Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 93, Number 18, 20 January 1923 — Page 8

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THE KlCrfMUiMJ PALLADIUM AND SUN TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 1923.

KREISLER, WORLD'S GREATEST VIOLINIST, IN RICHMOND FEB. 9 Fritz Kreisler, the world's best violinist, is to be heard in recital at the Coliseum the evening of ..Feb. 9, under the auspices of the Woman's

club. This -will be the biggest musical event of the year. Kreisler, who is makins a tour of Vmerica under the direction of C. J. Foley, of Boston, is one of rhose rarely gifted men for whom success was certain, whatever line of work he might have followed. His position among Violinists of our time is, to khv the least, second to none. In deciding to devote himself to the violin, if the testimony of such a man as Harold Bauer is to be believed, there was lost to the world in Kreisler an equally great pianist. In fact, he is still an admirable pianist and only a few years ago he appeared in London in such a capacity in a concert of chamber music. Kreisler had a brilliant career in Vienna when a youth, as a student of medicine. His father is a famous physician, and Fritz, had he continued his work in medicine, undoubtedly would have become one of the great men of the world in that profession. When he was working with Massart in Paris, he incidentally found time to go to the Beaux Arts and work at painting and his fellows who were then with him say that he showed a very decided talent in that line. Kreisler Never Idle. The interesting feature of this versatility is that it has not resulted in ' a scattering of his talent. If genius has a capacity for work, Kreisler is certainly a genius of the highest class. He is never idle. It was not until 1S99 tkat he finally decided to make the violin his career. He overcame rrrat obstacles and within two years . had taken his place among the greatest artists of the world. Today he ', fands absolutely without a rival in purity of style, beauty of tone and soundness of artistry. Other violinists there are who may have a larger tone. Other violinists there are who may rejoice more in the technical fireworks of violin playing, but there is none today who so combines the classic pose with the Are of romanticism. Whether Kreis- : ler plays an' old Italian Concerto by : Vivaldi, or the Chaconne by Bach, or the Concerto by Beethoven, or the f Concerto by Tsehaikowsky, he is always supreme a final authority in ' the" interpretation of the works of such different periods,

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MURRETTE , The big picture event of the pres-j cut season takes place at the Mur-j rette theatre beginning on Sunday j and continuing until Saturday for the! attraction is a production that has; been over a year in the making and! one which has been long awaited byj motion picture patrons. It is the:

second "film starring Strongheart, the police dog, whose acting ability came as a revelation in the release of his first production "The Silent Call" over a year ago. Laurence Trimble and - Jane Murfin producers of the pictures starring this 'wonder dog answered the de

mand for more pictures showing him by announcing "Brawn of the North" a First National attraction and promising it to be a bigger and a better picture in every way. The story selected demanded, among other things, a full pack of timber wolves and the preparations for the picture took more than six months. The actual filming consumed an equal period. The results have been worth the time and effort expended, according to the critics who have reviewed the production, for they hail it as being one of the greatest achievements or' the entire production of pictures. Strongheart has a greater and even more difficult role but handles it in the same surprisingly efficient manner as he did his part in "The Silent Call" and the remainder of the cast have been given credit for superb co-operation and talent in making a real great entertainment.

SATURDAY

Murray Mable Normand in "Head Over Heels," Vaudeville. Murrette Jackie Coogah in "Oliver Twist." Palace Big Boy Williams in "Across the Border," Educational Comedy. Richmond Jack Richardson in "The Crimson Clue," Century Comedy. Washington "The Broadway Madonna," Carter De Haven Comedy. SUNDAY Murray "Watch Your Step," Vaudeville.. - ftitirrette "Brawn of the North." Palace Franklyn Farnum in "The Lariat Thrower," Buffalo Bill and Harold Lloyd Comedy. Richmond Jack Hoxie in "Two Fisted Jefferson," Sunshine Comedy.

Washington "The Third Alarm."

