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The Washington times., 1920-12-24
kNICkERBOCkER-
DOuble-fenture Bill.

Special Yulctide matinees will be
given daily at Crandalls Knicker-
booker Theater. beginning at 230
y. m, from tomorrow to Sunday,
January .. both Inclusive. The bills
Arranged for this gala week of holi-
Cay merrymakfng have been selected
with particular care to assembling
programs that viii appeal equally
&c old and young, the features and
supplementary offerings representing
the acme OF quality and the maxi
mum OF entertainment value.
on Sunday and Monday will he
shown for the first time In the
Capital an especially diyerting
double feature bill, The primary Of
fcring will be Viola Dana's latest
starring vehicle for Metro, Gin
dtrcllas Twin" Luther Reeds melo-
doramatlc fantasy produced under
the personal supervision of Bayard
WELLER. The secondary offering will
be Harold Lloyd's latest $1,000
comedy. Number, Please" I'm which
no is supported by Mildred Davis
ard an especially happy cast of
funmakcrs
The special musical attraction will
rr furnished by Max rugatsky, New
York violinist who Will he heard
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
nThe IncklinS.'

The Jucklins,' the George Mclford
perturbation for Paramount OF Opie
Reads novel of the same name. foa =
turing such screen player. as Monte
Blue. Mabel Julienne Scott. Ruth
Rennick, Charles Ogle and others.
will le seen at Loew's Columbia
Theater for one week only. beginning
Sunday.
The Mclford adaptation OF The
JuCklins" was based on Augustus
Thomas stage version OF the story.
In this glorious romance of old-time
folk in the Carolina mountains, Di-
rector Mclford has given the screen
a quality OF production that probably
outranks in force and beauty any
thing he has ever done before.
In The Jucklins." Monte Blue has
the role OF chief Importance, that Of
4 man with all the odds against him
"a man who was told by his father
that he would never amount to any
thing-but who went forth on his
own hook, fought the good fight, won
honor. friendship. riches. and, best of
all. the girl he loved.
Miss Scott has the role opposite
Mr.. Blue. and the two roles of an in
cidental romance that develops dur
ing the narrative are portrayed by
Ruth Renick and Zell CovinGton.
The extra added attractions Of the
Columbia program, both Photographic
and musical, will be OF wide diversity
and striking appeal
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
FATTY" ARBUCKLE NOW
MAN OF PARTS-AUTO

Roscoe ("Fatty'D Arbuckle, the
noted screen comedian, Is fast becom-
ing known in Los Angeles. where he
makes his headquarters, as a man OF
parts-automobilc parts.
"Fattys" chief failing Is motor cars,
and his garage resembles a railroad
roundhouse, SO many different makes
and varieties OF machines does the
rotund comedian possess. Recently no
purchased what Is declared to be one
OF the most expensive automobile in
tho country,
The body was especially constructed
in n Los Angeles factory and was
fourteen months In tho making. Tho
front Interior is aluminium lined.
UNIQUE features such az cigar light
ers. lights that ignite automatically
when doors arc opened, and a built-in
celarctte distinguish this living room
on wheels.
when he can be Induced to leave
his new possession, Roscoe gives his
attention to the new scrios OF comedy
dramas in which by arrangement with
Joseph Nj. Schenick he Ia to appear as
n Paramount star.
The hrst OF these is Tho Life OF tho
Party" adapted from a story by irwin
:. Cobb. and viii he shown NJ Lows
Palace Sunday.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
METROPOLITAN
"Cindercll8'S Twin

