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Evening star., 1922-07-16
Elks' Little Folks Outing.

The sixteenth cutting given to the
orphans Of Washington by the Elks
will take place Thursday. F. ]. Mers-
heimer is chairman. Sam Richards will
commissary; L. B. Schloss. grounds;
H. e. Smith. Arthur witcomb and John
Frick, music: Lem Robey. order; Drs.
w. F. Walter. s. w. Howard and
Frederick Yates, physicians; A. D.
Marks. publicity. and Harry Given,
amusements. The Elks band Of sixty
pieces will be on hand. likewise the Elk
clowns, "the Jolly Corks." All amuse-
ments will be free and plenty Of lemon
ade and candy. sandwiches and ice
cream can be had for the asking by
any of the kiddies. There will also be
a Punch and Judy show to make things
merry.
The first outing was given sixteen
years ago at Luna Park. This year
about 900 children will be entertained.
They will leave the park for home about
6 o'clock. A car will go to every
orphans home in the city and the first
car will reach 11th and F streets at 10
o'clock. Every two minutes thereafter
another car will reach the same spot.
The institutions will include st. Jo-
seph Asylum, Bruen Home, st. John
OrphauaRe, Good Hope =. Orphanage,
washington City Asylum, Baptist
Home, st. Rose School and the Jewish
Foster Home.
The executive committee consists OF
A. A. Auth. Frank Brown. P. J. Callan,
Richards. Arthur Riemer. J. H. Ste
phens, L. B. Schloss, Gus Brahler.
Frank Baum. James A. Farrell. E. J..
Murphy, T. NJ. Payfair. Lem Robey.
James T. Ryan, H E. Smith and James
L. Ward
Evening star., 1922-07-16
MARJORIE SEAMAN
: Rie1to
By DONALD H. CLARKE.

MOT SO long ago the average human
being was expected to take at
least one extra-deep breath when a
"million-dollar" motion picture was
announced Apparently. however, that
day Is well passed. The world war
has taught>us to talk If not to think
in billions.
Goldwyn has acquired the motion
picture rights and one-half the dra-
matte rights of Ben Hur." in a trans
action with A. L. Erlanger that is
said to have involved "a much larger
sum" than one million dollars.
When a stack of gold like that is
pushed across the table before a
camera crank twisted, IT is only
natural for a number Of questions to
pop into the mind.
Who will be the director? Who will
be in the cast? And, for the love of
Pete, how much more will be spent on
the actual production?
That's not mentioning the most in
teresting query, either. What would
Gen. Lew Wallace think now?
1t has been a foregone conclusion.
Of course, that this great story sooner
or later would be translated to the
screen. The only speculation was as
to who would do 1t. Various conjec-
lures had been made. particularly
ago, Mr.. Erlanger purchased the pic
ture rights for the company OF which
he is president for CLOSE to a million
dollars" according to the announce
ment.
The statement was made for the
Evening star., 1922-07-16
CRANDALL'S-Conway Tearle in
"The Referee"

Beginning this afternoon. the chief
feature OF the bill at Crandalfs
through Tuesday will be, for the first
time in Washington, The Referee"
new Selznick production. featuring
Conway Tearle. 1t has been adapted
to the screen from Gerald Beaumonts
magazine story, John McArdle. Ref
cree" and was staged by Ralph 1nce.
Tearle is cast as man in whom hon
esty is inherent; a two-fisted young
fellow, who. when confronted with
crooked. the other
honest-chose the straight path with
out a moments hesitation. Then he
found himself, confronted with q
series of situations of the sort that
make corking good camera entertain
ment. Gladys Hulette and Anders
Randolph lead the supporting cast
The added attractions include new
Sewell Ford comedy, starring Johnny
Hines in ''Torchy's Hold-up." and the
recently made special reel of WASH
ington bathing beauties in the cos
tune contest at the Tidal Basin
beach. Wednesday and Thursday.
The Silent Call" drama of the out
doors, in which the star is Strong-
heart, a marvelously trained police
dog, will be shown. with John Bowers
and Kathryn Mcclure leading the cast
Of human principals. and comedy
offering, Joe Rock in Help Yourself"
Constance Talmadge will be the star
Friday and Saturday in "The Primi-
tive Lover" a story Of prim hus-
bands and cave-man lovers: also Gay
lord Lloyd in Trolley Troubles"
The daily program will include
short-reel screen features and pipe
organ accompaniment.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
GARRICK-A Turn in the Dark. >

