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The Washington times., 1920-07-18
HAMMERSTEIN PRODUCES
FIVE MUSICAL COMEDIES
Farce on Matrimony and Sim Fein
Play Among Those Booked
for Winter.

NEW YORK. July lS.-Five musical
mony, and a play on the Irish ques-
ton will be produced by Arthur Ham.
merstein next season, according TO an
announcement from his office. Tickle
Me-" starring Frank Tinney, will be
revealed first. opening at the Sel~yn
Theater August l6 Otto Harbach'
Frank Mandel, and Oscar Hammer
stein, I'd. wrote the book and lyrics,
and Herbert Stothart the music. viii
liam Collier is now directing the re-
hearsals.
Frances White in Jimmie" a musi-
cal comedy by the authors of Tickle
Me-" will come to New York Septem-
Der 90. Ben Welch and Roger lmhon'
formerly burlesque actors, VIII be
featured. "Im Cured" adopted by otto
Harbach for musical comedy produc-
tion from Never Say Die VIII be
tried in Hartford on October II. The
Love Apple" with book and lyrics by
Bide Dudley will be seen around the
HOLIDAYS. Blossom Time" another
musical play, with Otto Harbach as
the author and featuring Louise Al
len. will be brought to Broadway late
in February.
THE Marriage Not" by Ada Patter-
son, is the name of the comedy which
Mr.. Hammerstein Will produce
Eugene Walter is writing Sim Fem
which. as the title implies. deals with
the Irish question.
Irene Franklin will tour in Always
You" opening in Allentown on Au'
gust 81, and companies of Some
Time" Somebody's Sweetheart and
Tumble In" will also be seen on the
road
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
Leading Photoplays for This Week

stage or screen. This sterling ex-
ample of the fidelity with which the
silver sheet, can be made to reflect
the worthier aspects OF real life VIII
be presented as the chief feature of
the photoplay bill at Crandall's Met
ropolitan Theater for one week only.
beginning this afternoon.
AS an extra added comedy Offering
will be shown as a co-stellar feature.
the first OF Harold Lloyd's new series
OF special comedy productions, High
and Dizzy," reviewed by the unani-
nous commentators of the nation as
the greatest two-reel farce Lloyd has
ever made.
"Jes' Call Me Jim" Is a romantic
comedy drama adapted from the novel
Seven Oaks" by J. G. Holland. In
addition to the incompatible work
contributed by viii Rogers. IT also
| provides effective character studies
| admirably executed by Irene Rich,
little Jimmy Rogers. Raymond Hat
| ton. Lionel Belmore, and Nick Cogley.
The action Is uniformly interesting.
continuously laughable. and the cli-
max an exceptionally powerful one,
The scenic inyestiture in itself is
! sufficiently impressive to constitute
ample reason for the pictures over
| whelming success. Serving only us
! a background for a story of bashful
! love, answering friendship, and
heroic sclf-sacriice it forms only one
of the many elements that distinguish
one Of the best camera subjects OF
| the year.
High and Dizzy" has its locale in a
sky-scraping hotel where youth
smitten with love encounters surpris-
ing adventures in his attempt to win
the girl OF his choice.
The bill for the week will as usual,
be completed by abbreviated film
features, and especially interesting
orchestral setting.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
LOEW'S COLUMBIA.

William S. Hart. frequently refer
red to as "the red corpuscle OF the
celluloid." and a star whose photo
play popularity is by-word in every
American home. will be seen as the
featured player OF the program at
Loew's Columbia Theater today In
sand" his latest screen starring
production and picture that sets a
new mark even for an actor OF Harts
amazing screen career.
sand" is love story of the wide
sweeping West. where men are strong
and women are true. 1t is the story
OF Dan Kurrie, cow-puncher, VINO
leaves his ranch under cloud and
turns up further West as the station
agent of the little town of Condor.
There he meets his fate in the form
of dainty, compelling lass named
Margaret, but a town boss named
CARRIER already has his eye on Mar
garet and he soon let's the ex-cow-
puncher know he's got to fight for
her.
The development of this dramatic
situation, which results in the con-
quest OF the town boss and the at
tainment of the happiness that pas
seth all understanding between the
girl of the story. is marked by some
OF the most sensational acting
stunts" that have ever been con-
tributed to screen literature. AS
usual Mr.. Hart's famous pinto pony
plays a prominent part in the action.
The cast is headed by Mary Thurman.
the beauty and former star of Sennett
comedians and the productions Itself
is charmingly supplemented by long
and compelling array of added pro-
gram and musical attractions OF un-
usual merit.
For the fnal three days of this
week, beginning next Thursday
morning at 10:30 o'clock, Loew's Co
lumbia Theater offers as its featured
screen attraction, Loves Harvest,
the latest starring production for
Miss Shirley Mason.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18

finest photodramas ever made. will be
shown as the chief feature of the bill
arranged for the, first two days OF
the current week at Crandalls Thea
ter In the stellar role of this splen-
did play is Nazimova. the greatest
artistic on the contemporary screen
In Nazimova's support is Charles Bry-
ant and a cast of exceptional balance
and ability.
On Tuesday and Wednesday will be
offered a double-feature bill of extra
ordinary merit The primary attrac'
ton will be "The DEVILS Double" in
which William s. Hart is pictured In
one OF his most vigorous roles; the
secondary feature, "Solid Concrete.
the comedy riot in which Larry Semon
and Lucille Carlisle have achieved the
most enthusiastic success OF their
Joint careers in camera farce.
Another double bill is scheduled for
Thursday and Friday, when Alice
Joyce will take command OF the
screen at Crandall's in her latest .'e-
lease. Dollars and the Woman" from
the story by Albert Payson Terhune,
with Beatrice La Plant the supplement
edy. Hello, Uncle"
On Saturday only, Crandalls Will
present the most brilliant star in
pictures in one of her most notable
vehicies-Dorothy Dalton in quick
Sand" Each daily bill, as usual, viii
be completed by the addition of alb
breviated camera subjects and special
musical accompaniment.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
LOEW'S PALACE.

Ethel Clayton, who possesses to the
full the triple quality OF charm,
talent and personal beauty, comes to
the screen of Loew's Palace Theater
for the full week beginning today at
3 o'clock as the star Of THE Ladder
of Lies" an adaptation by Paramount
Aircraft of the Snappy Stories tale,
The Ladder" by Harold Nickers,
and directed by Tom Forman. the
well-known photoplay actor. who
makes his dircctorial debut with this
production.
"The Ladder of Lies" furnishes
Miss Clayton with a Characterization
Of deep authority and strong appeal
and her portrayal is marked through
out by beauty and strength OF
acting technique that cannot fail to
arouse the most profound and faVor-
able comment among photoplay en-
thuisasts. The supporting cast that
surrounds Miss Clayton is particular
ly notable and includes Irving Cum
mings. Jane Acker, Charles Meredith
and others.
In essence THE Ladder of Lies" re-
veaIs the story OF young girl Illus
TRAITOR who Sherishes the friendship.
but declines the love of an ardent
admirer. when he marircs woman
of weak character. the young Illus
traitor conceives the obligations or
Friendship to require every effort pos
sible to maintain the happiness OF
her old friend, the bridegroom.
when the newly married bride be-
gins an affair that threatens serious
trouble for all concerned, the Illus
traitor brsvcly shields her old friend
from knowledge OF his wif"'s mis-
doings, even to the point Of accepting
the blame for a compromising in
cident. Her efforts to climb the lad
der of lies, however, almost wreck
her own happiness with man she
loves, but In the end, her own In
nocence is made manifest and she
flnds happiness in tho knowledge or
a duty well done.
A brand-new Mack Sennett comedy,
you wouldn't Believe IT." featuring
a host OF Sennett fun-makers and
beauties, constitutes the added screen
attraction of a brilliant and fascinat-
ing program that includes as well "A
splendid and delightful overture
selection. the Loew's news pictures.
the antics OF Mutt and JEFF. Topical
Tips" and other superb features.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
BELASCO.

The Shubert- -Belasco Theater offers
this week. beginning tonight, the
nlm production of Robert Hichens'
The Garden OF Allah" which has
been described as the greatest love
story ever told. Helen Ware heads
the cast, the lover being played by
Thomas Santschi. Matinees, owing
to length of film. necessarily viii
commence at 1:30 p. m, continuing
until $50. and the night presenta-
tions at Z, continuing until IL p. IN.
To those who have seen various alb
breviated versians of THE Garden of
Allah" this beautiful. unble mished,
complete ten-reel edition, requiring
two hours to screen, will prove a
revelation.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
BACK COMES HARRY AND
THEN JOSEPH IS CALLED

The executives OF the Crandall or
ganization from week to week reveal
a total incapacity for staying put.
Harry NJ Crandall owner of the
Crandall theaters in Washington and
president OF Associated Exhibitors,
Inc, had no more than set his foot
inside the executive offices in the
Metropolitan Theater building last
week after a hurried visit to New
York, than Joseph p. Morgan, general
manager of the Crandall enterprises
grabbed his kit bag.and dashed away
10 Martinsburg, where Crandalrs
Apollo Theater is about to undergo a
series of major operations.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
KNICKERBOCKER.

Will Rogers today and tomorrow
will reveal as Jim Fenton in "Jes'
Call Me Jim" all of the nimble wit
that has made him one Of the most
famous humorists in America, a de-
gree of heart-touching pathos that
entities him to rank with Wsrfield as
a deIineator of the gentler emotions,
and an honest. homely humsnness
that recalls Joe Jefferson and Dem
man Thompson. The pictured play
is from the novel Seven Oaks" by
j. c. Holland, and in addition to the
star enlists the talents of Irene
Rich. Lionel Belmore, Nick CoGley,
Raymond Hstton and little Jimmy
Rogers.
The added treat Of the early week
bill is High and Dizzy." the first OF
a new series of comedy super-pro-
ductions in which Harold Lloyd is the
Aimed genius OF laughter. High and
Dizzy" easily surpasses all OF the
previous Lloyd releases. unparalleled
in Iaughability as they were.
on Tuesday and Wednesday the
Knickerbockcr will present the vivid
perturbation of Jack London's THE
Sea Wolf" in which the name part
is visualized with complete success
by Noah Beery. \ distinguished
company OF players appear in thu
contributory roles and the production
is one OF picturesqueness and authen-
ticity throughout.
For Thursday and Friday Olive
Thomas Is announced al the pic
tured star in her latest Selznick re-
lease, "The Flapper," an interesting
serio-comic subject fully within tht
49, ,F fA rf1aN y
ZicCfeld "Follics" star.
on saturday only Wallace Reid and
Bebc Daniels will occupy the screen
In the principal roles OF sick Abed,"
a film version Of the familiar farce,
Good Night, Nurse," recently pre-
sented in Washington. Supplement-
airy features will he Mutt and Jefr as
Tango Dancers" and the Hnllroom
Boys in Miss Fortune Hunter"
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
LOOKING AHEAD

Crandalrs Metropolitan Theater
announces as the chief feature of its
bill for the week of July 20 the hlm
.ersion of George AIDES great story
u the Orient. The Slim Princess,
tarring Mabel Normand. The sup
PORTING cast includes Tully Marshal.
and Hugh Thompson.
The opening attraction at cram
laIrs Knick erbockcr Theater th'
week of July 20 will be the picturiza
ion Of George AIDES Oriental com
,dy. The slim Princess" in which
Mabel Normand is the pictured star,
Imported by Hugh Thompson ahC
fully Marshall Other important
bookings for the week include Doug
las Fairbanks in The Mollycoddlc'
and Mary Miles Mintcr in nurse
Marjorie"
Crandalrs Theatcr the week or July
- will celebrate raramount-Art
rart week. ON sunday ana MON
lay Wallace Reid will be screened IN
Tho Roaring Road" supplcmenteo
Sy Roscoe (Fatty) Arhucklc in tn"
acrin:" Tuesday and Wednesday
harles Ray in string Beans with
,hackleton's Tho Bottom Uf tn
World" the only subject not a Iara'
mount: Thursday and Friday Elliot
Dexter and Wanda Hawley in we
can't Have Everything" saturday
William s. Hart ip John Pctticoats
md Mack Sennetts Ladies FIRST
Tho attraction at Loew's falac"
rheater for the fun week bcEinnln
next Sunday afternoon. July 20, VII
De Billie Burke. the famous stage an
screen actress. in Away Goes Plu
iencc," merry madcap romance by
Josephine Lovctt, produced by fara
mount-Artcraft. Mack Scnnetts com
edy "Thc Quack Doctor" VIII be tht
,dded attraction.
The attraction at Bocw's Columblp
'heater for the first four days or th'
week beginning next sunday, July 20
vim be Robert Warwick I'm The lith
Tan" with great cast includinl
Bebe Daniels. walter HERS, sylvia
ashton and Kid Mccoy. For the flnal
hrcc days OF the same week Bessie
Narriscale viii he seen ~ the fo'
.urod star In "Life's Twist"
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THEY ALL VISIT THAT
METROPOLITANBASEMENT

Since the announcement last week
of the refreshing operation OF the
needle showers in the basement of
CrandalIs Metropolitan Theater, the
'ubterranean areas of that playhouse
have become the mecca OF all the eX-
change managers whose official duties
prevent their visiting the Y. NJ. c. A.
.ank. the Tidal Basin Beach and other
Justly celebrated summer resorts.
Mr.. Lenehan. who markets the Big
Four features in Washington terri
tory, has purchased a large supply of
waterproof ink for the signing OF
contracts and has taken up his per-
muncnt office under the second show
r from the left.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
AT THE RESORTS
GLEN ECHO PARK.

In anticipation OF another record
Sunday crowd the Glen Echo man
agement has arranged for additional
cars 30 that the ride out and back
may be enjoyed without any tiresome
delays In addition to the regular
program. which includes all Of tho
various amusement devices and the
other attractions, Glen Echo today
viii ofer Its patrons another oppor-
tunity to hear Cello and his band in
a series OF free open-air concerts. This
Is one or the most popular musical
organizations OF the city. and during
the opening weeks OF the season ma
terially increased it's following by the
hit" II made with the park fans.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
Il. +. KEITH'S.

Two stellar attractions of more than
ordinary popularity will divide fret
honors NJ y. +. keith's Thcstcr this
week, These are Lieut.. Gitz-Rice, the
soldier composer OF Dear Old Pal of
Mine and other battle front ditties.
and his now partner, Hal Forde, iden-
titled with many Broadway musical
hits: and Gladys Clark and Henry
Berman with the Crisp sisters. assist
ing in Tunes OF the Hour"
The extra added feature will be the
famous clown, Toto, prominent In
London holiday pantomimes and late
ly starred at the New York Hippo
drome, and presenting here his prank
ish fantasy, "Tn Kewpie land"
Joseph Hart will present Eva Tay-
Tor and company In q laughablc trav-
esty. Virginia Rye" by Lawrence
Grattan.
Belle Montrose. the singing come
dienne. will be well to tho fore IN
Her Only Chance" Hubert H. Kim
hey and Corinne will add to the
weeks gsyety with a dance revue en-
titled Poetic PirouettinG"
BENJAMIN Rather, q washingto
boy. will exhibit his precocity "A .
virtuoso; the Chandon trio will give
many thrilling aerial feats: Topics
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
MOORE'S RIALTO.

Should woman propose? Well
why not? The worst that can hap
pen is to be met by a refusal. and
surely a woman has as much courage
and strength to bear the disappoint-
ment as a man has when he makes
the same venture. katherine Dere-
ham, lovely and Independent heroine
of "A Dark Lantern as played by
Alice Brady. in the Realart picture.
adapted from the book of the same
name by Elizabeth Robins, which
opens a weeks engagement at Moore's
Rialto theater today, has some very
novel ideas on this subject.
According to the story there were
two men who appealed to Katherine.
One was a prince who wore uniforms
with buttons and gilt braid and or
ders and things, while the other was
aust n doctor, whose speciality was
cynicism and pills-bitter ones Kath-
crime had to swallow a lot of them.
but somehow she preferred them to
the Princes sugary sentiments. How
she compelled the doctor to notice
her and to become interested in her
as woman. not as mere case,
forms one of the most brilliantly en-
tertaining cinema productions of the
year.
James crane plays opposite inc
star; Reginald Denny, Brandon Hurst,
David Montero, Marie Burke and
others going to make up an excep-
tionally strong and fitting cast.
A romance with the scenes laid In
three countries England, Italy, and
Argovinia, a small European princi-
pality. the picture is replete with
magnificent settings of many distinct
types. in conjunction with which and
as fitting compliment to the lavish
background Miss Brady wears many
beautiful costumes which adds in
terest to the showing, especially
from the feminie viewpoint.
An exceptional list OF subsidiary at
fractions is listed on the program
for the current week including for
the 1rst time on any screen the first
OF Booth Tarkingtons famous Ed
gar's iona Day" an exclusive show
ing In Washington Of the Fox News;
Bray Photograph, scenic and car
toon. and other SUBJECTS.
Daniel Brceskin. conductor OF the
Rialto symphony orchestra, promises
a musical setting in every way
worthy OF the high quality Of the
main attraction, Suppe's "Pique
Dame" being given by special re-
quest az overture for tho week
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
GREAT FALLS PARK.

A feature of the entertainment to-
day at Great Falls Park will be tho
concerts and added amusements for
the young folks. Fishing and kodak
ing are to be enjoyed here. Tennis,
on the new courts is attracting many
During the week the free dancing il
the pavilion overlooking the Falls is
one of the popular attractions
Many visitors to Great Falls fnd the
historic remains of WaShington's
engineering skill of real interest
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
D0LAN SEES NIAGARA;
WON'T TAKE LONG DIVE

william q. Dolan, director OF the
orchestra at Crandalls Avenue Grand
Theater, last week attended the ma.
tional conclavo OF the Il. L. o. Il. In
Chicago. The return trip from the
Elks' convention was made via the
Great Lakes and Niagara Falls. After
having made close study OF the
volume and force or the water rush
ing over the brink from position
of vantoge on Prospect Point, Mr..
Dolan states that whatever in"lina-
ton TO go over the falls In barrel
he may ever have entertained has
been very thoroughly deleted from
his mental processes.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
JOHNNY PAYETTE LANDS
HIS ELEVENTH MACHINE

Lashed into jealous frenzy by
the published reports of motor car
adventures enjoyed by other repre-
'cntativcs OF the photoplay industry
n Washington, Johnny Payettc. as
istart general manager OF the Cram
tall Theaters. is buying another au-
omobilc. This is the eleventh auto o.
mobile Mr.. Payette has bought while
window shopping this summer. 1t is
'ntlrely reasonable to believe. in the
light Of past performances. that Mr..
'randall's assistant general manager
viii continue TO satisfy his lust for
the open road at a total cost OF ono
street car token per ride.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
THE STRAND.

