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THE SUNDAY OREGOXUX, PORTIAND, JANUARY 2S. 1917. called upon to do many startling I he succeeds, and incidentally wins the stunts. I band of the victim s daughter. Des- - A Christie comedy. Mutual Weekly I mond also appears in another role in and musical programme -- will also be I the same play, as the early part of the presented today. I action shows htm as an aspirins scenario writer seeking: to Dlace his THREE STARS OX StTNSET BILL play, -- The Iced Bullet." at the Thomas xi. ince studios. In this he is wholly unsuccessful, and the theme of his 'The Closed Road" Is Powerful Tale story takes place only in a dream which comes to him in an ungruarded office With Pleasing Climax. after he has been buffeted about the She's here but only 4 days starting this morning House Peters, Barbara Tennant and studios. This earlier portion of the for Mack Swain are head liners on the Sun- play renders possible the showing: of programme both exteriors and interiors of the set Theater today, the first great Thomas H. Ince plant at. Culver two appearing; in "The Closed Road," City, which are said to be extremely a powerful story of sacrifice and love, interesting. and Swain dominating a two-re- el Key- A. comedy and scenic will be other stone comedy, "Vampire Ambrose." subjects of entertainment. Ti "The Closed Road" tells the story of M Hugh Annersley, a young doctor who 7 ac- TP has discovered a cancer cure. He is Film Flickers. (El cused of murdering a former patient to whom he had written demanding im- mediate payment of a bill. Julia the Mary Miles Minter has been elected y doctor's sister, sets about to prove his an honorary member of the Santa Bar innocence, and while visiting Dr. Ap-pled- bara fire department. Recently sne her brother's old medical friend, discovered a fire in a vacant store and ' he casually tells her that the patient raced her auto to the fire-engi- ne house just leaving the office has just been where she turned in the alarm and told that he has only a few months to picked up the fire chief, conveying him fi II live. Julia traces Frank Sargeant, the speedily to the scene of the conflagra man, prevents tion. IM doomed and him from B committing suicide. S Mn At the request of the girl Sargeant The event of Miss Francelia Bllllng-- agrees mur- ff"wi to shoulder blame for the ton's arrival jn Santa Barbara to be- der that Annersley be permitted to ex came a member of the American force Entrancing demure charming captivating winsome in a role periment further with his cancer cure was marked by a happy reception ac- In the interests of humanity. corded her by her acquaintances, many of exquisite appeal, displaying this popular He so adroitly fastens circumstantial of whom had known her intimately in star's wonderful versatile evidence against himself that he is ar former associations. rested and convicted of the crime. A talent first as a child, then as a waif, then as a pickpocket, later as a few days before the time set for 'ills Vola Vale has been cast by the Appledan, Lasky-Morosc- electrocution, old Dr. who o combine to play oppo- dancer in a questionable cabaret, and finally coming had declared him unsound of heart and site George Beban in the tatter's new into her own as too weak to last more than a few story, the direction of which was begun months, was found to be insane. He last week by Donald Crisp. Miss Vale's mistress of a beautiful home in society a play of decided appeal with confesses to the crime during one of casting In this picture followed her liis more lucid moments, and Julia car Lasky out-of-the-ordin- ary ries the confession to the Governor Just successful work in two features. an plot and laughs chasing thrills it's called as the officials are taking Sargeant to Mower, ...Margarita Jack of Fischer's the death-chai- r. company making Mutual pictures, used Sargeant is saved, the Governor's to be the champion executor of the 66 pardon coming at the very last minute (swimming and of course results in a happy re "Austrian Crawl" stroke) union between the two leading char of the Pacific Coast? A. acters. Margaret Templeton, of the Vogue- - A Dreami ' Two poetess au- A Mutual Masterpicture De A 'LOST AND AT Mutual studios, is a and ofLuxe Genuine Delight WON" PEOPLES thoress? Her book. "A Maiden of Beth lehem," published several