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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
zBYSzKO WILL RETURN TO U. s.
 TO MEET STARS

Chicago, Jan. 19.---Who is the worlds heavyweight wrestling champion?
 First, there's Earl Caddock, the An ita, Iowa, farmer boy with a strong claim to the title. Then there's Joe Stecher of Dodge, Nebraska, whdAds- serts he's the real champion and that Caddock doesn't know what he's talk ing about. Next in line is Ed 'Stran- gler'' Lewis of headlock fame. Lewis Is firmly convinced that he should be considered in the championship dis pute. Comes now Wladek Zbyszko with 8 roar to be heard. Then there is Marin Plestina, who insists that mo- body will wrestle him. Trailingsin the rear Of the long procession is John Peselz Ad Santel, Jack Taylor and a score of lesser lights, all claimants of the champi
 But there is bulky person coming to our shores about the middle of February---one Stanislaus 1byszko--- who asserts that Messrs. Caddock, Stecher, Lewis, Plestina ct al are the Prof. Portas of the wrestling world all of them claimants, but none of them entitled to the championship.
 When Zbyszko returned to his na-. tive Poland four years ago, he left a string of bewildered wrestlers behind him in this country, all of them glad that he had departed. He had defeat ed the whole string of them, including virtually all of the present day stars of the mat. He waded through the entire list, the late Frank Gotch be- ing the only man in the country to upset him.
 Gotch, then the untddsputed worlds champion, met Zbyszlko in their mem oraIble match at the Coliseum in Chi cago. Zbyszko advanced to the center of the ring with a friendly hand ex- tended to Gotch, who, instead or grasping it as was the custom, dove for the Polish giants legs and pinned him before he had realized what had happened Gotch considered himself lucky to get away with the trick. Elf forts to get him to meet Zbyszko in a return match were unavailing. He re- fused absolutely to go to the mat with him again, although he was offered $3O, ,000 for his share.
 Zbyszko is acknowledged to be the matser wrestler of the world. He is scientific to the highest degree, pow erful, tricky, and @ marvel in physical development. Caddock, Lewis, Stecher ct al may consider themselves as champions, but in their hearts they are willing to concede t1re Poles supe- rioritN.
 Zbyszko promises to settle the championship dispute-rather begin the task of settling it-within two weeks after his arrival in New York. He notified his manager, Jack Her man, to arrange matches at once with Caddock, Stecher, Lewis, Pies tina, Pesek and the rest of them. He is anxious to meet them all, with no exception as regards weight, colcr or utilization.
 Since the termination of the wa, Zbyszko has engaged in charitable contests to raise funds for the des- titute families of Poland and disabled soldiers, and is happy with his suc- cess. He writes that is in superb condition and after two weeks or training following his arrival will be ready to rip into the crop of cham pionship claimants with a view to es- tablishing his undisputed right to the worlds title.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
PLAZA.

Folks are going a few times to see Will Rogers latest "Jubtlo," and well they may, for it is the best thing that this Ziegfeld star has ever done and that's going some. It's from the fla nous Saturday Evening Post story of the same name. A homespun TO- nance of plain people and rich hearts. Laughs and chuclSles mixed with tears in the most delightful1y human photo play you've seen in a long time. It is really an excellent six-act comedy drama that everyone is bound to en- joy
 "The New Model,'' a musical comedy fashion review, got a great number of laughs last night and some neat de- signs in women's outer and inner ap- parel were shown. The comedy bit are the best, the few songs that are done are done only incidental and do not count for much. The Jewish char acter was the hit of the act, while the models all got recognition in applause. Henry and Moore, a boy and girl, pre- sent a very refined comedy singing and talking act entitled At the News Stand Stevens and Bordeau in a comedy sketch, "A Boy From Home," caused continuous laughter. Stevens is a very funny character and he makes the most of his very funny ma terial. Sweeney and Rooney are a couple of clever boys with their feet the audience. Pearl White is still holding the interest of the patrons with ''The Black Secret which has only a few more weeks to run. Inter national News contains much that Is of VaI11e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
POLES.

