davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05

title The Right Way" would b
produced In a short time" 1t was
from the pen of Thomas Mott o.
borne, national nsure in the
cause of prison reform. and Mr..
Herndon generously gave way TO
his distinguished fellow. townsman
and THE Hotheads' selected. This
title is unique In many respects
chiefly because of the fact that al
though more than 5000 titles are
recorded in the office OF the Pro-
ducingr Managers Association In
New York? THE Hotheads" was
lacking under the proper division.
Three plays were announced earlier
in the season with 1.-THE Night Watch"
and the premiere of this elaborate
production under the Shubert man
as cement was fastened to protect
what WAS deemed a valuable asset.
Other plays are produced under Its
CHOSEN title and litigation ensues.
Indeed. so frequently is thi the case
dat the New York managers have, At
great expense and labor. provided its
members with a bureau from which
may be obtained all information
about registered titles, and two
bright young girls in New York, a
rsir whom II is strongly suspected
furnishes most of the names to the
pullman Car Company. have prepared
prospectus for impending theatrical
managers, in which they announce
that they are prepared to read a
script and furnish an appropriate
title for consideration. They have
not been happy in this new field. how
ever. One author gave them q vital
play to read with an order for a COM
pretending cognomen. "Genivive's
{.uilfT snO0ested The outhar
selected his own title. He called 1t
Night"
III Shakespeare is right when he
quesies what's in a Manner and sug-
ests that that which we call a rose
by any other name would smell as
sweet" he expressed q beautiful SEN
timent. But play producing is no
longer a sentiment in New York
Every manager realizes that half of
the preliminary battle is won when
he has a good name. Critics have q
tendency to attraction to name.
When The Long Run" was produced
in New York 1t was not popular with
the writers, and with one accord they
declared that IL IL was to have "A
long run" 1t would be in that dreaded
Place in New York known by the ia
Ia listic name of Gains" where rest
the spirit of hundreds of departed
spirits of plays and hope of play
wrights- Other names which may be
twisted to make a Roman holiday
are seized upon regardless of the ef-
fort. Therefore, the great care which
every manager takes to start his ar
tistic progeny OF without hindrance.
ID not exactly with eclat.
The Hotheads' is a strongly sue-
gestive title for this particular play.
IL emphasizes the tendency of hot
headed" citizens to assume the func-
tions of the government of law and
order. a subject, by the way, upon
which former President Wilson spoke
with telling effect. and President
Harding has later elaborated Former
President Elliot. of Yale University.
is the latest to take for his sermon
the theme of The Hotheads" He
did IL when all the Yale clubs gath
cred in Washington a few days ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
MOORE'S GARDEN
"KrlOw Your Men"

Screen patrons of other cities have
long been familiar with and taken ad-
vantage of the double feature pro
gram as offered at various houses
from time to time.
Today for the first time, and continu-
ing throughout the week. Washington
will have this opportunity at Moore's
Garden Theater. where William Fox is
presenting two OF his latest feature
attractions as one show. Pearl White,
in her most recent production, Know
Your Men," drama of womsn's
weakness and strength, written by
Paul II. Sloan, and Hampton Del
Ruth's six-act hlppodrome spectacle.
Skirts"
know Your Men" is the story OF a
girls awakening to the realities of
life and it's hardships just when she
was happiest. When the blow falls
IL carries with it her father, her for
tune, and even the man she loves, who
turns out to be a cad. Her subse-
quent life is an effort to make up for
the light moments she frittered away,
but again, when she has a chance 10
be happy with a husband who really
owes her, she is driven TO misfortune
and desperation.
From the standpoint of sensational
novelties skirts" the comedy produc-
tion, is said to be head and shoulders
above any multiple reel feature of
similar character ever produced. Train
wrecks. airplane stunts; ripping, tear
ing tornadoes automobile escapades all
merged with a background of 5000
OF Americas prettiest girls and bath
ing beauties. are some of the features
that stamp the offering as noteworthy.
selected list of short subjects. to-
eether with special orchestral num-
hers, viii accompany all showings.
There will be no advance in admission
price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
Convent Setting Built
In Fine Hours for Film

