The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-11-27

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Observation-Disclosures yes
terday to an audience which taxed
the capacity Of the theater and
left an impatient throng waiting
outside. ssWhite Shoulders" =
First National picturixation Of the
popular story, and q Buster
keaton comedy, The Electric
House." fulfilled the promise for
an exceptional bin for the holi.
.whits shoulders. the major
attraction. aside from beins q
very good story, woven together
with strong plot fabric, boasts OF
an exceptional cast with Kath-
crime Macdonald and Bryant
\ Washburn finding support In Nigel
Barrie, Lincoln steacman. Tom
Fornan, Richard Headrick. Lillian
7 Lawrence and others. In their
own characteristics way these
actors lend adequately 70 the Pic
Mis- MacDonald finds excellent
opportunity to display the charm
which has won for her theAtitie
4 Of 1.-THE American beauty" AZ the
daughter Of q woman who would
sell her beauty TO the highest
bidder and a. the girl whose
I. heart rebeIled at the demand, MISS
acDonald In the most dramatic
moments. proves her talent 40 be
ing foremost. Altogether white
shouIders1 n one OF the most ex-
presslye vehicles she has found N
some time and she proves herself
fully capable Of all demands made
In 4 RIOT OF absurdity. Buster
Keatos. the rnirthless, In mis- lat
81. saThe Electric House." affords
Z laurhs aplenty. II II o novel
( comedy IN which Mr.. Keaton 10
seen A. a young botanist who by
3 4 chance is engaged as an eiec-i
i triciaf, 10 wire the home or
wealthy man. AL might have
rome, wei. but the villain crossed
some wires and the fun started,
w. 8. r.. jr. I;
RIALTO-once in q while e
really meritorious picture win nno
a. way 10 the public unpre-
| ceded by the blast OF publicity
| frumpets 10 herald its approach.
nroclaiuing its virtues in loud and
dee p-eounding tones. 20 that every
oae may know what 70 expect.
such may be said OF ITO Have
and TO Hold" at the RIaito this
week. II IN a great picture, ana
Il makes q rather unpretenuous
entrance.
Audiences yesterday were sur.
prised--and pleased. Following
Inc close Of the initial presenta-
zion by such remarks an "a won.
derfui picturey' VERY good! DE
iightfuig' and similar expressions
Really there q little that need
he said IN IT'S favor. The public's
Endorsement yes erday II sufficie ut
proof that Il IN an unusual picture
and II well worth seeing.
II IN an adaptation OF the famous
novel, Of the same name. by Mary
Johnston. The action Of the Story
takes place during the time OF
King James I OF England. Jocelyn
Leigh, q lady OF the court, rather
than have the ate lions OF Lord
Carnal, the Kings closest friend.
forced upon her. leaves the court
and seeks refuge In the United
States She 10 sold In the Bird
market OF jamestown. Although
her husband Ia very devoted to
her, she finds II difficult to adapt
herself 70 her new environment.
Carnal learns Of her whereabouts
ana attempts to take her back to
England. This leads TO series OF
complications which involves q
number of star ling episodes be
fore peace and quiet reigns again
and love becomes the victor.
The production embodies many
features. Spectacular scenes, opu.
| lent settings. picturesque back.
grounds and thrilling escapades.
Added features include q COM
edy, Newly Rich" with Snub
Pollard. and the latest Fox News,
-S.W
/ PALACE-H the formula for
successful movie production lies
in selecting themes already well
grounded IN the minds OF the au.
dience. popular legendary modern.
lied, Quincy Adams Sawyer"
which had its premiere American
presentation At the Palace yester.
day, looks to q brilliant future.
| This tip from the stalls gave Us
tFVVay DOvVn I'm sits and ssrha OLD