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Evening star., 1921-05-29

THE stage director was looking for
a type. or, rather, for tempera :
ment. He wanted a handsome. heroic
young actor. who could play a firery,
emotional. inflammable Spanish count in
new operetta. For six weeks the
stage director had ransacked Broad
way without result. Now on the
morning of rehearsal the part was
untitled.
AS the stage director left his Office
to tell the producer Of his bad luck.
he was timidiy approached by a
slender young man, who seemed to
shrink beneath his raIncoat. behind
his umbrella and into his music roll.
He had quiet gray eyes and pale
gray voice.
i've been SENT he stammered.
whats your experience?'
Il began a-choir singer. i
can you dance--piay parts?'
Yes, sir. T.
! Leave your name and address
Nothing open at present that suits
your type. ~
That pale gray voice faded still
paler. Isn't there a-Spanlsh part?'
1t quavered.
Yes, Spanish--fire. emotion, violence
and lines like these-'Let me dip my
hands in his blood, in her blood, IN
all their blOods. Il will avenge the
honor of the Montijos"
Il once played-a Spaniard. OBJ
served the pale gray voice. wistfully.
THAT was before the war"
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Jim the Penman." !"

A notable offering Of the season will
be presented at Crandall's MetropoH-
tan Theater this week. beginning this
afternoon at 3 o'clock, in First Ma
tionars photoplay of Sir Charles L.
Young's famous melodrama, Jim the
Penman." with Lionel Barrymore in
the title role. The cast includes An
ders Randolph. Doris Rankin, Ned
Burton, Gladys Leslie and many 9TH
ers.
"Jim the Penman" is the story Of
a skillful forger, as cunning as a
Raff1es. with the suavity of a Walling-
ford. who, detected in one of his early
adventures in uttering checks by his
prospective victim. James Ralston. is
given the. alternative of serving a
band Of crooked promoters for a pc
riod Of twenty years or going to the
penitentiary. The action of the story
covers the two decades of Ralston's
subservience to the crooks. At the
expiration of that period. Jim con-
ceives a revenge that annihilates the
entire group. saves the name of his
from disgrace and furnishes
the picture a novel and powerful
climax. The original play was stage
classic.
Mack Sennett's latest starring We
hicle for Ben Turpin and Phyllis Hav-
er, new two-reel comedy, She
Sighed by the Seaside: news. topics
and musical features will complete
the program.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Eileen Sedgwick.

TT has been said that every one in
the world has some one who looks
exactly like them. but Eileen Sedg-
wick is said to be the exception that
proves the rule.
Eileen Sedgwick is called by theater-
goers The Girl Without a Double. -
Not only have picture producers fail
ed TO find a girl whose unusual type
OF beauty parallels that Of Miss Sedg-
wick. but they have been unable to
find girl who will take the physical
risks the star does in the hazardous
production of Universal serials.
Working absolutely without A
double" and not availing herself of
trick" photography to cover up a
hcsitancy TO risk her life Miss Sedg-
wick does hair-raising feats Of skill
and daring throughout the entire
eighteen episodes Of her forthcomi ns
serial. tentatively called The Terror
Trail"
Eileen. or Babe" as she is known
to her friends Sedgwick started her
dramatic career as the baby member
OF the well known Five Sedgwicks.'
an Independent dramatic company
winch toured the country and made
an enviable reputation for her mother
father. brother and sister Josie. Eli
; leen. Josie and Edward the brother
all OF whom took up picture work
several years ago. have achieved not.
able success.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
TALE OF A TEMPERAMENT.

