The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-01-19
SUNDAY THEATER OPENINGS

starring breezy Bryant wasbburn.
whose ebullient comedy methods have
won him host OF. admirers that this
latest picture. TOO Much johnson"
will certainly increase.
Too Much Johnson" in which pretty
Lois Wilson Is seen In the stars sup
port, Is an excruciatingly funny finn
version Of William Gilette's famous
farce The story is OF Augustus Bill
ings, inordinately fond of yachting, but
compelled to forego the sport on ac-
count Of the demands of married life
and an irascible mother-in-law. But
when he's invited on cruise by a
nirtauous Frenchwoman. he can't re-
sist, and invents, as an aIibi, a bust.
ness trip to Mexico. But wife and
mama in-law get suspicious and decide
10 accompany him. That leads to a
humorous mess, involving a mix-up in
names. "a bad-tempered Mexican, and
a Vengeance-bent Frenchman. Billings
hnanS succeeds not only in extricating
himself. but also in marrying on ire
pestiferous mother-in-law. :, -
The cast. which Is exceptionaI,v we'll
chosen, also includes Monte Blue and
Adele harrington. The Information
that the picture was directed by Dom
AID Crisp gives double assurance of its
quality. ee y Vi i '+'
The Columbia also screens, as Its
second laugh feature, Fatty" Ar
buckles latest Comedy. Garage" the
hiiarious tale Of the misadyentures of
corpuIent garageer There are other
supplementary film features. and the
musical program -
Moore's Garden-"The Copperh~nd. !.
what viii undoubtedly prove to he
one OF the outstanding motion mic
lure productions of the year was
presented at Moores Garden Thea
Ter yesterday when Paramount Art
crafts special photodramatic yer.
SION or Augustus Thomas brilliant
play The Copperhead," as adapted
rom the story by Frederick Lands.
was given its premier presentation
In this country.
As in the original stage production
that leading exponent in the Amer
/ ican hlstrionic world, Lionel Barry
more appears in the title role and
not alone repeats. but ampIifIes In
the screen version the striking i'm
preston which he made in this
great drama of civil war times.
ASIDE from this assured entertain
ment value in seeing Mr.. Rarrvmore
In one of the finest pieces of acting
OF his entire career the complete
production from the standpoints of
cast, scenic vesture. the great dra
matte power of the story and the
attention 10 detail evident in its pro-
auction make this presentation well
worm the attention of every admirer
or really fine photoplays.
Lionel Barrymore brings to the
! lu h.
same fine qualities as an actor and
penetrating understanding Of the
character that scored so emphatical
~ IN his original portrayal which.
together with the support accorded
him by an exceptional cast in which
Doris Rankin, William p. Carlton,
frank Joyner, Richard Carlyle, Ar
thur Rankin. n. SchroeII, Anne
Cornwall. Jack Ridgway and others
Of similar high standing.
The plot. as is generally known to
all. centers around Milt Shanks
sacrifice in performing n delicate
mission for President Lincoln in civil
war days, which necessitated his
posing as traitor to his country
and thus earning not only the scorn
Of his fellow countrymen and loyal
patriots but also that of those he
held most near and dear to him, his
wife and son. He becomes after his
work is accomplished and the war
Is over. social outcast. and is not
indicated until after being fatally
wounded by a vindictive townsman,
he dtscioses his secret and tells how
his entire life has been one of
martyrdom because OF the faith his
country had placed in him and his
patriotism.
Moorc's RlaItO 1.-TWO Weeks
Remembering Constance Talmadge 8