The Eugene guard. (Eugene, Or.) 1924-1930, May 09, 1925, Image 8

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Newspaper Page Texti i i t.: :; i t ill fage Eight Week is Featured by big Events; McDonald Opens, Follies pay Brief Visit BILLS FOR NEXT WEEK Motion Picture! M. IXINAI.K- Monday, Tiim.Iii) aud Wednesday. "Kallj." IIKU.I'I Monday and Tuesday, "Oreatir TIibii Marriage;" TliurM dy, Friday nd Haturday, '"the Monster." HEX Monday ami Tuesday, "The Painted Lady:" Wednesday and Thursday, "Welcome Htraim er;" Friday and Saturday, "Tlic Trail Hider." Vaudeville IIEI1.10 Wednesday, Western circuit, (eatiirlin "Ulie Ottoti Hikers." , , . , , -j , , , , , - ' 'PUB week cloalnr tonight baa been featured Willi bit evenla in the theatrical world, and Kuneucans are tired with excitement, but happy with the treata they received. Greateat of all, waa the openinit of the new McDonald. One of the moat beautiful theater on the Pacific coast, sew and built for liuaene, of fering; Gloria Hwanson in "Madame Sana dene," the event waa a unlver aal favorite. The picture, which, by. the way, waa a coaat premier, waa wall received, and the realization of the fineness of the new theater left a glow of happiness in the breasts of those who have attended. Bet In the daya of the French rev olution, with the popular Gloria Hwanaon In the title role, the vehicle la one of the type that makes one forget all but the theme at hand. The beetle daya when Napoleon was in power, coupled with the free-hearted comedy furnished by Madame Hans Gene, makes the picture a very like able one. But, while paramount, the opening of the new theater waa by no means the only big attraction of the week. Mr, Gallagher and Mr. Khean, and their Greenwich Village Follies, for which Kugeneana waited so long, came Tuesday at the Heilig, and moro then fulfilled expectations. The of fering moved swiftly, and happily along, and rightfully earned the good name It hae been parrying, from the beautiful lleethoven Sonata to the mirth-provoking pair with the slip pery derby hat a, the whole produc tion waa one of merit. There wore motion pictures, too, and vaudeville, to round out the week. Last night the University of Oregon juniors presented their Jun ior Vod-Vll at the Hellir, and played to a full house, They repent their show tonight, It is worth while, tea To atart the week right, the McDon ald will ahow "Mnlly," a clever vehicle featuring Colleen Moore, on Mondny, Tuesday and Wednesday. Kaatern crllica have regarded the picture as one of the few to be highly recom mended, and all advunco notices have played tho production In an equally atrong manner. The Mcllonald also announces that a little while later Hyil Chaplin In "Charlle'a Aunt," ami Norma Talmadge In "The Iady," two strong films, will be shown. Dorothy Mackalll, a popular new star, will be the Hex offering for Monday in "The Palmed Lady." On Wednoaday and Thursday a picture of the clean comedy type, "Welcome btranger," featuring Florence Vldor and Dure Iavidsou, will be shown. On Friday and Haturday the advo cates of western films will have their inning, when ltuck Jonoa will play In "The Trail Itlder.' "Greater Than Marriage" la the Heilig offering for Mondny and Tu eaday. On Thuraday, Friday and Sat urday, Loo Chauey in "The Monster," another strong play will be presented. Cheney does aome of his fine work In the vehicle, and the plot la a tense, gripping one. On Wednesday a Western vaude ville program will he staged at the Helllg, featuring "The t'otion Pick era." A oompany of eix rollicking "way down aouth" folk. The program la varied, and attractive. 