Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 169, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 November 1924 — Page 3

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Bible Inspires Making of Big Movie; Griffith Lets History Teach Lesson

By WALTER I). HICKMAN ONE are tlie days when we rely only upon mother to read the Bible and explain the pictures. liut the days are rot departed when all groat lessons of life may be learned from the same source. I-ast night at English's, I saw unfolded on the screen certain episodes of the Bible relative to the Ten Commandments as received by Moses. “The Ten Commandments” starts out as a Bible, picture and ends up with the modern application of the early teachings of right living. Cecil B. De Mill*', in 'creating the Bible part of this movie, has made a great document. A document which is lofty in theme and mission. The first part shows how nobly the screen may be used. It proves what a really great director may accomplish on the screen. Y->u witness the Children of Israel l>eing led out of Egypt by Moses. They are pursued by Rameses and bis many chariots. The Red Sea divides and Moses leads his people to safety. and the waves swallow 'em'up. Here is stage craft and illusion done on a• great and convincing scale. Again you witness splendid effect when Moses receives the tablets con taining the Ten Commandments. The first part of ' The Ten Commandments” is a mighty spectacle. I have seen several history making spectacles ort the screen, but It remain'd for this DeMille photoplay to reach the peak of accomplishment. The Bible is marvelous drama and some of mightiest episodes have been filmed in a marvelous way. Thousands of people appear in the Biblical scenes. Vast armies of men ari l women ail working toward great climaxes. Here is mighty drama, most powerful in material that I have evr seen filmed. The first part of the “Commandments" movie has never been approached. I believe in a picture made in this country and I am sure we lead the field at the present time. “Ten Commandments," is one achievement that is going to keep us at the top. A Mighty Cast The cast in th® Bible story is headed by Theodore Roberts as the lawgiver. This grand old man of the stage seems to have stepped out of t lie- sacre 1 j iges He seems to he the living character that he impersonates. You will become serious minded as you watch Theodore Roberts as Moses. He does work of the highest order. It is the sincerity of the work of this man that helps to a great degree to lift the first part of this phot- play to the stage of sublime realism. Os course Roberts is aided by modern s'agecraft and effeers. but it is the simple sincerity of Roberts' characterization which helps to make this movie really great. f >thers appearing in th first part PHILLIPS-^ ANTACID CORRECTIVE LAXATIVE THECHAS H PHILLIPS CHEMICAL CQ * Ngy> ' f ° aK 1 'nless you ask tor *‘l*hillips,” you may not get the original Milk of Magnesia prescribed hy physicians for 50 years. Protect your doctor and yourself by avoiding imitations of the genuine "Phillips.” iifecent bottles, also 50-cent bottles. • citain directions —any drug store. Vdvertisement. Sore Throat Prudence Your medicine shelf is not well stocked without a bottle of Tonsiline. for you don't know what moment it may be needed to relieve a sudden case of Sore Throat. Relieving Sore Throat is Tonei Hue's special mission. It is made for that—advertised for that—soid for that one purpose. Tonsiline is the National Sore Throat Remedy. It i8 sold in every State in the Union. You will need Tonsiline cne of these days, or some night when ill the drug store is closed—letter rj keep a bottle handy at home. j!] TONSILINE Sort Throat ftemedy^^

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What I Like Best on Screen “The Ten Commandments,” because it brings before one's vision a glorified attempt to picture certain episodes of the Bible. At English's. "America,” because It brings to life the printed pages of history and thrills one with anew love of country as well ;is a desire to see better things on the screen. At the Circle. Harold Lloyd, in "Hot Water,” because Lloyd causes one to laugh with him and a.t him while being domestic before mother-in-law. At the Apollo. “The Covered Wagon.” because it is one of my best liked pictures for many reasons. At Mister Smith's.

j are Charles T>e Roche. Estelle Tay i lor, Julia Faye. Terrence Moore. James Neill. Lawson Butt. Clarence I Burton. Noble Johnson and thous- ; amis of soldiers, followers and the i like. .Made so probably by its great . theme and the source of its material. : the first part of “The Ten Co.n- ---; monuments” stands today upon the firmest foundation of lasting through | all the ages. It is Paramount's greatest and noblest contribution to the screen, that is. the first part. Modem Story The second part is an attempt to make a modern application. Os i course the story suffers in comparison to the majesty of the first i part. As far as I am concerned, 1 | would have l>epn greatly pleased to have seen “The Ten Vommandnients” remain only a Biblical pic- ! mre. but the directors and authors j thought differently. Those playing the chief roles in I the .->>cond part or modern story are Edyth- t'l.apman, Richard 1 >!x, Rod , Li Roque, Lealriee Joy, Nita Naldi, . Robert Edeson. Charles Ogle and ( Agnes Ayres. Whatever the ultimate verdict ; may be on the modern part of the * story, the first part of “The Ten ! Commandments” remains to me the mightiest and noblest achievement ( yet revealed upon the silver screen. Andl might suggest another commandment to all parents: Do not fail to see “Ten Commandments,” and take the children. At English's twice daily, matinee and night, all this week. -I- I- -IGRIFFTTH INSPIRES LOVE FOR AMERICA Can remember when I studied his--1 torv while in the grade schools. A pictorial history was to me. a wonderful thing, and especially those d* voted to George will spend real LIONEL money for costly BARRYMORE sets of history. But they rati do even better than that this week. They ran go to the Circle Theater and see D. W. Griffith's production of “America” depicting the early stages in the battle of this country to throw 'if the yoke of English control. In the name of Griffith you will “inherit" the second you buy a ticket some of ths best directing experience available. “America'’ is entertainment of the better kin-1. It inspires every one who sees it with anew love of country. Along with this Inspiration comes some of the better kind of entertainment. Here Is historical and dramatic entertainment of real value. Here is history, yes. but it is served as splendid dramatic entertainment. When you go to the circle this week you are not going into the theater for slumber, but you are going to he aroused and made even alert. I say plainly that I hope this picture does big business because it deserves it. Bo not be afraid of -history as entertainment. And you know hy reputation about every one in the cast. Think of this oast: Neil Hamilton as Nathan Holden; Lionel Barrymore as Captain Walter Butler; Lee Beggs as Samuel Adams; John Dunton as John Hancock; Frank Walsh as Thomas Jefferson; Arthur Dewey as George Washington; Harry O'Neill

