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. Love is good enough to sup- period of remodeling, under the name Constant Reader Virginia Pearson and Norma are sisters, but I do not successful musical comedy, "The Cen- American designers. angle Company honest-to-goodne- ss one Fine Arts is Colleen port himself, and we are anxious to of Pickford Theater. This gave way Is her name. Fatty think that Talmadge is their real name. tury Girl." Robert Conness is not The cast supporting Miss Doro is Moore, a pretty Car-bas- se of unusual excellence, including Irish maid from Chi see him featured in a good play. to the Star again a few months ago. Arbuckle Is 28 years old. Louise Seena Owen is the wife of George identified with any particular company. Elliott cago. Miss Moore was sent from the is Louise zxvelys real name. Walsh. He made a picture. Martyrdom Dexter, Maym Kelso. Carl Stockdale, Windy City well-know- n "The' of to Los Angeles by a Borzage very nearly wrecked Grace M. Mary Miles Minter Is from Philip Strong." for Paramount aome C. H. Geldert, Sydney Dean, Robert director of the Fine Arts Com- Frank 15 to 18 years age. Shelby, Clayton Jo- Gray horse-racin- g scene a LanKy arama of Mrs. her Fan .Ethel Is married to Myrtle Grace George is the wife of time ago. Bessie Barriscale seems to and others. pany, who met her at a social function a in mother, says 15. William Hart was seph and not Al Kaufman. Fox William A. Brady, Paramount Pictographs will also bt and was bo favorably impressed by starring Fanny Ward in "School for Earl and Alice Brady Is be a fixture with Ince, despite rumors shown. her Husbands." George Melford directed born In Newburgh, N. Y., and his age was not married to Cella Stanton, as his daughter by a former marriage. I of the organization of a new company. beauty and personality that he recom- Borzage on one horse, but is given as 31 years. I agree with you you surmised, but recently wedded have no record of the granting of a Robert Harron did not accompany Mae mended her to the managers of the that bet he looks much older Betty Scott, a prize In re THE DA BARA AT MAJESTIC Fine Arts. Borzage's bet was on a horse of an- that than that. winner a divorce between Jumes and Clara Kim Marsh to Goldwyn. other color. In the excitement Borz- Mack Sennett advertises "Mickey," age whooped up his own horse. Hence "The Darling of Paris" Is Romance that big Mabel Normand feature, as Melford s wrath when the film was Gorgeously of Apache Band. vivid and appealing comedy-dram- a shown. Staged! Wonderfully Acted! Magnificently Directed! real, living with- with characters, told Eric Campbell, the eight-fo- ot giant Theda Bara, one of the most out squash pies, battles or the seduc- company, actresses of the screen, appears on tion of the Innocent heroine." of Charlie Chaplin's wants Majestic programme to organize a club for all the poor un the Theater today fortunates over seven feet tall that in rrhe Darling of Paris," a photoplay The business files of Mack Sennett's every they try to critics of screening de- Keystone studio contain contracts nam- hit their heads time clare is destined to rank as the best ing Raymond Hitchcock, Eddio Foy, get through a door. of all Theda Bara subjects. A comedy ... Sam Bernard and other celebrities, but Hearst-Fath- e At the Ten Allies' ball, recently held and News will also be not until last week was a contract In Madison Square Garden, Ethel Bar-rymo- re presented. made with a dog. "Teddy." the Great was in charge of Belgian "The Darling of Paris' was sug- Dane dog who is featured in "Nick the gested from Victor Hugo's "The Hunch group. When Ben Weiss, who furnishes of Time Baby" has been advanced extra talent for the Metro-Rolf- e stu- back of Notre Dame," Miss Bara play from an "extra" to a regular actor with dios, learned that Miss Barrymore was ing the role of Esmeralda. contract. Teddy is all but human.' to have the Belgian section, he scoured The scenes are all laid in Paris. A city Belgian refugees and trypsy foster-moth- er the for real lid girl with her ar Andy Clark, the noted boy come obtained 40 of them. The result was rive in the French capital, where her dian who has won great popularity that unstinted praise and liberal ap- 1pi?V V A beauty attracts the attention of the through his appearances in Edison preciation were showered on Miss Bar- 'J Apaches, and she becomes a member of productions, will be seen in some or rymore and her for their 1 1 their band. Her- beauty attracts Claude by Edison ('. i - i i-- Law), the pictures to be released impressive appearance at the ball. VK Yy ' Frallo (Walter a scientist of under the Conquest Pictures brand. m w note. She repulses him, as she has al m m w The Bluebird Company has engaged ready fallen in love with Captain Phoe Sally Crute, after flirting with sev Sidney Mason to play opposite Violet bus (Herbert Heyes). eral companies, has cast her lot with Mersereau in a number of feature pic 1 During a visit of the gypsy girl In Metro. Mr. Mason's most noted part - : I W W tures. 