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The Washington times., 1919-04-07
METROPOLITAN,

Marie Ltd" the feature OF the
program at CrandalTs Metropolitan
Theater the first three days OF this
week. shows Alice Brady in a role
which she has seldom enacted-that
of poor saiesgirl.
The principal setting Is in a Fifth
avenue millinery shop, where the lat
est modes in hats are shown for
those OF the gentler sex in the audi
ence. Drina Hilliard learns many
things while working in the millin-
cry shop-the first being that all bad
men are not bad men and others be-
ing how to make pin money by over
charging and how to make her old
hats look like new. Ultimately she
takes a hand in the game called love
and learns some other things. She
does not jump at the chance to marry
q millionaire and sticks to her the
ory that there is more good than bad
in the world. All ends happily and
Drtna settles down for life.
The usual supplementary features
combine to make the early week bill
a most admirable one.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
SAVOY.

Norma Talmadge has one Of tHe
best roles of her screen career in
The Probation Wife" shown at
Crandal's Savoy yesterday. Miss Tai
madge has the role of Josephine
Wade. the happy wife of a wealthS
New Yorker. who is appealed to by a
fearful young bride for the secret OF
her success in husband training
Josephine then relates the story of
her own past.
1t seems that through lack OF proper
environment in her childhood Jo-
sephine had drifted into a somewhat
shady existence as a dancing girl 1t
is raided by the police, and, along
with others, the girl is sent to a re-
formatory.
Upon gaining her release two years
later, she meets Wade. who, notwith-
standing that he is aware of her MS.
tory. offers to marry her. She con-
sents. but misconstruing his motives,
calls herself his probation wife" q"
Subsequent events soon prove, how
ever, the depth of his love and the
girl quickly discards the title.
Thomas Meighan pOrtrays the prin-
cipal male role in his usual capable
manner.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
GARDEN,

Louise Glaum, in Thomas Fl. Ince's
production of The Wolf Woman" il
featured the first four days of this
week at Moore's Garden Theater.
THE Wolf-Woman" is rather well
epitomized by its title She was a
vampire, and one whose addiction 10
the flesh pots and Mammon worship
led to depths Of degradation from
which the way back was hard. Miss
Glaum's impersonation Of Leila Ara
delle II probably the most impressive
contribution she has made to the ST.
lent drama. In the supporting COM
pany Charles Ray and Howard Hick-
man stand pre-emInent.
The bill is supplemented nv the
customary abbreviated camera sub
jects.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
SHOOTS WIFE;;HER
FATHER KILLS HIM

ANNIsToN, Ala. April 7.-Informa-
tion was received today of a double
tragedy at FruithUrst, Cleburne
county. William Parker, a merchant,
the report says. shot and killed his
wife and was in turn killed by Rich
ard Hooper, father Of Mrs. Parker.
The shooting occurred in front of
the postoffice in Fruithurst. Mrs.
Parker and her baby, in company with
her father, drove up to the postofhce
and were met by Parker, who TOOK
the baby from the buggy into has
store. then returned and shot and
killed his wife.
Hooper then leaped from the buggy
with a knife in his hand, and, seizing
Parker around the neck, cut his
throat, severing the jugular vein
Parker, it is said. staggered into has
store and dropped dead.
The Parkers had been separated IL
is said, because of Parker's alleged
cruel treatment OF his wife.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
THE LEADER.

Washingtonians will have an op.
portunity this week to judge between
the stage and the Aim productions OF
'The Better ole" that delightful war
comedy based on the cartoons of
Bruce Bsirnsfather.
After being on the stage for a
week at the National, THE Better
Ole in the movies will be shown all
this week at the Leader Theater,
where IL was exhibited to large and
appreciative audiences at the opening
yesterday.
This production adheres strictly to
the plot OF the original play. but
naturally il is offered a broader field
Of action. The outdoor scenes were
actually made in Flanders, which
lends the picture a reality which
could not be hoped for on the speak
ing stage.
The principal characters are taken
by members Of the original company
that produced the play on the English
stage for two years.
"The Better ole" is one of the few
English films that Washington has
had a chance to see-and its very
real humor and splendid artistic ef-
fects show that the prejudice against
this class OF pictures III AhC ChltSu
States, in this case at least, is not
we'll founded. -..a-
The story, it will be remembered,
tells how Old Bill wins fame by dis
covering a German plot and thwart-
ing it, thereby saving a French COM
mand. All of the characters OF the
Legitimate" production are there, and
quite a number of others.
An Incidental love story, not to be
found in the speaking play, is woven
in
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
APOLLO.

