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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

Svengali of fiction, he of the evil eye, the impressarion of Du Martens imagination. who made the beautiful trilby "thrillf despite the fact that normally she could not carry a tune, is given life and reality in the person of J. Robert Pauline, the eminent French psychologist, who brings his remarkable offering to Loew's BiJou as the extraordinary feature vaude- vile attraction of this weeks Dill, beginning Monday afternoon, in con junction with a full five act vaude- vile bill and feature picture, George M. Cohan's Little Johnny Jones.
 Critics declare that Dr.. Pauline's act holds scientific as well as educa- tional value, and in addition 1t IS said to possess the nerriest of enter taining qualities, when subjects under Pauline's control do his absolute bid ding.
 Another announcement of interest is that of the extra added attrac- tion, Fur Fashion Show, rep resenting an investment of $75,O00, displayed among gorgeous scenic and electrical effects. This part of the production is made possible through the Women's Fashion shops of Odum, Bowers and White. aided by an array of living models.
 Among the vaudeville offerings are also included; Hazel Moran, "The Texas Girl" in "something different and real music and comedy are prom ised by Clifford and O'Connor in "The New Pupil" as sllit with smiles and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

Beautiful Norma Talmadge in Ashes of Vengeance,' declared by critics to be one of the greatest at- fractions the screen has produced, will be presented at the Trianon this week, a prodl ction which for gor- geousness of costuming. massive set tings, story interest and splendid portrayal stands in a class of it's own, an example of artistry seldom, if ever before. displayed on a screen.
 While massive settings and gor- geous costumng make of the picture a s'riot of splendor. these are but background for a thrilling, tensely interesting love story which is never for a moment overshadowed by the spectacular elements Of the picture, and which is never for a moment dull. Situation follows situation in rapid succession and practically ev- cry situation furnishes thrill.
 The New York World said: ".Ashes of Vengeance' is a notable mountain among the myriad mole hills of the screen" Daily News made this comment: "In the full sense of the word a masterpiece. Because the love story is held prime factor in this production, instead of being secondary to opLlent splendor, the Herald remarks: "'Ashes of Ven- geance' actually reverses the usual form for movie spectacles. It pos sesses a good story and a wealth of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
CR|T|CSP RAISE ART. IF MATzENAUER
Noted Prima Donna Con- tracts To Appear Here
 In Concert

It would seem that critics and writers in general are forced to take refuge in superlatives when writing about the art of Mme. Margaret Mat zenauer, who will be heard here on Monday, October 29. Witness the en- thusiastic review of her art by Don Giovanni" in Music and Musicians. He writes: H
 When a music critic is confronted with such a gigantic undertaking as to write a few sympathetic words about such popular, well beloved, resplendent star Of the first magni- tude, such as this diva of insuperable attachments, what should he say? And Eff inspiration should not come to grief before the awe inspired by the inn ponent personality in question. how can be put in adequate words the sentiments that fill his mind with lofty thoughts of admiration?
 Tt is we'll known how certain art ists suffer from stage fright, and how social climbers, presented for the first time before the august person of king or queen, become speech less and awkward. Now, then, this scribe is filled with the same stage fright which certain singers experi- ence when appearing for the first
 
 queen of song, the pen of this scribe refuses to follow the promptings of the inspiration with which the queen ly beauty of Margaret Matzenauer has filled his mind. We'll does he re- member how she has thrilled him with her superb voice and divine art-and the thrill still persists. Whether as Kundry inn "Parsifal," as Dalilah in 'Lo Prophoto," in Aida" in any role vested by this supreme diva, one is always certain of a genuine artistic thrill. Yet, why attempt a descrip- tion of the sun or moon? Only the pen of Theophi1e Gauthier could dc justice to. the divine art of Matzen- auer. All that which this scribe can say, is that he has been genuinely thrilled by Matzenauer, herself, her voice and her art.".
 She is coming to Birmingham under the auspices of Cyrene commandery No. 10, Knights Templar, and will ap- pear at the new Masonic auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
SPECIAL CONF ANY WITH THE F00L .
Widely HeraIded Play To Open Weeks Engagement
 At The Jefferson

The Fool" Charming Pollock's latest and most successful play. last seasons biggest hit on Broadway, is to be presented here by a special company at the Jefferson all next week. with matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
 "The Fool" is undeniably the most discussed play of the day because it deals with a world problem as old as the world itself and that is: Is Chris tianity a failure?
 In "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" Jerome K. Jerome showed the invigorating force of Christianity at work in the lives and characters of group of quite ordinary people, occupants of a Bloomsbury boarding house. In ''The Fool" Charming Pol lock has attempted what is in fact the contrary demonstration. He has shown the failure and the possible success of Christianity in the great world.
 The Fool of the title is well born and wealthy young clergyman who attempts to live sincerely and consis- tently the Christian life. The first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
VARIETY FEATURESI( 1
 BILL AT THE LYRIC 1
"A Writing Room Wrangle" Is The Big Headline
 Offering

