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IER"fY Dougla MacLean, who U
trrd In the Ince-Paramount plo
"Th Jailbird." ahowlnc at tha
Hy this wek, didn't have to make
special trips to penitentiaries for
' color because sh-h-h-hl he has
: a real jailbird himself, and has
! time behind prison bars,
n't cat the Impression that he's a
naJ on that account, A certain
not far from Doug's bom hai a
little iad, an efficient police force,
le lived bid judfre, and strict speed
Headinic for home from a week
house party one Sunday evening
In a hurry to tret there. IXuk
:ed through 'the town, shattered all
ipeetf laws, stirred up all of the
i force, and was picked up by a
-cycle cop who led him back to
and the Judge.
'it a speed was twice what the law
ed, the judge's remarks were ex
ly caustko, and the bail demanded
1100. checks not considered. Doug
t have a hundred in cash with him,
ill of his friends were miles away,
ta to raise friends over the tele
9 produced no results, so Doug
his first nic;ht behind prison bars.
w he carefully watches the speedo-
and also maintains that his work
"he Jailbird" is twice as good as it
a have been If he hadn't done time
elt Doris May, formerly "fiis co
in Ince-Paramount productions, is
adlns; woman In this photo comedy.
LUMBIA Cecil B. De Mtlle'a latest
Lroduction, "Something to Think
It,'' is different irt theme from
hi rig he baa attempted in the past,
has expended his artistry and me-
jous attention- to detail upon an in
tensely human story of real folks. Th
result la a picture in erery respect up
to the usual De Mill standard,
"Something to Think About" today
goes into Its second week's run at tha
Columbia.
The story, written by Jeanle Mac-
phereon, who transcribed "Male and
Female" and "Why Change Tour
Wife?" to the screen, centers around
Ruth Anderson, daughter of the vil
lage blacksmith. A rich man. David
Markfey. lives In the neighborhood, and,
becoming interested in Ruth as a small
girl, sends her away to school. She
returns a young and beautiful woman,
and It is understood that she and
Markley are to marry. On the Im
pulse of the moment she elopes with
a youth of the village. Her husband.
killed In an accidfnt, leaves her desti
tute, and, returning to her native town
to find her father blinded, she is in
despair until a scries of dramatic
events leads to her reconciliation with
Markley.
A cast that Is practically all-star ln '
terprets "Something to Think About."
Gloria Swanson has the role of the he
roine ' and proves that she la just as
effective an actress in gingham as she
Is in fine clothes. The picture marks
the return of Elliott Dexter to the
screen as leading man. Theodore Rob
erts is admirable as the old black
smith, and Monte Blue has an impor
tant part. The picture is a Para
mount RIVOL.I Myteries are the spice of
life. Inability to solve them creates
deeper interest One of the paramount
Issues in making a moving picture Is the
necessity of offering a problem and giv
ing no Intimation of the, solution until
the end.
Critics agree that just such' a situa
tion Is presented with wonderful effect
In Bir Happiness." Dustin. Farnum's
latest starring vehicle, showing at the
Rlvoll this week. It Is the latest pro
duction of the Dustln Famum Produc
tions company and la released by Robertson-Cole
aa a super-special.
The picture appeals to an of the emo
tions. There are momenta when you will
find yourself balancing on the end of
your seat, tense with excitement; there
are moments of pathos when your eyes
will be damp ; there are many laughs
and situations that will make your
wrath rise.
A supporting cast of high merit is one
of the outstanding features of "Big Hap
piness." Kathryn Adams, the sterling
actress whose stags experience Includes
both musical comedy and drama, is the
heroine. She will be pleasantly remem
bered In "Raffles" and "Babv Mine."
Others in the cast are Joseph J. Dow-
ling, Fred Malatesta, prominent screen
"villain" and nephew of ex-PremieivNitti
of Italy; William Br&wn. Aggie Herron
and Violet Schrsin. The screen version
of "Big Happiness" is by Jack Cunning
ham. Colin Campbell, who will be as
sociated with Mr. Farnuzn for some time
to come, directed.
. "Don't Blame the Stork" is the two
reel comedy feature, and the Interna
tional News is also included. Concert
Orchestra recital at 12 :30 noon today.
TEOPLES "The Woman and the Pup-
JT pet," adapted from the stage success
.oy the French authors. Fiere ixuys
and Pierre Frandaie, is Geraldme Far-
rar's latest Goldwyn picture. The offer
ing is showing this week at the Peoples.
