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GoodficLt Stagelahd HEILIO At the Hellig theatre for three hlghte, beslnnlng next Thure dey, October 21.-' with a epeclal price matlne Saturday. Miss Edna Ooodrlch will appear In ber latest New York suc cess, "Sleeping; Partners." Probably no 'actress on the American stage Is so fitted by natural gifts and experience to portray the leading female role of this up-to-the-minute comedy, and it is ' also -worthy of note that she is the only actress of nation-wide reputation on the stage and in the films, who will be seen personally on tour this season. 'There will be but one company playing this attraction on the road this season and the management makes the further point that the original production, which . was used In but New York and Chicago, Is carried Intact with the organization Which will be seen in the local presentation. The plot of "Sleeping Partners" Is what It used to be fashionable to call -very French." We might change the expression now - and say "Very much up-to-the-minute." But whatever the Bacha Qultry farce may have been and perhaps we had better not Inquire too closely the translation for the En glish-speaking stage never oversteps the border line. But it is funny intensely funny It Is promised. The play gives Miss Goodrich ample opportunity to display that taste in towns whleh made her famous during . the seasons when she was a co-star with Nat. C. Goodwin. She la supported by a capable company. BAKER "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath," la to be seen In Portland again. This time It will run all week at the Baker theatre, Kleventh and Morrison 'Streets, and It will open with this after- noon's performance with two other mat inees during the week, Wednesday and Saturday. ' ; The play, a farce In three acts, has been seen In Portland before, having been played at the Helllg theatre two years ao by a road company, but Di rector Ollbert of the Baker company as sures the patrons of the Baker a show equaling, If not surpassing:, that which was seen here. The Baker cast has been happily placed In rehearsals which have been under way for the past two weeks and nothing has been left undone to make the production most complete. The story, which runs In three acts, written as It waa by C. W. Bell and Mack Swan, tells of the efforts of a, young, dutiful husband to demonstrate to his quixotic wife that his past and . present mode of living are as lurid and donjuanenque as she believes them to be. The situations arising from such efforts make the play excruciating, funny. It Is a riot of fun from start to finish and few, if any, patrons of the theatre will be happy If they miss this week's show at the popular playhouse. The' Monday bargain night tomorrow will be enjoyed, as all. of them generally are, with the standing room only sign In close proximity. If you have the blues this afternoon or tonight or any night this week, the Baker management says, see "Parlor, . Bedroom and Bath." LTrtlC There's so much plot In MA Race for a Million," whictv opens at tho Lyric theatre this afternoon, that Ben IHllon and Al Franks hardly have time to get their makeup on before the opera is over. The jlot unfolds two MIM" BiaaitT BILL STARTS TODAY 20TH CENTURY MINSTREL REVUE WtSJ rUNMAKBNS AND SIN4KRS WITH LADY AND Mill IN BLACKFAOt "MUTINY OF THE ELSINORE" TWO YAQUIS "OLD eUXtCO- -MUTINY OF THE ELSINORE" FISCHER. AND HURST "Trig WIDOW "MUTINY OF THE ELSINORE" STANLEY AND OLSON , IITWnN TNK AOTS" 'MUTINY ) OF THE ELSINORE AERIAL LEV AILS . THRILLS IN TUB AIR 'MUTINY OF THE ELSINORE" WALTER S. ASH WIZARD OP TNI WURLITZIR rMOTOM-AT auraRFKATWRK, "The Mutiny of th ;, Elsinore" . . ' riATURma MITCHELL LEWIS AND AN. ALL-STAR OAST ' t ' r, Oontlnueut Pmtm meiiue --.!' ream 1 . nw te 11 a. m. l'"-- V ;-'v;s.t-;VA-, IV . . -i..h . J, - i3kM Mwiritts? i-J . - mi i i ti f i Air t v x-'- r '' s m m i me -v. 4 y ' i i i s i u v v ni in . mmMFw t love affairs, but lovers seeking the mil lion more than tl.e one who is asked to go spooning. But Mike and Ike get into the picture now and then with a -mess of fctuff that has nothing to do with anyone getting married or with the old man's queer will. It is decreed In the papers that the first of hia near relatives to start borne life is to get a cool million. At least, this Is what Percy Kean and Clara think. They do most of the loving. Fannie Quick (Dorothy Raymond), niece, and Jack Sharp (Frank O Rourke), nephew, are the near relatives who are rivals for the fortune. But they do not know of their luck until after the wed ding. The Rosebud chorus sings many new songs and dances In the 'usual Lyric way. There are other features In the light opera offering that will please. Vaudeville ORPHEUM The first double head liner, four-feature show of the Or pheum season will open at the Heillg theatre this afternoon. Like the ahow of last week it is a popular bUl of the girly type as there are more than a dosen girls In the seven acts. This show will prevail for only three nights and four matinees as the Portland engage ment will close with the afternoon per formance next Wednesday. Roger Imhof , Hugh Conn and Marcelle Coreene are first of the Joint headliners in an act that is reputed to be the greatest laughing act in blg-tlme vaude ville, ine venicie of this celebrated trio Is "In a Pest House," which with the comedy of Roger Imhof ao an Irish man traveling under difficulties regis ters more than three laughs a minute. "In a Pest House" deals with an old Irish peddler, who, because of the loss of his horse, Is compelled to spend the night at a wayside inn where he has more trouble than a one-armed paper hanger. A deaf porter with a checker mania; a baby of -eight-cylinder lung power and a trained nurse who insists upon mistaking the peddler's room for that of her patient are the pests in the house. "Flirtation." the other headliner. Is described as a comedy of youth sprinkled with music. Dorothy Van and Frank Ellis, supported by a company of four, succeed in making -the piece a lilting load of laughter. "Flirtation" is a com edy Incident In the lives of a small group of coeds whose love affairs are coated with songs, dances and comedy. Feminine loveliness shines In the extra attraction, the act offered by Muriel Morgan and Minnie Kloter. They are in partnership vending a few songs and stories. They drees most attractively in their own personalities. The fourth feature of the new show is the offering of .James Mullen and Anta Francis. Miss Francis. Is a thor oughly capable and charming: young woman who acts as a foil for Mullen's laughable . antics. Mullen and Francis have been registering a hit everywhere. Remaining acts are Lou Reed and Al Tucker, who are "full of pep" ; Herman and Shirley In "The Mysterious Mas querader," a surprising comedy novelty i James and Etta Mitchell in fun in the air and Topics of the Day and Klno grams accompanied by the Orpheum's exclusive views of Oresron seenerv In color. Special selections by the Orpheum concert orcnestra unaer airectlon of George E. Jeffery complete the show. HIPPODROM E Metro, which for years has enjoyed the reputation of being the aristocrat of filmdom, will begin the release of Its super-features at. the Hippodrome on Sunday. The action on the part of Marcus IJoew, the controlling owner of both the Metro f 4 f sV W A ? ' 0 V i 1 THE OREGON SUNDAY : JOURNAL; PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, - -- company and the Hippodrome circuit, was expected, but neither date nor at traction has been made known until now. The date, as stated, will ' be Sunday, and the attraction will be the great six-reel plcturlzation of Jack Lon don's book "The Mutiny ofThe Elsi nore." performed by Mitchell Lewis and an all-star cast. Those who have seen the picture declare that It lacks nothing. It is pronounced strong; in drama, in romance, in man-to-man clashes, and is faithfully and skillfully adapted from the celebrated novel of Jack London. To carry its share of the program with even balance, there has been a splendid vaudeville bill selected to ac company the photoplay. Colorful and full of variety, the bill offers a bit of minstrelsy, 'a glimpse of old Mexican Indian