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The Washington times., 1920-11-15
LOEW'S PALACE
"An Old.FSshiOned Boy

Another OF those hilarious and ap-
pealing country-boy characterize
tions which have made famous the
name Of Charles Ray throughout the
land. brings this splendid young ju-
venile to the screen of Loew's Pal
ace Theater this week in AN Old
Fashioned Boy" Agnes Christine
Johnston's latest contribution to
screen literature. which had it's first
showings in Washington at the Pal
ace yesterday.
AN Old-Fashioned Bay" is an odd
and appealing story. combining in
equal parts the triple virtues of
strong and authentic characterization.
farce Of the most uproarious and
CONFUSING quality and romantic
strain OF haunting and poignant type.
Miss Shannon 10 seen as Betty
Graves. q rather snobbish society
girl. who ia loved by Dave Warning
ton. the old-fashioned boy. Dave pro.
poses and is accepted. and in an un-
guarded moment. he speaks of a
bungalow he has built in anticipation
Of Betty's consent Betty's indigna
tion at this presumption is rather
serious for Dave. for she breaks on
the engagement
Dave. left to his own devices. finds
himself quite unwittingly and
altogether unconsciously projected
into the matrimonial difficulties OF
two friends. and when he has invol-
unfairly compromised the lady to the
verge Of divorce. the latter warns
him that marriage Is the only way
he can make amends in case her hus
band refuses to accept an explana'
ton.
Dave is habbergasted at this turr
OF events, but Betty, the sweetheart
who has scorned him. is more fab.
bergasted, and here II becomes evi.
dent that she really loved Dave after
all. for with another woman threat.
ening Dawes single state, Betty
leaps into the breach. forgives hin
and agrees to a home in the antici
patory bungalow. after all.
The program at the Palace this
week is pretentious, in size as well
as in quality. The added attractions
OF the program include the latest
Sunshine comedy. "Chase Me-" the
latest showing of the Pathe News pic
lures, Topical Tips, and other mum.
bers.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
CRANDALL'S-
Occasionally Yours"

A romance of the studios, colorful,
'atirical and frequently enlivened by
.he introduction Of scenes calculated
. arouse the Interested attention
ven OF the most blake occupies the
Green at Crandall's Theater the first
our days Of the current week. where
.ew Cody is the pictured star in Rob-
rtson-Cole's special production OF
Occasionally Yours
While sensationaiIsm does not con-
,itute the raison d'etre of this divert
ng subject, there areSmany episodes
hat would have created CONSERVATION
lmong the prudish q short half-dec-
de ago when Audrey Munson occu-
lied a niche in the hall OF fame that
as since been scrambled for by in
,umerable young women whose capa-
'ilities fit them especially well 10
portray subordinate parts in dramas
lealing with studio life.
Mr.. Cody, always graceful, always
uave and always immaculate has
one Of the most congenial roles as the
oung artist about whom the action
evolves. and Betty Blythe, a leading
woman of unusually complete equip
nent, Is filmed in the feminine part
of foremost interest. Not the least
important member OF the cast is a
'oston bull TERROR whose sense OF
iramatic values and comedy effect is
developed to a remarkable degree.
Supplementihg occasionally Yours"
and lending the bill almost the pres
,ige OF a double-feature bill, is shown
,lso the latest of the Hal Roach re.
leases starring Harry Pollard. "In-
ulting the Sultan" a travesty on
ove-making in the Orient in which
Tughey Mack. Marie Mosquini and
'ickaniny Sammy play almost AZ i'm
,ortant a par. as Mr.. Pollard him
elf. An eiopement which failed OF
onsummatlon by reason OF trick
adder and a large revolver, presents
he headlight Of the farce.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
yNICKERBOCKER-
m adame Peacock"

