Arizona republican., 1921-05-11

screen stars appearance before To- cal theatergoers is a combination of two noted stage productions. Ghosts, the dramatic classic by Henrik lbsen. will be the attraction on Thursday and Friday, while Taken In" rollicking new comedy from the pen of Herbert Ba shford, will be offered Saturday and Sunday, both matinee and night performances.
 Though still young, Mir. Walthall stands out among the many actors who of late years have turned their talents from the legitimate stage tol the movies and now returned to the speaking stage. He was attracted to the pictures in the very beginning and long before they had attained their present popularity. He saw a future for himself on the screen. More, he saw d big future for the si- lent drama. He has realized his ambition. at least in large measure; hence the reason for his return to the stage. Before taking his art onto the screen he was seven years on the legitimate stage, where he dis tinguished himself with Henry, Mil Ter and Margaret Anglin. In stock in New York City he was featured in Winchester and Under South ern Skies" the latter his favorite play which is natural for he Is southerner by birth.
 In his acceptance of the classical Ibsen's Ghosts" and the neat. new comedy Taken h." as vehicles to re- turn to the stage, he shows plainly his determination for the better class of plays. In Ghosts he appears as Oswald AIving, the young artist, ~ot4 hot =t 1nlo nnnnF- tunity for comprehensive reading and 1 should fill the eye and senses of his audience with a powerful portrayal l of the part He is said to possess a well trained voice which will alter nate the rich. throaty tones of youth | demanded by the character.
 Taken h." his comedy, has been | one of the biggest successes of the 1 new plays produced in the east this i thea trical season. Mir. Walthall had l a desire to please all classes of the atergoers and it is for this reason that he accepted and produced the lighter type of entertainment in the east, which is carried on tour and | will be offered on the last two days l of his local engagement. Mir. Wal thal. will receive admirable aid from his supporting cast, which includes Mary Charleston, William Clifford Maude Truex, Elizabeth Dewitt, Ar l thur Rutledge, Sherman Bainbridge l Cleora Orden and Charles De Wore. "BIack Beauty" Tomorrow | The most famous of animal stories Black Beauty" has been done to the silver sheet in one of the most elab- crate. most costly and most endear- ing screen vehicles of the season Its 1 wholesomeness and freedom from matter of an offensive nature makes Black Beauty one of the screen classics. It comes to Mauk's Colum bia theater Thursday, Friday ana Saturday.
 Those who love horses and humans , will find much to enchant them ir ! this clever re- telling by MT. and Mrs George Randolph Chester of Anna Sewelrs world famous story. The four footed heroes of the book live and move before an absorbed audi ence. All are in truth and verity the equine characters Anna Sewel gave to the world more than 40 years ago. There is a clever group of act , ors for the two-legged characters 1T the story.
 , Miss Jean Paige is charming as ths l youthful Jessie Gordon, while James ! Morrison makes Harry Blomefieid : manly young suitor.
 Elks
 1 There will be the usual mid weel matinee at the Elks theater today a 2: 30. The present attraction. "Wner' } the River shannon Flows" is prov ing an excellent vehicle for the abili- ties of Del s. Lawrence, Wilma Steel and the other members of the Law renee company The play Is a req punchy, startling drama, with lots O thrills and excitement but a mos agreeable amount of comedy and tru' Irish wit.
 After one sees a performance o Where the River Shannon Flows l | is easy to understand why Chaunce, Olcott would cling to it for so Ion: and why it was such a great sensa ton on the road. Wilma Steck IS tn Irish colleen has one of the swee roles which have made her popular You have never seen her in a bette , part or one that enlists your sym pathy and admira tion to a greate degree than as Peggy OMoore in tn present offering. The play runs fo the balance of the week with an other matinee on Saturday.
 Riverside Park
 This is the life" at Riverside park The clean water is fresh and coo i, The pool is sweet and sanitary thi season And what an orchestra, No the makeshift kind with new player each week The team work make dancing at Riverside a real pleasure
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