Happy in tho emphatic approval
accorded 1t by Washington's vaudc-
VILE and picture patrons, during the
irst week of it's existence, the man
agement OF -rhc Strand" offers for
tho coming seven days, beginning to-
morrow afternoon. bill which. II
anything, surpasscs that with which
they made their bow to the city.
AS the headline act. T.. w. Wolf
presents a Juvenile revue under the
and two girls, all youngsters with
portant roles in a number described
AZ "kutc, klever, and klsssy."
Florence Henry and company will
be seen In comedy playlet OF hap
piness, The Real Remedy" Others
appearing being Binns and Burst In
comedy acrobatic and aerial feats,
George and Ray Perry, expert banjo
lists In a series OF classical and popu-
lar renditions the top notch trio OF
songland, Weber. Beck and Fraser, in
songs, comedy and pianologue, which
makes IL look unanimous for King
Harmony"
As the photoplsy attraction for the
week the presentation being made at
all shows, William Fox offers for the
hrst time in Warrington, his latest
production, featuring the popular
emotional actress. GLADYS Brockwell
In "A Sister to sslome," an astourd.
Ing drama OF woman's dual exist
ence.
Added matinee attractions will in
clude a multiple reel comedy, selected
scenic and the latest In visualised
neWA
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
COSMOS.

Three acts of headline caliber are
announced for the Cosmos theater
this week, headed by AL. whites
Of seventeen people, magnificently
costumed and staged. and heralded as
the finest act of it's kind in vaudeville.
unique feature will be DAvig-
neau's Celestials." a trio OF remark
able orientals who have won high
fame as entertainers in vocal, instru-
mental and jazz selections, with other
features besides.
The third big number will present
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Emmett in AN
Evening at Home" combining music
and ventriloquism. while great
sporting act the Tomaki Duo. Jap
inclusion. Furman and Nash will offer
a new type of pianologue: Jim and
Flo Bogart, well-known vaudevillists,
a blend OF comedy, chatter and song,
and Hayward and Lee, Going to the
Wedding" something dainty and ex-
traordinary.
The added matinee feature will be
Marshall Neilan's big photoplay pro-
duction, Don't Ever Marry" and the
pig comedy will be "The Cheaters."
A Mutt and JEFF and the Pathe News
today at p. m.
Next weeks bill will bristle with
music and fun, headed by Hazel
Green and Boys, a septet including a
syncopation songstress and what is
claimed to be the funniest jazz ag-
sregation In vaudeville. The Three
Dolce Sisters will present musical
numbers and the Broadway Four will
offer whirl~ind of musical nom
sense.
Others will include Conway and
Fields, in breezy chatter and song
Ward and Wilson, surprise act;
Hughes and Debro, blackfacc merr-
ment, and Armstrong and Downing.
a whirl OF comedy cycling.
The big matinee photoplay will
present Katherine Macdonald, the
cinema beauty, in Fashions, Play
ground while the big comedy will
be Fox's Dangerous Eyes"
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

Excellent trout hshins and refresh
ing saltwater bathing are vying for
nrst place In popularity among excur-
sionists at Chesapeake Beach, the
nearby Maryland bay resort. Sail and
motor boats are on hand to take par
ties to choice fishing grounds, and a
half-mile pier offers excellent facili-
ties for those who prefer to remain
on solid ground. Free dancing to
wild jazz music still remains a daily
feature. The gay boardwalk Offers 3
lively time TO those in search of va
ried amusements. The cool picnic
grounds. commanding a fine view Of
the bay. are being frequented by many
outing parties.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18
Gross Exaggeration,
William Penn Would
Call This Statement

Word comes from New York:
mot So Long Ago" at the
Booth Theater. deals with the
New York City OF the early
'7Os. The other night friend
of Eva lie Gallienne saw the
performance at the Booth. The
next day he wrote:
Dear Miss lie Gallienne: |
cannot tell you how much | en-
joyed last night your play Of
present-day life in Philadel-
phia."
Not So Long Ago" had its
premiere at the Shubert- Be
lasco here last season, meeting
with a success which has con-
tinued ever since 1t went to
New York.