Arizona republican., 1920-03-20

Iff1HteS. IlcilultSS Slllt1 dioiiC III LIZ
big town to which he comes, the youth
is desperately in need of funds. He is
unframed, unskilled in any line or en-
ceavor. and terribly handicapped by
hi- unfamiliarity with the ways OF
metronplitan life But there still re-
mains his strength-his muscles of
steel-and his powerful arms-arms
that ce=xained strength that even he
himself hsrd never suspected. He drifts
to the training camp of noted flgnter,
and is taken on as a sparring partner.
1t is here that he overhears a plan to
throw the fight" and it is here that
he first realizes his wonderful strength,
for he is forced to floor the fighter,
and enter the ring in his stead to meet
the fighter whose reputation has II
that he has never suffered defeat. In
the prize ring-thats the punch of the
story-and that presents the action that
carries the audience off its feet, as
Ray, with lightning like rapidly, meets
blow for blow. for the identity of his
adversary briggs his blood to the boil
ing point and makes of the quiet. easy
going country boy a fighting demon.
The Strand is preparing for ire
mendouS reception and urges attend
ance at the matinees in order that the
night congestion may be avoided.
"DeadIine at Eleven" at Lamara
srDeadline at Eleven" is the news
paper story that features Corinne
Griffith. and which will be the La
maras attraction for the last screen
ings today.
"Deadiine'' on a newspaper is the
latest hour at which copy" will be re-
ceived for the next edition of the paper.
On this fact the thrilling story of
'Deadline at Eleven is built. Corinne
Griffith is seen as a young girl trying
to make her way in the world as a
newswriter. Her best friend on the
PLANET" is Jack Rawlins, star reporter.
Jacks penchant for strong drink
causes him to neglect his work at in
tervals to satisfy his craving for liquor.
During one of his "sprees" the girl is
sent by the city editor to cover a story
in very dangerous neighborhood.
Fired by the liquor, Jack upbraids the
editor for his action, and then follows
the girl to protect her. A murder is
committed, and Jacks pocketknife is
found near the dead body. Unable to
him to the neighborhood, he is arrested.
But the girl perSuadeS the officers not
to place any charge against him until
the morning. and then tries to beat the
headline" 1t is her resolve to try to
clear Jack before the murder story
breaks. How she goes about it. and
what she learns are the features which
fill the story with the most intense ex
element and suspense, and make of the
offering decidedly pleasing movie
treat.
Tomorrow brings Constance Binney
to the Lamara in her first Realart pic
ture "Erstwhile Susan
"ShouId There Be Children?"
Today's matinee of Should There
Be Children" at the ElkS Theater,
will be one of the largest afternoon
presentations ever held in Phoenix.
Every woman should learn the aston
ishing facts revealed in this VEHICLE.
and it is for their especial benefit
that the management has arranged for
this matinee. There is a lingering APP
pealingness about SHOULD There Be
Children" a subtle memory which re-
mains with one even after the final
curtain has fallen, teaching a lesson
of human understanding, forgiveness
and strength.
ster, at least in this particular play,
for she has thrown off all of the
"grownupness" which she SO often
assumes in heavier roles. You simply
have to laugh with and at her. Her
mirth is positively exhilarating and
Mrs. Nugent successfully portrays the
dignified role of the wife of Judge
Bart, a part requiring a great amount
of dramatic poise. Also, her gowns
are most exquisite as well as her
beautiful and unusual coiffeur- Mr.
the background in Should There Be
Children" He plays the leading male
role with a distinct understanding of
the character type to be revealed
through Judge Bart, the part he as
sumes. Mr.. Nugent has on many past
occasions established himself as a
not-to-be disputed actor. and this
presentation is merely an emphatic
substa ntiation of his ability.
American
Gene Dabney, clarinetist and saxo-
phone player. is one of the six indis-
pensable individuals who compose
King Brady's Big Six, that famous
aggregation of jazz dispensers who
play at the American. Like the other
five members of the popular sextette.
he is musician through and through,
for he not only produces notes OF IRE
sistible sweetness upon his clarinet
and saxophone, but he is also a COM
poser of note. One of his latest COM
positions is "Ouija Nine" melody
of undeniable appeal, which has be-
come a great favorite with Phoenix
people.
Patrons of the American readily ac
that the six musicians have
assets other than their musical tall
ents. however, for their clean-cut,
Straightforward, pleasing PERSONAL
ties and the whole souled enjoyment
which they seem 10 get from theA
work is one of the reasons for their
1t is one of the things,
too, that makes the American the log
ical pleasure palace for dancers who
seek the best.
"The Isle Of Conouest"-Coiumbia
From boarding school to marriage
with a man she loathed; from her
husbands tarpedoed yacht to a South
Sea island with real man, though
only a stoker for her sole companion;
from an ideal life on the isle back 10
civilization and her husband, then back
again to the man she loves; these are
some of the adventures that befall
Norma Talmadge as the heroine of
.The Isle of Conquest" her latest and
biggest picture, showing at the Colum
bia theater for the last times today
= he thrilling and absorbing photoplav
. ae adaDted nv John Emerson and