Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 26, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 June 1921 — Page 6

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‘BLACK BEAUTY’ NOW FEATURED AS PHOTOPLAY (Continued From Pace Fire.) Fool." Georg# Melford's new production for Paramount, featuring James Klrk- , wood, which will open an engagement Sunday at the Ohio. Sir Gilbert Parker, authgr of the novol, “The Money Master.” upon which the picture la founded Is thoroughly familiar with the characters with which his stories have to do. Alice portrays the role of a Spanish girl who marries Jean Jacques Barbille, an egotistical FrencKCanadian, and shut up in his little world, she finally deserts him and after many trials enters a convent. After losing all bis wealth and his egotism along with it, Jean Jacques starts out in search of his wife, and when he finally finds her, they are happily reunited. The cast is further augmented by such celebrities as Ann Forrest, Alan Hale, Fred Huntley, Edward Sutherland, Truly Shattuck, Harry Duffield and Mabel Van Buren. . George Melford, who produced “A Wise Fool,” has been responsible for such pictures as “The Sea Wolf,” “The Jucklins,” “The Faith Healer” and "Behold My Wife.” The bill will also include a comedy and a news feature. -I- + + CHILDREN WILL WANT TO SEE “BLACK BEACH.” For many years movie magnates cast longing eyes at Anna Sewell’s famous story, “Black Beauty.” but the diffcnlt task of bringing this wonderful autobiography of a horse to tho screen proved to be unsurmountabie until it was placed In the hands of Lillian and George Randolph Chester. These widely known writers prepared a version which has been made into a special production by the Vitagraph Company and which will be shown at the Isis next week. Millions of people in all parts of the world have read “Black Beauty” and since Its publication some forty years ago it has been translated into nearly every language under the sun. The picture is really two separate and distnet stories woven into one, for it comprises sq inner story of Black Beauty's human friends and acquaintances. This portion is a thrlllng drama told in scenes which alternate in point of time and place with the Black Beauty story scenes. All the horses in the book are faithfully presented as the author pictured them with her magic pen and all the human characters are those of the book, foremost among them being Jessie Gordon and Harry Bloomfield. The pictured production of “Black Beauty” ends with a sensational horse race along rough roads, over rock walls and hedges and through fields and meadows to avert a shocking tragedy which threatens Jessie. Jean Paige heads the cast with James Morrison and Adele Farrington being chief in her support. * Other attractions will Include a Larry Semon comedy, “The Rent Collector.” Tade Dolan’s entertainers will offer a special program of songs and Instrumental selections. -I- -!- -I----"A KISS IN TIME” ARRIVES AT THE ALHAMBRA. Young chaps, who pride themselves on being* "fast workers” in the game of love, can gain a few pointers from the hero In the new Wanda Hawley comedy, “A Kiss In Time,” which will hold the screen at the Alhabra the first half of next week. It is described as a gay little tale of spring orchards and spring romance, young adventure and young love. Miss Hawley Is cast as an artist who refuses to illustrate a certain story sent to her by a magazine publisher on the ground that the story is absurdly impossible because it treats with a rapid-fire love affair that progresses from introduction to kisses within a few hours. When the author of the story learns that the artist jas said about his plot he determines to convince her that such a thing is possible In real life. He puts in a hectic afternoon achieving his goal, but he succeeds. nevertheless, in winning a kiss before the time he has set for accomplishing the task elapses. T. Roy Barnes, a comedian, who left the musical comedy stage to appear in the films, has the role of the speedy author. He is assisted in the fun-making by no less a personage than Walter Heiers, who makes merry as an amateur detective and gets himself and moat everybody else involved in all sorts of complications In his well-meaning efforts to unravel a mystery and save the day. Bertram Johns and Margaret Loomis are also In the cast. A Vanity comedy, the Fox news weekly,--the Literary Digest and Miami Six, singing instrumentalists, will be’ other program features. -!- -!- -!- O'BRIEN S LATEST BOOKED AT THE COLONIAL. Eugene O'Brien In “The Last Door” will open a week’s engagement at the Colonial Sunday afternoon. The central figure of “The Last Door” la Somerset Carroll, who for many years has been In South Africa. Soon after his return he is invited to a house party at the home of Mrs. Hamilton Rogers. Her home is near a penal Institution and the guests are treated to the sensational warning that a convict has escaped from the institution. The guests, with the exception of Carroll, join in the chase. He Is the only member of the household who remains. While there alone a girl Is convict garb enters the bouse and pleads for protection. There fcllow many exciting incidepts, which include a kidnaping and a love story that has an unusual twist. O'Brien is supported by a east of players beaded by Martha Mansfield and Including Charles Craig, Nlta Naldl, Warren Cook, Helen Pillsbury and Katherine Parry. -I- -I- 4BILL FAIRBANKS FEATURED AT REGENT. “Hearts of the West.” a romantic story of the goldfields in the gold rush days, with William Fairbanks as the star, will be the feature attraction at the Re- f gent all the v.eck L W 3^ * The feature has many drarjati <flf situations and the tS _ star, who Is noted gw __ for his portraya Eak—of daring no no: rail forms many un revolves around a ta-Wr prospector wb o. while on kis waj jjSSlft??' .. or*4 to Gold B*.r.d. the -JjagEMyj scene of a recent gold ltrU t.. 1 stake a claim, i A meets another miner who has William Fairbanks, been wounded by a gang of outlaws. The prospector fights them off in a thrilling gun battle. Many events follow during which big fire scene Is shown. The stas is supported by Francis Conrad, Jack Waltemeyer and Ernest Van Pelt. In addition to the feature attraction the Regent's program also will include Bneter Keaton In one of his latest comedies, "Neighbors.” -!- -I- •!• “THE MASKS” BOOKED AT MISTER SMITH’S. “The Mask,” based on the story by Arthur Hornblow, will be the feature attraction at Mister Smith’s beginning Sunday. The story centers about Kenneth Traynor, a progressive young engineer, who la Instructed to go to South Africa to investigate certain mining interests and to develop tome mines said to contain Ha leaves behind his wife and his I

