Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 262, 14 September 1918 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14, 1918.

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MURRAY. If you haven't seen the great gunman. Lassitre, in ' Riders of the Purple Sage." the wonderful Fox-Farnum plcturizatlon of Zane Grey's popular novel at the Murray theatre, Sunday and Monday are the accepted times. On that date Lasslter is due to roll Balancing Rock down into Deception Pass, blocking the entrance to Lost Canyon and Surprise Valley forever as far as this particular picture is concerned. Of course, there is prospect of a glorious resurrection In "The Rainbow Trail," but as Kipling says, "That is another story." It is a sort of Bequel to "Riders of the Purple Sage," and will be produced later with Farnum, it is reported.

Edith Storey, the star of "The

Demon," a Metro All-Star Series picture, which will be shown at the Mur

ray theatre Tuesday, wears the antique golden clasp of the Ouled Nails

in this picture. The clasp is a rare souvenir of the levant which was

picked up by . Mrs. Williamson, co

author of the novel, from which the picture is taken, during her travels through Algeria and Morocco in Fearch of local color. The clasp of the Ouled Nails is a bit of hammered

gold, circular in design, with a nar

row golden crossbar. The Ouled Nails

Is the name applied to native Alger

ian girls betwen the ages of fourteen

and seventeen, who wear it to fasten

the ends of a scarf which they wear

draped over their shoulders and tie in a bag on their bosoms. . Patrons of this theatre should not

-Ctail to see Marguerite Clark in her

hew photoplay, "Uncle Tom's Cabin,"

which will be presented here next Wednesday and Thursday at the Murray. It is a delightful story of slavery

days in the South, based upon Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous novel which everybody probably has read. If they haven't they may see its thrilling incidents visualized on the screen In this superb adaptation which shows how slaves were treated by cruel taskmasters. Ella Stuart Carson is author of "Green Eyes," the new Paramount photoplay starring sweet Dorothy Dalton, which will be displayed at the Murray theater next Friday and Saturday. She has written . a charming ttory which Is at once a severe arraignment of jealousy in modern life and a highly educational force. Thomas H. Ince, the producer, has provided admirable support for his charming star. MURRETTE, When the divine Sarah Bernhardt, returning from a world tour, returned to Paris in 1SS2. she received the announcement that Victorien Sardou, the foremost French playright, had written a play especially for her. The production of this masterpiece was made a gala event in Paris. This play, i

"Fedora," which runs the gamut of the human emotions, was produced in New York by Fanny Davenport, in the following year, and it has, since that diy, thrty-flve years ago. be a famous stage attraction. It will be shown in picture form at the Murrette theatre Sunday and Monday. In the picturization of this great play, Pauline Frederick, the famous Paramount star, has a role fully in keeping with her capacity as an actress If the first class. Miss Frederick portrays the character of Fedora, a Russian princess, whose sweetheart. Count Vladimir, is mysteriously shot and killed on the eve of their wedding. "The Liar," Virginia Pearson's latest production, will be shown . at the Murrette Wednesday and Thursday.

In this play Miss Pearson, who can always be relied upon to give a stirring interpretation of the role assign

ed to her. is supported by a particular

ly able cost. This fact, and the towering strength of "The Liar" make a

combination which is described as tho finest performance this William Fox star has yet given. In "The Liar." Miss Pearson portrays the role of a young bride, whose dead father was the owner of a big plantation in Haiti. The superintendent of the plantation had sought the girl's hand in marriage, but had been rebuffed. 'On the eve of her wedding to a proud young Virginian, the superintendent confronts the girl with a charge that her father had secretly contracted an alliance with a mulatto woman, and that she is the daughter of this mulatto. The girl laughs at him, but months later, cm her husband's Virginia estate, when the girl is about to become a mother, the superintendent returns to his fight, and this time with documents which, he says, proves the charge. Through a ruse the young bride makes the man admit that his allegation is false. Among screen stars in this country. Charles Ray has by his talents and hard work, advanced to the front rank. Mr. Ray will be seen in "The Claws of the Hun," his latest Paramount picture, at the Murrette theater next Friday and Saturday. This is an excellent photoplay which conveys the patriotic message to the mothers of young men in this country, that no sacrifice by them is too great to insure the preservation of world democracy. Dorothy Dalton, the beautiful and accomplished young Thomas H. Ince star, will appear in a mystery play,

"The Kaiser's Shadow," at the Mur

rette theater today. It is a production that, because of its timeliness and the genuinely thrilling plot, is certain to

appeal to every variety of audience.

