Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-06
Flashes From
Filmland


house would be able to do a third
more business if their respective
places had sufficient seating capac-
lty. The photoplay houses are fast
coming into their own, and while
the speaking stage will always re-
main and will ever be close to the
, hearts of all, the movie companies,
with their many popular stars are
forging fast to the front as popu-
ar priced attractions. Representa-
lives of several different companies
report Omaha to be a far better
'how town than many eastern cities
With double our population.
Moon-Most all parents endeavor
10 show their children the man in
the nloon," but it remains for the
ohotoplay. THE Missing Links"
which begins three day run at the
Moon theater today, to show three
stars: Norma and Constance Tai
nadge and Robert Harron. How
lie boils and seethes at times even
n a peaceful little town is thrilling
y recounted in this photodrama. AS
background for stirring events are
shown views OF the Main street,
typical of rural community and
interiors of church during service
and of the homes of the tranquil in
habitants. But love and finance in.
Ject action into the serene atmos-
phere. The action of the picture is
iull of life and pep" from start to
finish. A feud> starts between a
banker and justice of the peace,
because one of the bankers sons,
Robert Harron, elopes with the JUS
tees stepdaughter, Norma Tai
madge. The justice seizes an oppor-
tunity to wreck his ill-will against
the banker A rumor is started that
the bank is insolvent and the deposit
tors withdraw their money till. fin
ally, the doors have to be closed.
Things come to a climax of intensity
with the death of the justice, and
Harron is arrested on a charge of
murder.
Sun-Picture enthusiasts who are
ardent admirers of Olive Thomas
will have the opportunity to see her
interpret the role of a boy in
"Toton," picture which be-
gins three-day run at the Sun to-
day. The plot reveals that Toton in
reality is a girl, brought up to inn
personate boy. Her Apache
guardian. to whom her mother en-
trusted the care of her daughter, has
Educated Toton to become the most
notorious pickpocket in Paris, that
he may wreak vengeance with all the
passion of his Latin temperament
upon the father. for the supposed
wrong to Toton's mother. the
Apache's former sweetheart. A sup
porting cast of unusual ability is as
socated with Miss, Thomas in this
picture, Francis Mcdonald playing
the part of the revengeful Apache,
and Norman Kerry the father, who
happily claims his daughter after
the separation of many years.
Rialto-Louder grows the praise
for Broken Blossoms" the photo
play at the Rialto theater this week.
Every person who so far has been
able. to get into the theater to see
this wonder picture. as it is called,
apparently fail to find words ade-
quate to express themselves; so high
" are they commencing it to Their
friends. The several roles are en-
acted by stars of chosen ability,
while the setting are most beautiful
It is a picture worth putting off
other engagements to see, and will
continue the stellar attraction at the
Railto the balance of the week.
Strand--"Mt323w How the old
maids eyes sparkled when she saw
that mystic number printed on ner
coupon. 1t meant she has won hand
some Wallace for husband. But
something unexpected happened to
shatter her hopes, and pretty girl
carried the day finally. 1t is all part
of the laughable plot of Wallace
Reid's late picture, "The Lottery
Man." which will be shown for the
last times at the Strand today.
Wanda Hawley is the girl, and Har-
rison Ford is also included in the
cast.
Muse-The feature Of the pro-
gram at the Muse theater today, is
the captivating Emmy Wehlen, in
the screen comedy-drama called "a
Favor to a Friend" The stofy Is
one Of love and adventure and Miss
Wehlen in the role of Miss Worth
ington an heiress to her fathers
estate, at once becomes the center
OF q swiftly moving plot. Besides
being abducted. she meets the man
Of her heart who is responsible for
the exciting adventures through
which she goes. The picture will
be shown at the Muse for the last
times today.
| House Peters, who needs no in
PRODUCTION to photoplay "fans," has
role ideally suited to his talents
in "The Forfeit" which will be the
attraction at the Empress for the
last half of the week starting today.
Jane Miller, beautiful and charm
ing southern girl, is featured with
Mr.. Peters, the story being ideally
suited for co-stars.
Close-Ups and /
Cut-Outs /