Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 95, 3 March 1917 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1917

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POSES AS LORD IN NEW BLUEBIRD

Franklyn Farnum returns .to the I'.lucbird program at the Washington theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday in "The Man Who Took a Chance," written by Ben Conn, produced by William Worthington. in the delightful seriooomedy which will be used in "A Stranger From Somewhere." Monty Oray, just back from ten years in China, fell in love with a portrait, and ret out to win the girl. Having been told that she only cared for nobility, he appropriated the crest and title ci an old English family and set forth with the aid of a thoroughly trained lOngllsh butler secured from an employment agency. VAUDEVILLE COMES BACK TO MURRAY

For next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Manager Murray has been very .fortunate in securing what is no doubt ionc of the best vaudeville bills ever neon in I his city. Geo. Lovett & Cq., arc the feature act in "Concentration," an net embracing mystery. " music, science and mirth. Mr. Lovett's offering is a demonstration of physic power, .but in a manner so vastly different from the usual mind reading acts that there Is nq comparison. The rest of the bill Is made up of "Will and Kemp" In acrobatic oddities, Carl Clayton, the yodeling minstrel, the dainty singing and musical trio the "Moran Sisters Thrown and Jackson" in a screaming '""pily, "The Club Man and the Suf- ''.". As before there will be mati- - and two shows at night.

SIIC Y?3 EMOTION IN CHEAT FILM

In "The Wager," the great Metxo"Vifo production which will be seen at the Miirrette theatre today, Emily Steven had a rare opportunity to show her tremendous emotional power as an actress. Miss Stevens won high praise in "The Unchastened Woman" and "The Wheel of the Law," but "The Wager" is said to. bring her rare talents more actively into play than either of the first two product-Ions.

AMUSEMENTS AT LOCAL HOUSES

"BUNKER BEAN" "His Majesty Bunker Bean" which is to be presented at the Washington, Monday night, March 12, with Taylor Holmes and the original cast, has proved to be one of the laughing sensations of the stage. It ran all last season at the Court Theatre. Chicago, and has been keeping New Yorkers in a happy frame of mind at the Astor Theatre for a long time. The comedy is novel in theme and while exceedingly funny it presents a moral that is . sure to be remembered, namely, "As a man thinketh, so shall he be." MURRAY The final performance of Otis Oliver and Players in "The Soul of Broadway" will be given tonight at the Murray, the company has been here four weeks and have playpd to capacity houses. Their plays have been clean and well presented and Ihey have made many friend3 during their short stay here. JACK STANDING PLAYS IN SECOND

"One Touch of Sin" Washington Sunday and Monday is Jack Standing's second picture for William Fox. His first was "The Devil's Lure." Mr. Standing was trained on the English stage where he had won great fame when he deserted it for the screen. One taste of the films satisfied Mr. Standing that they were the place for him. He set himself to building a screen reputation which would overshadow his stage fame.

THE LIBERTINE" COMES TO MURRAY

LIKES TO ENACT ROLE OF VILLIAN

SfEsuo Hay.ikawa, the splendid Japsrvfio ctor of the Jesse L. Lasky com!pny, who plays the heavy role in :; kh r.UoJ-iiu-Tulloifai, in th Lasky VoUi:ctIon of "Tho Victoria Cross," "vl?h tvHl be seen at the Murrette on "' l-'ffday und Thursday, loves to v iil iinn. . Although another meml.f r of tho Lasky company has been cit for thp role, Hayakawa, when he heard that it was to be a real Oriental villain, asked that the production of his nex'. starring vehicle be delayed ho that he might be permitted to play the heavy-role in support of Mr. Tel-logen.

When you. see. the opening scene of "The Libertine," it seems to be a nice quiet picture of working class happiness on the part of a lovely young girl and her ambitious sweetheart. Then things begin to happen and happen. The girl becomes a model in a Fifth avenue shop. She is soon lunching and dining with the swells of the fast set till the old life becomes a trifle shabby and shopworn beside the new. Her sweetheart wants to hurry up and get married, but there's nothing doing in that line for a while. Mr. Libertine can't win the girl by strong-arm methods, so he courts her by showing her over his palatial residence. "The Libertine,", which will come to the Murray Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, is excellently staged and drreoted by Jnlius Stege;: and Joseph Golden. ''

PLXYS AT THE MURRETTE SATURDAY

METfiO PICTURES

MISS DORO PLAYS "OLIVER TWIST"

Charles Dickens first wrote the story of "Oliver Twist" for a magazine known as Bentley's Miscellany, and on the first of January, 1837, the Crst chapters appeared under the title of "The Adventures of Oliver Twist." Dickens sold the story for practically a song. The Lasky Company feels that it has made an ideal selection of characters. In addition to, Marie Doro as Oliver, it presents the noted star, Hobart Bosworth, as Bill Sikes, Tully Marshall as Fagin, Raymond Hatton as The Artful Dodger, Elsie Jane Wilson as Nancy, and James Neil I as Mr. Brownlow. "Oliver Twist" is the Paramount Picture at the Murrette Theatre Monday and .Tuesday.

TRILBY FEATURES LOVELY ACTRESS

Here is what one noted film critic, Wid Gunning, had to say about "Trilby," the notable screen triumph, which will be shown at the Washington theatre on Thursday and Friday: "This is the greatest combination of artistic presentation, dramatic strength and effective atmosphere ever shown in this country as a film. Beautiful Clara Kimball Young has given us a portrayal which unfolds new depths. Her "Trilby" will never be forgotten.