Miss Dalton in the role of a French secret service operative has a part

that fits her personality, as well as her histrionic qualities, to a marked degree She is ably supported br Thurston Hall, Edward Cecil, Leota Lor

raine, Otto Hoffman and Charles French. The story was originally written for the All Story Weekly by Octavus Ray Cohen and J. U. Giesy as a serial under the name of "The Triple Cross." As a screen offering, directed by RWilliam Neil, under Mr. Inc's supervision; it gains weight and interest, depicting the manner in which the plans for a secret "ray rifle" are stolen, hidden and finally recovered, after many remarkable and exciting adven-

WASHINGTON. Leave it to Mae Marsh to find time and place for a playful fling, no matter how intensely dramatic is the role she is called upon to portray. Happy moments cannot be denied the wistful Goldwyn star. In her newest production, "Money Mad," she comes to the Washington theater today, a play that simply seethes with dramatic action Miss Marsh is seen making merry in a swing dangling from an oak tree in

a Delaware farm section where many of the scenes were filmed.

The swinging incident, while having no great bearing on the play aside from depicting the joyous youth of Elsie Dean (Mae Marsh), nevertheless gave members of the Marsh company a hearty laugh and the director

something to worry about for a spell

While Miss Marsh is in the swing,

Rodrlque La Rocque, her leading man, is required to stand behind and push to give her a real aerial ride, the kind all kiddies delight in.

tive actors were used. "Hidden Pearls" was written by Beulah Marie Dlx, and boasts a splendid cast, including, besides the star, Margaret Loomis, Florence Vidor, Theodore Roberts and Jack Holt It is to be shown at the Washington theatre on Monday and Tuesday. J. Warren Kerrigan, the popular Paralta Plays star, will have what is practically an "all-star" cast in' his newest offering, "A Burglar For a Night." which will be seen for the first time in this city next Wednesday and Thursday at the Washington theatre. Included in the' list of screen players who assisted Mr. Kerrigan in making the picture are Charles French, Robert Brower, William Elmer, Herbert Pryor, Lydia Yeamans Titus and Norma Roamero. The chief feminine role is in the hands of the beautiful young actress, Lois Wilson, who has achieved much fame by reason of her

screen portrayals of the heroine In many of Mr. Kerrigan's greatest successes'. In "A Burglar For a Night," Mr. Kerrigan is said to have one of the finest screen offerings in which this popular star has appeared. In "The Lesson," Constance Talmadge'a latest Select Picture which will be 6hown here next Friday and Saturday at the Washington theatre, the captivating young star had a wonderful opportunity to practise her cookery. As Mother Talmadge has often said: "Connie is the sweetest little girl in the world, but she can spoil food worse than any other living being." But all this is now a thing of the past, for in this picture Constance has several moments in executive session with a frying pan and a saucepot, for "The Lesson" is a story of American middle class life taken from the page's of our daily doings. Armed (Continued on Page Twelve.)

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Never again will a newspaper writer darken the door of Mrs. Nadlne Trent, the wealthy widow and social leader. At the conclusion of her performance of "Anthony and Cleopatra," in her theatre, she was interviewed by Rodney Gale. Gale was asked by Mrs. Trent what he thought of her acting. Gale indicated that he did not wish to answer this question, but try as he might to evade it, Mrs. Trent made it evident that she wished an answer. To her surnrise. and that of the

guests surrounding her he replied,

"You force me to seem ruae. sso you cannot act. You have not really lived and therefore you cannot really

feel." The amateur actress thanked

him for his opinion and promised him that some day he would retract his words. She further stated that she would make him declare her a wonderful actress and he said that he honestly would, if she were worthy of it. Tljp manner in which Nadine does as she promised to do, is extremely interesting. Kitty Gordon is the star in this picture, called "Merely Players," which is produced by World Pictures, and will be seen at the Washington theatre Sunday. When the steamer Matsonia left port in California for the Hawaiian Islands recently, it carried with it Sessue Hayakawa, Paramount's famous Japanese star and his company

under the direction of George H. Melford, at work on "Hidden Pearls." The picture was filmed amid tropic surroundings. Property and equipment for 150 people were taken along, but for the minor roles the services of na-