Beginning tomorrow night the Gar
rick Players will offer the first pres
entation on any stage OF new mys-
terry play, "A Turn in the Dark" by
George Henry Trader.
This production, which is scheduled
for Broadway presentation in the
early fall. will be directed by the
author and the occasion will be
doubly notable through the initial ap-
pearance OF a new leading man, Fred
James. in the principal male role.
"A Turn in the Dark" depicts an
intriguing story that brushes away
the tears with touches of clean laugh
ter and provides more than an aver
age number OF thills. 1t tells of an
orphan waif who Is restored from a
life OF extreme cruelty and criminal
surroundings and who, twelve years
later, has the opportunity to reward
her benefactress and at the same time
bring justice to the guilty.
Mary Ellen" is said TO be a de-
lightful role, resembling in some re-
spects a Peg character, and Ada
Meade. the talented leading woman
of the Garrick Players, is assigned to
the part. 1mogen Taylor also comes
in for prominence and little Frances
Pritchard. Dennis King. Dorothy Nc
Grew and the other favorites will be
seen In addition to new faces in the
cast.
Director Trader has personally su-
perintended the building Of some
handsome settings and promises a
production that will in every way
measure UP to the finest Of road at
fractions.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
METR0POLITAN-Anita Stewart
in "The Woman He Married."

THE Woman He Married" Louis B.
Mayors latest production for First
National. with Anita Stewart as its
star. this week at Crandall's Metro
politan Theater. Is said to possess
many points Of superiority over pre-
vious vehicles in which Miss Stewart
has been seen. The story, interpreted
by a cast chosen and directed by
Fred Niblo. maker of Fairbanks
THE Three Musketeers," concerns
the martial experiences Of an artists
model who married the son of a
wealthy man who was utterly incapa-
BILE of earning his own living. Cut
off by the irate father for having mar
ried beneath his social level. the man
is supported surreptitiously by his
bride, who resumes her work as
model in the studio Of a former ad-
mirer. whose attitude toward women
was not what II should be. 1t is
made to appear that Natalie Lane has
committed an indiscretion and her
husband a murder. The manner in
which the truth Is disclosed affords
an impressive example Of clever con-
struction combined with q logical ad-
herence to atmosphere, character and
tempo.
Darrell Foss. William Conklin and
Donald Macdonald offer exceptionally
facile Representations.
Minor screen subjects and special
orchestral contributions under the
conductorship of Mr.. Mirskey will
complete the bill.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
B. F. KEITH'S-"One- Man Vaude-
yille.".

Laughter will run amuck this
week at B. F. Keith's Theater. COM
mencing at the matinee tomorrow,
when Humorist Joe Cook presents
his latest version of THE One Man
Vaudeville Show" So great has been
the success of the new Cook bill of
fun that the vaudeville authorities
concluded TO place Joe and his future
already he has distinguished himself
quite as much as was expected. Next
in Importance will be the dainty
aerialiste, Ruth Budd, who has been
featured attraction with the big
Broadway shows, the great circuses
and Keith vaudeville. Her present
act is perilous and at the same time
delightful.
Eva Shirley, with Oscar Adier's
famous orchestra and AL Roth.
dancer. will remain throughout the
week, varying her popular offering.
Miss Shirley has become one of the
Keith elect" oklahoma Bob" Al
bright also is among the selects of
the bill and this popular cowboy
Caruso will be an agreeable feature,
with the breeze and bluster of the
Others will include Lewis and
Gordon. in Are You Married." q
farce in which Billy B. Van shares
co-authorship: Crafts and Haley. who
will discuss "Wimmin'" with side
splitting anecdotes: Gordon and Rica.
in Trying to Amuse." and the Alex
anders and "John Smith," in Every
thing That Is," with the usual house
additions. ...
Today at and s:15 pm. Princess
wah-letka, Eva Shirley and all OF
last weeks array will be seen.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
''7he Worlds Biggest Picture 2

Goldwyn company and for Mr.. Err
langer of the present arrangement
that this transaction involves the
largest amount of money ever paid
by any motion picture producer for
the right to .picturize single story"
An idea of the magnitude of the
actual making Of the picture fs con-
announcement For instance, 1t Is set
forth that:
Preparations are under way for the
organization of an expedition to the
eastern shores Of the Mediterranean.
where many Of the scenes must be
built and whole cities reproduced.
"Goldwyn will turn its great studios
into one vast producing center for
Ben Hur' These studios are the
house comfortably fifteen producing
companies. This one production will
utilize most of the space end the
properties in the area"
Under the terms of the agreement,
the cast the scenario and all the
various details of the production will
be subject to the approval Of Mr.. Err
langer.
The principals. of the cast will be
selected in this country. but the pic
ture will be made partly in Italy and
Palestine and partly at the Goldwyn
studio.
It is a remarkable thing-what a
stir in the world a mere man can ef-
feet with nothing else but. pen, ink
and paper. 1t is a matter of fact that
Gen. Wallace never did as much with
in.
And it's fair. to assume he didn't
know he was doing SO much with the
pen.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
An Important innovation

