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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07
CHARLES CHAPLIN

Of course this famous comedian re-
quires Ito introduction to our read
ers, but we print this sketch of the
actor because he is playing in an en-
tirely different type of role than
that which he made famous and IA
filiar with the movie fan.
I He has been seen as soldier
tramp, janitor and Beau Brummel
on the screen. but now he essays an
entirely new role-that of a clergy
man.
His last picture permits him to por-
tray an escaped convict who takes
advantage of minister's swim by
appropriating and wearing the lat
ters clothes.
The complications which follow
when an clipping couple attempt to
have the supposed minister marry
them supply many ludicrous situa-
tons and Charlie Chaplin is the one
who can bring out all the comedy
elements in such a Characterization
Perhaps the best in five-reel pic
lures of Mr.. Chaplin can be cited as
Shoulder Arms" and The Kid" His
ether comedy. Payday" was OF
shorter length and did not fill the
requirements of a regular program
picture.
There is no knowing when this in
imitable comedian will present a
complete show suitable for special
houses. You can expect most anything
from Charlie,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07

might Life in Hollywood" the
much discussed production. dealing
with the much more discussed mo-
ton picture industry, and the mo-
tion picture capital of the world.
will open "a weeks engagement at
the Alcazar theatre Monday.
We've all heard lot about Holly
wood, and if we would believe much
of what we've read about it. the ma
jority of the city Is made UP of bath
ing girls who parade the streets in
their bathing suits. and many other
forms of humanity. 1t should prove
of exceptional interest to the motion
picture loving public. for not only
does 1t boast in It's cast a most I'M
usual list of film celebrities and ia
vorites, but 1t shows the inside life
OF tho motion picture players them
selves, in their homes, at their work
and at their play.
Through the entire play there runs
a love romance as delightful as any
yet shown, intermingled with many
spectacular scenes of bathing beau
ties. studio sets and q vein of com
ady that will please the most ex-
acting. The story deals with the adj
ventures and misadventures Of a
small town boy whose ambition has
been fired by the many hectic tales
he has read in the newspapers of the
goings-on which are popularity sup
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07
PATSY RUTH MILLER

Miss Miller is newcomer to the
screen, having been seen upon the
silver sheet only within the last two
years, but her success has been in
Simultaneous. She appeared with Tom
Mix in two of his western pictures
and later made quite a success with
other comedy dramas This was fol-
lowed with her appearance in that
delightful comedy, Watch Your
Step" where she played opposite
Cullen Lands.
Miss Miller halls from st. Louis
where she was educated in a convent
trip to California brought her a
contract for the motion pictures and
her parents reluctantly consented to
her acting in Camille" which was
then being made by Madame Nazi-
nova. Following close upon this en-
gagement the young lady was given
the feminine lead in Remembrance, :
Rupert Hughes production.
Her latest efforts In the silver
drama will be noted when Omar, tho
Tentmaker" will be released She has
the role of slittle Shireera, playing
opposite Guy Bates Post.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07
81 ATTRACTIONS OF THE SCREEN 81
How the Stars LiUe Is
Theme of AZcaz ar Film

posed to be a part of the daily and
nightly life of the citizens of Holly
wood, the most discussed community
in the world.
Through a subterfuge he induces
his parents to permit him to leave
home and he finally finds himself
in Hollywood, prepared for and hop
ing for the worst. But where he had
expected wild winmin" he found
sincere and earnest workers, and
where he thought to find parties"
night after night, he found COM
munity of clean living, rdworking
people.
The picture stars ]. Frank Glen
don, Gail Henry and Josephine Hill,
and introduces Dorothy Davenport,
Wallace Reid, j. Warren Kerrigan,
Theodore Roberts, Sessue Hayakawa,
Bryant Washburn, Tsuru Aoki and
William Desmond.
In addition to Might Life In Holly
wood" the Alcazar is also showing
this week And Women Must Weep"
one of the most beautiful Bruce
scenics ever shown here, as well as
a Felix cat comic, Felix Wakes
Up" The short reel program of ed
ucational and amusing subjects re-
Gently booked by the management of
the Alcazar Is proving very popular
and every subject shown in this the
atre will be first run in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07

