Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 149, 5 June 1915 — Page 3

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SUNDAY. "Closing of the Circuit." Brought up by his' father in total Ignorance of hi6 blindness,-and the fact that other people can Bee with their eyes, while lie sees only with his ten fingers and that wonderful inner consciousness of the nearness of objects which the blind possess, Paul's awakening to the knowledge of his infirmity causes him the" keener anguish. It develops through a meeting with Mary, a young girl neighbor, who, with the ruthlessness of youth, convinces the boy he is blind. Filled with pity for his helplessness, she kisses Paul tenderly. The memory of Mary and the kiss remains with him, and he one day climbs the garden wall and trudges forth alone to find her.

The

Goose

Girl

l TUESDAY.

"Greater Than Art." Lavinia,. preferring art to a social career, leaves for Paris to . study enrolling at the Art academy of which Pierre Panchanteau is the head instructor. While out in the woods sketching, Lavinia sees Cora Franklyn, an American girl, .About to kill herself, and succeeds in lVstraining her. A warm friendship is engendered. Lavinia pays Cora's passage to New York. At a meeting

of the directors to consider keeping Lavinia at the academy free of charge because of her prodigious ability; Count Paul Ha Fleur, a director, becomes Infatuated with her and persuades her to accept his help, after the directors have refused to keep her at the academy.--THURSDAY. "Blindfolded." Arnold Blain, a clever rogue, is captured in possession of the crystal butterfly, a rare piece of iewelrv which h6 has stolen from An:

drew Meredith His capture is the'

result of the efforts of Milburn Warren, an amateur detective, who is in love with Bernice Meredith, daughter of Andrew. That the jewel may not be stolen again, Warren sets a trap In which a flashlight photograph with any one rifling the secret compartment. Warren is captured and dragged to a deserted house by the crooks. The crooks are captured and it transpires that the thief is a twin brother of Blaine's. Warren and Bernice announce their engagement. FRIDAY. "In the Dark." Rex Mansfield, an

artist, who has made a success much through the self-sacrifice of his wife, is induced by Leo Lechmeer to paint the portrait of Julie Duval, a Parisian actress. Leechmeer becomes interested in the wife, and while Rex Is at the studio with Julie, Lechmeer spends his time with Edith. When the portrait is finished, Julie throws herself in Rex's arms, believing him to be in

loe with her. She is wild with rage when he tells her that his admiration is only that of the artist. To avenge her injured pride she throws a bottle of etching acid in his eyes, blinding him, then leaves the country. Rex manages to summon Dr. McVicar, to whom he tells the truth, but when the doctor makes it known that his sight is gone. Rex exacts a promise that he will not tell Edith the real cause, -but will let her think it an accident.

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Marguerite Clark in "Goose Girl" at Murray Wednesday and Thurs-

London. From the hard-won leadership of a hoodlum gang in Oakland, from a beach-comber's life in the South Seas, and from the inferno of the stoker's hole, Martin Eden, an unlearned sailo:-, wins his way to fame and fortune. But it Is not until great odds have been conquered and much has been sacrificed that the goal is reached. And then It is too late. The odds are ridicule, poverty and lack of education. The great sacrifice

is of love. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. "The Dances New" This act was one of the principal features of the Richmond Follies of 1915 which was presented last week at the Gennett theatre for the benefit of the Day Nursery and Nurse fund, and there

has been such a demand for repetition of this number that Manager Murray has arranged to present this act as an added feature at the Murray theatre Monday and Tuesday evening, June 8 and- 9. The 'following numbers will be presented : Ensemble One-step. Gavotte Howard Messick, Mary

Canby. LaRusse Justin McCartney, Mary Iliff. Maxixe John Deardourff, Elizabeth Shriber. La Rouli Rouli Raymond Jones,

Mrs. Bert Ko!p. Waltz Medley Bert Kolp, Dorothy Bates. Ensemble Fox Trot. This act is staged and under the

personal direction of Mr. and Mrs.

hides in Betty's schooner where he

falls asleep. A mile or two out of

town, Shorty is roused by the jolting

of the wagon.

