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The Washington times., 1920-10-23

Garden, where he has previously APP
peared in The Miracle Man" Male
and Female" and more recently, The
Prince Chap'-three pictures of re-
narkable beauty and strength. yet
none of them giving the star greater
opportunity or suiting his talents and
personality more admirably than
Civilian Clothes" \ fact demon
strated by the capacity audiences to
which the latter has played during
the past week.
In his latest vehicle Mr.. Meighan
is seen as an army officer who mar
ries a society girl at the front and
on his return home. finding that his
wife, who had believed him dead,
treats him coldly, accepts a position
as butler in her family and ultimately
cures her OF her snobbishness.
Dramatic action and comedy are
most happily blended in this produc-
ton and supported by an exception
ally clever cast in which beautiful
Martha Mansfield plays the leading
feminine role, this most recent of
cinema offerings is well deserving of
the popular support accorded 1t.
Short subjects. including the latest
Booth Harrington Edgar Comedy
entitled. Edgar Camps Out" an ex-
elusive showing of the latest Fox
News, and special orchestral features
as arranged by Claude V. Borrows,
and which have proved so acceptable
the past seven days, will continue
to complete all showings.
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
METROPOLITAN.
1.-THE Riddle: Woman"

One of the most important photo
play productions of recent months
will constitute the chief feature OF
the bill at Crandalrs Metropolitan
Theater next week. beginning tomor-
row, when the major offering viii be
Associated Exhibitors film glorifi-
cation of Carl Jacoby's remarkable
drama, 1.-The Riddle: Woman" in
which Geraldine Farrar enacts the
role created by Nine. Bertha kalch
on the articulate stage.
THE Riddle: Woman" has been
given gorgeous production under
the direction OF Edward Jose, and is
said by those who have viewed its
pre-release showings to be made fur
Their spectacular by the marvellous
gowns worn by its brilliant star. The
story is one that probes deep into the
intricacies of feminine nature through
the experiences of three women who
have permitted themselves to be-
come the victim of an especially suave
love profiteer.
In the impersonation of the leading
Figures in the story Geraldine Farrar,
as Will be recalled by those who wit
nessSd Mime. Kalicn In the original
version of the play, has by far the
most fruitful opportunity of her
career in emotional roles before the
camera
The supporting cast chosen to enact
the various subsidiary parts OF I'M
portance is one that includes the
names of many whose attachments are
known Montagu Love, William +,
Carleton. Frank Josee and Louis Stern
are cast in the foremost male parts,
with Adele Blood and Madge Bellamy
supplementing Farrar's matchless per-
Torrance with transformations that
permit slight occasion for criticism.
Supplementing the initial Associa-
ted Exhibitors release will re shown
wide variety of abbreviated camera
subjects, including a first-run super
comedy. Pathe News, Topics of the
Day, and similar short reels
The pictured subjects will, as usual
be accorded delightful orchestral &C
compartment by the augmented SYM
phony under the direction OF Mr.
Nioni
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"Something to Think About"

Cecil B. DeMilles latest and great
est photopfay triumph, Somebody To
Think About" personally directed by
Mr. DeMille, from Jeanne MacPher-
sons astounding and fascinating
story of the same name. and pro-
duced with a cast Of rare and unusual
distinction, including Gloria Swan
son, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts
and Monte Blue. constitutes the dom
inant feature OF the fourth great
super-program of the 1920-21 photo
play season offered by Loew's Column
bia Theater, beginning tomorrow at
o'clock.
DeMille's name is associated with
the finest in photoplay art. His
reputation is founded on such terrific
successes as Joan, the Woman"
1.-THE Whispering Chorus" "Old Wives
For New" Don't Change Your Hus-
band" Male and Female" why
Change Your Wife," and other pro-
auctions of similar standard.
"In Something To Think About
however, DeMille has contributed a
screen production that includes all
the graphic Characterization, sweep
ing, ruthless power and artistic beauty
of his former offerings, eliminating
in a climax that is utterly unlike
anything he has ever done before.
The idea of right thinking 1ur-
nishes the basic idea of something
10 Think About" In the early
scenes, the quaint rural characterize
ton of Luke Anderson, a blacksmith,
and his daughter Ruth furnish cap
tivating phase of humor that quickly
passes into a more serious phase
when the daughter, already engaged
to her crippled but wealthy benefac-
tor, elopes with handsome new
conner and ebgins a life foredoomed
to failure.
From this point on. the story de-
velops in a succession OF swift cli-
makes, bringing out the idea that the
power of will on the part Of the girl
results in a restoration Of the girls
happiness through the instrumental
tty Of her little son.
The production is intensely thought
ful, deeply romantic, yet tinged
throughout with the DeMille ruth
lessness Of treatment that marks off
and sets apart the production of this
artist as works of superior hand
and mind. In addition to the fea-
tured DeMille Offering, the program
ut Loew's Columbia offers as well a
selected and brilliant array of short
length screen offerings and a musical
overture and score or distinguished
tone and beauty.
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
Ltaht Comedies Are Preferred
Bv Public, This Survey ShofUs