Like some great moth, the beau
tEful girl fluttered in a waving
dance, all grace, before the lights
in the cabaret. And like the moth
she impersonated there were flames
waiting to catch her f1imsy wings.
This is the character Bebe Daniels
portrays in "Singed Winsg," pro-
duced by Penryhn Stanslaws and one
of the most unusual pictures to
reach the screen.
''Singed Wings" with Bebe DAN
iels and Corral Nagel, we'll remem-
bered for their fine work in Nice
People" have the principal roles
Never has Miss Daniels been seen in
a more colorful part than that of
the beautiful dancer in the gflded
cabaret. AS the man who loves her
and risks everything for her, Mr..
Nagel is said to be more than
usually convincing. Throughout the
intense dramatic sequence moves a
compelling romance.
The title of "Singed Wings" is
taken from scenes In the picture
where Miss Daniels, clad in moth
costume, performs a Moth Dance"
The costume is unique and one of
for a motion picture.
This is only one OF many beautiful
costumes she wears throughout the
play. In addition to the beauty of
the costumes, a number OF noted
beauties surround Miss Daniels.
Unusual beauty, not only on the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07
Johnnie WALKER

Whom we cannot dignity with the
prefix of John" because Johnnie
seems more familiar and its the
iovial and democratic manner of this
Young man, who was born in the
Bronx and educated at Fordham
University.
Nature was kind to Johnnie Walk
err, for he is blessed with frank
American countenance and an en-
gaging smile that disarms all criti-
cism His first venture to the realm
Of motion pictures was made at the
old Edison studio; but possessing an
unusually melodious voice. he was
urged to desert the screen, for a
time at least. and enter musical com
edy. When he returned to the screen
he directed a number of pictures and
later he was selected for the leading
masculine role in "Over the HILL" a
William Fox production The fame
which this impersonation brought
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07
COMEDY PLAYLE7
AND ACROBAT|CS
LOE W'S FEATURES

Not only an "all star" vaudeville
bill will be presented at Loew's
Bijou during the first half of this
week, but as an added attraction there
is also powerful dramatic photo
play based on a novel of widespread
appeal, "The Forgotten Law" de-
clared to be Metro classic, with Mil
ton Stills in a star role.
Will st. James and company in
their one-act comedy playlet, Judge
True promise something unique as.
we'll as entertaining, and Wells and
Anger, known for their comedy pro-
pensities. will shine in some Com
icalities," in which they will also in
ject songs and music, and by way
of variety, Peters and LeBuff. will
furnish bumps. bounces, thrills anil
falls, as well as some sensational
aerial feats
Some Bright Moments from Broad
way" by Sheppard and OFT, are said
tc be full of humorous chatter, as
well as interesting songs and dances,
including pianologue, and the
younger generation especially will
enjoy the comedy manikin specialties,
novelty offering provided by Jess
and Dell, the human puppets"
The Forgotten Law" the photo
play. in its narrative form aroused
heated discussion, leading finally to
the repeal of law which worked
terrible hardships on womankind. AS
photoplay the dramatic emphasis is
said to be even more pronounced. and
the motion picture, according to COM
etent critics, is one of the strongest
attractions of its kind in several
seasons. 1t has reference to the an
cient law. carried on the statutes OF
many states, which enabled father
to will away his child from its own
mother.
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a spectacular wreck, John M. Stahl
set a standard for big scenes for the
production that was religiously car
ried out in the subsequent episodes.
Some action on a New York street
set, said to be the, largest eyer con-
struoted on a stage, came next and
was followed by an extravagant cafe
secene in which severla hundred
fashionably attired men ana girls
took part, and an exciting race track
scene, staged especially for the d.
rector.
Other remarkable settings to be
seen in the picture are a section of
the Grand Central terminal in New
York, faithfully reproduced on the
immense outdoor stage at the Mayer
studios, and the interior of a United
States mail car.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07

they form an irresistible appeal.
The remarkable cast consists of
such remarkable actors and actresses
as Lewis S. Stone, Cleo Madison,
James Morrison, Helens Lynch, Ed
ward Burns, Edith Roberts, Myrtle
Stedman, Ruth Clifford. Richard
Tucker, Lincoln Stedman and Dello-
rice.
Starting off the production OF The
Dangerous Age" with train and
automobile race that took three days
to film and found it's conclusion in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07