''Iust Like A Man" at Polls, with Grace Huff in the leading role, is a de- cS1edly unusual act Its lines and business, together with a certain re- finement unusual in such vaudeville acts, mark it as one of the best offer inss of this season. Miss Huff, known to many Bridgeporters as Mrs. Edward 1eenton, makes a tremendous hit with the audience for, in her part, she has an opportunity to display to the best possible advantage her very great tal- ent as an actress.
 Echoes of the old west, cowboy round-ups, bronchobusting and stunts from the land of the sage brush are all brought to you in Cy Compton's rough riding act. "The Passing of the West" Seven people, honest-to-good- ness cowboys and girls, put over a novel offering for a vaudeville stage.
 Snappy songs, Hghtninglike batter put over in 8 breezy style marks the offering of Nelson and Cronin, the Chong Boys. Ward and Mayo, man and woman, have a number of new songs which they render in an en- tirely pleasing manner. Kelo and Blair combine acrobattcs, singing and have a very commendable act.
 Elsie JaIiS in "A Regular Girl' is as pleasing as ever and this photoplay is entirely different from the ordinary run of pictures. Pathe News and Fa- nous Players comedy completes very delightful bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
Actor Director Plays Role By Proxy In
 Reel Rehearsals

F5ctor Seastrom, the actor-dfrector Of the Swedish Biograph Company, employs a double in his role during re- hearsa1s of film-plays, only portray ing the part himself when the actual photography of the scenes is going on.
 By viewing his own role from be- hind the camera, Seastrom derives "a better understanding of the charac- ter" declared Ernest Matsson, Amer jean manager of the Swedish Bio- graph Company, in recent inter- view.
 "Of course, he originates his char acteriza tion~ with true understanding gained by years of experience on the legitimate stage. But he opines that by the proxy playing method he secures an accurate impression of his characters relation to the rest of the dramatis personae. Thus, the actor director avoids any tendency, that might arise, to give a sterotyped por- traya1. He gets a broad vision ot the part.
 Although a number of stars in the screen solar system have directed their own visualized vehicles from time to time, few of them have con- tinued the practice. The task ot doubling in brass has been toe weighty. Either their chacterizatior or the direction suffered, and often. times both faults visible on the screen.
 gro attain proficiency in eithe, the field of acting or directing, max imum of effort is required Realiz. ing this, Seastrom concentrates or the task in hand. When he calls ou- action and steps into his character he casts aside all thought that he i. a director and becomes, as Shake speare says, merely a player. Sc thorough is Victor Seastrom in re hearsing his actors, that confidence in their understanding of the action relieves him of his directorfaI re responsibilities when he is in focus"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
BIDS FOR BIC FIGHT INCREASE
 TO LARGE SUM

The fight bowl is bubbIing with offers, confirmations of offers and denials of the same until the fight fans are wondering where they are at. Purses that would make Croesus blink have been offered for twenty round, scramble between Jack Demp- sey, heavyweight pugiistic champion of the world, and Georges Carpenter, king pin of the fighters of Europe. But the fans have little idea where the men will fight, when, or under whose direction.
 The latest offer comes from Will liam Fox, the motion picture mag nate, Fox's bid amounts to $550,00o He plans to hold the bout in this country and says he does not figure on making Q cent out of 1t. He is will tng to pay Dempsey o,o00 in cash and to Carpenter he will give $125,- 900. Furthermore, he will indemni- fly the French idol for the loss of theatrical contracts which he now has but which he would be forced to cancel providing he accepted Fox's offer. This would bring Carpenters end of the purse up to about $250,- 900. In the event that the gate re- ceipts $55O,000 Fox would give 50 per cent Of the net to the Red Cross anu SpllL lIS E0uldIHU6r D0IW0Gn In0 principals, 35 per cent of the total to the winner and IS to the loser.
 Jimmy Coffroth, 1t is said, has the signed acceptance of Jack Dempsey to mingle with the fiery Gaul in a bout to be held at Tia Juana, Mex ico. Descamps, according to des- patches from Paris, has declared that it would give him the greatest pleas ure to accept on behalf of Carpen- tier the offer of M. Coffroth.
 On the other hand, Charles B. Cochran. the London fight promoter, says that he has the signature of Carpenter to fight under his direc- tion for a period of time, said to be two years. MT. Cochran insists that the battle, if it is to be fought, will take place somewhere in Great Bri- tain. So there is the situation as far as Coffroth and Cochran are con- cerned. One holds Dempsey under agreement-the other holds Carpen- tier. Perhaps merger will be ef- fected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
Completes Big Feature