8ALL.V IS IN PICTURES Collea Moor Stan In Vehlole Coming te the McDonald Tlguree which apell eurcass are alwaya interesting because In many lnitancee they atnnd for romnncs. A caae in point la "Sally," the XiegMeld musical comedy success. "Sally" le now In the movlea, pre sented by Firat National with Colleen Moore aa tho etar, and will be shown at the McDonald next Monday, Tues day and Wednesday. Floyd Hushes and Leon F.rrol, Broadway comedy kings, hesd the big supporting cast. June Malhia, wbo waa responsible for euch film successes aa "The Four )forsemeu" and "Blood and Sand," made the adaptation of "Sally." Col leen Moore brings this quaint and lovable heroine to the acreen with a newnesa and originality all of her own. Iter Interpretation of the role is declared to exceed In charm and poignant appeal any of her past char acterisations. The direction of the picture ta the work of Alfred K. Green. "Sally" shows at the McDonald at regular prires. COMEDY TO BE PRESENTED Rex Boeki "Welcome St ranter" for Next Week "Welcome Rt ranger. a sensational Broadway stage u evens, will h tho nitd-wrek offering at the lies Wednes day anil Thursday. In the re,n adaptation iKire I'svidttm, who mailt a distinct personal hit in "llmnorrr que,' play the lole made fntnous by Sidney. Florence Vidor, wlio hes, li the enst, baa one of the mutt a inn-(till) g roles of her cureer. The atory is rlcan eomedy of th. "Potash and l'erlaautler' type, wtth an umlrreurrrnt if humanity thnt throws the humorous situations lut-j lth relirf, llie piny Is essentially a coined melodrama of rao? prpjudioe, and the Ironic title rfrrs t the cold shouMrr a:tv'n to the Jewish hopkeeper when he cornea to establish hlmsrlf In a small New Knahttid town one bitr New Yrar'a ere. How he melts thii prejtidiee by bis humility, bis kinilli nes mud bia gt'ocrusu niakea fur aa entertaining n rdrture aa has come to ill.- screen in m;iny a year, ItKirl m MUs Vid.tr . and !ore lflvidn, the cant ineludes sueh not nldc nnmes an Virginia Ilrown Fairc, N'oali llrerv, l.lnjd HurIm-h, Kohert Kiliunn, WiMlnin V. Mont and Ot's lltirlan. WESTERN BILL WEDNESDAY "The Cotton pickers" Will Headline the Program fine of the licit acta on the vaude ville stage today, "The Cotton Pick era," is in he the headline act at the Hi'iilg thcnler Wednesday, when the! Western Vaudeville will offer one of) the senaon's moat popular bills. Dug ' ; punching balancing, musical numbers jaiul the usual comedy are alsu includ ed in the five acts. "The Cotton pickers" offer a series of "way down south" Interpretations that are typically southern In every way. A company of six sings, duncea und envorts in true darky style, Bollinger and lleynolda offer n uni que act entliled "A Trip on a Line," In which tight rope walking and stunts are featured extensively. Chair balancing, toe dancing and contortion on the wire are included. Joe Whitehead, billed as the "Mu sical Comedy Star." has been featured In aome of the biggest blta of the stage, and he offera music and tricks from many of them. Comedy Is the outstanding element of bla act. The attractiveness of "Variety With a Punch," Is one of the out atnnding features of ths bill. Pretty costumes, splendid dancing, and In credible feats of bag punching make up an enjoyable act. The Wiseman Sisters, Lticile and Mildred, offer an "Intimate Music nle." Ono of the sisters has a clear full soprano voice and the other Is a violinist of ability. The Heilig augmented nine piece nrcheatra will aa usual open the bills ith a popular selection. "PAINTED LADY" FEATURES Dorothy Mackalll Stars In Saturday Evonlng Po Story You hear the South Sena ai in a fthell; yoii see eiotic life and love a In a mirror tn "The Painted Lady," the aperfnl screen version of Lnvry K van's Kulurday Kvening Pout atitry that aroused so