him caused him to decide to remain
permanently in the motion picture
business.
While under the Fox banner he
made series of pictures, co-starring
with Edna Murphy, next branching
out for himself in independent pro-
auctions.
He appeared in My Dad and also
in the special picture, I'm the Name
of the Law" Beginning January 8,
Walker will be seen in the latest
Emory Johnson production, entitled
THE Third Alarm" which will be
released through the Film Booking
offices of America.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07
Who's Your Fauorite?
Facts About the Stars

week The AgHrad publishes the history
favore? history will
appear here Address Movie Editor" First first served
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07

Who will go around the world
with Doug and Mary? The an
nounced intention of the two stars
to make a round-the-world trip with
a circle of, say 80 or 100
friends, has caused more than a
passing ripple in picture circles. 1t
Is expected that the ship-charter-
ed for the purpose of encircling the
globe-will bear passenger list
that will look like Who's Who of the
movies.
What will the players do abroad?
VIII some enterprising foreigner at
tempt an unprecedented all-star pic
ture? Until Doug and Mary decide
to answer these questions themselves
numerous well-known stars who are
hoping for an invitation to make the
historic trip will continue to hope.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07
The Dangerous Age Comes
To Trianon Widely HeraLded

Excellent drama is THE Dangerous
Age" the John NJ. Stahl-First Ma
tional attraction which comes to the
Trianon this week. beginning Mon
day. 1t is masterpiece of realistic
portrayal of American family life
and decidedly one of the bigger and
better" pictures toward which all
producers are striving.
The picture contains so many fea-
lures worthy of favorable comment
that 1t is difficult to point out the
best. Story. cast, direction, photog-
raphy, settings-all are superb
Blended into THE Dangerous Age
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07

Alfred E. Green has begun work
at the Paramount Long Island
studio on The Meier Do Well" Rex
Beach's novel, which will serve as
the next starring picture for Thomas
Meighan. Supporting Mr.. Meighan
will be Lila Lee in the leading
feminine role, Gertrude Aston, John
Miltern, Jules Cowles, Sid Smith.
Cyril Ring, Laurance Wheat and
George OBrien.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07
"Singed Wings" Said to Be
Elaborate and Gay at Strand

part of the girls, but also in their
costuming, was necessitated by the
big ballroom set In which they took
part for a scene in signed Wings"
This big set was so massive and so
impressive that 1t was necessary
that those in 1t be equally impress
sive and beautiful.
In addition to the principals there
are number of noted players in
tho cast including Adolphe Menjou,
Robert Brewer, Ernest Terrence and
Mabel Trunelle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07

Harlan. who Is dangerous adver-
sary at almost every known out-of-
door sport, admitted to but a pass
ing acquaintance with the gloves.
But If you'll give me a few days
I'll try to master the intricacies of
the game" said the obliging star.
The few days have been given to
Harlan, with the result that he has
spent practically all his waking
hours in the hands of one Spike Hal
loran, who Yields a mean right. At
the hour of this writing. Kenneth
may not have developed sufficient
skill to defeat his trainer, but the
latter exhibits considerable respect
for the ability he has already shown.
Katherine Macdonald still heads
the army of stars who must carbon
copy their denials of engagements
to be married. For the most beauti-
full player on the screen would be
the most married woman in the
world If even a small percentage of
the reports of her engagements
came true.
The most recent of the engage
ment reports published here in
wolves San Francisco broker. Be
fore that it was a picture director
who was named as the fortunate
man. In view of the fact that Miss
MacDonald's leisure is divided be-
tween her mother and the home she
is building for her mother, on the
one hand, and her picture work on
the other, the numerous accounts of
her threatened romances excite as
much interest on her part as that of
newspaper readers.
Il am not engaged to anybody and
have no interest that can approach
my screen work-at present." said
the star when the engagement prob
lem was preached to her.
An answer that does not seem to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-07

You put romance
away with your
baby's first shoes and
became just a moth
er, forgetting that l
still wanted a wife
a sweetheart.
You have let youth
slip from you, forget
ting love and ro-
nance, the very
things / crave. I
found them, Mary,
and / can't give them
up. That's why | am
writing for my free
dom.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
DeceiXefI

she says she was deceived in the man
she married"
she was" answered Miss Cayenne.
she thought his ordinary everyday con-
vcrsation was going to go on forever
sounding like his love lctters.-Washing-
ton Star.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
VICTOR RECORDS OUT
Merle .ileoek Sings Two congs: Or.
chcstras Have Latest Dance Numbers.