Tod Browning has practically fin ished the filming of "The Beautiful Beggar'', the spectacular Universal production starring Pricilla Dean, and work on which has consumed nearly five months. A few days spent in making "retakes' will complete the production work on this feature. H. H. Van Loan wrote the story and Miss Deans principal support in- cluded Wallace Beery, Wheeler Oak man, Edward Burns, Clyde Benson, Ethel Ritchie and Eugenie Forde
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
NEW NICE STAR,
 LLOYD HUGHES

A new star has been added to the Thomas Knee Armament Lloyd Hughes is his name and all who have seen his work have agreed that he de- serves the distinction. MT. Hughes has the further distinction of being perhaps the youngest actor on the screen to become star, being but twenty-two years of age. He started his picture career under King Vidor. playing comedies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
BREVITIES

Corinne Griffith, who IS working on "Deadline at Eleven" the news paper play which will be her next feature, is spending the Christmas holidays in Toronto. Miss Griffith is a Southerner, but decided to go to Canada where she could enjoy her self skating and tobogganing, some thing she never got at home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
Alice Joyce Company
 Making Progress

Alice Joyce is making progress on ''The Sporting Duchess the massive Drury Lane spectacle. The produc- ton is rapidly nearing completion with the exception of the horse race scenes, which play an important part in the story, and which, on account of the unfavorable weather. must be taken on a Southern race track. Miss Joyce is now at work on interiors at the Brooklyn studio. Many of these are unusually pretentious and have taken weeks to build.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
Footlight Flashes

in this country. Georges Plateau, the featured member of the cast, has been in the United States only two years and is thus far without a single blemish on his artistic escutcheon.
 Desiree Lubovska, whose wonderful dancing at Carnegie Hall in New York has done a great deal to stimulate interest in native terpsichorean art is to sail for Paris next month for the first engagement on her round-the world tour. She thinks by the time she comes. back she will have meas ured by her dancing toes, no less than 10000 miles.
 Helene Flanders, the noted interna- tional prima doE-e. has been signed for a. tour of the United States, to be followed by one of Europe, by Lee Keedick, the lecture manager. who now directs the tours of John Drinkwater, author of Abraham Lincoln and Captain Bruce Rains father, who created the cartoon oe "OIe Bi1l'' in The Better 'Ole'' which is now one of the dramatic successes of the period.
 LdnSdpn hcbOTn11Ck, WHO wrote ''The Storm the sensational melo- drama now playing to capacity houses in New York, is at work on a new melodrama in which he will present a cyclone effect, said to be as thrill ing as the other inventions made by him depicting snow storm, forest fire, rain storm and submarine ef- fects the American stage has ever known.
 Madame Marguerite Sylva, the not ed opera primma donna and beauti- fu1 and effective screen star, has been invited to sing he- famouse role for a series of gala performances of Garner, commencing in Washing ton next month. She is also to finish up a series of strong film dramas. There is reason to believe that Ma dame Sylva. may eventually follow an- other noted opera prima donna Madame Cottrelly-into the dramatic field. as the display of her histrionic ability as exhibited on the screen in- dicates that she is one of the great dramatic actresses of the period.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
ELSIE FERGUSON TO
 RETURN TO STAGE

Elsie Ferguson will reappear on the dramatic stage early in 1920. It Is under the Charles F'rohman man agement that Miss Ferguson. will make her re-appearance and it may be noted that it was under the direc- ton of the late Charles Frohman in association with Kla;w. and Erlanger that the actress, as Miriam, in 'tOut- cast won the greatest triumph of her stage career.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
Western Star To Be Seen
 In Special Production

Harry Carey will soon begin work on Alias Whispering White, story of romance and adventure. The Ace of the Saddle will ace under the direction of Lynn Reynolds. who su- pervised his last production, "Over- iand Red"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
"TOUGH-LUCK"

