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TIIE SUNDAY -OliEGONTAX, PORTLAND. DECEMBER 22. 1918. 'T?L' V tar.- Ni V ft it - 3. -V: V : ; : :t !t TODAY'S FILM FEATURES. Sunset "America's Answer." Liberty Private Harold Peat, "Private Peat." Columbia M arruerlte Clark, "Little Miss Hoover." Peoples "All Baba and the Forty Thieves"; "Surrender of the German Fleet." Majestic J. Warren Kerrigan. "A Burgrlar for a Night." Star Bryant Washburn, "His Nineteenth Proposal." Globe John Barrymore, "The . Man From Mexico." Circle William S. Hart. Wolve of the Rail."' THE Liberty Theater Christmas cele bration for the children of Port land, which attracted so much atten tion last year, is to be an even bigger feature of this year's holiday festivities, according to the plans practically com pleted by Manager E. J. Myrick, of the big photoplay house. Last year nearly 4000 kiddles, some cf them two in a seat, packed their way into the theater, and this season , many more are expected to ba guests of the house. Nine o'clock Tuesday morning Christinas eve is the time set for the big festival. Manager Myrick has made arrangements for transportation for all of the children of the various orphan ages and homes, and, in order that a greater number may take advantage of the big show, no adults will be admit ted. Of course, the entire entertain ment will be free. Each child will be given a big box of candy, twice as large as those given away last year. Several Santa Clauses will be on hand, many Christmas trees will be in evidence, special organ music and song numbers will be offered, and a big film programme has been arranged. The film bill will consist of the Will lam S. Hart picture, "The Border Wire less," Charlie Chaplin in his latest com edy, "Shoulder Arms," and a Fatty Ar buckle comedy. Canting Director Bnsy Man. The casting director of a motion pic ture studio is a 4ery busy man. If you Jon't believe it write to Arthur Hoyt, ' of Universal. Chiefly by personal Interviews with applicants who call to register at the various studios, the casting director's file of players Is made up. In these files the players are classified accord ing to their lines of work .and with a description ot each is filed his or her photograph. The usual list Is: Leading men. "heavy" men, juveniles young character men, old character men, leading women, "heavy women, in genues, young character women, old 'character women, children, cowboys," Orientals, colored men and women. The male "heavy" is popularly , known as the villain. The female of the species is known as a "vamp," but the "vamp" is no longer In vogue, by that name at least, in the polite pic ture world. Juveniles are the youthful variety of masculine -attractiveness. .Ingenues are the little dimpled, curled girls or the screen. cnaracter actors ana actresses are ; those who have to hear the dreaded word "type" most often. Their vari eties are endless, for no casting director .feels safe without every form of char acter man or woman on his list that the ' ingenuity of the continuity writer's fer- 'tile brain can conceive. i Perhaps a mother part is to he filled .First, what sort of a mother is she? An aristocrat? A sweet little motherly mother? Or a big boss-of-the-house mother? It makes no difference. Wa : have them in every variety. And all the others, too, we have them in every va : riety in varying and assorted heights, ages, figures, complexions. No Gov ernment questionnaire is more thorough in its way than the card in the filing caDineta or the casting directors. More Follies Stars. Announcement by Goldwyn that Hex Beach has engaged Kay Laurell to pla,y the leading feminine role in his newest motion picture, "The Brand," recalls the success in previous Rex Beach pro ductions of a past and present member of the Ziegfeld "Pflllies" organization of which Miss Lauvell was once a fea tured and favored player. When Rex Beach produced "The Auc- . tion Block for Goldwyn release he chose for leading woman Ruby Do Remer, a favorite of the "Follies," then comparatively unknown in pictures. ; The debut of Will Rogers, Ziegfeld's cowboy monologist, was more recent in Mr. Beach's "Laughing Bill Hyde. -"ow Mr. Beach is further testing his ability to pick winners by engaging Miss Laurell, who never has been seen in motion pictures. Miss Laurell has left for the Goldwyn studios in Los Angeles. Rex Beach will shortly come to the Coast to per tonally supervise the production "The. Brand," which also will enlist the TAX " i, 3 services oi KuBsell Simpson, well re- I membered for his impersonation of the trader in "The Barrier.' Concerning "Tk Cheat," Do you remember "The Cheat"? This Japanese-American story by Hector Turnbull. in which Fannie Ward and Sessue Hayakawa starred, marks the first invasion of the field of motion pictures by the stage. Done over by Willard Alack and given the title "I Owe You," it has just been produced at the Thirty-ninth-Street Theater in Now York City, with Mary Nash and Jose Ruben in the parts that Miss Ward and Mr. Hayakawa played. An interesting note is that after the first performance out of town the Government requested tne producers to change the nationally of the