Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 110, 20 March 1915 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1915

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Palace Films

WAR PI0TURE8. ' German war ploturei at the Palace Wednesday and Thursday. March 24 , and 25. History writing; another chap- , tar of Its story now oa the 1 bloody battlefields of Europe, and the whole world Is deeply stirred and Interested In the dally writing of tls pages. The wonderful advance In the motion picture art made it possible for us actually to look upon. things that are bapt penlng and have happened In the greatest struggle the world has ever known. ; The motion pictures, taken by permission of the general staff, depict the whole story of the war up to date

and show the happenings of the east

ern and western theatres of war. The

scenes taken In Russia, Poland, Ga

llcla and East Prussia are the first

ever shown before the American pub

lie. Tne enactment of the many scenes just as remarkable before one's eyes will Interest all regardless of

their sentiment or their sympathies la 'the present' struggle. There Is a lecturer who fully explains the various scenes.

RANSONE APPEARS

IN PRINCE OF PILSEN

Arcade Films

WEDNESDAY. "The Mystery of the Tea Dansant" Shortly after the mysterious disappearance of Marguerite Wheeler, an - heiress, her mother receives a note Remanding $5,000 for the girl's return. Ruth, the girl detective, assumes charge of the case and advises the frantfc mother to comply with the demand. Harry Warrington, whose life the girl detective had saved in a previous case, uses his political Influence to secure a position on the force. He becomes Ruth's assistant The two find that the trail leads to the Tea Dansant conducted by Marmaduke. THURSDAY. There Is literally a riot of fun when Charles Chaplin takes "A Night Out," which Is the title of his second Essanay two-reel comedy. With Ben Turpln, Chaplin attempts to drink the town dry. They spill a pie over a giant, who hurls them out of the cafe Into the street after nearly choking them to death. They manage to zig-zag their way to their hotel, where Chaplin Is horrified by running across a woman in pajamas, with a poodle. The dog follows Chaplin to his room and the pajama clad woman chases after her pet. The terrified Chaplin takes refuge in his bath room. FRIDAY. "The Silent Plea" Immediately after his admittance to the bar, John Aldrich tells Marie Carson the good

news and confesses his love. She is obliged to tell her good friend that she does not love him and announces her engagement to Phil Carson. John, concealing his Borrow, goes abroad on business. Shortly after her marriage to Phil, the latter is killed by an automobile and Marie moves to the city to Beek work.

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John W. Ransone, the Original Hans Wagner in "The Prince of Pllaen" at the Gennett Monday Night.

himself from his bonds, but Is finally

toreea to give up his efforts. Finally

he kicks open a water faucet. The room is submerged. The dripping ceiling warns others in the house that

something is amiss, and the solution

of a safe robbery Is finally achieved through the hero's unusual method of calling for health.

THURSDAY. Situations which "will fascinate ev

ery woman are depicted in "The Mother Instinct." Mrs. Haines W. Reid,

the author of the play, has written a story which compels one's Interest from the start. A woman of refinement Is cast away on a desert island with a man for whom she cares little

at first. A child is born of their en

forced union, and with the coming of the babe the woman's nature changes and she comes to love the father of her child. v FRIDAY. Eighteen Esquimaux and forty Esquimaux dogs, which are used by Admiral Robert E. Peary on Lis dash to the north pole, take part In "The Rider of Silhouette," a two reel Canadian northwest drama, featuring Ben Wilson and Dorothy Phillips. ,

Murrette Fums

SUNDAY. "The Doctor's Strategy." Jones is dead set against his daughter Lucy marrying Jack Bedford. In the pres

ence of Dr. Clow, Jack's mend, ne drives his would-be son-in-law from the house and makes a will disinheriting Lucy If she ever marries Bedford. Next morning, Jones' breakfast is spoiled by his daughter remarking upon his sickly appearance. En route to his office he is' met by several of his friend, who also comment upon his "looking badly." When

his of ice help and the janitor advise seeking a doctor, he is convinced that he Is In a critical condition.

TUESDAY. "Ex-Convict 4287." Malcolm For

bes, ten years after his discharge from prison for forgery, is hounded by a former cellmate, Sooty Decker. For

bes is very happily married and successful in business. He, is wrapped up in his wife and child. Mrs. Forbes knows nothing of his old life.

WEDNESDAY.

"The Lucky Transfer." F6rd and Ransom, two crooks, rob a store, and among other valuable things help themselves to a quantity of stamped envelopes with the name of a firm printed In the corner. Helen Holland, reporter for the Herald, tries in vain to ferret out the obbery. One day on the street she bumps into a little girl, and a letter in the child's hand flutters to the ground. In picking it up, Helen notices that the name and address in the upper corner of the en

velope have been scratched out. THURSDAY. Muriel Manning, reporter on the Evening Statesman, traces a mysterious murder case, for the solution of

which her paper has offered a reward Of 1500, to Mrs. Martin Madison, wife of the president of the local trust company. Madison Is on the point of foreclosing the $500 mortgage on Muriel's home, where she supports her old mother, and the girl is Insanely anxious to win the money. FRIDAY. "The Two Sentences." Jim Rogers, a rising young lawyer, returns to the city to - find that Helen Wade, Ms fiance, has become - the wife of another man. Rogers buries himself In his profession.- Later, as judge of the criminal court he is called upon to try Helen's husband, Tom Carter, on a charge of assault to kill. Tom is found guilty, and Helen goes to Rogers and pleads that he make the sentence one year. only, not twenty.

