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The Washington times., 1920-12-11
MOORE'S RIALTO-
"Half a Chance"

Half a Chance" Robert Thornpy )
initial Pathe special feature as adapt
ed from the widely read novel OF the
same title by Frederic s. Isham. with
popular Mahlon Hamilton, of "Dadd y
Long-Legs" fame, and beautiful Lii
liam Rich, in the stellar roles, opens a
weeks engagement at Moore's Rialto
Theater tomorrow.
The production Is said to have all
the virility, punch. drama and outdoor
and Robert Service combined, and
from the standpoint of action IL really
q second Go and Get It," picture Of
which, as originally presented at the
Rialto. patrons arc yet talking.
Half A Chance" is n regular "hc-
man" story of the under dog"--a man
who. sunken TO the depths. beats his
way through almost insurmountaole
obstacles with the sheer force of phys
iCal dominance, determination and will
power. It arouses every drop of red
blood in you for thd man who Is con
victed of murder on frame-up, CO.
canes while being taken to prison, "
Shlpwrecked and cast on desert
island with a case of law books.
Ten years later he is a great Grim
inal lawyer, and facing newer and
greater dangers that he has had to
fight off with keen wits. keen brain
and the brute force thai had at ono
time made him a star OF the prize ring,
The romance dcftly woven through
out Is az exquisite and tender as the
hero is red-blooded and forceful
A gn.rlaI tpto n n q
been arranged by Daniel Broeskin,
conducting the Rialto symphony Or
chestra, an unusually novel number
being selected az overture, "Hetro
Kati," by Jeno Hubsy.
Interesting and amusing short suo-
jects. including comedy, and an exclu-
sive showing of the latest Fox News,
will round out what promises TO he a
most worthwhile offering.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
Penrhyn Stanlazvs Names Screen
Ideal Test for Feminine Beauty

sparkling with the atmosphere and
flavor of the boulevards, glowing with
romance and slrewn with beaux.
1t is the story OF an American
girl-widow and her successful effort
toNsave her sister from the amorous
seductions of rogue, which, in the
blithe and gay life of Paris. almost
costs the young widows own hap
piness with the man she loves.
Coupled with her own giddy repu-
tation as The Frisky Mrs. Johnson"
her apparent indiscretion, committed
to save her sister, is only explained
and understood after d series of cpl
sodes of brea thless interest and dra-
matte intensity. 1t is a rare story in
Il rare setting with an even rarer
star
The extra added attractions Of the
Palace program for the week begin
ming today are headed by the la est
mcrriment melangc from the Mack
Sennett studios. entitled MY Good
ness"
The latest issue of the Pathe News,
the ever popular Literary Digest
Topics and u splendid orchestral
overture. directed by Thomas J. Can
non, are also supplemental features
Of the altogether captivating pro-
gram.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
LOEW'S COLI MBIA-
~IdoIs Of Clay"

