Arizona republican., 1920-04-01

l and their wedding is soon announced But the artist had failed to reckon with the most insiduous of all restruc- 1 tive weapons-the fury of woman scorned. A discarded rival enraged at the marriage of the man she had hoped to win, starts in motion cruel plot to
 undermine the happiness of the girl 1 whose only happiness in life was in her devotion and sacrifice to the artist. Here again, the plot twists into bat tie of womans wits. and the outcome
 is always in doubt with the audience a fact that finds ready response with
 the appreciative audiences.
 The Martin Johnson travelogue and the Christie comedy are the added at fractions.
 Tomorrow starts the engagement of
 Geraldine-Farrar in Maria Rosa
 "The Confession' at the Columbia The Confessional master photoplay which will be shown at the Columbia
 theater four days next week. starting
 next Sunday, has been proclaimed by all who eave seen it the wonder picture
 of the age. It is a story of tense dra-
 matic action. of wonderful scenic ef-
 fects, and has the added value of being decisive moral messenger. The story
 deals with confession made to a
 priest of a murder, by the guilty man: of the accusation of the priests brother as the murderer. of the fathers sacred silence regarding his brothers inno- cence and of his fervid belief in the
 justice of the Almighty in the face of all obstacles. The grand climax vis- ualized the faith of the believer and pictures a great and everlasting Sruth.
 The picture is replete with action, the acting is superb, particularly that of Henry Walthall as Father Bartlett, and the scenes are remarkable. The direc- tion has been well handled, and the photopley stands out as one of the few truly great motion pictures. "The Con- fesSion" has received the unalloyed praise of all who have seen it. Among those who have written it's praise are Cardinal Mercier of Belgium. during his visit to this country, Cardinal G.b- bons, Archbishop Hanna and hosts of newspaper reviewers.
 Jack Dempsey at the Lamara
 In his latest offering, "Shanghaied," Jack Dempsey, the champion of the world, is scoring a decided hit with the patrons of the Lamara. This picture will hold the screen at that theater for today as we'll tomorrow, and offers the opportunity for an intimate ac- quaintance with the best known man in the world. Dempsey has proven that he is an actor as we'll as a, fighter. and his work in '.Shanghaied" has even more firmly established him with the fans of Phoenix, with whom his fol- lowers are legion. "Shanghaied" will be found thrilling story, told in the same realistic manner as has marked his former pictures, and fully up to the standard that Dempsey has held since his advent into the world of the silent drama.
 The added attraction is Hearts Asleep and will be found a dramt of modern life that is of more than pass Ing interest. It has been commended 1 pv the c nf the | most interesting pictures that popular I house has shown for a long time.
 "In Old Kentucky" at the Strand
 'In Old Kentucky is up for the final showings at the Strand today, and .here will pass into motion picture fis- pleasing productions to ever play the Strand.
 .In Old Kentucky" has enjoyed most phenomenal run--it has been seen y crowds which packed the theater It each screening, and has been ap- o1auded with a vim and praised with reedom that marks it as one of the most unusual of films. There has been lone of the charm of the spoken drama ost with its transition to the screen. t has, on the contrary, become an even nore enjoyable performance due to the unlimited scope of the camera. and the ield for intensive scenes so necessary o the successful melodrama.
 ! The added attractions include the lost nature pictures, the Paramount magazine and the Pathe News.
 Sunday starts the engagement of the reatest woman picture ever filmed he Paramount Aircraft special pro- uction of 'sEverywoman.'
 Peacock
 Every precaution has been made to ntertain a record breaking crowd at he Peacock tonight, when the big mas uerade carnival will be staged. Un- sual interest is being attracted by the ayishness of prizes offered. which in- Jude solid gold articles of jewelry and eautiful silk creations for men and 'omen. yer the telephone and through the nails in rapid fire order, and only a sw more tables remain open for spe- ial parties. However, Manager 'owell is holding number of tablest pen for general use and every one may e assured of ample accommodations. The beautiful dance hall is being into terpsichOrean reamland for this special event and ne orchestra is all tuned up for every hing from the classic waltzes of the rand old masters to the liveliest jazz umbers that were ever jagged by a lzzbo organizations special pro- ram has been arranged bv the big .aff of entertainers and Il general good < me is guaranteed