much com men t at the time of publication, "The Pjtintcd Lady," In which (hone twin vcrene favorites, George O'lirien and Dorothy Mnckaill are featured, cornel to the Hex theater on Monday for an engngatnent of two riuys. Tho utory starts In a big aeuport city and poignnni drnnia coinos in the romantic, myaterlmin, treachertun Houtti Hen lutes. Fate seldom Wove a finer, mor dm mat ic plot with .supreme picture poHslhilitles. The story up to the fir--? big p:imiounta Soutli Sen love scene alone would be hniled n n great apt clnl picture, to any nothing of what happens after the typhoon when the three, meet Kin on I'10 outciiHt 1hI. IMreeted by ('heater Henneit, the excellent supporting enst in elude such notable players aa Hurry T. Morey. Luclllft Mutton, Lucille Hick aeu, Frank Klliott and Mntt IiOgnn. 'GREATER THAN MARRIAGE" Now York Is Brouaht to Heart of Picture Fans The Victor Hugo Hntperln produc tion, "tJrenter Than Mnrriage," wlnoh will ba shown at the Heilig theater Monday nnd Tuesday (a nblain with colorful scenes, thrllla and aurpriaen. It shows glimpses of the (treat White Way In New York at night, with the fairyland of electric atgns flnahiiig above the vast crowda thnt thnmg the Times Squiire district during tho theater hours. There are flashes of Fifth avenue with Its busses and picture .nine build ings, the Interior of (trend Central Station with Its reatleis crowd mov ing to and from trains, a flash of the old Ie Witt Clinton, the first train to run over the New York Central tracka, the grand concourse before the station, and sections of Itlrerslde Drive, Few films give as Intimate a touch of New York life aa 'Orenter Than Marriage." The cast Includes some of the greateat favorites of the screen and is headed by such names as Marjorie Daw, a Tellegen, Peggy Kelly, Ty rone Power, Dtigmar timlowaky, Ty fie Shannon, Mary Thurman and Itaymond Uloomer. "CHARLEY'S AUNT1 COMING 8yd Chaplin Impersonates Title Role In New Film 'Charley's Aunt," In wtileh Syd Chaplin impersonates the title role In the Christie picture, which will be en view at the Mcl onald theater soon has runs through varloua strange rami fientlons on the Continent tn the ef fort to trnnUte the name Into the vernacular nf each country. Most pints, It Is well known, go through selection of tltlva before hitting on the one finally eidected. Thia curi ously, howeTf r, dea not apply to Mihsrlie's Annt.1 Brandon Thomas BELL THEATRE SPRINGFIELD Sunday Monday A great picture of the last days of the catt'a kings. Mad Men and Death t tJaSr -MhtL.'t. lmfnuaatr Mut a muter Rlgo, plfeyed by George Austin, and Dr. Ziska, played by Lon Chancy, In "The Monster' which plays at the Helllg theater next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. had the Idea of the title before he wrote his comedy, for the Aunt in (juration wns no other than his own Aunt, and the selection of the word Chnrley was a mere matter of eu phony. When, howover, "Chnrley'e Aunt" wns presented at the Cluny how faithfully and lavishly and bril theater, in Paris, where is run forjlicntly done, probably never can vie two years, the title hung over the on (he acreen with the charmingly doorway was "La Mnrrnine de Char- i !-.. rru. " ' i jtijo until iiiiiiiuKrrn ni mr nearer to the title for they selected "Churley'fl Tante." When it came to prcKeutinjr the play in Athens, Cireroe, tho miiniiger was confronted with a very serious problem, since, curlotinlj', there Is no word in Cireek for Aunt; the rcMtlt was that the frisky lndy found herself referred fo on the bill boards of Athens as "The Sister, of Charley's Father." LON CHANEY IS IN NEW ROLE Thrills Galore Promised In his Latest Production Kvery element of auapenie, every thrilling Incident, and every stunt that sends delicious chills of terror along au audience's apine, is said to be pin- bodied In the Itolnnd West production, "The Monster,'' the Metro-(io!dv picture which rotnes to the Heilig Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 1 hero are ghostly hands that stretch forth menacingly, there are sliding paneia in wmcii queer races ; appear, mere arc sKeieton in ci-'s.