Idols Of Clay" the latest produc-
ton by George Fitzmauricc. starring
that splendid duo of screen players,
Mae Murray and David Powell, viii
be presented ut Locws Columbia
Theater tomorrow as the featured
attraction at Loew's Columbia The
alter. Like all attractions shown at
the Columbia this season, the length
of its engagement will be dictated
solely by popular demand for fur
Their showings.
In Idols of Clay" George Fitz-
maurice has adapted to screen form
Ouida BerEere's thrilling and amaz-
ing tale of love, adventure. aud Sc
ctCt intrigue, that ranges from the
tropic lure Of the South Sea Islands
to the luxury and degradation of
London's fashionable sections and It's
slums II is the story of n beauti-
f-Il girl living with reprobste
father in the South seas. who meets
there young English sculptor who
is trying to forget an unhappy love
affair.
Giving her heart to this man, tho
girl secs him depart apparently for
ever. but whom her father is killed
in q brawl, che tinds her way to
London and tho sculptor. famous in
the meantime, turns her over to his
former fanccc to educate and cul-
turc.
The latter. woman without
scruplc, attempts TO accomplish tho
girls ruin through alcohol and
drugs, but failing just short OF sue
cess. she contriycs her own suicide
SO that II will appear as II murder
with the island girl the murdcress.
Shocked and frightened by the
weight of appearances, the girl
rlces her fashionable surroundings
district OF London. where she IL
aud takes refuge IN the Limehousc
kidnapped 10y Cinnamon.
The sculptor. his love for the girl
awakened despite her apparent dis
solutc career. traces tho girl to the
Limehouse disttct and In a terrific
battle with her Chinese captors, no
rescues her in time to save her from
"A horrible fate. Overjoyed at their
reunion. they decide to shake the
dust OF civilization from their feet
and In happiness, they depart for
the South Sea Islands, to live their
lives In peace.
experimenting tho featured attrac-
ton viii be seen notable array OF
screen subjects Of shorter length
and Director Brusilon OF the Co
lumbia symphony Orchestra, has ar
ranged a splendid overture number,
Dance OF tho Hours" from Ia
Giaconda.' with a prelude, Morning
Moods" from suite 7 Fser Cvnt
fGrrir
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CRANDALL'S-
"An Old Fashioned Boy

double feature bill of unusual in
terest will be presented for the fir
three days of next week at Gran
daIl's Theater as the initial offerin1
of n week of exceptional bookings
The foremost feature of the early
week program will be IAN Old-Fash
toned Boy" in which Charles RaS
who has not a peer as a delineator O.
homely types of young American
manhood. assumes the title role. tn
experiences of the "old-fashioncd'
youth that lead to his conquest OF
the heart of a new-fashioned girl Of
fer especially diverting intervals OF
delightful comedy-drama.
AS a companion piece will be pre-
sented Mack Sennett's laughable two
reel farce, IT'S a Boy" one Of the
funniest subjects in his series OF cur
rent releases.
On Wednesday and Thursday, Ho-
bart Bosworth and Anna Q. Nilsson
will be screened in one Of the most
powerful photodramas of the year,
The Brute Master" a play OF tYopi-
cal lands. strong men and savage In
trigue, in which the star and his bril-
liant leading woman are seen at THEW
best.
AS a contrasting comedy diversion
the brief absurdities of Cash Gus
TONER'S" his latest release in which
Hughey Mack, Marie Mosquini. Picka-
ninny Sammy, and others Of note, also
appear.
To lend distinction to the weekend
at Crandall's. Joseph J. Bowling. re
membered as '1the miracle man" IN
the cinema classic of that name. will
occupy the screen in the well-knowp
character Of "The Kentucky Colonel
In this fine adaptation of Opie Read
famous story, Mr.. Bowling is sur
rounded by a cast of stellar emf
hence, and in every particular the
production is an admirable one. A
an added attraction will be shown the
laughing hit that bears the title o.
"A Homespun Hero"
Each daily bill will be completed
by the addition OF shortreel features
Of varied interest, and specially ar
ranged pipe organ accompaniment.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
Carter De Haven Experienced
,Sidnor Month"; Ozvn Troubles

In the film version OF "Twin Beds
in which Mr.. and Mrs. Carter De
Haven are appearing at Crandalrs
METROPOLITAN and knickerbocker
Theaters, beginning tomorrow, MI
DeHaven plays the part of strug-
Cling Italian tenor whose talents are
uprecognized and who is wasting his
time singing for almost nothing to
unappreciative audiences, when he is
discovered by theatrical producer
and his fortunes Immediately begin
to rise.
1t is unusual that Mr.. DeHaven
should himself have experienced prac-
tically the identical circumstances of
Signor Months advancement, only in
stead of being an unknown singer
in his case it was dramatic talent
that was being wasted.
Mr.. DeHaven, as boy, was en-
tranced by the theater and all per
tanning to it. He conceived whole
plays and acted them himself in his
home or with his playmates.
1t was not strange therefore that
when there was to be a church benefit
play, Carter should be chosen to take
charge. He drifted into the work
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III Come Soon Will Be Seen Palace Next Week
More Authors
Join Coast
Finn Stats

