Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 74, 4 February 1921 — Page 9

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND.. FRIDAY, FEB. 4, 1921.

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The Theatres

SATURDAY Murray "Two Kinds of Lve." Murrette "While New York Sleeps." Washington ."An Amateur Devil". Palace William Russel in "Twins Suffering Creek". Richmond "Behind the Door" Hobart Bosworth. SUNDAY Washington "Held by the Enemy." Richmond "Male and Female." Palace "The Border Legion" Hobart Bosworth and Blanche Bates. Murray "Two Kinds of Love." Murrette Charles Ray in "Nineteen and Phyllis."

WASHINGTON

It was II. B. Irving who said that the actor's greatest trial was the audience that laughed In the wrong place. Of that trial Guy Bates Post has had ample and varied experience in I1I3 numerous past successes but there is a situation In his present success, "The Masquerader" that more frequently calls forth the ribald and idiotic laughter than has anything in

all his long and successful career. Post writes:

"On a recent evening a passage in the "garden scene" that is full of poetry, that must appeal to all right minded and eensative persons was punctuated with a guffaw from the gallery aud half the audience broke into laughter, and the laughter was prolonged. "The dramatist's craftsmanship here is very telling. It caimot fail to impress an audience that will give decent attention to it. The power of the situation has been recognized by leading critics of the drama in our principal cities, and certainly we actors have felt its spell and done our best to project it. But on many a night during my tour this season its effect has been utterly destroyed by the disgusting ribaldry of a few loafers seated aloft, and by the insane response of the audience." Replying ,to Mr. Post's letter Mr. James O'Donnell Bennett one of America's best known critics says: "It is nnt because such pests are merry, nor because they have an acute sense of

tbe ridiculous, that they thus make themselves known. "It is because everything that is flippant, hard, and false in human nature is zealously catered to by many managers, many editors, many playwrights and many authors now conspicuous and prosperous in American public life. ' "The heedless like it and liking it they pay for it. The result is that an artist or author purposing serious effort on the American stage today goes forth like a lamb to the slaughter." Guy Bates Post appears at the Washington theatre Fee. 8 in "The Masquerader." MURRAY VAUDEVILLE Murray vaudeville for the last halt of this week is worth seeing. Now I am not paid a commission on the number of tickets sold, so I have no object in making the foregoing statement other than to have theater-goers see something which entertains and

can be enjoyed. The entire bill is twin sister, if Indeed it is not the old girl herself, to the bill that you go to the large cities to see. For all around amusement, don't miss Basil Lynn and William Howland in "The English Chappie and the American Lad." Even one who is not familiar with the drawl of the genuine English speaking chap, can at least appreciate the egotistic, clever Englishman, as contrasted with the thoroughly American lad. Immaculate in attire, perfect in speech and charming

m In manner, the son of Great Britain, Mr-1 probably somewhat exaggerated, is the

delighf of the bill. His slow and lazy drawl reminds one of the old town pump on a frosty morning. The American boy is conspicuous as a singer. Our opinion is that a rarer voice is difficult to find in vaudeville. His imitation of Chauncey Alcott is famous. He exercises control and feeling in his songs, and the pure clear tones well modulated are excellent. WTctrtn'e ViiAa rviswlclc rrn ct at in r rtf

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ner highly suggestive of the statuary they resemble. Local vaudeville fans have had the opportunity of observing various kinds of posing, but few have equalled their statuesque appearance. Their poses included the following: music, forward, marathon, prodigal son, gladiators, Apollo, Spartan mother and the call to arms. Three young men with refined musical tastes score a success. One seated at the piano, with the two others singing. They offer a variety of jokes

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that have the unusual stamp of fresh-! ness. They would not return for an encore at the Thursday afternoon performance, but they were warmly applauded. Jerry, of the team of Jerry and Gretchen O'Meara, does several fine pieces of character acting, on first. His characterization of the old man who saw his son die in his arms on the field of battle was exceptionally good. Of course the sob stuff Is too well known "by the average play goer, nevertheless he wins despite this handicap. He also portrays a tramp and "hayseed." In all he Is capable of his part. While the young lady in the act has no strenuous duties, she is a valuable portion of the whole. "Two Kinds of Love," a five reel Fox production, ia the film feature. Marvin. MURRAY. A thrilling story of fast dramatic action and a sweeping under-current of deep emotion, at the Murray theatre in "Two Kinds of Love," Universale screen narrative dealing with the aftermath of the second California goldrush. The drama was written from California history by Douglas Doty, story editor at Universal City, in collaboration with John Colton a widely known stage and screen author. To actual historical happenings the writers have added the sparkle of romantic tradition; weaving the whole into a powerful drama of the old west.

Reaves Eason directed the production and plays one of the principal roles, that of "Bull" Dorgan, a malignant outgrowth of camp conditions. The cast is augmented by the presence of the riirpptnr's fmir-vpar nl1 son.

