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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Aug 1924, p. 7

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THERE ON STAGE ·AND I By Tlus~ SCREEN THE SIDE SHOW OF LIFE Paramount Production Chicago Theatre Taken from the story by William J. Locke known as the "Mountebank," this picture is i!lter<:stin~ and quite worth a vis it. Certamly 1t, gtves Ernest Torrence and Anna Q. Nilsson a chance to display some of the best work they have ever done. The tale is devote<t to 't he trials and tribulations of a vaudeville clown who enters the war and by force of sheer merit becomes a brigadier general. But the war ended, there seems naught he can do except return to his former clowning. This, in spite of the fact that he has become extremely friendly with Lady Dayne and others of her circle. He tries his best to succeed but his cunning has disappeared. His partner has a stirring scene in which she berates an unresponsive audience for their actions, but as a clown he is through. Of course Lady Dayne appears on the ~cene at the right moment otherwise it wouldn't end just right . As it happens things do end satisfactorily for those who must have a happy conclusion. The impersonation given by Mr. Torrence is one of his best. You would never imagine him a great lover but there is a certain sincerity to :tis acting that is quite appealing. His role is far different from anything he has attempted in recent times but he is the real hit of the picture without doubt. Mis:J Nilssoc makes a charming Lady Dayne and Louise LaGrange, as the clown's vaudeville· partner, is splendid, particularly in the fits of temper she is called upon to show. There are spots in the picture that make you feel that the story is rather far fetched but they make up for it by giving some stirring moments and something different from the things you have seen recently. MF.RTON OF THE MOVIES McVickers Theatre First there was the book, then they decided it was good enough for stage presentation and now we find it on the screen. It was a great success as a play and IT. o.~ny of you sa w it last winter at the Blackstone · with Glenn Hunter in the title role. If you saw it then, you will (\s a clerk. in a book shop s~ is really m love wtth Lieutenant Prell of the cadets, but on account of circumstances marries the colonel. She does not find her new position a happy one because she does not love her husband. She drifts with a group of artists who are the cause of a break in the proposed marriage of her old love of book shop days after separating from the colonel. Buchowetzki, who directed Miss Nerri in. "M~n" also held the megaphone for th1s ptcture. Here too he showed his power of getting the elemental fire out of the famous star. In the cast of "!.il.r of the Dust" _are Noah Beery, Ben Lyon, Raymond Grrffith and others. less favorable men and picks one whom and her father who is missionary from she marries. The "Enemy Sex" will be intended massacre by the Mohammedans. This film is a screen version of Edpr shown at the Adelphi theatre Sunday Selwyn's stage play of the same name. and Monday, August 24 and 25. Tuesday is double feature day with With Northern Africa as a backcround Lloyd Hamilton in "A Self Made Fail- Novarro and Miss Terry show new ure" sharing the bill with Helen Chad- phases of their adaptability to tliis sort of story. Rex Ingram, who directed wick in "Her Own Free Will" "The Four Horsemen" and "ScaraSinclair Lewis's "Babbitt" will be mouche," again shows his ability to shown Wedne day and Thursday, August ?:1 and 28. Willard Lewis gives a fine portrayal of George Babbitt, the real estate giant of Zenith. Carmel Myers is also in the cast playing the part of Tanis. "Girl Shy" with Harold Lloyd will be the attraction Friday and Saturday, August 29 and 30. Lloyd entertains in ADELPHI Comi·· Moaday Betty Compson as a young country this story with his inimitable humor. girl winds her way out of the after HOWARD fashion experience of such a girl who "The Arab," the Rex Ingram producspends her evenings in the chorus oi some show and then dines with the tion which comes to the Howard theatre more philandering group of men. In for three days starting Sunday, August the "Enemy Sex" Betty Compson tastes 24, has a supporting cast to Ramon Nain the usual steps of the giJ'I of her type varro and Alice Terry of natural Arabs. but she does not fall into the inevitable Novarro as Jamil, the son of a Bedouin pit. She is clever enough to evade the sheik, saves Mary Hulbert (Alice Terry) handle larse KeneS on foreip ~ For four days btcinnina W...._ day, Aupst Zl, Lillian Gilh wilt .. featured in "The White Sister." picture from the story of P. 1la.rioa Crayford shows Miss Gisb in a part somewhat different from that of Wfbe Two Orphans of the Storm," yet sbc has opportunity to get her share of pathos in. · -rw. New Evanston Hoyburn M-.. T--., aad W.._ Barbara Bedford Robert Frazer PolaNegri "Lily of The Dust" ... "Women Who Give" Com My NEWELL & RETCH IN w..