THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM, OREGON; SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1S27 Weefc of Mig';Pi0u7'es:iiii: Elsinor&i&MQ Dec. 4 -to 1G "lEGGf 5 OPERA" TO Commemoratinrg Two Hun . 'm J IxL k ! r k riron n unn urcjrw - r r in r.iii i si niii m i .1 .iii i v tii v, first Performances , ANNIE LAURIE," HUGE AND COMPELLING DRAMA "The Beftftar's Opera" wb'rh comes to Salem for one ni?M Tuesday. December 27, at th Kt- etnore tneater, not only sc: an ... entirely new- standard for a leng thy ran in its" own day, but, , for well over a hundred and seventy years. It was almost -continuously . on the boards. . Eachrevival was . a conspicuous. success. ; Incident ally, much , Interest- attaches through the-fact that It was th first musical play to be produced In America. : then the eolonie. New saw It In 175 and old rec ords tell us It was Georpe Wash- In Eton's "farorite: There Is also . evidence that the quarrel between between Alexander Harallton and , Aaron Burr was precipitated byj the Polly Peachum thtn playing : " the opera, .' ' ;. History repeated itself In the v present revival of this old music play, - A. phenomenally successful run commenced on May ,7, 1920. at - the Lyric theater in. London, and resulted In over foursolid years "of unbroken', run in the London - theater followed by equally suc cessful performances In the other metropolitan centers. '- During the season of 1920-21, a brief American tour was arranged for this music, play, ' New York, Chicago, Montreal and Toronto being among the chief cities vis ited. The company returned the a&aann myA Imnnintt.'l a western tour of - twenty four weeks commencing in Los Angeles and closing 'in Chicago the third engagement in that city! .The last time the company was in 'America the engagements were confined to New England and Philadelphia. "The, Beggar's )pera" tour this season commemorates the wo hundredth anniversary of the first performances. Eventually there seems to be no doubt that this lat est revival of John Gay's old mus ical . play, before it lias run its ' course, is destined to be heard In every nook and corner of the Eng lish speaking world a striking example of the "survival of the 1111681,-; 1728-1928. T - -- '. ...I " ' 1 ' - n mm.-. : kMlMrJA rmm-kMy "V - " m L. r trzrtfi , fit "crimson path" and the story em bodies many valuable suggest long which she communicated to Direc tor Lee. -" - appear at " the Elsinore theater soon. Watch for the date. ! Plays First Dressed-up ,.?.?.: Role In Many Months bNNlB LMJQlE" XJ5LPM STQtKEQ KNNIE LAUDlE'HO&&T pOSMXPXlflie LAUdF mUGA AWW LAUQE? SOISlSBEPTliSk OF TBASIC-CGMEDY Young Star Scores Hit and Does Wonderful Work In "The Bugb Call"- American parents. : It is a picture every father and mother should see. . - Jackie plays an orphaned' son o; an arayr captain, stationed on the frontier in a cavalry post ;Ib the 70's, when the United States cav alry carved a path for Western set tlers over the historic Bozeman Trail. Jackie's adventures -i with the Indians his saving of the fort -the battles "on the" plains these are all glganti . situations and wonderful 8pecft.de and thrill. .But. more poignant still is the hunder of war to achieve cne ol flor' f the winning of the child's xi can. oj me unwelcome siepmotn er, who finally won the place in Just as "The Big Parade'. took the love of a boy ant a girl, and surrounded It with the surge and the epic dramas of the day. to has "The Bugle Call" taken the prob 'cn of a child's life of mother hood and : stepmotherhooQ and, with battle and spectacle surround ing it. gives an audience a glimpse into the heart of America's child hood. 5 ": v' . This is what Jackie Coogan's new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer vehicle has done he has voiced the plea of the thousands of children with his soul that his dead mother had occupied. This touch is magnifi cently handled by Claire Windsor, playing the frivolous girl whose in nate inBtlnct of. mother, love solved the child's great problem. Her bert Bawlinson gives I a splendid performance as the father, a dash ing figure as a, captain of cavalry. Clever character touches are added step-parents nd has given a ol-r B11 Rtag, Tom O'Brien, Sar- ution to one of the nation's gTavest an M eison