SUNDAY. "Under the. Crescent" The Princess Ibrahim Hassan (Ola Humphrey) featured in "The Purple Iris," constituting the first two-reel episode of the Gold Seal six-installment serial. William

Dowlan and Edna Maison, co-stars, in support of princess, who vmay some day occupy the throne of Cleopatra.

one or tne mosi heusauonai scenes: . T Ha nM ntr through faNlne

the Crescent series the Gold Seal; physician who falls in love serial featuring the Princess Hassan, t ,th th rinf.tor.R danehter and

which lies on the left bank of the Seine. Life in the artists' quarter of the French capital is lively enough at its norm, but when one adds to the gay restaurant' and studio activities the glamor and Bohemianism 'of the stage on eobtains the crux of happy-go-lucky enjoyment. - . ' WEDNESDAY. "Life in the Balance" King Baggot is featured. It is an' Imp two-reel human interest drama written by An

thony P. Kelly and produced by George

is the leap made by a harem slave to the court yard of the khedive's palace. This drop of seventy feet was made by Carmen Phillips, who leaps into a net. By trick photography her fall is completed in a remarkably, realistic manner.' A particularly-elaborate set has been erected for the sensational fccenes in "Under the Crescent" and not only a marble balustrade and loggia of an Egyptian palace was-constructed by the Universal but the whole facade of the mansion. .

becomes the de facto head of the fam

ily soon after.

"Young Romance"

THURSDAY.

"The Smuggler's Lass" Gene Gauntier playes leading role. Universal star makes 40-foot drop from cliff into the Pacific Ocean as'a feature of two-

erected Dy jaci: taarK inciuae massive reproduction of ancient Irish-Norman castle of the middle ages. Scenario and production by Jack Clark.

A BEAUTIFUL STORY.

MONDAY. "The Cliff Girl" Walter Grant, a young geologist, is beloved by Margot, a wild girl of the cliffs. Grant, however, is betrothed to Alice Hazen, a society girl. His engagement is more the work of match-making parents than a real romance, and Grant, in his heart, never has loved any woman. Margot's father, Basil, loses his life by falling from the cliff. Left alone, the

girl attaches herself with childlike devotion to Grant. They lead an idyllic

life. She cooks his meals, and he teaches her to read and write.

MONDAY. "The Silent Command" Robert

Leonard, producer and co-star with! what is described as one of that Ella Hall cf "The Master Key" serial, j most beautiful film stories ever se-; has completed "The Silent Command," j cured bv the studio is to be filmed !

soon bv Director Thomas Santscni at, the Selig Jungle-Zoo. It is called "The ; Octopus," after the fiction story of that name, written by Chares Belmont "

Davis. The remarkable story will be put on three or four rells." Mr. Santschi will be seen in the lead with Edith Johnson in the cast.

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Scene from "Young Romance" athe Murray. Monday and Tuesday.

PSno"

feature--is in addition to the .regular photo play program and two exhibitions will be given each evening. Ten and fifteen cents.

Murray

TONIGHT. "Pierre of the Plains" Standing almcst desolate by the side of the post rozd which runs through that part of xhi northwest of Canada leading to th Royal Northwest Mounted Police port at Fort Desire, is the inn of one Pe:er Galbraith. who with his son Val, a toving lad of some 20 years, and Jen, his beautiful 18-year-old daughter, for yeirs has kept this inn, which the plainsmen, trappers, Indians and po.ice use as a sort of rendezvous. Pirre, a French-Canadian Indian halfbred, or "Pretty Pierre" as he was geierally known, harbors a love for beautiful Jen Galbraith, which on his rejard for their difference in station hss prevented him from disclosing. SUNDAY. "Martin Eden'' A story by Jack

"Young Romance."

Monday and Tuesday, the reel to be flashed is a Lasky photo-drama hinging mainly on the day dreams of a shop girl. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. "Wildflower" In the beautiful woodland drama of "Wildflower," by Mary Germaine, Marguerite Clark portrays the character of the dainty and bewitching little forest flower, whose real name is Letty.

