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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
NEW GRIFFITH
PICTURE FOR
COL UMBIA

Mae Marsh, remembered for her
Characterization in THE Birth
Of q Nation Intolerance and
other famous d. w. Griffith
photopIay classics, will make
triumphant return to the WASH
ingt0n screen In Griffith's latest
conception, The White Rose, = at
LoeW's Columbia next week.
The White Rose serves to
Introduce to the screen public
Ivor Novello, Mr.. Griffith,s latest
acquisition, while Miss Carol
Dempster, Neil Hamilton, Lucille
La Verne, Porter Strong, Jane
Thomas, Kate Bruce, Erville Al
derson, Charles Mack and typi-
cal Griffith cast viii be seen in
supporting roles.
The story reveals the infatua.
ton OF Joseph BeauregarC, 81
Southern arist0crat and divinity
student, for ''Teazie, an orphan
girl Of q lower social level, end
the madness that led the young
man to what seemed but 8 mo-
mentary indiscretion.
Splendid added program fea-
lures viii supplement the Tea
tured attraction
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
COSMOS
stMerry-GO-ROun

The great Universal-Jewel super
photoplay feature, Merry Co.
Round" with Mary PhiIbin and
Norman Kerry as its stars. win be
an outstanding attraction at the
Cosmos Theater next week in con-
junction with the bill Of vaudeville
headed by Maurice Golden and
company in Movie Masque."
''Merry-Go-R Round has been ex.
plotted here so recently that all
Washington ought to know what
superb entertainment 1t offers in
the romance of the little organ
grinder of the Prater, the famous
Coney Island of Vienna, and y
noble aide to the late Emperor of
Austria.
Movie Masque" is an attraction
unique, disclosing the names and
faces of filmdom's greatest celeb
rites, in the form Of rare enter
tainment.
Other attractions win include the
Barrys and the Woolfords, In the
past, present and future in vaude-
vile; Mcfarland and Palace, fine
harmonists; Helene Hamilton and
Jack Barnes in the 1923 edition Of
Just Fun" Sherwin Kelly in
Bike Ology," which means some
wonderful feats, and George Arm
strong Happy Chappie," in songs
and merry stories.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
CRANDALL'S-
e'The Monkeys Paw :,

THE Monkeys Paw win be the
major attraction at CrandaIl's
Theater the first three days OF
next week. In this melodrannatic
narrative are combined the sir1=-
plicity OF. American rural life and
the eerie mysticism Of the far East.
The movement of the plot traces
the adventures of an elderly couple
who have az their guest an. old
army sergeant, who tells them a
weird tale Of the unbelievable pow
ers Of a monkeys paw which he
owns.
On Wednesday and Thursday,
Cullen Landis and Alice Calhoun
will be seen in THE Midnight
Alarm. z Cliff Bowes will supply
the laughter in PLUS and Minus. Z
For the last two days Of next
week, Crandall's announces Hope
Hampton, Conrad Nagel and Lew
Cody, in Lawful Larceny" Para
mounts, handsomely mounted film
version Of the famous stage sue
cess OF the same name. The COM
edy win be Hal Roach's "Dippy-
Doo-Dada funmaker, Stepping
Out"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
A NEW THEME
IN RIAL O'S
OFFERING

Respects are paid TO the men,
bers Of a noble profession physic-
ians and surgeons land the worst
Of modern thieves-the love thief
is exposed in the new photoplay.
''The Eternal Three which win be,
the featured attraction at Moore's
Rialto Theater for the week begin
ming Sunday next. Produced by
Goldwyn pictures on q lavish
scale. the offering Is said to be
8 frank drama Of modern life.
daring at times but always in the
interest OF truth.
The story concerns noted sur
geon who marrfes q young wife.
with whom his scapegrace foster
son becomes infatuated. On his
way to elope with her the son suf-
fers = brain injury and only q deli
cate operation can save his life.
The surgeon loves his wife but the
ethics Of his profession demand
that he perform the operation and
restore his foster son to life.
What does he do? That Ii the
engrossing problem which the pic
ture prOpOunds.
The author-director has q notable
cast to interpret this stirring story.
Hobart BosWorth, Claire Windsor,
Raymond Griffith and Bessie Love
have the leading roles. Others IN
the cast are Tom Gallery, George
Cooper, Alec Francis, william
Norris, Helen Lynch, Marion Aye,
Lillian Leighton and Peaches
Jackson.
The first In new series OF
comedies directed by that Master
Of Fun Hal Roach, entitled 1.-THE
Spat Family, = educational and
News subjects and special orches-
trial numbers arranged BY Direcfor
George Wild win complete q most
promising bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
A Thrill /. Err OF
MERIT THIS
ONE