HARRY NJ. CRANDALL. owner OF
chain of local theaters- and OF
the First National regional franchise,
has announced the expansion OF hrs
executive organization to include a
public service and educational depart
ment, under the dictatorship of Mrs.
J. ]. Locher, a prominent Washing
ton club woman, for six years chair
man of the motion picture committee
of the District of Columbia Federated
women's Clubs. -. ,[sA.E +
The permanent establishment of the
new department comes after year
of experimentation, during which
Mrs. Irocher has served the Crandali
organization in an advisory capacity.
Mr.. Crandall believes that an ex-
hibitor's most valuable, assets are
public. confidence and the possession
Of some means of intimate personal
contact with the theater's patronage.
Many months ago he took stAps to
bring his organisation, both as 10 per-
sonnel and activities, into closer touch
with his public, with the results that
soon manifested themselves.
Mrs. Locher approaches ner new
task we'll equipped. It is believed:
During the six years she has served
as chairman OF the motion picture
committee of the District of Colum-
bia Federated Women's Clubs, she
has had under her direction as many
as fourteen .theaters running special
Evening star., 1922-07-16

performances for children over a
period OF four consecutive weeks. She
also has directed educational matinees
for mothers during baby week cam
paigns. While always a strong advo-
cate of better pictures. Mrs. Locher
has always been opposed to censor
ship. Under her direction it will be
the purpose of the new Crandall de-
partment to form q medium of con-
tact and closer relationship between
the exhibitor and the public he serves
Among the duties which will de-
volve upon the public service and
educational department of the Gran
dali theaters will be the arrange
ment Of special matinee performances
for children. This is an obvious need
In all large cities, and one which
Mrs. LOcher was among the first to
recognise, although she Is cognizant,
too. of the fact that child patronage
constitutes only a very small per-
centage OF the gross attendance.
An important undertaking under
her supervision will be to establish
an authentic and reliable bureau Of
information for the enlightenment Of
the public, churches, civic orgsnixa-
tions, governmental agencies and in
dividuals seeking knowledge of some
specialized branch of the industry.
Pictures will be secured for their
various needs, whether Tor their own
private exhibition or o be shown
at special performances. There will
be also line Of activity directed to
the more complete Americ lniza%,on of
the patrons Of the Crandall theaters.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
South Seas Pictures.

SIMULTANEOUSLY with the pro-
- duction in Los Angeles of South
Of suva." Mary Miles Minter's latest
production, an expedition left San
Francisco to make actual South Sea
scenes for another picture.
Ewart Adamson. author of South
of Suva." admits that South Sea pic
lures can be filmed to the greatest
advantage In the tropics, but he also
declared that the Los Angeles locale
Is quite rs good. for motion picture
purposes.
Seas" he says. 'and I wish to say
that the island scenes in 'Suva' were
fiawless from the standpoint Of nat
ural background. Furthermore. our
proximity to Los Angeles gave US
much better working conditions. be-
cause We could keep stocked with
absolutely fresh film, and we had
every laboratory facility at our COM
mand.
"One may go thousands Of miles TO
film the real thing, II one cares to.
but the disadvantages will quite on
set any advantages that may accrue
from the journey. For real South
Sea stuff, I want to work around
Los Angeles. I can duplicate any
South Sea scene ever made. and that
within 200 miles of the southern Cali
fornia metropolis"
Evening star., 1922-07-16
Marshall Hall.

Sand piles and slides for the kid
dies, a fine dancing pavilion at the
waters edge and picnic groves for
young and old are some Of the en-
tertaining features to be found at
Marshall Hall. opposite Mount YER
non, once the home of George Wash
inrton. The Hall is situated in a
shady grove of large and stately
trees outdoor amusements such as
the dip-the- dip, the whip. the car
rousel, bowling alleys and shooting
galleries will form the amusements
Of those who visit this popular river
resort.
The steamer Charles Manchester
makes three trips today at 1880 am.
and 1:30 and pm. On the morning
and afternoon week day trips the
steamer stops at Mount Vernon. the
morning trip being made at 10 o'clock.
Time Is given those stopping at
Mount Vernon to inspect the beauti-
ful grounds and the mansion while
the steamer is making her regular
run over to Marshall Hall and return.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
COLUMBIA - Miriam Battista,
"The Man From Home"