convent that occupied one-half
OF one of the immense enclosed stages
Of Metros West Coast Studios in Holly
wood and required the services OF
fifty carpenters to construct. sprang
up in one night, recently, like the
proverbial mushroom.
The convent, an interior setting,
was used for scenes in the new Metro
super production OF Hearts Are
1rumps," with an all-star cast, which
opens a weeks engagement at
Moore's Rialto Theater. June Mathis
aoapted the original melodrama by
Cecil Raleigh to the screen and the
picture was directed by Rex Ingram.
At $3.50 o'clock on Friday afternoon
the architect and technical director
walked out on the stage with the
blueprints and photographs of con-
vent interiors. At 9 o'clock twenty
I've workmen had assembled the
necessary materials and by $3.50 &C
tua1 work was started.
N BY 9ss0 the walls were put up and
clustered with stucco, an oId-f fash
Toned stairway was springing up in
pew-fashioned style and a cobble-
stone floor was halfway cobbled, to
say nothing of a fountain that was
complete all except the water. At II
O'Clock the architect pronounced the
corvcnt Interior complete, a record
of Ave hours-not so slow for an
edifice that is erected as a haven
Of peace and quiet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
Through the Back Door

Mary Pickford, who has scored the
greatest screen success since Daddy
Longlegs" in Through the Back
Door" which has been seen for the
past week at Loews Columbia Thea
ter, will continue for the ensuing
seven days, beginning this afternoon,
in this brilliant comedy production.
Through the Back Door" was
scenarized by Marion Fairfax and
directed by Jack Pickford, Miss
Pickfords brother, with the assist
ance of Alfred e. Green. of Miss
Pickford's directorial stan. The sup
porting cast that surrounds this
famous screen star in Through the
Back Door" is not only large but
exceptionally notable, including as
IL does John Harron, brother of the
late Bobby" Harron of ID. w. Grit
fith's company; Gertrude Aston, will
fred Lucas. Helen Raymond. c.
Norman Hammond, Elinor Fair.
Adolphe Menjou. Peaches jackson,
Doreen Turner, George Drumgold.
and others.
Miss Pickford. in this production.
assumes that most delightful OF all
Pickford Characterization little
girl who eventually grows into a
young lady and realizes loves young
dream in all its glamorous and ro-
mantle surroundings. 1t Is notable,
Furthermore, for the participation OF
famous trained dog educated cat
and donkey, and the participation in-
sures some of the most delightful
and penetrating comedy for grown
ups and children, too, that Miss
Pickford has ever conhded to the
silver sheet
In addition to the clean, whole
some fun of the picture, there Is
gripping and sturdy counterpart
OF romantic drama running through
the story that has been back
grounded against settings that are
exceptionally lavish. An unusual
array OF added hits completes the
program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
Many Stars Are Supports
For "Our" WarY

with Universal during which time
she played feminine lead In thirteen
pictures and was featured in an
equal number of serials. Some of
her most recent productions are
Metros Burning Daylight Gold
wyn's THE Branding Iron;" THE
Great Lover" and Hamptons The
Spenders." She also appeared with
Julian Eltinge in The Fascinating
Widow"
Elinor Fair began her picture ca
reer as ingenue lead with William
Farnum in The End of the Trail
After appearing with Farnum in
IF Tres Of Conscience" she went on
the speaking stage for a year, work
ing in stock at the Alcazar Theater,
in San Francisco. and later in musical
comedy and vaudeville. Her photo
play work includes 1.-The Road
Through the Dark" with Clara KIM
ball Young, and several all-star fea-
lures for Robertson-Cole. She was
the cripple girl in "The Miracle Man"
and played the part OF Marshinah in
* ismet."
Although little Jeanne Carpenter,
four years old. has been in pictures
only a year. she has as many produc-
toms to her credit as some of the
more experienced players IN the bust
ress. Her first screen appearance
was in the Luck OF Geraldine Laird"
With Bessie Barriscale. Since then
she has played excellent parts in The
Dwelling Place of Light" The Cour-
age of Marge ODoone." Fighting
Tate" "The Man from Nowhere"
Daddy Long Legs" Black Beauty"
and many others. The child's special
ty is playing baby parts for grown-up
stars.
Adolphe Menjou. one of the sleek
est, most convincing photoplay VIZ
laIns that ever stepped in front of a
camera. began with Vitagraph in
The Man Behind the Door" His best
" ork, however, was with Famous
Players. where he spent two years as
a hiss receiver. Some of his most
noteworthy productions include The
Amazons" and THE Valentine Girl
starring Margaret Clark. He was
also the heavy in The kiss" and
The Reward of Patience" More re-
Gently he appeared in George Mel
fOrd's The Faith Healer and in Sgd
Ley Franklin's production of 'Cour-
age"
In Through the Back Door"
especial care has been taken to see
that each player has been cast in a
part that will best display his ability.
thus certifying that the audience may
expect conviction and realism when
this feature is presented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
Has Nep Dress. +.