Murray Films TONIGHT. "Tillie's Punctured Romance" featuring Marie Dressier closes its run. SUNDAY AND MONDAY Edward Abeles, already seen In the motion picture production of "Brewster's Millions" and "The, Making of Bobby Burnit," will be seen here at The Murray in the latest production, "Ready Money," pictured from the play of that name, by Cicil B. DeMille,

at the Lasky California.

Studios at Hollywood,

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

The four-reel film version of Edward Peple's celebrated comedydrama, "The Spitfire," presents Car-

lyle Blackwell In the role of Bruce Morson, the young American traveler, who suddenly becomes Involved in the

plot of the story, and who before its

termination well earns the title of

hero. THURSDAYAND FRIDAY.

Charles Richman recently complet

ed bis appearance before the camera in the photoplay production of the successful Tarkington-Wilson drama, "The Man From Home" which will be seen at The Murray theatre Thursday

and Friday.

Theatrical Notes . Promises of the Press Agent.

"THE PRINCE OF PILSEN."

The reservation of seats begins today at the 'box office of the Gennett theatre for the forthcoming engage

ment of the enormous all star revival of Pixley and Luders musical comedy "The Prince of Pllsen," which will be the attraction at The Gennett Theatre Monday night.

ITIDtTHRIHHf Theatre-Main St., North Side, Between 6th and '7th

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Lyric Films TONIGHT. J. Warren Kerrigan stars in "The Storm." This is a two reel melodrama. Kerrigan is cast as John Margin, a young attorney. Marvin is engaged to Helen Cartwright, a part played by Vera Sisson. Marvin has never met Helen's father, but when she introduces her fiance to him Marvin recognizes his from an old photograph left fo him by his dead mother. Marvin contemplates avenging the wrong done by Helen's father to his mother, but a flash of lightning kills his intended victim., SUNDAY, William Clifford and Marie Walcam star In "The Blood of the Children," a pictorial denunciation of child labor. No drama in recent years has aroused more discussion in the south. Many of the cotton men admitted that the conditions depicted in the drama were faithfully drawn from life. TUESDAY. Jefferson De Angells stars in "The Funny Side of Jealousy." Those who have paid $2 for a seat to see this famous comic opera star will greet him like an old friend. An incendiary bomb sets a jealous husband on fire and a wild leap into the ocean

from a private yacht follows. Dozens of funny situations develop. The reel is a side-splitting Big U comedy. WEDNESDAY. Frances Nelson and Charles Burbridge share honors in "The Black Pearl." In the play the hero, Hobart Henley, after he is bound and gaged in a bathroom, vainly tries to release

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TONIGHT A Splendid 2 Reel Feature with Vera Sisson and J. Warren Kerrigan

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"The Fate of Persist eni Pete

COMING

TOMORROW,

SUNDAY

father, sister

two-reel feature drama that every mother and and brother should see.

The Blood of the Children

See Our Other Adv. for Announcement of the "THE BLACK BOX"

Reel Serial

MONDAY WEDNESDAY (2 Reels) . 2 Reels, wth Charles Burbrldge "Saved by Telephone" and Francis Nelson (one Reel) "7ne Black Pearls" "Easy MO" (One Reel) TUESDAY "Raindrops and Girls" (2 Reel Feature) "The Funny Side of T"U,R?DY . . ' Big 3 Reeler JealOUSy With Cleo Madison, in

Better Motion Pictures are promised for the patrons of this theatre as we are now showing the famous Kriterion program in these pictures. You see such noted stars as Dorothy Davenport, Jack Livingston, Lucile Young, Crawford Kent, Justina Young and others. Three reels will be shown every day and you are always assured of one good, high class comedy. 5c-TONIGHT--5c Big 2 Reel Feature with Dorothy Davenport in "THE WITNESS" (One Reel Comedy) "Billy Puis One Over" 5c -COMING TOMORROW- 5c (2 Reel Feature Drama)

FATHER and S

(One Reel Comedy) "ONE SUCH A WAR"

Decidedly-KRITERION-Distinctive

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TEA IS AT RES Every Sunday Nat. and Night

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OW can this greatest of all de.

tectives go straight to the heart of any myttery, find

clues the police have over

looked, and make criminal!

do as he tells them?

