Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 321, 25 October 1919 — Page 2
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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, OCT. 25, 1919.
The Theatres
WASHINGTON. Of extraordinary Interest, not only to lovers of the motion picture, but likewise to all who appreciate the highest in art In Its various manifestations, is the announcement of the Washington theatre that It has secured David Wark Griffith's superb screen creation "Broken Blossoms." to be shown 4 days, commencing Monday. Never has a motion picture been accorded a reception comparable to the triumph that has followed every showing of this production. Newspapers
have devoted column after column to
its beauties and wonders. Every where Its success has been Instantaneous and it is safe to say that in
bringing "Broken Blossoms" to our
city, the management of the Washing ton has to its credit the biggest ac
complishment in artistic entertain
ment that we have yet enjoyed. Mr. Griffith, it will be remembered
together with Mary Pickford, Charlie
Chaplain and Douglass Fairbanks,
in 1919 organized United Artists' Corporation popularly known as "The Big Four" for the making and marketing of their own productions. It is through this organization that "Broken Blossoms" Is being placed In the theatres of the country. The story of "Broken Blossom. s" Mr. Griffith adapted from a tale by Thomas Burke called "The Chink and the Child," which is a part of that famous author's volume "Lighthouse Nights." Around this story, and we speak from the opinions of dramatic critics the country over, Mr. Griffith has built the most alluring, yet pitiful, beautiful, tragical love story ecer filmed. It has become habit, almost, to look upon a Griffith production as something more than a mation picture, yet even the most ardent admirers of the art of the master of the films did not dream of the wonders that he would reveal in "Broken Blossoms." And of acting, let a word be added. Lillian Gish as "The Girl" has reached a height of dramatic Interpretation the like of which has never been seen on the screen before. This little artist has labored faithfully, steadily, with an understanding marvelous in one so young, and now she comes into her full glory In "Broken Blossoms." The "Chink" is played by Richard Barthelmess and to his work the critics have paid high tributes likewise. To the telling of the love story of "Broken Blossoms," it is said that both Miss Glsh and Mr. Barthelmess have brought a never-to-be-forgotten artistry. Donald Crisp plays the part of "Battling Burrows," the brute on whom fatherhood has ben forced, and his portrayal of a difficult role with rare talent and strength, completes the triangle of chief characters in the story. "Broken Blossoms" should prove the crowning achievement in the splendid gallery of screen achievements that we have enjoyed at the Washington.
two nights, commencing Friday. It Is the screen production of a story which
appeared serially in the Cosmopolitan Magazine, written by George Agnew Chamberlain. "Taxi" deals with New York life In all its phases and has the hectic, rushing atmosphere that Is typical of the big town. It tells cf Robert Hervey Randolph, of an old New York family, who Is disinherited from his Income when he rescues the rightful heir from the back row of the chorus. Sacrificing his Income, he becomes a taxi-driver. And as a chauffeur to New York's ne'er-do-wells he becomes a modern Samaritan. It's a dashing, fast comedy-drama that doesn't pause from the opening until the final reel, displaying many sections of the great metropolis that have been made famous in history
and literature. WASHINGTON Prudence is such a sweet, demure little Quaker maiden. Ilcr dove-like blue eyes look inquiringly upon the
universe but in reality Prudence Is
clever and worldly-wise. In order that she may learn to battle with the sinful world ber stern father sends her to a fashionable girls' school and later to visit in New York her aunt, a society matron. There Prudence's quaint Quaker garb and her soft "thees" and "thous" win instant attention and favor, and she Is 'besieged by suitors. The favored one is
Grayson Mills, the season's catch, but she is pursued by John Melbourne, a
married man. When Melbourne lends
her money after a big loss at cards he believes he has her within his power. But the shy Prudence pregents him with a letter which he once wrote to a notorious actress and innocently tells him that she has many
others. Melbourne, seeing that he is defeated, returns to her the incriminating check. Now freed from worry over her gambling debts, Prudence listens to Grayson's plea of love and accepts him. Snuggling Into his arms, she
looks demurely Into his eyes as she asks, "Dost thou think that one who knows so little of the great world will be able to match her wits with those about her?" At the Washington Sunday only. MURRETTE The scene is race track, the horses are at the post, and after three false starts get under way. In the home
stretch two of them fight lor the lead, nose and nose, and in one of the greatest racing scenes ever witnessed an unknown horse, ridden by agirl jockey, -dashes under the wire as a winner.
