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HE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1928 What's What and Who's Who in the Amusement World I ------------ { Under the ruins of the French own of Arras, following the World ar, were many tunnels and caves gvhich had been used as avenues dnto enemy territory by French sol- dlers. + It is in these caves that Richard arthelmess--in the stellar role of 'Out of the Ruins," the First Na- jonal picture coming to the Regent 'heatre next Monday, hides when e is being hunted by an enemy ho is implacable. Some very effective scenes were nstructed for this sequence, eird and wonderful in their effect pon the screen. { Johu Francis Dillon directed Out of the Ruins," which is from =a story -by Sir Philip Gibbs, « Out of the Ruins," is based on he original short story by Sir hilip Gibbs, famous British War correspondent, It is a story about France during the regonstruction period and introduces Barthelmess as a French Blue Devil, John Fran- cis Dillon directed it. The entire action of "Out of the Ruin," is laid in France during and after the World War. The characters are all French and Bar- thelmess is seen as a French sol- dier who deserts his outfit in ord- er to visit pis sweetheart, "Heart of a Nation" Stage plays which depend on dra- matic situations and not on smart fines make better motion picture material than any other realm of literature available for screen pres- entation, according to Edward Slo- man, the directer of Universal's All Star picture, "Heart of a Nation," which will open at the New Martin Theatre on Monday. "Heart of a Nation" is from the stage play "We Americans' by Mil- ton Herbert Gropper and Max Seig- el, It deals with the drama and the to America, he children quickly assimilate the new maner of living but the older olks experience difficulty which at times aproaches tragedy, as they sare unable to change the habits of a lifetime, The stage play was prepared for ! the screen under the pen of Al a Appealing Drainds With Splendid Casts Showin at Local Theatres Monday PATSY RUTH MILLER Who plays a leading part in "Heart of a Nation," at the New Martin Theatre next week, Cohn, one of Hollywoed's most not- ed gcreen dramatists. Among the other Universal films which he photodramatised are "The Cohens and Kellys in Paris," a broad com- LSE FLICKERS FROM FILMDOM AND GOSSIP OF THE SCREEN A GENERAL REVIEW OF SCREEN ACTIVITIES Pathe's "Ned McCobb's Daughter," in which Theodore Roberts plays Old Man McCobb, has reached mid production under the direction of William J. Cowen, Irene Rich capably supports in the role of Carrie Mc- Cobb, the Maine Coast inn-keeper. Roberts has already enacted the powers ful sequence of the death of McCobb. This cast also includes Carol Lom- bard, Robert Armstrong, George Barraud, Dan Wolheim, Louis Nathanex and Jack Perry. This film presentation of Sidney Howard's Theatre Guild success promises to be one of the best in the big Pathe line-up for 1928-29, Carmel Myers, who won a reputation as a "vamp" in a number of her earlier pictures, but who has since gone in for less seductive parts, will again appear as an exotic siren in "Adrienne Lecouvreur," the Balkan king- dom story which Fred Niblo is slated to direct for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Joan Crawford has the chief feminine role in this picture, and the cast includes Nils Asther, Aileen Pringle and Warner Oland. Starting on Monday evening at the Regent Theatre, the National An- them will be played at the opening of the first show, H. M. Warner, president of Warner Bros, announced this week that his company has signed George Arliss to appear in Vitaphone talking pic= tures. This adds another great stage artist to those who are appearing in sound films for the first time under the auspices of the Warners. The contract with Mr. Arliss was consummated at the London office of Warner Bros. A selection of the first story in which he will star will be made shortly. Al St. John, whose daring rides and thrilling acrobatics have made him celebrated as a comic, outdoes all previous efforts when he takes a breath-taking ride in a Ford along: the edge of a sky-scraper in "Call Your Shots," the first Mermaid in which he is featured since his return to the Educational Studios. Renee Adoree has had enough swimming for a while. Most of her leisure days in summer have been spent at a beach club of which she is a member, but now it is probable that her next holiday will find her mn the mountains. In Pathe's "The Spieler," she plays a "diving Venus," and for a week she has had to spend about eight hours a day in a tank, swim. ming and diving, Richard Barthelmess is Seen in Entirely New Film "Out A new Richard Barthelmess is revealed in "Out of the Ruins," the star's new First National feature which opens at the Regent Theatre, on Monday. This story, based on an original by Sir Philip Gibbs, is a thrilling story of a French Blue Devil, his heroism under fire, his romantic and passionate love for Yvonne, his daring method of deserting his regiment in order to visit his sweet heart; and, following the declara- tion of the armistice, how tremen- dous obstacles were overcome and the two lovers were brought to- gether. Barthelmess has many unusual histrionie opportunities in the plece and, as usual, avails himself of them to the utmost. He looks ple turesque and handsome in the strik- ing costume of the Blue Devils and of the Ruins' "great lover" rolp Barthelmess has had in many mobns, and it should g0 down in cinematic annals as one of the most beautiful love stories ever screened. . Opposite the black-haired Barth- elmess 1s seen, for the first time, Marian Nixon. Fans are going to like the combination. Miss Nixon {is a very feminine little creature with