What wonderful power is hid

den behind thisswellof the clubs whose brain works like lightning, whose nerves are of steel, who defies death and danger with a smile f

See Herbert Rawlinson, that fin Uhed and polished player of the movii

world, in this great part, positively tha

lkose remaxKADio aeiecuve caaracter ever staged in the entire world. See The Black Box, the World's most fascinating Berial and yon will Me finer acting;, more wonderful scenes, more

exciting episodes, tfian you ever dreamed were possible. Vou must see The Black Box

before you can judge it. because

It is entirely anl distinctly di3er

ent. it s in a class by itself

anae one night every week

See THE

BLACK BOX The Photoplay Serial Supreme

IS Episodes' One a ' week

Tomorrow, Episode No 2 See Oui OtHer Adv. on this Page

MON.

One Night Only MAR.

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COMING FRIDAY Dorothy Phillips in the Two-reel Feature "TSie Ride of Silhouette" (One Reel) "Hough but Romantic"

"Vas You Efler In Zlnzinnali?" ENORMOUS ALL-STAR REVIVAL

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The PiFneee

Pixley and Luder's' International Musical Comedy Triumph with John W. Ransone The Original Hans Wagner.

Unusual Cast oi Metropolitan Notables

SINGING RADIANT r!nr P DANCING ALLURING (llKLb

PILSEN'S OWN ORCHESTRA Prices 50c to $1.50. Seats Now Selling

2 Days Only Wed. & Thurs. March 24-25

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German-American Alliance Will Present the First Authentic German Motion Pictures

-OF THE-

War of the the Nations

PRETTY

WITH LECTURES. Taken by Permission of the General Staff With Approval of the German Emperor.

Benefit for the relief of widows and orphans of German and Austro-Hungarlan defenders of home and hearth. Six Reels Admission, Adults, 25c Children, 15c

Actual pictures of the war. The most remarkable ever exhibited, graphic, thrilling, vivid, startling, realistic, etc. The German Side 6,000 FEET. 1 o'clock p. m. to 11 o'clock p. in-continuous.

No Fake. The Plain Truth About the War. The Camera Cannot Lie Frightful Struggle on the Field of Battle, Visualized in Marvelous Motion Pictures. Over 8,000 People Visited the Great Film Production In Three Days in Indianapolis.

MOTION PICTURES THAT PLEASE The Home oi s PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Afternoon Shows, 1:45; Evening, 6:45.

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UPPER FLOOR ADM. 15C

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Last Time Tonight

The Big 6 Reel Comedy Hit of the Year with Marie Dressier, Mabel Normand and Charlie Chaplin in Time's Punctured Romance

LOWER FLOOR ADM.

25c

BIG ADDED ATTRACTION FOR ALL NEXT WEEK The Famous World's Greatest Family of Musicians The Musical Jackson Family Don't fail to hear these wonderful musicians. Note price of admission, commencing Monday and for all next week.will be 10 cents; this also includes the admission to our big movie performances.

Murray, Sun, and Mon. Jesse L. Lasky Presents EDWARD ABELES In James Montgomery's Highly Interesting Play "READY MONEY" Five Reels of Tense Dramatic Action. "Ready Money," the cause of our joys and sorrows. What everybody struggles for Ready Money.

Murray, Tues. and Wed. Daniel Frohman presents the Popular Photo-play Star Carlyle Blackwell In the Famous Nautical Comedy Drama

The Spitfire

A Melodramatic Farce ' of Laughs and Thrills in 4 reels of motion pictures. The thrilling romance of a yacht, a case of jewels and a heart.

Murray, Thur. and Fri. Jesse L. Lasky Presents The Admirable Artiste CHAS. RICHMAN In the Famous Comedy Drama "THE MAN FROM HOME" In 5 acts, by Booth. Tarkington and Harry L. Wilson. Showing the typical wit of the Hoosier lawyer. Daniel Pike, at heart a rare lover, a rare man. '

MnarrettSe Tonight (2 Reel Thanhouser) "The Final Reckoning" , (One Reel Comedy) "A Temperance Lecture"

Ajt All Times Home of

Picture Program

Coming Tomorrow (2 Reel Broncho) "THE WELLS OF PARADISE" (One Reel Comedy) "The Doctor's Strategy" Coming Monday KEYSTONE COMEDY

then Us is ten. Chas. Chaplin

Will be at

"His? Night

The Inimitable Screen Comedian

the Arcade next Thursday, the 25 th and from then on every week following;, t Out" is the 2 reel comedy scream of the age. Don't forget, it is coming Thurs.

TOMORROW A Two Reel Essanay Feature "The Third Hand High" With an All Star Cast Richard Travers, Ruth Stonehouse, B. H. Calvert "Patsy's Elopement"

MONDAY "The Open Drawbridge" An Exciting Episode in Hazards of Helen Series. "The Van Thornton Diamonds" A Wonderfully Produced 2-part Selig Melo-drama.

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FRIDAY A Big 3 Reel Broadway Star Feature with an All Star Cast "The Silent Plea" Cast includes Edith Storey, Harry Morey and' Donald Hall. It's a Vitagraph masterpiece.

"The Mystery of the Tea Dansant" A Thrilling Episode in the Girl Detectire Series. Each number a finished story In two acts. "A Man of Parts" A Laughable Vitagraph Farce.