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The Washington times., 1921-05-01
Style Changes Shown
In Film "ReputatiOn"

A progressive fashion show is on
display in Reputation" the latest
Priscilla Dean Universal Jewel fea-
ture, which opens a weeks engage
ment at Moore's Riaro Theatcr be-
ginning today. and IL which this
popular star Is said to have scored a
success even greater than she
achieved in "The Virgin of Stamboul"
or "Outside the Law"
In the early scenes OF the story,
laid in America a little over a decade
ago. Miss Dean, in the role of a pro-
vincial actress, dresses in the mode
of the period. Although the ma
jority of playgoers may have for
gotten IL, the styles of 1910 were en-
tirely different from what they are
today. One need only bark back to
the pictures of the original Floro-
dora Sextette, or to Anna Held's first
beauty chorus to recollect the floor
sweeping skirts, the high collars, the
tight sleeves, and the plumed hats
of that period.
A few years later the story shifts
to London, where Miss Dean, in the
role OF Laura Figlan, the most popu-
lar star in Europe. revels in the
finery of Partisan design. At a ban
quet on the Strand she is arrayed in
a jeweled gown that glitters from a
thousand facets, and at an Oriental
party in the Limehouse District she
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
&xMonthS to Make Barrie S
Sentimental Tommy

stage and screen, is Welsh, and had
read Barrie all his life, and when
Paramount announced the intention
of making a picture of Sentimental
Tommy" he was suggested unani-
mously as ideal for the role. Young
Hughes has worked .unsparingly, and
declares he has put the best there is
in him, in his Interpretation of the
lovable and imaginative boy.
In the role of Grizel is the beauti-
full and talented May McAvoy, who
recently won admirable notices for
her work in the whitman Bennett
production, 1.-THE Truth About Hus-
bands" and climbs into the diff1cult
emotional work of her role amaz-
ingly we'll.
Mabel Taliaferro. for years a star
of the stage and screen, returns to
pictures after several years vacation
in the important role of The Painted
Lady, for which she. too, was ideally
cast. George Fawcett, veteran OF the
stage and screen, who has become
universally beloved by fans all over
the country. declared himself that
the lovable DR.. Mcqueen is the best
picture role he ever had. Virginia
ValIi, a graduate of the old Essanay
studio in Chicago, who has been pro-
claimed "comer" in pictures, Is
said to portray the cool and aristo-
cratic Lady Alice with remarkable
finesse and polish. Sentimental Tom
my" begins an extended engagement
at I,oew's Columbia Theater this aft
pruoon
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
LOEWS PALACE
"WithOut Linlit'

swithout Limit" a Metro produc-
tion in which Anna Q. Nilsson heads
an exceptional cast of players. will
be presented as the featured offering
At Loew's Palace Theater for the
week beginning this afternoon. Tho
story Is based on Calvin Johnston's
story. Temple Dawn" In this pro-
duction Miss Nilsson heads cast Of
players that includes Robert Frazer,
Frank Currier. Kate Blancke, Charles
Lane, Robert Schable. Thomas w.
Ross and Nellie Anderson.
without Limit" tells the story Of
Ember Edwards. a girl who, in u
moment of injudicious revelry, mar
ries a weakling of a man and dis
covers her mistake in a sumptuous
gambling establishment. She learns
that her hastily-married husband is a
merely through the kindly philosophy
of the elderly gambler. Then comes
. storm Of abuse from her husbands
father. a clergyman, and the hus-
bands departure to war.
How the girl sinks into the depths
Of poverty, narrowly escapes hnal
degradation but is saved through
the gambling tendencies Of the
gamester. who bests tho man who
hunts her down, serve as developing
episodes of q climax of interest and
romantic interest, in which the hus-
band, with a new grip on life, returns
and begins . successful fight for man
hood and his wife's respect
A splendid overture, the Pathe
News. Literary Digest Topics and
other splendid screen and musical
features are on the program.
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
Discovers Oil Under
Peculiar Circumstances

