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Newspaper Page Text!rri m :.n:, .iago Four THE EUGENE GUARD Saturday Even Coming Week to Bring Big Attractions, Both On Stage and Screen BILLS FOR NEXT WEEK Motion Pictures Hex Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, "Abraham Lin coln;' Thursday, Friday and Saturday, "Teeth." Ileilig Thursday, Friday and Saturday, "Broken Law." Vaudeville Ileilig Wednesday, West ern circuit, featuring Ana Evi Fay. Minstrels Ileitis Monday, Georgia Minstrels." Playi Ileilig Tuesday, Otis Skin ner in Sancho I'ansa. rPIIIS week has been good for Ku ; gene theater lovers. Next week will be better. Variety and quality were com bined during the week's showings, tud in both the coming week will excel. The Itcx motion picture offerings this week included "Argentine Love," pretty production starring Jtebe Daniels and Jticardo Cortcz, with a unique and very successful prolog. Then came Virginia Valll and Percy Marmont In "K The Unknown," from the book by Mary Roberts lline hart. ThiB was one of the best pic tures of the week. Last of all cumc "The Lighthouse by the Sea, ' anoth er fine picture, which will show again tonight. Tho Hellig's big motion picture at traction was "Cheap Kisses," which, by the way, runs again tonight. Kin '.Tin-Tin, tho wonder dog, plays a very Important role in the "Lighthouse by the Sea" at the Itex and does his part even better than lie has In other uccessful pictures. "The Cat and the Canary," a mys tcry Dlav that was certainly a thriller, was another Hclllg attraction. Jt pluycd here Tuesday, and was de cidedly popular and a success. Tho ever-liked Western vaudeville on Wednesday completed the week's at tractions. The start, of the coining week will bring the long-heralded "Abraham Lincoln" to the ltex. The great his torical production will run tor three days. Then will come a big change, and Tom Mix, with his wonder horse and a new star, a Urei.t Dane dog, will take the center of the stage. Tho Ileilig will offer tho famous Georgia Minstrels on Mouday nigh., and ou Tuesday will add to it rec ord with Oils (Skinner, great character actor, in "Sancho I'ansa." On Wednesday will come Western Vaudeville, and on Thursday, Friday und Saturday. Mrs. Wallace Iteid's new production, "llrokcn Laws," will be the silvcrBliect attraction. Premier among the state attrac tions of Kugenc for the mouth, is the c. umi(! of Uliu Skinner in "S.incho 1.1.11.11" to the Ileilig theater Tucs u -y. '. 't .fits .Skinner, kuowu us ono of the ; ,'r. uliut character actors of tho time, mis u a especially strong role us the genial eijuire, Sancho Taur.il, The siury is from mi episode in Cervan tes' .buuk, where &inchu has been Hindu a victim of u practical joke by .being sent to the Island of lliirularia to become its governor, llu success fully turns the Joke, however, and proves to be the 11)01,1 successful gov ernor the little island lias ever hud. The position proves to he loo lieurt anirring u tank, however, mid he fin ally rusigna and returns to (lie little countryside 'homo from which he came. 'the play is a rollicking, fantastic comedy, and Mr. Skinner is nlily suit ed t tliu character role. His coming to h'ugeuo Li being hailed with a great deal of enthusiasm by the followers of the play world. Helmed of nil Americans, Abraham Lincolu is perhaps tho most popular figure nud (lie greatest, iu the history of (lie nation. Naturally, n pictuiWii iion of his life Is attractive, but when that pict urination Is taken iih truu to lifo ns is humanly possible, the his torical event is even better liked. This is what happened in tliu mo tion pleturo coming to the Hex thea ter Mouday, "Abraham Lincoln." The picture Is historically correct, end ill the smite time carries the pathos, the teuder momenta and the strength that goes with the story of