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TODAY'S FILM FEATURES.
Kivoli Erio von Strohelm's
"The Devil's Pass Key."
Columbia Fannie Hurst's "Hu
moresque." Majestic Mary Fickford,
"Suds."
Liberty Norma Talmadgre, "Tear
or No."
Peoples May Allison, "The
Cheater."
Star Harry Carey. "Blue Streak
McCoy."
Circle William Farnum, . "The
Spoilers."
Globe Constance Talmadge,
"A Lady's Name"
Todaj'a Mualcal Featnrei.
Liberty Organ concert by
Henri Keates at 12:30 o'clock.
Rivoli Orchestra concert under
Salvatore Sant'aella at 12:30
o'clock.
Majestic Organ concert by Ce
cil Teague at 1:30 P. M.
BENEFIT to all motion picture
houses is being received this
week through "Humo(eque,"
. Fannie Hurst's story produced for the
acreen by Frank Borzage, which is
showing at the Columbia theater.
Public approval Is being expressed
by persons of different classes and
races, by means of personal thajiks to
the management by letters.
Among those unstinted in praise
was Mrs. Blanche Thurston of the
English department of Franklin High
school. So impressed was she by the
film that she has mentioned it in
two of her English classes and urged
her pupils to attend.
" 'Huraoresque' is real humor," said
Mrs. Thurston, "for it brings laughter
and tears in spite of one. It represents
the highest type of art, for so human
and real is it that one does not even
stop to analyze the means by which
the wonderful effects were attained.
Humoresaue' is the finest motion
picture I have ever seen. The photog
raphy is excellent. I think 1 never
knew a cinema to be so full of the
author's personality."
Mrs. Julius Louisson, prominent in
civic and women's club activities of
Portland and a member of the Jewish
women's council, took her own chil
dren to see "Humoresque." "I would
be baring my soul if I put into words.
what 'Humoresque did for me," she
said. "I suppose Miss Hurst is receiv
ing hundreds of letters of apprecia
tion, but I sat down and wrote what
a. tremendous good the picture will
eurely prove to her own race and to
the world at large.
"True to life and true to type might
be said to the picture. So many of our
truly great men have sprung from the
east side tenements of few York.
Heifetz had just such a childhood
environment and so did Mischa El
man. Heifetz always travels with his
Toother and the devotion of Heifetz
and his father is well known the
world over. For its lesson of filial
devotion, alone, I wanted my chil
dren to see 'Humoresque.
"My children were immensely in
terested with the animal pictures and
I was so glad for them to see the
little comedy. I have been a hater of
motion pictures until just recently
But if we can continue to have such
pictures as 'Humoresque' and 'The
Copperhead, which I also saw at the
Columbia, there will be no one who
will have anything but praise for
photoplays.
"The music which the Columbia has
this week adds tremendously to the
picture. To Jewish people nothing is
more beautiful than the "Kol Nidre,'
tho prayer played in the temple on
the eve of our greatest holiday. Other
selections In the musical setting are
equally appropriate and beautiful."
Mrs. E. C. Giltner, prominent Red
Cross and welfare worker, was an
other Portlander to extol "Humor
esque." She described it: "The most
perfect motion picture I have ever
seen. It is so human, so real. I hope
it remains at least another week, for
I want everyone I know to see such
a real, gripping and convincing photo
play. I have seen Just such scenes on
the east side of New York as it de
picts. The jnusic at the Columbia this
weeK is unusually appropriate itnu
adds a great deal to the artisticness
and effectiveness of the entire pro
duction. The picture is not only an
artistic triumph, but it is a great ed
ucational lesson. I am asking every
one I kDow to make it a point to see
Humoresque.
"I have not seen "Humoresque,' but
I'm going to," said Mrs. William
Wheelwright. So many have men
tioned it as worth while and fine that
I surely will not miss it."
Julius L. Meier was among those
who saw it Thuisday . evening. "It is
well worth seeing twice," he said.