Variety and versatility stand out on the bill which will be offered pa irons of the Lyric the first half of this week. Varied are the five acts of big-time Keith vaudeville which make up the program and versatile are. the performers who put on the acts. More variety Is added by the screen novelties booked.
 The headline attraction brings two vaudeville fayorites, Neil Mack and Vera Velmar, who offer a skit, "A Writing Room Wrangle" Neil Mack, formerly known as the "bashful mu- sical director with the Anatol Friendland Revue and Vera Velmar will offer the droll musical skit. "A Writing Room Wrangle." Mack Is a big, good-natured cowboy, fresh from the wild and rocky. being taken through the reels of old New York, He has chance meeting with Miss Velmar, member of a Broadway Revue, and these two types, so distinctly different, in- dulge in drollery and ridicule that is extremely funny.
 The added attraction brings on more fun and frolic. It is put on by Stevens and Brunelle, who present exclusive songs and sayings. Both vious offerings, their number this year is said to be'replete with bright spots.
 The special feature has both va riety and versatility. It is put on by the Mckinley sisters, featuring Ger trude Mckinley. They dance, they sing and they play and they do all of these things well. it is said.
 To round out the bill, Ralph Kit ner and Jim Reaney offer a skit, ''An Ocean Episode" while special novelty, which is hailed as sensa- tion. Golden Visions" will be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
UNABLE TO SWIM GLORIA PLAYS PART.
Dangerous Part In "Beyond The Rocks" Didn't Deter
 Gloria Swanson
Gloria Swanson, Paramount star,

Gloria Swanson. Paramount star, can't swim strolei
 That didn't deter her, however, when it became necessary for scenes in Beyond the Rocks" her latest starring vehicle, showing at the Capitol Theatre next Monday and Tuesday, from plunging into the ocean near Catalina Island, out Of her own boat and then keeping up to the best of her ability until res cued by Rodolph Valentino, who plays the leading mans role.
 T never knew it was so hard to fall out of boat into the water un- til l tried to do it natural way" observed the star, after the perilous scenes had been secured. "One ot my oars accidentally slipped out ot the oar-lock, however, and that gave me the idea. By pulling hard on one oar and then letting it slip out, and throwing myself to one side, would seem naturally to fall right over the side of the tipping boat into the water. When I got my breath, I screamed for the rescue signal, and soon MT. Valentino had reached me. At first I tucked him in my strug- gles, sbut finally I got my senses to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

legitimate drama" The Sun and Globe declares: The merits of the picture are too numerous to mention. Like the two-headed calf and the Cardiff giant, it must be seen to be appreciated The Times says: The film is an ambitious one+the last word in gigantic and picturesque setting" And the Bronx News sums it all in a sentence: 1t is romance glorified and entranc- ing"
 A cast of twenty notables, includ- ing Conway Tearle. Wallace Beery. Courtenay Foote. Josephine Crowell and others. in addition to four thou sand extra players; and massive back grounds of regal magniticence, and direction by Frank Lloyd. are factors of this noteworthy produc- ton.
 Probably never in her brilliant ca,- reer has the talented Norma Tal- madge better displayed her beauty and talents than she does here as Yoeland. Wallace Beery rises to heights seldom before equaled in the portrayal of the cowardly and des- picable villain of the play. The en- tire cast, and it is unusually large and distinguished, displays no weak spots, and is admirably handled in all of the many big scenes. A word of praise here for Director Frank Lloyd. There are thousands of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
Beautiful Norma Talmadge Starring ln
 ''Ashes Of Vengeance" Opens Monday For
 The Entire Week At The Trimon Theatre

extras in the big scenes, and these, ass we'll as the principals perform with a precision which is impossible except by masterly direction
 For all of those who had a part in the creation of this wonderful production, a bravo. To Joseph M. Schenck, our congratulations He sets a pace for the bigger and better" pictures promised for the season of 1923-Z924 with "Ashes of Vengeance"
 The photoplay is notably beauti- ful. The scenes have a richness and depth out of the ordinary. And these scenes are exquisitely set, down to the final detail. One feat of photography which struck us as something decidedly novel is the photographing of the grand ball room of Louvre palace, showing 1,20O ladies and gentlemen of the court dancing the minuet; the set is said to be 330 feet long and 90 feet wide, with a vaulted ceiling 60 feet high This magnificent ceiling is shown throughout it's length This is decidedly unusual We are usual ly shown the sidewalks of a set, and the ceiling is left to the imasina- tion. This goes to show that the merits of the picture are too numer- sous to mention. Nothing was left undone to make Ashes of Ven geance" a masterpiece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
SERVICE FIR SIT

Newspaper readers in New York have been served during the recent pressman's strike with s-page papers only at the expense of manual labor on the part of managing editors, night edors, financial editors, society editors, columnists, advertising man. agers and the full cooperation of the personnel, which took off it's coats and vests, went into the paper storage rooms and the press rolled the rooms, 1,200-pound newsprint rolls to the presses and made even the limited editions printed possible. Apparently the taciturnity of New York newspaper work forbade the publication- of this fact in the col umns of the New York newspapers. -Doherty News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

act shows with a convincing touch the weaknesses of cur modern church. The Fool is rejected by his parishioners and driven forth. In the second act he has plunged into the world of strikes. Confronting the problems of labor and capital, he is again rejected by both sides.
 In the third act the Fool has set up chain of slum settlements, and, similarly. the very slums rise up and moh their patient benefactor In the final scene the FCol is dis closed in his gaFret, ranged among his saints, remarking that they, too, have been persecuted and despised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

The Music Study Club
 announces Reserved Seat Tickets for the Artists Con-
 cert Season may now be had at Clark & Jones Piano Go. on presentation of member bership tickets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

gether and calmed down a little. Then they pulled us into a boat"
 Although Miss Swanson was for merly heralded as a Mack Sennett bathing girl, she has never learned to swim.
 In Beyond the Rocks" Gloria Swanson wears one of the most beautiful. as well as one of the costliest gowns ever worn in a pic ture, or on the stage. It is an ermine costume, costing $25,000, and is sim ply dream f1
 For Wednesday and Thursday, the Capitol will screen Jackie Coogan In My Boy" one of his best pie lures, while for Friday and Saturday they will show The Idol Of the North" featuring Dorothy Dalton.
 The three pictures screened at the Capitol this week. should insure packed houses every day. as all of them are real productions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
ME ERRY-G0 -R0UND' ID PLAY AT STRAND
Two New Screen Discover ies" Are Included In
 The Cast

What is anything made up of?
 The answer logically is elements"
 The quality of anything, from china vase to a motion picture, de- bends absolutely on the elements" them together. For that matter, the putting of elements together is an element itself in the finished product.
 If the clements in a screen play for example, are of the highest order, it is obvious that the picture will be certain to have some fine qualities, even possibly a few great ones.
 Merry Co., Round" the spectacular picture coming to the Strand next week, presents clements that offer interesting analysis. Each, considered by itself, is of proven quality.
 The story is dramatic to the last degree, but without hokum or melo- drama, even escaping the eternal curse of the war-dated picture-an 10 reels there is approxim mately one fifth of one reel of battle scenes.
 The locale is interesting and rare on sthe screen-the romantic, gray, historical city of Vienna. capital of the crumbling Austrian splendor that dazzled Europe for centuries.
 The cast includes two discoveries" said to be astonishing in the quality of their work-Mary Philbin and Anton Vaverka-and a score of famous artists, including Norman Kerry. Caesare Gravina, George Hackathorne, Dale Fuller, Al Ed mundson, Spottiswoode Aitken, Maude George, George Seigmann, Lillian Sylvester, Edith Bracy and others.
 Kerry's work in the picture in- cidentally was so good that Uni vcrsal, following it's completion, signed him on a long contract.
 The direction of the production was vested in Rupert Julian, direc- tor >a some of the screen's notable successes of the past. On his staff were several men who had known the military and social life of Vienna Tor years, or life. Two of these were Vaverka. impersonator of the Elm reror Francis Josef, from personal knowledge, and Albert Cont de Cedassamare-Albert Cont is enough of name for this country--who was a captain in the hussars before he came to this country.
 Magnificent sets which required months to build and which picture the freakish atmosphere of the Pra ter, Vienna's Coney Island, guaran- tee some scenic value sight unseen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21

Mir. Pollock's play Challenges at tention, for he has handled his theme, in masterly and intensely interest ing way that reaches out and touches the best that there is in man., Hu- man in every line and situation you will feel better for seeing it.
 The cast the Selwyns have assem- bled for the coming engagement is intended in every way to equal the cast that presented "The FooP in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
THE NEVER-sAID

"Yes, dear, I have been playing poker l was not detained at the of- flee"
 That hair you found on my should CT, love, Is from my stenographer's head"
 Yes, judge, my home-brew has an alcoholic content of per cent"
 Your honor, I was driving As miles an hour because I was in a hurry."- Richmond Times Dispatch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
The Time From n Cats Eve,

