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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 13, 1922)
THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM, OREGON SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST. IS. . 1922 3 1 'i 1 t - FLARES AND FLICKERS ''"When yoawnr see?fanook of the North'!, creep upon the mighty and dangerous walnut spear him. slay . htm, and Nanook,. his wife and tiny children eat htm Taw, yon -will be surronnded by the comfort and luxury of the Grand Theatre, where this marvelous, true life ' story of the barren snowlands will be shown. Bat the first time this thrilling episode in the story of "Nanook of the North" was ever projected on - a screen-and. witnessed by an audience was-$00 miles North;bf civilization, online East coafj; of Hudsonl&y. The theatre wjas a shed belonging to a fur posl; 'It was abb it Iorty feet long.'- On V the wa11satftaters "hung bear and fox jidry; deeif horns and do harness .bewlQrwouId nauseate the unaccustomed. , -Ou the -Tonth.arooden floor squatted Eskimosmen, women ;.and children. The projection ma chine was not. in a fireproof botth it 'was a pettahte machine set upon a table, . It was run by a gasoline engine. The noise was ear-splitting. T , It was the first time the Eski r mos had ever seen a motion pic ture. ' But' It was not the fact . "that they were Witnessing any . 'thing- so novel as a reproduction ... of themselves in action that inter ested them most, as it' was the walrus hunt Itself; They forget it . 'wasn't real,'and' shouted dlree i t Jons ,, anh, warnings ? to their pic tured selves. ' ; , Reginald Penny, star; Of the se ries of 'feather .Ppshers" two f j reel dramas, of the prize ring i rwhlch start at the Oregon Theatre .today, ..insisted , that his , fight 'scenes in the pictures be as realis tic as possible."-Denny is a rugged athlete and a clever boxer. lie likes , the ring and Its exponents. As a result Director Harry Pol lard secured the-personal services of such well known boxers as Sam McVey, Jack' ' Renault. Danny Hayes. Frankie Ryan and Bob Armstrong. Some ot the most realistic ring scenes ever screened resulted in this series of stories by If. C. Witwer. Witnessing the screen version of Will Carleton's "OverHhe Hill," one can understand why it played one, solid year In New York City, and 'was, there seen by more than 1,000,000 people. It ; ptcturlzes the universal family, apd best of all, the universal mother f X'' Sedate men, austere men old and young jnen last night felt the tremendous urge o? Its emotion and Its sparkling shafts of humor as a harp responds to the musi cian who plays It, and tears real, watery tars rolled down many a cheek which had not been so af fee ted since childhood. The picture is a ten-reel affair, wholesome, clean, inspiring. It Is not a great spectacular extrava ganza calling for massive settings, gilded scenes or an expensive cast; yet with its homely story, a little old-fashioned mother, an affec tionate but. weak-willed husband. six kids, a dog and a humble 'home, Jt has an appeal! which sets the; other and, more pretentious showings In the shade. ' A:fcartieurar1y strong1 cast was assembled for Thomas Meighari's new Paramount picture. "Oar Leading CfttzeTB " written bj Geo! Ade,' which comes to the Oregon Theatre for . three ' days' beginning t. ; . V Today xrmi mm m and Monday THE "THEATES-A OFFERS A' First Run Special Pauline Frederick "Two Kinds :of Women " , II v . ' .1 V'IJ -'' "' K ., j... .1 r " . ; : -f i 4.,- ; X"' " ' t -y ,..' . ': f . Sj x . Tuesday next. Lots Wilson has the feminine- lead.: William I. Carpet on, leading man for Betty Compson In "The Law and the Woman," plays a politician. .Theo dore Roberts is another important member of the cast and others in clude James Neill. well known ac tor in many Paramount pictures; Laura nee Wheat, New ork stage and screen actor; Guy Oliver. Tom KenKnedy, Robert Brower, Lucian Littlefield and Sylvia Ashton. Jack Holt, popular Paramount star, has a strong role In "The Man Unconquerable," a picture of the South Pacific islands which comes to the Oregon Theatre to day. Sylvia Breamer is his elad- ing woman. Basil' King's "Dust Flower," ith Helena Chadwick and "Rapid Fire," a 'genuinely good ; comedy are the attractions coming to the Oregon Friday-Saturday. ,. - .PAULINE FREDERICK dndLTQlA 5AWT5CHI X i 1M"TWQ KINDS OP WOMPM " X7 T7 - WHY IT IS A" BIG SUCCESS h PAULINE FREDERICK r . THE STAR OF MADAME X And one of onr Greatest motional Actresses, aa the yueen 01 the Ranch and also the Ball-Room. THE MAN WHO DIRECTED 1 . v t r TUP CDnilCDCW . l t4 -' .ai.;jt .!a) aiadelnis ricture, .7j ;t 4:the spoilers V' ... 