"Yes?" said the stage director
vacaniIy, for he saw his chief. the
producer. approaching. The shy
young man turned in an address slip
and vanished.
Who was the boy?" inquired the
producer There was Someth hing
familiar about that personality" The
stage director deciphered the name.
"Operatic eXperience?'
Didn't say so. Got stage fright.
Contided he began as choir
singer"
That's the man-where's he gone?
suddenly exploded the producer
Don't lose him-he's your Spaniard"'
| The stage director darted down the
passage and pounced upon the Shy
young man, who registered quiet sur
prise a he faced the producer.
Did you ever sing at the opera
| house in Milan?"
Yes. sir, J.
Didn't l hear you in Garment"
Yes. sir, l.
You were an American boy study
! ing voice in Italy. got chance one
night as Don Jose. made a sensation
and then-got swallowed up, in the
, ware
stop saying Yes. sir, L. Can you
i start rehearsals in ten minutes-thiS
| is only for tight opera, you know
Yes. STREE"
| Which is the real story of how
| Arthur Cttry was engaged by Henry
| w Savage for the Spanish part in
which he has scored striking sue
cess in Lady Billy"
Evening star., 1921-05-29
"A Marriageable Mother"

A play by Washington woman,
about Washington. with local people
in the cast for the benefit Of local
charities. is announced to open at
the BeIasco Theater tomorrow night.
II is called "A Marriageable Mother"
by Mrs, Clarence Crittenden Calhoun.
and is describab!e as a comedy drama
replete with thrills. satire and a lii :
tie bit of pathos. The play is SAID
to poke fun at formal customs long
honored by tradition, such as calling
upon new officials and their duties in
returning these calls The rule OF
precedence. which has held iron
sway at the capital FOR so long.
comes in for it's share of gentle
"panning" Witty dialogue will make
the audience think as well as laugh.
as many Of the problems of the day
are touched upon.
The leading part is taken by the
a1horess and is that of A frivolous
mamma of a beautiful young dauSh-
ter. Mrs George Barnett. another
prominent member OF the cast Will
be seen as sparkling young society
matron. Capt. Calhoun is cast as a
Judge and the Marquis de Buena-
vista Of the Peruvian embassy plays
the part Of diplomat.
Others are j. 3. Montgomery. kath-
crime Y'ritchard. Murry Bennett. Ed
ward f. True sheim. Oliver Hoyem. j
Martin Stanage Miss Pauline Ed
dington and Miss Elizabeth Howry
The play was directed by John Hoff-
man
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Give Syncopated Steppers.

General Manager Sparrow Of the
Strand Theater announces for all this
week. beginning today. Vera Burt and
her Five Syncopated Steppers" in a
"jaZZy revue" of exclusive songs and
novel dance specialties as the head
line feature. Others appearing in the
order. named will include the Flying
HowardS, in spectacular Aerial
Frolics": Du Tiel and Covey. in a
humorous singing and talking skit:
a novel one-act playlet entitled Tho
Crisis featuring Daisy Dean and
company. and the talented enter
tainers. Ward and Wilson. in Laughs
Laughs and More Laughs
partners of the Tide an Irwin
V. Willat special production will be
the featured photoplay. 1t is an
adaptation of Joseph c. Lincolns s
novel and is replete with tense
scenes and thrilling situations Its
cast includes Jack Perrin. Daisy
Robinson. Gordon Mullen and others
Short Aim 'subjects and special or,
program.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Colonial Beach.

With the ESQ o'clock trip of the
steamer st. Johns yesterday Colonia
Beach had it's formal opening for the
season. The st. Johns will make an
other trip this morning at 3 am. and
one tomorrow. Decoration day, at
am, making it's return trip from the
beach at 6 pm. A wide sandy beach
salt water bathing. fishing. grabbing
boardwalk and many refined amuse-
ments are announced attractions OF
the trip to the beach. Dancing will be
a feature of every trip of the St
Johns. rain or shine. The music will
be furnished by jazz orchestra on
every tr ip. and at the beach there will
be dancing in the pavilion, which is
located directly over the water.
Beginning Tuesday the popular
fortymile moonlight trips of the St
Johns will be renewed every evening
except Sunday. from the 7th street
wharf at 1:15 O'Clock. returning about
IL pm. The trip to Indian Head and
return is made especially attractive
because of the music and dancing.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Chesapeake Beach.