TUESDAY. "It's An 111 Wind" A heedless servant demolishes the doll's trolley line with which Maurice and his little sister Lou are playing. The children seek revenge. Stealing up to the roof, they cut the clothesline. The wind is blowing hard, and the whole

week's washing sails away before the ij

eyes of the distracted Norah. The clothes have a remarkable career, and affect the lives of many different poeple. A young man, much the worse for liquor, stumbles into his room, and is horrified to see what he supposes are snakes crawling up and down his window.

a Laemmle four-reel hypnotic mystery

drama'. Mr. Leonard, who wrote and produced the pU,-nnrsin the leading role with Miss HallHarry Carter and Alan Forrest enact the other leading roles. The play depicts the battle waged by a young lawyer to combat the influence which a famous doctor, a hypnotist, exercises over a beautiful young woman. Mr. Leonard is cast as the father of the girl, while Harry Carter enacts the role of Dr. Sevani, the villan.

TUESDAY. "The Heart of Cerise" An all-star cast engages in "The Heart of Cerise,"

a Rex three-reel French drama of the j stage. The play has been dramatized from the famous book, "The Spitfire," , by Mollie Elliott Seawall and Joseph De Grasse plays a principal role with Pauline Bush, William Clifford, Agnes ; Vernon and Ray Gallagher supporting t him. The story of the play takes the spectator into that Bohemian land

EAST INDIA STORY.

An East India story, "The Girl in the Box," is being made at the Selig Jungle-Zoo under the direction of Thomas Santschi.

PALACE Tonight Two Reel Biograph "THE CONFESSION." Also a Good Comedy.

OTION PICTURES THAT fLiiASii The Home of PARAMOUNT PICTURES AFTERNOON SHOWS, 2:15; EVENING 6:45

A masked

WEDNESDAY. "The Angel in the Mask"

girl sits in a store window in New York, writing cards to demonstrate a

Bert . Kplp and J ohn .DrQdnit(;jrbl&it ls$rious

Murrette

SUNDAY. "Shorty's Trouble Sleep" Bill Wright is worried let Sancho, the bandit chief, hold up the treasure stage. So, when Betty, his daughter, suggests that she take the gold to town in the prairie school, her father consents. The same morning, Shorty starts to town for provisions. He ties his

schooner in front of the saloon. Betty j comes along and tethers her wagon j next Shorty's. The cowboy starts! some commotion in the saloon with aj pool shark and is thrown out. He!

about her because she is so pretty, and she becomes1 nicknamed "The

Angel in the' Maskv" A certain boy from the country, Bob Singleton, ohantes to pass the, window. He is forlorn because' he cannot get work. The masked girl holds up a card, on which is written a work of friendly encouragement.

THURSDAY. "Out of Bondage" Jim McRae, a crook, forces his daughter, Mary, into marriage with Clancy, his partner in crime. Later, Clancy and McRae quarrel. The latter squeals on his pal to the police. After Clancy's arrest, McRae and Mary go west. They squat in a shack on the edge of an orange grove and McRae makes a living by stealing the fruit. He is discovered by John Hildreth, owner of the grove, whose son, Henry has met Mary and has fallen in love with her. Being the wife of, Clancy, however, she has discouraged him.

, BQUTH TENTH STREET OFF OF MAIN.

WSTwTIHE TONIGHT Come and Bring "Yours" to Be Entertained Tonight With Clean, High Class Vaudeville Prices 10c-20c

MATINEE SATURDAY, 10c

8)SutH jy Runge's Orchestra

MONDAY, " TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY VAUDEVILLE and Musical Comedy 2-Shows Each Night 2 Extra Matinee WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY

Prices 10c and 20c EXTRA Sunday Night 6 Reels of Pictures 6

SHOWING TONIGHT 11 Star Feature Corporation Presents EDGAR SELWYN . In His Own Great Play 5 Reels

"PIERRE OF THE PLAINS'

A Story of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police

EXTRA FEATURE MONDAY MUD TUESDAY

Jesse L. Lasky Presents Edith Taliferro in

A Play of Romantic Youth by William C. DeMille,

"THE DANCES NEW" 1915 FOLLIES FEATURE

Presenting all the latest New York Dances under

direction of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Koip witn entire ensemble cast of the 1915 Follies.