~ Tbunday, Friday aatl Sat.....,. HOWARD ADELPHI . Contlnuoua Every Da.y-:1:16 to 11:15 Matinees Saturda.ya, Sundays, Holldaya Beverly Bayne Monte Blue "Her~ Vow" N. W. -t.· A Statl- at HowaN m4 N..tla Clark St. Suada,- aad MeadaJ' Aa..-t 24, Z3 JACK DEMPSEY Our C., 'Cradle Roltben' 8aada7, llloada7, ·cu·· :w, Ta~ada, "Fiaht and Win" 2.'i, 28 Ramon NoYarro Alice Terry "THE ENEMY SEX" wit· Daily _ Silowa at Z. 4. 7 a...l 1--Satanla,. Coatia110U Z to 11 P. II. "'lliE ARAB" Filmed In t·e sa·ar·· Deurt Betty Compaon Tae···Y DoubiP Feature Procraa·l OUR GANC COMEDY BIC BUSINESS Wed. T·ura. ··rl. !ilat. Au.-. :.tT, 2/ol, 29, :m Lloyd Hamilton A SELF MADE FAILURE Helene Chadwick Lillian Giab Ia F. Marlo· Cra\'l·ford'a "Her Own Free Will" Wet111.-aday aad T·nr111olny "THE WHITE ..SISTER" Comnu~nelnc Au~rwtt Willard Louis Cannel Meyers In Slaelah' Lewl11'11 Oahshore :Jleack Suada)' 24 St"RKOn "BABBITr' }4,rlday aad SaturdaJ' For the Fall anti \VInt~r to · - tl·.: <>ictJ-I(C -.'-t.b:u...3i<la0 my ntn!<e comparisohs. 1'1' not so fortunate,' want of Mr. Jaa Thatcher'· Au·mented Orc:beatra Eta.. ~.,- Ple'k- Harold Lloyd A.,..,.~ "GIRL SHY" ' ee i1 anyway, because it makes excellent entertainment and the chances are you will like it. James Cruze directed the picture and had the good judgment to engage Glenn Hunter for the title role. Without him it might not be nearly as good as it is. In addition he made his other characters act like human beings with the result that it all seems most real. The story is too familiar to detail here. In general, it will be remembered as the tale of the clerk in the small country store who felt the call to the movies and finally realized his great ambition after many sundry experiences in Hollywood. It is full of laughs, a few tears and some clever acting. Glenn Hunter makes a most intelligent star. He is wistful, in fact, at times pathetic, but he is a real artist and knows exactly what he is about from the time he appears to the end of the picture. It has been a long time since I have seen an actor on the screen who was more enjoyable. Viola Dana is the comedienne who helps put Glenn through the ropes at the studio and Charles Ogle takes the part of her father \n a very capable manner. Another clever bit of work is contributed by Dewitt Jennings. 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Without obligating yourself and without being bothered by annoying sales methods, you may secure a copy of a large and fully descriptive booklet, with local views, that I am hadng printed. Simply mail the coupon below and I wilt send you your copy as soon as it comes from the press. VAUDEVILLE There was plenty of variety for vaudeville patrons at the Majestic theatre ~,his .~eek. ~ob Fitzgibbon, the veteran nut comed1an who seems to say and do less each time he comes, was one of the headliners and they seemed to like him, particu arty those who hadn't seen him "steen" times before. Sharing the top honors with him was Maurice and Mae Humphrey, a pair of dancers assisted by their own jazz band and a good band it was. A group of three women and two men known as the Salon Singers exhibited some excellent voices as individuals and sang some of the favorite old tunes with considerable success. Another act that went across in good shape was Davis and McCoy, the ma·culine end being an eccentric comedial and the lady an accordian player. It " s ,a well balanced bill. sortment awaits your inspection. ~ Neighboring Tlleaun ) Schultz & Nord THE NORTH SHORE'S LEADING TAILORS TEAR OUT AND MAIL Telephone Central 2294 ··-····--·-----------------------------------··· NEW EVANSTON Pola Negri, in "Lily of the Dust," a Paramow1t production, will be featured at the New Evanston theatre all week starting Monday, August 25. "Lily of the Dust" was adapted for the screen by Paul Bern from the novel by Herman Sudermann and the play by Edward Sheldon. It is the story of Lily, a poor but beautiful girl, whose fascination for men is a curse to her. · 1152 Central Ave. Phone 320 llllllllll···········ri'Zi!ZII!III'.III'l.IIIE!Bilrtlllr/Zirll······· Owner Burnham Building 160 North La Salle Street CHICAGO Name Address ............. , ........................ . LESLIE A. NEEDHAM

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