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The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
COLUMBIA.
Douglas Fairbanks In .The Three
Musketeers.-

The mere mention of the name of
Douglas Fairbanks in connection
with a photoplay is always -suffi-
cient to excite intense interest
among photoplay enthusiasts, but
when Loew's Columbia Theater an
nounced, over a week ago, the en-
gagement of Douglas Fairbanks in
Dumas great classic Of romance
and adventure, The Three Mus
keteers," it was clear to all that a
second great week would be neces-
sary to make room for the thou
sands who were clamoring to wit
ness it. The second great week of
this production began yesterday
and from the capacity crowds that
f1ocked to the Columbia yesterday
and last night it is evident that
the public interest in the produc-
tion is very far from spent.
In bringing Dumas famous story
to the screen Mr.. Fairbanks en-
trusted the research work, the cos
tuning and other similar details to
Edward Knoblock, the noted play
wright, and Mr.. Knoblock's dill
gence and intelligent acquittal Of
his task is manifest in every scene.
Aside from the pulse stirring dra-
matte action of the flashing scenes
of the picture, in which Fairbanks
does some of the most hair-raising
stunts Of his career, the interior
and exterior settings are among the
most beautiful ever brought TO the
silver sheet.
The story Of The Three Mus
keteers" concerns D'Artagnan, the
son Of an impoverished French
nobleman, whose reckless courage
makes him the talk of all France,
To D'Artagnan and three, friends
members of the Kings Musketeers
lis entrusted a mission that in
wolves the honor of the Queen OF
all France, and the manner in
which 1t is performed at the risk
OF their lives makes a picture that
literally makes ones hair stand on
end Marguerite De La Motto Is
seen as the leading woman Of the
production, but other roles in this
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10

The dramatic output which drips
from the men of Wilson Collision is
rarely of a character to proVide
Sundays school entertainment, but II
is a question whether even the blase
and sophisticated can witness his
latest farce, "A Bachelors Night,
without hiding a modest blush be-
hind a fan or perhaps a convenient
program.
One suspects that before the eve
ming has progressed far, situations
will arise which Will call for the
presence ola boudoir and the fe-
male of the species in various stage
of undress, and in that respect this
latest production runs true to form.
It is bedroom farce without the
visible couch, but with certain mem
bers Of the cast revealing the latest
in undergarments SO frequently as
to destroy the charm, IL any there
be, in such situations.
Cranky, however. 1t is not the
situations but the distinctly broad
lines which may cause a conscien-
tious censor to prune some of the
persffiage treading close upon vul-
garity. In the desire for pep" or
the so-called ginger needed to keep
the action running In high. the play
wright has fitted some of the char
acters with dialogue best associated
with whispers.
The plot OF "A Bachelors Night"
Is not strikingly original nor can
author Collision be credited with ex-
pert adroitness for the method he
pursues to create the major situa-
tions which provide the essence Of
the comedy. II all happens in a
bachelors quarters. While he is
away on a short vacation his maid
rents his rooms. hoping thereby to
provide herself some pin money
without effort. This serves to in
troduce woman No. l. An automo-
bile accident outside Of the apart
ment results in damage to the gown
OF one OF the occupants Of the ma
chine and she comes to the nearest
refuge. which happens to be Dick
Jarvis apartments, to make the
necessary repairs. There's woman
No. 2. The latter sends out her
dress to be repaired and is thus
properly clothed or unclothed for
developments. OF course Dick ar
rives home Unexpectedly and a
number of his woman friends and
his mother take this occasion to pay
visit and the complications may
be surmised. 1t takes there acts
to straighten them out during which
there are some genuinely humorous
situations but the Illusion Is de-
stroyed largely through the fact
that the inevitable explanations
might have been made in the first
act instead of the third stanza. But
then there wonld have been no play.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
KNICKERBOCKER.
SSerenade.s