1t was inevitable that Mrs. wigs
Of the Cabbage Patch" that delightful
classic by Alice Hogan Rice. would.
sooner or later finds its way to the
screen And' having seen the picture,
ono hnds It impossible TO visualize
any one other than Marguerite clark
IN the role OF Lovey MARY. Conse-
aucntly, the ideal combination Of star
and vehicle is the result.
At CrandalIs Apollo. whore this
picture constituted the chief attrae-
tion yesterday. child and "Erown-up''
we're alike Impressed with tho charm
OF dainty Miss Clark's personality.
An excellent auxiliary attraction
WAS prov lded In the comedy, His
Wife's Birthday" The same program
will be repeated at the Apollo to-
night
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
PALACE.

PALACE.
While John Barrymore has won a
place in the hearts OF washington
movie-goers with his comedy presen-
tations, he earned, yesterday. a place
in the regard Of the same fans by
his acting in the drama. The Test
of Honor" at Loew's Palace Theater.
The powerful plot furnished by the
author, E. Phillips Oppenheim, gives
Mr.. Barrymore an opportunity,
through his splendid acting. to take
the members of his audience by the
hand and lead them through the play
SO skillfully that one could almost
imagine himself or herself as one Of
the participants.
Even during the most gripping
parts of the play. Mr.. Barry more puts
a little touch OF hUmor into his act
ing.
The story tells of Virginian. the
last of a long line OF planters, who
goes to prison to defend a woman's
honor. even though the woman whose
honor he Is endeavoring to shield is
treacherous in her dealings with him.
He comes from prison to seek revenge
and gets ito find only that his
love for another woman Is stronger
than his desire for revenge.
The cast includes Constance Binney,
Marcia Manon. Fred Miller. Alma
Aiken, Bigelow Cooper. Robert
Schable, and ]. w. Johnson.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
CHICAGO LABORITES
PUT PAN ON "REDS'

CHICAGO, April Charging that
Chicago Socialists knitted" the new
Labor party at the polls in the mu-
nicipal elections, John Fitzpatrick
defeated candidate for mayor, and the
Chicago Federation OF Labor today
served notice on Socialism. Bolshe-
vism and /. w W..ism that their ban
ners viii not be tolerated in the new
Labor party.
I'VE imbibe no theories that have
no standing in the country" declared
Fitzpatrick. "None of this foreign
Socialism shall be Incorporated with
this party. Men and women in the
trades believe in American principles
and American standards and If So
cialists think they can cram any OF
this MARKHAM stun down their throats
they're mistaken"
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

Al Jolson started the second week
NJ his sensational run at Polrs Thea
ter last night-and q crowded house
seemed to enjoy him and "Sinbad
just as much as on his hrst appear
ance.
There's no doubt about IL, washing
ton certainly does like its Jolsoh. and
he can stay just about as long as he
wants.
StiII. It's not only JoIson-though. II
Z were physically possible for him
to do it, his audiences would be glad
to have him in the spotlight for the
whole three hours and some minutes
of the show. washington has only
too few opportunities ef seeing Win
,er Garden shows, and It's making the
most Of 1t. New records for attend
ance are confidently expected for the
fortnight run.
There are so many real stars in the
cast that it's impossible TO mention
them all But 1t might be said that
Constance Farber is making one OF
the biggest personal hits OF the run.
Her song about where Do They Get
Those Guys?' is one OF the NEST de-
licious bits, both as to music and as
To lines, that has been heard in a
long time.
Jolson is keeping the show fresh,
" lth something Just q little different
every night-and. OF course, the fact
that this Is his home town makes it
possible for him TO bring in lot Of
local color that everybody enjoys.
A few OF the supporting players in
the mammoth company are Kitty
Doner. FRITZ Won BusinE. Virginia
Fox Brooks, Virginia Smith, Farber
Sisters Urene and ConStance), Leah
Norah. Rebekah Cauble, Rita zalmoni,
Helen Link, Lawrence d'OFsay, For
rest Hun, Franklin A. Bate. Ernest
Hare. Johnny Berkes, Frank Grace,
John Kearney, George Thornton,
Harry Kear1eY and Frank Holnes.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
FOLLY.

