Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 106, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 September 1920 — Page 4

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FOUR PICTURES STAND OUT IN NEW PROGRAMS 'Continued From Fa(r Three.)a Job on the paper at a time when women reporters were practically, unknown. She made good from the start, showing an amazing facility for writing up the tears and smiles of ordinary life in an appealing manner. Soon she entered the magazine field, and today she Is one of the highest paid writers in America. She receives well over $2,000 for a single story. “Humoresque” ran serially in a popular magazine and was later published as a novel. The spirit of the book was transferred to the screen with remarkable fidelity, under the direction of Frank Borzage. The work of Alma Rubens, Vera Gordon and Gaston Glass, and Dora Davidson in the chief roles Is said to be particularly pleasing. Cosmopolitan Production made the picture. -I- -I- -Ijno ODD MEN' DOVE A baby IN' VIDOR MOVIE. King Vidor again makes a bid for public favor by producing “The JaekKnife Man,” a story by Ellis Parker Butler, after successfully establishing himself with “The Turn in the Road.” The new Vldcr • production opens a week's engagement at the Circle Sunday with Fred Turner playing the role of the old river man who worships a baby. "The Jack-Knife Man” concerns the love of two old men, one a river man living a lonely life in a houseboat and the other a regular everyda> hobo, for a baby, Fred Turner. the child of a girl about town. The story is said to contain the hu-' man qualities given to it by Butler in the printed story. According to all reports, Vidor has struck a very human and sympathetic note in producing this movie. A comedy will be Included on the bill at the Circle next week. -i- -i- -IJACK LONDON'S STORY HAS BEEN DONE IN THE MOVIES. Jack London's story, “The Mutiny of the Elsinore.” will be seen in screen form at the Colonial all of the week, presenting Mitchell Lewis, Helen Ferguson, Nosh Berry, William V. Mong In the leading roles. "The Mutiny of the Elsinore" Is a picture of life on a sailing vessel bound on a voyage around the horn and the story concerns the machinations of Andreas Mellaire, second mate of the veseel, in his villainous desire to possess Margaret West, the daughter of the ship's half owner. Thwarted in his desire, Mellaire incites the thugs and gunmen who compose the crew to mutiny. This, however, is finally put down by the iron hand of John Pike. Many unusually thrilling Incidents are seen in the picture, including a storm at sea when the lives of every member of the crew is in peril. * Another of the incidents is a fight on board the ship between John Pike and several members of the crew. Ail of the adventure spirit in the London story has been included in the movie version. -|- -!- -IBIDD FARNUM BOOKED IN A WESTERN THRILLER. William Farnum, in “The Orphan,” will be the feature offering at the Regent opening Sunday. The story centers around the orphan, Sthe role enacted by Farnum, who is an outlaw, hated and hunted by the peo- ! western town of j the heart of the j ' cowpuncbers’ couuSblelds goes out to ! law, he himself is ! made captive by After the orphan has freed the sher- I Iff on condition I he help fight off an i WiULiiu rumum. in which the sheriff is wounded, the ! outlaw dresses his companion’s wounds i ind the two part as friends. The outlaw won the admiration of the ' sheriff by his courage, and later, when I the stage coach carrying the pretty sis- ] ter of the sheriff is attacked by Indians the outlaw comes to the rescue. Farnum is supported by Louise Lovely. -I- -I- *l- - ALDUS REID AGAIN OAST AS “DCSTT” RHOADES. Wallace Retd in another thrilling automobile picture, “What's Your Hurry?” will be the attraction at the Alhambra the first half of next week. Like its predecessors, “The Roaring Road,” and “Excuse My Dust,” the story was written by Byron Morgan. It presents Mr. Reid as “Dusty” Rhoades, an anto racing driver in love with Virginia, daughter of Pat Mac-Mn.-ran, manufacturer of Pakro trucks. In an effort to win favor from Pat, “Dusty” abandons racing and becomes publicity man for Pakro trucks. But his well meant efforts only land him deeply Into the bad graces of MacMurran, whose ill temper • has been further aggravated by his own failure to secure an expected order of trucks from the Cabrillo Irrigation Company. “Dusty's” opportunity to make good comes when the Cabrillo company’s irrigation dam starts to give way in a raging storm. He leads a fleet of Pakro trucks into the breach and not only saves the dam, but also rescues Pat and Virginia from possible death. Lois Wilson Is cast In the role of the truckmaker's daughtet. Cther prominent players who support Mr. Reid are Charles Ogle and Clarence Burton. -rCHARLIE IS A “DICK” IN’ “A VILLAGE SLEUTH." Nick Carter and Sherlock Holmes had nothing on young Bill Weils when It comes to solving a mystery “case.” Ever hear of Bill? „ ill llilii.i f He’s the bright Band particular hero 8 of Char ie Ray’s new-pleture, “A VU- I lage Sleuth.” which will be screened at half of next week..l makes him a mighty appealing sort of a tious and a bit impetuous as can blue, and the sort Charlie Ray. ot a chap who never gives up, once he gets a'purpose in his mind. In “A Village Sleuth” his first opportunity to show bis metal comes when he gets on the track of thieves who have been raiding his father s melon patch, faster, he secures a Job in a private sanitarium, where he hV"'l g-rtF.-Cf hii A

