What the Critics say of “Poor Men’s Wives” CRITERION nplicated, obvious and direct; THEATRE DON ALLEN IN THE EVENING WORLD—“Poor Men’s "Wives,” a Pre­ Hugo Riesenfeld, Managing Director ferred Picture; looked to be just that yesterday, for thousands seemed to prefer it and jammed the Criterion for the evening showing-. The direction is excel- BROADWAY at 44th STREET, N. Y. lan-t a-mL-the photography leaves but little to be desired. TWICE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAM—That love and poverty, if properly applied, ..... triumph Over Poverty and riches, was never presented more forcibly to the 2:30 and 8 :30 P. M. /tharf through’“Poor Men’s Wi ’ . .... .-■> .<A pic- Sunday Matinees : ■ 3 : 00 P. M. LEO POLLOCK IN THE EVENING JOURNAL—The feeling is that Gasnier has done an eminently fine. job. The outstanding: quality is talented direction for the reason that, putting tQ one.side .consideration of the story itself, the conversion of the author’s ideas into photographed action is well nigh flawless. Gasnipr apparently has been content to record the narrative furnished him without interpolating those little tricks that some directors think so strikingly clever—and which very often are not. The result. is a creation that fans will richly relish. Barbara La Marr,.for. whom this scribe confesses a weak­ ness, is the central character. P. W. GALLICO IN THE DAILY .NEWS—Mr. Gasnier’s best work is done in the courtship of Jim and Laura. The scene on the roller coaster is delight­ ful, the sensations registered are perfect. DOROTHY DAY IN THE MORNING TELEGRAPH—Melodrama in a Tif­ fany setting seems best to describe this picture. FIRE NOTICE—Look around NOW and choose the nearest exit to your seat. In case of fire walk (not run) to THAT EXIT. Do not try to beat your neighbor to the street. THOMAS J. DRENNAN, Fire Commissioner. A MOTHERS U.P.SCHULOERG PRESENTS POOR MEN'S WIVES DIRECTED BY GASNIER DISTRIBUTED BY FIRE EXITS TO BROADWAY AND TO 44TH STREET AL LICHTMAN CORPORATION CRITERION THEATRE If You Prefer the Best BROADWAY AT 44th STREET - . - NEW YORK CITY Watch for Preferred Pictures PROGRAM NTERTAINING the American public with motion pictures that appeal t6 the finest emotions is the. mitenSt ml the' OAERT IRE—“Badinage” ........ Victor Herbert' Escreen to-day. This is because the Soul of the American people is a fine one, and like responds to like. Criterion Orchestra Josiah Zuro conducting Preferred Pictures is an organization having in its ranks di­ “NEARING THE END”. ................Mutt and Jeff Comedy rectors and players of prominence who have won the favor they enjoy through earnest and sincere work. t'SrofBRA®?,” —- • • ■ • ■. ■ ■ •,.. A PrizmaPicture B. P. Schulberg, the Head of the producing company of this “HIGH POWER” ........... , .../... A Mermaid Comedy organization, is a man of experience in motion pictures. He understands the art, because he has studied and labored effectively — INTERMISSION. in every branch of it, : PROLOGUE—‘‘DANCE OF THE MOTHS” ' Gasnier, Tom Forman and Victor L. Schertzinger are the directors. A musical and terpsichorean allegory of the great The stars are men and women of note on the screen who have lesson of life emphasized by,“Poor Men’s Wives.” come forward because of ability born of a constant.endeavor to Mile. Francelle, danseuse. Joan Riith,.soprano. be true to life. They are: Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Barbara La Marr, Lon B. P. Schulberg, Chaney, Claire Windsor. House Peters, Madge Bellamy, Colleen Presents ’ Moore, Marguefite-Be La. Motte, Miriam Cooper, Baby Richard "POOR MEN’S WIVES” Headrick, Harrison Ford, John Sainpolis, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Betty Francisco, Doris Pawn, David Butler, Edith Roberts, . By Agnes Christine Johnston and Frank Dazey ' Estelle Taylor, Tom Santschi, Walter Long, Joseph, Swickard Directed by Gasnier and Myrtle Vane. .. Creator of “Rich Men’s Wives” Our productions unfold their own power, in the showing. They are: “Rich Men’s Wives,Shadows,Thorns and Orange THE CAST Blossoms,” “The Hero,” “Poor Men’s Wives,” “Are You A Laura Bedford, afterward Laura Maberne. Failure?” “The Girl Who Came Back,” “April Showers,” '■ BARBARA LA MARR “Mothers-in-Law,” “The Broken Wing,” “The Parasite,” Jim Maberne ................ ........................ .DAVID BUTLER “My Lady’s Lips,” “The Aristocrat,’-“The Satin Woman,!’ Claribel.........................................................BETTY FRANCISCO “Frivolity,” and “A Mansion of Aching Hearts.” ”■ Richard Smith-Blanton.....’.. ...............RICHARD TUCKER Ask your playhouse owner if he is showing Preferred Pictures. Apple Annie. ................................ZAW P/Tra The Heavenly Twins ...,.. ...... MURIEL McCORMAC A1 Lichtman Corporation MICKIE McBAN ' 1650 Broadway - - - . New York City ( Photography by Karl Struss ).