Hal Roach. having perceived the
box office benefits that accrue from
, judicious employment Of feminine
pulchritude as an adjunct OF camera
"mcdv hes evidently set his hand to
he task OF making the vehicles for
tis Vanity Fair Girls the most ornate
single-reel mirthmakers to be seen
upon the screen. This impression
was emphasized in the minds Of ca
pacity crowds at Crandalrs Knicker-
booker Theater yesterday where "The
Sandman" constitutes the foremost
supplementary feature of the bill OF
photoplays arranged for presentation
Yesterday and today.
"The Sandman" Is beautifully
photographed subject in which the six
picturesque. women comprising the
Vanity Fair coterie are given ample
opportunity to reveal those personal
traits which no doubt led to their Sc
lection as ornaments of silent drama
by Mr. Roach. The basis OF plot
upon which the diverting farce rests
Is perhaps a little fragile. but what
is fragility OF narrative when the eye
is f1lled?
The chief attraction at the Knick-
orbocker the fret two days Of the
week is furnished by Nazimova in her
own perturbation Of Rita Wciman's
famous short story, Madame Pea.
cock" In which the star offers the
most remarkable dual impersonation N
ever screened.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
MOONE'S GARDEN
"The Forbidden Thing"

Perhaps the most humanity inter-
ing and absorbing photoplay Of its
type to be offered patrons of the
cinema in Washington so far this
season, THE Forbidden Thing" Allen
Dwaa's latest special production.
opened its SECOND consecutive week
of showing at Moore's Garden The
ater yesterday. a capacity audience
being in attendance.
The fine hand OF the young and
eminent director is seen through it's
several reels OF entertainment. Light.
ing effects are excellent, while the
technical details, the atmosphere.
types and all that enters into the
every viewpoint.
James Kirkwood heads notable
cast which includes Helen Jerome
Eddy. Marcia Manon. King Baggott,
Gertrude Claire. Newton Hall and
| many others of note. The interpre-
| tative work from opening to closing q
/ scene Is always sincere and convinc-
ing.
The scenes OF the story are laid In
the Cape Cod fishing district, and all
the human JOYS and sorrows OF a
happy or unhappy people run with
Intense interest throughout the en-
tire production. The work OF Mr..
Eirkwood. Miss Eddy. Miss Manon
and Mr.. Baggott is especially effec-
tive The central theme OF the story
rcvolves around the eternal contest
Of the physical or vampire woman
against the spiritual woman for the
possession OF n mans soul.
All In all "The Forbidden Thing" is
one of the finest and most entertain
ing productions which Mr.. Dwan has
| contributed TO the screen and will
undoubtedly boost his stock as offer
ing one OF the real pictures OF the
year.
The unusual subsidiary subjects
| and special attractions which caused
much favorable comment In the past
week, have been retained, the prin-
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
METROPOLITAN
Madame Peacock"