Black cats, cPoss-eyed men, broken mirrors and other scenes of bad luck gc to make the comedy scenes cc Tough Luck" the Rolin comedy with "Snub' Pollard. Mildred Davis is the leading lady, ~Sunshine Sammy" the diminutive co1ored actor, has an important role and the "cops'' round up the large company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20

Now that Earle Williams has com pleted "The Fortune Hunter,'' he will immediately start production on Captain Swift c. Hadden Cham ber's play of English society life and the deserts of Australia. Sir Her bert Tree played the title role when the piece was originally done in Eng land. more than twenty years ago. Maurice Barrymore played the part in this country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
Standing To Play
 Lead In "Earthbound',

wyndham Standing recognized as one of the most capable leading mes that motion pictures have recruited from the ranks of the leading stage players, has been engaged by Gold wyn for the leading role in Earth bound'' from the story by Basil King. MT. Standing leaves for the Coast and will start work immediately on his new production.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
NEW SERIAL FOR
 BEN WILSON

Nova Gerber, who was seen as lead ing woman for Ben Wilson in '"The Trail of the Octopus is playing op- posite him in his second serial pro- auction, produced under the workins title of 'The Screaming Shadow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
READY TO SHOOT
 FINAL SCENES

Bert Lytell and six members of his company have left the studios in Hollywood for the forests near Mon terey, Cal, where the final scenes of ''The Right of Way will be photo graphed. Monterey is one of the his toric cities of California The old custom house mission and other an cient buildings still stand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
"The Inferior Sex"

'sThe Inferior Sex,' Mildred Harris Chaplin's latest picture, has been com- pleted. The picture is a screen. adap- ton of Frank Stayton's play, which some years ago served as Maxine FL Iiotts Broadway starring vehicle. The story is full of punches and has a gripping climax.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
NOVELTY FILM FOR
 FRANCIS FORD

Francis Ford, one of the earliest of screen actors, has recently con- pleted triple characterization in Crimson Shoals. He plays the roles of father. son, and younger son, and in this clever trick photography of triple exposure. plays checkers with himself as opponent, with another self looking on. Aside from the nov city of the offering it has a strong dramatic interest
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
MARY THURMAN
 TO PLAY LEADS

''The Prince and Betty picturi- zation of Pelham GrenvilIe Wode- houses novel is William Desmonds s latest production. Mary Thurman. recently recruited from Sennett com- edies is featured as the leading wom- an,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
COMEDY STARS
 BEAT TIME

Montgomery and Rock are out to beat the time clock in the production of their two reels comedies. While Montgomery is out on locations shoot ing scenes that do not call for the presence of Rock, Rock is busy with another camera crew making preIim- mary scenes for the two reeler to fol- low the one now being finished.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
Producing The Honey Bee

Mme. Marguerite Sylva, opera singer, has begun work on Samuel Merwings story '"The Honey Bee'' at Santa Barbara.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
DEMPSEY NOW
 MAKING BIG
 SERIAL PICTURE

Jack Dempsey, king of the heavy weights and latest addition to the Pathe serial program, is now the soc ial lion of Los Angeles, where he is working in the fifteen episode produc- ton Dead or Alive"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
Dawley To Direct Doris
 Kenyon's Next Play

J. Searle Dawley, one of the fore most directors in the motion picture field has been engaged to direct Do- ris Kenyon in her next picture The Harvest Moon,'' from the play of Au- sgustus Thomas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20