A battling melodrama. fs..s 81
surprises, Is q compact description
Of "The Last Warning. which
comes to the National next Mon
day. This unique play, as q mat
ter Of fact, furnishes an entirely
new experience In the tneater.
It exposes, with startling effec-
tiveness the hidden secrets Of the
stage. while providing q love story
OF intensified interest.
At the beginning OF the play a,
group Of actors appear in the
office Of q famous .actor-manager.
They discuss parts and salaries
and, stage methods Next. these
actors go through an actual stage
rehearsal and finally they pres
sent the entire dress rehearsal in
appropriate costumes and with
complete scenic effects. Thus.
the audience. But life back OF
the stage is only one Of the many
fascinating subjects that form the
plot OF THE Last Warning as
there is an intricate murder also,
with criminals who battle the
most ingenious methods Of the
police.
The scenes OF The Last Warn
ing's are exceedingly varied, and
show the interior OF producing
managers office. the actual bare
stage Of d metropolitan tl1eater,
and the charming little inn OF
the Victorian period, with its low
doorways, imposing fireplace and
antique furniture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
THE GOLDFISH
IS ON OUR
MENU

The President Players, win
offer on the highlights OF the
coming week in the Washington
Theater next Monday night, in
THE Goldfish" the comedy suc-
cess In which Miss Marjorie
Rambeau achieved a hit.
This presentation next week
signalizes the effort OF the
President management to bring
to Washington only the best
footlight material obtainable.
1.-THE Goldfish" may be de-
scribed as the story OF girls
evolution from poverty to af-
fluence and her subsequent sue
cessful effort to find happiness
that social success has not
brought her. Miss King will
have the role Of Jenny Jones
who leaves her husband, q song
"plugger to marry a dull, mid
die aged captain Of industry
who advances her one rung on
the social ladder. Left q widow,
she captivates a second husband,
who places her In the Park
avenue sphere Of influence.
Not content with these hus.
bands, Jenny acquires q genuine
duke and attains the pinnacle OF
her social ambitions, only to dis
cover that happiness seems to
lie in the direction OF the first
husband, whom adversely has
made q man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
CAST
TN RUPERT
AT MET

Rupert Of Hentzau," Myron
selznick's perturbation Of Sir
Anthony Hopes sequel to 1.-THE
Prisoner Of zenda," win be the
attraction at Crandall's Metro
politan Theater next week.
Those who portray the numer-
Gus prominent roles In the color
full tale Of a worthless king and
clever rogue are Elaine Ham.
merstein, cast as Queen Flavia
of Ruritania; Bert Lytell. Ru-
dolph RassendylI; Lew Cody. Ru-
pert; Claire Windsor, Heiga Won
Tarlenheim; Hobart Bosworth,
Sapt: Bryant Washburn, Tarlen-
helm; Marjorie Daw, Rosa Holt;
Elmo Lincoln, Simon the Wood
man; Irving Cummings, Beren-
stein: Mitchell Lewis, Bauer the
spy; Adolphe MenJou, Count
Rischenheim; Josephine Crowcll,
Mother Holt; Nigel De Brulier,
Herbert, and Gertrude Astor,
Paula.
The production - on pax
with the briIIiance Of tne per-
sonnet OF the players. Massive
sets lend almost the charm OF
spectacle to the swift rush Of
events in the. life Of the harassed
young queen and the English
man who bears such q close re-
semblance to her profligate hus-.
band that he is able to take his
place on the throne and no one
is the wiser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
CENTRAL
Human Wreckage."

Human Wreckage," in which
Mrs. Wallace Reid is now appear.
ing to big houses at Crandall's
Central, has so impressed WASH
ington it is probable the run
will be extended another week.
While there Is q powerful les
son driven home through the
medium OF this photodramatic
subject, It Is not in any sense
q preachment. On the contrary,
there could be no more vigorous
or absorbing action depicted on
the screen than characterizes the
movement OF this heroic story Of
woman's fight against the mon.
ster dope for the life Of her bus
band.
The supplementary bin is OF
necessity curtailed this week by
reason OF the length and inn
pOrtance OF the major feature.
Mr.. Thompson contributes q skill
fully arranged pipe organ accom-
panfment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
STRAND
VaudeviIIe-FiIms.

