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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
LYRIC,

Scenes of laughter and gaiety will prevail at the Lyric theater next week during the production of that rol1ick- ing farce comedy, "A Pair of Queens which is scheduled for presentation by the Poi Players twice every day. The production is one of the funniest that has been seen in this city and the reputation of the Players as comedians has been established a long time ago. There is nothing but fun in "A Pair of Queens and those who enjoy a good laugh should at least attend one performance next week.
 Today and tomorrow will mark the final presentations of that wonderful Lenten comedy drama, E'The Rosary which attracted so much attention this week.
 Sunday evening another of those now famous programs of music and motion pictures will be the attrac- ton. Charles Ray, in one of his best pictures, "The Sheriff's Son." is the feature with the feature serial, ''The Lion Man." a close second. Then there is the Pathe News and a roaring comedy by the Sennett come dians besides the concert by the fla nous Lyric orchestra.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Viola Dana In Plane When Lieut.. LOckIear Makes
 Dizzy Change in Midair

Five hundred feet above solid ground may not be considered a ju- dicious point for gentleman to leave his airplane to join a lady in hers-but so did Lieut.. Ormar Lock- lear on a recent Sunday over the Chaplin airdrome near Hollywood Ca1if.
 Viola Dana, the winsome young Me- tro star, was a passenger with Lieu tenant Elliott. Lieutenant Locklear, who had as pilot Lieut.. Short climbed from the wing of his ship" to that of the one above and joined Miss Dana This is the first instance on record of air jumping with one of the planes carrying a passenger. The height of 500 feet is considered very low for the stunt. which was performed for charity. The funds of admission went to the Lark Ellen Home.
 Miss Dana, is now the first women and the. first passenger to be in an airplane to which an exchange was made In November, 1919, she was the first women to fly upside down and to do various daredevld stunts with Lieutenant Locklear.
 Lieut. Ormer Locklear recently made an afternoon call on the tiny Metro star in an up-to date manner He flew over the Metro studios in Hollywood, hovered up near the clouds in his plane, dived to within fifty feet of the ground and zoomed up, waved jauntily to the awe-struck upturned faces. Then he landed in nearby field and sauntered over tc take tea with Miss Dana and several other of her guests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Pictures Make Actors
 Play Extreme Roles

Frank Lanning, who plays 'Mr. Finn in Morosco's film version of the late Mark Twain classic ''Hukle- berry Finn" appears as a. besotten, bestiaI, degraded human being for whom the supreme joy of life abides only in the familiar brown jug. It is interesting to note that in real life IAanning is known as a man of high ideals, whose personal life is beyond reproach. He does not believe that one must have had a real life exper- fence to properly mirror the same thing on the screen, and that is cer- tain1y proven in "Huckleberry Finn, ' for MT. Lanning would never have lived suGh a life except for the cam era, for however brief period of time or whatever cause. He is notriously good-humored, cleanly; is something of a philosopher and poet, and a Christian Scientist. MT. Lanning has two published volumes of poetry to his credit. Mountain Lyrics and 'Homely Verse" besides much ma' terial which has never been collected in book form.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
PLAZA.
CReview.)

A peculiar significance is attached to the feature picture, 'AThe Lady Of the Dugout," which is being shown at the Plaza theatre now. It is of un- usual interest because of the fact that it is true story written and acted by Al Jennings of the well known Jen- uings Brothers, world famous Western bandits. Al after getting out of prison for some of his daring escapades and bank robberies, became a preacher and intends to give his life such pub ncity that it will be lesson to all young men who have a feeling of waywardsess and a desire to stray from the straight and narrow. The story is as thrilling as any novel that was ever written and MT. Jennings has chosen his characters so that they closely resemble, as near as he can remember, the persons who took part in the actual incidents. It is in six parts and is bound to arrest the at tention of every onlooker because you will realize that you are not only look ing at thrilling romance but also a story that is positively true.
 The vaudeville show was loudly ac- claimed at yesterday afternoons per formance. Johnny Small and the Small Sisters, with a beautiful set Of scenery and, a new way of presenting a, singing and dancing offering, sub init Puppy Love" to the delight of the audience. Johnny is exceptionally nfndble on his feet and executes some
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Spring Styles Making Their
 Appearance at Venice Beach