Crandalls Metropolitan Theater
today will present an entirely new
appearance to its patrons. Under the
direction OF Manager Fallss Broche,
the winter velours that. make the
Metropolitan one of the most at
tractive houses in the Capital from
September to May were taken down
last night and in their places the
fresh, cool summer cretonnes were
hung.
The change extends from the
entrance lobby through to the pros
cenium arch and gives the theater a
seasonable appearance quite in keep
ing with the refreshing GOODNESS
uniformly afforded by the giant
Typhoon fan system that keeps the
auditorium at an even temperature
many degrees lower than that OF the
street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
B. F. KEITHS
Hdrland Dixon

Hariand Dixon, formerly of the
dancing team of Doyle and Dixon.
with the London Palace Girls from
Tip Top" by arrangement with
Charles Dillingham;. will be the
supreme novelty at B. F. Keith's
Theater this week commencing at
the matinee tomorrow. Mr.. Diliing-
ham imported these girls from Lon
don for his production of Tip Top"
Over there they we're special fea-
lures of the great Palace under the
management of Sir Alfred Butt.
There are, sixteen Of these danseuses
and they dance In ensemble for
nation under the accomplished d.
rection of Miss Kitty Wharton.
They supported Elsie Janis while
she was in London with Hello,
Broadway and other English pro-
auctions of American successes.
Other American stars gained English
favor with the assistance of the
dancing sprites whose beauty OF
face and form, and sprightliness Of
manner are typically Londonese.
The extra added attraction will
reveal the Washington favorite Souy
Ward, assisted by Marion Murray
and company in the presentation Of
Babies" a satirical musical comedy
in one swiftly moving act.
ThsSd In stellar order will be the
distinguished singer, Vinie DAILY, Of
the famous DAILY family, the late
Dan DAILY, comedian, being a uni
versally beloved chap. Mile. Daily
has sung with all the European
grand opera organizations and in
her home country she was the prima
donna OF the Hammersein Opera
Company in it's New York heydey.
Frank Gaby. the fellow with the
natural gift of CAB, and his own
little company will spring more of
his amusing Original Impressions. :"
Bayonne Whipple, Walter Hustin
and Company will portray a laugh
able novelty called SHOES" Tho
Mallia-Burt company will deliver
a carload of fun with their new
skit The Baggage smashers."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
In Stock Company Season Here On June 20
Selecting Play Titles Is MozO
Most ActlUe Trade

III competition gives life to trade,
Just at present is that of selecting
titles for the new crop of plays which
are to entertain. amuse and perhaps
instruct the millions of playgoers in
the metropolis, and the equally vast
number who come from all parts OF
the United States and foreign coun-
tries.
There has been more theatrical Iiti-
CATION over the use of certain titles
to plays than from any other cause.
IL is not infrequent when a new play
has been produced with a title that
has been used before, often frequent
ly used before. One learned judge, a
stock phrase heard in the courtroom,
decided that, although a play might
be produced under a given title and
successfully conducted, unless the
play is continuously presented in or
der that the public might not lose
sight of the printed title and Ii be-
comes faint to the memory, 1t could
lot be preserved. At other times two
or more plays are announced concur
rently for production with the conse-
quent confusion. Usually the man
ayers ''get together" and amicably
quently IL is a race TO prove the
swiftest in presentation because the
law declares that where two authors
select the same title, II is the first
play publicly produced that has the
right to Its temporary use. In Eng
land they do IL differently. There
they give what they are pleased to
term copyright performances" where
the actors read the speeches and go
through perfunctorily the movements
provided for the action. Then the
professional auditors who have sat
through 1T sign a certificate, which Is
filed, and thereafter the title is pro-
tected- But in this country all that
is required is copy of the typewrit-
ten manuscript and 81 in hand paid
the receipt for which is hereby ac-
lsnowledged." and the deed is done
until some one else does II again.
When Richard G. Herndon. the New
York producer; James Faller, a
young and brilliant playwright and
Lawrence Marsden. the director.
with his assistant. Argyll Campbell.
all of whom were interested in the
new American play which il now
known as "The Hotheads," were
considering this play they selected
at least a score Of titles suggestive
OF the gripping theme of the story.
The records at the copyright office
were examined as to each. One title,
1t was found, was already recorded
on seven different plays. Another
appeared to be less popular, as only
six authors had chosen IL. The
others were duplicated two or three
times. and one. The Right Way"
had a previous claimant who, how
ever. had deserted his child brain
after the christening. so 1T was de-
cided that the title should be The
light Way" and, as is customary
under such circumstances, the metro
politan newspapers were taken into
managerial confidence and this fact
was divuiged. Coincident with this
three-line announcement appeared in
all the dramatic departments, a
three line announcement appeared in
the motion picture department an
nounced that a Aim bearing the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
STRAND
Fashions a La Carte"