The genius OF Nsximoya is reflected
In every foot OF her own nimiIsti ion
OF Rita Wsiman's brilliant short story
OF life on the stage. Madame Pea
cock" which wAs presented for the
nrst time In Washington at Crandalis
Metropolitan Theater yesterday before
capacity audiences that sat spelleound
by the unbeiievsbis contrast brought
20 the roles of Jane Goring and
Gloria Cromwell by the gifted RUS
sian.
kasimova has done many nne things
for the screen during q career In
silent drama that has served 10 add
to the list OF truly great pictures
such masterpieces as Revelation. ="
The Heart of a Child" "Out Of the
Fog" "The Brat" Greater Than
Death" and numerous others. but
never before has she so stamped a
picture with the symbol OF her own
Madame Peacock"
The story 10 OF an imperious star
of the stage who sscrihces every
worthwhile thing. every worthwhile
love and every worthy duty to the
sham and artifciaiity horn of her
mammoth egotism. At the height OF
her achievement and OF her personal
popularity. she 10 called upon to en-
act the stellar role In Q new Harvard
prise play. With the reputsd temper
amentalism of the histrionically great.
she insists upon myriad changes In
the plot. the cast, the settings and
whatnot. For the nrst time. her
manager has engaged for her sup
port an ingenious, shrinking. great
hearted child. recruited, he says. from
Western stock company
On opening night, this little un-
known. by the tenderness of her act
Ing, the naturalness OF her bearing
and the sincerely OF her work. COM
pleteiy supplants the intensely Jealous
star In the hearts OF the public. II
is the beginning OF the end for the
great Goring. and she rushes home to
for the hrst time In her life.
There. while trembling at the
ominous threat OF the future. she II
comforted by the timid little wisp OF
a girl who brought the house OF cards
down about her head. The unknown
Is the toppling stars own daughter.
deserted In her babyhood and now
come to bring solace to a heart that
had brought only sorrow to her own.
The story Is told on the screen with
q simplicity and = directness that do
away Win BurBin8 masses OF peopIf
and overpowering stage settings and
thus enhances It's dramatic value i'm
measurably. Naximova, in her choice
of settings. has demonstr ed as keen
an artistic sense as in the magnificent
breath OF her dual impersonation OF
Jane Goring and Gloria Cromwell
There have been dual characterize
tions without end upon the silver
oheet. but there has never been one
that could compare even remotely in
variety and contrast with the amaz-
ingly differentiated portraitures that
give this picture quite the effect OF
having two stars. No actress in the
world but Nazimova could achieve so
wonderful a blending OF the extremes
Of temperament and personality.
The supporting cast. led by George
Probert and George Stepping. skill
fully maintain the high standard OF
excellence set by the star. and the
photography Is of a quality that
places this subject among the most
effective pictorially OF Metros re-
leases
The bill for the week Is completed
by q new Sunshine comedy. 'Cha ss
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

new musical play along 10 Its success.
She sports a squirrel coat that Is the
envy OF every fair one In the house.
She has all those asides which have
made her popular for years. She has
several ballads well suited to her
voice. That she can "put them over"
goes without saying. Audiences have
long since voted her perfect In
putting over a song. She had no
difncuity whatever last night. and.
from hrst TO last. she was busted tend
ing to the growth OF her family tree.
sprinklins the seeding. clipping the
tsndsr shoots, spsding the earth about
the roots. and. nnally. building q
fence about Il and decorating II with
green paint nice. new green paint.
bespeskiug prosperity.
\ new note was struck In the
opening scene when all the perform
srs. attending q roof party at Nora
BAyes home, are known by their
own names. Julius Tannen suddenly
conceives the idea OF going to ScyrA
q crystal-gazer. for Information re.
garding his family tree. He would
learn OF previous incarnations. But
icATuo ~
best he can get is five views OF pre-
vious incarna tions OF those at the
party. Tannens talk with Scyra- gem
orally witty. always In good taste. 10
the thread that keeps the nve scenes
together.
Bugs Baers own copyrighted
brand of bent humor Is seen at Its
best In the nrst scene, that OF Cal
ifoTnia mining camp In 40. II Is the
cieanest burlesQue we have witnessed
In years. Frank Morgan's imperson-
alton Of . gambler Is a gem. Nora
Bayes enters into the spirit OF the
farce In WONDERFUL fashion.
Then comes one of the most stately
pictures ever slimpsed on the stage.
It 10 placed In an English garden
during the period of the Georges. 1t
enables Tom Bryan. Henriette Will
SON, Mile Oertel, Donald Sawyer.
Una Fleming and Thelma Carlton to
offer a dainty dancing bit that was
received with acclaim. Miss Bayes'
rendition OF "Where Tomorrows Be-
gin" 10 the singing feature of that
number. which 10 perhaps the best OF
the entire play. having excellent mu-
sic, ravishing costumes. perfect
dancing and a real plot.
Another colorful scene follows in
THE Story of Chinese Parchment"
the sacrifice of oranges and silks to
the immortal gods enabling the COM
pany to show q most artistic selec-
tion Of settings.
Giving burlesQue to the whole, there
follows two humorous scenes. the
first "A Day Of knights" and the
second "Outside Noah's Ark" Miss
Bayes' best effort comes in the FIRST
LAS We Sow" while she harks back
to former days in her lively rendition
Of why Worry?" in the final scene
before the ark.
Miss Bayes il ably supported
throughout by julius Tannen, who
promises more local jokes for the
remainder Of the week: Frank Nor
gan, Al Roberts, Florence Morrison.
Arthur Gordoni. Tom Bryan and all
who must dance to keep the world
happy. There is never a shady line
in the whole performance, but tn re
IL much biting satire, uproarious bur-
lesque and, here and there. a tinge
Of seriousness, though II Is never per-
mitted TO linger long.
Her Family Tree" Is headed for
New York. Once there 1t is unlikely
ever to get away.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