The celebration of the opening of
Chesa peake Beach, the nearby bay
, resort, which started its season yes
terday, will continue today and to-
morrow, Decoration day. Thousands
visited the beach yesterday, scores of
them arranging to remain over the
holidays, either at the hotel or at the
cottages of friends.
The numerous amusements. includ-
ing the giant derby racer, the merry
go-round, the bowling alleys. the
shooting galleries and the paddle
booths. are in operation. All are sit
uated over the water of the bay. Salt
water bathing and boating are other
attractions. with free dancing as the
outstanding feature, in the large pa
vilion. open on three sides and facing
the bay. Rustic benches, quaint pavil-
ions, grassy slopes and countless
shade trees offer picturesque set
ting.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
In the Spotlight

FANNY BRICE has been signed for
an important part in THE Follies
Of 1921"
Sam II. Harris has placed in rehearsal
''The Turn in the Road" a new comedy
by A. E. Thomas. in which Mary Ryan
will be featured. The first performance
takes place at Atlantic City June s.
Godfrey c. Stein has obtained the
American rights to Francois Curel's
play. La Nouvelle Idole" and is having
il adapted for presentation in New York
next autumn under the title THE New
Idol"
William A. Brady has engaged Leonard
Wiley. Bruce Elmorc and Jane Carleton
by Martha VI. Stanley and Adelaide
Mathews.
George White has engaged Charles
King for an important role in The
Scandals of 1927 King is we'll known
and liked in this city. being a favorite
with vaudeville patrons.
Grace La Rue and Hale Hamilton
sailed fo- London last week for an ex-
tended engagement at the Palace Thea
ter in that city. but will resume their
American tour in Dear Me" in the au-
tumn.
The complete cast of THE Melody of
Money" which will be produced for the
frst time tomorrow night in Stamford.
Conn, vii! include Leah Winsiow. Betty
Alden, Mrs. Jacques Martin. Robert Con
ness. Robert Brister and Richard Far
rel
Sam II Harris announced last week
that he had signed contracts for the APP
pearance Of Emily Stevens next season
undHr his mana cement IN Saint Ursula
a play by Edward Sheldon and Zoe At
ki1s.
Leo Ditrichs,ein and Achmed Abdullah
are to collaborate on the adaptation OF
number of One-act plays from the
French 10 be presented next season.
Charles Dillingham; received cable
last week from syndicate IN IOndor
headed by LOUIS Nethersoie, making ar
offer for an engagement, At Coven'
Garden for Apple Blossoms. the JONI
work Of William lie Baron. Nicto!
Jacob and Fritz kreisler. with the orig
nal cast. headed by john Charlie.
Thomas. and the G!obc Theater pro
duction.
Bertha kslich. who has srent an en-
tire season in retirement, after a two
wear engaeemen: IN The Riddi,
activity soon with a series OF matine'
performances OF Hamlet" role il
which she has not been seen in recen
ycafs
Otis Skinner, who sailed for Europ
last week, will appear next seasnI
under the direction Of the Charlie
Frohman Company in blood an
sand" dramatization by Tom Cush
ing of Ibanezs novel
william Harris. Jr.. has obtained IN
American rights TO one of the sue
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Glen Echo Park.

A two-day celebration of Memorial
day starts today at Glen Echo Park.
Adequate car service is assured and
all the attractions that provide en-
tertainment for the parks patrons
will be in operation. Feature stunts
have been added.
This afternoon and tonight Sol Min
ster's band will be heard in d series
Of free concerts. Tomorrow the prln-
cipal added feature will be the matt
nee dance. starting at 4 o'clock and
continuing until midnight.
An innovation in the near future
will be the installation of massive
plate glass mirror across one end of
the ballroom, which will enable the
dancers to see themselves. In addi-
ton A smaller mirror is to be INSTALL
, ed beside the check room.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
1.-TWO Blocks Away"

