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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06
THE BEAUTIFUL and
Damned, FOx'S MON.
Kenneth Harlan Starred.-lOm
Mix Comes Thursday

The wild restless life OF pleasure
seekers anxious for new thrills. dazzle
Of New York night life where wine
cups meet lips and lips hasten to join
other lips, the rushing. exciting habits
OF that rich floating population whiti
throngs the restaurants. cabarets and
theaters OF little old New York
these are TO be seen In '>rhe BeaMti-
full and Damned" TO be shown. at
Fox's theater on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday with Kenneth Harlan
and Marie Provost In the leading
roles. The accompanying vaudeville
program will include great animal
act. Fred's seals: while tomorrow
night the pictures will be Lucky
Carson, with Earle Williams, and
Single Tracks" starring Corrine Crit
fifth. Tom Mix in Catch My Smoke"
will be shown the last half of the
week.
The Beautiful and Damned" aside
from its worth as a great picture, will
have distinct appeal to local movie
fans since 1t stars Kenneth Harlan,
several years ago matinee idol with
the Lyceum stock company He plays
the male lead opposite Miss Provost.
The heroine's belief is that woman
should be able to kiss a man beautt-
fully and Economically without want
ing to become his wife. This is one
of the remarks that causes a breach
between the girl wife and boy hus-
band in the picture. Many have heard
OF fiapper parties, but until they have
seen this picture they have no idea
how wild such gathering may be.
Wait till grandpa dies" was the slo-
gan of the dissolute young husband
and his gay little wife. While wait.
ing for their millions the grass did
not grow under their feet and they
ran amuck, painting New York red. |
Then they learned that grandpa had |
1isinherited them. Plunged into pow
arty, they are helpless and then be- |
gins life of rehabilitation that forms
/ strong climax for this picture. 1t |
IS a picture that also teaches a moral |
that of right living; and sounds
vigorous warning against the fast life
hat, some say, is Threatening the
very bulwarks of the nation.
Tom Mix Back Again
The return of Tom Mix next Thurs
lay, Friday and Saturday, brings
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06
NORMA TALMADGE IN
THE ETERNAL FLAME.
French Drama Tor Palace Film
Feature

With Norma Talmadge IN a ORA,
matte role Of great intensity, tho pro-
daeti0n OF "fhe Eternal Flame"
which will be the FIRST National a.,
traction az Ihe Palace lheateF sum
day Monday Tuesday, "Wednesday,
takes on the importance Of hitherto
unparalleled spectacle under the d.
TeetiaH OF Frank Lleyd, who has a
number II previous appropriations
O. his credit,
The massive and artistic ballroom.
which Is lust one OF the many pre-
tenti0us sets If the film. Is far sur
peri0r Ia detail 10 any similar SET, aes
eafding 10 motion picture experts
In addition 70 this tremendous scene
IN which eight hundred actors and
actresses appear. there are other won-
derful sets, The French street a re-
plea Of a thoFoughfare in Paris dur.
ing the reign OF Louis XVIII. is elicit
ing praise from critics everywhere, as
are also those representing the home
OF the Dnehesse de Langeais. the
Convent, interior and exterior and the
Inn OF the Silver Crescent, each per-
feet In detail.
The story IL adapted from lIonnrc
BaiEac's la Duehesse dc Langeais."
with Norma Talmadgc seen In the
role OF a daring court coquetto who
becomes the .~-premely loving woman
and achieves her hearts desire only
after trampling on her pride and
smothering her vanity.
The Keith vaudeville OH the same
bill will have four headline attractions
OF quality and rich entertainment.
Council. Leona and Zippy will offer
varieties Ia carte, variety Offering
that will more than please. John
Geiger is violinist OF rare attain
ment. Austin and Delany will pro-
vide the comedy end of the bin with
a fast singing. talking and dancing
act; and the Betty Lee Co. will close
the bill with an offering that will,
prove a hit. For the last half OF the
week, starting next Thursday, Thomas
Meighan will be offered in his new
photoplay Back Home and Broke"
The story is from the pen of George
AIDE. the famous humorist, and has a
PLOT that is very entertaining. Lila
Lee is his leading woman in this new
production. Another feature of the
bill will be new installment of the
famous Witwer THE Leather Push !
ers,' story The management an
nounces the showing very shortly of
the big production When Knight
hood Was in Flower" which had a
run of seventeen weeks at the Cri-
terion theater In New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06
AlMPHION DRAMATIC CLUB At H. 5.
ONE OF THE BEST IN CONNECTICUT

