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FAMOUS MOVIE STARS APPEAR IN BIG ATTRACTIONS Continued From Page Six) traction at the Circle all next week. In conjunction with the Initial showing here the management of the theater has arranged for a troupe of Blackfoot Indians, who are seen in several of the scenes of the production, to appear in person in a novelty prolog. •‘Bob Hampton of Placer" is the biggest production Neilan has ever attempted on the screen, first because of the great dramatic possibilities of the story and second .because of the great number of people required to enact the big scenes of the production. More than 2.000 Indians, soldiers and others were used in that part of the picture portraying General Custer’s last stand against the Indians. In making these scenes a huge dirigible was used to obtain the best pictures of the battle, which covered more than six square miles. JAMES KIRKWOOD. Laid in Montana and Wyoming In IS7\ shortly after the Civil War, when the entire country was startled by Indian uprisings in that part of the country, the director, In his effort to obtain the utmost in realism, has used the same locations npon which the famous battle was fought. More than six months were spent in the work of production of “Bob Hampton of Placer,” it being the first production of Neilan since the completion of bis last screen story, ”Dinty,” which scored a phenomenal success here. With James Kirkwood in the title role, “Bob Hampton Os Placer” offers a cast or screen artists In the leading roles. Including Marjorie Daw, Wesley “I'reckles" Barry. Colleen Moore, Pat O’Malley and Tom Gallery. '
ALHAMBRA First Half Next Week Thomas-H. Inca ... .presents Douglas Mac Lean *THE HOME STRETCH" A romance that starts on a big city track and speeds through country lanes to love. A hundred thrills to every lap and a neck-and-neck finish. SMeody i9wll| Supreme ft .|s|A LESTER * °RGA TER £%' W Bob-THE SHERWOODS-Gayle AND THEIR SINGING ORCHESTRA Fox News Weekly—Prizma “Comedy Review” Digest
“FORBIDDEN FRUIT” TO OPEN ENGAGEMENT SUNDAY. Cecil B. De Mille has produced another movie feature of the kind for which he has made himsel famous. “Forbidden Fruit” is the name of this movie and it will open an engagement at the Ohio Sunday. “Forbidden Fruit” tells the story of a young woman who is torn between her wifely duties to a rascally gambler and crook husband, and a true love for another that comes to her. The story is by Jeanie Macpherson. Included in the cast of players are Agnes Ayers, Forrest Stanley and Clarence Burton, who play the roles of the three central characters, and who in this production make their initial appearance under the De Mille banner; Theodore Kosloff, tbe Russian dancer: Kathlyn Williams, who has starred in many Paramount productions; and Theodore Roberts, the veteran character actor; Shannon Day, Julia Fay and Bertram Johns. A private showing of this movie several days ago to the critics showed that the women of the cast wear some of the most expensive gowns ever seen on the screen. As usual, the producer has staged a “toilet scene” and it is splendidly accomplished. -J- -I- -1MACLEAN ROMT9 IN NEW COMEDY. ! “The Home Stretch,” a comedy, will be the offering at the Alhambra the first half of next week with Douglas Mac Lean as the star. Mr. Mac Lean is east as a youth reared In the atmosphere of the race tracks, whose sole inheritance on the death of his father is "Honeyblossom,” a race horse, and a few hundred dollars. The story hinges on the gambling proclivities of the young race horse owner and his difficulties in freeing himself from the influence of the Godess of Chance. There is romance, of course, in which misunderstandings arise, but these are straightened out to the satisfaction of all concerned and after many adventures the youthful turfman wins wealth and love. Some exciting racing scenes are a part of the picture. "Honeyblossom,” the/equine hero of the story, was secured from the most famous stock farm in the West and has many times flashed under the finishing wire the winner over notable competitors. The cast in support of the star includes Beatrice Burnham, Wade Boetler and others. -I- -I- -IPARK TO OPEN MOVIE SEASON SUNDAY. The Park Theater will start a movie season Sunday with “Madonuas and Men” as the chief movie feature. In addition to this picture there will be a comedy and the Miami Six, a musical organization. The cast of “Madonnas and Men” includes Evan Burrows Fontaine, Anders Randolf, Edmond Lowe, Raye Dean, Faire Binney and others. The emperor seated in the royal box surrounded by his favorites; the great amphitheater crowded with thousands of cheering men and women and the prince with his eyes on the beautiful Christian
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girl about to be thrown to the lions. This is the opening scene that greets the eye when' the feature motion picture production, “Madonnas and Men,” begins to unfold on the silver screen. But the story of this tensely dramatic production is not confined by any means to the picturing of incidents in ancient
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EVAN BURROWS FONTAINE. Rome. Asa matter of fact such scenes are introduced simply for contrast. In the scene mentioned above we also see the gladiators in a struggle to the death, and then the perfectly formed and graceful dancing girl goes into the arena to perform her dance. Her feet mingle with the very life blood of the dead gladiator and as she ascends the stairs to the side of the applauding emperor she leaves behind her footprints of blood. And then comes the crowning event of the Roman holiday, the sacrifice of the Christian girl. -1- -I- -ICIIARLIE CHAPLIN’S BROTHER APPEARS IN MOVIE COMEDY.