While the East is hudd1ing in it's overcoat and blowing on it's hands and stamping its feet to scare away Jack Frost, we find the studio folk in Los Angeles coming out a bit slyly in spring fashions. The Mack Sennett girls were bathing in the surf at Venice Beach the other day-but of course they do that every day in the year, so fashions in bathing suits do not count. On Goldwyn Studio Iot the other day, however. we noticed four spring hats; wonderful ones though we did not notice the hats so much on account of the ladies who wore them: Pauline Frederick, Irene Rich, Mabel Normand and Madge Kennedy. Miss Rich and Miss Nor mand were in white sport clothes with their spring hats. Miss F'reder- ick was wearing a motor coat over her costume, and Madge' Kennedy was in makeup for some picture. As for the masculine element of the studio. Tom Moore, the star, and Wallace Worsley, the director, seemed vieing with each other in the matter of white trousers, white-and-bl sport shoes and silk shirts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Has Twelve Thousand
 Dollar Collection of Furs

Fountaine La Rue, the French ac. tress who is now taking important character and leading roles in Amer. 1catn pictures, has a twelve-thousand dollar collection of furs. California
 says Miss La Rue, is the place to wear furs, various chambers of commerce bodies to the contrary notwithstand- ing. "One can wear every kind, from the heaviest to the ightesr, at the various times of the year and occa- sions-" says Miss La Rue. "For mo- toring, my heaviest full-length sable
 At luncheon on the warmest day, 2 very light fur. Between those ex- tremes-you find use for every fur you have!"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
NEWS OF THE THEATRES

difficult dances. Honeysuckle and Vii o1et unfolded a surprise. They were introduced by 8 pretty little lady. sparsely dressed and holding a card which read, "A Maiden's Prayer" Pretty music was played and when the curtain was raised, a pair of gro- tesque tramps rambled forth. They sang a number of parodies thereafter and received good reward Scott and Christy with Their Volume of Fun" have a neat little comedy offering sprinkled with some good songs, well rendered. The Hurleys, a man and woman, in 'sBitS of Versatility were well received and their feats were ap- preciated. Hearst News, Topics of the Day and Prisma picture completed the bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
OLGA PETROVA
 EXPLAINS SALUTATION

Olga Petrova's salutation to her audiences in response to applause is said to have caused much comment. This is a gesture of the right hand, first touching the forehead, then the heart, and concluding with a sweep ing motion to the side. 'Is she crossing herself?" was often asked. For the benefit of those who do not know, she explains that it is Arabic and means My head and heart are at your feet.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
THE SAGEBRUsHER"

Benjamin B. Hampton's latest film production, ''The Sagebrusher," pho- toplay of Emerson Hough's novel oi that title, has just finished a big weeks opening run at the Kinema Theatre in Los Angeles. The local premier of this picture attracted much attention in motion picture cir cles, and MT. Hampton has been busy the past week receiving the congrat- ulations of other producers on the success of his latest famous author prodution. "Desert Gold'', MT. Hamp- toms big special Zane Grey picture, has just finished a two week run at the Alhambra Theatre in Los An geles, and attracted much attention to 1.-The Sagebrusher'' when the lat ter was announced as another of the new producers photoplays of the novels of famous authors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Five Years Ago An
 Extra, Now A Star

Five years ago when Pauline Starke, who will have the title role in '"rhe Courage of Marge O'Doon". based on the recent novel by James Oliver Curwood, was a fourteen-year old school girl she was appearing as an "extra' in motion pictures after school hours. Her mother was play ing small roles in order that the daughter might continue her studies. Neither knew what the other was do- ing. Now, at nineteen. Pauline Starke is one of the best known leading women on the screen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
EMPIRE.

