"THE BAT" COMING T GRAND OPERA HOUSE Psychologists will have a chance to make an interesting study and per- haps, arnive at some unexpected oon- clusions, if they will only study the crowds which are certain to gather nightly at the Grand Opera House on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 23rd and 24th, two nights only, when Wagen- lals and Kemper present their sen- sational dramatic success, 'The Bat," by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery i Hopwood, there. At any rate, they will be sure to get an entirely new angle on the ways and manners of crowds and 4uncidentally, they may be able later to answer several ques- tons which puzzle those connected With this particular play. . For instance, while it is to be ex- pected that any time a thousand or foore persons are gathered together, One or moore of them is likely to for- get something when starting for home, there certainly. is something uncanny in the way people leave their behind them after spend- itig an evening watching "The Bat." Ang such belongings as they leave, "The Bat" played for over two Years in New York and more than one year in Chicago. During the course of those long runs the ushers Have picked up after the performance, men's hate, women's hats, umbrellas by scores If the night happened to be @ Tiny one. But those have been Just the ordinary leavings. What those connected with 'The Bat" can't understand is how they have turned in by the ushers after performances such articles of wear- | ing apparel as men's neckties; a set of falve teeth; a bird cage, a single fur cuff from a lady's suit, a flask with something dn it; a pipe; a re- cedpt for a plot in a cemetery: an apple ple; a baby--but the ist is in- terminable. Every conceivable kind of a thing that might be taken to a theatre has been luft beh'nd> : As for pocketbooks, money, pieces of jewelry--the character and quan- tity collected during <he first year's ran of "The Bat" at the Morosco Theatre, New York, was quite enough to equip a jewelry store or a bank. The sums of money found in the theatre ranged from a done nickle to & diamond-siudded, gold mesh bag | that contained in jewels and cash close to $20,000. 'The lost and found departments of rallways and railroads, attri- most lost articles to haste on of their owners in leaving trains at their destination. In the "The Bat" either is has played at some obvious explanation in this case, it remains SWAGGERING SWINDLERS SERENE HIGHNESSES-COUNTS- THE PICTURE AMERICA RAVED AND CURSED HEARD and Tuesday, -- > sion of the audience is unquestion- @bly great. But will high nerve tension, for example, cause a man to grasp at his necktie until he finally tears it loose and allows it to drop to the floor be- neath his seat? It's somietliing to think about at any rate, REX STOCK COMPANY IN "THE MAN ON THE BOX" From the story that everyone {loves and laughs at, from a book {that-nearly everyone has read, cams a play that has never failed to a'isly the mst particular. A play so filled with that delightfully honest fun, beautifully romantic love and with all, a little- touch of breath-taking intrigue, a conspiracy between ni- tions, that there is no room for com- plaint from the most chronic com- plainer and advocate of "More For My Money." Which all means that the Rex Stock Company is to rev: se one ot the greatest comedy successes of the English speaking stage, "The Maa on the Box." Rex, In the title role, appears as Bob Worburton, a young and wealthy Lieutenant in the army. Oft on leave and up to everything that a young officer off on short leave Is apt to get into. Of course, he falls in love in the eaFly pari of the story, but the young woman, through one of his jokes (?) mis- takes him for a coachman and liking his looks, engages him as such, hence the title, "The Man on the Box." She, however, begins 'to par- celve she is being the victim of a tn re a A scene from the Second Act of "The Bat," Oct 23rd and 24th, two nights only. joke, and in her turn makes life 'miserable for the young joker. He is in turn the groom, the cook assist- ant, and lastly the butler, and, of course, wins the woman who tries so hard to beat him. Not however, un- til into the midst of his love:making and tom-foolery he has discovered and frustrated an international plot, that threatened to over-power the country. If you have never seen "The Man on the Box" you can't ai- ford to miss it, and if you have seen it, you will enjoy seeing