The chief feature of the bill ar
ranged for premier presentation at
Crandalrs Knickerbocker Theater
the first two days of the current
week Is First Nationals release of
Raoul Walsh's special perturbation
of Spanish Love-" the famous
stage success. offered on the screen
under the title of "Serenade," with
Miriam Cooper and George Walsh
leading a distinguished cast that
includes Bertram Grassby and Josef
Swickard. The foremost comedy
attraction is the Toreador," star
ring Clyde Cook. Both major fea-
lures will be found reviewed In full
in connection with the Metropolitan
Theater, where they were also ac-
corded first Washington screenings
before capacity crowds yesterday
The Knickerbocker bill is aug
mented by abbreviated camera sub
Jects of news. topical and scscnic
Interest.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
PALACE.
Thomas MeiEhan in 'Cappy Rick,

Thomas Meighan I'm 'Cappy RIcks."
Thomas Meighan is one of the
fortunate young stars of the
screen.
Only a short time back we saw
him at Loew's Palace in a screen
The Conquest of Canaan" and
same playhouse in a Paramount
version of Peter b. Kyne's great
novel and play. "Cappy Kicks"
That alone would seem sufficient
for any star, but in the production
that began a weeks engagement
at Loew's Palace yesterday Mr..
Meighan is supported by bril-
liant cast that includes no lesser a
screen divinity than the wholly
charming and beautiful AgVs
Ayres.
Tom Forman is responsible for
the direction of this latest Meighan
vehicle and it Is only doing him
justice to say that, his handling of
the characterizstions and the de-
velopment of this great story of
sea adventure and land romance is
brilliant. To Mr.. Meighan and his
exceptionally appealing co-worker,
Miss Ayres, however, must go the
chief honors of the performance.
for as Matt Peasley Mr.. Meighan
finds role that fits his virile act
ing personality like a. glove, while
Miss Ayres simply melts into, the
role Of Florrie Kicks, his sweet
heart
"Cappy Kicks" is the story of
Matt Peasley, the scion of New
England sea-faring stock who
lands in San Francisco broke"
and makes the acquaintance on
tag day" of Florrie Kicks, the
only. daughter of Cappy Kicks. a
shipping magnate. Through Flor
rfe's influence Matt ships on one of
Cappy Kicks vessels and when the
captain dies at sea Matt takes
charge. The manner in which he
retains charge, wins the love of
Florrie and through her the con-
sideration and attention of the
magnate himself, makes one of the
most adventurous and thrilling ro-
mances the screen has afforded its
patrons in many weeks.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
STRAND.
taudeyiIle.

n perfect mid-season yaudsyiIIa
program, adapted to meet tha de-
sIres OF any and all variety foIIow.
ers' may be seen this week a, III.
Iahu Iheater. Jack Walden and
Icy "lnslow, who have recent1I,
ueserted the ranks of musicaT go,
Guy lor that of vaudeviIIe-so II q.
sHu-came SCI as the feature of tbs
M l' Ihey not only came as the foo
suIe out they upheld any and everu-
.hlhs that has been said ahou, ,hn.
IN advance notices, and that Ia ssn-
ing a lot. Their Offering is termsd
Style Steps" and they have q.
ueeu, wide variety of dances
upie OF song selections embeII,sh
nr oHerlng and with their dano-
81, songs and smiles they scored
oslo and Company disnIa, !,
d tumoling and contortion az, tha,
i piease' even If you are fncIinad
De little cold to such ofrerInes
ofI' near marvel in grace a1n
asiilty and several of his nnn,hr.
iorth a good round ~ o.
preciative applause. VI ap-
l ana Georgia Hall ofY.r q
series Oh song studies and nnus;.i
Ders that haven't been heard a.
sne,io sne aersnd for long time. Special
G ana costume effects lend ma
act appearance OF the
centrlioquial novelty is .pressnt-
eo oy Fred Weber and his con,n..,
OF two dummies. His cbattar 80
yesterday. pS'rohs
me Crescent Comedy Four an.
peaFihg In a comedy and sinpinu
onering that is known to practicaiiS
every vaudeville follower, scor.d
with their chatter and quartet "a.
tectlons. Their Offering was mad.
famous by the Avon Comedy Fonr
Big Game" featuring MAY AlIi-
SON features the cinema program
FRIEND Prot. Maxwell and his ave,
popular gang proved to be as big a
mt as anything on the program n
1ouVe got to hand bouquet to
rroi. Art when 1t comes to pickinR
lively overtures. he's thereEthats
II. r. K.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
CAPITOL.
sPuss Puss.-

