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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 Feb 1928, p. 43

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PiCture ReviCws eu-u· -~- -----------~----!--~ Raman N ovarro in "Annie Laurie," Hiahiand Fling at Community House "Ben Hur" Coming One of the most appropriate and to T eatro Monday attractive programs ever arranged at "Ben Hur," that immortal tale of the Christ which over night established itself as one of the few books · that will live throughout tl:te centuries and for its writer, General Lew Wallace, a place of prominence among the great authors in the world's history, is to be presented in its screen version at Teatro del Lago on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. There are few people who have not at some time read this dynamic story. Many have ·read it time and time again. But both those· who have and have not read the book will find themselves gripped by the stupendous power of this film. It is intense in its emotional depth; moving an audience to tears or joy or to that powerful combination of joy and sorrow that tears at the heart-strings, as the dramatic story of the Christ and of Judah Ben Hur is unfolded. "Ben Hu.r " has been shown upon two continents and everywhere has been presented before packed houses. Critics have heralded it as one of the most powerful and beautiful productions, from all standpoints, ever released. Moreover, it is not only the largest production but the most costly one ever presented---.including "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," "The Miracle," any circus enterprise, or any opera. Its cost was over $4,000,000. Ramon Novarro takes the title role and May McAvoy the role of Esther. Francis X. Bushman plays the part of }lessala. "Almost Human," a DeMille production starring Vera Reynolds, will be presented. this Saturday. Directed by Frank Urson, and written for the screen by Clara Beranger from a situation suggested by Richard Harding Davis' novel, "The Bar Sinister," this is said to be ~ genuine screen novelty. · "Underworld" has besn chosen for Sunday. With the notoriety that the picture has obtained through the writers in metropolitan journals in mind, it would almost be possible to drop a treatise of it with just that statement. It should be sufficient at any rate to say that it is said to ·be a genuine treatise of the crime situation and organization and was written by Ben Hecht. "Loves of Carmen" is the picture billed for Thursday. Dolores del Rio plays the title role in this film and is, one might say, typically herself. Victor McLaglen plays the part of the matador while Don Alvarada plays the part of Jose, the soldier lover whom Carmen uses as her tool and ruins. "French Dressing" is said to be a vivacious comedy in which Lois Wilson, Clive Brook and H. B. Warner are featured. It will be shown Friday. ADDRESSES DRAMA GROUP Miss Harriet Allen addressed the Dramatic club of New Trier High school Thursday, February 2, after school. · The Dramatic club is made up of all those taking active part in one of the productions of that organization. Its next production will be two plays, the entire casts of which will be freshmen and sophomores. GLENCOE MOVIES Francis X. Bushman and Joan Crawford take the leading roles in "The Understanding Heart," the film to be presented at tlie Glencoe Union church next Friday. Community House will be presented next Friday afternoon and evening in connection with the showing of "Annie Laurie," the historical film in which Lillian Gish takes the title role and which tells in an authentic mann~r the famous romantic Scotch story upon which it is based. The program, which will come as a prologue to the film, consists of Scotch dances accompanied by bagpipes. It was arranged by the North Shore . BritishAmerican society at the instance of Burton H. Atwood, Jr., movie director at Community House. "Cheating Cheaters," with Kenneth Harlan and Betty Compson in the leading roles, is the feature production for Tuesday of the coming week. With it .will be shown ··Riding Whirlwind," a two reel subject showing cowboy riders in action. DELTA GAMMA LEAP YEAR February's ·extra day-Feb. 29--will be occasion of the leap year party which the Nu Sigma chapter of Delta Gamma will give at the Woman's club. The entire clubhouse will be used for the evening, with dancing upstairs and cards downstairs. The Delta Gamma Mothers' association and the active chapter are represented on the large committee in charge, and prominent women from Highland Park, Waukegan and other suburbs are working for the success of the venture. "CONTINUOUS Z TO IZ-COME ANY -NOW PLAYING- TIME" JOAN CRAWFORD -IN- "It ia a gem, a fine, intensely interestiq pidare" --Oaicago Trillaae -AND- ··I)o DeteetiYU Think!" A COMEDY RIOT Wlnl STAN LAUREL I VARSITY ORCHESTRA Louis Lohman at the Giant Organ -COMINGCHARLIE MURRAY iD "1HE GORILLA" SYD CHAPLIN ia "THE FORTUNE HUNTER" I Every Friday Night Is "NOB.TRWE8TEBN lUGRT" s. A. E. Fratemlty are h o s t s Friday evening, Feb. 3rd. "College" Frolic begins at 9 :00 P. M. NOW PLAYING STARTING SUNDAY ALKVALE AND HIS JAZZ COLLEGIANS in ·-'IBBEVAIIS'IOII PLAYBR With MARGARET FULLER ud CHARLES GEORGE Ia 'LEAP YEAR . FANCIES' -ON THE SCREENBet1trice Ft~irlu'· THE NEW COMEDY HIT RotrMtJCI CROOK NEXT WEEK "THE LOV& LORN" SALLY O'NEIL MOLLY O'DAY LARRY KENT Every Saturday-Deluxe Kvale Coo-Coo Clab Matinet, 3 :oo P. M. Bring the cbiklren. " EVENINGS at I: 15-PRICES, Sic · 7Sc · .... MATINEES, WED. aad SAT-ALL SEATS ZSc · . . ...

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