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Murray Films SUNDAY AND MONDAY. "Mrs. Black is Back" May Irwin, he distinguished comedienne and star

pf a great number of successful com

edies, plays the title role in the film production of the most celebrated of

all her stage trlumps. that screaming

ly funny farce, "Mrs. Black Is Back,"

written by George V. Hobart. As the

infortunate but jolly Mrs. Black, who n haste lies to her husband about ler age, and repents thereafter at eisure (said leisure being chiefly employed in the manufacture of more de

ceptions to accbunt for the first.) Miss

irwln is at her best, and her Inimitable

(acial expression and excellent pantonine work render her art especially daptable to the screen.

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. At the Murray theatre Tuesday and

Wednesday will be presented the latest of the Jack London stories, "The Valley of the Moon," ably acted by an

bll-otar cast.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. David Belasco's famous play "The

Rose of the Rancho." produced by the

uesse L. Lasky Feature Play com

pany, comes to the Murray on Thurs

day and Friday.

Jesse L. Lasky, the prominent pro

ducer, through his company, The Jesse

Lasky Feature Play company, an

nounces the forthcoming release of

he most brilliant of all American

period plays, "The Rose of the

rlancho," by David Belasco and Richrd Walton Tully, with an all-star cast

headed by Bessie Barriscale, a promi

nent Belasco star.

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SATURDAY. A notable acquisition to the program

if famous plays in motion pictures produced by the Famous Players Film Co., comes in the form of a film vers-

on of "Clothes" the celebrated sen-

ational drama that started metro

politan society by Avery Hopwood and Channlng Pollock, based on Car-

yle's immortal line: "Society is

ounded Upon Cloth."

"Clothes" is a powerful contrast of

tove and desire, sham and sincerity, t is a true story in many respects,

pnly too true to the life it depicts so

ividly. It will be shown April 17.

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Lyric Films

TUESDAY. "The Heart Breaker" Muriel Os-

mche takes the leading part as

rhylis. Professors are popularly supoeed to have no taste for the frivol-

ties of a giddy world but once in a

rvhile they are jarred out of their ac-

rustomade routine by events over which they have no control. Prof. Sniffles, a fossilized instructor in archaeology and geology, lived an

txemplary life for twenty years and hen - jut here is the sad story of his

Downfall.

At the opening of the Bleeding

Heart seminary, Phylis, a natural hoy-

Jen, is brought before the Amazonian matron, Mrs. Saxe, by her spinister aunt, who tells the matron that Phylis

s incorrigible and needs correction. Phylis confides in the other school

girls and learns that they are inclined

o be frolicsome if given the chance.

She Is chosen at once as their leader and they plan some gay pranks. After tier aunt is gone, Phylis is called before Mrs. Saxe, who gives her a severe lecture, thinking to scare her. The

lecture, however, only increases her

desire to make trouble.

Arcade Films SUNDAY. A unique effect is produced in a scene of the Essanay photoplay "The Strength of the Weak." Bryant Washbum Is shown sitting at a table with a hypodermic needle before him, fighting the temptation to take morphine. Into the same picture there flashes the form of an imp, about a foot high, who rises through the boards of the table. It is the imp of the drug who appears to entice the slave of the drug to further dissipation. The effect is obtained by a double masked exposure. The imp is a real, live actor of normal size. "The Capitulation of the Major" A gouty and retired military officer, Major Andrews, governs his household with military discipline and feels double responsibility for his vivacious daughter, Lillian. Every morning before breakfast he has the butler blow Reveile on the bugle, while the gardener fires a small cannon and hoists the American flag on the lawn. The Major has a strong aversion to young men. Jack is deeply in love with Lilian and she with him, but the Major has little use for him. The Major "entertains" the young man by explaining very earnestly to him by means of a large map the progress of the war in Europe. Finally, poor Jack manages to escape and join Lillian while the old fellow is hunting his mis-placed glasses. They start to play golf, but when the Major discovers their absence he starts out after them, wild with rage, and commands Lillian to march herself into the house.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY. George Carter, a revolutionist in South America, is the exact double of Frederick Marston, a famous artist in Paris. Carter is betrayed by a comrade and is sentenced to be shot. He takes a desperate chance and escapes

to London. In Paris Marnton is stabbed by a

model because he does not return her

love. The wound incapacitates him from painting, and leaves an ugly scar, and he goes to America on a vacation. Highwaymen attack him, inflicting injuries which cause a total loss of memory. The robbers leave nothing in his pockets but the key to his Paris studio, and Marston adopts the name of Robert Anglo-Saxon. Five years later he falls in love with Duska Filson, a noted beauty, and at a dinner given by her he meets Gen. Robero, a South American ambassador, the man who condemned Carter to death. Robero believes Saxon is Carter and writes Saxon a letter warning him that if he marries Duska he will have Saxon extradited to South America and shot.