For the week of December &c
Crandalrs Metropolitan Theater an
Eounces a double-featura bill that
viii be found to be quite in conson-
ance with the spirit of merry making
that characterizes the week between
Christmas and New Year. The prin-
cipal offering will be "Cinderella's
win an original and intensely mod
en- fantasy OF n kitchen maid and
Der Prince Charming. enmeshed in
the tangled snare of a band OF crooks.
conceived by Luther Reed and pro-
cuced for Metro under the personal
supervision Of Bayard WELLER, author
tr within the Law" and The
thirteenth Chair"
Viola Dana is the star who makes
figure OF infinite charm of Connie
hcGill, the slavey who was miracu-
iously plunkcd down in the midst of
r brilliant social function where she
Nas under promise, though innocent
ly. to aid in the theft of 100000
worth OF precious jewels.
How she eludcd the penalty for her
rnwitting crime. won the social lion
cf her choice and in other ways emu
lated the earlier Cinderella. famed in
Imaginative fiction is richly visual.
tied in a series of engrossing climac-
;eric episodes. Supporting Miss Dana
are Wallace Mcdonald, Ruth Stone
| ouse, Edward Connolly, Victory
lateman, and numerous others OF
note.
The secondary feature Of tho bill
but secondary in point of length only
is Number. Please" the most re-
cent release in the series of de luxe
comedies, starring Harold Lloyd, tho
Greens foremost COMEDIAN. In this
iaughable subject. based as the title
suggests upon the complexities and
the mysteries OF modern telephone
isrvice, Mr.. Lloyd Is admirably sup
ported by Mildred Davis and others
rf the skilled players who aided in
re success OF previous Lloyd We
tjcles.
The holiday week bill will. as uuasl
b. completed by the latest nows pic.
l,res, short reels and special orchcs
al features.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
MOORE'S RIALTO-
"Rlackhirds.o

BLACK birds may become DIIuS VI
Paradise il they learn the regenerat-
ing power OF love and faith And
that, regardless of what the ornltholo-
gists have to say about II, Is the
pbotoplay as adapted from the story
theme Of "Blackbirds." the latest
by Harry James Smith. to be present
ed at Mooro's Rialto Theater all
Christmas week, with Justine John
stone. universally known as the most
beautiful girl in America, in the stellar
role, and making her debut as "nc or
the new and brilliant lights OF .he
screen world.
It is unusual for new star OF the
blonde type to make her first bow to
the public in anything other than a
gentle Victorian role, by which she
establishes herself in the minds II
tho public as q mice swcCs girl with
lovely curls." Miss Johnston is all Of
that and more, but she has chosen. OF
the producers have chosen fer her. a
daring novelty by present.ng her hrst
in the role of a "crook'--a society
thief to be sure, but crook Tor
all Of that.
BLACK Is said to be mos,
unusual crook play with d decided
heart throb. 1t Is the story of two
lHltNtf u bppOSltc aHbS' VIM WI
go after the same booty in high So
clety, meet and fall In love. How
they escape the band OF detectives
who have cornercd them Is claimed
to give ono a thrill that they do not
soon forget.
An excellent cast Will be seen ir
support OF tho Star, such well known
artists az william Boyd, Charles
Gerard, Marie Shotwell and Ada
Boshcll, all being seen In important
roles.
Carrying out the Christmas atmos
phere which pervades the entire thea
ter due to lavish holiday decorations
Director Daniel Breealtin, of tho RI
alto symphony Orchestra, VIII offer
as overture Santa Claus" or Sounds
From Christmas TO New Year" de-
scriptivo number that starting with
the journey Of Santa by sleigh, covers
his arrival Mt tho home, the awaken
Ing OF the children! tho distribution
OF toys, and then New Year Eve and
night with the church chimes, cele
bration, singing, and grand finale. Al
an added attraction, Mr.. Breeskin will
| also give a violin solo, Tho Legend
| from Lady Billy"
Short features for the week will in
clude a multiple reel Mermaid Com
edy entitled "Hish and Dry" and ar
exclusive showing OF the latest FoN
News.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
DecoAete Go4vns Demand That
An Actress Display Fine Back