moroug adventures and finally unravels a real mystery In approved detective style. -I- -I- -IANNETTE WILL SPLASH IN' MOVIE AT SMITH’S. The Annette Kellernjann movie, “What Women Love,” which his been on view all week at the Circle, will be shown at Mister Smith's beginning Sunday afternoon. This Kellermnnn ■MBHH movie is modern and does not hark back to the days when maidens were tjK mermaids as is the usual tendency of 5 jyEB Annette's movies. She does not wear •AffjSWflj a mermaid's tall this time, but is a very modern young jlgMgi person, who is coniggßpSg ■ tent to dive in a bathing suit and be loved by a mere y&r man. W The picture made Annette KeUermann a satisfactory Impression at the Circle this week. KEITH’S OPENS MONDAY WITH BIG TIME ACTS (Continued From Page Three.) story telling comedian; Miller and Westfall, a versatile comedy pair; the Callahan Brothers, entertainers, who are original in their style of work; a Fox film farce, the Bray plctograph and the Pathe review. -I- -I- -!- DANCING ACT ON VIEW AT RIALTO. Victoria, a dancer, and assistants is the feature act at the Rialto. The act carries a lot of scenery and electrical effects for a dancing act in popular vaudeville. VICTORIA. The remainder of the bill consists of Morgan and Ray, in a comedy, "All for Fun”; Bert and Elsie Matthews, dancers; MOTION PICTURES.

iiSrili What's •. Your With Lovely Lois Wilson For the sake of a girl whose Kin era nf dad despised racers, he Ot Harmony “swore off” speed cars and ; \ went to boosting trucks. BLAZES Wlmmhwa SSs MUTT and JEFF FOX NEWS

Smith and Inman; Gorden and .Hayes, singers, and the Burk trio, an acrobatic offering. Marie Doro, in “Midnight Gambols,” is thermo vie feature. -I- -I- -I----AT THE BROADWAY. The Broadway bill for Sunday will consist of the Westons, Murray and Berge, in “Tid-Bits of Vaudeville”; Lorette Naher, known as the girl in the album; Brooks and Sabinl J the Surprise duo; Swift and Daley, in a musical offering, and Lloyd Navada and company. A Mutt and Jeff cartoon comedy is on the bill. -:- -;- -i----underlined attractions. The Greenwich Village Follies, including James Watts, Ted Lewis, Verna Gordon, A1 Herman and others, comes to the Murat opening Monday night, Sept. “Twin Beds” and a return engagement of “Clarence,” are the underlined attractions at English’s in addition to “The Mikado.” -I- -!- -I”WHIRL OF MIRTH” DUE AT THE PARK. “The Whirl of Mirth” will open a week's engagement at the Park Monday afternoon. A1 Serrlf, Harry Ceyon, Pat Carson, Aiken Brothers, Ruth Addington, Mabel White, Edna Remington and others are among the important players. -I- ± -ICLOSING TONIGHT. Jimmy Hussey’s “Tattle-Tales” will close its engagement at the Murat with a Saturday afternoon and lilght performance. The engagement of "Listen Lester.” with Fred Heider, will end at English’s with two performances today.