At Loew's Columbia this week, be-
ginning this afternoon. Miriam Bat
tista, child star of "Humoresque,"
Smiling Through" and other noted
photoplays. will begin a series of per-
sonal appearances on the Columbia
stage. and THE Man From Home"
the Paramount picturization of the
stage success by Booth Harrington
and Harry Leon Wilson, will be shown
also.
Miriam Battista IL scheduled to ap-
pear thrice daily-at 3:15. tbs and
s:15 pm.
Theatersoers will recall "The Man
From Home" that furnished William
Hodge with perhaps the greatest
stage play of his career. 1t has been
picturised by George Melford from a
scenario by Ouids Bergere and Is In
terpreted by q cast that ircludes
James Kirkwood. Anna @. Nilsson.
Norman Kerry, Dorothy Cumming and
John Miltern.
The story concerns Genevieve simp-
son OF Kokomo, Ind. who, with her
orphan brother. leaves for . three
year trip to Europe. Their guardian
and executor Is Daniel Forbes Pike.
who loves Genevieve in silence. Her
departure. however, IL softened by
the sudden knowledge that Genevieve
loves him: but once abroad. the. girl
is dazzled by the wooing Of . disso-
Evening star., 1922-07-16
What Next?

A PREDICTION that the next few
years will develop such remarka-
BILE improvements in the mechanical
side of motion pict lures that the whole
industry will be revolutionized is
made by E. Mason Hopper. director OF
the big Goldwyn pictures.
Mr.. Hopper points to several fnven-
tions announced within the last few
months. C. Francis Jenkins. a WASH
ington inventor of recognized stand
ing, states that he can send motion
pictures by radio.
Max Ritterath, a Los Angeles ex-
perimentere has devised process for
taking the heat out of the light used
in cinema projection machines. This
makes 1t possible to throw on the
screen pictures of live insects or
germs magnified thousands of times.
Hitherto. the heat has been sufficient
to kill the insect. This cold light
process Is expected to be Of great
value to scientists in the protection
of crops and in the study of human
diseases.
The ho-Slovakians have in
vented a process for printing motion
pictures on paper instead of expen-
sive film. The perfection of this in
vention will place movies in every
home, in Mr.. Hoppers belief.
In view OF all this. Mr.. Hopper asks,
What next?
Evening star., 1922-07-16
Quincy Adams SaDyer.

ToHN BOWERS. recognized as one
> Of the leading actors OF the screen.
has been selected by Metro to portray
the title role in the production or
Quincy Adams Sawyer. Charles
FELTON, Pidgin's famous story. which
Is to be filmed at the Metro studios in
Hollywood under the direction OF
Clarence Badger.
Because of the wide interest In this
story, which has been very success
full as q novel and as stage play.
every possible candidate from the
list of available actors received coh-
sideration for the title part, and Mr..
Bowers was finally chosen.
Barbara La Marr is the only other
member OF the cast selected to date.
Actual production on Quincy Adams
Sawyer" will be started within the
next ten days.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
1llll,sep'e''i!(y
r. Theater and Ph0tOpEy

HEAIRICALLY Washington peculiar problem
vcyos city with nearly half million popua-
ton gives support theate playing what is
legitimate drama There but two such theaters
of seating capacity and but small yet seldom that any
offerings Probably the chief that many OF the
merely tryouts while others plays starting out tour
with doubtful verdict from other cities those which are nome
ward bound after weeks the road Many plays OF the hsh
have been greeted by but small Washington mas
been often used and often
favored that must be shown before will respond IN way
that gladden. Office play
notices and those who attend the opening night speak
well of their friends generally closes successful week II not
the chances break remote unless pchance IT'S
dency shining mark Then it is pity to admit it, but
sis y M Rf
Gas hs RfRs &
n. o1s will s us eed to raw. They over are
those them % m ns there By in s or @ p Gi d ead
the clean minds and hearts are taught e mu o
Protection Something INFINITELY than the
noa dn hearts
Stock 5 s thu %
than during ro oTgni & b fun hy care are
certainly
a' nos ssys ssasf BE- s's
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m s:ls: s5 sss
I'd r. a,:, &c: os:n the tho
Columbia Thes
sppasn a2e
for or the p a on h
cal of stock experience Doubtless there
stock the and of
and players have been lost the
oblivion of the passing
THERE the Garrck here little stock play
ers-the Garrick Payers-who striving against odds
Rsshs s1Rd
the or
sesp
s ss e ns
McGarry who has sacrificing himself
for the of the pecing
playing The
gladly and generously W. LANDvo1aI
Evening star., 1922-07-16
Colonial Beach.