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to the people a charter enabling mem to trade with other nations, and a revolution is organized to secure his downfall.
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The chief plotter against the king discovers a barber’B assistant who is the counterpart of the king, and he promises him a fortune to do his bidding. The barber's assistant agrees and the king is kidnapped and placed in a dungeon, while the barber's assistant takes tiie king’s place in the palace. Because of the resemblance between the two, the substitute ruler is readily accpted as the king himself, even the queen failing to recognize the impostor. Acting under the instructions of the plotters, the king's substitute signs the people’s charter, and a banquet is given to signalize the victory. Meanwhile the king escapes and returns to the palace where a battle royal takes place, wi-i the result that the barber is captured and ordered to be shot at sunrise. The movie as a surprise ending. -!- -!- -I“SOCIETY SNOBS” DUE AT THE COLONIAL. Opening Sunday at the Colonial for a week will be “Society Snobs,” which was written by Conway Tearle and in which he plays one of the main parts. At the opening of the story Tearle is seen in the role of Lorenzo Carilo, a well-educated American-born Italian, who, in order to earn a greater income than is to be obtained from a clerical position, is temporarily working as a waiter In a fashionable New York hos telry. Thus, right at the start of the feature is presented some settings of remarkable lavlsbness and also to obtain a viewpoint on various types of society folk from anew and interesting angle. Then enters upon tbe screen a beautiful and wealthy society debutante, played by Martha Mansfield. Tho romantic Latin temperament of Lorenzo comes to the surface and he immediately falls in love with this pretty but haughty child of the nouveau riche, although he keenly realizes the difference in their social standing. A chance to meet and win the girl upon an equal footing is offered Lorenzo, and, although it menns deception and connivance, he eagerly grasps it. There follow many unusual developments bringing the story to a climax. -I- -I- -IPREMIER OF DEAN MOVIE DT E AT THE ISIS SUNDAY. Priscilla Dean's first feature since “The Virgin of Stamboul" Is to have its Indianapolis premier tomorrow at the Isis Theater when "Outside tbe Law” begins a week's run. Tho plot concerns the attempt on the part of a trio of crooks to lead a straight life, in which they are thwarted by a noted gangster. Miss Dean has the support of Lon
Sidney Chaplin in his first five-reel picture, “K 1 n g, Queen, Joker” will be the attraction at Mister Smith’s b e g i nnlng Sunday. The scene of the story Is laid in the king dom of Corona, whose king ] disturbed by rumors of a coming revolution. He refuses to grant
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Chaney, who will be remembered as “the frog” in “The Miracle Man,” plays the role of Black Mike Silva, king of ’Frisco’s underworld. Wheeler Oakruan is cast as a gentleman crook and E. A. Warren portrays the character of Chang Lo, the Chinese philosopher. There are a number of big flashes In the picture. To illustrate, when Dapper Bill opens the safe in Millionaire Spencer’s home there is a rap on the door that spells doom for him and Silky Moll. Escape seoms impossible, but with the cunning obtained by a long life or crime tbe girl finds a way. -I- -I- -I’NOTIIKR WESTERN MOVIE BOOKED AT THE REGENT. “Lone Hand Wilson.” described by critics in pre-release reviews that instead of containing ony one or several
thrilling situations, “is one continuous thrill,” will be the feature attraction at tho Regent all of next week. Lester Cuneo, one of tho best known “western” players in stage plays, is the star and is supported by a cast of wellknown screen players. The locale of the story Is Hell's Gap, a foothill town, the home of Jim Wilson, known to his pals as "Lone-hand Wilson.”