MOTION PICTURES, - ptCJggf All Week s':x a T") ANGER and high adventure with one strong man against two-seore in a fight to preserve a woman’s honor - —a drama grimly played beyond sight of land, on the face of the fathomless deep. \ Such is JACK LONDON'S The MUTINY of the Elsinore ENACTED BY AN ALL STAR CAST COMEDY—SNUB POLLARD. SELZNICK NEWS. T AMERICAN HARMONISTS 1 I MUSIC THAT IS "TOWN TALK” I l LIBERTY ENTERTAINERS J

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1920.

IN THE LAND OF OF MAKE-BELIEVE \ (Continued From Page Three.) In this play, will exhibit anew group of dances this year in conjunction with one of the leading symphony orchestras. The beautiful Edna Goodrich, who has teen absent from the stage for some time, is making an extended tour of the United States and Canada In “Sleeping Partners,” the Sacha Guitry comedy which was acted in New York kby Irene Bordoni. Richard G. Herndon, who produced “The Passion Flower” last year and “Little Miss Charity” this year, tvro of the real Brosdwa.v hits, is to make the Belmont theater, of which he Is the man ager, a home for light musical plays of the Intimate character. This will be the only bouse In New York with a distinctive clientele. Billboard War Is On PROVINCETOWN. Mass., Sept. 11.—Joseph Pennell, the artist, has been Invited to come here from Philadelphia and take a leading part in the war against billboard advertisement, which members of the exclusive Beach Combers’ club believe menaces picturesque Cape Cod scenery. THINK FARM THIEF USES TRUCK. GREENSBURG, Ind., Sept. 11.—Farmers Hear Milroy are on the outlook for a thief with a motor truck who has not been satisfied with stealing many of their hogs, but has now taken two cows. Mrs. Anna Rogers, W. R. Vanslckle and Joe Greene have reported losses.

I. IT. SCHOOL HAS 4 NEW TEACHERS Competent Instructors Named in Commerce Courses. J. J. Pettijohn, director of the Indiana University __ Extension School of Commerce, announced today the appointment •of four new instructors for the courses to be given here this fall. - W. M. Hudson, formerly of the State Life Insurance Company, will give the course in life insurance. Mr. Hudson la a Vale graduate and

Playing His Last THE night before he had been the great musician, playing to rapturous thousands. Now he was just a plain V_XOOdoVf*' old mother’s ‘‘baby,” playing to her and the girl he them again. So he played “Humoresque”—that laugh on life, with a tear behind it—and was gone! Where? Why? A story that blends the slum and the avenue, the din 'TV. „ /~\l : r T'J , r% . and the music, the sorrow and smiles of life in a happy Ihe Unto 1 neatre Presents melody, silently played on the screen. HUMORESQUE A Photo Play Featuring From Fannie Hurst's A ¥ fa ini ¥ T TTfc Tk T Directed by Cosmopolitan Story jVj. Jl'%. JSl> jLLa L'\ Frank Burzage A Paramount Picture \ COMMENCING TOMORROW Itala Regina Sn *lS? B " Soloist k W&m |i§| j I Mary Plckford, Douglas Fair- I A VV jffgfp 13P VMp, \2jtW JB banks. Nazimova, Louise Glaum --la Land others.

has had extensive business experience with Swift & Cos. of Kansas City and Morris & Cos. of Chicago. He has taught in various institutions and is at present professor of economics at DePauw University. Frank H. Streighloff comes to Indianapolis to take charge of the extension courses in accounting, statistics and labor problems. Mr. Ktreightoff is the author of several books ahd has had valuable experience in the offices of the Western Electric company, the Phoenix National bank of New’ .York City, anrl ns special agent for the New Y’ork state department of labor. Ernest Cohn of the Homer McKee Ad-

vertising company, will give the courses In elementary and advanced advertising. He was formerly president of "the Indianapolis club, was chairman of the committee which organized the Better Business Bureau in Indianapolis, and was prominent in the organization of war time drives in Indianapolis. Harry D. Kitson of the psychology department of Indiana university, will have charge of the course in The psychology of advertising and selling. He is the author of two books and has had business experience which especially qualifies him for teaching this course.

Former Indianapolis Operator on Board? SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 11— Tardy telephone service aided Josephine Suit, 17, and John Gershoffer, elopers from this city, in winning a close race with the South Bend y police and deputy sheriffs of Berrien county, Mich. The last words of the marriage service had Just left the lips of the couple in St. Joseph, Mich., when officers, warned by a delayed wire call, appeared. Mr. and Mrs. Gershoffer were brought to South Bend, where they were released to receive parental forgiveness.