The Roseland Beauties" opened a
weeks engagement at the Folly Thea
ter yesterday In a two-act burlesaue,
'"The Golden Horseshoe" The piece
is divided into four parts. The com
edy role is in the capable hands Of
Charles Gramlieh, whose unique
methods have long made him q fav-
orite. Earl Kern and Billy Kelly also
have much to do with making the
show a success.
Emma Kohler, with many beautiful
costumes and q well trained voice, Is
much in idencesthToughout the per-
Tnrmance. Bessie Rosia Is 4 graceful
dancer. Others in the cast Include
Corrine Gorden. Gus Mortimer, Al
Golden. Austin King and Blanche Will
cox. The chorus Is lively aggrega-
tion.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

Shakespeare comes to the average
drama lover too infrequently. 1t is
particularly welcome when It comes,
as to the Shubert -Garrick this week.
in hands Of such an actor as Robert
3, Mantetl, that peerless delineator OF
the famous Elfzabethan characters.
MI Mantell was not seen in a
Shakespearean play last night in the
opening performance, but his Richie
lieu was effectively pleasing to a filled
house. While this play does not rank
with the tragedies of the Elizabethan
era, it nevertheless contains some
strong poetic passages and offers a
splendid vehicle,
Mantel interprets the role of the
old French priest and statesman with
his usual effectiveness. The play Of
fers wonderful opportunities for eX-
preston and portrayal and the actoC
takes advantage OF them. 1t brings
out the best OF his talents. His voice
pleasing to the ear. impressive and
sincere, admirably fts the role. The
old priest, shaken by intrigue and
falling in his strength, could hardly
be more Justly portrayed than by this
great tragedian.
Mantell has lost none of his eftec-
tiVeness of old. His tones are as
oeep ana TleNible and broad clear as
when he first thrilled in Macbeth or
Lear. His portrait of Richelieu
was fully up to the standard set
through his long years OF service. II
is easily q picture, an historical por-
trait that remains long after the
other strong characters of the play
have been forgotten.
In the supporting cast will be found
the names of many artists who have
been associated with Mr.. Mantell fcT
years. There is Fritz Leiber as Adrian
de Mauprat, who lends chief mascu-
line support.
Miss Genevieve Hamper, a young
woman Of unusual beauty and charm.
Is excellent as Julie de MortemAr.
Miss Hampers sincere study or this
role Of the old priests ward has re-
suited in a faultless portrayal.
others whom Washington drama
lovers remembered in the supporting
cast were Guy Lindsey. as De Ber-
inghen, the kings attendant; Frank
Peters, as Joseph. and John Wray as
Francois. the page Of RicheIieu. Miss
Marion Evenson. as Marion de Lorne.
appears but momentarily as Richie
leiu's spy. but her work was ad-
mirab bly, done.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
HEAVY LOSS By THEFT.

BEAVER FALLS, Pa, April IA
800 pound safe containing between
Sl,1OO and $1,000 was stolen from the
office Of the American Railway Ex-
press Company some time during the
night. The robbery was not discov-
cred until this morning, and the po-
lice Sre without a clue.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
CONG. MONDELL AT G. w. q.

Congressman Frank W. Mondsll Of
Wyoming, Republican floor leader.
will speak at George Washington
University chapel exercises at 12:15
o'clock today in the assembly hall
of the arts and Sciences building
2023 G street northwest. DR.. William
Miller Collier, president OF the uni
Versity. will preside. The public is
invited.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
KNIcKERBoCKR-

| II would be difficult to say whether
feminine patrons Of the Rnicker-
booker enjoyed more thoroughly the
plot Of the feature photoplay, Marie,
Ltd.," or the display OF millinery Gre
ationg which is an incident in the
! production.
However. II being hardly the func-
tion of the reviewer of the opposite
sex 10 discuss the merita of a style
show, this review must be confined
to the photeplay itself, which ranks
among the best in which Alice Brady
has yet appeared
Marie" Ltd" derives its title from
the name of a Fifth avenue millinery
eEta bIiGhment operated by Marie Hill
lizard, mother Of the heroine, Drina
In appreciation of the sacrifices the
parent has made to give her a col
lege education, the girl sacrifices
career and takes a position in her
mothers establishment. Her. beauty
attracts the attention Of Colonel
Lamber, an old roue, and because
Of his wealth, his suit is favored by
the mother. But Drtna refuses.
Blair Carson appears at at .
psychological moment, and the story
ends happily for all.
Supplementary attractions includ-
cd The Midnight Alarm" and the
Hearst News. The same program
prevails at the Knickerbocker today.
Thomas Dixon is preparing TO pro-
duce q play called The Red Dawn"
which 10 said to deal with Socialism.
Flora Macdonald IL 10 have the prIu-
cipal role. Miss Macdonald will with
draw from Tho Invisible Foe" and
will be Eucceedsd in that play by Jana
Gray. Miss Gray appeared recently
in Leo DitrichGteln's play, The Mar
auis de PriolA."
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
STRAND.