An unusual case in the oil industry
was brought to light not long ago
when an elderly man discovered oil
deposits on his farm that made him
a millionaire over night.
Poor as a church mouse this man
had gone put to a lonely spot on
his property late one night to per
form the gruesone task OF digging a
grave for his dead wife. Too poor
to give her proper burial the man
had to do the best he could. While
digging he struck oil that made him
rich beyond his fondest dreams.
This is one of the many unusual
scenes in "Madonnas and Men"
which In conjunction with pro-
logue, the feature Of which is a
Roman chariot race, Is the attraction
at Moore's Garden Theater this week. A..
The mans wife had actually died Of
broken heart. her only daughter
having teen stolen and lost to her.
The father. without means was un-
able TO search for his lost child. but
now that he had made this discovery
yhe was provided with unlimited funds
and he was only too willing to de-
vote ~ all to the search for his
daughter.
The sesrch led him to the Broad
way cabarets, the homes OF the ia
nous stars OF the Midnight Revels, ="
and finally to the estate OF a revenge
full millionaire, where ths lest Aan9A-
tar fsll ints his asmA.
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
Home, Car, MAID, and Dog
Were Left Behind

young girl. She learned English in
the phenomenally short time Of three
months, and then obtained employment
as an artists model, in which work
she quickly became known as one of
the most beautiful girls in the world.
Her beauty attracted the notice of
the old Kalem Company, who sought
Miss Nilsson out and made her an
offer to appear on the screen.
Her first picture for the Kalem
Company was molly Pitcher" a
Revolutionary subject, and her work
in the title role was so striking as
instantly to single her out as one of
the notable personalities of the silver
sheet. She remained with the Kalem
Company in Jacksonville, Fla, for
four years, during which time she
made many pictures for them.
A noteworthy career on the screen
followed, in which Miss Nilsson ap-
pearod as star and featured player In
many notable productions and with
many famous players. her pictures
during this time in part, comprising
over There" Heart of the Sunset"
Trail to Yesterday" mo Mans
Land" "In Judgment or" and The
Way Of the Strong" The last four
we're for Metro. She was recently
engaged by George ID. Baker for the
all-star cast production Of without
Lmit-
The Washington times., 1921-05-01

Anna @. Nilsson, the featured
player in the all-star cast OF with
out Limit" George d. Bakers pro-
duction of Calvin Johnston's notable
short story, released by Metro, which
begins a weeks run at Loew's Palace
today. has been held in tthe East. fol-
lowing her departure from the Pacific
coast last summer. something after
the manner of wartime hostage.
For when Miss Nilsson left Los
Angeles II was with the expectation
of returning to the land of sunshine
and flowers directly after she had fin-
ished the one picture she came to
New York to make. Since then. how
ever, she completed three productions.
the last being without Limit"
This change In the plans OF the
beautiful young actress. who plays
the role Of Ember Marlowe, the hero
inc of without Limit" has occa-
stoned her great inconvenience. mas
much as when Miss Nilsson left Los
Angeles she left her house, car, maid
and dog behind her. Each week that
has passed, she says, has made Il
necessary for her to receive express
shipments from the West OF things
that she has found are indispensable
to her.
Miss Nilsson was born IN Ystadt
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The Washington times., 1921-05-01
an Woman MARRIAGE Sentimental Tommy 'Madonnas and
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"Sentinrental Tommy"

Sentimental Tommy" based on the
story by Sir James NJ. Barrie. win
begin an extended engagement at
Loew's Columbia Theater. this aftei-
noon. as the featured Offering of the
of the season.
Gaieth Hughes. May McAv"y ard
Mabci Taliaferro are the p.ominc,t
members of the cast oe this whsr,-
sicni ERriie tale. George Faws.tt
Is sTc:fcT whose role is proir inent
and the cast Includes such players a.
Harry l. Coleman. Leila Frost. Kemp
ton Greene. Virginia Vaili. Kate Dav-
export. Alfred Kappeler and Malcolm
Bradley.
The quaint Scotch village .of
rie's best stories. Is the scene of
Sentimental Tommy" which is .
heart-warming study Of youth and
Its loves. Tommy Sandys. a bo->
dreamer. Scotch Don Quixote. an in
corrigible but lovsbIe egoist, Is the
central character of the story, which
reveals the manner In which this boy,
like knight of old, fought the good
fight for painted lady's" daughter
who was his queen.
The production OF Sentimental
Tommy" is notable for its introduce
tion to screen devotees Of May Nc
Avoy, who. in the role of the storys
heroine, gives one Of the most splen-
did and appealing portrayals of re-
cent screen history. She IL easily one
of the most beautiful girls before
the camera and her work in "Sentk
mental Tommy Is certain to lift her
high in the film armament.
Mabel Taliaferro Is another who has
a splendid role in the production
ana a brilliant array Of added screen
and musical attractions will make
this program one of the most fasci.
mating OF the season.
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
METROPOLITAN
observation-disclosures"

The chief attraction for the week at
the METROPOLITAN Theater. Man
Woman-Marriage," is nine full reels
in length and relates a story that
traces the history OF woman througiA-
out the ages while 1t develops a mod
ern love tale of great dramatic power.
An ensemble OF 4.6oo people is led BY
distinguished cast Of which Dorothy
Phillips and James Krkwood arc tbs
stars. Among the amazing features
or this wonder-picture are the his-
torically accurate depictions Of the
terrific battle of the Amazons, par
ticipated in by $50 mounted women
fighters, 1,450 mounted male fighters.
! 300 footmen. and 300 courtesans and
civilians; gorgeous festival scenes in
the court of Constantine; voluptuous
barbarian dances. Roman orgies. mil.
lionaires' revels of modern times, and
scores OF other startling scenes.
The major narrative concerns the
domestic career of a young American
girl who marries, as she suproses,
happily. but is confronted with mary
problems as time wears on. lu
her battle for social and poll..
ical equality with her husband
she experiences repeated DASH rs as
dim memory Of similar struggles
through which she has passes In
earlier incarnations. 1t is this aspect
CT the love story that permits the M
PRODUCTION of the highly spectacular
scenes that visualize the influence os
women on civilization since the be-
ginning of time.
Allen Holubar. the director, in this
master work has brought to tire
screen a gigantic entertainment which
accomplishes the successful eompina-
tlon of powerful contemporary drama
with pure spectacle derived from the
major events in world history.
In order that so exceptional an OF.
fering may be presented with the cont
pleteness and artistic effect which IL
deserves, the Metropolitan SYMPHONY
Orchestra. under the conductorship
of Mr.. Vioni, has been augmented to
thirty-five, and a special score has
been as painstakingly synchronizei
and rehearsed as was done at the time
cf the notable engagement OF PAS
sion" at the same theater.
Despite the nine-reel length OF
"Man-Woman--M abb, evil
ated subsidiary features will be in
ciuded in the bill and Popular 'ca.o
Of admission charges maintained. It
Is positively announced that the en-
gagement of "Man-Woman-Aia
riage" is limited to a single week,
with a simultaneous premiere pre-
sentation at Crandall's Knickerbockep
Theater today and tomorrow only.
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
3PPZ,czZL LU6aCS,
"REpUTATION I2kaB
lust Wouldn't Be Scared
By TerrOrS of Bat Cave

Martha Mansfield is now a Selznick
star, and plays the feminine lead Up
posite Eugene OBrien in "Gilded
Lies" the photoplay which opens a
weeks engagement at the Strand
Theater today in conjunction with
the vaudeville showing, is an excep-
tion to this rule.
Some of the important scenes in
"Gilded Lies" had to be shot in a
wild, mountainous region, and Bats
Cave, N. c.. was chosen as an ideal
location. There was no hotel in -he
vicinity, and IL was necessary for the
entire company to camp out for -sw
days: moreover, Bats Cave was no
misnomer, for 1t really takes it's name
from the fact that it is a hang-out
for bats.
There was was much nervousness
on the part of the feminine members
of the cast, and IL was altogether due
to Miss Mansfield's influence that the
girls were persuaded to believe that
he bats would not bivouac in their
hair during the night
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
KNICKERBOCKER
Man WOn1an-Mdrridge"

Man - Woman - Marriage" Allen
Holubar's huge special production re-
leased as biggest of First Nationals
big Five" simultaneously with its
premiere at the Metropolitan Theater.
will be shown for the first times in
Washington as chief feature Of the
bill arranged for today and tomorrow
at Crandalrs Knickerbocker Thester.
This amazing spectacle-drsma is nine
full reels I'm length. is participated in
by 1900 people, led by a distinguished
cast of which Dorothy Phillips and
James Kirkwood are the stars, traces
the influence of woman upon the his
tory of the world from the stone age
to the present and develops with per-
feet logic and great dramatic power
an absorbing modern love story. Tho
magnitude and variety OF the scenes,
the admirable artistry that character
ICES every aspect of the GarRantuan
spectacle and the startling episodes
utilized in pointing a powerful story
set this achievement of the camera
apart from all other Aim offerings and
exalt IL to the highest plane Of camera
art. The engagement of Man
Woman-Marriage" at the Knicker-
booker will be further noteworthy
for the beauty and interpretative
value of special musical score,
rendered by largely augmented
symphony orchestra which has been
especially assembled and rehearsed for
this notable premiere.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Lionoi
Barrymore will be the pictured star
of the Knickerbockers bin In First
Nationals amusing screen version of
Arnold Benefits delightful comedy,
"The Great Adventure" Octavia
Broske, Doris Rankin, Jed Prouty and
IL. J. Radcliffe. among many others
of note, support the star in this
splendid subject. Harry Pollard will
supply the added attraction In his
latest comedy. "Bubbling over"
For Thursday and Friday, Bebe
Daniels IL announced In Ducks and
brakes" her most recently released
Realart starring vehicle. with Moon
shine" the supplementary comedy.
On Saturday only. william s. Hart
will be screened In ''O'Mslicy OF the
Mounted" with the added COMEDY
;Dead Easy."
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
CRANDALL'S
*BOb HAMPTON of Placer"

~Bob Hampton of Placer" will be
the chief feature of the bill at Gran
dalIs Theater the first three days Of
the current week.
Quite as notable as the power Of
the drama and the natural beauty Of
tho Glacier National Park settings, is
tho caliber of the brilliant cast, wnicn
includes James Kirkwood in the name
part. Wesley ("Freckles" Barry and
Marjorie Daw, with other important
characters played by Noah Beery.
Pat OMalley, Tom Gallery, Priscilla
Bonner and Dwight Crittenden.
The story is romantic in tho ex-
treme and eliminates in an over
whelmingly realistic climax depicting
Clusters last stand at the Little Big
Horn. In this exciting portion OF the
pictured drama OF the American from
tier in the late 70's added effect Is at
tained by the employment of 2,1O0
fullblood Blackfoot Indians and the
full regimental strength of the Tenth
United States Cavalry. The action Of
this mighty climax covered an area Of
six square miles and was photo
graphed with wonderful clearness and
novel effect from Neilan's pony
blimp" used for the first time in
making this picture.
Charles Ray will succeed to the
stellar position on the bill scheduled
for Wednesday and Thursday at
Crandalrs in "Nipeteen and Phyllis"
"Scrappily Married is the added
comedy.
For the last two days Of the week.
Bebe Daniels will occupy the screen
as star of Ducks and Drakes," her
latest Realart vehicle, supplemented
by the new comedy, "Crowning
Torchy," another Sewell Ford laugl-
maker starring Johnny Hines.
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
MOORES RIALTO
"Reputation'

Reputation" starring Priscilla
Dean, will be the attraction at
Aroore's Rialto Theater for the week
beginning today.
Acknowledged one OF the foremost
emotional actresses of the screen, Miss
Dean. playing a dual role, that OF
mother and daughter. Is said to take
advantage of every opportunity af
forded her in both parts, giving a
display of talent far above anything
she has heretofore attempted, and
tringing the story to climax that
has never been approached. The
theme revolves around the fantastic
pivot Of girl impersonating her
mother-both mother and daughter
possessing marked histrionic genius,
but differing in every other character
istic. The mother is a woman who
has violated the social code. The
daughter grows up to pure and charm
ing young womanhood. The mother
has forgotten the child's existence.
while the child has never known her
mother and Is therefore the uncon-
ecious witness OF the elimination of
the formers life tragedy.
Niles Welch. Madge Hunt. Rex de
Roselli. spottiswoode Aitken. William
weich. Harry Carter. Harry Won
Meter. Mac Glraci. James Mclaughlin.
Kathleen Myers and many other ac-
eompiished artists play the principal
roles In the supporting cast.
Excellent short subjects; comedy
end educational features. In conjunc-
tion with an orchestra score with the
"ridus Dams" evartura, complets thu
sho~dnS.
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
GLEN ECHO

