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Evening star., 1924-04-27
Two Years Enough.

HOW long must the talented begin
ner wait before winning recog-
milton in the studio? Cashier, the
well known director, sets two years
as the limit in which a player who
possesses a gift for acting can re-
main unknown.
Cashier qualities his statement by
adding that he does not mean that a
time, but that L player OF ability
turcd roles by then.
actor or actress who does not score
in two years will never rise from
mediocrity," says Cashier. 1T is al
most pitiful to see the hundreds Of
people who haunt the casting Offices
of the Los Angeles studios day after
day looking for work. Many have
spent years in pictures, never achiev-
ing anything beyond atmosphere or
perhaps some bit of acting that Is
invariably eliminated when time
comes to cut down the foot2ge in the
final editing.
"Yet most Of these people still are
confident that their big chance is
sure to come. They are unwilling to
accept the fact that they are failures
and to try their hand at something
else in which the success they haze
hoped for might really come within
their grasp. ~
"Don't spend more sthan two years
chasing the rainbow of screen fame,
is my advice to beginners"
Evening star., 1924-04-27
More About "America.

WHEN representatives of David
Warh Griffith broached the SUBJ
ject OF restaging some of the historic
SCENES of April 19. 1915, on Lexington
Green the whole town almost rose
IN it's wrathful horror.
But when Griffith convinced Lex
iagton that the scenes were for
America" the photoplay romance of
the war Of American independence,
requested by the Daughters of the
American Revolution for their cele-
bration of the sesquicentennial of
this country's freedom, the modern
Minutemen OF Lexington meaning
every one in the famous Middlesex
town=-offered every possible facility,
which explains why the Lexington,
Concord and Boston scenes in Grif-
fith's America" now at Polls The
ater, are accurate and authentic.
John L. Z. Pell, who made the his
torical arrangement of the story,
written by Robert w. Chambers, the
novelist, was the emissary chosen to
secure the cooperation Of the Lex
ington authorities.
1T was characteristic of US as New
51nglanders that we didn't warm up
10 the idea at all at first" said Edwin
-. Worlnen, preSiuenl OF the LeAins
ton Historical Society, in discussing
The matter. In fact, the very idea
Of using such shrine as the Han
cock-Clarke house as the locale for
a motion picture caused a shiver to
run down the backs of most of us.
Lexington and its historic associa-
tions seemed too sacred to US to be
reproduced on the screen.
Gold as we had been to the prop
ositfon when 1t was first proposed,
we speedily warmed up when we
came to understand the great work
Mr.. GYifith had undertaken and the
mastery manner in which he had
gone about IT. II the United States
SWysx0ment could cooperate through
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Quarantine and the Movies

from hairbreadth escapes of the prin-
cipal players from wild animals. most
OFTEN lions. Lions in captivity can
not eat beef, which has a superfuity
or tat and is usually fatal. Con-
demned horses are, therefore, used to
feed them; but under the state ruling.
none may be moved about Los An
geles. While the matter is being dis
cussed by studio and state author
tiles the supply Of lion food is dimin-
ishing rapidly.
Jack Dempsey is in q quandary. In
one of the stories he was to film
much of the action centered about his
horsemanship. The worlds champion
is trying to make up his mind wheth-
er to learn to ride bicycle or borrow
an equestrian clowns outfit, consist
ing of papier-mache horse, which
straps around the riders waist.
The greatest blow of all, as far as
impressionable f1appers are concern
ed, is the holding up production on
'sheik" pictures. Those young ladies
who want their cave men masculine
but Muslem, turbulent but turbaned,
will have to wait until camels arc re
moved from the cattle into tho Gig
arctic category,
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Matinees for Children.

THE newest service undertaken by
the public service and educational
department of the Crandall Theaters,
under the direction of Mrs Harriet
Hawley Locher, will be children's
matinees, that have never been a sue
cess in Washington or anywhere else.
But Mrs. Locher has evolved a plan
which she believes will prove sue
cessful. AT any rate, it will be given
a thorough trial at Crandalrs new
Tivoli Theater, 14th street and Park
road, Saturday mornings, May 10, II
and "a. The bills will consist Of spe-
cially selected pictures, one de luxe
advertisement and stories told from
the stage by Peggy Albion. known to
all kiddies who listen to the bedtime
stories over the radio.
These programs are TO be 4 test of
the public clamor for special bills for
! children. The programs will be ar
ranged with particular reference to
the amusement requirements of juve-
niles from six to twelve years old,
but should prove of interest to all
ages.
If these special performances prove
successful and seem to supply an
actual need in the community they
will be conducted regularly, begin
ming next autumn.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Yield to Pressure.

4 TENDENCY to explore new fields
: was manifested by Cecil b. De
Mile, the producer, when he laid
aside the mood that dominated such
productions as 'Manslaughter," Male
and Female" and why Change Yodr
wife?" and led him to attempt Sc
rious drama of the Old Testament,
Tho Ten Commandments
1t was also this same craving for
a change of style that led Thomas
Meighan to drift away from so called
crook" roles and to offer character
izations like those he played in Back
Home and Broke" Woman Proof
and "Pied Piper Malone"
The public following of these two
men. says the press agent, was never
quite satisfied to have De Mile and
Meighan alter their style, while a
host OF De Mile followers thrilled
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Metropolitan-"A Son Of the
Sahara"

"a Son of the Sahara First Ma
tionaPs film version, of the novel by
Louise Geral0 to make which Edwin
Ca1ewe took his American cast on a
14,000-mile jaunt to the actual locale
of the story, will be this weeks at
traction at Crandall's Metropolitan
Theater. beginning this afternoon.
The companion feature will be
Warnings Pennsylvanians. in a group
Of delightful syncopations, which
they have never before played in the
National Capital.
The Metropolitan world survey and
minor films also will be shown, and
there will bes orchestral contributions.
"A Son of the Sahara" deals with
the love of a young Algerian prince
for an English girl, reared and edu-.
Gated in America. He is a man of
extreme wealth, educated, cultured.
but with a revengeful nature. When
he is given his congo, because he is
not white man" (as he subsequent
ly proves to be), he swears vengeance
against all who have opposed his suit.
Bert LyteIl appears in the title role,
with Claire Windsor, Montagu Love,
Evening star., 1924-04-27

having the War Department turn
over Regular Army units for use in
the picture, for the first time in his
tory: If the leading historical experts
in other sections of the country could
give their valuable services; if the
Virginia Historical Society, Massa-
chusets Historical Society and other
similar organizations could place al
his disposal their entire personnel
and their collection Of relics, LeXing-
ton could do no less.
When we learned that through,
Mr.. Charles K. Bolton, secretary of
the Boston Athaneum and senior
warden of the Old North Church
those in charge of that famous edi-
fice, Drawing the fire risks and other
dancers. had given permission for
Mr. Grifhth to wire the church tower
for electricity in order that Paul Re
vere's two lanterns might shine
brightly enough for screen purposes
Mr.. Griffith every facility at our dis
posal. And so we told Mr.. Pell that
Mr.. Griffith might count 100 per cent
on Lexington. / believe that after
meeting him we would have torn the
town to pieces to help him make his
picture.
The second time I viewed the pic
| ture l did so in a most critical spirit,
almost hoping. with that passionate
hope of one jealous of the traditions
of his home, to find some haccuracy
1T speaks volumes for Mr.. Pelrs re-
search and Mr. Griffith's mastery
work that I could not find one
In staging his battle scenes Mr..
Griffith had before him the dispositions
of men who actually fought at Lex
ington, Concord and Bunker Hill.
In order to compress into the al
lotted space of two hours and three
quarters as many of the leading
events and characters of the war of
independence as he could. Mr.. Grif-
fifth was obliged to forego the use of
many scenes. Mindful of the tre-
mendous part this section OF the
country played in the revolution, how
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Central-Hoot Gibson in
Hook and Ladder"

At CrandaHs Central the first four
days of the present week, beginning
this afternoon at O'Clock, will be
seen the spirited production, Hook
and Ladder" starring Hoot Gibson.
This vigorous actor has role well
suited to his style and productive of
thrills, stirring rescues and physical
risk. Mildred June and Philo Nc
Cullough are prominent members of
the supporting cast. Mack Sennetts
Smile, Please" comic two-reeler,
and a new sport reel, "The Call of the
Came will be added features of the
programs.
Beginning Thursday and continuing
throughout the remainder of the
week will be shown Norma Tai
madge, supported by Joseph Schild-
kraut and Arthur Edmund Carewe, in
1.-THE Song of Love-" an oriental ro-
nance of suspense and thrills, in
which Miss Talmadge is cast as an
Algerian dahcing girl. Her costumes
are extremely picturesque, and her
role gives her the opportunity for
much emotional expression.
The bill will be completed by new
issue of the Kinograms and "Heeza
Liars Ancestors" bit of grotesque
fun. =
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Palace The Confidence
Man"

Thomas Meighan will he seen in
one of his greatest parts in thrill
ing melodrama of love and high
finance called "The Confidence Man"
at Loew'S Palace Theater this week.
beginning this afternoon.
1T is based on magazine story by
Laurie York Erskine and Robert III.
Davis, and was directed by Paul
Sloane, who directed Big Brother"
and over the HILL"
1t concerns a man who goes to a
small-town with the idea of selling
the town millionaire a flock of worth.
less oil stock. In order to ingratiate
himself he performs public Spirited
acts that soon win him the confidence
and esteem of the towns people.
The cast includes Virginia Valli as
leading woman, Laurence Wheat,
Charles Dow Clark, Helen Lindroth
Jimmie Lapsley, Margaret Seddon.
George Nael. Dorothy Walters and
David Higgins.
Added features will include the
latest Sunshine comedy, Jazz Week
ly'': the Pathe News. and orchestral
music.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
It Makes a Difference.

stTTS funny that a woman will raise
howl if hubby tracks little
mud on the parlor rug and yet she
looks forward with joyous heart
to a seance with the masseuse who
tosses bucketfuls of mud all over
her face" remarked a camera man
while shooting a beauty parlor scene
in a new AL Christie production.
In these up-to-date beauty par
lors where the girls go to have their
hair bent all out of shape and their
faces reassembled, it must be a hard
boiled human who can't get a good
laugh"
Evening star., 1924-04-27

TO the dynamic drama of The Ten
Commandments" In hundreds Of let
ters to the producer, it is claimed.
reiterated desire for more pictures
of the irideScent, Satiric type, built
around social themes, which had hall
marked De Miles work up to the
time Of The Ten Commandments
Meighan's followers, one is also in
formed, never cease to clamor for
more 'orook' roles, largely because.
MelChan'S fame was won with stories
Of that type.
The current week in WASHINGTON.
by a curious coincidence, happens tc
reveal the capitulation of both rner
TO the pressure of public demand, So
Tar as Washington is concerned, both
men apparently yield to the voice OF
the people" De Mile in Triumph =
drops pack INTO the exotic production
mood. and Meighan, after two on.
three years absence from crook
drama, presents The Confidence Man. {"
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Crandall's s THE Silent
Stranger.

Fred Thomson, former champion
Pacific coast all-around athlete and
clergyman who was attracted to the
films through the activities of his
wife. Frances Marion, one of the
highest paid scenario writer's In
America, will be the pictured star at
Crandalfs Theater the first three
days of this week, beginning today at
8, in The Silent Stranger" which is
said to afford him an opportunity for
a cleancut, wholesome characterize
tion. A comedy by Clyde Cook, THE
Misfit,' and varied short-reel sub
jects will complete the bill
Betty Comrson and Richard Dix
will be seen on Wednesday and
Thursday, in Tho Stranger" . pic
CONTINUED on Fourth Paga)
Evening star., 1924-04-27

will be the film attraction the first
three days of this week at Crandall's s
Ambassador, beginning this after
noon at 3 o'clock. y comedy by Cliff
Bowes Fold Up" and music by Otto
f. Beck, will complete the program.
Jackie Coogan will be the star Of
the bill for Thursday. Friday and
Saturday, in his latest Met:o produc-
tion. "a Boy of Flanders. The genius
OF this popular juvenile is said to be
further reveS led in this picture. Josef
Swickard, Nigel De Brulier. Lionel
Relmore. Lydia Yeamans Titti., and
Sydney Franklin lead the supporting
company. Bobby Vernon will be seen
in tro-reel riot, Reno Or Bust.
On Saturday Bryant Washburn, Bill
lie Dove, Edward Horton, Lionel Bel
more, Joseph Kilgour and Rose Dione
will be seen in the principal roles
of a delightful comedy, TRY and Get
It," with comedy, "Barnum, Jr.'
Evening star., 1924-04-27
HOLLYWOOD is up against it.
= Not only have two phases of n

Not only have two phases of mo-
ton picture production been threat
ened with extinction, but the general
aspect Of filmdom is undergoing a
complete change. California has de-
creed no animals shall be transported
from one county to another, because
Of the hoof-and-mouth epidemic
prevalent on the west coast.
One company in particular has been
especially hard hit by this live stock
quarantine. Considerable of that
company's product is of the western"
and serial variety. The ban on trans
porting animals has already resulted
in Hoot Gibson, western" star, hav-
ing to postpone production of THAT
Riding Kid From Powder River" and
engage, instead, in work on "Hit and
Run" a. base ball story. What else
could he do? No self-respecting
western" star would care to be seen
on the screen riding range on a prop
erty bronc' made up Of two extras"
as the fore and hind legs under an
enveloping horse hide.
The company is in a Quandary re-
gardinE the making of serials. Many
Of the episodes derive their punches"
Evening star., 1924-04-27
News andConment
By w. II. Landvo;qt.