With the fourth game of the
world series, operated, on an cleo
trio score board, claiming more in
terest than the burlesque attraction,
Hurtig and Seamon's show under
the banner Of "Puss Puss," opened
its engagement at the Capitol yes
terday, Evidently the baseball fans
that packed the theater soon forgot
the Giants victory, for, with a few
exceptions, nearly all of them re-
mained for the show.
The show itself is apparently a
melange of bits from, various Hurtig
and Seamon attractions of last year.
However. only one act was shown,
owing to the tims.. and one can't
very we'll form an opinion of one
act show. especially after such a
prelude as the ball game:
The show is headed by funny Ray
Read, with Lee Hickman as a very
good second comedian. Read Is one
of the few remaining Irish charac-
ter comedians who can make a
burlesque audience laugh, and his
two best comedy attempts are the
court scene and the apartment
house numbers. made famous by Ed
Lee Wroth, who has passed out OF
the realm of burlesque to, that of
musical comedy. Lee Hickman Che
looks the original tramp character
who SO capably supported wroth)
still makes 'em laugh with his
comedy. Lee has a very clean
tramp makeup. and his work was
appreciated by everybody.
The remainder of the cast is
above usual, and il the rest of the
show measures up to the part pre-
sented yesterday. patrons of bur-
lesque will miss a good treat If they
fail to visit Jack Garrison's Capitol
H. X. X.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10

voice. ability to uphold their part OF
the dialogue and all-in-all prove to
be valuable assets to the show.
Kelly and Harris are the outstand-
ing stars of this Singer show. but
the entire company favorabIy meas
ures up to the usual excellent stand
ard of the Columbia circuit.
The chorus consists of fast
working score of damsels. possess
ing good voices and brlmful of pep.
and are gowned in new. dazzling
costumes. Lew Kelly's show won't
disappoint anybody, for 1t hits the
ball at all times,
H-R X
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
THE CAST.
= By EARLE DORSEY.


Twice within a twelvemonth the
magic of the name Irene In mu-
steal, comedy circles has been in
voked to lure one into the theater,
and on each occasion the evening
has not been altogether happy.
earle Carleton spoke largely of
himself as the producer of Irene"
when he unveiled the somewhat
citric "Tangerine" some months
ago. and James Montgomery mas
been broadcasted as the author of
Irene" by way Of introducing a
new musical play called Chickens"
which crowed rather Justify at Polls
last night. ...-.
"Tangerine. they say. is becom-
ing a regular musical comedy, de-
spite its nnprepossessing natal bow.
On a similar basis Chickens" should
prove In time. an equally regular
musical comedy! but candor COM
pels the admission that Chickens"
is not another Irene" II contains,
however. some exceptionally tune
full music by Harry Tierney, who
wrote the original Irene" score, and
while this score smacks overmuch
of the Jerome Kern manner, Il has
been orchestrated in captivating
style.
The technical treatment accorded
Chickens" while very finished and
thoroughly satisfactory, is a shame
less reboiling of the Irene" tech
nique. and for that reason IL fur
nishes little novelty. Instead of n
theme like Shaw's "Pygmalion
AA
Montgomery's earlier hit, Chick
ems gives us a conglomeraton OF
Main Street" and Seventeen" with
oNertones of Way Down East"
The book. for all its freshness
contains a certain percentage of
penetrating satire and when one
considers that a book is by NO
means necessary to musical comedy
success. one would never mention
II at all, were 1t not for the rather
unusual qualities that Montgomerv
wrote into Irene"
An efcrt has obviously been made
10 nnc a new Edith Day in the per-
son OF Helen Ford. Miss Ford
while vivacious and easy to looL
upon. is not an Edith Day. There
are times. In fact. when Helen
Groody' a minor performance, rather
steals away the audience. Robert
higgins, as a singing constable. and
Charles Dow Clark as village
sklnnlnt, combine forces with
Georgia o'Ramey. to endow the
piece with several artificial but
mighty popular rural characterize
tions.
one peers far into the plot for a
cue TO the title, Chickens" The
story concerns a small-town girl
VINO comes under the village bon
when fathers business fails. The
ennnity OF the village is quite tbeat-
rlcal and. altogether baseless. hut
such things are found in musical
comedy: Julian Mitchell and wal
yer yer wilson ave staged the produc-
TN cieVeriy' which. coupled with
Tlerney's music. should eyen,uslI,,
send Chickens" on its way reioic.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10

