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Chinese Furnish battIe OF THE SEXES’ COMING * Salvation of An DOLORES DEL RIO AT PALACE Movie Calednar Czarist Russia Treasures of Art Outcast Theme of SUNDAY'MONDAY Pictured In ‘Red To DITTMANN—'"Ransom” with Lois Film Studio ‘Woman Wilson. Edmund Burns. Educa- Disputed’ tional Comedy. Dance’ at Palace love cast” featuring fo- The Chinese quarter of Hollywood “The Woman Disputed,” the and hate drama of an outcast wom- rinne Griffith and Edmund Lowe. w»s ransacked for Oriental One or the most scene- carvings, an’s redemption, brings Norma Tal- Path# News, Topics of the D«y and striking furniture, jades, embroideries and r-adge to the screen of the Rivoli Technicolor. ever portrayed for any actgen is a works of art to dress the sets in Co- theater, San Benito, on Sunday, in QUEEN—“Synthetic Sin" with Col- sequence of “Tha Red Dance,” tha what is said to be the role leen Moore and Antonio Moreno. lumbia’s special production, “Ran- greatest Raoul Walsh production for Fox of her career. Christie comedy, MGM News and »o«e,” at the Dittaann theater Sun- Films which shows a Russian This United Artists picture is Aesop* Fables. prison based on the sensational stage play TEXAS—“The Enemy.” starring Lil- camp called “The Valley of the Liv- of the same name by Dennison Clift. lian Gish. Comedy and Interna- ing Dead.” has a tor, large acquaintance among The story, as translated to the screen tional News. For the this particular scene Walsh v merchants and prominent eiti- by C. Gardner Sullivan, has, in its obtained more than 400 men to tene of Chinatown He was able to film manifestation, all the drama, TUESDAY-WBDNESD \Y por- enthuse the them over the production of virilfty and charm of the play, au- DITTMANN—Theater rented Tues- tray beaten, starred, famishe his story, "San Francisco,’* from thorities who have seen both ver- day. Wednesday, “Blindfold” with and desperate prisoners working in which “Ransom” was adapted. The sions state. Loi* * Moran and George O’Brien, the salt mines and forced to wad hinamen, eager to accommodate A character of unusual strength Earl Fox. Educational comedy. into water to their waists and mad! their friend, brought forward s val- end fascination, perhaps on* of the CAPITOL—D. W. Griffith’* uable collection of Chinese handi- strongest in fiction, is the way crit- “Battle turn big water wheels. of the Sexes” with craft and offered to loan it to Co- ics have described Mary Ann Weg- Phylli* Haver. J A ♦Hbute to the of the Belle realism lumbia daring the making of the ner, the heroine of "The Woman Dis- Bennett, Don Alvarado and pic- bit cf makeup was used during tbu ture. puted," the part played by Miss Tal- Sally O’Neill. MGM comedy and scene lies in From t.he assortment Seitz selected roadge. Mary Ann’s life is the dra- Pathe Review. the fact that not one what is regarded a* the most valua- ma of regeneration, the romance of QUEEN—“Single Man” I,ew Cody many days the scene was being en- acted n#n ble collection of ert treasures ever boundleses love, and conflict between and Aileen Pringle. Comedy. and the stereotyped used in a single motion picture set self and sacrifice. ‘‘Shooting the Bull” and Paramount method of using glycerine to por- Pertrsl o fthe nieces represent -he Two men, inseparable friends, fall News. tray perspiration was dispensed witn third comes beads of dynasty and art many hun In love with Mary Ann. Then TEXAS—Zane Grey’s “Avalanche." great sweat rolling down tne cheeks of drsds of years old. One piece in par- war and the rivals in love find them- with Jack Holt. “Water the men. sweat mnd* ticular Comedy, actual hard in is considerably over a thou- selves rivals in war. Misunderstand- Bugs.” and Western. by work the confine- sand years of age. ings destroy the friendship of years, ment of the prison dungeons whero With the equipment went cos- and a lust for vengeance springs up Till RSIUY-FRIDAY they worked. “The Red tumes