James G. Morton, assisted by
Mamie, Edna and Alfred Morton,
viii appear as headliners of the
vaudeville and picture program at
the Strand for the week beginning
Sunday next. The Morton family
will be seen in their latest mirth
provoker, 1.-THE Battles OF 1924"
Others on the bill include the
Breakaway Barlows In sensational
novelty capers; Phil Davis, "A
Dark Knight from Dixieland;;"
Felix Bernard and Sidney TONNES,
the former the composer Of Oar
dandeIIa" and the latter a ''song
demon" Aof note; and as an extra
added attraction the Homer Sis
tiers and company in "A Vaude-
Vile Symphony"
The photodrama offering IFS
Money Everythine" features win
some Miriam Cooper, Norman
Kerry of Merry Go-Round" fame,
and Martha Mansfield.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
BERT LYTELL
COMES TO
KEITH'S

The bill for the coming week
at keith's will be headed by that
distinguished and popular star
OF both screen and stage, Rert
Lyteu, just returned from Rome,
where with Barbara LIE MARI, he
screened THE Eternal CITY" and
who Will be recalled for his film
roles in Lombard, Ltd ITO
Have and To Hold" Rupert of
Hentzau.' Alias Jimmy Valen-
tine, /" Kick In and "The Lone
Wolf. :" Mr.. LyteIl comes to
Keith vaudeville in q unique
comedy playlet, Valiant by
Robert Middlernas and the novel
list, Holworthy Hall, in which he
Is supported by Mary Carroll,
late Of Brook" John Maurice
Sullivan and Frederick Burton.
His vaudeville tour is limited to
SIX weeks, after which he will
join the Cosmopolitan Film Com
pany to play the lead in THE
Flaming Forest" by James
Oliver Curwood.
The extra added attraction VIII
be contributed bv loo Fejer and
his famous Hungarian orchestra,
with Bella Nyary at the cymba-
Iom.
Completing the bill come the
international enigma, I'D. d.
H. the humorist who dispenses
e new brand Of joy and polIity;
Eddie Weber and the ingratiating
Marion Ridnor in ''Just q Couple,
Of Nifties:' the comedian-cornpos
er, Ned Norworth, assi-4od BY Zoe
Howell; Sylvia Loyal and her
original company in La Char
meuse de Pigeon" Ross and I'D
wards, the hilarious .BulI-Gar
ians" and Maggie Clifton and
company in classical posing and
balancing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
THIS IS ABOUT
BPOADW AVS
LURE

Elaine Hammerstein win be seen
at Loew's Palace next Sunday for
the ensuing week in broadway
Gold, the first Of a series Of new
pictures in which Miss Hammer
stein win appear. in stellar roles.
broadway Gold" as its name
signifies. is a romance dealing
with life and its vicissitudes on the
Great White Way. It is an elab-
crate adaptation Of w. CareySWon-
derley's story which first APPEARED
In Youngss Magazine.
Miss Hammerstein is q young
chorus girl thrown into the swift
moving and dangerous gayety Of
the worlds brightest street and
the narrative reveals her. tempta-
tons, her adventures, her loves
and her final escape from an en-.
vironment that has proven fatal
to many a young girls career.
A tender romance also underlies
the action, while the supporting
cast includes such famous players
as Elliott Dexter, KathIyn VIII
liams and many others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
BELASCO-.
'sScaramOuche"

Rex Ingram's film version Of
Rafael Sabatini's famous romance,
''Scaramouche," win begin the,
third week Of its Washington en-
gagement at the Shubert- Belasco
with the matinee next Sunday
afternoon at p, m.
q Students of literature who
sometimes condemn the processes
Of directors by which the main
theme Of great dramas is re-
vised to meet studio limitations,
will find that Rex Ingram, has
followed religiously the stirring
story of the French revolution
which Sabatini evolved around
some fascinating characters, and
that even the author himself has
commended the film adoption.
Ramon Novarro, who is fast
coming to the front as the film
idol of feminine screendon, re.
veals some masterful acting in
the big picture, as does Lewis
Stone and Alice Terry, the en-.
trancingly pretty leading woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
AMBASSADOR
Jackie Coogan.0

Jackie Coogan win be the pic
tured star of the bin at CrandaI's
new Ambassador Theater, Eight
eenth street ana Columbia road
northwest, today and Friday Of
the current week in Circus
Days" The companion attraction
win be Christie's two-reel comedy,
NAVY Blues" In addition to
these, Ruby Smith Stahl will be
heard in q new cycle Of soprano
solos.
On Saturday Of this week Buster
Keaton will be seen in Three
Ages" one Of the funniest produc-
tons In which he ever has appear
ed.
Beginning Sunday and continu-
ing through Monday, the Ambas-
sador viii offer Rupert OF
Hentzau" with Elaine Hammer
stein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody,
Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth
and nine other stars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27

Marion Davies in Little old
New York" enters upon its ninth
successful week at the beautiful
Cosmopolitan Theater, New York
city, and has commenced an In
definite engagement at the Cali
fornia Theater, Los Angeles.
Never in the history of film
productions have the critics re-
sponded with the praise they ac-
cord Little Old New York." Lou
ella o. Parsons, one of the best
known critics writing In the New
York Morning Telegraph, said, as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
Gavetv Concerts.