That is but one of the many thrilling scenes In "Checkers." the well known racing play which has been made into a big special moving picture by William Fox at the Murrette theatre. It is a masterful production, rich in romance and prodigal in wholesome sensation. It carries a strong heart Interest throughout and is ably presented by an all-star cast, which
Includes Thomas J. Carrlgan, Jean' Acker. Ellen Casslty, Robert Elliott, Tammany Young, Bertram Marburgh, and Ed Sedgwick. It was directed by Richard Stanton. MURRETTE. The question, can a woman love two men, is suggested in "Broken Commandments, a new Gladys Brockwell photoplay In which a girl is rescued from the embarrassment of making a choice when chance settles the matter for her exactly as she would have settled it, perhaps. This photo
play comes to the Murrette theatre
Wednesday for 2 days and advance in
formation regarding it shows It to be
an intense human drama the old triangle in a new setting. The story
plainly indicates an ideal role for Miss Brockwell. Miss Brockwell, in this
picture, again enjoys the advantage of having William Scott as her leading man, while Thomas Santschl does the "heavy."
A western picture that Is "different"
will be seen at the Murrette theatre, beginning Sunday, when William Farnum, the noted Fox star, will be shown
In his latest production. "The Last of the Duanes." a picturizatlon of the novel of the same name by Zane Grey. One of the many thrilling Incidents In this vivid chapter of Texas life in
"frontier days." Is Mr. Farnum's es
cape from a posse when, finding himself trapped at the top of a 85-foot waterfall, be ties a lariet to the stump of a tree and slides Into the whirlpool below at the risk of life and limb.
A Chinese writer claims that Conlucius, who lived 2,400 years ago, was the original advocate of a league of nations.
WASHINGTON Each of his roles quite different in 6tyle, yet Taylor Holmes, the comedian of the legitimate stage, who has recently been welcomed again upon the screen, carries off his laurels in every one of the three interpretations in "It's a Bear," "A Regular Fellow," and "Taxi." "Taxi" is the latest vehicle for this jovial star.and it is now the attraction at the Washington theatre for
MURRAY
HOME OF KEITH VAUDEVILLE BIG PIPE ORGAN & CONCERT ORCHESTRA
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MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
GRACE, BEN AND WALLACE "A Saxaphone Flirtation." An Oriental instrumental novelty Josephine SAXTON & FERRELL Jack in their comedy skit "Lights" JOE DEALY AND SISTER Dancing A-La-Carte. Wonderful wardrobe
THURSDAY AND LAST HALF
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BEN MOWATT AND MISS BELLIE MULLEN "The Sunbrite Pair" In general gaities HINKLE AND MAE In their comedy skit "Catching a Car" THE PARRINES Sensational acrobats and ring artists PAUL PARZER In "The Mysterious Mr. Browning." Five-reel thrilling Pathe production LAST TIMES SUNDAY VIVIAN MARTIN In "THE HOME TOWN GIRL"
Coming Monday, Nov. 10th "THE BIRD OF PARADISE" with FLORENCE ROCKWELL
PAL
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Sunday
THOMAS H.INCE Presents William SHart in Selfish Hates"
An ABTGBAFT Picture
We say if you want to see Hart In his best western. In a real story of the cattle country and the mining camps
See SELFISH YATES
And for a good laugh
BEN TURPIN, LYNN and LOUISE FAZENDA
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''No Mother to Guide Him"
It's a Scream ADMISSION Adults 15c Pipe Organ for music
Children 10c
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Concert Starts at 8.00 P. M. Sharp
If you are a "Lover of Music" don't fail to hear this famous "Jackie" Band next Tuesday. This is the same "Jackie" Band that was organized during the war at the Great Lakes (111.) Naval Training Station by the world famous band master JOHN PHILIP SOUSA. It. has a world-wide reputation as being the finest organization of its kind and it is often termed as "Sousa's Masterpiece." This band is at present tourning Indiana for the benefit of Naval Recruiting giving concerts in a few select cities Richmond being one of them. Don't fail to hear this band, no admission will be charged, not even war tax or a collection. Your choice of any seat in the Coliseum absolutely free. Come early Tuesday night and bring your friends and neighbors.
If you live on a farm or in the towns near Richmond, don't fail to come to Richmond next Tuesday, Oct. 28, and here this band at the Coliseum. You'll probably never get another chance to hear this famous "Jackie" Band and it won't cost you one cent, not even war tax.
Don't Fail to Come and Bring Your Neighbor