4 shipvrecked young woman Of the
nobility who is forced to accept en-
ployment as a maid in a fashionable
resort hotel. a dashlnE young mill
lionaire for whom scheming NAM
mas and complacent daughters Jet
their suares, and an adventures who
entertains no scruples as to the man
ner in which she shall obtain life'S
little luxuries are the principal fig-
ures in "A Midnight Romance" which
forms the chief photoplay attraction
at Moore's Strand Theater the first
four days OF this week.
Through the ingenious interfer-
ence OF the maid" the young Croe-
sus is saved from bIackmail and a
romance begun on a beach at mid
night hnds its contamination in we'd
lock. Anita Stewart and Jack Holt.
ably supported by Juanita Hansen,
add much to the effectiveness OF this
First National subject
The Montrose Quartet began their
second week at the Strand under
most auspicious auspices yesterday.
The bill is supplemented by short
reel features.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

NUNUHE8sMAN E8IUFINAI EAlI''
NEW ORLEANS. April 7s-Con-
gressman Albert Estopinsl, Of the
First Louisiana district. is critically
NJ at his home In st. Bernard parish,
consultation OF physicians was
called today by DR.. J. r. Estopinal'
his nephew.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

TO LECTURE ON @sUBy CHAsERs
Capt. Lyman A. Cotton. who he
charge OF submarine chasers IN Eng
lish Channel during latter part q
war. will relate his experiences q
the United Service Club OF Ameries
Dupont circle. tomorrow evening
$50
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
NATIONAL.

"A New Girl" a musical comedy in
three acts: Iibretto and lyrics by Anna
CALDWELL; music by Jerome d. Kern;
staged by Fred c. Latham and Ed
ward Royce. Presented by Charles
Dillingham;.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
POLI,s.

''Sinbad." a musical extravaganza
in two acts and fourteen scenes. with
Al Jolson and his Winter Garden
Company.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07
LYCEUALs

NIFTY Devere, one Of the best
known delineators of Irish comedy on
the burlesque stage, is the star of
The Innocent Maids" company. the
attraction at the Lyceum Theater this
week. DeyerP is supported by Bob
Nugent. May walsh, Jim Horton,
Carolyn Warner, and Connie Lehr
Fuller.
Miss Warner. an accomplished COM
edienne. has been seen here before
this season and her work met with
great approval from two audiences
yesterday. Miss Warner sings splen-
didly and has the faculty Of putting
songs over in effective manueF.
The performance is divided into
three parts. II begins with a laugh
able satire entitled Society q Ia
Carte" followed by a vaudeville di-
Vertissemsnt II il concluded with q
burletta entitled DECIDEDLY Differ-
ent"
The management has also added
Mile. Otero and Company in her
Partisan plastic poses.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

Otis Skinner will give his 56Sth
performance as Col. Philippe Bridau
In The Honor OF the Family" at the
Globe TheateF, New York. tonight
that is counting from his first appear
ance in the role at New Rochelle in
the autumn Of 1907.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

Paul swan Is to act In some nice
motion pictures.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

Cyrus Wood. stage manager for -
Sleepless Night" has written q sketch
called Here Is the Groom"
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

John McGhic has written a new
opera called Men OF Harlech." which
will be produced by the Society of
American Singers next season.
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

HN Week Polls
GARRICK.

"Richelieu." a drama in five acts by
Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. with Rob-
ert B. Msntell in the title role.
THE CAST
Cardinal Rlehelisu. Robert B. MGntelI
Castor, Duke OF Orleans. Henry Buciler
Baradas, the Royal FRvOrite John Burke
De Beringhen, an attendant on the
King. .:................. Guy Lindsey
Adrian De hauprat, .......... Fritz Iseibsr
Huguet, spy In RichelieTs
service. ......... John Alexander
Joseph Sapuchin. ....... Frank Peters
Francols, hlcnelleus page JOhn Wray
Louis XIII. l......., $3.50. Edward Levers
Clsrmont, courtier. George Westlake
Marion de Lorme, q spy for
Richelieu ;....... .MlES Marion EvSnsen
Julie de hortemar Miss Genevieve Hamper
The Washington times., 1919-04-07