> Manager Jarboe, Of the Gayety
Theater, announces that concerts
by the Gayety Theater Orchestra
viii be given in the lobby Of the
theater every evening this week,
from 1880 to p. M, before the
evening performance OF Bubble
Bubble" this weeks attraction at
the Gayety.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27


for as many of these newspaper
heroes and heroines as swarmed
into the tl1eater that many stood
on the sidewalk straining their
eyes to get a peep at Marion
Davies, whose picture, Little Old
New York, had been chosen to
christen this beautiful new house.
Sometimes when a screen pro-
duction has been talked about for
months and invested with all the
superlatiyes in the English langu-
age we look upon 1t askance and
refuse to believe it as good ais the
advance heralds have said. Last
evening we approached the Cos
mopolitan Theater in that spirit.
waiting to be convinced, although
we were sure of one thing, and
that Is, that Marion Davies would
come up 10 all expectations. We
have always believed in Marion,
even before others shared this
opinion and we knew her per-
Torrance would prove what we
sincerely believe, that she is one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
VIM. HODGE HAS
SOMETHING
NOVEL

william Hodge, IN For All Of
u.s. win be seen at Polls The
ater next week, beginning Mon
day, preparatory to q New York
premiere. Mr.. Hodge will be re-
called for his excellent perform
ances In THE Man from Home
and "a Cure for CurabIes."
In For All OF US Mr.. Hodge
has introduced q philosophical
note which, it is claimed, has In
some measure at least satisfied
the inquiring mind OF today. A
prominent magazine said of the
play: For All of Us is beau
ttfully democratic. There Is
solution for every ones problem"
For All OF U.s. was seen for
eight months at the Studebakcr
In Chicago, and following its
Washington engagement, will
open at one Of the Shubert The.
aters in New York. The cast
provided to support Mr.. Hodge
includes Frank Losee, Florence
Mason. Echlin Gayer, Marion Alb
bott, Frank Burbeck, Belle hurry,
Robert Middlemass, Frederick
Howard and others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27

Few minutes past twelve
tuesday morning the pressrnen
employed In the plants of the New
YORK dailies went on strike. Save
for a few bulldog Editions none
of the leading papers were Issued.
1t was the first time on record Inn
portant theatrical premieres were
held on Broadway and no reviews
available for the public.
There were three openings Mon
day night when The Changelings'
opened at the Henry Miller, The
Lullaby started at the Knicker-
booker and the San Carlo Opera
company opened at the Century.
The absence Of critical 0nir1ion
was Immediately reflected In the
sale OF tickets The agencies par
ticularly noted the weakness Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
Mae and Her Go,vns.

Mae Murray, who presents 4
charming characterization In '.The
French Doll" which is at Loew.s
Columbia today, has broken her
record as far as gowns Is con-
cerned. In Peacock Alley she
wore, during the action Of the
film, twenty-five: in ''The French
Doll" she wears more than
fifty, the total cost OF which ex-
ceeded $1,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27

Society, the
atrica1 and
motion picture
C elebritie 8
whose names
are as well
known In the
homes Of those
who read the
a m eric a n
newspapers as
the Gold Dust
Twins, or the
famous Brook
lynn Bridge,
filled the new
G o 8 m opolitan
Theater to its
capacity last
euoufrr Ara
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
GAYETY-
Breezy Time"


GAYETY-With unusual dane
ing, a lot of comedy lines and sit
uations for it's comedians, nlany
pretty and attractive young ladies
in beautiful costumes and gorg-
!, eous scenery, Breezy Times" the
attraction at the Gayety Theater
next week, beginning Sunday
matinee, is said to offer a very
pleasing entertainment.
Edythe Murray, Carrie Allen,
George Leon, Charles CTrampl
Mentally, Fred Reebe. Evelyn
Cunningham, Don Trent and
Billy Creedon and Sidney Taye
are the principal members of the
very excellent cast who contribute
to the gaiety of the show, which
is in two acts with ten scenes
and thirteen musical numbers,
and an equal number Of costume
changes for the chorus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27

demand for the new attractions
and the opinion In. ticket circles
was that the absence OF publicity
was distinctly harmful.
Tndecision among theater patron
age cropped up. Ticket brokers
themselves made inquiry In an ef-
fort TO discern the probable merit
or the new shows.
'gThe value Of the dailies to thea
tiers may be given q real test as
there was no indication when the
pressmen would settle q contest
with the publishers that has been
on for g. year and q half. Some
managers have been oIltspoken In
the pretended belief tl1eaters do not
ions Of that kind have generally re-
suited from unfavorable notices.''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-27
Ne1O FORKS Press Strike
In1ure5 THeaterJ