The motion picture public as
whole prefers light subjects and is
PARTICULARLY fond OF the two-reel com
rdy. according to an interesting sur
yey just completed by Associated First
National
Reports were received from 6,511
cities. towns and villages, ranging
from the big cities to lumber camps.
The report embraces returns from 10
e67 theaters. A QUESTIONABLE of 30
questions was prepared with 10 aues-
lions aimed at the class of population
10 which the theaters catered and the
remainder covering various types Of
productions.
Striking the average for any single
hay in the year OF the 10,26T theaters
Included In the report the following
would be the programs, the report
shows:
One thousand and eighteen 100 per
~nt), would be running two-reel
comedy in connection with some other
feature; DOS $50 per cent? would be
showing light comedy OF society
,lfo in which young woman has
The leading role; S77 ts.5S per cent?
an emotional drama with a female
rtar: s54 1895 per cent? all star
drama. with n strong action fea-
ture: si5 1926 per cent? a rural come
6y drama; SIT (7.9S per cent? a drama
notable for action with female
star: To1 (772 per cent? feature
longth slap-stick comedy: ga 1925
per cent? a society drama with a fe-
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
THE STRAND
Olive Thomas Rema aims.

1t is everyone's misfortune Fate de-
creed that "Everybody's Sweetheart"
as presented during the past week at
the Strand Theater, should be Olive
Thomas last photodramatic produc-
ton. a misfortune that thousands have
week, and which thousands more will
realize in the next seven days. the
unprecedented demand for seats neces-
stating tn continuance of the show
ing. beginning Monday for the time
mentioned.
This splendid photoplay of the
Polyanna type was Miss Thomas
first of a new years work for Louis
]. Selznick and her countless ad-
mirers wherever motion pictures are
shown. Into IL she put her most en-
thusiastic artisty-for the beautiful
little star was looking forward to the
greatest year OF her brilliant career.
All this is now changed, but Wash
ington is taking full advantage of the
final opportunity to show its con-
tinued devotion.
Although no change is made in the
picture presentation, complete
change In the vaudeville program is
announced, another bill OF all-star
caliber being offered, headed by the
magnetic Coincidence Nancy Boyer,
assisted by Henry Tesla and Harry
Hamilton in n comedy playlet of to-
day entitled Mary Lou" Others APP
pcaring will be Victoria and Dupree,
in spectacular feats OF equilibrium;
Elsie Harvey and George SITTER. pre-
senting wee Bits From Vaudeville"
Rand and Gould, entertainers OF merit
In characteristics and nonsensicali-
ties; the Hon. Dave Msnley, who
gives timely political monologue
with n plot. Leave the Hall" and as
grand. final Kermiss and Company
in an unusual magic and illusionary
Offering presented with special stage
and lighting effects.
Interesting and amusing short sub
iects, together with special orchcs-
tration numbers, including as over
turo Arndts "Desecration Rag" n
syncopated paraphrase on the follow
ing wcll-known classics, "Humor-
esdue." Second Hungarian Rhapso-
die" Rustic Of spring" military
Polonaise" and March Funebre" will
complete what promises to he another
showing we'll worthy OF popular at
tentien-
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
Charles Ray Gloria Swanson Geraldine Fdd and Douglas MacLe
Olive Thomas and Tom Meig-
han Remain Another Week
For Appreciative Follow
ers-News and Gossip of
Filmland's Stars.
MOORE'S RIALTO-
AS Minutes From Broadway"