'v,wv- the apartment of the Captain Frallo 9 "Get-Ric- h- escape. was that of Blackie Daw in fON kills Phoebus and makes his We see scores of handsome faces In Quick Wallingford" for Cohan & Har f P Esmeralda is charged with the murder. movies before we find one experience before frv the that ris. His previous Esmeralda is subjected to torture to can act. the camera includee work for the Gau- - make her confess, but is defiant, know mont and Famous .flayers concerns.- ing that she is innocent. The bell ring Rapley Holmes. Gerda Holmes' hus er of the Cathedral, Quasimodo (Glenn band, is playing with William collier White), who secretly worships the in "Turn to the Right" on Broadway Kwery Kolum itvdsv girl, becomes her protector. present. When Frallo visits the prisoner the at bellringer interferes. There is a strug McClure seems unrespectful In ad fVote All motlon-olrtur- e Questions an gle and the former is hurled from vertising seven celebrated stars wered except thoe relative to the writing-an- parapet and killed. Put on the rack "Seven Deadly marketing of plays. PIeae Bigrn your Captain. name and addreiw to communications ana 1 s 11 1 v she admits the murder of the give tne name under which you wish queries r A-V--i 1 Just as Esmeralda is to be gulllo Gera'ldlne Farrar's "Joan, the Wo answerea. j u u i tlned. the bellringer gives the true ver man. Dasea on me nie 01 joan or VM. sion of the murder, implicating Frallo, Arc." is credited with being one of Tn VAN JONES ''The Virginian" was 5 whom he had killed. the greatest film dramas of the year. pictured by Bosworth. starring In a picturization of Victor Hugo's Famous Novel, The Hunch- - Quasimodo, the plucky bellringer, It is playing to 2 audiences In New Dustln Farnum, for the Paramount pro- who was Esmeralda's protector, and her York City, and is destined for a long gramme early history. William back of Notre Dame." liberator, becomes her n us Dana. run. in its V S. Hart may be reached at Culver City, WOMAN IN BUSINESS FILMED Ethel Clayton, In her next World re Cal., lease, "Bondage of Fear, will be starred alone, this being her first film Clair B. Ethel Fleming is William Love Story Worked Through Good production where she is the featured Courtleigh's wife. Sheldon Lewis was star. born In Philadelphia in 1885. Carlyle Commercial Tale at Globe. Blackwell is married. "The Shepherd of Bargain Valentine Grant is at present busily Little - Mary Row," an Essanay five-pa- rt production engaged in helping- the Countess of J. H. S.. Oregon City Pickford featuring such players as Richard Tra- - Kingston to establish the Shamrock gets J10.000 a week, plus 60 per cent vers. Sally Fisher and John Junior, Fund in this country for the relief of of the profits. If there are any. No. will be offered at the Globe Theater for three days commencing today. The storv is said to have a particular TODAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY uppeaTlo women, for it presents Miss " Fisher in the guise of a business wom H dTf Th" fY T?T (O an, a dashing young mistress of finance. ni liTl who manages a big manufacturing con cern lor the two inefficient sons or millionaire. A love story is an inter THE LITTLE SHEPHERD esting Dart of the photoplay. A Vitagraph comedy and Selig-Tri- b OF BARGAIN ROW une news weekly will comprise the other subjects on the bill. With The greatest picture Mr. Fox ever made, and unquestionably the finest in which Miss Bara has ever been Been. DESMOND .HAS LIVELY ROLE Sallie Fisher, Richard C. Travers, John Junior 'The Iced Ballet" Is Offering at Columbia Theater. 10c 10c William Desmond, popular Triangle player, is the star of "The Iced Bul- Any Any let. the photoplay headliner at the Columbia Theater today. Desmond has Seat GLOBE Time Over 1000 people, including a whole cast of stars, support Miss Bara. Thousands of dollars have one of the liveliest roles ever alloted Comedy to a screen player in this story, and is been spent to get the atmosphere of Parisian cabaret life. said to rival Douglas Fairbanks in Coming Wednesday for One Week some of the athletic and acrobatic feats he is obliged to perform. Rob- ert McKlm, J. Barney Sherry, Mar- D. W. Griffith's Famous garet Thompson and J. J. Dowling are World-Wid- e Pathe members of the supporting cast. Drama of Reputation, "The Iced Bullet" is a photoplay nov- elty, deriving Its name from a mys News terious contrivance used by the vil lain to assassinate his guardian while the two are separated by some hun "THE ESCAPE" dreds of miles. Armstrong - Desmond appears as a crime spe By Paul v- ( cialist, who Is called on to undertake the difficult task of finding out how the shooting was accomplished. In this Commencing Today