oiri. number being "A Trip Through
~ worlds Greatest Motion Picture
studios" made by special arrange
ment with Thomas NJ. lnce. This sub
loot ia remarkable In that II gives
The layman for the first time a COM
pIete insight into the workings of
~. studio and shows exactly how
great feature pictures are made, in
Guiding the daily life OF many promi-
ncnt stars, the manner In which they
make up before going on the screen
stavo. how they work before the
camera and the final development,
nrintInr and distribution Of the film
An exclusive show ing of the latest
Fox News and special interprcta
tive orchestra score as arranged by
claude v. Burrows, conductor Of the
Garden orchestra complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Her Family Tree Popes First Night Hit ShubertBelasco

Me-" which derives some extremely
laughable effects from the use OF
slow-motion photography; the tenth
anniversary issue OF the Pathe News.
the pithy Topics OF the Day ana
an exceptionally interesting orchestral
accompaniment that forms a suit
able musical background for the
sprightly overture number. consist
ing OF selections from Victor Her
berts Eileen" directed by Mr.. Vioni
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

After a long absence devoted to
motion pictures. Robert Warwick was
presented to Washington theater
patrons last night by the Shuberts. In
what was announced as a mystery
drama. For four acts Mr.. Warwick
and capable company struggled
valiantly to impart mystery where
there was none. and create dramatic
situations where mono had been pro-
vidsd by the authors.
"The Dauntless Three" is melo-
drama, without any OF the thrills
usually found therein. and is entirely void
of romantic interest Except no one was
threatened with death unless he "aigned
the papers the play was essentially the
sort where the axe-swinging yoksl
holds the polished city villain at bay
while the heroine escapes across the
single-plank bridge.
Mr.. Warwick takes the role of an
adventurer who has long pursued a
trio Of clever crooks. one OF whom 10
a charming woman. who easily
thwarts all his attempts to capture
them. Then comes the search for the
blue diamond. in which three outfits
journey to Constantinople from Lon
don. each-one after the diamond.
OF course. the three expeditions run
aIOul OF one duOtncTs anu "hat ht'tS
excitement there 10 in the play takes
place in a bazaar In the Turkish cap
ital. Here the audience 10 given to
understand several murders have Just
taken place, but when another seems
imminent the unfeeling authors have
the violence performed out OF sight
OF the audience.
From Constantinople the three teams
OF conspirators trail the diamond To
Paris, first one outft and then another
leading in the chase. Then to London,
where all the conspirators, who seem on
surprisingly good terms with one
another. meet in the same drawing room
where the button. button whose got
the diamond" business started.
Here 1t takes but a moment or two
to straighten out the whole AFFAIR, which
explanation is hardly necessary, as most
OF the audience guessed long beforehand
Just what was coming. even that the
mysterious detective. Drax. would wind
up the show with his arms around the
neck Of the lady villain.
Mr.. Warwick plays his part with
the capability of long study. Many
of the rough places of the play are
taken care Of by him. and his non
chalance and wit add much to the
roe. Estelle Winwood lends very ef-
fective support in the leading femi-
nine role.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