"Forty-Five Minutes From Broad
way" George M. Cohan's celebrated
stage success OF few years back,
will be presented in picturized form
with popular Charles Ray In the stel-
Ter role at Moore's Rialto Thester
all this week. the showing beginning
today.
In this. his first independent pro-
ductlon. Mr.. Ray has kept as close
TO the original form OF the stage as
possible. recognizing the wide popu-
larity OF the original Cohsn version
and convinced that the public would
prefer the screen revival TO follow
same to the letter II possible. This
means that the hundreds and thou
sands who know the legitimate piece
wiz be assured that In its screen form
II contains all the splendid dramatic
situation and unusual play construc'
ton that brought the original work
30 much approval.
In the story unfolded an ex-prize
fighter battles with his wits against
many crooked enemies OF his pal His
knockout evidence convicts one faker
while he administers a solar plexus 10
the hopes OF fortune hunting mother
and daughter. He batters his way
into the heart OF the girl he loves
and wins the fight for justice for
both his friend and sweetheart
through alertness, loyalty and couV
age. Kid Burns, as depicted by
Charles Ray, is said to be one OF the
most. refreshing characters the silver
sheet has produced in a long time.
An exceptionally strong and cap
able cast is seen in support or the
star, Dorothy Devore. Hazel Howell,
Eugene Besserer. May Foster. Don
aid Macdonald. Harry Myers and VIII
liam COPYRIGHT all appearing in i'm
portant roles.
A laughable comedy, beautiful edu-
cational scenic and an exclusive
showing of the latest Fox News Will
comprise the subsidiary attractions,
together with special orchestral fea-
lures, chief among which will be
most appropriate overture, dedicated
TO George NJ. Conan. entitled The
Evolution OF Broadway" a fantasia
depicting the evolution of the theme
"Give My Regards to Broadway
Slowly through the creation.
dance Aboriginal and the Min
net" the melody is developed until
there energies the old-time Song and
Dance" This, in turn, becomes
"Waltz," the "Ragtime," and at last
the Finale" reverting to the origi-
nal score.
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
NOTED FOREIGN ARTIST
IS NOW WITH STROHEIM

Cesare Gravina, noted Italian &C
tor, has an important character role
in Won Stroheim's next contribution
to the silent drama, Foolish Wives"
now being produced at Universal City
Mr.. Gravina has appeared at the
head of his own company not only in
Rome, Venice, Milan and other ltal-
ian metropolitan centers, but has act
ed in all the European capitals and
in South America. He has been dec
Grated by the King of Italy and the
King of Spain and counts Enrico
Caruso among his friends and ad-
mirers. Gravina recently scored a
hit in Scratch Ny Back"
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
KNICKERBOCKER.
THE Riddle Woman.

Geraldine Farrar. one OF the most
brilliant emotional stars of silent
drama, will be pictured tomorrow !,
and Monday at Crandalrs Knicker-I
booker Theater in the central role off
Carl Jacoby's successful drama, '.Tbe
Riddle: Woman" which, IL will be
remembered, was the vehicle of on>s
Of Nine. Bertha KaIich's greatest
stage triumphs. This sterling play.
which lays bare the inaermost secrets
OF feminine nature and presents MANY
scenes Of sensational daring, was pic
turtxed by Associated Exhibitors un-
der the direction OF Edward Jose. and
is interpreted by a cast of distin-s
guished excellence. :,
Supporting Farrar in this absorb
ing subject are Montagu Love, Adele
Blood, William p. Carleton, Madre
Bellamy. Louis Stern and Frank
Lcs~e, not to mention a numerous and
efficient ensemble.
The early-week bill will be appro-
priately supplemented by varied
short-reel features and special or-a
chestral accompaniment
On Tuesday and Wednesday the
Knckerbocker will present tho great
pictura success OF the year, Cosm,.
polltaa's superb film version of Fan
ME Hursts great story, "Humor-
esaue." in which Alma Rubens and,
Vera Gordon offer impersonations OF
extraordinary merit. This is the pio-
ture that has scored record breaking
runs wherever presented. 1t will be
supplemented by the comedy hit, "A
Captivating Captive" and other short
subjects.
The House OF whispers" the mos,
recent Of J. Warren Kerriea ans starr
ring vehicles, will be shown for the
first time on any stage at the Knick-
erbocker Theeter on Thursday and
Friday. This thrilling photodrama IL
one of the most intensely interesting
mystery plays ever written by william
Johnston and Is faultlessly Interpreted
by the star and supporting COM
pany that includes Ffitzi Brunette,
Margery Wilson, Claire Du Brev. J. y
J. Bowling, and many others OF note.
1t will be supplemented by the COM
edy, Don't Blame the Stork."
For Saturday only. Mary Miles Min
ter is announced as star of the bin
in Animation OF Pinero's sweet
Lavender" with n wide range OF sup
Elementary features to complete an
excellent program.
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
MEXICO SEEKS BETTER
MOTION PICTURES NOW