Palace Films

"THE fight:

WEDNESDAY. "The Broken Toy" Violet Merser-

pau. the youngest and most charming pf the galaxy of Universal stars, is

featured in "The Broken Toy." The

scenario of "The Broken Toy" is by

blga Printzlau Clark and Director

t,ucius Henderson has produced the lay in splendid style. Supporting

IMiss Mersereau in the cast are Sylvia

Jarmin, James Cooley, Bessie Toner, William Welsh and Marie Wierman lancer, who marries a millionaire,

mistakenly feels that if she were to

lose her ability to dance his love would vanish. Injured in an accident, she

leaves him, but their daughter, after

many years of misunderstanding, re

unites them.

THURSDAY.

'And They Called Him Hero"

Scenes of real war are depicted in

'And They Called Him 'Hero !", a two-

keel Civil war drama featuring Francis

Ford and Mina Cunard. Elmer Mar

row and vvuuam cnniey enact the

secondary roles. Spectacular battle

scenes are featured in the drama which in addition tells a gripping story

of the days of '61. Realistic battle scenes with screaming shot and shell

plunging among soldiers are big fea

ures. FRIDAY.

"The Grind Pauline Bush is a

star. A girls struggles against ad

versify and the temptations which

assail her on every side, her fight to

keep her younger sisters from harm

nd her final triumph form the theme

of "The Grind," a splendid enacted

Rex three-reel human interest drama.

Jean Chesney from childhood acted

as a little mother to her sisters. Rita secures a position as stenographer

while Lilly, the youngest, clerks at the ribbon counter in a department store.

Jean is an extra girl at one of the

heatres. Her work leaves the two

vounger girls alone in the evenings, md it is during these hours that Rita

onfides to Lily that her employer,

Henry Leslie, has made advances to her. Both girls are thrilled at the ro

mantic turn of affairs, never dream-

ng of serious consequences, although

hey keep their secret from Jean, be

lieving her too old-fashioned to under-

tand.

Jean attracts the attention of Henry

Leslie's son, Bob, on one of his visits behind the scenes of the theatre. While under the influence of liquor he

reorces his attention upon Jean. She

laps his face. This however, does

not daunt him, for he believes all girls

an be won with a few flowers or

rinkets. Jean's perversity has only

idded fuel to the flame.

WEDNESDAY. "Following a Clue" The Girl Detective and Warrington, her assistant, are ordered to run down the river pirates who are working along the waterfront. Disguised in boy's clothes, the girl sleuth enters a notorious dive where she excites the admiration of llogan and Donegal, leaders of a band of crooks, by the manner in which she picks Warrington's pocket. The crooks take a fancy to the "boy." Hogan introduces her to the rest of the gang. The Girl Detective thus learns that a schooner lying at one of the docks is to be boarded and part of its cargo stolen. After sending word to the police, the brave girl accompanies the band. ELKS MINSTRELS Plat open next Monday 9 a.

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Out of Bayard Veiller's underworld melodrama, "The Fight," George W. Lederer has made a five-part photo drama that is proving the biggest success in motion pictures. The story is of a woman's fight against the corruption that permeates the city in which she wants to be mayor. Jane Thomas (played by Margaret Wycherly) is young and lovely, she wants to clean up things when she gets to be mayor. Jane Thomas' candidacy raised "hell" among the crooked politicians and vice merchants of the city, so they thought to compromise her in public esteem by inveigling her to a roadhouse of questionable character and photagraphing, her in the company of a man. The scheme failed as also did a manufactured run upon Jane's bank. Finally, Vance, a dance hall keeper, when Jane called upon him to demand the release of a girl who bad been decoyed into that den of infamy, locked her in a room and threatened her life. But she is rescued and Vance is killed. Two characters in particular are finely drawn, John E. Kelled as Vance, the hunchback keeper of. the alleged resort, and Margaret Wycherly as Jane Thomas, the woman who wanted to be mayor. Both are stars of the original New York Hudson success. The picture will be shown at the Palace two days, Wednesday and Thursday. THE DANCER AND THE KING. For high-class photo-play, nothing has ever been shown in this city that will surpass in beauty and dramatic strength the World Film corporation's five-part production of Charles Bleney's success, "The Dancer and the King," to be shown at the Palace tomorrow, splendidly acted, elaborate

settings and perfect photography makes this film stand out as one of the features of the season. Cecil Spooner, the popular stage star, takes

the rol of the dancer.

