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The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
GAYETY.
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Another of Joe Hurtig's current
burlesque productions opened its
weeks engagement at the Gayety
Theater last night and those that
viewed the FIRST performance were
well satisfied with the comedy ami
song and dance numbers. Incidently
the scenery and costumes are above
par. Al Shaw and Marty Ward are
the two fun-makers this week and
between the two-with the capable
assistance Of Sam Lee and Raymond
Thomas. in blackface-they pro-
vided mirth galore for Gayety pa
irons. Shaw does a Hebrew charac-
ter satisfactorily. while Ward plays
variety OF characters. ranging
from eccentric to q semi-tramp.
Nettie Wilson is the prima donna.
Miss Wilson is the possessor Of a
we'll trained voice and she sue
ceeded admirably with her song at
tempts. Margarite White is a dash
ing little soubrette that injected pep
into the production at the necessary
time. Her song numbers. too.
pleased immensely. Justine Grey is
an attractive miss with a PERSONAL
ity worth a million dallars.
II Lee and Thomas had the oppor-
tunity they would probably. score
a bigger hit than they did with
their dances and blackface funny
isms. This duo of comedians res
sponded to several encores.
The show is chock-full of special
ties which provide everything seen
in vaudeville. from acrobatics TO
the song and dance style of amuse-
ment. Lulu Coates and her quartet
Of colored dancers stopped the show
with their speciality, as did Lee and
Shaw. Lee. by the way, is some
classy hoofer and his work brought
forth favorable comment.
Although the show has. a plot. the
action is very fast and not once
does the dialogue become tiresome.
This production, unlike other bur-
lesque attractions. has it's comedy.
musical and dance numbers evenly
divided.
The warm weather didn't affect
the Gayety first -nighters very much
nor did it affect their apprecistive
applause.
II Il
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
CRANDALL'S.
Charles ChspIIa In ssThe Kid. -

Anyone who might have thought
that the return engagement of
Charles Chaplin in The Kid" the
irst three days of the current week
at Crandall's Thester was arranged
for any other reason than to satisfy
popular demand would have had his
doubt dispelled by sight Of the
capacity audiences that greeted the
return appearance of this comedian
in his greatest picture at the Ninth
and z street house yesterday. De-
spite the tremendous patronage
which this six-reeI supercomedy at
tracted upon the occasion OF its ini-
tial presentation in the Capital.
The Kid" yesterday was greeted
by overflow audiences.
The popularity of this remarkable
subject is fully justified. Chaplin
has never before executed a sub
ject half so appealing as this serio-
comic hlm story OF the vagabond
Of the slums who found, adopted
and reared through the first six
years OF his life a baby abandoned
by a young woman. while opportu-
nifty is not lacking for the perform
ance of all the comic antics for
which Charlie Chaplin is famous.
The Kid" SUPPLIES additional inter
walls in which silent dramas su-
preme buffoon displays a remarkable
command OF pathos and all of the
gentler emotions that appeal direct
ly IN the hearf In the title role
little Jackie Coogan contributes an
impersonation that entities him to
full co-stsrdom with his distin-
guished mentor. Edna PurviAnce
assumes the role of the young
mother.
The bill for the first three days
Of the week is completed by a va
riety Of abbreviated camera sub
jects and specially arranged pipe
organ accompaniment.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
Stefansson Hears Again
Call of Frozen Arctic

TORONTO. Ort.. March 27.-vihj.
almur Stefansson, the explorer
while in Toronto making arrange.
ments for the publication of a boob
stated that the North was calling
him and that he would probably &C
in 1922, but under what auspices ht
was as yet uncertain
He further added that an account
of his travels and explorations from
1913 to 1918 would be issued by tho
Dominion government in fifteen
volumes.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
MoORE's RLALTO.
'Biaek Beauty with Jea. PAT,

