The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-17
MURRAY

Elinor Field, the charming motion
picture star, has discovered a new
way of getting on a horses back As
horses have been ridden for count
less centuries. and everything con-
nected With the animals generally
known, the magnitude of Miss Fields
feat is realized.
The tiny actress tried to get on the
back of the astonished animal which
had no saddle. But the horses sleek
sides offered her no hold, and she
slipped TO the ground Then she had
an idea.
The rugged tree offered better
climbing opportunities and she mount
ed that instead. Then she climbed
out on a branch hanging over the
horse and was ready to drop on the
steed. II is at this point that adven-
. ture, in the figure of man, comes
on the scene. and from then on, there
is no let-up in the amusing and thrill
ing action.
Hearts and Masks" with an ex-
cellent cast in support of the star is
/. at the Murray theater
Look at that Hindu woman with a
gem set in the side of her nose said
Antoine Moreno 10 Betty Francisco,
his leading woman while making Il
scene for "A Guilty Conscience
which viii be shown at Murray theater
on Monday. The woman was one of
several Hindus engaged for atmos-
phere in the production. They repre-
sented all casts and trades and the
members of the company found much
Of interest in their costumes and cere-
monies
Aren't you glad that they don't
about such costumes for the women in
his country" asked Tony with a
queer smile.
81 think it's hideous and would never
follow it, replied Betty
"Oh. YES YOU would if it was style.
You'd be like all the other women. and
especially if it denoted high rank as
il does in India. That woman is or
The highest rank, perhaps she is a
native princess and the jewel IS set
in her nose to denote it
You seem to know a lot ABOUT
India" replied Betty.
MuRRETTE
When II. o. Davis selected his cast
Tor the motion picture version OF
Charles Ram Kennedy's noted stage
success. THE Servant in the House,
one of the greatest obstacles he en-
couutered was the choice or a man
To plav the part of the "Drainman.
The Characterization, drawn by a
master hand, is one of the strongest
that has ever been conceived by d
PLAYWRIGHT and the task Of finding an
actor TO measure up to its require
. ,,a,pfc caarnpd almost futile.
In the theatrical world an impression
has been formed that there was JUS
one actor in America capable OF play
ing the 'Drainman." This actor
name and fame had been linked Sc
closely with the role that he was deem
cd nv some absolutely essential TO al
ADEQUATE presentation of The Servan
in the House" He could not De
obtained so the opportunity TO MAKE
an enduring name for himself fell tc
John Curtis, character actor Wnos'
worth had been fully tested III lone
list OF Triangle productions.
Mr.. Curtis performance stands GU
as one of the finest pieces OF acthl
the motion picture art has producea
and goes far to make THE Servant Il
the House a triumph IN screen Pre-
duction. The photoplay productlon
The Servant in the House IS oeln
presented at the Murette theater toda
and tomorrow T
Marshall Neilan's latest First Ma
tional feature, Bits of Life whic
comes to the Murrette theater for a
engagement Sunday is another innoVa
ton in motion picture production.
The film was recently shown to-
gathering of prominent motion pix
ture producers in Los Angeles, VIII
we're unanimous in their predlcuo
that il would establish a new type c
motion picture entertainment --.
Offering as it does four seperat
and distinct stories, Bits of Life
presents the short story magazine ide
on the screen in a manner never b'
fore attempted Each story has a di
ferent type of plot, the first episod
disclosing a satire, the second a con
edydrama. the third a melodram;