the three children with masks on their faces, go out to sing. In this fashion they wander under the window of their grandfather's house- When he hears the children singing he calls them in and listens to their story. Suddenly one of the youngsters rushed across the room to a portrait of Jessie, painted by Dexte at her father's order from a photograph of her when she was 7 years old. "Why Is my sister's picture In your , house?" the small boy asks the old man, and snatches off the mask which covers little Jessie's face. He returns with the children to the rescue of his daughter and her husband. MONDAY. "The First Stone." Ernest, son of the Rev. Arthur Johnson, disgraces his father and leaves town. Not long

after this Mary Carr is admitted to a Home in which the minister Is interested. She has been deceived and deserted. Her child is born, and some time later, the minister, who has befriended Mary, recommends her as housekeeper to John Steel, telling him that she has been left a widow. Steel and Mary fall In love. The girl can not make up her mind to tell Steel of her past, but she is prevailed upon by the minister to go away before matters come to a crisis. Mr. Johnson is called to the deathbed of his wayward son, who confesses that six years before he had married, and then, tiring of the girl, had told her that the mariage was a fake and deseted her. He gives bis father a photograph of his wife. The minister recognizes in the picture Mary Carr. No stumbling

block now remains in the way of Steel's and Mary's happiness. TUESDAY. "Sympathy Sal." Charley Latimer,

from the east, wins the affections of, Sympathy Sal. who keeps the eating house at the station. They plan to be married secretly. Seth Shelby. , who (Continued on Page FlveV

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SUNDAY. "An Image of the Past." Jessie Curtis elopes with Jack Dexter. Her wealthy father, in a fury, disinherits her. He repulses all his daughter's attempts at reconciliation. Jack has been ill, the family is penniless, and

Partner Bill" and Friday will be shown the big 2 reel Kriterion feature,

Prejudice Conquered. With new machines and such high class productions as the Kriterion yon

surely will enjoy a pleasant evening

at the Theatorium.

Photo Plays

Sunday Program the; strength or the: weak" A Two-Act Essanay Feature The Story Is in the April Movey Book. "The Capitulation of the Major" Vitagraph Comedy. MONDAYSpeciallOc ExtraTVESDAY Featuring the Famous Carlyle Blackwell "The Key to Yesterday" . In Four Reels Also Another Helen Holmes Thriller.

THURSDAY Charles Chaplin

The Jitney Elopement"

Two Reels An Equal to "The Champion" "Retribution" Two Part Drama

FRIDAY A Three Part Broadway Feature "The Blessed Miracle" Splendidly Acted by Ethel Clayton And an All-Star Support.

TONIGHT "COLOMBA" Two Part Biograph of First Quality "Ham at the Garbage Gentleman's Ball"

Theatorium Films

ELKS MINSTRELS Plat open next Monday 9 a.

Many unusual silent dramas will oe shown at the Theatorium this coming week. Tonight, "Birth of Emotion," tomorrow, "Goaded by Jealousy." Monday, Love's Vendetta. Tuesday, "The Bond of Friendship." Wednesday, Eliza's Fairy Prince. Thursday, "Joe's

GENNETT Commencing Monday The Oscar F. Cook Stock Company "Ten Nights in a Bar

Room

Nights 5c, 10c and 20c. Matinee 10c.

PALACE

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THEATRIC i i i i n a3Ba Universal Pictures Main St Near Ninth

TONIGHT Big Two Reel Feature With J. WARREN KERRIGAN And VERA SISSON in

"The Guardian of the Flock

One Reel "The Supreme Impulse"

Coming TOMORROW Sunday 5 Four Bi Reels 5 Two Reel Feature. "The Mysterious Contregray" And Episode 5 in Two Reels of "The Black Box." The Best of the Vniversal Stars ail Next Week, in Some ESijg Dramas MONDAY 2 Reels, "His Captive." One Reel, "The Fatal Note."