These extreme decollete gowns may
he very charming and all of that, but
they are one of the many banes OF
an actress life. They mean that an
actress has to go to the added trou-
BILE of making up her chest and back
as well as her face and arms, for one
OF the important rules Of the studio
is that nobody must appear before
the camera without every bit of eX-
posed flesh "made-up."
In one Of the important scene. or
"Blackbirds." Justine Johnstone's first
starring picture for Realart. the en-
tire cast were ordered on set \
hurried dive for powder pufrs and
lipsticks and the cast slowly ambled
on the set. 1t was 4 scene of a house
party given AT the home OF mil
lionaire and society was supposed TO
be there ensemble.
OF course, the gowns had to be in
the height of fashion-which lent
any height at all. but as low a. the
low permits!
Director Dillon called briskly:
Come on now, give me some action!
You women are supposed to he panic
stricken by the appearance of the
police. Turn around. don't want
10 see your faces. want your
backs"
series Oh On anu NJ
Gods" suddenly rent the air
whats the matter now" asked 1i-
rector Dillon. I'VE haven't touched
up our backs since morning" cN-
planned the women. We thought
you were going to take front view
and we only made up our faces"
Light OUT" roarcd Director
Dillon. Hurry up! Get those backs
powdered up"
Another wild ecampering for pow
der puffs and cries of Marie, please
powder my back. I'll certainly come
out OF this dress IL l stretch so far"
who's got a powder puff?" please,
right between the shoulder blades.
perspire so dreadfully there" and
For Heaven sake, don't powder all
over this new black dress of mine.
even if you are doing me favor"
Oh, for the life of a movie actress,
Justine Johnston, called by art
lists the most beautiful girl in
America, decollete gowns and all
that goes with 1t. can be seen all
next week. beginning Sunday. at
Moore's Rialto Theater, when Tom
Moore presents Miss Johnstone's first
starring picture for Realart. Black
birds" from the play by the late Harry
James Smith.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
HAS A CONCERT

The special holiday week mu-
steal feature of the bill arranged
for Sunday and Monday at Gram
dall's Knick Thcater
will be supplied by Mr.. Max
Pugatsky. a brilliant young New
York violinist OF wide renown in
the concert field. Mr.. Pugstsky
was a pupil OF Leo Schermann-
one OF the great modern Hunga-
rian composers and American as
sociate of Hubay. and of Sam
Frankie. of New York. He has
appeared throughout the United
States in concert and Is recog-
nized as virtuoso of distinc-
ton.
The piece de resistance of Mr..
Pugatsky's miniature recital ar
ranged for Sunday and Monday
will be Wienawski's Second Con-
certo, in which ne will be accom-
panied by the fun strength OF
the Knickerbocker symphony
rchestra. under the conductor
ship of Mr.. Henri Sokolove.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
THE LEADER
"The Spoilers"

Surprising in importance any pre-
vious moving picture event in the
history OF Washington will be the
engagement OF the de luxe edition OF
THE Spoilers" the extraordinary
starring william Farnum
and supported by an all-star cast. I'M
der the personal direction OF Colin
Campbell at the Leader Theater, be-
ginning sunday
Those who are familiar with the
important books that have been pub
lished In recent years will identify
this picture as an adaptation from
tho powerful story by the same name,
written by Americas favoritc author,
Rex Beach. and which first appeared
In serial form In one OF the popular
magazines, and was later published
In book form. to achieve q reputation
as II best seller"
The story has been spoken OF ms
one OF the most powerful tales that
has ever been written, and reviews
OF tho picture made by important
critics throughout the country pay
high tribute to tho directors when
they say that here IL one OF the rare
Instances when the photoplay version
ls even more powerful and gripping
than the original narrative.
Seldom do moving picture devotees
have the pleasure of witnessing such
"A famous all-star cast az Is Reen in
Tho Spoilers" William Farnum, In
the stellar role as Glenister, the fear
les red-blooded Alaskan miner, Is at
his height, and plays a truly wonder
full part
Kathlyp Williams, as Cherry Ma
lotto, plays the part Of the older type
OF Alaskan dance hall girl and makes
many sacrifices for the sake OF love.
Thomas Santchi, as Alex McNa-
mara, takes the part OF the villainous
political crook, and while he plays a
thankless role, he really makes a
wonderful showing as no other screen
actor possibly could. Comedy and
mirth are filled in by Frank NJ clark
and Jack ". Mcdonald.
Color, atmosphere, and photogra-
ply all unite in making THE Spoil
ers" ono NJ the many larg" pictures
Of the day.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
MOORE'S GARDEN
1.-THE Great Lover"