Colonial Beach is declared to be hav-
ing an unprecedented season as a sum-
mer resort this year. and many capital
residents are augmenting their regular
vacations by spending their days of
there. Salt water baths. fishing and
grabbing, dancing. concerts and other
outdoor amusements help to make the
beach popular.
Beginning Tuesday the steamer st.
Johns will make four weekly trips to
Colonial Beach, leaving Washington
, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at .
am. and Saturday at 2 80 pm. Return
| ing every trip will be made from the
beach at 6 PM, 80 as to reach the city
about II o'clock. .-.-..
The forty mile moonlight trips of the
St. Johns to Indian Head and return
win be made only Mondays. Wednes-
days and Fridays at 7:15 pm. Music
and dancing are featured on these trips
and Prof. Solikov's orchestra will fur
nish music.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
Chesapeake Beach.

A days outing, an after-office out
ing, a weekend outing or a sum-
mer vacation trip can be entoyably
spent at Chesapeake Beach, the near
est salt water resort to Washington
and only one hours ride from the Dis
trict. where all the attractions of sea-
side resort, q dip in the surf. fishing
for hardheads, trout and Norfolk spots
and boating provide varied recreation.
Lining the over-the-water boardwalk
IL an amusement fairyland-derbyr racer,
merry-go-roun6, shooting galleries,
bowling alleys, paddle booths, refresh
ment stands and free dancing pavilion.
Vari-colored electric lights at night
make the pleasure palaces a dazzling
spectacle. A shady picnic grove. over
looking the bay. provides a setting
where one may spread lunch or supper
on the grassy green and loll In restful
bliss.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
RIALT0 - Gree Air" ani
"Spring" and Summer"

Moore's Rialto Theater this week,
Beginning today. will present the
cinema adaptation Of Sinclair Lewis
story Free Air." also the premier
showing in this city Of the first two
episodes, Spring" and Summer" Of
DR.. Raymond L. Ditmar's masterpiece
OF nature, The Four Seasons"
Free Air." as those who have read
the book will recall. is the story Of a
New York society girl who volunteers
to drive her wealthy father on an
automobile trip from st. Paul to the
coast. Before leaving she promises
her persistent suitor he will have his
yes" or mo" on her return. Two
hours out of st. Paul the action starts,
in the little town Of Schoenstrom,
where Mlt Daggett presides over the
Glacier Trail Garage. Ten minutes
after she had purchased an inner tube
from him he has turned his establish :
ment over to his assistant and is
the weirdest looking bug" that ever
hit the transcontinental trail, after
her. He thwarts the sinister designs
OF Omaha Pete" the fattem pted
hoid-up ana abduction Of Claire in
Glacier Park, and is a factor in a sue
cess.on OF climaxes and breath-takine
episodes. ..'e-
photoplay that tells q years story of
nature In remarkable manner, 'The
two episodes shown will cover the
It 10 picture that should delight. In
struct and, entertain. A speciai or
chestral accompaniment arranged by
Director George Wild and minor
screen features will complete the
program.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
MARY MILES MIN1EP
Paloce

crate her husband, Is forced to join
hands with a rival plantation owner
In bitter struggle against him. The
result Is the birth Of a new love be-
tween the plantation owner and her
SELF The added attraction will be the
latest Sunshine comedy, Safe in the
Safe"
In the Spanish Jade" Mr.. Powell
has the support of cast that in
cludes Marc McDermott, Charles De
Rochefort and Evelyn Brent. The
story concerns young girl sold by
a dissolute father to a rich roue. Sh.
eventually makes her escape through
the aid of a chivalrous but impoVer-
ished young American.
The latest piece of AL st. John mer-
riment. entitled Straight From the
Farm" will also be shown. supple
mented by screen and musical fea-
lures.
Evening star., 1922-07-16
Color Scheme IN Clothes

OLLIE DOVE. who heads the cast
- chosen for Metros Country
Love-" believes the color scheme. OF
an actress clothes affects her per-
formance on the screen. -.
"It is my theory that as careful. .
study of harmony in colors should
be made for an appearance before
the camera a. one would for any other
OCCASION" said Miss Dove. "Of course.
there are some colors one cannot
wear for screen purposes, because. OF
their Photographic qualities. But
with these few exceptions. ] always
hold to the belief that one should
wear the same colors for q scene be-
fore the camera that would be worn
on q eimilar occasion In real life."-s-.s
Country Love" was adapted by
Edith Kennedy from Hubert Foot
ner's story. Emile Chautard viii
direct the photoplay.