-Four more noted authors and pls.
wrights. whose plays and books have
won them international fame, have
been added to the galaxy OF literary
lights contributing stories for screen
production by Metro Picture Corpora
ton.
Under arrangements just completed
by Bayard WELLER, director or produc-
tions at Metros West Coast studios al
hollywood. Cal, who made n flying
visit To New York. Montague Glass
Arthur Somers Roche. John Russell
and Gene Buck will add the luster OF
their literary accomplishments and
tame TO Metros productions.
Those famous characters ABE" apa
"Aawruss," who were first brought to
the attention OF the public by Monts
que Glass is magazine stories, with
numerous others, will be woven into
the life OF the screen by Mr.. Glass
who leaves in a few days for Metro's
studios on the West Coast Arthur
~Omers Roche, whose books and mag
tzinc stories are among the mosi
widely read OF present authors, will
. contribut. some OF those fiction thrill
: lors which have made his name
household word.
John Russell, who has charged
, Thousands with his unique stories o.
, Out-of-tho-way places in all quarters
Of the world. will use hts descriptive
talent in preparing some OF those ro-
, Inancos for the screen. Gene Bucl,
az the author OF the books for til
"Ziegfeld Tollics," is known TO thea
tcrgoers All over the world. He haS
written several plays to be pro
duced shortly in this country anu
also has scored successes abroad.
These additions bring some OF III
best known writing talent in AmeI
F! lea TO the Metro staff OF noted au-
1 thoTs Mich already includes suclp
celebrities as Irwin S. Cobb, Georg"
kibe Turner. Dom Byrne, Huber
Footner, Arthur Stringer, Lucia
Chamberlain. and Henry c. Rowan T.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

Upon the screen. Penrhyn Stan
lawS, noted artist--who has estab-
lshed Americas feminine pulchritude
upon canvas declares new standard
of, cvcu superior feminine beauty VIII
DC cstablishe 1t vas because oils
and water Colors were limited in their
ability to dGlineatc true beauty and
because the screen supplies the deti-
ciencies which the other mediums
lack that the led illustrator gave
Up his art work to devote himself ell
lirely to pictures for a Ions period.
The completion of the first produc-
lion with which he has been associa-
ed in illmland, George Fitzmaurice's
Idols Of Clay" has only served to
strengthen his previous conviction.
This production will be seen at LoeW 5
columbia tomorrow.
"rhc chief requisites of feminine
beauty can be found nowhere so well
AS in the silver sheet Of motion pic
lures" he declared after the initial
picture was finished. at is attracting
all the most beautiful and talented
women. Il is on the screen that one
.inds the dignity and refinement OF
elsie Ferguson, the dash and clever
ness Of Dorothy Dal ,on. the winsome
grace of Mae Murray and the charm
ing coquetry of Biilie Burke.
"rrhc ancient Greeks established
he first type of beauty, but 1t was
cold. classical, in harmony with their
intellectual traits. HumaniSm came
with the Renaissance period. Fhen
hollands Influence on the world was
gecnly felt. Rubens girls came next
fair and tat, If not forty. When Sir
Peter LEY painted Nell Gwynnc and
i2ompey followed with the CNqutSit"
Lady Hamilton the first real girls
we're created.
Here 10 the true ancestor of the
present-day American girl. Fast on
the heels OF du Mauyier's far-famed
english girl type came Gibson, the
inc and only one who GaNo the
american girl a touch OF individuality
,yhich proved that while she WAS her
iInsl'sh cousins equal in beauty, she
lad o spontancity aud dash which
vas difcrcut. Thru Harrison Fisher
arrived and Howard Chandler
thirsty, and
"Penrhyn stsniaws," It was sus-
ycsted.
"WeIl, tor the sake of argument
,et us consider II So" he admitted.
In any event this Stanlaws tried to
show that beauty o. form WASH
uverything. that wholesomencss ana
-harm were more important than
6iasSlc 1eatureS' lna' h'"N VI
al sadness in a girls eyes could be
.aade just "a s,llsring as the curve OF
her shoulders, tina; what she might
be thinking apout might be more I'M
uortant than the tilt or her nose.
"Thst was what couldn't always
no told in colors on magazine cover
so Il brings me to tho gtst Of
hjnga have entered tho motion
pleture field TO try to bring out this
method Of expressing true type OF
american beauty because ! could
conceive Of no other medium so well
ndapted TO the purpose. Mr.. fitz-
maurice. believe. is just the dircc-
tor for me to learn under, because We
have been personal friends for a
number of years and because we un-
Gcrstand each others viewpoints and
tastes so we'll"
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