the personal bravery and muscular
accomplishment of Pancho Carruio.
the intrepid youth who risked oes.n
on the gallows to save his De-
trothed from a forced marriage.
The Toreador" permits Ciyoe
Cook to be comedian. acrooat ano
contortionist. The burlesque pun
fight which is offered Pedro Iamale
as an alternative Of facing tne nI
ing-squad Is one of the most lausn
able bits of travesty the camera mas
ever registered and provides an IN
terval 81 acute distress for a snort
ing and blood thirsty bull. other
supplementary features OF the bill
include new issues Of the Pathe
News and the witty Topics OF the
Day"
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
NEW ATTRACTIONS AT LOCAL THEATERS

great production are handled with
skill and force by splendid cast
Of selected screen players.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
NATIONAL
"a Bachelors Night"

John cort presented st the Estiensi Tbs
stsr last night, "a Bachelors Night 10y
arrangement With Alex. Aasronsohn) =
farce comedy in three acts. By Wilson Col
lisen; staged BY Harry Andrsvs'
THE CAST.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10
POLPS.

The Vanderbilt Producing compsny pre-
ssntsd at Peii's last night. 'chieksns," .
new masicsl comedy hy tie authors Of
'Irsns;' book by James Nentsomsry, music
By Harry risrnsy; lyrics by Joseph 10.
csrthy.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10

(rn order Of their appearance
The Washington herald., 1921-10-10

The dramatic output which drips
from the pen of Wilson Collision is
rarely of a character to provide
Sunday school entertainment, but 1t
is a question whether even the blase
and Sophisticated can witness his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03

.R&

The Cardinal Athletic Club menu
; ti5Srs are. aEaparing for an active base
,bsll sea som, /: az I[zTsmecting of those
WIG are ont fdt positions on
tie alf:Ream VIII De held at the
hones o. 'sslHestrr A,ssBreen, presi-
ident: Sunday, February 6, at 8
O'clock p. II.
+: Daring the year many fine baseball
games, Will be. witnessed by the fans
in Alexandria. 'aS Manager Harvey
:. Crumn, even at this early date, IS
-ss busy asa king bee making con-
tracts with first class teams to play
exhibition .g gangs with the Cardinal
nibe. sssAll sfnasis ngesAry to hins
l:vesware. Rsta-dae baseball sSrom-
sisapsens + 'tkH city IS ananGa SIP
port from ttae fans. WhfFe the Cartditt-
mails Go not IKE to annoy their MAN,
friends b. dunninS them for mo1es:J
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
GRASSHOPPERS n NtiNE

Portland. Maine, Feb. S.-ENIaiae
residents who went South to escape
The rigorS OF New England winter,
may be interested in CanGelmas day
reports that eras<hoppers are being.
caught in Oxford cnuuty fields. AM.
Other correspondent sent from near
,bN farm a.fruit- cree branch on which
buds had begun to open.
, In. contrast with-last .8inter when
seven feet of snow fell within as
.nahysweeks, hlss:ASeather Bureau re
ports show d total snowfall of two
inches IN January this year, and an
aggregate temperature more than 30
degrees warmer than last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
SAYS. BETTER CLASS

Merchants DO Not Favor Fare Boost
Editor. Alexandria. Gazette.
Dear Sir::Aln reading your editorial
in the Gazette last evening, relative
to the proposed increase of farcs.be-
tween this city and Washington, BY
the: Washington Virginia Railway,
was somewhat surprised at your state
ment that's the merchants: Of Alexan,
driawere in favor Of this increase, as
it possibly would keep more trade
in. Alexandria. 7 do not know where
you. obtained this information, but |
an sure the betteryelass Of merchants
in Alexapd,ia.' who have the interests
Of this city at heart, do Tot harbor
such narrow opinions. and your edi..
torial does these merchants an in
justice. - !:
|: ": Yours truly, c. b. Swan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Archbishop Hayes in Rome