a vast wistful appeal. She is a per- fect foil for the star, and the screen hero's sacrifices to be near her seem quite logical and rational. Exceptional direction by John Francis Dillon imbues "Out of the Ruins" with authenticity and the photography under Ernest Haller's supervision is in keeping with the mood of the story. Barthelmess has been surround- ed with an excellent cast and some really notable work is done by Rob- ert Frazer in the role of the broth- offers his fan-leglons something different, er who is blinded by a shell-burst It 1s really the first (and who plays an important part, "Heart of a Nation" to be Shown at New Martin Although he is known as one of the screen's ¥ leading Jewish comedians, Geo, ing |Levine drives hig daughter, Beth, edy; 'His people," a heart-mo: iA {on from home. Then war is declared drama; and "The Cat and the Can- ary the greatest mystery film ever on Germany, Pete Albertini and screened, Phil Levine enlist. So does Hugh The cast of "Heart of a Nation" | Bradleigh, Beth's aristocratic includes George Sidney, Patsy Ruth sweetheart. Phil is killed saving Miller, George Lewis, Eddie Phil- lips, Beryl Mercier, Albert Gran, Daisy Belmore, Flora Bramley and many others, Many Nationalities A Russian, a German and an TIt- allan family who have come to Am- erica to settle in New York's Low- er Bast Side, do not understand the rapid assimilation of new cus- toms on the part of their children, the war Pete returns to Schmidt and Hugh goes to Beth's low, disapproving of the match, but when Hugh explains that Beth's brother gave his life to save him, the aristocratic Bradleighs rapidly consent to the marriage, as do the Levines, | REGENT THEATRE BEGINS MATINEES N EW MARTIN THEATRE MONDAY - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY AGAIN ON MONDAY It is with a certain degree of real pleasure that theatre patrons of Oshawa receive the news that daily matinees are again in vogue, The Regent Theatre opens its doors for a matinee every day except Sunday at 2.30 o'clock heginning October The Greatest Emotional Drama Ever Filmed!!! If You Have a Heart-- It will be stirred by Loye=--Pity=-- Compassion! . If You Have a Mind-- 1. Although ladies are especially invited to take advantage of the op- portunity to visit these afternoon performances. Many will find that the daily matinee solves the pro- blem when it comes to spending an afternoon with nothing to do. The Matinees, begun last year tended well into the month of June, and patronage at these entertain- ments was such that the Regent Management thought it would be serving the public as well as itself by opening these afternoon shows at an earlier date this season. Hugh and Pete loses a leg, After Sarah | East Side home. His parents fol- | at the Regent ahout Christmas ex-! Sidney is cap- able of putting over one of the finest dramatic Toles ever pre- sented on the screen, He climaxes long career a stirring performance in GEO, SIDNEY Universal's dra. ma, "Heart of a Nation," which will open Monday at the New Martin Theatre with an all-star cast, Sidney's personal philosophy is one of simplicity, I want to be helpful and do good." That is his ambition; net to he a. star, though he Is one, not to reap wealth and fame, He has those! Sidney was born in New York {Just fifty years ago. He first went on the stage in the old Bowery on amateur night winnig a barrel of flour for his comic efforts. But he quickly landed on the legitimate stage and played with Douglas Fairbanks and Louise Dresser be- fore any of them had ever consid- ered the budding screen ars, Sidney started in 'Busy Jzzy" for fifteen years from 1901 to 19185, playing the same role in New York and on thesroad setting what is believed to he a record, for the other members of the east changed from time to time. After that he did "The Show Shop" with Doug- las Fairbanks, and then "Welcome Stranger." Sidney won much of hiz fame in "Potash and Perlmutter." Among his recent motion pictures are '"Classitied."" "The Cohens and the Kellys," "Partners Again," and "The Cohens and Kellys in Paris." Flora Bramley, on of the 1028 crop of Wampas Bahy Stdrs, enacts an important role as the little Ger- {man girl in "Heart of a Nation,", -- Attentive pad 1 Service S a climax to the complete A enjoyment of our fine foods is the alert and attentive service our waiters render in their eagerness to meet and an- ticipate your every desire, Sunday Dinners 75¢ WALDORF CAFE 11 SIMCOE ST. N, "The House of Oshawa Winter Garden Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Geo, Dyers and his Maryland Collegians Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings are open for bookings for private parties, ete. Coming It will grasp the Bigness of the Picture--and make yon appreciate what love of country means, If You Have a Soul-- It will be stirred to the depths-- and yon will rise from your seat in the theatre a bigger, stronger, truer man, woman, boy or girl--than when you entered, It does mot Preach--it Inspires! *THE TALK OF OSHAWA' "Yes ma'am, I supply the Capitol with all their dry groceries, and that's the brand they use." "Really? Well, I've always been wild ATTRACTION about the coffee at the Capitol. Put - -==It's Your Picture > a ound can in with my regular i WEDNESDAY «My Picture % Bop ony A i avs \ | ol | 7 on Fig ---Everybody's Picture ( : apt Bo eioy Lieut 63, You'take IT to your heart at the begimping=3T . CAFE : takes possession of YOU at the end. Not a scene or a sequence without a tear or a laugh. ft will stir you to the depths. SPECIAL ADDED COMMENCING MONDAY OCTOBER 1st. The management of the Regent Theatre announces the inaugura- tion of Daily Matinees Commencing Each Day at 2.30 p.m, "imi Adults 25¢ Under Personal Direction Mr, Thomas Dempsey . Conductor OF SESE