-ts. The p0WPrful aturv of "The Trail and n deiueuted surgeon who faaci- Uid-r," written bv (icorge Wnahing nntet. hia victims with hypnotic pow- lon Oiidm. and v.-bich oncna next Frl- lhure in an exciting story of a , myslerloua clianppenrani-e. there are? j two young men in love with the mine ; beautiful girl and their desire, to win her by their hohlncHA and courage, there are breath-taking momenta that are said to make spectator! hold on to their chairs in niMpetine, Lon Chaney and alohnnv Arthur are the featured players. Others in the cast are Hnllam Cootey, Charles A. Selloii, Walter Jumea, Knute F rick ami. t,rni'iir Aiwlin. Kdwiird Mc-Wndf and Kthrl Wales, (ierlrude Olumted' plays Hetty Wutsnu, the heroine. I j COMING ' "JANICE MEREDITH" Hlntorleal Production Heralded One of the Best Kxceedltig In Its scope and gigantic scenes anything yet presented on the acreen and comoiniug with the lure M omance the thrill of pot riot lam, 'Janice Meredith" stands as one of the finest achievements of motion pic tures ami one which should rrglater tremendously with any audience of. rent Americana, declare those who hsve seen this great film, a coming Heilig feature. There's the Boston Tea Tarty, tlw Hide of Vnul itevere, the Hh'tlo of I.etlngton, the Battle of Trenton. Washington crossing the Delaware. Hcnjnmln Franklin nt the Ccurt of ; Versailles, and spectacular scene af-' Telegram from Lieut. Lowell Smith Hollywood, Cal., May 5. 1 sincerely believe the only proper thing to do is to name the new theatre after A. H. Mc Donald, who so splendidly planned it. LOWELL SMITH. Today Last Day GLORIA SWANSON "Madame San Gene" Plot, in "The Monster" ter spectacular scene, until one be gins to Wonder whether all the apec tnculnr scenes available hadn't been roped and tied, and put into this one film. Uut historical events, no matter delineated love affair of a dashing -i.. v,.. : i .1 i u.i uuii.nr imi, iinu n ut-aiii 11 in, fajiri- ciona and utterly desirable maid, it's tttf love between Janice, who is Marion Da vies, and Charles Fownca, who is Harrison Ford, that hits you right where most pcraons live and breathe, "Janice Meredith" Is a great pic ture if it isn't the greatest. BUCK JONE8 TRIES STUNTS Western Production Rooleta With! Thrills, Is word It waKii't ao many years ngo thai the strife between tho Cattle men of the northern and the southern ranges was aimiKe and long drawn out tlic r-nai u being that neiiily all 'iVxna ttiltle were infected with the Texm cattle fever tick. That disease wo almost always fntul to cattle, nnd when the Texas berth, starred hortii, K:iiiHits ranchers Imrrxl tlie way at th border. Many n cowpuucicr 'wont weal witii I:ih bouts on" during ,M. rriliU.nt gmifiglits, -i.iv ,) ;ii,.(i,ltf -.r ib li.-v b-. tl...r (l entile wur nx n bnaiisi. It la n tab) lmit develops thrilling situations and gives the dualling Puck Jones ample opportunities to show thnt the man who lived lnnvcMt was the fell.MV whose gun leaped from its holster first, The escape from the forefront of a In rd of Ptuiupediug cattle is wildly pulce. quickening. NORMA IN NEW PRODUCTION Favorite Talmadne Stars In "The Lady," Coming Soon . . ,., a Some k ga nth seta were built for aJ Norma Taliiiadge's new Firat Nnt j It. mil picture to bo nhnwu at the I McDonald tbenter soon. Tlx fiiHt Is a cinidete Kn(il!nh theater of the 11MH) period. This ' theater is perfeet in every detail and j and was done from old photographs J obtained in London. It includes the j stnge, dressing rooms, bnck stage. 