Evening star., 1928-02-26
METROPOLITAN-"Old Ironsides. !"

at Crandall's Metropolitan Theater this
week.
The intrepid bravery of the New
England Yankees who abandoned their
homes and families to answer the call
to arms against the pirates Of Tripoli
in 1904 is recorded in mastery
fashion in this photoplay. The pro-
duction, which was directed by James
Cruz. is based upon an original story
by Laurence Stallings. author Of The
Big Parade" and What Price Glory"
and is said to offer the public much
that is new in screen technique.
Pictorially 1t will stand as one of
the most beautiful photoplays ever
| screened. The story abounds in nat
ural comedy and sincere humanness.
The picture may be recommended
unqualifiedly TO every one. no matter
what their tastes in seeking entertain
ment There is never a dull moment.
| The direction OF James Cruz has been
acting of Esther Ralston. Wallace
Beery. George Bancroft. Charles Far
rell and Johnnie Walker. adds much
to the sense of vivid reality which the
| picture creates.
| . Added features Of the bill are a
two-reel Charley Chase comedy entitled
US: news events and atmospheric
prelude by the Metropolitan Concert
Orchestra under Alex Podnos. The
musical accompaniment for the "Old
Ironsides" Is from an original score
compiled by Dr.. Hugo Reisenfeld.
FOX-"Come to My House."
The screen attraction at the Fox
Theater this week presents Olive Borden
and Antonio Moreno in William Fox
production. Come TO My House." while
on the stage is a colorfll presentation
entitled Tally Ho.' featuring hunters.
horses and dogs. The number carries
added interest due 10 the appearance
as soprano soloist Of Miss Floreine
Hurley, a Washington girl who makes
her debut this week.
Other attractions will include Chic
Sale. the rural comedian who will also
take part in the program via the Movie
tone. an innovation TO be presented In
addition to the regular Fox Moy!etone.
and the Four Biltmore Boys, quartet
that has won much praise.
| The screen feature is modern tale
Of q girl who Is SO rich she can do iust
as she pleases, The consequences OF
this excessive wealth create the climax
story by Arthur Some-s Roche, the
scenario being the work OF Marion Orsh.
pALACE-"Gentiemen Prefer Blondes, :"
The program at the Palace this week
includes the perturbation OF Anita
IooS' famous book. Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes" and OH the stage.MThe High
lights Of 1928"
| Ruth Tavlor plays the part OF Lo-
relei Lee. the blonde gcld-digger from,
Little Rock. Ark. where q Jury &C
quilted her for holding the gun that
| shot Mr. Jennings. her employer. The
| Judge OF the court gives her the fare
| 10 Hollywood. where she intends 70 win
/ fame in the movies but Gus EiSn,an,
the button king. talks her out ot this
and brings her 10 New York TO be
| educated
Under the tu,elage Of Doscthy Shaw.
| Isorelei learns the gold digging business
fast and as a prs,of of her prospecting
/ ability wears an armful OF diamond
/ bracelets rorelei determines 10 marry
| Henry Sponard Americas riches:
bachelor. and en,barSs or the same
| boat with him IL Europe, Aboard SIM,
all sorts OF complications arise. but,
eventually they all srriyc in rar!S
| lcrelei immediately captures Paris,
| for it seems the further east she trav-
els the better lack she has, She finally
makes Spoffard marry her. after ex-
| planning TO him that he has be-
| smirched her name by taking her
i around to investigate riSque Joints. IL
! connection With his work AS re-
/ former.
The stage presentation was GRATED
by Frank Cambria, and Includes as
| entertainers the three Rits brothers,
Depace. mandnliniSt Bernie brothers,
Moore sisters. Charles Jolley. Soreil
| girls and the Yuma gGlS, Wesley
/ Eddy, guest conductor. and his Palace
| SyncopatorS also viii ~ featured.
| Short subjects and the Palace Con-
| cert Orchestra under Harry Rcr,e&
complete the program.