Reaves Eason, Jr., who carries an im-1 portant part with peculiar appeal;

Jimsy May, in an emotionally sympathetic role; George McDaniels in a human combination of qualities, and Ted Brooks as a moral and physical

MURRETTE.'

A thrilling pistol battle on East River within the shadow of the celebrated Brooklyn bridge, between tbe New York police and a band of dock thieves, is one of the sensational incidents in "While New York Sleeps," a Fox Special which is now showing at the Murrette theatre. This picture

is hailed by many critics as the most sensational and artistic picture of its kind ever produced. Charles J. Brabin the director scored . distinct triumph in the annals of the picture game, it is declared, when he was successful in enlisting the assistance of the New York police department for the big fight scene. The police also rendered invaluable aid to the director by providing him with accurate detail for portrayal of the underworld scenes and in the slum district of New York's East Side. The picture stands as a unique achievement in the world of motion pictures, being divided into three acts, which depict in turn a thrilling incident in the lives of the upper, middle and lower classes of New York's people. A feature which makes the picture of nation-wide interest is an entire dancing number from Florenz

Ziegfeld's famous show, "The Midnight Frolic." Gorgeous scenes from the Cafe Palais Royal are included in the picture. The players were purposely confined to a very small cast, which includes Marc MacDermott, Estelle Taylor, Harry Sothern, Earl Metcalf, and William Locke. None is featured, but the work of the principals is said to be marvelous, considering the versatility

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Proposed New Law Would Establish Value for Dogs (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 4. After leading a dog's life for years and having no value other than that which his owner sentimentally bestows upon him the Hoosier canine may soon have a tangible value. Senator Hays has presented a bill in the upper house of the general assembly by which all dogs would become personal property and be listed by their owners for taxation. The measure, should ivpass, will protect dogs from theft, by making it possible to prosecute tbe thief. Under the present law the owner is liable . for the misdemeanors of the dog but has ho

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recourse In case of damage to

animal or loss. . i "Under the present law payment of dog tax merely allows you to keep a dog," says Senator Hays. "You have no proof of ownership and cannot sue for damages or loss of something, which under the law you do not possess. My bill, by putting the dog on your list of taxable property would prove ownership and value and protect your interest in the animal." OUSTED ASSESSOR APPEALS CASE TO CIRCUIT COURT

HUNTINGTON, Ind., Feb. 4 Appeal to the circuit court has been taken by George H. Paul, Huntington, township assessor, whose removal has been ordered by the state board of tax commissioners. His removal followed an investigation by the state board of

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PALACE Today Goldwyn Presents "THE STREET CALLED STRAIGHT" from the world-famous novel by Basil King. Presented by a notable cast, including Milton Sells and Naomi Childers A vivid cross-section of life, in which the sunshine of love routs the shadow of sin. With This A Good Western Story and a Mutt and Jeff Comedy

WASHINGTON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Matinee and Night Prices: Nights and Matinee, $1.00. $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. Plus War Tax Richard Walton Tully presents THE GREAT AMERICAN ACTOR GUY BATES "The Masquerader" The century's sensation, thematic music, double revolving stages, triple electrical equipment, three cars required to transport. No one seated during prologue. Curtain 2:30-8:15 Sharp

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RICHMOND THEATRE

Today and Saturday HOBART BOSWORTH "BEHIND THE DOOR" Vengeance, love, adventure, pursuit, mystery such is all in this drama of the Pea. It will "get" you every st-cond. Also ELMO LINCOLN "FLAMING DISKS" the serial that ranks first. Don't miss an episode. Coming Sunday Thomas Meighan & Gloria Swanson in "Male and Female"

MURRETTE THEATRE "Where the Star Twinkle First" Theatre Beautiful , TODAY and TOMORROW

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A spectacular searchlight into the depths of dives, the heights of high life and life's dark corners and byways. Tingling with thrill, surprise and sensation life's comedy and drama in a production of amazing achievement.

Coming Sunday His latest First National picture. Rube and lovesick stuff the kind Ray does best.

MURRAY

Vaudeville BETTER COME EARLY Pipe . Organ Concert Orchestra Today and Last Half

3 WESTON'S Q MODELS O Two superbly formed young ladies and a perfect specimen of manhood in "Reproductions from Famous Galleries. Artistic and refined.

BASIL LYNN and HOWLAND

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"The English Chappie and the American Lad." A big-time act direct from the Keith circuit.

WEBER, BECK and FRAZIER Three clever young men who offer comedy and sing songs you like to hear. Direct from the Palace, Fort Wayne, InL Some act!

JERRY and GRETCHEN O'MEARA Two artists in a comedy diversion, "What Next?" Something different and novel.

'TWO KINDS of LOVE" A five-reel Fox super-production of life when the Far West was young.

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Coming Sunday "HELD BY THE ENEMY" Jack Holt and Agns Ayres' jn the screen version of the famous stage success of the struggle of the North' and South .?. ..;(