Rome, Fco. Archbishop Hayes,
of, New York, accompanied by bis
secretaries, arrived >here Yesterday
evening, The archbishoIs:was re-
ceived at the statienslMr Mgr. o'tlera
rector of sfthe. .Am&fiean s>colleg$s::.
Father MahoneS,,E spiritual direettyqr
CT the college: Mgr EerfeftH,. former
auditor Of the apost5Stttt, Delegation,
in the United StatesS~2nd several
other ,cclcstiastics and many lay
friends. The archbishop drove to the
American college
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03

Gs..-. 100 -~-s-:
newspaper has an Italian
origin} Some newspapers,
rivals and therefore jealous,
claim it comes from the ltal-
ian word ssgazza," meaning
a maybe, orr a bird that
chatters without M u c n
sense But those who know
better, derive, it. from the
first Venetian newspaper,
called the Gazette be;
cause it sold for three Earth
ings, or, about one and one
half cents, the Italian coin
which boughtiit, having the
same name. Alexandria's
Gazette-her family news
papersfoa nearly a: century
and ,a.halff-:seHs for TIVE
cerits-much less by th<
month. Accent and'a half If
,VeSice ipa:the 10th centllr;}
had. a buying value Of ter.
cents if Our day: The. name:
survives but the coin is only
known to- that class Of anti
qua1,iia1lsk taalled: numisma5
fists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
Dynamite Under Legion Home

Aberdeen, Wash, Feb. :i.-An az
tempt TO dynamite the American
Legion Building here last night was
frustrated by Henry G.. lancaster, u
legionnaire, who discovered the
smoking. fuse Of package Of dyna-
mite. planted beneath corner Of the
building ami stamped il out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03

nevertheless it is absolutely neces-
sary.tc haJ4 ,asllSd pay EXPENSES for
THE purchase q Bats, baseDaFls: car
fare for visiting teams, and. miscel-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03

The British counter: attacked, XII
ling l. Of the BolsheyiE and captur-
ing 81 Of the remainder. The Brit
ish, the message stated, suffered no
casualties. +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03

'laneous articles used BY the players
performing FIJI ali sbagsbal, edRtasEs 4
Tho Cardinal Athletic Club is con-
ceded by leading sporting editors TO
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EOLSH Epiki ATTACK BRITISH

London, FEB. "a British aaspySt
in Northwest Persia was attacked
last Sunday BY 3 Rolshevik detach-
menr,; which was repalset with heavy
losses, according to u telegram from
Tehe4an yesterday. ~ ,s5p..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03
NEGRO NOW DENIES
/ NUMBERING NURSE

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 5.-Henry, A,
Brown, cofored, alleged slayer OF
Ha5siet KaSanauehS; Naval Academy
nurA. at Annapolis, repudiated his
swofh confession sf guilt Nesstassslay
in the preliminary hearing before
United statee :GsuassSoner Sup
pee.
Brownallaae charges of intin,ida:-
tionSagainst members of the crew OF
the u. S. S. Reina Mercedes, where
he was confined after his arrest, and
against City Detectives Bradley and
Hanlmerslet:
TIE negr6.accuseds Sgthe detectives
OF having Threatened him With hang
irg. sIe said he was beaten repeat
eGly ION the ebsckaby guards while in
cal on ehe Ship. kept forcibly
awake, rops PLACED u about 4 his neck
and d bayonet poked into his ribs
al is' an. effort to force him to con-
fcss,s -
AS: a .resu1t' Of Browns denial of
the fmurder. A. c. jenkins, Of the
nepaetmentE8f ustices instructed
Howard Boteler. special agent. TO
pursue further investigation along
lines, suggested by Browns state>
mcnts on the stand
Brown was committed to Jail with
oat bail Tor the action Of the Federal
grand jury.
Detectives Bradleg.-and Hamerslea
denied Browns accusations OF in
timidaticn. HamerSlea said they
had gittle difficulty in getting the
confeSson after Brown was con-
fcontea with evidence that he was
1,-,ro5.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-03

lie one of the oldest-"if rot the old
kss,sE'J sendlot baseball teams in Amer
:leE. WMle liany st6fhis have been
encountered by The, good old ship
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THE !. The name me OF
GAZETTE. Alexandra a S

!. ~ - rrenly and. oldes
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