1 orchestra pit, boxes, galleries and lobby of the theater where "Flo- j vndoru" was first preftented In Lon don. Next were reproductions of the I Hotel Metropole and the exterior and interior of the Casino at Mnte Carlo. Still another huge set wns thnt showing the House of Parliament in, Kngland and Isondnn Bridge. This scene, with the tendon fog dimming oMcDonald Theatre the whole st. wo a triumph of arch! tedtir?, light nc and cainra work. "The Lady" it a First National at tract itm produced by Joeepb M. Scbenck, It was directed by Frank Borxage. Wallace MacLonald is Norma l leading mas. "Cheaper to Marry" ChMDer to Marrr," a film Ter ror, of the play of that name by Samuel Shipman, will be at the Heilig theater soon. It is a Hobert Z. Leo nard production for Metro-Goldwjn-Muyer. This story tells of the flaunt ing of conventions by a man, in the belief that in freedom lies happiness. The tnt Includes Lewis 8. Stoner, Paulette Pural, Conrad Nage!, Mar guerite de la Motte, Louise Fatemla, (Inude Gillie water and Richard Wayne. Valentino Coming The Valentino fana are soon to have their inning. After an absence the screen's greatest lover returns to the world of lights and abadowa in Hooth Tarkington's "Monsieur Beau caire." which will be shown at tho Itex shortly. The romantic background of this atory Is the gorgeous court of Louis XV. famoue for the atandards or eti quette and fashion that it set but 'ti famous for its vice and love affairs. Something unusual in the way of cos tumes and settings may be expected in view of the Tact that historical ac curacy is a feature of this colorful photoplay. King David Studied Of all fascinating characters In his tory, King David, the psalmist, heads In the procession, In the opinion of Warner Oland, who plays the role of David In the Biblical episode of "Bo Thia Is Marriage," the Hobart Hanley picture which cornea to the Heilig soon. Mr. Oland read up all the lit erature that be could find about Dn- vtd before plnying the role, and he says that the laurel belongs to Don Marquis for his poem. Behind the Screen in Hollywood TJOIXYWOOn, May 0. There's a new name in the movies for you to watch. It's Ivy Livingston. ' Ivy is the twin sister of Mor gurct Livingston. Recall "The Cho rus Lady?" Thnt was Margaret, whose rise to fame and fortune hSB been accomplished In the manner usu ally described as "meteoric." She is .insisting Ivy to scale the ladder of movie achievement. "Sis" is getting her start in Universal Pictures. Maurice Klvcy, the director, has spoken straight into the Los Angeles press under the following headline:, WOMAN BUANIKIt HKX, IHKKCTOU HAYS Then Mr. Klvey goes on to any thnt he would rather direct women than men. "They respond better," he ut ters fearlessly. ' I'pon the appearance of the Article the male members of the cast, in a Joshing mood but doubtless with a svrioua undertone, protested. "You disagree with my opinion V queried Klvey of Herb ltnwlinson, "Sure do!" Herb argued. . "Well, then," drawled tho vily Briton, "you boys will just have to prove It, that's' all." And my goodness, Clarice, what competition those players provide each other on tho set. The William Fox production manager says the brand of acting in "Kvery Man's Wife" will be what is the word? Oh, yes, simply Superlative! Only a man could start an argu ment like that, (.upas we are the i hranier sex, after all Women mnt he hard to please, We saw three pictures employing the talents of Tony Moreno, Lew i Cody now a hero