pictures.
 Justina Wayne declares that the height of fatuity is a peddler trying to sell a nerve tonic to new actor who has made a Broadway hit.
 Josephine Victor is to appear in a play by Laurence Eyre. She, is one of Americas best emotional actresses the critics declare.
 Paul Gordon. one of the popular actors of the American stage, ''came back" last week as the leading man in ''The Man Who Came Back which has been one of Broadway's biggest dramatic successes.
 The American Grand Opero Com pany will make a tour of the United States next season with two prize winning American operas, "Shanewis" and The Legend" Both are from the repertoire of the Metropolitan.
 Madame Ruano Bogislav, the noted Gypsy folk song singer. has returned to the Broadway stage for a few weeks. She acts and displays her re- marable personality in The Light of the World" a religious drama which won a substantial s=ccess last week on Broadway.
 Sonia Serova and her Dancers. aid ed by the Vestoff- Serova School of Russian Dancing. New York, are ar ranging an elaborate dance recital at Carnegie Hall. This dancer is one of the most graceful ever exhibited before 8 New York audience. She re- gently announced her return to the dramatic stage as a speaking actress.
 warda Howard. the leading actress in the company now presenting American plays in China, India. Ja- pan, had her first experience as a Shanghai star last week when the company began it's first China en- Eagement Three months are to be devoted to playing in this city. Eight leading Broadway successec are in- cIuded in the repertoire.
 There is a chance that George Broadhurst will present "The Storm in London with the present New York company. There is now a London actor in the New York cast in Rober: Rendel, one of the most ski1lful ac- tors Broadway has seen. He has been in New York four years and created an enviable reputation for a variety Of parts.
 VTE=tford Kane, now acting with Frances Star in "Tiger, Tiger, began a season in Chicago this week. I was at the Fine Arts. now the Play house. in that city that he made his first great protracted success in thi; country in ''Hindle Wakes" and lat CT "Hobson's Choice.,. Since then he has acted many remarkable part: and had also written successful play. for the local stage.
 ''The Great Illusion, the French play from the pen of Sacha Guitry was acted the first time in Americ; last week with the most brillian Trannh actor who has ever appeared
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
"Held By The Enemy"

Donald Crisp's next feature will be "speciaP' production from the pen of William Gillette, entitled Held by the Enemy, with an all-tar cast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
NEWS OF THE THEATRES
EMPIRE.

William Desmond has a romantic story of adventure in his newest pie ture, The Prince and Betty" com ing to the Empire theatre for two days, commencing Wedn esday. Pel- ham Grenville Wodehouse, who wrote "A Damsel in Distress and collabor- ated on "Oh Boy.''-previous Pathe successes-is the author of 'tThe Prince and Betty a novel that has enjoyed popularity for several years.
 The story is that of an American who one day wakes up to learn that he is Prince John III of Mervo. This mythical kingdom, however, is a re- public, but an enterprising American sees a chance to make lot of money, so he stages & revolution, puts the American on the throne, gets the little country onto the first page of all the newspapers and finds his baby Monte Carlo doing fiourishing business.
 LYRIC.
 Mary Ann Dentler and Arthur Chatterdon, in the leading roles of that pleasing fairy tale comedy. Come Out of the Kitchen" which opened for the week at the Lyric theatre last night, scored a decided hit, Miss Dentler appeared as the modern Cinderella and Chatterdon portrayed the modern Prince Charm ing to perfection.
 The play tells a, clever1y written story of young ser1, daughter of one of Virginia's first families, who, in order to assist her family in re- trenching the family exchequer, acts as the cook when their home is let fox the shooting season to a young sportsman. While she does not do the actual cooking herself, she gets away with it by the aid of a colored servant hidden in a closet and wins the young man for a husband. The story is replete with complications and there is much food for laughter throughout. Others of the cast car ry off their roles in their usual ex- cellent style and Jack McGrath, Miss Mabel Griffith, Maxwell DriscoH, Florence Hill, Arthur Griffen, Charles D. Brown and Willard Dasnfe11 are worthy of special mention.
 One of the features of the produc toin is a full set table in the last act and during the progress of the dinner there is a rapid fire of humor that keeps the audience laughing through out. Such affairs are usually slow of the Kitchen cannot be accused of being slow in any portion. Next week the Poli Players will present a. wonderful mystery story, ''The Woman in Room 13.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20
WEST END.

Eugene O'Brien in Sealed Hearts, '' a Selwick picture in five acts, by Eugene Walter is the splendid fea- ture picture tonight. A fine support ing cast is also seen with the screens most popular leading male .actor. Wind Waves and Women" scream ing two-reel Fox Sunshine comedy, and Fox News reel will also be shown, rounding out the finest pro- gram shown in Bridgeport tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20

Josephine Victor is to appear in play by Laurence Eyre. She, is one of America's best emotional actresses the critics declare.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20

Mimi Aguglia, the great Sicilian ac- tress, is the latest recruit to moving pictures.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-20

Justina Wayne declares that the height of fatuity is a peddler trying to sell 8, nerve tonic, to new actor who has made a Broadway hit.