The Washington times., 1925-03-21

one of the most popular leading
men on the screen, Stills was
only last week elevated to star
dom, 'As Man Desires" being
his last picture as leading
man. This is a vivid drama,
predicated on the idea that
sionately shapes her life "as man
desires" The action IL initiated
at a British army post in Cal
cutta, India. 1t shifts to the
pearl beds Of the South Seas and
begets a most thrilling denoue-
ment which is sprung in the form
Of distinct surprise. Supple
mentaries include an Our Gang
comedy, "Dog Days; Metropoli-
tan world surveys; brief scenic
subject and special music, includ-
ing a contribution by Charles
Wakefield Cadman.
RIALTO-Virginia Valli and
Norman Kerry top the film en-
tertainment at the Rialto in "The
Price of Pleasure" a Universal
Jewel production with a strong
love theme, backed up by a
rather heavy comedy vein. the
latter supplied by Louise Fa-
zenda and T. Roy Barnes. The
story ideals with two divergent
walks OF life, contrasting the
existences of q poor girl and the
moneyed aristocracy; Of her DrieI
v1niri in paradise and OF the
bursting OF the bubble when in
references return from abroad IN
the form Of relatives. AudiDie
features continue to welcome the
Guarneri Brothers singers OF
popular and operattic numbers.
Also an InkwelI comedy; Inter
national Newsreel and selections
from Victor Herbert Will com
plete.
PALACE-Revealing romance
Of two modern eras in America
the days OF '9S when the Spanish
American war ragged and the pres
ent with its jazz.infected spirit,
'.The Denial" which comes to the
Palace tomorrow, promises a most
interesting interlude in the weeks
film attractions. Claire Windsor
has the principal role and Is pro
vided with q supporting cast tnat
includes Lucille Ricksen, the child
star, and many others. A partic-
ularly brilliant ensemble OF
shorter features distinguishes this
bill. These include a Mack Sen.
nett laughmaker, "Get Up!D
Pathe newsreel, Topics OF the
Day, and q special musical set
ting. The theme of the chief
film feature resurrects romance
Of the Remember the Maine
days, and Director Hobart Hen
ley has been particularly skillful
in interjecting this atmosphere as
q contrast with the modern spirit.
Miss Windsor offers two notable
characterizations; one as the
sweetheart OF '98 and the second
as the mother Of today's girl.
played by Lucille Ricksen.
TTVOLI-Corinne Griffith, fas-
cinating screen star, will appear
at CrandalPs Tivoli tomorrow and
Monday in First Nationals
"Love's wilderness" with Holmes
Herbert and Ian Keith in support.
The comedy will be Neal Burns
in "Sea Legs" and a new Pathe
Review also will. be screened.
On Tuesday and Wednesday the
Tivol will offer THE Great Di-
vide" with Alice Terry and Con-
Charley Chase will supply the
fun in "Should Husbands Be
Watched?" and an added attrac-
ton will be the exquisite fan
tasy in natural colors, THE Song
of the Nightingale. d. w. Grif-
fith's America" is announced
mented by the Aesop Fable. 1.-THE
Jungle Bike Riders.", Saturday,
Patsy Ruth Miller will be seen
in 1.-The Girl on the Stairs" a
lively comedy-drama.. An "Our
Gang" comedy, buccaneers" will
furnish laughter, and an added
matinee feature will be the Gran
dall.Hahn' Children's Carnival, in
PRODUCING the first installment Of
Idaho" There will be souvenirs,
candy, entertainment and fun for
all.
AMBASSADOR - Milton Stills.
Viola Dana, Ruth Clifford. Rose
mary Theby, Irving Cummings,
Tom Kennedy. Hector Sarno
and Frank Leigh are the prin-
cipals in First Nationals "As
Man Desires" coming to Gran
dallS Ambassador the first three
days Of next week. Cliff Bowes
will be the pictured comic n
High Hopes. On Wednesday
end Thursday. Eric Won Stro-
hcim's Greed" with Gibson Cow
land, Zasu Pitts, Jean Hersholt,
Chester Conklin and others in
the cast. The Aesop Fable,
"In Dutch" will be added. Baby
Peggy will star Friday in 1.-THE
Family Secret" Mack Sennett
will furnish laughter with Loves
Sweet Biffle," and the Bruce
scenic, Just Waiting" will add
a touch Of beauty. Saturday,
"The Great Divide" from Henry
Miller's celebrated stage success,
with Alice Terry and Conway
Tearle; Should Husbands Be
Watched?" starring Charlie Chase
and the third installment Of
Idaho" will be shown.
CENTRAL-"On the stroke Of
Three" to be shown Sunday and