The Empire theatre takes pleasure in announcing that it has secured J. Stuart Blackton's newest photoplay, Respectable by Proxy" for it's fea- ture attraction for today. Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. the popular young co-stars, are herein provided with a delightfully."- spicy, TO- mantle comedy.
 Respectable by Proxy is said to be something really novel in plot. The idea for the story was furnished by Florence Myott, the screen adapta- tion being the work of Stanley Olm- sted. Mr. Blackton selected his cast with care, entrusting important roles to Eulalie Jensen, William R. Dunn, Bessie Stinson, Margaret Barry and Morgan Thorpe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
MORE PRESS STUFF!

Alice Joyce, "just for the fun of the thing" recently donned an old shawl and a bonnet and became one of the "extras'' in Q crowded scene at Vitagraph's Brooklyn studio where she plays in her special productions But it wouldn't do. Her beauty and artistry, although she made no special effort at acting, stood out prominent ly as to overshadow all the other Sex tras' and the scene had to be done all over again, but this time without Miss JOyce
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Now Appearing In FolIies

Florence Dixon, who was leading lady with Earle Williams in Captain Swift his forthcoming VitagrapE feature, is now appearing in the ia. nous Ziegfeld Follies in New York She is well known in musical comedy and only recently took up melton pie ture work, in which she already has gained an en yiable reputation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
COMPLETES NEW
 o. HENRY STORIES

Vitagraph recently completed four more of the two reel subjects based on the famous short stories by tho late o. Henry. They are "A Ruler of Men, ''An Afternoon Miracle" '"The Ransom Of Mack and 'HThe Passing s of Black Eagle" All were filmed at the West Coast Studio and will have an early release. Coriune Griffith $ next feature, 'HThe Memento," is also based on an O. Henry story. It will however, Ee shown in five reels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
''THE DREAM"

''The Dream,' which recently was presented by Vitagraph, was adapted from an unfinished manuscript found among O. Henry's papers shortly after his death. Although incomplete, it was so thoroughly outlined that it was a simple task to finish it in true O. Henry style It shows that the famous author of short stories had made a carefIl study Of the dream fabric.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
MORE PRESS BUNK!

Alice Joyce became so interested in archery during the filming of ''The Sporting Duchess. her forthcomins Vitagraph special production, that she is planning to hold some tourna- ments this summer. Percy Mar mont. her leading man in the picture and G. V. Seyffertitz, who plays the heavy are skillfuI at the ancient game and the three had some exciting matches during the making of the picture
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
The Breath
 of the GObs (?''

When Mne. Hayakawa presented '"The Breath of the Gods in Brook lyn. the audience was largely com posed of sailors. The theatre where the film was shown was located near the Navy Yard, and investigation showed that the sign painter had made a slight mistake in lettering
 He had made it '"The Breath of the Gobs'' and the sailors were curious
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Returns From Palm Beach

Hugh Thompson returned from Palm Beach where the exteriors for Cynthia of the Minute' were taken, just as New Yorks blizzard waged it's mightiest- He would have stayed south longer except for the Profes- sional Woman's League Ball, at which he was one of the leaders of the Grand March.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Complete Department
 Store In Picture

A complete department store was erected at the Vitagra studio in Hollywood, California, for the pro- duction of the Big 'FV'' special com edy, Maids and Muslins'' The store was completely stocked with an as- sortment of merchandise, but James Aubrey completely demolished it mak- ing the comedy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Vitagraph Supplies Audience

The entire matinee audience in a large New York vaudeville theatre was supplied by Vitagraph. One of the performers was Corinne Griffith, and she was really making a scene for '"The Memento," her next feature
 which is based on one of the O. Henry stories. In the picture play she appears as a trapeze performer
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
"A Child For Sale"

Gladys Leslie has terminated her contract with Vitagraph and will be- come an independent star of the screen, appearing first in "A Child for Sale'' with Creighton Hale as her leading man.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
ACTOR HAS SOME RECORD