by crickey! and TOO MUCH WORK, SAYS DOROTHY Slave-Driving Director Prove to be Almost too Much for Aetreaa, With her Brand new Bungalow Home . Hk Soene from "The Painted Lady" In which Dorothv Mackalll and Georoo O'Brien are to be starred at the. Rex next Monday and Tuesday. There'll etnsilltvti mnflnn (n nalr(n mouoQ pictures witnout baring to move, according to Dorothy Mackaill, especially when you've Just bought a swell new bungalow in Hollywood. But oh you bad Director Bennett! He, wielding the megaphone in making "The Painted Lady," who makes ber bow to the local public at the Itex theater on Monday, drove dainty Dorothy, featured in the emo tional title role, nearly nutty, even to the point of considering moving. Director Bennet is a glutton for work. And he mokes others, work. Particularly, when the creative mood waa upon him, when he was spoiling to be up and at the big euper-scenea of "The Painted Lady" and get her out of his temperamental system was he a regular slave driver. Conwoy tearle Inst week and lo anil behold! They had SIX china between m! High neck, long sleeves, short Bkirt. That's the Hollywood fashion dic tum. How do we know? We heard Nlta Nnldi nnd Mrs. Hmly Valentino talking about it. Shouldn't have llstened-but knew you'd like to know! . Kate Trice. A breath strong breath, bedad! from Auld Erin. Kate is just about the busiest ac tress In Hollywood. She Is playing in Clarence llrown'a production of "The McDonald THEATRE MON. - TUES. - WED. THE s PAINTED LAITY LARRY EVAN'S Saturday Evening Peat Story featuring DOROTHY MACKAILL and GEORGE O'BRIEN TONIGHT See JACKIE COOGAN In "Little Robinson Crusoe" COMIC MUSIC Dorothy Mackalll doesn't mind sheiks, but she don't crave for being metaphorically manhandled by an un tiring driver. She waa due on "The Painted Lady" set at the big William Fox West Coaat studios, Hollywood, every morning at 8 o'clock, rain or shine, and with her paint on. Thia meant a six o'clock alarm clock call from Painted Lady dreams and daintily pajamaed sleep in her Hollywood bungalow. And it waa nev er until seven and often later, that the young emotional Fox star reach ed her cozy home. For three nights a week scenes on the big special pic ture are shot. Misa Mackaill now Insists that if she has to get up at six, she be given living quarters on tho Fox lot. Goose Woman," and at the aame time is appearing in the firat scenea of Laura LaPlante'a new vehicle, "Dou bling for Cupid." At night she's busy making retakes for Colleen Moore'a "The Desert Flower." Besides all thia the delightful ac tress who plnyB "Irish mammy" roles ao inimitably has appeared at the Hollywood Writer's club in a one act play and is writing a scenario! Another fashion note: Noah Beery came back from loca tion in Arizona with four rattlesnake skins the proof of his prowess as a ranrksmaiu He waa in doubt aa to what use he COLLEEN MOORE AS THE WONDER GIRL OF SONG AND POEM AND DANCE ALLY YOU'LL LAUGH TILL THE ROOF SHAKES REGULAR PRICES EVENINGS -MATINEES -CHILDREN - -KIM tOV Not Forgetting" ' QmS & 25c ylTHw Matinee 20c Satnrdav Evening, j would put th uei which ti r n:nt f oiner side. " b tailored co VtT . . trimmed with the A t . . ' "at. RalDh Tn .-.J "orr of uT. SIV. worEer. r Silvano Balboni, w. S? .'-ht. IU,1,h k . S!? u u own., . - , cancel hia contract and tr.. ' miles to join his "h.. . '""'M Z, Balboni is ... v,. . rapher for luce, who . melodrama with Ev,l, n m y" TPrlter of B,,,rf i ler, who wrote "Willi. ta called ' Flash . . ' u' RIALTO THEATRE JUNCTION CITY SUNDAY "Nor snow, nor rain, nor wind, nor night, Can atay the Pilot In hit flight." . SOo - 20o - 10c (3M VMER6 PRICESj.ARE ffEVSR- RAISE Coming MONDAY TUESDAY Any Night Matinee 20c v.: