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; i. SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 23, 1027 - ' ' iwrm AtiDnrtVf at a TVCll l wJ tf If CUT rtUffifW i , . . i r-- 1111 I I.I I I 1 , , I - f- - .. - ' WS OF THE STAGE AND SCREEN ' KIslmMpe Theatre Buster Keaton he of the froz fn face -comes to the Elslnore tTeater today and tomorrow, Jan uary 23-24 in "The General." hia 'great eomedy spectacle of the slx- "tles.'the comedian's most preten tious" effort. "The General" cost 500.uU to produce - and, it is duster's first t'nited Artists pic J.nre, placing him in the same cate gory with Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson, Charlie Chaplin. Doug las: Fairbanks. John Barry more ; and "other dominating film stars Vho comprise United Artists mem bership. f "The General" is based on ac tual historical fact. The Andrews Railroad Raid of 1862 inspored ; comedian to make a, huge ponied? 'spectacle, wttk thousands df'BOldiers and laTish sets in na frfre'i" studio, with three Civil . 1 1 a t . - . . . mar nuirova engines Damping ov- ,.fBties and jouncing .audiences .piU ,of .their, seat with .- laughter. Marian Mack, a brunette, is the Southern belle for whom the gal lant Buster stakes his shirt the gray, flannel one. Nearly all of the action is hilarious, swift-moving railroad ! fun, with Buster as the engineer.! of The General, an historic engine ot the sixties, which chased and was chafed by another iron horse all over the countryside. In one scene an engine nose dives into & river and $40,000 of Joseph M. Schenck's' money went with it for a one-minute thrill on the screen. Mr. Schenck And Buster were unanimous in .their decision to film the scene as realistically as posible.- Buster leaped from the cab just in time to save the film IMS business one at sets. Unlike many General" has a its greatest as- corned ies. real . love "The story PROGRAMS 5 ' Today . :' '' ' 9 - "g P ELSINORE Buster Keaton ins I'Tlie General." Also Charles Dornberger's orchestral ' " 6 CAPITOI- Billy Sullivan in j "The Fighting Thorobreds." A I full vaudeville program accom-g !na tV A Tlt 11 rO H OREGON Tom Mix in "No 1 Man's Gold." 1 1 Tomorrow lELSINORE Buster Keaton in "The General." 1 OREGON William Fussell in 1 "Wings of the Storm." UBi-KustM wi fa im '.;.rwu.n. m r'e an sx Bruj. which-always win favorable com ment. He is from the original cast of Gus Edward"s "School Days" and knows how to place his material for the best results. The Wilsons complete the bill in an "Athletic Oddity" of artistic feats of lifting and balancing which meets all the requirements of the theatre patrons. Viola Vercler LIff Off-o Pairi! Doesn't, hurt one bit! Drop a little "Freetone" on an aching corn, instantly that corn stops Hurting, then shortly you lift it right off with fingers. Your druggist sella a tiny bottle of "Freezone" for a few cents, sufficient to remove every hard corn,' soft corn, or corn between tie toes, and the foot calluses, without soreness or irritation. JVdr. running through it. a breath-taking, hair-raising tale of soldiers and engines and sweethearts and a face .that never smales. The girl thinks Buster is a slacker because the recruiting officer thinks an en gineer more valuable to the South than a foot soldier. But Buster shows her, and how! In addition to this picture Charles Dornberger will give a number of special selections with his orchestra on Sunday only. This orchestra has attained jn siderable reputation for the excel lent work they do and will be a real treat to the theater goers. Capitol Theatre The Bligh's Capitol theatre is offering a real variety program with a little of this and a little of that, and with no rets conflict ing in any way. The outstanding feature Is the "Novelty Five." a comedy dance revue featuring the internationally known dance team London &' Farnum. assisted by Veronica Teacame and a well bal pneed cast. Arnold & Dean, late stars of a Broadway musical com edy, ImYe a roaring bit of fun called "Ves and No." Mason & Mason. European novelty artists, will present a fast moving sensa tional skating exhibition introduc ing Russian dancing on skates and other novel feats. Eddie Vine, "Smiling Eddie," has a unique of fering of character impressions tV'fJiran. 'm second rate pug who tad Just been kicked off a ireigni train, the other, Tom Stone, a cowpuncher temporarily out of a job. Watt realizes that he is about to die and offers to reveal the se cret way to the mine on theh solemn oath that half of the trea sure go to his son. That night Tom calls on Jane and it is a case of love at once for both of them. Jane offers to care for Jimmy while Tom and the other two are on their trea sure hunt. But the next day Jim my is discovered by Tom hidden in the supply wagon. Krell's scouts trail the deser ex pedition and Healy keeps them informed of their progress by se cret signals. But a prospector who had overheard Krell and Healy conspiring, informs Jane of Tom's Danger. Jane springs to her horse and takes the trail in to the desert. In the morning the desperadoes besiege the occupants of the mine. UIC CLUB HE HS COMPLETl Holman and her Capitol theatre J Here one of the strangest fights l . . i 1 . , n n f 1 orchestra are feature "Cherle-." On the Screen may be sleen Billy Sulivan in 'The Fighting Thoro breds." It's a tingling tale of hearts and horses of riding and romance. YOUR THEATRE THE ELSINORE Sunday, Jan. 30 onlrJay Jan. 3lit Presents Another Incomparable Fanchon & Marco STAGE PRESENTATION DANCE POEMS And THAT ROYLE GIRL A FEATURE OF MERIT tregon Theater "No Man's Gold" will be shown at the Oregon Theater today and tomorrow, January 23-24. It is a fine picture of thrilling adven ture. Despite the pitiless sun over head and the stony wastes around him, Wat Lyman is smiling hap pily. For close beside him is his nine year old son, Jimmy, and in his -pocket the map to a mine of virgin gold. But the smile on Wat's face is suddenly twisted into agony, when Frank Healy, henchman of Pete Krell. notorious gambler, shoots him down from behind a rock. Before the gunman has a chance to rob him of the map, two other men have been drawn to the spot by the shot. One of them is L.ef- .Picture "Faust" to Be Part of Special Entertainment Wednesday Th picture Is "FAUST" featur ing Emil Jannings, the star of "Variety." This film may well be called the most amazing picture ever made. The vaudeville Is- under the able direction : of E. J.' Sam mer ville who was largely, responsible far the 'Wonderful success ot the former productions, v . Classified Ads Bring Results ... ... - "A surveytjf Dean -;V. II. .'Mike fee 1 1 in thexUniversity of Wichita, (Kansas') disclosed that working students 'averaged as high grades as those whose college expenses were paid by parent3. tmaninalilfe takes Dlace. Tom and Lefty Logan, who has played square keep the besiegers at bay with flying sticks of dynamite. In a lull of the battle Tom succeeds in destroying the shack by sweep ing down upon it in an overhead tool bucket, which travels along a steel cable. While the bandits are clambering from the wreckage Tom keeDS them covered with his guns until the arrival of Lefty, to whom he turns over his prize gang of rascals. Then he removes him self from the scene with Jane, while Jimmy smiles knowingly. "Kings of the Storm" will be the picture at the Oregon Sheater ou Monday and Tuesday, aJnuary 14-25. J Capital City Cooperative Cream ery, milk, cream, buttermilk. The Buttercup butter has no equal. Gold standard of perfection. 137 j S. Com'l. Phone 29 . () ! Medford. California - Oregon Power company will spend $3, 000,000 on "Prospect power plant. THE GRAND CONTINUOUS TODAY i v w w w r w .- 1 'f t lt i The Still,-Small Voice , of Conscience is the greatest broadcaster in the city. Children . . .10c Adults. -r 25c Bring the Family 50c SPECIAL! 6 room modern house. Four blocks from postof ice. $4500 F. L. WOOD 341 State St. TRY US FIRST SALEM HARDWARE CO. Inc. The Winchester Store SALEM, OREGON" Phone 172 120 N. Com'l. St. WED. - THURS. - FRI. I $f llKzWk 'X7 Theatre " t . f. ELSINORE S5L5SS-FEB. 2 - Not a Moving Picture THE LAUGH RIOT OF THE SEASON 60 Weeks Mtisic Box New York 17 Weteks Playhouse, Los Angeles - 1 0 -Weeks Wilkes, San Francisco MAIL ORDERS NOW! LOUIS O.MACLOOf. PRODUCTION STAGED By uuian albertso:j I ,r.it limn mmw w mmmymm S . " ! Bof Ofedpenidnay ; j .. " :V. j ; : Prices-fT-Mezzahine $2.75," first 7 rows orchetr5'$li65,r balance orchestrl $2.20,'bal-:r cony.f irst two rows $ 1.65, next:7bws $110-, balance-. 75c ;Enc!ose lf addressed stamped envelope for quick return of tickets; Note-Account of the laifee amount ot out oi townpeopi wno are eenainjr in aavance orders" Tor Cradle Snatchfcrs we advise Vith the big night only a few da- ofr. January 26. vrhea the vaudeville Revue will be present ed by the SHS Amenic club, the rehearb'als are being worked to the limirl This is the third annual show. to be pre-st'nted by the Amenic club and it certainly promises to be good. Eight acts nd movies w:ill be presented this year. Among the acts are: Lestle Sparks will present his Tumblers in an act entitled "GYM STUNTS." The Cnantlclear Trio, composed of Kenneth Allen, Edward Burn-ply-real music and lots of fun. An act that will please by Helen Rodolf and the pupils of her danc inr academy. A mystery act will be presented by Edward Lewis. It will amaze and mystify, featuring "X-Rayo" the disappearing girl. Eldon Foster, Clark Durham, and Bobby Delmar' will present a novelty offering entitled, "That's Out." . The Pied Piper, a girls' band, will entertain with some real mu sic. Several more acts wfll be on the bill in addition to special features. SWEDISH MASSAGE Treatment given in your own home. Especially good for a weak heart, for elderly people who are unable to exercise, for sleeplessness, etc. S. II. L.OGAX TEL. 2214 The OREGON Starts Jan. 29 AHiin fHE KID BROTHER IHI IULU 1LU I His Latest Picture THE OREGON TODAY WI LCEAKEOX presents j; , Jnd 'TONY AriWHAow II f V I I 1 l X. 1 A. Jllk i ;.: n 8 Love. F ai2iaf i i 1 Ji Wrta'snfc Wuntim the Tfilh EVA NOVAK-FRANK CAMPEAU-MICKT MOORE-MALCOLM WAITE 7rom thainovel "DEAD MAN'S GOLD bij J. Allan Dunn Smrubij John.Stonc -lVW SEILER production COMEDY SYRLNG Children 10c; Adults 35c NEWS . ; : -. 1 : It n """" 111111111111 1111 111 nin ! i Timmniwi J'.""" - Your Theatre - NC. -y ' - II THE ' S- TODAY :: Elsinore " f monday. 1 S Sy f JOSEPH M. SCHENCfc.1 r XT GRANDIN ji Vv - 7 r r at the wuhlitzei: II iCTfN V-vw -UPf You'll Live the riciurc- r rozen r a c e d t ustcr i Special . Keaton makes even the OottclG ; ' Sunday Attraction 1 army mules laugh. t L vjrroves. . : charles 7 J DORNBERGER'S . r Mtnission n ! victor I f i- SATURDAY AND MONDAY 5 , , Vv-Slft I '. nrADniMr J 20c 35c r0c S ' ' p''04 -SA' y ;' : KEuORDlNU i suNDAYC m I OR4!TRA I j 25c . 50c - 60c j J SiindaynJ T