director. Hans Won Smash" was
presented under the direction Of Miss
Harmed who later gave up her leader
ship and Mrs. Guilford was left 10
charge and has been director of tbs
club since that time.
Should Do Better Work.
Mrs. Guilford in taking over the
dictatorship of the Amphion club
stated that she though the club should
do good and better work and that 1t
should stand for better plays and
higher ideals.
1.-THE Private Secretary"
Her first large and successful pro-
duction was THE Private Secretary"
The play. although produced under
limited circumstances, brought forth
favorable comments not only from the
student body but from the entire aud
fence.
Those who appeared " the play
were: Edison Lockwood, Burton Hall,
Alexander Bollerer, Louis Tarsky. Will
liam O'Brien. Hurlbut Griswold Helen
Egan, Ruth Schaefer, Helen Beach.
1919-192O Season the Best.
The season of 1919-1920 has been
considered as the best since the club
has been organized, Mrs. Guilford told
Herald representative. The young
men and women in the club that sea-
son were heart and soul in the work,
were most always prompt. at rehears-
ais and as group were very con-
genial. They worked hard, she stated,
and what was best of all they took
their work seriously.
Hurlbut Griswold was president OF
the organization during the 1919-1920
The first work to have been
done that year was the presentation
of three short plays namely. Souvenir
spoons" Mrs. Mainwaring's Manage
ment" and "Mothballs.'
nathan Hale"
Perhaps the biggest thing ever to
have been attempted by the club was
the production of Clyde Fitch's Ma
than Hale Because Of the fine CO.'S
tuning of the play. its most appro-
pirate stage settings and the most ex-
cellent work on the part of the ac-
tors themselves the play received
nothing but the highest of criticism
from all over the state including
of the dramatic clubs in the
New Haven, Hartford Bristol and
High schools.
Alfred Seibert, Hurlbut Griswold,
Walter Gumprecht, Eliot Andrews,
Harold Latham, Frank Barber, New
ton Tucker, Paul Lucas, Bernadine
Walker, Virginia Sade, Grace Brown
and Helen Hubbard were the students.
for the success of the play
The season wound up with the pres
of the dramatization by
Mrs. Guilford of scene from The
Man Without Country" before as
senbly on flag day.
Epson As President.
William Epson was president of
the club for the 1920-1921 season dur
ing which time THE First Lady of the
Land" "Neighbors. Joint Owners in
SPAIN" swimming POOL and THE
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06
Work of Local Organization
Under Direction of Mrs.
A. c. Guilford Praised by
Out of Town People.

Because they were interested in
better dramatics and were willing to
take time to study the works of many
of the worlds greatest playwrights,
number OF students at the New
Britain High school in the fall of
1916 organized what has been known
ever since as the Amphion dramatic
club. Plays had been presented at
the school previous to the formation
OF the club but as the students ex-
pressed themselves, there did not
asm behind the workers until the.s
were grouped into a single organiza-
ton.
Schaefer First President.
Louis Schaefer was president of the
club during its first year and David
Magnuson was director. Both of
these young men were instrumental
in the formation OF the club. This
new club, which was the aftermath
of the dramatic club which was open
to all members, was reorganized with
the membership limited to the two
upper classes.
THE Man From Brandon" the New
Years scene from "Silas Mariner"
and "Al Charles Fault" were the
three productions staged during the
1916-1o17 season. Albert Heinick,
Florence sirkin, Molly Gilman, David
Magnuson, Minnie Clark, James But
Ter, Harry Fogelson and Louis Schae-
fer were in the cast of the last nam
ed production.
Hungerford As Director.
During the second year 1917-191S)
of the club, Edward Hungerford act
ed as director. At the first business
meeting OF the club members it was
voted TO present nothing but short
plays OF a high literary standard
The members also felt that they
could not present three or four act
play because of the lack of scenery
and the poor curtain. During this
year "Everystudent' and war pa
geant were presented. The pageant
which was given for the benefit of the
Junior Red Cross netted 500. Those
who participated in the war pageant
were Sophie Meshken, Ruth Olson,
Anna Foberg Ruth Schaefer, Lemoine
Baker, Roger Tracy, Carl Wagner,
Doolittle, Ruth Henry, Mar
garet Peck, Helen Beach, Edison Lock-
wood Eunice Humphrey and Flor
ence Sirkin.
Later in the year, however. it was
decided to present "A Box of Mon
keys with the following cast: 1nge-
horr Fromen Sophie Meshken
Charles Vibberts and NJ. Prior.
Grows in Popularity.
The club grew in popularity each
year and during the 191S-1919 sea-
son presented one short play in adj
dition to THE Private Secretary"
four act production. Edison Lockwood
was president during this year and
MISS Elizabeth Harmed was director
with Mrs. A. c. Guilford as assistant
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06