Miss Farrar has a type of story here
similar to "Carmen" since it portrays
Spanish life. She plays the part of
Concha, a beautiful cigarette girl. A
rich man bribes her mother to use the
girl as a toy for his whims, but she uses
her own Initiative and leaves her borne
to dance in a wharf cafe. When the
wealthy suitor discovers her it is to find
her dancing for some Englishmen. Con
sequently Don Mateo can no longer be
lieve her to be a virtuous maiden who
repulsed his advances.
She convinces him that his suspicion
Is wrong and unwarranted. Jealousies,
quarrels and certain whimsicalities carry
the lovers through a deal of absorbing
Incident which is colored to fit the locale
and the characterisation. The action
moves with a power and swiftness and
builds to dramatic climaxes. The
scenario was written by J. G. Hawks,
an author of considerable experience in
the picture world. Reginald Barker di
rected the picture In his customary skil
ful manner. Miss Farrar's vital and
vibrant personality fits the story to a
dot and she is supported by Lou Telle
gen. Bertram Grassby, Marcey Harlam
and others. "
A comedy and the usual Peoples pro
gram liners on the same program.
The comedy feature Is a LArry be
st! hit "The Suitor," and it Is high fun
all the way through. Semon is rapidly
taking a place as the foremost comedian
of the screen, and in-this picture he is
declared to have done the best work of
his
Today Today Today
Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday
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anker andi hlih adventure.
with one stronfi Tnan ?acunst
tiOO'Score in a fifht to preserve
a iDoman's honor ci drama
grimly played beyond sight of
land,onthefaeoflhe
Jiuhotniess deep
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MAJESTIC Stage handq, camera men
and all the actors engaged In mak
ing the new Goldwyn picture, "The Pen
alty," unconsciously heaved a sigh of
relief when Lon Chaney, who plays the
part of Blizzard, got out of harness.
The term, in this case, has more than
ordinary meaning. In playing the part
of the madman of the underworld in
"The Tenal ty." now in its second week
at Majestic, Chaney etepaed into one of
the most auncuit parts ever attempted
In motion pictures.
In Govemeur Morris' famous story
the chief character is a brilliant man
whose legs were amputated at the knees
when he was a little boy. To get
man without legs who was also an ac
complished actor was a difficult task.
Finally Chaney volunteered for the part
Every day he got into a harness which
straps the lower part of his legs to his
back, thus enabling him to walk about
on his knees and giving the effect of a
legless man. The strain of holding the
position is so great and danger of stop
ping the circulationo Imminent that the
actor couldn't keep the harness on for
more than 12 minutes at a time. On the
screen, however, hs is a wonderful imi
tation of the character made famous by
Mr. Morris.
Chaney first came Into prominence aa
a delineator of cripples in "The Miracle
Man," where he appeared as the distort
ed thief who faked his Injuries In order
to get alms.
"The Penalty" is one of the Eminent
Authors' series, being produced by the
Goldwyn Pictures corporation of New
York.
STAR "The Twins of Suffering Creek,"
a thrilling story of a Western min
ing town, with the inimitable William
Russell as the star, is the attraction at
the Star this week. This picture Is an
adaptation of the novel by Rldgwell Cul
lum and, besides the star, the cast con
tains such well known names as Louise
Lovely, Joe Ray and Florence Deshon.
"Suffering Creek" could never be ac
cused of being quiet. The curfew never
rang at 9 o'clock. Instead it was a rip
roarln', hard drinking and easily aroused
village set in the Western mountains,
where the oldest inhabitants were those
who drew their guns fastest BUI Lark,
played by William Russell, was the
highly respected proprietor of a saloon
and gambling resort As he played
poker with Pemberton one evening' he
criticised the location of the tatter's
handkerchief in his sleeve. Both men
drew their guns at an instant but in
order to prevent -a double killing they
agreed to draw lots to see who should
shoot first. Pemberton wins and al
lows Lark three days in which to live.
But the three days come and pass and
Bill lives, and has still kept his word
not to draw first
The picture is replete with thrills and
red blooded action, the kind that makes
you wish you had lived In those good
old days in the new West when the best
men, and the quick Shooting men, were
the ones who remained in town.
Other 8 tar features as usual.
CIRCLE "Suds." Mary Plckford's
forthcoming production for United
Artists, Which will be seen at the Circle
today and tomorrow, might , well be
termed "The Tale of a Shirt." for -the
scenes are all laid In a little laundry
in the alums of London, and Miss Pick
ford, as Amanda A f flick, weaves such
a romance about the thlrt which has
been left by a casual customer that even
her girl chums believe It almost as much
as herself.