A strange. yet withal a pleasing
pot-pourri. Is "Her Family Tree
Give II one enhancing song and 1t
would come close to any production
OF the Follies ever witnessed. To
day II lacks that one transcsnding
melody, though "As We Sow" and
why worryr' are within stepping
distance Of the all-to-bs- desired.
.Her Family Tree should grow
and bear much fruit. 1t has clean
wit. It has merry music. II has
clever dancers. 1t has truly wonder
full settings. It has, oh. such pretty
girls. And, better than that, 1t has
Nora Bayes. Bunch all these At
tributes, sailing them with Julius
Tannen's monologus, and you have
three hours entertainment Of dis
tinctly high class.
Nora Bayes. as one might imagine,
10 the central force that carries this
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

IN cACcptloudlly interesting ofShe"s.
accompaniment that forms suit
able musical background for the
sprightly overture number. consist
ing OF selections from Victor her-
bert's eileen" directed BY Mr.. VionL
MOORE's RIALTO-
"The Penalty"
Gouvernour Norris created one OF
the most Amazing characters In
American nction when he gave to the
public his brain-chiid. 'Blizsard. the
iesiess wonder and master OF the un-
derworld OF San Francisco, a. de-
scribed In his widely read novel. ''The
Penalty"
This character and story have now
been brought to the screen. impossi-
Ole as II may seem. and we're pre-
sented as the feature attraction at
Moore's Riaito Theater yesterday. the
showing to continue throughout the
week. The part OF Blizzard " played
by Lon CLANCY. who will be remem-
bered by washinEtonians for his great
character work as the Frog In The
Miracle Man" His part and char
aeterization in .'The Penalty 10 IN
doubtedly unique In screen annals,
ana ne certainly, as seen yesterday.
u one OF the most unusual heroes ever
presented In any motion picture pro-
duction.
His marvellous work. as the legless
villain and then penitent 10 sure to be
greeted an one OF the finest and most
dinicult pieces Of acting ever done
before the camera. In fact one mar
veis. after he sees Mr.. CLANCY act
throughout the entire production, ap-
parently without legs. and then after
the story Is completed see him as he
Is In actual life. Just how he ever ac-
complished the feat.
Incidentally. this nnal presentation
or the star as he really Is. caused the
entire house to gasp, as the majority
had evidently believed that the man
was actually legless.
The story depicted, concerns the
blunder of young doctor in need
lessly cutting or the legs of q little
boy, and how the boy, as he developed
into manhood, became SO embittsred
against humanity that his life became
cunning campaign OF hate and de-
struction for society. He becomes q
demon to be Dreaded monster. with
haif body and half soul. Is gradually
turned toward better things by the
brought to a true outlook on life by
an operation performed by the sur
geon who had originally wronged
him.
The picture thrills not only with
sheer physical excitement, but also
with the thrill OF a remarkable story
picturized with a realism that grips.
Remarkable scenes are a feature of
the production throughout. Those OF
the celebrated Barbary Coast in the
Frisco Of the olden days being espe-
cially remarkable.
cast OF unusual merit and ability
Is seen In support of the star. includ-
Ing Claire Adams, Kenneth Harlan,
Charles Clary. Ethel Grey Terry and
James Mason.
Excellent short subjects of an in
teresting and amusing nature are also
features OF the program. the multiple
reel Christie comedy entitled. Mr.
Fatima," getting good laughs. the OK
elusive showing Of the latest Fox
News meeting with approval as usual
Orchestral numbers, including az
overture Rossini's William Tell
complete a presentation that should
not be overlooked by amusemen,
| ,eekers during the week.
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About People
Movsmsnts Of IndviduAlN 70 And
Prom The CITY.
AT THE HOTELS.

.reLur-. *. Kramer. Thornwood;
Al 7. Swain, Huntington: G. l.; Jewel
Hertn5n: c. r. Kcck. Woodland; =; w:
Johnson, Dallas; &. NJ. Johnson, pallas'
Mrs. G. b. Hartley. Fairm"ni' Iohn -
Hw;na.or@C. Bernard. Charleston:
7 j. Garter Clarkseurg; l.. {. Small
wood, Fairmont. .,,-..t,,..
Jstamm-jgseph Master. Wil"ysviile'
John Kuhn. Cameron L. IT, 'ones'
HoGsrs-Mr. and Mrs. i. 9. MentzerT'
Marietta; g II. MODS. Fairrtew; NJ
West LtleXander.
Mrs. r, n. Taggnrt OF Underwood
" Va. spent Wednesday and Will re-
main today in Wheeling shopping.
y 4 MILAN Of Warrington was
business caller in this city WeoheS'
Mrs Charles Rcntz Of steelton. "
", t. Visiting her sister. Mrs. James
lind and family in South Wheeling
She viii remain over the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas OF sig
,centb street will spend Christmas with
Mr., Thomas parents. who reside II
. Miss Beulah Thistle of near Middle
honrne. W. Va. spent Wednesday II
wheeling. She will return home thi:
, Miss MarGaret Tanl"y Of sistrrsvill'
spent two days this week IN me CITY VI
shopping expedition:
Thc small son of Mr. and Mrs. Clar
ance Weeks OF Jacob street. who has
been quite IL Of Group, is slightly i'm
proved.
Misses Frankie Newton and Erelyr
Seymour Of San Antonio and MISS
Louise Pracgcr Of Des Ollie. Tex. vii
arrive Saturday 10 be the guests Of
Miss Marian Wallace Of woodlawn fo'
. the holidays.
! Mrs. Homer G. Jackson and children
Nina and Annette Of Echo Point. vi!
. go to Franklin. Pa. MONDAY 70 spene
two weeks with Mrs. JacxSon's par
ents. They will be accompanied b!
Richard Rogers, brother Of Mrs. Jack
son, who is at present a visitor here
Miss Margaret Blacktord Of Martin:
Ferry has as her holiday visitor MIS-!
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Mother Falls Unconscious

MY mother. WHO * 50 years Old
has been troubled with her liver
for 81 years. Doctors said she had
gnll stones. Several. times she Tell
unconscious becaus" Of these attacks
Eight months ago I noticed an advrr-
tiscment of Mary's Wonderful REMEDY
IN the Toledo Blade and purchased a
bottle. which did her great amount
OF good. She continued the treatment
and has felt entirely we'll since. 1t is
n simple. harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the imam
nation which causes practically all
stomach liver and intestinal ailments.
including appendicitis. Ono dose Will
convince or money refunded. G. 81.
Gricst & Co. and druggists everywhere.
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seal ana accessories TO correspond Inc
bridesmaids each wore I costume OF
brown.
Following the wedding dinner was
served at the home OF the bride and
later Mr.. and Mrs Love departed on =
honeymoon trip 90 the middle vest.
After January 18TH they Will be At home
{, ;hcir friends in this city.
Mrs. Love il tn, daughter OF Mr. anu
Mrs T Rurktnun. Of Kirkwood and is
especially we'll known in Ohio. hhv!YE
been employed rs office secretary Of tn"
belmont chapter. American Rcd tTos9:
Mr. Low : Il prominent young business
nan. being head Of the firm or j. D.
Love and company. brokers' Of this city.
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HnYe-RucklMan

A quiet hut extremely Interesting
Wedding was solomnHrd last evening. at
.n. First Presbyterian church AZ May
Tins Ferry when Miss Ruth i;uCkmh:
BECAME the bride Of Mr.. Justin !. Love.
Of this city. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. J. W. Seal IN the pres
rncr Of a few relatives and friends MISS
Inez Ruckman. n sister q fthC hrid" ana
Miss Nell Fitzgerald We're th" brides
maids and Mr.. Ernest Love attended his
brother ;tS best man.
Tho bride wore her travelling costume
a suit Of taupc velour with trimmings Of