back a genuine fayoTita who has net
been seen here IN many weeks. In
this picture the title itself is highly
descriptive Of what may be expected,
Dashing, gallant and daring as ever,
Mix punches through the entire pie
taTe with a seeming disregard for
life or limb,
Mary Carr. star Of "oVer the Hili"
will be at FoK's in short time IN
"silFeF Wings" touching story OF
mother love and the return OF the
pFoyeThlal prodigal son,
Another Important picture coming
soon is MY Friend. The Devil"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06

engagement with De Welt Hopper in
Gilbert and sullivan Teyiyals, Mhea
the big VAR began Willard went %
PlatshaFs ana .sEadlatea as . irsi
lieutenant Of Infantry but was soon
transferred 10 the Aviation coEps and
for nine menths commanded the sslh
Service squadron in France, Return
ing with rank OF captain, he Joined
David Belaseo's force as a member Of
the SON Daughter company, lie
wrote many successful ssanarios ANA
vaudeville sketches
The Cat ana the Canary" Was first
written as a one-aet thriller for a
Lambs Gamhel but at his : sugr
gestion willard instead Q, ~s4ng II
over 10 the Lambs 6amho. .raanded
il into the three.aet play that has
brought fame and fortune 20 author
and TO Kilboura Gordon. Inc, the
producer,
The Hartford engagement will be
played al special prices the best seats
for the evening selling for 81 while
the best seats for the matinee on We'd
nesday will sell for $3.50. Seats are
now on sale. 4.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06
RACKSHGE

Plans are being made by the New
Britain chapter Hadassah for a
vaudeville and minstrel show to be
given at the Lyceum theater on Sun
day afternoon, January IS. The pro-
ceeds are to be used for medicinal
purposes in Palestine.
Twenty-Five years ago on Monday,
January II. Kate Claxton opened the
dramatic season at the New Britain
Opera House in the original version
of THE Two Orphans" which recent
ly played in picture form at Fox's
theater under the name of orphans
of the Storm" Miss Claxton appear
ed as Louise. the blind girl and with
her in the cas-; were Marie Rice rs
the countess; Nellie Maskell, LaFro-
chard; Brandon Hurt, chivalier; w.
]. Ashley. Pierre; NJ. Doyle. Jacques
F. W. Mitchell was manager of the
organization and the opening night
invited the mayor with other city Of
f1cials to attend the production. In a
review by a Herald representative the
following day the production was Civ
en- nothing but the highest of praise.
It seems as though the musical
comedy bug" has gotten into Con-
necticut inasmuch as the Poll theater
In Meriden, the Strand in Waterbury,
the Palace in Hartford and the Strand
in Middletown, former straight pic
ture houses, have all inaugurated the
new policy of vaudeville and musical
comedy. The Lyceum theater in this
city is also included in the list.
The recent announcement that Eric
Won Stroheim would begin his con-
nection with Goldwyn by translating
to the screen such a typically Ameri-
can story as "NcTeague," is particu-
lary interesting in view of the fact
that this director generally has been
associated with productions with a
strong continental flavor.
An unusual set of art titles have
been made for Gene Stratton- Porter's
first personally produced motion pic
ture, screen version of her novel
Michael O'Halloran." The art titles
were made from Mrs. Porter's big
collection of nature photographs,
made in the famous Limberlost
woods of Indiana. where so many of
her stories have their locale.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06

Man on the Box were presented,
These Whs appeared in the last
named production were Harold Elsen-
heFg. William GleTEmski, Lester
sehaefer, Paul Lucas, William Epson,
Carl Wagner. Laura Neil, Virginia
slade. Mary sehmidl, David Magna,
son, MilfFed Keller, Marie kaminsky,
and Lloyd Smith,
"A Pair af sikes.n
Lester sehaefeF Was president OF
the club for the issl-lsss season and
the feature play "a he given MAS "A
Pair OF SKIES" one Of the best Of the
comedies which have heen produced
on American Stages, Where But N
America" and "The Copper Pot"
were the two small playlets given that
year,
In the nrst named play the follow
ing took part, Merwin Meeuteheon,
Dwight Latham. Lester sehaefer. Ro-
hina Blair, Paul Lucas, Richard
House. Constance Twitehell. MaeAlis-
ter Schultz. Viola sowkas Jeanette
Light and Astrid Johnson,
Plans for This Season.
Richard House 10 the president for
the club this year and as yet nothing
has been done In the line OF public
production work although the club
members are planning on an early
presentation of Daddy Long Legs"
or Clarence" a Booth Harrington
play, Much business has been tran
sacted al the regular meetings OF
the organization. The plays OF mod
ern authors have been read and criti-
cized. A few scenes have been enact
ed. In this manner the club men,
bers are becoming familiar with mod
ern playwrights and their best works,
Auditorium Rcmodeiicd.
The remodeiing OF the auditorium
recently has given the club a much
larger stage but neeessitates the use
Of all new scenery. This plus the
failure OF the new curtain TO operate
successfully has prevented the club
from doing production work.
Mrs. Guiiford has stated that the
outlook for the coming year Is ex-
ceedingiy bright. Mrs. Guilford. who
has been director of the club for the
past few years. has been interested IN
dramatics for several years. The stu.
dents have found her a most capable
director and the results of the pro-
duction work show that she Is a
woman OF ability and is adapted to
this line OF work.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06
DRUM CORPS COMING