SPECIAL Balcony, 10c; Lower Floor, 15c

TOMORROW SUNDAY

Bosworth Inc. Presents MARTIN EDEN

In 6 Reels by Jack London. Don't Mis This Wonderful Picture ALSO CHAPTER NO. 2 The Diamond From the Sky

WED. AND THUR. Jesse L. Lasky Presents , "MARGUERITE CLARK

In the Big 5-Reel Feature-

Hie Goose Girl"

IRVING CUMMINGS DAriMr; VAITU AIlTUPDftJ DAriCI

r EXPRESS INttTHE DIAMOND FROM

THE SKY NORTH AMERICAN (MUTUAL)

In the scene pictured above, Irving Cummings, the famous leading man who has such a host of followers among motion picture fans, is shown driving his motor car in a desperate race with a Southern Pacific express train. This scene in full forms part of the widely heralded picturized romantic novel, "The Diamond From the Sky," now being filmed by the American company and announced for release through the Mutual exchanges on May 3. Lottie Pickford plays the lead in this $20,000 prize production. This ' charming young actress, a sister of Mary Pickford, is supported by a cast which includes not only Mr. Cummings, but such justly popular players as Williap Russell, Charlotte Burton, George Periolat, Eugenie Forde, Lillian Buckingham, Orral Humphreys and W. J. Tedmarsh. "The Diamond From tLe Sky" won a ten thousand dollar prize in a contest in which 19,000 - manuscripts were submitted. For a solution to the story, another prizj of tea thousand dollars will be awarded.

5c-THEATRB-5c Featuring Universal Stars in Universal Silent Dramas

BIG FEATURE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Daniel Frohman Presents the Dainty Magnetic Star Marguerite Clark In a Bewitching Characterization In 4 Parts of Motion Pictures

TONIGHT 2-Reel Thanhouser Drama "FAIRY FERN SEED"

Majestic Drama

1 lie luguuui m iiji

TOMORROW 2-Reel Broncho Drama

"Shorty's Trouble Sleep?

Beauty Drama

The Stay at Homes"

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EE this amazing climax of one of the many thousands of powerfully thrilling scenes in the "Black

roaikable of the photoplays.

A Deaniuui gin crime, and after wards helps Sa nf ord Qnest , Kcientlrlo detective, to send too criminal over the road. SeebeamlfulAnna Little, the Farooos

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in this great pari. Pon t miss It Tell vonr friends. The exciteaient is intense when the thiefattemptsthis lovely girl K life Liearn how ho if t . H SMnnnnl

the biggest scenes of the greatest photoplay the vnrlri Vim AVnt

' ' r f enthralled. see The Black Box The Photoplay Serial Supreme - Eaisodes one a weeJ TOMORROW SUNDAY Black Box Episode 13 Also a 2-Reel Feature ' With Princess Ibrahim Hassen in. Series No. 1. "Under the Crescent"

What You Will See ToMgSif

2-Reel Feature With Harry Meyers and Rosemary Theby in the BigZj :

Comedy Drama 3

"The House of a Thousand Relations" One Reel Powers Drama "The Amber Vase"

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COMING MONDAY COMING THURSDAY Gene Gaunteer in the Bob Leonard and Ella Hall in o Reel Feature the 4 Reel Feature "The Smuggler's Lass" . .. ... One Reel The Silent Command "A Fireside Realization" COMING TUESDAY COMING FRIDAY . Two reels. Pauline Bush in the ; , "The Swinging Doors" 3 Reel Feature s i One Reel "The Heart of Cerise" "Park Jonnies" COMING WEDNESDAY NEXT SATURDAY Two Reels With, King Baggot in 3-Reel Feature With Mary "A Life in the Balance" Fuller in One Reel "Too Many Crooks" "A Daughter of the Nile"

SILENT DRAMAS ESe.

TONIGHT

The Valley D

2-Reel Vitagraph "To Have and to Loss" A Biograph Drama

SUNDAY "The Closing of the Circuit Two-Act Vitagraph FEATURING NED FINLEY AND PAUL KELLEY

TUESDAY "Greater Than Art" A Three-Part Feature 'That Is Totally "Different"

THURSDAY "Blindfolded" In Two Acts Presenting the Magnetic Screen Star Richard Travers ALSO "PercivalV Awakening" , One-Act Comedy

FRIDAY Ethel Clayton In An Exquisite Photo Production of Three Reels -

In the Dark"

A Modern Story '