MISS ALICE BRADY , HAS WILD PETS

In "A Woman Alone," at the Washington Saturday, Nellie Waldron makes friends of many of the wild animals near her lonely home. One of the most charming incidents in this film shows Miss Alice Brady, who plays the role of Nellie Waldron, playing with these pets. This, by the way, was one of the easiest portions of the entire film to take, as the pets were instinctively attracted to Miss Brady and made up to her at once.

For riding on water there has been invented a tricycle with hollow, water tight wheels, the rear pair being provided with blades for propulsion.

In national factories and establishments controlled oy' England," 500,000 women' are now employed. ,

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"THE MAN WHO TOOK A CHANCE"

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WASHIN G T O N WEEKLY PROGRAM TONIGHT Wm. Fox presents the Famous Idol of the silent drama . THEDA BAR A, in "The Darling of Paris" Impersonating the beautiful Gypsy girl, Esmeralda,- the most delightful-character in French literature. . . ; Added attractions: Pathe News and comedy. Sunday and Monday Wm. Fox presents GLADYS BROCKWELL, in "ONE TOUCH OF SIN" A woman's heart, smarting under the pain of a man's dishonor, turns hopelessly to one who does her a kindness. Then she is confronted by both men, and she is compelled to make the choice. . PARAMOUNT BRAY COMEDY Monday and Tuesday MRS. VERNON CASTLE The best known and best dressed woman in America, in "PATRIA" Eighth Episode. Tuesday and Wednesday Bluebird Photoplays present FRANKLYN FARNUM and AGNES VERNON in "THE MAN WHO TOOK A CHANCE" A play of speedy action, of Love, Adventure and Surprise. If you don't believe in love at first sight, this play will convince you SHOWS DAILY Continuous, 2 to 11 p. m. Adults, 10c. Children 5c. Ladies' Rest room on left. Gents' room on right. You can park at the Washington

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BUILDING WRECKED IN ARCADE FILM

A secret meeting between the Silent Menace and American munition makers who place greed before patriotism, at which Pearl White as Pearl Dare prevents her country's Arch-enemy from carrying out his dark design is a feature of the ninth episode of Pathe'e military-mystery serial, "Pearl of the Army," to be show at the Arcade tomorrow. The Silent Menace realizes that he must do something desperate. With a quick movement he draws his revolver and fires at Pearl who is standing near the 'elevator shaft with the bomb raised in her hand. The bullet grazes her arm and she drops the bomb down the shaft. The explosion wrecks the building. . As the debris falls Pearl catches herself on a girder. She wakes to consciousness and weakly rises to her feet. "The Canal Defense. Plans," she gasps, "father's office, two o'clock. They are to be stolen." She pushes the others out of her way and staggers toward the automobile. . Dare. Adams and the soldiers follow. The car starts at break-neck speed for What?

"TOUCH OF SIN" WILL PLAY HERE

"When it comes to .helping things along, rose-colored spectacles are not in it with the amber-colored ones." says Richard Stanton, director of "One Touch of Sin," the new William Fox photoplay in which Gladys Brockwell stars. . . For a certain scene in the new screen drama, it was necessary for the company to go to the beach not far from the Hollywood studio. A massed

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SUNDAY Pearl White in "Pearl of the Army" Ninth Episode Charlie Chaplin in 'THE COUNT"

"ASHES ON THE HEARTHSTONE" Presenting Sidney Ainsworth & Margaret Clayton in "Is Marriage Sacred

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cloud effect was required by the scenario, and cloud effects can be obtained only with the help of a ray filter. When the camera was all ready for the scene, cameraman Alfredo ' Gondolfi discovered that , no one had brought along a ray filter. . Director Stanton cast a wild eye about. . Then, without more ado,", he snatched the amber spectacles from the well-known nose of Alfred Gondolfi, clapped the across the lens of the machine and shouted "Shoot!" "Amber glasses are useful as Well as ornamental," was Director Stan

ton's comment when, he saw on the screen the excellent result of the experiment. At the Washington Sunday and Monday, ..J ,

WOMAN VISITS FACTORY

Irvin Reed A Son, local distributors for; the Chalmers Motor company, have been advised that Mile. Helene Dutrieu, Paris, the first woman to operate an airplane and agent for the Chalmers in France is a visitor at the factory.

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WASHINGTON THEATRE

SUNDAY AND MONDAY The bond of blood unites father and child, and makes the mother, crushed by the grip of circumstances, give up the man she loves. She is GLADYS BROCKWELL The Woman of the Mobile Features Whose work in WILLIAM FOX SCREEN DRAMAS Has Gained Her International Fame The Picture Is "One Toeclto oi fio" A vigorous play which touches the heartstrings. ORCHESTRA MUSIC Adults, 10c , Children, 3c Shows continuous 2:00 to 11:00 P. M.

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TODAY A marvelous Metro master play of business life and the underworld

"THE WAGER" with E IVJ I LY STEVENS . Chapter 4 of the world's greatest serial "Hie Great Secret!"

SUNDAY Clara Williams

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A Triangle Kay-Bee production of a story of three lives.A Dlav of ser-

B ious purpose, crowded with action and full of breathless excitement

and thrills. Redolent of conflict and the battle of souls in stress.

2-Reel Chaplin Comedy, "THE GANG LEADER"

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"liver Twist" An elaborate adaptation of Charles Dickens immortal work. A Lasky Paramount Picture.

Wednesday & Thursday Geraldine Farrar's Husband The Great Dramatic Actor Lou Tellegan

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drels of the male persuasion, who make it a business by honeyed words and all sorts of pretensions to decoy inexperienced young girls from home and mother, from purity and happiness, down the perfumed, beflowered pathways that end in HELL.

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