Theater this week His --latest Para
mount production, an adaptation Of
Leonard Merrick's famous novel,
Conrad in Quest of His Youth as
staged and directed by William De
Mile, will open its second consecutive
week tomorrow.
In the production. Mr.. Meighan
plays the part of Capt. Conrad War
rener, who, although middle-aged,
deems himself old. He seeks happi-
ness in re-living the romances Of his
youth, but each attempt in this 1irec-
ton results in failure and plunges
him more hopelessly into old aSe.
There is something lacking and he
goes in quest of it BE meets in Italy
the woman he had once deemed the
most beautiful maid in the world, and
when she seeks his affection he finds
her worn and jaded.
On his return to England. he falls
in love with a girl he believes to be d
stranded actress and proposes mar
.riage. She tells him to think II over
for a week, at the end of which per
iod he is more in love with her than
ever. He calls at an elegant home TO
meet the woman he believes is en-
ployed there as a maid and is amazed
to find her the Countess of Darling
ton. a wealthy widow.
With this discovery and the happi-
ness that comes to him he also real
ICES that his quest has ended success
fully and that love Is the fount OF
,ternal youth.
Magnificent settings and investiture,
together with perfect photography
enhance the completed product. Sub.
sidiary features and orchestral nun.
bcrs complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
HERE'S GOOD NEWS
FOR PICTURE FANS

What are the secrets behind
the moving picture screen?
Does your favorite star like
cereal for breakfast? Does she
get her gowns direct from
Paris? How can you sell your
scenarios?
Here's good news for film
fans!
This newspaper has arrang-
ed with all the motion picture
favorites and authorities in
film production to answer per-
sonally through the columns OF
this paper the questions sent
them by the thousands OF mo-
ton picture fans in this city.
Beginning next Saturday this
paper will publish the answers
Of the stars and producers
themselves to inquiries from
our readers. Questions that
cannot be answered in this de-
partment because Of pressure
of space or other reasons will
be answered personally through
the mails.
If there is anything about
your favorite screen players or
about motion pictures in gen
eral that you wish to know,
write to Eleanor Dale, Photo
play Department, this newspa-
per. You may use a pen name
for publication, but it is I'M
PORTANT that you give your
CORRECT NAME and AID
DRESS in case your answer
must be sent through the mail.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
KNICkERBOCkER
Twin Beds"