tho great emancipator. j Critics who have viewed the pic turo have declared that it is the great rst attempt of its kind ever curried through by any motion picture con corn. It is hailed as one of the f iu est productions of tho year, and lands far above uiauy others ulsu ruted highly. Tho coining of "Abraham Lincoln" baa been awaited for some time, und the three-day run at the ltex ou Mon day, Tuesday and U'eduosday will doubtless seem nit too short. Minstrels, joyful and carefree, al ways popular because of their very ability to dispel gloom, are to com-i to Lugcue Monday, according to the announcement of the management of the Hciiig theater. Further ttiun that, the minstrel troupe will be of the best thu fumous Georgia Minstrels thetm-elvcs. Tins year the group of negro fun sters it composed of 41) people, anil wherever ttiey have gone they have nun the same favor as iu days of yore. 'Mi,')- will be In F.ugene for a single d..y. ltvx theater prologs are gaining, mure snd more in popularity, nud justly so, for as the weeks speed by they leave, in their wake "bigger and better prologs. such fcplendid and worth while notices as was given Al and Jtay itockett s "Abraham ' Lincoln" when it was shown there at Crundall's Metropoli tan theater. The reviewer on the Washington Herald said. "As fine an ochievement as has ever been credited to the mo tion picture industry in this country. A drama of wonderfully entertaining quality. The outstanding episodes in the life of Abraham Lincoln have been laced tightly together into a moving, nulsina. BTitmiuif entertainment thai nosaesses much humor, frequent touch es of pathos, udventure and thrills beyond number. The pivotal charac ters are played with a uniform excel lence that is ainnzing. The familiar characters visuulizrd in the drama are so flawlessly done that it ceases to be actlua- and becomes sheer reawy. From the standpoint of direction, por tography and the other essentials of a sunerfiuo production, 'Abraham Lincoln' Is supreme." Washington Times: " 'Abraham Lincoln' is a great picture, and some day you may be ashamed to admit not having seen it. All films of similar nature must come up to this produc tion to. find their stundards. 'Abra ham Lincoln' is solemnly magnificent and gravely Inspiring." Washington Star: "Portrayed so perfectly, so accurately and with such a richness of detail as to be intensely engrossing from beginning to end. One of the really worth-while to end. One Uircs. one of .the few that can be counted on the fingers of one hand since the very Inception of the art. Never before has anything like 'Ab raham Lincoln' been attempted. A magnificent production, something that everyone should see. Washington News: "An impressive achievement. The picture has mo ments of vigorous drnma, a most mar velous Honest Abe, good acting sup port, ambitious direction. See 'Lin coln'." Washington l'ost: "Worthy of any tribute. Washington is indeed fortu nate to see such a picture. Tho picture "Alrnhnm Lincoln" will be'shown at the Hex theater with a special nightly prolog, "Plantation Memories," with Hugh Winder and his "Old Timers" quartet, beginning Monday. Two Fine Films Coming to the Rex Theater III ite, lllifiiHiiiiiniim. !! liiwiiwiii.liiiiliii"'i feaLuriuj Hush Wimlrr aud bis "Old Timers" quartet, begiuuing uest Mon day ftt tlie Ltex. in a special Hex netting depicting tlm guod -old steam bout tfnya vu tlie Alissinnipii, Mr. Winder mid the quartet, all la biuckfaee, will bti beard in local soUf and quartet selecLious of tbo song of yesteryear, l'erhnpu no prolog specialty presented locally has been received with nioro favor- Hide comment thou tbe ono in whioii Mr. Winder was featured but re cently at tbe Itex, and tfioae who gave audience to the soloist-a renditions that presentation are warm iu their praise. The proloar will