aaacioweu, nrohipmn ; . - and Johnny Mack-Brown is a To rt i. ,ji Hot, m -nrt nf ffrvfmn figure aa the young cavalry tnn tnnontlK talo'nf lytAiani, I lieutenant. and adventure now playing at the - 4 - but underneath the thrills, the- spectacle, the adven ture and a great deal of comedy . . - i Lillian Glsh ethereal and beautiful in the stern siting yt the wars of Highland clan in the majestic splendors of anefftnt Scot tish castles in settings that blend the legend and romance of Scot- land with the grim details of Us turbulent history this is the Lil lian Gish of "Annie Laurie." latest vehicle of the famous star, whici shows at the Eleinore today and Monday. . e It is a gigantic story of human rinnnr f ini iBin nmnon "inunnn niiininrn mmi mu VHnuu - u iiiu a uaubnicn -- - - - PLHi WKTERri IDEfi SAFE" TD BE -You heard The Foursome ' n Fanchon & Marco's Moonlit Wa ters. Now Imagine a group four times bigger than that one, each Lillian Glsh is playing her first dressed np" role in a long time. In 'La Boheme" .she wore the ragged garments of a Paris seam stress in 'the: Latin Quarter; In The Scarlet Letter," the" severe garb of the-Puritans. . But in her new starring- vehicle, Annie Laurie," coming to the El sinore today, she wears furbelow'. and ribbons asain. Sh? Is playing the aristocratic daughter of an an cient Scottish chieftan; mistress of a "great castle, and almost .a fr f princess -) ; r-' t - worman Kerry plays the princi- 'nol malA vOa rt4 (Kn et I - J m1a- a uiwhu a huu vuv v-a v WViUUo HObar losworth, Crelghton Ilaie. Russell Simpson, Patricia Avery and others of note. ;Leon- Lee, dirctor of Is Your Daughter - Safe?", the sensational expose of vice conditions which shows at the Oregon Wednesday, there is a mighty laeson . to new picture Edward Edward Sedgwick, of "Tin Hats" fame, added another success to his already long series by his artistic direction of the OPENS AT ELSINORE ON TUESDAY SCOTCH WARRIORS '-n HAVE FULL REGALIA One luhousand Strong In Tarfan and Shield They Particpate In Battle Bearded Scots, in tartans and shields, with claymores and other weapons of the romantic High Sands, march, a thousand strong, in impressive ceremonies to the martial tunes of the" bagpipes, and battle In the rugged Highlands' in tremendous conflicts In the most spectacular historical ' drama of rears. "Annie Laurie" which plays at the Elsinore today and ' Mon day. The new spectacle is Lillian G lab's latest and most sensational tarrlnff vehicle. : - - - ' . The picture, based on Scottish history. Is laid about the Massacre of Glencoe. A small army of huge Scots la seen In reviews in baron ial halls, in the huge- gathering of the clans of Maxwelton Castle and other vivid and picturesque de tail in the mighty, drama. Miss Glsh, as the daughter of Sir Robert Laurie, the , woman who, In history, was the Joan of Arc of her land. . Her love for an enemy clansman turned the tide of a huge battle and changed the history of Scotland.' - : Huge replicas of the great old castle' of Scotland. Including the majestic Maxwelton Castle. were constructed for the mighty drama. An entire woollen mill 'was leased to weave the special plains neces sary to dress the warriors; repre senting the fighting forces of 26 different Scottish tribes. The pic tare was staged oh a scajle. that taxed the entire resources of the rreat Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer stu dios, whence came "Ben-Hur" and xneny other notable spectacles. '' Norman Kerry plays the lead ing male role as Ian, of the Clan of MacDonald. and Hobart . Bos worth enacts the historic "Wolf of Glencoe." Others in the cast In clude, David Torrence,-Crelgh ton Hnle. Russell Simpson, Brandon llurt. Patricia? Avery, .Joseph Striker and others of note. The production wa 1 directed: from a romance by Josephine Lov- ett, v John S. Robertson, director of "Sentimental Tommy.? 'The BrJrht Shawl" and other, famous productions. - i , 1 v'.v--.