life, and lots of song, chatter and aerial features. Amusing :n the extreme is "The Twentieth Century Minstrels," a company of seven, In which the blackface "end men" are two young women. All are said to pos sess pleasing voices, and the pair of good-looking girls who mask their beauty in blackface are said to be splendid comediennes. A stalwart Indian brave and his comely squaw, members of tfie dreaded Taquis of Mexico, promise an enter tainment in which the singing and dancing of their tribe will be the feature. George M. Fischer and Honey Hurst will add gaiety to the blllwith a new comedy. "The Widow." Meeting at the stage door of the theatre. Joe Stanley and May . Olson appear in a bit of comedy fluff. "Be tween the Acts, comedy predominates and there Is ample opportunity for smart conversation, songs and dances. The Aerial Levalls are two gymnasts LYMC COMEDY YnuiurfCEATING & FLOOD, OwnerafM'natn,n1nmwttnS The Side-Acher That Begins Thia Afternoon I A Race For a Million ! in which MIKE and IKE S 5 f , mill the million 5 v The Lyric matinees are i wonderful bargains seats selling for only 10 and 20 cents apiece. I ' 5 S 5 Matinees at 2:00 Evenings at 7:00 and 9:00 Tuesday night, Country Store t Friday night, Chorus Girls? Contest I SilttiilHiniHtMiiiaHiiituintHliiiMtiiiiiiiiiiiinieiniiiii(tiiiitiiii!iiiiiiiiiiHiiiiitiHiirtiiiiiitniniiiiii -l MX 1 A. STOCK COMPANY "V""l J c f Ml AND who promise a sensational succession of thrilling feats performed Jn midair. A laugh or two is contributed by the comedy efforts of the duo. PANTAQES Six all - star 'acts are promised as the exceptional at traction at Pantages for the week com mencing with the matinee tomorrow and, according to Manager Johnson, the en tire bill will be one that will have a particular appeal for the youngsters as' well as older patrons. "The Rising Generation," a distinct novelty In vaudeville, will present a collection of extremely clever youngsters who can sing and dance and who are led by Mary Caroline Daniels, a clever little character Impersonator; Buster Brown, the boy yodler; Maxlne Hamil ton, the wonderful child soprano, and Domonlc Pabulmo, the young Italian comedian. The act Is extravagantly costumed and staged and it will be a real sensation. Max Cooper and Irene Rlcardo, the International favorites, come In their latest and greatest comedy success, "Ah, Gimme That Ring." There is not a dull moment In the act. The Golden Bird; the canary of almost human Intelligence, will be presented by Lorraine Evon, the wonderful violinist who plays the accompaniment for the marvelous little feathered performer. The Rlgdon Dancers have an artistic arrangement of pantomime and novelty dances which Includes a large number of recent and original successes. John E. Henshaw and Grace Avery will offer their latest laughing hit, "Carrying On," which tells of the domestic pe culiarities of widely separated couples. Thrills galore will be offered by Wire and Walker, aerial gymnasts who defy death in their wonderful mid-air routine. MIHIIIIl uiiuiiii1.i.mnmiMn,fiiiiii.i. .mui.i..iM..llllM.lwmMm.l.l.a 3 1 STARTING SUNDAY MATINEE TODAY ALL WEEK A LAUGH PLAY IN THREE ACTS -PARLOR, BEDROOM BATH One of tfc Beet Comedies Hut Em Raced - - an' Audience Into Hysterics.! II Has More) Laugh Than TWt Are) Smiths In ihm New York Directory. Next Week; "A Voice in the Dkrk" : "The Lost City" has reached Its ninth and oa of its moot exciting episodes, with Juanita. Hansen continuing as the heroin. , With the continuous performance to day, commencing at 1 :30, "Mammy's Birthday" will conclude Its local engagement. Ray No "Rube" in His Latest Picture "Nineteen and Phyllis," Charles Ray's third Independent production for release through First National, has just been completed. This photoplay is from an original story written by Frederick Stowers, and was adapted for tha screen by Isabel Johnston and Bernard Mc Convllle. Ray has spent three months producing this picture, and says it will be two months more before the cutting and assembling Is completed. The sup porting cast includes Clara Horton in the leading feminine role, Lincoln