comprise aucb be ioved aongs as "My Old Kentucky Home" and Uid Ulack Joe," with ; mtersperied ' negro aancea ami ' harpguitar aoloa. A peeiul musical j setting will be presented in accom- puniiuent o toe ieaiure picture, au- ruoaiu .wncom." aim me pro jog, "1'inntation Memories" will occur at 7:6 and U:25 eacu evening. inR. March Abovs ars George Billings and Ruth Clifford In the great his torical film, "Abraham Lincoln" coming to the Rex Monday for a thre days run. Below is Tom Mix, who s:s In "Teeth," com ing to the Rex for three days, starting Thursday. - T MIX PICTURE TO SHOW HERE Mrs. Wallace Reid Again Stars in Picture GEORGIA MINSTRELS TO PLAY Famous Georgia Group Coming to Helllg on Monday The famous Georgia Minstrels who- come to the Ileilig theater Monday form ono of those rare attrnctolni that seem to improvo with the age. They have made their -success without any help from this or that star. It is repeating its grand triumph of the past thirty-three yours, and fills the theaters nightly with wildly cntbual aetic audiences with its wholesome entertainment and tumultous ap plause. Tho managem claim to have the best company this Reason tb.it they iinve over aHsembled, numbering forty people, and with nil new scen ery, wurdi-obe and paraphernalia they give 1111 up-toiliit performauco ot minstrelsy. (."routing of laughter, the .rendering of tuneful nuisUf, charming rongn, comical Blunts and curious novellie.-, coiintitutc tho purpose' of the min strel. With the f;nnoui (loorii MinstretH are iittHoc-iuted hoiiio forty people, all ennsiatins of the viry crenm of the ni'gro minstral profoMlou, and nf tr nil tbe iwxru Is tho natural musician and niinsdul of tho human rncc, and during the engagcuu'nt here will up ring some more of thrir plcusiu surpriseit. OTIS SKINNER COMING SOON Notod Character Actor to Bo at the Hclllg on Tuesday llecently a fiiintnis Kngltnb critic made the prophecy that if t'ervunto' 1m mortal "htHtory" nf the life aud adventures of lou Quixote ever found Its wrty to the Mtngp, the nytupnlhy nf the nudipure would he with Don Quixote's gonial mptire, Snnrho I'.tu Kii, rather than with the Pon liini Sflf. It is interesting, therefore, to observe that the first dramatic treat ment of the (VrvantoB work has to deal wholly with Knncho Tanza, the Don figuring but Utile In the fiction: This Is tho play "S.incho I'anz'i" which comes to the ileilig on Tues day night, March 17, with Otia Wkiu- Lincoln Makeup Hard To Duplicate George Billings Spends Fully An Hour on his Face all food Introductory (rnlnre picture, "AUrsnem lyincoin. the Hush S,r V IJK-: 3,VWI f Scene from "Broken Laws" starring Mrs. Wallace Reid. Tho vehicle is her latest, and Is said to be more powerful than her last success. Tom Is Rivalled by Horse and His Great Dane Dog Xf the picture-going public thinks it has seen tue se-t-aued ' last woru iu auinnil pevivrinanccd on ttie screen, it is eaid to be w-gtakeu and due for a gitnuine surprise next Thursday at tho Hex theater, wnero tuo ever-nop-u.ar Tom Mix will be seen in bis lat est triumph, "Teeth,1' iu which his wonder horse, Tony, and, a handsome brute of a dog, a great Dane, vie with eiicu other iu displaying hixtri omc intelligence which compares fav orably with tbe most brilliant efforts of the best humau actors of the day. The remarkable part of it is, "Teeth" is net advertised as an animal pic ture nor docs the producer emphasize this fcuture of the film at all. Vet, it is doubtful if ever two besets mani fested such consummate skill 4u in terpreting fine art before in all tne history of amusement, 'ihe picture will run for three days. Tony long since has earned a place high nmoDg leading stars of the ail ver&hect, but this stellar mount of the stellar Mix found It necessary to ex tend itself to keep up with the amaz ing thespian pace set