-:a.v. - 2-. Indians' Death Appears v . Real In "Bugle Call' Falling from horsese while gal loping at full speed is' one of the difficult feats the 'actors In "The Bugle Call." Jackie Coogan's latest Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production, are required to perform. " With Claire Windsor and Herbert Raw- llneon In the cast, the company spent many arduous days on loca tion' several miles, above Enclno where the battle scenes for the new production were filmed. "The Bugle Call," coming today to Uae Oregon, was directed by Edw t! Sedgwick. "The Gorilla," the) mysterious, hilarious ; and thrilling mystery play which rocked Broadway for a yeart has reached the screen at last, with .all of the requisites that made the! stage play such a' tre mendous success. . The crowds will shriek, gasp and laugh, not only at the antics of "The Gorilla" him self, but with Charle Murray and Fred 1 Kelsey, as : the two dumb sleuths,' Mulligan and Garrity. It opens at the Elsinore Tuesday. "The Gorilla" Is one of . the most eerie and ' spooky pictures ever to reach the screen. The able direction of T Alfred - Santell in! handling a closely knit story and' the splendid camera work, take the place of pistol ' shots - and changing lignts that were a lea ture of the stage version. : It has been! proven that the silent screen can produce as many thrills, with the aid of clever photography, as the legitimate ttge. ': i For those who saw the original play a f rosh thrill awaits, : for the ending of the screen version has been changed t;:;v J. ' The pictorial shots and action all take place in. ' and around a Long Island "h'ome. ' There "afe"a few outside or exterior scenes, wlilch enhance thev weirdnes$ iof the darkened rooms and shadows thai appear from nowhere . The cast has been chosen with care and all give excellent perfor mances.;.: Charlie Murray and Fred Kelsey represent a new, screen team and are the featured players. Alice Day, Tally Marshall, Claude G tiling water, - Walter c Pldgeon, Gaston Glass, and Brooks Bene dict.,,: " . L:,v r.-R: .'-V'vv'-v, A FAMILY AFFAIR i SIOUX FALLS. S. D. Pheasant hunting has become a pastime for souls; a romance of love as great as the huge settings in which the story le told; it is a historic drama that eclipses anything of the kin seen in. years aa the more voih derful because it deals with a peo ple never before seen on the screen..- " . : ' - The ancient Scots, with their court intrigues their implacable clan warfare, and their delicate sentiment ' underlying the everT present lust for battle these are reproduced with startling fidelity in the big Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, spectacle. Famous old castles; Including historic Mexwelton, were repro duced. v Hordes of kilted warriors struggle; gaily caparisoned cour iers In the king's antechamber plot untold villainy and through- It runs the glorious story of the love of Annie Laurie and Ian MacDon ald a, love that changed the course of history, centuries ago, and unified the Scottish nation. -.Norman Kerry Is seen as the hero of the romantic spectacle; a or. fighting romanticist. Hobart Boa worth is the grim "Wolf of Glen coe," the implacable old chief of the men of Glencoe. Brandon Hurst is the villainous Breadal bane and Creighton Hale the treacherous Donald. David Tor renee, Russell Simpson Patricia Avery,: -Joseph Striker and others well known playerf are Ideally cast-saderithe aiTetiOn t Jehtk-SJ Robertson. ' - rj The story is based on actual his tory surrounding the Glencoe Masi sacre, when the ' Campbells and the MacDonalds, struggled for su premacy in one of the strangest conflicts in all history. Josephine Lovett, the author, utilized this, gigantic episode in history as the background for a stirring drama 'that might almost be classed the film epic of Scotland. the whole family in South Dakota.' Mother drives the car, father keeps the gun poised and the chil dren act. as lookouts. In many a hunting party as it cruises along highways where the fowls are plentlfuL voice blended perfectly with the Thursday and Friday, declares that hext and you will see what a I the directing of this story was the treat is in store for you when! hardest task that he has ever been Fanchon & Marco's latest " West-1 called upon to accomplish, during erh Idea" comes to the Elsinore his directorial career. 