RAT AN DEVI RECITAL AT EARLHAM TONIGHT

Ratan Devi sings one recital at Earl-; ham college Saturday evening at S:30i o'clock. Her renditions of folk songs, of the East and West has evoked ; praise from such distinguished critics j as Bernard Shaw, Rabindranath Ta-. gore and W. B. Yeats. Yeats says j "People have sung like that on the: roadside, or at the hearth-side, or out j of a window. It is not art at all, or itj is so much of an ait that it is life it-; self." ! Mme. Devi's program will open with ; two groups of songs. British folk songs j and Negro spirituals. The contralto j will play her own accompaniments on; the piano. The last half of the pro- j gram will be devoted to the singing of classical Indian raft as and Kashmiri! folk songs. She will wear the native ; lOtUime and play her accompaniments, on the tamboura for these numbers. j

STEVE" Eugene O'Brien's return to the speaking stage in "Steve," a new play, which will be presented at the Murray theatre Feb. 5, can easily be con

sidered a irmmpn. There nas never been any question about his ability

as an actor, tor in tne last live years his accomplishments have been constantly before the public in the pictures. The only doubt that, might, have existed concerned whether he could do a speaking prt with equal success after being away from the legitimate stage for so many years and, happily, this doubt rapidly vanished. ' i While "Steve" has recalled Mr. O'Brien from pictures, it is. nevertheless, a play with a story that still leaves him in the atmosphere of the cinema drama. The plot describes

j"the invasion of Pleasure Island, a provincial town governed largely with i laws of its own making by a compa

ny of motion piciure actors.

personality. Robert L. Dempster, who wrote the story, has mingled comedy and some pathos and these changing moods make demands on Mr. O'Brien to which he instantly responds. Sharing honors with him is Mrs. Whift'en. Through her long service on the stage she has come to be known as "the grand old lady of the American drama." In this new play she is remarkable. She is natural and free and easy in her portrayal of Grammy Lubee. Her voice is clear and distinct, at all times and it is noticeable that whenever she begins to express her quaint philosophy, the whole audience listens eagerly. A good company has been recruited for the new play in addition to Mr.

O'Brien and Mrs. Whiffen. Vivia Ogden and Isabel Winlocke gives the kind of performance that the audience naturally expects from such parts as Aunt Josie and Lulie Tooth-acre.

juggling, without any human being appearing on the stage. The O'Neil Sisters and Benson are billed as "The Sunshine Kiddies." The two sisters were a hit here several years ago, but now one has brought a husband into the act, so we are expecting the act to be just one-third better. Van and Belle will offer "A Novel Novelty With Laughs," and "Watch Your Step" will be the screen attraction. Billy Beard, who bills himself as "The Party From the South," and who has 'been principal comedian with Al. G. Field's Minstrels for a number of years, will be one of the headline features opening Thursday. Billy is an unusually clever mirth provoking blackface comedian who presents a snappy monologue with some stories and a song or two that are assuredly original and "Beardistic" in construction and quality. ' Natalie Harrison and her company of two men and four beautiful young

ladies will offer an artistic dance nov

elty entitled "Melodic Dance Portraits" with gorgeous stag settings. The mel-

notte duo two exceedingly clever gym

nasts who seemingly understand the

laws of gravity present a novelty balancing and wire act, which they call "In a Night Out." A blast of fun will be brought by John and Winnie Hennings, who are known as "The Kill Kare Kouple." Miss Hennings will be revealed as a tuneful young cornetist, and Mr. Hennings as a humorous trombonist. The eccentricities of the tijmibonist, in his dancing, singing and talking will add much fun to the act.

wholesome dramatic entertainment. I enjoyed every foot of it. "I think every man, woman and child in this community will be better for having sen "The Third Alarm.' "

When we look at a statue or a painting representing the figure' of a beautiful woman, what fascinattes us more the idea behind the work of art, or the face and figure of the model itself? ? - This is a question that many ot us are sometimes afraid to ask ourselves as we pass through an art gallery or view statuary on some of our public buildings. This is really what is brought out in one of the most unusual motion pictures ever filmed. It is now famous the country over as the only photoplay dealing with the intimate life in art

ists' studios. " I "Heedless Moths" is the striking, title of this feature and Audrey Mun-1

son .the girl who posed for more paintings, drawings and statues than any living being, takes the leading role.

In this realistic photodrama. Miss Munson gives the world a vivid chapter. "Heedless Moths" is coming to the Washington theatre, starting Thursday.

town merchant, in "Watch Your Step' tothe very life. Mr. Woodruff has appeared in two other Goldwyn pictures as a village physician in support of Betty Compson in "For Those We Love," and as a lo'veable old stage door keeper in Rita Weiman's photoplay, "The Grim Comedian". Mr. Woodruff has been acting on the legitimate stage and on

the screen for forty-live years. Ho was first a vaudeville performer, then became a theatre manager, later supporting many of the leading stars of the day on the speaking stage. In "his six years in motion pictures

i he has appeared in nine of.Jhe Charles I Ray photoplays,- with Bessie Barris-

cale, T. Roy Barnes, Tom Mix, Wand.i Hawley, Frank McKee and Douglas Fairbanks.