Having preached the philosophy of
gladness In "Polyanna," Mary Plcktord
in "Suds" teaches the advantages and
consolation of a vlvtd imagination, and
when Lavender the delivery horse, is
about to be sold for glue, she rescues
him, takes him lip two flights of stairs
to her room and tells htm such wonder
ful tatea that even this poor old animal
believes It
But with all Amanda Af flick Is a little
figure true to life, and with Miss Pick
ford's deft' touches she brings the audi
ence back from laughter to tears and
back again with her wonderful tales to
the tragic termination of her romance.
Films Must
Pass Muster
In Nippon
DITRINO the filming of ?The Jack
Knife Man" for First National Ex
hibitors' elrcult King Vldors production
creed was riven world-wide publicity.
To the Vid or Hollywood studios this
week came letter from G. Tachibana,
chief Ins. .ctor of films. Metropolitan
police board. Tokyo. Japan, showing
just what the censors of Nippon will
allow on the screen or rather what
they will not
"I have read your creed) with much
pleasure," writes Tachibana, "and I have
the honor to send you a copy of our
standard."
There are It angles In films, accord
ing to the Japanese official, which will
not pass muster at the Nipponese me
tropolis. The tabooed pictures includes
those that:
Concern the Imperial family or ances
tors. Endanger the prestige of the nation.
Incite radical changes of government,
or prtnolplea, or social disorder.
Endanger tha "reputation and honor
enjoyed by great mfn and sages, dead
or alive."
Injure International relationships.
Suggest methods of crimes or means
of escape.
Represent "too cruel' or atrocious acts,
or Ignominious or obscene conduct adul
tery or vulgar love affairs.
Criticise current events, or surg-est or
discourage any personal affairs of indi
viduals. Tend to discourage learning and law
ful business, or to "make people rough
hearted and frivolous."
Lead children to "play mlschevlous
snorts."
Tend to Injure the dignity of schooV
ters.
"Broken or defaced films, or films
that shake too much (because of harm
to eyes)."
"Contradict morality and consequently
the principle 'Good brings Its own re
ward and the devil its punishment' ".
Prohibition Helps
Theatre Business
Cleveland. Ohio, Oct 18. The thea
trical business has Increased SO per cent
since the country went "dry," according
to John Cort of New York, one of tbe
country's leading producers, on a recent
visit to Cleveland. He declared the dry
era staved off a disastrous period for the
theatrical world.
"The Bishop's Carriage'
Bebe3 Daniels, Realart star, is now
engaged In playing the leading role In
"The Bishop's Carriage." "Oh. Lady,
Lady," which she recently finished for
Realart, is being cut and titled for early
release.
"Brother Teams" at
Work in Movies
There are 10 brothers 10 teams
prominent- In motion picture work. Here
they are:
The Chapllns Syd and Charlie, whom
everyone knows.
The Barrymores John and Lionel,
leading stage stars who have appeared
in films.
The Walshes A thletlo Oeorge and
Raoul, the director.
The Standings Herbert and Percy,
and their father, Herbert, aged 74.
The DeMHles Ceoll and William, botk
famous producers.
The Christies Al, and Charles, his
manager.
The Karnums "Dusty" and Bill.
The Jenningwes Al, the reformed out
law, and Frank.
The Moores three of them. Owen,
Tom and Matt
The Carews Edwin and "Finis Fox."
scenario writer.
Chaplain StndJo Leased
Charlie Chaplin's studio in Los An
geles has been leased to Carter de
Haven, which would aeem to indicate
that Chaplin was not bluffing when he
said he was going to England. On the
stage where the famous flatfooted com
edian has made his pictures. Director
Lloyd Ingraham will now direct Mr.
and Mrs. Carter de Haven in their next
comedy. The Girt in the Taxi." This
will be a film version of the successful
farce staged by Al H. Woods.-
tESNK ABDll"
With
Gloria Swanson
Elliott Dexter
.Theodore Roberts
and Monte Blue
Given a
Satisfying
Musical Back
ground on the
New Colum
bia Super
Wurlitzer by
Nordstrum
and Osburne.
Master Organists
W far V L ' f I
Ms
"An Overall Hero"
Starring
Shooky, the
Humanzee,"
in Animal
Comedy
Clean,
Clever and
Mirthful
And
Another
Scenic
Wonder
PLAYING TODAY
A tale of plain folk and bare realties, unfolded with a
power and heart-grip that only "The Miracle Man"
has approached. " "
A tale of .green lanes and gay streets, of blind youth
and grim reckoning, of love, luxury, beauty and
something else that never before has. appeared in a
motion picture! Destined to cause more public dis
cussion than any other drama ever screened.
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