Ds1eA Deauty VIII Seon fat8e.
Automobiles have taken the place
Of the horse In many respects and
In many fields of activity, but not In
the emotional affections of human
kind. as was shown conclusiyely at
Moore's Rialto Theater yesterday
where a picturized version of Anna
Sewells classic, BLACK Beauty"
was presented as the featured at
traction of an Easter week program
that is deserving of special mention
The pictured story OF BLACK
Beauty" probably the most famous
horse in literature. and his equine
friends, together with that of his
mother. Duchess. follows the origi-
nal tale closely. In the famous book,
Black Beauty" there is an Outdoor
story" and an indoor story" BLACK
Beauty" of course, knew and told
the outdoor story" not what went
on inside the big house. This part
has been added to the picture with
all reverence by Mr.. and Mrs
George Randolph Chester. The ''ih-
door story" hinges on the tragic
death of George Gordon, heir to
Berwick Hall. and its menacing
consequences to little Jessie Gordon
through the Vaccinations of Jack
Beckett, the man who rode with
George IN the fatal hare hunt which
is shown most realistically.
While ones sentimental interest
naturally centers in Black Beauty
and Ginger. the charm of Jean Paige
IN the role Of Jessie cannot help but
make a strong appeal her work ac-
complishing much in making the
two stories blend SO perfectly. The
work of the equine actors is moth
ing short of marvellous.
An interpretative orchestra score
which greatly enhances the enjoy
ment of the presentation Is given by
Daniel Breeskin and his artists. the
overture Creme de la Creme" being
well received. Short subjects OF an
amusing and educational nature
close a program that Is one Of the
strongest arguments against cen
sorship that could possibly be ad-
vanced.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
CRANDALL'S METRO
POLITAN.
Charles Ray In - and PhyIlis.'

There are only two classes OF the
atergoers that will enjoy Charles
Ray in Nineteen and Phyllis
those who have lived in a small
town and those who have not.
Seldom have the trials and tribu-
lations of adolescent love been so
deftly woven into a comedy drama
of typical American life as in this
new First National release in which
the screens supreme Interpreter of
youth was pictured for the first time
in Washington as star of the bill at
Crandall's Metropolitan Theater be-
fore overflow Easter crowds yes
terda y. Seldom. too, has the love
tale of a village Beau Brummel been
graced with so delightful a vein of
spontaneous humor as characteriZes
the camera version of this thor
oughly amusing narrative by Fred
erick Showers. The production.
photography and ensemble acting
are on a par with the worth of the
story and the incomparably fine de-
lineation of familiar type of young
American by the star.
Nineteen and Phyllis derives its
dramatic nDer from the keen nut
wholly good -natured rivalry of An
drew Jackson Cavanaugh. thin, poor
and minus a dress suit" and Jimmy
Long, fat. moneyed. dress suited and
roadstered. for the favor of Phyllis
Laurin, fascinating heiress to a
name and fortune that dated back
to those glorious days OF duelling
and chivalry in the Old South.
Clara Horton as Phyllis, and Lincoln
Stedman, in the role of Jimmy. con-
tribute generously to the quality of
natural charm so generously pos
sessed by a picture that also af-
fords George Nichols, Cora Drew
and Dewitt C. Jennings excellent
roles.
The supplementary features of
the bill INCLUDE Ready to Serve" a
comedy in which the principal roles
are played by Smoky. an educatCG q
played by Smoky, an educated
Simian of unusual attainment. and
other inarticulate actors trained to
a high degree of proficiency. The
new issue of the picturized news
events, Topics OF the Day" and COL
orful overture number complete the
exceptional program.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
LoEws PALACE.
~rhe Faith Hesier.r

The Faith Healer" George Mel
ford's powerful Paramount special
production Of william Vaughn
Moody's mighty romantic drama Of
the same name. featuring Milton
siiis and Ann Forrest in a cast Of
commanding excellence. began its
premiere screen engagement at
Loew's Columbia Theater yesterday
afternoon AZ the featured Offering
of the sixteenth superprogram OF
the season At that playhouse.
In this tremendous DIANA of hu-
man hearts and souls. william
Vaughn Moody told the tale Of a
simple shepherd OF the hills, sfams
with q holy zeal. who, abandoned
his focks and came TO civilization
to exercise q strange and mystic
power for healing that he felt with
in him.
His ministry. the fame Of which
spread like wild-nre, suddenly halt
ed when he came face to face with
q woman Of the world, TO whom the
shepherd gave his whole heart in
an outburst of emotion. His love
affairs. however. brought a sudden
collapse OF his healing power until
he suddenly, realized that the girl
he loved required healing In a far
different way. Convinced that his
ministry required no repudiation of
human love. he brought his romance
to a poignant and hesrt-wsrming
climax.
Director Melford has pictured this
story with the greatest possible A.
delity to the original Moody theme.
IL is a thing Of gripping human ap-
peal. intense romantic interest and
of character that will never be
forgotten. Although Milton Sills
and Ann Forrest have the promi-
nent roles. the cast that surrounds
them is exceptional and includes
Fontaine LaRue. Frederick vroom.
Loyola OConnor. Marie Giraci. John
Curry. Adalph Menjou, Edward
Vroom. Robert Brewer. winifred
Greenwood and many others.
Although the production of The
Faith Healer" dominates the cur
rent program at the Columbia, IL fs
delightfully."- contrasted with ana
surrounded by short-Iength camera
subjects and musical selections OF
particular appeal.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
CRANDALL'S KNICKER-
BOOKER.
"Nineteen and Phyllis,

1t isn't at all necessary to lend
Harry Pollard your ears in order to
derive keen amusement from his
latest comedy release, Fellow Ro-
mans" presented as the principal
supplementary attraction of the bill
arranged for Easter and today at
CrapdalIs Knickerbocker Theater.
One need only lend Mr.. Pollard a
few glances to learn that recon-
pense in laughter will be abundant
Fellow Romans" Is easily one of
the most ludicrous of the many
amusing vehicles with which Harry
Pollard has been supplied by the Hal
Roach studios The action is, as in
all Roach comedies, brisk and inter-
esting. the major roles are entrusted
to skilled farceurs. led. of course, by
Pollard, but including also Hughey
Mack. Sunshine" Sammy and others
noted for their intense .antipathy for
all forms of mental depression. The
production Is rather more preten-
tious than one is accustomed to in
short-reel features and the photog-
raphy excellently clear.
The Pathe News, picturing a wide
variety of current events, also con-
tributes to the value of the array
of subsidiaries compiled for the first
two days of the current week, as do
other abbreviated camera subjects
shown.
The chief attraction of the early
week bill at the Knickerbocker is
First Nationals latest release for
Chatles Ray. Nineteen and Phyllis" {"
a delightful comedy of love and
laughter in a small American city.
In which Ray. supported by Clara
Horton, George Nichols, Lincoln
stedman, Dewitt c. Jennings and
others OF note, does his best work,
and complete review of which will
be found in connection with the
Metropolitan Theater, where this
laughable romance also was ac-
corded frst Washington presenta-
tions yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
SaUe 10000 Chinese
On Starvation Brink

Through providing road building
employment in the Province Of
Shsntung the American Red Cross is
now making food available I'd
10000 Chinese who were menaced
by starvation. according 20 cable ad-
vices from Peking.
The work is under the direction of
John Earl Baker, an American enEi-
neer, and was undertaken upon the
Judgment of Chinese authorities that
in this way the Red Cross could sc
complish most. A total of $1,000. .oot
has been appropriated by the Amer
lean organization TO finance the
work
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
Sick in Budapest
Hospitals Put Out
With Cure Lacking

BUDAPEST. March 27.-One half
of the people who besiege Budapests
hospitals and dispensaries can be
accommodated. according to figures
prepared by the American Red
Cross.
In order to make room for the
more urgent cases patients are often
discharged before they are fllly re-
covered. A shortage of equipment
is found in virtually every hospital
There is a lack of virtually every
article used in a hospital but chiefly
the need is for blankets, linen, ban
dages, and fuel for heating the cold
wards.
Articles of furniture are burned to
provide heating for tho operating
room in one of the large instit1-
tons
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
StUiss Children Aid Vinay,
Letters Accompany Gifts

: PARIS, March 27.-Swiss school
children have sent several carloads
of condensed milk, chocolate and
medicine to the children of the
ruir ed French town of Vimy.
Each gift was accompanied by a
personal letter from the Swiss
child to the French recipient and
the gifts became the occasion for
opening q correspondence between
the children of the two countries
Similar correspondence between
the children Of vimy and school
children Of America is being ar
ranged by the American Red Cross.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
MOORE'S GARDEN.
Edith Roberts. In THE Unknown
Wife,

A brilliant cast headed by Edith
Roberts more than pleased a capac-
ity audience at Moore's Garden The
ater yesterday with the first Wash.
ington showing Of the Universal
stars latest production. The Un.
known Wife" an adaptation OF the
story of the same name by Bennett
Cohen. The story is thrilling, often
bordering on melodrsma, and Miss
Roberts is given full scope for her
dramatic powers.
The star is seen first as Helen
wilburton, a smsll-town girl who
is running a boarding house to sup
port her invalid father. Into her
home comes The Kid" leader OF
a criminal band. who is sent TO the
country by his pals to regain his
health and to lay plans to rob a
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
Spain Needs More Nurses.