Merle AlcOck. whose pur, contraltC
vo'c2 is well known u many. has add.
ed two exceptionally fine numbers to
the Victor list OF records for Spptem-
Der. One is Sweet Spir.... Hear Ny
Prayer" which is from the nearly for
gotten 'Lurline" Of William Vincent
Wallace. On tho other side of the rec
ord is "Suo-Gan." n wcll-known Welsh
lullaby. sung with extreme simplicity
Of style. Both numbers are sung with
exquisitely natural. unconscious eff
feet
Two tangoS by the International
| Novelty Orchestra arc on the latest
Victor lists. Cigarette" is in the ac-
ceptcd Spanish ponUla: style. Paloma-
like. with combined winds and strings.
anonymously rhythmic. with caStanets.
The Cup Of Sorrow on the reverse is
sinuously and truly Of the Argentine.
| particularly fascinating. Other popu-
lar dance records are Where the
GangeS Flows" which has stately
opening. with recurring melodies of
dignity. Dreams of India" beginning
in a minor key which develops Il suave-
| ~ b'dhNllhl iltlbVA IpF the corner.
Blue HoOSier Blues" "Annabelle."
Gulf Coast Blues" Down Hearted
Blues Long Lost Mamma" and
Papa. Better Watch Your Step" are
said to be good fox-trots.
I A-cJ1iple Of waitzes by the Bensons
are pleasant feature of the new Sep
tember records. The first. I'm Drift
ing Back to Dreamland." is novelty
in that its waltz time and waltz
rhythm are ingeniOusly combined with
] fox-trot rhythms and figures. with
Hawaiian effects. Just For To.
night" on the other side. is somewhat
pastoral with silvery dashes of the
piano. The Bensons also have cou-
pie of fox-trots. Nobody Knows But
My Pillow and Ne" and II Never Miss
the Sunshine"
As concert artists Arden ami Gilman
who are accomplished pianists, show
up well on new record far removed in
style from their usual offerings in the
popular vein. With four hands and
two instruments they glide easily and
surely through the mechanical pitfalls
Of the familiar "Salut Pesth' and
| dance Of the Demons"
The Girl Of the Golden West" and
Ten Thousand Years From Now are
beautifully sung by Henry Burr.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
Swiss Develop Few Musicians
Yodelers Are Unique Possessing Defines Not
Found Elsewhere.

, Die MeistcrSingcr was chosen. The
historic atmosphere of the procession
Of the Guilds might well have taken
place in Switzerland. Indeed IT is
often said that Wagner was inspired
by the tradition of the Zurich guilds.
which are still in existence and whose
guild halls give to the town much
of its old world quaintnesS.
The orchestra. at the performance
of Die MeisterSinger. was conducted
by Felix Wejagartner of Vienna
Philharmonic fame. 1t was the CO.
operation of Herr Weingartner with
the Zurich Guilds. which lent their
emblems and made of the perform
ance civic celebration. that gave
the production its vality. The cast
included Hermann We'll. who at one
time sang Hans Sachs at the Metro
politan. Richard Schubert and Berta
Kiurina of Vienna and Wilhelm
Bockholt of Zurich as the BeckmcsScr.
America and Salzburg.
When the returns are received from
the Salzburg festival we shall know
more accurately about the fears some
experts entertain for the artistic
quality of this undertaking. Saz-
burg is readily accessible from
Switzerland. and there We're num-
Der of musicians and music lovers
who expressed their intention Of max
ing the journey-some. quite openly.
for the purpose of learning if the
reputed artistic lapses which threat
ened actually developed.
1t seems trifle odd that the
selection of the works to be perform
cd should have been made without
having given two members of the
committee-Howard Hanson and
Leo Sowerby-the privilege of acting
with their colleagues. Neither of
these composers. who are music fell
lows at the American Academy at
Rome. ever received notification. they
assert. of meetings TO be held for the
purpose of passing on musical COM
positions to be played at Salzburg.
France. Russia and England. and
composers from other countries have
more liberal representation on the
program than America. which is lin
tied to just one ompoSer-Emerson
Nhithorne.
Diberality and fairness in the
choice of representative music works
for such an undertaking as this con-
Stitute an important element in both
its permancnce and constructive sue
cess. Salzburg would appear to be
in need of wise guidance and without
delay.
CCopyright. 1929. BY p. Y. X. KEY
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02