PALAC E Sundayjeweii Productions presents Monroe Salisbury in the greatest of western productions,

A stirring 5-act drama staged out in the Rocky Mountains. The best western story shown. Also CHARLIE CHAPLIN and MABEL NORMAND in the laugh maker, "HIS DARE DEVIL QUEEN" and a MUTT and JEFF comedy THURSDAY AND FRIDAY William Farnum in the thrilling drama of the Northwest "THE HEART OF A LION" From Ralph Conner's famous novel, "The Doctor."

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SUNDAY AND MONDAY Pauline Frederick

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TUESDAY Monroe Salisbury in "That Devil Bateese" PEARL WHITE In 'The House of Hate"

Wednesday and Thursday Virginia Pearson

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Clrats. Ray in "CLAWS OF THE HUN"

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Time of Vaudeville, 3, 8 and 9:30 p. m. Motion Pictures 2 till 11 p. m.

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TUESDAY Edith Storey in "THE DEMON" Also Universal Weekly

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Marguerite C'ark in UNCLE TOM'S CABIN Universal Weekly

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Dorothy Dalton in "GREEN EYES" Universal Weekly vaudevilS First-Half Commencing Monday, Sept. 16. ROBBINS FAMILY Some Kid Act. Watch these Youngsters GLADSTONE &l LEONARD "IBotHtepcTUip k AJffaEffa" Last-Half Commencing Thursday, Sept. 1 9. VALENTINE VOX, Comedy Ventriloquist 'Ttie Drummer and the Bell-Boy" PAUL BAUENS "THE HLJIVf AIM FREIGHT CAR" Blackface Comedian . Coming Monday, Sept. 23 AL SHANE, "The Singing Beauty" A real Keith Big-Time Headline Act. The highest salaried single act ever booked in Richmond.

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All the world is a stage and all its people are the players. This picture tells the very interesting story of a society woman who proves conclusively that she is a great actress. There are a great many surprises and thrills in this production.

Adults 15c

Also showing a Big "V" Comedy, "BOODLES AND BANDITS" and the popular Pathe News

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MONDAY AND TUESDAY Jesse L. La sky presents in a powerful racial drama "HIDDEN PEARLS" Love at first sight, the racial instinct, gorgeous settings in Hawaii, and the masterly delineation of Sessue Hayakawa vie with each other for your attention. Don't miss this great picture. Also showing an L. Ko. Comedy, "A CLEAN SWEEP," that is chuck full of laughs Adults 1 5c Children 5c

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY A BIG DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM Paralta plays present

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In the role of Kirk Marden, J. Warren Kerrigan will be seen as the son of an American railroad magnet; the embodiment of the American spirit to fight for right and fight fair. In the Orient he meets William Real and befriends him. Upon their return to America he learns that his father is about to be ruined by a business rival. How he steals not only the papers that had been obtained through intrigue but the heart of a beautiful girl, presents Mr. Kerrigan in one of the most virile roles he has ever interpreted.

EXTRA ADDED ATTRACTIONS

THE HISTORIC FOURTH IN PARIS" (July 4th 1918)

With the million "YANKS" the French turned the keys of Paris over to the Yankees on our Independence Day and turn out to help celebrate A Paramount Mack Sennett Comedy, "SUMMER GIRLS" with Ford Sterling and Louise Fazenda and Vera Stedman. Adults 20c Children 10c

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FRIDAY and SATURDAY Select Pictures present CONSTANCE TAILIMAOGE Sweet and Pretty, Cute and Cunning and Captivating as ever in "THE LESSON"

A clean, livable, lovable tale of the folks we see about us every day in the year.

ALSO SHOWING A HAROLD LLOYD COMEDY ."H IT HIM AGAIN'

Adults 15c and the popular Pathe News. ' Children 5c