The Plainyille Fiie and Drum corps
will come 10 this city tonight 20 take
part in the opening OF series OF
weekly dances by the y, NJ, i, A, q
u, society drum corps at Tabs hall on
Lafayette street, A street parade VIII
be held al 8 o'clock after which tho
dance will be held
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06
EWyY NOTES OF THE SPOKEN STAGE THE SILENT DRAMA AND MUSIC

taken from the famous novel. pr
Rameau,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-06

Amber is found on seaweed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-01
Cynthia Grey
False VciueS-Rorship Of Gold G1,alpiag at Vitdls
Of American Home, Says Ma,t-WonIan Blarnes
Mothers for Rearing Daughters iH dleaess.
BY CYNTHIA GREY

Seldom has discussion brought forth much COM
iaent the present the American Home. Space
does not permit priag all of the communications sent TO
this department. but they all good and surely appre-
ciae the interest my readers haze taken in this subject
Following some letters received today:
Dear Miss Grey: don't have TO write much of letter
for "A Farmerette has written for just want TO
think she right when she says the American home is
being dwarfed because the modern woman loves and
Incidence and would rather be cooped up in apartment
and is content 10 get her meals for the most part out Of tin
and the decaessen than TO lead the active life
real home would compel her to-
| was raised on farm, too and can handle team of
horses with any walked four miles TO and from
school; can do any kind of work from splitting wood to
painting house.
Girls reared in deness these days and the mother
who would raise her daughter in the good odfashoned
way the only right way too has dreadful time Of it, The
other girls and their mothers put her down and
the first thing you know your girl thinks you are
sultng her by asking her to work But nevertheless am
trying TO raise my girls that they will be willing and
capable of keeping home the salaries their husbands
bring in. A MOTHER OF FOUR.
Dear Miss Grey: Regarding the passing Of the American
Home would say that both TO blame Every
thing in the world is built false bottom sand-the
homes of the whole world not America alone threatened
by the everncreasng aacy of the human Because
of false values worship Of gold all too busy capital
izng minds bodies very souls bndly busy
patching up false economic fabric with and schemes
for wars to devote constructive effort to our homes
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lngIy. and live with him until the end
OF time and save this growing con-
dition OF being twice widow at IS
or grandmother az % and 10 on. 4
boy Of IS nircany married twice
Whose fault7 The second girl knew
he was divorced. why marry him.
why not strike against marrying
divorced boy7 Surely she should he's
ltate for fear OF being the goat"
ms tho former. 1t In not the boys
fault. He would not marry II the
Eiri refused him. They can't marry
In the Catholic or Episcopal church.
thank God.
But she says 'oh. don't care, n
don't get along with him. don't
have TO live with hlni." And she
winlss the other eye.
Tell your girls. my dear Miss Grey.
20 get down 20 mothers cooking and
learn how 10 make real home and
retain the respect which is accorded
n woman. a woman was Mt ono time
considered something more than she
Is at present. we used 10 look upon
woman as far superior 10 man.
but. am cory 10 say. that THIS
bobbed-hair ngc is causing the men
TO lose respect for the beautiful char
actor that n woman is supposed to
have. Sincerely. w. u.
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encc since thar morning at the Nol'
son hank when abe had executed
her cup, and she rccltcd tho story
with enthusiasm.
Having no capital 10 SO on"
she explained. 1--WE merely bought
and sold on commission 30 far. but
I'm not always going TO ho hrok,
er. I'm making good. aud some
day dad and I VIII be bis operators.
I've been able 20 buy a car. and
most OF my time I'm out ia nhe
field They tell mo I'm as good an
oil scout as some OF the men work
ing Tor the big companies. but OF
course. I'm not. I merely have an
advantage. drillcrs tell me more than
they'd tell a man"
''0f course. with your father along
you're safo In going anywhere. but
20 so thru the fields alone"
"oh. dad doesn't co.
'whatgv Gray looked up in
ereduiously. but Bob" NODDED her
head vigorously.
Dad Mates automobiles, ths5
brighten him, SO so out alone
while he runs the office"
Extraordinary. But. my deaI
girl. ms dangerous"
Naturally. avoid 'Burk and tbs
Northwcs, Extension after dark
even 10 scouts do that. But u
wouldn't pay anybody 70 high-Jach
me. No. / 80 right In on tbs
derrick floors and hobnob with tbs
drillera. talk about their wives ant
their families. discuss Group ans
fishing Jobs. sometimes they let ms
taste tho sand and even show ms
the logs OF their wells. II amnsct
them at first 10 think Of a gir
playing the game single handed
most men. however rough. have q
sense OF chiyairy. you know. and ars
better sports than they realize. Nov
well. they're beginning 10 respect
my business ability. They have
learned TINT keep my mouth CLOSED
and that III treat them rduarciy
Some OF them would fight for me
/ tell you Il la tho greatest expert
cnce, tho most thrilling adventure. G
giri ever had"
YOU are n brave child, and ad
miro your courage Gray declared
But I'm not. I'm afraid o.
everything that other girls ar'
afraid Of Leaning forward con
fidentally. the Elrl continued; Tn
hollow sham. Mr. Gray. but dat
doesn't know II. After learnes
how badly he wanted mo 10 Do 9
boy. and how he had set his hear
on teaching me tho things h
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-01