MADRID. March 27.-To meet the
need for nurses in this country,
courses Of instruction have been in
augurated here under the Spanish
Red Cross. In addition to the
courses offered in the capital, others
have been organized at Toledo and
Segovia. Civil and military authori-
ties are evincing much interest in
the movement to provide more
nurses for hospitals which are->un-
derstaffed.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
Man in Insane Asylum,
{: Wins Suit for $4,000

FAYETTEVILLE. N. c.. March "a.
Samuel A. White, inmate of the
statS Hospital for Insane, today
was awarded a verdict for $4,000
damages, less s555 for which he set
tied with the railroad before going
to the asylum. for injuries received
In a wreck on the Atlantic Coast
Line Railway in 1917.
The suit was brought by his wife.
The plaintiff contended that Whites
insanity was caused by his injuries.
and that he was mentally unsound
when he accepted the settlement.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
Virginia Railroad Completed.

WINCHESTER, Va. March 81. -
The frst train from Winchester to
arrive at Wardensville. W. Va.
steamed IN yesterday over the tracks
OF the Winchester and Western
Railroad. thus completing the build
ing of the road. started four years
ago. The road IL about thirty-eight
miles long and penetrates country
rich In minerals and containing mil
lions Of feet of virgin timber.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
FORMER KENTUCKY
BELLE DIVORCES
NOTED JAP PASTOR
Mrs. Ollie Buckner Nina.
kuchi Successful in
Second Suit.

LEXINGTON. KY. March 27.-An-
nouncement was made today of the
granting Of q divorce at Paris. KY
to Mrs. Ollie Buckner Minakuchi
from Rev. Yutaki Minakuchi. noted
Japanese missionary. for q time To-
Gated in Chicago, and widely known
over America as a worker In the
Disciples Church His headquarters
are now in Baltimore. With the
divorce ends q romance of the Oc-
cident and orient that went on the
shoals soon after the wedding.
Minakuchi Is of a wealthy family
and members of the nobility in ia
pan His parents embraced Chris
tianity, determined to give their son
TO mission work and sent him to the
College of the Bible here. He has
never been naturalized American.
Girl . Kentucky Belle. :
Miss Buckner, the daughter of a
long line of aristocrats, descendant
: OF famous Kentucky governors, rich
and beautiful. society girl. met him
at q country church where he had
gone for a try out" sermon.
1t seemed to be q case of love on
both sides, and despite the opposi-
tion Of the brides relatives. she
married the japanese on July 3,
1908. Rumors became current that
ALI was not well in this Japanese
American household and about six
years ago Mrs. Minakuchi sued for
divorce, charging cruelty.
Minakuchi was then delivering
LECTURES over the country for Y. M.
c. A. organizations and upon his
alleged plea that publicity sur
rounding a divorce would hurt him
in his future contracts, Mrs. Nina
kuchi withdrew her suit.
Spent Her Estate.
Marital conditions did not i'm
prove and recently the wife sued
again, the decree resulting in her
favor. She alleged in her petition
that Minakuchi secured possession
of her personally. induced her to
sell her real estate and spent her
entire estate. and that for several
years the wife and the Minakuchi's
son have been supported by Mrs.
Minakuchfs mother, who also, the
petition says, has contributed TO
Minakuchi's support"
Minakuchi has been popular in
Southern society ever since coming
to America He is now in the North.
Mrs Minakuchi for a time travelled
with her husband over the country
during his lecture tours. but for
several years has made her home
with her mother, Mrs. Rose Buck
ner. in Bourbon County. the son,
Yutaki Ainakuchi. jr.. attending a
military school in Bourbon County
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28

D4ny ooyns ..-ssssssssss.sW " ..sSh eosnL&h
Butler ..........'.......'..s. LAfry ncCue
Policsman ...................D Dennis o'Shea
walter Seaman is the latest to
tread the theatrical paths blazed
by a gifted namesake. James X.
Emmett, Andrew Mack. Chauncy
|olcott, Fiske o'Hara and others
itted by nature with the voice and
talents for romantic Irish drama.
Hearts of Erin" will never be
recorded in the future history of
the stage as scintillating drama
though IL provides the essential set
melodies which the star delivers
most pleasingly.
Seaman has a lyric tenor voice
of more than ordinary sweetness,
ideally adapted for the sentimental
ballads synonymous with the art of
counting as practised in Erin. and
flowing with spirit and feeling that
enhance his singing.
He has been fortunate in the
choice of his group of songs (all
composed by himself). for they are
designed to accentuate the best
qualities of a well trained voice and
all have heart appeal. There Is
One Girl. vii! Sine Ever Be Nine"
"On Sweethesrts' Shore" and
Moran" follow tie sentimental type
which made Chauncy Oicott the
vogue a decade ago. and will add
to the Scanlan popularity.
More humorous selections of the
folk character associated with the
Emerald Isle are I'D Love to Hear
an Irish Song" mo Fools in Para
disc" and ''Daddy's Dudeen." In
response to enthusiastic approba-
tion Mr.. Scanlsn offered as encores
between curtains the Little Bit of
Heaven" and That Old Irish Mother
of Mine"
Hearts of Erin" may be describ-
ed as a pleasing little comedy.
favored now and then with a bit
of melodrama which gives Mr..
Seaman the opportunity to appear
at the opportune moment as a care
free. rollicking and honest Irish
squire. masquerading as a rowing
minstrel Olive Moore makes a
charming and thoroughly competent
colleen sweetheart and Terry O'Mal-
ley" a smart broth of an Irish lad
is amusingly portrayed by Thomas
V. Gillen, a precocious youngster.
In the familiar field of romantic
Irish drama, sprinkled with music.
which appears to have a permanent
appeal, Walter Scanlan is well fitted
for prominence. In passing it might
be mentioned that Hearts of Erin"
does not touch directly or inferen-
tally upon the momentous political
struggle now underway across the
seas.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
CIothespin Factory Resumes.