MURRAY VAUDEVILLE . Frances Kennedy former Weber and Fields star who is touring vaudeville as "The Cheerup Comedienne," will top the new bill at the Murray opening tomorrow matinee for the first four days. Miss Kenuedy fairly radiates personality and merriment, and five minutes after listening to her you will forget all about your income tax being due. Known as "the seal with the human brain," the famous Sealo is expected to offer an interesting performance.

Among the accomplishments of this

As directors ot the outtit, the star is i water animal is its ability to compregiven plenty of opportunity to use his hend instructions shouted by the auexcellent voice and inject his iineldience. It will do a difficult routine of

WASHINGTON - Never before in the history of the amusement business has a civic official of such commanding stature as the chief of the fire department come forth with an endorsement of a production on the screen or the stage. This unprecedented action, however, has just been taken by Fire Chief Miller of this city, who after reviewing "The Third Alarm," declared without equivocation that it is the greatest motion picture he has ever seen. "The Third Alarm," which is scheduled for exhibition at the Washington

theatre Sunday, was created by Emory

Johnson at the special behest of more than five hundred of the best known fire chiefs in the United States. The production is not of a propaganda nature. It is, first of all, entertainment.. But throughout its amazing drama, delicious romance and fine humor, are scenes which show the hazards the fire-fighters of this country undergo uncomplainingly, the perils they confront without batting an eyelash in the routine of their daily duties. When it was revealed for the first time to Chief Miller at the Washington his interest was great, indeed. Chief Miller, after reviewing th eproduction, said: "It tops anything I've seen before. It pays a stunning tribute to the courage ot the firemen, but beyond even that it is a great, big

SPECIAL MURRETTE FEATURE The Primrose Four, America's foremost singing organizaiion, will be at the Murret'.e theatre all next week. All the members of this foursome are soloists and their harmony is known here to be excellent. They appeared last season at the Ziegfeld Roof, New York City.

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Sunday America's greatest western character actor in an exciting, story of the Western Range Trouble .

MURRAY Bert Woodruff, the actor who plays Russ Weaver in Goldwyn's first Julien Josephson story, "Watch Your Step," with Cullen Landis featured, coming to the Murray theatre for four days, beginning Sunday, is one of the best known interpreters of small town roles in the profession. This is not his first appearance in Julien Josephon stories for he has played in niue of the Charles Ray photoplays and, as everyone knows, Mr. Josephsou wrote nearly all of the first Ray hits. In personal appearance, in walk, in mannerism he is the small

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LIBERTY. Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Stanley of Kansas City are visiting J relatives in Union county Missj Sally Seeing fell in hr home on North ' Main street and iuffered a broken hone near her hip. She is suffering great pain and at her advanced age it is feared her injury will prove fatal. .....Mrs. Frank Rude entertained the members of Tuesday club Thursday evening at her home on West Union street at 7 o'clock. A delicious dinner was served to 20 members and : guests. Five hundred was played at five tables, Mrs. Anna Fosdiek and, Mrs. Max receiving favors for club scores and Mrs. W. P. Kennedy and Miss Addie Maibacb. received guest prizes... .Miss Jewel Jeolet of Indianapolis is working in the Rude manufacturing company office Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Richardson of Indian'r.polis will make their heme here. Mr. nichardbon has a position here in the Rude, fji-tcry. ...Mr.:. Clair Jobe of Conner; v ill is the;;uest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'J. i. Freeman . 'Messrs. Frunkel ami Harding of Richmond were in Liberty Monday rehearsing the cast of sorority girls for their minstrel. .. .Mr. and Mrs. Jess, Stevens ana fiimilv ami Ross Stevens motored -o Richmond Saturday and attended ths basketball tournament.... Rev. S. L. Martin went to Shelbyville Monday to assist Rev. Muir in a two weeks' revival there.... Dr. J. C. Clawron of Richmond was in Liberty Thursday on business Misses Mary Margaret Pierson and Elizabeth Goodwin spent Saturday in Richmond.

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If the lamented Mr. Barnum could have had this-show he would have thrown awav his circus and put "The Third Alarm" in a tent! -

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OTHER WASHINGTON FEATURES

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community will be better for having seen ' "The Third Alarm." ' E. E. Miller, Chief.

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