Lester Cuneo. Near him lives Andy Walker, a prospector t who is popular because he is a spender. Walker's ambition Is to win enough mouey at faro in order to send East for his daughter Madge. However, he continually loses until one night when “Lone-hand" is in the gambling hail and saloon "something” happens. Many thrilling situations follow during which the star engages in a fistic fight with six men.
IN THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE Continued from Cage Six) were most subtle. In one place where Mr. Tuttle, the continuity writer used the words, “Whisky Flask,” Turklngton notes. “Too 1921.” He also changed the
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word “Victoria” to “hack,” and made other changes In titles. In th railroad station scene, where “Eskew” and another old type are watching “Ariel,” the author writes: “Be careful not to let these be ‘hicks’—rube stuff.” Mr. Tarkington suggests that the ending of the picture be changed to eliminate the “kiss and clinch" scenes that are so often given in the final fadout. “Just show Joe and Ariel laughing together and close,” he added. All of the author’s valuable advice has been followed in making the picture, It is announced. -|- -|. According to present plans all of the leading Indianapolis theaters, both legitimate and the movies, will be Id operation this summer. The Park opens with movies Sunday. Tho Murat will start its season of stock on May 2. At English’s the Gregory Kelly Stock Company has launched what looks like a b?s season. SMITH CHOIR TO SING AT MEETING People at Tabernacle to Hear of Suffering. Choruses by the Gipsy Smith choir will feature the mass meeting at the tabernacle Sunday afternoon, preceding addresses by Dr. Alfred S. Sze, Chinese minister; Dr. Sherwood Eddy and others —the occasion of the formal opening of a campaign for the relief of Armenian orphans and distressed Chinese. E. Howard Cadle, president of the choir, asks all members to assemble at j the tabernacle at 2 p. in. C. F. Coffin, chairman of the campaign j executive committee, again emphasizes | that no collections are to be taken at the j tabernacle. Sunday morning I)r. Eddy j will speak at the First Baptist Church, j Dr. William Hiram Foulkes who Is in ! charge of Dr. Sze’s tour, will speak at i the Second Presbyterian Church. Sunday night Lady Azgapetian, who is I to present the situation of Armenia in I the afternoon, will occupy the pulpit of j the Central Christian Church. Mayor Charles W. Jewett today Issued an appeal to citizens to pay honor to the Chinese minister by filling the tabernacle Sunday afternoon.
PARK THEATER SUNDAY 11 A. M. TO 11 P. M. Pre-War Prices—loc, 15c and 25c EXTRA! MIAMI SIX, Entertainers Extraordinary EXTRA! EXTRA!! Big Fashion Show. Living Models at Every Performance .SSlsSKra! H II The tender, innocent girl was crushed and humiliated to com-* plete the terribly tragic plans of the man who only lived to be avenged. oSssisEj •i.waiauiiauMauiiaimmiiuiniiui'.iKialßßHUßßßaMnMMHHi
1 UlraS HHfiWwi $ ..7. rt&gSgMMwfe ■y’ylflfeSM IH§F •■•■'liil - M ' Bf miff % sr JT CONWAY TEARLE "SOCIETY SNOBS" A Romance of Smart Society with a theme as novel as It is original. This was their hour. A fleeting, blissful period of ectasy, with the World and its social distinctions far away and forgotten. But as the sunshine is followed by the night, so did the creeping shadow of revelation slowly deepen. Could he reveal the truth and tell her his real life's status. And the Added Attraction for True BUSTER KEATON in The Haunted House A Superlative Comedy in Every Sense [AMERICAN HARMONISTS! ENTERTAINERS DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT I LIBERTY ENTERTAINERS J t w E x e t k
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