years ago. still brings her in a lot of coin every Marie Doro Is Shown In Drama of holiday season. Newspaper Life. V it Jy B If you are one of those who consider Mary Miles Minter the coming-Quee- n of Screen-Star- s, Blanche Sweet, Lasky former star. - W you'll Marie Doro, the distinguished young has severed her associations with that is25P" '3S322 ,f . .. ,: be certain of it after seeing "A Dream or Two Ago" If you are not, here's you artist of stage and screen, will appear company and is en route from Califor- chance to get acquainted at the Peoples Theater today in "Lost nia to New York, to make a short visit Don't miss it today. and Won," a drama of newspaper life, prior to her departure for Europe. Ru- written especially for her by Channing mor ha s it that "the European trip to : Pollock and Kennold Wolf. the battlefields" ,is a bit of press 4 V Since making her debut under the agentry and that Miss Sweet's new Positively only Lasky banner in "The Heart of Nora contracted connections are soon to be J 4 Days, Starting This Morning at the 1'lynn," Marie Doro has scored success announced. axter success with the photo dramatic Mary Miles Minter, American-Mutu- al public "Lost and Won" is said to be Anna Lehr, the former Imp and Tri Star. especially suited to her charming per angle featured player, is soon to be sonality and gives her ample oppor- seen in a series of six-re- el productions. tunity to display her wonderful artis-ti- first is now talents. The of this series in the New Shows Start Daily at story course of production under the direc The has to do with Cinders, tion of "Miss Lehr s husband, ' Edwin 11 M., M a little newsgirl, who, on a bet, is made McKim. A. 12:30 P. 2:00 IRL the ward of a wealthy stockbroker, P. M.. 3 :30 P. M 5 :00 P. M lie wagering that he can make a news- A fair exchange was that between M., M., girl over into a society belle within William Russell and Charles Chaplin. 6:30 P. 8:00 P. 9:30 a year. The girl becomes a reporter Russell gave the expensive comedian a P. M. No advance in prices. on the paper which she formerly sold. pair of boxing gloves for Christmas and When her benefactor is about to win Chaplin gave Russell a black, eye for the wager, he loses his money and is New Tear's. "The House of Hits" Washington at Park arrested for theft, and the former news- girl and reporter, by her cleverness, Ira "The Price She Paid" Clara Kim discovers the identity of the real thief ball Toung, the Selznick-Pictur- e star and frees the man, whom she loves and will, play role of a girl who is who has learned to love her. the forced to face life armed with only one the families of Irish soldiers and sail- she doesn't have to worry about the Clara agrees with you, for she does not cent movie contest. Johnnie Hines. the ball Toung. although she Not only is Miss Doro seen as weapon, her sex. She is made the vic- war. profits. Mary Corpora- like "The Foolish Virgin" as well as comedian, is single. has sued for newsgirl of the streets, in a ragged tim of a marriage money ors who have been wounded in the Pickford Film still Arbuckle is one. Florence Reed is now making a dilapidated bat, her for and the Miss Grant has been the cause of many tion is its name. "The Common Law." However, she married to Minta Durfee. Theda Bara picture for Herbert Brenon. Gladys suit and but after dramatic episodes of the story come . says before-marri- ed rise in society she is given an oppor through contributions from the motion picture "The Price She Paid" is to be is single. Lucille McVey is the Hulette Is with Thanhouser. Mary Ful- gowns. her mental and spiritual revolt interests toward this good cause. Frank G. The Star Theater was much better. Douglas Fairbanks can name of Mrs. Sydney Drew. ler will soon be seen Lasky pic- tunity to wear some beautiful against the slavery imposed upon her 12 years ago. oper- be reached Longacre building. in a For her coming-o- ut ball the Lasky by built about It was at the ture. Company especial her wealthy husband. Montagu Love will support Kitty ated under that name until October 31, New York City. Mabel Van G. Vola Smith, with has made an effort 1915. when was reopened, a now to display the latest creations of the The most to Gordon in a coming picture. How It after Morosco. la Vola Vale. Constance Miss G. H. Hazel Dawn Is !n the recent addition the Tri ever, Mr.