by the dog se lected to play opposite it Iu this pho todraiua of the great west. In fact, it is a rnce for honors in wulch every audience is suro to tnke a lively in terest from beginning to end. ANA EVA FAY IS ATTRACTION iltr In the name part. It is the work of Melcliuir Lrnuyrl, nuilior of "The t'zniinn." iu which loris Kestic achieved success. Speaking of ".Sancho ranza" It is evident tlist Mr. Skinner has iu this piny, describi'd ns a fantastic comedy, a medium better suited to his expres sion ot dramatic and si'riii-coinedy acting than any provided him in late years. With staging by ltlcjnnl Pols tuwsky of the .Moscow Art theater, and music by Hugo Felix, of "Lassie," 'Tom l'om" and "Marjoliuo" film..; dniicing arranged by Hert French, ot the .Music itox Jtevue, nud C's tumi's designed by Jinnrs Heynolds, creator ot the .eigteld Follies cos tumes, it would seem "Saucho Pnnzti" more nearly approaches an Arab.an .sights tale tii.111 anything afforded Mr. Skinner since tho days of Kib luet." The story ot "Sancho l'nnza" deals with Hint episvde ot Cervantes' Look where Suucbo uas been made the vic tim of a practical joke by being scut to the Uluud of llarstans to uecome, its goveruor. The trusting siinpu sipurc eis out with his d.nkcy, lm ple, to find bis "pcop'le." His govern ment once established, mint out i bo anything hut a joke. In tact, it is so succtssilllly administered as to cause the owipvople to declare their preierence for Sancho over all the ni-ecrdiig g iveriu.rs of Baiataritt. Sjii cho's success completely outwits thv Duke and his cohorts, and they are nt a loss to know how to get rid of him. fcremually, because he enunui stand the sufferings of the people aud finds tho job of governor too heart stirring a tusk, Sancho gives up Ins re.gll aud returns to the little country side from whence be came. Western Vaudeville Bill Hailed as a Marvel Entertainment Ana Eva 1'oy, hailed as ono of the inexp.icuble mysteries of stage today, is billed as the feature attraction at the Ileilig Wednesday, with the Western vaudeville. A feature of the showing will be a special matinee for women, during which Miss Fay will be the principal attraction. The entire show will also be given in the afternoon, it is announced, and the Heilig nine-piece orchestra will be on hand with feature numbers for all performances. "Tliauinatiirgy" is tho designation by which Miss Fny'-s act is known, ijhc will invite persons In the audience to apply for any information whatso ever, and she declares she will sup ply n answer which succeeding evcutu will prove correct. A satire on present day courtship is to be presented bp Jim and Uladys tiilloil in the travesty, "is It Com ing to This?" They cull their act an supside flirtation, with Oiltoil plnving the bashful boy, ond Uladys portraying the present duy bold "flnp pcr." Harry F.llis possesses a robust tenor voice of rc'ma-rkuble range. He backs up his voice with a clover per sonality. M. lietancourt and Girlie singe an attractive batanciug act. Seng and dance creations of their own will be offered by Fox and Mack, two uifly steppers. "Tornado" Is Powerful Crashing, hurtling logs tossed ohead of a restless torrent make a terrify ing spectarle .background for some i of the thrilling personal action in "Tho Tornado," Universal-Jewel star ring House Tetors, which will be. shown in the ltex theater. "The Tornado' 'is the screen ver-j sion of the famous Lincoln J. Carter i melodrama of the same name nud the purt played by Peters is one of th j most beroic in ins long moium pic ture enreer. The frene of tbe action Is s logging camp, tbe great forests, and the tur bulent waters of a river down which thousands of thousands ot logs float j to the mills guided snd controlled in! genuine musical treat is promised! their passage by the skill and daring. .those who