That Mexico is intensely interested
in motion pictures of the better sort
is the statement of Enrique Tovar
Avalos, correspondent OF El Univer-
sal uustrado, who is in Los Angeles
for six months to study photoplay
production.
Senior Avalos visited the Gold
wyn studios at Culver City this week
and expressed amazement at the
magnitude of the plant He has
himself acted In pictures in his ma
tive country, but It was surprise
for him to learn that all the action
here Is accompanied by music.
'Mexicans like society drama" he
said Comedies have not strong
appeal with our people. We like
plays OF Intensity and heart appeal"
The journalist witnessed Victor
Schortzinger directing an all-star
cast in THE Concert" adapted from
Leo Ditrlchstein's famous stage We
hicle. He said this was the sort OF
play his countrymen enjoy.
The fact that Mexican news
paper sends its own correspondent TO
the center of the film Industry Is
proof OF the universally Increasing
interest In this important branch OF
the amusement world, The maya
zines and Sunday papers OF Mexico
are devotinE great deal OF space
To high class thcatricals and motion
pictures. said Senior Avalos.
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
MAKES new RECORD

The engagement OF Louis b.
Mayors production of The
Woman in His House" at Gran
dalrs Metropolitan Theater the
week OF October 10, broke all at
tendance records for a single
weeks engagement. The record
formerly was held by Nazimova
in THE Brat" which was cur
rent during the celebration Of
Pershing Week. THE Woman
in His House" opens a supple
mentary engagement of one
week at CrandalPs Theater, at
Ninth and l. streets next week
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
CHARLIE RAY HAS JOKE
WITH THE REAL BOXERS

There's no one likes a Joke BETTER,
than Charles Ray the motion Pic
ture star. Recently while he was
filming George M. Cohan's great play,
"Forty-Five Minutes From Broad
way to be presented all next week
at Moore's Rialto Theater beginning
sunday, Mr.. Ray had the opportunity
or having a quiet laugh at the ex-
pense OF some local pugilists in Los
Angeles. Mr.. Ray is great friendD
OF the local fight promoter. in Vernon,
suburb of Los Angeles, and while in
the neigh borhood OF his establish
ment on location. decided to drop
in on his old friend for a call Tho
motion picture star was made I'D in
his character in the play--Kid Burns.
an ex-prize fighter. And the make,
up was wonderful one.
When Ray walked into his friend'Si
ohice there was a bunch of "pugs"
waiting to try and arrange matches
for the forthcoming bouts. They gave
the actor an appraising look and be-,
gan to whisper. Mr.. Ray noted their
attitude. Walking up to the stenos-
rapher he inquired for his friend
and received the information that
ne was not in. Then the stenoR-
rapher said:
Who shall / say called?"
oh, tell him Johnny Dundee from
New York." replied Ray in a non
chalant manner. And tell him I am
out here to meet all comers" Then
ne SLOWLY walked out of the office.
That night his friend called him up
at his home in Hollywood and in
querulous voice informed him that
every aspiring champion on the Paci-
nc Coast had been on his heels try4-
ing to arrange match with the
Eastern fight star
The Washington times., 1920-10-23