1 1 ft rti A m . . - 1 , j A Otar forif OUrteeil Years Has Ihe T.Mrlmtr Ma . Rn o : : - CHARLES CLARY --.;-';.,Vw " VAND .V.; FRANK CLARK . Also of "THE SPOILERS" Fame appear in this Big Production In Fact, it is "ALL STAR" in Erery Respect TechnicaUy Perfect and ScenicaUy Delishtful Based on the Story JUDITH OF BLUE LAKE RANCH ' A refined western and society comedy drama. It absolutely lacks nothing. -THE SCREEN HIT OF , ' 1922. V:-;-: , . v - --;.-V:. .i-.-w .;.., ".' Abo A Two Rftel Cnmrrlv "T.TVP! UTRPST : . (Coming. TuesdayElliott Dextef.aM:C3a1rV'Windsor' .. 11 '( II ... $ 3' i- 1 x.. a; and den't miss thfs picture wh"h bas the greatest dramatic punch of the year. Optimism, humor, excitement and novelty are the principal fea tares ot Douglas Fairbanks pho toplay, "He Comes Up, Smiling,' which wf-11 be presented at the Bligh theater next Friday and Saturday. The farce upon which the picture is bas?d, was highly successful on the stage several years ago. but it Is said the screen version is even more satisfactory to those who like the ingredients which have been provided rby Mr. Fairbanks in this splendid production. Immediately following the an nouncement at the New York of fices of William Fox that "West ern Speed," the long-heralded Charles Jones production, was ready for release, the" manage ment of the Liberty theater book ed the picture for a two days' en gagement, beginning next Sun day. Critics who reviewed the pie- ture in New York acclaimed it as one of the finest westerns of the year. The Fox star, who in the past year has come by leaps and bounds to the front tank in ranch life screen productions. Is again seen in a story of unusual vital ity. Eileen Percy Is Jones' leading woman In this offering. If any real ghosts had to work as hard as the comedy ghostaTac cord,fcng to Buster Keaton, tbe'so- ber-taced comedian. of the screen whote latest .smile reel,- "The Haunted House' comes to the liligh theater" commencing Tues day- there would be a noticeable lack of surplus population araone; the spiritual fraternity. In "The Face Hetween," the ptc tare starring LSert Lytell, at the Bligh theater, a photoplay has been made from Justice Miles For- man's story, "Tommy Carteret, that is a welcome relief from the average photoplay. There is a re- freshlhg originality to the plot which kept the audience in eager suspense throughout its unfold- ment. It provides, too. a most acceptable veh,iele for Bert Ly tell, the Metro star, who has es tablished himself as one of the most popular of screen actors through "his able impersonations of a varied list of characters. To thousands upon thousands of photoplay fans throughout the country no sight on the screen is more pleasing than a picture Pf Pauline Frederick in a smart rid-, ing habit astride a horse. She. appealed to inch great advantage in such a costume- In 'Samro and sent her lesion of admirers Into raptures. In her'current hit, "Two Kinds of Women," she gives even a greater trwtt, for much ot the time she weirs rtidint; togs and give an unusual exhibition of ; horsemanship. She appears In the role of a young woman who puta t ) rout a gang of culprits who seek to despoil the ranch her deal father has left in her charge What :? partlcu!n!y appealing In this engrossing production row on lew at the Libertr theater is marvelous personal charm of Mis Frederick, the delicate femininity of tvhlch is in nj sense Impaired by her vigorous activities. Tom Santschl and Charl Clary veteran movie actrrs, plaved to gether in "Tin Spoilers" mora than ten, year afcu. Now thev are together- sgkUi la Paulina Frederick's latest production, "Two Kinds of Wotien." Elliott Dexter, who is .-.n ' ui- standinc figure . aoonr Bcrcen leading men, has distinct aver sion to talking; about his pist, or what he Is goin? to do in the fu ture. He gives this reason i"Aa for a person's past that Is over with. It is not what Ji has accomplished, to much as what he is accomplishing. I de not care to talk about my future; because I believe a great deal of energy is wasted in talking about what one intends to do. . 