worthy of a prince, heavily in its place. Loneliness, the unend- DITTMANN—“Blindfold.” with Loi* Dance” has been hailed embroidered with the critics as th escrceu sensation «*f gold and seed ing tread of war-racked soldiery, Moran. George O’Brien and Earl by 1028. pearls. desolation of battle-scarred country Fox. Educational Comedy. Lois Wilson has the stellar role in and the pitiless hand of a steel- Dolores Del Rio in the stellar “Battle of the "Ransom." She portrays a young hearted invader sweep before the CAPITOL—Thursday, role, Charles Farrell in the mascu- Sexes” directed by D. W. Griffith, widow, whose small son is held for A w in rapidity. line romantic lead and Ivan Li now ultra-modern picture dealing ith modern problems and ideas, girl kaleidoscopic with ransom by a band of Chinese out- “Battle of the Sexes’’ she finds herself face to Phyllis Haver, Belle Bennett, as a Red g« ncral are supported bv is handled 'in D. W. Griffith’s inimitable style, Suddenly The versatile Mexican ano Russian role in “The Red essays ther Sally O’Neill and Don Alvarado. a in this laws headed by Wu Fang. William with artistry and depth of Booked for Wednes- face with a supreme test: she must strong cast production, thoug ht. Tuesday, Dance,” in which she plays the fi cry revolutionist, quite different V. Mong delineates the Oriental and at the sacrifice either honor or country. A Friday—“The Little Wildcat” with which is coming to the Palace the- day Thursday Capitol. from the demure little peasant of “Resurrection.” At the Palace, gang leader. Edmund Bums has the widelv heralded dramatic climax on Aurdey Ferris. Also the Collegi- ater, McAllen, Tuesday for a three- McAllen, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. leading masculine role, that of a the stage, its emotional tensity and ans in “Dear Old Calford." Pathe day run. chemist who has invented a deadly U. S. QUOTA DRIVES ‘STREET ANGEU sweep are said to have been height- News and MGM Oddities. gas which the Chinese are anxious in the film as oy GERMANS GET TAX DODGERS ened play directed LOVE RECLAIMS OUTCAST QUF.EN—“The Phantom with to obtain. Jackie Combs portravs ALIENS TO and . City" RERUN.—Several Russian resi- ANSTRALIA Ken Maynard. the son, Blue Washington, the I Comedy, “Speed dents have been arrested and com- porter and Paramount News. and Jstues Lcong, Scarfacc, a Chi- to taxes had evade,1L TEXAS—“The Two Outlaws.” with pelled pay they nese crook. for Rex. the wonder years. J* The action shifts from a Unittd SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 6.—(JP Near Billion horse, and MGM comedy. International News. States chemical research laboratory Southern European emigrants, prc to the widow’s home and thence to vented by the quota system from er SATURDAY the Chinatown of Sian Francisco in taring the United States, have flock Tax Refunded DITTMANN—“The ef the days when the Barbary Coast Queen the ed to Australia in such large nan Chorus,” with Browne was at its height. Virginia bers that the government has adopt Fair. Prove — — ed restrictive measures. Records Now CAPITOL—“The Little Showing Sir Neville Howse, minister fo Wildcat” with Audrey Ferri#. Also the home ail'd er:itories. denied report WASHINGTON, Jan. 5—(AV-Sine* Collegi- ans in “Dear Old Calford.” Pathe LILLIAN that the c^ nomnwealth was beir 1917 the government haa refunded News and MGM Oddities. overrun w.th immigrant*, but sa $976,012,356 of taxes illegally or er- GISH that there bad been a ronsiderabU roneously collected. QUEEN—“Marked Money" with all- star increase afi America slammed th< same time $4,061,769,209 has cast. Comedy and Kr&zy Kat. In the — In — door. He i .d that shipping com been collected as additional or back TEXAS —“The Wild West Show" with ha been warned to cease in paries taxes, as well as those assessed Hoot Gibson. “Tartan the Migh- «Ti r 99 their south Eur-> prop .;anda, urging the ordinary course of events. ty.” to seek new in the peans opportunities These were included enemy Australia. computations I ‘oda.v in the report submuled to the With 'louse by its appropriations commit- OLD PERSIAN CUSTOM tee with the first deficiency bill, RALPH FORBES vhich said that the total refunded HONORS GOOD HEALTH And a cent of the ti Strong Cast vas approximately 2.5 per '38.715.767.522 of the international Directed by evenue receipts for the period. TEHERAN, Persia. Jan. B.—(JPf— Fred Niblo The bill itself sought to provide Occidental lands which pride them- *84.128,310 to meet emergency ex- The greatest dramatic selves on their health movements enses for the current fiscal year, ■ Dance! have on sensation of all time— deluding $75,000,000 for tax re- nothing ancient Persia which funds. has celebrated since time immem- A masterpiece! with thofe less than that orial the annual The total is $66,705 sacred health fes- Don’t Miss It -eeommended by the budget. tival of “Vcrvoux.” On this one of the total of $5,000,000 would be used day year, dedi- — Also — cated to for carrying on tho government’s health, everyone must eat with a contract air mail service; $1,050,- separate spoon. The follow- A Laemmle Novelty Southbound construction of ! ing day the Vervous bowl, spoons 00 would go toward and tray are until next International News new barracks at the Pacific branch packed away year and Persian families back of the natioral home for d:sabled r go Admission 10c, 2 to the comfortable of volunteer soldiers at Santa Monica, practice eating with one spoon per $45,000 for the inauguration family. Shufflers alif.; Corrine Griffith like* her part of Miriam. In the "Outcast,” best of of President-elect Hoover, and $30.- all her role*, for, she says, the girl with her contrasts of good and '00 for Indian influenza vic- aiding evil offer great opportunities for an actress to develop a character. The Valley's Leading Orchestra ims of the Southwest. On at the Capitol Sunday and Monday. HEIR HEl.H DEAD BABY’S BODY IN JAIL 8:30 to 12 FILM ACTOR WINS Monday Evening, January 7, THE HAGUE.—Hans Lorthe. heir CARDIFF. Wales.—A package sent1 LONDON.— Injured while partici- Rivoli Theat^, here from — ‘o * estate, who disanpeared Liverpool by in a fi’m Leonard El Jardin Hotel Rain or Shine large parcel post pating production. in 1912, has been legally declared wag found to contain the body of a i Keyrer sued and recovered f3,325 | dead. baby. damages. SAN BENITO I Ja et (jBy.ioi, uti w.asu.ue lit- _ 113 star who is featured with SUNDAY. MONDAY and TUESDAY Grab Your Girl — Get Your Bus — I'harles Farrell in “The Street I Ange’.” playing at the Arcadia. Come Along, and Dance With Us! Harlingen. “The Street Angel” is a typical production of this See and Hear I team of young players, combin- ing wistful romance with a set- ting of harsh reality.

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P. the heavens powdered with star-dust, He low, the lan- guorous waters of the Mediter- 2)/spmm ranean reflecting the sheen of a warm moon. And the dreamy atrains of O Gilbert Roland I Sole Mio at. If in accom- paniment to the tody of love that •orgtd in the bosoms of Angela and A great actress* great- 4 Cino. as they planned their future- est II infinite seemed the romance of triumph. Surpass- the charm and ro- these nights of bliss when fate was ing J... •haping a cruel blow.1 mance o f “Smilin' Through’* and exceed- ing the humor and dash Janet Gay nor and Charles Farrell 11 j of “Kiki”, IN The laforpt- table atara of "Serenth Hcar- en* (tgtlk a r ‘STREET ANGEL’ again! Another delightful and colorful romance of -couth reminiscent of tha popular screen success “Seventh Ton’ll boar th* Heaven" • , and made by tha aatr.e front Ilf-place director .... Frank Borxajre. orche lira of tba Roxy Thea- tre, New York, playing a sym- phonic tnuMral nceo mpani- meat! And in- t rodn * I a g a TIWeton: i now lore aong bj Uio compos ll an of "Diana'* and "Char- a_or Mm o a

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