Sted man. George Nichols. Cora Drew, Frank Norcroese and DeWltte C. Jennings. In "Nineteen and rhyllis," Ray departs from his usual country boy role, appear ing in up-to-date garb as a dapper 19-year-old city boy. Josepfi DejSrasse directed the production. AN TAG E tTaeaaaled T a a d e t 1 1 1 e Broadway at Alder U atlas Bally, lte Twice nightly, I aa POPULAR. PRICES WEEK COMMENCING TOMORROW MATINEE MAUDE DANIELS PHESE5TS "The Rising Generation" TAUDEYILLE'8 OWf COLLECTION OF CLKTEB YOUNGSTERS WITH MARY CAROLINE DAMEL8 AND HER OWK COMPANY 15 AN ARTISTIC OFFERING OF YOUNG AMERICA The Golden Bird Henshaw & Avery with Lorraine Evon .In "Carrying On" ft The Bfcdon Dancers Wire and Walker La Ballet des Artists 'Aerial Sensationalists SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY ; Max Cooper & Irene Ricardo The International Favorites la Their Own Comedy Creatloa, AH, GIMME THE RING The Rigdon Dancers I "The Lost City" H. K. Evenson, Director I 9th Episode, with Juanita Hansen Continuous Performance Today, Commencing at 1 :30 SUNDAYCOMEMONDAY MARY PICKFORD OCTOBER 17, 1S20. Scents Stage Play Plots ' In Movies ARTHUS BERTHKLET, director of tb new Bessie Love productions, who previously functioned in similar ca pacity for noted stage impresarios, has a way to meet the dearth of good ma terial of which the latter are complain ing. "Let them come to the motion picture screen for plots to adapt to the tech nique of the footlights," suggested Berthelet. He continued: "1 know what a snort of derision this would evoke from hardshell partisans of the theatre who concede no good whatever to what they term the movies. Nevertheless, I repeat my suggestion. "The triviality and even absurdity of many motion picture plot structures may be admitted. Still, what candid critic can maintain that the same fault Is not to be found in many of the pieces writ ten for the stage? Some of them are downright naive in their shallow view of life or snail we be frank and call - IN COMEDY THE PROFITEERING BLUES" f - Open from 9 o'clock inj, the morning until 4 o'clock the following morning. . Xil -.'A: them puerile? This applies to the pres ent season's output In New York. "Now If the stags will drop all super cilious attitude and look carefully It will find in the mass of original screen plays many plots entirely worth recast ing into the form required In the the atre. There could not help but be some, under the law of averages. "It would not," concluded Berthelet, "be any more discreditable to the stage to do this than it Is to revamp Its old farces to make musical comedy plots, as It is doing." About Patricia Crawford Patricia Crawford, the pulchrltudlnous lead In Dorothea Wplbert's comedy, "Nearly a Lady," is a British Columbia girl. Before going to Universal City, CaU. she played with Anita Stewart in "Sowing- the Wind," with Dorothy Phil lips In "Man, Woman, Marriage," and with Viola Dana in "Cinderella's Twin." TICKET OFFICE SALE Heiliglli0cL21-22-23p1 the f A THE RUN WOfl EH HAS , 0F7M0MTH5 LOSGED FOR IN NEW YORK.X AND MISSED. j PRICES : SPECIAL PRICE r- , Entire Lower Floor $2.00 8ATUEDAT 7 Balcony First 6 rows 1.60 MATIVER " Last 17 rows 1.00 Entire Lower Floor 11.50 Gallery First 7 (reaervexl) 76 Balcony First 9 rows... 1.00 Admission .60 " Last lltowa 0 fi I1-0" REEJM04L TUCKER f JA AMlVA TlfljLl ' SNwt ft 3 tilGIITS-SUH. HOM. TUES.I5T0i 1.25 ; ! Y - .i t-V-4 fe:-'--- Van 114 Ph-VA YWr A ftipfodf crnie "Features, "Chinatown" Is Built for Film A replica of San Francisco's China town has been erected at Universal City for use In "Outside the Law," a drama of the underworld in which Universal la starring Prlscllla Deani The replica cost $90,000 and to take the night scenes the star and her company-win devote two weeks' time. Miss Priscilla Is supported by Wheeler Oakman. Lon Chaney, Ralph Lewis and Melbourne McDowell. O'Brien Making Now One Eugene O'Brien is about half way through making his new Selsnlck pro duction. "Soul and Body," which waa written for him by John Lynch. It will be one of the most elaborate produc tions in which O'Brien has appeared. OPENS TOMORROW 9 7 -1