'The Gorilla" is scheduled to BUY The Gift That Keeps Giving Elsinore and Oregon SCRIP $5 scri p bock f A fA Save 10sPfiwU ON SALE NOW! 4The Gift That Keeps Giving" Theatre Sunday and Monday. Lee, who has directed such well t,The group we refer to is known, known stars as Larry Semon and as The Rangers, and .it headlines ' Evelyn Brent, besides being the the Western Idea. Few groups of male voices' ever have attracted the attention this one is getting from the public. K , , ' ' This "rounders organization" specialized in harmony. This set ting of, the Idea is in a rough min ing' camp, with show capped moun tains as a background. Each of the rangers is dressed differently, each depicting 'some 'phase of life usually found in such a camp. ; Besides the Rangers, patrons of the Elsinore Theatre will see Dal- producer of fa number of films starring prominent players, spent more than four months eh the production of "Is Your Daughter Safe?" "There were more conditions to be met in "Is Your Daughter SafeT'j than in any production I have ever directed." Lee declared. ; "The subject mater is such that I had to be extremely careful not to give offense. It was a delicate mat ter and there were days when , I considered certain scenes for hours las Walker and sister In a special- at a tlme before being able to work ty. Miss Walker is an expert - manner In which the action with the rope and she makes it do of the story would be adequately some amazing things Eunice Healer is a dancer of note, and will be seen in some dif ficult steps.' '- . i ps Joo Wong, who completes- the bill, sings, and is known for ? his subtle way of putting across hum- ' -The Western Idea is a distinctly different act. It Is a wide con trast "from the usual girl revues. It is refreshing and it is being ac- presented and still permit me to go-' as close to the borderline of reality as was permlssable." Critics- have acclaimed "Is Your Daughter ISafe?" one of the finest pieces of realism -that has eves been filmed. Most of the events In the film were taken from the life of a gjrl ' who had trod thei claimed throughout the west coast wherever it shows. - NOW i?r rkivr 1 NOW PLAYING "XiJliljrvIlN PLAYING TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY THRILLS!; SPECTACLE I HEART INTEREST THIS PLAY HAS THEM ALL. LETS-GOl Lovable heroic -here is The Kid Himself in his fin est rolel MATINEE 25c CHILDREN 10c EVENING 23c 60 David ; Torrence Plays . nuic in miuiic uauuc COMING H OREGON COMING STARTING SATURDAY NIGHT MEET "UNCLE IZZY" ' i: ... and his ir i dx 99 Country Store' - - -. Then Every Thursday and Saturday Nite David Torrence, famous stag and screen' star, plays : Lillian Glsh's father In the role of Sir Robert t Laurie,; famous , Scottish historic character. In " Annie Laurie," Miss Glsh'a new. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer play ' Coming to the Elsinore today. ; It is a vivid drama ,of the Highlands, in which a huge cast of principals and sev eral thousand ' others take part. John S.;. Robertson Is the director. : Lon Chaner In "London After Midnighf will be an attraction at the Elsinore theater In the near future, . ' OREGON THEATRE . ?. ( r f SALEM r Wednesday Thursday and Friday December 7th, 8th, and 9th ;r Three Days Only; ' . Matinee at 2Nites 7 & 9 THE SEXATIONAL FILM ROAD SHOW ' A 1927 Production , Humanity s - E N S A T I O N A L v-- Pause ! a Moment An Educational Shock FATHERSSMOTHERS CAN YOU HONESTLY ANSWER Is -Tour : iter Safe?--, Direct frcm a 5 months run at Los Angeles NOTICE , Children : Under Sixteen Absolutely NOT ADMITTED Baugl A S T O U N, D I N 9 .TODAY - f . rmTTirm 1MONDAY Now! Playing FANCHON-MARCO'S ? Western Idea9' FEATURING ''The Ranchers" 14 PEOPLE IN VOICE 14 IN SOMETHING DIFFERENT- i ADMISSION Matinee Til 5 o'clock 50c Children 15c After 5 Floor 60c - Balcony 50c Children 25c -DALLAS WALKER AND SISTER" REAL WESTERNERS . WITH THE LASSO "EUNICE HEALEY" DIFFICULT STEPS . "in.. - " ' WESTERN FASHION "JOE WONG" A SINGER WITH SUBTLE : HUIOR "PRESS WATKINS" ELSINORE ORCHESTRA THE PICTURE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING ; FOR! 0 ; " . " - if II . I II II II .T ls Sf SS. 7 - iJs-Ask You will love this picture as I you love the son She alone knew, that treachery was planned. If only she could light the. warning beacpn that would call the clans to arms! ' A throbbing moment of drama, in. a film masterpiece of love and war that gives beautiful Lillian Gish c;; :r tanity for her most winning portraj -1. V t rr- V A 1 A GREAT SMASHING ; DRAMA AND. THE! SWEETEST STORY - EVER TOLD!