FASHIONS la Carte" preten-
tious musical comedy and style revue,
with a quintet of beautiful models in
an array OF gorgeous costumes and
novel creations, will be seen at the
Strand today for the FIRST time in
Washington. This act has made de-
cided hit all over the country and will
Undoubtedly be accorded a similar re-
ception by the theater-going public
Ct this city.
Other acts of equal prominence TO
appear will include Wright and Will
son, in eccentric and knockabout YER
sitilities; Nanny" herself. introduce
ing a repertoire of popular song hits;
La Costo and Ponawe. presenting a
IaughabIe and brilliant one-act COM
ecy entitled THE Tanner. and last
but far from least in Importance.
Davis and Mccoy, giving "A Bit of
Boobology."
AS the photodramatic attraction for
the week Universal will present a
gripping story of the frozen North
lands, entitled wolves of the North, ~
featuring beautiful and talented Eva
Novak.
All the mystic romance of the
North and the primitive passions of
the men and women who battle the
elements for their bread are said to
be most forcefully depicted. the story
being daring in its ruthless expose
CT human emotion. IL concerns a girl
schoolteacher in Alaska, who is loved
ry two men. One of them is a two
listed herman with masculine faults
The other is a weakling in whom
TIE crashing silences Of the desolate
country have not awakened the wolf
strain which the story implies, exists
in all men. As the story comes to a
climax IL is never certain which of
the men the girl will marry, but her
choice, made by force of circum-
stances is satisfactory.
splendid cast, including Herbert
Reyes, Starke Patterson. Barbara
Torment, Clyde Tracy and Percy Chal-
lenger, is seen in support.
Short film features offered in con-
jLction with the main showing will
include selected list of comedy and
educational subjects, and in addition
Director Arthur J. Maxwell has ar
ranged an orchestral score of unusual
popular appeal, Burnetts' DO You
Ever Think of Me-" and Gilbert's
Down Yonder" being given as over
ture and exit march, respectively
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05

In addition to the compelling per-
sonality of Mary Pickford, Through
the Back Door" ner latest United
Artists production. which viii be
seen at Loews Columbia for a sec
ond week, beginning this afternoon
at 3 o'clock, features some of the
Best talent the film world affords.
In the cast for this picture are
found the names OF players who
have long been favorites with the
photoplay public.
To the glory of Little Marys work
which is always par-excellence, is
added the capable support of such
popular artists as Wilfred Lucas,
who had long held a position of pre-
eminence as an actor as well as
a director; Gertrude Aston, one OF
the most beautiful actresses in the
realm of the cinema; Adolphe Men
jOu. rated as the screens best
society villain Elinor Fair, whose
most recent triumph was With Otis
Skinner in "Kismet:" little Jeanne
Carpenter, one OF the cleverest child
actresses in the industry: and John
Harron. the late Robert Harron's
brother who is gifted with much OF
the appealing genius that made
Robert Harron universally loved.
There seems little need to say
much about Wilfred Lucas. because
almost all that can be said is al
ready known. veteran OF the
speaking stage, he began his picture
career with D. w. Griffith in 1907
at the old Biograph Studio in New
York. At the age of eight he went into
grand opera and all told spent
twenty eight years in opera on the
speaking stage. After eight years
in opera he entered legitimate
drama. Among the famous roles
with which he is credited are Marcus
Vinicius in QUO Vadis," which he
played for two years. He also pro-
duced and played the principal
comedy part in THE Heir to the
Hurrah." and also spent five years,
as producer and leading man with
Rose Stahl in The Chorus Lady"
During his picture career, Lucas
was starred by D. w. Griffith, and
in productions too numerous to
mention. In addition to appearing
with Mary Pickford. he has also had
the honor OF directing her.
Gertrude Astor's first picture was
under the direction Of Christie Ca
bAnne in the old Triangle days.
John Emerson, now famed as a di-
rector, played the lead in the first
photoplay in which Miss Astor
worked. She later appeared in Selig
productions and put in five years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
COLONIAL BEACH