CONSTANCE AND HARRISON APPEAR In Movie Version of *Wedding Bellsf

Here is a pleasing sight—Constance Talmadge and Harrison Ford, who have not acted together for a long time, wi U pluy the leading roles in “Wedding Bells,” opening at the Circle Sunday.

“Wedding Bells" Is an adaptation from Salisbury Field’s original stage play of the same name, and tells the story of Rosalie Wayne, society girl, who found her love in a most unusual manner. Her | quick marriage to Reginald Carter hard-1 ly has a chance to shock her relatives j when a lover’s quarrel arouses the ire of j both, and Rosalie does what Reggie con- | aiders an unforgivable thing—she bobs her hair. Rosalie runs away, fully expecting that Reggie will follow, but luck is against both. Reggie is taken ill with a case of measles and is obliged to remain in bed. He loses trace of Rosalie, and she, thinking he has grown indifferent, gets a divorce in Reno.

son, Mickey, and Signor Keralio, who, though accepted as a friend of the family, welcomes the departure, accepting it as an opportunity to force his attentions on Mrs. Traynor. He is also Interested in .3.. ■ h r* f (gs i 5* HBrf H jf Vl Hedda Nova, who will be seen In “The Mask." Kenneth’s mission. Francois, Kenneth's valet and secretly an agent of Keralio. accompanies Kenneth to Africa. In Africa Kenneth succeeds on his mission and locates go'd. Francois, in an effort to steal the gold nugget, starts a fight in a mining dive. Kenneth succeeds in fighting his way out of the fight, pulling out a stranger, who, much to his surprise, turns out to be his long lost brother. Jack. Kenneth asks Jack to return with him to America. On shipboard Francois conspires with an agent of the mining company to steal the nugget from Kenneth, bribing the steward. A fire breaks out and all hands rush for safety.. Jack and Francois manage to swim ashore, and are picked up and brought back to the States. The resemblance of Jack to his brother Is so perfect that he Is persuaded to pose as his brother and Helen's husband. Fearing that he would expose the plot because of Ignorance of the situation, Helen is told that the shock has unbalanced her husband's mind. Jack drinks heavily, arousing the suspicions of several friends of the family. Keralio Is more daring than ever In his love making. Jack Is finally brought to a realization of the situation and warns Keralio to let Mrs. Traynor alone. But the foreigner Is more persistant and threatens Jack with death. Meanwhile In San Francisco two stowaways arrive on n tramp steamer. They prove to be Kenneth and the African agent, who had been tricked by Francois. Kenneth has lost his mind, and one day while rambling leisurely about the city, wanders to his old home, where he meets his son, who recognizes him. But even this Identification falls to bring back Kenneth’s mind. Keralio arrives in the scene and takes Kenneth aqd his son and the agent back to his apartment. He sends word to Mrs. Traynor that her son is at his apartment. She goes there alone. Meanwhile Jack finds the note and follows her. There Keralio opens a door to a room In which her husband and son are locked. She recognises her husband, but is held back by Keralio. Jack appears and attacks Keralio. The fight, cortiing as a shock to Kenneth, restores his mind. He breaks down the door, rushing into the room. Keralio draws his gun to shoot at Kenneth, but as he Is about to do so, Jack rushes In and is shot. Keralio Is subdued and a reconciliation follows. •LITTLE CAFE,’ ‘BLOSSOMS’ ON VARIETY MENU (Continued From Page Five.) welL An elaborate stage setting has been provided for the act. The De Bourg Bisters, a duo of pretty French girls, offer a number of tricks and illusions. One of their illusions that keeps the audience guessing is “The Girl in the Box.” One of the girls is placed in the box, which sets on four legs about four feet from the stage, which enables the audience to see under and over It. 1 Fifteen Army sabers are thrust through the box at different angles and then withdrawn, and when the last saber is pulled from the box the young lady emerges from Its confines waving two lm- j mense streamers. Lee Barth, a dialect comedian, has a set ; es Jokes and stories. The Joyce Sisters hare an act made np of alngtng, dancing and imitations, and the Amero Brothers are wire walkers and comedians. For the last half of the week the bill ! to bring Billy Newkirk and I the pretty Fayne Siatcra in a novel