symphony orchestra at Crandalis
Knickerbocker Theater tomorrow
Amedeo Vioni. after a brief vacation,
has again assumed the conductorship
of the augmented grand orchestra
t the Metropolitan.
viii Rogers has learned new
trick with rope--to make a sailors
knot. The sailors on the ship used in
the picture he has just made showed
him how.
Crandall's Strand Theater in
Cumberland and Century in Peters,
burg. Va. being in flourishing condi-
ton. preparations are being made for
the early opening to the public Of
Crandalrs New National Theater in
Roanoke and the completely re-
modelled Apollo in Martinsburg. All
of the out-of-town Crandall houses
are models of beauty. comfort and
convenience, the entire string of
twelve representing one of the finest
exhibiting units in the United States.
Lydia Yeamans Titus, one OF rne
most distinguished of living actress
es, makes her first appearance in com
edy in Shuttle the Queens" two
reel Christie released by Educational
Mrs. Titus has been on the speaking
stage more than fifty years. and has
appeared in practically every coun-
try. She scored a hit on the screen
with her work in THE World and
1 IS Woman" with Geraldine Farrar.
Thelma Percy, a sister of Eileen,
has become one of the leading wom-
en- in Mermaid Comedies. She is a
striking blonde and in the first Of
the comedies in which she will be
seen, she is a beach nymph for por-
tion of the action. Miss Percys ex-
perience hitherto has been in serials,
but she felt that comedy is her forte.
Agnes Martin, who scored such a
pronounced hit on the stage in Dad
dy Long Legs" Rio Grande" and
THE Brat" is the latest of the legi-
innate stars to hear the call of mo-
tion pictures. She appears opposite
Johnny Hines in "Torchy Turns
Cupid" one of the two reel comedies
made from the stories of the red
headed office boy by Sewell Ford and
released through Educational.
The Riddle Woman" in which
Geraldine Farrar will be screened
for the first time in Washington at
Crandall's Metropolitan and Knicker-
booker Theaters tomorrow, is the
first release of Associated Exhibitors,
Inc, OF which Harry NJ. Crandall.
owner of the Crandall Theaters. was
elected president to succeed Mess
more Kendall. of the Capitol Theater
and Goldwyn Pictures companies Of
New York.
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
A REAL CID CHAP

Seena owen, film star, re-
ceived an amazing letter from
an old friend in England, re-
Gently. The writer claims he
has known her for something
like 1000 years. and apparent
ly belongs to that school of
thought which believes in prior
existences on this planet.
II remember you WELL he
wrote, when you were an
Egyptian princess and l a slave.
/ cav you in a picture a week
ago in (which you played the
part OF a princess and old mem
cries returned with a rush"
Miss owen frankly admits
that her recollections fall con-
siderably short of what occurred
1000 years ago.
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
Pope's Films
Make History
For Camera

For the nrst time in history. nov
ing pictures recently were taken e
the head or the Roman Cathoits
Church, when Capt. Ariel Varxs2
the leading European corresponden mt
OF the International News. mined re-
markable shots" OF Pope Benedict
XIV, during the visit TO the Vatican
OF delegation OF American Knights
OF Columbus. The moving pictures
included scenes OF the Pope arriving
At the Chapel OF Our Lady OF Lourdes.
officiating at mass, blessing the
American visitors. and finally posing
Tor the camera man surrounded BIZ
knights OF Columbus.
The privilege OF taking moving pic
lures of his holiness was won only
after conferences extending over
many months. 1t marked the break
Ing OF one OF the most rigid Vatican
restrictions. inaugurated after the
withdrawal OF the French protec-
torate In 1870. The Pope's permissioa
was given at last upon the theory
that Roman Catholics, and especially
american Roman Catholics. deserved
10 see the honors paid to their repre-
sentatiyes, the Knights of Columbus.
= The MIN with the Pope's pictures
was rushed to America and exhibited
less than three weeks after having
been taken. They were incorpora ted
in International News Nos 81 and 81,
and are being shown throughout tho
country in connection with knights
of Columbus gatherings and generally
under the auspices Of that organize
ton.
The Washington times., 1920-10-23
MOORE'S GARDEN
Civilian Clothes"

Bright, clean, witty. replete with
clever situations and snappy lines,
"Civilian Clothes" the photodramatiC
adoption of Thompson Buchanah's
successful play of the same name,
az presented as n PSramount-Art-
craft Special Production with popular
Thomas MeiFhan In the stellar role.
has so intrigued Washington's fancy
that the current showing at Mooro's
Garden Theater has been extended
another week beginning tomorrow.
Mr.. Meighan owes his rise TO stel-
lar prominence In motion pictures to
painstakinE EFFORT and exceptional
hlstronic ability and nowhere has his
success with Paramount audiences
been more phenomenal than at the