The management of Glen Echo Park
announces the annual opening of the
resort on Saturday, May IL. Three
new features have been added to the
long list of attractions, and the policy
of free admission to the park will he
adhered to again this season. Glen
Echo will cater especially this sum-
mer to the Capitals dancing set. it's
huge, screened ballroom, which has
replaced the dance pavilion of former
years, being an ideal place for the
dancers during weather that makes
dancing indoors uncomfortable. sun
day visitors will again have free con-
certs by Minister'S Band as an added
attraction. and the Riddles will find
one of the finest carrousels and build
ing to be found In the entire country.
One old favorite Is gone, the gravity
railway. but In It's place Is the coaster
dip, a speed ride 5000 feet long over
which trains OF three cars each run.
The derby racer, whip, Midway Of
Fun and all of the other attractions
are again on the program.
Claire Adams was born In Winni-
peg. Canada. She has black hair and
eyes and dotes on all kinds of win
tar Aporta. and cold wsathss.
The Washington times., 1921-05-01

arated from the men by a huge wall
of canvas and regular police pauoled
the mems quarters. The women were
under the supervision of their own
captains and a large number OF ma
irons and women inspectors.
A huge tent kitchen was occupied
by competent army cooks and beneath
a great "white top the soldiers
carried their food and ate It as though
they were picnicking. Holubar. Nauf-
man and Miss Phillips daily inspected
the kitchen and the food served and
received reports on the sanitary con-
dition of the camp. All tents were
equipped with water, wash bGsins,
towels. cots and clean bed clothing.
A thoroughly equipped hospital was
maintained and executives at all
times were ready to adjust any dis
putes and remedy legitimate COM
plants.
The few men and women who prov
ed to be troublemakers were paid off
and sent back to Los Angeles. Some
of the disgruntled ones spread a ru-
NOR that many of the actors were
being killed and even succeeded in
alarming newspapers to the extent
that reporters were sent out TO enlist
as fighters to get the exact state of
affairs. The result was that they
found a splendid organization. DANCE.
reduced to the minimum and orly a
number of bruised and sunbuT ned
fighters in the hospitals.
Observation-Disclosures" the man.
moth nine-reel special production in
which the battle of the Amazons con-
stitutes only one of an astounding
succession of majestic scenes. will
be given premiere Washington pres
entations at Crandal's Metropolitan
and Knickerbocker theaters begin
ming today at 3. For the accommo-
dation of those who wish to secure
desirable seats by early attends nee
the doors will be opened at ..
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
MOORE'S GARDEN
"M1dOnn1s and Men"

sMadonnas and Men," a story OF
ancient Rome and modern New York
with = prologue in which several
actors and actresses appear in per-
son. and which eliminates in .
thrilling chariot race. will be the
attraction, at Moore's Garden The
ater this week. beginning today.
"Madonnas and Men" has an i'm
pressive cast Evan Burrows Fon-
taine, member of the Ziegfeld Mid
right Froiic." appears as q dancing
girl Edmond Lowe. one of Belascos
leading men. has q strong role. Fairo
Binney also appears with Raye Dean
in an effective part. Anders Randolf
and Gustav Won Soyffritits both do
remarkable character acting.
The story shows the pleasures OF
ancient and modern times. One sees
the Coliseum, the amphitheater. and
the sacrifice of Christian martyrs.
Then the modern story, the White
Way cabarets roof gardenA and
dressing rooms of midnight show
favorites, as we'll as the homes Of
n,illionaires.
The Garden management believes
that II Is offering a double program
not soon to be forgotten by those
who see 1t, and In anticipation Of
large crowds suggests that all those
who can do so make arrangements
to attend the matinee performance at
which time the same performances
will be given as In the evenuing.
An appropriate orchestra score, ar
ranged by Claude v. Burrows, of the
Garden Orchestra. together with SUBJ
sjdiary film subjects will complete
the bill.
The Washington times., 1921-05-01
ARCADE

with the approaching close Of an
exceptionally successful dancing sea-
son, the Arcade will stage several
srecial events during the week. Mon
day and Thursday will be paul Jones"
nights. when number of those
quaint, old fashioned figures Will be
danced. while a series of jolly and ex-
citing Lucky Spot" dances will be the
attraction In the spacious upper ball
room on Tuesday, as the vast audi
torium has been engaged on that
night by the students of George Wash.
ington University who will give a
brilliant carnival. During the past
week auestionsnaires have been dis
tributed among the patrons, with the
result that few have stated the
censorship was too strict empha-
sizing the high standard of deport-
ment Insisted upon by the manage
ruent, a fact which has always made
such a strong appeal to the best pa
tronage.
Jack Perrin is married to Josephine
Hill. oliver Morosco's first motion
picture production Is taken from the
stage play, "The Half Breed"
Wheeler 0akman will have the title
role. II Is said that the Bird OF
Paradise" will also be produced by
MeSosca.