leading man so he quit being a Jap and became an East Indian. HOLIDAY FEATURE AT PEOPLES All Baba and the Forty Thieves" Lead Attraction. As a special Christmas Week attrac tion the People's theater will today present to the Portland public what is billed as the "1919 William Fox Ex travaganza" "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves." Vieing with the Fox production in Interest will be a special news pictorial Showing one of the most noteworthy incidents in history the surrender of the German fleet without firing a shot. These pictures were rushed across the Atlantic and expressed across the con tinent and will be ready for People's patrons this morning. Gertrude Messinger, George Stone. and other youthful acting prodigies, are members of the huge cast which will be seen In "Ali Baba." The story of Ali Baba is one of the most inter esting In that famous old Persian classic "The Arabian Nights." The very fact that this tale has held its popularity for over a thousand years and has been translated into every known language is a guarantee that it has entertainment value enough to interest any audience. The compelling story, however, was not sufficient for the producer of this extraordinary photoplay. He has sur rounded it with all the Oriental splen dor of the original court and city of the great Caliph, Haroun-al-Rashld, whose magnificence was remarkable even in those days of extravagance. "Topics of v the Day," a brand-new feature which attracted much attention at the People's last week, will be shown in a new installment this week. RURAL COMEDY AT COLUMBIA "Little Miss Hoover" Combination of Country and Society Life. As a beautiful society girl who de cides to enlist in the army of the Food Administration and raise chickens on the theory that "eggs will win the war." Marguerite Clark Is starring at theColumbia Theater. A Mutt and Jeff comedy and .a Burton Holmes trav elogue complete the programme. Miss Clark's winsome personality w never more in evidence than in "Little Miss Hoover," which was adapted from the story of "The Golden Bird and pic turized for Miss Clark under the name of "Little Miss Hoover." Marguerite appears as Nancy Crad dock, a beautiful society girl of Wash ington, who, working on the theory that "eggs will win the war," buys a rooster and several chickens and takes up poultry raising on the farm of her uncle at Riverfield. Md. She has promised to marry Mathew Barry on the condition that he will don the olive drab, but when he is refused by the examining board, he follows her to the country, thinking thtat he can in ctiricJ 7ra.r3Jt Officii Ijt, , 'Tr'tw'vV, .... 4 ': 3 A 7'', 4 duce her to give up poultry raising, and to marry him. Another man in Washington, Adam Baldwin by name, who is in love with Nancy Craddock, has himself appointed commissioner of agriculture, for the Harpeth district, which includes Nancy's uncle's farm. At the same time that Nancy and her grandfather leave Wash ington, Baldwin leaves too, only by another route. " They both arrive at the farm at the same time, and Baldwin suggests that it be purchased by the Government for an experimental sta tion. As a hired man on the farm, he quickly begins the work of reclaiming Harpeth Valley, with Nancy as his en thusiastic assistant. When Barry arrives at the farm and urges her to marry him. her mind is so engrossed with farming that she tells him she hasn't any time for him. It seems that Baldwin does not un derstand it that way and thinks that she wants to marry Barry, so he leaves, leaving the farm to Nancy to manage. It is a most interesting story, with a cleverly woven plot. LIBERTY HAS WAR THRILLER "Private Peat" and Billy Parson Comedr Feature Bill. "Private Peat," the Paramount fllma tion of the popular war book, with Harold R. Peat, the soldler-author-lec-turer, will be shown today at the Lib erty Theater, together with another of those funny Billy Parsons comedies. Proposing Billy." The havoc wrought by war Is thrlll- Ingly pictured in the great Paramount- Artcraft special photoplay. This is a picturization ox Mr. Feat s famous war story, "Private Peat," re cently published by Bobbs-Merrill Com pany, the sale of which to date has been enormous. Mr. Peat la shown as a young Ameri can clerk in a country store, who has difficulty in enlisting, but who finally gets into the ranks and serves in France until a German explosive bullet perma nently disables -him. His enlistment is speeded when he dreams that this coun try is Invaded by the Huns and its consequent horrors Impress him deeply and stimulate his patriotism. In the trench life, which is thrillingly pic tured. Mr. Peat is seen to excellent ad vantage and on the whole, the picture is as entertaining as it is educational. The photoplay was directed Dy to ward Jose and the supporting players are of the best. There is a pretty love story which makes the subject one of unusual appeal. MAJESTIC TOP FILM SUCCESS "A Burglar lor a Xight" Has Charm Ins Love Theme. Warren Kerrigan has been provided with one of the best roles he has ever portrayed in "A Burglar for a Night which is the feature attraction at the Majestic Theater. Kerrigan portrays the'role of a