Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 197, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 December 1923 — Page 5

MONDAY, DEC. 31, 1923

‘White Rose’ Is a Silent Symphony; Rome Furnishes Beautiful Scenery

By WALTER D. HICKMAN I G l-- ] RIFFITHS has produced what ! may be called a film symphony. k_—J His “White Rose” plays upon the emotions as a pipe or?an, when played by a master, reacts upon the imagination. Griffith takes himself seriously by producing this story of moral contrasts. He starts out theWF* orv that the fallen IB and the fallen woman. V make y<vj think upon the . . A\ Griffith uses hu man driftwood as 35 people of V, . W ing home his los- ■ son th it ho who ** - ■ sins pays in full. Education and sqMAE MARSH cial standing will not act as a safe preventive from a young man sowing his wild oats, the picture contends. The story proceeds on the theory that flesh Is flesh, but a great love cannot reach perfection merely by the flesh. Griffith preaches no sermon with “The White Rose," but he has presented such a powerful contrast In character in various walks of life that one is bound to spend a lot of time thinking about it after visiting the Ohio this week. So complete an artist is Griffiith that he does not leave his masterpiece [only a thing of commanding backgrounds, but he permits his characters to step right out and talk to you. j After seeing “The White Rose,” I had the impression that I had witnessed something more than a silent photo-, play. It seemed to talk to me- It got into my heart as well as my brain box. I wnated to go to some quiet. corner arid think. And the memory j of Griffith's story has been uppermost | in my thoughts since seeing “The White Rose.” “The White Rose” Is a masterpiece for many reasons. First, a complete story is told. In the second place, j the characters are real human beings. In the third place, an excellent cast has been assembled. In the fourth place, the directing is about .perfect, and the photography aids in making the whole film a masterpiece—truly a silent symphony which plays upon the heart. There probably will he much discussion about the theme of "The White Rose.” as one of Us principal characters, a rich young man studying for the ministry, yields to the "flesh” with an orphan girl before he is ordained. With this sin locked up in his soul, the man is ordained. The girl in the case becomes the mother of a fatherless babe. The problem is , -dived when the young minister makes la public confession from his pulpit and leaves to take his side by the girl who sinned for "love” with him Ks Griffith has developed the theme, this photoplay is not a cheap sex thing, but a powerful drama of character contrasts. Sin is sin, whether it is in the high place or in the- gutter. That is the theme that Griffith drives home. Griffith is fearless in handling his contrasts in character. He has invited criticism and much hot discussion. Personally. I think The White Rose” Is worthy of the name of Griffith. I respect and admire his bravery in tackling such a theme. Never has better acting been reflected upon the screen. Mae Marsh la the little white rose which turns scarlet and then causes the rose to bloom again by meeting the obligatlona, life time debts, which sin demands. Here Is perfect acting. How I wish this great artist of dramatic moods would appear only in Griffith pictures- He brings out emotional attributes in her that no other director can produce. Carol Dempster plays the role of the girl In the high place who realizes that sin is sin and must be paid for. Wonderful work. Ivor Xovello Is cast as the young man of high social position who, while fitting himself for the ministry, yields to passion. Powerful acting. / I recommend Griffith’s "The White Rose” to the adult-thinking public. “The White Rose” is on view at the hOhlo all week.

The Modern Touch lias Been Applied to “Eternal City” Ouida Bergere in adapting Hall Caine's “The Eternal City” into a movie has applied the modern touch. In other words. Bergere has modernized the story to the extent of using the World War and the late political unheaval ; 'W'" in Italy as 'he oilmaxes Caine’s years aen, George Fitzmaurice, who * £ the very heginning of the job large and expensive crowd of actors to Rome, BARBARA *2 i before historical liA MAKrv . . _ back grrounds or hundreds of years ago the modem adaption of Hall Caine's greatly read story was filmed. The modern idea makes good “theater,” but I would like to see “The Eternal City” filmed as Hall Caine wrote it and not as Ouida Bergere changed it so that Fitzmaurice could dress it up in modern clothes. I My desire to see the original “Eternal City” In no way reflects discredit nor adverse criticism of the efforts of Fitzmaurice, Rome Is an ideal place for filming a movie of this type and by some strok eof fortune the director obtained access to the real historic spots In Rome. With these rare historical backgrounds and by the aid of modern photography, George Fitzmaurice has produced a photoplay rich in pictorial beauty. Few movies equal this one for beautiful historical backgrounds. In this atmosphere of ancient

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CAROL DEMPSTER D. W. Griffith discovered Miss Dempster, and in “The White Rose” she lives up to her promise of being able to do splendid work. At the Ohio.

Rome, the -director has permitted the modern woman, the World War hero, the war profiteer and the "Reds” who plotted to overthrow the Government which the sons of Italy feught for In the World War to appear in a dramatic recital. Without considering the source of the story, Ouida Bergere has “written” a story of commanding interest. The big scenes —the mob episodes—have been used to obtain dramatic effect as well as to increase the tempo of the story. The cast contains some names which guarantee satisfactory character work. .The leads are played by Barbara La Marr. Lionel Barrymore, Richard Bennett, Montague Love and Bert Lytell. At times while this cast of principals are playing before real historical backgrounds, I got the impression that the background of ancient paintings had been used, so t:uly beautiful are some of the scenes. “The Eternal City” is on view at the Circle all week In addition to the regular musical program, a Christie comedy and a news weekly. -I- -i- T Apollo Screen Reflects Interesting New Melodrama “Thundering Dawn” lives up to its name. It is a great cataclysmic awakening of a young man, who voluntarily banishes himself to a tropic Isle for the honor of h'" family, only to succumb to the heat, wine and women of the island of Java. It took a typhoon, a tidal wave and a girl to awaken him. Variations of the story have been used many times before, but the acting and lavish mounting make the picture memorable. Heat that drums incessantly at vitality and undermines will-power is made real through the acting of J, Warren Kerrigan as Jack Standish, and the carefully planned scenes. The hotel on the island reminds one of Joseph Conrad’s ramshackle tropic isle hotels, save the proprietor, instead of being a scheming German, Is a thin, wasted mongrel who confides the schemes of his distorted brain to a trained raven which squats solemnly on his desk. Anna Q. Nilsson’s vigorous flaying of the villain with his own blacksnake whip is dramatic. She cuts him across the face and laces him generally until he falls from a balcony into the swirl ing flood waters. Another "Our Gang” comedy. “Stage Fright,” is included In the Apollo’s bill Charles B. Lines, that amiable singer. Is featured again this week. (By Observer.)

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this country. The cast includes Jean Calhoun, Ethel Haller and Lewis Mason. The bill includes “Don’t Scream,” a comedy. On Thursday Noah Beery opens in "The Forbidden Lover.” -I- -I- -IDouble Bill Offered at Smith’s This Week Mister Smith’s is offering a double bill this week by presenting Colleen Moore in “Flaming Youth" and Harold Lloyd in an old release. “The Tip.” I have discussed “Flaming Youth” previously ifi this department. The book has been for months one of the best sellers. This bill remains on view all week at Smith’s. ✓ -|- -|- -1Love Story of Virginia llilis on View at Lnicoln Square “The Steadfast Heart," a story of a young man who makes good because the girl he loves believes in him, is the feature picture play for the first

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half of the week at the Lincoln Square Theater. The hero, after a thrilling automobile chase which ends in a smash-up, returns with the money which the townspeople had invested in a fake oil company, and marries the girl, who had been engaged to marry the son of the oil company promoter. Clark and Madison provide entertainment In a skit which might have beene called “Before and After Marriage.” Billy Clark presents a, blackface monologue in which some old jokes are salvaged Into laugh material successfully. An acrobatic act by Glenning and Ford opens the show. Bill includes ‘‘The Merchant of Menace” and another round of "Fighting Blood.” (By Observer.) -I- -I- -IBig Openings and Special Shows Announced for Today “The Music Box Revue” will open a week’s engagement at English’s tonight. The curtain goes up promptly at 8:15 o’clock. At the Murat, “The Fool” opens a weke’s engagement. This drama comes highly recommended. Rae Samuels tops the new hill at Keith’s. Two shows will be given at Keith's tonight. Edna 'Wallace Hopper is the featured player on the holiday bill at

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CHILD’S EDUCATION FUND ASSURED BY INSURANCE PLAN Every father is Interested In doing all that Is possible to promote the success of his son; the wise father has ; come to realize that one of the biggest stepping stones toward success : is a thorough education. Consequentlj ho begins to make some definite p'an to of the i cost of educat- jn early in the life of his child. Mr, Lee B. Smith of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, 704 Fletcher Bldg . gave the following advice to a man who had planned to save SIOO a year for his j eon who was now four years old and ] who had received but SIOO of the S4OO j that would have been his had the : father lived up to his Intentions. Mr. Lee suggested that the man put Ia little less than a hundred dollars a year with the Massachusetts Mutual | until the boy was 18. If he were alive ; at the end of that time, the cash value ;of the contract would provide the ; fund he hail planned. If he died in j the interval, however, the proceeds : would pay his wife a monthly interest Installment until his boy was eighteen and then would pay the boy SIOO ; In cash the day he left for college and would pay to him SSO each month he j was in college. The income would I stop during July and August. He would receive SIOO each September j until he had completed his college I course There would also l>e a small I lump settlement upon him at grad ! uatlon. This plan would eliminate two hazi ards of his present plan, that of the i uncertainty of putting the fund aside J and the loss of his earning capacity i through disability or death. By this ! plan he might complete the fund with j one or two payments if the unexpected happened. This plan was worked out for the man of average income, but could be increased or decreased to suit any salary.

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