las Paul Revere; Louis Wolheim as ! Captain Hare and many others. The love romance is handled in a beautiful manner by Caro! Dempster and Neil Hamilton. Here is as sweet and pretty a romance as any one would desire, all placed before a powerful dramatic historical background. Think of the characters of history, any of them during the preRevolutionary period and during the conflict and you will find them in this story. The battle scenes, especially that of Bunker Hill and the earlier qnes, have been handled in a powerful way. And working hand and hand with the dramatic scenes of the movie is a gripping , musical score arranged by Bakaleinikoff and played by the Circle orchestra. Please do not be frightened away from the Circle this week, because you fenr that “America” is not entertainment. Here is exciting and powerful entertainment. “America” is magnificent drama. It will get into your heart and into ; your blood. See It. At the Circle all week. -!- -!• -IVALENTINO COMES INTO HIS OWN IN “SAINTED DEVIL” When you buy a pair of gloves you j want 'em to fit. Certainly. When an actor is chosen for a certain role you want him to <* ■; fit the part. Sure. An and Rudolph '’xllf Valentino has a 'jt' >■' glove fitting rob Jft j| in “A Sainted W&t&W mount picture. ■ df ’’ Valentino fils Hr xj i rl fit a sort of a American atmos r b * re - J lfl ev, n ct y has a chance to '-' v do an Argentine tango as well as some mode r n fly l hoofing. And dm ing al the draHELKN matic excitement D’ALGY he has four women "wild” | him. In flesh they are Pagnvtr IGodowsky, Nita Naldi, Helen D'Aigy land Louise Lagrange, quite a list I |assure you. But of them all you will !he most Interested in Helen D'Aigy | who finally wins Ruddy. This l D’Algv woman possesses rare beauty and rather persuades you that she is a very competent person before tincamera. Os the three other women, one is assured of striking and in dividual work. But the thing l welcome in “A Sainted Devil" is that Valentino has a chance to pet down to real acting. He has a dramatic purpose to accomplish. I know judging by many letters I have received. that Valentino has been looked upon as being merely a gev-d looking sheik who makes fair hearts go pitter-patter. But in “Monsieur Beftucaire,” lie proved to me that he could act and now the verdict is in the making of “A Sainted Devil” — Valentino can act. No longer any doubt. The story of “A Sainted Devil " permits n<>t only a dramatic hack ground, but the introdut tion of some fine traditional characters of ol 1 Spain and the days when bandits captured pretty women. The theme is not new, but it gives Valentino a he-man role, a chance to fight as well as dance. The direction Is of n high order, the photography beautiful and th* story has been brought to the screen with careful intelligence. “A Sainted Devil" remains the* satisfying chief attraction at the Ohio all week. Bill includes a comedy, music by Lester Huff at the organ and Charles Davis and his orchestra. I I' I 1,1,01 D MON IE GOES INTO SECOND WEEK The Apollo has never had any j trouble in holding over a Harold i Lloyd comedy for a second week, i His latest. “Hot Water,” Is no ex ; ception to the rule. Here is a good j domestic, comedy filled with laughs. ) As this picture received the favora bio approval of this department * when first reviewed, it is not neces- I nary to again go into detail. “Hot I Water” remains the appropriate J Thanksgiving week feature at the Apollo. Bill includes an Our Gang • comedy, a news weekly and music by Emil Seidel orchestra and by \ Earl Gordon at the organ. -I- -I' T ONE OF THE BEST ON VIEW AT SMITH'S At this late date It is not neces- [ sary to repeat the merits of “The | Covered Wagon,” a Paramount pic- j ture. It will remain one of the | best movies ever made. Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrigan head the cast. No one should miss see- ; lng it. At Mister Smith’s all week. I -I- I- IBARIIVS LATEST AT ISIS FIRST HALF The Isis for-the first half of the week is featuring Wesley Barry in "His Own lvaw” arid a Paths com edy, “All Wet.” Barry becomes a cowboy star in his latest. This Is a departure for this boy actor. He | is supported by Joan Lowell, Frank Whitson and others. Bill changes on Thursday. I- -I- -IOther theaters today offer Aunt Jemima,” at Keith's; Cunningham | & Bennett’s revue, at the Lyric; j Walter Manthey and girls, at the ! Palace, and “The, Potters,” a com j edy, at the Murat. Tonight the Athenaeum Male Chorus, assisted by Lois Johnston, lyric soprano, will appear in recital at the Athenaeum. Elena Gerhardt, lieder singer, will give a concert tonight at the Acamedy of Music under the auspices of the Indianapolis Maennerchor. Relieve Sore Tender Feei by applying after the bath. Jack Froai draws out inflammation. Relieves corna anc callouses Sand <lt. to Bear Mis. Ca.. Terre Haate, lal.. iortaapli

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