The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-13
MOVING PICTURES
Grand.

Recent years have marked change
in the career of John Barrymore al
most as startling as the transition
which he makes as the star of CDR.
Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE" the screen YER
sion of the Stevenson story which is
being shown at the Grand tonight
In real life, however, the transforms.
ton was from a light comedy act ,r
to one of the foremost straight dra.
matte stars of the present day.
Both on the stage and screen, Mr..
Barrymore was formerly famous for
the youthful, frivolous characters that
he created. A Barrymore play or pic
ture was always laughing success.
Then, suddenly John Barrymore found
his true forte. He was cast in the
leading role of Justice" Galsworthy' }
powerful story, and people wondered
if this could be the same man. His
performance was a revelation. He
followed it with such pictures as
THE Test of Honor" and CDR. Jekyll
and Mr.. Hyde" and such stage crea-
lions as "Redemption,' peter Tibet
son." and The Jest"
At the Grand.
Elsie Ferguson is one of the few
dramatic actresses in the world who
has won International fame on the
screen as we'll as on the stage. Since
she appeared in her first photoplay,
"Barbary Sheep" two years ago, she
has become cinema celebrity. Pre-
vious to her screen success her his
trionic powers won her definite place
in the spoken drama both in America
and in Europe.
Twelve successful photoplays, each
giving her an opportunity to add to
her reputation as versatile artist,
have endeared this beautiful star to
the hearts of many thousands of per
sons. In His House in Order" her
latest picture which will be shown at
the Grand tomorrow and Thursday,
she wears many splendid gowns, all
of which will be admired by her fem.
mime admirers.
Also Larry Semon in his latest COM
edy knockout hit-"The Dew Drop
Inn" A double feature program at
regular prices.
Hippodrome.
The last story written by the ia
nous author, DR.. Cyrus Townsend
Brady, before his recent death is THE
Blood Barrier" which is the feature
attraction at the Hippodrome for two
days, commencing today.
Silvia Bremen and Robert Gordon
are co-starred in roles particularly
fitted to their personality and talent
Miss Dreamer plays the part of the
wife of a husband whose insane jeal-
ousy causes her to hate him. Mr.
Gordon plays the role OF an ex-army
officer who has possession OF certain
i've formulas that we're one time the
exclusive secret of the German govern
ment.
Spies and intrigue; renewed love
and a mysterious murder make up
he thrilling plot of THE Blood Bar
rier." Also Jack Dempsey in the
,nappy, poppy serial story-"D Daredevil
lack" Regular prices.
Colonial.
Have you seen Vivian Rich, the new
motion picture star ON the william
Dox bannero She will appear in her
second big picture, "a World Of Fol-
"" at the Colonial tonight. Miss Rich
las the role of a society woman ne
elected by her husband, who becomes
,ntangled in the web or suspicion
when she meets polo champion. The
character of the wife has fine emo
ional force. Some of the scenes
show a real polo match played on the
grounds of the Pacific coast resort at
Del Monte,
Tomorrow: He threw his birth
light to the winds when he thought
he girl of his heart had Tilted him