun
day, Wallace Reid in a mastery adap-
tation of Peter B. Kyne's famous
story, The Valley Of the Giants"
with a brilliant supporting cast.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24

film, and the breath-hoIding climaxes
are reached with a reality that is
tremendously convincing. Mickey .
runs the whole gamut OF human emo
ton, and viii make 4 place not soon
who see her.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
h. F. KEITH'S.

Next week at z. T. Keith's Theater
the bill will present Lew Dockstader'
Fiorrie Millership and Al Gerard.
Craig Campbell. DoOley and Sales.
$1,000" the Ashai Troupe, the Kino-
grams and others.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
GARRICk.

Here Comes the Bride" a farce in
three acts, by Max MaTciS, will be
the offering of the Garrick Players
for the week commencing next Sun
day evening. Featured in the cast
will be Earle Foxe, Lurleen Garrison
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
AID CIVILIANS IN RUSSIA.

LONDON, Aug. 24-Ships have
been sent to Russia to return al
civilians who do not want to remain
after the withdrawal of troops
The Washington times., 1919-08-24

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The Washington times., 1919-08-24

The title role in Checkers" the
colossal fIm spectacle to be seen
throughout the current week at Gran
dalIs Metropolitan TheateT. is played
by Thomas J. Carrigan. an actor who
has had q wide experience IN ali forms
Of drama, both articUlatc and silent
His impcrsOnatiou o? the famous char
acter is quite as effective as was Of
fered on tho speaking stage either
by Charles Ross, who originated the
part. or Haas Roberts, the Washing
tonian who succeeded him.
Geraldine Farrar's jewels arc in
sured against every possible loss for
over a million dollars. OF course. no
one will believe this because il sounds
ske mere press ageutry. But had
they seen her one day recently in the
magnificent Peace Ball episode OF
her coming Goldwyn production they
would be convinced Miss FarraT
wore her necklace OF pearls ard dia-
monds, one OF the heiTlooms OF the
Lou-Tcllegen family.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
EXCESS
CAPITAL FOR ROAD

Over-capitalization by the Norfolk
Southern Railroad, of more than S.
100000. was charged yesterday BY the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
an announcement OF six railroad vaIu-
atiOns, taken under the direction Of
the La Toilette act Of several years
ago.
Valuation Of the road and equip
ment, as made by the Norfolk South
ern, was placed at S2S $50, ,531.O3. The
actual valuation. as found by the IN
terstate Commerce Commission, was
announced at S19.SOO,O19.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24
1OO ANZACs COMING 10 sTTnY.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24-One hundred
Australian soldiers will arrive here
next week. They will study agricUl-
ture ct the University Of California.
The Washington times., 1919-08-24

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The Washington times., 1919-08-24
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The Washington times., 1919-08-24

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