New York banker. Kirk Harden, the son of the rich Daniel Harden, who s the controller of a railroad which some other men are trying to get away from him. Kirk is an easy-going ehap who leads a delightful life, spending money and globe trotting. At. .the time the 4-story opens be is in Hongkong, where he has come for a brief stay, after a "round-the-world" yachting cruise. He is spotted as being a "rich guy" and a gang of thugs attack him. thinking they will be amply rewarded by the securing of his fat wallet. In the midst of the scuffle William Real, a mys terious fellow from the United States, appears, and quickly downs the thugs. so that they are forced to run. Then the scene shifts from the Chi -- -&f i'-' i 4 J-tj-Jrni- nese city to the deck of Kirk's yacht, where Real is invited as an honored guest. They return to Ne York, where the rest of the" action takes place. When Kirk arrives home he finds that in order to save his father's wealth he must take a hand in his business affairs. After scores of thrilling and amazing adventures, which threaten to get the best of, him for a while, he wins out. Interwoven throughout the storv is a charming Jove theme, with Lois Wil son as "the girl." Other roles are por trayed by excellent actors and ac tresses. In addition to "A Burtltr for a Night." a Harold Llovd oomedv Is shown and the Official War Review. Today at 12:30 a concert Teaturinir Christmas melodies will be' given on ine new wurlltzer organ. BRYANT WASHBURX STAR LEAD 'HIa Nineteenth Proposal" Tells Human Interest Story. They say faint heart ne'er won fair lady, but Bryant Washburn. In "His Nineteenth Proposal." now being shown at the Star Theater, proves conclusive ly that all such adages are susceptible to refutation. In this new Paramount picture the first to present the hero of the famous Skinner" pictures as a star tinder the new banner. Mr. Washburn plays the part of a devout lover, lacking those striking and picturesque qualities that appeal sometimes to the heart of a maid. But he has sterling qualities, not the least of which Is his fidelity. He trys proposals-f various sorts, but In each instance he fails to move the heart of the girl who thinks she Is romantic. who is after all quite commonplace and conventional. There enters a yonng vagabond of the Irish temperament, who almost car ries off the princess to his castle. How ever, marriage is hardly in his scheme Lpf life and he balks at the altar which would literally be a "baltar" to his rov ing disposition. Then he rides away and the faithful swain in a spirit of heroic self-sacrifice, goes to bring him back to the girl who is apparently eat ing her heart out for love of the nomad. But when he comes baek, bumptuous and self-confident, she experiences a change of heart, realizes the true worth of her first lover and repudiates the man who elects to follow "the gypsy trail." So faint heart wins fair lady in the end and isn't quite sure at that, how he dJd it ' , A very funny Fatty Arbnckle com. edy is another programme subject. WAR FILM DELIGHTS FiS "America's Answer" Feature at Sun set Theater. " The remarkable war picture. "Amer ica's Answer," issued by the division of films. Committee on Public Informa tion, opened at the Sunset Theater yes terday, to crowds that taxed the photo playhouse to capacity. "America's Answer" is the second in the Government's series ot "Following the Flag to France" pictures, and Is de signed to show what was accomplished in France during the first year of America's participation in the world war. It presents the wonderful- three-mile dock "somewhere In France." built on swamp land by American soldiers; re frigerators, railroads, great storage warehouses, water dams and other American activities needed to keep our million and more men in France: It shows how the American soldiers live, how they are fed, how proper sanita ',V.? ill ;KS 4' I: ,f . ... . 7 tion is provided, how they are cared for in the base hospitals and In the field In case of Illness or injury; it pic torializes the great American salvage department, where .half-worn clothing is renovated, the utilisation of old and discarded shoes and hots, and pther in dustries; it shows how an endless stream of American-built trucks keep supplies going to the front: the camou flaged guns, the acres of shells and other ammunition, the Arrferican aero squadron, and, finally, the actual fight ing. In which American soldiers have brought undying honor upon them selves and their country. "America's Answer" is a picture that every American, by birth or adoption, should tiee. It will make one's taxes seem lighter and the buying of thrift stamps and liberty bonds, as well as contributions to the Red Cross and other war charities, more than ever a glad and patriotic privilege. DELIGHTFUL COMEDY AT GLOBE "The Man From Mexico" Full of Rapid-Fire Action. "The Man From Mexico." with the famous comedian. John Barrymore. as Its star, is the headline film attraction at the Globe theater this week. In this delightful comedy. Mr. Barry more depicts the character of Fitzhew, the gay young married man who still longs for the cabarets and other de lights of his bachelor days, and thereby