Wv about and that knows in make
sit and take photoplay during
the week And the phoopy with got
itself right away.
Woman always delightful especially gets mind
70 working things that have to
question What does the pubic WANT: She isn't
discussions which preceded statistics
he determined for herself what
ndng out why She isn't satisfied things
have been tossed agent
Wh H. Hays knows she business And he quickly
JOB with nice long informative which told things
OF interest to the general public OF the
phoopy discussion Women at the
Shoreham Hotel Wednesday, David Wark
picture America" inspired Daughters
good Italy even Doug and Mary
took their word
not true that producers did not want stories
from unknown publicity
Robinson Toombs told them that while Universal
material by well production plant
i needs during
year thrtysiN large pictures alone addition
others But Wit" al she told them rather conveyed them
Carl aemmle Unvcras president original
stories and he them quickly Furthermore he willing
literally for them
IS going to give an additional bonus OF $1,000
THE know how writer's and pro-
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sr then % hs de % and np% e b i es w T I M nf
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Evening star., 1924-04-27
Ambassador-"'A Son of the
Sahara"

Bert Lytell. Claire Windsor, Rose
mary Theby, Montague Love and Wal
ter McGrail are the featured players
in Edwin Carewe's production, "a
Son of the Sahara adapted from the
novel by Louise Gerard, aso shown
at the Metropolitan this week, which
Evening star., 1924-04-27

ever, he has devoted the entire first
half of America" to events which
transpired here, even Incorporating
several scenes which serve only to
give the audience some interesting
sidelights on life as it was in the
days of 1775. -
Evening star., 1924-04-27
SceAe from AMERIcA"
Polls
Photoplays This Week
At the Photoplay Houses This Week

At the Photoplay Houses This Week
COLUMBIA-De Miles Triumph" Shown this afternoon
evening
METRoPoLTAN-"A Shown this afternoon
and evening
RIALTO-"G Shy" (second week. Shown
evening
PALACE-"The Confidence Shown this afternoon and
evening
AMBASSADORAs Son of the Sahara" Shown this
evening
CENTRAL-"Iook and Ladder Shown afternoon and
evening
evening
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Next Weeks Photoplays

RIALTO-John Barrymore, in
"Beau Brummel."
TIVOLI - "Jazz = A Week."
music, singers, dancers, etc.
METROPOLITAN = why
Men Leave Home"
NPALACE-"The White Sister"
AMBASSADOR -" why Men
Leave Home" Loves Whirl-
poor and "The Printers
Devil"
CENTRAL - Loves Whirl-
pool" "A Boy of Flanders"
CRANDALL'S - "The Love
Bandit" Painted People"
"The White Tiger
Evening star., 1924-04-27

Walter McGraiI and Rosemary Theb,
III the cast
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

Former Resident Here-C. H. Man
hart and wife and little sor. Carl. Jr.
were here the latter part of last week
from their home at Dubois, Idaho.
Mrs Manhort was formerly Miss Mil
bred Gale of this city and is well
Known to many of our citizens who
were glad TO see her again. She sta
ted that her brother Arthur Is the
postmaster at Dubois and that he IS
married and has two children. She
also stated that her father is enjoy
ing excellent health.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Entertain Brother and Family :

Entertain Brother and Family -
Mrs. Frank Coleman and family and
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hartman erIer-
tanned Mrs. Colemar's and Mrs. Hart
mans brother. Jerry Sullivan ard
family of Dividend. Utah last week
The Suliivar's left for their home last
Saturday after visiting with Mrs. Nc
Givney of Leadore and Mrs. Oster, up
the river also. Enroute home they
will spend a few DAYS with another
sister OF Mr.. Sullivan's Mrs. Johr
Boyle of Blackfoot-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Get one-By reason of the fact tina

Get One-By reason Of the fact that
we have no commercial club here
The Messenger ordered 100 auto boos-
ter plates. advertising this section
The plate has the name Of our Town
il. large type, with the words. "Vaca-
tionland. Fishing. Hur L
irg. Natatorium", and are 6
quipped with metal clips TO fasten
them on your license plates. We are
sellirg them for cost-get one, or a
lair al zoe each, and help boost the
country.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Register your milk cows.

cIarington Home Bert Darlington
returned home last "Wednesday from
Pocatello where he submitted to an
operation over his right eye. The
hone just over the right eye was
scroped and also the eye socket Mr..
Clarir gton is greatly improved in
health and has been able to discard
lis glasses as a result of the opera
Fion.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23
Judge Adair Here Last Wednes-

JUDGE Adair Here Last Wednes-
day, Judge Ralph W. Adair and wife
together with their daughter and her
husbard and Earl Weaver and wiz
raised through town on their way TO
Salmon from a camping trip or the
head of Lost river valley and in the
Starley country. A. Salmon Judge
Adair held IN Ys.eurned session OF
district court, after which the party
resumed their vacation. spending the
remainder of il in the hills near Sal
NOR
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-07-23

Loses Left Hand Elmer Casio,
former resident OF Custer COUNTY.
had the misfortune TO lose his LETT
hand while working II. the Maxwell;
automobile factory at Detroit Mich
igan where he went several years
ago to learr, The auto business. He
has many friends here who viii BE-
very sorry TO learn of his accident