Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 39, 27 December 1919 — Page 2

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TICS RICHMOND PALLADIUH. AND SUN-TEXCGHAH. SATURDAY, DEC. 27, 1919.

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- WASHINGTON. ri i; "Tin Country Cousin." a tolznick picture in which Elaine Hammorsteln . 1 itimd, vu praised by President i and Mrs. Wilson andtho late Theo dor Roosevelt, when It was present- -". ed by Klaw and Erlangor as a stage ? play In New York.' After President and Mrs. Wilson had witnessed the ii performance, the nation's chief execu- ." tlvo wrote a' letter In which he. ex"pressed himself and Mrs. Wilson as "" having been given much pleasure, par- ' tfcularly because of the "sincerity. 41 sf nlty and simplicity" of the piece, add - because- there had been done "somei thing thoroughly worth doing - v ; The night that the play opened In ' New Tork former. President Roosevelt occupied a stage box. Ho was recog

nised between tM acts, and r in response, to appl.use,roo in his place and made a abort speech In praise of the play "The Country Cousin," the story of a girl who comes from Ohio to New York; and then goes to Newport, experiencing some interesting , adventures as the central figure In a group which Includes a number of society people. The play Is from the pen of Booth Tarklngtonvand lullan street, and was a pronounced success as a stage play. The screeiitrerslon, containing att.tho Inarms of tho original play, will be seen at tho Washington theatre Friday and Saturday

At her fourteenth birthday. -.Marls

Hawn, a Kentucky mountain girl decides that books and bullets are essential to her life's success. So thinking, sbo mounts the family donkey and sets forth for. the lowland school to find tho strangest thing she had ever seen a railroad train- which she thinks Is a threshing machine.

This Is one of the unusual situations In "Heart O the Hill." adapted from the story by John Fox, Jr.; la. which Mary Plckford will be seen .at the Washington theatre, commencing Sunday. This Is Mary Pickford's third First National attraction., produced In her own studios, of which her mother is business1 manager. ,-. ,-,- As Marls Hawn, Mary Plckford Is in lore with' Jason Honoycutt, a mountain boy. who .chafes under tho cruel treatment of his father, and who Is unrelentingly Jealous of the attentions which Marls pays to ono of the city aristocrats who visits In the mountains. As time passes Marls aM Jason take separate trains In their searchei for education. They finally wind up, however, back at their mountain home to find Jason's father and Marla mother leading a cat-and-dog wedded life.

Just as Btere Honeycutt Is about t

murder the Widow Hawn, tho most exciting moment of the play arrives. WASHINGTON. Enid Bennett, the popular star In Paramouut-Ince pictures. Is a good cook. . She proved this recently to members of the. company appearing with her in -"Supping Out," the Paramount picture which comes to the Washington Theatre commencing next Wednesday. -. Miss Bennett plays the part of a thrifty young housewife who sews, cooks and cleans. ' So when It came to cooking she agreed to really pre

pare a meal for the company. The chef d'oeuvre she announced would be 'Australian Goose." v fcow, as Miss Bennett came from Australia the players were anticipating tasting some rare; bird. It turned out that "Australian Goose" Is merely

But It was thoroughly

a nans used for mutton, a dainty dish and all

relished the delicacy. MURRAY In "An Innocent Adventuress." a Paramount picture starring Vivian

Martin, which wlU be Jhown at the

Murray theatre today and tomorrow. Lloyd Hughes, a recent addition to the galaxy of Paramount players, plays tha leading mate sujport to the star. His work in this picture, la Which he portrays the rola of Dick Ross, a

bo whoso regeneration - is brought

about by the love ft a swam ana in

nocent little gin, just as no is anew to elve in tathe call of the old "game"

and again become a thief, is said to

be an artlsUc achievement. - His snlendld dramatic talent was

eviimced in "The Haunted Bedroom," a recent Thomas H. Ince photoplay starring Bnld Bennett. In which Mr.

Hughes made jus aeaut wnn mount as a J on venue leading no

He was virtually discovered by Thomas H. Ince, who happened to eee

tome of hit won m the projection room and noted therein great possi

bilities. He wouldn't rest uaUl Mr.

Hushes was found and given a part.

His performances in-these two pictures promise a 'brilliant career for this young and talented actor. MURRETTE A spectacular scene, worthy of a "stunt ploture" forms the climax of Irene Castle's latest release. "The Invisible Bond," whieh will be on view at the Murrette theatre for two days, commencing today. As the story goes, a wealthy New Yorker Infatuated with a heartless cocquette disguises himself as her chauffeur and takes her for a wild automobile ride. Maddened because she spurns his attentions.