gets himself into dreadful dilemmas from which he extricates himself ol y by the most wonderful inventions pos sible to even sn untruthful man. All the delicious humor of Mr. Bar rymore's delightful personality la at its best In his portrayal of the light hearted and light-headed, bibulous Fitzhew, whose mythical adventures in Mexico the comedy so laughably un folds. CIRCLE GES WILLIAM S. HART "Wolvea of the Rail" Artcraft Photo play Comes Here Starting Today. "Wolves of the Rail," the Artcraft photoplay which offers William S. Hart in a novel role, that of a railroad detective. w-Hl be shown at the Circle Theater for three days, commencing this morning. There's romance, bandits, gun fights, heroic feats, hair-raising stunts and many thrilling situations in "Wolves of the Rail." with Hart supported by a splendid squad of players. A ."Lsnesome Luke" comedy, educa tional subject and comic cartoon reels are other numbers on the bill. Film Flickers. Olive Tell says that a stenographer earning 116 a week is better off than a film star making $200. The actress must spend it all for dress, asserts Olive. Many stenographers would en Joy the spending. ' World Is making a picture called "A Scrap of Paper" with a cast including Montagu Love, Carlyle Blackwell, June Elvidge, EvelyrvGreeley. Madge Evans and Johnny liines. A real all-star cast. Practically every film concern claims that President Wilson took with him an exclusive selection of their pictures to enjoy on the trip to Europe. Now about field. it's World Pictures which is to enter the animated weekly A nervous breakdown prevented Mrs. Charlie Chaplin (Mildred Harris) from taking a honeymoon trip with her hus band, sue went to a. hospital and 7,1 la .arlie to his bschelor quarters at the .os Angeles Athletic Club. Carl Laemmle says that people will ask for war photoplays for a hundred years and that there will be thousands of them. Madge Kennedy's huspand is Captain Harold Bolster. By the way. Madge is going to make pictures in California this Winter. . Albert Austin, who played with Charlie Chaplin In the Fred Karno Company In England, France and America. Is signed up to play leads end assist Mr. Chaplin. Austin first Joined the movies when Chaplin was working under the Mutual contract, and has been with him up to the renewal of the present one. Hale Hamilton, the latest stage star of international fame to yield to the lure of motion pictures, will make his screen debut In a photo-version of George Randolph Chester's brilliant story. 'Five Thousand an Hour." Mr. Hamilton is known to all the rorld as the original star of the author's previ ous story. "Get-Rich-Quick Walllng ford." Ruth Clifford, star in ?Tome James," a new Bluebird comedy-drama, began her screen career as an extra girl at the old Edison studios in New York. The studio manager caught her peek ing through a knot-hole in the fence, and as a punishment made this bashful young school girl assume a minor role in a current production. Either Norma Talmadge, Joseph Schenck or the First National Exhibi tors' Circuit Is looking into the distant future. It seems that Miss Talmadge has signed a contract with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit to go into effect when she tins finished her pre- For a WASH. AT 11TH 2 A Comedy-Drama With Many Laughs and Thrills. Can a Man Lie to His Wife and Get Away With It? A Splendid Comedy "to Boot" HENRY CLAY BELL, 16-Year-Old Wonder Organist, in Selections MONSTER MIDNIGHT MAT. DEC 31 SEATS NOW SELLING Kiddies Free Christmas Matinee, 11 A. M. Tuesday, December 24 ' ' . J A r w - ent contract with Select. Lewis J. Seiznick says Miss Talmadge has a con tract with his company until November 1. 1919. and he will continue to release Talmadge pictures until that contract expires. Having recovered from the recent operation on his left leg. which he underwent for the removal of a bul let which had been there 15 years. Tom Mix has begun photographing a new William Fox Victory picture at Holly wood. Within SI days Bessie Barriscale has worked In three five-reel pictures. She finished "Two-Gun Betty." completed "All of a Sudden. Norma" In IS days and began her newest picture, "The Dancer." This Is believed to be a rec ord. mm W. Lawson Butt, who is now support ing Madame Yorska in "The Infernal Snare," at the Brunton studios, will be seen with Kitty Gordon In that stars second feature for United at the Brun ton plant. Donald Crisp finished "Venus in the East." Bryant Washburn's picture, on crutches. Every shoemaker should stick to his trade and when Donald Crisp left his own profession and went over in Griffith's backyard to act In a picture this is what happened to him. The Lee children, Jane and Katherine, who are out on the West Coast for the first time, have started their first pic ture at the William Fox Hollywood studios, under the direction ot Arvid Gills tron. Dpris Lee. who ehowed to such sii vantage as leading woman in a recent Charles Ray picture, has ben engaged for the ingenue role in Mission Produc tions flret feature, starring Gloria Joy. E3 J D j I. .y Solid Week MERRY X5IAS JOHN BARRYMORE IN K "THE MAN F R O M MEXICO" M 1 vi-. 1 iifii'i CsVBsRCSsQB4srHK