Based on sentiments that carry an
irresistible appeal TO every man Gnu
overy woman, Tho Great Lover.
Frank Lloyd's most recent produc-
ton as adapted from the successful
stage play OF tho same name and de-
picted by a selected aii-stnr cast. Will
he presented at Moores Garden Thea y
ter all Christmas week, beginning
Sunday.
All Of US. young and old, male and
female, feel a tingle OF curiosity
about any man who has won the
reputation OF being charmer Of
women, and II we consider a moment
we find that in history and lltere-
ture, the heart-breakers have alwayf
left a more permanent record than
many others whose achievements de-
served it better.
In THE Great Lover" as those who
have seen Leo Ditrichstein in the
stage play will remember. the leading
figure is Jean Paurel, idol of the
gentler sex. He was a man women
could mot resist, whose conquest:
ranged from the humblest shop girl
who listened to his golden tenor from
a seat in the gallery to the rich and
fashionable society woman who
showered him with her favors.
To add to the glamor of the situa.
ton unfolded. he is made the center
of an absorbing story of the intrigue
and temperamental jealousies that go
on behind the scenes of the operate
stage. How fate with one swift
stroke ends this artificial existence
and brings the story to close forms
+ a most absorbing climax.
John Sainpolis plays the name part.
supported by beautiful Claire Adams
and Alice Hollister. with John David
:on, Lionel Belmore and others of
note in the cast.
Advance notices state that it is evil
dent no effort Of expenditure has been
spared in making the film version of
this masterpiece a perfect production,
great scenes employing hundreds of
actors, magnificent settings and Law
ish costuming all contributing their
part in making the offering one of
the finest of the season.
Special orchestral numbers and Sc
l2cted short subjects will round out a
real holiday bill.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
A cooo On So Of CHATTER About Photo tss PLY.

the famous story by Anna Scwell. is
now practically completed. and will
be presented carly in the new year.
The film. which was made at the
West Coast studio at Hollywood, Cal,
has been assembled and edited at the
Brooklyn studio under the direction
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Randolph
Chester. who adapted tho story TO the
screen.
Billie Burke may go TO Los An
gcles carly next spring TO make n
picture for Famous rlayers-Llsky
according TO well authenticated re-
ports. 1T is also on the cards that
Avery Hopvood Will write the story
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
ADULTS WILL HAVE OWN
AMATEURS NIGHT SOON

The extraordinarily successful Sc
ries of amateur nights being held
Fridays by Manager Nat CHASER Of
Crandall's York Theater have attract
ed great number OF youthful aspi-
rants for histrionic honors-and the
cash prizes that are offered for the
winning OF tho greatest amount Of
applause-but there have also been
considerable number OF applics-
lions for the privilege on the part Of
adult performers who are non-pro-
fcsionRls. 1t has therefore been de-
Clded by Mr.. Chaser to announce 50
amateur night at an early date which
will be exclusively for adults
II has been found that juvenile
performer OF Indifferent ability u.s..
ally can take prize away from an
adult or pronounced talent purely
through an audiences inclination to
surrender to considerations ~ ssrsN
mont rather thsr merit
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
LOEW'S PALACE
Comedy Reigns Here.