Two Blocks Away is the de-
scriptive title Of the new play by
Aaron Hoffman. in which Barney
Bernard is now starred under the
direction of Charles Dillingham;.
Player and play will be at the New
National Theater this week, begin
ming tomorrow night.
The entire action Of the play 'oc-
ours in a locale of two city blocks
in New York. where poverty and at
f1uence exist within a stones throw
of each other. where the lowly and
the high born live. move and have
their being. each unconscious or OBJ
livious Of the other. 1t is story
of sharp contrasts, full of action. en-
tertaining comedy and brilliant char
acterization.
Mr.. Hoffman is dramatist of skill
and certainty in construction and
character drawing. while Mr.. Ber-
nard has no superior on the CO.
temporary stage in the portrayal of
we'll defined racial types. The play
presents him in new character
not another reflex of Abe Potash, but
something new. real and generously
human. with a fine company under
the direction Of Clifford Brooke and a
special production designed by Liv--
ingston Platt.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
"A Romance of Washington"
"The Heart of Maryland'

The double bill presented for the
benefit of the Woman's Welfare
League at Moore's Garden Theater
last week, the Post Photoplay, "A Ro-
nance of Washington" and Vita
graphs special production of David
BelaSco's famous stage play. The
Heart of Maryland" will be contin-
ued another seven days, beginning to-
day.
"A Romance of Washington" has
amused and entertained all who have
seen it. Many prominent citizens ap-
pear in the production, including the
President and Mrs. Harding, who
GraciousW consented to be photo
graphed for the cause.
The Heart of Maryland" with
Catherine Calvert in the stellar, has
likewise met with an enthusiastic re-
ception. One of the really good pic
lures Of the day. the story has many
advantages in the screen production
in that scenes have been visualized
which were merely hinted at in the
play. The cast includes Jane Jen-
nings, Crane Wilbur. Ben Lyon. Will
liam Collier. jr-: Felix krembs and
others triple love woven around
the lives of three couples holds the
center Of attention. Supplementary
films and special orchestration will
complete the offering.
Evening star., 1921-05-29

of earnest and conscientious artists
are struggling to express themselves
under trying conditions. Miss Myers.
whose father is Rabbi Isidor Myers,
plays role Of beginner in this dra :
matlc novel. while the celebrated
French actress. Mile. Rose Dione.
whose stage career started under
Rernhardt. plays the role Of a famous
Poi1sh star who comes to play a guest
engagement.
While King Baggot and Miss Myers
Theater in New York, thew were
helped materially in the proper staging
Of these scenes by Boris Thoma shefskv.
one Of the greatest actors Of his race
in America. who happened to be play
ing an engagement in Los Angeles at
the time Cheated Love" was being
filmed
Evening star., 1921-05-29

revue he has established himself
with the American public. and it
should he treat for vaudeville pa
irons to hear him in selected songs.
Miss Juliet. a dainty impersonator.
whose artistry has placed her high
among mimics. really amounts to a
"one-girl" revue in the act that she
presents. She is assisted by Duane
BaSsett at the piano. other acts are:
MIR. Hymack. the lightning change
in, Animal Funology"; Val and
Ernie Stanton, the English boys
from America: Earl and Sunshine,
in yesterday and Today; Lee Stat
ford and Alba De Ross. in fashions
songs and dances; Josie O'Meers, on
the tight wire, and the usual Keith
supplementary attractions. Topics OF
the Day and the Pathe News.
Evening star., 1921-05-29

scenes are all laid in homes of wealth,
or public buildings, and Miss Joyce
up in luxury.
The production is said to have cost
over 100000. The eXteriors were
filmed at beautiful country estates on
Long Island and are all in keeping
with the interior scenes.
The cast includes Joe King in the
| leading male role; Fuller Mellish:
Claude King. Maude Malcolm, E. Phil
lips and others.
Supplemental features will include
a Christie Comedy, "A Blue Sunday"
the latest Fox News and kineto Re-
views special release. Boy Scouts of
America" with special orchestral
numbers. Punchinello's Dance of the
Hours and Titls 'Serenade," given
by Mr.. Arcaro, flute; Mr.. Rogers,
cello, and Mr.. Gotta piano.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Jane and Katherine Lee.