'It Is a beautiful picture and its
lesson of mother love is one that
everyone may profit by who sees it."
Among the letters which arrived at
the office of Manager Raleigh fol
lowing the opening of this picture
was the following from Morris Perkel,
300 Park street, Portland:
Your picture Humoresque' is sure
ly- a wonderful representation of good
pictures that your house is now run-
nine. The people of Portland I am
sure rppreciats real pictures and the
kind you have been presenting lately
i3 a credit to the house that you rep
resent.
The picture Is very real and touch
ing and the characters are wonderful.
Keep up your good taste in selecting
your photoplays and the people of
Portland will show their apprecia'
tion.
Police reporters are fond, of stories
about "the meanest man." On Port
land film row last week a story was
circulating that put to shame all
former history.i
Nothing is quite so dear to the heart
of the average American girl as her
hope chest. - For months dainty bits
of lace, linen and silk had been put
away by Miss Doris Clark, whose mar.
riage to C. W. Koerner, Universal
manager, was an event of the first of
this month. Upon their return from
a honeymoon trip to Seatle last week
the horrible discovery was made that
the hope chest of Mrs. Koerner had
been robbed. The Koerners are now
at home to theif friends, having taken
an apartment at the Stelwyn.
Whether stimulated by his recent
matrimonial jump, it is not known,
but an exclusive five-reel weekly
programme for the entire season at
the Lyric theater was announcd last
week by Mr. Koerner. The new pro
gramme will consist of the Interna
tional News, a two-reel western and
a two-reel comedy. It is the first
time that the Lyric has booked more
than three reels as a weekly event
Mr. Koerner admits having two first
run feature pictures on the boards
this week. They are Eric von
Strohem's "The Devil's Pass Key," at
the Rivoli, and "Blue Streak McCoy,'
with Harry Carey, at the Star. "Ship
wrecked Among Cannibals" has been
booked for the Star for the week of
September 25.
George Bourke, northwest Uni
versal director, la expected in Port
land within- few days, ilr. Bourke
has just been in conference In the
New York office and his coming is
eagerly awaited by local film men.
He will likely make Portland his
headquarters for this month and pos
sibly during October. Mrs. Bourke
was with him in the east and will
accompany him west. He is bringing
with him the first print of Dorothy
Phillips' latest release, "Once to
Every Woman."
Gus A. Metzgar, new owner of the
Rivoli thrater, left late last week for
California, where he was called to
sign contracts for several feature pic
tures purchased for his showhouse.
According to his initial announce
ment which Mr. Metzgar made on tak
ing over thj Rivoli. he intends to pic-
ure programmes or exceptional merit.
and it was to arrange for some of
the- feature films that he visited the
south. His intention before he left
was to go south to the picture colony
in Ijos Angeles, where he counts
among his personal friends some of
the most prominent directors and mo
tion-picture actors. Mr. Metzgar was
accompanied on his trip by Mrs. Metz.
gar.
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Salvatore Santaella is the new di
rector of the Rivoli concert orches
tra, ahd he appeared yesterday for
ine iirst time as leader In the orches
tra in which he was engaged several
weeks ago to accompany on the piano.
in additior to the leadership of the
orchestra Suntaella will appear from
time to time in piano solos. Accord
ing to Gut A. Metzgar. the new pro
piietor of the Rivoli, swinging the
baton is no new operience for young
Santaella, for in Europe before he
came to America he conducted large
symphony" orchestras, several of
which contained in excess of 200
pieces. In the two weeks which the
young pianist has been in Portland he
has gained many friends by his ex
ceptional work-'at the piano.
V
O. C. S. Simon, representative of
the Pathe home office, was in the city
for the past week installing a new
system of sales control. For the past
Mx months Mr. Simon has been en
gaged in this work and is gradually
visiting each of the 60 offices of
Patha in the United States. He was a
special gut-st of honor at the luncheon
of tie C'fjjr'n motion picture league
on Thursday.
Senor Zeiaa, son of a former pres'
dent of Guatemala, attended the
luncheon of the motion picture league
and made a witty speech on the sub
ject of a South American's impres
sions of Yankeeland. At the conclu
sion of his humorous talk be sur
prised everybody by going to the
piano and playing a classical selection
in masterly style.
John E. Donnellen, of the firm of!
Williams & Donnellen, one of the I
owners and managers of the Liberty I
theater, Roseburg, Or., was in the
city Friday and purchased 30 Pathe
features.
"The Land of Lafayette" is being
distributed by Pathe. TrTe proceeds
of this picture wherever used through
out the world will be devoted largely
to the education of the orphan boys
and girls of France.
J. B. Sparks,' of the Liberty theater,
Condon, Or., was a Pathe visitor this
week and signed up for new material.
Mrs. F. A. Watrous, of the Star the
ater. Forest Grove, was also a visitor
to the Pathe office and lined up for
ner fall requirements.
Mrs. Edna S. Morris has officially
received her appointment as manager
of the sales control department in the
Pathe exchange. She was officially
installed by C. S. Simon, tf the home
office. F. D. Lang, after a two weeks'
vacation, has returned at the head of
the shipping department of the Pathe
exchange. ,
"Help Wanted: Male" has been pur
chased by the Rivoli theater, by the
owner, G. A. Metzgar. It is a Blanche
Sweet production.
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liked better than "Humoresque, said
James J. Sayer, secretary of the
Building Owners' and Managers' as
sociation.-. It is a pleasing, sincere
picture. It must appeal .strongly to
business men, and it is - well worth
the time any business man will take
to eee it. I consider it the best photo
play seen In Portland this year."
"THE CHEATER" AT PEOPLES
May Allison Sounds Sew Note of
Intense Feeling in Play.
May Allison, starring In "The
Cheater," pleased big audiences yes
terday at the . first showing of this
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California arranging booking) for the coming aeaMon. 2 Salvatore
Santaella, planlnt and orchestra conductor, who Ban been appointed In
charge of the JUtoII musical programmen and. who will direct Ike or
chestra to be continued aa a permanent feature of the kuiufi.
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feature photodrama at the Peoples
theater. Motion picture audiences re
cently have come to regard Mies Alli
son more as a comedienne than an
actress of emotional depths, but yes
terday she sounded a new note of in
tense feeling that stamped her as an
artist of exceptional power.
"The Cheater" is an adaptation of
Judah," the celebrated stage play by
Henry Arthur Jones, the dean of Eng
lish playwrights, remembered here as
the author of "Mrs. Dane s Defense,
"The Liars," "The Case of Rebellious
Susan" and "The Silver King." The
photoplay realizes the master's touch
in its skillful charactr ' ation and
strong climaxes.
Miss Allison's role is that of Lily
Meany, a womary who has assumed
the name of Vashti Dethic in order to I
pose as a faith healer. She enters
the home of Judah, Lord Asgarby,
promising to cure his little sister Eve,
cripple. sue announces sne win
fast for three weeks and at the end
of that time will be sufficiently spir
itualized to restore Eve to health.
She is found eating food that her
father has smuggled to her and the
hoax is discovered. How the cheater
works out her redemption is told in
dramatic fashion. '
Miss Allison's work is enhanced by
that of a notable cast, headed by King
Baggot as Judah and including Frank
Currier, Harry Van Meter, Percy Chal
lenger, May Geracl and Lucille Ward.
The scenario was written by Lois
Zllner. The director was Henry Otto
and W. M. Edmond was responsible
for the photography. The entire pro
duction was under the personal super
vision of Maxwell Karger.
SUB - TITLES ARE FEATURED
"Yes or "o" at Liberty Is Replete
With Catchy Sayings.
