The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-02-21

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the Locations" used, and the result,
according to critics in the larger cities
where the picture played as two
dollar attraction, is the most beauti-
full production yet made.
Besides Miss Gish to interpret the
thrilling story, the cast includes Rom
aid Colman, a newcomer to the
screen who has scored a sensational
success; j. Barney Sherry, a motion
picture pioneer; Gail Kane, heroine
of many Broadway successes, and a
thousand others drawn from the
ranks of European players.
"The White Sister, tells the story
of Angela Chiarmonte, daughter of
an Italian prince, who is made pen
niless because of an intrigue of her
older sister. The only thing left to
sustain her is her love for Captain
Giovannia Severi, of the Italian
army.
For a time she is happy, but he is
called to Africa on military expe-
dition, and Angela is left to take up
the life of governess. Then she re-
ceives word he has been killed by
the Arabs. Stunned by the blow, An
gela is driven frantic, and in ordar to
find some peace of mind and a def
mite place in life, she takes the vows
as a nun.
Shortly after this Giovanni, who
has merely been held prisoner by
Arabs, escapes and returns to Rome.
How Sister Angela solves the prob
lem of choosing between her great
earthly love and her heavenly vows
supplies the dramatic situation that
leads up to the powerful climax.
"The White Sister" has been
called the artistic triumph of the
present film season. Miss Gish has
never appeared to better advantage,
and her restrained conception of the
difficult role of Sister Angela stands
at the top of her many famous char
acterizations. Those who recall her
in "The Birth of Nation" "Way
Down East" "Hearts of the World"
and "Orphans of the Seorm," will
it is promised, be delighted still furth-
er by her versatility and the depth of
her playing in her latest effort.
Melodrama handled with kid
gloves!
That's the answer for a story that
contains thrills galore and which,
with ordinary treatment, might be re.
garded as frank melodrama, but
which, because of lavish production
and the utmost fnesse in direction
and acting, rises to the level of classic
drama.
Such picture is "The Woman with
Four Faces" in which Betty Compson
and Richard Dix are featured. 1t is
a Herbert Brenon Paramount pro-
duction and will be on view at the
Caughren Theatre Tuesday evening,
Feb. 26.
"It differs entirely from ordinary
melodrama," said Mr.. Brenon, discus
sing the picture, because of it's
treatment. Polish and beauty of in
vestiture are two important points.
The acting is of the highest class.
Following thrill after thrill, the story
moves rapidly and surprisingly to a
fine climax, and the ending is popu-
lar in character.
Whiskers, corn and crooks! These
three widely different articles do not
appear to have much in common, yet
an admixture of the three, diffused
by the master hand of John McDer-
mott, famous motion picture director,
result in farce comedy which is a
sure-fre, rib-tickling, side-splitting
laugh provoker.
The picture, 'Her Temporary Hus-
band" a First National screen YER
sion of Edward Paulton's stage sue
cess of the same title, is to be shown
on the screen at the Caughren Thea
tire Wednesday and Thursday of next
week.
The record cross country dash
from San Francisco to New York
made by Wally Van in an automobile
for the filming of his latest starring
vehicle, "'The Drivin Fool" coming
to the Caughren Theatre Friday and
Saturday of next week was one with
no little excitment for Wally himself
as well as for those who will see the
the picture. While making the run,
Van is compiled to match his wits
against coming band of crooks
who, in an effort to keep him from ac-
complishing the feat, place obstacles
in his path which not only played their
parts in the picture but also caused
Wally some severe bruises which
were not in the story. At one section
of the road Van was unable to con-
tinue his trip until attended by a
physician. Barring the bruises, the
picture promises the fans as many
thrills as Wally experienced.