Jane and Katherine Lee. the young
screen stars. head the bill at b.. F.
Keith's Theater this week and. as a
special attraction. Manager Robbins
will present John steele. who recent
" closed with the Follies.
II is hardly necessary to intro
duce Jane and Katherine to any pub
lie. because through the film route
they have become known in every
civilized country on the globe. Their
Offering in vaudeville is written
around their distinctive accomplish
mente and is called THE New Di-
rector" afTording opportunity to dis
play the charm and talent that
marked their movie" success.
The American tenor. John Steele. ID
the music week feature. Through
the medium Of Mr.. Ziegfelds annua
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Marshall Hall.

Today the steamer Charles Macales-
ter will make one of its eighty-mile
trips down the Potomac. These trips
are justly famous on account of the
scenery. The steamer leaves the 1th
street wharf at $50 pm. and will ar
rive back in Washington at about
: pin.
Tomorrow. Decoration day, the 1921
summer season at Marshall Hall will
be inauRurated. This resort has al
was been noted for it's beautiful
grounds. The owners for this year
have spent large sums In improve
| ments and new Amusem sements, includ-
Ting new dancing pavilion, one OF
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Seegers at the Belasco.

Constance Edison Seeger of New
York, niece Of Capt. and Mrs. Temp
lin Potts of this city, will give her
first public violin recital in this city
at the Belasco Theater. Friday, June
3, at 4:30 in the afternoon. AT the
same time her husband. Charles Louis
Seeger, will talk on the joys of Trail
ing Music" Mr.. Seeger, himself a
composer and writer on music. is a
brother of Alan Seeger, the war poet.
author of Il Have Rendezvous
With Death" These nomadic artists
have been camping for two weeks in
Rock Creek Park
Evening star., 1921-05-29
JEWISH ART REACHES FILM

CIECE the success in New York city
Of the Jewish Art Theater move
ment the eyes of the dramatic world
have been focused on the Jewish
drama and many Of the plays pro-
duced in Yiddish theaters have been
translated into English and found
their way on the Broadway stage.
A comprehensive study of the prob
lens and obstacles which impede the
expansion Of such amateur organiza-
tions has been incorporated in a film
of the Ghetto. Cheated Love-" star
ring Carmel Myers under the direc-
ton Of King Baggot.
Many Of the scenes in this story of
New York's East Side are laid in
little Yiddish theater, where a grouI
Evening star., 1921-05-29
The Gainsboro Girl"

At the New National Theater next
Sunday night. the pupils of Miss Cora
b. Shreve will offer their annual mu-
sical revue. '"The Gainsboro Girl
Many of the musical comedy lumi-
naries Of the present day rose from
Miss ShreveS institution. The Gains
boro Girl" she promises. will be the
most elaborate production she has
ever attempted. and will comprise
many novel scenic and electrical ef-
fects. The sale of reserved seats
starts Thursday.
Evening star., 1921-05-29

tthe finest in this section. E. Nc
Nelly will have charge Of the jazz
orchestra The amusements include a
new shooting gallery. new bowling
alleys, "the WHIP an electric aerial
swing and others.
The steamer Charles Manchester VIII
leave eth street wharf at 10 am,
$50 pm. and $50 pm. Returning
from Marshall Hail at 1880. 4:3o, $50
and Ii I'm
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Current Attractions
THIS WEEK AT THE THEATERs

NATIONAI-Two Blocks featuring Barney Bernard.
Opens tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock.
BELASCO-A Manageable Mother" Opens evening
$40 o'clock
B. F. KETHSan and Katherine Lee vaudeville New show
2:l5
COSMOS-"Iittlc
afternoon a o'clock.
STRAND-Eera Five
vile. New show today at
Evening star., 1921-05-29
"The Scarab Ring

A photoplay of suspense, mystery
and action will be presented at
Moore's Rialto Theater this week. be-
ginning today. in the Vitagraph pro-
duction featuring Alice Joyce. in The
Scarab Ring" based upon the famous
novel by Harriet Gaylord, entitled
The Desperate Heritage" The
Evening star., 1921-05-29
BLACK Roses. "