April 15 and 16. World Film Corporation Presents Margaret Wycherly and John E. Kellerd BAYARD VEILLER'S New York Hudson Theatre Sensation

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Theatre Main St, North Side, Between 6th and 7tV

TdDFjncBiHrir Two Reel Kriterion Feature. "Birth of Emotion

One Reel Comedy.

The Boob's Racing Career

COMING SVFJIQ)A.Y Two Reel Feature Drama. "Goaded by Jealousy"

One Reel Comedy.

The Taiooed Man

MONDAY Two Reel Feature "Love's Vendetta"

One Reel

Syd's Busy Day

TUESDAY Two Reel Feature 'The Bond of Friendship One Reel

'Cousin Fluffy'

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TUESDAY 2 Reels, "The Heart Breakers. Reel "Love 0' the Parent."

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WEDNESDAY 2 Reels With Violet Mersereau in "The Broken Toy." One Reel, "Eddies Little Nightmare." THURSDAY 2 Reels With Mina Cunard and Francis Ford in "And They Called Him a Hero." One Reel, "The Butler's Bursted Romance." FRIDAY Big 3 Reel Feature With Pauline Bush in "The Grind."

5 Reels A Powerful Photo-Drama of a Woman's Fight Against Corruption and Vice in the City of Which She Wants to Be Mayor. ADMISSION 10 CENTS. TOMORROW World Film Corporation Presents Cecil Spooner in the "Dancer and ttie King9 A Shubert Feature in Five Reels. ADMISSION 5 CENTS. TONIGHT! Francis X. Bushman in Ladies' World Prize Mystery Play "In the Glare of the Lights"

Three Reels ADMISSION 5 CENTS.

EVERY TUESDAY EXPLOITS OF ELAINE CHAPTER 13. "The Devil Worshippers." Three Reels

IHAT infernal cunning, what devilish

brain, euided these ehoulish hands

straight to the throats of their victims?

Why was suspicion always cast upon an

innocent person? What horrible workings of a disordered mind stopped at nothing to gain its own end? You'll be so excited you'll hang onto your seat like grim death,

as scene after scene of baffling mystery, strange crimes, stirring

adventure, tender romance,

and the marvelous, unheard of feats of Sanford Quest,

scientific detective, pass

before you in the pictures on the screen.

See this greatest of all detective plays.

Psiotmng like it ever

shown before. Fifteen powerful

episodes that excite entrance

enthrall. See it. Take the wife and the children or the best girl. Don't miss it. It is so big and so wonderful you'll be amazed, delighted. Fifteen smashing episodes. Set aside one evening each week to See The Black Box The Photoplay Serial Supreme IS Episodes one a week Tomorrowi fpisode No 5 See Out- Other Adv. on This Page.

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MOTION PICTURES THAT PLEASE z- The Home of : PARAMOUNT PICTURES Afternoon Shows, 1:45; Evening, 6:45.

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William Farnum in

The Redemption of David Carson"

Two Reel Keystone Comedy "GUSSLE'S DAY OF REST"

5 & 10c

Murray, Sun. and Mon.

DANIEL FROHMAN Presents the Distinguished Comedienne, May Irwin In Her Greatest Comedy Success Irs. Elack Is Back By George V. Hobart. In Four Parts of Motion Pictures Everyone Knows May Irwin and You Are Sure of a Night of Fun If You See This Big Play. Admission 5 Cents.

Murray, Tues. and Wed.

The Latest of the Jack London Stories in the Big Motion Picture Production, "TheJalley The Moon" A Play Full of Thrills and One That Holds Its Audience 'Til the Last Curtain. Don't Miss This Big Sensational Photo-Play. Admission 5 Cents.

Murray, Thur. and Fri.

JESSE L. LASKY, In Association With David Belasco, Presents The Most Glorious of American Dramas Tine Rose Of the From the Play by David Belasco and Richard Walton Tully. A Myriad of Scenes A Multitude of Artistic Novelties.

Coming Saturday Grace George's Sensational Success, "CLOTHES."

Murrette TONIGHT ! Two Reel Thanhouser "THE MAGNET OF DESTRUCTION." Reliance Drama, "THE JEWELED DAGGER OF FATE."

Coaing Sunday Two Reel Broncho Drama "SHORTY AMONG THE CANNIBALS." Majestic Drama, "AN IMAGE OF THE PAST"

Coming Monday Beauty Drama "THE FIRST STONE." Majestic Drama "THE ARTISTS WIFE." Keystone Comedy.

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