Rejecting the merry and felicitous
mood of tho Yulctide season, Loew'r
Palace Theater throws dull care to
the winds next week and offers a
double feature comedy that will prob
ably create some new laugh records
In the Washington theater. Roscoe
cFatty") Arbuckle, the Falstaffisn
heavyweight OF the mirthful arena,
and tho slender but just as poignant
~ humorous Buster Keaton, will be
the twin stars OF the program.
Arbuckle will be seen in the first
straight" comedy he has made
since he abandoned the custard pie
pictures and In it's composition ne
has buildcd upon the humorous talents
OF that International humorist, Irwin
y. Cobb. whose now famous Saturday
Evening Post story. THE Life OF the
Party" is Arbuckle's present star
ring vehicle.
Although It's comedy defles anal
ysis, II might be said that the pic
ture has to do with n rotund lover
who, for tho sake OF n pretty girl,
attempts to bust" tho milk trust
with some calamitous, though highly
ludicrous results. Vlora Daniels and
HULA Fave are two of the merry
maidcns seen in his support
This production, which gnlned in
tense vogue as magazine story, has
been picturized with the utmost care
and full tale of the comedy hits
that Cobb wrote into tho story has
been carefully preserved,
Buster Keaton. AZ the extra added
attraction OF tho program, presents
his latest comedy, "Tho Scarecrow,'
production even more difficult OF
analysis, but just as brimful OF fun.
Tho extra screen and musical at
fractions Of the Palace program
should make that thcater a mecca OF
lovers Of screen comedy.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
PASSION" BREAKS ALL
RECORDS FOR DRAWING

Passion" First Nationals trrme,-
sous photodrama starring poll Ne
,ri, the foremost actress OF Continen
tsl Europe. shattered nil box office
records at the Capitol Theater in New
York during the first week ~ It's en-
sagemcnt at that mann moth house.
-he receipts for the sunday or TIA
opening alone were In excess Of S22,-
400, a gross take that IL easily pos.
hle when II II considered that tn"
rapitol seats 5000. This mi yhtiest Of
81 MIN plays will bc shown In wash
'ngton at an early date.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
SPECIAL SHOWS

Ii IL announced by the man
agemont OF the Crandall The
alters In Washington that spe-
cial Yuletide matinees will be
given at the Knlckerbocker.
Savoy, York. and Apollo the
aters daily, beginning at 2:3o
p. m, from Saturday, Dccem-
Der %, TO Sunday, January 2,
both inclusive. While the
Knickerbocker has in previous
years given daily holiday
matinees, this is the first sea-
son in which the Savoy. York.
and Apollo have undertaken
daily continuous performances,
beginning at 2:30 over the
period indicated.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
Ina Claire HOLIDAY Greetings Great LoDer Come
Viola Dana at Metropolitan,
"Blackbirds" at Rialto,
Fatty" Arbuckle En-
tertains at Palace, with
"Jucklins" at
Columbia.
ny INA CLAIRE.
(wasAi. Gton Gtri who In a s'"r OF
both speaking and picture s'n@~D


For those or my friends whom l
cannot have tho pleasure OF person
ally tefIiAs OF my heartfelt wishes
for a Merry Christmas and a happy
and prosperous New Year, ! eNtehu
my greetings now, In the hope that
they will enjoy the screen version or
Polly with a Past" that | have nad"
for Metro as much as they did the
original stage play.
Through my appearance In this play
on the speaking stage. under lhe
management of David Belasco, 1901
that coming before you on the screen
will be like meeting old friends oneo
more. and the pleasure OF nuch ~
meeting IL always enhanced by inc
fact that there is the bond or pre-
yious mountaineering to make tho
occasion all the more deiiShtful.
Also many OF us are better scquaint-
ed through our footiight friendship In
The Gold Diggers."
While wishing you all the warm
est greetings OF this festive season
1 want you TO know that your many
kind letters and messages received
by me have made me feel that tho
big public has a very warm ana
tender spot in it's heart for those
who strive TO tighten the hours ana
brighten the everyday part OF your
lives.
May YOU md in the coming twelve
months that each day contains
large part of that Christmas cheer
which makes the holiday season such
welcome one and that prosperity
and happiness may shine undimme"
Tor you through all OF the new year
The Washington times., 1920-12-24

