The Washington times., 1920-10-11
MOORES RIALTO-
3The Notorious Miss LiSle,"

To all lovers OF the motion picture
and particularly to those to whom
the allurements of society as portray
ed In the cinema carries an appeal.
and according to report these latter
are Of q vast majority. beautiful
Katherine MacDonald's latest produc-
tion. "The Notorious Miss Lisle," a.
presented at Moore's Rialto Theatcr
yesterday. the showing to continue
throughout the week. will undoubted-
ly prove more popular than any pic
ture in which the famous american
Beauty" has as yet been seen.
Adapted from the novel Of the same
name by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds. the
photoplay provides Miss Macdonald
with q vehicle perfectly suited to her
talents. The story depicted concerns
one Gaenor Lisle, prominent in Eng
lish society. and more prominent in
tho light Of a certain divorce scandal.
Her father. n British army officer,
takes Gaenor to quaint Brittany to
avoid the notoriety that his daughter
has stirred. In Brittany she meets
Peter Garsten, a tourist.
Carsten knows nothing OF her news
paper popularity. falls in love with
her and, urged by her parents, who
are only too happy to fnd the oppor-
tunity to cloak their family name,
marries him. Later her past reputa-
ton, Of which she is totally undeserv-
ing. is discovered by him and she
runs away to London. Through q Sc
ries Of fortunate incidents she man
ages to clear her name and is re-
united to her husband. but not until
she has encountered many adventures
and hardships which go to form a
most tense and thrilling climax.
Miss MacDonald's work as the hero
inc is sincere and appealing, and she
wins ones sympathy from the start
with her evident desire to conceal
nothing from her husband, although
persuaded by her parents so to do.
The husbands unbroken faith in his
wifs's honor is another pleasing guam
tity in the STORY.
A capable and satisfactory perform
ance Is given by the supporting cast
gathered around Miss Macdonald.
Nigel Barrie. Margaret, Campbell.
Ernest Joy. william Clifford. and
Dorothy Cummings, all being seen to
advantage.
An unusually excellent program of
subsidiary subjects and musical feat
ures are offered as added attractions.
the former consisting of another of
Sewell Ford's popular ''Torchy" come
dies as based on his stories OF tho
Same name, this one being entitled
"Torchoy's Millions" with Johnny
Hines again in the stellar role. 1t is
one Of the best to date. A Bray Pic
tograph, bringing Max Fleisher's IA
nous "Out-of-the-InkwelT clown to
cinema life again. also proves highly
amusing. while the exclusive show
ing of the latest Fox News was re-
ceived with the usual appreciation.
The musical score, as arranged by
Daniel Brceskin. conducting the RI
alto Symphony Orchestra Is worthy
Of special mention. In honor Of Co
lumbus Day, Mr.. Brceskin. for an
overture, gives descriptive fantasia
entitled, Columbus" telling In music
the voyage of discovery. A now
feature accompanying the rendition
being the protection of slides givins
historical data and explanation Al
each change In the score Is reached.
As an encore number, Mr.. Breeskin
gave, as a violin solo. n new and popu'
lar sentimental ballad, THAT Old
Irish Mother OF Mine" The whole
combining to form one OF the best
balanced and most enjoyable bills
seen so far this season.