The Steamer st. Johns will leave
at the foot of Seventh street for
Colonial Beach, "washington.s At
lantic City" at Q o'clock this morn
ing In addition to the delightful
four-hour journey down the historic
Potomac, passengers will have the
opportunity of enjoying salt water
bathing and numerous other di-
versions at the beach.
For the present the week. day
trips OF the st. Johns will be con-
fined to forty-mile moonlight ex-
cursions, leaving at 715 nightly.
It's broad decks offer particular at
ractions to the dancers. and music
10 furnished by soko,ove's Jazz or
cbestra sS,1ouo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
CHESAPEAKE BEACH

Evening trips 70 = CHESAPEAKE
Beach, the nearby bay resort, are
being made by hundreds OF young
people. particularly Government en-
ployes. A train leaves the District
line daily at 6:S0, reaching the
beach at 1880.
The giant derby racer offers a
thrilling ride over the waves and
the merry-go-round has a fine coll
lection OF prancing animals for those
who don't care for too much ex-
citement. Bowling alleys, shooting
galleries, and paddle booths line the
long over-the- bay boardwalk.
Fishing Is the best In years.
Hardheads, sort OF sea croaker,
are being caught In large numbers
Boating. canoeing, and saltwater
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
viii Attend 1t.

Harry NJ. crandall. ownhr OF the
CrandaIl Theaters and the First Ma
tional franchise In the Washington
territory. and Joseph p. Morgan. gem
eral manager OF the Crandall enter
prises, will attend the convention OF
motion picture exhibitors to be held
in Minneapolis, MINI, on June 81. %
and 20. IL ~ annouced that three
other delegates probably will be
named to represent the Motion
Picture Bxhibitors' Association Of the
District OF Columbia. OF which Mr..
Crandall IL president
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
Lands Mem lob.

Announcement is made from the ex-
ecutive offices of the Crandsll Thea
ters OF the appointment of Leroy
Breitbarth, of this city. TO the resi-
dent managership OF. CrandalTs Apol-
10 and Strand Theaters in Martins
burg. W. Va ri.
Mr.. Breitbarth. who is well known
and has had wide experience in the
MIN game, succeeds Robert Slote.
formerly OF Washington, as manager
OF the Msrtinsburg houses, Mr.. Slote
being promoted to the managership
OF CrandalTs Strand Thester in
cumberland Md. one of the most
beautiful theaters in the State
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
Miss Wharton SolpeS
ODE American Puzzle

Miss Kitty Wharton, leader of the
London Palace Girls may now be
considered qualified to solve the
long-standing mystery of the age of
Ann, or of any other given female
whose age isn't given. Miss whar-
ton, in spite OF the fact that she
is English. has solved one great
American mystery. That is why the
average American woman left to her
own resources, insists in getting
of a bus OF street car backwards.
1T is because the American traffic
turns to the right" says Miss whar-
ton, land also because the average
woman instinctlvely uses her right
hand with which to grasp the rail
on the forward side of the door of
the bus or car when seeking to
alight. The result is that she alights
half-turned " not facing directly
towards the vehicle she is leaving.
In England, traffic goes to the left
and the average Noman seeking
with her right hand for the for
ward rail alights easily and natur-
ally"
Miss wharton then pointed out
that the automobile had corrected
part of what she terms the Ameri-
can absurdity OF turning traffic to
the right. American horse drawn
vehicles were built with the drivers
seat on the right side. as were the
first automobiles. Now American
made cars, built for turn -to-the right
use were constructed with the driv-
er's seat to the left, where he is in a
position to observe clearance and
keep the machine away from side
collisions