For the Information of patrons Of
Crandall's Metropolitan Theater, II
Ia announced that the Washington
Hallway and Electric Company he's
established new car stop for east
bound Connecticut avenue and Elov-
cnth street cars on y street at
Tenth. Immediately In front ~ the
main entrance to the thcater.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
CRANDALL'S-
aSomething 10 Think About"

Three OF tho most important hook
ings Of it's season will center tho
attention ~ patrons of Crandal's
Theater during the holiday week that
The Washington times., 1920-12-24


pour correct NAME and address IN oass
yoUr ansUer must be sent through the
mail
Mrs. H.-Your question Is the one
am asked more frequently than
any other: Are the whiskers you
wear in pictures true OF faiseT'
think the reason is that ! have SO
many whibkered parts that people
get used 10 seeing me with
whiskers and then there will come
an equal number OF pictures in
which my face is smooth shaver.
They don't know whether ! shave
for the cameras sake or whether
grow whirkers for II or whether |
use a false beard.
The truth Is that j am smooth
,haven half the time and ] grow
w hiskers the other half. for in nine
cases out OF ten when part re-
quires whiskers. / grow my own.
Long years OF experience have
taught me that while false hair gets
by very well back OF the footlights.
the screen has way OF branding IL
instantly The lens OF the camera
IL sure TO catch those very slight
/ distinctions that separate the true
from the false.
The chief difficulty with false
whiskers is that made-up beard
Inevitably shows the line where the
beard leaves off and the face begins.
and when whiskers are laid on with
! glue. two or three hairs at time,
| It is almost impossible to duplicate
! the grain" of mans face the way
! the hair lies. There is always sure
|
natural.
! played whiskered parts On the
stage for years ad always used
false hair. but playing IN Paramount
pictures I have TO be more careful.
Whenever have time, always
grow a beard for pictures that re-
quire one and I can raise a good
heavy crop in two weeks
THEODORE ROBERTS.
| A. F.-Tom Moore was born in
ireland, but he came to America as
a boy with his brothers Owen and
Matt. He is an American citizen.
Mickey" Mabel Normand has play
ed in several productions, among
them Upstairs" "Jinx.' Pinto
and The Slim Princess"
II. r MOLLY Malone is now
playing leads in Goldwyn Pictures
at the California studios. Her two
latest pictures are Its Great
Life" and with Jack Pickford In
Just Out of College"
NJ H. O.--Mr. King is actually
the author of "Earthbound which
he expanded from a story that ap-
peared in Red Book Magazine: but
Edfrid A. Bingham, in collaboration
with Mr.. King, wrote the continuity,
as the script outlining the scenes
Is called.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
The
Film Forum
Conducted by
ELEANOR DALE

II there 70 orpthin0 you GOAT 20
knoU about motion pictures. prtte 10
Eleanor Dale Of this ns9spaper Give
yotr correct Name dNd address IN oass
your ansDer must be sent through the
mail
The Washington times., 1920-12-24
THEODORE ROBERTS.

A. F.-Tom Moore was born in
Ireland. but he came to America as
a boy with his brothers Owen and
Matt. He is an American citizen.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24

NJ n. Y-Since appearing in
Mickey" Mabel Normand has play
ed in several productions, among
them Upstairs" "Jinx." Pinto
and The Slim Princess"
The Washington times., 1920-12-24

Lon CLANCY was born and educate
in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The Washington times., 1920-12-24

Vitagtaph's eagerly awaited special
production based on BLACK Beauty"
The Washington times., 1920-12-24

II. r. MOLLY Malone is now
playing leads in Goldwyn Pictures
at the California studios. Her two
latest pictures are Its Great
Life" and with Jack Pickford In
Just Out of College"