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter De Haven, two
Of the most slkillful farceurs appearing
before the camera, will be tho pic
tured stars of the bill arranged for
first Washington presentations at
Crandalrs Knickerbockcr Theater to-
morrow and Monday, when the CHIEF
feature of the program will be First
Nationals exceptionally amusing pic.
Irritation of Margaret Mayos and
Salisbury Fields perennially popular
farce, Irwin Beds"
In this hilarious carnival of con-
nubial complications Mr.. Dc Haven
assumes the role of Signor MONT, the
Italian tenor who creates all the
trouble by straying into the wrong
nat and the wrong bed, while Elec-
fully defyinG the Eighteenth Amend
mcnt. and Mrs. De Haven that Of
Blanche Hawkins. tho ingenious
young bride into whose boudoir he
strHys.
Tho supplementary features viii H.
cludc the comedy, Greek Nee =
Greek" news events and the second
Of the knickerbockers special must
cal offerings. a violin solo by Mr..
Henri Sokolove, accompanied by the
Chickering Ampico piano.
on Tuesday and Wednesday. Lon
CLANCY will be seen on the knickor-
booker screen in his impersonation Of
Blizzard. legless. king OF tho under
world. in Goldwyns film version Of
Gouveneur Morris great story Tho
Penalty" The supple ncntary feature
will be supplied by the Vanity Fair
Girls in Queens Up
Mary Miles Minter, one OF the most
charming OF the screens young in
genues. will succeed to the stellar
place on tho bill Thursday and Fri.
day I'm Rcalarts perturbation OF Dana
Rurnett's "BliudncSs,' fascinating
story originally published in the
t.adics Homo Journal" IN which che
ia supported by an able cast The
comedy, shuttle Tho queens" also
will be shown.
on Saturday only, Shirley Mason
will be seen for tho first time locally
IN William Fox's special production
of Tho Girl Of NY Heart
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

William +. Parsons is "heavy"
whose strong, mobile face has been
feature of stage and screen for
the past twelve years. He was born
in Indiana and educated at Tri-State
College. There he worked his way
through as newspaper reporter.
This profession was born in his blood,
his father being a small town editor.
After leaving school his desires
swayed between writing and the
stage, the latter winning. He was =
member of the famous Mckee Rankin
stock company until the spanish
American war.
EnlistinG Immediately he was sent
to the Philippines and there partiCi-
pated in all Of the big battles con-
tingent on the conquest. lie was in
the ranks at the battle Of bud Daho
when General Wood made his re-
markablc record,
After being honorsbly discharged
from the army, Parsons returned to
the Philippines and for number OF
years ran the only English news
paper IN the southern Philippines.
The urge to act was still with him,
h'N'N'is hIu Nv l'Aulh' ~ VI
"StatcS" Tor stock engagements in
San Francisco. Los Angeles and Port
land. Later he played several sea-
sons in vaudeville.
lie entered pictures several years
ago, dividing his time between act
ing "heavies" and directing. His dir
recting experience encompaSsed a
series of two reel Western comedi es
with shorty" Hamilton.
lie appeared as an actor IN many
Of the early Griffith and Lubln two
reel releases. One OF his hrst fea-
lures was Innocent Sinners"
With tho opening OF the great war
his Spanish. American experience gained
him a commission as captain. Hc
commanded a company In the 18th
Infantry, which trained at Camp Ere
mont. Later he was attached to the
Port OF Declaration. Hoboken.
Because Of this details he was one
OF the last soldiers To I've discharged.
receiving his release only few
months ago. lie was held until the
tail end Of the A. r., +. was safely
home.
one Of his assignments at Hohokcn,
was to place guard over tho notorious
"Hsrd-Boiled Smith" on his return
from France.
He plays Sullivan, a crooked pool
room proprietor. " eyes of The
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
METROPOLITAN
sTwin Beds