By no means the least interesting
feature of "Yes or No." the new pic
ture in which Norma Talmadge is
seen this week at the Liberty, are the
sub-titles. While many of them are
in the vernacular of the east side of
New York the abode of the humbler
worker they are filled with trite
truisms and have the punch" in every
line. Others descriptive of places or
conditions are full of philosophy and
uniqueness. In the very first sub
title of the picture we find one of
these a great truth tersely told:
"In every woman's life there comes
a -time when her 'Yes or No' has
fateful significance; when much of
tragedy or much of happiness of hu
man existence hangs upon her deci
sion. Nor does her station in life les
sen the responsibility. Whether she
be rich or poor, the moment comes
when she must bravely fight or yield
to temptation."
Describing Wall street:
"That narrow street hemmed in by
stone walls a graveyard at one end,
a river at the other."
To the petted wife of the wealth
Wall-street magnate:
"You have every woman's right to
happiness the right to love a beau
tiful home means less than nothing if
the man who shares it with you does
not appreciate you.
"Which is worse? A woman who
has love and no marriage, or a wom
an who has marriage and no love?"
"Women know women men only
guess at them.
Wiyie impatiently awaiting his
dinner, the young mechanic calls:
"Gee, sis, get a move on; can't yer?
Bring on the feed bags: l,ater on
at the table when he noisily drinks
his soup, the sister says:
"Hey, eat your food! Don't kiss it!'
- -inis same siangy young woman, a
little later on, while Impatiently
awaiting her fiance's leavetaking to
the family, cries:
"Light your fires, Horace. Melt the
glue off'n your feet. We got ta
travel."
And there are many others just as
human and interesting, which will
cause the patrons of the Liberty a
laugh and a thought when this
photoplay is shown at that theater
this week.
FILLMORE IS BUSY ACTOR
Double Role Played During Film
ing of "The Devil's Pass Key."
During the 18 weeks that Erich von
Stroheim was occupied in filming the
production, "The Devil's Pass Key,
which is to be shown at the Kivoli
theater this week, there was only one
member of his star cast who was
busier than the producer. That man
was Clyde Fillmore, an Oregonian,
who plays the role of Captain Rex
Strong in this stry of modern Pari
sian life.
Throughout the making of "The
Devil's Pass Key" Mr. Fillmore was
playing a double role. From 8 in the
morning till sundown he was playing
the screen hero in von Stroheim's
production at Universal City, and
every evening, to say nothing of mati
nee on Wednesday and Saturday, he
was playing the leading role In "Civi
lian Clothes" at the Morosco theater
in Los Angeles.
Von Stroheim arranged that on the
afternoons of the matinee days Mr.
Fillmore would be excused, using
those hours for scenes in which the
matinee idol did not appear. Just
when he slept during those 18 weeks
is still a mystery to his fellow-play
ers.
Fillmore was born In Morgan coun
ty, O., but the family moved to Ore
gon in his early youth. He graduated
from the University of Oregon, at
tended the Johns Hopkins university
at Baltimore and was saved from a
career in medicine when he had an
opportunity to act in a Washington
stock company. His seven years on
the stage were spent in companies
managed by the late Charles Froh
man. Belasco, Morosco and Cohan and
Harris. He entered the motion pic
ture field in 1918 and has remained
in film work ever since.
"SUDS" IS TALE OF A SHIRT
Mary PickJTord Scores Success in
Picture at the Majestic.
"Suds" might well be called "the
tale of a shirt." Mary Pickford
is said to score a big success in her
latest picture at the Majestic theater
this week with her latest film offer
ing. Rather should "Suds" be
crowned the "Queen of Photoplays"
and doubtless it will be shortly by
the enthusiastic audiences who see
Miss Pickford in this her most recent
photoplay.
Service men will be interested in
the special musical concert at the
Majestic today. In it Cecil Teague,
organist, will play his own composi
tion, "American Legion March."
The story of "Suds" is all laid about
a common, ordinary shirt which is
left to be washed in a small laundry
in the slums of London by one Hor
ace Greensmith, a cheap actor.