it again, for it has an appeal that lingers in 'the minds of everyone. At the Grana Opera House next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. "FOOLISH WIVES" IS SENSATIONAL PICTURE "Foolish Wives," the most sensa- tional picture of the decade in de- picting human frailties, will be shown for the first time in Kingston at the Strand Theatre, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. This picture has caused more comment and newpaper criticism than any other film. production for years. For its wonderful' photogra- phy, its scenery and its story, it has Froven to be a feature well worth walking miles to see. ii Monte Carlo, the centre of joy on the Mediterranean and a spot of mystery to millions, is faithfully re jroduced. Eric von Stroheim, who wrote, directed and who is featured, conceived the idea of building a re- plica of Monte Carlo in California. To what a remarkable extent the celebrated pleasure resort, with its nnn mm on, CROOKS--SNOBS--$ Achievement at the Grand Opera House, on Monday W-- buildings, ts crowds, its gaming sa- lons and is activities, has been ra- produced for the screen cannot be described. It must be seen. 'Out of the $1,103,736 the produc ton is sald to have cost, $42.,000 was used for sets. It is easily seen how so much money was spent for this. They are accurate and com- plete, even to the Monacan soldiers, police and firemen, and the mono- grams on the table Hnen in the Hotel de Paris. Ast gorgeous as they are, how- ever; the seis are just a hackground for the colorful action of the picture and the odd types von Stroheim has brought to life in his story. Any- one who Hild ever been to Monte Carin will want to see "Foolish Wives" and picture themselves again at the famous pleasure resorts. Those who have not been there will want to see the ploture and eatch their first glimpse of.the ornate architecturs, the handsome villas, the pleasure seeking crowds and the fascinating throngs in the great gambling hills of the Casino. "Foolish Wives" Is a strong and melodramatic picture of life in its most beautiful settings. Wherever this great tale of dukes, crooks, counts, gentlemerd, swindl- ers and schemers, has been shown it has played to crowded houses. It has always been the talk of the town for weeks afterwards. The picture will be shown twice a day for the first three days only. The matinases will commence at 2.30 and the even- ing performance at 8 o'clock. It will be necessary to be In the theatre by these times if you desire to soe the entire picture. It is the same length as 'The Four Horsemen." Owing to the great cost of the pic- ture to the Strand Theatre it is ne- Z ABOUT i cessary to increase the prices of ad- mission. Children's tickets in the afternoon will be 15 cents and adults | 25 cents. The evening prices will be 356c¢c for adults and 25c for chil- | dren. ~ By bringing such expensive pic- tures as these to Kingstog the of- ficlals of the Famous Players Can- adian Corporation, Limited, is giv- ing unmistakable evidence of its de=t sire to give to citizens of this city the best the market supplies in mo- tion pictures, irregardless of flim costs. 'Foolish Wives" had its To- ronto premiere at Pantages theatre, | where it played:to packed houses for | two weeks. The general story of the picture is one that will grip you. i You. will hate von Stroheim more | every minute of the show. Too much cannot be said about the entertain- ment this great production offers.. You must see It and then you will" tell your friends not to miss it. Be early. "» Every week compliments are he- |! ing received at the Strand Theatre anent "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe." This serial is proving to be the most popular one shown In a Kingston theatre in recent years. "The Leather Pushers" another short reel feature of the Strand pro- gramme, 4s bringing many new pat- rons to the theatre. It is Indsed well worth seeing. : | ith "Foolish Wives" being | shown the first three days and the | wonderful diversified programme for the last three days of next week citizens of Kingston are receiving just another example of what Capl- tol Entertainment means to them. "HUMAN HEARTS" 18 ONE OF GREATEST PICTURES OF YEARS "Human Hearts," the special ai- traction, at the Allen Theatre be- sinning Monday, is fully entitled to be termed '"'ome of the really great pictures of the year." It is a sory of mother love, a story of life in the average Canadian family, 'Human