attend fhe evening pre-1 of man. ! entuliniK of "Abraham Lincoln" in I The picture Is replete with thrill tbo prolog, "Plantation Memories," Ing. dangerous situations, most of Otis Skinner as he Appears in New Play Otis Skinner, known as one of the best character actor of the times, as he appears In "Sancho Panza," which comes to the Helllg theater on Tuesday. The play Is said to be one of the best suited to Mr. Skinner's talents, and is a decidedly pleasing production. which were filmed on location in Ida ho under direction of King Baggoi, woo ant directed a number of Univer- sal's most successful pproductions. refers is supported bv Kuth Clif ford, Kichard Tucker, Knitz Edwards, Kate Price, Charlotte Stevens, Jackie Men-gnu, IHek Sutherland. Fred Gam ble, Caroline Irwin and James Welsh., snd what enn bo expected of the child? More broken lnw. ot course. Yet the picture is not propagauibi. Mrs. Heid is supported by an Bble company including such sterling play ers ns Pcrey Marmont. Jiiriiueljnhi Saunders, Itainsey Wallace, Arthur Rankin, Virginia Lee C'orbin, Lincoln Sleilmnii, Pat Moore and Jane Wrn.v. "Broken Laws" is a wortli-whiie contribution to the screen by the woman who dared to produce "Hu man Wreckage." MUSICAL PROLOG IS Old Tims Songs by Black Sinners at the Rex TREAT Faced Comedy Coming. Two men were bnttlins furiously on the lawn of a mansion on the out skirts of New York city. The strug gle had been n fierce one -so fierce, in fact, that finally they had to halt to get their "second wind." 'Between rounds" ' both looked at the young and pretty girl over whom they had been fighting. She was calmly applying her lipstick. As slie finished that Intricate task Blie glanced at the weary gladiators. W ell, who won she asked non chalantly. "I'm waiting for the vic tor to take' me to lunch." The foregoing is one of the many amusing situations to be found in "Born Hich," a First Notional pic ture, produced by Garrick Pictures and directed by Will Nigh, which comes Boon at the Itex theater. Runaway la Thriller . Doris Kenyon, screen and stage ac tress, is said to have learned to ,ride horseback as a child, almost before she learned to walk. This msy ac count: for the expertness with which she handles a runaway horse during a scene of a polo game between bathing beauties in "A Thief in Para dise," to be shown at the Itex theater shortly, Itonald Solman and Aileen Pringle are co-featured with Doris Kenyon in this picture, produced for Surnuel Ooldwyh by George Fitzraaii rice as a First National release. Real Races Filmed Besides the realistic scenes shot nt the international race at Latonia, rac ing sequences for "The Dixie Handi cap," Itcginald Barker's new picture, "hich in coming "ioaass andV" .,; to ,,e. tntk there are thr,. j r " Wii7 I'orse, La, a ""' 1, the dap1,li"T0" by Gerald !. " " Ik. h Ihis la Msrri,,, V . lar commentary on ' ib. ' the llei, g lh a Hbartlle4 ZZitr? Boles. John .;riek;S,,, h, i mire de Iip. cl Jack Ldwai,,,6 TM I'll,, of the ,kl. '""'t This Is .Marriage" , , TkT il S' f. fil'din'naturaic"1'"- .... "E"u Ms'- Coml,. "Lxcuse ) ,," ltunurt u. l , est i,rn,l,,ml ""Ik"' Ut. Mayer, is c.,mie,0 r' tpr mn. "hi. i - m lu the cast are Xnrmn w,. Conrad N8e,,nenee-;dT',S ers. "Lxcusc Me" Mr. Hughes and directed br i". Goulding. ' " Star li Active Two fist fights sad Cp(t,ti for nppendicitis! That is a iiart f ik. . action displayed by Miltoo Silli (. turcd with Viola Bans in First Xi, tioual'a stirrinv film a,aM. ... Desires." which has been botkti k, we iir lueater. &ills hn A Hunt iitnlii ft. . , " imiai surgeon in the British army sho j,. scrts to escape a false murdn duric and next ns the captain ot l Souk Sea island pearl fiiher. "AiMmDf- sires" is a ntorv nf a atnt. I... plot between Sills and Miu Duu.u a uaiiru aancmg girl. 12-Year-Old Law , Finally Enforced