The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-03-07
SCREEN VERSION OF
'DISRAELp COMING
George Arliss' First Picture Wins High.
est Praise Of Critics Everywhere.

Announcement was made today that
Mr.. George Arliss in Disrael, the
screen version of his greatest stage sue
cess. is TO be the big special attraction
at the Isis Theatre for two days begin
ming next Monday. This is one of the
seasons greatest productions and this
announcement will undoubtedly be great
~ appreciated by motion picture fans"
of every class.
Manager Jones of the Isis Theatre in
his announcement said that, st seldom
falls to my good fortune to make an an
nouncement anywhere as near as i'm
portant as the Forthcoming appearance
of the cinema art has received the high
play in which he starred for five years.
This is Mr.. Arliss' first picture for
United Artists and its rendition in terms
fthe cinema art has received the high
est praise Of the critics everywhere
''Disraeli' IS based on the life OF the
Hon. Benjamin Disraeli NJ. p, twice
appointed by Queen Victoria TO be her
Prime Minister. The facts are woven
into q romance in such a clever way that
Louis N Parker, the playwright cer-
tainly shares in the praises lavished on
Mr.. Arliss for the iatter's mastery pre-
sentation OF this great English statesman.
There are two love stories in the play:
the one illustrating Disraells great affec-
ton for his wife, Lady Beaconsfeld, and
the other the charming love story of
Charles, Viscount Deeford and Clarissa,
daughter of the Duke of Glastonbury.
Henry Kolker. the well-known Amer
lean actor. directed Mr.. Arliss In Dis
raeli'' and has made splendid picture.
The production was made in New York.
Louise HUFF. the beautiful southern
girl. who for years has been established
in the affections OF millions of fans"
returns to the screen in "Disraeli,'' after
a years vacation. Besides Miss Huff in
the cast of this picture are Mrs. George
Arliss. Margaret Dale, Grace Grlswold
Henry Carvill, Frank Losee. Reginald
Denny, E. J. Radcliffe and Noel Tearle,
and others.
It is a noteworthy fact that in the
filming of "DIsraeli'' two Of the most
pretentious residences in the East were
visited by Mr.. Arliss and his associate
players and some or the most beautiful
exteriors ever presented in pictures were
obtained. The exteriors for the palatial
residence of the Duke of Glastonbury
were secured on the grounds of the
George D. Pratt estate in Glen Cove.
l.. T.. one % Americas most famous
homes. The residence of Allen Lehman,
at Tarrytown, n. Y, was used for the
exteriors of 'Hughenden,' the country
home of Disraeli. The art value Of the
picture was greatly increased as result
of these locations.
The screen version of ''DisraelI" was
done by Forrest Halsey, who followed
the stage play very closely. This idea
is in complete accord with Mr.. Arliss's
wishes, as those who are familiar with
the story in play form will recall that
It was a gem OF dramatic construction,
and to depart very far from it would
have been dangerous
Mr.. Arliss looks upon this version of
"Disraeli" as command performance.
He has received thousands OF letters in
the last few years asking that it be done
for the screen. No one should miss the
showing at the Isis Theatre.