- The role played by Mary Pickford
is that of Amanda Afflick, the woe
begone slavey in the laundry. Aman
da, having received the shirt when it
was tossed over the counter to be
laundered, promptly falls In love with
its owner. It is some months before
the shirt is called for., but in the
meantime Amanda washes it twice a
week "to keep his memory clean,"
and for the edification of the other
girls weaves such wonderful ro
mances about herself and Horace that
she has the other girls in the laundry
believing them and practically be
lieves them herself. In many a side
splitting scene Amanda tells the girls
how her father, the archduke, has
sent her out into the world tosbe
loved for herself alone and not for
her vast fortune that when Horace
returns for his shirt )t will be the
signal that all Is well and that the
man has proved his love and Bhe can
return to her rightful station in life.
The Sunday concert by Cecil Teague
at the Majestic this afternoon at 1:30
o'clock will include:
American Legion March ....... .C Teaame
Humoresque Dvorak
Light Cavalry Overture Suppe
The Indian'a Love-fttaking, Arr'd by C. X.
(A story told in music.)
"BLUE STREAK M'COY" THRILL
Movie Featuring Harry Carey Xow
Playing at the Star.
"Blue Streak McCoy," a photo
drama of human Interest and thrill
ing action starring Harry Carey, was
shown last night at the Star theater
and the combination of the popular
star and a story written by H. H.
Van Loan, author of "The Virgin of
Stamboul" and other notable suc
cesses, proved irresistible.
In "Blue Streak McCoy," Harry
Carey has one of those roles in which
he is at his best a part that permits
him to display all those human qual
ities which have endeared him to the
public, and to exercise many of those
physical and temperamental bits of
business which stamp him as a mas
ter of his craft. As Job McCoy, a bor
der ranger whose love of a girl from
the east leads him to the perform
ance of gallant service aside from his
sworn duties, he has many scenes in
which he proves that his title of
"Blue Streak McCoy" is no mis
nomer. Carey has good support in Ruth
Golden, the girl whom he loves bet
ter than life and whom he gives up
in a spirit of self-eacrifice; Charles
Arling, as a mine owner who is so ab
sorbed in business that he forgets the
little courtesies which women prize
so much; Lila Leslie, as his wife, who
harkens to the voice of the tempter,
but is saved by the interference of
Job; little "Breezy" Eason, who is de
lightfully precocious as the curly
headed lad; Ray Ripley, sinister in
the role of a villain, and Charles Le
Moyne as his less polished accom
plice, and Ruth Royce, as a fascinat
ing Spanish girl.
Reeves' Eason deserves credit for
the fine direction of the photodrama,
evident in the playing and the beau
tiful and appropriate settings, select
ed for every scene.
"HUMORESQUE" AT COLUMBIA
Picture Described as Masterpiece
Has Musical Background.
Many storiee and many photoplays
have been written and have been
screened with an impecunious young
ster and his determined ambition as
the carriage by which the theme ar
rived at fame and romance. "Humor
esque," a story from the pen of Fan
nie Hurst and screened by Frank Bor
zage. showing this week at the Co
lumbia theater, is different. It is the
legend of a mother's heart and
prayer with their resulting glory and
romance.
Only one who loved could have
written "Humoresque." Only one who
could understand this love of race
and humanity as Miss Huret has writ
ten between the lines could have pro
duced It for the screen with all its
'Concluded on- Pago S.)
COME!
SUNDAY AND
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 12-13
A Return Engagement
of
THE
SPOIL, ijR.S
A vivid, gripping
story of men liv
ing life in the
raw where the
guns they carry"
make the law,
where danger
and trial are a
part of the day's
struggle.
COMEDY
MUTT and JEFF
in
"THE BLACK HAND"
THE Jk
Open from 4 o'clock in the morn
ing until 4 o'clock the following
morning.
11th and
Waahlngton.
GLOBE
Constance Talmadere
in
"A LADY'S NAME"-