With a record of thirty-five years on the dramatic stage. in England, South Africa, Australia and America Robert BoIder brought his talents to the screen about seven years ago, and has been playing before the camera ever since. Just now MT. Bolder is appearing in the character of the New York theatrical mana ger ir the Universal production '"rhe Girl in Number Twenty-Nine", starring Frank Mayo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
ENGAGED FOR IMPORTANT
 ROLE IN "RONIANCE''

Betty Ross Clarke has just been engaged for an important part in D. w. GrifTith's production "Ro- mance'' starring Doris Keane. Miss Clarke, whose advent into the picture world is comparatively recent, is look ing forward to this latest role with keenest expectation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Wallace Reid's Wife
 Returns To Screen

After three years or more absence from the screen, Dorothy Davenport returns to the screen as Leila Nor timer in t+Trhe Fighting Chance" Con rad Nagle plays the leading role and Anna Q. Nilsson is the heroine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
'THE SEA RIDER"

Harry T. Morey's next feature will be a story of the sea by Harry Dit mar, called "The Sea Rider" MT Mercy is exceedingly fond of life in the open and despite the unusually cool weather has been enjoying sailing a small schooner around Sheepshead Bay and the entrance to New York harbOr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
APPEARS IN THE
 DARING DUCHESS

Kathleen Kirkham, reputed to be one of the best dressed women in motion pictures, recently seen in sup port of Edith Roberts in the role of the erring wife in '~The Triaers' is again appearing with that fascinat ing little Universal star in her latest production, ''The Daring Duchess.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
sTHE INVISIBLE HAND"

The beautiful Catalina Island, now owned by William Wrigley, the chew ing gum man, which is visited by thousands of tourisits, forms the background for several of the scenes in the final chapter of Antonio Nor erno's latest serial. "The Invisible Hand"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Edward Peple's
 Play For Pictures

William de Mile is in the midst of his artistic production or '~The Prince Chap" with Thomas Meighan and a strong cast. The play is by Edward Peple and contains many scenes deal ing with the artists quarter of Soho, Lonson. Among others in the cast are Lila Lee, Kathlyn Williams, Theo- dore Kisloff, Ann Forest, Casson Fer guson, May Giracci and Peaches Johnson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Lady Astor. the first Lady of any where to sit in the British Parla ment is making a record for wit and wisdom as well as for reasona5' 'enes- and sanity. Among many repeatahi' things she has recently said, that i', retort to a remark of member who referred to the Plymouth bye-electio0 as a circus, Well. all I can tell him is that the lady who was elected was not the clown" is an instance.
 And the Turks continue to exercts5 themselves as unrestrainedly as ever The Armenian massacres go on with out let or hindrance.
 The effort of Republican inquisf tors to make mountains out of mole hills in respect to the administration conduct of the war is not provine very successful. Times.
 The New York legislature Assembl- has got itself "a.l1 - tangled up,' so t, speak, in it's conflict with the five Socialists whom it has peremptoril- barred from membership pending . trial on charges which apparentl- have no other basis than that whicr can be brought against any professer Socialist-Lowell Sun
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
ss Alma Where
 Do You Live?''

Alma Where Do You Live?", orig ina1ly exploited as a musical comedy, is being converted to the screen. Pretty girls and other attractive in cidents will be amplified in the pho toplay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
New Comedy For
 Top Notch Comedians

'Ioafers and Lovers" is the title of the next Montgomery and Rock comedy. It deals with a trip in the underworld by a summing party Both comedians jump from a high bridge during the action of the playlet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Ford Receives Leap
 Year Proposal

Harrison Ford was the first lead ing man in the Los Angeles film col ony to receive a leap year proposal. There may be girls among the fans" who will be happy to know that he didn't say 'tyes''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
KEPT BUSY

Ruby DeRemer is working again. This time as leading woman in "A Fool and His Money starring Eu- gene O'Brien. The company is at Alexandria Bay, N. T., and is expected to remain there for several weeks more.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
"SQUEAIEs & sQUAWKS"