A year passes before they learn each other’s whereabouts, and by this time Reggie Is ready to marry again. Rosalie drops in to see Reggie on the eve of his bachelor farewell dinner, and the first exchange of glances tells both of them that tho coming marriage is going to make each of them very unhappy. A butler and the bride-to-be here enter the story, complicating matters thoroughly, and after many amazing situations, the story is ended in an exciting manner. Harrison Ford is seen in the role of Reginald, and others la the cast are Emily Chichester, Ida Darling and James Harrison.

terpslcborean act. The Fayne Sisters were former mem- g, bers of the Follies ' j? and the Fussing 'Set J Show, and their s \ 7*^. ability as singers and dancers is well JBv known. Bob Mill! M kan. in “Musical v ■Hr Comedy Alla tJM carte," plays an eu P9Mp|: Mf tire musical comedy himself, giving Imitations of every- Wpf? ’ I body from the cbo- ■L\ * \ rus girl to the star. Jfc. Lewis and Allen are blackface come- , y *■ J dlans, who will | present a burlesque on the old-time sh minstrel show. Loulse Loraine, a NSgjgylrfF comedienne, com- Ml** Fayne. bines songs an dstories with a planologue. The Yamoto Brothers, Japanese equilibrists, will offer an act of head-to-head balancing and feats of strength. The Pathe News, the Digest Topics .and a comedy will be shown with each bill.

Sk THE F^ihajmc jack “® lt and m I 111 lift f !\\ MICKEY moose I S IM /S l€r US ~ | cruel immacu - ADDED Or is this her Mack Sennett husband—the “PULLMAN shambling outnninni cast wandering Dill PH in the streets? i ■

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, JUNE IT, 1921.