a rollicl<inE farce which IN IT.
picturized form presents an elaborstc
rather than a curtailment OF those
hilarious elements that made thc
articulate version a sensational stage
success, will be shown as the chic
feature OF the photoplay bill at Crar
dalls Metropolitan Theater next wcch
when the primary attraction viii be
First Nationals hlmization Of Twin
Beds" starring Mr.. and Mrs. Garter
de Haven. In this camera rendition
of the convulsing comedy OF apart
ment house honeymooncrS by Mar
garet Mayo and Salisbury Field. MT.
and Mrs. Carter de Haven are SUP.
ported by number of players VIII"
enact for tho film the samc roles they
created upon tho stage.
Conspicuous among these Is Helen
Raymond cast as Mrs. Mont, VIII
of the Italian tenor whose bibulon
inclinations supply the motivating in
fluence for majority of the side
splitting complications in which the
farce abounds.
Twin Beds" IL will be recalled.
relates the adventures of Blsnchis
Hawkins, an ingenious young brt0a-
into whose apartment and one -
her twin beds strays Sienor Mont1
pleasantly jinglod into a state OF only
semi-consciousness by too joyous .
celebration over the wine bottles
There is something In the situaticc
that fails TO exert that coufortfpa
assurance 20 Mr.. Hawkins and to Mrs
Mont, that youthful grooms and sue
picious wives look TO their helpmestr
10 provide. There Ia on the oso.
trary, the devil to pay--and thew
from Is derived the conflict fron
which all farce Of merit derives tn
Impetus.
Tho bin for the week. YIN - D
customary, be completes BY D vaTtstY
Of abbreviated camsyA eu6to0ka -
rp~oiaIIy selected eroAaafxnl s0W-
ttanA
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

naturally planning entertainments Tor
various benefits, staging them and
often playing the leading part him
self.
OF course II was a scanty living
as the benefit was not for him. but
he displayed such promising talent
that his ability was noised abroad.
coming finally to the ears OF we'll
known producer.
After his next performance, what
was his surprise when stranger
greeted him as he came out OF the
hall, with a proposal that exceeded
Carter's widest dreams. That was
his start, and his rise has been rapid
until today he holds n place as one
OF our foremost comedians, both of
the spoken and the silent drama.
In transferring the famous farce
comedy. Twin Beds" from the stage
to the sceen. the original script of
the stage play has been fflowed
very closely. The wide popularity OF
the stage play is believed by Mr..
DeHaven, who produced the picture,
to be best upheld by making the film
version as nearly identical as pos
sible.
Outlines in adapting plays and
stories for use as pictures. ii is neces-
sary to alter them somewhat, but in
the present case q play has been
chosen which adapts itself perfectly
to screen presentation.
Irwin Beds" is Carter DeHaven's
first picture for the Associated First
National Exhibitors Circuit, and is
reported to be tremendously salts.
factory presentation of one of the
funniest plays that ever graced the
American stage.
The play enjoyed an unusually long
Broadway run, and was represented
by six road companies, which gave
this 1aughable bedroom farce to prac-
tically the whole country
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
SOKOLOVE TO PLAY

Thomas NJ. Eastwood, manager
of Crandall's Knickerbocker
Theater, announces as the second
OF his special musical offerings
on sundays and Mondays during
the month of December, a series
OF violin solos by Mr.. Henri So
kolove, one of the most skillful
violinists in the Capital. accom-
panied by the extraordinary cf-
fective Chickering Ampico Piano.
Last Sundays miniature recital
by Miss Beatrice Il. Hurley, pi-
aniste, and George RooseVe
Flemmer, violinist met with IN
slant favor on the part OF one
of the most distinguished and
most discriminating audiences
ever asse .nbled in Washington.
1t is believed that Mr.. Soko-
loves virtuosity will be greeted
with similar enthusiasm.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
iOEw'S PALACE
"The Frisky Mrs. Johnson.

For the full week beginning iomor.
row Loews Palace 1hcater an.
nounces the extraordinary engage
ncnt OF Blllie Burke, the famous
and bosutiful star of stage and
screen. In The Frisky Mrs. Johnson -"
tho notable PERTURBATION BY Edward
Dillon OF clyde Fitch's famous stage
NAY OF the SAND name Tho scenario
b. credited to Lawrence McClosky
I'D the supporting cast that Director
DILLON hao brought 20 Miss Burkc's
Characterization included Ward
crane. LumsHcn Hare, Huntley Cor.
Ion, Jane Warrington, and others.
The Friskey Mrs. Johnston" IL an
nrervesoent social frolio, frothy with
the A fashionable toibles NJ Ports