Hears" was written by Ilal Reid, father of "Wally," and enjoyed an enviable suocess as a stage produc- tion a score of years back. "Human Hearts" will catch the hu- nan hearts in any audience, and, peg- chance pu' over a needed moral t the inhuman. It is of absorbing in- terest and moves along at a rapid rate. The piece while intensely dra- mat'~ has had light touches interpo- lated at just the righ moment %o nip a tear with a smile. House Peters in the etellar role of Tom Logan brings to the part a sym- pathet'c understanding that makes his characterization a real master plece and a persomal triumph. His performance in this feature and in "The Storm" stamps him as one of the finest actors on the screem 1d day. The supporting cast is of ex- ceptional merit, including as it does such sterling actors as Edith Hallor, Russell Simpsen, Gertrude Claire, Ceorge Hackathorne, George W. West, Lucretia Harris, Ramsey Wali- lace, Mary Philbin, H. 8. Karr and Snitz Edwards. The story deals with the machina- tions of a city siren who weds Tom Logan "0 obtain the deeds to his fa- ther's farni, under which Mes rich coal deposits The granite-hearted father senses her plan and cuts Tom out of his will. Later the father sees his daughtersm-law in tHe company of a released convict. He tries to rs Grand--Mon. & Tues, Oct. 23 & 24 | FLYING THIS WAY Wagenhals and Kemper present vy By Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood WORLD'S GREATEST MYSTERY PLAY HERE IS THE RECORD. TODATE 2 Years in NewYork ~ Seen by 8, 000,000 persons 1 Year in London = Played to 41,000,000 1 Year in Chicago ~ Praised by Every Critic Presented here exactly the same as in NEW YORK ~- LONDON ~ CHICAGO THE CRITICS OF THE ENTIRE WORLD PRAISE IT | "The best play of the year."--New York Herald. "There is, in fact, hardly a moment without a thrill."--London Times. "Thrill after thrill--one sensation after another."--Chicago News. > "An enjoyable bandid, 'The Bat.' .So uncanny in its manipula. tion that now and again you are im led to whistle to keep from being afraid."'--Chicago Tribune. PRICES . .50c. to $2.00 CN at Sa sr a SEATS NOW ON SALE OPERA GRAND gions 3 DAYS, COMMENCING Thursday, Oct. 26 OUR OWN Rex Stock Company REX IN A DELIGHTFUL COMEDY ~ Z ANA "THE MAN ON THE BOX" VAUDEVILLE BETWEEN ACTS ' 20c., 80c., 50c. GALLERY .... 10c. SATURDAY MATINEE: CHILDREN, 10c.; ADULTS, 28c, AA rt et i i STARTING MONDAY A A Tréfnendous Drama | Of Lite. iii | | | | | | | A-L-L-E-N JIT Stop her from running away and is kilied. Tom fears his wife will be sent to pnison and takes the guilt upon himsel?, How it turns out? You would not enjoy the pictures if the entire plot was revealed, but you can be sure that you are going to be thril- led by the remarkably strong climax. King Baggot directed "Human Hearts." H. H. OOY OF STRAND GOES TO FORT WILLIAM A transfer that ds received with mingled congratulation and regret by both business and theatrical eir- cles is that of Manager H. H. Coy, of the Strand Theatre here, who leaves for Fort William on Wednesday next to take over the new Strand Theatre in that city. Mr. Coy has been with the Kingston theatre since late last season and has made many friends for himself during his stay in Kiung- I : MATINEE, 2.80, USUAL P RICKS, BVENINU 8 i IR ston. He bas recelved many con- | people in his large circle of Soquetnt. gratulations on his promotion and thé | ances in wishing him continued sue Whig joins with the many Kingston cess in his new field of endeavoug MONIE.CARLO REPRODUCED #* FOOLISH WIVES Qmows Duldinos THE Greatest Film Ever Conceived--Dramatic-- « Spectacular--An Epitome of Human Passion. THE Sign of the Seven Sweetest Sins"--Monte Carlo--Pearl of the Sun--Drenched Sapphire Sea--Paradise of the Adventuress-- The Casino--Haven of the Harried-- It's All Here on the Screen, . SPENDTHRIFTS-GILDED FOOLS THE Princess Vera--Dazzlingly Smart -- Witty -- Gorgeously Gowned--Exquisitely Feminine --Dangerous at Play--At Bay, Dead- ly--Oversexed--Unscrupulous. Concentrated in a Single Production. vo STROHEIM--The Man You'll Love to Hate Has Produced a Picture Full of the Most Beauti- ful and Gorgeous Scenes You Ever Saw on Any Screen. THE Most Fascinatin Villain' the Screen Has Ever Known--More Thrills Than Were Ever Before THE SINNERS' BLUE BOOK JF ASCINATING in Its Wickedness-- Absorbing in Its Story of Life-- A Study of Women in All Their Varied Moods. THREE DAYS "ONLY Half a Million Speatl in 9 Duplicating ng . ROPAGS0TER