1 would rather go ahead and do It; Dexter plays a leading role in Grand Larceny," a society drar ma with an absorcing plot and will come to the Liberty theater for three days commencing Tues day. t. - "GRAND LARCENY" - - Reginald Barker produced an other screen masterpiece, when he finished directing "The Branding Iron" which opens a two-day en gagement at the Liberty theater" next Friday. Millions have read this story as It ran as a serial in rfx hundred leading newspapers. Transferred to the screen It made one o2 the most -powerful nories. James Kirk wood, one of the screen's last . leading men, for merely In support ot Mary pick ford, has the leading role. The cast could not be improved upon Smashing snow scenes of the far north are beautifully portrayed ST AY TON WOMAN PASSES AWAY r Three Roman Gypsies, consist Ing of one man and two young ladies all three berng accomplish ed dancers. Their Russian danc ing Is especially to be commended. The songs and dances well de serve their title "Pastimes in a Gypsy Camp,", following several refined singing and dancing selec tions. The act as a whole is the most perfect in artistry and pre- sentation yet witnessed. As an entertaining number it can be said to be absolutely perfect embellish ed with some' pretty costumes and' stage settings. On the vaiid? ville bill at the Eiigh theater to day and tomorrow. ' . Kennedy & Martin, two gifted comedians of marked ability pre sent an act called Blackology, cow siBting of comedy singing, talking and eccentric and straight danc ing. It Is a vehicle that serves, admirably for these clever young men to display their versatility aj black face artists. The material in this offering is characteristi cally original and containing eevi ral veal punches that wilt creat laughter. ;0n f the . Hlppodfonrt vaudeville shown at the, Bligl Heater today and tomorrow. Je -.. f T FILL OF NEIW SATURDAY . ' '1 " f f v. Drops as Bis as Walnuts Make Billion Little Geysers. Where They Hit a 4 v " "s - '4 1 ,V & J' .. V '1 The real rain came Saturday. just afternoon. A careful survey oi the business district of Salem, where the brave 'uns have been holding forth ail summer and tell ing how dry it is and how they'd be tickled to death to go out and stand in a real rain Just for once, showed every bold rain-maker roosting pretty under cover, whil the rain rained on and on and on everything but him. Not i man-jack of all the web-footed boasters took a step outside, If ha could help it. But goodness gracious, how it did ralnT There is an old proverb that with a little punctuation would fit the, tam exactly: "It never rains but It POURS!" It came down ker-splosh In wads as big as walnuts. They raised, a bil lion separate little geyeers where they struck. It was the hardest rain Salem has had any time dur ing 1922, while it lasted. It could have been called a cloud-burst If It had only lasted a little longer. The rain has been worth many- thousands of dollars, to. dairymen. for their pastures; to potato grow ers, tor the development of 'their potato crop; to prune growers, to fill put their fruit provided the rainy season does not last; to tall plowera-n4 : every one raising grain now .knows -. what wastef ul risk It Is to wait until sprtug.o sow grain. It la m priceless boon to those wlm bate corn for 'ensil age, as the; corn was not growing properly bocause xt the drought. "Your face Is -no longer flushed with drink." , "No." replied Cncle -Ultl Bat tletop. "When they proclaimed prohibition I turned pale' and nev er got over it Washington Star, ' "'. RANa ' "OVER THE HILL" - " " ' .... r :f"v-:' 'v::.. - - v ' The,; Greatest Haraan ln j terest .Drama Erer- -: lanced, v'c v 2i-7jI5:15i p.1 in I-'".. ALT A fi'OBSO K ' PINTLES The athletic prowess of Herbert Rawllnson stands him in good stead in his latest Universal pro ductlon "The- Black Bag," noW showing at the Bligh theater t day and tomorrow. Rawlinsott was endowed by nature with a superb physique. He draws heav ily upon his agility and his hraw4t in this picture- : After two roug and tumble fights with a danger ous criminal, he leaps from the second story window of a hotel window and pursues the man's yacht in a fast motor boat. There is another battle with a husky deck hand when Rawiinson over takes the fleeing craft. "The Black Bag" based on Louis Joseph Vance's novel and directed bf Stuart Paton, is replete wita thrills, mystery and swiftly moVr (Tng action. EXTERIOR TREATMENT ? A doctor brought a dyspeptfis farmer a big brown pill. "I want you io try this pill at bedtime. he said. "It's a new treatment; and 31 you. can retain it on your stomach it ought to cure you." i . The pext day the doctor called again. "Did. you -manage to re-. tain that pill on your stomach?" he asked eagerly. f "Well, the pill was all right as long as I kept awake," said the farmer, "but every time I fell asleep it rolled - off." Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. Alta Hobson Pintler was born at Stayton. Or., January 18, 1887, and died August 6, 1922. She was married to Dr. W. N. Pintler April 21, 1913. She lived her en tire life in Stayton. ,. She Is survived by herjiusband, Dr. W. N. Pintler of Stayton, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hobson of Stayton, one sister, Mrs. E. C. Peery of Port land, one brother, Dr. E. HHoE son of Scio, Or., a number of rel atives and a host of friends. She was a member of the Order of Eastern "Star; and thfs 'order conducted the .very Impressive fcurial service at. the grave. Rev. Mr. Palmer, pastor of the Chris tians. church, conducted the serv ices at the residence. Interment was in the Masonic cemetery. 25e story of amot&er-iove f divine Apxclurelhkt U SPEAKER TD SE HERE TUESDAY He Will Talk on the Anti Private.School Measure at tfie Salem Armory Dudley Gi Wooteri who comes to speak at the armory at 8 o'clock on Tuesday. eveningAug ust ir, on the antf-private schbof measure, Is an orator of distinc tion anda. well-equipped student of the problems raised by this bill. He is a graduate of Prince. TODAY AND TOMORROW HIPPODROME VAUDEVILLE 'THREE ROMAN if -Vaudeville's Cleverest Russian Dancers Kennedy and Martin In Blackology The Biggest Show in Town Matinee 25c Evening 35c Continuous Show Daily BLIGH C3tuf77 ' TTT. ..... tm New Books The Country Beyond Curwood. The Breaking Point Reinhart Robin Francis . Burnett Shadow of thei East Hull. (Author of The Sheik) At the Earths Corte Burroughs. Glimpses of the Moon- -Edith Wharton We are taking orders for Hutchins' New book, "Thi3 Freedom" COMMERCIAL BOOK STORE ton university, where he was a fellow student with Woodrow Wil son. He made his law studies at the University of Virginia, and was for many years a practicing attorney in Texas. He served as congressman from that state for two terms. He is a student of history and has wrUten a history of Texas and a history of Mexico, as well as serving as president ot the Texas State Historical associa tion. MrVWodf en lias been a fre quent contributor to magazines of national circulation. t For the Hast -1 9 years he has been a prominent attorney at the bar. ot Seattle and Jdentlf led. with professional affd political' ties in the state of "Washington. He is at present a member atatA board'ol highfet corricula,! appointed thereto by Governor Har. He is taking part in this campaign, because of bis Interest in educational affairs as affected by the proposed hill to establish state monopoly of education and, relig'dn In Oregon, which kfrfd of legislation is being advocated by certain Influences In ctuer states. The subject of his address will be:-"State" Monopoly of Education and Religion." f r-Kit ' c- f . - - y. r - v v .. 4 Ea 'D ga ca a vsk xa ca ca f ; . . -, ictivi- J l1ngton- 4 of th yj ft--," 1. ' t-:X' v K f . i .., I, .' I,. Lait Time Today2 -7 rl 5-9 1 5 p. cv. a n ib VlflllE Me- FDR INFORMATION Attorney , General Thinks Substitute Answer Must Be Filed in Case Don't Delay Enroll now aiid benefit by our special, summer price in effect this rifonth only. September 1st will see a raise Our method of teachinj piano is different Our pupils positively learn to play or money is re funded. Free dcrmonstration will convince .WATERMAN PIANO SCHOOL Room McCornark Building over Miller's In withdrawing from the circuit court in Portland the answer of the former public service commis sion to the 8it instituted by Rob ert G. Duncan and others demand ing that the telephone rate in crease order of the old commis sion be set aside, it will be neces sary for another answer to be sub stituted, according to a communi cation Attorney General Van Winkle has sent to the members of the new commission. The commission recently adopt ed a resolution calling upon the attorney general to withdraw the answer, the move being the first step to place telephone rates back to the level they were prior to the increase. The attorney general wants to know what he shall embody in the new answer. Should Commission er. McCoy not agree to a confes sion' ot judgment in the case, as was contemplated by Commission er Kerrigan in his first effort to get such a resolution through the commission. It is hard to conjec ture just what would be embodied In the new answer. 1 W . V ' Jf TODAY TOMORROW An Epic Of a I Calm i Man . .Cs .Who ' Suddenly Saw Red ' JACK HOLT In 1! "The Jllan Unconquerable" A Man Among Men Fighting His Grim Battle ; For Right Lionel . Japanese Proverb tSo pongent are some, ot tha Japanese sayings that our equiva lents seem flat in comparison. For example, where we say; "Acri dents will happen in the best of families," the Japs -have It"KVi-to a moukey will sometime? fall from a tree." "The more hurrjt iXM less speed," becomes "If In a hur ry. Eo xpund." . And where vOW "(HI and water wm cot mix." they say, "You can't rivet a nail In a custard." Boston Tran- Round One Of "THE LEATHER PUSHERS Based on the Collier-Witwer Stories (MMSWHMaWKMMMSMHWSMiaWMHMB f I '