This penguin Is of the
smallest variety knoaon ails
Ines farther north than other
members Of the pen guin
species. II avas brought to
the Blonr 200, Netc YORK;, by
Prof. VIM. Beebe aUho heoded
an expedition 10 The GalQ-
pages islands
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-01

thought son OF MS should know.
had secret meeting with myself
and ] voted unanimously 10 M tho
specifications II u killed me So
began fraudulent life. I'm IN
earnest, For instance. nbhor
guns. but | learned 90 shoot with
either hand unlii--well. I'm pretty
expert And roplngl can build
loop. jump thru IL. do straight
and fancy catches liite a cowboy. l
worked al Il for months. years It
seemed 10 me. knew very we'll :,
was a ridiculous waste OF time. but
IN never forget how proud dad was
when learned tho butterfly That
VIVA my reward Horses used %
frighten me blue. but l learned "a
ride we'll enough. In fact. II has
been keen disappointment TO him
that Won't enter the Frontier pay
contests. He'd like nothing bette'
than 10 see me win the bucklng
horse match Think OF ~ And I'm
30 umid | can't look an oat in this
face Barbara attempted shy
laugh. but there was quayer e
her voice. and when Gray continued
70 stare az her grRyciy, Nynpathet
icaliy. her face quickly sobcrcd
Now you understand why my faith
or doesn't think Il necessary 10 gc
along on my trips thru tho OF
fields. II has never occurred C
him that I'm anything but bob
Parker. his boy Mind you. no u
lost in admiration OF me and rBl,
him like a slave. l think he Il
great. too. and no Is. lie ia tbs
dearest. gentlcst. sweetest father il
tho world. and wouldn't have hin
learn the hidcous truth about me foi
anything"
For n moment Barhara'p ilstcnei
studied her thoughtfuily. then ~
said: I'm immensely fiattcrcd that
sou like me well enough to make
me your confessor. Now I'm golnf
10 confess 10 you tina; also am au
arrant coward"
Continued Tomorrow
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THE RAGSIEs GET NEW CLOTHES

shipped and cut and fitted and sew.
ed and pretty soon she had every
single Ragsy man fixed up In
brand.new suit. She made some
with long.tail coats and tights like
the Brownies wore. And she made
some with belted tunics like the
gnomeS wore. And she made some
with abort Jenkins like tho elves
wore.
But when they were finished no.
body looked happy.
I'VE shall have TO change our
names now because we aren't Rag.
sizes any more said Rag Tag sor.
rowfully. I'VE all look like dudes"
And we'll have 70 stor helping
folks because we'ro too dressed up"
said Bob Tail soberly.
well. II that's Tho way you feel
about II, you'd better take your old
clothes back" decided Nancy. Here
they are, every one OF Them
And you should have seen the
Rngslos grab my dears. IL really
was shocking.
TO BE Continued
Copyright. 1929, by Seattle STAR