INDIANA STATE OBSERVES FIRST NATIONAL WEEK (Continued From Fag# Five.) First National attractions and In the city of Indianapolis there will be more than twenty exhibitors playing these pictures. Considering the fact that the Indiana territory is considered to be only 3 percentum of the entire United States as far as the number of motion picture theaters are concerned, it 6tands to reason that approximately 9,000 theaters in the j United States alone will be playing First 1 National attractions during the coming week, which will give an inkling of the scope of the organization’s activities, It Is announced. Associated First National Pictures was formed, according to a statement from I First National, at a time when the pub-| lie was demanding a higher standard of screen entertainment and as a result of the fact that the theatergoer apparently 1 held the theater owners responsible for ; the quality of productions shown In their theaters. 1 “It seemed absolutely essential,” the statement says "for the exhibitors of the country to organize for their own protection and as the first step toward giving their audiences the kind of productions they were demanding. “Tbe public was holding the theater owners responsible for the kind of entertainment they were presenting “But as an organization, backed by the unlimited finances such as only a vast organization, national in scope, could muster, they couij provide the quality of productions necessary to their future progress. ' “In a short year and half Associated First National has grown to be one of the most potent agencies for the improvement of the screen drama ever organized. “Like a dramatist working on a great production the making of a consistent theatrical program Involves something more than the employing of stars and directors. “The stories must be of the highest standard and by the greatest authors and the program must be as varied as it is original. If a company supplying theaters throughout the country with their programs should supply nothing but heavy dramatic productions, the theaters would not prove as successful as they should, even if the pictures supplied were the best that unlimited time and finances could produce. “Or, If nothing was forthcoming but light comedy productions the results would be the same. Like a great dramatic production, the program must have a certain amount of so-called ‘relief.’ in order to make it as successful as It should be. “To supply a program that would please the great majority of the populace, week after week, has been the ultimate aim of Associated First National and the success of the First National Theaters has proved the value of this policy. “Today approximately twenty of tha favorite stars and directors, including many who make nothing but dramatic productions and many viho make nothing but the so-called comedy-dramas, are making pictures in their own studios for Associated First National,” according to the statement. IN THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE (Continued From Page Five.) out, and both of these plays will come to New York in the late summer or early fall. Following these, Mr. Harris will produce John Drlnkwater’s “Oliver Cromwell" In mid-season. Also lie will present a satirical play by Forter Emerson

MOTION PICTURES.

Brown*, snthor of “The Bad Man,” which will deal with the present situation In Central Earop*. The Poles are furnishing wonderful publicity for this play by keeping things messed up In Silesia. Here Is the latesl message from the energetic presa agent of Jack Osterman. I give It to you as sent to me, and uncensored. It Is as follows: There Is no quelling the activities of Jack Osterman, vaudeville’s brilliant and youngest sensation, an estimate of whose ability may be obtained by the fact that he has been appearing steadily for fifty-one weeks on the Keith and Orphenm time. Jack has found time to write the words of a song to music composed by Mitchell Parish and Sam Gold. In filial affection he has dedicated the song to his charming mother, Kathryn Osterman, and to show Just what kind of affection this is he has named the song “Angel Eyes.” The song Is published by Jack Mills. Jack Osterman will sing “Angel Eyes” in his act, “Fifteen Minutes of Something." Latest reports are that the energetic youth is now at work on anew musical comedy called “Puppy Love.” MOTION PICTURES.

® VOLGV^Ii LEWIS J. SELZNICK Presents ~ EUGENE O’BRIEN in THE LAST DOOR' A Tale of Modern Adventure Replete With Mystery and Romance (AMERICAN HARMONISTS \ Maiie That’s Different. LIBERTY ENTERTAINERS/ The House of Thrills ABSHO ALL NEXT WEEK. WILLIAM bild FAjRBANKS “HEARTS OF THE WEST” A Real Story Packed B With Daredevil Stunts

1116 f \mp% offers - GEORGE MELFORD’S PRODUCTION AWISEFOOL Povsoiaallij Adapted h\j - Sir Gilbert Parker "jiom fiis noi'clTHE MONET MASTER” Power had been his god. Master of money, he had thought himself master of life. And now his power was gone! Wife, daughter, friends had forsaken him. See him build up his soul again from the ashes of pride’s destruction. And you will see as deeply into the heart of life as you did in the great George Melford production of Sir Gilbert Parker's “Behold My Wife.” Based on another world-famous Parker novel and directed throughout with the personal aid of the author, “A Wise Fool” is one of the finest screen attractions of the year. , Besides James Kirkwood, the numerous cast includes Ann Forrest, Alice Hollister, Alan Hale, Fred Huntley, Charles Ogle and Truly Ahattuck. James KivkuJood (£(paramountQicliwe

MOTION PICTURE* ■vys*sv^y<vvyvvi*i*i>,■ e m ■ aren't you tired of seeing the same. I old characters? Come and sea someJ new. Gypsy Foir, with the lyrical I- - dancing, her body never seen b Jjore and M- 1 Fadden and Billy his brofhei; all people * 1 WBfy S^d<^)^ e te? er cJ'|^ er,ol | S ’ /iffy THRILLS - SUSPENSE • ACTION 11 j gig /yj ROMANCE - ADVENTURE - THRILLS ill Jjpi LOEW’S STATE “Dream Street” has been running in New York for twenty weeks at one and two dollars. We present it with “No Advance in Prices,” afternoons, 15-25; Eve. and Sun., 25-40. Continuous from 1 to 11 p. m.