Lieut.. Mark Reardon has returned
from service in France and has be-
gun writing q comedy.
The sun., 1919-04-06

announcing 'Virtuous Wives to the
public. Its success is not the least
in proportion TO the success of the
Owen Johnson story, although 1t is
centered round the same star, and un-
doubtedly has equal advantages in its
technical features.
ut is fast becoming a recognized
fact in the motion picture industry
that there are three prime essentials
for the success OF any production.
They are story, star and direction, and
the first is Of the greatest Importance.
There have been numerous instances
wherein productions fortunate in the
quality OF story have succeeded with
out the added attraction OF the name
of a star. But there are no presidents
existant on which any one can predi-
cate the statement that a star can sue
coed without a good story"
Samuel Goldwyn's profession of faith
is as follows:
whether or not a poor. dull scenario
detracts from or Injuries a stars popu
larity and reputation Is largely mat
ter OF individual opinion. Many stars
hold such strong personal fascination
for their audiences and arc so magnetic
and appealing in their dramatic art
that a weak story is often overlooked
because OF the stars personal charm.
1T is obvious. however. that good
plausible and entertaining stories are
necessary to enhance the brllliancy of
the stars work and maintain his or
her hold upon the public's favor
"In this respect the screen is not
different from the commercial world
No matter how prominent a firm or
how broad the scope of it's enterprises
the product behind the firm must be of
such uniform merit as to warrant the
permanent esteem OF the consumer
Predict. Better Pictures.
"a motion picture star, like the star
OF the legitimate stage, must have the
proper material TO work with. An oc-
cnslonal weak scenario will not neces-
sariiy impair the stars popularity,
while n succession OF poorly selected
md faulty plots would. This of course
Is only natural.
"The tendency in the industry is 10
provide the stars with powerful, hui
manly appealing plots-stories written
by the foremost authors, Goldwyn is
tho first OF the great producing com
panies to predict fewer and better pic
lures for the future, Our own policies
are shaped along those lines. We shall
not sacrifice quality for quantity, II
is our determination to buy scripts
that possess every dramatic element
and value necessary for the acting Of
Geraldine Farrar, Pauline Frederick,
Madge Kennedy. Mae Marsh, Tom
Moore and Mabel Normand."
Jesse Lasliy of the Famous Players
controls the services of so many well
known actors that his testimony for
the good play has special value. He
said 10 THE Sun reporter;
The sun., 1919-04-06
MARGUERITE CLARK
WHO HAS APPEARED
IN MANY DRAMATIC SUCCESSES
TRANSFERRED TO THE CAMERA
THEATRE FOR HER USE

more for the screen rights to Polly
anna 1t was declared that as star
she was not a good business admins
traitor.
"On the contrary Miss Pickford re-
vealed remarkably practical knowl-
edge of the fundamentals of success
in the art which has come to rank as
fifth OF the great commercial enter
prises of the country.
ut would I've unfair to definitely
name one or more unsuccessful and
unpopular stories or novels that have
been published in book form, so !
shall take for my parallel never
written book called The Runaway
Who Stayed at Home 1t is an or
binary story, somewhat average in
reliability. The motion picture rights
can be purchased for $1,000. To the
person not familiar with the theatre
going public it probably would seem
that Miss Pickford. or any other star,
for that matter, would be vastly more
sensible in purchasing this story than
she would be in paying $4,000 for
Daddy Long Legs II might appear
reasonable that Miss Pckfords pop
ularity would more than Offset any
weakness OF plot or situations in a
production; the public has shown it.
self to be so overwhelmingly fond OF
her on the screen that anything that
would serve as the least pretext for
her appearance should be sufficient as
a story.
How They strike the ToboEE.s.
This composite opinion has been
voiced by the advisers and we'll wish
ers Of other stars in the screen firm
ament. and IT has been fatal to their
ambitions. They have become vague
memories. know of at least eight
young men and women who, three
years ago. were declared to be preem-
inent in the popularity they enjoyed
Potentially they were the big screen
luminaries of the future as we'll. To-
day. in fact, they are unknown, I'M
sought and the victims OF commercial
disrepute, because they permitted
their counsellors to advocate econ
omy in the purchase OF the very sub
stance OF their sGccess-good stories
Had Miss Pickford elected to APP
pear as. the star in The Runaway
Who Stayed at Home she could have
saved $4,000. Quite an item? Not
as We reckon conservation I'm screen
land. True. there are thousands OF
fans who would flock to the theatre
box offices in all parts Of the United
States to see her in a production with
that title. Her name alone would
bring them literally in droves. But,
there would be a difference in the
opinions OF those fans when they en-
tered the theatre and when they left
II. IF you were to stand in the lobby
after a performance you would hear
remarks OF this character:
"'she was sweet, but the story was
weak