The I'h1nese peasant, who has neither watch. clock. nor sundial tells the time from the eyes of a cat The degree of dilation of a cats eve varies through the day, contracting and expanding as the light grows strong or dim. The Chinese peasant has merely t. note the size of the pupil in order to know at once the hour of the day. This method. which has not a little originality, must, however. be somewhat incouvenient if the feline timepiece should hap pen to be off somewhere on business of its own.-Le Petit Parkinson, Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-21
A sTEADY JOR

.De man dat knows all de laws said Uncle Eben, lis liable to be good citizen. He's got to study so hard he's bound to keep quiet and not break none."-W Washington Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-29
RATES MUST BE APPROVED

The Alabama Public Service Com mission has advised the railroads of this state that all changes affecting intrastate rates must be submitted to the commission for approval before being published and put into effect. This order is in accordance with the
 law governing such changes. It ap- bears that hitherto there have been in stances of changes made without notifying the commission, most one sided policy, particularly as the rail- roads insist that the law does not re- 4uire them to sustain the burden of proof in the ease of rate changes in- hugurated by the commission. Thus he burden has been upon the public both cases. When traffic bureaus nave become aware of rate injustices, aften only some time after they have
 een imposed, they have had to appeal 10 the commission for relief and to go through the endless processes of ar-
 wnent and representation before ob-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-29
THE FALL FESTIVAL

Birningham's fall festival and in- dustrial exposition week is an occa- sion deserving of full patronage and success. It takes the place this rear of the annual fair, and combines the exhibition and amusement features of a regular fair in an original manner. The various displays of industrial products of this district will be found in the Ledger building and in the store windows. The amusements will follow no set schedule, but those who go the rounds of the exhibits, or even travel the streets on their daily busl- ness, are promised unexpected acts at any hour of the day or early night. The streets and buildings are deco rated in true carnival style, and the very atmosphere is vibrant with the dynamics of achievement.
 Having proved beyond any question that Birmingham can profitably and economically produce manufactured articles of high merit and of wide variety, it is now the purpose to show festival visitors just how completely Birmingham has solved the problems of manufacture and industry. Having attained pre-eminence as concentra- tion point for commodities of all kinds, Birmingham means also to demonstrate to all corners that she Is ready and able to furnish these com modities in job lots to all who dwell and do business within her logical trade territory.
 There is nothing that contributes more to the renown and prestige of a producing center than enthusiastic boosting by it's citizens. No citizen can intelligently praise the output of the districts industries unless he is Afamiliar with their variety and qual- Aty This exposition is for the people
 Birmingham district as we'll as for
 sitors from a distance. It is an
 portunity for all residents to take
 pck of Birmingham's offerings, in
 der that, wherever they may travel,
 ey may intelligentiy disSSs ss R5li- minghafa's industry and commercial fruitfulness. This is the Magic City. It were well that her sons and daugh- ters be initiated into all the mysteries and elements contributing to that magic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-29
SHALL WE PARTICIPATED

The readiness of European nations to accept the cooperation of the United States, even in merely ad- visory capacity, is indicated by the prompt French acceptance of the Brit ish proposal for joint commission to consider the extent of Germany's ability to pay reparations. This com mission, to be composed of business men and not politicians, was first sug- gested by Secretary Hughes, who later accepted the British invitation for this government to be represented on such commission. Premier Poincare has chosen the British alternative proposal that the commission be chosen by the inter-allied separations commission, and he will probably accept the Ameri- can stipulation that the question of separations shall be separated from discussion of inter-allied debts.
 The commission will have no au- thority with respect to the application of it's findings, but it is expected to have the fullest liberty of inquiry, ex- animation, discussion and decision as to Germany's economic capacity. The world would like to know for a surety whether Germany is actually unable to meet her stipulated obligations CT whether she is merely shamming. If she is shamming, the next question will be how she may be made to pay, for surely the powers will not meekly accept an actual and undisguised re- fusal to meet definite and agreed payments.
 In any event, the fact will still re- main that France is firmly entrenched in the position of economic strategy and that Germany, while refusing to meet an obligation, would assUredly find the money for the ransom of her richest industrial areaA France has collected an asset greatta by far than her claims. The redemption of this asset would be only ordinary business judgment on Germany's part.
 The significant featura of the whole affair is that our government is finally yielding to the necessity of partaking in some degres in European councils. Secretary Hughes has long desired to follow such ] policy. It is probable that MT. Harding sympa- thized with the view of his secretary of state. The selection for the posi- tion of British ambassador of Re- publican of such liberal views as MT. Kellogg only serves to create the inn pression that MT. Coolidge is not an- tagonistic to the opinions of MT. Hughes. The developments of the next few weeks should throw light on this point.