HONOLULU. March ll-WI- Discovery thst residents of Hitti have been violating a federal ne toms lsw for the past 12 vein vu made when agents of the cuitou service under Frank Taropt, nuu land agent, swooped down Bimuliue ously upon curio and jewelry itam here and seir.ed feather jewelry cm talnlng the plumage of the kinifiiku valued at S'.'UOO. Importation of such jewelry iiti tho United .States was forbidden I; congress in 1013, but tbe law appir-i C nuy was never emorceu aere iu to an oversight, according to Thrint The -articles seized will be kept a the offico of Harry h. Murray, col lector of customs, until instruction as to their disposal are received froa Washington. Duty had bcea paid on nit of the jewelry seized, accord, iug to Thropt. Moat ot the jcirelry is made (ros kingfisher wings in the Orient The feathers are dipped and tben en crusted with precious stonca or bill of brilliant coral. The law forbiddiii importation of such articlei wi' based on a desiro to propagate wild animal life. MRS. REID STARRED IN F 'Broken Laws" Heilig, to Show at I hree Days H took George Hillings, who plays' tne title r do lu ' Abraham Lincoln.. ' This week is to see an exception- " ,r't""" ., lh. V" ' ... .j . ........... nuiiu mil Winder and a blarkfaced quartet will give selections of bygone days be loved old songs such as "My Old Ken tucky Home'' and "Old Itlark Jne." "Negro" dances and harpguitar solos will be interspersed with the songs. LINCOLN FILM COMING SOON Rax Attraction Galas Orsalost of All Tributes No piny that has ever hep,, ln,wi 1 bo showu at tho Hex theater brain- mug MonJny, a full titty miniitra to make-up ror his appearance as Lin coln before ttie camera. Although Hillings is actually the viact height and sise of Lincoln, the utmost rare was taken that the facial resemblance should he perfect. The make-up vunaiited only affix ing the beard to Hillings face. Tue actors feaiurrs are said to be iinitlv Mrs. Wallace Held', stirrmg new j j photodrnimi "Broken Laws." comma i B to the Heilig theater Thursday, Fn- ( day and Saturday, tarts and ends' with a thrilling race witli Justice. And it can't be beateu, as the pi turs demoiisi rates. A b.y and bis father are "beating a speed imp" as tne mighty drama, of the screen opens. They get sway with it, temporarily. i lu the cosing scenea the boy, now IS, has another race with justice., lie l charged with manslaughter. For he killed a woman while emulating the ! early speed exploits of his lather, Aud he losesj Tne boj, a part played by Arihur ttankin. rind the mother, played by Mis. Wallace Hdd. present a pililul picture a llie ju'ixc itdhuhu' vi vn 1 1 3 if Monday NIGHT Curtain at 8:20 P. M. GliODGIA mm in Washington has received a set of I filming at sn acrues. similar to those of the innrtrrrd - i.nce oo,.n the lad president. A special dresser was cm-j Here is bvo.iKhl home the whole ployed solely to ivurk aliuixt an hour idea of ' Itr.'k.u Laws." Like father. n lltl.mgs esrh luorning hef-re the ! like son. Liuilor lit the home, jni! 'pii'lbs, i 'f udis by ihe piircuts - OiLV snow OMIT- KIiD IN THE ' WORLD Opdkestm WflTCH FORTME. STREET l'rlces, lower floor 1 '.(i. bnlnuiy. first i rows Sic, last 7 rows 50c. Tax included. SKATH ON SAI.K NOW AT HOX-OKKICK 1 Starts MONDAY for threo days The Photoplay Success of The Year The Greatest Picture of Them All In Entertainment, Romantic, Dramatic and Historical Appeal. SPECIAL PROLOG 'Plantation Memories' featuring HUGH WINDER t-.nd bis "Old Timers Quartet" SETTING 9.25 SPECIAL ,t 7:20 Iiinculit 'k 111 l 1 I . i ; III IV 5, v;vyj r AirAt national Picture Gotnge Hilling ns Tlie 1) Mnn of tho Aires iloos not v scout to be noting, lie 18 Hxr ' ,1 Popultf Price A4 "If. LAST TIMES TONIGHT RIN - TIN - TIN The Wonder D01 In . If 'The LIGHTHOUSE By The SEA I OWEN DAVIS' thrilling stage success