HEATER who have questioned the value Of
views and criticisms were answered in emphatic form
= curing the New York pressmens strike last week
variety generally regarded fearless and just its
opinions though the recognized mouthpiece
ness, has the following to in issue:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-16
Lightning Strikes at
Home Alfred Lacasse
Saturday Evening

During the heavy electrical storm
of Saturday evening, lightning played
havoc at the residence of Alfred j.
Lacasse, Jefferson street. A bolt
of lightning struck the chimney on
the main house at about 10 o'clock,
tore the bricks loose for about half
the height of the projection above
the roof and scattered the bricks in
every direction for distance of some
80 feet from the house, cracked the
chimney to the roof, and put the en-
tire wiring of the house out of COM
mission.
At the time the lightning struck,
Mrs. Alfred Lacasse and five children
and Mrs. Lacasses mother, Mrs.
| Marie Michaud. We're the occupants
of the house. They were all very
much frightened. but escaped injury
from the wild rampage Of the bolt
down the chimney and through the
house.
Besides the damage to the chimney
on the outside of the house, two holes
were torn in the roof shingles on one
side. and on the inside. all stove pipe
hole covers were blown out, covering
the floors with nearly an inch of
chimney SCOT. Wall paper was torn
in several Of the rooms, and pictures
were knocked from their hangings.
All electric light fuses and the light
globes were burned out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-16

own moment for a swoop upon enemy
craft climbing from the earth.
The Chronicles contributor says
that France. Italy and the United
States all show a growing recognition
Of the importance Of mobile aerial
harbors" for swarms Of fighting
planes. The United States already
has laid the keel of an airship which
will launch single-seater fighters and
pick them up again while the moth
er-craft Is travelling at full speed.
The first American flying aero
drome" he adds. will be ready to take
the air this summer. It will carry as
a normal load twelve fighters Of the
latest type.
Great Britain has completed the
first seagoing vessel in the world de-
signed specially for the transport of
aircraft. She has a displacement OF
10.950 tons and carries seven 6-inch
guns, four 4-inch. and a number Of
smaller guns. Besides torpedo arm
ament, the new vessel 10 fitted with
two hangers. enabling her to carry
twenty airplanes, which will be rails
ed to the taking off decks by means
Of electric elevators.
Another advance in aerial efficiency
Is the construction, for the British
air ministry. Of huge seaplanes with
a speed of 1875 miles an hour.
One Of the latest types has a wing
span Of 112 feet and carries nearly
two tons Of gasoline. 1t Is fitted with
twin Condor engines Of 1900 horse
power each. driving twin propellors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-16
Great Lakes Honors
In Yachting, July 81

Chicago, July ia. P.)-Yacht
racing honors on the Great Lakes will
be at stake when the starting gun
booms here July 81 for the Chicago
Mackinac Island race, the longest
fresh water race in the world.
Competition this year for the Mack
mac cup, the most coveted Great Lakes
racing trophy, will be even more spirit
ed than during the 10 years history of
the race, and will take on an interna-
tional aspect with at least one and
probably several Canadian entries.
From the break in sthe harbor at
Chicago to the end Of the 33f mile run
at Mackinac Island, a course stretch
ing almost the entire length of Lake
Michigan, yachtsmen concede that the
winning of this race calls for the
maximum in seamanship and puts to
the test a yachts best sailing quail
ties.
One Canadian bottom, the flagship
of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club at
Toronto, has indicated it will start in
the race, and others from the Domin-
ion are expected to be on the line.
Preparations for this years contest
recalls to old yachtsmen the first
Mackinac race held in 1904 when the
final winner was not decided until the
last few minutes of the long sail. In
that race the Vencedor, once defender
of the Columbia Yacht Club, beat out
the Vanenna by less than four minutes.
the Vanenna losing out when she lost
her headsails after fighting almost
bow to bow with the Vencedor more
than half the distance up Lake Michl-
gan. The last days run OF this race
was fought out between the two
Yachts in a wind which frequently
reached gale strength.