Amsterdam. Sept. 1.-The Dutch
government following the example of
the British government. which has Ill
ready made preparations for the or
ganZiation OF a regular air service be-
tween London and the British GUmIn-
ions a. soon as economic and political
conditions become more favorable. bas
appointed n committee of experts tc
investigate the possibility of inaugu-
rating an air service between Holland
and the Dutch Indies.
The government at The Hague real
ICES 'cffcctly that air communication
bctw, - the British Isles ana Otner
parts of the empire would also be Of
far reaching economic Importance To
the Dutch colonies ard it thus came
10 the conclusion that II was the duty
of Holland TO take an active share in
the development Of the world air traf
fic.
I'm April next year the Dutch air
man. NanderhOOg. will make Il trial
flight from Amsterdam 10 Batavia. Il
distance of about 1900 kilometers
1890 miles, by the following route ::
Amsterdam. Budapest, Constantinoplc,
Aleppo. BaSra. Bender. AbbaS, Nara
chi. Allhabad. Calcutta. RangOon,
Bangkok. Mudan. Padang. Batavia.
Meanwhile a provisional agreement,
which the correspondent has been per-
mitted TO see. has been concluded be-
tween Great Britain and the Neither
lands relating TO air navigation. This
| agreement. which will be ratified soon.
contains several clauses regarding the
| liberty Of private and commercial air.
craft to make flights in time Of peace
above their respective territories. Each
nation, however. retains the right to
reserve to its own aircraft the trans
portatiOn of persons and goods be-
i tween points within its own territory.
No wireless apparatus may be carried
/ except when licensed to do so by the
state TO which the machine belongs.
and no Photographic apparatus will
/ be allowed without special permission
from the state flown over.
Mails may be carried By agreement
between the postal administrations Of
the two countries. Landings shall be
made only at specified public air
! dromes.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
READY TO SPUD In
Test Near Seguin on Blanks Farm
on Bank OF Guadalupe.

Seguin. Texas. Sept. 1.-Everythinc
is in readiness for the spudding IN of
the Tyrell-Leach well on the Blanks
farm near the Guadalupe, just south
of town.
A great deal of interest is being ere
ated i'm this new test on account of its
proximity 10 the city limits. The
large 112-foot derrick can be seen
from the business sert;on Of the town.
Drilling on the Whitman tract near
Kingsburg started Oh Friday. while
he surface casing on the Sheriff.
well No. 3. near Staples. has been set
and drilling is now in progress.
Work on the Fienlann well. three
T.! les east of town. is being rushed
by Armstrong and Parker. and an ac-
tuai showing is hourly expected.
Seven locations have been made in
the vicinity of Kingsburg and n large
block has been leased north of Seguin
by the Mid-Kansas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
Expect an Oil Well.

Gonzales. Tex. Sept. The oil
interests drilling the Whittlesay well,
Il few miles northwest of this city.
seem very confident Of getting a good
sized field i'm this vicinity. They have
Just completed pine line for water
from the San Marcos river 10 this
field and are making other prepara-
lions TO care for oil. This well is
now down 2500 feet and passing
through heavy gumbo which seems
10 be heavily saturated with oil. They
have already unloaded casing and il
is on the ground ready for use. Ev-
eryone connected with this well seems
very optimistic and those who under
| stand the geological formations say
that there could not DO more favorable
Indications than arc showing up here.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02

\ sup mat VIII not roll even i.i a
beam sea Is said to be an object ~ brr-
ror TO old mariners. one old tar recent
~ signed Up on such a monster OF The
deep. This amt sallin'," he said. 'tt's
dow nright blasphcmy."