I AM GLAD TO TESTIFY THAT I have been cured of nervous trouble, headache, constipation; neuralgia, with a SO-day treatment of Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. J. B. White, North Adams. Mass. Adv.

ho drives the car at terrlfle speed through tineas, shrubbery, opan fields and finally plunges over 400-foot waterfall and meets death's! the hobftfllla - . . , ' Director Ualgne ohose for this soene tho cliff at Taughannock Falls, near Ithaca, N. T. Ftvo cameras were used, catohing the j plunge from as many different angles. Tho. fail of tho machine Is startllngly registered KXiagt tho bac-rouad of tho nuhing water. . , . - MURRAY Treat advance reports the Murray management have obtained one of the strongest bills of tho season for iu patrons' hollaay enjoyment Castalano and Williams, with Arthur Flags at tho ; piano, an act which plays the Palaoe theatre, ew York City, twice every season, has boon booked in for the headUners opening Monday matinee.Miss Williams is a recognised beauty in vaudeville realms, also noted for her gowns and ability to sing a song, while Mr. Castalano has long had his nam out in tho white lights of Broadway. The management take (Pleasure in announcing this act as the "class act" of the season. The good

things do, not stop hero for direct from the Majestic theatre, Chicago, cornea The Dorans with their big dancing, speciality which they produce in a spectacular manner with special scenery. This act played the largest vaudeville house in Chicago Christmas week, and will positively open at The Murray Monday afternoon for three days. Clark and LaVere. a versatile duo will also be on the bill with their comedy skit, "His Friend Maggie." with the live-reel sensational photo-

.-. V jt .... W " -.,6'. - 1 play, "Ones to Ovary Man," as the screen attraction. Opening New Year's day for the last half comes Daisy Dusaa and "Her All Star Four " Miss Desas la an exceptional ooraedienne as wall as a finished artist, and a splendid singer. She has a, "chic" way

which appeals to an audience, ana

they start to warm to her as soon as she makes her appearance. The Star Four Is, a ; quartet of well-groomed young men who have undoubted ability as singers, dancers and comedians, who put i over - their, numbers in the most approved' style. Miss Dugas makes some Quito, few changes of costumes, which are an innovation to the fair sex. while the young men are rightly termed "fashion plates." This is a typical headline act. and . no doubt will - find immense favor with local vaudeville ' patrons. To make you laugh will be Dave Rafel and Co.. In their ventrlloqulal - sketch "Thompson's- Night Out" This act carries special scenery representing a Broadway cabaret, and is said to be built for laughing purposes, as well as exploiting Mr. Ratel's wonderful ventrlloqulal ability. Skelly and Heltwlll also be on' the bU14n their amusing act "Oh. Hello," while the feature photoplay will bo Ruth Stonehouse in

her latest production of intense Interest, "Tho Red Viper," which scored a hit at its recent showing at The Kit to. New York City. v ,."'" Leber Cezncil flchh:iC3 Officers fer Next Year. Officers for election Jan. 8 were nominated at the meeting of tho Central Labor Council in Vaoghan hall Friday night. The list of Dominations follow: President, Vera Pcntacoat and John Putterbaugh; vice president. William Roller and William P. Smith; secretary, Roy Steele and George W. Russell; financial secretary. William C. Eaton; organlsor, William P. Smith; sergeant-at-arms. I Salsarulo; trustees, Clarence McCormlck. Orea Schepman, Fred Taggert, 1 C. Harrison: statistician, I C. Harrison.

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THe Invisible " Bond

YearnlriiT, prayingr, clasping her little son to her breast, she watched her husband drift away. The show, the tinsel, the gay parties had proved too strong. The wife and the boy had, lost. Yet wait for the end! See the fetes and ----- fashions of metropolitan life; the in

trigues, the passions, the scandals. They are all in this big, brilliant entertainment, even more strikingly done than they were in "The Firing Line." But see something morequeenly Irene Castle in a new and beautiful role, as wife and mother. A picture of real life, with a real "punch". , See "Tha Invisible Bond".

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No wonder small boys ran when they passed the old-Forbes house at night! Its scandals and' crimes were capped at last by murder. And the only clue, the teeth of the "threr'V The dead man's

wife, her lover, the dark-eyed niece, the furtive doctor all Involved-all suspected. And the host

detectives loued oy tne. tncKs or.Axsene Liupin.

A picture thrilling, baffling. 'foasing in Its mystery, yet sparkling with laughs and wanned by a beautiful story of love. Play David Powell, Myrtle Stedman. Marguerite Courtot, Charles Gerard and a big supporting teyt you're looking for excitement see this!

AN ARSENE LUPIN STORY -

Sunday9 Monday and Tuesday

The S&TH6 ldovc(l Mary Pickford m an entirely new role, that of a mountain girl fighting her feudist battles and afraid of "nobody

nor nothing

"Cross that line if yon dare"

Challenges the little moutaineer, when the land grabbers attempt to steal her heritage

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The Third Picture from Her Own Studio Following the Tremendous Successes of "DADDY LONG LEGS' and "THE HOODLUM"

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