Jimmy Aubrey's next Vitagraph comedy will be called "Squeaks and Squaks,'' Montgomery and Rocks will be called Sauce and Senoritas." Both have been set for an early re" lease.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
Sitting on the World'

David Butler has secured the screen rights to the Saturday Evening Post story Sitting on the lWorld'' and will star Sophie Kerr in the leading role
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12
"THE BIRD OF PARADISE

Richard Walton TuIly's Hawaiian loveplay, ''The Bird of Paradise, g continues to be the reiging success of the London screen. Produced there by Fully early in October, it is con- stanly playing to capacity houses, with every indication that it will continue to do so for two or three years. Mean while Fully has launched a second company which is touring in the larger cities of Great Britain, while at present he is rehearsing a third company for the smaller British cities That completed, Fully will go to Paris to start rehearsals of the French pro- duction of the same play.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-12

Silence gives conseat-yet when a young man proposes he naturally prefers that the girl in the case should say something.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-21
SENIORS BAR FINE CLOTHES
AT MAY COMMENCEMENT

AN Economical Graduation was
decided upon by the high school
seniors. after violent debate and
heated speeches by many members
Tuesday At the school.
So overall clad boys and gingham
frockeo girls, minus flowers. or
other expensive accessories, will
take part IN the graduation cere-
monies which probably viii take
place, a. usual the last Friday OF
May And instead OF the leather
diplomas at 50 or $3.50 each. which
had previously been decided upon,
the members Of the class viii re-
ceive diplomas presented by the
school board
The decision OF the class was not
reached without much dissension. The
vote was a close one and was not
granted until a recount had been
made which revealed that the boys,
almost 70 man, WereU for the
economical measures, while the large
majority OF the girls were not in
favor o. the Bingham and overall
program insisting that such garb
would lack the desired dignity.
Many were in favor Of simply
wearing old clothes and not buying
anything new. but IL was decided
that a measure OF uniformity would
be lacking II this were followed
Graduation need not be entirely
without its pleasures for the girls,
however. as a class dance Is being
discussed Plans are not complete.
but the event viii be for seniors
alone. instead OF for the entire
school as Is usual with such fsstivi-
ties.
Inexpensive Invitations were also
decided upon after samples were
submitted by Merle Tatum, chairman
OF the invitation committee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-21
SAVE HALF HOUR
OF HEADACHE

Aspironnl Elixir Relieves BfEat
NorF-TnbIets and Powders Must
wait to BE DiEested-AbsoIutely
Safe.
The next time you have a headache
so TO your nearest drug store. hand
the clerk half a dollar for bottle
Of Aspironal and tell him to serve
you two teaspoonsful, in a little
water WITH your watch in your
hand count of two minutes and call
for your money back, as per manu-
facturer's guarantee. II you cant
feel your headache fading away with
IN the time limit
Doctors recommend and druggists
guarantee Aspironal because they
know il acts so much quicker. with
out the slightest danger to the heart
and because Il removes the cause
OF bilious and Eick headaches by its
gentle action on the liver. Aspironal
corrects biliousness and constipation.
thereby preventing the return OF
rour headache next day Al drug
Eists invite and expect you to try
Aspironal. so don't be bashfuL Every
body Is doing IL same guarantee
applies 70 colds, coughs and neuarl-
Cis--AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-21
DISTRICT SUBSTAHONS
IN RACE FOR RECRUITS

The substations OF the FL Paso re-
cruitiug district are having race
10 see who viii be dinner guests OF
the Il Paso recruiting office ANA
rillo has a good lead and one other
station is TO send in its staff for the
dinner May g. Albuquerque, San An
gelo, Sweetwater and Las Vegas are
after the other place, and have until
April so to fight IL out
Enlistment Wednesday morning
were Neal Ross. Greenvllle, Pa. lltn
cavalry. Monterey. Calf: James d
Mcbride. Bucyrus, o., and Thomas A.
DcuEherty. Waco, Texas, coast artil-
lery corps, Philippines; John H Pease,
North Platte, Neb., motor transport
corns.