RICHWOOD. W. va, March 27.-
Ths Fulton Manufacturing Com
papy, which makes clothespins and
rays. has resumed operations after
= close down Of several months
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28

An event of unusual interest and
Importance to local devotees of the
screen drama. and indeed to playgo-
ers in general. is the beginning at
the Garrick Theater last night Of
what is likely to prove q long occu-
patton by William Fox's extraordi-
nary film, "Over the HILL"
Mr.. Foxs achievement in this pic
ture play is remarkable for a num-
ber of things. He has resorted to
few of the factors that go to make
up the appeal of most of the elab-
crate films Of the day. No wild ad-
ventures among strange lands and
peoples, no crowded scenes or fabri-
Gated cities, no beauties of outdoor
photography prop up the interest Of
the play. 1t is just a moving drama
of sheer humanity. story Of the
common, intimate Joys and sorrows
of common folks. Many a current
film of ordinary merit could be so
described. no doubt. But Mr.. Fox's
taste. judgment, and insight Have
wrought in this instance sort Of
transformation in the worn materi-
ais. Here at last. perhaps. art has
found its way to the screen.
The story, based on Will Carl
tons once familiar ballad. ::'Over the
Hill to the Poorhouse." is simple
enough. The sweet, gentle-hearted
mother of six. carrying the burden
of a weak and worthless husband,
finds in her old age that her life of
tender and devoted labor has won
faint gratitude in the hearts of all
but one of her offspring. The one
faithful son, to save the family
name. takes on himself his fathers
criminal guilt, and after a term in
prison goes West to seek his fortune.
The hypocritical eldest son inter-
cepts his remittances intended for
the now widowed mothers support
and when she has made the rounds
of unwelcome visits In her children's
homes and finds herself the object of
contention among them, she betakes
herself in simple humility to the
poorhouse. The loving son comes to
the rescue, of course, and deals sat
isfying retribution.
1t may well be contended that
even among a narrow-lived, hard
fisted rural folk a devoted mother
could not in truth receive such
treatment. But aside from this pos
sible basic exaggeration there is
almost nothing in the story or its
opening scenes are deliciously rich
in the sympathetic selection and
rendering of the homely little ways
and things that haunt the memory
OF everyone who knew a simpl0
home in childhood. The beautiful
sentiment of motherhood has never
been more faithfully and tenderly
portrayed than in the splendid
playing of Mary Carr and in the
working out of the episodes in
which she has the leading part.
The sentiment is undoubtedly full
and strong, but il never oozes or
dribbles over.
And the fun is real fun! There
Is another of Mr.. Fox's notable
doings. We have just had an
esregrious instance of a fine and
famous film ruined, so far as any
title to consideration as art Is con-
cerned, by the broad and stupid
burlesqufng of the comic element
over the Hill" offers no such Of
fense to the nostrils. Its laughter,
as well as its tears, is true coin.
r. c.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-28
Petr0grad Children
Suffer Worst Winter

RIGA, Latvia, March 27.-Accord-
ing to information from the Let
tish Red Cross. child mortality in
Petrograd during the winter months
has been the heaviest in the his
tory of the city. In certain dis
tricts the proportion of child deaths
has been nine deaths to every ten
births.
The conditions of malnutrition an
largely responsible for the appafl
ling death rate among infants.
BUDAPEST, March 27-Twenty
children out of every hundred die
In, Roumania before reaching the
age of one year. and SO per cent
die before reaching five. These fig-
ures are included in a statistical
report just published by the Amer
lean Red Cross.