Sessue Hayakawa. the Japanese pho
toplay star. will be featured at Loew's
Palace Theater this week, beginning
this afternoon, in BLACK Roses" his
newest photoplay, by L. Richard
Schayer 1t is described as a tense and
brilliant American melodrama teeming
with romance. adventure, intrigue and
hair-raiSing thrills
BLACK Roses" was directed by Colin
Campbell. and its cast includes Myrtle
Stedman. Tsuru Aoki. Andrew Robson.
Togo Fujita. Henry Hebert. Harold Hol-
land. Carrie Clark Ward and many
others.
Mr.. Hayakawa is seen as a Japanese
gardener on the estate of Benson Bur-
leigh. who has dealt unscrupulously with
a gang of society burglars with whom he
is associated. The japanese gardener
has a secret for growing black roses
and when Burleigh is murdered by his
former associates at the orders OF
Blanche Devore. woman criminal. 4
curious chain of circumsta noes ena bles
the real murderers to pin the guilt on
Yoda. the gardener.
The truth, however, is known to Bios
som, Yoda's bride, and, to seal her lips,
the criminals kidnap and transport the
girl to a prison in Chinatown. white
Yoda in the meantime has been con-
victed of the crime. He makes a sensa-
tional escape on locomotive. poses as
a japanese nobleman. outwits his ene-
mics and brings ahour the rescue of hSs
lCon,inued on Third Pasel
Evening star., 1921-05-29

The publicity department of Asso-
ciated First National is responsible
for the report that Maude Adams will
not act for the camera, but il quite
busy perfecting a new color process
for the films. Miss Adams will re-
turn to the stage next fall.
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Chevy Chase Lake.

The unusual attractions for dancers
will be in operation at Chevy Chase
lake tomorrow, Memorial day.
Unlike previous seasons space is
Uontinued on Third Page.)
Evening star., 1921-05-29
Photoplays This WeeE
An PHoToPLAY THEATERs ALL This WEEK

METROPOLITAN-"Jim the Penman Opens today at ) PM
RIALTO-"The Scarab Ring Opens today at ) pm. y
GARDEN-"Romance Washington and Heart of Maryland
Opens today
CRANDALL'S-"Pecks Bad Boy" Opens today pm.
PALACE-Black Roses" Opens today al pm.
COLUMBIA-"Through Back Door, today pm.
Evening star., 1921-05-29

william Harris. jr.. has obtained the
American rights TO one Of the sue
Evening star., 1921-05-29

Otis Skinner, who sailed for Europe
las. week, will appear next season
under the direction OF the Charles
Frohman Company in blood and
sand" drama;ization by Tom Cush
;nc of Ibanezs novel.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-08-17
LADIES! DARKEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
Use Grandma's Sage Tea and
Sulphur Recipe and Nobody
will Know.

The use OF Sage and Sulphur for re,
storing faded. gray hair 20 its natural
color dates hack to grandmothers
tirnes she used IL to keep her hal
beautifully dark. glossy and attrac-
tive. Whenever her hair took on that
duh. faded or streaked appearance,
THY ample mixture was applied with
wonderful effect
But brewing at home IL mussy and
out-of-date. Nowadays. by asking At
any drug store for a bottle or 'sNyeth's
Sawe and Sulphur Compound" you
viii get this famous old preparation.
improved BY the addition OF other in
grcdlents. which can be depended up
on 70 restore natural color and beauty
60 the hair.
A wcll-known downtown druggist
SAYS IL carkens the hair so naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell it has
been applied. You simply dRrpen q
anNagAspr noft brush with IL and draw
this Through your haSs. taking one
strand at time. BY morning the
gray hair disappears. and after an
other application or two. tt becomes
beautifully dark and glossy.
Wyofnss Sage and sulphur Corr
pound II a delightful toilet requisite
fer these who desire more yoathfcs
Appearance. IL IL not intended o.,
trio cure. mitigation or prevention %
disease