The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-07-31
Hailed by Critics as Greatest
Heart Film Since "The
Miracle Man."
SPLENDID HAZARD" NEXT

Hailed as the biggest "heart' picture
since "The Miracle Man." THE Prince
Chap" comes to the Rialto tomorrow with
the idol OF all Aim fans. Thomas
Meighan, In the leading role, for an
engagement OF three days,
Meishan stars for the first time in
this picture. He 10 given splendid
consummate actor in his own right.
The story Of "The Prince Chap"
should be one that will oring the
plaudits of all Aim fans. II reaches
far into the heart and because OF its
logic and human qualities II Is per-
feet entertainment.
story OF Play.
The story:
William Peyton. sculptor, living In
California, Is compelled 10 sell hfs
home after his fathers death and goes
to London with Runino, his family serv-
want, to study art. He 10 engaged TO
Alice Travers, wealthy and aristo-
cratic young girl. and he hopes 10 be
successful and lay fame and riches AT
lfer feet.
Peyton finds his purpose difficult OF ac-
complishment, but his memory OF Alice
Is comforting to him at all times. In
the studio building in which he lives.
there are four artists. with whom he
becomes chummy. Among these are
Jack. earl OF Huntington; Gerome.
Darlington and Yadder. Mrs. AIRING
less, begs Peyton to care for her baby
girl after her death. She dies and Pey-
ton finds himself mothering' Claudia.
girl of four years, She becomes the
favorite of Peyton and his artist friends.
and he tells her the story OF his love
for Alice in the guise OF z fairy tale.
Chap" and the heroine Princess Alice"
As time goes on. Alice remains loyal
to Peyton, despite the efforts OF her
aunt to have her marry Mr. Helmer.
u wealthy broker. Three years pass.
and Claudia. now 5 years old. learns
OF her daddy's love for Alice. She be
Peyton is the father OF Claudia, Alice
goes to London to learn the truth.
Peyton Ia out when Alice calls and she
questions Claudia. who innocentiy con-
firms her suspicious When Peyton arr
rlves, she demands that he send Claudia
away as proof OF his honor, but he
! refuses. Alice leaves him, crushed, and
Claudia comforts him.
On Christmas morning, while he IL
preparing presents for Claudia, a box
comes from Alice, containing gifts for
tho child and Poyton'P engagement
ring. He oollapses, but finds comfort
In Claudia's embraces. Years pass and
peyton lives brokenhearted. Claudia IL
now pretty young woman and she has
Huntington. who has inherited q title
and wealth, falls In love with Claudia.
but she refuses to become his wife.
Alice again enters their lives. but she
Is unable to revive Peytons dead love
and she quits him forever
Finding. his heart swept clean OF Bit
ter memories, peyton awakens TO the
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and Il springs into bloom, rendering
both happy and contented with the
promise OF tho future.
WAlthall Follows,
Right on the heels OF The Prince
Chap" follows Henry B, Walthall In
"The Splendid HaEard,f the film adap-
tlon OF Harold McGrath's famous novel.
Lovers Of tho exploits OF Napoleon viii
ind much 70 satisfy them In this pic
ture. The hero OF the story learns that
the blood OF the Corsican flows In his
veins and he proceeds to live very
much after the manner OF the emperor,
cleaving straight 20 his mark on mill
lion 10 one chance Dramatic situa-
tons ara rife in this one. Thrill and
breathless pace, and with Allan Dwan's
super direction, there Is much that the
spectator can look forward to,
Action. and plenty OF It, will be had
In Crooked streets" Paramount Art
craft picture featuring Ethel Clayton,
The picture Is founded on story by
Samuel Merwin, entitled, Dinner at
Eight" Doubtless many fiction readers
have read and enjoyed the story, which
In filled with exciting adventures ana
Is a perfect romance.
The Chinese scenes are colortul ana
the action of n most realistic nature. a
fst fight staged between Jack Holt, who
plays the leading role and Frederick
! Starr as the big drunken sailor, Is
| realistic In the extreme,
Miss CLAYTON Is at her best In pic.
ture OF this type wherein romance and
adventure have full sway. The direction
| by Paul Powell Is excellent. Every
player in The cast IL prominent, par
| tcularly Jack Holt and Clyde Fillmore
Josephine Crowen and Frederick Starr,